A/N alright so this is a bit longer then what I usually do so if anyone thinks it is too long, let me know and I'll look into splitting the longer missions into halves when I get to them.
Normandy SR1
three days after Eden Prime
Kayla Shepard was sitting next to her brother's bed in the med bay. Chiron Shepard had been unconscious ever since they brought him back from Eden Prime and she was beginning to wonder if he would wake up, "Commander, you really should go get some sleep, you waiting here wont make him get any better." counseled Chakwas.
Kayla shook her head, "I don't care Doc, he is my brother and I'm not leaving him alone again." she said solemnly.
Chakwas nodded, "Be that as it may Commander, I will sedate you if you stay up much longer."
Before Kayla could retort, the monitors hooked up to Chiron began going off, as he sat up, "Man, I'm hungry." she heard him say.
Kayla punched him in the shoulder, "Your not supposed to go unconscious during a mission idiot." she said as he grinned rubbing his arm.
"Good to see you still care, Kayla." he said
Kayla nodded, "Oh, Anderson wanted to know when you got up so you could give your report" she said, "let me get him." Chiron nodded as she left.
As Kayla and Anderson returned to the med bay, they saw that Chiron had gotten dressed back in his uniform and was waiting for them to give his report.
"Alright Wraith, what happened down there?" Anderson asked.
"Geth sir, they sacked the colony." Chiron reported, "After we wiped them out, I got to close to the artifact apparently."
"It suspended me in the air and knocked me out." Chiron continued.
Chakwas stepped forward, "Not to interrupt Captain but, while you were knocked out, Chiron, you were showing abnormally high brain patterns and rapid eye movement, both signs commonly associated with dreams."
Chiron looked down at his feet, shifting nervously, "It was nothing Doc, just a nightmare."
Captain Anderson shook his head, "No, it wasn't nothing Wraith, that artifact was Prothean in origin, we don't know what information it may have put in your head."
Chiron sighed, "Fine" he relented, "I saw what looked like synthetics tearing people to pieces."
"Also sir, we found Nihlus, he had apparently be shot in the back by a Turian named, Saren." Chiron reported.
Anderson looked up in shock, "Saren?" he said in surprise, "hmmm, anything else soldier?"
Chiron shook his head, "That's everything Sir," he said, "If I may, what happened to the soldier we picked up?"
"We are going to be keeping Gunnery Chief Ashley Williams, on staff for now, Wraith." he responded, "her testing scores are exemplarily and we could use another soldier on staff, after Jenkins's death."
"So what are we doing next sir?" Chiron asked.
"We, will be heading to the Citadel to report Saren to the Council and see if we can get them to help us track him down." Anderson said, "You, however, will be staying here to rest up Wraith."
Chiron was about to object before Anderson interrupted, "We still don't know what affects the artifact may have had on you, so until further notice, you shall be in Doctor Chakwas's care." he said while motioning towards Chakwas, "Doctor, you have permission to sedate the patient when necessary."
Chakwas laughed, "Captain, in all the years you have know me, what gave you the impression that I needed permission?" she asked.
Kayla grimaced at the memory of previous escape attempts from Chakwas as she heard Joker come over the com, "Sir, we are docking with the Citadel now."
Anderson nodded, "Roger that Joker." he said, "Commander, grab the ground team from Eden Prime and meet me at the Imperial Embassy."
Kayla nodded and left the med bay to inform Kaiden Alenko and Ashley Williams that they would be joining the shore party.
Citadel
Imperial Embassy
As Kayla walked into the Ambassador's office, she could see him arguing with what appeared to be the councilors, "We are sorry ambassador, but we are already conducting an investigation into Saren's activities." said the Asari counselor.
"That is not good enough" shouted the ambassador, "I demand action!"
"You do not get to make demands of the Council, ambassador." replied the Turian counselor with disgust.
"We will discuss the results of the investigation at the trial ambassador," spoke the Salarian councilor, "but not before."
As the councilors disappeared, the ambassador turned his attention towards Kayla, "I see you brought your entire crew here Anderson." he said.
Anderson shook his head, "Just the ground team from Eden Prime."
"Yes, well, unless we can get some more evidence against Saren, then I doubt the Council's investigation will turn up anything." said the Ambassador.
Anderson nodded, "I hate to say it, but Udina is right." Anderson said, "Kayla, I want you to go to a Volus named Barla Von, here in the Presidium."
