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Chapter 13
No fear, but … faith!
… Our communication was over, and my heart torn to shreds, ripped apart, lacerate, then dismembered, plucked out from my chest, and thrown to the Varrens. I was in despair, I couldn't bear to know you were under arrest, and on trial, as the Reapers were coming undisturbed! However, there was no time to cry! Our personal affair was nothing compared to danger that, entire galaxy was running of! I had to react, to concentrate myself on the situation, finding a way to help you, as soon as possible because, although they didn't yet know this, also the Council, the Alliance and the entire Galaxy, they desperately needed of you! First, I read very carefully the copy of your report to Admiral Hackett, which I received. I was looking for any clue, or faint trace I could follow. So, I sent my agents nearest to the System looking for evidence of object Rho existence, about the Reapers, and to what occurred, in the wreckage and rubble of Bahak System. It was late, and from that day on, until we'd been back together, I had a date, which I would never have to give up. That evening at 10:30 o'clock, I was in my room, with little light, lying on the bed while the magic melody of "Beethoven's Silence," filled all things. Also I really like Classical music. I listened it a lot, over the period of University, but in my entire life, I had never heard anything so sublime, beautiful and moving, as this eternal and magnificent music, you dedicated to me! It was a poignant delirium of the heart, a revelation of soul depth of such a beauty and intensity beyond description. I couldn't believe to deserve it! However, it made me feel completely and inextricably Yours, forever, no matter what might happen! Then, when so sad and mournful violin pierced my soul, confiding me every torment it upset your heart, my poignant longing for you took over. It burst its banks that, I had painstakingly built around my pain. A multitude of tears roll down from my eyelashes without barriers, falling disastrously down my cheeks, unstoppable ... Then, I closed my eyes, imagining to sink in your embrace, collecting me in your heat, as I lost myself in the heady scent of you. Until the sleep took pity on me, wrapping me around its fleeting consolation.
… The next day, I contacted Admiral Hackett. I had to understand his intentions, if he was on our side, and in that case, trying to establish with him a valuable partnership ...
L: Admiral Hackett? It's a pleasure to speak with you. This is Dr. T'Soni, I urgently need to talk you about ... Commander Shepard!
H: Dr. Liara T'Soni?! Oh, I am glad to hear you. Indeed, to be honest, I was looking for a way to contact you. I got news for you, but ... it's not good! Commander Shepard is located in Vancouver since last night. She's under arrest, waiting to stand trial for destroying a Relay, and a whole Batarians System, causing the deaths of 305,000 innocent people, bringing the Earth to the brink of war!
L: 304,942 innocents ... I know! And I also know, this was the only way she had to prevent Reapers of invading the galaxy, and proceed undisturbed, to annihilation of any form of technologically advanced organic life! If Alliance and Council listened to her, since the days of Saren and Sovereign ... maybe, now we wouldn't be at this point Admiral! Maybe, Shepard wouldn't have to make that terrible decision! ... You wanna some evidence of Reapers' existence! Well, I can provide you all the proofs you want Hackett, but the real question is ... are you willing, all of you, to accept the hard fact, or will you continue to hide yourself behind a finger? How long, do you believe you can continue to blame Shepard of inventing the Reapers, no facing the truth?! They ... are ... coming! So, without Shepard, they would already be here! Up to that point, do you refuse to realize the inevitable fate to whom none of us can escape, if we won't decide, immediately, to start doing something to be prepared for this!?
H: I know, Doctor … I know! I'm by the side of Commander, believe me. I've never underestimated the tremendous threat hanging over us. Admiral Anderson also has full confidence in Shepard, and we expect a Reapers attack any minute! Please, trust me. We're doing everything in our power to help Shepard, but ... unfortunately, there are many who don't think like us, and they are exploiting the situation. So, we will need all the help we can find to exonerate Shepard, and finally finding a way to deal with the Reapers, before it's too late!
