Prompt: Just before Shepard has to give herself up to the Alliance before ME3 starts. She and Shep have their own 'right before Ilos' moment.

"Not long now," Shepard said and sighed.

She laid back on the bed, looking through the skylight. The stars were zooming by far too fast. She will miss the sight of stars where she was going.

"It's the right thing to do," said a soft, sad voice.

Kelly sat beside her and stroke her hair.

"I know. I'll just-" Shepard sighed again. She's going to miss Kelly the most.

She reached for Kelly's hand, entwining their fingers.

"Would you stay with me tonight?" she asked, her voice hopeful.

Kelly smiled and kissed her instead of responding.