A/N Will be updating every chance I get, please comment if you don't understand the switching of POV's. Bioware owns all rights except Violet. Thank you for reading.
Violet's POV
Miranda was standing in front of me with her arms crossed, clearly unhappy with something I'd done. "Listen, I don't care who you are. But we follow orders on this ship and I am Shepard's second in command. Nothing goes through this ship without my say so. Got it?"
"So you're like the head honcho? Got it." I said giving her a halfhearted salute. So rolled her eyes at me.
"So where should we put you to sleep?" She asked as she leaned against the side of the elevator.
"How about the cargo bay? I like shuttles."
"Alright fine, but if you break anything it's coming out of your pay." She said as the elevator stopped, the doors sliding open. I walked out turning back to look her in the eyes.
"Who said anything about me getting paid, or even staying for that matter?" I said as the doors closed, with a coy smile on my face.
I stood in the little hallway, the doors to Shepard's room ahead of me. What am I doing here, I thought. If that Doctor figures out my secret, she'll want to study me. I refuse to be a lab rat again. I walked into Shepard's cabin, it was bigger than I thought it would be. He had a beautiful fish tank down up and a pet hamster that was watching me from his den. I walked over to him noticing a picture frame face down, his private terminal as well as the hamster coming out to squeak at me before shuffling back to his den. I giggled softly at him before going into the bathroom.
I turned on the water to let it get hot, as I undressed I kept thinking back to what I was doing before I was here. I was fighting a drone of Harbinger's. He told me I couldn't go into hide from them this time. I will not mentor anyone else every again. I'm guessing that was supposed to be a threat but his English needs some work. And here I am being a grammar Nazi to someone who is trying to kill me. Wow, I'm a nerd sometimes. I put my right arm under the water to test it then quickly showered. I turned off the water, then looked around for a brush. I don't believe he has one. I mean have you seen his hair, yes that's right his hair is short. Mine is down to the middle of my back and looks like a rats nest right now, I thought as I looked at myself in the mirror. My dark sea blue eyes started back at me, a hallow shell of what I used to be. I sighed as I tried combing through my red hair with my fingers. "Admiral Violet, might I suggest using the comb in the drawer?" A smooth voice said.
"What the…?" I said nearly jumping out of my skin.
"Forgive the intrusion, my name is EDI."
"Hello EDI, I'm Violet but you can call me Vi. Thank you for the information" I said, feeling like I was being watched as I grabbed the black comb from the drawer under the sink. I finished combing my hair and put the comb back in the drawer before figuring out how to make the outfit the Doctor gave me to wear. Putting it on it was the exact same outfit as hers. Except it was black in color instead of dark gray. I tried pulling it tighter and twisting it back with my hair band but it kept coming loose.
I will wear you one way or another I thought as I grabbed a pair of scissors out of the drawer trying not to think about what they are used for and cut the shirt down the middle in front and made it fit like a loose flannel with a knot tying both sides together. The pants were easier to fix. Finally I emerged from the bathroom to find Shepard sitting on his bed reading over something. "Hey" He said glancing up at me.
"Hi." I said as I leaned against the wall beside the bathroom the door staying open.
"I see you found a way to make those clothes fit."
"For now, once you drop me off at the Citadel I can get me some new ones."
"Who said anything about dropping you off at the Citadel?" He said putting down his tablet giving me his full attention.
"Why would I stay here?"
"Why wouldn't you?"
"Because you have damn near everyone and everything you need skill wise. I mean hell Shepard, a Justicar, mercenary, and even an assassin? What else could you need?"
"Samara fights on the side of justice Vi, you know that. And Zaeed he'll do his job just fine, Thane is a good guy once you get to know him. You have to give people a chance. You taught me that, remember?"
"What happened Vi,? You haven't been the same woman I knew since we found you." He said looking for an answer that I couldn't give him.
"Shepard…I would tell you if I could. But right now it's best not to. Maybe one day I will." He looked down at the ground for a little while. I mean what was I supposed say to him, that I was attacked because I was his teacher, he already feels responsible for so many lives. I can't add mine on top of all that.
