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Chapter 16
What the portion of galaxy will they save!
(Such a short and sweet eternity!)
… Liara cannot sleep tonight, she is too antsy. She is turning in the bed, for hours. The night stays long, glued on her. Caught between the folds of her sheets, entangled on that empty pillow that, she cannot help but fondle.
Liara looks the night which flows, splashed in a dark cloak which tightens her, wrapping everything around, and it does not want to go anymore. Finally, tiredness shows to Liara a bit of compassion, slowly accompanying her into sleepiness arms, liar and fallacious, but comforting providential thing.
When she wakes up, it is late. The sun is already high in the sky. Liara gets very angry with herself, for having forgotten to activate her omni-tool alarm. Then, she feels moving within her. So, all the tension quickly vanishes, slipping away. Liara's lips draw a bright smile, her eyes light up with sunlight. She moves her hands gently on her belly, running after with her fingertips the pleasant patter. Finally, the sweetness of her voice overlooks, caressing the silence ...
L: Good morning baby girl! ... I should berate you, you know? You didn't wake me up today! We should already be with your dad! Oh, but no matter, Honey, don't worry! We both need to rest a lot, isn't it?
When Liara enters to Shepard, even Karin and Aethyta are waiting anxiously for several minutes. So anxiously that, they are tenderly embraced, and pleasantly occupied in exchanging endearments, but standing, near the communicator! Liara smiles, while posing affectionately her gaze on Shepard's face, trying to hide her mild discomfort ...
L: Good morning my Love, I'm sorry! I'm late, I know! You'll be tired of waiting! Excuse me my Star, but last night I couldn't sleep, you know ... I was thinking of you! I fell asleep very late, and ... I forgot the alarm! Come on, let's not waste any more time, let's start right now!
… As soon as we arrived back on Citadel, medical staff brought Kaidan to the Huerta Memorial, where finally, he would've been in good hands.
We had to speak with the Council, as soon as possible. We were expected, and Commander Bailey came, to lead us on the Udina's office, where the meeting was to take place. However, there had been a mishap, so you had the chance to visit Kaidan. I urged you to go and see how he was doing. Meanwhile, I preceded you to the Councilor's office.
In the Hospital you met Dr. Chakwas, a really pleasant surprise! For some time, she was on Citadel because, after your arrest, she accepted a position at an Alliance R&D Lab at Shalta Wards. There was also Dr. Michel, an excellent doctor that we knew from Saren times, when we gave her a hand to get rid of Fist.
By the Goddess! Our Doctor! Our dear friend Karin, was fine, and she didn't suffer backlash for joining Cerberus to follow you! I was sure Karin wouldn't hesitate just a moment, to come back with us on the Normandy! That was the first good news in all this horror!
K: I heard you escaped Earth in the Normandy, and that someone was critically injured. I came as fast as I could!
S: we had run in with a Cerberus synthetic on Mars. Kaidan took the worst of it. How is he doing?
K: very well all things considered! I'm impressed with major Alenko's resilience! ... I wish I could have been there to help on Mars.
S: Your place is in Normandy's med bay, not some Lab.
K: I couldn't agree more. You say the word, and I'm with you ...
S: The Normandy wouldn't be same without you Doctor! Get your things. Docking bay D24.
K: yes Commander, and ... thank you!
Thanks to the cares of Karin and Dr. Michel, Kaidan was stable and he had an excellent chance to completely recover. However, he had not yet regained consciousness. He was in a small room alone, motionless in a small bed, next to a large window. He was barely covered by a sheet which, gave a glimpse on his chest and arms which were black and blue.
Kaindan had swollen eyes, tumid cheeks, the skin completely purple. Poor Kaidan, you felt a great deal of compassion! You had a pang, a great need to make him feel all your affection, to be close to him!
S: Don't die Kaidan. You've got to fight. We need you in this! ... The Alliance could sure use you. I could use you. Come on Kaidan, fight ... and that's an order!
… When you reached me to the Presidium, the meeting had just begun. It was already clear that, very little it would be changed since the last time!
The most authoritative exponents of each Species, those who were called to embody the best of the Galaxy, who had to lead the way ... they couldn't help but abandon themselves to the selfishness, and self-preservation's instinct of their own Species, at the expense of all other. Finding no better, than waste precious time in debating on what portion of the Galaxy to save!
TC: we've got our own problems Councilor. Earth is not in this alone!
