Shepard Stories

by Da Foaming Dragon

These stories are just fragments of Jonathan Shepard life through the first three games and his life afterwards. These stories will also be of his family. What lies ahead for him, his lover and his children? The stories are in chronological order, and one will explain another whether it's next or further down the line. Shepard Stories is currently being edited.

24. The Aftermath: Shepard

Shepard Stories II - Chapter 24: The Aftermath: Shepard

Main Characters: Liara and Shepard

Armali, Thessia – T'Soni-Shepard Estate

Once they disconnected, Benezia sat up when she instantly heard, "So, how'd it go?" They both jumped. "Oh my god, dad. Don't do that!" Benezia looked over at him "Holy Crap; I still can't get used to your new look."

He chuckled then ran his hand over her head and face, "Yea, it's all gone." "For a while there I thought you two fell asleep but when I came back from the bathroom, I saw you two were in a meld. You've been at it for an hour or so now."

"Really? That long?" said Liara

He frowned, "I mean… I didn't even get a meld from your mother just a kiss and an I love you."

Benezia gagged, and Liara laughed. "We talked about that. How funny! Aww, are you jealous baby? Want me to come love on you because I would gladly do so." Liara said then winked at him

Benezia cringed "Ewww mom; we talked about this. Please don't."

Shepard arched his brow "Oh… boy, what did I miss?"

"Nez do you still want to cuddle, or can I go cuddle with your dad?" asked Liara

"No, I'm good for now. I have to go to the bathroom anyway."

After Benezia got up Liara hurried over to her lovey, got back into bed with him, and pulled the sheet over them. She waited for the door to close then kissed his lips passionately.

"nMmm what were you two talking about?" he asked

"We were on the topic of melds and other things before we disconnected. Now I have your sexy self running through my mind. I miss you, baby. Do you think you could—"

"T'Soni you are a bad girl for wanting to do that with our daughter in the room."

She kissed his lips, "nMMm like we haven't before. I'll be quiet."

He ran his hand up her thigh "You want this? Or just the other?"

She spread her legs for him, and her body shivered as his hand slid further up her thigh "nMmm baby, you know me. I would love both, but I'm fine with just the meld." She shimmered her hand over him "What about you? Do you want me?"

He closed his eyes as she rubbed him "mMmmm I always want you, baby."

"If she wasn't here. I'd ride the hell out of you right now."

"Mmm you—" They quickly stopped when they heard the door open.

Benezia looked over at them, snuggling close together. "Oh, don't mind me. I'm not sharing this med-bay or anything."

Liara groaned "Oh Nezzie we're just laying here. Goddess… we have enough courtesy to wait until you fall asleep."

"MOM!" Benezia shrieked

"Liara!" Shepard exclaimed

Liara started laughing and turned her head toward their daughter "I'm kidding Nezzie goodness." When she faced her husband, she mouthedI'm not kidding.

He mouthed back to her, I know. He pat her butt "How about you go home and get some rest."

She scrunched her forehead and murmured "Lovey..."

"I'll message you" he said softly. She huffed then got out of bed.

Benezia smiled, "Aww what happened, mom? Getting kicked out?"

Liara pointed at her, "You hush."

Benezia laughed, "I love you. Oh mom, can you bring me a new omni tool tomorrow? Mine was crushed by you know…. a big ass Onikuma."

Liara glared at her "Oh, you make fun of me leaving, but you want me to bring you an omni tool? Umm... how about no."

Benezia smiled and batted her eyes at her, "I love you, mommy."

Liara dropped her head and sighed, "I love you too baby."

-/

Liara went back home, as she left, she looked at the time 1015. Ugh. I'm such a damn horny ass. He barely touched me, and I'm already aroused. She walked back into the house and heard a few huffs… "Shhh, it's just me." Liara saw Crimson run down the hall and Gimpy hobbling over to her "Hey you and you." They both smelled her and Gimpy whined, "Oh, I saw Nezzie. Is that who you smell, huh? She'll be home soon." She pat his head and walked into the living room. She saw everyone still awake, "Hello hello…"

"How are they doing?" asked Miranda

"Fine. Ugh, I'm sad… They shaved my lovey's head and beard off. It was so strange to see him that way." Said Liara

The girls all arched a brow "Seriously? Oh wow! I can't wait to see Dad with no hair." Said Anna

"OH, yea I did that. His chest hair is gone too..." Said Miranda

Liara arched her brow "Ugh Miri... There were other things you did too. I heard."

Miranda laughed, "Hey… that was all part of the medical process, and their smell was pretty bad. I had too"

"But other than that, they're in good spirits. I did a meld with Nezzie, and it was strange being in her mind. There's all this red stuff in there, and I found the source of the "golden lineage" that was a sight to see."

Aethyta asked, "What's the red stuff?"

