Another day on Normandy. After Liara, Garrus, Tali and Shepard managed to sober from their drunk state, Normandy got off the Citadel and Shepard was called to the vid-com room. There was an incoming message from admiral Hackett for him.
"The preparations on war with Reapers are progressing well from what I've heard."
"Yes. We've gained additional support from krogans. To them we already have granted support from salarians, turians and asari."
"Your actions on Tuchanka were remarkable. I've been told that your life was saved by a Geth."
"His name is Legion. Without him, I wouldn't be here."
"It's good that you are able to cooperate with Geth, commander. The next assignment is directly related to the Geth and their participation in this war."
"You want me to go to the Geth ship and convince them to help us?"
"Indeed. I don't want to ask whether you will do it or not, commander. Thessia and Sur'Kesh have been compromised in the meantime you were on Tuchanka."
"Hmm? Sparatus told us before that Palaven was attacked too. It almost looks like they are attacking the Council races' home worlds."
"Indeed. Reapers may try to annihilate the Council races before they will assemble the army. However, everyone managed to evacuate."
"So we need Geth. What next?"
"The quarian fleet already offered a help but they need to negotiate so that should be your next stop after dealing with the Geth."
"I will take care of it, admiral."
"Hackett out." The admiral said and holograph disappeared. As Shepard went back to the galaxy map he noticed some bombing sounds from beneath.
"Eh… captain? You might want to check out what's happening in the shuttle bay! But I recommend watching from the engineering deck windows!" Joker said and Shepard ran to take the elevator. It took him to the engineering deck where he saw Garrus, Liara, Tali, Veetor, James, Cortez and Legion watching what was happening.
"Ok now I'm taking bets! Who do you think that's gonna win?"
"That's not funny, Garrus! They might hurt each other!" Liara tackled Garrus and Shepard came behind them.
"What is happening?!" Shepard asked and squeezed between Liara and Tali, "What the… Why is Javik fighting with Daniel?!" Shepard asked watching the show of sparks between Javik's powers and Daniel's biotics.
"Javik provoked him, Loco. Dan just came to get some work out and Javik attacked him from behind."
"Why would Javik do that?!"
"Who knows, it seems that he and Daniel aren't big friends. As soon as that happened, Daniel had enough words and so he exchanged words for biotics." Cortez explained.
"And nobody even bothered to stop them?! They're gonna kill each other!" Shepard said followed by Javik being thrown against wall using biotics, "Legion, Garrus, you're gonna take care of Daniel. I and Liara will ground Javik!" Shepard explained and they took the elevator to the shuttle bay deck. Once they got down, the first thing they could hear was "Motherfucker! Die already!" from Daniel. Javik and Daniel summoned counterattacks of their powers as they connected when both of them shot at the same time.
"When I'm done with you I'll throw you out of the airlock personally!" Javik shouted and Daniel intensified his attack.
"Liara, singularity, now!" Shepard said and both of them made singularity attack against Daniel and Javik who levitated in the air. All of them ran out of the elevator. Garrus and Legion grabbed Daniel by his arms, the same did Liara and Shepard to Javik.
"Calm down! Calm down! Both of you!" Shepard said.
"That envious fucker attacked me when I wasn't looking!" Daniel growled.
"I just wanted to clean this ship by throwing out a troublemaking junk." Javik said sarcastically.
"Junk?! You dare to call me a junk, four-eyed dick?!" Daniel shouted and Javik growled.
"Enough! Javik! You will not approach Daniel anymore! Understood?!"
"Or what?"
"Well, the dark space is big for everyone…" Shepard said and suddenly Javik calmed down.
"Fine, you won. Once this war is over I don't want to be next to this mistake of nature." Javik said and Daniel didn't react. Shepard let Javik go so he left towards the elevator. Garrus and Legion let Daniel go as well so Daniel used this opportunity. He created a throwing attack and threw Javik in the elevator which closed behind him.
"No thanks needed…" Daniel said.
"Why does that guy hate you so much?" Garrus asked.
"Who knows, I don't care."
"Everybody back to work. Our next stop is the Geth ship. Legion, I will need you for negotiation." Shepard explained and Legion nodded, looking at Daniel.
