Chapter 55

Disclaimer: I do not own Mass Effect or any of its characters. They belong to Bioware and EA. All OC's are mine however.

A/N: Sorry for the extremely long delay. I've been having some writers block and other aspects.

Doomsday Part 1..

Deep underground a large double sided door opened. A man with glowing blue eyes stepped in. As he looked around a smile grew on his face.

"It's beautiful isn't it human, one of the great accomplishments of our race." The voice inside his head said.

He glanced around and shooed his bodyguards away and walked forward into the room as the doors closed.

"How do I activate the power?" He asked the voice. As if in recognition of his voice the power came on. In the center of the room there was a rather large machine. He looked around before making his way towards it.

"What is this machine master?" He asked the voice.

There was a chuckle and the voice spoke "It is something that will of great use to you in the coming battle. When you are ready, step inside."

"As you wish master." TIM said smiling.

"Excellent, the time of our arrival grows closer. We will destroy these pathetic races. And we will start with the Humans. They will be the first to fall and the first to serve us." Harbinger said in TIM's mind.

TIM smiled once again "Yes my master."

…...

Alicia made her way through the corridors of the ship passing several people. All had serious looks on their faces. She couldn't blame them though, with the battle coming soon. There was a chance that these next few hours would be their last.

She stopped in front of a door and knocked. The door opened and she was standing in front of Will's mother.

"Alicia? Is everything ok?" Jane asked as she pulled the bathrobe tight around her.

"Yes, I was just hoping I could talk to you." She said.

Jane smiled and stepped back to allow her entrance.

"Thank you" Alicia said as she passed the one and stepped into the room. Jane shut the door and walked over to the bed and sat down.

Jane grabbed a mug of coffee off a side table and took a sip before sitting it down. "Now, what can I do for you?" The older woman asked with a pleasant smile.

Alicia sighed "I'm worried about Will, these battles becoming more and more personnel for him."

Jane nodded and patted the bed next to her. Alicia nodded and sat down beside her.

"Would you like to explain?" Jane asked.

With a sigh Alicia began to explain to Jane about Will's dreams with Harbinger.

….

1 hour until arrival...

"Alright people, we jump in one hour. I want weapons hot immediately as soon as we jump in. Stay Sharp, we have a battle to win." I said to cheers all around.

I sat down in my chair and was promptly given an OSD. I looked up and was surprised to see Miranda standing over me.

"I've listed a few targets that we should immediately take out. I would recommend that we have the Asari and Geth ships concentrate on the majority of The Illusive Man's fleet. That way we can take care of Cerberus's Dreadnaught." She said stepping back with her hands clasped behind her back.

I nodded as I gazed over the OSD. I felt something enter my other hand and saw another OSD. "What's on this one?" I asked looking up.

Miranda's face creased a little. "It's something I'd like you to take a look at latter... if you would." She gave him a small smile and left.

I frowned slightly as I was puzzled a little but shrugged it off as Erica stepped up next to my chair. I looked up at the Captain. "I'm surprised your on my Ship Erica." I said smiling a little. She was proud of her ship and she knew it.

Erica sighed as if agreeing "Yes, The Eclipse is still undergoing repairs. One of our engines malfunctioned and would not be able to be fixed in time for the fleets departure." She said frowning slightly.

I smiled and held out my hand "I'm glad to have you aboard." I said smiling. I suddenly got an idea "So Captain, since your ship is indisposed.. would you care to be my first officer for the time being?" I said as I let a smile play on my lips.

Erica smiled and nodded. "I'd like that very much." She said. I directed her to her station and turned back to the screen in front of me.

A chime sounded indicating the elevator had came to a stop. The door opened and Tevos stepped onto the bridge. She cast her gaze around before her eyes and mine locked and she smiled.

"I'm surprised to see you on my ship Councilor." I said as I tried to hide the bemused smile.

"I'm sure you are. The Ascension is following us I assure you. However, I thought it best that I stay on this ship to help coordinate with my ships with yours." She said smiling.

I nodded "Welcome aboard councilor." I said shaking her hand. I gestured to a vacant chair and she took it. She turned and looked at me "How long till we exit?" She asked.

I turned to one of my crew "How long till we hit the jump?." "About thirty minutes Sir." The young man answered.

I turned back to Tevos and was about to speak when the elevator opened and Alicia and mom stepped out. Alicia's eyes locked onto mine and my heart skipped a beat as she beamed a dazzling smile at me. I looked to my mom who was smirking at Alicia before walking over to me.

"I must say you've done a good job son." She said casting a glance at Alicia with a smirk.

