Mass Effect: Cry Out For a Hero

"What can you tell me about the Consort?" I asked, "And what is your position with her?"

Naira stopped and turned to face me. "I'm one of her many acolytes, Commander."

"Shepard. Call me Shepard."

"We provide many services for the residents of the Citadel. People from across the galaxy will fly to the Citadel to see her. She is incredibly influential and powerful in her own way. Those of us who work for her do so willingly as we learn from her."

We resumed walking through the Presidium. "Do only asari work for her?"

"No. We have taken on human females as acolytes in recent years."

"Naira, be honest with me. Is it just a fancy title for an influential asari to offer sex?"

Naira stopped again, still that same smile on her face. She stepped towards me, resting a hand on my chest. "Would it be wrong if it was only about sex? But not just the act itself but everything leading up to it and everything that happens afterwards. You do enjoy sex, don't you, Shepard?"

"I enjoyed some last night."

Naira's smile broadened. "I'm sure she was left a happy and satisfied woman, Shepard. I can sense that about you already. The fact that you would treat any lover correctly, ensure you are both left… satisfied in the end…" She turned and resumed walking. "Have you enjoyed sex with asari?"

"Just the one for the time being."

"Did you find it a different experience to being with a human?"

"In regard to the melding."

She stopped and I saw the surprise on her face. "You've melded already?"

"Sure. She asked as she wanted to learn more about me."

"I'm impressed, Shepard. Most humans are hesitant about melding with an asari. They worry about their secrets," she said as we resumed walking.

"I have nothing to hide as most of my secrets are out there anyway."

Walking into the Consort's chambers, the place was full of asari with a couple of human females within the group. Most of them were sitting around, conversing amongst each other, with only a couple of guests being entertained. Naira led me towards a hallway leading away from the main entertainment area past a series of closed doors. There was no missing the sounds of lovemaking behind a couple of them.

"What is your skill, Naira?"

She didn't pause though glanced my way. "My tongue, Shepard. I'm a wonderful conversationalist."

"Anything else?"

She knew I was teasing her, and the giggle was a delight. "Well, I've left more than one man incapable of speech once I'm done with him. And that is just through talking to him."

"Is there some sort of guest list?"

"For a Spectre, you will always have an open door to visit. Sha'ira would insist on it." We came to a stop at a closed door, Naira turning to face me. "Sha'ira is inside. The only request made is that you be honest with her. She is aware of your story, knows who you are already."

"Thanks."

She leaned up and kissed my cheek. "If you visit again soon, maybe I can show you how talented my tongue is?" Another soft kiss and a squeeze of my hand before she walked away. I watched her until she disappeared, not missing the fact that she turned back to smile at me a final time before she was around the corner.

Walking into Sha'ira's personal quarters, the lighting was low, what I would call mood lighting. More than enough to see the exquisite furnishing and erotic artwork on the walls. There was furniture off to my right upon which I could sit. What took pride of place was an enormous bed to my left. Sha'ira was relaxing back on it wearing what I would have considered a rather scandalous robe. Her long legs were bare, and the robe was loosely tied at her waist.

She smiled upon noticing me, sliding off the bed and walking barefoot towards me. She was tall though not reaching my eye-level. She was… absolutely gorgeous. I doubt she wore any make-up at all. Her eyes sparkled as they met mine, noticing how her eyes searched my face. Without a word, she ran a hand up one arm and then the other before she stroked my chest.

"Thank you for coming to see me, Commander," she cooed. Her voice was silk. Mesmerising. Hell, I figured out already how she had any man or woman doing whatever she wanted.

"You can call me Shepard, Ma'am."

Her laugh was melodic. "I am Sha'ira. Please call me that, Shepard. As I said, thank you for coming. I know you are a busy man and have a critical task at hand. The safety of the galaxy is at stake. By helping me, I know that I can help you." She stepped closer, feeling her large breasts pressing into my chest. I kept my arms at my side though wanted to rip off the rope and feel her skin. "I need your help, Shepard. It's a minor task but you are a Spectre. I know you will keep this matter private. Should it see the light of day…"

"What do you need?"

"I'm sure you are aware of the services that I and my acolytes provide by now. Yes, there is sex, but it is more than that. Males and females of any species come to my chambers for comfort, for peace, to have their minds and hearts healed. Sometimes they just want a person that they can talk to, take the weight off their shoulders. Others are here for more physical reasons."

"I've learned very quickly about how open the asari can be about sex."

"Sex is pleasurable. It can be fun. It is a way of opening one's heart to another. Sex takes on many forms. Sex can be used as a form of diplomacy. I'm sure Kira…"

"You know about that?"

