Spectre Bk 02 Ch 13

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Shepard is diverted to Tuchanka to deal with personal issues.

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Waking up with a body pressed against me wasn't unusual. And to be honest, feeling a second body to my other side was growing more and more usual as time passed by. The only unusual thing about this current morning was the fact that Tali was snuggled to one side, still in her suit, and Kasumi was next to me... And she was naked.

It had all started when Kelly walked into the cabin a couple of nights earlier, sitting down next to me on the couch. She made sure that I was facing her before she said, "We need to talk, Shepard. And before you worry, I'm not ending things or anything that stupid. Trust me, I'm not giving you up."

"Okay, but I can only guess that you've got something on your mind."

"I've been selfish, Shepard. Incredibly selfish. I'm up here most nights and I know there are women below us who would love to share time with you in private. Jack... Jack needs you, Shepard. She's a strong girl, and you've helped with her past, but she still needs your strength. I know you haven't made love with Miranda, but I hope you will soon. The night that you finally succumb, I think it'll change her life. Georgia adores you, Shepard. And I know she'd love to be up here more often. Tali just loves you. Kasumi... She's a little quiet about it, but I don't miss how she looks at you. Amelie is interested in some intimacy. I think she's intrigued to see if rumour matches reality. Triss wants something fun and physical. I don't think she'll be expecting romance. Leliana... I can only guess at the moment since she's new to the ship, but there is no doubt an attraction is already there."

"And what about you, Kelly? Where do you fit in all of this?"

"I love you. I love spending time with you. I love working beside you. I'm not expecting us to fall

in

love. I know who you really belong to."

"You're not being fair to yourself, Kelly. I wouldn't spend nearly every night with you if I didn't love you in return."

That made her smile. "There are a lot of women and asari that love you, Shepard. The fact you can feel the same level of love for all of us is a wonderful thing. But I can admit that I'm selfish being up here nearly every night. From now on, I'm going to make sure that other girls get their chance to spend a night up here. And I know it won't just be about sex. I know you'll just want to spend time with women and asari that you enjoy being with, that you respect, but that you also find attractive."

"You'll stay tonight?"

"I plan on walking into the mess tomorrow morning limping from how hard you fuck me tonight, Shepard."

Kelly kept her word about one thing. The next night, I was relaxing in the cabin by myself as I did appreciate the time that I could spend alone. There was a vidscreen on which I could watch the news, and I was still catching up on all the things that I'd missed for two years. Jack didn't knock or have EDI announce her, she just strolled in with a smile and didn't waste time straddling my lap.

"Kelly sat us all down and told us what she told you," she explained, "She said it's up to us about how it'll work. Sometimes, it'll be first here is the winner unless we don't mind a threesome. Other times, we'll have to discuss it, particularly if one of us has a bad day or something."

"Did you get here first?"

Jack laughed before kissing me softly. "Hell no. I told them bluntly that you're mine tonight and I'll fight anyone who tries to get here before me."

"And what do you want tonight, Jack?" I asked softly. That's when she blushed and turned her head away. I gently placed a hand on her cheek and made sure she was looking at me. "Be honest with me. What do you want tonight?"

"Cuddles..."

"We can do cuddles. Anything else?"

"A repeat of our first night. Gentle... You made me feel so... I've never felt anything like it, Shepard. I want to feel it again."

When I woke up early like usual the next morning, Jack was snuggled against me, and it was in those moments that she felt and looked so tiny in comparison to many of the women on the ship. She was still quite slim though I knew she did exercise every day. She was incredibly fit. Although I could have gotten up, I rolled onto my side and gently pulled her a little closer. She murmured something as I gently stroked her back. Although I didn't go back to sleep, I was happy to lie with her for hours. I knew she would love it when waking up and realising that I was still there with her.

Tali and Kasumi arrived together the next evening. I was immediately wondering how it was going to work. I knew the pair had grown very close rather quickly. Tali was unseen due to her suit, and Kasumi was already known on the ship for rarely if ever showing her face. The only other person similar to them on the ship was Leliana. She'd often wander around in her cloak and hood. When I asked about it, she said it was natural due to how she had lived her life.

