ME3 Ending Short
Story "New Beginnings"
Information: Based on
Red Ending (Destroy Reapers)
Laren Shepard: Female
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War hero
Paragon
Stumbling
and in extreme pain Shepard made her way to the new "Conclusion" the
catalyst provided which would put an end to the reapers once and for all. Shepard Raised her gun and opened fire, and
kept firing as she stumbled towards the device.
Suddenly it exploded, violently engulfing Commander Shepard. Almost as soon as the device exploded the
Crucible began emitting a red light which seemed to draw power, or perhaps was
amplified by the ward arms of the Citadel, this Energy coalesced above the Citadel
Tower as a huge ball of Light. Upon
Reaching critical mass the energy was released Spreading out across the Sol
system, almost on queue the Reapers on
or in Earth Orbit shut down. The energy
Field Dispersed and the Citadel fired a concentrated beam of red light directly
at the Charon Mass Relay, the Relay changed from a Serene, Gentle Blue to Harsh
and Violent Red. As the Mass Relay Built
up a substantial Charge it began to explode, but not before unleashing this
built up energy into deep space in the form of a Concentrated beam, not unlike
what was released from the Citadel. The
Mass Relay Exploded, but with far less force then the Alpha Relay 9 months
Earlier.
"Admiral
Sir!" Shouted a comm. officer. Admiral Hackett turned from his View port,
"Status report!? What the hell just
happened?!" He approached the
adjacent Long range Sensor station,
"Sir... the Charon Mass Relay just.... Exploded!" Admiral Hackett took a few steps back,
"My God... ALL HANDS BRACE FOR IMPACT!" but nothing happened. A few moments Passed, "...We should all
be dead right now, the Explosion from the Alpha Relay Destroyed an entire Solar
system! What's going on?" the comm. officer responded a few moments
later, "Sir I'm getting reports from the fleets sir, the Mass Relay has
Exploded... But the Explosion was Minimal... sir." Admiral Hackett breathed a Sigh of relief,
"So... it's finally over. Any News
on Shepard?" the comm. officer
turned to him, "No sir, her last transmission was from the base beneath
the Citadel Tower sir." A moment
passed, Admiral Hackett Stepped forward and placed his hand on the comm.
officer's shoulder, "Get me Fleet Wide." the comm. officer nodded, "Channel open
sir."
"Attention
all Personnel, This is Admiral Hackett.
The Reapers have been destroyed!
I Repeat! the Reapers have been
destroyed!" Celebration Erupted
throughout the fleets on every ship, and every soldier on the ground. "However So too has the Charon Mass
Relay. I want all ships to do what they
can to re-establish Contact with the greater Galaxy! I want Medical teams Dispatch
immediately!"
Some
time later, near the Citadel Lift tower in London Ashley Williams, James Vega
and a Full Platoon were combing the Rubble looking for both Survivors and or
any Reaper monstrosities that may still be alive. "Shepard did it!" Vega said with
some emotion, "It's been almost a day since the explosion and not a single
one of these Freaks has survived!"
Suddenly a voice boomed over the radio, "I NEED A MEDIC!" Ashley quickly responded, "Report!?" the voice came back over the radio,
"I... I think I've found a survivor!"
Ashley and James looked at Each other then started Sprinting towards the
soldiers location.
Upon
Arriving they Found 6 soldiers standing over something black, Several Medical
Teams were nearing their location as well.
"Report!" shouted Ashley as she approached the marines,
"Damn ma'am... This doesn't look good!" James leaned in, and rolled
the soldier over, it was blackened and
charred but the medics confirmed that there was life signs present. "I can't tell if its Asari or
Human." One of the Medics quickly stood up, "My God!" everyone turned to the soldier, "Because
we can't Identify this... person I ran a DNA Analysis." Ashley Stepped Forward, "Well spit it
out!" The medic showed Ashley his
Omni tool. "My God!... Get me
Admiral Hackett."
Celebrations
had been going on for the better part of a day now but Admiral Hackett was not
participating, instead he just stared out at Earth through a window. "Admiral Hackett sir!" shouted the Comm. Officer. The Admiral did not respond, "Sir! I Have Lieutenant Commander Williams on the
Line!" That got Hackett's Attention
and he briskly moved over towards the Comm. Station, "Report
Lieutenant!" Ashley's Voice
crackled over the comm. system, "Sir!
