A/N

From SpyketheWolf:

It has been brought to my attention that some of you have exclaimed your love for my OC, Kerris'Vateevah. This makes me so happy, but some of you have also gone out of your way to PM RelayJumper, just to tell him that Kerris is awesome! I'm glad WhiteDawn is loving Kerris so much, I aim to please.

Which brings me to a final question, we may/may not act on the results, but here it is: Based on what you have seen so far, do you believe Kerris'Vateevah should be written out of the story... or should he be given an extremely descriptive, yet horrible death?

Let us know in your review or through PM. Anyways, enjoy the show!

RelayJumper here,

Both Spyke and I have been slamed with well, life. Here is the next chapter.

Enjoy!

Chapter 5: Tangled Past

Kyson's POV

Shepard was giving Kyson a hard look as he waited for Kyson to elaborate his issue. Kyson sighed heavily as he motioned to talk alone. The Geth Primes parted as Shepard pressed forward. The others began to follow giving Kyson little time.

"John, Kerris is here. He has been stalking Tali and I in the shadows…I think something ticked over his mind. The next time we meet, it won't be friendly" said Kyson as they wound their way back out of the facility.

"Did Tali talk to him?" asked John as he glanced back at his Quarian friend. Tali was busy keeping an eye on all of the Geth Primes as they branched down another hallway.

"No, Kerris made sure that she never saw him. Something is going to go down" said Kyson as Tali caught up with Legion in tow.

"Cortez, we are going to be ready for pick up in a few" said John who nodded to Kyson before taking point.

"You got it, see you at the LZ" replied Steve. Kyson was looking all around as the exit came in site. He could see the quickly fading light of Tikkun as he checked over his suit. If Kerris didn't show up he was going to leave the Rannoch the way he came in. Although to leave orbit on his board even solo would take a good twenty minutes. The board had its limits.

"Shepard, thank you for helping us again…I don't know how we could have defended the live ships" said Tali awkwardly. John stopped just short of the exit now just hewn rock instead of machinery or wires.

"Don't thank me. Thank Legion, it was because of him we had this chance" deadpanned John with a hard look. Kyson cringed along with Tali. Something in the Geth Consensus had put Shepard in a bad mood.

"Um…yes. Legion, Thank you for giving us a chance to save so many innocents" said Tali sheepishly.

"We saw it as a show of cooperation Creator-Zorah" said Legion simply. But Kyson had a bad feeling about Legion after what he had said earlier. What did he mean by 'we promised no to tell' back there? I guess we will all find out in the form of bad news. As always.

Kyson followed the team as they exited the rock face. Kyson took a deep breath of the dry desert air as the star set on the horizon. At least Tali can say she reached the Home World. That has to be a giant plus. Kyson smiled briefly as he walked out onto the landing pad. He saw Tali gazing all around in amazement. Now was the time for him to be his old self. To take her by the hand and show her where she came from. But as Kyson thought of potential one liners he saw a rock fall in between them. A loud *clink…clink clink* sounded as it landed. Kyson felt his gut drop. Rocks didn't do that.

"Grenade!" shouted Shepard who had already made the diagnosis. Kyson had no time to react, Tali had just started to turn when a deep whump was heard. Kyson didn't see fire, nor did a concussive shockwave pulverize his body. Instead, a flash of bluish purple flashed before him causing him to become weightless. Kyson tumbled through the air as he caught glimpses of Tali and Legion.

"Damn it! Lift grenades!" grunted Tali as she floated in the air from the biotic inspired grenade. Kyson was spinning slowly in the air upside down when he saw something move above the cave entrance to the Geth archives. A dark figure jumped down onto the landing pad with a billowing black cloak whipping in the wind. It was none other than Kerris'Vateevah himself with his visor on once again.

"Who is that?" shouted Tali as the team floated in the air. Kyson tried to look for her, but he felt a firm grip latch onto his ankle. He looked down to see the deranged Quarian standing silently.

"You have interfered enough, this is your end" said Kerris coldly devoid of emotion. The young N7 knew without a doubt that this was it between himself and the cyborg.

