Writer note: essentially the same chapter with a few word correction auto correct missed until now I write on word pad.
"Five, months, and you finally let us see the sun Shepard. Do you have any plans." Asked Garrus.
"I'm going to speak with Anderson, why do you need me for anything." Responded Shepard.
"No, just want to make sure you had plans since Tali Isn't around."
"Everyone huddle up for a minute. I wanted to thank you all for being here for me when I need you. Take out your credit chits."
"Shepard you don't need to pay me, the ride is enough." Said Jacob.
"He is right, we have all volunteered theirs no need for this." Said Thane.
"Speak for yourself Thane I could use the money." Said Joker.
"Joker you've known Shepard for ever now, are you really that shallow." Said doctor Chakwas.
"No, but he's giving out money, and where on the Citadel. Think of all the stuff I could buy." Replied Joker.
"Enough, I want to do this. Now hold out your credit chits." Said Shepard.
Shepard transferred fifty thousand credits to Joker. "Holly crap commander thanks. I'd do a dance for you, but I'm afraid I might break something."
"Its fine Joker just have fun with it. Shepard transferred fifty thousand credits to the rest of them."
"Everyone aren't you forgetting something." Said Jacob.
"And what is that Jacob." Ask doctor Chakwas.
"Jacob it's not necessary." Said Shepard.
"Of course it is Shepard. Responded Jacob. You all haven't said thank you. except for Joker, so now where going to say it together. Come on everyone three, two, one."
"Thank you." Everyone said thank you.
As they dispersed Shepard called Garrus back. "Garrus wait up a minutes." Said Shepard.
Garrus walked back over to Shepard. "What up." Asked Garrus.
"I didn't want the others to feel slighted by this, pull out your credit chit."
"Shepard you already gave enough." Garrus pulled out his credit chit.
"This is for the equipment you bought. I know its not a as much as you spent, but at least its something. Shepard dropped his account to a cool one million credits."
"Thanks Shepard I really appreciate that." Garrus gave Shepard a manly hug before returning to Zuula. Shepard walked over to the scanning area as the others walked through the door. The Csec officer spoke to him before letting him through.
"What no animals, Mecs, or aliens today, that a surprise. The Captain has something for you when I let you through." The Csec officer let Shepard through.
Shepard walked over to captain Bailey. "I'm told you have something for me." Said Shepard.
"Uh, yes Shepard, I have a couple of things actually. Its been a while Shepard, how have you been. I heard a rumor that your working with the Geth. I hope that isn't true. A large fleet of Geth ships came through a relay the other day its got the council on edge." Said Bailey.
"Well pass them a message telling them it's nothing to worry about." Replied Shepard.
"So you are working with the Geth." Said Bailey Asking.
"Yes and no, its actually only a faction of the Geth. They want to make peace with organics. I'm giving them that chance."
"Well maybe I don't have all the pieces, but I don't see that puzzle going together to well. I wish you luck though. God knows we could use them against the Reapers, if they're really coming. Anyway I've got some stuff that's built up waiting on you, and I need to call in a favor."
"Your holding my messages for me."
"Strangest thing, they get sent right here. I figured they were important so I thought I'd hang on to them."
"I appreciate it. So What's this favor."
"Theirs a man down on level twenty four near one of those omni tattoo parlors. I believe his name is Conrad Verner, He's openly recruiting Cerberus and the council wants a stop put to it."
"But what he's doing is actually not actually illegal"
"Exactly. I've had several officers ask him to stop. Hell I even went down their twice myself, but he seems to think he's doing you proud."
"Doing me proud. Did he not see the news report with Emily Wong."
"No he saw it, I showed it to him. He thinks you where just trying to Ward of the weak willed, he's not very bright."
"I Know, I'll go talk to him."
"Well before you go here are some messages that got built up." Bailey open a draw from his desk and pulled out two data pads. "This one is from Urdnot Wrex, and another from a Aria Tloak. You have friends in low places Shepard." Bailey handed Shepard the data pads.
Shepard took the data pads and put them in his inner jacket pocket. "Thanks." Shepard walked down to to level twenty four. Shepard was surprised how much a slum the levels below twenty five looked. It was as if you entered omega. Shepard navigated around the crowds diving between people. One shady looking Salarian stop Shepard.
"Hey you look like a soldier. Am I right. Of course I'm right. Why don't you get a omni tattoo, their perfect for attracting mates." Said the shady Salarian.
"I already have one." said Shepard pushing by the Salarian.
"Which one, a mate, or the omni tattoo. Because I specialize in both removal and application." Asked the Salarian following him.
"The mate."
"Well maybe she'd like to see you with one."
"No, now unless you can tell me wear to find a man recruiting for Cerberus go away."
"I know who your talking about, he's a human. He moved down to level twenty three in front of a bar. Your gonna pay me now right."
"And indulge your habits. No."
"Come on man I just told you were he was, you got to give me something."
"You want something, here's some advice. Don't give out information until you get paid."
"Come on man don't play me like that."
(Renegade trigger)
"Shepard pulled a predator pistol and pointed it at the Salarian. Get the hell away from me before I shoot you."
"Alright fine man. Sheesh all you had to do was say no." The Salarian walked away. Shepard walked down to level twenty three which looked worse then the last level. He found the bar with Conrad out side, trying to talk up two People.
"Of course you'll make a lot of credits. You don't think commander Shepard worked for them for free do you." Said Conrad
Shepard walked up behind Conrad. "Join Cerberus and they'll put a control chip in your head. Is that worth all the credits." Asked Shepard. The two individuals walked away.
"What the hell man, oh commander Shepard."
"What are you doing Conrad."
"Doing you proud commander, isn't it great. I work for Cerberus just like you."
"Conrad I don't work for Cerberus."
"Of course you do commander, you and Cerberus stopped the Collectors."
"I used Cerberus Conrad, I don't work for them anymore."
"So I messed up again, didn't I."
"Yes, you did."
"I'm sorry command, I'm just trying to do you proud."
"You want to do me proud. Go back to your charity."
"But you see, this was for charity. I got paid five hundred credits for everyone I recruited."
"Well stop, your sending people to their deaths."
"I'm sorry commander I just wanted to do you proud."
"Find some other way for your charity, just not this way."
"I will commander thanks for setting me strait again." Conrad moped away. Shepard shook his head, and walked away back out of the lower levels.
As Shepard walked he heard a news report over the intercom. He stopped listening to the news report.