"Intelligence says that he is an agent of the Shadow Broker," Anderson continued, "Maybe he will have some solid evidence that we can use against Saren."
Kayla saluted, "Yes sir!" she said, "but sir, will the Council just let us wander around the Citadel, I mean we may not be at war anymore but, were not exactly friends."
Anderson nodded, "I understand your concern Commander, but we have been granted special permissions here, due to the circumstances." he explained, "but, even if we didn't, you could blend in around here, there have been a number of humans that have abandoned the Empire, in favor of the Citadel's safety."
Anderson barked out a short laugh, "Hell, they even have a few in C-Sec."
Kayla nodded and turned to her team, "All right soldiers, you heard to Captain." she said, "we are off to go on a wild goose chase for a Volus."
As they walked out of the embassy building they came across a VI terminal, "Hello and thank you for using Avina." said the VI, "How may I be of assistance today?"
Kayla looked at the VI for a second, "huh, this might be easier then I thought." she mumbled to her team, "Avina, could you help me find a Volus named, Barla Von?"
"One moment, while I check Citadel Archives for relevant information." replied Avina, "Good news, it would seem that the banker known as, Barla Von, is currently in office just across the bridge from you present location, is there anything else, that I can help you with?"
Kayla shook her head, "No that would be everything, thank you Avina."
Avina nodded, "Very well, have a nice day."
As Kayla and her squad walked down the bridge she could hear Kaiden and Ashley talking between each other, "Damn, Ash, this place is huge." Kaiden said, "It makes Arcturus Station look like a hut."
"I still think they are just trying to overcompensate." replied Ashley.
Kayla glanced back at the two of them, "Can the chatter you two, we are at Barla Von's office."
As they walked through the doors, they saw a Volus get up and come greet them, "Ah, hzzt, Commander Shepard," he wheezed, "hzzt, I was wondering when you would arrive."
Kayla looked down at the Volus in shock, "You knew I was coming?"
"Of course Commander, hzzt, just as you know that I, hzzt, work for the Shadow Broker." he replied.
"Wow, today is going pretty easily," she mumbled, "Anyways, if you know about that, then you must know why I am here."
Barla Von nodded his head, "Yes, Commander, hzzt, our agents have managed to track the C-Sec officer in charge of the, hzzt, investigation to a Doctor Michel's clinic down in the Wards."
"Thank you Mr. Von, I suppose you will be wanting payment?" Kayla asked.
Barla Von shook his head, "Normally, yes, hzzt, but not this time Commander" he replied, "Saren crossed the Shadow broker, hzzt, if there is anything else you need, hzzt, over the course of your investigation, then please, hzzt, do not hesitate to ask."
Kayla nodded and left to get directions from a nearby Avina terminal.
Citadel
The Wards
"Commander, do you think we can really trust that Volus?" Ashley asked as they neared the Doctor's clinic.
Kayla shook her head, "Not at all, Ash" she replied, "But he is the only lead we have so far."
As they entered the clinic they saw a Turian in C-Sec armor crouched against a wall and could hear some men talking, "That's right Doc, and you will remember that you didn't see anything if Garrus comes around." said the voice.
Kayla and her squad unsheathed their knives and activated their stealth equipment. As they silently walked around the Turian, Kayla signaled Kaiden and Ashley to take up a positions around thugs in the back of the room. Kayla attempted get in position behind the thug holding the doctor, but before she could the Turian jumped out from behind the corner and shot the man in the head, "Damn." she muttered as she signaled her squad to strike.
Kayla smiled as she notice the Turian's brow plates go up in shock as the men he was about to fire on fell limp to the floor and two soldiers, wearing Imperial uniforms appeared out of nowhere.
As the Turian was about to take aim at the two new soldiers, he felt cold steel press up against his throat, "Now, now, is that any way to treat the people who just helped you save a person's life?" Kayla whispered in what she thought was his ear.
The Turian sighed before he lowered his gun, "What are Imperial soldiers doing here?" he asked.
Kayla shrugged as she sheathed her knife, "Oh, seeing the sights, visiting some... friends, and looking for evidence against rogue Spectres." she replied.
The Turian nodded, "Good, I'm the officer in charge of the investigation, you can call me Garrus." he said, "Doctor Michel here treated a Quarian who may have some interesting information."
