Cate Lynn
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Joined 08-02-09, id: 2034048, Profile Updated: 02-05-10
Author has written 3 stories for Mass Effect.

Hi there. I never really know what to write in these things. So I'll leave you with a nice quote, by Anonymous. :)

"The kindest, most endearing word in the English language: stay."

I really, really appreciate each and every one of you who take the time to read my stories, and I can only hope you've enjoyed reading them as much as I've enjoyed writing them. Thank you!

- C.

Better For Her - "I'll remember her, and I'll do better for her."
Mass Effect. Little supplement that takes place just after the battle on the Citadel, and before Situation Normal (you do not need to read Situation Normal to fully comprehend this piece, but if you read Situation Normal, you might want to read this). Complete.

Situation Normal - All Effed Up?
Mass Effect. Chaptered fic that focuses on my idea of what might happen between ME1 and ME2 -- SNAFU! Background: Fem!Shep, spacer and hero of Elysium. These details may be briefly touched on in passing, but other than that, I try to avoid too much detail on the commander, so that you may picture your own Shepard. Shepard/Kaidan.
...Mostly.
In progress. Very slow progress, but progress is being made.

Loss - For Shepard, days had passed. For everyone else, years.
Mass Effect 2. MASSIVE SPOILER ALERT. Please do not read unless you've completed ME2. This is my response to what happened between Kaidan and fem!Shepard on Horizon. I tried to be as clear as possible while still retaining a confused tone, if that makes any sense. I've left Shepard's details vague on purpose. The only thing you need to know is that she's mostly paragon. Complete.

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Redundant by The Odd Little Turtle reviews
Saren? Geth? The total annihilation of all organic life? Pffsh. Don't worry! Rich Achievement Unlocked! Emphasizes side quests, hard science, technobabble, & military jargon with a side of Shenko & a helping of squad mate banter. Action, humor, flirting, drama, & brushes with death. Now with 100% more rampaging dinosaurs! (I regret nothing.)
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 68 - Words: 165,655 - Reviews: 250 - Favs: 254 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 8/26/2013 - Published: 4/3/2009 - Kaidan A., J. Garson
Carry On by Eilam Wordsmith reviews
Grief is a heavy burden. Kaidan Alenko carried his for two years.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 12,483 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 2/29/2012 - Published: 1/31/2010 - Kaidan A. - Complete
Serving Under Shepard by Vshard reviews
Given another chance Kaidan Alenko would have said it better - done it better. He'd known Shepard a long time, watched too many chances go by, too many advances fall unnoticed, but love comes softly anyway... ME1 Shenko, ME2 Epilogue.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 37 - Words: 71,455 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 12/28/2010 - Published: 7/15/2009 - Kaidan A., J. Garson - Complete
Stay With Me by Eilam Wordsmith reviews
Things never happen they way we envision them. Commander Jane Shepard was victory against the Reapers, a normal life with Kaiden Alenko, and adventures aboard the Normandy. But it's never that easy.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 42,123 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 10/19/2010 - Published: 1/3/2008 - J. Garson, Kaidan A. - Complete
Only By A Few Seconds by fortunesque reviews
This is a story about a flamingly heterosexual bromance between Commander Shepard and Lieutenant Alenko. One thing's for sure: It's going to be frat-tastic.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,528 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 8/3/2010 - Published: 8/29/2009 - Shepard, Kaidan A.
Hearts and Minds by R-I-C-A-R-D reviews
A loosely connected series of scenes exploring the relationships between Commander Shepard and her Cerberus 'allies' from varying perspectives.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 14 - Words: 40,682 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 6/18/2010 - Published: 2/20/2010 - J. Garson - Complete
Interrupt by syllogi reviews
Kaidan Alenko had a hard time adjusting to Commander Shepard being dead, and is having an even harder time coming to terms with her coming back to life. KaidanxFemShep.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,649 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 3/4/2010 - Published: 2/27/2010 - Kaidan A., J. Garson - Complete
Justified by impsy reviews
Kaidan had two years of guilt and anger to deal with, and his first meeting with Shepard on Horizon was a disaster. But he's agreed to meet her again so she can tell him what really happened. Shepard's Loyalty Mission part 1. Shenko.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,119 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/9/2010 - Kaidan A., J. Garson - Complete
The Sea by Juliette Louise reviews
Thane and Shepard's last moments. Prequel to "Shadows".
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,222 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/4/2010 - J. Garson, Thane K. - Complete
Oligo by Lossefalme reviews
PostME1, Kaidan's POV, follows Snapshots: Kaidan is hand-picked by Admiral Hackett for an unusual but seemingly benign mission, only to find it leads him to someone from his past and a very disturbing discovery... 5/5 chapters posted!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 21,077 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 9/17/2009 - Published: 6/8/2009 - Kaidan A., J. Garson - Complete
Baby's First Kill by Selkit reviews
Young Earthborn Shepard unknowingly undergoes a rite of passage. Female Shepard
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 517 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/10/2009 - J. Garson - Complete
Scuttlebutt by harpandsword reviews
Liara needs someone to talk to and the commander is not available.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,415 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 26 - Published: 5/24/2009 - Joker, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Iunctio by sinvraal reviews
Explorations, variations and off-camera moments from the main storyline. Shenko, multiple character POVs.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 25 - Words: 61,185 - Reviews: 257 - Favs: 360 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 7/29/2008 - Published: 4/22/2008 - Complete
All in a Day's Work by impsy reviews
Or, "Five injuries Shepard suffered through and one she didn't." The development of Shepard and Kaidan's relationship shown through Shepard getting wounded. Oneshot; spoilers for entire game; Shenko.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,846 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 8 - Published: 7/25/2008 - Complete
Oblivious by impsy reviews
Or "I Only Have Eyes For You." As the Normandy approaches Ilos, Liara, Garrus, and Joker muse about their feelings for Shepard. Oneshot. Spoilers for whole game. Onesided Liara x FemShep, Garrus x FemShep, and Joker x FemShep; overall Kaidan x FemShep.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,367 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 4 - Published: 3/23/2008 - Complete
Gossip by impsy reviews
Joker has an important role in making sure the secrets of the Normandy's crew are protected. Unfortunately, he accomplishes it by listening in on all of them.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,313 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 13 - Published: 12/10/2007 - Complete
Thinking Too Much by impsy reviews
One shot, Shenko, spoilers Virmire and beyond, full summary inside.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,432 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 2 - Published: 12/3/2007 - Complete
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Situation Normal reviews
Commander Shepard is a marine, a career woman, and the best humanity has to offer. That means the situation is always normal. Even if she doesn't like it. Shenko, a special guest star, post-ME1 adventure!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,012 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 3/30/2010 - Published: 9/3/2009
Loss reviews
Death is just one way to lose someone. ME2 SPOILERS ABOUND!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,835 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 24 - Published: 2/5/2010 - J. Garson, Kaidan A. - Complete
Better For Her reviews
Shepard wakes up in the Normandy's med bay after a long rest, and everything that's happened is suddenly fresh in her mind. Tribute to Ashley, femShep/Kaidan implications.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,812 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 4 - Published: 8/28/2009 - J. Garson, Kaidan A. - Complete