"Lost in Time"

A/N: I'm going on a writing frenzy but in my rush to get things going I might overlook some spelling and structural problems. Bear with me. I know where I want to go with this but I'm not so sure I'll be able to get it right. As I mention in previous fics, I'm not really a writer. Please review and be kind. Constructive criticism is welcome.

Disclaimer: Mass Effect and characters belong to Bioware. I just like to make them do stuff. XD

Chapter 1

Shepard's boots felt heavy as she ran across the hall, Miranda and Jacob following behind. The alarms had been set off and the flashing red lights were making it difficult to concentrate. She took cover against the wall as she heard footsteps getting closer and closer. She grasped her pistol and turned the corner aiming at the soldiers running towards her. She emptied the clip and the hall once again was secure. Shepard motioned for Jacob to take point and make sure the rest of the way was clear. They reached a door at the end of the hall, a vaulted, metallic grey door that seemed impenetrable. Jacob reached for his omni-tool and scanned the door.

"It's on a time delay system. I might be able to override it and get us inside. Give me a couple of minutes." Jacob turned his back towards the two women and started punching numbers. Miranda and Shepard turned towards the hall. If anyone decided to attack them now there would be nowhere to take cover.

"Hurry up Jacob! I can hear footsteps getting closer!"Miranda crouched placing a knee on the ground as Shepard reloaded her pistol. As a group of soldiers turned the corner the vault door hissed open.

"Got it!" Jacob pulled the door open and all three stormed inside. Shutting the door behind them Shepard let out a relieved sigh and leaned against the door. The vaulted door was thick enough to prevent any bullets from getting through. For now they were safe.

"Well, we're here. Now what?" Shepard turned to look at Miranda who was punching information into her omni-tool. She walked around the room in search for a way out. Shepard looked around and saw that the room they were in was relatively small and completely empty. The walls were clearly made out of the same material as the door and there seemed to be only one way in and out of the room. The door which they had just locked and was keeping the soldiers away.

"So… How exactly do we get out of here? Are we even in the correct room?" Jacob turned to Miranda who was dragging her hands across the back wall.

"Yes. We are. According to my scans there's a panel here that will give us access to our target. This is only a decoy room. It's intended to give the impression of a dead end. Ah! Got it!" Miranda stepped back as a panel on the back wall opened and revealed a keypad. She ran her omni-tool on top of it and the keys flashed from red to green. The team stepped back as the wall started to open upwards revealing a downwards staircase. Cautiously the team stepped in and headed down the stairs.

The room was dimly light and the air around them was dry. Miranda made her way towards the center of the room and stopped in front of a pedestal with a glowing object sitting on it.

"This is it! The last key!" Miranda reached out and grabbed it. She turned towards Shepard and nodded. "Let's get out of here!"

1-1-1-1-1

Jacob sat silently in the back seat as he applied medi-gel on his shoulder. They had encountered more resistance as they made their way out of the building. Shepard was sitting in the co-pilot seat as Miranda drove to their destination.

"I really hope this is the last time I have to deal with Cerberus." Shepard was rubbing her temples. It had been a few months since her battle with the Collectors. "I thought it was enough for the Illusive Man that I let him have the reaper. Now he has me jumping across the timeline for some stupid mythical key." Miranda turned her gaze towards Shepard.

"We really appreciate you doing this Shepard. With this key we can finally get the locations to the arcs. When the Reapers attack, when they make the mistake of taking us on, we will be ready and we will be victorious."

10101010

Miranda led Shepard and Jacob through the security doors of the Cerberus facility. Cerberus had been well prepared for this mission and had built a facility specifically designed to safekeep and transport the object they had just obtained.

"The Illusive Man wants to speak with you Shepard." Miranda led Shepard towards the facilities comm room. As Shepard walked in the holo of the Illusive Man appeared in front of her.

"Well done Shepard. I knew I could count on you for this mission. You have done humanity the ultimate favor. When we obtain the arcs and are able to activate them the Reapers will not stand a chance. You have just given humanity dominance over the universe." Shepard tensed as she heard the Illusive Man go on about the power they had just obtained.

"I didn't do this to secure humanities dominance! I did it to stop the Reapers! I already let you keep the collector base and I'll be damned if I'm handing over this key to you! This key is remaining in my possession and I will see to it that it is destroyed once the Reapers are eliminated!" Shepard turned towards the door to leave but was stopped by Miranda, her hands crossed at her chest and two Cerberus armed agents behind her.

