Andrew/Ty:

I am going to die. I accepted that when I woke up in the clutches of Captain Kiara. We were in an elevator and I was being carried on the shoulders of one of the Turian. When I woke up however I was smashed face down into the ground. Then, they made me walk around a few corners and up a ramp. After that, they put me to my knees and I felt the barrel of a gun go to my head.

Have you ever had a gun to your head? If not try to imagine how you would act if you just got captured. Then, put a gun to your head. Chances are you would be freaking out. Now imagine the exact opposite for me. I was calm cool and collected. It was all I could do to keep from laughing. I kept thinking of how my friend Danny would act if he found out I got sucked into the Mass Effect universe.

I started remembering all the good times we had just hanging around and playing video games. I introduced him to Halo. He showed me Skyrim. God, he would have a hay day if he got in here.

The officers began to argue with Shepard. I heard Shepard yell for the guards to put the guns down and then a few gun shots. One of which was right by my ear. Then the gun barrel pushed deeper and I heard the high pitched whine of the gun as the safety was turned off. It's all over now.

Flash, crash, and bang was followed by an all too familiar voice yelling "ow!" I felt the gun move away from my head and my battle instincts kicked in. I dove forward and this nocked the bag off my head. I turned to see a body lying on top of Kiara and three guards rushing to help her. With this distraction I activated my combat drone and had him zap my restraints. Then, I sent him to help Liara.

I then ripped my pistol off of my side and shot down two of the guards and had my drone take out the third. I then walked over to Kiara.

She turned to me, "You little shit. Those were my best men."

I just smiled, "Well, I am the best." I fired a shot into her head and then took a look at the body lying on top of her.

As I bent over I heard Shepard run over with his team, "Andrew, what just happened?"

I gave him a look that showed I was pissed off, "I could ask you the same question. I honestly am in the dark. I allowed Liara to enter my mind-"

Tali quickly cut in, "You let Liara join minds with you." I could have sworn there was a hint of surprise.

Liara answered, "I was doing it to make sure we could trust his story. I am happy to say he is telling the truth."

I shook my head and rolled the body over, "Yeah, it didn't go over to well as you can see she passed out and did something to my head in the process." I reeled back when I saw who the body was, "No."

Shepard drew his weapon, "What is it, is he a threat?"

I shook my head, "No, he's my best friend."

Shepard:

Shepard froze after hearing what Andrew just said. Another one? Was all that came to Shepard's mind after hearing it? He looked down at the boy. He was tall and had glasses on. He was wearing a purple collared shirt and grey jeans. From what Shepard could tell he looked to be in his teens but quickly dismissed that theory after remembering how old Andrew was.

They all sat by the boy for a few minutes waiting for him to do something until Andrew cut in, "What happened when he appeared?"

Shepard quickly ran the events through his mind and then answered, "Negotiations were breaking down and we were trying to think of what to do. As we looked again we saw the air over Kiara explode with green particles and your friend's body drop from the mist that it created."

Andrew shook his head, "Okay, so was that the same as when I did?"

Shepard shook his head recounting his entrance, "You came in a similar way but in a blue mist."

"That's why I thought you were a biotic", Liara quickly added.

I began to get impatient, "Okay, I think we should get him to the Normandy med-bay. Shepard?"

Shepard was quick to answer, "Alright, Wrex can you take him there."

Wrex just grunted and hefted Danny over his shoulder. Wrex began to leave but stopped when Liara called to him, "Wait Wrex, I'm coming with you", she turned to Shepard, "I need to visit the med-bay. I can't think strait since joining Andrew's mind.

Shepard nodded and watched as the three left. He then turned back to Garrus, Tali, and Andrew.

"Okay, we need to go talk to Li. Let's see if we can get his garage pass."

Andrew gave a short laugh attracting Tali's attention, "What's so funny Andrew?"

Andrew replied quickly, "Li, let's see. Heh, Rhyme jokes."

Tali just shook her head, "Forget I asked."

The quartet left the office area and headed down the elevators where they were quickly met by the secretary of the executor. She didn't look too happy to see them but it quickly faded when she saw the OSD. She just nodded and began to speak.

"Commander Shepard I-", she was quickly cut off by Andrew.

"Yeah, yeah we'll get Li to testify", was all he said as he rushed past her to the next elevator.

