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A collection for all the contests and challenges at the Aria's Afterlife forum.

Armor Plated Angel by thebluninja reviews
Commander Shepard, survivor of Mindoir, had a people problem and a love of technology. But there's one piece of equipment that's been there for him throughout his Alliance career - his M35 Mako.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,470 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/26/2014 - Complete
Don't Fear the Reapers by Inkess reviews
The Leviathans have created an artificial intelligence to help them solve a problem. But what if said Intelligence decided they are part of the problem? Written for the "Historical Events in Mass Effect" competition in the Aria's Afterlife forum. (Complete.)
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,268 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 5/16/2013 - Published: 5/5/2013 - Catalyst - Complete
Fools, All of You! by TenyumeKasumi reviews
What began as a series of harmless pranks aboard the Normandy quickly escalated into something way over the team's heads. Just how does April Fool's Day on Commander Shepard's ship go down? Rated for language.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,401 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 10 - Published: 4/15/2013 - Shepard (F), Joker, Mordin S., EDI - Complete
Jacob's Baka Day by Full-Paragon reviews
When Jacob overhears that no one finds him interesting, he is at a loss as to how to change his self image. Lucky for him, Ken and Kasumi have a plan, and are going to turn Jacob into the Baka Day hero and the most interesting man on the Normandy. One shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,022 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/14/2013 - Jacob T., Kasumi G., Ken D. - Complete
April Fools Challenge - Who is the fool and the fool's fool? by Maya Aodhan reviews
Things have been too serious, and someone decided to start a new tradition on board that was very old back home. A one shot in response to the April Fools Challenge set on Aria's Afterlife!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,842 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 3 - Published: 4/6/2013 - Shepard (F), Garrus V., Ashley W., James V. - Complete
Joke's On Who? by Rockycombo reviews
Miranda started it, and Shepard will end it. But not nearly as soon as you'd think. Lighthearted piece for the April Fool's competition on the forum Aria's Afterlife. It still counts even if it's not April First!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,532 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 10 - Published: 4/10/2013 - Shepard (M), Tali'Zorah
Hold On to Love and Carry On by TenyumeKasumi reviews
Kasumi and Keiji spend Valentine's Day together, not knowing it would be their last but knowing that what they shared was a deathless love that defied all bounds. A submission for the Valentine's Day competition at Aria's Afterlife forum.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,754 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 8 - Published: 2/14/2013 - Kasumi G. - Complete
Valentines Blues by Llandaryn reviews
My submission for the Valentines Competition at Aria's Afterlife. The heart-wrenching tale of one writer's struggle to come up with an original romance idea.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,562 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 6 - Published: 2/14/2013 - Shepard (F), Shepard (M) - Complete
don't leave me here to let you down by get ruined again reviews
she says, "i never figured you to be the religous sort." and the truth is, you never have been until this very moment. [garrus/femshep; written for the valentine's competition at aria's afterlife.]
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,972 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 5 - Published: 2/14/2013 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Lost in Translation by Bulmaveg-Otaku reviews
F!Shrios fluff, A look at how an alien perspective might see the mess that is human intimacy. Thane tries to do his homework and figure out the best way to woo Commander Shepard, but he isn't quite prepared for the things he discovers. Written for the Aria's Afterlife Forum Valentine's Contest.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,499 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Published: 2/12/2013 - Shepard (F), Thane K. - Complete
Mass Effect: Milieu by Prism Elf reviews
[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.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 49 - Words: 79,871 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 7/16/2015 - Published: 4/12/2012 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A. - Complete
Crossed in Love by The Lonely Traveler reviews
Shepard and Thane have recently begun a relationship and Thane is still learning about human customs. In his research, he has come to learn of Valentine's Day and decides to plan something special for his Siha. One-shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,252 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 5 - Published: 2/12/2013 - Shepard (F), Thane K. - Complete
Gifts by skyeward reviews
For Aria's Afterlife Valentine's Day Competition: A Jackanda Valentine's Day. Miranda hates Valentine's Day, but Jack's not going to let that stop her. Kind of a follow-on to Paradise.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,710 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 6 - Published: 2/12/2013 - Jack, Miranda L.
Cannonball by Kendoka Girl reviews
Niftu "Cannonball" Cal really is a biotic god. Some fun poking done at multiplayer.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Parody/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,455 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 2/11/2013 - Published: 1/7/2013 - Diana A., Blasto - Complete
Priority: Valentine by Orifiel reviews
Upon learning of the human concept of Valentine's Day, Garrus asks Shepard to meet him on the Citadel, hoping to finally establish their relationship. But when he realizes he's not the only one she has plans with that day, he embarks on a personal (and highly inappropriate) mission to eliminate his perceived rivals.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,788 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 7 - Published: 2/9/2013 - [Shepard (F), Garrus V.] - Complete
Flower of Tuchanka by Full-Paragon reviews
Discovering a female to cure the genophage is Urdnot Wrex's lifelong dream. But can he get her to join Clan Urdot? Does a krogan even know what love is? In continuity with Keelah Se'lai, one shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,012 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/9/2013 - U. Wrex, U. Bakara - Complete
Full Body Massage by Rockycombo reviews
It's amazing how much you can mean with only three words. And as Tali relaxes with Shepard after they defeat the collectors, she figures that out for herself. One shot for the Valentine's Competition on Aria's Afterlife.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,740 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 16 - Published: 2/8/2013 - Shepard (M), Tali'Zorah - Complete
Blue planet blues by Osage reviews
Fiona Shepard and Kaiden Alenko met eachother during BAat training. When Valentines comes around they find some common ground and look up to the future. One-Shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,102 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/7/2013 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A. - Complete
Alternative to Love by thebluninja reviews
For Aria's Afterlife Valentine's Day competition. Right before Shepard and Tali can finally consummate their love, they get interrupted by Miranda and Jack fighting ... again. Ch2: Aria reads an online dating profile for Mordin Solus, and decides to contact him.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,098 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 7/3/2013 - Published: 2/7/2013 - Miranda L., Jack - Complete
EDI's Search for Purpose by Inkess reviews
After discussing her purpose with Commander Shepard, EDI decides that she'll find one in her relationship with Joker. That means entering previously uncharted territory. Is she up for it or will the spontaneity prove too much for her? For the Valentine's Day competition in Aria's Afterlife forum. (One-shot.)
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,112 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 7 - Published: 2/7/2013 - Joker, EDI - Complete