After the events of Project Overlord, Shepard finds herself in Aethyta's bar coping with Liara's rejection and the horrific scenes that have just played out before her. When another asari takes a dangerous interest in the inebriated Shepard, Liara and Aethyta team up to help the Commander. Shepard/Liara, Femslash Shiara, Femslash Jack/Miranda Femslash Jackanda

The end of the Eden Prime War saw the liberation of Rannoch, humans on the Council, the revelation of the Reapers to the galaxy... and the 'assassination' of Shepard. Two years later, the Reapers still have not returned, the galaxy is on the brink of war yet again, and Cerberus knows more than it should. - AU ME2 with the background of Battlefield 2142 - HFY -