UC: but Earth was the first Council world hit. By all reports it faces the brunt of the attack ...
When you entered, your voice was worried, but determined. You immediately directed all the attention on you ...
S: the reports are accurate! Earth was attacked by the Reapers ... and it's just the beginning! We need your help. Everything you can spare!
However, your voice seemed to bounce against a wall, as the Council's attitude immediately proved cool and detached. The Councilors felt threatened by the same fate happened to the Earth. They were very frightened. They thought only to protect their own borders, to safeguard selfishly each one its own world. They still would not accept the extreme gravity of the danger which was invading all the Planets, not just the Earth.
The Citadel seemed to them a safe haven, from where watching Earth as a faraway Planet ... Councilor Udina tried in vain to awaken their sense of galactic units. He hoped to convince the Council to fight together for a single purpose, for an only one salvation. However, his heartfelt requests were falling one after the other on deaf ears.
TC: even if we were to unite our Fleets, do you really believe we could defeat the Reapers?
Their distrust was evident, their disbelief painful to bear! Then, finally the question you've been waiting for, it came. Together with the possibility of instilling the hope to save all of us, by making available what we had found that, they still didn't know ...
S: I do not expect you to follow me without a plan ...
Before reaching the Citadel, we hadn't had the time to discuss on how to deal with the Council. However, the two of us, we were still in that special harmony, so precious that allows us to know in advance the intentions of the other, allowing us to act in perfect synergy, making us very convincing, even in the worst situations. So, I promptly participated. I was sure to have your approval, as well as you had my support.
L: Councilors ... we have that plan. A blueprint, created by the Protheans during their war with the Reapers …
TC: a blueprint for what?!
Acting on my omni-tool I showed the Council of the device's plans, we recovered on Mars, trying to better illustrate them as I could ...
L: we're still piecing it together, but it appears to be a weapon of some sort.
SC: capable of destroying the Reapers?
L: so it would seem.
SC: the scale is ... it would be a colossal undertaking!
S: no, I forwarded the plans to Admiral Hackett. The remains of the humans fleet are already gathering resources to begin construction.
L: our initial calculations suggest it is very feasible to build.
S: if we work together ...
We explained to the Council, Protheans couldn't use the weapon just for the reason that, they became extinct before it was completed. In fact, a very important part called Catalyst was missing. However, we thought to be able to get it because, we'd found the building plans.
Finally, doubt was creeping into the Council members. The hope was digging its subtle breach through their hesitation. It crept in their thoughts, crawling. It slowly tried to take care, just for a moment, of all their fears ...
TC: Do you really believe this can stop the Reapers?
S: Liara believes it can work, and so do I! And while I haven't always agreed with Udina, he's right about this … we need to stand together. Now more than ever. The Reapers won't stop at Earth. They'll destroy any organic being in the galaxy if we don't find a way to stop them!
Unfortunately, it was only a flash! Then, fear burst again, crushing the hope, and mortifying it against the grim reality ...
AC: the cruel and unfortunate truth is that while the Reapers focus on Earth, we can prepare and regroup!
Those words came relentless, scratching my soul as sharp nails. They frozen the blood in my veins, in the chest they choked my breath! I couldn't accept, those words coming out from the Asari Councilor's mouth! To hear the highest emissary of my Species, talk that way, for me it was worse than a stab in the heart!
I listened to her voice resound like an echo, as I couldn't help but think of millions lives who were going to be lost on Earth, and all other millions who couldn't escape! They were about to turn into a kind of evasive action, convenient and useful to fortify our borders in preparing us to face the Reapers better than you!
A great shame caught me! The invincible urge to scream in Councilor's face all my contempt! However, unfortunately for us, in a situation like that, diplomacy was the only our hope! Our miserable lifeline, which kept us hanging, dangerously poised, on a few vague promises, so fragile as improbable!
SC: we are convening a summit amongst our Species. If we can manage to secure our own borders, we may once again consider aiding you ...
AC: I am sorry Commander. That is the best we can do!
The meeting was over, but I didn't want to give up! And, above all I didn't want you thought it was over, losing the confidence to get the help we so desperately needed! Udina, asked to join him in his office. You couldn't afford to stop fighting, hoping, to stand up! I always got my place on your side!
L: I hope that's an offer of support. I'll be digging up what I can on this Prothean device, Shepard!
S: thanks, Liara ... you've been a great help with Councilors!
