Death Is Only Yesterday
Chapter: 8
Crossroads of the future
The Citadel
The Normandy has arrived at the Citadel and is directed by Citadel control to head to one of the docking bays. There are numerous of ships coming and going to and from the station. The Destiny Accession is patrolling Citadel space.
With Joker at the controls he safely docks the ship of where other ships are docked. They have come to seek help from the Citadel council, considering the Reapers invasion is still on-going.
Shepard knew this could be a problem, the council would only help if it suited their interests. Unless a favor or two can help retake Earth from the Reapers and to defeat them, once and for all. So then the crew exits the ship.
Bay D-24: Citadel
The crew heads on out, Commander Shepard and Commodore Bond are the last to leave, besides Vega and Ashely. At the bay it seem a reporter is talking to Ensign Copeland. Shepard dislikes reporters, ever since he punched one in the face for bad reporting.
"Commander Shepard, care to comment" said the woman
"I'm busy" said Shepard
"Look I want to join your crew to help" said the woman "Names Diana Allerd."
"Oh you do huh," said Shepard
"Yes," said Diana "It means allot to get the story out to the public and who is this?" She asked
"You are a civilian," said Shepard "So it's classified."
"It is perfectly all right Commander" said Bond "She will be allowed to report the news on board the Normandy. We need all the assets we need to get. It would be best for you to rally the Alliance at this time."
"Got that Miss Allerd" said Shepard "And if any smear champaigns on the alliance, I will personally throw you out the nearest airport lock."
"Crystal Clear" said Allerd
The reporter heads to the Normandy, for they can see ships coming and going. People all around and Shepard noticed a ship that looks just like the Normandy, but with a different color.
"The ship you see is called Thunderchild. A sister ship of the Normandy and a personal craft I used from time to time." Said Bond
"Are you commanding her" asked Shepard
"No, a friend of mine is" said Bond "My friend just recently dropped off a few friends of yours, people you will need"
"I see," said Shepard "Uh, am I seeing things or is there a swarm of bats coming this way."
"Don't be alarmed," said Bond "She is a old friend of mine,"
The swarm of bats swarm right towards them, then they stop and the bats transform into a blonde woman, who is dressed in old style clothing, but has a rank insignia of a Alliance captain on her sleeves.
She looked kind of pale, her eyes have a grey like color and she is wearing a scarf around her neck. Shepard didn't know what to make of the woman and other people noticed something strange about the woman.
"Commander Shepard," said Bond "Meet Captain Mina Harker,"
"A pleasure Captain" said Shepard
"He is cute," said Mina "I might have to eat him up later, James."
"Good to know" said Bond "Any news."
"Mycroft and dozens have fled to the island" said Mina "The Reapers are slowly destroying Earth and Admiral Anderson using the old castle as a base, damn sometimes I wish for the old days."
"Well humanity changed and evolved into space" said Bond "But like the old saying goes, the more things change, the more things stay the same."
"Agreed," said Mina "Venus base is already online, Mars has been ignored by the Reapers. Orlando is on board tending to some of the wounded and the Reapers retreated from Milan."
"Ah, Prospero," said Bond "Of course, good work Mina."
"Well I need a break," said Mina "And the people I dropped off on the Station, you are right James this place is impressive."
"Well we need to go talk to the council" said Shepard
"I know you've shagged Miranda Lawson," said Mina, she then walked up to him and licked his ear "But if you get tired of her, your mine," she giggled and left.
"Is she always like that," said Shepard
"Yes," said Bond "Come let's have a chat with the council."
The both of them headed further into the Citadel.
Citadel Embassies
Walking out of the Elevator, Shepard and Bond found themselves in a busy place. They did made a pit stop or two to aquire assets for the war and went to the hospital to recruit Dr. Chakwas. Now they head to the Earth councilor's office.
Along the way they see Commander Bailey kicking out the reporter Khalisah al-Jilani, who has a history with Shepard in which she is grunting and whining about not getting the full story, she walked away and Shepard and Bailey talked for a moment, then moving on.
The door opened and headed inside the office of the Earth representative on the council Donnel Udina. He is at his desk sitting down, rubbing his forehead and sighed in frustration, he sees Shepard and another man known as the Commodore.