""Political pressure takes its tole on one of the Alliances finest today, as admiral Hackett resigned his position after being asked to do what he says is unthinkable. Admiral Hackett left this statement upon interview."
"I've done a lot of thing in my time that I didn't agree with, but arresting Shepard that's going to far. Shepard is a good man and would never betray the Alliance. He doesn't deserve this, and I'm not going to be the one to arrest him."
"Admiral Hackett later commented on the illegitimacy of the charges. More information including a statement from commander Shepard's mother, captain Hannah Shepard, are located on the news terminals around the Citadel. Ask a avina terminal for directions. breaking news Alliance officials have demanded the council assist in the arrest of Command Shepard. The council refused, saying that even though they don't always see eye to eye with Commander Shepard. Their is no reason to arrest the specter as he has not broken any laws layed down by the council.""
"Shepard did you just here that." asked Garrus over the comm.
"Yeah I did, it isn't good." Replied Shepard.
"At least Csec isn't after you, do you want backup. I know its not what Zuula wanted but it better then seeing you arrested."
"I think I'll be fine I'm packing."
"Alright. Let me know if you need anything."
"Will do Shepard out." Shepard had made it back to level twenty six and was checking the news terminal. Just as Shepard opened up the news article containing his mothers statements captain Bailey walked up. Bailey.
"So I guess you heard, weird how the day you come to the Citadel the alliance pulls this stunt." Said Bailey.
"How come you didn't tell me about this." Replied Shepard.
"To be honest Shepard this is the first time I heard it. I Asked one of my men how long this has been playing, and he's says all day. I'm sorry Shepard If i had known I would have told you. Councilor Anderson wants to see you though if you have a minute."
"Good I was on my way to see him."
"Listen Shepard, if you have any problems with Alliance soldiers just contact me on your omni tool."
"How do I do that."
"May I." Bailey motion for Shepard's omni tool. Shepard gave Bailey his arm, and Bailey set up the omni tool for communication. "Press these two buttons."
"Why help me."
"Because their are only two kinds of people who distribute law on this station. Specters and Csec. Oh, and those STG guys, but I won't be run over by military. So contact me if theirs trouble." Bailey then turned and left. Shepard grabbed a car to the presidium.
Shepard entered Anderson's office. "Shepard I'm glad you came. I take it you heard the news." Said Anderson looking up from his Desk.
"Yeah I heard." Said Shepard crossing his arms. "What's this all about."
"Its not looking pretty Shepard they're charging you with treason and desertion. Anderson stood up from his desk, and walk over to Shepard."
"Treason. What did I do."
"I don't know Shepard, they say I'm two close to this, they won't tell me anything. But where ever you've been you've been keeping a low profile, and I would suggest you go back. Even council space is dangerous."
"So your saying I have to go into hiding. What about the Prothean ion cannon, were they not happy about that."
Anderson directed Shepard to the balcony. "They pulled some kind of debris hidden between two stars, and some Prothean data drives from a station before losing it in a sun. If they found the weapon they didn't tell me. So where have you been Shepard."
"I can't give you the exact location, but I've been working with the Quarians."
"Well I guess that explains the Geth activity. You just can't relax can you Shepard."
"Not as long as the Reapers are coming."
"Well at least you have Tali. Ashley says she's pregnant. Actually she came in here complaining about it. I don't know how you did it, but maybe it will bring the Alliance and Quarian people closer together."
"Theirs more of a wedge being driven."
"I'm not understanding Shepard do the Quarians disapprove of the child."
"No its more like the Alliance is driving this wedge."
"What has the Alliance done to the Quarians."
"Well for starters a transmission from earth was sent to the Geth. Alerting the hostile Geth to our ally Geth's plans." Anderson looked confused. "We've been working with a sect of Geth that want peace with organics, they're helping us retake Rannoch."
"Can you trust them."
"We believe so, but they are machines. Javik, the Protheans believe if we get the chance we should wipe them out."
"I don't blame him Shepard, I would do the same."
"I don't know, we could use them for the fight against the Reapers."
"Well if they can be trusted keep them for the fight, but afterwards blow them the hell away, before they turn on us."
"Right I'll think about that." The door opened to Anderson's office Shepard. Two Alliance soldiers and Udina walked in.
"There he is, arrest Shepard, and councilor Anderson for harboring a convicted felon." Said Udina.
"Turn around slowly." Said one of the Alliance soldiers.
"Just be cool I'll get us out of this." Whispered Shepard to Anderson. As they turned around Shepard pressed the two buttons on his omni tool.
"Why am I under arrest." Asked Shepard
"Treason and desertion take your pick. you name it I can pin it on both of you. Cuff them." Said Udina
"Your a snake Udina, a snake." yelled Anderson.
"That's the political game Anderson." Said Udina.
"Watch Shepard he got an omni blade." Said the first Alliance soldier as the other approached
"I would worry more about the pistol under my jacket." Said Shepard.
"Hands up." Said the second soldier. Shepard and Anderson put their hands up. The second soldier walked over to Shepard and checked him over pulling the pistol, and data pads. The Soldier handed the Items to the other Soldier.
"Ambassador Udina, he's had a couple data pads on him." Said the Soldier now holding the pads.
"Probably more evidence, take them." Said Udina. The soldier cuffed Shepard and Anderson.
"So where are we going." Asked Shepard.
"Were taking you to the Raven claw from there we will fairy you back to Alliance space where you will await trial back on earth." Said one of the soldiers.
"Stop feeding him the details." Said Udina.
"Alright come on move." Said the soldier who appeared to be in charge. Shepard and Anderson were escorted out of the office, into the presidium, by the soldiers and Udina.
"How is this getting us out of it." Whispered Anderson to Shepard.
"Just give it a minute. So giving us one last stroll through the presidium Udina." Said Shepard. A patrol car wiped by making a quick U turn. Another one landed at the end of a short bridge they where crossing. Bailey and three Csec hopped out of the car walking towards them. More Csec hopped out of the other car surrounding Udina, and the soldiers.
"What is the meaning of this." Said Udina
"The Alliance has no jurisdiction here. This arrest is Illegal. Put your weapons down and surrender peacefully. If you do I promise no one is going to jail." Informed Bailey.
"Stand your ground soldiers, you are Alliance soldiers." Commanded Udina. The soldiers put down their weapons. "You incompetent buffoons."
"Arrest ambassador Udina for obstruction of justice. You two lay down on the ground The Csec officers moved in shoving Udina to the ground."
"I'll have your head for this captain." Bailey walked up to Shepard and Anderson undoing their cuffs. "You got into trouble faster then I expected Shepard, I barely got to finish my coffee."
