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Shepard tied the knot of his pajama bottoms as he ran through the Med-Bay door before taking in a scene of panic. Dr. Chakwas stood over Ethan, now unconscious in a pool of blue liquid, as she placed the tip of a medical instrument to his chest. Shepard ran over to their side as he watched the woman press a button, a bright florescent light shining through Ethan's body as she tried to restart his heart.
"Commander, his heart won't start!" Chakwas said in a fit of panic as she adjusted a know on the instrument before placing it back to Ethan's chest. Shepard watched as the light once more flashed through his body, illuminating all his veins and his heart.
"Let me try!" Shepard hollered out as Chakwas backed away and watched the scene continue to unfold. Shepard pressed his hands to Ethan's chest as he began the compresses before leaning down and pressing his lips on the other man's as he forced air into Ethan's lungs. He continued to do this until he felt a hand on his shoulder before shrugging it off.
"Shepard...he's gone." came EDI's voice before Shepard looked up to see the robot standing there, her eyes sympathetic as she looked down at him. He had not noticed but most of the crew had gathered inside the room by now. Shepard looked around at everyone as they stood there watching, their eyes said it all. Shepard stood up as he backed away, wiping his hand across his mouth before turning to walk out of the room as Chakwas picked the man's body up and set it down on one of the medical slabs with the help of EDI and Liara.
Shepard felt as his surroundings seem to pass him by before he finally looked up and noticed he was inside the War Room at the Video Com station. Shepard shook his head back and forth before taking his hand and wiping at his eyes.
"Shepard...don't beat yourself up over this." came a familiar voice as Shepard felt another hand gently take his shoulder before he looked up into two brilliant blue eyes. Liara stood there as she looked at him with sympathy, her expression a mixture of sadness and realization.
"His life was in my hands, he was on my ship, and he's gone. Goddamnit Liara, even now with peace around the galaxy...I still can't prevent others from dying in my care." Shepard said as he looked away from her, feeling defeated.
"Shepard, I'm only one hundred and nine years old, I've still got nine hundred years left at best. I use to think that it was sad that other species had such short life spans, now I think it's probably a blessing for them. I've seen a lot in my life so far, and I can tell you that I have never served alongside someone so courageous and brave as you. Do I need to remind you what you did for this galaxy, how many lives you've saved? Things happen, but this isn't the end." Liara said softly as she squeezed Shepard's shoulder lightly before watching him give a brief nod.
"Thanks Liara...I just need to be alone for a bit." Shepard said as he turned his head and gave Liara a quick smile before she nodded and walked towards the door. He watched as she left, the door shutting automatically behind her with a soft mechanical chirp. Shepard looked down at the console in front of him before pressing a button on the board.
"Commander, I had not expected to hear from you till tomorrow." came Obleski's voice as the Human Councilor's face popped into view.
"We lost the patient Councilor." Shepard said as he watched the woman's face look away momentarily before turning to look back at him.
"I see, this is unfortunate. I trust you know what to do Commander, go ahead with the protocol we established. Councilor out." the woman said before her face disappeared from view all together.
Shepard sighed as he pressed another button on the board, a Salarian face popping into view shortly after.
"Commander Shepard, what seems to be the problem?" came Mordin's voice as the Salarian looked at Shepard perplexed.
"I'm afraid we have to go ahead with Protocol Salvation." Shepard said with a exasperated sigh before he looked back up into the Salarian's eyes.
"Understood, I'll get our top scientists to begin the process right away. Those extra tissue samples Dr. Chakwas sent us should prove very helpful. As per required, we will need the body to complete the final stages when the time comes Commander." Mordin said as Shepard nodded his head in understanding.
"I understand Mordin, I'll direct the Normandy to Sur Kesh to deliver the body ASAP. Shepard out." Shepard finished as he pressed another button, the Salarian scientist disappearing right after.
"EDI, inform Joker to direct the Normandy to Sur Kesh." Shepard said aloud.
"Yes Commander." came EDI's voice in response as Shepard walked out of the War Room, stopping temporarily to look out one of the windows towards the endless expanse of stars.
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