The Renegade

by girlfromgraz

Some Mass Effect drabbles - and vignettes - concearning Commander Cirilla Shepard's difficulties in dealing with the events on Horizon. Because as a Hero of the Alliance, she's never before had to cope with love and rejection... Former Shenko.

8. Let Me Down

Let Me Down

Emily Wong at first thought the message a joke when the unscathed face on her screen stated rank and name. The last time she had seen Commander Shepard in person, her face had been disfigured beyond recognition.

"This is Commander Shepard." the message read. "I am taking the Normandy through the Omega 4 Relay, to end the Collector's threat to our colonies. Against all odds, I hope to return from this suicide mission. And I hope that, if I return, I can count on your support." She paused, smiling sadly. "Because I need it. Don't let me down again."