Normandy SR2 Conference room
"Shepard, how was the mission, did you get what you came for."
"You and I need a serious talk about Boundaries"
"I see your mission was successful then Shepard"
"I do not Like being Tricked Illusive man" Shepard started on.
"It was a necessary risk, one that achieve a high quality of success"
"yes and that thanks EDI getting that Intel on the IFF and the data"
"And it was certainly not the Aid of One Shapeshifter who you sent out on a solo Mission besides yours" The illusive man said sarcastically dripping from his voice.
Shepards Eyes Narrows "How? Or better yet Whom?"
Illusive man puffs a smoke "I have my intel and you have yours Shepard Let keep it that way. Now about the collector you Acquired."
"Prometheus is his Prothean name"
"Yes Him he need to go to a Cerberus facility to be examined and we need too….." He stops seeing a ghost like being appearing out of the wall.
"Hello Illusive man" A spirt said in a raspy voice.
"What the?" "Ben Get the Conference room NOW!" Shepard all but screamed into the Omni-tool. Not recognizing the Alien creature before him.
Normandy SR2 Miranda Office
A few hours earlier
"So Benjamin, you want to tell me about our now knew mutual friend and how you manged to restore his DNA" Miranda said in a Strained tone in her pretty voice
Ben smirked "Watch Did it. It got restoration abilities and can Alter DNA but I can only do it on a single person or a whole group, but not a planet full of them" Miranda nodded at that strained and surprised by the watch capabilities. "anything else you want mention about your watch?"
Ben thinking about it "No not really" Miranda huffs. "Your are a Pain you know that Benjamin" Ben grins
Miranda who look like she was ready to punch Benjamin for that Grin. But got control of her emotions "Now I know you have many secrets so I won't pester you but a least give me an idea of why the watch was made because it getting tedious of us having to find out secrets of your watch"
Ben Nods "fair enough. You ever heard the phrase, you walk in another man shoes?" Miranda Nods.
"Well this watch was made for peace, not for war and to gain that peace this watch was made to better understand other civilisation and if possible bring back a whole species if needed"
Miranda was shocked but it made a certain kind of sense. In the simplest form turning into other Aliens will allow you to understand that species. How they act, walk and even they culture.
"Impressive, but I am assuming people saw the device as a weapon more than anything else" Ben nods at that not further explaining so Miranda goes on.
"you said you can't heal a whole species or Alter them. Why It makes things so much easier" Ben nods again buts smiles
"I agree I like it to be easy, but the problem is because I use a lot of Energy for my transformation and I know it rarely happens, but I need to keep that energy for said transformation. If I used all that access energy to restore a whole planet I won't have enough juice to, transform. It basically a double edge sword and believe me it was not like that before. I need to fully understand this watch (mutters quietly: and this Universe) in order for me to do what you basically asking me and even then I am relucent because exhaust me as an added bonus"
Miranda Winces at that "I see that could being a problem, I assuming singular and groups won't be a problem then"
Ben shakes his head "not in a way you think, singular yes, but groups depend on size with juice out a bit and not to the extent of whole species if that make sense"
Miranda nods Thinking that was the case, but she did hear him say in a mutter tone 'Universe'.
"Oh by the way I found some Cerberus intel you might like"
"Please Benjamin I know most if not all of Cerberus intel"
"How about you have a look and found out for yourself" Ben open up his Ommi-tool to send a copy of the Fehl Prime intelligence ben had collected.
Miranda opens the her Ommi-tool and sends a download to her monitor.
A Few minutes later
"that, No, The Illusive man"
"Work with the collectors and from what I can guess, it would not of work out in his favour"
"That Bastard, I know he sacrifice but a whole colony just for technologies and Intel" Ben shrugs but his Omni-tool opens up
"Ben Get the Conference room NOW!" Then it cuts. Ben looks at Miranda "won't to come and see what that is about?" Miranda nods Following Ben to the conference room.
Normandy SR2 Conference room
"Hey Jacob do you know why Shepard has ask for Benjamin here" Miranda ask curious to while Shepard shouted over the Ommi-tool.
Jacob Shakes his head "No me and Morden came to check it out. We both heard from both the armoury and the Lad"
Morden nods agreeing "Yes. Shepard tone sounded scared was worried if something happened"
Ben Felt a bit chili but just shrug it off, "well whatever got him scared we take it down also aren't you meant to be in surgery?"
Morden nods "it was Done a few minutes ago, Prometheus is sleeping in medical wing now" Everyone nods. Jacob also now been debriefed on the matter.
Miranda Smirks "please Benjamin he talking to the illusive man whatever got Shepard scared it properly got to do with your Aliens." Both Jacob and Morden nod at that agreeing.