"You think you can make the charge against Udina stick." Asked Shepard
"No, but I can hold him twenty four hours." Replied Bailey.
"Well I appreciate you coming to our rescue."
"Like I said earlier, Alliance military isn't going to run me over. I'll post a guard outside your office councilor Anderson, at least until they remove you from your council seat, but you know that's coming. This won't happen again though sorry for all the inconvenience."
"What's gonna happened to these two."
"Well, we'll send them back two their ship. They were on shore leave now they lost it. Bailey walked over, and picked up Shepard's stuff." "Here's your stuff back."
"Thanks, don't you need to log it down as evidence or anything."
"I didn't see them with your stuff, did you."
"I guess I imagined it." Shepard took his stuff back. Csec loaded Udina and the soldiers into the patrol cars, leaving Bailey and two Csec behind.
"I'll have these two guard your office councilor. stay out of trouble Shepard." Bailey walked over to his two men and spoke to them.
"Sorry about getting you arrested."
"I had it coming Shepard I've been skirting the line for a while. To be honest I'll be glad when I'm no longer a councilor." Said Anderson.
What are you going to do then. Asked Shepard.
"I figure I'll retire, see the galaxy like a civilian. Maybe help out a old friend of mine stationed at Grissom academy, not like I can do much else now."
"Well I wish you luck, if you ever need help don't hesitate to ask."
"I won't Shepard, take care."
"Shepard walked off eventually sitting on a bench in the presidium. Shepard pulled the data pad from Wrex and played it.
""Hey Shepard I got some interesting new to share with you. Grunt seems to have a thing with the women. I don't know if Okeer intended on this, but four out of the six women visited by grunt are pregnant. Maybe its a fluke or something, but I think he's immune to the Genophage. Maybe your human doctor can take a look a Grunt, and the females. Grunt says your Salarian worked on the Genophage. So keep him out of this. Uh what else was I going to say. Have you got Tali pregnant yet, that's like trying to beat the Genophage all on it's own. Oh wait I remember grunt saying something about it now. how's Urz treating you. Is he chewing up your boots yet. Its about mating season here on Tuchanka for the varren. If you come by bring him down let him get his rocks off. I need a new champion. I can't think of anything else right now. I know as soon as I hang up I'll remember something, but oh well. I hope to see you soon Shepard, Wrex out.""
The voice recording closed and Shepard put up the data pad. As he pulled out the other data pad from Aria, Shepard was contacted over the comm. "Shepard are you alright, I just saw the news." Asked Liara over the comm.
"I'm fine Liara." Replied Shepard
"Your sure."
"Yes Liara, enjoy your fill of the Citadel while you can I've got Bailey looking out for me."
"Alright Shepard, were all just worried about you."
"Liara which one do you think the child would like better." Asked Garrus in vocal range of the comm.
"Your all together right now." Questioned Shepard
"Uh no, that was the intercom. I have to go Shepard be safe." Said Liara hanging up the comm.
Shepard went back to the data pads, and played the vid.
""Get those barricades up I don't want a single eclipse merc getting through." Gun fire could be heard. Then a explosion. "Shepard your damn justicar destabilize all of omega. Get your ass here and fix this." Another explosion happened near Aria and the video went black. Shepard looked at the data pad more carefully it was burned in several places. The vid started back up again. "Shit, shit, that was close, where's patriarch."
"He's dead." Said a voice off screen.
"Shit, Shepard I need you... hell you save my ass, I might even sleep with you.""
The vid ended. Shepard looked at the vid it was dated to a months ago. Shepard shook his head and got up out of his seat. Shepard payed several food shops visits restocking the dextro, and the much more needed levo based food before going back to the ship.
Shepard walked into Mordins lab. "Shepard need something." Asked Mordin
"I had a question for you." Said Shepard.
"I assure you miss Zorah is well cured. Virus unfortunately damaged her immune system, but it can be rebuilt."
"That's not what I came to ask."
"What is it then." Mordin looked into his micro scope. Interesting.
"What's interesting."
"Javik's Food serum. What was it that you wanted to ask."
"What would you say if a cure was found for the Genophage."
"like maelon's research."
"No what if the Krogan came up with a cure."
"Unlikely, Krogan lack the intelligence and resources to make cure. Maybe one or two in the universe exist. Out liars, but they are being monitored."
"Okeer created a pure Krogan immune to the Genophage, no one new about him."
"Hm, True, but did not actually cure the Genophage."
"But what if they did cure it."
"Krogan population would spin out of control would have to modify Genophage again."
"So pretty much you'd sterilize them again."
"Not sterilize them Shepard. Just adjust fertility rate."
"So you would do it again though."
"Yes, why do you ask."
"Because in my vision you cured the Genophage, you wanted to do it."
"Hm." Mordin contemplated on the concept for a moment. "Would never do it, Krogan aren't ready."
"I can't believe it's that simple for you. I agree that the Genophage is necessary, but I still feel bad for them."
"Have empathy for them yes, but imagine the repercussions." Said Mordin starting to pace. "Krogan live for one thousand years, females have one thousand egg to a clutch. Population would quickly grow to unsustainable levels, brings mass starvation. Also a possibility, Krogan expand upon galaxy bring about another Krogan rebellion. Lives of the galaxy at risk now. Think of your own child. Shouldn't you have empathy for her."
"Right I do, but. Wait its a girl."
Mordin froze for a moment realizing his mistake. "Yes, my apologies, slip of the tong. Know you said you wanted to be a surprised, well surprise. Can erase short term memory if you like."
"I think I'm good Mordin. I've got to go send Tell Tali the news, thanks for the talk. Shepard left Mordins lab smiling, and headed to his room to send Tali the news. Later that day the team arrived back at the ship with several crates. "What's with the crates." Asked Shepard.
"Personal items." Said Thane quickly.
"Okay, I figured you'd be leaving Thane."
"No I saw my son off, and now I'm going to take revenge on the Geth responsible for the kill order on him."
Shepard smiled. "I'm glad your staying. We've got a mission in omega."
"Omega." Said Garrus questioningly.
"What's in omega." Asked Liara.
"Samara's there." Said Shepard.
"Samara isn't going to come back though she's cleaning up the place." Said Garrus.
"Well I got a message from Aria she says Samara's tearing up the place. Here take a look." Shepard pulled the data pad from his jacket and handed it to Garrus. The team crowded around and watched the vid.
"So where going to rescue Aria."