L: Shepard also has a lot of confidence in Admiral Anderson and you, and believe me ... me too, Sir! I apologize, if I was so tough, but ... I was there when the Collectors destroyed the Normandy, and I was forced to watch her to die, while I was floating in a cursed escape pod! Unable to do anything to prevent it! I risked my life back on Omega, to tear her body to Collectors ... I saw, what was left of her, I was in mourning for nearly two years, and when Cerberus has brought her back ... Well, it seemed to me as a miracle still to be able to look into her eyes, realizing it was really her! Admiral, when she understood to be escaped the death, Shepard could send everyone to hell and go away somewhere! Instead, she faced a new suicide mission, saving human race from Collectors, who are nothing more than what remains of the ancient Protheans, genetically transformed into monsters by the Reapers who indoctrinated them, making into slaves, to abduct humans from all the Colonies, to use their DNA in order to create a huge human Reaper, that Shepard destroyed back on Collectors' Base, before blow it up. Commander Shepard is a real heroine, Admiral! She deserves not at all this treatment which reserving to her by Alliance. I will do anything to take her off from this situation. So, I would be honored, working together with Admiral Anderson and you!
H: Thanks Doctor ... honor is mine! System Alliance has already ordered for a trial against Shepard. So, please, Dr. T'Soni send me, as soon as possible, all in your hands, regarding the Reapers. In the meantime, I'll try to find some allies among the Fleet's Admirals, as Anderson will put pressure on the Council. We cannot get caught us off-guard by such a strong enemy. In any case, Anderson and me, we can't allow they treat Shepard in this way!
L: I just submitted all I've got, Admiral. However, I am in possession of many other data not yet processed. I will update you when I have more useful information about.
H: well ... and ... Liara ... Shepard is lucky, having you by her side!
L: Thanks Admiral, but I assure you ... the fortune is mine!
H: as long as Shepard will be under arrest, unfortunately she will not be able to communicate with anyone, much less to have visitors. However, if you want to say something to her, I can refer any message personally.
L: you are very kind, Sir ... tell her only ... "Für Elise", she will understand!
… Liara looks Shepard's face, so desolately motionless. She seeks her hand, and lovingly intertwines it between her fingers, then she sighs, moving closer together …
L: Oh Emily! ... If only they had given heed to you, right from the beginning! Maybe, now you would not find yourself in this situation! Maybe, we should not cry so many dead, face all that horror, all this destruction! Who knows if one day, we can heal all wounds that each of us carries inside, which can no longer treat! Surely, I cannot without you! Not alone! So, come back soon, my Love! See you tomorrow.
… Karin and Aethyta look at each other. There is great disappointment in Aethyta's gaze, dismay at first, then shock and consternation. Anger burns inside her, it feeds the contempt, increasing her disbelief. So, her voice flares up suddenly, assaulting the silence ...
A: Oh, by Athame!
K: Hey, my Love, calm down ... I guess, the bomb is going to blow!
A: Oh yeah, it blows! What the hell, it's crazy! I remember well Alpha Relay's explosion. Asari government made it look like a terrorist retaliation of Cerberus against Batarians. Oh, what a crap! They were blasting away the most terrible bullshits collection in universe! As for the Council!? Tevos, that cock, she confirmed with me personally! Oh shit! I can't stand that prissy! She strut around, like her shit don't stink! However, it was in good company because, no one dreamed of talking about the impending arrival of the Reapers, about the terrible danger, hanging over the galaxy! From the beginning the high places of all races has done nothing but false statements of reality, all taking the piss out! Trying to make us lap up a lot of dirty lies! When Shepard and Liara, fought Saren and Sovereign, saving the Council ... I ... well, I learned recently of Benezia death, and I was completely devastated! Asari government said that, she had betrayed, joining to Saren, turn into a crazy terrorist ... Oh, Karin! That news made me fall into a hopeless depression. I was shocked, I holed up for months, back on Thessia, in the grip of an incurable despair. I ... had not stopped loving her, even for a moment, despite it had been over 100 years since she left! I couldn't get over the fact, she had died in that horrible way, becoming a bonkers criminal! It took me months to fully recover, accepting the situation. As soon as I felt able, I immediately started follow in the footsteps of Liara, I absolutely wanted to meet her. I wished talk to her, more than anything else! To tell her who I was, explaining the reasons why I couldn't be her father! When I finally found her, I discovered that Shepard was dead, and Liara was shattered! Nobody could understand better than me as she had to feel, my poor girl! I would have given my life to be able to console her grief! I have always loved my daughter since the day she's coming into the world! Benezia and me, we desired Liara a lot, then things changed between us. So, I was forced to content myself with watching her grow