The party was long over when Shepard finally awaked. His head was hurting thanks to his hangover. Next to him was Tali using his left arm as a pillow. He smiled at his lover, than softly started to wake her up.

"Tali...Tali... get up..."

"Is it already morning?"

"Yes and we are the first ones to woke up. How do you feel?"

"Well I could be alone... So I am good."

"Not on my watch!" He kissed her helmet.

"Good."

A little later everybody woke up. Kasumi and Zaeed were in the kitchen making some breakfast. Zaeed was angry that there was no bacon in Liaras apartment, only just asari food. Shepard didn't wonder that there was no bacon. Since this was Liaras kitchen. And by the way he really liked asari food; they were someway milder than normal human food. If he had to compare to some of Earths cuisine he would say that there are like Chinese and Japanese food.

Garrus was sitting with Miranda near the window. He was drinking some of that green milk, while Miranda enjoyed her tea. Grunt was out on the balcony scarring the local bird, he kindda enjoyed it. His typical laugh was clear when one of the birds started to flee for the young Krogan.

"Morning Shep! What do you want for breakfast?" Kasumi asked him with her friendly tongue.

"Forget it, there is not a single goddam bacon here, even the eggs are kindda weird... goddam hangover can't be cured with these stripper foods."

"I will skip breakfast I think; I might have a steak in the city. But I would love to have a cup of coffee. We have any?"

"I don't know... you'll have to ask Liara. She is upstairs making her hair or what is that thing on her head."

So he headed upstairs to Liaras bedroom, she still was in the bathroom.

"Liara! Do you have some coffee or something like that?"

"What? Oooohh yes the far left cupboard up...Can you make some for me?"

Her voice was a little bit sad, he noticed that.

"Liara...is anything alright? You sound a little bit sad..."

She opened a door and signed him to go inside. She was crying.

"What's wrong Liara?"

"Yesterday I have spoken with Samara. I've never met a Justicar before, so I was wondered about why she became that and so on... and she told me about her daughters."

"So she told you about Morith I see..."

"Shepard...they were all Ardat-Yakshi... and that is what made me really sad is... they were all pure blood."

Shepard figured it out what was her main problem. She continued.

"Pure blood... like me... Shepard... it's like I could be one of them! My whole life would be living on the run or living like a prisoner isolated from the rest of the galaxy... I am very lucky, but I feel so sad for Samara..."

He hugged her and whispered to her ears.

"You are not one of them, and I understand while you are sad for Samara, but please don't be. Be strong not for me or you, but for her. Imagine she see the pity from you, she could might lose hope...We don't want that!"

"You are right Shepard, as always... thank you."

"Come on Liara let's have some coffee!"

When they reached the kitchen Tali, Lia, and Jacob joined the rest of the crew. Liara was looking for Samara. She finally managed to find the Justicar next to some of her displayed statues.

Lia was chatting with Tali, just like old friend. Jacob was still waisted from the party. Shepard noticed that the coffee was already ready, so he purrs a cup of it from him and Liara. He took his mug, and went to the balcony, to have his morning ritual with a coffee and a smoke. Garrus joined him on the way.

"So Garrus, may I guess why are you here? You would like a smoke with me, am I right?" He said it with a grim.

"Well since you mentioned it, yes."

"Man Garrus, next time you have to buy your smoke." He slapped his friend shoulder and smiled.

Both of them were on the balcony enjoying their drinks and smokes. Shepard noticed a convoy of armoured shuttles heading to the docks. There were definitely Alliance shuttles.

What does the Alliance has to do with Illium?

Later they were back at the docks. Shepard was leading them back to the ship next to him was Tali holding his hand.

"Hope Mordin didn't let some virus loose while we were partying."

"Do you really think he is capable of doing that?" Tali asked, with a little nerve in her voice.

"Well he did do some same stuff, but I doubt it...Well I hope he didn't."

When he spotted the Normandy he noticed that the Alliance shuttles were parking near it. They got closer, and now Shepard had a clear look, this was definitely the Alliance, and all of that he spotted a familiar figure.

It was Admiral Hacket.

What does the Admiral want from me here? I am not an Alliance soldier now, maybe something about the Batarians?

Hacket approached Shepard; his tone was strict but friendly as he briefed the Commander.

"Commander you know that your actions with the Alpha relay will have its consequences. I came here as your superior officer and a friend."

"What's the problem Admiral?"

"The Hegemony wants you, they want to execute you and seize the Normandy for terrorism... They don't have enough evidence against you, but they want to seek revenge against the act."

"But you can't let me to the Batarians, since Torfan they hate me with their every gut. You know that."

"Yes that is why I am here. Listen Shepard, we had an idea, that is good for both of us."

"I'm listening!"

"You must go back to Earth! We will make a trial against you, mostly a show, and we will give you a sentence under yoke. So the Batarians have what they want, and you won't have to face the rope or what those bastards using."

"I see... For real I don't really have a choice, do I?"

"Well not really...ohh and the Alliance will take the Normandy into her service when we arrive."

"If you don't mind, I would like to speak with the crew."

"Of course."

He went to straight to the crew and started to talk.

After he told them what is the situation Tali hugged him, her voice was like she was crying.

"I will be with you in your trial I will stand next to you, and I will make everything to make sure you are in the right hands!"

"Sorry Tali, but you can't. None of my crew members should contact me the time, mostly for my safety, you know what are these Batarians capable of... I'm... sorry..."

They hugged so tight the Tali almost run out of air, finally they let each other.

"What ever happens I'll be waiting for you."

"Thank you Tali, I love you!"

"I love you to!"

The rest of the crew was shocked. Grunt almost started to attack the soldiers around them, but he was stopped by Miranda. Lia was just standing there watching the events rush at her.

I hope everything will be fine with the Commander, and with Tali. They deserve some peace together.

Well this is the last chapter, I will ad an epilouge to make a link between this and my next story. Hope you guys liked it. =)