Humanity never developed FTL. The Prothean archives contained no technology, no Element Zero, just a warning. Isolated from the rest of the galaxy for two thousand years, restricted to their only system, how will humanity have changed when they first meet the Turians? AU, alternate history of humanity and First Contact.

The story of Garrus and Femshep as told by me. Lots of off-canon. Sequels incoming. TW: It's been brought to my attention that some of Garrus' more animalistic behavior in some scenes have caused panic attacks for victims of abuse. I am so sorry for anyone who had a similar reaction. SO sorry. I would like to make any new readers aware of this beforehand. Thank you.

Shepard isn't quite the stable commander Joker remembers, and he's surprised to be the one helping her pick up the pieces. Follows the events of ME2, focusing on non-game scenes. NEW chapter: Epilogue.

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

AU. Shepard and Vakarian were sworn enemies. Then, she saves his life in a meeting with a Thresher Maw and changes everything. Rated M for language and adult themes. Garrus/Femshep.

It was not the beginning of the end. It was not the end of the end. It was simply the end of the beginning.

A different take on FemShepxGarrus. Shepard attempts to bridge the cultural divide and comfort the turian she secretly loves, succeeding in a way neither of them expected.