secretly, hiding in the shadows, following all her wonderful progress from afar. While she was growing up, she was really adorable! She was very good at school, and she always had a great talent for history and archaeology! I stood on the sidelines, but I always kept an eye on, I knew where she was and what she did. Until she joined the Normandy, and I lost all trace of her! Oh, my Sugary, I can't tell you how much I've always been proud of my daughter! Finally, one day I found out, she was back on Illium, and according to my sources, she became an information broker, a sort of fink, and Shepard was not dead! However, she had become a Cerberus' terrorist. At that time, matriarchs had authorized a Commando's task force, in order to get rid of Liara because, she was suspected of terrorism, like her mother! Umph, of course I couldn't believe that shit! Liara was always very sweet since childhood. She is honest, and above reproach, a good and gentle soul, who would do none evil willfully! Ha, fucking commandos, and fucking matriarchs! They admonish the use of force only where there's no need! I had to try helping Liara absolutely! So, I used all my influence and determination ... I put pressure on councilor Tevos who had got saved her life thanks to Shepard and Liara. Tevos convinced the matriarchs to send me back on Illium. I had to keep an eye on Liara, and the opportunity to try to exonerate her from any accusation. That was how that, I did take over as bartender, and I met Shepard! Soon, however, someone tried to kill Liara in her apartment. She disappeared into thin air, no one knew what the hell happened to her! Oh, by Athame, my Love! I was upset because, I lost track of her once again, and I was afraid for her life! I never imagined, she was back on Hagalaz, and she took the place of the Shadow Broker! I didn't know where the hell looking for her! So, I was working on Illium, hoping that sooner or later I would be able to hear from her. Time passed, but no trace of Liara. Until one day, the news that Shepard had gone through Omega4 Relay, destroying Collector's Base, and she got out alive, it bounced to the four corners of the galaxy, transforming Shepard from a terrorist, into heroine savior of all human race. However, a few weeks later, they turned her into terrorist again, and murderer too, after having blown up Alfa Relay, annihilating an entire Batarians System! With Shepard, put under lock and key, I thought, if Liara was alive, and she had intention to come back on Illium, this would have been the perfect time to do it. So, I didn't leave, fervently hoping that, Liara wasn't even involved, in that damn Relay's explosion! What a fucking pillock I've been! I doubted Shepard, and above all I distrusted Liara! I ended up believing all shameful lies that, the Council, Asari's and Alliance's governments spread dirt on them. Oh Karin, I've been total ass! I never felt myself more dumbass, in my entire life!
Karin is very moved by Aethyta's tale. She can feel inside her vividly Aethyta's mood, all the intensity of love she feels for her daughter. It is not difficult for Karin to imagine how much her mate is suffering from the lack a real relationship with Liara. She cannot help but wonder why the hell Aethyta has waited so long before saying to Liara that, she is her father, and she loves her! However, currently she feels Aethyta stressed out enough, so she considers inappropriate asking her anything else. All she wants is to be able to bring some comfort to Aethyta, as she looks at her, gently stroking her face with the fingertips, saying ...
K: Hey, you've no need to feel a sense of blame, Sweetie! Politicians can be very persuasive. They can drag public opinion, you know, and convince people to believe everything they say. This is their job, they are very good to do it! As for Shepard, you knew her very little, and Cerberus is an organization which, in the past it already was stained with many crimes, and with a very bad reputation. So, anyone in your place would have believed the false reports which had been spread about Shepard in the Galaxy!
A: Yeah, maybe ... However, when Cerberus contacted you, asking you to follow Shepard on board the new Normandy, you didn't hesitate a single moment! You never doubted, and you remained right her side, even if, doing it, you had to counter to the entire Alliance!
K: Well ... yes, but in my case, it was different. I was very familiar with Shepard, I knew how much she is special, and that outstanding leader, and that valiant soldier she is. Shepard paid me back, beyond all expectations, pulling me off with her hands from the Collectors' pod, snatching me from a horrible fate! It was not difficult for me to follow her because, I was there during the battle of the Citadel, and I saw Shepard save the Council. I saw the Sovereign with my own eyes! We all crew knew it was really a Reaper...
A: whatever ... I completely understand that, Liara was furious with Alliance and Council for Shepard arrest. Oh, really beautiful gratitude for saving your butt to whole galaxy! It makes me really sucks, to think that, it happened really. Karin, oh by the nuts of my grandpa! We've been a step from annihilation because of their political games!? Athame Oh, what did you have in your mind!? I just hope this bloody war, has finally taught something to everyone, especially to the bunch of wankers of politicians and rulers!