We've found Commander Shepard! We
need Emergency Medical Transport to our Location NOW!"
Lieutenant
Williams, James Vega, Admiral Hackett, Rear Admiral Hannah Shepard and Various
Leaders from the different fleets and Species as well as Most of Shepards
Comrades from their Scuffle with the Collectors were all Waiting Impatiently in
the Main foyer of the Destiny Ascension's Medical Bay. Finally After several Hours Doctor Chakwas
Stepped out of Surgery, Admiral Hackett stepped forward, "Doctor?!" everyone stood up. "It's not looking
good Admiral. She has Several Broken
bones, and 3rd Degree burns on Most of her Body.... But she is alive... Barely.
I've Placed her in a Medically Induced coma. The Pain she must be enduring Would likely kill her otherwise." Everyone looked at the floor, then Miranda
Lawson Stepped out of the Surgery room, "With Enough resources this
shouldn't be a problem!" Everyone
looked at Miranda with varying expressions, "Explain yourself!"
Demanded Admiral Hackett. Miranda
Stepped forward, "As some of you know, Shepard died when the Collectors
Destroyed the Original Normandy SR1.
What you don't know is that Shepard was both asphyxiated, Burnt Alive
during Orbital re-entry and... literally squashed on Impact after falling into
Orbit." James Vega Stepped up, "You're not making this Sound very
convincing." Miranda gave him a
cold look, "two Years on an Operating table we brought her back to
life. Billions of Credits, 24 Hours a day 7 days a week observation,
but, we brought her back!" Hannah
Shepard Collapsed, Admiral Hackett Knelt down by her side. "The Point is," Miranda Explained,
"Then She was Dead, Now, She's not!
We have assembled the Greatest minds from all species from all Corners
of the Galaxy!" Everyone stopped to
think for a moment. "People, we can
do this!" Miranda looked around, "We can repair the Damage and bring
Shepard back!" Admiral Hackett Look
Around at the Other Leaders in the room, Each nodding with approval, "Do
it."
A year
had passed since Miranda had organized the Scientists from the Crucible project
and Disseminated the information from project Lazarus. They had woken Commander Shepard Several
Months previous after repairing most of the damage to her bodies Nervous
system, eliminating most of the pain from her injuries. However the blast from the Citadel had
destroyed all synthetics including Commander Shepard's Cybernetic
implants, She was physically crippled,
and the scientists were working around the clock on ways to Further repair the
damage. Miranda had laid out a plan for
Repairing the damage to Shepard's body, Starting with eliminating the
discomforting Pain she was enduring, then working on Physical therapy to get
Shepard moving again, then they were to work on Fixing the cosmetic Damage, after
all Commander Shepard was all scar
tissue from head to toe. Admiral Hackett
had given her Mother, Hannah Shepard, Leave to be with her daughter, she spent
several Days with her daughter while comatose, However Miranda Convinced her to
come back when her daughter had been Awakened. After which it was near impossible to
separate the two.
Several
Months later Shepard had Begun Physical therapy, "Miranda?," Miranda was Helping
Shepard from the bed to a Wheel chair, "Yes Shepard?" she got Commander Shepard situated into her
wheel chair, "Why a Wheel Chair?"
Miranda Placed her hand on Shepard's Scared head, "If we are going
to get you up and about we need you to build up some upper body strength...
This isn't going to be easy Shepard, but... Everyone is here for you if you
need them! You just have to call, "
Miranda smirked, "in between visits at least.
Two
months later Shepard was working on Standing with Crutches, and was making slow
but steady progress. After the Science
Team replaced the Cybernetic implants they had begun work on a Process that
would repair her cosmetic appearance as
seamlessly as possible. Her Scar tissue
had become less defined and some hair had begun to grow. Her Friends stopped by frequently to check up
on her progress, however Shepard had taken up the habit of looking away when
people were looking at her face. The
only Visitors Shepard didn't mind was her mother, Admiral Hackett, and Ashley
Williams.
