Sup guys? Lighting Wolf here, back with another story. This one about Mass Effect. Enjoy the 800-word chapter. I don't own Mass Effect. Bioware and a few others do.
The 'Reaper Wars' as all the galaxy had called it? Had shaken the galaxy down to the roots.
Galtius Acilrius, a Captain who had fought in the war as a soldier in Blackwatch, walked through the ruins of Rannoch. When the war had ended and the massive number of ships had been brought back to their respective homes? Several groups had decided to help fix up different planets.
"Captain Acilrius." He heard and turned to look at a Geth Prime which looked at him. "Do you require aid?" The Geth Prime questioned as Galtius clicked his tongue against his lips.
"No, I'm fine." Galtius stated which caused the panels on the Geth's head which caused Galtius to chuckle.
"How are you adjusting to Rannoch?" The Geth Prime asked the Turian who turned to look at him.
"You mean since we got here 10 minutes ago?" Galtius questioned and shrugged. "It's nice… He ended the war between you and the Quarians, I heard." Galtius stated which made the Geth Prime nod.
The galaxy felt the loss of Shepard like a bullet. Plenty of people outright demanded the Reapers be exterminated for the commander. Galtius didn't wish that.
Not out of any concern for the Geth. While he did value the Reapers as each was a twisted monument to organic life… Being shot at by sentient warships didn't exactly enthrall one to the idea of befriending them, even if they no longer had indoctrination fields.
Galtius had his own reasons to despise the machines… But his thoughts went to Shepard who had given his life for the galaxy.
Galtius barely knew the human, he had seen him on reports and had never personally met Shepard. Galtius had been on heavy assaults all the while. What he did know for a fact was the Commander was the reason why Palaven still breathed.
Shepard had saved the Turians from extinction and there was no way to thank the man for his service… Damn him, he was cruel and yet he was dead.
"And I heard that Commander Shepard had brought Krogan reinforcements to Palaven." The Geth Prime responded which was met by a nod.
The Turian found it odd to be greeted by Geth, but he didn't hold any hatred against the species. They had given just as much to hold Earth from the Reapers.
"Yes… Now he's dead." Galtius said and shook his head. "Did you meet him?" Galtius questioned and got a shake of the head.
It was then they heard footsteps to the side and both turned to see a Quarian standing atop one of the rocky outcroppings.
"Admiral Raan wants to speak with the new arrivals." The Quarian said and turned before leaving.
"You still didn't answer my question." Galtius said and slowly followed after the Quarian.
"No." The Geth Prime stated while the duo started to follow the Quarian. "I was busy exterminating the last Reaper troops on Rannoch… I was present to see what happened to the commander." The Prime stated which got an eyebrow raise from Galtius.
"I refer to my warship seeing the battle of Earth." The Prime stated and raised a 'eyebrow' slightly. "I cannot see through metal; in case you wish to ask." The prime said which caused Galtius to chuckle.
"Was that a joke?" Galtius said and ran a hand over the circuits which dotted his skin. "I didn't think the Geth did that." Galtius said and got a shake of the head from the Prime.
"And I was not aware Turians were dense enough not to understand emotion." The Prime said which caused Galtius to smile.
'Oh, I think I'm going to enjoy my time here…' Galtius thought to himself while he blinked and looked to the side.
"I thought the Admirals disbanded when the Quarians retook Rannoch." Galtius stated and hummed.
"Obviously not." The Prime said as Galtius turned to look at it. "They still maintain it to some capacity…. The Quarians just settled Rannoch a few days ago." The Prime said while they walked.
Galtius could only ponder what things brought to them next.
They had no idea the role they would bring in saving the galaxy…. For there was always a need for a Shepard.
Author Note
Phew. First chapter done! I've thought of this story since bringing up the Halo/Mass Effect story. I will make some new characters… But since I'm undecided? I'll let you guys decide if Admiral Raan or Admiral Xen is part of the main group. Next chapter will be in 2-10 weeks and will set up the main group and story and such. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!