My face flushed red with embarrassment. I could only nod at her statement, which caused her to chuckle. "I'm going to see if they need help with tactical over here ok?" She said as she made her way over to said station.

I turned back to Alicia and was engulfed in a tight but firm hug. "What's this for?" I asked her. Her hair flowed across me and on instinct I inhaled and smelled a surprising vanilla scent. I buried my face into her neck and felt a small shutter flow through her body.

"Are you ok?" I asked her concerned slightly. She leaned back and looked me in the eyes. I could tell that she had been crying "Yes, I'm just worried about you." She said wiping away tears.

I smiled and grasped her hands in mine. "I'll be fine, so will you." I said pulling her into my lap. "Now.. give me some sugar baby." I said playfully as I kissed her quickly. She laughed and stood up and turned to face me. "You know, next time I'm picking the movie that we watch. I mean of all the movies to watch before a huge battle you have us watch 'Army Of Darkness'" She said shaking her head.

I chuckled "What can I say, I like the classics" This caused her to shake her head even more and mutter 'men'.

"Sir, Jumping in five minutes." Erica said. My face instantly turned into serious mode. I glanced at Alicia and nodded, she took an empty seat not far from me.

"Open a Com to the entire fleet." I said. There was a moment than an serviceman nodded to me and I began to speak.

"As many of you know were heading after The Illusive Man and Cerberus. We've fought them once before and one. But, this will be a different battle. To my surprise as well as yours I'm sure. He now has the backing of the Reapers. While I suspect this was done because we destroyed their former pets 'The Collectors'. I want you to know that I don't care if he can shoot pixie dust out of his arse. We will destroy not just Timmy.. But well destroy the Reapers as well when they come. For now, we focus on their newest minion Timmy and his band of thugs. You all have your list of targets. Stay safe and fight the good fight. Remember that if we die... we die with honor." I finished. I could hear cheers all across the network from various ships in the fleet as my voice was heard.

Alicia leaned in close to me "Nice speech." She said smiling. I nodded "Been watching to much TV." I said smiling. She nodded in agreement.

I turned back to the front of the ship. "Alright.. let's kick it." I said.

…...

The 'Orion' jumped into the system and was soon followed by the rest of the fleet. But to my surprise.. it was quiet.

"Status report" I barked as the engines hummed back to normal. The screen panned to not show anything. 'Strange... no one to greet us?' I suddenly felt a strange feeling of dread.

"No ships in vicinity.. I'm reading electronic signatures coming from the fourth planet." An Lt. Said.

"Give me more details on that planet." I said as I leaned forward in my chair. The screen flashed showing the planet.

"It's surrounded by three moons that hug a tight orbit. There is also a ring of asteroids that seem to be on a far out orbit." The same Lt. Said again.

"Somethings not right." Jane said as she walked over to where I stood. "I know mom.. somethings definitely off here." I said.

"Set course for the planet.. Have the rest of the ships hang back a ways" I saw the frown on Erica's face and addressed it "If this is a trap I don't want the entire fleet caught in it." I said. She nodded even though she didn't like the idea of us going in alone.

The 'Orion' Flew gracefully through space heading towards the planet. "What can you tell me about those readings?" I asked the young Lt. His name I now knew to be Roderick.

"It's strange Sir, It's hard to describe it. The scanners are picking up very strange energy signatures coming from some structure on the planet." Roderick said.

The 'Orion' settled into orbit above the planet and waited... and waited.. and nothing happened.

"Are we still getting those strange readings?" I asked. Roderick nodded.

"Very well.. well take a shuttle down to the surface. Have Shepard meet us there if she wants." I said getting up out of my seat. Alicia moved to follow me but I held up a hand which caused her to frown. "I know you want to come to.. but I need you here to coordinate with the fleet." I said kissing her on the lips and turning for the elevator.

…..

The shuttle touched down not far from the location of the energy reading. I stepped out of the shuttle followed by Erica, Tevos, Miranda, and mom. I looked to the sky as Shepard's shuttle came into view.

Shepard stepped out followed by Thane, Samara, Garrus, and Kasumi. Miranda glanced at me for a moment and I felt a strange since of wonder which quickly disappeared. She turned back to look at Shepard as the five made their way over to us.

"Are we sure we should be on this planet?" Shepard asked as she clasped her hand in mine.

"Normally I'd agree. But there's something here that needs our attention." I said gesturing to the glowing structure in the distance. Shepard glanced from the structure than to me and nodded.

We set about heading towards the structure. Eventually we came within a hundred yards of the glowing structure.

"I wonder how you get in?" Tevos asked as she eyed the building.

