Chapter 4: Reunions
AU: Hey guys, I am so sorry that I haven't updated in so long. But I've been so busy with school, and other stuff that finding the time to work on the story was pretty hard. But I did not forget about you guys, I worked on it whenever I got the chance.
Anyway. Enjoy!
The doors to the Alliance warship opened, and the medic's rush to the med-bay. The doctors knew who they were treating Commander Shepard, they all knew how important he was for the war effort, so they moved with urgency. "Faint pulse, and breathing," shouted a turian doctor, " If we hurry we can make it." The commander looked like hell, there were no other words to describe it. His armor had been removed in the shuttle, amazingly, what remained of his armor had kept him untouched. But he still was in bad shape, both mentally and psychically. Shepard's team trained the medics, until they were stop by Alliance soldiers, they all knew that it would be best if they stayed behind, but they wanted to be sure he would be okay. They reluctantly stayed behind, but none of them were as vocal as Liara.
They were led to a waiting room, and they waiting for two hours. Jack and Vega were chatting, Tali was comforting Garrus (it looked like he was crying), and Liara sat there watching the door, hoping that someone would show up soon. Kaidin looked at her, worried, he knew how much the two were in love, and he could only imagine how awful she felt. He sat next to her, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, and she looked at him sadly. "He'll be alright," he said, "Before you ask me how I know, lets remember who we're talking about." Liara smiled, Kaidin had a point, Shepard had gone throughout the worst tragedies, and never broke, he had proven that on Akuze. She was about to thank him, when the door opened, everybody was silent and their eyes were at the door now. Doctor Karen Chawias was standing there smiling, next to an elderly woman with blonde hair and military clothing. "He's going to be fine," Dr Chawias cheered, "Lucky for us, EDI heard you transmission. The medics here had no clue how to treat him with damaging his implants. So I to over fixing him up." The woman standing next to shook her hand, "Thank you for saving John doctor." Liara went wide eye, the woman was none other than Hannah Shepard, the mother of her love. She had never met her, not even for John's funeral. Liara was nervous. Garrus cleared his throat, "Excuse me for asking," he said, "But are you John's mother?" Hannah looked surprised, she nodded slowly. Garrus smiled, walked up to her, and extended his hand, "Garrus Vakkarian, I served with through this hell. And he's been like a brother to me." Hannah was surprised, she knew that her son had an inter-special crew, but she never thought that he'd made such strong bonds with the aliens. The rest of John's team introduced themselves, all except the young asari whose eyes were filled with worry, panic, and...love? She remember that John had mentioned that he started a relationship with an Asari. Her eyes widen, this was the Asari he had mentioned and she seemed in love with him.
She walked up to Liara, and Liara was on the verge of a panic attack. Hannah study her for a moment, then smiled, and extended her hand out. "Dr. T'Soni," she happily said, "A pleasure to meet you." Liara felt a wave of relief wash over her, and shook Hannah's hand. They had a pleasant chat for a good two minutes, about John. Then another doctor came to them, telling them that they could visit him.
When they got to John's room, Liara nearly cried with joy. He was fine, a few scraps, bruises, and broken bones, but he was fine. Unconscious, but fine. She rushed over to his bed side, and gripped his hand. Everyone gave her words of comfort, but they were unnecessary, she knew he would be fine. The doctors didn't know how long it would take for him to wake up, but she didn't care she would stay right by his side.
3 WEEKS LATER
It had been three weeks and John Shepard was still unconscious, people, who didn't know him, were starting to doubt he'd even wake up. But those who were loyal to him, stood by his side early awaiting his awaking. With the alliances he had made, just about every-single fleet was guarding the ship Shepard was on. Except for the Batarians, they were chasing the remaining Reaper forces, determined to take back their homeworld. The Reapers were not finished, but they had taken to many causalities and left the Sol system.
On board the ship, waited the men, and woman, that Shepard had fought and bleed beside. Wrex, Grunt, Javik, Miranda, Jacob, Major Kiashs, Primarch Victous, Samara, Kastumi, just about everyone who ever served on the Normandy, no matter which. All eagerly waiting join him in the fight against the Reapers.
All was peaceful, until a unknown furious human male, in his fifties, stepped aboard. He marched straight to the medical wing, shoving everyone out of his way, however he was much gentler to other humans. Hannah Shepard recognized him, "Mark?" It was Mark Johnson Shepard, her stubborn ex-husband, and John's aggressive father. He didn't trust anyone other than humans, and it seemed this new war hadn't changed anything. Neither John or her had talked to him in years.
"WHERE IS HE HANNAH!" He was slightly drunk, and had a pistol in hand. The last thing she wanted was him to talk to John, let alone tell him where he was. But Liara bursted out of his room, "Hannah," she happily sang, "He's waking up!" Then she saw the gun in Marks hand, and ran back into his room, fearing the worst. Mark stormed to the room, throwing Hannah to ground. Once inside, he tore Liara from his son's body, aiming his gun at her head. Shouting nonsense at her, he was about to pull the trigger. But then, he felt a tapping on his shoulder. He turn his head, and then was thrown back by a powerful punch. He crashed onto the floor, and he was surprised to find his own son pointing a gun at him.
Pretty intense ending right? Anyway, let me know if you have any suggestion for the next chapter. Also to He who is Awesome I have taken your suggestion under advisement and have decided I may do something like that. Also sorry if this chapter is to short or has some mistakes, I just really wanted to update.