"Fuck you too!" shouted Kyson as he pointed his shotgun at Kerris. He had been lucky enough to hold onto the thing in the first place. Instead of his usual banter Kerris let out a feral roar as he chucked the weightless Kyson through the air with amazing force into the cliff face. (The Gift of Guilt: By Gojira)

[We leave the shores to see the mountains rising. A distant impression growing…]

Kyson had no idea he was moving so fast until his back slammed into a rock jutting out of the cliff face. Kyson screamed in pain as the effects of the lift grenade wore off sending him crashing to the ground a few feet below. Kyson grunted in pain as he looked up. All he could see was Kerris stalking him in a creepy hunched gait. Like that of a beast ready to pounce.

In a flash, the Quarian dashed at the pain riddled engineer. He looked for his shotgun but it was nowhere to be found. No…

Kerris ripped Kyson from the ground sending a very strong natural fist into his face before slamming him into the ground again. Kyson coughed as he spit up some blood but it didn't stop. The Quarian began to jump onto the cliff face, once there he lunged straight off the wall driving straight into Kyson's chest knocking the wind from him.

[This judgment creates the pain in we hold! Destructive intentions that serve no purpose but the end of us all!]

Kyson got up slowly as he reached for his hammer. He had lost his shotgun so it was going to be the hard way. If Kerris wanted this to be the moment of reckoning, so be it. Kyson let out a fierce cry as he brought out his hammer and charged Kerris. It was time for the cyborg to die!

[These vultures from the past, coming in all the hells and worlds, the time has come…]

Kerris had his mono filament blade out and ready. The cyborg meant to run him through, use Kyson's blind rage against him, yet Kyson had learned. He stopped just short of the blade causing Kerris to lunge an inch short. Kyson yelled as he took a step inside the blades reach driving his hammer down with all of his might. Kerris had already countered him as well by rolling to the side with the thrusts momentum.

[Delivered in these eyes! Embrace, suffer, destroy- the gift of guilt!]

Kyson knew he was in trouble as the Quarian dodged him. Kyson couldn't slow his hammer in time to counter. Kerris had retracted the blade back into his synthetic arm only to send the metallic limb straight into his gut. Kyson felt the air knocked out of him as he toppled backwards losing his hammer as well. If it wasn't for his T5-Battle suit, the punch would have crushed his chest in. A fast kick to Kyson's hip sent him sprawling to the side. Kyson looked up waiting for Kerris to finish him. He found Legion staring at him instead.

[The shame and sorrow, self-condemnation fill all the gaps and spaces. Un-yielding, bestowed upon us, devastating power…]

"Legion….ungh…help me" gasped Kyson as he reached out to the Geth. Legion just glanced at Kyson silently as Kerris came to stand over him.

"Creator-Vateevah, what do you gain by these actions?" question Legion to the mad cyborg. Kerris looked directly at Legion, but replied with a series of loud clicks and the weird whir of Geth communicating. Legion replied back but with a much louder intensity causing Kerris to scream in fury.

[We're building connective tissue to a maze of lies! We're left as starving orphans…the vital core is gone]

"He is a threat to us! He must die, if not for Tali's sake, then for the galaxies and ours!" snarled Kerris. Kyson had found enough strength to move away a few feet as he reached for his hammer. But Kerris had seen the move the entire time. A clawed foot clamped Kyson's hand to the metal deck crushing his hand over the handle of his hammer.

[Our sins are all over and over again we swallow; we're sick and tired when this wind blows. The reflex is insane!]

"This is your end Kyson Sorley. You will impede me no more" growled Kerris as he got right next to Kyson's ear. Kyson was starting to lose focus from the pain in his hand and his back. He looked up one last time at the cliffs of Rannoch. He focused on the fact the John was in front of him twenty feet away. He was hauling Tali up from the guard rail of the landing pad. Tali instantly hopped over looking Kyson in the eyes.

[We must forgive and stop blaming ourselves for this love]

"Die!" shouted Kerris as he aimed to thrust his mono-filament blade straight into Kyson.

"No!" screamed Tali as Kyson exhaled for what he thought was the last time. The winds of Rannoch howled in his ears along with exotic scents that he hadn't noticed before. He had gotten to see his Lifemate one last time…a few seconds passed with no sharp pain. No sudden darkness of his life ending. Kyson slowly looked up to see Kerris staring at Tali. She had her Omni-tool pointed at the cyborg. Kerris snarled as he hauled Kyson off the ground with his one good organic limb about to thrust the blade in Kyson's jaw and through his head. But once again Kerris paused. The winds howled as Kyson was being held over the several hundred foot drop to the ocean waters below.

