Kaidan's life has never been easy. BAaT nearly drove him to madness, life after was a struggle, but now… Now he is ready. For whatever life tosses at him. Or so he thinks.

The strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack the wolf. will they learn this in time to save each other? mage female hawke and fenris

Avery Shepard and Kaidan Alenko pick up the pieces after ME2. Rated M for language, violence and more later.

When fleeing Ferelden, Seren Hawke and her family are sold into slavery in Tevinter instead of making it to Kirkwall. Separated, Seren finds herself sold to Danarius.

Cameron Hawke has been itching for a bath where she can actually relax since her family's escape from Lothering. During a card game she finally gets her wish, free of charge. She couldn't possibly have foreseen where it would take her. (This is an updated and currently in-process work for those who Fav'ed and Followed from the beginning. Thank you!)

[Milieu: the surroundings or environment that somebody lives in and is influenced by.] The Normandy carries more than just soldiers. It carries, hope, friendship, love and despair of the entire galaxy on it's silvery black wings. Moments captured in time.

The Illusive man didn't allow Miranda to plant control chip in Shepard's brain, but that didn't mean he don't have another plan for her. Unfortunately, some people had their own agenda. Now, rewritten!

The story of Kathryn Shepard and Kaidan Alenko, spanning all 3 games. Will stray from canon. Rated M for suggestive scenes.

Olivier Hawke is instantly infatuated with Fenris. But he keeps his distance from her. Hawke, stubborn and strong-willed, refuses to let his past dictate his future. But things get complicated when Danarius shows up and Hawke unwittingly stumbles on Fenris' dark and mysterious past. f!HawkexFenris SOME NON-CON SITUATIONS / UNDER REVISION (8/8/16) CHAPTER 3 REVISED & UPDATED

The continuing saga of Catelynn Hawke and Fenris from "The Heart of a Wolf". A drastic change and an event threatens their relationship- will it survive? Rated M for mature themes/language/sex. Takes place in Kirkwall roughly a year before Act 3 starts.

Evey Shepard tries to cope from Horizon but it isn't working. After endless chronic nightmares and a near-fatal fever, she must hold it together for her team and save the galaxy. Couple that with a potentially life-threatening problem with her biotics, and things might get complicated... (UPDATE: I have a lot of probs w/ this fic, read at your own risk. Plz be kind. Rewrite?)

Earthborn, lone survivor and hero of Elysium, John Shepard was ready for anything. Falling in love with a man was not on the list and what's even more shocking is his enthusiasm. Kaidan/M!Shep, Garrus/Tali and more! AU in some parts. Chapter 1 edited!

Shenko M/M love story.

A collection of drabbles and short stories revolving around the life of Lieutenant Commander Shepard. Focusing on family, loss, and life's strange amusements. Set from before ME1 through ME3. Multiple POVs. FemShep/Kaidan.

Saren? Geth? The total annihilation of all organic life? Pffsh. Don't worry! Rich Achievement Unlocked! Emphasizes side quests, hard science, technobabble, & military jargon with a side of Shenko & a helping of squad mate banter. Action, humor, flirting, drama, & brushes with death. Now with 100% more rampaging dinosaurs! (I regret nothing.)

Fenris had asked her for forgiveness and she gave it. Now, they spend their days and nights making up for lost time. But in the midst of this seemingly blissful beginning, there are those who wish Marian Hawke dead. She will be forced to battle in ways that she could have never have conceived in order to save Fenris and her friends.

She cuts loose her life with the Reds and finds a new home in the Alliance as an elite agent with a terrifying reputation. One man sees through it all, and at last she understands what it is to have something you're afraid to lose. ME1-3, F!Shenko.

This follows what happens between acts and the growing relationship between two friends. Did the game leave you demanding more info for the years in between? Want fluff and future sex scenes? Then step right up! Reference to game play out by mainly my work SMUT in later chapters. Don't say I didn't warn you. Because I just did. F!Hawke/ Fenris

Because sometimes all it takes is a little stubborness, and they have some to spare. F!mage Hawke/Fenris, Becuase how they get back together is a source of much Fandom Guessing, lucky us! Collection of one-shots spanning the game.IS NOW M!Pic by drathe, my friend sent it to me i have not clue where she got it. i love it though.