She laughed again, probably at my expense though I didn't mind. "We are close friends and she simply needed to share with me what you shared with her that evening. I haven't seen her like that in a long time, Shepard. You touched her heart. Yet I'm sure you can see how she used sex with you."

"I'm not completely stupid. I'd have been monumentally stupid to turn down a night of lovemaking with her."

"I'll be sure to tell her that. I know she thinks of you fondly and hopes for more time with you in the future." She paused her hand as it moved. "She didn't lie, Shepard. She has never been intimate with a Spectre. I know you believed her, but I know Kira. She never lies. I promise you that. She will… She will use anything to her advantage, for the Council and her people, but she will never lie to you."

"Do you lie, Sha'ira?"

"No. If I lied and people learned that I lied, my career as a consort would be over immediately. But I know that I also keep the secrets of those who visit me, particularly if they are open to melding with me."

"Is that what you're offering?"

The smile was so warm that I couldn't stop smiling at her in return. "Let me tell you about the task first and we can worry about that later." She took my hand and led me over to one of the couches. I felt myself sink down into it as she sat next to me, curling her legs underneath her. Part of her robe fell away, almost exposing one of her breasts.

"Naira, can you please bring in drinks for us please," she requested after opening her omni-tool. Sha'ira was pressed against me when Naira walked in a few minutes later with a tray. She placed them down and smiled at both of us. "Do you think she's pretty, Shepard?"

"Gorgeous, Sha'ira."

Naira's smile widened. "Good. Once you complete my task, you may come and visit Naira whenever you wish. She will be delighted to pleasure the first human Spectre. Maybe when you complete the task you would like a preview of how talented she is?"

"I'd be a fool to deny that opportunity."

When Naira disappeared, we sipped at our drinks. It wasn't alcoholic, more of a fruit-based drink. Delicious. I made a noise of approval that made Sha'ira smile. Placing the glasses down on the table, she turned towards me again, hand resting on my chest, fingers stroking up and down.

"You are formidable, Shepard. I have read your dossier already. Part of me wishes to meld with you now… But I will only do that later while you're inside me." If I'd been taking a drink, I'd have spat it out. "I am being upfront though it will not be payment for services rendered. I merely wish to enjoy an intimate moment with the man who will change history, not just for his own people, but for the galaxy as a whole."

"What's the task?"

"I have a friend. He's a turian. A general in their army. His name is Septimus. We have been friendly for many years. I have been a confidant and a shoulder upon which he can lean. I have given him advice in return. He has always known that what we share is surface level. That I am merely providing an outlet, that this is a job in many ways. I love it and will always love it, but in the end, he was only ever a client though I did consider him a close friend."

"And I'm guessing that he's assumed your relationship is something more?"

Sha'ira looked away and I knew the sadness was genuine. Or she was an incredible actor. "He confessed that he'd fallen in love with me," she said softly, "He is not the first person to do that and perhaps won't be the last. I respect Septimus but I do not have those sorts of feelings for anyone. I cannot allow them."

"Anything else I need to know?"

"After I rejected his advances, he threatened to destroy me. I did not reply at the time as I knew it came from a place of rejection and heartbreak. I felt great sorrow that I hurt him in such a way." She wiped her cheeks, and I knew in that moment that her sadness was genuine. Only the best of actors can cry on demand, and her aura did speak of heartbreak in return. She was hurt to have hurt a close friend though I understood why she'd had to do so. "I believe he has started to spread false rumours that I have been spilling the secrets of other people. If people start to believe those rumours, it could destroy me. I can't allow that to happen."

"You're too important?"

"Not just me, Shepard. All of my acolytes provide important services to so many people. If that is lost, where and who will the people turn to?"

"Okay. I think I have enough to go on. Where will I find him?"

"I've received word that he's spending a lot of time at Chora's Den. He's constantly drunk. Belligerent. Rude. Behaviour unbecoming of a turian in such a respected position. I would like you to speak to him, Shepard. Once he knows that I've sent a Spectre to speak to him, maybe he'll see sense and stop these false rumours."

"Okay, let me find Septimus and talk to him."

"If the rumours have spread…"

"I'll do what I can."

She snuggled against me tighter, her head resting on my chest. "Thank you, Shepard," she said softly as her hand moved down towards the bottom of my shirt, feeling her hand move underneath it and up my chest, "You're incredibly warm."

"Well, having a semi-naked asari against me will do that to a man."

I enjoyed feeling her soft fingers on my skin before she eventually removed her hand. I turned my head to meet her eyes gazing back at me. Her interest and curiosity were evident. I wasn't blind to what was going on, using all her charms to make me agreeable. When she pulled away, I knew that it was time to go, finishing off the rest of my drink before I stood up. I offered my hand and Sha'ira didn't release it as we walked towards the door.

