A/N: I did the whole intervention here, because I believe it was important and it ties into the sequel, that I had wrote first. I apologize if futanari is not your cup of tea. I won't hold it against you if it does and you decide to stop reading it.

Ashley

I was aware of what had been the cause of ridicule I remember quite distinctly walking in on her and Liana a couple nights before she left on that supply run. The image of her thick hard length pounding into Liana from behind was still, shamefully, one of the things I had on occasion masturbated to. Joker continued his words. "You never once blamed me for what happened, and you never let me blame myself. I can tell you truly blame yourself for what happened, because despite what you said, I still blame myself for what happened. Chey what happened to Liana was not your fault no matter the circumstances. If anyone is to blame it's Saren. So please Chey stop punishing yourself." He pleaded. It was Garrus who stepped forward next. "Chey, I do not know you as well as the others do. I would like to though. You listened to me about Dr. Saleon and encouraged me to speak with Shea about it, because of that I was able to have closure on that issue. I could see the heart you try so hard to hide away within you, the chaos your mind that threatens to consume you. Please don't let it, I would see you whole again and get to know the real Cheyenne Shepard." He said.

Tali was next to speak, "Chey, I have come to know you as well as you would allow at this time. I have seen your humor and love shine through the darkness. You stood up for me against Udina when he first met me and was being an utter ass and just referring to me as the Quarian. You stood in front of me and I felt safe. You got into his face and demanded that I had a name and he should use it. Then on Therum you shielded me from that geth armature and though I know it was not so much about protecting me, I could still feel the nobility of the act that deep down was there. Let your inner light shine through the darkness." Kaidan went next. "Chey I was there when you held Liana close to you, not even caring that their blood was soaking through your clothes to your skin. I didn't know Liana, but I saw the love you too had and it touched something deep inside of me. It inspired me, uplifted me and gave me hope. Don't allow yourself to extinguish the light of love that still flickers in you." Wrex stepped up to the plate. It was a bit of a surprise, I haven't known any Krogan who actually care about others.

"Little Shepard, you have the spirit of a Krogan in you. Krogan's do not give up until their last breath and they die in a blaze of glory in battle. We do not just roll over and die. We fight with every breath. Krogan's do not love as you squishy races do. So fight little Shepard, fight to live again. Fight for the love you and your mate shared." Wow, I was actually impressed and suddenly very inspired to fight for the love I had for Shea. Liara was the next to speak. " I have known you for less then a month and yet I consider you a dear friend. You shared your memories with me about your childhood and growing up when I asked you to. You accepted the memories I gave you and I could sense you drew some strength from it. You bared you soul to me without knowing it. Your soul is gentle, full of warmth and love, it begs to burst through your pain. Let it. Please Chey don't cast it aside." Had they been melding when Chey visits her. I'm really curious now, and jealous because Liara knew more about the siblings in the past month then I had learned in six months. Several other crew members spoke to her and I think it was a shock to Chey how much her spirit had reached so many others without realizing it. I hoped and prayed that this would be enough for her to truly hear us. That it would be enough to stay her own hands. Enough to make her want to live, because she meant something to everyone even when she tried not to.

Shea grabbed Liana's ashes and kneeled in front of Chey wiping the silent tears away that had begun to fall. She held her sister and kissed her forehead and lifted her chin. The pure love and gentleness that rolled off of them set my heart a flutter. "Would Shea, love me as much? Would I feel that wave of love from her all the way to my soul? Would my love be the same for her?" I wondered. I hoped so.

Shea

I pressed my hand to her cheek after I wiped away her tears. "Chey, I know that you feel lost and afraid. You feel lost because the one thing in your life that made sense, the one thing that made you want to get up and greet the day, the one thing that gave you the strength to face your demons and what ever hell the day might put you through is gone. You are afraid that the light that kept the shadows at bay is no longer here, your afraid it died with Liana and Shepard jr, but in this you are wrong. The light is still within you, buried, but there, every one of us sees it. We all feel it, it's not gone, it will never truly go out as long as it remains in your heart. Liana saw it. She described it as it 'was as bright as the sun' drawing every one you meet in and touching them, protecting them, and allowing your light to make theirs shine all the more. I have felt it and it has been the same for me. Even now I feel it, this light I feel is you. I see you my sister." She tries to hold in her tears, I release her from her binds her arms wrap around me. "Let go Chey. I am here. I got you and I'm not going to let go." The dam in her breaks and even though the others are still here. She does nothing to dam it up again.

She cries hard for about 15 minutes. When she raises her I head I can see we have finally reached her. I thank God for this blessing. "There you are. Welcome back." I said. She smiles. "Not completely but for the first time since Eden Prime I'm on my way." She stands and leans against me. She faces everyone. "Thank you for this everyone. It really means a lot to me." She says they all nod and smile. "Thank you mom. I love you." She says. "Your welcome baby, anytime I am always here for you two. Except for right now I need to go, duty calls. We'll talk again soon. I love you both with all my heart." She says and we say goodbye then we here the line disconnect. "Unfortunately duty calls us all. Thank you everyone, but alas it is time to get back to the grind Saren won't wait forever." I announce they all salute and as each one leaves the mess hall they stop in front of Chey and salute her. Liara, Kaidan, Tali, Garrus, Joker and even Wrex hug her. Ashley hugs us both and kisses Chey's cheek. I only get slightly jealous I see her smirk. "Oh yeah Chey is back for sure. I expected that I would be teased mercilessly and I look forward to it, because this time it would be true and not forced." I smile. Aunt Karin hugs as both tightly and tilts my head down to kiss the top of my head. She need only to slightly lean over to kiss Chey's head.

Chey and I go back to the room. "I'm leaving you onboard the ship while we go to Noveria. I think you could benefit from some actual proper mourning time. Plus you still need to be disciplined for refusing to follow orders." I said . " I know. You are right. Shea, do you think you could find me a counselor? I think I need to talk through some things and I don't think anyone onboard is qualified." She admits. " I already have Sha'ira has agreed to speak with you once a week for an hour." I said. "Sha'ira, but it costs so much for an hour." She says. "It's alright. She said she wouldn't charge us anything, and even if she did I gladly pay any amount to get my sister back." I reply. She smiles "So it looks like we have two heartthrobs on board now. Ashley totally digs the Shepard charm." She says. "Yeah the Shea Shepard charm, so you have no chance with her." I reply. She laughs. "Besides if your looking for love Kaidan is totally into you.'' I said. "If only he didn't have the same part as me downstairs I might test the waters." She says. "Shea I feel lighter and happier, but I still don't feel desire, not even when I think about Liana, and I was trying just now, I thought of the hottest most satisfying sexual event with her. I came five times that night, Liana seven, but nothing." She says.

"Well, it's probably to soon for you still. It will take time Chey. Everything can't be fixed in one night. Don't drive yourself crazy over it. Sha'ira will be contacting you tomorrow at 0900. Try to talk to her about it she probably has some answers for you. She will still give me a progress report weekly." I said.