A series of moments from Commander Shepard's life that have defined him, and turned him into the man he is. Some cruel, some violent, some beautiful, all of them important. No in-game scenes. MShep/Kaidan

Retake of the popular series, Mass Effect, with a new character, Lily Shepard, who is the sister of Commander Shepard. Constructive criticism welcome. Mass effect 1. T for language. Hope you Enjoy :) I understand if you're confused by the latest chapter, it's hopefully going to lead to a good plot twist but I'm not sure, though I'll change it if it's really bad

Fenris has reached Kirkwall, the City of Chains, where he decides to make his final stand against his pursuers and finds unexpected help along the way. f!Hawke/Fenris romance in future chapters, rated M for strong language, violence and sexual themes.

Kaidan Alenko retells his and Shepard's story. Complete. See "Cycles: A Love Story" for its continuation.

They promised that they would be waiting for each other. When it was all said and done, they would finally be together and nothing or no one would ever keep them apart again.

Five times Kaidan Alenko sang to his Commander Shepard, and one time he didn't. - Note: Outtakes posted after the epilogue, "Postlude," are not written in any particular chronological order.

Between the events of ME2 and ME3. Kaidan is assigned to escort the Normandy back to Earth after the events of Arrival. M for some language and eventually some adult situations.

Hawke hasn't been the same since the Deep Roads, and Isabela and Varric decides to arrange for a little something to cheer her up, as well as getting Fenris in on it

Pt 1 expounds on the mShep/Kaidan romance during ME3, and pts 2/3 follow the Synthesis ending as Kaidan & co. set out to deal with the aftermath of winning the war but losing Shepard. Written pre-Extended Cut, though some of what I wrote to reconcile my questions at the end felt pretty prescient once EC released. Some strong language & mature content, hope "M" covers it

Post ME3; slightly AU. After defeating the Reapers 5 years ago, Shepard disappeared in the shadows of the galaxy and left her old life behind her. Now she's back, injured and amnesiac, and it's up to Kaidan to try and save her.

Kimbri Shepard is forced into R&R time post ME2. She works on her issues with Kaidan. Read Re: About Horizon first. Contains angst, dialogue & sensual content. Shenko.

3rd story, following Escaping the Past, and Repairing the Present. My headcanon of Mass Effect 3, as Kaidan and Shepard struggle to unite the galaxy and reconnect against overwhelming odds, and Shepard's impending breakdown. There will be a happy ending!

Commander Shepard defeated the Reapers and barely lived to tell the tale. But what comes next, with the galaxy torn asunder? Even now, the galaxy and its inhabitants still have need of Commander Shepard, but surprising changes, miracles, and unforeseen changes will affect the balance of her life. Post ME3. Kaidan/Fem!Shep! Rated Mature for obvious reasons. Now with Alenko babies!

A collection of drabbles, in 50 words or less. Shenko.

AU What if Kaidan had run away after the events on Jump Zero and became a merc? Shepard hires Kaidan on Omega to help with the Collector mission. Mass Effect 2

When Shepard left, Kaidan Alenko watched as the world didn't stop. It did not wait for a new hero, but went on without one. Yet all is not lost. Some things even death can not stop - can only delay it a while. ME2 Shenko. Serving Under Shepard sequel -AU-

My way to make the ending of ME3 make sense. Major spoilers for the end of ME3. Definite Shenko!

Hawke and Fenris travel to Tevinter in search of Danarius, but instead they find another lyrium branded slave. In time they will discover she is much more than Danarius' latest pet. Can her and Fenris find peace with their past? And who is really responsible for the troubles in Kirkwall? A very alternate DA2 Act 3. F!Hawke/Fenris/OC/Anders. Origin/Awakening/Legacy cameos. Complete.

The success of an undertaking is not determined by its necessity. The Lazarus Project was never likely to succeed.

This is my version of life on the Normandy between missions. Spoilers abound! Primary focus is on the relationship between Shepard and Kaidan.

