Chapter 2: Shore Leave
Finishing strapping his armor on, Shepard grabbed his Phalanx from the desk beside his bed. He knew that Cerberus will be looking for him when he destroyed the Collector base. The Illusive man doesn't take rejection well. He walked by his work desk and looked at his Mattock. "Do I really need to go heavy? " Hesitating for a few seconds, he grabbed it and put it on his back. " Better safe than sorry."
Heading to the elevator, Shepard spoke through the intercom. " EDI. Is everyone who decided to stay on Illium at the CIC?" It took only EDI micro seconds to count everyone in the CIC and reply. " Yes, Shepard. Do you need anything else?" "That will be all EDI. Thanks." " Logging you out Shepard." Shepard pressed the button to the CIC and waited what seemed like an hour to get there. He was actually happy to be on a break from suicide missions. He needed some time to think so he can plan his next move.
Stepping out into the CIC was a welcoming cheer of joy from the crew. Having been boarded and captured by the Collectors and almost blowing up escaping the base would have made anyone relieved to go on shore leave. Well, Grunt looked like he wanted to go on another mission. Jacob, Zaeed and Garrus looked like they would be hitting the club tonight. He might join them. Putting his hand up in front of him, the crew calmed down. "Alright. I know you are all excited to go off on your shore leave but remember. This is Illium. It might look like the Citadel but in reality, it's just Omega with nice shoes on. So be careful." Waiting a few moments, he finished. " Now go on and enjoy this opportunity. We won't have one for awhile now."
With that, the crew went off into the airlock. Ken was the first one to get off and then saying something about daddy bags and scotch. Following him was Grunt and the people staying back to give him room.
Shepard was making his way to the airlock when he saw Miranda who wouldn't be staying at the hotel. " Are you alright about staying here?" " I think someone will have to be able to operate the Normandy while her CO is intoxicated." Shepard grinned. " Point taken. But I think you can still come up for some fresh air now and again." Miranda smiled. " I'll catch up with you and the crew at the bar. Most likely spot you will all be at." Shepard nodded and Miranda turned towards the elevator.
Now. Time to get ready for a Reaper invasion and getting really drunk. First off, to the weapons and armor dealer.
I am still getting used to how to even upload a chapter. lol. I'm not sure if I even did it right. Well if you guys get it, then that's a start. I would appreciate reviews and advice. Anyway, back to the story. Sorry there is no Shiala/ Shepard yet. Well get to that in the next chapter hopefully. This one came out soon but they most likely won't be coming out this fast. This one was below the minimum of 1,000 words. Thanks for reading and submit reviews!