"No not exactly, I'm more worried about what Aria will do to Samara if she gets a hold of her."
"I don't get it Shepard, why should we care what happens to omega. Samara isn't going to leave, and if you get in her way she'll kill you." Said Jacob.
"I know, but I dropped her off there. Its my responsibility." Replied Shepard.
"Count me in Shepard you know I've always got your back." Responded Garrus.
"I do to Shepard, but what about Tali." Asked Liara.
"She doesn't need to know, as long as she's with the fleet she's safe."
"Alright then we should get going. Does everyone have everything." Asked Liara.
"We got one more crate out there, you think you can give me a hand Shepard." Asked Jacob.
"Sure." Said Shepard. The rest of the crew dispersed, Jacob and Shepard walked out the docking tube and grabbed the crate. "So what's in these crates."
"You'll fined out later Shepard." They carried the crate in to the Normandy.
"Alright Joker get us out of here, and make it stealthy."
"Will do commander." Said Joker from his seat. Joker fired up the Normandy and they left.
"So the Alliance turned its back on you commander. What are you going to do now." Asked Jacob. Jacob and Shepard entered the elevator.
"I don't know." Said Shepard hitting the button for the shuttle bay. "Nothings really changed, and the Alliance never really had my back as it was."
"But your a fugitive now, you can't go anywhere without looking over your shoulder."
"Their are a few places I can go."
They walked out of the elevator, and placed the crates with the rest. "True, but no human planets. Doesn't that not bother you."
"It does, but my daughter is gonna be Quarian, with any luck we'll have Rannoch."
"Wait so your having a daughter, I thought you wanted it to be a surprise."
"Mordin let it slip."
"Oh, well congratulations. Garrus isn't going to be to happy though, he just lost the bet with Joker."
"That's why I haven't said anything to him yet. Do you want to tell him."
"You know it commander. Hey Garrus. Shepard just told me you lost your bet, he's having a girl." Yelled Jacob
"A girl." Said Garrus questioningly. Garrus stopped sparing with Javik. Javik drove a fist into his face. "I was distracted Javik, that doesn't count."
"Distraction is key in battle." Replied Javik.
"Well I'm done now." Said Garrus. Garrus and Javik walked over to Shepard. Garrus rubbed his face from the hit.
"Have you and Tali thought of names yet." Asked Jacob.
"I have one in mind, I've been trying to win Tali over on it." Said Shepard.
"What's she want to name the child." Asked Jacob.
"I bet it's Chatikka." Said Garrus.
"Haha, fortunately no, she wants to name her Feda. I was wanting Saleen." Said Shepard.
"Well they're both good names I guess, but Feda flows better." Said Garrus.
"Hhhh, you to. Please don't tell Tali you agree with her."
"In my time the fathers would name the daughter's, and the mother would name the sons. If either did not like the name they would do battle to decide." Said Javik.
"Shepard wouldn't dare harm Tali." Said Garrus.
"Then Tali would win." Replied Javik.
"Why don't you compromise with her make Feda her middle name." Said Jacob.
"Yeah, but do Quarians even have middle names though." Said Garrus.
"It doesn't matter she'll be half human." Replied Jacob.
"So it would be SaleenFeda'Shepard vas Normandy." Said Garrus.
"Actually nar Normandy, and I think I'll let her keep Tali's last name." Said Shepard.
"I don't know Shepard. This is something you need to speak with Tali about. What are you are you going to do about the Alliance being after you. It kinda screws up the whole Reaper, Alliance backing us thing." Asked Garrus.
"Don't you find it weird."
"Find what weird."
"That after I gave the Alliance the weapon, I'm a fugitive. What could I have done. We've been with the Quarians the whole time."
"You believe the Illusive man has something to do with it. That he has undermined Alliance government. If you are correct one of three options exist. One your political officials are corrupt swayed by your economic system. Two, Reapers have indoctrinated the Illusive man, and in turn your government became indoctrinated. Or three the Illusive man has the power to indoctrinate your government on his own. The last two are both extremely dangerous, but all would justify execution of your political leaders." Stated Javik
"How would The Illusive man indoctrinate people." Asked Garrus.
"Illusive man was studying the Reaper, it only would make sense he would learn to indoctrinate people, look at what he did to Miranda." Said Jacob.
"What ever the reason, I can't go back to earth, not until we solve this." Said Shepard.
"Perhaps it is time to become a Quarian commander. Your people have betrayed you, The Quarians except you as one of their own. You can mate with their women. The Quarians may even become enemies of your people. Their is a saying among my people. The enemy of my enemy." Said Javik.
Shepard cut Javik off. "Is my friend. I know we have the same saying." Said Shepard
"No, is a brother. once you fight side by side with them, you do not stab them in the hearts they are like a brother." The same situation applies here.
"Hearts." Said Jacob Questioningly.
"Yes, some had multiple hearts." Replied Javik
"Humanity is not my enemy Javik." Said Shepard.
"They should be."
"That's pretty naive Javik."
"Not naive, you will see one day. Now Liara wouldn't let us stop to eat I would like to eat something."
"Same here, never go shopping with Liara she's a slave driver." Said Garrus. Shepard, Garrus, Jacob, and Javik took the elevator to the crew deck where Shepard would cook
Shepard was up in his room now, laying on his bed with the computer, waiting for a response from Tali. The computer message light blinked finally and Shepard turned on the screen. Their was a voice recording. Shepard played it.
""Hey sorry this took so long, I kept messing up and finally got it right. Plus the delay with FTL communications, it would be better if we were quantum entangled or you were closer by. We wouldn't have this delay, we could talk to each other face to face. well not face to face but computer screen to computer screen. Look at me I'm rambling. I've been thinking about the name for are daughter, and if you really want it to be Saleen. I'll except it, but I get to name the next one. I want you to be careful out their. Remember your vision, I don't want to raise this child without you, and I don't want to live without you. Come back to me, as soon as you can I love you.""
Shepard played back the message again this time looking at the pictures of the Tali. Shepard then pulled the picture close to his chest and held it until he passed out.
"Shepard." Said a voice
"What. Who is that. Is that you Reaper." Yelled Shepard. Shepard found himself in the park, but this time it was colorful.
"No its me Shepard." Said Kaidan walking out from Behind the bushes.
"Are you."
"Contacting you from beyond the grave." Said Kaidan cutting Shepard off. "No, more or less I'm part of your conscience, or at least how you remember me. Its your choice take your pick."
"So why are you here."