It's the end of the world and then some. - Complete in being incomplete. For notes on the ending, see gametourists blog.

ME2 up to ME3, follows Snapshots and Oligo. Shepard and Alenko each try to deal with their new-found situation, each trying to pick up the pieces of a life they lost when the Normandy went down. Note: More emotional exploration than action.

Paragon Shepard abandons the Illusive Man and Cerberus and returns to the Alliance. The Illusive Man takes exception to this. Shenko Spoilers for Mass Effect 1 & 2

There was a line in one of her many psych evals about an impressive ability to compartmentalize. She supposed the psychologist hadn't been talking about her ability to dress an amputation in the field in under thirty seconds. Mass Effect 2

sucky title, but the story popped in my head the other night, titleless. Tired of hearing all the ribbing about how Shepard can't dance. Also, a little building of back story for MY Shepard, what's the term I've seen used: "headcannon"? Rating for language starting Ch 3 and some serious sexyfuntimes later. I seriously couldn't help it. Shenko, as always, later on.

Mass Effect. The story of Commander Graceyn Shepard-life, death, rebirth, and life once again-in her own voice.

A series of short pieces - some drabbles, some oneshots, some a little longer. Kaidan Alenko and Selina Shepard, from ME1 onwards & largely from Kaidan's POV. Consisting mostly of original scenes, but with a few in-game scenes that have been reimagined, as well. Written for the 30 Days of Writing challenge on tumblr.

**ME3 ENDING SPOILERS** My epilogue of what happens after the end of ME3. Not a rewrite, but an interpretation and some detailing as to how my head canon ends in the Mass Effect universe. Rated T for some minor language. As always, lots of Kaidan/femShep!

They have been kept apart by space, time and even death but their feelings for each other haven't changed. Set between ME2 and into ME3 and the coming together of Shepard and Alenko with a little help from unexpected sources.

Just as Sadie Hawke is preparing to leave Anders for Fenris, the Chantry explodes and all hell breaks loose.

She was grounded, the Normandy commandeered, and while the break at any other time would have been nice, she had things she needed to do, an invasion to stop, a galaxy to save, and not a single person seemed to give a damn.

Post ME3, set in immediate aftermath perfect red ending-shepard lives , And I don't think Joker would high-tail it out of the fight and thus end up of that bizarre world, so yeah. Definitely Shenko, possible smut later, will adjust rating as necessary. Trying to present a realistic view of what Earth would be like after the fall of the Reapers. Note: does not account for EC DLC.

"Wide awake and falling on your faith." After her death, Gwen Shepard must learn how to rebuild herself. AU. Rated M for future content.

Fenris and Hawke have struggled with their feelings for each other for three years. Merrill decides to help them.

My take on how ME3 ended and what happens after. Please R&R. Rated T for mature themes and language. Shenko :

A series of short drabbles from a writing challenge on my tumblr. The goal is to write one drabble once a day for thirty days to see what comes out. Mass Effect to Mass Effect 3. Shenko.

After deciding to pursue a relationship with Joker, EDI comes to realise she doesn't know anything about them and so must remedy the situation with the crews unwitting help. Rated M for language and some smuttiness eventually...heavy on the Shenko too.

A surprise attraction between two Normandy crewmembers develops into something more. Liara/Garrus; references to FemShep/Kaidan.

ME3 SPOILERS. Post-Destroy. There's no room for war heroes in peace time. A shattered, exhausted Shepard expected to die. Vega and Cortez, the only ones left of her old crew, won't let her.

Shepard and the allied races end the war, but Kaidan is left with nothing at all. He confessed to Shepard on the Citadel, but his Commander didn't feel the same way. Kaidan tries to get Shepard to like him, but it's more complicated than he thinks. The Krogan are on the warpath after the genophage is cured, and Kaidan and Shepard have to find a way to make it through.

