Hello everyone!

Got a brand spankin new chapter for you guys to enjoy.

As you know, the term 'singularity' is a biotic power that power that pulls enemies towards a spherical mass effect field and this chapter is called that because there are two characters that are "pulled" into their respective relationships. You'll know what I mean when you finish reading this chapter.

For those that did not get the references I mentioned in last chapter, I'll explain:

Metal Gear: Shepard using a cardboard box to escape captivity from mercs

Star Wars: The mentioning of the planet called, Sullust. A mustafar-like planet that is mentioned in various Star Wars works like Rogue Squadron, Empire at War and if I remember correctly, it's briefly mentioned in Return of the Jedi

Citadel DLC: Grunt's C-Sec story and his fascination with noodles

There won't be a post-authors notes so I hope you guys enjoy this chapter

Please review!

Anyways, enough of that

Enjoy! :)

Singularity

December 16, 2185

Citadel - Liara's Skycar - Commander Shepard - 2010 hours

I stared at my love, watching the Citadel's neon signs illuminate Liara's blue skin, creating a shine that made her look like some illuminating angel. I was at a loss of words.

"Something on your mind, Shepard?" She looks at me with a smile before looking back on the road.

"Nope." I smiled as I repositioned myself in the seat to be more comfortable. "I just can't believe you're here."

"I saw the Galaxy News Network doing a story on your arrival here and well... I couldn't help myself." She finished with a delightful chuckle.

I hummed and with an amused smile on my face, I said, "Who knew I have that 'pulling' effect on you" I make air-quotes with I say 'pulling'.

"Hardly." Liara attempted to be serious but I could see a small blush blossom on her cheeks. Before I could reply, she spoke once more. "Ah, we're here." Liara landed the cab and the both of us climbed out and headed to the front desk. I looked around and noticed the walls with a typical white color with a moroonish color on the walls behind the kiosks. The floor was made of a creamy marmot tiles. Rieger Begonias of different colors decorated the many of the black counters and side sofa tables. I cleared my throat innocently after snatching a bouquet and presented it to Liara, who gladly accepted it with an enchanting smile.

We were greeted by an asari with a welcoming smile. She gave us our cardkey and bid us farewell and a pleasant stay. As we were on our way to the elevator that would take us to our room, I paused and said, "Why don't you go up. I'll bring up your bags."

"Very well." Liara nodded and brought the flower bouquet to her nose and smelled it. "I'll be waiting." She added seductively in a low voice which caused a shiver crawl down my spine. It took all of my strength not to fall weak from the knees or gulp the lump in my throat when Liara wrapped her arms around my neck and gave me a simmering kiss on the lips. Not wanting to have her say anything more, I quickly ran out to find the cab that was taken to the hotel's parking lot. Once I found it, I opened the trunk, grabbed my lover's bags and huffed all the way back to the main lobby of the hotel. Geez, how much stuff did she bring? I pouted when I dropped the five different suitcases and pressed the button to call for the elevator. Once inside, I repeatedly pushed the button that would take me up to our room like some small child. Within three floors til my destination, I placed the key between my teeth, quickly grabbed Liara's bags and stormed out, jogging to the left and six doors down until I reached our hotel room. I kneeled a bit so I can slide the cardkey inside its slot but before I could do that, the door opened, revealing a naked asari. I unconsciously dropped the bags from my fingers and the key from my lips as I looked up and down at my lover.

Liara gave me a sexy smile as she placed both of her hands on her hip.

"You...I..." I bit my lip and shook my head. Her beautifully toned body was turning my brain into putty. "Wow!"

Liara giggled and shook her head before she activated her biotics and lifted her luggage and placed them inside the room, just a few feet from the door. "Come in, Shepard."