"Straight to the point I always liked that about you Shepard. So the reason why I'm here. Let's have a seat first. Shepard and Kaidan walked over to a bench. I heard what Javik said. Its been bouncing around in your brain for a while now, even before Javik said it."
"Have you come to give your opinion."
"Yeah, I wanted to say don't just turn your back on the Alliance. I know things look bad, but you don't have all the pieces yet. Be open minded on this, get the answers before making the decision. Now I have to go. Your about to reach omega." Kaidan started to walked away
"It was good talking to you Kaidan."
"Yeah it was good talking. A little short, but good. Oh and I think you made the right choice by picking Tali. I always liked her. Now wake up someone's in your room."
Shepard woke up to find Garrus moving his computer and picture. "Garrus what are you doing in here." Asked Shepard.
"I came to check on you, and let you know where gonna be landing on omega soon. Are you okay." Asked Garrus
"Yeah."
"Your sure because you've been up here since lunch yesterday. You also had that recording on playback, and you were cradling that pictures of you and Tali like you had lost her."
"I just miss her."
"Already, its only been a day Shepard."
"I love her Garrus."
Garrus smiled, and had a silent laugh. "Yeah, but don't you ever get tired of being around her."
"No I don't."
"Hm, even I get tired of Zuula every once in a while. Your a strange man Shepard. You need a distraction." Garrus patted smacked Shepard's shin and started to walk away. "Get your armor on and grab your guns, we have mercs to kill. Shepard got up, found his armor and put it on. "So where's the crib gonna go.
"You mean if we don't have to put her in a bubble." Said Shepard directing Garrus to the Elevator
"I hope not Shepard. Putting a child in a bubble is a little wrong in my opinion. I would think you would build her immune system like Tali's." Shepard and Garrus took the elevator to the shuttle bay.
"Its about safety Garrus, if Mordin says she need the bubble, then she'll be in one. I would love for her to be able to move around freely, but her safety is important to me."
"Your gonna make a good dad Shepard." Garrus grabbed his rifle off the weapon rack. "You are going to let me teach her to shoot though right."
"As long as your still with Zuula, and don't put the moves on her." Shepard pulled his weapons smiling.
"I would never Shepard."
Liara and Javik came down in the elevator arguing. "Javik I want to go." Said Liara.
"No it is to dangerous, I would feel better if you would stay here, on the Normandy."
"Shepard tell Javik that I can go on the mission."
"Might I suggest staying out of this Shepard, this can't end well." Said Garrus.
"It is dangerous and you know it." Said Javik.
"I don't care I'm going."
"Hhhh, women you are always going against me, just listen to me for once."
"Shepard I'm ready to go." Said Liara turning away from Javik.
Javik spun Liara around holding her arms. "Liara I care for you, do not do this, you have given me a purpose in life. Other then destroying the Reapers. I was contemplating suicide before you. If I lose you I will commit suicide, once I kill the Reapers. Please do not go on this mission." Javik released Liara. Liara lunged into Javik kissing him passionately.
"Hm, guess I was wrong it can end well." Commented Garrus.
Liara and Javik separated. "Then who's going to back up Shepard." Asked Liara to Javik.
"I will go, I know war, I will survive." Replied Javik.
"Your sure."
"Yes, I will come back I promise."
"We should go Shepard, give them some privacy." Said Garrus. Shepard and Garrus took the elevator back up to the CIC, and waited by the air lock, sitting on the floor. "You know I never thought I'd see Javik break down like that, He always been so strong, and suicide I just don't understand that."
"I talked to him about it before, but I did get much out of him, he must hold a lot of pain." Said Shepard.
"Having to fight your own people to when a war is never fun. I just wonder if he lost more then friends." Liara and Javik came out of the elevator, Liara walked back to her room while Javik walked to the airlock.
"You ready to go." Asked Shepard to Javik as he stood up.
"Yes, can we proceed on mission now." Requested Javik. Shepard, Garrus, and Javik left the Normandy through the airlock.
"So Javik you contemplate suicide. What happened in your previous life to make you want to kill your self." Asked Garrus.
That is none of your business. Replied Javik
You are going to follow my orders right Javik. Asked Shepard
Provided its not a stupid one, yes. Replied Javik. Shepard and the team exited the docking tube.
"Thank god a ship." A Salarian ran at Shepard hugging him. "Oh please take me off this station." Said the Salarian.
Javik pulled his pistol and pointed it at the Salarian. "Take your hands off the commander." Said Javik.
"Stand down Javik, and you get off me." Commanded Shepard.
Javik lowered his weapon. The Salarian pulled off of Shepard stealing his pistol. The Salarian pointed it at Shepard. Javik quickly raised his pistol again. Drop the guns, and nobody dies." Said the Salarian.
"Do it." Said Shepard. Garrus and Javik layed their guns on the floor.
"Good now take your credit chits out, and toss them over here." Said the Salarian.
"Enough of this." Javik blasted the Salarian with a biotics blast. The Salarian flew into the far wall behind him. Javik grabbed his carnifex pistol off the ground and walked towards the Salarian.
"That's enough Javik." Yelled Shepard.
Javik put the gun to the Salarians head. "Give me a reason not to kill you." Said Javik. The Salarian let out a groan of pain. "Wrong answer."
"Javik stop." Javik readjusted for a clean kill. Just as Javik was about to pull the trigger he was thrown by biotic back towards Shepard. Garrus and Shepard pointed their weapons down the Hallway. Samara cleared the corner bioticed up ready to kill Javik. "Samara stop."
Samara froze with her hand drawn back, and looked at Shepard. "I take it he is one of yours, Shepard." Said Samara Asking.
"Yes." Replied Shepard.
"The Prothean, I almost killed him... You can stop pointing your weapons at me, Shepard." said Samara
"Kill me, I would have smeared you against a wall." Said Javik
"I doubt that. Why did you attack the Salarian." Asked Samara
"He is a thief."
Samara turned, and shot the Salarian. "Their, now he is dead."
"Haha ha I like this one Shepard, she is quick, and to the point."
"So why have you come here Shepard do you require my assistance. I will warn you the code may forbid my aid."
"I got a message from Aria Tloak saying you're tearing up the place. That you turned omega into a war zone." Informed Shepard.
"I did not do this." Said Samara
"If you didn't then who did." Asked Garrus.
"Cerberus." Replied Samara.
"Cerberus. Are they still here." Asked Shepard.
"No, they are all dead or gone. The blood pack drove them off the station. I thought you might have been another wave of Cerberus soldier coming to retake the station, or more blood pack. I was coming to intercept." Samara glanced down the hall she came down. "We should leave this location, blood pack will soon arrive. Come with me I have a safe place. Joker should not remain attached to the station either."