"Shepard, you should've just let it go. I'm sorry about this." With those last words the Cerberus agent behind Miranda raised his rifle and slammed the butt against Shepard's face.

"You treacherous bitch…" Darkness consumed her as she felt her body hit the floor.

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Shepard was lying in her bed. Now that the Collectors had been defeated she could finally relax. At least until the Reapers showed up. She shifted her body towards the center of the bed and placed her arm around the man next to her. His body against her made her feel ever so warm.

"I'm so glad we can finally be together…" She trailed her delicate fingers across his chest. "And now that the crew knows about us we don't have to be sneaking around either." Her companion wrapped his arms around her and within a couple of minutes they were fast asleep.

Shepard was still asleep when EDI's voice came through the speakers.

"Commander, the Illusive Man wishes to speak with you. ….. Commander?"

"She's still asleep EDI. Is it important?"

"Oh I'm sorry Officer Vakarian. I did not know you were here. The Illusive Man wishes to speak to Commander Shepard immediately.

"I'm not going to wake Shepard up just yet. Besides, we're not working with Cerberus anymore. If it's so important he can wait."

"Understood Officer Vakarian."

Garrus was heading down the stairs from the restroom when he heard Shepard sit up on the bed. He smiled as he gazed upon her naked body. Her shiny, black hair unshelved and in her face. Her deep blue eyes looked up at him and she smiled.

"Morning handsome." She stretched out her arms and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. It had truly been a long time since she had gotten a good night's sleep. As Garrus walked towards her she reached for a bottle of medication on her night stand. She took a pill in her hand and popped it in her mouth.

"Why another one Shepard?" Garrus sat down next to her and stretched his arms and legs in front of him. Shepard gave him a dirty look as he settled back down on the bed. She placed the bottle back in the night stand and jumped on top of Garrus. She leaned in close to his face and batted her eyelashes at him.

"Why waste a perfectly good morning just lying here when we could be doing so much more?" She pressed her lips against his and started caressing the plates on his chest.

"You're such a wild beast! I love it!" Garrus turned his head letting Shepard's lips slide towards his neck.

He caressed Shepard's arms and shoulders ever so softly as she nibbled and sucked his neck. Garrus slid his hands towards Shepard's bare chest, cupping a breast in each hand. He did not know what the purpose of breasts was but he liked how they felt between his hands. They were so soft and they bounced as she moved. Garrus could feel the plates on his groin shift as the sensation of Shepard's lips on his skin aroused him. He never thought a human could make him feel this good.

Shepard felt Garrus grab her hips and she slid down to position herself for him. She picked herself up and let Garrus guide her down slowly onto him. She let out a soft moan as he entered her. Garrus guided her hips slowly back and forth as she leaned forward and place her lips on Garrus. As her movements started to increase in speed she grabbed Garrus's hands and placed them on her breasts.

Garrus squeezed her breasts and pinched her nipples as she rocked herself violently back and forth. The speed of her breath increased and her moaning got louder. Using the strength in his lower legs, Garrus lifted his bottom and rocked his hips back and forth matching the speed in which Shepard was moving her hips. Garrus's own moans increased and his muscles tensed. He felt Shepard tighten around him and felt her curled toes press against his feet. Garrus threw his arms to his side and clenched the bed sheets as they both reached euphoric release, a loud moan escaping each of their lips.

Shepard collapsed on Garrus as he dropped his own hips on the bed. They lay there catching their breath. Garrus ran his hands through her hair as she traced the outline of his jaw.

"I love you so much Shepard." Garrus placed a small hiss on her forehead.

"Not as much as I love you Garrus." Shepard lay her head on his chest and quietly fell asleep once again.

10101010

Shepard and Garrus walked into the comm room hand in hand. Miranda was leaning on the table, her hands crossed around her chest and a frustrated look on her face.

"Took you long enough." She stood up and walked towards the panel on the table to activate the Illusive Man's call. Shepard stepped towards the middle of the room as the holo of the Illusive Man appeared.

"Shepard thank you for letting me…"

"Whatever it is you have to say to me I'm not interested. I don't work with Cerberus anymore." Shepard interrupted the Illusive Man and crossed her arms across her chest. "You've done enough damage and I'm not risking my crew for you anymore." The Illusive Man simply stood and paced, taking a drag of cigarette.

"Shepard, I'm in the uncomfortable position of asking for your help."