K: Well, many of them have paid the bill with their life, and there is no doubt that the whole galaxy has never been so cohesive as now! Surely at present, we can only move forward because, we left behind too much horror and destruction, to be able to go back!
Aethyta draws Karin closer, her lips gently caress Karin's fingers, then clasps her, indulging in a tender embrace, as any tension slowly fades away. Aethyta close her eyes, she let herself go inside Karin's arms, whispering ...
A: Yeah ... you're right, Sugary ... however … could you please cuddle me to dead, tonight?!
… The night slips away fast, without dreams, without pain. There will need much serenity, self-control and calm, to re-live together with Shepard the terrible days of the war against the Reapers. Liara knows that, the events she will have to remember are still so recent that, they will hurt. She is afraid the wounds she brings in her heart won't heal. Not until she will get lost herself again, inside that embrace, at the bottom of that look, on the brink of that smile. Not until she will lose her way, in the infinite sweetness of those lips, with the immense tenderness of her voice, with the deep consolation of all her love ... She will never heal without Shepard ... she will never make it ... alone!
When Liara enter the room, a ray of sunshine reaches Shepard's face, illuminating her lips, in a kind of smile. Liara looks at her with boundless tenderness, while she touches her cheek with fingertips. She lingers on Shepard's hair, alights on the forehead. Finally, Liara caresses that smile with her lips, with all the love she can find ...
L: Good morning my Love, you know, life is less sad when you smile!
Then, she sits next to Shepard, as the sweetness of her voice begins to dance merrily, in the complicit glow of that friendly ray of light ...
L: Hackett and Anderson help, it was very valuable to us, and it made me feel relieved. The Shadow Broker kept in his Archives a large amount of Prothean data, in original language yet. Probably because it is not easy to find someone who knows this idiom, being able to translate it ... Luckily, Prothean language was not a total mystery for me. So, I set to work immediately, trying to decipher as much as possible. As time went, first reports of my agents on a mission began arrive. They reported the presence of Cerberus between Alfa Relay's ruins. The news made me freeze ... I could not help but wonder what Cerberus was looking for among those ruins! Reapers technology, or Protheans information!? I immediately realized that, regardless of what it was looking for, it represents a serious danger for me because, Cerberus knew, I had assumed the Broker's identity, and I kept all its secrets. In addition, the fact you had left its organization, taking the Normandy, after destroying Collectors' Base, surely it wasn't playing my benefit because, it exempted the Illusive Man from any tacit understanding not to enter in conflict with me or with Broker's network, by reason of your temporary collaboration. In a nutshell, I was in trouble! Cerberus had always been the most formidable antagonist of the Shadow Broker, and it certainly wouldn't miss the chance to get its hands over the Broker's organization, and of all the precious secrets it holds. If my intuitions were correct, I had left no long time. I had to act fast and cunning because, Hagalaz' Base could never withstand a massive attack by Cerberus' forces! It was vitally important that, the large amount of Prothean data, and Reapers information of which I was in possession, they didn't fall into Illusive Man's hands. I also had to protect all the other sensitive and delicate information available which, in the wrong hands, they could instigate wars, dangerous bombs, or all kinds of political destabilization in hierarchies of the galactic powers. I had learned such a lot from you, standing by your side, watching you to use the most different tactics of war and guerrilla, getting always the best result with the resources at your disposal. Little by little, I ran away with a very hare-brained idea. So, I entrusted Feron to provide us with a cargo Ship, big enough to carry in it, a good number of terminals, videos, and data servers full with everything needed to make them work, together with Broker's VI, and identification code protocols of Secret Agents. It was necessary a few days of hard work, to gather all the material, making sure not to leave back on Base, nothing useful for Cerberus. I recruited some mercenaries, and finally everything was ready. When detection buoys pinpointed some movement in fast approaching, almost all of my available agents had already come back to Base, and they were waiting in a state of early warning, on board of shuttles ... Just in time to face Cerberus' Army who, was preparing to surround us. I ordered an evasive attack with shuttles, distracting enemy soldiers, while Feron and me, we were sabotaging the inertial motors of Broker's Ship, launching it on a collision course against Cerberus' Cruiser. We got to escape secretly aboard Cargo Ship through the Relay, before they had time to notice us. Thanks to electrical storms