Mass Effect - A Hero Rises Ch. 10

It's amazing how easily some people will co-operate with you, weapons quickly dropped on the ground, my group standing apart as the four guards walked through, keeping watch until they'd boarded and descended in the elevator.

Four of them chose to leave peacefully. The rest chose to fight. Might have been a dozen of them or so. Even with three colleagues' downstairs, they were nowhere good enough to take on hardened warriors. We took a lick or two, I won't deny that. Even guards are somewhat trained and shields can fail. Nothing too concerning, but it was a reminder that bullets can still kill.

After downloading the information required on an OSD, I was hoping we'd be able to just walk out without a hassle, considering the bodies that now lay on the ground around the building. But the blonde woman who had been part of the team that met us after docking was waiting by the elevator, noticing the smirk on her face as we slowly approach her.

"I don't think you're supposed to be in here, Shepard."

"I don't think you or any of these people were meant to be here either."

"Are you always a smartarse?"

"When conversing with cunts like you? Definitely. I usually wipe shit like you off the underside of my boot."

She looked around, no doubt noticing the bodies, betting that most were colleagues, perhaps friends. No wonder her eyes narrowed when she looked back at me. "Anoleis would throw you off world for what you did here. I won't. You know what we did to cop killers on my world?"

Gesturing around, I retorted, "I hesitate calling any of these arseholes 'cops'. Seen plenty of dead mercenaries before though. Now I'm getting plenty of reminders."

"You're breaking the law for bribe money. You know what we do to dirty cops on my world?" Wrex added, and I knew he was just itching to start blasting.

It wasn't what I would call a standoff, simply a case of who would blink first. I withdrew my pistol and fired three times. The first two bullet impacted her shields, the first causing them to drop to half, the second causing them to fail. The third entered her forehead, flying out the back of her head, watching her body drop like a stone. "Cunt," I stated as I slid into cover as my own shields took a couple of hits.

I'll admit we slaughtered the few guards who were with her. No doubt they were all dirty, so I certainly wasn't going to lose any sleep over it. They numbered the same as us, but they were out-gunned, out-armoured, and out-smarted. Liara, as desperate as she was to reach Benezia, wasn't going to throw her life away, and I wasn't the only one to notice Shiala try and protect her at the same time. I knew Shiala had questions of her own for Benezia, though had kept her own thoughts to herself for now. As for Wrex, finding himself in a small room with enemies, I could hear his laughter over the gunshots, eventually just leaving him to mop up the rest. Having a massive krogan as an ally is a help at times.

Soon as the last body dropped, we made haste and left the office, boarding the elevator and getting as far away as possible. I knew cameras probably saw the whole thing but what would they actually do to a Spectre? I actually welcomed their attempt at trying to make me leave. And if they impounded the Normandy, that would be an effective declaration of war.

Of course, as soon as we left the elevator, I'd expected a whole load of guards. Instead, only Parasini was waiting of us, walking straight towards me. The smirk told me everything. "Commander," she stated formally, "There have been reports of noise from the Snythetic Insights offices. Would you know anything about it?"

She made a gesture which I understood immediately. "I'm not sure about noise but I think there are a few bodies that need retrieving, Miss Parasini. Seems Port Hanshan is just filled with thugs and criminals."

She couldn't help smile before stepping close to me. "Meet me at the hotel bar," she said quietly, "Before you meet with Qui'in." Before I could reply, she turned and strode away quickly.

"So, you fucking her next, Shepard?" Wrex asked from behind, to the chuckles of a few others.

"Thinking about it already."

"Bet you are."

Heading towards the hotel bar, I gestured for everyone else to make themselves scarce as I walked to the bar first, gambled on what she liked to drink, before approaching her table. She smiled, noticing the glass of wine I brought with me. Sliding the glass over, she grabbed it, though definitely ran her fingers along mine. "I took a guess and figured you would like red."

"You guessed correctly, Shepard. You're drinking...?"

"Bourbon on the rocks. Most people like a mixer. All I need is some ice." We sipped our drinks in silence before I added, "Okay, Gianna. Level with me here. You're no mere receptionist or assistant. I know someone close to Anoleis might know a bit but you are far too in the know to... you know..."

She couldn't help the smile. "Gianna Parasini, Noveria Internal Affairs."

