*Another chapter, remember to comment and review nothing fancy but would still be appreciated *
Miranda woke into a world of cold: as soon as she woke the first series of thoughts were blocked out by the dominating force of a killer headache thankfully her engineered biology meant she could block it out within a couple minutes. One that had been taken care of she suddenly noticed her clothing or lack of to be more precise. She seemed to be butt naked on a stained mattress, looking around the dismal room she was in ,it seemed like some crack den back room their was no furniture apart from a scrawny chair set into the corner what was the cause of her chills was the large open window, as she made got up to close it she soon realised it was impossible because it was not a opened window the glass had merely been smashed in and left.
Shaking her head at such dismal surroundings she tried to piece together last night but even her 'perfect' bioengineering could not pierce the veil left by the elcor ale. I need to contact Shepard or the others and regroup although most women would have been left dazed and hopeless at the prospect at being alone, naked and lost somewhere deep in the wards ,Miranda was not some damsel in distress she so despised she used cold pragmatic thinking that made her achieve such a level of fame at her previous position within Cerberus. Already the gears within her mind being the turn out new idea's when suddenly her frenzied thinking was halted when a feminine moan could be heard from the mattress and then she noticed the breathing form underneath the thin sheets. Curiosity and disgust at possibly her past actions she edged towards the shape and when she peeled back the filthy sheet she recoiled as if it contained a viper.
Underneath the sheet lying equally naked was a sleeping Jack but Miranda eyes were drawn the ripped part of her jumpsuit quickly scanning the room she found the shredded remains of her clothes.
The Penny finally dropped as well as her jaw as she realised the thing she committed the previous night.
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The search of the suite continued Shepard was beginning to sink into despair as the events began to sink into his mind: his crew scattered over the Citadel, Miranda a known ex Cerberus, Kasumi one of the galaxy's best thief, Zaeed a merc who over his long career had many rivals. But the one that brought the most worry and guilt at his own failure to protect her was Tali, alone somewhere and with Quarians reputation and her striking figure their was a likely chance someone may take advantage of her. As anger and rage at the possibility of something like that occurring he was snapped out of his brooding thoughts as Mordin shot up out of his close inspection of a tipped over couch and produced a slip of paper.
''What is it Mordin?'' inquired Shepard
''Mmmm appears to be a receipt for Citadel souvenir shop apparently you bought over 25 fish.''
''Well were are they?''
Garrus head poke round the corner. ''I believe I can answer that.'' walking round the corner showed a grill set with several burnt chunks scattered on the top. ''I would seem we got a bit hungry during the day.''
Shaking his head in wonderment and only guessing what over crazy things him and crew were up to.
''Well I guess we might as well be on our way maybe from their we can find what happened.''
''What about the room?'' asked Garrus.
Quickly scanning the area he knew that it would take several hours just to make the place at least presentable. ''let housecleaning do it, I'm sure they won't charge Commander Shepard.'' flashing a smile that showed he was as convinced with the idea as much as the other two were.''
''Suuuure well I guess we might as well be on our way.'' said Garrus stepping outside Shepard was about to follow him when Mordin motioned for him to hold back waiting several seconds him and the salarian left the room and Mordin quickly talked out of earshot of Garrus.
''Shepard I have been thinking how often does Miss' Zorah drink?''
Slightly off put by the question Shepard was at first hesitant to answer. ''Well as far as I know never on the fleet since they don't have the resources to brew or carry alcohol and I think she have only had a couple glasses of Turian wine while on the SR-2.
Nodding slowly Mordin lowered his head and said ''Shepard I have a fear due to Miss' Zorah inexperience with alcohol and due to certain factors with the quarian equivalent of your liver most likely she drank more alcohol after the elcor ale it is highly likely that she maybe still drunk.''
That statement brought his fears and worries rushing to the front: not only was she alone she could also be drunk, oh Jesus the trouble she could find herself in, thinking of that made Shepard instinctively quicken his pace and strengthen his resolve to find her.
''Well then I guess we have no time to waste.'' he answered grimly.
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'Come on Zaeed.'' whispered Kasumi as they both set off at a brisk pace.
''Yeah yeah keep your hood on.'' huffed the merc: ever since he had woken up with the young thief in some dumpster down in the wards they had been running from hell and back trying to get to grip with their situation.
''Still, you gotta admit that was one hell of a hangover.'' grinned Zaeed
Kasumi simply glared at him before turning around and opened up her Omni-tool that she had 'liberated' from a electronic store. ''mmmhhh seems C-sec are gathering at 51-32 street maybe we should check it out.''
Zaeed snorted ''Yeah a crime being committed in the wards it could have only been us.''
Kasumi spun round ''listen you old git! The reports said that it seems the Turian councillors private shuttle as well as several of his busts so I'm guessing it was us.''
Disgruntled at her previously unheard of tone he retorted .''and how did you come to that conclusion.''