Shepard just looked back to the lady who was stunned by what Andrew just said. He figured he could just get the run down from Andrew so he ran after him.

He ran up and hit the button. Shepard just walked toward him but he got in the elevator and left without the rest of them. Shepard walked up and hit the button and waited for the elevator.

"Well, whatever he was saying about knowing the future was right", Garrus put in as they waited for the elevator.

Tali just shook her head, "He believes this is all a game. That could get him killed."

"If he is a good shot, I think he will be able to handle himself", Garrus replied.

Tali just turned to Shepard, "Shepard it might be a better idea to leave him at the ship while we head to Noveria."

Shepard contemplated it for a moment, "That might be the right idea. But then again, remember how he handled to guards. I'm honestly at a standstill."

The elevator arrived and the trio jumped on. It made its way upward with an uncomfortable silence. Then, the doors finally opened and Shepard saw Andrew sitting down with Li having drinks and laughing it up. He and his team walked over to the table.

Li looked at Shepard and then back to Andrew, "Is this the guy?"

Andrew just looked at Shepard and nodded, "Yep that's him."

Andrew/Ty:

I just sat there and smiled as Li told Shepard that I had convinced him to testify. I had a feeling of being a god as I knew what was going to happen and how it was going to. I knew this game inside and out. Never will I be caught unaware.

Shepard finished speaking to Li and then sat down at my table as Li left to speak to the woman. I had a feeling of pride wash over me. I could do things Shepard couldn't. Now, he knew it.

Shepard began speaking, "So Andrew, I've been thinking that you have been able to handle yourself very well."

My smile was getting even bigger, "Thank you Shepard."

He became uncomfortable, "But, I'm going to have you stay at the ship for to mission to peak 15."

I just began laughing but Shepard gave me a look that showed he was serious. "You're fucking joking, right? I mean what's your reasoning?"

Shepard just shook his head, "You're too young to jump into the fight with us."

I got angry at that, "Fuck off Shepard. That's bull shit and you know it."

Shepard put his hands up in defense, "Look, I promise next mission you're on the whole time. But you need some practice until then."

I got angry and my mind started to try and find a reason why I should go. I wasn't the strongest, smartest, or skilled. But I knew how the mission would go. I quickly displaced that thought and remembered that Shepard wouldn't let that be the only reason. I finally just sat back in my seat and signed the waitress for another drink.

Shepard tried to put something in but I just ignored him and chugged the rest of what I had. Suddenly, things got slower and Shepard seemed to be talking at a faster pace than before. I felt the buzz in the back of my skull and then I looked at my drink. It said ryncol, I didn't know about the name but the feeling it gave me made me happy. I should have been the most pissed off person in the world right then but I was just happy.

Shepard waved goodbye and got up. I tried to wave but I ended up making a motion for him to go away. The waitress came in and gave me another but I was so buzzed that I couldn't grab onto it. I sat there for a moment and just stared at the drink. A little while after just chilling there a Krogan sat down in front of me. I looked up at him and saw that he didn't look worse than a usual Krogan so I just ignored him. Then he waved his hand at me so I answered him.

"Hellomr.", I took a second to compose myself and slow down my speech, "hello Mr. Krogan. Can I help you?"

He just gave me an inquisitive look, "I have yet to see a human drink that much ryncol and continue to stand."

I found his voice funny; it was like he wanted to speak like a regular Krogan but was trying to keep composure to him, "Yeah, well, the college parties back at my fraternity had stronger stuff then that."

The Krogan just smiled, "Yes well care to put a wager on how much you can drink."

I laughed again, "Na, I may be buzzed but I know not to take a Krogan on in a drinking match."

The Krogan just stood up and began to walk away, "Oh well, my lord is in search of men to join his army. Would you care to join us?"

I wouldn't have joined an army if I had been sober but this sounded good when drunk, "Who's your lord?"

The Krogan just smiled, "His name is known to all."

I just laughed, "Well, all must be excluding me."

The Krogan's voice dropped to a whisper, "Saren."

I just stood up and walked away, actually more like stumbled to elevator and hit the button. After the elevator got to the floor I hit I made my way to the Normandy. I was crossing the foyer when I saw a small army massing outside the ramp to the garage.

