Hello again everybody getting this chapter up a little early this one is going to dive more into the atmosphere of the ship and the personalities of the crew because I always pictured them a little different so here we go chapter 3 as always follow for updates and leave your thoughts,

Chapter 3 The New Crew

Shepard and his team stepped out of the elevator to the docking bay when they were met by Udina and Anderson.

"Good news Shepard captain Anderson has decided to step down from the Normandy." Udina told them. Shepard looked at Tali and Garrus " why don't you two go get settled in."

They headed to the ship Tali looked back to say something but when she saw the look in Shepard's eyes decided against it

"You know Udina I'm sick of your shit, making Anderson step down because you hate me is a low below"

Udina gets ready to say something but Shepard punches him square in the jaw knocking him down" Don't even try to talk to me cocksucker."

"Shepard! What the hell are you think?" Anderson steps in front of him "You can't just go and punch him because of this"

"It's more to it than that Anderson he has always been a prick who only cares about himself."

Shepard started

"I get it son but I'm too old to go chasing someone across the galaxy, and you know it."

Shepard looked down at Udina " I probably should leave before he gets up. Sorry about that sir just made it worse for you."

"It's ok son I'll handle it and keep this from biting you in the ass, go make me proud and stop that son of bitch." Anderson pats Shepard on the shoulder before checking on Udina

Once in the ship Shepard heads to the bridge "Pretty shit about Anderson huh Commander? Man survives a dozen battles to be taking down by some political bullshit"

"You got right joker." Joker turns to him " well the intercom is up if you got an words of wisdom for the mission."

The speakers across the ship activate, everyone stops and listiens. "We've been given our mission hunt down Saran and make him pay for Eden Prime. There is no where he can hid that we want find him. Just remember this is bigger than the human race the entire galaxy is counting on us...so let's bring this bastard down."

Shepard ends his speech and begins to walk away. "Well done commander the Captain couldn't have done better himself" "Anderson gave up everything for us I won't let him down"

Shepard makes his rounds making sure everyone is settled something he always so Anderson do. He had an interesting talk with Wrex, even though he said very little. He then talked to Garrus about c-sec.

He saw Ashley working on and decide to stop by "How's it going Ash?"

"Oh Commander!" Ashley snapped to attention and saluted. "At ease Ash. I like more of a relaxed setting on the ship

"Of course Commander, just caught me off guard was doing some reading.""Oh what were you reading anything good?"

Ash looked down sheepishly showing Shepard her bible she always carried with her "I know what you are going to say not a lot of people follow this anymore, but I can't believe that there isn't a higher being."

"It's ok Ash everyone has something they believe in and I have no problem with it. In fact if any of the other crew are religious feel free to have a service...Just inform me first"

"Of course Commander Thank you." As Shepard is leaving Ash calls out "Wait Sir I know it's a little personal, but do you believe?"

He turned a bit " If there is a God he forgot about me long ago."

She feels a bad when she hears that and turns back to her work that he makes his way to the drivecore to see how things are going there, only to be met by the lead engineer Adams " Shepard why didn't you tell me that you found a new engineer for me."

Shepard gives him a confused look" who are you talking about?" "Why Tali of course I wish half of my guys were as smart as her."

Shepard looks over at her working at one of the stations "Glad she is being helpful. I'll talk to you later." as he heads over to talk to her.

Tali is working away trying to learn as much as she can about the ship as she mumbles to herself. "Looks like you already made yourself at homes Snipes."

She spins around startled " Oh! Commander sorry I wanted to- to be more use-"

Shepard raises his hand "It's ok I don't mind just know you will still be needed for mission."

Tali nods her head looking at him, seeing a different look in his eyes than before. Her mind starts to wonder Keelah why am I staring at him like this. "You ok snipes?"

"Huh? Yeah and my name is Tali!" she snaps. "Noted, and you can just call me Shepard if you want everyone else does." he says smiling " I'll let you get back to work."

He starts to head to the door "Talk to you later Shepard." Tali was really grateful to be wearing a mask so he could see her blushing.

Well everyone this took a bit longer had to rewrite and remove some stuff so it wouldn't be too long but the next chapter is already to go after I touch it up as always comment and review also let me know somethings you want to see in this and I will try to add them in