How does civilization recover from slaughter? By scrambling to survive, finding more problems, and picking more fights to solve them. I came into the world similarly-screaming and making a rotten mess. My parents would probably agree. They lived it, and war costs maybe a little too much. At least I have the option to grow old because of them. Not everyone does. (Post-reapers)

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No, lover's too much of a light word, it doesn't fit what you were to her and she to you, for everyone knew that both of you were so much more than just lovers.

"He is silent for a long moment, his touch ghosting over her skin, and then he is looking into her eyes, his voice a low hum in his throat. 'And I wasn't there.' He says it with the weight of guilt she cannot fathom."

Shepard has a question for Liara to do with the previous Shadow Broker. For N7 Day, written at the last minute.

In honor of N7 day I wrote this silly little fluffy/angsty piece. Garrus, in attempting to take the Commanders mind of all of the fighting and dying, finds out why she moves the way she moves.

The Universal Earth Federal Government UEFG!

Currently a one-shot, likely more later. Commander Shepard, betrayed by those he trusted and isolated against the Collector threat, struggles alone. A shock at Horizon threatens to pull him under.

In honour of N7 day, something you thought I'd never do: Pure, unadulterated fluff. Takes place in the universe of Beyond the Fire and DragonRise.

Life has always been "interesting" for Katrina "Kat" Indigo. Especially now that she's ended up working for Cerberus against her will. The only compensation, if it can be called that, is that she's on the rebuilt Normandy working under the reborn Commander Shepard. Rated M for language and violence

After the hard missions, Shepard always has her crew to lean on, and one person in particular. A collection of Shakarian moments throughout the series featuring all the Normandy crew, drinking, fighting, and other bonding. Some smut in later chapters.

A glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of the Great Commander Shepard as she comes face to face with her last moments of life. My offering for N7 Day.

This is the story of the Reaper War, from the highest admiral to the lowest refugee. It is a story about strategy and tactics, about courage and fear and most of all about survival. While Commander Shepard played a crucial part in winning the war, his tale has been told and retold many times over. My focus is on those who fought and died to make his victory possible.

(Same Last Name-No Relation Shepcest AU series) Sparring match in the shuttle bay gets interesting. (Rated M for very naughty reasons)

The would be weird tale of a Quarian and a Drell aboard a Suicide mission.

Shepard and Liara take their daughter Benezia to Earth for a holiday that they helped create.

It's every guy's dream to be a spy. To go on top-secret assignments. Have thrilling adventures in exotic locales. To save the day. So when Shepard gets asked to join Alliance Intelligence, it must be a dream come true. Right?

It's the end, the world is growing cold around her yet that voice persist in her head. "Show me Shepard, show me your sacrifice is worth it. What makes this cycle have the right to live?" Her thoughts turn to her crew. But the voice still wasn't pleased and even in her last moments, it was tormenting her. "No Shepard…I want to see everything."

An N7 Day fic. It's been two years since the Reaper invasion of the galaxy, and Akeelah Shepard is still in recovery in a secluded place on Earth with her love Kaidan. The anniversary of the day she saved their lives is coming up, and Kaidan has a surprise for her (with help from a friend).

How do you begin again? Dusk and dawn, and the long night in between. M for language.

Set in Mass Effect 2. After a busy day fighting the good fight Shepard has a question for Garrus. This is my first story. Hope you enjoy! Hints of future Shakarian.

A young woman forced to take shore leave must face her true nature to find her hidden strength. An exploration of Shepard's Elysium background.

Made famous for valor surrounding the Reaper War, their faces are known but not their hearts and minds. The following manuscripts autobiographically detail key events surrounding the Reaper War, Cerberus, and LTCMDR Ernest Shepard, from the perspective of Miss Miranda Lawson.

Shepard is a force of nature, but even the wind and the rain bow before the reapers. A one-shot from a universe where the Catalyst never fired. Femshep x Liara.

In the sixth century, Eastern Roman general Flavius Belisarius found himself in a position occupied by the great Roman commanders who came before him. He had the loyalty of his Legions, popularity among the people, and an unpopular Emperor on the throne. Belisarius took his chance, seizing power and reforging the Roman Empire to stand against the world, and before long, the Galaxy.