"gradual change along a scale or series" Kaidan works to rebuild a relationship with the woman he doesn't quite trust anymore but never stopped loving. Kaidan/femShep, Mass Effect 3

Through many small moments and some interventions with friends, Shepard and Alenko cultivate their rocky relationship. Paragon War Hero line FemShep with Kaidan romance. In Progress

A fic spanning across all three Mass Effect game, it chronicles Kaidan and Shepard's relationship from their first kiss to their nights together on the Normandy, and finally to the ending of the third game. Rated for sexual content, because I don't know how to read the rules.

Part 1 of the 'No Strings Attached' saga. Shepard and Alenko meet each other on Trident while on shore leave. After a chance encounter leaves them instantly attracted to each other, they abandon all caution. No names, no dates, no strings attached. But once it's over, is it really over? Shenko. Pure fluff, no plot. You've been warned.

Set after Kirkwall falls, Hawke and her friends leave the city to escape and start over. Will contain more explict content in later chapters.

Kaidan wasn't the only one effected by Shepard's death. Hell, everyone was. But it seemed to hit him the hardest. And with good reason. But after his rejection on Horizon and a surprise reunion in Vancouver, Shepard and Kaidan's relationship takes many hard blows before stabilizing. Shenko Mass Effect 2-3

Callie Cousland has lost everything, emotionally wrecked and unable to trust anyone but her fellow Grey Warden Alistair, all she has now is her duty. But it doesn't stay that way for long.

Hawke is disappointed in the mages of Kirkwall, but fights for their freedom. Fenris cannot bring himself to hate this apostate who leads him to freedom and shows him not all mages are alike. Eventual Fenris F!Hawke romance. Rated M sex, angst, tragedy.

Shepard and Kaidan didn't expect to find something special with each other...but things become complicated as old lovers emerge and return back into their lives.

James joined the Normandy's crew reluctantly at first, but stayed in the shuttle bay with Steve. After the loss of his husband, Steve is ready to die for the war, and James is as well, for different reasons. Both of them find a reason to live they didn't expect.

Shepard was an orphan living on omega, she had to work just to stay alive. Her skills were deadly. She was feared by many, at only 17 she was one of the best in her profession, when the alliance finds her and re-unites her with her brother can they put her on the right track? This is my retelling of ME1 in which Shepard had an alternate background- Shenko!

Three years after the war when the world is new, some wounds are still old but raw. John and Kaidan both found themselves in situation, they couldn't easily handle. MShepXKaidan. Includ. Sex and Violence. And lots of ME cursing. All set before the EC.

The world is starting to rebuild, and lives are beginning to return to normal, all except for Commander Shepard, the woman who saved the galaxy. Her life is changing in a way she never expected.

Spoilers for ME3 - Shepard hated choices and so when presented with the three choices to decide the fate of the galaxy, she chose a fourth option. The consequences of her decision will have a profound effect on the war with the Reapers. -Alt. Universe-

"Commander Shepard's body has been recovered. The Lazarus Project will proceed. Again." After Shepard dies defeating the Reapers, Miranda has to start at square one. But this time she doesn't have to do it alone. Post-ME3, better ending, whole-crew ensemble fic. Derated from M since it never actually had any adult content.

Hawke is used to a life on the run. Maybe that's why she's so drawn to a certain elf from Tevinter? F!Hawke/Fenris.

Kaidan learns that trust, once lost, is hard to rebuild. It takes time and dedication and in the end, sometimes what's not said is the most important. Kmeme fill.

NEW: Falling Slowly - in which Shepard takes a leap... who will be there to catch her? This will be a collection of shorts from various prompts or challenges. Multiple pairings and POVs, multiple Shepards likely. Spans all three games. Summaries within.

This follows what happens post game, supporting the Templars. Hawke becomes Viscount and brings change to Kirkwall, but not every is welcome. Warning spoilers for Dragon Age Asunder in later chapters SMUT! F!Hawke/Fenris

They abandoned her. Left her to the proverbial wolves. But one man that supported her no matter what, but they have a secret. How will everyone react? How will Kaidan? Or will he ignore Shepard in favor of his new LT?

Various chapters woven throughout the story of ME3 centering around Shepard, Kaidan Alenko and James Vega. Now complete.