"Please don't hurt anyone, Shepard. Septimus is not a cruel or evil man. He is heartbroken. Simply make him see sense."

"I won't hurt anyone."

She kissed my cheek before opening the door. "I'll be waiting for your return, Shepard."

"I'll be as quick though as thorough as I can."

Naira was waiting for me at the end of the hallway. I stopped before her as she smiled at me again. "I can't wait to entertain you in the future, Shepard," she said, "Sha'ira selected me specifically for that reason. She knew…"

"That I'd find you delightful?"

"If Sha'ira entertains you later, I hope she invites me to join you both. Sha'ira does take delight in watching her acolytes at work."

Putting a hand at her hip, I guided her backwards until her back was pressed against the wall. She bit her bottom lip as I pressed against her. The gasp she made before she smiled would have made me smile though I kept my features neutral. Taking her left hand, I lifted it and pressed that against the wall.

"Shepard…" she whispered.

"You do know that you and Shai'ra have spent the last hour or so arousing me considerably." Leaning closer, our lips were almost touching as I watched her eyes. The desire wasn't faked. I knew she was attracted to me. I was as equally attracted in return. "Maybe I can come visit you each time I visit the Citadel?"

"Just give me warning so I'm free for as long as you need."

"And if I wanted you to join me if I were to visit, say, Councillor Tevos?"

"I'd love it if you fucked me in front of her." She paused and blushed before lifting her eyes back towards me. "I don't lie, Shepard," she whispered, "I've read everything I can about you. I'd love to meld with you when we make love the first time."

"You might not like everything you learn."

"I won't care." She paused before leaning in to make sure our lips met. Her tongue slid into my mouth rather quickly. The only thing that stopped the kiss from turning into something else was the sound of a cleared throat, breaking the kiss to see Sha'ira in the doorway to her quarters. "Sorry, Ma'am," Naira said softly.

"No apologies necessary. I can understand how you distracted our friend. But he does have a job to complete, Naira."

"Yes, Ma'am."

"I distracted her just as much. But you're right, I should go. Lovely to meet you for the first time, Sha'ira. And I'll definitely see you later as well, Naira."

Naira closed her eyes when I caressed her cheek before I let her go and walked away. Probably for the best, otherwise I would never have left. Strolling through the entertainment area, I walked outside and needed to stop, taking a few short breaths to calm myself. I had no idea what was going on in my life at the moment. The interest being shown in me by so many women was something that I'd never experienced before. I had read about the asari and their reputation. I don't think it was a negative thing to use whatever they had to their advantage.

Approaching Chora's Den a few minutes later, there was now a turian on the door armed with a weapon. He noticed me approaching and recognised me immediately.

"Commander," he stated with a nod, "New owners took over rather quickly."

"Guess you heard about the ruckus?"

"You did a lot of people a favour by eliminating Fist. The girls inside are far happier with the new owners. They take home more of their tips and are not forced to entertain punters that make them nervous."

"Is General Septimus inside?"

I'd had little to do with turians so I still didn't recognise their facial reactions. "Yeah, he's inside, Commander. Drunk again. It's embarrassing."

"What's his background?"

"Fought numerous campaigns against the krogan. Been awarded more medals than most other serving turian males. He's retired and should be a living legend, but word has been spreading about how he's been living his life."

"I'm here to solve that issue, or so I hope. Don't worry, no guns or fists. We're just going to have a conversation."

I wanted a clear head so didn't purchase a drink when I walked in. I did take note of the gorgeous asari cavorting on the podium above the bar. A couple of human females were walking about with trays of drinks, most of them scantily clad. The place was filled with various species, amused to see that even a volus or two were taking in the entertainment on offer.

"Septimus?" I asked an asari who was walking by.

She gestured with her head. "The drunk over there with a dancer in front of him. At least he tips well."

I walked towards him, his eyes barely focused on the beautiful asari in front of him. When he noticed me approaching, he seemed to recognise me immediately as I noticed the sigh and sag back into the chair.

"Ma'am, I think your dancing is done right now," I said, offering my hand to the asari. She took it as I helped her down from the small podium, "I think our turian friend here was delighted with your performance though."

Sitting opposite Septimus in another chair, he leaned forward and drained his drink before he waved at a nearby waitress. "Is this any sort of way for a retired legend to act, sir?" I asked. I wasn't going to be rude. If he made it to general as part of the turian armed forces, he was worthy of respect on that fact alone.

"How do you mean, Commander?"

"You're a living legend, the respect of billions of your own people. Even of other species across the galaxy. Your name is revered. Yet here you are, in a seedy bar on a Ward of the Citadel, getting drunk, spreading nasty rumours about a friend."