Once they were sitting to either side of me, Kasumi explained that she wasn't there to have sex. She didn't want to do that in front of Tali, and she wasn't ready for that sort of relationship with me anyway. Tali then made us chuckle by suggesting that Kasumi did eventually want to have sex. As for Tali, she was talking to Mordin and Karin about a physical relationship and was even contemplating making changes to her suit. If she couldn't get naked, she was hoping to get a part of her body exposed so we could have fun together.

To my amusement, they still wanted me naked, and although Kasumi wasn't ready to have sex, she was very ready to get naked with me. She had a wonderfully tight little body on her. Her breasts were not particularly large though were incredibly perky. And she was one of the few women that I'd been with who still retained pubic hair, a well-trimmed triangle of black hair above her pussy. To be honest, I admitted that it was incredibly arousing. It looked good against her pale skin.

When we ended up in bed together, we kept things calm. Tali just enjoyed cuddling with me. Feeling Kasumi's warm, naked body against me aroused me even further. They both noticed my erection and that's when Kasumi did spring a surprise.

"Tali would love to do something for you, Shepard," she said softly, "She knows that doing anything for her is impossible right now. She's thought about how it could be possible, but she wants to wait until she can feel skin against skin."

"I've read about handjobs, Shepard," Tali added, "Would you like one?"

"Lube," I replied, "Just make sure you use lube."

And that's how I ended up lying back with an arm around Kasumi, her fingers caressing my chest, while Tali was kneeling between my legs, applying lube to my cock before she started to give her very first handjob. She was incredibly nervous at first though when she had it all figured out, she was having the time of her life. And I made sure to moan when it felt good to let her know that I was enjoying it.

"This is so hot," Kasumi whispered, "The innocent little quarian giving her human love interest a handjob. And I bet she just loves your big dick."

"Definitely going to figure out how to get naked, even if it's only my pussy. I really want to make love now!" Tali exclaimed with a chuckle.

While Tali was stroking me, I talked dirty to her in return, and I knew it was arousing her something fierce. I told her that I wanted her in the same position on her knees though with me standing as she pleasured me with her mouth. That I would lie her back, spread her legs wide, and return the favour by eating her sweet little pussy for hours. And when it came to making love, I would be ever so gentle for our first few times though eventually get her used to being fucked nice and hard. And when it came to her arse, I was going to take that as well.

I could hear the arousal in her voice when she asked if I was close. I assured her that I was doing all I could to hold my orgasm back, but if she wanted me to cum, I would. When I asked where, she rather excitedly asked me if I would be willing to cum on her.

"Totally hot," Kasumi stated next to me, "Your cum on her black suit would look really naughty."

We repositioned so Tali was lying back and I was stroking myself. I glanced at Kasumi as she spread her legs to give me a wonderful view of her glistening pussy. When she started to fondle herself, that was pretty much it. I glanced back at Tali to see her glowing eyes behind the purple glass. I warned her when I was about to cum, aiming my cock so each streak of cum would be visible on her suit.

"Holy shit!" Kasumi exclaimed, "You cum so much, Shepard!"

Tali giggled as I chuckled at the same time. "Kelly usually tells me that it's still leaking out of her when standing at her terminal the next morning after we make love."

I then had the pleasure of sitting back and watching Kasumi masturbate as she couldn't hold back any longer. I would have offered to go down on her, but I knew she wasn't ready for that yet. Tali keyed her omni-tool and quickly did the same thing. Both were soon moaning softly and nearly orgasmed at the same time. Neither wanted only the one, ending up lying between them as I heard them whimper and moan as they enjoyed themselves. I did clean up Tali's suit although she told me that she didn't really mind. As for Kasumi, we shared a soft kiss and her eyes spoke volumes. She was crushing on me hard, but something was holding her back. I'd let her divulge what it was when she was comfortable.