L: we'll find a way, Shepard! We will, you'll see ... in usual way!
S: I believe you. Or I believe that you believe. Maybe that's enough!
Udina was furious, and unfortunately he was right!
UC: 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!
Unfortunately, Councilor's words perfectly reflected the harsh reality! You knew he was right. Nonetheless, inside yourself, you couldn't accept it.
You were dismayed, and deeply disappointed! Given the gravity of the situation, you really hoped that, this time the Councilors would open their eyes, and they would have looked at things the right way.
The decision to be made was under everybody's eyes. It was even banal in its simplicity. Even a child could understand that, any Species alone, would never be able to defeat the Reapers! For this reason, you couldn't reconcile yourself, and you were desperately looking for a way to get Councilors to change their minds ...
S: How can they be so blind?!
UC: they're scared and they're looking out for themselves.
Councilor Udina was right, once again! While you were discussing about, the Turian Councilor entered the room, as inside your heart, the hope began to make its way. At small steps, but slowly, with a shy unsure stagger. However, if there was even an outside chance to get help, you had to try to seize it, at any cost ... because, the stake was ... simply the future of the whole galaxy!
TC: our people our scared, and we're looking out for them the best we know how ... Commander, I can't give you what you need. I can tell you how to get it.
S: I'm listening!
Councilor Sparathus, told you that, Primarch Fedorian, had called the Turian War Council because of the imminent danger of Reaper's attack on Palaven. However, it seemed disappeared into thin air. The Turian War Council couldn't take place without him. The Normandy was one of the few ships which could retrieve the Primarch undetected. So, the Councilor was proposing to you an exchange of favors that, you couldn't afford to refuse ...
TC: ... A grateful Primarch would be a tremendous ally in your bit to unite us ...
S: we're at war, and you want me to play politicians?!
TC: if it gets you what you need, what does it matter?
The only acceptable outcome for you, it was to find a way to bring together all Species in a single army. The Turians were among the best warriors, soldiers and fighters of the galaxy, to have their gratitude, it could be one hand of the problem solution!
According to Councilor, the Turian's Primarch was in a Base on Menae, the Palaven's largest Moon. You were very determined to get the help of Turians at any cost, so, you had no intention to draw back. It was the perfect opportunity, to be seized because, the Turians army has always been very respected, and feared throughout the galaxy.
Of course, an alliance with them, would also push other Species to join us. The Council had confirmed your state of Spectre, allowing you at least, use a wide range of resources which could prove crucial to face the war. Finally, you could glimpse on the horizon something to look forward. An unexpected as a valuable opening that, we had to try to make the best. Luckily, if there was someone in the whole galaxy able to do it ... well, that was you!
S: well, that went well!
U: it's a start. I'll talk to the others in the meantime. See if we can support this summit. Move things along.
S: thanks!
... When we back aboard the Normandy, we were exhausted. Both not slept for at least 36 hours! We were heading to Palaven as soon we got our supplies on the Citadel. We absolutely had to get some sleep. We took the elevator together, but you were still telling me some details about your conversation with Udina, while you were scrolling through a datapad, leaving your orders to the crew, before going to sleep.
I wanted to talk a bit with you, but I was too tired to think clearly. The elevator's way was too short, trying to investigate about any kind of argument. Especially, the one which was closest to my heart at that moment, to wit about ... Us!
The elevator's door opened on the Crew deck, and we had to say goodbye quickly, before going each of us in her own cabin. You went straight to bed, trying to sleep, but unfortunately you were on the point of find out that, even your sleep would be a fight from then on!
In fact, after the Reapers' attack on the Earth, you started to have a dreadful nightmare every time you fell asleep. It was always the same. You were in a full of dead trees forest. Everything was dead around you! The sky was gloomy. Incorporeal and evanescent figures, appearing and disappearing anywhere.
At some point, you felt the small voice of a child laughing, while he was playing. However, as soon as he saw you, he began to run away in terror. You couldn't help but follow him, desperately wanted to help him.
More you wanted to reach him, more and more the child moved away. When you finally were close enough to hold out his hand, the child began to burn, in silence, while he stared at you, with his huge blue eyes wide open! It was the same little blond boy, you couldn't rescue on Earth! At that moment you always woke up with a start, panicking.
Me neither could rest for more than a few hours because, I was too worried about sleeping, furthermore I was dying to see you again! So, I reached you, as you were going out of your cabin. You had an upset look, and it worried me a lot. Nevertheless, you were able to be kind ...