Liara shrugged "I'm not sure. Dad, maybe you should go have a look see. I think it's the blood moon stuff, but I don't know. The "golden lineage" I saw Mom—"

Aethyta about fell out of her chair, "What?"

"I know I about freaked out, but it was just an image of her then Grandma then the rest of the maternal lineage. It was odd. Have you ever seen anything like that? Did Mom have something like that?"

"Hmmm, not that I can recall, but your mom's mind wasn't completely open to me. Is she still awake? Or is she asleep?" said Aethyta

Liara laughed to herself, "Oh, she's awake. She asked me to bring her a new omni tool."

The rest of the girls started talking, "That's why she hasn't answered. It was on her left arm. It was crushed."

"Gwyn, can you go get my old one the P9000 and give it to grandpa. Dad, if you could take that to her, she would be thankful. I'm sure she's been losing her mind without one." Said Liara

Liara saw Blue walking toward her.Oh, you smell my lovey on me, don't you. She bent down, and Blue smelled her, then nudged her and huffed. Blue turned and walked back to her bed. Liara laughed "Oh, I can't fool you, can I?" Liara walked over to the open love seat and sat down in it then looked around and typed on her omni tool.

Message to My Lovey: You sent me away? *pout*

Message from My Lovey: I did because I know you too well. You wouldn't have waited until she fell asleep. You went back to rubbing me the first second you could.

Message to My Lovey: mMmm because I want you, baby. You've rubbed me while we've cuddled under the blankets out in the open before while we watch tv.

Message from My Lovey: Yes, and very cautiously. That's when you don't mind just a physical one and when we're linked. We're not linked, and you want the whole package.

Message to My Lovey: Yes, I do want the whole package. I wasn't lying when I said I'd ride the hell out of you. My pussy is already wet and wanting you.

Message from My Lovey: I love it when you talk dirty. You're going to make me hard if you keep talking to me like this.

Message to My Lovey: mMmm that's where I want you to be my sexy man. I want you in our bed with you making me moan and screaming out your name. That's what I want.

Liara quickly closed her omni tool when Anna said, "Hey, Mom?"

She looked up and replied, "Yes?"

"What are you doing typing a book?" asked Anna

Liara furrowed her forehead as she pinched her lips together, "Huh?"

"You're really zoned in there."

Liara went back to looking at her omni tool "Oh uh your dad was just wondering what we were doing. He's bored. We're just messaging each other."

"Lia?" Said Miranda

Liara didn't look up, she just said "hmmm?"

Message from My Lovey: Oh, that's definitely going to happen when I get home. I'm going to pound the hell out of that wet pussy.

Message to My Lovey: Mmm can't wait.

"Liara? Did you hear what I said?" said Miranda, "Liara…"

Liara closed her omni tool then looked up "I'm sorry. What?"

Miranda arched her brow at her, "I said we're going to head out probably tomorrow or the next day."

Liara arched both of her eyebrow markings "What? Why?" Then got up from the couch and walked over to her.

"Lia we've been here for two months—"

"Miri don't give me that excuse. You know better than that. If you want to go home, that's fine but don't tell me you've overextended your stay." Snipped Liara

Miranda dropped her head "Liara, it's not like that at all. You know we'd stay here forever if we could. We love hanging out with all of you. Madi starts school in a few weeks—"

Liara slapped her forehead with her hand, "Oh Goddess, I completely forgot! Aww, Madi and you've been stuck here the whole time."

Madi laughed, "Please Auntie Liara. Coming to your house is a vacation. I love coming here, but I do need to go back and prep for school. Believe me; Mom doesn't want to go; she wants to be here helping you with this Academy thing and whatever this is with Bene and Uncle Jon."

Liara turned and looked at Miranda and whispered, "I'm sorry."

Miranda smiled "Its ok. We'll be back in a month, early or mid-September."

"Madi what school did you decide on?" asked Liara

"It was a tough decision. It was either Oxford or Harvard." She said

Liara smiled, "Wow, I bet that was a hard decision. Let me guess you went with Harvard?"

She nodded, "How'd you know?"

"Oh, I don't know just a lucky guess." She said as she turned and smiled at Miranda. "Miri, you must be proud that she got accepted to both of those schools."

Miranda nodded, "The schools were beating down our doors. She's definitely going to do something with that brilliant mind of hers, unlike her knucklehead brothers. Doctor Madelyn Shepard."

Liara smiled "She will be an excellent doctor. Madi? Have you decided on what medical field?"

"Haven't quite decided but I have time." She replied

Message from My Lovey: Did you know your dad was coming over here?

Message to My Lovey: She's there to look into the red stuff in her mind. I will inspect yours later tonight. Unless you want her to take a peek.

