Camp Urgnot.
Shepard, Wrex, Gluts, Samara and Morden return back to camp Urgnot. Wrex went off to set up the trial with Gluts also Wrex went to deliver a combusting manifold for his engineer. Morden went back to the Normandy to organize with STG. Samara went with him for support. Shepherd stayed to find Ben, Jack and Grunt. He starts look only to find Ben at the local kiosk looking over at some items.
"Ben" Ben turns around "Shepard back from the mission. How it go?" Shepard Grimaces and strokes his cheek.
"it was complicated but nothing that we could handle. Oh you need to report to Wrex to what I assume is Grunt right into Urgnot" Ben smirked "Heh. He need to do more than that. Grunt the official second person to kill a Thresher Maw" Shepard chuckles.
"Yeah Wrex going to love that. Anyway What you doing here? Where Jack and Grunt?"
"Well to answer your first question. Krogan has some decent armour upgrades like armour plating and such. Though it be a good Idea to harden some places on my armour that weak to close range fighting" Shepard nods. it makes sense medium armour good for support strikes and long ranges attacks not close quarters fighting which Ben good for.
"To answer your second question. Fighting pits and Varren arena. Not in that order" Shepard snorted at that.
"I'm surprised you did not go for Light armour back then on Illum" Ben nods back "That would make sense considering what I used to wear, but I am also dealing with weapons that can penetrate amour with the right skill set. I'm just being extra careful." Shepard nods back.
"where Morden and samara anyway?"
"Back at the Normandy. For emotional reasons. Anyway We have a Trial coming up. A Krogan clan leader has been experimenting on live female Krogans so all the clans are coming together here to see him punished for it" Shepard said that quickly to move the topic away from Morden.
"hmm. Yeah that tracks with what I heard here. From what I heard they pissed." Shepard nods agreeing but gets caught off guard by Ben next statement. "look, You know, I understand why you never told me about Morden being the creator of the Genophage but did you really think I would not notice after the reaction to my Krogan form. Even the fact Salarian councillor reaction about Morden back on the Citidel was a giveaway."
"Shit. Look Tennyson they a reason why I never told you"
"I am aware of the reason. You were thinking I have a go at him for Creating it and your right I would but I can also tell he conflicted about it. He not very good at controlling his emotions. It very easy to tell once you learn the Salarian body language. Don't worry I am not going to tell anyone"
Shepard breaths easy "Thank you Ben" Ben shrugged back and went to looking for armour upgrades. Shepard help in finding some decent plating that works best on humans. They stop for a moment to here Shepard name being shouted "Shepard!" They both Turn to see Wrex coming towards them.
"The Trial is getting ready to start and most of the clans have arrived. The ones that Haven't are busy dealing with they own problems" Shepard nods back.
"We need you to testify since the pyjack and the Asari went to 'cool' off" Shepard nods again "I can do that. Just tell me what to do and I say my peace on the matter"
Wrex smirking "Good and there not much just answer so When I call your name or you need to do is recalled what we did at Weyrloc base" Shepard nods. Wrex turns to Ben "Heard about the runt Killing a Thresher Maw. Has not been done since my turn on the rite. Next your telling he can produce dark matter." Ben snorted. Shepard chuckled.
"I also heard what happened to Uvenk. Good riddance. Anyway after the trial I introduce Grunt into the fold and don't worry Shepard I won't take grunt from you. He needs experience before he can join in active Krogan combat." Shepard snorted "Yeah because collectors are perfect target practice" Wrex laughed. Ben just smirked.
Ben was wondering about the Guilty Krogan "What happens to A Krogan if they found guilty of the Crime they committed?"
Wrex stroke his spikey chin "it honesty depends on the Krogan and the crime. Since the Genophage we been few in numbers so Krogan of lower ranked gets left of with a slap. While higher ranking will receive a harsher punishment. The crimes itself depend on what they are and how they affect are culture. It not perfect but we kept are numbers that way. Why do you ask punk?"
