What if: Hilary Moreau was still alive

Disclaimer: Hi there, I'm back for another ME fanfic. So I love Joker a lot and knowing what happened to his sister made me sad. However, what if Gunny's still alive and hidden on Tiptree? I know an asari on Huerta Memorial tells how she shot her so the Reapers wouldn't discover their hiding spot but still it's sad to think about having to tell Joker. So as previous fanfic, my Shepard is a Paragon Spacer, War Hero, Soldier named April, romanced Kaidan (Shenko )

Fifteen-year-old Hilary was shaking, the asari nearly shot her but she kicked her and ran away. She knew that her parents had unfortunately been shot down, so she ran as far as her tired feet could take her. All she wanted was to get off Tiptree. She wondered if her older brother Jeff was still alive, if he had accomplished his dream to become an Alliance pilot. In the near distance she saw a tall building and approached it, there were people outside talking. They looked like Alliance, she sighed in relief. 'Hi sorry I'm looking for a way off this planet.' They asked her for a name. When she said 'Moreau', their face clearly expressed shock. The woman send that information towards the Shadow Broker.

Switching to the Normandy, Liara's office

'Dr T'Soni you've got information about a refugee on Tiptree' Glyph said. Liara immediately opened her messages and looked at the name on the screen. She hadn't felt this amount of joy and relief in over a few months. She immediately contacted Joker.

'Joker can you come down to my office please? It's quite important. EDI take over the helm'

As she waited for the pilot to come, she ran the possibilities in her head how to tell him without him risking breaking any bones in his sudden outburst of excitement. Ten minutes later, the door opened and Joker entered.

'So what's so important you couldn't tell me over the comm?'

'I'd tell you to sit down but it won't help much I think once I tell you.'

'You asked me to look if there were any activity on Tiptree regarding your family. Your sister is out there asking to be rescued.'

'WHAT IN THE WORLD?!' Joker jumped up forgetting about his brittle bones and instantly regretted his action as he fell down breaking his leg. 'Shit stupid Vrolik Syndrome'

Liara asked Kaidan and James to come pick Joker up and bring him to the Medbay. He was wrestling against their hold while Shepard walked by followed by EDI. Liara brought April up to speed, EDI had already changed the course to Tiptree before going to check up on Joker. Dr. Chakwas quickly patched him up.

Joker looked at Shepard, hope in his eyes. 'Commander please bring her home, I wish I could join you on this mission but I'd slow you down.'

Kaidan seemingly deep in thoughts suddenly spoke up. 'I could lift you biotically, sure it would tire me out but I want to help.

'Hun you're sure 'bout this? I'm okay with it but I'm worried about you' Deep down April was indeed worried for her lover, he may be a strong biotic but he still suffered from migraines being an L2. She could understand however why he wanted to help Joker and she really appreciated this. Her crew was her family and she'd do anything for them.

'Yes 100% sure, I'm going to lay down till we arrive power up my energy.' He smirked leaving Dr. Chakwas' office and heading for Shepard's cabin. Since they were together again, he moved into her cabin. She appeared a few minutes after him a huge grin on her face. She slowly approached him and started kissing him, one hand on the back of his head and another playing with the hem of his alliance t-shirt. He laughed and unzipped her N7 jacket tossing it aside, then lifted her black t-shirt up her head and kissed her neck in the process.

'I thought you wanted to rest but I like where this is going.' His t-shirt and the rest of their clothes quickly lay in a bundle on the floor. Kaidan pushed April on the bed, kissing her everywhere. God he loved her so much. They eventually made out till Joker announced their near arrival on Tiptree.'

Shepard dressed up again, worry growing inside. She had to stay focused; she closed her eyes and breathed slowly in and out. Kaidan had already gone ahead and was either in engineering with Adams or in the shuttle bay with Steve and James. Once she was a bit more relaxed, she went down to the CIC, going to the bridge.

'Okay Joker are you ready? EDI you're going to take over the helm while we're out there. This should go smoothly. It's only a pick up mission.

'Yeah remember what happened with your first "only pick up" mission? Joker pointed out seemingly worried, he was never worried but this time he would be outside of his protective shell. Of course he trusted Shepard and Kaidan with his life but he hated his condition right now. Eden Prime was a long time ago and they had lost Jenkins that day. Poor boy was excessively excited to join the battle and died soon after they were dropped off.

Soon after they landed on Tiptree. Shepard exited the Normandy along with James, Joker and Kaidan. Kaidan began lifting Joker in the air even creating a biotic shield around them. 'We're good to go, let's go pick up mini Joker.

So the four of them left into the direction indicated by Liara since she had been in touch with the Alliance members who had found Hilary. After an hour, they finally arrived at what appeared to be an Alliance fleet building; to April it looked like the seventh fleet.

'Commander Shepard it's so good to see you again. We briefly met for the Battle for Earth, I'm so grateful you got rid of those Reapers and stayed alive. I'm Rose by the way.' She looked over at Joker who funnily enough floated around. 'And there he is, the best pilot in the galaxy. Flight Lieutenant Moreau we were surprised you had a sister. Major Alenko you doing okay? This biotic shield of yours is incredible.'

'Hilary and I got separated when I joined the Academy and I feared for her life knowing the Reapers would probably hit Tiptree. I just hoped for the best and here I am, waiting to hug her so tight even if I break my ribs. Moreover, I'm forever grateful for Major Alenko's biotic powers, he's tiring himself out for me. I couldn't ask for a better friend.

A few minutes after a brunette young girl exited the building. When she saw Joker, she sprinted towards him.

'JEFF OMG IT'S REALLY YOU! I DIDN'T BELIEVE THEM! Your nickname is Joker, huh? No wonder. I missed you so much big bro. I was so afraid, there was an asari officer with us at the farm but everything happened so fast. Mom and Dad got killed and… she began sobbing and then the asari's eyes turned black all of a sudden. My gut told me to run as fast as I could, so I kicked her and took her gun. I ran till I found Rose, she said she was Alliance and I remembered your dream of becoming a pilot. I think I got exposed to eezo back there because when I was defending myself I created something similar to a flare. I'm super tired.'

James decided to pick her up, piggyback style so she could rest against his back. Soon after they made their way back to the Normandy, EDI patiently waiting for them. She smiled seeing Hilary on James' back. Kaidan slowly dropped Joker to the ground and dropped his shield, as soon as he did that, he leaned against April. James sat down Hilary so brother and sister could hug and talk things out privately as they strode inside the Normandy.

April picked Kaidan bride style up, as she had done many times before not before kissing his cheek. 'You're my hero, Spectre Major Kaidan Alenko.'

THE END

Another Mass Effect fanfic yay, I love this game too much. Shot out to my Twitter friend Mrs Alenko because she's the sweetest and totally amazing and loves Kaidan as much as I do. Canadian delicacy please. It goes without saying that I absolutely looooove Joker too. Review if you liked it.