Shepard accessed his comm. "Joker detach the Normandy from the station."
"Will do commander be safe Joker out." Said Joker
Shepard and the team followed Samara to a destroyed version of afterlife. "I like what you've done with the place." Commented Garrus.
"Thank you Garrus, its newly remodeled." Said Samara.
"So what happened here exactly." Asked Shepard.
Samara Sat down at a table. "The Illusive mans sleeper agents started mistrust between the mercenary groups, giving each of them the impression I had been hired to assassinate the head of their organization."
"But, I thought you can't bribe a justicar."
"You can't, but their are the rare occasions where one of us fall. Once omega descended into anarchy, it wasn't long before the mercenary groups weakened each other. Cerberus swept onto the station, and for the most part wiped out the other merc groups. I did my best to save as many civilian as I could. Some of the blue suns, and eclipse mercs chose to assist me in protecting the civilians. They hope that I will pardon them for their past wrong doings. I won't."
"Your using them."
"Why Shouldn't, I'm hunting Aria Tloak, they all would like to see here dead, and the blood pack need to be stopped. I cannot save the civilians on my own Shepard."
"Why are you hunting Aria."
"She is a ring leader of a crime syndicate, and while she may keep order, she murdered her way to the top, and will murder to keep herself there. Do you have a problem with this Shepard."
"I was hoping you would have some compassion for her. She did help us find Morinth."
"My compassion kept me from shooting her then, it is time for her to die. If you get in my way Shepard the code may compelled me to kill you, and I would prefer to leave you alive."
"Shepard, Aria isn't worth it, lets just help Samara get omega back on its feet." Said Garrus.
"Agreed." Said Javik.
"Alright, what can we do." Asked Shepard.
"The blood pack control most of the station, but I have a plan if you are willing." Said Samara.
"Depends how dangerous is it."
"Very, I wouldn't even attempt it if you hadn't arrived."
"I have a feeling I'm going to be taking all the heat here."
"Actually that's not far from the truth. The Blood pack are made up of mainly Vorcha. Their are a few Krogan, and varren, but nothing to worry about. This station is exceptionally warm, and since the blood pack took over its gotten hotter."
"It is hot I haven't sweat so much sense that mission on Therum." Commented Garrus.
"I, find it comfortable." Said Javik.
"So what's the plan freeze them out." Asked Shepard.
"Essentially." Said Samara. "The plan is to disable life support in key locations on the station, and open several airlocks I will coordinate with my blue sun, and eclipse allies to ambush the Vorcha as they move to warmer locations."
"What about hostages won't they freeze to."
"The Vorcha will run long before the hostages freeze to Death. A little frostbite is hardly a issue, compared to dieing a torturous death."
"So where do we go to shut off the heat."
"You will need to reach the lower portion of the station. Unfortunately the route to the stations control center is flooded with blood pack. I tried earlier to scout the area, and ran into heavy resistance."
"So you want us to take the heat and push through."
"Not entirely, but to put it mildly yes."
"EDI can you send me a schematic of the station."
"I have been able to locate most of the blood pack by hacking into the station's cameras, and have marked them on your schematic, aswell I have drawn you the most direct route." informed EDI
"EDI if your already hacked in, couldn't you just shut off the heat." Asked Shepard.
"No, the life support system runs on a closed network, It is also a none rewritable system. Manual access is required, all hacking attempts would be futile."
"Samara what will you be doing." Asked Shepard.
"I will attempt an alternate route, one more treacherous then your own. Let me know when you are in position to move Shepard, and I will order my men into position." Said Samara.
"Shepard and his team walked out of afterlife."
"Shepard might I suggest we leave right now, and never come back to omega." Said Garrus.
"I know it looks bad, but we've faced more then this before. Difference is we just didn't know how many we where facing then." Said Shepard.
"Right, was just checking."
"You scared Garrus." Asked Javik.
"A little. Bad things tend to happen to me and Shepard, when Tali's not around." Said Garrus.
"Falling into superstition Garrus."
"No just stating a fact, its like the universe just knows when she's not around."
"Hey over here." Called out Gavorn in a whisper from around a corner. Shepard looked over, and Gavorn waved him over. Shepard walked over clearing the corner. "What took you so long Shepard, Aria asked for your help over a month ago."
"I just got the message yesterday, where is she." Asked Shepard.
"I'll take you There." Shepard and the team followed Gavorn, who lead them to Aria. "I found Shepard outside of afterlife. He was talking with Samara."
"Its about damn time Shepard. Everyone but Shepard out, now." Said Aria.
Shepard took a seat on a couch that opened up. "So, I see your still living like a queen." Said Shepard.
"A queen doesn't get shared between her soldiers."
"Oh, uh I'm sorry."
"No your not. let's just get down to business. I need off this station."
"Where to."
"I don't care, anywhere is better then here. Hell I'll even settle for your personal sex slave on board your ship."
"That's not necessary."
"Fine one time here, what ever gets me off this station." Aria started to take off here jacket.
"No, your not getting me. You don't have to do that at all."
"Aria put her jacket back on. Hm. So your telling me your going to get me off this station for free. Your a better man then I thought."
"You really think I would risk my life for that."
"You'd be surprised what some men do for a piece of ass. So are you getting me off this station."
"I'll get you off this station, but Samara can't know."
"I could put a bullet in her head if that would make it easier."
"That isn't going to happen."
"She's hunting me, and if it comes down to it Shepard, I will shoot her. Understood."
"What ever happens, happens. I won't interfere if a confrontation happens."
"Alright, looks like I'll just have to be careful."
"What about your men."
"I could care less what happens to my men except maybe Gavorn. He can come he's the only true loyal one, hasn't even asked for it yet."
"Is their something more with Gavorn."
"No, he's just a good soldiers, maybe a friend." Aria turned her head away from Shepard looking forward.
"Then how will get you and Gavorn out of here."
"Leave that to me. Just be ready to go when I say so."
"I have business to take care of first you know."
"I know, and like I said, be ready. Shepard stood up and started to walk out. Shepard if you could, send Gavorn in here."
Shepard walked out of the room. "Gavorn, Aria would like to see you." Shepard and the team walked away.
"So Shepard I have to ask did you do it." Asked Garrus.
"Do what" Asked Shepard
"You know."
"No."
"Alright, just making sure. Tali better be pleased when she finds out."
"In my time." Said Javik before being cut off.