Ben was scratching his cheek. "It just you putting a Clan leader on trial and well I was just curious about that really"
Wrex nods in understanding "Ah, yes Clan leaders crimes are a different beast altogether and in all honestly it has not happened since a thousand years ago though the pyjack himself wasn't a clan leader. His crime fit the bill. Luckily he was not punished heavily for it. Right It looking like guld will be strip of his Krogan title and Banished from Tuchanka" Ben raised an eyebrow
"I'm wondering, what would you do if Guld would become scared to death? Not literally obviously but enough for him to become catatonic" Wrex stared at ben deeply.
"We would laugh at his miserly and find that it is a suitable punishment for what he did to the females." Wrex stops for a minute "You got a way to do that?"
Ben nods "Yep. He called Toepick"
Wrex was smiling "Heh, Heh, Heh" Ben Shuddered "Do all Krogan laugh like that, I thought it was just Grunt" Wrex never stop smiling. (Shout out- Want to give a shout to Anon-reader667 on Wattpad for the idea of Toepick)
Clan Urgnot Varren pits
Everyone gathered around the pits. Ben, Shepard and grunt are next to Wrex when he starts the trial. Jack went back to the Normandy after finding out, that all social gatherings aka fight club was stop because of the Trial. Guld tied up in the middle of the pit being looked down upon his peers.
"Gather Round fellow Krogan. For Today we have Weyrloc Guld charge with Harm towards the females leaving them dead." The Krogans around growled. The other clan leaders were boiling in rage after hearing that news and starting staring down at Guld like he is a pyjack. Wrex smirked at the reaction.
"We have two witness. One being a human called Commander John Shepard" The Krogans started to growl but was instantly halted by Wrex. Shepard moan at Wrex use of his first name "ENOUGH!. This human is one that Travelled with to defeat Saren so pay some fucking respect you Pyjacks"
One Krogan to offence to that "How would we know he telling the truth. Brother" Shepard and Ben raised an eyebrow at that "Shut the fuck up Wreav. Your lack of Brain make the Salarians idea of a Genophage agreeable, if I still have to tolerate your presence any longer than I have to." Other Krogan nodded in agreement reluctantly.
"The second witness is from Clan Baltech. They leader Baltech Gluts" The Krogan nods in acknowledgement of the Clan leader. Both Gluts and Shepard came forward to give they statements of the event.
A few minutes later after statements.
To say the Krogans were pissed is a momentum understatement. Loud noise of growls and arguing. Some Krogan wish for Guld death others Banishment. The one asari who married a Krogan on Illum. well Wrex now likes her because she insulted Wreav after he tried to Insult her first and failed. Wrex then told his Fellow Krogan that he picked a good one and told him to "Keep her well". This all happened because the Asari was more disgusted by what Guld admitted throughout the statements. Which was Guld attacking Asari colonies with the Bloodpack.
"We heard statement, answers and now we need punishment. The shapeshifter has offered one such solution. A form the will Scare the Living day lights of Guld that he can not function anymore. He be less than Krogan he be in a catatonic state" A lot of Krogan mumble towards each other. The clan leaders are liking the idea. Wrex looks around "any objections"
The asari raises her hand "Not an objection but an idea. You want to humiliate him right?" Wrex nods not knowing where this is going. "Well if he be in a catatonic state you need to look after him" The Krogans growled at that. Wreav shouts at her "We will do no such thing. Bitch" The asari nods "Of course but the Asari can look after him. In prison. Which I sure The Krogan can find that Very humiliation" Wrex blinks Then laughs
"Hahahahahah. It be further humiliation if he ends up in Asari Jail. Oh Wreav you better be careful she more Krogan than you at the moment" Everyone chuckled at that.
"So we are in agreement. He will be punished by are shapeshifter Ally. Then he be escorted by my friend Shepard to The asari Prison" Everyone nods. Wrex then looks at Ben. Ben nods back and heads to the pits but as he walks. Wrex still talks.
"As of today. Weyrloc clan is no more and any members can join from said clan can join any other clan they so wished. Guld you are he punished by the hands of Krogan for tortor of the Females and use of the Blood pack. You are a Betrayer. You are No longer Krogan."
