Citadel - Saren
Chapter 50
Citadel – Saren
The entire council chamber was empty… except for the corpses of the unlucky people who hadn’t been able to get out of there before the shooting had started. Fires from the heavy fighting that had likely occurred here also lit the chamber, blanketing the roof in a layer of smoke.
Only a few geth shock troopers stood in the way of the group as they advanced up the stairs to the platform where audiences with the Council would be held. In comparison to the resistance outside, these last few machines were but a mere annoyance to be cleared away before they could reach their true objective – Saren.
The offending turian stood on the audience platform working a holographic interface as they arrived. Finished typing his commands, he made a small jump forward off of the platform out of the group’s line of sight. Before anyone could react, Saren rose up again, standing on his hovering platform and threw a grenade. The entire group scrambled to cover as the shrapnel bounced off shields and armor.
“I was afraid you wouldn’t make it in time, Shepard,” Saren said as he arrogantly stood on his platform, the partially robotic turian looking down at the cover the team had hidden behind. None of the group dared to peak out as they waited for the commander to make a response to the rogue Specter.
“In time for what?” Shepard asked back, humoring the turian for the moment.
“The final confrontation. I think we both knew it was going to end like this,” Saren answered. “You’ve lost. You know that, don’t you? In a few minutes Sovereign will have full control over all the Citadel’s systems. The relay will open and the reapers will return.” Fluttershy couldn’t believe what she was hearing. The turian was so far indoctrinated that even facing overwhelming numbers wasn’t enough for him to stop preaching the reaper’s dogma.
“I’ve still got a few tricks up my sleeve!” Shepard shouted back, causing the turian to let out a chuckle.
“I must admit that you and your ilk have surprised me on occasion. The encounter with your pegasus friend on Virmire caused me to reconsider some things. I had been getting lax on my measures to prevent Sovereign’s indoctrination, something she made me realize when she used that unusual ability of hers on me. When Sovereign offered to implant me to strengthen my resolve I refused. I have sufficient motivation without it.” Fluttershy felt her heart skip a beat as she realized something.
He’s still fighting the indoctrination internally. He still might be saved!
“You know what you’re doing is wrong! You’re fighting Sovereign’s influence even if you won’t admit it!” Shepard shouted back, echoing Fluttershy’s sentiment.
“I won’t be swayed from my task, Shepard, the reapers will come, and if we won’t change sides, then everything we know will be wiped out from existence! Join us and Sovereign will find a place for you too!” Saren said, trying to sway Shepard to his camp. Something that was obviously not going to work.
“Saren, you can fight the indoctrination! The reapers don’t have to come this cycle. We can stop them!” Fluttershy shouted at the Turian in a desperate attempt to get him to see her point of view. Surprisingly Saren flinched back at the pegasus’ words instead of just dismissing them like he had done with Shepard.
“No, Sovereign has showed me what we can become under their leadership. The symbiotic relationship between my organic matter and machine parts is just an example of the wonders they can introduce. It gives the strength of both and the weaknesses of neither!” Saren shouted back, starting to sound more like he was trying to convince himself rather than trying to convince his opponents. “I am a vision of the future, the evolution of all organic life! This is our destiny. Join Sovereign and experience a true rebirth!”
Shepard looked at Fluttershy and motioned for her to continue, and the rest of the squad were also looking at the pegasus to see if she could convince Saren. All except Wrex who just looked like he wanted to put a blast of shrapnel into the turian and be done with it.
“Sovereign has not won yet. We can stop it from taking control of the station! If you step aside, then we can stop the invasion!” Fluttershy yelled. They were running out of time, and if Saren couldn’t be swayed, they might have to fight him regardless.
“We can’t stop it, not forever! I know you saw the visions as well. You saw what happened to the protheans. They’re too powerful!” Saren desperately shouted back, the mask of unwavering conviction cracking.
“That’s not true! I’m still around, and I’m sure you know that my species should have been wiped out in the last cycle!” Fluttershy yelled back, using the new knowledge she had gained from Vigil. “They are not perfect and fighting back is possible. You know this!”
Saren looked troubled for a moment before replying, “Maybe you’re right. Maybe there’s still a chance for… ugh” Saren grunted, dropped his pistol, and clutched his head. “Sovereign is too strong… I can’t… It’s too late for me.”
He’s fighting it. He’s not gone beyond redemption, but we’re running out of time as well! Do we have the time to wait for something that might be in vain anyway? Maybe if I…
1. [Use the Stare in an attempt to purge the indoctrination]
2. You can do it. Sovereign can’t keep his hold over you!
3. We’re out of time. Restrain him!
4. [Perfect moment to take him out now]
Getting so close!
I'm really enjoying writing these last few chapters
I hope you enjoyed!
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I don't think Fluttershy's Stare would have any effect. Even if she was able to purge the indoctrination, Sovereign would still take over his body, tearing it apart. I say Saren's a dead man either way.
Show Soverign the true power of the Stare. BI
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If it was still following canon, that would be true....however, as mentioned in story, Saren didn't get the implants this time due to Flutter's attempted stare back on Vermire.
Do it, just do it.
Stare Master!