He gasped before he asked, "You know about that?"

"She's asked for my help, General. What you're doing isn't right."

He slammed his first on the side of his chair. "She broke my heart! I loved her!"

"I'm not sure spreading false rumours is the right way to show how much you love someone, sir."

He sagged back in his chair. "I loved her. I thought she loved me in return."

"In her own way, she probably did and maybe even still does, General. But you should have known the reality of your relationship. Sha'ira is a, if not the Consort. She has her role to play on the Citadel and in the galactic family. Asking her what you did… You should have known that the only answer would have been no. I understand your heartache. But how you are acting now, what you may have done… Surely you can see that is unbecoming of a man in your position. You are General Septimus."

"That man is gone. Now there's just this broken down in front of you," he muttered.

"I don't believe that for a minute, sir. Not for a second. You are a soldier from the moment you put on that uniform until the day you're put in the ground. What you need is a new mission, something to keep you occupied, a way to move on. Perhaps remaining on the Citadel isn't good for you. Put distance between you and your heartache. Find a new purpose. Find a new friend."

A waitress appeared and asked for drinks. Septimus looked from me to the girl before he waved her away. "No, I've had enough," he stated, "I just needed to hear the right words."

He stood up and swayed, a sign that he was rather drunk. I stood up and helped him, taking him by the elbow and leading him into fresh air. I leaned him back against the wall as he chuckled bitterly to himself. "I really have fucked things up," he muttered, "It might already be too late, Shepard."

"How so?"

He explained what he'd done, and although it wasn't good, I figured that I could get on top of it before the news spread like wildfire across the Citadel. Although he was feeling sorry for himself, I wasn't going to just leave him there. Offering to escort him home, he was grateful in his thanks, leading him towards a nearby taxi rank and we ended up travelling towards the other end of the same Ward.

The apartment block had a doorman and concierge. Both were turian and saluted him as he walked by. Managing to get him upstairs to the door to his apartment, I opened the door and stopped at the threshold. He turned to face me.

"Thank you, Commander. Guess I just needed a good kick up the arse. Please tell Shai'ra… Tell her that I'm sorry. And that I won't hurt her again."

"I will, General. And I'm sure that she'd take heart from your apology."

"I'll give it some thought. You know, finding a new mission. I guess that I've just been bored since I retired. I spent decades fighting. When that ended, I found myself lost." He offered his hand which I accepted immediately. "Good luck with whatever you do, Commander."

"Thank you, General. All the best to you as well. Look after yourself."

I made my way back to the Presidium and the embassies. The asari behind the desk recognised me by now, greeting me with a smile, asking if I was there to see Ambassador Udina. I stopped and admitted that I wasn't.

"I'm looking for an elcor diplomat by the name of Xeltan."

"He's in his office. The elcor and volus share an embassy. Would you like me to announce you?"

"If you could. I don't want to catch him unawares. Let him know that I have information for him."

Meeting Xeltan was an education as I have no idea what he referring to half the time. Noticing my confusion, the volus next to him, the elcor and volus shared an embassy, explained that as the elcor did not have expressive facial features, they explained their emotions with speech. That made sense… Then the volus turned on me as he had no idea why I was there, and he was railing against the fact that humanity had a Spectre before the volus.

Xeltan placated his friend before asking as to the reason behind my visit. I explained what I'd learned from General Septimus and that Sha'ira was not responsible for the leak of any secrets. Asking who was responsible, I told him that it was General Septimus and that he would be personally visiting Xeltan in the coming days to take responsibility and smooth things over. Although he admitted to anger at having secrets exposed, he appreciated the work that I'd put in and would wait for the visit of General Septimus.

With the matter now resolved, I checked the time to see it was getting late. Approaching the greeter for the Consort a few minutes later, she smiled and said I could enter as Sha'ira was waiting for my return. I walked through the entertainment area, Naira rose from her feet to greet me, stopping me with a hand on my chest to make sure that I kissed her.

"Were you successful, Shepard?"

"Yes. The entire situation has been resolved. Sha'ira's name has been cleared. I spoke to Septimus and he's going to move on."

I followed Naira down the long hallway, again hearing sounds of lovemaking behind closed doors, before we arrived at Sha'ira's door. Naira kissed my cheek again and whispered her thanks before she told me to enter. I stepped inside to see Sha'ira once again lying back on the bed, this time with her robe fully open. She met my eyes and slid off the bed as I stepped towards her. Her body was fantastic. Full breasts. Flat stomach. Long legs.

"You were successful?" she asked.

"Everything is sorted. Septimus will be in touch to apologise. He has realised the error of his ways. Xeltan now knows that you did not share any secrets. Hopefully, the rumours will now cease, and you can resume your work with confidence."