Waking up the next morning with them cuddled against me, what had me up and out of bed rather quickly was EDI telling me that something was up with Grunt. Kasumi and Tali woke up enough to suggest that I be careful when dealing with the krogan. I got dressed and grabbed my sidearm before heading downstairs. I found Grunt in his quarters. He'd destroyed nearly everything, and he was pacing, his body language one of... Well, he was rather placid most of the time, to be completely honest. The anger only came when we were in the middle of a fight.

He knew something was up though and asked if it was possible to take him to Tuchanka as soon as possible. He knew that Urdnot Wrex was a friend of mine and hoped that he might have answers. Considering that I didn't particularly want Grunt destroying the ship and possibly trying to fight all of us, I wasn't particularly happy about having to divert from Omega, but I agreed that we'd head there immediately.

As I made my way upstairs, I asked if EDI had any ideas, but she admitted to lacking any real details about krogan medical records. I wandered in to see Mordin and ask if he had any ideas. He flatly refused to do any checks on Grunt, thinking the krogan would sooner kill him than allow Mordin to check him over. I was going to suggest Karin, but I think Mordin would have considered that an even stupider idea.

"Actually, Shepard. If heading to Tuchanka, two birds, one stone. Received disturbing report. One of my proteges, Maelon, has apparently been captured and is being held prisoner. Was going to alert STG as this could be a security risk considering work on genophage."

"Want to see if the rumours are true?"

"Yes. My only concern is that as a salarian... I do have contacts on Tuchanka, but I'm not entirely sure..."

"Urdnot Wrex is a friend. If you're there with me, you'll be fine."

Miranda was at her desk when I walked into her quarters. She seemed to realise that I was much later than I usually was. I explained what was going on and that we were now heading straight to Tuchanka. I explained the issue with Grunt and that I wanted him sorted out immediately. I also added the news about Mordin and that we'd at least investigate the rumour. If it was true, we'd help him sort it out.

"It'll be a little while until we get there," I suggested, "A little annoying as I would have liked to get to Omega and recruit this last person."

"How will you deal with the turian patrol fleets?" she asked, "Krogan space is demilitarised."

"I'll invoke my Spectre status. If I have to bullshit them, I will."

She stood up and motioned for me to follow her over to the couch. It was still half an hour or so before breakfast would be served in the mess. She sat close to my side, placing her bare legs over mine and I made her smile again as my fingers were immediately stroking the smooth flesh on offer.

"How was your night with Jack?" she asked lightly. I gave her a look that had her chuckling. "Just curious, Shepard. I'm still a little surprised that Kelly was willing to give up so much of her time with you. You ruin her pussy or something?"

"It was a bombshell, but it was her decision only. As for Jack... You must know that she feels safe with me. And I make her feel special."

"Good. I'm glad." That had me slowly turning to meet her eyes. She chuckled at my reaction. "I won't say that we talk or anything, but I have been out to the lounge once or twice and she's been present. She doesn't exactly stare at me with hatred any longer. It's mostly just indifference. I can handle that."

"Probably helps that you've seen each other naked."

"She did have a tight little body on her."

"Ah... You liked it?"

"I can appreciate the female form... And she complimented me too, which I did like."

"Well, as I've said more than once, you have an absolutely cracking body, Miranda. But that's not the only wonderful thing about you."

She quickly straddled my lap, and my hands moved up her thighs underneath the skirt she was wearing, smiling to myself as I knew she wasn't wearing any panties. She kissed me softly as there was no missing the tent that quickly appeared in my trousers, feeling her press down on it, moaning softly into my mouth as we continued to make out.

Her blouse ended up on the floor along with her bra as I got my mouth busy working on her breasts. I licked and sucked at her nipples, feeling her fingers caress the back of my head as she moaned softly and released more than one whimper. Her skirt was ripped off and she smiled down at me as she was now naked on my lap. I pulled back enough so our mouths could meet again, my fingers moving down her back towards her arse, giving each firm cheek a good squeeze, Miranda continuing to grind on the tent in my trousers.

"I fucking love it when you tease me," she whispered, her forehead resting against mine.

I made her squeal when I moved one hand to her front and she felt them near her pussy. She lifted herself up just enough so I could slide a couple of fingers inside her. She rode them slowly as we continued to make out, and what had me smiling was that she couldn't stop smiling. I think we both knew that we'd finally bite the bullet and make love sooner rather than later. But I enjoyed the constant flirting and teasing.

