Convergence

by Absolute Edge

"We had to know it would work. We had to see if we could make one. It worked alright- oh, God it did exactly what we expected it to do and it did it perfectly. We made it because we could and we are not sorry." Follow Shepard and his team through his twisted encounter with the hordes of Necromorphs that infest the Karsus IV Quarian Disease Research Facility. Enjoy.

3. Conflict

Convergence

By: Absolute Edge

Chapter III

"Is everybody here?" John asked as he walked into the conference room looking at those around him.

Legion was talking to a wall mounted screen, presumably with EDI, and gave a respectful nod to John who nodded back. Grunt and Garrus were debating over something in the back of the room but stopped and turned as John announced himself. Miranda and Liara were both sitting at the table and glaring at each other and didn't look up.

"Alright everyone. Stand, take a seat do whatever but listen up. The Illusive Man has a mission for us and before you start complaining, "John said holding up his hands demanding quiet as some groans went around the room." Know that the events you're going to hear about has hit close to home for one of our own. So I expect you to all to give a hundred and ten percent."

The room quieted down as John let that little bit sink in. He looked around the room and stopped on Miranda. "We have ample intelligence regarding the target, what they were doing, possible causes, and so on. Miranda, if you would."

Miranda breathed heavily and stood up and walked to the front of the room as John sat down. She planted her hands on the table and leaned over it taking deep breaths. Miranda looked up and sighed. "Karsus IV is an Earth-like planet with one super continent and a population of just shy of seven million, very small by standard measurements. It is now also home to the Quarian Disease Research Facility run by Doctor Seth Halloway and his wife Doctor Jhai'Sa va Senma. A device, whose blue prints were provided by Cerberus, was built to power their high demand equipment and supercomputers that the nearby city of Meithus couldn't provide without having to cut power to homes and services. The facility is called home to almost eight thousand permanent employees and is one of the largest in existence. Suddenly, and without warning, the facility went dark. Our satellite in orbit, operating on motion detection, began to take photos every three seconds as motion was recognized. It has taken seven photos in the span of four days. A security team from the Meithus Planetary Defense Force was dispatched to investigate what was thought to be a communications failure. They entered the facility and never came out."

"Sounds like a bad ghost story." Garrus said with a scoff. "You said the building was huge, maybe there still in there?"

"The picture is time stamped five days ago." Miranda said crossing her arms.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go already." Grunt said.

"Sounds good." John said standing up, "Unless anyone has any questions?"

"Just one," Liara said standing up and walking over to John with a harsh glare at Miranda. "Did you sleep with her?"

"Oh shit look at the time," Garrus exclaimed bolting for the door. "See you on the shuttle."

"Same." Grunt said following Garrus out.

John sighed as they walked out and noticed Legion leaning up against a wall with his arms crossed talking quietly to EDI. He looked up in confusion. "Shepard-Commander... Should I be leaving?"

"Please, Legion. I'll see you on the shuttle." John said.

"You organics confuse me." Legion said walking out. Liara looked back at John with her arms crossed and raised an eyebrow.

"Liara, look, I can explain-" John was cut off by Liara holding up a hand. She rubbed her eyes and glanced at Miranda who was standing off to one side.

"Did. You. Sleep. With. Her?" Liara said slowly putting emphasis on each word. She looked up at John who breathed out slowly and nodded. Liara instantly looked away and covered her eyes with a hand as tear streaked down her cheek.

"Oh, okay. I see... I'll be in the shuttle." Liara walked away quickly but John could see her wipe tears away before she passed out of sight.

"God fucking damnit!" John said leaning up against the wall behind him. Miranda walked over and made to speak but John held up a hand. "It's not your fault. I wanted to be with you too."

"I didn't know you two were together... I'll keep my distance until Liara cools down." Miranda said walking to the door.

"Thank you. Alright, well, hopefully we'll be back quickly. Be seeing you." John said as Miranda waved him farewell. John sighed and collected his thoughts. He had a bad feeling about this mission and now to throw in two people preoccupied with their emotions? Bad times.