Kayla looked over at the Doctor, "Ye... yes, she was injured by some assassin." said Michel, "While I was patching her up, she said she had information that she was willing to trade for safety, I pointed her to a man named Fist, he works for the Shadow Broker."
Garrus shook his head, "Not anymore, he broke his ties with the Broker and decided to work for Saren now."
Michel gasped in shock, "Fist betrayed the Shadow broker?" she exclaimed, "That's insane."
Kayla chuckled, "Alright then, Ash, run back to the Embassy and update the Anderson of the situation." she said and turned to address Garrus, "Now, can you lead us to Fist?"
Garrus nodded his head, "Follow me."
Citadel
Chora's Den
As they entered the walkway leading to Fist's club they see a pair of armed Turians heading their way, "I knew this was getting too easy." Kayla grumbled as she dove under cover when the Turians began to open fire.
Garrus pulled out his sniper rifle and took out one of the assassin's with a well placed shot, "Look's like we're on the right trail at least." he said
Kayla took aim and shot the other Turian in the leg, allowing Kaiden to finish him off with a Warp.
Garrus looked over at Kaiden, "So, your a biotic?"
Kaiden nodded, "Ya, most humans are nowadays, though only a few are of particular skill." he explained.
Garrus nodded nervously as they continued on into Chora's Den.
"Millions of years and thousands of light years away from where humanity began, and we walk into a strip club filled with women shaking their rears." Kayla grunted, "I'm not sure whether I should laugh or cry."
As they walked through, they overheard a couple Krogan talking, "Look Wrex, if you keep harassing us, we will call C-Sec in here." One of them said. The Krogan in red armor glared at him, "I'm going to kill Fist and there is no way that pyjaks like you or C-Sec are going to stop me."
Wrex turned around and made to leave before bumping into Kayla, "Out of my way human, your not my target today." he grunted.
Kayla stopped him, "Whoa there big guy." she said, "If you're after Fist, then I think we can help each other out."
Wrex looked at her with surprise, "Very well human, let me hear your plan and I'll decide if I can agree with it."
Kayla smiled, "Alright, I want you to charge that other Krogan and get him out of the way, while you do that, Garrus will hack the door and Kaiden and myself will provide covering fire as needed." she explained.
Wrex nodded, "Good plan." he said.
Kayla clapped, "Excellent, then only one outstanding issue," she said, "Wrex, we need to talk to Fist before you kill him."
Wrex nodded, "Not a problem, so long as I get my kill."
As Kayla brought her plan to action, Wrex was able to take down the Krogan in a matter of seconds, however about seventy-five percent of the club had began opening fire against them. Kayla and Kaiden provided covering fire for Garrus, taking out a decent number of the random thugs as Wrex charged into the melee scattering or killing anyone foolish enough to stay near a charging Krogan.
"Got it!" Garrus shouted as the door opened.
The four of them walked into Fist's office and found the man standing at his desk with a pair of automated turrets beginning to fire at them, "You didn't think I wouldn't be ready for the Broker's hit men did you?" Fist questioned.
Kayla tried to take aim on one of the turret's but had to take cover before she had a chance, "Kaiden, can you get a shot off?" she asked.
"No, Ma'am, they shoot at me before I can get a clear target." Kaiden replies.
Kayla sighed, "Alright plan B." she says and smiles towards him.
"Geronimo." Kayla muttered as she activated her stealth gear. Kayla walked out of cover and was relieved that the turrets didn't fire at her. She quickly made her way past the turrets and behind Fist.
Kayla drew her knife and placed it against Fist's throat as she disengaged her stealth system, "Shut down the turrets or I bring down my knife." She said to Fist.
Fist glanced back in terror, "A..alright, I'm turning them off now." he said as he pressed a button and the turrets powered down.
Garrus, Kaiden, and Wrex came out from cover, "Damn, you've got a quad human, not many willing to test a stealth system against live auto turrets." Wrex grunted.
Kayla grinned and addressed Fist, "Now, Fist, I hear a Quarian came through here, where did the Quarian go?"
"I don't know about any Quarian coming through here." Fist replied.
Kayla shook her head, "Wrong answer fist." she said as she pulled out her gun and pointed it at his head, "The truth or you die."
Fist looked up at Kayla in fear, "Alright, alright, she came in here earlier, but said she would only trade the information with the Broker directly."
Wrex shook his head, "Impossible, nobody meets the Broker, even I was hired through an agent."
Fist nodded, "Ya, I told her that he would meet her in an alley, if you hurry, you might catch up to her before Saren's men."