S: Liara ... can I help you?
I was going to update you on the situation, but I secretly hoped that, talking a bit together, it would help us get some distraction, and maybe a little relax!
L: I've been forwarding the Turian Councilor information on the Prothean device. It can't be built without Council support, but he's not budging until their Primarch is safe!
S: I know!
L: are you all right?
S: I didn't get what you'd call a good night's rest ...
You seemed tired. For sure you didn't sleep much. However, your eyes were the most alarming thing for me. It seemed, they wanted turning off. They could no longer look other death, more horror, the other despair. Your eyes showed a soul's extreme suffering condition, and ... for the first time, your gaze didn't convey the usual safety!
I felt bursting of love! My protective instinct towards you, it was screaming in my chest. In my head every thought was aimed at searching for something could comfort you, at least a little bit ...
L: there's more to it than that, isn't there? What's really bothering you?!
S: do you remember the Reaper's attack? Those terrible screams, in the streets, all around us, everywhere! Then ... that poor child! Oh Liara, his eyes ... it was terrible to see him die!
L: Oh, Emily I know! Sometimes, when I close my eyes, I see nothing but his frightened look! That astonished silence ... those desperate cries voiceless! You're right, it was terrible, but it was certainly not your fault, Shepard! There's no way for you to save them all, no one can do it! However, I am absolutely sure, you are doing everything you can, and you'll get back there in time to help!
S: I hope you're right!
L: Hey ... of course, I'm right! You always can do it! This time, I will be right here, by your side, Emily! I won't leave you ... never again! Don't blame yourself, Commander!
The Reapers' attack on Earth had been devastating. It had made your soul apart. I felt you needed my help, trying to put them back together! I was going to tell you how much I loved you, how much important you were to me ... what a lot I missed you, and how much I wanted to be by your side!
Instead, suddenly, the elevator's door opened, as the new Comm Specialist joined us! Oh, by the Goddess! A few other things in the whole galaxy have been able to swoop between us, so much inopportune!
It was the Comm Spec Samantha Traynor. She had updated you about ship's and Crew status. So, I could not help but let you to work! I reluctantly left, and I came back to my cabin, checking if meanwhile, the engineers team sent by Feron had completed my Shadows Broker's terminals installation.
… Liara clings to Shepard's hand, as she recalls those days. That contact is always essential to both of them, to relive the most difficult and painful period of their life, without the risk of sinking into an incurable sadness.
L: Well, for today we remembered enough, isn't it?! I really need to rest a bit Shepard, I'm exhausted, I'm sorry! Sometimes, it's hard even for me to remember those terrible days! However, I love you, Emily! You don't need to worry, I'm very happy to remind even the worst things, if I can do it together with you! You know this, isn't it?!
Liara gets up, bringing Shepard's hand on her lips. Liara gently placed back of Shepard's hand to her cheek, then she caresses it with her lips, kissing it. Finally, Liara leans on Shepard's brow, still a kiss, then another longer, on Shepard's lips, as she whispers in a faint voice ...
L: Good night, my Soul ... see you tomorrow!
… The following day, Liara reaches Shepard very soon in the morning. Her little girl is growing inside her. In the night, she keeps on moving and turning, which makes difficult to sleep.
Liara often wakes up at sunrise, eager to get back to Shepard, reliving together with her their past moments. Liara every day hopes, it will be the right day, in which Shepard will open her beautiful eyes, flooding her again, with all the sweetness of intense blue sea, into Shepard's gaze, where finally, Liara will plunge once again!
L: hi, Emily ... are you sleeping? It's soon, I know, but ... I couldn't sleep because ... I miss you! I couldn't wait to reach you! I'm sorry, but since I woke you up, we might as well to begin!
… The Specialist Traynor among other things said you, the Admiral Hackett was waiting impatiently to talk with you. You came running to Vid Comm, hoping to work out a joint action plan, which was the most effective possible.
Hackett had been already updated by Udina, getting the impression that Council were absolutely frightened. Councilors asked for immediate solutions. They needed to believe that we could really do something together, to try to get out of a situation in which, on the other hand, they had driven us because, never wanted to listen you!
S: we did present them with a lot of unknowns. They're feeling threatened, and want immediate solutions, not theories!
H: theories are all what we've got right now. What's your plan?
You were going to bypass the Council, organizing a meeting between leadership of each Species, trying to lay the groundwork for a solid alliance.