"They're a bunch of self-concerned jackasses, Shepard. We may have a spot on the Council, but humanity will always be considered second-rate." He said "Earth needs real leadership."
"Earth needs to be untied on these matters," said Bond "It is only understandable as they are not the only ones being attacked by the Reapers."
"Agreed, sir" said Shepard "But we do need help, resources to help build the Crucible."
"But, lord Commodore" said Udina "Do we really need their help."
"Yes, we do need help" said Bond "The alliance cannot do it alone, so I have orders for you to follow and carry out to the letter, is that understood."
"Sir, yes sir" said the Ambassador
James goes on to give him his orders, plan to construct the Crucible use all political channels to aid in the war effort. He institutes a draft in all Alliance colonies, pressure colony worlds and allies for resources and ensures Hackett is provided with the resources and manpower to restore the remaining Fleets.
"I will get right on it," said the Ambassador "But what about the council,"
"Leave them to me," said Bond "And I expect you do so my friend or I might consider replacing someone who will."
"Yes, sir" gulped the Ambassador
Wordlessly Bond and Shepard left the office in which they heard Udina mutter He scares the shit out of me, I think I need to change my underwear.
Outside of the office Shepard laughed in which, no one had put Udina in his place like that and scare the crap out of him. Then the senior members of the council show up, Asari, Salarian, and Turian ambassador.
"We welcome you to the station once again Lord Commodore," said the Asari
"We could help you, but the Reapers are everywhere," said the Salarian
"Why won't you help us," said Shepard "After everything I and the alliance did to help you."
"Calm yourself Shepard," said Bond "They are not done, have you heard the expression if you scratch my back I will scratch yours. I take it the Turians aquire our assistance."
"Your are correct Lord Commodore," said the Turian he goes on to explain
"All right we will do it," said Shepard
"And of the Commodore''s request is granted" said Asari "Miss Ashely Williams is the second human to be a Spectre, she has been informed already."
"About damn time," said Shepard
"We will talk again," said Bond
The three senior council members bowed in respect and left.
"I think I need I a drink," said Shepard "Where is Ashley?"
"Purgatory," said Bond "But before we go, Q I want you to do something."
A hologram from his Omni-tool appears, Shepard figured it must be another A.I and that A.I looks like a nerd like, looking man.
Is there something I need to do 007
''I want you to keep an eye on Udina" said Bond "Any signs or betrayal or him running to Cerberus, kill him."
Keep, your friends close and your enemies closer, aye 007 and you really need to grow up and pay attention.
"All of those work wonderful Toys, Q" smiled Bond
Ugh nevermind I will get to work.
The A.I vanishes and then, Bond along with Shepard leave the area
Purgatory Bar
The both of them had stepped out of the elevator and headed inside the bar, the people are having the time of their lives. Music can be heard in the background and Shepard spotted Ashley Williams, but also spotted Aria
"Oh how the mighty have fallen," said Bond
"You did mention before you went to Omega" said Shepard
'Yes, it is like this." Said Bond
Omega: Terminus System
Year: 1994
Samara's ship carrying the both of them on board have just docked at an airlock of Omega station. He is told, this place is completely lawless and controlled by an Asari named Aria. They walk down the corridor to the inner area of Omega.
There is a door there and two aliens are there, Samara mentioned they are bartarians and see two Asari coming towards them, figuring they are Justicars, in which the space craft is a registered Justicar craft.
"Aria wants to see the both of you," he said
"Like right now" said the other
"Oh we will see her later," said Bond in a disguised voice
"Justice must be done" said Samara "If you value your lives stand aside."
Walking pass them, one of the bartarians put his hand on Bond's shoulder, narrowing his eyes. He grabbed his hand, twists his arm and judo flips him over to the ground. Then repeatedly hitting the alien over and over.
The other one raised his weapon, but Samara uses her powers to grab hold the other ones body and throws him out the door with a hard crash.
James did the same and after that they walk into Omega. Several onlookers see two Asari walk in and stroll past the two Bartarians lying on the floor and are in no condition to fight.
AN: To those who don't know who, Prospero is. He is an immortal wizard from the LXG comics.
To Be Continued?