"I respect your decision not to tell me." He said looking in my direction but not directly at me. He was obviously upset by my answer. I pushed myself off the wall with my butt, walking over and sitting beside him, the mattress sunk in around me.
"And what about you, what about the Hero of the Citadel; how is he doing?" I said looking over at him. He looked so much older than that young boy who first entered her ship. That light she adored was so much dimmer than she's ever seen it.
"He…he's doing fine." He said calmly.
"Just fine? Not exuberant?" I said trying to get a smile. He cocked his head to the side to look at me. He opened his mouth, getting ready to speak when all of a sudden- "Shepard, Operative Lawson wishes to speak to you. Immediately." EDI announced.
"Duty calls." He said as he got up. I watched him walk away.
"Oh and you should get something to eat," he tossed over his shoulder. "I can hear your stomach grumbling from here." It wasn't until he stated that, that I realized how famished I really was.
I quickly got up and headed for the mess hall on deck three. Once I landed on the floor you could hear everyone laughing and chatting having a good time. Reminding me of my old crew. God, bless their souls. When I walked around the corner you could hear the sound dim a little and the whispering began. Of course they were going to talk, Shepard let's her use his shower but not me? What's so special about her? Nothing is special about me. He offered. But right then I didn't care. I was heading for the cook. "Admiral Violet, welcome aboard the Normandy, I'm Rupert. It's nice to have a new face and fresh taste on what I've cooked."
"Hi…" I said softly as he handed me a tray of mush.
"Enjoy!" He called as I found an empty seat. I was sitting beside a krogan, whose name I didn't know and Mordin Solus. I instantly started eating, as long as it kept me from talking to anyone it could have been dirt for all I care.
"Hello Violet, I'm Mordin, would you mind if I took some blood samples to get an idea on your overall health? Dr. Chakwas and I have separate health tests?" I held up one finger to have him wait but he kept right on going. "If so I would also like some urine tests and the usual omni-tool scan. If you're going to be staying with us, are you? If not excuse what I just said. Still trying to figure out how scale-itch got aboard the Normandy." Does this guy ever shut up I thought as I tried to keep up with him.
"You'll have to ignore him, he never shuts up." The Krogan beside me said casually before going back to eating.
"Right…" I said as I went to take another bite realizing I had already finished eating.
"Uhm, anyways…" I said as I picked up my tray to take over to Rupert. "You'll have to talk to Shepard if I'm staying 'cause even I'm not sure."
"Hmm…hmm...yes, good, alright then will ask him later. Talk to you later." He said as he went back to eating.
Tali'Zorah's POV
Violet seemed to rather nervous, I thought as I watched her come back into the mess hall. I wonder what those two talked about up there. Shepard was up there for a while before he came back down. He looked worried, when he walked by. He didn't even notice me wave. I wonder if he even realizes how much I like him.
Violet is very pretty, petit, shorter than the average woman these days but it fits her body. And her hair, she has such beautiful hair, I haven't brushed mine in keelah' I don't even know. What if they were more than friends? But Shepard wouldn't lie to me, would he? I'm going to have to ask him about it when he makes his rounds to talk to everyone. Uh oh, violet was caught in Mordins talking death trap. How in the world does he never run out of anything to say? Keelah', it looks like she ate Rupert's meal just to get out of talking to him. I'll go over an introduce myself. I thought as I sauntered her way over to Violet, catching her before she returned to her seat. "Hello, Violet. I'm Tali'Zorah."
"Hi, Tali, how are you?" She said as she looked directly at her eyes.
"I'm good, thank you for asking." How does she know where my eyes are?
"And how are you settling into the Normandy? I see you actually ate Rupert's meal."
"Fine, why? Is there something wrong with his cooking?" Violet asked frantically, like she could actually get sick from it like a Quarian would.
"That's good to here, and no, not now. He had a sort of reputation for cooking bad meals."
"Oh…" Violet said knowingly. Before she turned around to Rupert.
"The meal was delicious. Thank you."
"So very polite. Where were you raised?" I asked.