And so I did. I couldn't dare myself to look around the room as I followed Liara like some stray puppy seeking love and attention. I watched Liara's hips sway sexually back and forth as I heard another melodic giggle. I finally gathered enough self-control and noticed the large looking luxurious bed in front of us. Liara turned and slowly began unbuckling my belt on my pants as I took my shirt off, my sports bra following shortly after. Liara kneeled and helped me take my pants off. She looked up at me and grinned, "Goddess how much I've missed you Shepard." She bit on my panties and slowly began sliding them to my ankles. I helped her a bit, shimming out of them. Liara threw it to the side and slid her hands up and down my leg. She looked up at me with lustful eyes and continued, "I've wanted to touch you for weeks."

"Well babe," I began with a shaky breath, unable to hold my excitement any longer. I tugged up on her chin, making Liara rise. As I looked into her indigo blue eyes, I smiled and kissed her with the same passion as our last kiss down in the lobby. As I pulled my lips away from my lover, I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her close. "I'm here and I'm yours."

Liara's eyes sparkled even brighter under the violet night. "And I'm yours, Shepard. Now, Embrace Eternity!"

December 17, 2185

SSV Normandy SR-2 - Miranda's Office - Miranda Lawson - 0500 Hours

I stirred awake and turned my head to the left, finding it empty. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes I got out of bed after stretching myself, letting out a soft moan after I felt a satisfactory pop throughout my body. After finding my bra and panties as well as the Commander's grey shirt on the leather sofa, I put them on before going to my closet and grabbed my newly washed catsuit and headed to the shower in the Captain's Cabin.

The Cabin, as I had expected, was empty. He's probably making his rounds. After my shower, I made my way to discuss a certain problem with the drive core with Tali Zorah and Mister Donnelly and Miss Daniels.

"Anyone care to explain why our drive core is performing at only 95 percent?" I asked, crossing my arms over my chest.

"The Normandy was recently using its stealth technology." Tali assessed. "We encountered heavy resistance in the Imir system as we were refueling."

"Unacceptable. That was a two hours ago, according to EDI's report. We should be at full strength by now."

"I apologize Operative Lawson." Mister Donnelly responds. "We'll get the lass back to normal."

"Be sure that you do. I don't want to come back here in a few hours. You all have jobs to do. I expect that you do them." I turned to the Quarian and glared. "That means you too, Miss Zorah."

"I am well aware at what my job is, Operative." Tali responded with growl.

"Then do your job." Without giving the Quarian a chance to rebut, I turned on my heels and left. Glad that's settled. Now to send my reports to The Illusive Man.

"Lawson." My commanding officer called out as he climbed up the stairs from Jack's little hole. "Everything alright?"

"Yes. I was just reminding our engineers about their responsibilities."

The Commander frowned and looked at the closed door that led towards engineering. "That wasn't necessary. They know their-"

"Yes, that's exactly what they said. However, if we are to have this ship -your ship- in tip top shape, then every member of our staff must be doing exactly what they are assigned to do."

The Commander shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Tali is having a tough time, alright? Just give her a little bit of slack. Please?"

I sighed but nodded in agreement. "Fine but if the ship goes down, it'll be your fault."

"Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning." He glared and I crossed my arms over my chest.

"It's my job as the ship's XO to make sure the Normandy is fit for action...and to pick up your slack from the looks of it."

"What's that supposed to mean? You of all people know I like to keep myself involved with my team."

"You're the one that was supposed to come down here but instead you were down here talking to Jack."

"Fuck you, Cheerleader!" Jack yelled from down below. "And both of you shut the fuck up. I'm trying to get some sleep."

Irritating bitch. Not wanting to hear her voice, I walked and headed to the elevator with my irritation boyfriend following close behind. "Miri?"

"What..." I sighed as the two of us climbed into the elevator.

"What's wrong?"

"It's going to be a long day."

"Then let me help." He offered me a small smile. "What can I do?"

"You should already know that answer to that question, Chuck."

"Should I?" I blinked at his soft tone. I turned to face him. He leaned up against the back wall and was grinning at me. He pushed himself off and hit the emergency stop button on the elevator, trapping me with him. "I'd like to hear it from you." He stepped closer, placing his palms up against the well behind me, trapping me under his gaze and body.