"Internal Affairs? So he is dirty?"

"The Executive Board knows about Anoleis' corruption. I've been undercover for six months."

"Okay, fair enough. But I'm assuming you wanted to meet with me before I spoke to Lorik for a reason."

"You assume correctly, Shepard. I want to convince him to testify before the Board. With his evidence, this planet will start turning profits again."

"I suppose Anoleis keeps himself clean?" She nodded. "Guess someone like him wouldn't be a complete moron." She nodded again. "Okay, fair enough. But the reason I'm helping Lorik is..."

She leaned closer, running her fingers over the top of my hand. "Shepard, I know what you need. You help with my investigation, I'll give you whatever you need. Favour for a favour."

"But you know what I need so... Once all this is done, dinner and drinks."

Her laughter caused me to smile. "Had you figured from the moment I laid eyes on you, Shepard."

"What can I say? My weakness are pretty ladies such as yourself."

She leaned across the table and kissed my cheek. "You have yourself a date, Commander. As long as you get Lorik to testify."

"Easy. I'll go sort it out now."

Heading upstairs to speak to Qui'in, he was surprisingly easy to convince. Granted, he would have rather avoided a spectacle, but he was chafing at the bit to take down Anoleis, and once I appealed to that turian sense of honour they all had, it didn't take much for him to agree to terms. I think he agreed with a heavy heart, in the sense he really would have rather done this all under the radar, but as long as he got his job back and Anoleis went down for his crimes, he was happy.

I gathered my team before heading back to Gianna, as I was a little worried Anoleis would go down swinging, or at least firing. He wasn't a moron, but I figured someone like him wouldn't like going to prison, nor would he last very long. She was happy to hear the news about Lorik, then slid a hand under her dress to retrieve a small pistol. She definitely did that as it gave me ample opportunity to check out her rather nice legs. She noticed me look at smile. "Want to back me up?"

"God yes," I replied quietly, taking out my pistol.

Staying close behind her, we entered Anoleis' office. I thought he would have done something stupid, but Gianna moved fast, rounding his desk and grabbing him by the back of the neck. Reading him his rights, the salarian wouldn't shut up so I stepped forward and smacked him across the jaw, practically knocking him out. He could still walk but he was rather groggy as Gianna lifted him up.

Cuffing his wrists, we hauled him up and led him outside before Gianna said she'd handle him. "I'll meet you in a couple of hours, Shepard. Hotel bar?"

"I'll be waiting."

"Good. Just need to get this piece of shit processed. It'll take a while considering the list of crimes he's committed."

Once she departed, I turned to my team. Wrex was chuckling to himself, shaking his head. Alenko also had a slight grin on his face. "Okay, we've been here nearly all day so no point heading to Peak 15 until tomorrow. As there are no shuttles, we'll have to secure transport and drive there. Until we leave, you're free to do what you want."

"Reckon the Alliance will front a night in the hotel?" Ashley wondered.

"Considering we're here on a mission of galactic importance, if anyone wants a night in the hotel here, I'll make sure it's paid for."

"And you, Shepard?" Garrus wondered.

"We'll see how things go, Garrus. We'll see how things go."

Most of them headed back to the Normandy to dump their things and change. I did the same thing, though I didn't have much in the way of casual clothes. Even when back on the Citadel, I generally wore the blues of the Alliance. We all headed back to the hotel bar, most joining me at the bar to start. I noticed Wrex and Alenko disappeared to the lift together, so it was easy to figure out what they were up to.

I took a seat away from the crowd, Gianna strolling in when I was on my second drink. She'd changed into a figure hugging dark dress, with a lot more of her olive skin on show, and she'd definitely fixed her hair. I stood up as she walked towards me, kissing her cheek when she leaned forward. "Love the perfume," I said, "And you definitely look stunning."

"And you certainly look rather smart out of your armour, Shepard."

"Drink?" She nodded as I waved over the waiter, just ordering the bottle instead of a glass. Sitting down, I added, "I haven't ordered any food yet. I figured you might have a better idea what's available here."

"I can recommend one or two things, Shepard, but I'll be honest. I've already eaten. I'm here for another reason."

"Oh, and that is?"

"Let's just say I hope you haven't booked a room tonight. You won't need it."

I couldn't help smile. "So where will I be staying?"

