Ch 1
"Shepard, I've just been notified that the dossier I mentioned earlier - the Elemental? – has been found near Arcane in the Strenous System. I recommend that you pack some heavy weapons. Someone has been following the Elemental. Someone very powerful," explained the Illusive Man.
"Roger that. Thanks for the heads up," Shepard replied.
"You'll need to move in fast. There's no guarantee the dossier will be staying there long." With that, the Illusive Man disconnected the hologram. Shepard turned around-
And nearly ran head first into Garrus. The turian jumped back and muttered a quick apology. Shepard smiled. "Easy there, Garrus. What's up?" she asked.
"About this new dossier…" he began.
"What about it?"
"I've pulled the file and traced all financial activities to Omega. When my team and I were there. I've checked and rechecked everything. It just… doesn't seem possible…" The turian trailed off.
"Yeah," Garrus replied, "It doesn't add up."
"Look, I'll notify you when we near Arcane. If you would like to, you can join the shore party when we get there."
"Thank you, Commander." They exited the briefing room. Garrus made for the elevator and as Shepard turned back towards the galaxy map. Garrus watched the commander before heading into the elevator. He took it down to the crew's quarters and headed over to the forward batteries.
As soon as the doors shut behind him, Garrus sat down and opened up a small pocket inside his armor. He pulled out a necklace that carried an inch long crystal that was a dark grey-blue. He rolled it back forth in his hands, staring at it hard.
"If you really are alive..." he whispered and the crystal began to pulsate softly.