Kerris let out a painful scream that threatened to make Kyson sick due to its pitch. Kyson was thrown aside on the landing pad as the cyborg Quarian ripped his visor off. Music poured from his helmet the sound painting a very surreal scene due to its soothing rhythm. (Soulfly VIII: by Soulfly)

Kyson was breathing heavily as he slowly propped himself up to sit against the guard rail. His back was on fire from that first hit.

"No….no no nonononono ahhhhhhAHHHHHHHHHHHH!" wailed Kerris as he sank to his knees. Kyson saw tears flowing from the maniacs eyes as Kerris crumpled into a heap sobbing. Tali slowly walked up to the serial killer.

"K…Kerris? It…it really is you…" said Tali in quiet astonishment. Kyson felt a hand on his shoulder causing him to painfully look to see John checking on him. The young engineer nodded slowly with a wince as he tried to get up. Shepard hauled Kyson up causing him to groan loudly.

"Kerris, after all of these years? How?" asked Tali. Kerris crawled up into the fetal position still sobbing.

"T…Ta…Tali" stammered Kerris. Whatever song that had been playing before cut out only to be replaced by another.

"These vultures from the past, coming in all the hells and worlds, the time has come! Delivered from their eyes, I'm leaving this behind-the gift of guilt" said the song playing from the Quarians helmet. Kerris's eyes went wide as he shuddered one last time before he blacked out. Kyson had regained enough strength to walk on his own albeit slowly. Kerris had truly lost it. Tali noticed the shadows standing over her so she whipped around. Kyson could see how shocked she was from how wide her eyes were.

"You…you knew! You knew this entire time! What…what next! My Father? My mother?" asked Tali who started to stand. Kyson looked at John who seemed at a loss for the first time.

"Knew what?" asked John as he looked at the unconscious for of Kerris.

"That he was still alive! What has been going on? Kyson! Why…why is my brother trying to kill you?" asked Tali whose voice trembled between fear and rage. Kyson felt cornered as Tali's gaze drilled into him. He didn't know how to even start, but she deserved an answer, even if she didn't like it.

"Because of you…" said Kyson just above a whisper. The winds had picked up around them howling through the ravine. The dying rays of Tikkun cast Tali into stark relief so only her glowing eyes could be seen.

"I don't understand" said the confused Quarian as she glanced back at Kerris. A low hum could be heard as Cortez arrived bringing the Kodiak next to the landing pad. Legion walked over to Kerris.

"Shepard-Commander, Creator-Zorah. We request assistance with Kerris'Vateevah. He is our…friend" said Legion as the Geth scooped up Kerris gently. Kyson wanted to blast the Geth apart. He could have sworn Legion let Kerris try and kill him.

"Take him with us. We can sort this entire thing out once we are back on the Normandy" said John slowly. Kyson shook his head as his chest tightened. The pain in his back flared again as his muscles tensed.

"Are you going to be alright? Kyson!" said Tali sharply as she caught Kyson under the arm. He had lost his balance.

"I'm…I'm fine. Just a lot going on and stuff" he said as he leaned back against the guard rail.

"Let's move. Kyson, check in with Chakwas got it?" asked John as he hopped aboard the Kodiak. Kyson looked at Tali sad that she would have to find out all that had happened. A thought entered his crazy head. If he was going to explain things to her, he wanted to do it on his own.

"John, I just need a breather and Medi-gel to bring down the bruising. I'm going to fly myself back up" said Kyson as he closed his eyes trying to block out the pain.

"No. Get in…" said Shepard.

"Tali, can you give John and I a moment?" asked Kyson trying to sound polite.

"No way, just say it so we can make sure you are okay" said Tali firmly.

"Fine, John…I want to explain to Tali what has been going on myself. If Cortez comes back for us will you agree?" asked Kyson as he looked at the Commander. John gave a look that could scare a Reaper shitless.

"This is your last favor for a long time" grunted John before slamming the door to the Kodiak. Tali jumped at the loud bang. Kyson knew that he had pissed of the commander on a whole new level. John had been playing savoir for him and the rest of the crew for so long now, but it looked like he was done with all of the insane drama. Kyson looked up at Tali who was staring at him from a distance now.