She kissed me with so much passion that it took me by surprise for a moment. Once I responded, I immediately slipped the robe from her shoulders, wrapped my arms around her nude form and pulled her tight to my body. When I moved a hand to her firm arse, she smiled while kissing me.

"Before we move on, Shepard, I must share something with you. I offer a gift of words, an affirmation of who you are, and who you will become."

"I'm curious as to what you believe I am and will become."

She rested her hand on my chest over my heart. "I see your skin, tough as the scales of any turian. Unyielding. A wall between you and everyone else. But it protects you, makes you strong. It is that strength that people are drawn to. It is why you lead and others follow, without question. You will need that leadership in the battles to come. You never hide your strength, either. It serves you well. Terrifies your foes. Few will dare to stand against you. This may be who you are, but it is not who you will become. It only forms the basis for your future greatness, Shepard. Remember these words when doubt descends."

"Thank you, Sha'ira," I said softly before I kissed her. She moved me deftly towards the bed, only breaking the kiss to gently push me backwards to sit on the edge of the bed.

"Naira, you may enter now," she said into her Omni-tool. Naira strode in looking as beautiful as ever, wearing a silk robe similar to the one Sha'ira had been wearing. Once she was standing beside Sha'ira, Naira undid the tie of her robe and allowed it to fall to the ground. Sha'ira moved to stand behind her. "She is beautiful, is she not?" she asked, her hands moving to Naira's chest to cup her breasts, "Perfectly perky. No wonder as she is barely two hundred years old." Down her stomach her hands moved. "A flat tummy as she has not yet carried a child." Down towards her pussy, Naira slightly spreading her legs. "Her scent is wonderful, Shepard. You will enjoy many times with her in the future. Kira told me that you loved to eat pussy. Naira has heard and is looking forward to similar treatment." Sha'ira ran a finger along her pussy and Naira whimpered. "My young acolyte is incredibly aroused, Shepard. Can you please two asari at once?"

"I'll do my best," I replied.

"Naira, you may have the pleasure of undressing the Commander. Take your time while you do. When his penis is free, pleasure him until he finishes in your mouth. Show him his gift before you swallow. Human males love that."

Naira straddled my lap to begin with and we shared the sort of kiss that had me harder than I could remember. She undid the buttons of my jacket and carefully removed that before helping off my shirt underneath. Her fingers caressed my chest as she marvelled at my physique.

"So hard. So defined," she whispered, "I've never been with a human male before, Shepard. When Sha'ira said that you would be with me, I cried because I was so excited and aroused at the same time."

"Guess you're a fan?"

"She will meld with you as well, Shepard," Sha'ira explained, "I want her to know you like I will. It is something that I will lovingly share with my acolyte."

Naira slid off my lap onto the floor, taking off my boots and then my thick socks before running her hands up my legs to the top of my trousers. I lifted up my arse so she could slide those off before she slowly lowered my underwear. Her eyes lit up at seeing my cock for the first time.

"Oh my god!" she exclaimed, "Sha'ira, are they always this big on humans?"

"No. I think Shepard has been blessed."

Naira glanced back at Sha'ira. "Will it hurt when he slides inside me for the first time?"

"Absolutely not because Shepard will make sure you are wet and ready for him." Sha'ira kneeled down behind her, Naira gasped, her eyes closing, as Sha'ira was obviously fondling her. "I think you're ready now, Naira. You will be fine. You will love it. And Shepard will be kind, loving, and considerate. Now, I know you have been practising with the toy I bought you. Show Shepard how talented you are."

Sha'ira didn't interfere as Naira gently grasped the base of my cock and ran her tongue up and down my shaft, coating it in her spit. I did lean forward to kiss Sha'ira as I felt Naira's soft lips wrap around the head of my cock, her tongue continuing to tease the underside. I groaned into Sha'ira's mouth and sat back to watch Naira. Her eyes gazed up into mine and the desire to please me was evident.

As I ran my fingers over her crest, her eyes filled as I knew they were sensitive when being intimate. I'd learned that already with Councillor Tevos. Sha'ira leaned up to kiss me again before she moved to sit behind Naira, and it was obvious that she was fondling her again.

"All the way to the base, Naira," Sha'ira whispered, "Prove how much you want the Commander. You can feel his strength and power through his big cock. When he's inside you, he will claim you as his. When you're confident and ready, you will also give him your arse. He will claim you entirely as his. And you will remain his confidant going forward. A friend. A lover. Exactly what he'll need at the right time."

"I can't wait," Naira moaned before eagerly resuming her blowjob, head bobbing up and down as I played with her crest. I could sense her arousal growing as Sha'ira continued to play with her.