Message from My Lovey: If you want her to take a peek at my MIND then I'll let her know. As for everything else, I'll wait for you.

Message to My Lovey: Eww… she better not look at anything else. Gross, why would you even imply that?

Message from My Lovey: to get a rise out of you and it did.

Message to My Lovey: Oh, before I forget entirely. Alex, Miranda, and Madi are leaving tomorrow or the following day.

Message from My Lovey: Really? Was this life event that bad that they have to flee?

Message to My Lovey: Ha, that's exactly what I thought, but no Madi starts college in a few weeks, and they need to get back. They said they'll be back early or mid-September.

Message from My Lovey: Oooh I totally forgot!

—/

Aethyta walked back into the house, and the two male pups came to the door and huffed "Oh shut it!" she snarled as she shooed them away "Get!"

"Dad, why do you have to be mean to them?

"I wasn't being mean. I just told them to shut up and get. They get right under your feet, and it's hard to walk."

"What did you think of the red stuff, and did you find the mirror or the box?" asked Liara.

"I couldn't make heads or tails of it. I found the location of what you're talking about, but it was locked down. It wouldn't open for me. Maybe because I'm not of the maternal lineage or golden lineage. I really would have liked to have seen what you were talking about." She said

Liara hugged her dad then whispered, "Aww dad. I'm sorry. You wanted to see her. I'll show you what I saw if you'd like."

Thyta smiled, "Would you?"

"Of course. I'm ready when you are." Liara pressed her forehead against hers.

When they came to, Thyta said, "Wow, that is interesting."

"I know. Did you hear my ramblings when I stood in front of it?" asked Liara

"Thyta laughed "Yes and it makes sense, but we don't know for sure."

"Would the high priestess have any insight into this?"

"The high priestess is the main priestess with the highest level of knowledge. They are the only ones that are allowed all access to all the archives. They study the archives for explanations. Usually, the high council will go to them for guidance on an issue at hand. For a high priestess to leave their temple to speak or meld with someone is a great honor. I'm assuming the high priestess was left out of this debacle from the high council until they called and requested the presence of a justicar…just as they were left out of the last major one when the reapers were here. But to answer your question. She may. She has given you access to the archives… I'm assuming only to research your own lineage and with her presence."

Liara nodded, "Yes, I remember, and I will definitely take her up on that. What of Shepard?"

"What about him?" asked Thyta

"Did you check him too?"

Thyta just gave her a look, "That's what you're for little wing, not me."

Miranda erupted in laughter, "Thyta!"

Liara put her hand over her face and shook her head.

—/

Liara was asleep when she heard her omni tool go off. She grabbed it quickly and looked at it.

Message from My Lovey: You awake? If so, get your sexy blue ass over here…

She smiled and got out of bed. She quickly put on her bra under her tank top, slipped on her shoes and put her omni tool back on, then glanced at the time 0210. She hurried over to the med-bay, and as she walked through the door, she was greeted by several commandos. "Lady Liara? Apologies. What are you doing here?"

"I couldn't sleep and wanted to come check on Jon." She said

One of her commandos arched a brow. "Mhmm." They turned and walked away.

Liara just smiled then walked through the doors. She noticed their privacy curtain was pulled mostly ninety-five percent of the way.Thank the goddess. She slipped behind the curtain and into his bed. She whispered, "Did you pull the curtain?"

"I did when Thyta was here. I left enough to see over to her."

"Mmm, I love you." She removed her shoes, shorts, and her bra then pulled up his gown and straddled him. She whispered, "How bad do you think this bed is? Squeaky? Should I try it? I want you in me."

"mMmmm your bare ass on me feels very nice but Lia? She'll hear you. You'll get way too loud."

She licked her lips, then rocked the outside of herself up against him. "You don't want this?"

He grabbed her hips, "You know I do. mMmm do you know how sexy you look right now?"

She shook her head and smiled "Tell me." She continued to grind herself up against him slowly and she began to feel her spark within her ignite.

"Mmmm good enough to eat." His hands were gliding up her sides and over her breasts. He pushed her shirt up, and she felt his wet mouth on her nipples. He sucked on her hardened nipples as he kneaded the other one and then bit them. She could feel his softness growing harder and herself becoming wetter. His tender hands gently massaged her erogenous zones on her lower back. She bit her lip then leaned down and whispered in his ear. "I want you so badly."

He smiled "Are you going to give it to me?"

Liara giggled softly, "Yesss…" She lifted and slid him into her and made a subtle noise when his hardness filled her. She rocked softly onto him, and her eyes fluttered at the feeling of him inside her. Liara moaned softly as she rubbed herself against him. As she rocked faster, the motion made the bed make a noise. She stopped, and they both made a face, then Shepard looked over toward his daughter then back at Liara. She moaned quietly as she continued again then the bed made a squeak. Liara leaned down and kissed him then pouted "Ughhh… babe…"

"I have an idea. It'll hurt me, but it'll be worth it. He lowered the angle of the bed. "Hop up." She got off him and laid down next to him, "What are you doing?"