"That's easy. You just have to ask." A voice said from behind us. We all spun with weapons in our hands to stare in surprise at the lone figure of TIM standing about twenty yards away.

"You've got a lot of guts coming to face us by yourself." Shepard growled. I nodded in agreement.

TIM smiled.

…...

High up in orbit the 'Orion' was busy monitoring the ground team. "Mam, I have some new readings." Roderick said.

Alicia turned to face the man and nodded for him to go on. "Several dozen of the asteroids have begun to move closer to each other. Their course suggests them moving into a ring pattern. I've also detected seismic activity on the three moons surrounding the planet." Roderick said.

Alicia quickly hit the com button "Attention to all ships. Back away immediately. It's a Trap" She yelled. Suddenly the ship vibrated and they looked at the screen as the asteroids suddenly flashed and in there places was round metallic objects. The round spheres locked into position creating a gigantic circle.

The 'Orion' immediately came about to head away from the ring. The alarms started blaring "What is it Lt." Alicia barked.

Roderick's face paled "Contacts mam. There coming from the far side of the planet."

"Damnit! How did we not detect them?" Alicia growled. The ships were flanking out taking offensive positions.

"It must have been the interference from the power signature on the planet. That's the only thing that I can thank of that masked their power readings." Roderick said.

"Open a channel to Will." Alicia said. She quickly sat down in the Captain's chair and began to punch buttons in. The display scrolled rapidly as different tactics flashed by. Roderick raised an eyebrow at her but she ignored it. Her mind was far more advanced than his and the blur of images passing by was nothing to her.

"We can't establish a link. There's to much interference." Roderick said.

"Damit!" She opened up the com to the fleet again. "Attention all ships. We need to delay them until we can retrieve our ground team. And what ever you do stay away from the giant ring." She said.

As the ships of both sides moved towards each other. She said a silent prayer for Will and everyone else on the planet.

…..

TIM looked up and smiled "It seems your friends are enjoying our little surprise."

"Our?" Shepard asked slightly confused.

"Yes.. Our" TIM's voice changed suddenly. His eyes started to glow yelled and wisps of yellow energy began to glow around him. Suddenly a bright flash caused everyone to shield their eyes.

I quickly looked for TIM but he was gone.

"You know what I do to traitors.. I kill them." I spun quickly only for my eyes to widen in horror as he was standing behind Miranda. She started to turn when to shots were heard. Miranda's eyes went wide. TIM smiled behind her and vanished. Miranda looked at me and took a few steps forward before collapsing. She had two gunshot wounds to the back.

"Quickly, get some medi-gel." Shepard said. I brought my pack around and quickly administered the gel.

"We've got to get her back to the shuttle." Jane said coming over. She was busy looking around for TIM.

"Your not going anywhere." TIM's voice suddenly echoed in the wind. We looked around wildly but saw no sign of him. Suddenly the doors of the large structure started opening.

My eyes widened in shock. It was some kind of giant mech. "I see you like my new toy. Here's a first hand demonstration of its power." TIM's voice rang out.

On each arm of the mech giant cannons unfolded. I growled and turned to Shepard. "Get her out of here. MOM!" I said turning to my mother. Jane looked at me as she kept her finger on her AR "Help them to the shuttle. I'll hold him off." I said standing up and bringing my locusts to bear.

"Like hell you will." Erica said coming up beside me. Her AR pointing at the giant mech.

I turned to Shepard "Get her to the shuttle. Mom, Erica.. you both can help me hold him off long enough to buy her some time."

They nodded and cocked their rifles. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I attached the locust on my right hand back to my hip. Erica gave me a puzzled look and I quickly activated my Omni blade.

"I'm sorry bout this." I quickly shot a blast of green energy into Mom and Erica causing both women to collapse. Shepard's eyes widened at me. I turned to her. Tevos was looking from Shepard to me with clear confusion.

"Get them to the shuttle... For what's its worth.. It's been nice knowing you Shepard." I turned back towards the mech and reattached the other locust. I actived another omni blade.

"Will... don't... please..." Miranda choked as she fought to stay alive.

I smiled at her "Don't worry... I don't plan on dying today. Now get them into the shuttle." I said turning back to the mech.

"Alight asshole.. let's dance." I said.

A/N: Sorry for the cliffy lol. But I thought this was a good place to end this chapter. Sorry for the long delay between updates. Schools been out for awhile and I've been traveling. But it'll start back soon so delays should come less. This also marks the beginning of the end of Unexpected destinations. I've planned out an ending and it won't be far off. Thanks everyone.

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