"What about you?" I asked Sha'ira.

"You will make love to me first, Shepard. I'm thinking your young lover here should sit on your face when I ride your big cock later. Do you like that idea, Naira?" She nodded eagerly with my cock buried in her mouth. "I thought you would. Once Shepard has filled me twice, you may have him for the rest of the night. Enjoy him as often as you can. I'm sure that your talented tongue will get him hard as often as you desire."

When I was ready to cum, I warned Naira as I didn't want her to choke or spit it out. Sha'ira told her what to do for when I was about to erupt. I groaned with each spurt, Naira almost squealing but I didn't hear her swallow. When I was empty and my cock stopped throbbing, Naira opened her mouth to show me and then Sha'ira.

"Swallow it," Sha'ira ordered, "His seed will now rest in your stomach."

"Yummy," Naira said after she did swallow, and I think she meant it genuinely.

Having a pair of asari on their knees before me, smiles on their faces, I leaned forward to kiss Sha'ira before Naira was surprised by the fact I kissed her. I then stood up and offered my hand, helping Sha'ira to her feet first before doing the same for Naira.

My two asari lovers moved to lie back on the bed, Sha'ira opening her legs and pointing to her pussy. Naira opened her legs and I couldn't help but gaze at it before she moved her right hand down and started to fondle herself. Resting my face against Sha'ira's thigh, I ran my fingers up and down her slit, provoking a loud moan.

"I haven't entertained a man in weeks," she admitted before she lifted her head, "Do you approve?"

"Asari have a very different scent to humans."

"It's natural but I think it's developed over centuries."

"No complaints from me. Your scent is divine, and I adore your taste."

Despite the fact that I did sleep around, I had no problem going down on a woman, even if it was only one night together. Wrapping my left hand around her thigh, my tongue got to work immediately. Naira watched with interest as she continued to masturbate, smiling when Sha'ira turned her head to kiss the younger asari. I learned rather quickly how she liked her pussy pleasured, but I couldn't help but marvel at how wonderful she did taste. Different to Kira though just as pleasant.

When I slid a finger inside her, I was careful while her back arched and I felt her pussy clench tightly. "Oh Goddess!" she cried out, "I'm far too aroused, Shepard. Far too aroused."

Sliding a second finger inside her made her cry out again. Her hips moved in time to how my tongue and fingers were working her. When she enjoyed her first orgasm, she kissed Naira again to keep the noise down. Although her chamber was at the rear, people would likely have still heard her. She wasn't quiet by any means.

I kept working her while I released her thigh, making Naira smile when I started to fondle her pussy at the same time. I helped Sha'ira orgasm twice more before I left her to calm down and moved over to Naira. Her pussy glistened brightly as I leaned up to kiss her first.

"Taste her on my lips," I said softly, chuckling when her tongue licked up my chin.

Naira had a slightly different but just as enjoyable taste. Sha'ira slowly calmed down while I was pleasuring Naira, rolling onto her side, watching her fingers trail up and down Naira's body.

"How is it?" she asked softly.

"I want to cry!"

"There is nothing wrong with crying when you're being pleasured, Naira. When you make love later, if you need to cry, do it. He will understand as he will feel just as good as you will while you're bound together."

Naira's first orgasm arrived incredibly quickly, her back arching in such a way that I stopped and allowed her to calm down before I continued. She murmured, "Oh Goddess," again and again as I knew another orgasm was imminent. Sha'ira turned her head to kiss Naira as the next orgasm hit, Naira almost screaming into her mouth as I felt her pussy squeeze my fingers so tightly that I had to stop again.

"One more, Shepard. I don't think she can handle more than one more. She's a horny little thing."

I gave her one more and Naira was almost wiped out, lying back with a satisfied smile on her face, eyes half-closed and looking ready to pass out from the bliss. I left a soft kiss on her lips before I leaned over to kiss Sha'ira.

Seeing that I was rock hard again, Sha'ira laid back and spread her legs as I placed my cock against her, resting above her on a forearm. She gasped softly as I slowly slid inside her. I couldn't believe how tight she felt around my cock, taking my time sliding inside her until my entire length was buried.

"Jesus," I murmured, "I didn't expect that."

"You're big, Shepard. So nice and thick. Just the best sort of cock."

It was lovemaking, I knew that much. Her eyes were constantly watching mine as we moved together. Naira recovered and watched us make love, feeling Sha'ira bend her legs back and rest them against my torso. I didn't up my tempo, savouring our connection and the feeling of being inside her. Her fingers explored my back and the many scars that had faded over time.

"Cum in me, Shepard. Then we will change positions when we meld. A more intimate position."