He lay on his side, "Come here." He pulled her in closer.

She was facing him "Mmm I love you." she kept her leg she was laying on straight and spread her left leg wide and bent it above his leg.

"Can you handle the movements? My muscles are still—"

Liara kissed him, "I can handle it. Here give me a pillow, so I can moan into it." She reached down and slid him back in. She wrapped her left arm gently around his side, where there were minimal bandages. Then with her right hand, gripped the pillow and moved it near her mouth. She moved herself on to him. "nMmm" the faster she rocked into him, the tighter she gripped on to him and pushed him into her. She licked her lip as she breathed harder. She breathed, "Damn… I miss you. Goddess…. you feel so good. mMmm." She smothered her face in the pillow and moaned continuously as she slid her wetness on to his hardness with more force.

He leaned down, kissed, and nibbled on her neck then caresses her neck ezone. He could hear her softly moaning, and he murmured into her auxiliary cavity "mmm you feel so good. I love you."

She stopped for a moment and re-adjusted herself then continued to rock into him. She heard him gently moaning as she slid herself on his hardnessGoddess I want to scream right now. This is annoying me. I can't handle this! My ass hurts. How does he constantly flex his ass like this? No wonder he has a tight ass. I need to do more squats or something. Or what the hell am I doing wrong? Fuck!

He chuckled when she paused again, "Are you getting tired or just struggling with the position?"

She took a breath then blatantly said, "My ass hurts. I literally have a pinch in my ass right now."

It took everything he had not to laugh out loud, "Babe, do you want me to finish you off?"

"Shhh." She said then giggled softly, "Stop, and No, I wanted this, and I'll finish. Reap what you sow right?"

"Oh, hush." He gripped on to her and pumped himself into her.

She closed her eyes "mMmm yess baby"

With every motion, he gripped onto her tighter. "Yess hit that spot baby." Her breathing became ragged, then she tugged at his mind. "Come here you."

He smiled, "I'm all yours, baby."

The moment she entered his mind, she saw the difference. A few red scattered blotches nowhere near as many as their daughters.

(Mmmm hang on baby. Ssss… Goddess that feels good.)

(What?)

(MMmm slow down… mmm… come here. I want to… mmm… show you this)

(What is that?) he asked

(I don't know. It was in Benezia's mind too, but she had way more.)

Liara was reaching her peak. (MMmmm baby. Wait… I want to see something else really quick.)

(What?)

(Come with me to your core) she said

He arched a brow (Babe…)

(I don't want a baby. Well… unless you do. Do you?)

He shook his head (Not right now. No. But Lia you and my core…)

(I know just keep me from it. I'm looking for a lock box thing that's near the core… mmm what are you doing?)

He smiled then said (MMmm you like that?)

(Yesssss….nMmmm.. fuck am I being loud? Stop that.)

He laughed. (No, you better hurry and find what you're looking for… Mmm because you feel too damn good to stop.)

She quickly checked near his core then she spotted it. (Goddess Jon! Mmm... Yess baby.) She hurried over to it, but it wasn't the same as Benezia's this one was just a mimic. She ran her hand through it, and it unlocked just as her daughters but hers was solid. This is a copy…. ohhh my god… yess. I'm going to… yesss.) Her body convulsed then she slowly fell back into herself. She looked at him "You couldn't have waited another minute?"

He smiled, then said, "Nope. What did you find?"

"A copy of what Benezia had in her mind. So, the copy… is of mine? That's why the priestess asked how long we've been together and why she said interesting. How did you copy it? When? I would have noticed… why didn't I notice?" She smiled then kissed him. "I should let you sleep."

"Oh, so you…just get what you need and leave, huh?"

Liara scrunched her face, "What? Nooo, don't say that. I'll stay here with you. If I stay longer, I'll fall asleep next to you. I just didn't want her to know I came back."

"I was just messing with you." He kissed her, "I love you. Go to bed."

She got off the bed then slipped her bra back on then her shorts and her shoes. She kissed him, "I love you. I'll see you tomorrow." She quietly walked toward the door and froze when she heard her daughter say, "Oh my god. What the hell…"

Liara closed her eyes as she turned a darker shade of blue "Nezzie…I'm sorry…" she said as her husband's head shot out from behind the curtain. She walked closer then she pinched her brow markings at her daughter sleeping. Then Benezia mumbled softly then said, "No, no no…"

Liara clasped her hand to her mouth. (She's sleep talking.)

(Whew!)

(I know! I don't know if this is going to turn into a nightmare or not.) Liara gently entered her daughter's mind.