Kmeme Prompt-Shepard Siblings-ME3 Garrus Vakarian, like most of the crew, had no idea Commander John Shepard had a kid sister. And he certainly had no idea Jane'd be so... enticing. But John certainly isn't the first brother to have a protective streak

Kelly diagnoses Shepard with a case of PTSD and gives her several writing assignments. Mild Shenko. Sequel to Eulogy: A Love Story

I was immensely dissatisfied with the outcome of Mass Effect 3, so I decided to write my own Ending. Starting with the beginning of ME2. Mostly through Kaidan's eyes, although I will switch to Shepard at some points. Shenko. M for later chapters.

Sort of a prompt from the kinkmeme. Kaidan and Shepard take a little downtime on the Citadel.

"It is difficult. All things worth keeping are." - A series of linked Shenko oneshots, spanning all three games in a random order. It shows how they became who they are, in a time where nothing is ever easy but worth the fight. Spacer/War Hero/Vanguard/Paragade.

Another look into the events final battle against the reapers and what happens to Aurora and the crew. AU.

Some things are just meant to be, but that doesn't make them easy. My imagining of how the Kaidan/f!Shep romance might go in ME3 from Kaidan's PoV. M for eventual language and smut.

An erotic love story that follows the progression of behind-the-scenes events after James Vega makes good on his flirtations with Commander Shepard. Plot gets moving around Ch10. Includes alternate *happy* ME3 ending. Rated M for tasteful but intimate love scenes.

"The stars, the moon, They have all been blown out…" Post-ME3, Shepard finds reason to hope. Major spoilers for the end-game. femShep/Kaidan fluff.

Shepard's old squad haven't seen much of each other in 4 years. That's until Tali sends out an invitation to help her celebrate on Rannoch. Freinds laugh, lovers grow closer, and turian bathing suit! Multi-perspective MShepard/Kaidan and others!

Five years after the war, galactic society is about to reach a turning point and the time has come to look both back and forward. mShepard/Kaidan

Following the battle for Earth, Kaidan Alenko has been relieved of duty as he deals with the aftereffects of Shepard's actions.

John Shepard and Kaidan Alenko went through all sorts of hell together to stop Saren. And now, after two years of believing John dead, Kaidan finds he works for Cerberus. A story told from the perspectives of their different companions.

The sequel to Arnisi. Set in post-Horizon ME2. Shepard wants Kaidan back, but the Citadel doctor wants him for herself. Rated M for language and sexy tiemz. This fic is compatible with ME3 in-game convos/r'ship progression.

Shepard thought she had kept her past hidden but Lieutenant Alenko guesses the truth. Rated M for language and Shenko action in later chapters.

After living through the Thresher Maw incident in Akuze, John Shepard loses his short term memory and forever thinks it is 2173. Kaidan Alenko meets him and is determined to make Shepard fall in love with him, even if he has to do it every day.

There are secret boxes, memories, and admitions, in the Shepard-Alenko house. Because Shepard and Kaidan deserve better than canon. Each chapter could be a stand alone. I've labeled it as complete since I started this years ago and won't add on more to this. Thank you to everyone who did read this :)

What if the day when Magdalene Shepard receive the Star of Terra was the first day she met Kaidan Alenko? Lots of Shenko Fluff and some Smut! It's based as AU Edit: It's complete!

According to the vids, the end is nigh. Kaidan knows he's got to come clean with Shepard sooner or later about how he really feels- before it's too late. m!shep/Kaidan slash, done for the MEKinkMeme. ME3 spoilers

Shortly after the events of ME2. Anderson tasks Commander Kaidan Alenko with finding and working with the master thief, Kasumi Goto in order to aid the 1st Special Operations Biotic Company. But, that's just a cover for Kaidan's real objective.

After the Synthesis, Kaidan finally found Shepard. However, the god-child has erased most of her memories. Deep down, he still has to find her and help her remember. And he will. No matter what.

A ME3 filler piece after Shepard visit Kaidan one last time before he was discharged from the Huerta Hospital. Written in the POV of Kaidan. Shepard convinced Kaidan to take up the Spectre role and the story begins right after Shepard left. Please R&R!