"well lets go then" Jacob says open the conference room door. As they do the get closer to the communication between Shepard and Illusive man
"Yo shep while did you…" But Ben, head turn to the familiar chill then stop cold looking at an Old Ghost or better yet "Ghostfreak" Ben mutters. Also Blanching, sweating from seeing one of his old if not dark gruesome adversary.
"Benjamin" Miranda ask out of concern. Everyone looked at Ben now Even Ghost freak with his Upside Skull face and Tendril coming out of his Boney body. Translucent Boney Body.
"Hahah. Hello Young Benjamin, Me and a friend of yours have been missing you" Ghostfreak chuckled
Jacob is a little put out "Okay is everyone not a little put out by the floating Ghost in. wait is he in the ship or"
"He in my space station Jacob" the illusive man puts in. He looks at Ben who is still looking pale as a Ghost. "You know this creature"
Ben nods but surprising everyone "HOW," everyone is shock by how Loud Ben being. Anger laced in his force.
Ghostfreak was smirking Jacob was creep out by it as it look like it was upside down clown face.
Ben stare with deep hatred "HOW, ARE YOU HERE, I DESTORYED YOU, ABSORD YOU, YOU SHOULD BE GONE!"
Miranda grabs hold of Ben Shoulder "you need to calm down Benjamin"
"GET OFF ME!" Slamming Miranda down to the ground. Everyone especially Miranda eyes winded She never seen Ben act like this before.
"YO Kid calm down who ever this guy is we can" Jacob grabbing hold of Ben
"YOU DON'T GET IT, HE MINE! AND BEFORE…." Ben Eyes get shut, by Shepard and a swift Jab to the back of his neck. "Miranda Take him to see Chalkwas" Miranda Nods Picking up Ben over the shoulder. Heading out the door
"Jesus I never seen this Kid act that way before" Jacob points out but a laugh fills the room
"Oh then you never truly meet Ben Tennyson have you, this is but a fraction of his anger when he notice his and my other friend hahahaha"
The illusive man silent through this exchange "This Friend of yours Does he happen to wear purple and looks like an Older version of young Benjamin here"
Ghostfreak look at him smile and said "YES" The illusive man Nods
Morden finally chims in "Ben in is Anger said absorb, Does that mean your one of his Aliens?. Curious to see how you wounded out of watch"
GhostFreak growled at that nearly looking to Kill the doc.
"I think you hit somewhere Doc" Jacob says nearly grabbing his shotgun
"He right isn't he, you escaped his watch. Now you want to kill Ben" Shepard adds in.
GhostFeak still Growling over the fact he's been caught, but "Your right I am and I escaped for my freedom"
Morden adds in "Then try to control him, defeat him hmm. You're not very subtle are you"
The illusive man nods "They also the fact. For the first time Benjamin looked like he was ready to destroy worlds to defeat you. So I might ask what did you do to well, anger him as such"
GhostFeak could not help but smirked at that "I may of possessed his cousin on top of a roof near an edge, nearly falling going squash, or about the fact I tried to control him for the watch. They are many more to count but those are the earlier adventures we had together, when he was Ten. HEheheh"
Jacob blanches at that. Morden nods but not smiling, the illusive man in all his impassive tone, looked at Ghostfreak with some resembles of disgust. Shepard was now just as angry as Ben "You're a Monster,"
GhostFreak Chuckles "I try" but then in a monotone tone " I just thought you wanted some information on young Benjamin, you must know he is not from your world right or better yet from your universe ?" Ghostfreak smirks seeing the reaction from everyone except the doctor.
Morden Nods "parallel universe, hmm yes. Makes sense"
Shepard looks at Morden "What do you mean? Parallel? "
The Illusive man chims in "He means Shepard that Ben Tennyson is not from our earth but from a different earth a earth that I am assuming due to Ben Medical records is from the 21st century,"
Morden nods. Jacob and Shepard are god smacked "that means….. Why are you still here Ghostfreak.?"
Ghostfreak was now looking at Morden in a new form of hatred "you Spoiled the fun" Morden smirks "I try" Ghostfreak clenches his claws in spiteful anger. Morden looks at Shepard "Let me know when Ben ready to talk I might have a way to help him with his Ghost problem" Shepard nods. Then Morden leaves.
GhostFreaks Growls "well then I bid you a goodbye then and let Ben know, I ways get what I want weather he likes it or not" Then He disappears.
Shepard looked at Illusive man in a neutral tone "I need the intel for the shadow broker quickly, I have a plan to help Ben"
The Illusive man nods understanding what Shepard planning "You have it and believe me Shepard, after that fiasco I want GhostFreak Gone as much as you do" Shepard nods and cuts the communication with his distrustful benefactor.
"well I here I thought my problems are going to be a pain" Jacob inputs in. Shepard eyebrow raised "is they a problem?"