"Here we go again." Shepard and the team walked away from Aria's place and headed on mission.
"Shepard, the blood pack have been informed of your arrival, and reinforced key areas along your current path. Resistance will be heavy." Said EDI over the comm.
"Thanks EDI I'll keep that in mind." Said Shepard. Shepard Garrus and Javik boarded a elevator. Shepard accessed his comm. "Samara we're in position."
"Understood Shepard I will order my men to the position." Said Samara
"Garrus their will be a ventilation shaft just above the elevator when we get to the lower levels get on top of the elevator, and crawl through it, see if you can flank them." Said Shepard.
"Got it." Said Garrus. Garrus lifted the emergency hatch off the top of the elevator and climbed up through the hole.
"This elevator is a death sentence if they throw a grenade." Informed Javik.
"You ever learn to play catch with your biotics Javik." Asked Garrus looking down the hole.
"Haha ha, clever Idea." Said Javik
"Glad I could help, watch yourselves" Said Garrus.
Shepard activated the elevator, and it moved to the lower level. The door opened up and bullets rain in. Garrus climbed into the vent. Their was a break in the weapons fire. A Vorcha began to speak. "Come out now, and we will kill you quickly. You have until the count of three. one." Javik leaned out and shot the Vorcha that was speaking.
"Ahhh, kill them." Said another Vorcha The bullets started to rain in again. Shepard leaned out with is raptor and fired down the hall taking three more Vorcha out.
"Shepard, I thought you said such weapons don't exist in your time." Said Javik.
"Unless you buy one yourself they don't." Replied Shepard.
"Haha, spoken like a true leader." Javik leaned out and dropped several Vorcha before catching a grenade with his biotics and throwing it back. "Luckily for you Shepard, I'm twice the soldier you are."
"You want to bet." Shepard pushed out of the elevator to some nearby cover. "Top that." Javik created a biotic barrier shield mounted to his weapon giving him full body protection in front of him, and pushed down the hall. "That's just showing off."
"Uses what you have Shepard, and beat me to the end of the hall." Shepard started climbing over boxes. They had turn this fight into a game. Javik moved up mercilessly killing the Vorcha. Garrus knocked out a vent grating and Started shooting more Vorcha with his phaeston. A grenade went up into the vent with Garrus. Garrus quickly dropped from the vent a explosion soon followed. Garrus began firing until his thermal clip overheated, Garrus then activated his omni blade slicing the limbs off several Vorcha building a save zone for him to hide and change weapons. The Vorcha now in a cross fire went down quickly, Shepard and Javik rejoined Garrus. Their was a moment of peace before more Vorcha poured in from the room ahead.
Javik finally dropped down behind cover. "You tired Javik." Asked Shepard.
"like you said, I was just showing off before commander. I'm surprised at the quality of soldiers you and Garrus are. I remember a time when your peoples would throw rocks a giant beast only to be squashed. Maybe your people can defeat the Reapers" Said Javik.
After Javik took a short breather, he started fighting again. they pressed on into the next room opening up into what turned out to be the stations engineering bay. "EDI I need some direction here this room is nothing like the schematic."
"I assure you it is, you will have to navigated around the obstacles the blood pack has placed, I am updating you omni tool several Krogan and Varren in addition to Vorcha are in this room." Informed EDI.
"Shepard I have become trapped, you will have to shut down the life support before I can move." Said Samara over the comm.
"where are you at, are you okay." Asked Shepard.
"I am fine for now. I'm in the ventilation shaft right above the control center, it is extremely hot and I can no longer use my biotics. Please hurry before I succumb to the heat."
"Where on it." Shepard, Garrus, and Javik began pushing through engineering taking cover behind a large stack of crates. several Vorcha came over the top. The team began shooting them a Krogan jumped off onto Shepard and a Varren from around the crates jumped on to Javik taking him to the ground. Garrus dealt with the floods of Varren and Vorcha overheating his phaeston, causing him to drop his high dollar clip to the grown and uses his backup. Javik pulled his pistols and started firing at the Varren that was dragging him across the floor, eventually killing it. Shepard punch at the Krogan several times stabbing the Krogan, which hardly fazed the Krogan. Javik still on the ground fired his carnifex pistol into the Krogan, bringing him down on top of Shepard. Shepard rolled the Krogan off and stood back upon his feet pulling his Graal, and holstering his Raptor. Shepard began blasting Krogan and varren taking them down with one shot. One Krogan not actually killed by the Graal Spikes layed on the floor spasming. Javik laughed before putting a bullet in him finishing him off. Once clear Garrus picked up his thermal clip he dropped, and they proceeded to another hall leading to the control room. Shepard looked at his omni tool and saw Vorcha in several sealed rooms along the hall. "Garrus breach charges."
"On it Shepard." Said Garrus. Garrus pulled several triangular tech charges, more new gear that Garrus had purchased, and placed them along the magnetic seal. Shepard, Garrus, and Javik Stacked Against the wall. Javik prepared for a massive explosion. The charges went off disabling the magnetic seal and triggering the door to slide open even though the magnetic lock was technically still engaged. Shepard tossed a grenade in the room. The resulting explosion cleared it. Garrus pulled his charges off the wall.
"Nice toys Garrus. I prefer the explosives though." Said Shepard.
"Explosives are loud, and to limiting on supply, these are battery operated." Informed Garrus.
"Yeah but it scares the hell out of them." The team did this several more times before coming to the control center. Garrus placed four charges in the center of the door this time. The door was one of the doors like back on the Normandy. Garrus set the timer and they readied for the six targets inside. The charges triggered, and the door opened. Javik pushed in biotic Shielding up while Garrus and Shepard followed clearing the hostiles. "Samara are you alright where in the control room. Said Shepard over the comm receiving no reply. Shepard Accessed the controls and shut off life support, and opened the Airlocks. Samara, answer me.
"I am fine Shepard, I just need a moment to rest."
"Samara get your ass out of their right now." Several minutes later a vent cover and fan fell into the room, and Samara came out of the vent.
"Thank you Shepard. How did the ambush go."
"See for yourself Shepard pulled up the schematic most red spots were gone except one or two here and there. Shepard reactivated life support controls, and closed the Air locks. Shepard then deactivated a distress signal that was being transmitted. Shepard, Samara, Garrus, And Javik returned to the elevator.
"I've been meaning to ask Shepard how is Tali and the child doing." Said Samara.
"They're doing good, its going to be a girl." Said Shepard.
"Do you, and Tali have a name yet."