Now watch, as Fluttershy trades Sovereign's Indoctrination over Saren for her own. I want to see how she reacts to having her own pet war criminal, since it was foreshadowed so early on. That should be gloriously awkward for all parties involved.
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yes this one
It's worth a try if anything. So...
*votes*
Could we actually see a Mass Effect 2 with Saren as an ally? That would be fucking awesome!
Whatever happens, Saren needs to be distracted for Sheperd to get to work, but would Soveriegn manage to find Equestria?
Use the Stare, give Soverign an Uncertainty Memetic Injection. Doesnt matter if Shy fails with Saren.
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Maybe not. Fluttershy’s presence has already altered events to the point that Saren never got the ‘upgrades’ he bragged about in game. While Sovereign could possibly hurt him with what’s already in place, I don’t think we’d get anything as drastic as what was in the game. I think I would like to see her presence make the difference, even if it just means Saren is giving intel from a medical ward under guard.
1. [Use the Stare in an attempt to purge the indoctrination]
heres my vote
Hehehehehehe the mako is destroyed!
This has its risks. For example, she could be indoctrinated as well even if she succeeds, or it could kill her outright, or it could (I think) allow the reapers to learn how she got off her homeworld, which they might reverse and invade, or nothing could happen and they have to fight anyway.
This is the one I am choosing. It could fail, or it could work, but there is very little risk for harm that could directly result from this choice. If it fails, all that will happen is they will have to fight him. While that is the same amount of risk as option three, there is also the possibility that they don't have to fight. This choice is also inside of Shy's character.
No. This guarantees a fight, disregards all of their efforts to save him, and is outside of Shy's character.
Also, final chapters? I'm sad now. I just got to this story. I still think my suggestion on the first chapter would be cool, but unfortunately it will not happen.
At least find a way to reunite Shy with the other bearers before the end. Please!? I can't stand the thought of separating any of them from the others forever. It is exactly the reason I don't read tragedy stories. I don't care if it is a happy or accepted separation, it still makes me sad...
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Oh don't worry, I meant final chapters of Mass Effect 1. I fully intend to run through 2 and 3 as well.
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Yay! This is one of the few stories that I've read where I don't care that the chapters are so short. In fact, it is the only one. Shy is my favorite character so far in MLP aside from Icy (a "character" that I "created" that does actually exist somewhere in the multiverse which is why I put air quotes in text from around character and create. Her full name is Icy Creation and she is an inventor who has very icy colors and happens to know how to make a good snow cone. In fact, in character, I would say that it is the best a snow come I've ever tasted. Out of character, I'd say it is the best snow cone Blue has ever tasted. Anyway, moving on.) and Mass Effect is one of my favorite universes. And the trilogy is one of my favorite video game series. I read every single thing in the codex in every single game. Some of them more than once. I read every single datapad, computer terminal entry, and other information piece in all of the games. I asked every single question that can be asked in every single game. I know all of the lore and background and everything that can be known about the ME universe from playing the games. I have not played Andromeda, nor have I seen anything outside the trilogy. I don't know if you can tell, but I get excited just thinking abotlur the trilogy. There were only three parts I disliked. The dream sequences in ME3, the tutorial in ME3, and the Collector boarding party in ME2. Mordin's death was one of the only times I have actually cried in a video game. Sorry for getting carried away. I just really like Mass Effect. There are only a few things I never tried.
I truly am sorry about that.
And now, Latin English. English has parantheses. Spectō stellās et dēsīderō (to be) stella nauta.
I am learning from a beginners book. It will take time.
In the next stories, I will speak mostly in character. As Blue Midnight, the Guardian. Not Im-not-saying-my-name, the entirely sane (clinically) and entirely strange person.
Sorry for the length. This is how I tend to write at twelve-o-clock and later. It is currently twelve twenty right.
Make a killshot Flutters
I am just kidding, use the state!
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"Use the state!", huh?
YAAAH LET'S GO, TEXANS! YEE-HAW!
I'm not actually Texan, or even American. Just that Texans in particular like being wild, independent, and gun-happy, from what the stereotype is.
1. FUck the Reapers at there own game HA-HAAA!
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Time to teach Reaper DIRECT CONTROL
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Time to convert enemy into 'i probably only going to punch you at this point for fun'
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It would be hilariouse if Fluttershy Indoctrinated a Reaper in a stare match
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Reaper: "DOOO ITTT"
Fluttershy: "Maybe if you could, but you really don't have to, if you don't want to"
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FUN
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Saren is a open door, time to kick in Reaper ass and clean house. Perhaps invide Saren for a Teaparty?
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He is a bloody fine soldier. If Fluttershy plays moral compass she might enjoy the Turrian Sandwitch
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Yep, alone to buy the time they need is worth a try.
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Yep, knowlege is power!
Trough knowlege we gain understanding.
Trough understanding we gain the view of the enemy.
Knowlege about the enemy will lead to victory
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Since Fluttershy probably learned from the last to deeply Indoctrinated victims it might work
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Saren get invited to Teapartys, Shepard get his victory and 'what? Seriously?' Moment and everyone will be peachy
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But the state is indisposed on the Ship with failing shields
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