A/N Hey everyone. This is my first story as you can probably tell. I encourage feedback just don't be rude about it because I can assure everyone I can be just as rude or even more back. I decided to do this for memory and stress relief purposes. I am a first responder and as you can tell life is going to shit. Let's join our favorite character and see this through to this end. Stay safe and be strong.

Batarian Inquisition

Council Chambers, Citadel, Serpent Nebula

"What are the charges brought forth today?"

"Councilors, the Hegemony brings forth the charges against N7 Operative, Lieutenant Commander Skylar J. Shepard of the Systems Alliance as follows: One Count of Genocide, 31 Counts of Crimes Against a Non-Council Race, One Count of Crime of Aggression, and Two Counts of War Crimes." The Batarian Representative stated.

The Salarian Councilor nodded, looking down at his omni-tool and brought up the picture of Commander Shepard to the Chambers' side screen.

"These charges against Commander Shepard must be specified, if the Hegemony wants to charge her with them!" blasted Ambassador Udina, Humanity's representative, from his post.

The Batarian Representative turns towards the Human Representative and narrows his eyes, "Well, where is the accused in question? Does the Alliance have any other excuse as to why they don't have their precious poster child present? Another example of the secrets Humanity hides from the Galaxy."

"The Commander is on a mission on behalf of the Council, Representative Rajek," The Asari Councilor interrupts, "This is only a preliminary hearing."

"Humanity is not done with their own investigation, in which the Batarians have not cooperating with us. No suit data or reports! They are hindering with our investigation." Udina belted out, slamming his hand on the railing.

"In exactly two weeks' time, "The Turian Councilor looks at each representative, "Both governments must complete their investigations without delay. Any hint of hinderance from any side will result in consequence and dismissal of the trial."

"This meeting of the Council is adjourned."

Humanity's Ambassador stomps off with steam blowing out of his ears and extremely red-faced.

The Batarian Representative is led by CSEC to his secured docking Bay.

Whispers of civilians they walk past, watching and glaring at the rare sight of a Batarian escorted on the Citadel. This has not happened since their Embassy was closed and came the events of the Skyllian Blitz, Elysium and the moon, Torfan.

'I thought Batarians were forbidden to be on the Citadel?'

'The Hegemony allowed this?'

'Was he arrested?'

'Where are his cuffs?'

'Spineless.'

'Terrorists'

The CSEC Officers posted guard outside the entrance of the gangway to the Batarian ship. Nobody comes in and nobody allowed out.

Asari Embassy, Presidium, Serpent Nebula

"If I knew you would just play with your food, I would've just brought you your tea." Councilor Sparatus looks at the Asari's food warily.

Tevos sighs, rubbing her temples, ignoring his comment. "There is no middle ground with the Hegemony. Now just one Batarian has created unrest aboard the station."

Valern finishes his food, wiping his mouth and takes her plate. " The Batarians wished to be viewed as rebellious and dangerous. They have nothing but hate towards us and all of Humanity."

"Need we remind ourselves they did try to assassinate the entire Council before us." All three nodded solemnly.

The three Councilors sat in comfortable silence, enjoying their teas and coffee, while pouring over information and evidence collected from their own internal investigations.

"This inquiry will be remembered long after Commander Shepard passes. Are we sure we will continue with the evaluation of her performance? " Sparatus looked up after placing his data pad down.

"I do not see why not. We are giving the Batarians a chance to practice their laws. Though, we all know from the evidence collected who is telling the truth and who is simply doing this for political gain. It is common knowledge of the two races hating their mere existence."

"Yes, but are the fall outs worth giving them an attempt for their religious justice? The Hegemony wishes to publicly execute Commander Shepard. Their version of execution is our examples of torture and cruel punishments."

"We are no better than they are if we do not proceed with this trial." Valern said ending the debate.

An acolyte comes in quietly and places a few data pads on the table next to the Councilors and bows before taking her leave. Councilor Tevos picks up the database and reads it over. " Commander Shepard's military history and her background. Though her medical and pre-Alliance history has been redacted by the Admirals of the Alliance."

Sparatus narrows his eyes and stays quiet for a short time. "There is something about this human. Very secretive. Deadly. Against us, it will be a dire mistake."

Tevos sits back down and looks over the Commander's profile.

"This will be a long Inquisition indeed."