Normandy Shepards quarters

A few hours after Tali Trial

"You sure Anderson, This only happened recently"

"I'm sorry son. The council wants to see this shapeshifter, especially since he was the one, who manged to convince the civilian populace of the Quarians to settle on a colony."

"what about the others admiral?"

"they where reluctant to say the lease"

"Of course they are. Alright I set a course for the citadel then and too be far, two of my companions have some business there anyway, so I be killing three birds in one stone"

Anderson who is a man with dark skinned and brown eye colouring. He also wears a smart suit that carries around his authority.

"Good I let the council know, of your arrival and Shepard the kids on Horizon made and have a foster home here on the citadel."

"Anderson, you know, how I feel about foster homes"

"I know son, but they only family was on Horizon and no one wants to take them in. I'm sorry it not the best, but it the best we got at the moment"

Shepard nods "See you soon Anderson"

"See you later Shepard"

Coms are cut

A Few Hours later

"ah man and here I was having a nice nap"

"Sorry Ben but the council wants to see you" Ben looks around Shepard space.

"Nice digs by the way"

Shepard chuckles "thanks but luckily the bed more comfortable than it looks"

"So how long will we be there for" Ben asks

"Well Garrus and Thane needs help with personal business there, and we got that meeting with the council, so I say roughly 10 hours tops"

Ben groans " ah man"

Shepard that looks at his models "hey Ben?"

"Um Yeah"

"do you know who Eon is?"

"He here too and properly with ghostfreak isn't he"

Shepard nods

Ben groans go deep "I was wondering what paradox meant"

"Who?"

Ben waves his hand like this paradox is not important

"Eon is an evil version of me that has the capability to time travel maybe even travel dimensions. If he working with Ghostfreak then we in some deepshit"

Shepard had his hand on his forehead shaking it "Then we need to plan accordingly, you got an alien that can counter Eon time manipulations powers"

Ben nods "He called clockwork" He shows Shepard clockwork silhouette from the Omnitrix

Shepard wise his eyebrow "Appropriate, but also assuming Eon is you, it safe to say, he knows your capabilities as well"

Ben nods grimacing that fact "Same with Ghostfreak since he was one of my Aliens"

Shepard Blanches at that "Please tell me, that a joke"

Ben shrugs "I wish I was, but yeah He was one of my Aliens. He escaped from the watch and I wish I could show my memories of the event, but that wishful thinking"

Shepard had then a light bulb moment " I might have an idea. The Asari have this ability to mind meld, sort like telepathy through two minds, with your permission Samara can gather whatever intel we have on Eon and Ghostfreak and she can help you explain it better"

Ben thinks about it "And they won't gather any other parts if my memory's"

Shepard Just blankly stares "sorry but Samara will know of your past, part of the mind meld is accepting one another and while I know that still difficult for you, it party of there process"

Ben nods grimaces easily washes his face like a face mask "Okay, but Princess has to be there, because if she isn't she just going to intrude one way or another"

Shepard smirks "please I half expect the illusive man, considering you mysteries backstory"

Ben snorts "Alright when"

Shepard looks at the time "we got time to kill so how about now"

Ben snorts again "god I hope the citadel have video games"

Shepards crackles and start alerting Samara of the plan

Port Observation deck

Everyone was there. Miranda, Samara, ship, Shepard, Kasumi (cloaked) and Ben. Ben was explaining what he told Shepard.

"shit so we be fighting a evil time traveller version of this idiot" Miranda finger points to Ben

" Hey" Ben shouts

"and a Alien from his own watch, that escaped" Ignoring Ben Hey.

Both Shepard and Ben nods though Ben a bit miffed about the idiot comment

Samara amused by the events "Yes a mind Meld will help but Understand young Ben, that this process will, proceed to give you headaches afterwards"

Ben Nods "let's get this over with,"

Samara Holds Bens Head to her own, " Relax Young Ben. Embrace eternity"

Eyes going pitch black, dark as the Sky that floats around them. Flashes of Ben life appear, in Samara Head. All sad and happy memories pour in, like a bucket pouring water. They separate.

"By the Goddess. I certainly understand your need to leave your home as it was and Alien X a creature such as theirs. All that power just with a flick. "

Ben has his hands on his forehead. "At least Serena and Bellicus keeps the power in check. Even if there our annoying"

Samara nods agreeing "indeed"

Miranda cuts in "who are Serena and Bellicus?"

Samara was the one who answered " The personalities that habitat Alien X, one if full of life, compassion and love. The other full of Hate, Anger and Aggression. Ben Here is the voice of reason out of the three"

Miranda snorts. Ben Glares. Shepard coughs. "well now we know the full extent of Alien X even further to the point"

Ben waves his Hands "Yeah I know, security lock remember" points to the watch.