"I'm sorry Tali, much of what I have to say will not be easy" he said as he brought up his left Omni-tool. Kyson grunted as he activated his suits Omni-gel dispenser. The automated program found the weakened areas of his body instantly. His back felt like it was on fire before the muscles began to relax.

"Shepard looked like he was going to kill you…" said Tali nervously. Kyson groaned as he stood up but with a little less pain this time.

"Yeah, you could say I've been stressing him out" said Kyson as he mustered a small wry smile.

"He looks like hell Kyson, but you look like death. Please for the sake of the Ancestors…for anything tell me something!" pleaded Tali as she began to fidget with her hands. Kyson needed more time to collect his thoughts but had no more time…or did he? He walked over to collect his weapons before bringing out his board.

"Tali, do you trust me?" asked Kyson as he extended the board to its full length.

"Of course I do, why would you ever doubt that?" asked Tali as she walked up next to him. Kyson set the board down and climbed on. He offered a hand to help Tali on.

"Let's take a breather. A respite if you will. Come with me and I'll tell you everything" said Kyson. Tali took his hand without hesitation. Kyson wrapped his arms around her while grasping her hands in his. He could feel her chest rising and falling rapidly showing the amount of stress she was under. Kyson was no better.

"Shhhhh, Tali, look around you. We are on Rannoch. Your home world…" said Kyson as he let the board slowly climb up the cliff wall.

"I…I know. I can't believe we made it here. I can't believe anything right now…" said Tali. The cliff dropped away to reveal the grassy plain shimmering in the last rays of the star. The deep red along with the whipping winds caused the tall stalks of grass to shimmer like waves of fire. The eddy's of swirling air caused beautiful patterns as Kyson urged the board forward.

"Keelah…" Tali gasped as she tightened her grip on her bondmate's hands. Kyson smiled as he flew towards the mile high cliff on the far end of the plateau. He had seen a spot that would serve as shelter as he eased her into the chaos, the complete entropy life across the galaxy had become.

"Welcome home" said Kyson as he ramped up the speed. Kyson started to single out smells and sight he had missed the first time round. He saw that the grass seemed almost wheat like in nature along with a sweet smell on the winds. It wasn't long until they reached the cliff. Kyson flew out over the ocean causing Tali to startle at the sudden mile plus drop.

"It's okay, I got you" said Kyson as he brought the board back towards land. He angled to a group of scraggly trees that were right on the edge of the cliff. They were massive twisted things from the constant air from the sea. As he landed they reminded him of the scrub pines of the Carolinas only much more durable, dense even. The needles formed a giant dome that moved and whistled but hardly let any wind inside.

"This…this is a Bekia tree! These were one of the trees that gave my people shelter before we started building dwellings" said Tali in awe. Kyson set Tali down next to the tree before joining her. As he brushed the branched aside, a roomy space inside with a think central trunk was gloomily lit.

"Well, it looks like we have a vacancy" said Kyson as he offered her to come inside. Tali wasted no time in running around the trunk suddenly full of excitement.

"I…I think it is finally hitting me! I…I have made it to the home world! Kyson we did it! Keelah, I love you!" said Tali as she threw her arms around his neck. Kyson embraced her warmly.

"I love you too Tali" said Kyson, but he suddenly felt dizzy causing him to collapse to the dirt.

"You should be on the Normandy right now. Let me call for the Kodiak…" said Tali as she helped him sit up against the trunk.

"No…ungh…I'm just tired as hell, come sit next to me. We need to talk" said Kyson as he closed his eyes. It made little difference now due to Tikkun almost fully setting and the dense Bekia tree.

"I don't think you should be exerting yourself right now" she said as she grabbed his right hand.

"You need answers, after seeing Kerris you need to know" he replied as he pulled out a cigg. The lighter flickered for a brief second lighting up the inside of the tree.

"Kyson, I haven't seen that man since I was a child…he watched over me as a big brother. He got exiled years ago now" said Tali. Kyson made note of it seeing if he could make sense of all of this himself.

"Kerris helped Xen stage my death. They thought they had taken care of me, but after Han found me…he must have kept it secret" he said.

"We will take care of them. But what I still don't understand is why you never contacted me. There had to be a way" said Tali. Kyson thought back on the countless hours trying to bypass Daro's network sweeps. No matter how hard he tried there was no way to pass a message to Tali.

"I tried, almost every day for three months. Later, even Liara couldn't find a way to break through to the fleet" he replied.