"Commander? Can I be part of this mission as well?"
"Why is that, Daniel?"
"I… I want to get back into a form." Daniel lied, trying to cover what he and Legion had in plan.
"Well, this mission shouldn't be somehow dangerous. I guess you can come."
"Thanks, Shepard! You won't regret it!"
"I hope so. Get ready before we dock to the Geth ship. Everybody else, back to work." Shepard said and left the shuttle bay. Daniel with Legion went to prepare themselves for the docking to a Geth station. Daniel was quite nervous because he knew that he will have to use his own experiment on himself. He sat in the life support and Legion came to him after finishing work in the war room.
"Daniel? You don't seem to be happy that we'll make it done." Legion said and Daniel looked at him.
"I am just… nervous. It's been years since that device was used. Yet I never felt what it did to somebody… I am worried that it's gonna hurt."
"I can't tell whether it will hurt or not, Daniel. But I know it will be only a matter of a moment. Everything will be fine afterwards, you'll see." Legion said and offered Daniel his hand. Daniel smiled.
"How could I live before without you?" Daniel grabbed Legion's hand and Legion helped him to stand up, "Let's go and do it before Shepard will change his mind!" Daniel said and along with Legion joined Shepard before leaving Normandy's deck. The gate to the Geth ship finally opened and Legion with Daniel walked on the bridge.
"It's strange to be back at this place… after the last time we were attacked." Shepard said and Legion took the lead.
"Since the last time, we upgraded our defenses. Our central server is harder to get broken through with virus and our ship has now the shielding technology which will prevent any of the Geth becoming indoctrinated by the old machines." Legion explained.
"Where are we going now, Legion?" Shepard asked.
"I am continuously communicating with Geth Prime near the great hall. He is expecting you."
"Me? Why do I have to go myself?"
"Geth Prime is willing to negotiate, Shepard-commander. Nevertheless, he needs a proof of absolute trust in the Geth. That means we cannot follow you as if we were ready to attack anyone on your command. You need to show that you came in peace, with bare hands."
"I see… well, I guess you will have to wait for me then."
"I and Daniel will explore more of the base. We will come on your command." Legion explained and then finally got to the great hall. Geth Prime came in a moment.
"Shepard-commander. We are honored to see you and ask us for help. Also we wish to make sincere apology for the inconvenience we caused before as the Geth were affected with virus." The Geth Prime explained.
"Everything is fine, Geth Prime. Can we move to the topic?"
"Positive. However, we must demand that the Geth platform and your human companion will stay away during our discussion."
"Understood…" Shepard said and left with Geth Prime. Daniel looked at Legion.
"So? Where is that device?"
"Come, Daniel. Other Geth are giving me the position." Legion said and Daniel followed him. The Geth that Daniel and Legion came across while walking through the ship were observing Daniel with great interest as if they knew him. Do they know about me from Legion? Daniel thought. Soon they arrived at the place and Daniel saw the pod with a neural helmet in it.
"Daniel, we're here." Legion said and stood to the console, "The body is ready." He said and another Geth uncovered the deactivated Geth body.
"Legion? How come that there is deactivated Geth body ready for me?" Daniel asked and Legion took a while to answer.
"Because… I asked for it." Legion said and Daniel didn't know what to answer, "As I created connection with other Geth through consensus and explained what you did for me… one of us wanted to sacrifice himself for you, and for me…"
"Legion but that is… I don't know what to say…"
"It's ok, Daniel. I am not proud of it myself, but we know what we want. Sacrifice was needed to be made. Now, please get in the pod, take your helmet down and put a scanning device on your head." Legion said but Daniel needed time to think, "Daniel?"
"I… I'm thinking… if I do this, I might carry the weight knowing that the body which is gonna be mine was one of your people… I love you, Legion. I don't want anything to destroy it and I must accept the fact that one Geth offered his life for us. I will do it!" Daniel said and got in the pod. As the pod closed and interior pressure stabilized, Daniel took off his space helmet and put on the scanning helmet. Legion activated scanning process, Daniel remained calm and concentrated as his mind was printed into the Geth body. The process was finished soon.
Daniel could get off but he decided with Legion that his new body needed to be deactivated still.