Waking Up
Garrus was by her side for days. He did nothing but sit next to her bed and watch her breath slowly. He listened to the sound of the machines around her that kept her alive. Sometimes, he'd take hold of her hand and rub his fingers across it, just to let her know somebody was there.
It was painful to see her in a state like this.
A week passed and Shepard remained in her coma. Garrus wondered what that was like. Trapped in your own mind, struggling to break free. And there was nothing he could do to help her.
For a second, Garrus thought he saw eyes flutter but he waved it off. It was probably a delusion since he hadn't slept for a few days now. But then it happened again and soon he could see her beautiful blue eyes completely. Okay, definitely not a delusion.
"Shepard? Shepard can you hear me?" Garrus whispered.
Her eyes moved, not her head. She stared at him for a moment before she spoke. Her voice sounded hoarse and scratchy, but he still made out her words.
"Told you I never disobey my orders" Shepard spoke.
Garrus couldn't help but laugh a little. That was his girl alright. The unbeatable Commander Shepard.