"Earth. Thank you for asking and you were raised on the Flotilla like most Quarians these days. It's such a shame about your home world. But don't worry. You'll get it back someday. Now if you'll excuse me I would like to talk to check in with Dr. Chakwas." Violet said before shaking my hand once and leaving me standing there. Huh, not many people care enough to learn about the Quarians history. Interesting I thought as she watched her go into Dr. Chakwas office.
I shrugged thinking nothing of it as I walked back over to my table, next to Garrus and Samara who were lost in conversation about their adventures. Sighing I sat back down thinking about Shepard, the one who came in at the last minute to save me on Horizon. What would have happened to her if he hadn't of shown up. Why did he show up anyways, he never explain why he was there randomly.
Shepard's POV
What does she want now? He thought as he entered Miranda's Office. "Shepard, I find myself in a regrettable position where I'm needing your help."
"I always have time for my crew Miranda. What's going on?"
"I have a sister, Oriana. I rescued her from my father and placed her with her adoptive family. Somewhere where my father could never find it. But my resources say he has and I want to move her someplace safe."
"And you need my help in case he sends in back up right?"
"Yes, my informant will meet us at the bar on Illium when you have the time Shepard. Thank you."
"Anytime." I thought as I walked out of her office. I glanced around the mess hall. Everyone had just finished eating and where either chatting or going about their business as usual. I could see Violets red hair in Dr. Chakwas's office. I hope she is doing well. Suddenly I felt exhausted, there is so much I have to do. I need to talk to my crew about Violet and get their opinions on what should happen next, but right now I just… I need a break. I began walking to the elevator when Tali waved me over.
"Hey Shepard!" She said in the happy go lucky voice of her.
"Hey, Tali. Something you need?" I asked leaning on the back of her chair with my hand. Wanting to me interested in talking to her. But was distracted by the thought of relaxing in bed. Not worrying about someone else's problems for a moment.
"Actually, I wanted to talk to you. When never really got the chance to talk in private."
"Uh, huh… yeah. How about you come up to my cabin in say about twenty minutes? I know it's late and I'm kind of tired. So I was going to talk to everyone in the morning but come up and we'll get things sorted out." I said as I turned back to the elevator.
"Okay, see you later." She said happily. Adorable, I thought as I entered the elevator. I need a shower, then talk to Tali, tonight, then sleep and talk to everyone else in the morning. Shouldn't they be asleep by now? I thought as I entered my cabin. Hammy coming out to squeak his hello. I jumped in the shower. Violet had left her towel on the floor, really. Does she not know what a clothes bin is, oh right she hasn't been on here for more than an hour or two.
I can't believe after all these years, she looks almost exactly the same. She seems different though, something inside her has changed. Or maybe it's me who's changed. Maybe I should have told her the truth about what's actually going on in my head. Then again she didn't tell me why she was being attacked in the first place. I thought as I took my shower trying to relax. As the water ran over my back washing away all the thoughts racing through me head over and over again.
I shut off the water, realizing I didn't bring any clothes in with me. I wrapped a towel around my waist as I stepping out into my cabin to find Tali' standing there.
"Oh! Uhm sorry!" She said turning to face the fish tank.
"So uh, does the fish tank have to have cold or warm water?"
"Uh…Tali, it's alright. And cold." I said wondering why the heck she would even ask that question. I walked over to my armory, trying to find my sleepwear. It was hot in here so I grabbed a pair of shorts and boxers from the drawer and headed back to the bathroom. Tali was standing there staring into the fish tank like it held the secret to life as I walked back into the bathroom to change.
"So…what was it you wanted to talk about?" I said through the door.
"Oh, I wanted to talk to you about Haestrom." She said slowly.
I stood still for a second. Haestrom, she lost all of her men except Reegar. And he would have died to if we hadn't of shown up. If the Illusive man hadn't told me where she was. She could have very well died there. I shut the light off as I walked out of the bathroom over to the couch motioning for her to follow as I propped my feet up. Ah, people don't realize how good of a feeling that is until you can't do it very often. "Alright Tali, what's on your mind?"