Admiral liked your plan, but unfortunately we also had a problem of very limited resources. It was necessary to recover any kind of possible help, creating new alliances. We needed to find ships, soldiers, supplies and more people as possible who were able to work together in the Prothean device's construction which represented our greatest hope of victory.
Hackett imagined a giant armada, with which to weaken the Reapers as much as possible, before hurling our weapon against them. He also hoped that, Admiral Anderson was able to temporize, by leading the remained Allied forces on Earth, until we were ready to destroy the enemy!
H: good, then make it happen Commander ... I'll be expecting regularly updated on your progress. Hackett out.
Finally, at least we had a plan! A new hope, something concrete to fight! Only we needed to start believing!
After speaking with Admiral Hackett, first of all, you reached me in my cabin! When the door opened, I was checking some reports of my undercover Agents which began to occur.
You looked around, standing in the doorway, as a slight smile lit up your look. My heart jumped immediately into my throat, pounding madly! Since we met on Mars, we had not yet had the opportunity to spend some time alone. The thrill was so intense for me that, I had to sit down as soon as possible because, my legs couldn't help but shake!
Luckily there was Glyph to entertain you, just a little, allowing me to catch my breath! You were smiling, and pleasantly surprised by the changes occurred in the Miranda's old cabin. You were very interested to know about the full potential, regarding ours new resources.
S: looks like you brought more than just that drone from your ship ...
L: a few things were necessary. I'd be a very silent Shadow Broker without datafeeds.
I equipped my new cabin to use my Shadow Broker's resources. I provided to install all necessary devices to study the Prothean project. We needed to understand device's operation, and the best way to use it, without risking to cause unexpected damages.
S: it'd be nice to know we're not kids playing around with a loaded gun ...
L: Absolutely. The damage it could cause if it backfired is unthinkable.
I was very determined to get answers as quickly as possible. So, I was going to work night and day, in order to succeed! However, as we talked, you were coming closer and closer ... while, I was dying for a kiss, once again!
Very soon, I could no longer pretend nothing happened! The war that, we were facing was terrifying. We could be injured or worse die at any moment! So, I needed to talk you, right away, clarify with you. Our future was so precarious that, we couldn't afford any kind of misunderstanding about our feelings.
So, I tried to bring together all my courage, as I was approaching you. I was looking for your hands with mine, but avoiding your eyes because, I couldn't stare back at your gaze!
L: this will be difficult, even for us. If something happens on a mission ... if either one of us is hurt! Shepard, there's something I need to ask before we go any further! It's been six months since the last time that, the two of us ... we were together! For my part, nothing has changed ... conversely, I feel deeply connected to you ... every second more, but ... Emily, and ... for you? Is it casually changed anything … for you?!
I felt you tense up, as your gaze greedily sought my eyes which were fleeing worried towards the floor. You raised your voice, becoming more serious, but confused ...
S: Hey, I didn't think there was such a short and sweet eternity! The extremely rare "Perfect Fusions" could break so easily! ... Liara, but ... what's the matter?! In short, may I know what the hell you say?!
You looked at me disconcerted! It was clear, you were not expecting a question like that! However, I couldn't keep me inside all that uncertainty that doubt atrocious which made me feel so bad!
I preferred if you tell me the truth. If by chance, you were not in love with me anymore, I wanted to know it right away! Although as I spoke to you, I was literally dying of fear, and I couldn't face your eyes!
L: I'm sorry, Shepard ... I ... Ah, when Kaidan has been injured, you ... you were so desperate! You suffered so much for him. So, I thought that, seeing him again, fighting back at his side, or while he struggled between life and death … you had realized the way you feel for him is something much deeper than simple ... friendship!
By the Goddess! I had finally said, all in one breath, and you had heard every word! By now, it was done. There was no return! I would've got my answer, my life was in your hands! My happiness or my despair now on, it depended just on you! I couldn't watch, yet. I closed my eyes ... my heart in silence, I was afraid to die!
I felt your hands reaching me gently, as your body shook against mine. Then, you took me in your arms with warmth, guiding my eyes into yours, while you were smiling, sweetly. As if my attitude filled you with tenderness, instead of getting you angry ... Finally, you called me back in your affectionate way ...
S: hey, my little Baby Girl! Are you ... jealous of Kaidan?! Oh, my Darling … I care for Kaidan a lot, and you're right, he's much more than a friend to me! However, you do not need to worry because, I am not in love with him! I've never been Liara, even before I met you!