She saw she was frantic when entering. Liara calmly and soothingly said, "Nothing is going to hurt you. Listen to the sound of my voice. Mommy is here, and I would never let anything hurt you while I am near. I love you. Calm yourself." Liara radiated the sound of her heartbeat for her daughter to listen to. She could feel her daughter winding down and could feel her breathing calmer. Liara repeated herself, "Mommy is here, and nothing will hurt you while I'm here with you." Liara pushed her darkness away as she calmed her down. When she was calm, she exited.

(Nightmare forming. Goddess babe. How am I going to do this when we get back to the house?)

(I don't know. We can sleep in one of the secondary primary bedroom upstairs. You know this will take time to fix.)

(I know. What about you? Any nightmares?) she asked

(Not yet but I know you'll tell me if I do.) he said

(Ugh… I hope not. You thrash around in your sleep when you do.)

-/

It was the next morning, and Shepard woke to Dr. Caliix looking over him. "Woah."

"I'm sorry not who you expected to see this morning?" said Dr. Caliix

He laughed, "No. What time is it?"

"It's 0730. I was expecting to see a third party in here but no."

He cleared his throat, "Nope, she went home. Speaking of home, when can we get out of here?"

"Well, that's why I'm here. I'm going to check your wounds. With them closing up nicely and your rapid healing, they should be well enough to leave." She looked behind her at Benezia sleeping then turned back to him "No more extraneous activities until these wounds heal. Now.. Lady Liara, on the other hand… if you know what I mean."

"I get it."

"I want to see you back in this med-bay every day though to keep an eye on those wounds. Keep these wounds sealed up when you shower. I'm sure Liara can help you with that. The scarring should be minimal and faint. The good news is you are all cleared to leave but again light activities. You have a set of clothes there if you'd like to get dressed." Said Dr. Caliix

He smiled, "Thank you. What about Nezzie? How'd her arm heal up in the bone reconstruction?"

"Just fine. She'll have faint minimal scars as well. With the help of her new nanites and being asari, she should heal rather quickly." She replied

"Ugh damn, I was hoping that didn't happen."

"It happened, but we're going to keep an eye on that too. We all need to see if anything changes with her. Her mental trauma is another thing—"

"Yes, I know, Liara and I have already talked about it. Liara has already done some melding with her to help her with it."

"Good. I was going to suggest that to her. Well… I will let you change, and I'll go attend to Benezia."

(Good morning my love)

(Hey, babe. We've been released and are going to head that way as soon as Bene is done.)

(I heard.)

-/

Shepard and Benezia walked through the door. They heard huffing and saw two varren heading for the door. Shepard called out, "Hello hello?" He saw his lovely wife walk towards him, "Hello my love."

"Where is everyone else?" said Shepard

"Still asleep. I'm assuming. I thought I heard the water running. I'm sure Miranda is awake and showering." Said Liara

Benezia smiled then scrunched her face then said, "Who's that little black one?"

"That must be Crimson. Your mom picked him up the afternoon before our little fiasco." Said Shepard

"Isn't he cute?" said Liara

Benezia smiled bigger when she heard Gimpy making a happy noise. "Hey, little buddy. Did you miss me? Yes, he is cute but not as cute as my little Gimpy." She said as she bent down and pet him.

Shepard looked down the hall to see his little white pup. "Hey, you!" He saw her run over to him and he knelt down to greet her. He pet her, and she became very vocal by making whimpering noises as he baby talked at her "Oh, what's a matter, huh? Did you miss me?" Blue responded with noises. "What's a matter? Did no one play with you? Huh?" she made more noises. "I know big meanies. Huh? What else happened? You can tell me." She made more noises. "Awww poor baby. They said you were a big meanie." She whimpered then he rolled her over and palmed her entire belly as he scratched it "Your no meanie. You're just as lovable as those silly boys, huh? Yes, you are…"

Liara arched her brow markings at the scene in front of her. "We were not mean to her. She didn't want anything to do with us."

"I see she decided to get her butt off her Shepard bed." They looked up to see Miranda standing at the bottom of the stairs. Shepard looked up and smiled, "Hey, Miri."

"Bloody hell look at you… Shit. Look at the beautiful job I did" She laughed, "Wow, it's been ages since you sported that getup."

He laughed as he ran his hand over his fuzzy head, "I know. That getup was easy to maintain but miss prissy pants here demands I have hair."

Liara rebutted "Babe; I do not demand that you have hair. I love your hair, but I don't demand it."

Shepard laughed, "I know. I was just kidding. I grow it because you love it so much. I do it for you."

"Awww aren't you sweet. So, can I come give you a hug or do you hurt too much?" asked Miranda

Shepard opened his arms "Bring it in if you don't mind my day-old stench." He looked over at his wife, "I know she doesn't."