"I know we have insane security but to be able to block a specific person? With the Shadow Brokers…Liara's abilities? That almost seems impossible" said Tali in amazement herself.

"Kerris then showed up right after I got back on the Normandy. Ashley had gotten beat up pretty bad right after the Normandy escaped the first Reaper assault on Earth so we took her to the Citadel. Ashley had asked to see me cause apparently the way I am freaked her out…" said Kyson with a slight smile. He didn't see what Ashley's problem was, he was just being efficient in his brutality.

"What did you do?" asked Tali as she scooted closer to him so their sides touched.

"Killed a bunch of Cerberus soldiers…The Illusive Man has gone full guano" he replied.

"Guano?" asked Tali not understanding his choice of words.

"Do you know the term 'bat shit crazy'?" he asked.

"Yes. I have heard about bats and the phrase" she said.

"Guano is bat shit. So naturally…" he snickered.

"Bat shit crazy, got it. How many times did I have to warn Shepard about Cerberus! Keelah, it's like talking to Garrus sometimes. A wall of self-reassured male pride" quipped Tali as she shook her head in disappointment.

"No kidding, anyways…as I was talking to Ashley, Kerris had been spying on the Normandy since way back on Noveria. He caught up with me Tali, he told me you were killed slowly" said Kyson through clenched teeth.

"How has he been able to watch us for so long? I guess we'll know once back on the Normandy. But why would he tell you that I was killed in such a way?" she asked.

"He hates me more than life its self. He wants me to suffer Tali" said Kyson. Tali clenched his hand tightly.

"There has to be a reason more than that…Kerris was one of the kindest people I have ever known in my life" she replied quietly.

"Ha! The asshole has killed hundreds of thousands! He has left a bloody trail across the galaxy with no regrets, it looks like we are talking about the same person…but whatever you once knew is dead" said Kyson standing up. He looked down at Tali who was looking away from him.

"I can't believe that" she said. Kyson tried to understand why she wasn't listening.

"Why?" he asked as he lit another cigg.

"How would you feel if someone came up to you saying the brother you once knew and loved was a lunatic after years of not seeing them?" she asked. Kyson looked around under the Bekia for any signs of Kevin showing up to piss in his Wheaties again; nothing but the winds now full darkness.

"I'm sorry…let's just wait until we get back to the Normandy for that stuff" he said quietly. Tali got up to him taking him by the hand.

"Thank you…" she said.

"How have you been? I know it had to be just as much of a hell for you as me" he said.

"It was. But now it's almost over. I don't want to talk about this stuff anymore. Can't we just start enjoying our respite now?" she asked hopefully. Kyson nodded slowly.

"I like your thinking ma'am" said Kyson as he pushed the three branches aside once more.

"Thank you" said Tali both in thanks for dropping the doom and gloom as well as the easy passage. He watched her pass as the faint light from the stars outlined her against the edge of the cliff.

"This planet is amazing Tali, I have never been somewhere so…tranquil before" he said as he looked out over the plains.

"It was our bodies that spread the seeds of the grass lands…we were once tied to this land more than any other race was to theirs. I want it back Kyson…completely" she said in response.

"Well, that was short lived" he grunted.

"Sorry" she said as she turned to him. Kyson just shook his head, both of them still couldn't let go of the hurt it seemed.

"It's fine, I just always dreamed about getting you here" he said with a weak smile. Tali came up to him with her head tilted slightly.

"And you did, now…is there anything else before we go back and settle all of this guano?" she asked. Kyson laughed at the use of her new vocabulary.

"Nah, just wanted to admire you a bit more in private" he smiled. Kyson could see Tali roll her glowing eyes behind her visor.

"You have been giving me free shows when changing…I guess you can gawk a bit" snickered the Quarian.

"Who said I ever stopped?" he laughed as he got close to bring her in by the waist. Tali leaned in but hopped away at the last second.

"Nuh uh, you got to work for it this time" said Tali in a giggly voice. Kyson raised an eyebrow in amusement. Wow, all I had to do was say that I think she is attractive to get her riled up? Damn it has been a long time…

"And no turning the tables, or using your board…" she baited. Kyson was about to make a move when his back protested. He groaned as he reached for his clasps on his armor.