It was huge and at the head of this army was the Krogan from the bar. I heard him yell something and then motion with his hand. Then, the whole army started moving toward the garage.

This freaked me out so I quickly ran to the Normandy, or more of a hurried drunken stumble. I got to the Normandy and went in through the airlock. I fell against the door and started banging on it to open up. I was so drunk that when the door opened I face planted right into Liara's chest. Now, any other time I might have enjoyed or been totally embarrassed by that but now wasn't the time.

I was too drunk and awkward so she started speaking first, "Oh, hello Andrew. What brings you back so early."

I rolled off of her and yelled over to Joker, "Joker, Shepard has an army headed his tail. We need to move over to the research center now!"

Joker just spun around in his chair, "Okay, now Andrew. You have had a lot to drink and we need to get you to the med-bay to get that worn off. Liara, would you?"

Liara nodded as she got up and went over to help me up but I just waved her off, "This isn't the time to start playing the he's drunk and new so he doesn't know what he's doing card. We need to move now."

Joker wouldn't listen and had some PFCs come and cart me off to the Med-bay. I got thrown on to a table right next to Danny. I looked over at him and he was just completely asleep. I reached over and tried to nudge him but fell off the table again and couldn't get up this time. Two feet walked over to me and stopped right in front of my prone form.

I heard a female voice come from the form standing over me, "Come now Ty. You should be completely fine with a shot of this."

There was a sharp pain in my neck followed by my vision realigning and a revitalizing of my hand eye coordination. I then got up and looked at the person in front of me. It was Chakwas but something was wrong. She said my real name. Suddenly, the interrogation aspects of video games came to my memory and I reacted quickly. I got to my feet and grabbed Chakwas neck like Sam Fisher does in Splinter Cell.

I put on the most angry face I could, "How do you know my real name?"

She acted completely calm and just stood there, "Please Ty, if you try to kill me you will lose."

This caught me by surprise, "Lose what?"

"Lose the game of course." She responded like it was common knowledge, "After all, you have been through this mission several times. Is it wrong if I spice it up for you?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Oh, Ty you see it's just that you have played though it so many times that I figured that you would like to live it instead of just watching it behind a screen."

"What are you?"

Chakwas brushed my hand away and put her hand to her chin, like when she is contemplating something, "I am the AI for the game. You could say I am the story teller in the way that I can change it to a point but not all the way. Anyway, I figured it was getting too easy for you so I thought 'why not bring Ty in and let him have his own adventure' and here you are."

I pounded my hand into the table, "Why would you do this? I had a perfectly fine life on the other side of the screen."

"Because Ty, I figured you needed something more challenging."

I was completely confused by this, "That's it?"

Chakwas walked over to Danny and leaned on the table he was laying on, "Well, I also wanted to see how you would affect the game and I have to say. You have made it too easy on Shepard. He is walking through Peak 15 with no problem now. So for your punishment, you get to defend him from and entire army of Saren's men."

"You cold hearted bitch!"

Chakwas just waved me off, "Name calling won't get you anywhere and it certainly won't save your friend."

I gave her the stare down, "What are you talking about?"

Chakwas began walking back to her desk, "Well, if you ever played a game before you would realize that in order to unlock new companions or weapons you have to complete difficult tasks."

My mind raced quickly looking for anything that could give me an edge against the army, "Well, if this is a game. Then, I should get some power that separates me from the inferiors in the game."

"You have always had a power, just look at your armor."

I looked down at it and it glowed with matrix, "What the hell is this?"

Chakwas looked up from her data pad, "Well, you've played prototype before. Same rules as shape shifting apply. Except, it is for games you have played and not for ones you have seen the commercials for."

With those words I was blown by a gust of wind, out of the med-bay and landed on Liara once again. This time her and I were face level and were staring into each other's eyes. I had never noticed till then how blue they had been. Then again, I was a hard core Talimancer so I never paid her much attention.

Again, she spoke first, "Um, Andrew, I don't know if this is a common way for your kind to greet one but..."

I got embarrassed now, "Oh, sorry Liara." I rolled off of her, "I guess I am just getting thrown everywhere today."

I got up and began walking to the airlock but Liara started following me, "Is there any particular reason you are going this way?"

I just kept walking but answered, "Winning the Game."