''Because the C-sec reports states that written next to the shuttles parking bay a wrote was placed saying 'taking it for a spin P.S Zaeed rules'' said Kasumi with no small amount of mirth in her voice.
Quieted at his obvious inability to handle his drinking he lapsed into silence as they continued to make their way down the streets.
Upon finally arriving at the destination they were greeted by dozens of C-sec agents working over the site of a crashed shuttle and the broken remains of several bust heads one of which appeared to have make-up plastered across its features.
''Kasumi we got to get out of here they probably have my face so in the presence of a crime scene isn't such a good idea.''
Nodding quickly Kasumi's head snapped up. ''Ok how bout we meet down that alley we came across I'll cloak and snoop around here for anything I'll meet you in bout 20 minutes.''
Nodding his agreement he quickly turned and walked away from the wreckage turning his head around he wasn't surprised to the young thief gone from sight.
Making his way down the alley Zaeed leaned against wall and sighed deeply to himself, his head was still hurting from his wake up as he tried in vain to remember the events of last night. Chuckling to himself: he always prided himself on his ability to keep a cool head with off his face but last night. That elcor ale was worth every credit he thought bitterly.
Snapping out of his thoughts by a deep resounding bang coming from a nearby dumpster he walked towards it and paused. Again a series of bangs could be heard from the inside, taking a close look he could see that a metal bar had been stuck through the handle making in un open able from the inside.
Wondering if he should open it or not he decided he could take on some street rat hoping for an easy target.
Preparing himself he quickly he pulled out the bar only for the lid to shoot open and the thing that Zaeed saw stunned him in place: Joker the pilot leaned over the edge heavily breathing his face streaked with dirt and his cap missing showing a shock of scruffy brown hair looking up at his rescuer Joker gasped a single word. ''help!''
Suddenly a Vorcha shot up from behind the pilot and wrapped his arms around his waist.
''Master has saved us! We thank you master!''
Reeling from the crushing hug Joker desperately pleaded ''Jesus Zaeed get it off me before it breaks something.''
Prying the Vorcha off him he had to keep it restrained as it continually attempted to latch itself back onto Joker.
''Joker?'' questioned Zaeed
The pilot held up his hands ''Hey I don't know all I remember is just getting wasted on the elcor stuff and next thing I know I wake up cramped and lodged in this dumpster with THAT next to me hugging me calling 'master.''
As Joker tried to clamber out of the dumpster he deftly fell onto the floor groaning as he damaged his previously aching body. The Vorcha seemingly angry his Joker pain went to greater lengths to escape Zaeed. '' Master saved us from the slavers we love the master , the master is our friend! Poor Envol has sworn to serve master!''
''Jesus get it away from me!'' cried Joker.
Zaeed swiftly chopped his hand down onto the Vorcha's temple knocking it out cold, quickly he and Joker made their way away from the unconscious body but they bumped into the appearing form of Kasumi.
''Zaeed? Were did you find Joker and why the hell was their a Vorcha call you master?''
Joker's head shot up and a look of fear creped into his eyes shaking his head before stumbling away and angrily saying. ''it's a long story C'mon! Chakwas and Kelly are in trouble!''
Sharing a quick glance the thief and mercenary swiftly caught up the muttering pilot.
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Stumbling down the streets Kelly and Chakwas supported each other as they rather ungracefully walked down the street.
''you know what? You are the best *hick* doctor like ever!'' exclaimed Chakwas throwing her arms in the air.
''No silly you're the *hick* the doctor I'm .. wait what am I again?'' questioned Kelly ''O yeah I'm the commander!'' said the young women trying to imitate a striking pose only to fall over.
Hoisting her up Chakwas exclaimed ''C'mon Commander I, I know this rreeaaally great place.''
''Lead the way then!'' shouted Kelly
After several minutes of continuous stumbling and tripping over they finally arrived at their destination : C-sec HQ
''This place *hick* this place is the greatest club in the world.'' proudly said Chakwas ''but! But there is a secret password?''
Looking round Kelly leaned ''what is it?'' whispered the young women as if it was the important secret.
''Well first you gotta, throw a stone or somet into through like the window and BAM! You get a free pass into the club!'' beaming with pride at the apparent street knowledge
Taking the statement Kelly picked up a nearby rock and threw it, as it sailed through the air it busted the front window with a loud crash. Instantly several officers came rushing out looking for the vandals.
''Oh no!'' cried Chakwas ''I guess its full!'' before giving a loud burp she continued ''c'mon then I know another great club
Stumbling away from the searching officers they continued deeper into the wards they arrived at some dingy back alley.
''Well here it is!'' shouted Chakwas
Looking up at the sign Kelly could see the form of a scandally clad asari and in deep purple letters the name Ishbets dancers.
Smiling with a look of contented ignorance Kelly said a single word. '' Coooool.'' before her and doctor made their way into the strip club.
*there I did the Miranda scene I hope you all happy with yourself =)
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