Miranda began laughing. "Shep twenty-eight years, believe me, she's smelled it all. I know." She hugged him. "You don't smell anywhere near as ripe as you did before I sponge bathed you both."

He smirked, "Well, I should go shower then. Liara, care to help me with these wounds?"

Benezia gagged. "Gross…"

"What? I'm just following orders. Dr. Caliix said she needed to help me. Make sure everything is sealed up good, so they don't get wet." He pointed at her, "Same goes for you."

Miranda hugged her niece gently, "Come on. I'll help you."

-/

After about an hour Shepard and Liara walked out of their room and into the living room. Shandri and several others gasp at the sight in front of them "Sir?" "Dad?"

"Yes, it's me." Replied Shepard

"Wow, Mom wasn't kidding." Said Gwyn

He scanned the room and didn't see his Lieutenant "Where's LT?" then he saw the other commandos look away. He turned and looked at his wife "Liara? What did you do?"

"I released her as my second."

He pinched his eyebrows "What? Why?"

"I was angry that she left you both down there. That's why!"

He looked at her for a long moment then said, "T'Soni… come here I want to talk to you." He walked toward their room, and he waved her over as everyone looked over at them.

"If it's about Kay then no." she said as she placed her hands on her hips

He turned, arched his brow and tilted his head at her (Get your blue ass over here)

She furrowed her brow markings and shook her head (No…)

(It's like that?)

(Yes.)

"Ok… so you're going to make me do this in front of everyone?" he said

She crossed her arms, "Oh… and what are you going to do?" she said with a smug look on her face

He lifted his eyebrows quickly as he pressed his lips together. (Last chance)

(No…)

He made a sucking noise with his teeth "Ok.. T'Soni…you leave me no choice."

"Oh, yea and what's—"

He flicked his wrist at her and wrapped her in a partial stasis then pulled her to him. "Oooohh you didn't know I could do that now did ya? I believe it's time for some torture."

Miranda cocked her brow as did several others in the room.

Liara was already pleading with him not to. He had her on the floor in the middle of the living room, "Oooooh, it's too late now." He turned to his second eldest "Where should I start first?"

Benezia smiled "I don't know dad. I'm thinking… thigh right above the knee."

"Oooh she hates that location" Anna said as she laughed

"Noooo, please don't!" pleaded Liara "Let's go talk like you wanted. I'm sorry." She said.

"Nope!" Said Shepard

Mili was so intrigued she walked over. "What's happening?" and Tevos was stretching her neck to look over.

"My mom is about to get a bruisin'." Said Anna

"Is he going to hit her?" replied Tevos quickly.

Shepard laughed, "No. I'm about to tickle her until she pees herself." Shepard smiled evilly then cleared a section of her thigh then he placed his hand above it. "So, about Kirre…"

Liara swiftly said, "She's back on! She's back on. Please don't!"

Shepard snapped his fingers at Shandri "Shay tell Kirre to get her butt over here ASAP!"

"Yes, Sir." She said

"Damn Liara if you were in a torture situation all they have to do is threaten to tickle you, and you'd cave." Said Thyta as she laughed.

She hissed, "Shut up, dad!" She looked at her bondmate and said: "She's back on, can I get up now?"

He laughed, "Ummm no. We haven't even started." His hand formed a claw, and he came down on her thigh and gripped her thigh in quick movements.

She threw her head back and laughed, "Ahhh, stop it! I can't even squirm or kick! Jon! Quit! Goddess that hurts!"

Crimson came running over and made small noises at Shepard.

"Ooohh he doesn't like me doing this to you!" Said Shepard

"Help me Crimson." Liara said playfully

Shepard gently pushed him away, and he growled at him, then nipped at him. Shepard pulled away quickly. "Oooh protecting momma huh? Yea well you can't save her." He said, then laughed evilly.

Kirre came running through the door. She looked at Shandri then over at the commotion on the floor. She smiled when she heard Shepard say calmly, "Oh hi LT."

"Hello, Sir….Oh, goddess…your hair and wounds…"

"I'm fine." Liara was breathing heavily from laughing. Shepard said, "So Liara… Kirre is here. What do you have to say?"

"I'm sorry! You're reinstated. Can I get up now?" she said.

Kirre clamped her mouth shut at her mistress on the floor being tortured. Kirre looked at Shandri, and she had the same look on her face. Clamped mouth trying her best not to laugh as did several other commandos that were nearby.

"Mmmm No I don't think you really meant that. Ok, my tickle experts. Where's another good location?"

"Ummm her stomach." Said Anna as she pointed

Liara glared at her "Whoever participates is grounded! Grounded!"

Shepard cleared a section on her stomach. Then Anna laughed, "I don't think so, mom!"