Shepard Nods. Looks to Samara "what can you tell us About Ben foes?"

Samara nods "With Eon, there not much, other than the fact, with what you already know. That his Time Manipulations" Everyone nods

"Shiiiiip" Growls

"Down boy" Ben muttered

Miranda raise an eyebrow

"ship very protective of me"

Miranda nods already knowing of that fact

Samara then goes in depth about Ghostfreak and his Adventures. From the beginning to the end. Everyone Blanches hearing the story. It was Dark. Possession, control, hell it almost sound like a horror vid.

"Wait how did Ghostfreak Escape a second time from the Omnitrix"

"because of me," Ben answered Shepard.

"Before I came here, I had to make a choice, and choice always come at a price, letting Ghostfreak out was that price, but also my choice."

Samara nods "you see what Ben had to do was save as many he can, but not everyone could be saved, unfortunately. He made a deal with Ghostfreak, He help save those people in return for freedom"

Ben carries on " He did help and kept his word, for a time, but when the time came, he left. I did not know where but at the time I could of care less" Ben lets out a single tear.

"Shipp, shipp" snuggles into Ben shoulder.

"Well thank you Ben, go gets some rest, We still got time" Shepard pats Ben back. Ben nods back heading to the Hangar Bay. Leaving the room in a solace state.

"I need to warn the illusive man, His base was compromised by this freak." Mirnada was about to leave till Samara calls out "look out for Cracks in the eyes and, a high dark tint of purple in the pupil, that overshadows they natural colouring. That how you know they being possessed by Ghostfreak"

Miranda nods and leaves to inform Her Boss.

Shepards Looks at Samara "They being hiding out in Omega, I have to warn Aria of the powers that freak possess"

Samara nods "That would be wise." Her voice become Solum.

Shepard nods at Samara, knowing what awaited her at Omega. Then proceeds to leaves to warn Aria.

The citadel.

After a few more hours warning both Aria and The illusive man of Ghostfreak and Eon abilities. To say that they were mortified was an understatement. How can they fight a time traveller and a Ghost. They now At the Citadel for Shepard and Ben to speak to the council. The take a elevators to the council chambers.

"ah I missed these elevators had great conversation with old friends"

Ben Snorts "How bored where you in these elevators"

Shepard smirk "Very"

They leave the Elevator heading towards the chamber.

"Now remember these are important people Ben and not to be ignored, so no mouthing off"

Ben smirks "No promises."

Shepards Smirks back.

Tevos The Asari councillor speaks first "Welcome commander Shepard, it been a while since we been face to face. At least this way, we won't get hanged up when we receive a report every time"

Ben snorts "dude and you said these are 'important people and not to be ignored'. Only for me to found out, you did the very thing"

Shepard with a straight face "we had difference of opinion on my missions"

Anderson speaks out "Quite." Anderson looks towards "Mr Tennyson"

Ben waves his hand "please call me Ben. I'm not old yet and I'm clearly not in detention"

Some humans chuckles in the background. The Turian Councillor Snarls. Ben Notice.

Anderson smirks "Indeed," Valern stated "Mr Tennyson, My name is Valern Councillor for the Salarian. It has become apparent about your abilities to shapeshift, normally I would not believe such rumours, but vids from Illum say otherwise. Can you tell us the nature of this ability and where the creatures come from"

Ben thinks about his answer "Well it quite simple really. Im not" Everyone turn to look at Ben like he groan a second head. Shepard in the background trying not to laugh at Ben strength to just about annoy anyone with just a single sentence. Also he recording this for prosperity and for Wrex.

Sparatus Growls "You dare Human. You species, are under council laws and you will answer!"

Ben smirks "yeah but you Councillors made it clear that the Terminus system, isn't and I believe I reside in the Terminus system. A planet called Horizon. I believe you should have the reports"

Tevos nods "Very true Mr Tennyson and the reports are not what we expected to say the least"

Shepard rolled his eyes

"but your abilities is a safety concern for those who reside in council space and we do all we can to, protect them."

Valern "Yes, I for one like to know how this technology works, it never been seen or heard before"

Ben shrugged "that because it hasn't, The tech used for the watch, does not exist 'yet'" Ben muttered that last part

Valern looks at the watch in intrigued "then how did…?" "

Sparatus Shouts "enough! We clearly do not trust this human to give us strait answers. I suggested we take the watch from him. In any case no human should wield that power in the first place"

Tevos nods "Properly a wise course of action, we nee…"

Shepard interrupts "excuse me Councillors" All four members look towards Shepard.