Kaidan lived a life without Shepard for two years which greatly outweighted the time they had shared. Insight into time without Shepard, post-horizon, and post-reunion. Love was a concept he couldn't live without now all because of her.

After almost dying, Hawke now has a connection to a man she loved and lost, while trying to achieve her greatest happiness.

I seriously think Mass Effect 2's infamous Horizons moment was ALL A PLOT! To keep it canon, this is my take on Cerberus' shenanigans. Follows ME2 storyline with flashbacks to earlier times. Bioware owns all. This is part 3 of 'Valkyrie' Shepard's tale.

Hawke came to Kirkwall to protect her family. She isn't ready for the changes ahead or the men who will help her through them: the dwarf who becomes her best friend and the elf she can't resist. Together they'll solve a dark mystery and change Kirkwall.

A series of messages Kimbri Shepard writes to Kaidan throughout her adventures in ME2. Shenko themes. No ME3 spoilers.

Hawke and Fenris go to the Hanged Man unprepared for Danarius and there is no way to prevent him being taken. So she gives him up - but when the time comes to save him, she may not be able to fix what she's done.

He loved her; she died. Caught between the Alliance and Cerberus, Shepard and Kaidan must pick sides and prove loyalties. When she goes rogue and he reconnects with an old flame, suicide missions to save the galaxy might be the least of their problems.

After ME2, a down-on-her-luck Shepard finds herself working for the Alliance to keep her ship afloat. What is that last rogue Collector ship up to? And then there's Kaidan. "Of all the ships on all the planets in all the galaxy, he walks into mine."

Saia Shepard has returned from the Omega 4 relay and docked at Omega for ship reparations. Kaidan Alenko shows up to find her, carrying the hope that it's not too late for them.

When he left her on Horizon, Shepard tried to move on. When Jacob died, too, she found herself utterly alone. For the first time, Jane Shepard is swallowing her pride to salvage a love once lost, to repair the broken frame of her life.

Things never happen they way we envision them. Commander Jane Shepard was victory against the Reapers, a normal life with Kaiden Alenko, and adventures aboard the Normandy. But it's never that easy.

Disclaimer: Bioware owns everything Mass Effect 1&2 and beyond and all the character therein. This is my idea of could have happen to my Shepard. This starts on the evening that she became a Spectre. Shenko. Have fun. Spoilers Warning it's Sappy!

Shepard and Alenko's relationship from the point of view of those around them. Will cover both ME and ME2. There's a good chance I won't write this in chronological order, so hope that doesn't confuse you.

Not all battles are to save the universe...

Shepard has a bad moment...

Rumours abound: the Omega 4 relay has been used, and signs lead to Shepard being involved somehow. Someone has to investigate, and who better than one of Shepard's former crew? Of course, that's just the start of strange goings-on.

Not every situation requires a violent resolution...

Shepard and Kaidan finally have their day...

Ah, yes. "Relaxing vacation." We have dismissed these claims.

Every soldier has a reason to fight, a reason to survive and a weakness that can either make them more determined or destroy them.

“Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3. A take on Mackenzie Shepard's loyalty mission of her own - what is she fighting for? Unashamedly, Shenko.

Novinha Shepard meets Kaidan again after two years, after defending the Horizon colony from a Collector attack. Kaidan's side of the story as Shepard recruits "the best" from around the galaxy.

Even the most confident aren't always...

Kaidan Alenko had a hard time adjusting to Commander Shepard being dead, and is having an even harder time coming to terms with her coming back to life. KaidanxFemShep.

Shepard's plan to defeat the Reaper threat puts her at odds with her love Kaiden. Takes place roughly a year after ME2

Separated from Shepard and the crew of the Normandy, Kaidan finds himself in a dire situation. Some Shenko. Brief appearances by Liara, Wrex,and Tali.

Just what could have happened if Joker had interrupted later ... KaidanxfemShep

A fic filling in the gaps between what happens between Shepard and Kaidan in the game, hopefully gives their relationship more depth. They are both good soldiers, but can't deny what they feel...