He tickled her until she could barely breathe, "I'M SORRY! Ok Please… I can't take anymore… my sides hurt from laughing and I'm going to pee…"

"What? You haven't pee'd yet? Well damn." said Shepard.

"Noooo... Please..." she pleaded

Shepard laughed, then released his wife, and she curled into the fetal position and said, "I hate you right now." Shepard hoovered over her with his hand extended out to her. "Come on. Get up."

She slapped his hand away. "No…go away…"

He stasis her, "Ohh was that a sign that you're ready for more?"

"Noooo!" she squealed

He released her then helped her up. He tugged at her hand as he tried to walk to their room. "Come here; I want to talk to you."

She pulled away. "No, I'm mad at you!"

"Liara T'Soni! Bring your blue ass on!" He said sternly in front of everyone.

"Ugh! Fine!" she grumbled as she walked to their room.

He opened the door and waved her in to go first. After they were all the way in their door shut, then he slapped her butt hard.

"Owww." She said as she rubbed it then turned to face him.

"That's what happens when you act like a brat." He said.

"I am not!"

He arched his brow at her. "About Kirre. How come I didn't know about this. Why didn't I see it?"

"I don't know. Maybe because you weren't looking for it? I didn't hide it from you…. I was wondering why you didn't ask about it. Why didn't I see your stasis?"

"Hmm, there's a block but not a block?"

"Yes… actually, now that you say that… I don't recall seeing anything from your time in the green barrier. I saw Benezia's because I asked her to show it to me and she did. Which is normal in a non-sexual meld. But yours didn't come to me at all. I didn't even think about it after we had sex in the med-bay or earlier before your shower." She gently ran her hand down his chest "Want to show it to me?" She said as she smiled

"I thought you were mad at me?" he said

She made a face, "I was for a brief moment but not anymore." She leaned up and kissed him, "Come here and show me those missing days."

They showed each other the period of time they were both missing.

"Liara T'Soni! You did not do that to Kay in front of everyone."

"I did, and I'm still angry about her leaving you two there. Look at you and Benezia!" she retorted.

Shepard shook his head, "Your rage consumes you. If Miranda wouldn't have said something, would you have?"

Liara turned her back to him, "I don't know. I've never had that type of rage within myself until you."

He arched a brow "This is my fault?"

"No that's not what I mean." She turned to face him "I love you with everything I have. Her only job is to protect you and my children, and she failed miserably. The thought of someone taking you from me ignites this rage within me. The thought of losing my children makes me just as vengeful. She's the one who takes the hits, not you and certainly not my children!"

He ran his hands up and down the sides of her arms "She does protect me, babe. Every time we go on missions, she's always there by my side. She's always putting herself in harm's way to protect me. She would never leave our children or me behind to save her own skin. I know her better than you, and she's not built that way. When I override a command Shay gives her or that you give her, she always makes a rebuttal. That and she's terrified as to what you would do."

Liara sighed "Deep down I know she would never, but she still left you two there even though it wasn't on purpose." She walked to the door, and when it opened, she called out "Kirre, come here please."

"Yes ma'am," Kirre said as she hurried down the hallway and to the door. She stood there, and Liara invited her inside.

"Kay, if I may do a meld of the time you were there?" asked Liara

"Yes, of course." Said Kirre

They melded, and when Liara came to, she turned her back to both of them. Tears trickled down her face, and she collected herself before she spoke: "That's all Kay, thank you."

Kirre replied, "Yes ma'am" then exited their room.

"Liara?" said Shepard as he walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

"What?" She said softly

"What's going on. Talk to me."

"She was torn up when she left you the first time. She cried for not being there for you. She was completely terrified when I threatened her and also hurt that I would think she would leave you behind. When she found out you were badly injured, she completely beat herself up inside, and it's been wreaking havoc on her since then. Not because of what I would do to her but because she's your friend and you are her responsibility, and she failed. She feels that she's failed as a commando and definitely as a top in command. She honestly doesn't feel she's worthy of the position anymore. She's upset that our children went through the experience. She's upset that she wasn't even there for Benezia."

"She's a person… and we tend to make mistakes. She had no control over what was going to happen."

Liara turned and laid her head on his chest and sniffled, "I know that. I'll try to work on my rage. I love you."

He kissed her crest, "I love you"

Liara stood there for a moment then called for Kirre again. Kirre came running back over. "Yes, ma'am?"

"I'm sorry I—"

Kirre interrupted her "Mistress, you don't need to apologize."