"Yes Shepard" Anderson quickly says before the Turian denies his say.

"We have a full report from Mordan Solace, who I Believe the Salarian councillor is aware of due to his past"

Valern nods looks at the other council members "Yes, he a doctor that work for STG. He word is a good one. Was part of a project a while back that I can't disclosed" Valern looks at Shepard "He should not of told you either"

Shepard nods "There been a emergency on a planet relating to said project. A scientist who was part of it, is now trying to reverse it by force"

Valern just stares "I see. Very well lets read this report and reconvene in 10 minutes"

Sparatus splurters "What!"

Tevos looks at the Salarian council member with some scrutiny.

Anderson just smirks

Valern just nod "Mordan is a Trusted adviser for STG. His word is good and if he can tell us more about the watch then, I don't see the problem and it clear to us that the human does not want to go into detail about the watch and his origins. In public"

The other 2 council members think about that, look at Ben, then reluctantly agree for a ten minute recess. Anderson was quiet throughout the meeting, but agreed to having the 10 minute recess.

Ben look at Shepard "you planned that didn't you"

"Yeah, I did. I knew they would want to expose your abilities but the ramification behind it"

Ben just nods

10 minutes later

Tevos "too everyone in the public gathering please move towards the council chambers exit. Thank you for your patience."

Sparatus speaks to C-sec "C-Sec will escort those unwilling"

The audience does so. Now it becomes a quiet meeting

Valern speaks first "Please Tell me that this is a joke" holding the pad

Ben smirks understanding what he means "I don't know what you mean?"

Tevos ether so cheerful "Young Tennyson, do not Joke. Answer the question are you from another universe. A universe that has over 100,000,000 Life forms?.

"Maybe more!"

Sparatus nods "so you don't deny it"

"nop'e'"

Anderson speaks softly "The ramification behind dimension travel is…"

Valern cuts off "Staggering." He looks towards Shepard, "I understand the need now, to hide this. Not his shapeshifter abilities of course but his past. Have you got the appropriate paperwork for his Identity"

Ben chims in here " At the moment I have my name, Birthday, and my Pet. Ship"

Sparatus ask "you named your pet 'Ship'?"

Ben looks at Shepard. He nods in return. Opening up his Omni-tool. Revealing ship, transforming into a ship, and many other devices.

Tevos exclaims "By the Goddess!. How does…"

Ben interrupts knowing what the question is "one of my transformation, called Upgrade, is called a Galvanic metamorph. Councillor Valern has the details on the pad Shepard passed. That should explain ship skill"

Valern nods at the other Councillors.

Tevos coughs "very well. Now that we know more, of the situation, we can prepare."

Shepard Coughs "I like to put forward Ben as a candidate for spectre" He looks Towards Sparatus "This way, you have a better access to him and, you can feel safer knowing he be working for you"

Sparatus strokes his mandibles. Look towards the other members "I agree. While I do not like the idea of a human having that much power. Having him close to us would be more beneficial than anything else"

Ben eybrows raised. Anderson look at the turion councillor with nod signifying that he agreed with the sentiment. Tevos nods also agreeing. Valern just stares at Ben for moment but also nodding.

Tevos "Benjamin Kirby Tennyson. Step forward." He does so "It is the decision of the council that you be granted the powers and privileges of Special Tactics and Reconnaissance, branch of the citadel"

Valern "spectre are not trained but chosen. Individual forge in a fire of service and battle, those who action elevate them above the rank and file"

Tevos "Specters are an ideal a symbol the embodiment of Courage determination and self-reliance they are the right hand of the council instruments of our will"

Sparatus "Spectres bear a great burden they are Protectors of Galactic peace both our first and last line of defence the safety of the Galaxy is Theirs to uphold"

Tevos "you're the second Human spectre Young Tennyson, Shepard here being the first."

Ben nods "I am grateful"

Tevos nods back "good Meeting adjourned, good luck commander Shepard"

5 minutes later

Ben turns to shepard "well that was stressful, it was almost like they weren't going to let me leave"

? "They weren't originally going to let you leave"

Both Ben and Shepard turn to see Kaiden, some grey haired dude in a white tux suit and Anderson

Shepard nods towards them "Anderson, Kaiden, Udina" He growled at that last name. "I figured that was the case. That why I offered the spectre candidate"

Ben was shocked "you mean to tell me that, they were going to lock me up he on the citadel."