"You really love to strip don't you? Was construction and ship overhauling the only thing you did on Omega?" laughed Tali as Kyson dropped his last boot to the ground. He was in nothing but his boxers causing him to shiver a bit. The temperature was dropping quickly along with the high winds. Without a word he dashed straight at Tali. She rolled out of the way laughing before running several feet away.

"I'm on home turf now! Quarians were built for speed ha!" she laughed as Kyson tried several time to cut her off but failed. Kyson jumped after her growling like a beast before falling into the tall grass. Tali just kept laughing at him as he stayed low.

"You seem so determined! Oh How I have waited for this, it's the males job to chase down the women Kyson!...Kyson…" Tali stopped laughing for she had lost sight of him. Kyson had slowly crawled a few feet to her left and forward.

"Stalking is a whole new low Kyson…" giggled Tali as she waded into the tall grass. Kyson smiled as she came right at him. She was only three feet away. He jumped up while laughing causing her to simply bolt away into the grass lands. Kyson ran as fast as he could. Tali looked behind to see him catching up.

"See ya!" she yelled as she whooped with joy. Kyson was on her heels when out of nowhere Tali laughed as she nearly doubled her speed in just two seconds. Kyson's jaw dropped as he slowly came to a stop. She had to be moving nearly thirty plus miles an hour.

"Yeah…those other males can suck it…I'm done" he breathed heavily as he flexed his toes on the trampled grass and dirt. It felt so similar to back home for him…playing in the grass late at night playing tag or…more like zombie tag. Kyson laughed as he saw Tali running back. She slowed down next to him laughing.

"Something wrong?" she asked barely winded.

"Nope…just never knew you were so damn fast" he panted slightly as he leaned over faking a cramp. Tali placed a hand on his shoulder messaging it slightly.

"Now you know" she giggled. Kyson turned so fast Tali jumped a bit as he clamped onto her dragging her down into the knee high grass.

"And now I win" he smiled as she lay tangled on top of him.

"That was cheap" Tali said.

"Yet satisfying…ow!" he yelped as Tali pinched his ass.

"I'm going to complain about work place harassment" griped Kyson with a shit eating grin.

"For just that? Please, if I'm going to get in trouble for that I might as well get more out of it" she laughed. Tali straddled him as he tried to get up. She pushed his chest causing him to fall back to the ground. Tali reached a hand towards her visor. Kyson stayed silent as she seemed hesitate, but she disregarded caution as she threw her visor next to him with a beaming smile until a strong gust of air hit. Tali's eyes went wide as she took a deep breath. A serene peace fell over her as she closed her eyes with a soft smile gracing her lips.

"As good as you imagined?" he asked as he watched his bondmate almost sway with the breeze.

"It's…I…" she couldn't finish her sentence as she leaned down onto his chest. She opened her eyes with a warm smile. Kyson brushed back one of her lose strands of hair that had fallen from her helmet. The cool breeze caressed them both as he brought Tali in for a deep kiss. Electric fire tingled across his skin as he felt her need as she pressed her lips against his. Tali was hungry for more than just a simple romantic evening on her home planet he realized.

Tali took off her helmet as he lay on his side, he watched as she whipped her hair in the wind while running a three fingered hand through it. She had the biggest at brightest smile as she stared at him. Flashes of her luminescent eyes flickered as her hair whipped past them. Kyson saw the stars behind her. Kyson gasped as he saw the most beautiful sight in his life. In swirling purples streaked with bright blues was a view of the Milky Way from behind the Perseus Veil. (Prelude: by VNV Nation)

Tali was highlighted by the heavens as she slowly lay next to him. He pointed to the stars.

"Tali! This…is beyond awesome" he said in giddy awe. Tali looked up only to gasp in amazement. Kyson took her hand as they saw the vast expanse of the galaxy from its farthest reaches. They looked at each other with beaming smiles.

"I love you Tali" said Kyson as he rolled on top of her not giving any chance for a response. He felt his lips meet hers as he rested his groin between her legs. Tali groaned between their lips as she wrapped her legs around him increasing the pressure of his body through her suit. Kyson felt true arousal for the first time in almost eight months as his member responded in kind to the attention.

For the next ten minutes the two living sentient organic creatures on Rannoch basked in the glory of life as they felt their bond strengthen unlike anything before. Kyson had lost track of time completely as he instinctively nipped at Tali's neck catching her unique scent. This action caused Tali to growl in a low tone deep in her chest as she arched her back trying increase the pressure against her still covered sex. Kyson gasped as he his endorphins spike causing him to grab her right thigh pressing himself against the softer fabric in that particularly flexible region.