"Chuck..." I moaned as I felt the heat of his breath close to my lips.

"Hm?" He smiled. "You're losing your control over me." He added shortly after a chuckle.

I huffed a laugh and looked down at his lips then back up to his hazel eyes. "That's never going to happen." And I snaked one hand behind his neck and brought him into a simple kiss. I'm not letting him have this. I broke the kiss seconds later and pressed the button to the crew deck. "You best be on your best behavior, Commander." I added with my sultry wink that always caused him to inhale sharply. It was no different at this very moment. "I don't want you to visit me for the next two days." The elevator -door opened and before turning the corner I turned and grinned. "Unlike you, I have work to do."

"You're so mean to me." Charlie mock-glared.

"What are you going to do about it?" I challenged him with a smile.

"I'll make you beg for me to come back to you." The elevator doors closed in front of him and for some strange reason, his words made my skin crawl.

Citadel - Liara's hotel room - Liara T'Soni - 0810 hours

I had been playing with Shepard's hair for awhile now and I had forgotten how much of a deep sleeper she was. No matter. I smiled as I twirled her black hair around my fingers, taking a great satisfaction on how silky smooth they were. I placed a small kiss on her cheek before I rested my head on her shoulder, closing my eyes and taking in the warmth of her naked body as it touched mine.

Minutes later I heard her inhale deeply, followed by a feline-like stretch that she always does whenever the both of us had sex. She scratched her stomach and looked at me with a smile. "Morning doctor."

"Commander." I smiled back before we shared a kiss.

"You were amazing last night." Her words made me blush and a small tingling sensation in my stomach. Something that Shepard called butterflies. I rolled my eyes mentally at the memory of researching what these butterflies were. I do not have animals flying inside my stomach. I remembered telling myself and I giggled at the memory.

"As were you." I wiggled once I saw her arms trying to hold me. Once they were around my waist, I asked, "What are we doing today?"

"Not entirely sure. I was supposed to go to see Anderson but since you're here, it can wait. Plus, he said I could take my time in seeing him. How long are you here for?"

"Actually..." I hid my face when I felt my cheeks starting to warm up, "I was hoping to stay with you until you go back to the Normandy...to keep you company."

"Really?" I looked up at her and nervously nodded. "Fantastic! Though right now, its just me, Thane, Kasumi and Grunt that are stationed here. Charlie and the rest of the Normandy are heading to the Valhallan Threshold to help Tali with a problem she is having with the Migrant Fleet."

"What's wrong?"

"You don't know?" Shepard lifted her brows in surprise then her lips turned into a teasing smile. "I thought you knew. Cause you know, 'you're a very good information broker'."

I stared at her with a glare but punched her playfully on the shoulder. "Are you going to tell me or not."

Shepard laughed but then suddenly frowned. "Tali has been called to the Migrant Fleet because she has been accused of treason."

"What?" That can't be right! "She must be innocent. I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding."

"That's what Charlie and I said." Shepard agreed, "But Tali says that they don't accuse without having some sort of hard evidence to show...I just hope everything is alright."

"I wish I could do something to help. I miss being on the Normandy. Tali must be so nervous."

"Maybe you can join me when the Normandy comes back. We could take you to Illium and since Christmas is coming, maybe we can spend the holiday there. That's that I hope anyways."

"If the Commander would have me. When is the Normandy returning?"

"Charlie said five days." Shepard smiled. "I'm gonna go call my team. They must be wondering where I am."

"I'll go and take a shower." I gave my lover a lingering kiss before we briefly went our separate ways.

I grabbed a fresh set of clothes and stepped inside the shower. I turned on the hot water and sighed as the liquid touched my skin. I slowly lathered myself with the soap I brought from my apartment. I enjoyed the smell and more importantly, Shepard loved the smell.