"Well, I'm hoping you will be waking up in my bed tomorrow morning."

"That quickly?"

It was her turn to chuckle. "Shepard, I knew what you were thinking about me around a minute after you walked into the office."

"And you?"

"Let's just say I've done some reading since you arrived. Add that to the fact you're just... Well, I can't wait to get that shirt off." I downed my drink, causing her to laugh. "I still have my bottle."

"I'm sure they'll let us take it."

They did, and grabbing her hand, we walked rather quickly towards the row of cabs that took us to the nearby residential complex. Her apartment was nothing special, as she admitted, but I didn't care about her apartment. Soon as I kicked her apartment door closed, we were all over each other, the kiss we started only stopping so she could place the bottle on the table before we continued, quickly moving into her bedroom as clothing was removed.

Her hands running down my back then my chest, she broke the kiss to state, "Damn, you look after yourself, Shepard."

"Have to considering the line of work I'm in."

She quickly found one or two bullet wounds but was smart enough not to ask questions, at least not then in that moment. I ran my hands over her body at the same time, smooth, supple skin that could only be caressed softly and enjoyed. "I take it you approve, Shepard?"

We ended up on her bed, deftly removing her blue bra. Her skin was the same colour, her nipples only slightly darker. My mouth immediately went to one of her nipples, one of her hands running around the back of my head, hearing her gasp as I tugged at it with my teeth before playing with it, switching quickly to her other one, causing her to giggle.

Kissing down her body, I quickly removed her blue panties, always appreciating a woman who wore matching underwear. The fact she'd shaved her pussy was a slight surprise when she spread her legs, and I'll admit I licked my lips when the light shone on her sex, and it was obvious she was wet. "You look hungry, Shepard," she whispered, meeting her eyes, wild with lust and desire. I'm sure mine looked the same.

Lowering my mouth, I tasted her for the first time, hearing her gasp when my tongue teased her entrance, before she released a long moan. And that's all I did. Teased her there, licked her folds, and generally avoided her clit for the time being, only touching that when I knew she was getting close. She seemed to realise what I was doing, simply enjoy eating her out, eventually shuffling back slightly so she was sitting up a little bit, feeling one of her hands caress my head.

"My god, Shepard," she breathed.

I lifted my head a moment. "Good thing I love doing this, right?"

"All night?" I nodded. "Well, I will want something else later."

I smiled before lowering my mouth, watching her head roll back as I continued to tease her. Wrapping a hand around on her thighs, I upped the tempo, no longer teasing her, now wanting to bring her to orgasm. Hearing her breathing change, and the number of moans increase, I knew she was slowly approaching an orgasm. When she breathed my name before gasping, I knew she was getting very close. I was now rock hard, and was ready to fuck her, knowing I'd probably last two minutes once I was inside her. But I wanted to make her cum first.

Switching to her clit, that drove her wild, her body bucking against me as she begged me to keep going. I loved it when a woman begged me to keep eating her out, as that told me I was doing something right at least. She started to squeeze my head with her thighs, so I knew she was getting every so close, my hands now wrapped around a thigh each as I was now relentless, mixing up using my tongue on her clit and everywhere else.

She finally cried out and yelled she was cumming, feeling her squeeze my head even tighter as I did not even think about stopping. She yelled, cursed and moaned before she finally relaxed, but if she thought I was done, she was about to find out I wasn't. She was lying back, her body quivering, finally lifting her head off the pillow. "God, Shepard, are you..." She trailed off as her body shuddered again.

"I'm going to make you beg me to stop," I said quietly before lowering my mouth again.

"No wonder they all like you," she moaned as she prepared herself for another one.

She had five before she had to cry enough. You read that right, five. By then, my jaw was beyond aching but it was completely worth it, leaving her a sweaty, tired mess on the bed. Gently kissing up her body, our eyes finally met and she couldn't help giggle. "I thought you'd just fuck me and go," she admitted.

"And turn down what I've just done? I'd have been a colossal idiot."

"I'm going to need a few minutes, Shepard. I'm a little worn out."

"Take your time."

"You can take your underwear off though." Once I did that, she exclaimed, "Holy shit!"

"What?"

"I just wasn't... Damn..." Lying on my side, she turned onto hers to face me. "Five minutes, Shepard. Then you're fucking me with that thing." I couldn't help smirk. "Guess you get compliments?"