"Ahhhh..." breathed Tali as she twitched slightly. The wind died down a bit as Kyson reached down around her waist. He leaned back on his knees pulling Tali up with him. She gasped as his phallus shifted its point of pressure in the move. Tali was now straddling him as she looked down into his eyes. She ran her hands over his head but het shuddered once again as he pressed her against him.

"Ohhhh yeahhh…" sighed Kyson as he felt her clench her thighs tightly. She was staring at the stars as he pressed against her strongly one last time causing her to moan. Tali arched back once again causing herself to orgasm. She screamed at the stars as the climax hit, Kyson kissed her neck making her pant even more before she buried her lips into his again. They shared their breath, their heart beat, their life as one once again.

Kyson rolled to the side as Tali panted for air. She gazed at him through half lidded eyes, hair covered her face. Kyson was breathing heavily himself with a soft smile. Tali clumsily reached out for him as she placed a hand on his waist.

"That…I missed…" she breathed.

"Yeah…I can tell" he laughed. Kyson rolled to his back next to Tali as he stared at the stars. He felt at peace here in the vast grass lands of Rannoch. No wonder her people wanted to be home so badly. It was beautiful. It had to of been for it to produce his love Tali. Kyson hummed in content but paused as he felt an adventurous hand grip his shaft. Tali gripped him firmly causing him to groan with pleasure.

"I can't let you leave here without properly saying thank you" said Tali as she scooted down so her face was next to his rock hard penis.

"I'm not letting you" smiled Kyson as he used as single finger to press against Tali's forehead. It was taking all of his will power to resist her.

"I'm here on my home world, with my Lifemate. I'm taking everything I want from this moment in my life…" Tali replied in a silky voice as she let go of his erection only to softly trace a finger down his boxers tugging them down softly. Kyson tried to get up thinking that she had been exposed for too long to the unfiltered air but he was pinned down by an arm as Tali tugged down his boxers. The chilled air caused him to reach a new level of alertness as Tali caressed the tip of his sex. Kyson twitched as she lowered her lips to lightly kiss it. Just the tip.

"Ah…you are teasing me damn it!" he half growled half moaned. Tali plunged his cock down her throat giving him no chance to recover.

"Oh!...ungh…" he grunted as Tali began to pay him back. Kyson felt waves of pleasure as he watched the stars above him, entrancing him as he reached a new level of living he had never dreamed of.

Twenty minutes later Kyson shakily got up on his feet. The endorphins made it almost impossible to concentrate on anything except the rising moon and the still softly panting Tali. He picked up his boxers as he threw an arm around Tali's waist for support for both of their sakes.

"The vids never said that Human males could…ungh…produce so much" said Tali after swallowing hard once again. Kyson smirked almost evilly as he began to gently lead her back towards the Bekia tree.

"I'm not common…four generations straight of Sorley men have had kids on their first try. We gotta be careful…" he chuckled as Tali punched him on the side which resulted in a lazy tap.

"Bosh'tet" she murmured.

"Says the one using my Oms as a workout" he laughed as they got close to the tree. Kyson felt the winds pick up again causing him to shiver. He was still full on naked on a strange planet in the farthest corner of the galaxy. What a strange life. Kyson smiled as Tali laughed.

"Yes, using you genitalia to stay in shape is exactly what I was doing!" she said sarcastically as he got his armor back on. Kyson just laughed as Tali put her helmet back on but she paused with her visor.

"Hey, put that thing back on before your mouth decides it wants to get in better shape. I'm almost scared for the next routine" said Kyson. He smirked at Tali who stuck out her tongue in response.

"See! There it is! It's back for more ahhhhhHHH!" he screamed before laughing like an idiot. The endorphins still had him wobbly in the legs. Tali put her visor back while Kyson checked his Omni-tool. He had missed message. He pressed play.

"Hey Kyson its Cortez, I'm going to be close by…don't take too long…" finished the message making an awkward 'oh shit' face. Kyson lit a cigg as he typed back a response.

-Hey Steve its Kyson…thanks for waiting man. Sorry for keeping you waiting…we are ready to be picked up.

-Thanks bro

Kyson turned to Tali with a grin.

