I have not written FanFic in a while, in fact I have been really busy writing some original stuff, but my muse has gone on holiday and I cannot seem to write any more of my novel, so I decided that I will write some FanFic to get me back into the flow of writing again. Hope you enjoy!

First chapter is a little short, next chapter is longer. I have not written in a while so please tell me what you think, anyone who is interested in helping me out as a beta, please get in contact.

This is a second post, as the other one had a few silly mistakes that I only noticed when I read it through again. I could not figure out how to edit the other post I did.

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Sometimes, it is better if the past stays buried, but when a colony is attacked by an old enemy, Sheppard must open old wounds to help a women she thought she would never see again as the team embark on a dangerous mission against an enemy that was supposed to be dead.

Pairing: (Femshep / Liara)

Rating: T for now, M for later chapters

Warnings: Blood, Gore, Sex, Drugs and a lot of swearing.

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Chapter one: Sleepless Nights

Shepard looked at the clock on her bedside table for what seemed like the hundredth time, her tired eyes squinting at the brightly lit numbers that blinked at her through the darkness of her cabin. She could faintly hear the hum of the Normandy's engines, a familiar, soothing sound that accompanied the soft breathing of her sleeping partner. Shepard looked down at the women that currently lay in her arms, her head resting comfortably on the commander's chest, a small hand was placed delicately on her shoulder, soft long fingers unconsciously fingering the thin material of her tank-top. Selena Shepard smiled, placing a gentle kiss on Liara's crest, before slowly sliding out of the young Asari's embrace.

She rubbed her weary eyes as she stepped into the bathroom, pouring herself a glass of water, as she put the glass to her lips she could not help but catch sight of herself in the mirror above the sink, her once unspoiled skin, now scared and blemished. She squinted at her own reflection, a glint of glowing red evident in her eyes. Her free hand moved to her cheek, her fingertips slightly brushing the angry scars that criss-crossed her cheek, calloused digits tracing the faded scar that ran from the corner of her eye to just across her cheek bone, then moving to the large scar that marked her lips, running from the corner of her nose and down past her lips, coming to a jagged stop just above the indent of her chin. Constant reminders of a war that had been over for more than three years.

Sighing softly, Selena turned on her heel and sat down quietly on the leather sofa by the stairs, her eyes resting on Liara's sleeping form. The Asari's bare back slightly illuminated by the blue glow of the fish tank, light dancing against flawless skin as the young maiden lay sleeping. Turning her gaze towards the brightly glowing fish tank Shepard watched as the different types of fish swam calmly in the blue water.

For a moment, she just sat there, her legs curled comfortably under her, a glass of water in her hand and her eyes fixated upon the many species of fish that drifted peacefully among each other, a splash of colour in the otherwise dark cabin. It was not long before a soft voice called out to her, a welcome warmth washing over her as she felt two delicate hands touch her bare flesh, soft long fingers stroking her cheek and turning her head, pulling green eyes to meet blue.

"Are you even trying to sleep anymore?" Liara asked her, a worried expression etching her features. Shepard sighed and moved away from Liara's touch, running a hand through her knotted red hair. "Is it the nightmares again…are they back?"

Shepard shook her head. The nightmares had never gone away, most nights she would just lay awake, staring at the clock. But she would not tell Liara that.

"I'm fine Liara, really. It's just been one of those nights" Shepard said, a ghost of a smile playing across her features. "Besides, you were stealing most of the covers." Reaching out towards her lover, Shepard pulled Liara into her lap, her smile widening as the Asari giggled. Their lips pressed together almost instantly, Liara's hands running through Shepard's fire red hair as the solider deepened the kiss, her tongue darting out of her own mouth and into the maidens, her hands moving to the small of the women's bare back, her eyes closed. Liara pulled away, looking down at Shepard with bright blue eyes.

"Come back to bed?"

Shepard raised an eyebrow, the lopsided smirk that Liara always loved suddenly gracing her lips.

"What's in it for me?" Shepard asked as innocently as she could, but Liara could sense the hint of mischief behind her words. As the maiden rose to her feet, turning slowly on her heel, she looked over her bare shoulder and smiled, peering at the commander through long dark lashes.

"Why don't you come and find out."

Shepard was on her feet in an instant, moving towards the bed and the now, very naked Asari.

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Hope you liked it guys. I have had a writer's block for some time and this is my first Mass Effect FanFic. It will get a lot more exiting in later chapters, with lots of violence. Please leave a review.

I do need a beta for Grammar and punctuation, please contact me if you are interested.

Next chapter is already written, just want to know what you lovely people think.