Guld Growls and was trying to speak by was over shadow by a bright green light "Toepick" Toepick said in a sleepy dreamy voice. Everyone horrified by the look of Toepick and his cage head.
Guld chuckles "what this creature going to do scar….." As he said the Toepick leaned in closer to Guld. Open the cage doors. Guld Scream can be heard across the Galaxy
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. NO PLEASE MAKE IT STOP, PLEASSSSE MAKE It STOP." Everyone blanch. Guld is now pitch white. Like his armour white, his skin. It was horrifying to hear and see. Even Wrex was horrified at what he looking and hearing at but later he becomes composed.
Wrex looks at Shepard "Right, we have an escort of the prisoner to your shuttle Shepard." Two guardsmen do so and takes a now white Guld to Shepard shuttle.
Wrex coughs getting everyone attention "My last news is simple. Welcome Urgnot Grunt. we welcome you to clan Urgnot. Nice job Killing a Thresher maw by the way has not been since my turn in the rite" He smirk at that last comment as it gives Wrex more political clout within the Krogan ranks. Grunt smirk back.
Toepick then change back to Ben and walks back to Shepard. Wrex nods at Shepard. Shepard nods back He turns to Ben and Grunt. "Come on, the rest of the meeting is stuff we not allowed to be involved in. Krogan Culture and such" Both nod back and head to the shuttle.
As they were walking The three heard Wrex shout "Urgnot Ereba, wins and yes Wreav Since she married a Urgnot and more Krogan than you, she is There fourth a Urgnot. All though the female Krogan shaman going to give her the rite to make it official"
They get in the shuttle and head back to the Normandy.
A few minutes later in the Normandy SR2 Meeting room
Shepard after coming back from Tuchanka went to the meeting room for a call to the Asari councillor. He been tapping his foot waiting.
A few minutes later The Asari councilor appeared in holographic form.
"AH Shepard, sorry for the delay in answering your call. I just came from a meeting with a couple of Matriarchs. So how may I help you and considering your using the spectre line I assume it important"
Shepard nods "Yes councilor, Tevos. I heard from the grape vine that your colonies have been hit?" Tavos narrows her eyes at Shepard "Yes though we kept it under wraps even to outside spectres. So I curious how you find out"
"Well as luck would have it. I caught one of the culprits" Tavos eyes widen "You have. You must bring them to Thessia immediately." Shepard nods and call out to Joker over the coms "Joker set a course for Thessia"
"Aye, aye" Tavos nods in thanks. "Now lets get the Debrief over with so I can set up a coordinated transfer of prisoner" Shepard nods and goes into detail about the events that transpired.
A few minutes after Shepard telling Tavos about the days events. She blanches "Dear god. The were experimenting on live Female Krogan, that, that…are the Krogan really that Desperate?" Shepard nods
"Well considering what Wrex told me. Some were considering letting him continue the experiment. I think that should give you some idea of how bad it is"
Tavos grimaces but nods "it does. If I have the power I would help them but sadly the power of choice when it comes to the Genophage comes down to the Salarians. I hope you understand"
Shepard smiles nodding "I do. Which is why I haven't told you the full story because I know you obligated to tell the Salarian councilor, not by choice. So I told what happened there and not why. Though Valern knows why we there. "
Tavos smiles at Shepard "Thank you. That does make it easier on me. Now Since This Toepick. One of Ben Transformations scared this Guld in a catatonic state we need medical on site. I assume your fine we a team meeting at your ships Airlock. I know you have a mission to get on with"
Shepard nods "Yes that fine. I have Samara help to make it easier on your end. Since I am still temporarily working with Cerberus"
"That does help. Thank you. That puts my Asari at ease. Now that I know it the Blood pack we have to keep an eye out for them. I thank you commander you put ease to a lot of Asari today. My the Goddess watch over you"
"Yours as well councilor" Tavos nods and smiles The lines cut. Shepard called out to joker "How long to Thessia Joker."
"ETA Ten minutes"
"Thanks"
"No problems commander"