Maybe, he felt once, but it's an eternity since then! We've been through a lot together! When Ashley died, he was very close. Kaidan is like a brother to me! When the deadly machine gone out from shuttle on fire, back on Mars, you were right on its line of fire! If Kaidan didn't throw you to the ground, drawing its attention to himself ...
Oh Sweetheart, I dare not even imagine what would have happened! I ... I owe Kaidan an endless debt, and I don't want he dies! For the reason that, I care of him a lot, and because he's one of the best people I know, and because he doesn't deserve it! Especially because ... Kaidan saved your life Liara, and I will be eternally grateful for this!
But … my love, it's you! ... I love you, Liara! With all my heart and soul, every night and every day, here and for eternity, I'll always love you! Our fusion is perfect, it always will! It's just Us, nothing else matters! Oh, my Little Heart, don't worry … I couldn't live without you!
Your words were so intense, your eyes so convincing, your embrace so reassuring. Your feelings for me more than ever deep and tangible, they were undeniable! Suddenly I felt myself so silly! All my doubts, my jealousy, the confusion and insecurity, they were suddenly melting, like snow under the sun. As you were holding me in your arms, preserving me how you hold an extraordinary treasure.
You made me feel the most important creature in whole Universe. I was lost inside your eyes, cradled by the beating of your heart. Your lips were becoming ever closer, attracting my lips like a magnet, until I couldn't wait any longer!
All my emotions were mixed up to your lips, so overwhelming, fascinating and poignant, while they left mine, resuming them right after, even more intense and passionate. We were merging together into a single shiver, keenly, with ardor. Stirring every sensation, making it fall down to my soul, and dip it fully into yours.
Suddenly, I felt so happy! There was so much love in that kiss! It made vibrate every fiber of my body, flaring me up in a multitude of indescribable feelings for you. My need of you was so boundless that, I couldn't resist another one of those kisses ...
L: Oh Goddess, Emy! I ... suddenly I feel so silly! Ah, sorry ... forgive me, my Love, I shouldn't have doubted you!
You kept smile tenderly, holding me tight to you, caressing my lips and cheeks with fingertips. You were driving my eyes to get lost in the bottom of yours so penetrating, and full of love. Your sincere eyes ... which could not lie! Your voice was more sweet than your smile ...
S: Hey, my little Baby Girl! You are not silly. It is normal when you are in love to be jealous. So am I, sometimes ... like with Feron, remember?!
L: Oh yeah, poor Feron! Of course I remember! Oh, you're right! You're my little Silly Girl!
While your hug, so kind and gentle bound me more deeply into your embrace, you only existed in my mind! You and your voice's sound, cradling me gently, like a wave of the sea, making me float suspended with all around nothing but us!
L: Oh Goddess, my Star! I fear that ... now we are in danger, getting a more serious problem!
S: hmm, what?
L: Oh Emy, you have to get out of here because ... when you kiss me like that ... I can't think of nothing but ... you! So, my concentration goodbye!
You were wrapping me of sweetness. Brushing my neck with your lips. You squeezed me gently against your heart went crazy. Gliding lightly on my cheeks, looking for eye contact. As you were stroking my breath, whispering ...
S: Well, in that case ... how about, if you try to focus … on me?!
My heart was running, faster and faster. My senses were lost in your scent, deeper and deeper. To resist it was harder and harder, while ... I was dying for a kiss, once again, and again!
L: and the data? I should be studying, you know! There's so much to do ... and ... Edi ... and … I …
Of course you knew, but you didn't have any intention stopping you. You touched my lips with both your thumbs, picking my face in your hands. Caressing me slowly, while you smiled tenderly, making me feel as if, in all Universe, it didn't exist anything more important ... of Us!
S: Ssh, no fear ... I bet, these data won't move from there!
There was nothing in universe, I wanted more! However, I felt crushed by the pressure to get information from the data. Every second lost, it could mean a life lost! I was ashamed to think of myself. I felt selfish and unfeeling, but I loved you crazily! We had been apart for six months, and I had an overpowering need of you!
L: Emy ... are you sure!? Look, I cannot resist another one of those kisses!
S: Oh, Sweetheart! I went through the hell and back, on Earth! It was horrible, you know, but ... I'm here, right now! With my soul torn apart, and ... in desperate need of you! A kind of consolation and peace that, you only can give me! Oh, Liara ... I love you, and ... I think, I can't wait a second longer!