Our bodies moved as if we'd been making love for years. I loved feeling her hands and fingers moving up and down my back and even resting on my arse to urge me on. Her legs wrapped around me once she sensed I was getting close, whispering in my ear to cum inside her. I grunted as I finally released a couple of minutes later, feeling her arms and legs tighten around me at the same time. Her pussy was milking my cock and she moaned softly, seeming to enjoy just our connection.

When I pulled out, my cock was still rock hard. Naira looked at it hungrily. Sha'ira noticed and chuckled, kissing her acolyte on the cheek. "Soon. I promise."

Sha'ira asked me to sit cross-legged on the bed and relax. Once I was in position, she straddled my lap and lowered herself down on my cock. "Goddess…" she whispered.

After wrapping her legs around me, her arms looped around the back of my neck. She was almost at my eye level and we shared an intense kiss, feeling her hips move. She broke the kiss and released a loud moan. "Goddess," she moaned again, "Are you ready, Shepard?"

"I'm ready."

I watched her eyes darken before she whispered, "Embrace eternity."

We explored each other. All our memories. Our thoughts and feelings. What I learned about Sha'ira is that she was in her later matron stage. She had suffered numerous heartaches over the years. But she was resilient. Intelligent. And she had a heart of gold, full of love for her people and the species of the galaxy. She wanted the best for everyone. She wanted everyone to enjoy their lives, to find pleasure with each other.

I came inside her again while we were melded, aware that we were still making love, but we remained linked. "Don't stop," she told me, "You will remain hard inside me. Naira is watching us. She wants to be me right now."

Like Tevos, she learned all about me. My life on the streets back on Earth. My time in the armed forces. What I'd done on Elysium. What I'd done on Torfan. What I'd done since then. I hid nothing. She was amused at the lovers that I'd enjoyed in the recent past. She was interested in my memories with Kira.

"I'm glad you enjoyed her, Shepard. I know she is sometimes lonely in such a position. Can I make a request? Show her some love when you're together. She will need it and you are perfect. You will show her love but not fall in love."

"And Naira?"

"She will be your friend and lover for as long as you live, Shepard. I promise you that. You will spend decades together though she will remain in my service for the time being. And after sharing this, I would also like your company from time to time."

She broke the meld and we had changed position with Sha'ira now riding my cock as I laid on my back. Naira quickly moved to hover over my mouth, her pussy just out of touch. "He'll cum in me once more, Naira, then you may take his cock. I think he's more than strong enough to carry you to your quarters while he's inside you."

Naira lowered her pussy to my mouth as I felt Sha'ira squeezing my cock with her pussy. The sounds the two asari made while enjoying me was something I would have loved to record. Sha'ira enjoyed a powerful orgasm while riding me, enough that I heard a sniffle. Naira turned back to look at her and the pair shared a gentle kiss.

"It is bliss, Naira," Sha'ira whispered, "It is wonderful."

Naira enjoyed an orgasm before Sha'ira asked her to move so she could lean forward. She tasted Naira on my lips before I ran my hands down to her arse and started to pump her harder.

"Fill me again, Shepard," she moaned, "We're both fortunate to be with each other right now."

When she got what she wanted, Sha'ira lay on my chest as I stroked her back. Naira laid on her side and watched Sha'ira relax before she finally lifted herself up off my cock, rolling onto her side as I had an asari cuddle into me on each side.

"I would love to watch your first time together. Is that okay, Naira?"

"I'd be honoured, Sha'ira."

Having just watched Sha'ira enjoy herself with me, Naira was rather eager to lie back and spread her legs for me. I leaned over her, kissing her softly, as I ran the head of my cock against her. I could sense her nerves, breaking the kiss to meet her eyes, gently caressing her cheek. She smiled as Sha'ira also whispered encouraging words.

Pressing against her, I waited until she relaxed before I started to slowly slide inside her. She was incredibly tight and once the head of my cock slipped inside her, she relaxed again and I could see she was savouring this first time of being inside her. When her lower lip started to tremble, I left a soft kiss on her lips as I focused on the feeling of being inside her. She was tight and incredibly warm.

"I can't believe you're inside me," she whispered once we were fully joined together.

My time with Kira and Sha'ira had been special. That first time with Naira was something else. We hadn't melded yet but I could already sense her feelings for me. It was in her eyes and the way she constantly gazed at me. We made love for a little while before I admitted that I wasn't going to cum again quickly.

"I have loved watching you together, but you need privacy. Naira, Shepard, thank you for this evening."

We both thanked Sha'ira by giving her a kiss and I wasn't surprised that she wanted a long hug from me with a suggestion made that I would visit her again. Naira led me towards her quarters, a smaller room though as beautifully decorated as the bedroom that we'd just been in. Sitting on the bed in the same position as I'd melded with Sha'ira, Naira bit her bottom lip as she straddled my lap, and watching her face light up as she slid down my cock was worth taking a picture of.