"Yes, I do. Please let me finish. I'm sorry I treated you the way I did. I was terrified of the danger my family was in, and I was furious. I took it all out on you, and I'm sorry. You are my friend if anything and I'm sorry I treated you as if you were nothing to me. I know deep down you would never have left them behind. If you want the position, it's yours, and if you don't, then I understand as well. I hope one day you can forgive me." Said Liara

"Lady Liara, I took an oath, and I swore myself to this house…to you. You are my mistress, and you may act upon me as you choose. That is part of the duty we signed up for. To be a part of the T'Soni-Shepard Household is an honor, and to be your friend is an even bigger honor. You treat us all as if we are part of your family and as if we are more than a possession. As in any family, there are good days, and there are bad days. I greatly appreciate the apology; it means a lot to me even though it was unnecessary. Thank you. If you feel I am worthy of being your second, then I will accept it."

"You are worthy Kay. Thank you." Replied Liara

Kirre nodded, then said, "Thank you. If that is all. I will leave now."

Liara smiled, then said, "It is. Thank you."

"Hey LT?" said Shepard

"Yes, Sir?"

"I need Teyr to keep an eye on Benezia for the next few weeks maybe longer. Anything out of the ordinary we need to know about, and she'll need help with her wounds." Said Shepard

"I'll let her know."

"Thanks!" He waited for her to leave then slapped Liara on her ass

"Owww." She said as she rubbed it

"How's your butt feel?" he said

"I don't know you keep slapping it." She replied

He smiled, "Is it different from when I slap it during sex?"

She laughed "Yes, it doesn't hurt when you open palm it, and you're not slapping my ass with force."

"Am I?" He pulled her terry cloth shorts down and her underwear to reveal her bare ass then slapped it again. "That's different."

"Owww that was on my bare ass. Yes."

He slapped her other cheek, "and that?"

"Damn it. Yes! Owww."

He laughed.

She swatted his hands away "You're doing it painful on purpose you butthead."

He caressed her butt, "Aww my spoiled brat got a spanking."

She pouted, "Don't call me that."

He kissed her crest, "I'm sorry. My Blue Goddess. My Queen. My Lovely Lady. My—"

"Stop it, now you're just teasing me."

He laughed, "You are though…"

She giggled then pulled her shorts up, "I know." She turned and walked toward the door. "We should head back out." Their door open and she was about to walk through the door when he slapped her ass again. "Owww Damn it. Will you stop that!" She turned and lifted her shorts. "Look… how dark blue it is."

He leaned in to look then slapped her bare ass again.

"Owww! Stop it!" She shrieked

"I'm sorry... maybe you should check the other side." He said

She lifted her shorts to check, and he slapped her bare ass again. "Damn it, Jon! Stop it! You ass!"

"What's that you want me to slap your ass again?" he said as he laughed

"No…" she turned, and they see Miranda, Benezia, Anna, Mili, Kirre, and Shay standing there. She lowered her shorts, and she heard her husband laughing then she said, "It's not funny, Jon."

Miranda suggested, "Maybe you should keep that in the bedroom."

Liara rubbed her butt, "Oh hush. That wasn't acts of pleasure."

Miranda laughed then said, "See girls even when you're older, you still get punishable spankings."

Shepard laughed then gave a quick brow raise at Miranda "Lia, show Miri that dark blue mark on your ass cheek."

"No, I'm not falling for that again." Said Liara

"Oh, come on! Let's take a look," replied Miranda

Liara grunted "No…"

"Oh, you big baby. I'm sure it's not even that bad" Said Miranda then looked over at Shepard

Liara rolled her eyes. "It's not like he's slapping your ass!" When she said that Miranda cocked a brow. They laughed as Liara stumbled over her words "Umm… that… didn't come out right." She groaned then lifted her shorts and showed them. As soon as she did, Shepard reached in and slapped her ass again. "Damn it! Jon! My ass is going to be bruised. Stop it!"

Miranda and the girls rumbled in laughter.

Shepard threw his hands up in victory "Oooh… that was all kudos to Miri." Miranda slapped his hand in a high five.

"Miranda! You're supposed to be on my side!" shrieked Liara

Miranda continued to laugh, "Sorry Lia… I couldn't help myself."

Shepard leaned in toward Liara, and she jerked away, "Nooo get away from me. You ass slapper!"

Everyone near them started laughing again, then Milizkia said, "Ass slapper?" She continued to laugh then said, "How do you all go from fighting crazy beasts one day to tickling and slappin' asses the next?"

They all just looked at her and waited for someone to say something then Shepard replied, "I don't know Mili I guess that's just the aftermath of events that fell within certain events. Fighting crazy beasts one day, living through it then living life the next with laughter. That just happened to be tickling and slappin' asses today." He looked over at Liara as she was slowly creeping her way closer to the living room "Wait let me rephrase that… That just happens to be Liara's fate for the day." Shepard walked toward Liara then made a sudden movement toward her.

Liara squealed then turned and ran to the living room. "No… I'm good for the day thank you..."

They all start laughing again then Shepard said, "We'll see about that."