One day
during her physical Training, crossing a room while using her crutches, Jack
came to visit, "SHEPARD!" Jack shouted walking towards her with her
arms held out wide, "Hey your looking good!... Huge Improvement since I
was last here!" Shepard turned her
head away, "Thanks." Jack
reached out and gave Shepards Face an Inspection, "Wow! That's a Huge Improvement! Another month and we won't even be able to
tell you were charred black!" Shepard
smiled, "Anyway keep up the good work and they'll have you out of here in
no time!" Jack headed for the door, "You should see Earth! Their Rebuilding, Started with Toronto, Guess
there was less Structural Damage or something like that, It's a sight to see. So Get yourself better, ya hear!?" with that Jack left.
A month
later Most of Shepard's Body had Recovered Cosmetically, and she was using one
crutch and walked with a severe limp, Admiral Hackett had requested her
Presence in the New Alliance Headquarters they were Building on the outskirts
of Toronto. The Kodiak shuttle came to a
Rest on the landing pad, once the
shuttle came to a complete stop Shepard Whimsically stood up, her medical aide
close behind her. The shuttle door opened
and her eyes began to tear up, Thousands of People from all Races Filled the Yard
in all directions, filled the balconies, stood in the windows, or clustered
infront of the Holovids, ample Reporters were covering the event. Upon seeing Shepard every single person
Military, civilian all of them stood at attention and saluted, at the end of
the walkway formed by the crowds was Admiral Hackett, her mother Rear Admiral
Shepard the Council and her Comrades flanking them. Slowly and with some effort Shepard Traversed
the walkway and stood before the leaders, "Commander Shepard," Spoke
Admiral Hackett, " You have done the impossible, Not only have you united
the Peoples of this Galaxy, But you have broken a cycle that has gone on for
millions of years, and defeated the greatest threat that our races have ever
known... Welcome back!" the crowds
roared with cheer. The Councillors
stepped forward Ushering Silence to the crowd, "Commander Shepard,"
Began the Asari Councillor, "Because of you our peoples have a future,"
the Salarian Councillor stepped forward, "Though the Path Before us will
be long and Difficult as we rebuild our homes and our worlds," the Turian
Councillor stepped forward next, "Your Actions, in the Face Annihilation
have united All the peoples of this Galaxy and brought about a new era of
cooperation and peace. We as the Peoples
of this Galaxy will not squander this second chance you have gifted to us...
We, the council owe you an apology, Commander... We....I am Sorry for ever
doubting you." The Asari Councillor
retrieved a small container from one of the Alliance Aides behind her, "Commander
Shepard, For your actions in the Face of Utter destruction and the integrity
and courage demonstrated in the face of Such insurmountable odds, it is with
great honor, that we award you with the 'Shepard's Star' " the Councillor
Produced a Small golden Metal and held it out, "From this day forward,
this is the highest honor the Galaxy can bestow on an individual who goes above
and beyond the call of duty as you have."
Shepard lowered her head as the councillor Placed the Metal Around her
neck and began to cry, "It... it's Finally over..." Shepard turned to
face the crowd who exploding with cheer.
Several
Hours later Shepard sat down in Admiral Hackett's office who was sitting at his
desk flanked by the councillors, Ashley
Williams and Hannah Shepard accompanied Commander Shepard as well as her Medical
Aide. "Admiral," Shepard asked, "Do
we have any information or where abouts of the Normandy?" Admiral Hackett crossed his arms, "Not
yet, the Fleets have launched Thousands of Deep Space Probes in the direction
that the Mass Relay sent them. If they
survived, we'll find them Commander."
The Asari Councillor stepped forward, "Don't worry Commander we
won't stop looking, we owe you that much."
Shepard sat back in her chair and smiled faintly.
<Queue Mass Effect 4>
PLEASE NOTE: That this ending was based on the Destroy the
Reapers Ending.
I Read a Post earlier today that wanted to have shepard talk
the Catalyst down into ...Postponing the Cullings Indefinitely. Using the Peace with the Geth and the
Quarians and the Friendship and or Love interest between Joker and EDI as an
Example. I also have to add that they
could hold off at least until the Organics are ACTUALLY threatened before they
do something.
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