Paths to Vengeance
Chapter 26 Trouble on Illium part 2
Authors notes I don't own Mass Effect Bioware does and this fic is a slight crossover with the film War, just so you all know.
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Well that's enough of an authors note here on with chapter 26.
Illium Nos Astra apartment complex
As soon as Shepard and team entered the apartment they saw several dead Cerberus agents on the ground and had their weapons drawn as they began to look around. And as they headed upstairs Shepard saw a familiar face on the next floor. It was Liara T'Soni smiling as she saw her old friend.
"Shepard" Liara greeted him "Its good to see you, I heard you were alive, but I wish we met under better circumstances. These Cerberus were to guard me while their leader met with you at my office, sadly for them they underestimated my abilities and were easy to take out. I know they were here because of Rogue and I know he is on your team to take down the Collectors".
Shepard only asked "Your doing well it seems, information broker now, I actually came here for some info on some people who I'm looking for here on Illium. But that can wait. What connection does Rogue have to you Liara?".
Liara replied "He came to Illium a year and a half ago looking for information about shipping records to Earth, The Citadel and Omega for the last 5 years at that time, He wouldn't tell me why but he was determined to get it and he paid in cash. They probably also came because if my link to you, using me to get to you so they can get to Rogue".
Shepard nodded in understanding as he told Kasumi to head back to the Normandy as he and the others talked to Liara about where they could find the Asari Justicar known as Samara.
Illium Gazut bar a few hours later
When a G56 Gunazi hover car parked outside the bar the guards approached it and as Rogue emerged from it with a briefcase in his hands he said to the bouncers "I'm unarmed. Tell Captain Vorleon that Mr Drago is here to talk business with him".
As the guards contacted Vorleon the Salarian told them to enquire as to why he was there to see him 2 days early. And as they asked him Rogue said "I'm here because I was attacked earlier so I'll be leaving tomorrow morning, Vorleon can met me now or never and I'll take my money elsewhere".
When Volrleon was told this he instructed his guards to bring Mr Drago down to meet with him as he was eager to get this arms deal signed as soon as possible. After a short elevator ride Rogue was at the bar's private area where Salarian Eclipse captain Vorleon and his entourage were waiting for him.
As his men looked through Rogues briefcase Vorleon looked up from the terminal playing his favourite show as he said "Mr Drago. I see you've taken it upon yourself to change the date and time of our meeting, how very forward of you".
Rogue was handed back his briefcase when they saw it had only cash and he said "Captain as I told your men when I came in, I was attacked earlier tonight by The local Blood Pack group. Common sense dictated I met with you as soon as possible before I head back to Saturn".
Vorleon only said "Common sense should have dictated you talk with me before coming here yourself. Sit down Mr Drago".
As Rogue sat at the table Vorleon said loudly "Let me show you what I have to offer you and your men Mr Drago" as he grabbed a nearby shotgun and said "This Mr Drago, is a M-27 Scimitar Assault Shotgun, holds 8 rounds per clip, has moderate recoil, low accuracy but makes up for it in reload time. Made her on Illium so no extra fees to be paid".
When the weapon was passed to Rogue Vorleon continued by saying "However if some of the customers are not fans of shotguns, I have the M-9 Tempest submachine gun, fully automatic and has 50 rounds per magazine. A lot of gangs here on Illium and in the Terminus Systems use it and have large stockpiles of them. Those weapons plus everything else here is available in large quantities. Prices can be worked out fairly. So Mr Drago, do you have any questions for me?".
Another man then asked "I have 1 boss, what about that gun there?".
Vorleon picked up the pistol and said "This is the M-6 Carnifex pistol, commonly used by the Salarian Special Tasks group and it is very effective in the right hands".
As he looked at the weapons on the table laid out Rogue said "Wait Vorleon, this isn't a M-9 Tempest, it's a Batarian copy made cheap by amateurs who don't know what their doing, if that pistol is as cheap as the assault rifle, you try to shoot it it'll backfire and hit you right between the eyes instead".
Vorleon smirked and aimed the pistol at Rogue as he replied "Lets see if your right about that Rogue" before he was able to open fire Kasumi appeared and knocked Vorleon before she reactivated her cloak and disappeared, using that distraction Rogue loaded 2 pistols on the table and started to open fire on Vorleon's men.
When he got behind cover Kasumi appeared next to him with her SMG in hand and with a smile on her face said "You know how to spend a Friday night Rogue".
Rogue smirked before he asked "What are you doing here Kasumi?". The thief answered "When I got back to the Normandy I saw you take off quickly, not telling anyone where you were going so I decided to follow you to see what you were up to and also in case you needed some help which you clearly did".
Rogue glared at her after he took out another of Vorleon's men and said "I had it under control Kasumi, but thanks for the help I appreciate it".
With that the conversation ended as they both took out the remaining Eclipse members till only Vorleon was left alive wounded and on the ground begging for his life as Rogue walked over to him and put his pistol right at Vorleon's head.
The Salarian only said "Why are you doing this?". Rogue answered "I need your help to deal with the Sederis family Vorleon".
Vorleon was in shock as he made sure he understood what the assassin he wants Vorleon to help this man kill his own superiors after thinking about his options for a few seconds Vorleon said "Fine fuck them. What exactly do you want me to do?".
Rogue replied "This" and shot Vorleon right then and there in the head killing him instantly. With that Rogue and Kasumi left the bar before more Eclipse showed up.
Authors notes well that's chapter 26 completed please let me know what you think of it read and review no flames though ok.