"One or two."

She scoffed. "One or two? The only question I have is if you know how to use it?"

"I like to think I do." I leaned closer to hear ear. "I love it when a woman rides me."

"Later," she whispered back, "I need you to fuck me first. Just... own my pussy, Shepard."

"I won't be gentle if you tell me that."

She grabbed the back of my head, dragging me forward for a kiss. "Oh, I'm telling you to ruin my pussy, Shepard." I couldn't help chuckle as I pulled her close, feeling her relax as I held her. "You're not making this easy, you know..."

"How do you mean?"

"I was just expecting you to fuck me and go, as I said. But you're being all..." She leaned back. "The guys here are pathetic, Shepard. And I'm not just talking about what's between your legs. Businessmen are too focused on other things to worry about women. The guards are dickless. Anyone else is just a loser, and I simply don't do anything with women. Honestly, my vibrator has seen more action than anything since I got here."

Rolling her onto her back, I gently slid my cock inside her, watching the smile form on her face as I buried myself in one smooth, slow motion. She shuffled underneath me, getting herself comfortable, before she met my eyes. "Okay, I loved what you did earlier but, fucking hell, Shepard..."

"Good?"

That made her laugh. "Good, he asks?!"

So I started out slowly and gently to start, leaning down to kiss her, feeling her hands run up my arms, over my shoulders before her fingers started to dig into my back. She felt wonderful, and part of me didn't particularly want to pick up the tempo too fast, but I knew I wasn't going to last long this first time. I did warn her about that, which simply made her giggle, assuring me that she would certainly understand, and we would definitely go again rather quickly. She wasn't wrong about that.

Lifting herself up, she wrapped her legs around me, leaving them loose so I could still get a good thrust into her. She was quickly begging for it harder and faster. That I could do, amazed that she could so quickly accept what I was giving her, not that I was going to complain. As I said, she felt fantastic.

Within a few minutes, I was warning her I was close. She simply wrapped her arms and legs around me a little tighter. She didn't need to say anything, her eyes watching mine as I felt my orgasm approach. "Fuck," I groaned as I started to really pound into her, hearing her breathe my name at the same time. That just turned me on even more. "Oh fucking hell," I cried out as I buried myself a final time and unloaded inside her.

"Yes, Shepard," she breathed, feeling her entire body squeeze me all at the same time as I groaned, resting on my forearms in an attempt not to squash her beneath me.

All I could do was concentrate on my breathing and not passing out for a good minute before I met her eyes. The smile on her face spoke volumes, the soft kiss after that even more. Despite the load I'd just dropped, my cock still felt hard as a rock. It was something I'd noticed about myself over the years. I could cum two or three times before it finally softened completely.

"When are you coming back to Noveria?" she finally asked. I couldn't help chuckle as she kissed me again. "Hey, can't blame a girl for asking!"

"Not sure when, but if you're ever in Council space..."

"Might have to make a trip now. Get a nice hotel room of the Presidium. Big bed. Perhaps a large tub. Room service. Sound like something you'd be interested in?"

"Long as you don't bring a suitcase as you won't be needing any clothes except when arriving and leaving."

"Oh, I plan on barely being able to walk out of there if you're with me, Shepard."

That made me laugh loudly, finally sliding out of her and lying by her side, feeling her turn onto her side, her hand immediately resting on my chest. "Sounds like you'll be wearing me out, Gianna."

She didn't waste any time sitting up and straddling me, lifting herself up to grab the base of my cock, watching as it disappeared inside her. She leaned forward to give me a soft kiss before very slowly starting to ride me, her eyes only looking into mine. "You should definitely visit me here again," she whispered.

Running my hands down her back, eventually resting on her firm arse, I could only say, "I'll see what I can do."

Watching her ride my cock, eventually sitting back, resting her hands on my chest, she was a goddess, and she definitely loved it as she had another orgasm rather quickly. I'll be honest, I barely did a thing except provide the dick. I think she was just rather turned on plus, well, I guess it hit the right bits inside her. She enjoyed a second orgasm while riding me quite quickly before she fell forward, now desperate to kiss me, seeing her forehead now shining with sweat, her eyes alive with feelings. "Fuck me," she moaned.