"Alright, Steve is on his way. Let's get this mess sorted out so we can come back for vacation" he said trying to sound positive.

"I like that idea…but I want to do just one more thing…" she said as she walked up to him swinging her hips. She took of her visor after she plucked Kyson's cigarette out from his lips.

"Oh, the after cigg is soo good. Kyson, I love you more than anything" said Tali as she leaned against him staring out over the ocean with its salty air breaking around them. Kyson took her hand and smiled at a vision that popped into his head. He saw Rannoch flourishing with its original inhabitants once again, but with a twist of his own.

"I know Saera" said Kyson as hope filled his dreams for a future once more.

"What did you just…?" Kyson smirked as he saw the surprise stuck on her face.

"Oh yeah…I can speak Khelish" he said right before Tali kissed him deeply on more time.

"You never cease to amaze" she said while putting her visor back on. Kyson snatched his cigg back to finish the last few drags. Tali held onto his hand as they stared at the stars until Cortez arrived. The low hum of the Kodiak was heard landing behind them in a matter of minutes. Kyson turned around to see the Kodiak in the tall grass thirty feet off as the door opened. Cortez hopped out and walked towards them.

"Hey guys" said Steve with a broad smile.

"Hey Steve, how are you doin?" asked Kyson who let go of Tali to shake the pilots hand.

"Just couldn't help myself, I had to set foot on Rannoch myself. So few can say they have done it. It's beautiful…" said Cortez in awe as he stared out into space.

"I know, I can't wait till my people can come back to it" said Tali.

"I didn't get a chance to introduce myself earlier. Steven Cortez at your service" said the pilot offering a hand. Tali shook it firmly.

"Tali'Zorah vas Normandy" she replied. Kyson smiled as he checked that he didn't forget anything.

"Oh, before we go I want to take a few pictures" said Tali. Cortez shrugged having no problem with the idea. Kyson rolled his eyes as Tali ran off to the Bekia tree. Once she was out of ear shot Kyson spoke up.

"Steve…I am so sorry. That had to be awkward" said Kyson rubbing the back of his neck feeling like a complete cad.

"Dude, you got Miss vas Normandy back to her home planet, flew her through the skies and made love under the stars that no organic has seen in three hundred years…how cliché can you get?" said Cortez with a smirk. Kyson was thankful it was dark out. He could feel the heat rising in his suit.

"It's damn beautiful" said Cortez.

"That's what I was going for…thanks man" said Kyson sheepishly.

"Any time" replied the pilot who was still gazing at the Perseus Veil.

"How angry is John?" Kyson dared to ask.

"Why do you think I'm down here? It's safer here on the Reaper controlled Geth planet" said Cortez ominously. Kyson sighed as he saw Tali coming back from the tree.

"Hey Tali, I heard Luke talking about how both of your fathers knew each other" said Cortez changing the subject. Kyson winced for it was a bad shift.

"So Luke and Beni told me. Han also worked with them before we were born" said Tali.

"So did you two know each other as kids?" continued Steve.

"No, we didn't meet until after the Omega-4 Relay incident" said Kyson.

"But my aunt Shala did mention a few months back that six years ago my father was trying to hold a get-together on the fleet for old time's sake. I guess it never happened" replied Tali shrugging her shoulders.

"Seems like anyone who deals with Shepard has tangled pasts huh?" asked Cortez as he walked to the Kodiak. It was only fifteen minutes to the Normandy. It was more than enough time for Kyson to nearly forget what had just transpired unfortunately. There was another Quarian that demanded his attention that sucked the joy out of his life…Kerris.

A/N

So maybe I was looking forward to this chapter a bit? Just maybe…lol!

I hope you guys liked it and reviews as you will! Chapter six is all about Kerris, I just know Spyke is excited to hear from you guys!

Oh, and for those who didn't know already the definitions below are from Calinstel's works that inspired me to write.

Saera: Term used when speaking to ones lifemate. Literal translation: My soul's soul. Other meanings include, but are not limited to: Keeper of my soul and my soul's protector. Most commonly used throughout the fleet by a Quarian when speaking privately to their lifemate. Though unconfirmed by any Quarian, there are implications that this word hold extreme intimacy as well as absolute trust. No single Human word or phrase encompassed all that in this one short word implies as it appears to contain both dom and sub traits.

Oms: term for male genitalia.