Fist smiled at the shocked look on Kayla's face, but before anyone could say anything else, Wrex shot Fist with his shotgun, "There my contract is finished."
Kayla nodded her head, "Alright, let's hurry to the alley and see if we can't save ourselves a Quarian girl." she said.
"Chiron is going to love this." Kayla muttered to herself as they left.
Citadel
Wards Alley
As the team headed into the alley they saw a Quarian female surrounded by a couple Salarians and a Turian who was a little too close for Kayla's liking.
"Garrus take out that Turian if you see the shot, Kaiden and Wrex provide covering fire, if those Salarians become an issue." Kayla ordered.
Just as everyone got into position, they saw the Quarian jump away from the Turian and throw an explosive at the Salarians, killing them both and before the Turian could fire on her, Garrus was able to take him out.
"We'll another easy job." Kayla said as she walked up to the Quarian, "Are you alright?"
The Quarian nodded, "Ya, it seems Fist betrayed me." she said, "Who do I have to thank for my rescue?"
"I'm Commander Shepard of the Imperial Military." Kayla replied.
The Quarian appeared to be surprised, "The Empire? Then perhaps I can repay my debt, I have an audio tape you might find useful in finding the culprit behind the Eden Prime attack." she said.
As Kayla was about to respond a message popped up on her Omni-tool, "Hearing about to start, hurry up with you evidence. -Anderson"
"Well, Ms.?" Kayla asked.
"Tali'Zorah Nar Raya" replied the Quarian, "Just call me Tali."
"Well Tali, if you would follow me, we could present this information at the hearing, together." Kayla said
Citadel
Council Chambers
"Eden Prime was a major victory." Saren's disembodied voice said.
"Yes, with this victory we are close to finding the Conduit and one step closer to releasing the Reapers." said another voice.
The Turian councilor growled, "This evidence is indisputable, Saren is a disgrace and I move that he be removed from the Spectres."
The Asari councilor nodded, "Yes, the other voice I recognize." she said, "It's Matriarch Beneziah."
"Another traitor then." Udina said.
"Matriarchs are the most respected and wise of the Asari" the Asari councilor said, "If she is working with Saren, she must have a good reason."
"I'm more interested in these Reapers and the Conduit." mentioned the Salarian councilor.
"A legend, nothing more, Saren is trying to distract us from our true goal." the Turian councilor responded.
"I demand that you send you fleet after Saren." said Udina.
"A fleet after one man, even a former Spectre is a bit excessive, Ambassador." replied the Asari councilor, "Not to mention that it might start a war with the Terminus, our reports, have Saren out near the Traverse."
"Well, you cant just sit there doing nothing!" shouted Udina.
The Asari councilor nodded, "Your right, for once, we can't. I propose a joint effort." The councilor said.
"We have heard reports that you have a new stealth craft, up and running, it would be ideal for this situation." Continued the Salarian councilor.
"With your Empire's permission we would like to assist by sending soldiers with you, soldiers that know how Spectre's operate." Said the Asari councilor.
"Operatives, who will provide us with reliable Intel on the situation." Continued the Turian councilor.
"An operative who has been forged in the flames of battle and tested through numerous operations." Finished the Salarian councilor.
The Asari councilor appeared to be looking at something standing behind Kayla, "Tela Vasir, step forward." she said.
An Asari in blue and white armor came up behind Kayla and kneeled before the Council, "Due you accept this mission?" They asked
"I do." Vasir replied.
"Then, if the ambassador here accepts, you shall join the Normandy's crew and follow it's CO's orders as if they were our own." the Asari councilor said as Vasir saluted.
"I suppose this will have to do." Udina said, "Commander, meet me and Anderson down in the Docking Bay with your new allies, we still have a few things to discuss before you start on this new mission."
Kayla nodded and turned to leave, flanked by Garrus, Kaiden, Tali, Wrex, and Tela Vasir, "Alright, this will probably be fun to explain to the crew." she muttered to herself.
A/N ok end note here, I felt the need to alter the Council's Spectre speech and give them a bit more of a formal ceremony when giving Spectres important missions.
Chain- Collectors, always a fun idea, I will say that there is a plan for them that differs from the game and that the humans do not possess the tech to free them from Reaper control (partly because I'm not so sure it was something the Protheans would have been able to do), However, who knows what will happen to these delectable creatures.