"You clean good, doctor." Shepard whispered to me as she pressed her body against my back. "Here," she grabbed my washcloth and added more soap then began washing my body, starting down and working her way up. I closed my eyes and arched my back into her as she lingered her cleaning around my folds. My hands self-consciously began massaging my breasts and Shepard continued pleasuring me with her delicate fingers. She slid another finger inside of me and I gasped. Seconds felt like minutes as my lover increased her speed. In the back of my head, I envied humans and their ability to release without needing a partner. However, I was at ease that Shepard was here with me. I knew she wouldn't be so cruel as to stop pleasuring me.

"I'm so...close."

"Then you know what to do, love." She whispered.

"Embrace...! Embrace...!" My eyes turned black, unable to take it anymore. My knees buckled and I had to hold myself up by placing my hands up against the wall. I felt Shepard scratch her nails into my skin as she felt me come over the edge.

'I love you Liara.' Shepard said to me through her thoughts. 'I always will.'

'Until the reapers beat us.'

Sadness overtook our moment and Shepard ended the meld. "Don't say that." Jane frowned. "We won't fail. We may be alone right now but soon, everyone will see what we have been up against for the past two years. Then, they will see the light and help us." She took my hands into her own and continued, "Please don't let those thoughts linger into your mind. I don't want to lose you due to your despair. I need you to stay strong okay? Can you do that?"

I cursed at myself for thinking like this, I then smiled when Shepard finished speaking. Her strength was so beautiful that it was hard not to fall in love with her. Everyone was. I'm just lucky she chose me of all people. I nodded and gave her a kiss. "Anything for you, my love."

"Good." Shepard grinned and purred, "Now, I think it's my turn."

SSV Normandy SR-2 - Crew Deck Gym - Commander Alonso - 1700 hours

I walked into the gym, finding exactly who I wanted to be there. "Lawson." I nodded to the woman running on the treadmill.

"Commander." She breathed as ran.

Over the past few hours, I had been able to -what Miri called- pestering her with my charms. I was even bold, or stupid, as to flirt with Kelly and Amanda in front of her. She might have gotten pissed off at me -which initially wasn't my ideal plan- but I couldn't resist getting her riled up. I went to her quarters shortly after, sending her my best moves, which gained an endearing blush, making her even angrier at me. And I was fine with that.

I had begun my daily routine with some meditation on the sparring mat before doing working on various weight training stations. I glanced at Miranda and was surprised to see that she was still here. After minutes of working off a sweat, I decided to take my shirt off. I looked at my girlfriend to gauge a reaction and frowned when she ignored me. I decided to join her on the treadmill next to her and began with a jog.

"Is taking your shirt off really that necessary?" Miranda did a double take which caused her to stumble but she quickly regained her composure.

"What?" I shrugged innocently. "I was getting sweaty! Unlike you, I need to do a little extra."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"I've only seen you on the treadmill. Clearly you don't do anything else." Come on, take the bait.

Miranda slowed the speed of her treadmill and matched mine. "You don't think I'm strong enough?" I shrugged nonchalantly in response, raising my own speed to steady run. "Hmph!" Miranda groaned and turned it up a notch, matching my speed.

"It's not a competition Miranda. If you can't handle me, don't do it." I said steadily.

"You want to see what I can really do? Get your sorry ass to the sparring mat."

Hook, line and sinker baby. I grinned and I hopped off. "I've been waiting for this. Let's go, princess." I went to my bag and began my prep, taping my hands with a giddy smile on my face. I looked at Miranda and she was doing the same, minus the smile. I put on my fingerless gloves and began walking towards the sparring mat at the back of the room, where Miranda paced back and forth. "Rules?" I limbered up.

"None."

"Fair enough. I've always wanted a little payback after our fight on the Citadel from way back."

"Well you've going to wait a little longer!" Miranda rush forward and tried to jab at me with punches but she was too predictable with the rage she was going through. And so she tried kicks. Some which connected to my ribcage which caused me to back away and retreat. "Scared you're getting beat by a girl, Commander?" Miranda grinned.

I snarled and brought my fists up. "Bring it!" I won't let her win again.