into Hagalaz's atmosphere, the explosion was so powerful, it completely destroyed not only the Cruiser, but it wiped out the entire enemy fleet in one fell swoop, and probably it destroyed all information and data remained on board of my Base, eliminating until the last bit. I couldn't believe we have been able to win a battle against the Illusive Man, almost without a loss! I was really proud and relieved for the daring endeavour that, Feron and me, we got to accomplish. However, I feared a possible Cerberus' revenge. So, I could no longer remain hidden in isolated Systems, it was becoming too dangerous! I had to stay always in very frequented places, trying to minimize the ambushes risk. Illium seemed to me the ideal solution. So, I came back home. My apartment was exactly as I'd left. The traces of face-off with Tela Vasir, they were still clearly visible, and when I tried to get in, I found out it had been confiscated. I had to collect a lot of favors to get it back, but thanks to Broker's resources, it was not so difficult. When I went in the bedroom, I was very tired, my gaze laid casually on the bed. Suddenly, I felt myself enveloped by an intense heat, intimate and reassuring which, ran through me like a shiver, stroking me deeply, playing with my stomach, turning on my heartbeats, accelerating my breath. In your … "side of the bed," just in the middle of "your" pillow, it was lying my photo of the Normandy. Only you ... you could have arranged it in that way! You've been the last person touching my photo frame! I picked it up gently in my hands, closing my eyes, and it seemed to me feeling a quiver, as an electric thrill that, immediately reached my heart! A sweet occasion, able to make me feel a bit less on my own, but a little bit more happy! I also took possession of my office, and I recruited a Krogan bodyguard who, followed me in my every movement. I entrusted to Feron the task of managing agents on mission, as I was working tirelessly, to decipher Protheans' data. I was always connected with Admiral Hackett, who kept me constantly updated about your situation, which unfortunately was not improving. The data led me back on Thessia, first, then on Kahje, where I had to face the threat of Cerberus again. It was not exactly a holiday! I foiled an attack first, then rejected a collaboration proposal by Illusive Man! Until, one day, I finally came across a trace! A reference to a code, a blueprint about some sort of device. Something so powerful, to defeat the Reapers! By the Goddess! This time, I really had something big in my hands ... something with which, was worthwhile to hope! I couldn't wait to speak with Admiral Hackett ...
L: Admiral Hackett? It's Liara ... I've important news! Something really significant! If it has the potential I think, it will provide us with a way to deal with the Reapers, and maybe, some chance to defeat them!
H: Oh, Liara, finally! You don't know how much I was hoping for news like this! I look forward you send me everything you have!
L: No, Admiral, not yet ... I've to go to Mars, data are there! I need Archives access authorization at maximum level, to search Protheans' data classify, as well as full cooperation of the Base's staff.
H: Consider this, as done! I send you an armed shuttle, which will escort you on Mars immediately ... As soon as you get some news, contact me right away!
L: I'm ready, Sir.
H: I recommend, be careful! Don't risk anything, keep a low profile, and in case of trouble, let me know right away! Oh, and ... Liara ... break a lag!
L: Thank you, Sir.
When I reached Mars, I went to the Archives, starting immediately to access the data. Unfortunately, they were all in original language. I soon realized, it would have taken weeks, to find the information I wanted. I was very focused on my work, mostly on my own, working tirelessly, and as usual, sleeping very little. Data amount at my disposal, it was massive. In the past, I would have given everything, getting opportunity to examine them! I could have written dozens of books and treatises with all that material! It was the dream of a lifetime came true! However, at that moment, I couldn't see this opportunity with scientist's eyes and heart! I didn't care a damn about the sensational discovery! I wasn't at all passionate as I had always thought ... The only thing I cared about, it was to get something powerful enough that, we were able to hurl against the Reapers! If my idea was right, the Protheans had conceived a weapon to fight them, and they were providing us with a way to face with Reapers! ... Along with the undeniable proof of their existence, which would have completely exonerated you, of all charges! So, finally, I could have reached you ... to hug you again, hold you tenderly to me, and never leave you more! Facing any enemy together with you, by your side, by mixing my courage in yours. Wrapping myself in your strength, in your security, turning them up, mine! Finally, find a quiet place, where spend the rest of our lives in peace ... and happiness! I missed you in such an unbearable way that, I felt second after second the day long when I would have seen you again, slipping further away!