"Maybe, I want to talk with her some more about the name before we decide."
"May I ask the name anyway."
"Saleen."
"Is that short for anything."
"No, that's the name."
"Well I am Glad, I have herd the name Selena more times then I can count, this one will be unique."
"So what are you going to do about your men"
"I will give them several hours to escape the station, then I will hunt them down."
"Your compassion at work again."
"No, just my honer." The elevator doors opened. I suggest you make your way back to your ship Shepard. I can handle things from here. Samara walk back to afterlife.
Shepard accessed his comm once Samara entered Afterlife. "Aria are you ready." Asked Shepard over the comm.
"Shepard, I'm a little busy right now. I said I'd let you know." Said Aria. The door to afterlife opened, and one of Aria's men came flying out rolling down the stairs.
"Aria what are you doing. Aria." Shepard ran into afterlife, Garrus and Javik quickly followed. Once Shepard got inside he found Aria holding a gun to Samara, while Samara had created a barrier protecting herself."
"Aria, What are you doing."
"This bitch is going to keep hunting me no matter where I go. It has to end here, right now."
"What about Gavorn, you said he was your friend, does he deserve this."
"Gavorn is somewhere safe. If you don't want to be a part of this then fine. Just go before this goes down."
"Samara, can't you let her go." Pleaded Shepard.
"No the code compels me. If I let her go, I am no better then the murderers I have already slain." Said Samara
"Samara."
"Go Shepard, before you become a part of this."
"Come on Shepard, let's just go." Said Garrus putting his hand on Shepard's shoulder and pulled him back. They started to walk out. Shepard noticed a gas pipe overhead, but looked away, then looked back again. (paragon trigger) Shepard turned around pulling his pistol and shot the pipe. The room quickly filled with a gas that made it impossible to see, and Shepard ran out. Several gun shots and biotic blast could be heard before they left.
Shepard sat in his room on the edge of his bed starring at the data pad from Aria still wearing his heavy armor. Liara entered the room. "Shepard are you okay. Javik told me what happened." Shepard didn't look up from the data pad. "You did the right thing Shepard." Said Liara.
"Did I. Aria was a criminal, and Samara was suppose to be my friend. What kind of person walks out on a friend."
"Shepard you offered to assist Aria what kind of man would you be if you went back on your word. Shepard, what you did was the best thing you could do. They may have both gotten out alive."
"I know I keep telling myself that, but its just hard to believe. So how are you and Javik doing."
"I thought we were about to break it off, but when he said what he said. It was exactly what I always wanted to hear from him. Well not exactly, but he got the point across... Were all getting drunk down on the crew deck your welcome to join us."
"I think I'm going to stay up here, go enjoy yourselves"
"You need to quit beating your self up about this Shepard, and feed your varren he's chewing that piece of metal to death." Liara got off the bed and walked out of the room.
Shepard got up from his bed and layed the data pad on the coffee table. Shepard headed to the shuttle bay with Urz to feed him, he fed Urz the first two pyjaks before the ship shook. "EDI what was that." Asked Shepard
"That was a disruptor torpedo. Alliance fighters are swarming us." informed EDI.
"how come I wasn't told, are we running stealthy."
"They must have visually detected us, we are in stealth mode. The ship Shook again. Aft kinetic barriers are failing. They appear to have the same stealth technology as the Normandy. They only appear on sensors when they fire, I am attempting to counter."
"The Ship Shook several more times. Aft Kinetic barriers have Failed. they are targeting are engines."
"EDI can we Jump out of here."
"No, they have already disabled are FTL systems." Their is a alliance wolf pack, and carrier in the system. They will attempt to board the Normandy." The team had scrambled out the elevator door grabbing their weapons from the armory. Starboard engines have failed. A explosion shook the ship. "Emergency teams to the Med bay." said EDI over the ship wide intercom before switching back. "We should surrender before the entire ship is destroyed."
"Alright EDI stop the ship, tell them we surrender, and send out a distress signal. Everyone grab your weapons and meet me in the CIC. We'll hold out there. Garrus stay down here and pass out weapons to the Quarians." The rest of the team grabbed their weapons and proceeded back up the elevator
"Javik how secure is the tank."
"Provided they wish to preserve it in its entirety it will take years to open." Said Javik. Javik backed into the Elevator
"Legion come with me. Said Shepard. Shepard took Urz, and Legion over to the tank. Legion Stay in here until I come get you, and keep Urz from chewing anything, don't kill him though." Shepard opened the tank, and threw the last two pyjaks inside. Urz jumped inside of the tank following the pyjaks "Be a good boy." Legion entered the tank. Computer locker her up. The door to the tank closed. Urz tried to escape, but was unsuccessful ramming his head against the door. Shepard walked back to Garrus at the armory and Grabbed his weapon. Anyone else coming down.
"No I think that's all of them." Said Garrus.
"EDI lock down the elevator once we're off." Ordered Shepard.
"Yes commander." Said EDI.
Shepard and Garrus entered the elevator. "I just knew something bad was going to happen to us Shepard. Do you think the Quarians will come." Asked Garrus.
"I don't know Garrus. I'd like to think I scored some points with them, but I would count on it. I hope so though." Said Shepard.
"Well if its any conciliation Shepard, I know Tali would come if she could."
"Lets not talk about that Garrus."
"Alright. Just one more question are we fighting or surrendering."
"were going to surrender, I just want everyone armed in case the Alliance doesn't play nice." The elevator opened Shepard and Garrus walked out.
"Shepard I have determined the most defensible positions." Said Javik.
"Good Get everyone in them." Said Shepard walking to the bridge.
"I'm sorry commander, I didn't see them." Said Joker.
"Its not your fault Joker. Have they said anything yet."
"No but the carrier is the Hawking. I heard the captain is a real ass hole."
"Lets hope he's not to much of one to except are surrender."
Reegar walked up to Shepard. "So much for me having my own ship aye Shepard." Said Reegar.
"Don't worry Reegar, EDI sent out a distress signal to the Flotilla. How are your fellow Quarians doing." Asked Shepard.
"They're doing alright, we lost are doctor. Your Doctor will be happy about that."
A light lit up on Jokers consul. "Only if we make it through this. Joker put the through."
"This is captain Qwen of the Alliance Cruiser Raven Claw prepare to be boarded."
Writers notes: so far the longest chapter in the 10,357 word and wow no tali. I know its little sad she will be back next chapter though in the mean time study your mass effect three about the hawking. I've been marking renegade, and paragon triggers to give you a little more feel that their are other options that could have happened.