The both of us hopped around the mat, trying to try the best way to proceed. I feigned one side and did a low roundhouse kick the other way that caused her to fall hard on the mat. That was my one opportunity. I quickly pounced and straddled her grabbing her hands when she tried to punch me and held them tightly above her head. I leaned down and teased her, "You're sexy while you're on your back."

"Sexist pig!" She leaned up to headbutt me hard, causing me to lose my hold over her. With two punches, one in the stomach and one in the jaw, she pushed me off with a kick and I stumbled back, clearing the cobwebs in my head. Unfortunately for me, it was all the time my opponent needed as she began throwing a series of punches. I tried blocking but then she began using her biotics, intensifying the attacks she threw at me.

I flared my biotics to form up a barrier when I saw her trying to warp me. When that didn't work, she resumed her series of punches and throwing kicks into the mix, which I managed to block or dodge most of them. I caught her leg mid-kick and tackled her to the ground and straddled her once more. This time instead of saying something, I leaned downed and forced a kiss.

"MMMM-MMMMMPH!" Miranda tried to push me off once our lips touched but they weakened once I inserted my tongue inside of her mouth. "Mmm" she moaned and grabbed the back of my neck and pulled me in closer. I moaned as Miranda wrapped her legs around my waist, squeezing me into place. An unnecessary tactic. I wasn't going anywhere even if I wanted to.

"Damn it!" Miranda whimpered when I began biting and sucking on her neck. "I thought I could keep you away and have better self-control."

"Well I guess you were wrong." I said between tender bites and kisses on her creamy skin. Looks like I win. I grinned as my hands pulled on her sweaty hair, causing even softer moans from my lover. I stopped and sat up with a grin on my face. "How about we continue this in my cabin? Be there in five."

Miranda groaned at my sudden halt. "Fine but this doesn't mean you won."

"Whatever helps you sleep at night, princess. I know I won." I wink before standing up and helping my girlfriend off of the floor. "I'll see you in a bit," I leaned and sucked on her ear. "you are mine tonight."

SSV Normandy SR-2 - Operative Lawson's Quarters - Miranda Lawson - 2300 hours

Six hours. I smiled as I re-crossed one leg over the other, sipping on my coffee as I watched the door to my cabin. Perhaps he fell asleep. I shrugged my shoulders and sank deeper into my bed and closed my eyes as I listened to Mozart's Fifth. At the very least I completed all of my work I wanted to do. I finally get to relax. Then, out of nowhere, I felt guilt. I opened my eyes and frowned.

"EDI, where's the Commander?"

"Commander Alonso is in the cargo bay, sitting inside the shuttle." EDI responded in her usually calming voice. I swung my legs over the bed and placed my coffee cup on my bedside table. I stood and went to my drawer and got into my catsuit before heading down into the cargo bay.

I walked the short distance to the shuttle, finding my boyfriend sitting on the pilot's chair just simply staring ahead. I walked to stand beside him but he seemed to ignore me. I touched his shoulder and jumped out of his gaze. "Oh...hey."

"Hey." I gave him a small smile and sat in the co-pilot's chair. "Are you alright?" But once again, he didn't respond and I became concerned. I furrowed my brows with worry as I observed his troubled state. The muscles in his jaw flexed as he stared ahead into the Normandy's bay door. His shoulders hunched as he sat in the chair. I reached for his hand and he jumped once more. "What's wrong?" I asked.

"I'm alright. Just tired."

"You look like you haven't slept."

"Well, I was waiting for you."

I looked down on the shuttle's metallic floor. "I'm sorry. I know you have been trying your best in seducing-"

"Seems that I failed." He interrupted, sighing and pinching the bridge of his nose. "Whatever. I wasn't in the mood for sex anyways."

"Liar."

He huffed but smiled at me. "You got me."

"...You can talk to me, Chuck." I cupped his chin after he went back into his distant stare. "What's wrong."

"I had another nightmare." He said softly.

"You never do tell me what you dream about." I got up to sit on his lap and asked, "Is it about me?" I stroked his cheeks with the pad of my thumb andI was relieved that it seemed to calm him down a bit.

