In a galaxy as wide as the Milky Way, one woman's focal point isn't a where- but a very specific who.

Ever wonder about what's going on in Shepard's head? Explore his mind as he makes his way around Mass Effect 2, dealing with resurrection and trying to save the universe. Rated M, for swearing. Now nearing the end of Mass Effect 3! Now undergoing REMASTERING!

Few people in Omega are allowed to have so many unanswered questions surround them, and this quarian is no exception. Who is Zac'Reegar? Why does Aria keep inviting him to Afterlife? Why hasn't that suit-rat finished his pilgrimage already? And why is he so obsessed with human food? Luckily, the answers are one conversation with the quarian away. If you are willing to believe him.

Every hero has a start, a place where who they are is defined and decided. This is Kelly Shepard's story of where she makes herself, defines who she is, and sets the groundwork of who she will become. **Entirely Left/Non-Canon origins story to the "Life and Love Go On" trilogy**

If someone would've told James he'll meet his hero, Commander Cambria Shepard he would've laughed. But under bad circumstances he did. Never in a million years did he expect to fall in love with her. Getting to know her is some of his best days of his life, and make the nights seem brighter. But he couldn't tell her, so instead he ignores his feelings for her.

Did you know that Emily Wong's great-great-great-grandmother was a journalist too? And that in 2020 she wrote an article about visiting a remote winery run by blue-skinned women? A one-shot humor piece.

One day, I was living a normal life, without anything fond to expect in it. Now, I am in one of my favorite games, trying to survive and avoid a death by Reaper. Also, I have spells from Dungeons and Dragons... I really didn't wish for this, but I will do my best to win this game with less death among it.

AU: Humanity reaches stars but they don't meet Turians, Asari or Batarians. Instead they meet the Protheans, Synril and other older races. Follow Humanity as it takes its first steps in the galaxy unaware of the true danger that lurks in the darkest corners of the universe. Follow the story of humanity through a mixture of narrative chapters, journal entries, media articles etc.

Garrus was her rock, and he was her wings. He steadied her while he gave her the courage to fly. She could take on entire galaxies with him by her side. But not this time…she had to face the end without him. She could only face it if she knew he had a chance to live on the other side of this war…even if it was without her.

There exists a technological singularity within the Milky Way, created by the dying mind of humanity's greatest hero, and tasked with safeguarding the galaxy he swore to save. It is called the Shepherd.

From Death to rebirth and on through a new exploration of self through new friends and old. Follows the story of Mass Effect 2. Second in the 'Life and Love Go On' trilogy.

The stresses of The Reaper War take a toll on them and after the incident with Vega's bottle, Ashley and Shepard come to an agreement on how to properly get rid of the stress they have to deal with. MaleShep/Ashley. Uploaded on AO3, posted here with permission of the author. MShep/Ashley-Shepley

A dwindling population and a hopeless war, cause the Angara to leave their home to start anew. What will they find in the new galaxy? Who will Evfra find?

This is the Belli Dura Despicio Wikipedia, inside will be all of the Technical Information for all of you lore hungry fans of BDD, this includes but is not limited to Ships, Vehicles, Weapons, Equipment and in detail character profiles. It will also include any Citadel Species Codex Entries and pseudo science necessary for the 'plot' of the fic I'm not a damned scientist! Spoilers!

London, Earth. It all comes down to this battle, this fight. Shepard, battered and broken, still stands. Liara sees the woman buried under the Commander, the woman that is tired and weary. She offers Shepard what comforts is available in the end of times, the final of hours.

Mass Effect. Two centuries after the Reaper War, Liara and Shepard live a reclusive life far from civilisation. To the rest of the galaxy the reapers have become little more than a legend, but for those who lived through the war Shepard is still a hero and when the asari decide to reclaim Thessia, she finds herself drawn back into galactic politics.

Words may be a stone in your pocket, to be carried with you at all times. Something comfortable and familiar, its sides worn smooth. Words may also be an anchor around your neck, weighing you down with every step you take. Their edges sharp, they pierce and draw blood. When Liara receives words she didn't ask for, she doesn't realise the significance of them until Shepard's life

Garrus is on Omega, heartbroken and lost. He finds a reason to live in Archangel and his crew...but he isn't sure he actually wants to. *This is the sequel to my ME1 fic, Rewrite the Stars.* Fair warning: This one gets DARK. Content warnings for suicidal ideations and attempt, drug use, drug overdose, and character death. Obviously it's not canon. Still, it's Bioware's sandbox.

Shepard deals with what comes after the mission on Alchera. It always bothered me that there's not even a single line about how Sheppard deals with the fact that she has to relieve the trauma she was put trough.

What happened to Sheppard after Horizon and what will Garrus do when he meets the one who hurt his best friend. Thane and Sheppard relationship implied.

A survivor of an extinct alien race becomes an unlikely ally in the fight against Saren. But is an alien raised by the Hanar since youth someone Shepard and his crew can trust, or has he doomed his crew by bringing aboard the ultimate warrior assassin? **REWRITE 5/15/2020**

Even with the Reaper war raging on, it's still the little things that matters. Within the relative peace of her quarters, Shepard seeks to keep herself afloat in these trying times. Taking some time for herself, she decides her hair is too long. Liara helps Shepard takes care it.

Shepard's rise to fame was by blood and sweat through countless battlefields but the he scars he bares came long before he picked up a rifle and swore the oath of service. (Covers pre-enlistment as well as Elysium, Akuze and Torfan arc part of ongoing series I've been delaying for years to put out. M for language and sexual themes)

Liara savours a moment of peace as Shepard sleeps before reality drags them back to face the war with the Reapers.

Katrina Shepard has a lot of specialists to aid in her fight against the Collectors, but not one is trained solely in demolitions. Enter Jax Weaver, former member of Garrus' team on Omega, left for dead and devoid of any loved ones left; a perfect fit for a suicide mission. But that all depends on him not finding a new reason to live for, or a person.