"Not right not but maybe later after you deal with Ben in medical"
Shepard nods and heads to medical Bay. "Miranda I am on my way, and call the rest of the crew who weren't at the meeting"
"right away commander and Shepard, Benjamin, here. I am worried I may not know the kid for long but, I never seen that reaction" Shepard grimaces. He did notice though, Back on Horizon
Normandy SR2 Medical Bay
"That surgery was quick Doctor, you have my thanks" Prometheus said
"was not hard, just needed to alter and take out some reaper technology and Morden skill help a tone" Chalkwas says in a cheerful tone
"how are you feeling" Samara ask in a kind hush tone
"Well thank you and you must be Thane krios" Thane nods "I'm glad everything worked out for you ….."
"Chalwas!" Miranda crashing in the medical Bay with Ben beside on the shoulder. Thane goes to help lay Ben on the Med Table.
"What happen?" Chalkwas Demanded now scanning Ben "Shepard knocked him out, He had a Bad reaction" Miranda grabs her shoulder in pain
"Your okay" Samara ask in concern. Miranda nods "nothing pain meds won't fix, Ben did a number on my shoulder"
Prometheus chims in "Ben did that, hhmm,"
Thane looks solemnly "He's angry and scared"
Miranda looks at Ben "I can see why whatever was that creature nearly scared us all even the illusive man and that in itself is not a easy feat"
Everyone in the room, they eyes bugged out at info
Miranda Ommi-tool opens up "Miranda I am on my way, and call the rest of the crew who weren't at the meeting"
Miranda Nods
"right away commander and Shepard, Benjamin, here. I am worried I may not know the kid for long but, I never seen that reaction" The coms cuts. Then she just thought of something "ship?"
Miranda looks towards Thane "Thane can you?"
Thanes nods "I head there now. I be back in a few"
Samara suggest "lets wait outside in the crew hall that way we not intruding in Chalkwas job"
Miranda nods and leads out to the Mess hall Prometheus just following behind.
Normandy SR2 Crew Hall
A few moment later, the crew hall is now only filled with Shepard companions.
"Yo Cheerleader hope this is worth it. Why call everyone"
"Yeah I was just finishing off some calibrations…." Garrus said but was ignored
"Your where right Jack" Miranda saying shocking everyone in the hall.
"what did Cheerleader just…."
"Not the time Jack. I see Ship with us good that makes things easier" everyone turned to see Shepard now in casual but looking sweaty
"what I am about to tell you stays in this room, no one and I mean no one tells anyone about with out my say so," Shepard commanded like a leader and everyone in the room nodded.
"Benjamin Tennyson is not from this Universe and I mean it, just look at ship for conformation" Everyone does and Ship bows his head looking like this is true.
"Wait are you telling that, the Kid is not only not from well our Galaxy from another. Shit"
"That explains a lot more than the Andromeda theory that been circulating, does Morden believe it to be true" Miranda asks hoping for answers. Shepard nods at her and everyone dumbfounded.
"That explain the watch. The energy readings from it, does not match any non-signals from any of our technologies and Even if the watch energy does match stuff from Andromeda which I doubt it by the way, it does not explain how a human ended up there." This was Tali thinking about what she seen from the watch and Ben all together.
"But why is this important from what I can tell The Kid Here now and if he wanted to go home to his well god dam Universe, why wait, why not ask for are help to go home, hell even if he ask for it, it does not look like he wants to" This was Zaeed speaking. Pointing out a fact that everyone not notice.
Samara nods at that and adds her own thoughts "it clear Ben has struggles, whatever happen to his Home clearly made him, a sad version of himself. He jokes but you can Tell that he does it to push people away"
Thanes continues Samara thought process "He also sees what Humanity is like in this universe, and he does not like it, it reminds of people he thought in his world"
"How can you tell?" Miranda ask but Garrus answers " it the way he fights. I been In enough battles to know, that Ben has similar encounters to whoever he thought in his world, same tactics, same strategy and same fighting style that why it was easy for him." Miranda nods at that, thinking it makes sense.
Kasumi the ever charmer " You know what funny" Everyone looks at her Shepard Raised an eyebrow "I had my contacts, try and find this Benjamin Tennyson and guess what?"
Miranda puts in "I check every net and sights and nothing popped up"
"Ah but you did not check the darker of dark places have you, Ben may not exist in this world, but one person knows and that person is Hackett"
"The admiral but how if Ben from…"
"You did not let me finish Shepard. You see Hackett has been slowing adding Ben to the alliance database with information, that we talking about right now. Like his watch, how old is he, his Aliens and this is the best part. Ben is after a guy name Eon and GhostFreak " Kasumi finishes enjoying the looks from both Shepard and Miranda faces
Both Miranda and Shepard Blanches at that news "How. Did you?" Miranda asks they no way, that Hackett could get that information.