"I don't want you to worry about me. Plus, it's nothing you can help me with."

His words pierced my heart. "I want to help you. I'm your girlfriend after all." His eyes looked down and he shook his head. He mumbled something but unfortunately I heard the words that came out from his mouth. He wants more than that. "What are you saying?"

His breathing hitched and he looked up at me with horror. He gently pushed me off and stood. "You didn't hear anything!" Then he stormed off.

"The hell?" I said to myself and chased after him. He wasn't able to reach for the elevator as I gripped his hand and turned him around to face me. "What do you mean?" I asked softly.

He swiped his hand away and glared, "Forget it! You told me you never wanted to so just...just leave me in peace!"

"What the bloody hell are you talking about? What do you mean I told you that I never...want to..." I paled as I stared at his saddened face. No. You don't mean that!

'Chuck? What do you think about marriage?' I ask as the both of us are in my bed, holding each other.

The commander stiffens and stares at me. 'M-marriage? I-well erm, heh! I uhh never thought about it until recently.' He clears and throat and scratches his shoulder nervously. 'What about you? Ever thought about settling down?'

'Me?' I feel my stomach and cheeks tingle and warm from the way he countered and asked me my own question. 'I was never in a situation where it was possible. Quite honestly, I think it's stupid.' I fiddle with my thumbs as I stare anywhere but my boyfriend.

'Oh...I-I see. Yeah, I think it's kind of silly as well. Who needs jewelry to let someone know how much you care about each other...Right?'

I shake my head and point an accusatory finger at the Commander. "N-now wait a minute! Y-you said you didn't want to get married!"

"That's because I was agreeing with you!" It was now his turn to point. "I thought that maybe if I agreed with you, I could somehow change your mind."

I stared at him with a confused look on my face. What? "What kind of logic is that? Don't be absurd!"

"So let me get this straight. You don't want to get married, but you want to have a kid? That doesn't work in this day in age anymore Lawson! I refuse to have kids unless we get married."

"I don't want to get married! And nothing you say will ever change my bloody mind!" I shoved him out of the way and stepped into the elevator, leaving the Commander looking at me with an injured frown as he sat on the ground. I nervously paced back in forth as the elevator took me up to the crew deck. He wants to get married? No! H-he just wants to control me. Right? He just want his last name associated with me! Well... I-I won't allow it!. Then his frown from moments later burned in to my mind. I scratched and pulled my hair in frustration all the way towards my quarters before activating my omni-tool and locking my door. I continued to pace the length of my room as I pondered at the thought of me being tied down to some ridiculous idea like marriage. I stopped and stared out into space through my window to seek answers.

Do I really want to get married? Could I ever marry the charming, charismatic, egotistical, cocky, idiotic and loving Commander Alonso? Would I? I breathed a shaky breath and looked down at my hands. They were trembling. How can one man pull me in like this? How did it ever come to this? I've lost control of my life! And it scares me. Tears slowly began to fall down my face as I stared at my own reflection through the window.

We've hurt each other more times than I could count but we've also been there for one another. I wasn't willing to do the first part of that statement again. I just want the best for him. He deserves it and so much more. I scoffed at myself. "What idiotic bunch of hormones thought this was a good time to ever bloody fall in love."

"Miri?" I sighed and quickly wiped my tears. Of course. Why do I even bother locking my damn door? I sniff and turn to face him. "Look, let's just pretend that conversation ever happened. Okay? Let's just move past it and lock it away. I don't want to-"

"Yes."

"Yes?" He blinks and tilts his head to the side. "I don't follow." I walk towards him and take his hands in mine. "God, you're trembling! Wh-What's wrong?" There's no going back. I hear a distant voice saying to me. I don't care. I respond back before taking a deep breath. I want this. "Miranda?"

I lean forward and give him a tender kiss on the lips. I lean back and stare into his eyes and say the words I would have never even dreamed of saying.

"Marry me."