Kaiden pats Ben shoulder "sorry kid but, you're an unknown to them with powers of a shapeshifter. It was expected, that they wanted to keep you here for test"

Udina nods "yes well, a power like that in a hands of a child. It bad enough Shepard back"

Anderson and Ben narrows They eyes at Udina "Shut it"

"Commander Shepard, Mr Tennyson" a clerk ran up to them. "valern, wants to speak in his chambers." The clerk looks over to Anderson and Udina "Your welcome to join them Councillor"

Anderson nods, looks at Kaiden "Keep an eye out for stragglers and makes sure, to aid C-Sec, in catching the culprit. Udina your with me" Kaiden Nods and heads out

Udina shouts "finally"

The clerk walks them through the inner council chambers, reaching Valern office. The clerk pressed a button.

A voice heard on the offer side "come in" They come in seeing Tevos standing and Valern sitting.

"Ah Shepard, Tennyson, Anderson and Udina. Welcome have a seat" They sit.

"I first want to thank you, for coming, I know you on a busy schedule with the colonies but I want to ask first is that, is it true that you have the DNA, of Turian, Drell and Quarian."

Ben Nods "by accident, the watch functions, as a catalyst for DNA if they ever go extinct. Also because I forgot to reset the settings on this thing"

Tevos smiles "I would like to see a transformation if possible. Sparatus would be here but there was an emergency, that he needed to take care of"

Ben nods "I can do one better, look if you let me scan both of you, I be able to showcase, my DNA version of an Asari and Salarian"

Both Asari and Salarian councillors look at each other then back at Ben "I don't have a problem with that" Valern stated. Tevos smiles nodding.

So Ben set the scan function on. A yellow beam comes out of the watch and scams both of the councillors.

"Alien DNA SCANN RECOGINSE" x2

Shepard leans over to Anderson, "you might want to wear sunglasses" Anderson and Udina raises an eyebrow.

Ben slams his watch. A Flash of Green appear blinding everyone except Shepard due to his experiences with this. "Bio-Otic" shouted in a womanly voice. Instantly her hand went to her.

Bio-0tic is an asari that, wears the same armour as Ben but has more of a slim figure than is human male form. Ben also feels like a tank in this form. Almost like a Vanguard of sorts. Bio-0tic skin tone is closer to Blueish purple.

Tevos looks over the Ben/Asari " Impressive. I can tell you that your headache that you have is because of the biotics that come with Asari DNA. We get them at the early stages of our life"

Ben/Bio-tic looks at Tevos "So this is natural to your species. It bloody pain" Tevos nods "Indeed, you need some training to master it, but the headaches will go after sometime"

Shepard chims in "we ask Samara when we get back to the ship"

Tevos smiles at that "A justiciar?"

Shepard nods. Tevos smiles goes tenfold "She be a good master to learn from"

Valern smiles now "I would like to see the Salarian form now if that alright"

Ben/Bio-0tic nods. Slams the Omnitrix, down. "Intelligence" He shouted. Again wearing the same armour but feels more lite and slim like he made to move fast and loose.

Valern "Good just wanted to see, what you look like, now."

Ben de-transforms back to Ben

"Now we need to sort out an Identity for you Tennyson"

Anderson interrupts here "Counciler as the meeting was adjourned, I already have a friend of mine in the alliance to wipe up a backstory for Ben, One that related to Horizon of course"

Tevos looks at Anderson with respect "good, how long?"

Udina answered "not long, I would say 4- 5 hours"

Ben Interrupts "urm why are you helping me, I don't even know most of you. In fact you don't even know me or trust me for that matter"

Anderson was the one that answered "Son as we mention earlier, because of your skill set we wanted to lock you up. You're an unknown to us and that scared the shit out of us. We did not want to take risk with you"

Valern nods "Indeed that was our original plan, but when we notice you weren't going to cooperate we had to take things differently into account. So when shepard offered you Spectre status. We agreed because one, it allows us to monitor you to see you're an ally or foe. Hopefully ally"

"And two was because we did not know about your other universe. So this give you a chance to explore ours. It a win-win. Be in mind young Tennyson, this is not in the goodness of our hearts but simply we need to keep an eye on you. As Anderson rightfully stated, you're an unknown and that scares us " Tevos Stated.

Ben nods and agreed. He himself was trying to get himself a life in this world but have been difficult because of the technology being so different to the ones he used to.

Valern coughs "well I believe that we have everything covered here, please enjoy your time on the citadel Tennyson. Shepard."

Both leave the council office.

"Well that was something" Ben stated as he and Shepard head back to the dock where the Normandy parked.

"it sure was Ben. By the way. Bio-0tic, that quite on the nose there. Why not Tendril or something. like you have another squid like alien in that watch of yours"

Ben shrugged "it did not feel that it fit as well. And yes I do. He called Gax The conqueror"

Shepard pauses after hearing that. He thought 'What?'