L: Oh, neither do I!
I dragged you on my lips, falling your breath into my own! Suddenly, your mouth caught on fire. I let myself be swept away by the fire, feeding it with my burn down, flooding you of passion. while I poured out all my overwhelming love for you straight into your heart.
S: Oh, Liara, my Love! I miss you to die for! I'm on fire ... can't wait anymore!
L: Oh, I miss you too! Welcome home, Shepard! Oh then, my Love ... burn with me!
My armor slipped quickly to the ground, one piece after another. I could not help but tear your uniform off, with feverish desire. I was clinging at your kisses, unable to tear myself away from you, from your sighs and your passion. From your shivers which mingled in my own.
The touch of your skin, the warmth of your body, your hands, so greedy of me. Your crazy heart was chasing mine, which seemed to burst. They were disruptive, as an electrical discharge of emotions, rushing our senses in an irrepressible wonder explosion.
More I wrapped you inside my blue embrace, and more your senses fusing with mine, penetrating them, completing us. Our minds were merging again, blended together finally, in only one thought.
I could hear your thoughts in my head. The heat intense of your feelings, as a gently mantle around my emotions. I opened to you my soul, completely, giving back to you deeply all that I am. I could feel myself like a part of your mind, while I found back deeply all that you are inextricably linked inside my heart.
We were together, as two parts of the same One. We could share every tremble or sensation, making it unique and indivisible. Until the paradise of ecstasy pulled us into a vortex of wonder, where two were definitively, inextricably, and completely One! Finally, the sweetness came back to take care of us!
S: Oh my Life, come here! I love you! ... Oh, I love you so much!
While you held me tight in your arms, stroking me tenderly, you warmed my heart, filling the soul with emotion. I felt so happy, satisfied, in Peace, and madly in love with you!
L: Oh Emy, love you so much ... I believed to die without you!
S: hey, my little Baby Girl! We're back together now, and … nothing can separate us because, I won't allow it ... never again! For eternity, remember?
I stroked your hair, until reaching your cheek, touching it slowly with my fingers, approaching slow to your lips, kissing them tenderly. As I picked up your look in my own, I've been bewitched ...
L: Emily! Oh my Star, your eyes ... Oh, by the Goddess!
S: how about my eyes, my Love?
L: This light ... the light that, usually shines on them is come back! As even your safety. The boldness which lights up your every look! Oh Emily, I never had the courage to tell, but ... after the Reapers' attack to the Earth, gradually your eyes had begun, going dark, to fade more and more! But now, they are back the same! Oh, my Soul, I missed so much of your stunning eyes! Suddenly, they're here, precisely inside mine!
S: Well, you know, these eyes have seen the hell! But then, you picked me up in your arms, my Love, and you reminded me that, no bloody hell can ever cut me down, as long as we're together!
L: Hey, don't worry because ... my arms will always be here, ready to pull you up, every time the hell will try to get you down! I promise, my Soul! However, Shepard ... you too, you've to promise something, please!
S: What?
L: the war we're facing will be the most terrible that we've ever fought! You'll be involved in some terrifying and frightening missions, sometimes extremes ... perhaps mortals! So, you've to promise that, wherever you go, whatever enemy you'll face ... you always take me with you! I want to be the one to have got your back, Commander! I want to stay by your side, in any battle, no matter what happens because ... I love you, Shepard! So, I have no intention to stay safe on the Normandy, while you descend to hell! Promise!
S: Liara!
L: Shepard, please … promise! You said, nothing can separate us again because, you won't let it happen! So please ... you must promise … you will bring me by your side!
S: Oh, in your shoes I would the same! All right ... I promise!
I kissed you long, holding you in my arms even stronger. Finally, I found myself suspended in the bottom of your gaze, once again. You reciprocate mine with intensity, with your beautiful eyes, who cannot lie!
L: Oh thank you! I love you. Oh, Shepard, I love you! ... We will, won't it? In usual way ...
S: Yep! ... Oh yeah, you bet ... in usual way!
A moment later, the Joker's voice in the communicator warned you, we would reach Palaven in fifteen minutes ...
S: There we are! Soon we'll reach the Primarch Fedorian. Much depends on the outcome of this meeting. We've to prepare ... I see you at the Hangar. Ten minutes!
L: aye, aye ... Commander!
To be Continue …