"Wait what?" Said Ash on the com.

"She's not wrong..." Said Liara and she made it to Kaidan and I, "Shepard told me she was in a Military brat just like her cousins were... She was always too busy to keep tabs on them."

"Yep that sounds like Shep." said Tali on the line.

"Savick must see both her and you more of a threat than the rest of your family." Suggested Liara.

"That wouldn't surprise me, Liara." I replied as she, Kaidan and I pushed through the Merks... And then a Atlas dropped down. This one was heavily modified and upgraded from the ones the gang previously fought against Cerberus... I never asked for the enemy to step it up a notch, but I do like a challenge although we had to save Shepard.

"Garus, can you get up and find a nice spot to snipe the dude?"

"On it."

"Tali and I will cover him," Ashley spoke.

"Good, Liara any chance you could use Glyph to scan that Atlas for weaknesses?"

"It's worth a shot," She replied as she got Glyph out, "Now that we know Shepard is alive I am not going to lose Shepard another time."

"Yeah I lost count on how many times Shepard had been K.I.A." I spoke, "Occupational hazard."

"Commander!" Liara glared as she used her biotics to rip off the Atlas' arm.

"Hey I got buried alive as many times she's been close to death and what not." I replied.

"I gotta admit she's not wrong." Kaidan replied.

"See Kaidan gets it," I joked as I gave the Atlas a grenade once Garrus finally got the shields down. The grenade exploded at the Atlas as the pilot was killed instantly. I used the memory of what I remembered with Liara as we found the pod with Shepard inside... Commander Jane Shepard was still alive... Liara opened the pod as Jane opened her eyes as she saw us all.

"Liara, Melly?"

"Take it easy Commander we got you." Liara said as she helped Shepard out of the pod.

"I'll call the hospital," Ashley spoke.

After I found and returned the merchant's stock, I made my report to the Council of what I had discovered. They seemed impressed, not only I saved some refugees but I exposed what was left of Cerberus, and found my cousin Commander Jane Shepard in the process. Shepard was at the hospital still recovering. I stayed for a bit but I couldn't shake off how weird I felt when I realised Shepard and I was in the same room in real time and what not. I decided to walk it off as I asked Kaidan and Ash to notify me on Shepard when something new came up or when she wanted to talk. When they asked where I was going I replied saying "I just need to clear my head."

Kaidan decided to keep an eye on me as he found me in the presidium as I stood leaning on the railing looking at the view.

"I'd figured I'd find you here."

"I don't know who I am anymore," I admitted, as he saw the tears falling from my eyes. "I'm not sure where I belong either."

"You are Commander Melanie Hansen." He replied, hugging me "Isn't that all that matters?"

"The visions and my memories are clashing together," I said, "It's still confusing the hell out of me."

"I'm sorry this happened to you." He spoke.

"It's the damn rock that hit me before you arrived and that Savick jerk's fault." I muttered with a snicker, "Why am I taking so long to adjust to here and now?"

"Yeah, but there's one thing about you that hasn't changed."

"Besides an improvement in my looks and less scars?" I joked.

He laughed, "Besides your humor, your personality hasn't changed at all."

"I suppose that a good point," I replied.

"Look Shepard is at the Apartment she wants to see you."

"Of course she does." I spoke, "Well we'd better not keep her waiting."

Kaidan and I returned to Shepard's apartment as I had overheard Melissa, Liara, and Ashley in the kitchen as I then heard one Lady's voice that was no brainer.

"So that's all that happened while I was out?" said Shepard.

"Yeah that's pretty much it to tell Shepard." said Ash.

"I'd very much like to talk to your sister alone Captain." Shepard said as she saw me.

"Melissa, please we're 3rd cousins." Melissa replied.

"Sorry Melissa I guess you can't take the soldier part out of me that easily." Shepard replied smirking.

Melissa then turned to smile at me as she gave me a hug, "I'm so proud of you sis."

"Thanks Sis." I spoke smiling.

"Right, ok everyone Dismissed for now," she commanded turning to me as I stood in the hall. She had open wounds on her face as I wasn't sure if they were really injuries or scars that were reopened caused by well I think you get the picture.

"Hey how are you feeling Melly?"

"I feel fine now, you?"

She chuckled, "Same. I take it I'm not quite what I expect you to be?"

"But bear in mind, no matter what the decision or outcome you're still Commander Shepard." I spoke, "How can I be disappointed?"

"Good point, So how did you become a Specter?"

"Well Shepard, apparently I was a Specter Candidate that Udina didn't want me becoming one."

"And now that he's dead, they approached you about it?"

"More like they told Kaidan and Ash to forward it to me while I was recovering. I figured it be foolish not to take it considering my work is pretty much tied to a lot of weird and ancient stuff."

"Which is practically up you're alley, Melly."

"True enough."

"Look I want to invite you and your crew over tonight for a party as the guests of honour for saving me."

"Shep we're family too remember?"

"Right." She chuckled, "Well I believe you still have a crew to assemble."

"I don't suppose you could give me a few recommendations?"

"Hmm... You know Liara might know a few that could help."

"Ok I'll find her after I find the Turian lady my Sister introduced me to." I replied.

I headed over to C-Sect as I saw Vanita talking to Commander Bailey.

"Commander Hansen what a pleasant surprise." Vanita spoke, "I imagine you have business with you sir."

"Yes and no." I replied, "Bailey I'd like to recruit Vanita to become part of my crew. Considering what she was working was linked up to my current investigation of man named Dr. Sheldon Slavick."

"Well Vanita, what do you say to the Commander's offer?" Bailey asked as he looked at her.

"Uah wow, ah..." She stuttered, "I accept your offer Commander Hansen."

"Good, just to let you know Shepard is hosting a party for me and my crew I would very much like you to be in attendance so that you can get to know everyone."

"When is it?"

"Tonight."

"See you there." She said, "Am I dismissed?"

"Yes you are, just pack what you need or whatever." I replied as she then left the office.

"I gotta admit you do have a eye for talent like Shepard does." Bailey spoke.

"It takes one to know one." I replied back to Bailey, "She's my first recruit so far."

"Hmm well Vanita is a good choice I'm just sad to let her go but she can do more good outside the Citadel with you than here."