When we walked out of her quarters a little later, Miranda's cheeks were definitely glowing as I led her towards the breakfast bar. When we sat down, side by side, it didn't take long until there were one or two comments about the look on her face. Jack was the first to comment. To the surprise of nearly everyone, all Miranda did was look her way and smile.

I kept myself busy during the journey to Tuchanka. Keeping busy meant keeping Grunt busy and his mind occupied. Garrus did earn a few chuckles when suggesting that we just take him to Omega and get him laid. Even Grunt seemed to realise it was something more than that. He was fully grown though I had taken a guess and figured he was going through puberty.

Aware that having a restless krogan on the ship growing ever more agitated with each passing hour, Joker got us to the Aralakh system by the early evening of the same day. I made sure that we were not flying silent. As soon as we saw Tuchanka in the distance, we were immediately hailed by at least three turian vessels. Recognising that we were a Cerberus craft, it's fair to say that they were hostile.

"Guess I should let them know that a Spectre is on board, eh?" I suggested as Joker had brought the ship to a halt as the three turian ships had us locked and I knew wouldn't hesitate in opening fire.

"They do have communication channels open, Commander," he replied, "I guess they're waiting to hear from us."

"Very well. Open it up and I'll let them know the deal."

"You're on, Commander. The dreadnought ahead has taken point. It's the Indomitable."

"TSV Idomitable, this is Commander Shepard. Council Spectre. Commanding Officer of the Normandy. I have an urgent priority mission to Tuchanka."

"CSV Normandy, this is TSV Indomitable. You are speaking to Captain Aurelias. We have not been notified by the Council of any missions to Tuchanka. However, we recognise as you are a Council Spectre that we may not have been notified. Where is your intended landing zone?"

"We will be landing in the area where Clan Urdnot is based. Our intention is to shuttle to and from the surface."

"CSV Normandy, you are clear to proceed. One request. Please contact us before you leave the surface. Shipping from Tuchanka is heavily restricted and we would prefer to avoid an incident."

"I will reach out on this channel before we leave the surface. Normandy out."

Once I knew the line was cut, I had Joker take us into the orbit of Tuchanka. Heading down to the shuttle, I hadn't planned on taking everyone with me. Naturally, I would take Grunt and Mordin as we would be dealing with their issues. I would take Garrus and Tali as Wrex was an old friend. Despite their relationship which sometimes turned frosty when discussing the past, I knew Garrus and Wrex shared a bond of deep respect. Miranda asked if she could come along as she was simply curious to meet the big krogan as she had read most of my mission reports.

No one else particularly wanted to visit Tuchanka as the reputation of the planet was that of an irradiated hell hole. It had been entirely destroyed during the krogan rebellions. I'd done a little reading during our journey, and I was left thinking that we were going to land and walk out into a scene reminiscent of Tokyo or Nagasaki after the bombs were dropped in the middle of the twentieth.

The shuttle ride towards the surface had nearly all of us gasping at the sheer devastation. Nothing but ruins for miles and miles. There was also no colour. It was as if not a single thing lived on the surface of the planet except krogan and whatever had managed to survive, I was certain it could probably kill us.

Thankfully, there was a hatch open that allowed us to land in an underground bunker. It's pretty much where the krogan lived as it was almost impossible even for krogan to live on the surface. The greeting we received wasn't particularly friendly. When eyes fell upon Mordin, I was nearly reaching for my weapon as the few krogan were immediately menacing.

But they calmed enough to allow us passage, instructing us to speak to their clan chief. As we walked along, Grunt was left distinctly unimpressed by what we saw. It was obvious that his memories had been implanted while he was in the glass tank. I could see Wrex sitting upon a stone throne, looking rather bored as another krogan stood before him. A trio of guards saw us approaching and raised a hand for us to halt.

Then his eyes met mine and if you've ever seen a happy krogan, you know it's a good thing.

"Shepard!" he called out, rising quickly from his throne and pushing the other krogan out of the way.