"I was not cloak if that what you're asking, believe it or not I just got the information today"
"Who this GhostFreak and Eon are they Strong" Grunt ask with a Hmpth
Shepard is the one that answers "GhostFreak is strong that much is unfortunately true in fact He the reason Ben in Medical. Ben got so mad and afraid he shoved Miranda back. He even look like he was about to charge at Ghostfreak even though he in the illusive man office while on call to me , but this Eon, that a new name."
Everyone eyes widen even further and it look like Prometheus who is silence through this says "I see" Everyone looks at him " That explains what I felt when I felt his memories his life as you say"
Samara ask "you can mind Meld" Prometheus shakes his head "No it more an essence bond I can feel more of a person emotion than his true memories. I will however not share what I felt, it is his business for him to tell you when he is ready" Samara nods at that intrigue by the prospects.
Everyone nods at that though some disgruntled but they understand privacy when called for. Everyone is dismissed but had a lot to process about everything.
"Well Shit. By the way Your welcome Cheerleader now if you excuse me, I need to well adjust and shit" everyone's nods
"Truer words have never been spoken, Everyone dismissed" Everyone does except for Garrus, Miranda and Tali.
"Is there something you want to say Garrus" Shepard ask quizzically.
"Shepard, if what you say is true. What does Ghostfreak look like?" Shepard raises an Eyebrow. Miranda opens up her Ommi-tool to show Ghostfreak figure.
"Crap Baskets"
"oh you say that too" Talis says
"you seen him?" Miranda asks
Garrus nods "He is on Omega. He working with a Human a man who wears purple. Ghostfreak has Been making Deals with the mercs there to help overthrow, Aria. I Never knew he was helping them till later on as Archangel"
"He building an army?" Tali Ask trying to figure out this figure motive
Garrus shrugs "I not sure honestly, it look like a deal done bad till they had some information that got them do a 180 on the whole deal."
"Alright thanks Garrus"
"No problem shep. And let me know when the kid wakes, He needs friends right now"
Tali nods "That my reason for staying, just let me know and I help anyway I can"
Both Miranda and Shepard nod "thanks guys"
Then everyone else starting going back to they usually location. Miranda picks up ship. Who by all accounts has been silent the entire conversation. "Your staying with me till Ben calmer and gets the help he needs" "Ship, Ship" Ship agrees with this.
Normandy SR2 Galaxy map.
"New emails are waiting for you commander"
"Thanks Kelly" Kelly nods
Shepard read the emails, one was from a few colleagues, the other was from the illusive man 'going to read that in private' Shepard thought. He keep scrolling till he sees one from Eon 'What'
"Hello Shepard, if you have a guess I am Eon. I am writing to let you know. That if you interfere with my plans to rid the multiple universes of Ben Tennyson the you got another thing coming.
Yours Truly your better
Eon"
Shepard growls 'It seems Ben enemy's where arrogant to the point they think they gods. Wait his speech pattern similar to Bens'… 'what did the Illusive man say. "This Friend of yours Does he happen to wear purple and looks like an Older version of young Benjamin here" '
"Shit" Shepard Muttered
Normandy SR2 Miranda Office
"it be okay ship, Benjamin will be fine" Ship nods.
"Miranda" Miranda looks up from ship "Shepard what going on?"
"This Eon that Ghostfreak is working with. I think he is an older version of Ben"
Miranda squints at that news "How you figure that?" but before Shepard could answer Ship chimed in.
"Ship" Ship then hits Miranda monitor and shows who Eon is. Miranda gets to work looking at the information.
"Shit your right Shepard he is and older version of Benjamin and, no that can't be true"
"What?"
"we need to ask Benjamin when he wakes up, I am not saying it till then because I don't won't it to be true"
Shepard nods not happily but understands. Ben needs to be the one to tells us this. They only scratch the surface level of what Ben can do. "I go to my quarters, I got an email form the illusive man and I need to talk to the crew, Inform when Ben wakes up"
Miranda nods. Shepard starts to head to his quarters not before.
"He get better Miranda, he just needs Help"
Hi Benguin speaking, I just wanted to give you a heads up on a few things.
This is a Part 1 of 2. The second part will be done later down the line as part of Ben Loyalty mission, I want to get through the others before we get towards Bens. and yes Legion we be there at that point, that just to give you a rough Idea on when I am going to do Ben Loyalty mission. Liara will know of Ben Transformations in the beginning of mass effect 3. Coming up next is The shadow broker mission then we move on to the loyalty mission starting with Jacob. I want to point out there be big changes in mass effect 3 because of Ben influence. Just saying.
If you have questions please leave them in the review or message me privately. now That I am in the double digits I am more confident on my fanfiction. thank you.