… I was on Mars since about three weeks, when I received the first reports, speaking about Batarian Hegemony's almost total surrender, in front of an unidentified enemy. Something invincible and cosmic proportions who, in a few hours had wiped out almost completely the powerful Batarians Fleet, destroying Khar'Shan, and many colonies, reaping millions of victims! My heart stood still for not estimable time. I suddenly invaded myself by frost unbearable, and I realized at that moment, of what it really means, feel fear! The more uncontrollable terror had just got a name ... They were here ... oh, my Goddess! The Reapers had arrived! I had always known, it was only a matter of time, before they would swoop in on us, but now, they were really coming, I felt trapped, choked by terror, crushed against a wall by a huge monster who, wanted my life, along with the life of all sentient and technologically advanced beings of the galaxy, and ... it would take, sucked out, extract to each of us, without the slightest mercy! Reapers had come to make us in pieces, stamping on us, like small defenseless insects. They had come to reclaim our lives, tearing them off, like a cancer, a disease to be purge, a plague to be eradicated. To restore the order at the expense of us who, for them, we were nothing but chaos! I had absolutely to react, don't let me paralyze by the horror which was assaulting me because, time was running out! From my concentration and self-control capacity, how I would have been able to interpret these Prothean data, it could decide the fate of all galaxy! I felt the weight of that responsibility, looming as a boulder who crushed me to the ground, making me feel immobilized, lost, with no way out! I invoked for every ounce of will, determination and strength, missing inside me. I gathered all my courage, looking for trust and determination of which I had great need. So, I thought about what would have done yourself in my shoes. You can keep your cool, and self-control, staying alert in any situation. You can focus, and resist! Me too, I had to resist ... to resist ... to resist! Without even realizing it, my eyes were embracing eternity, while only your mind inside my mind it existed ... -"Emy oh, I love you! This is my moment to stand strong! Nothing could prevent me to decode the data! ... I just have to hold on, a little bit ... I don't wanna give up, and I will not give up! Never, ever! ... It will be all right ... all right, I will not fail, I promise, my Love! ... I cannot fail!"-
Suddenly, your warmth enveloped me, plunging me in your arms, covering me by thrills. A wave of love in a flood over me. I felt a billow of consolation submerges myself of tenderness. Your voice pervaded my mind, completely. Your tone peaceful, reassuring, it infused me with a sudden relief. Your strength in my strength ... "-Liara, Oh, I love you! I'm here, don't be afraid! I won't leave you alone!"- ... -"Oh Shepard! The Batarians! Someone wiped them out! It's them, they're coming, I can feel it! Here we are! Get ready! Maybe, there is a way, but I've to resist ... to resist!"- … Your safety in my safety ... -"All right! Calm down Liara, it will be all right! I trust blindly in you, my Love! If there's a way, you will find it! You're safe?"- … Your courage in my courage … -"OK, we're almost there! I just need a bit of time! I'm on Mars! I'm safe, but ... Oh, Emy, I wish you were here!"- … Your hope in my hope … -"Hey, my little Baby Girl! Für Elise, remember? I'm always by your side, my Love, with all my heart! I'll join you as soon as possible, I promise! I love you!"- … -"I hear you! Oh, sure I remember! I love you Shepard, and I'm sure you will reach, with all my heart!"- … Your faith in my faith … -"I love you, Liara! Don't be afraid, we will, you'll see! ... in usual way!"- ... -"Oh, yes! We will! ... In usual way! "- …
… Then, as my eyes were coloring blue again, our merger dissolved, turning gradually your presence in a pleasant sensation which, revitalized me deeply, infusing security inside me, and courage, and hope. Finally, no fear, but ... faith! So, I went back to work at once, more concentrated than before, relentlessly, as fast as I could. I felt I was very close to find the answers I was looking for. Unfortunately, it was not long, when I received a report by Admiral Hackett, which sadly dispelled any doubts about what would be the next target of the Reapers. The Arcturus Station, home of the Alliance Parliament, was under attack! Hackett was defending it as best he could, by deploying the Second, Third and Fifth Fleet in defense of the Station. Nonetheless, the enemy was advancing relentlessly, wiping out the allied Ships, with extreme ease. Their goal was to destroy the Parliament, eliminate Leader, throwing the survivors into chaos, before launching a massive attack against ... the Earth! It was really terrible to know that, Reapers were going to attack Earth, your home Planet, and that, you were there! Totally unable to avoid the terrible disaster looming over you, and on billions of other innocent human beings!
To be Continued …