"Goddess," she whimpered, "I've wanted this for so long, Shepard." Then she blushed as I couldn't help but chuckle. "It's a long story."

I pulled her tight to my chest and caressed her back, feeling her hips move, eager to take my entire length every single time. She eventually leaned back and we shared another passionate kiss before she asked if I was ready.

"Show me who you are, Naira…"

"Embrace eternity."

The first feeling was of overwhelming love. Every single emotion that she shared was of love and positivity. I sensed the unconditional love that she felt for her mother, someone she was as close to today as she was when she was a child. I felt the love she felt for her oldest sister, a doctor back on Thessia. Of the love for her middle sister, living life as a mercenary across the galaxy. And then there was her closest sister, only a decade older, who was living a sexually fulfilling life in a similar role to Naira.

"There is so much to love, Shepard. I love my family and they love me. We have our faults and our disagreements, but the most important thing is that our love remains pure and strong."

The light faded and I saw myself standing in a meadow. Before me was Naira wearing a simple sundress. Frankly, she looked adorable. I was in my armour. No surprise there.

"It is where you feel at home, Shepard. I could sense that about you. On the battlefield, you are confident and assured. You are strong, with incredible willpower and a sense of survival."

"It's the only thing that I've ever been good at."

"But have you ever loved someone, Shepard?"

"No."

She started to cry as I felt my sadness overwhelm her. I pulled her towards me and held her close. More images started to flash in my mind of Naira when she was older. Of her time at university and the friends she made, the courses she studied… And the sex. A lot of sex. Only with fellow asari, but she was young, beautiful, liberated, and lived her best life.

She wandered for a while, looking for her place in the galaxy. She started working for Sha'ira twenty years ago. She was honest about her talented tongue though perhaps not surprised that nearly all of her work was simply talking. Sha'ira did not expect any of her acolytes to do anything they were not comfortable doing. And Naira admitted to hesitancy about being with males.

"Then pictures from Elysium were beamed around the galaxy, Shepard… And I saw you for the first time. I've had little to do with humans, yet there was this man on the screen, holding off an invading force by himself. So brave. So determined. A tower of strength, fortitude and a never-say-die spirit. You were without fear. We watched it together and I knew in that moment that I wanted to meet you.

I read up about you afterwards and I felt only one emotion. Sadness."

I offered memories of women that I had been with before. There was one girl that I'd been sweet on while I'd been on the street. Nothing came of it as she 'belonged' to a soldier of mine. It would have been disrespectful to do anything with her even if their relationship had ended.

"What was her name?"

"Amy. I have no idea what became of her. When I was arrested, I know the rest of the gang scattered. A few others were probably caught."

"Did you love her?"

"No. I may have wondered what could have become of us if things worked out."

There was a long list of women that I'd slept with in the service. Most of them meant nothing. Sounds harsh but I could only be honest about it with her. We had fun for a night or two, enjoyed some wonderful sex, but that's all it was and would ever be. Except for one…

"Catalina… She's perhaps the closest that I've ever had to a 'What if?' in my life."

"What happened to her?"

I showed her the last time we were together. Torfan. And Catalina dying in my arms. I sensed Naira start to cry again, returning to the meadow to find her moulded against me. I sensed that in her bedroom the lovemaking was reaching fever pitch.

"You will be loved, Shepard."

She gently broke the meld, opening my eyes to see Naira gazing at me. I kissed her wet cheeks and cuddled her tightly to my body. Rolling her onto her back, our bodies moved in unison as our lips rarely parted. I felt her pussy squeeze me when she enjoyed another orgasm and that finally set off mine. Naira clutched at me tightly as I couldn't believe how many times my cock spurted inside her.

Lying on my side later, Naira moulded herself against me, making sure I was holding her tightly. I ran my fingers lightly against her chest and kissed her crest. That made her giggle.

"I didn't mean for it to be that emotional, but I needed you to realise… I've had the biggest crush on you, Shepard. And I'm not the only one. So many asari saw what happened on Elysium. You definitely have a fan club back on Thessia. And given that we have no love at all for batarians… The fact they still use slavery is disgusting… Well, we understood the Alliance reaction to what happened on Elysium."

"When I'm not here, how will this work?"

"I will do my job though it will not be like this. Only you will be in this room with me going forward."

"I can't… I mean…"

She rolled over to face me and started to giggle. "Shepard, I'm aware and it's okay. I'm sure many would judge me for what I do though I don't care what people think. You allowed me to feel everything. I know you shared something special with Kira. And that Jane? Wow, I was aroused after sensing what you shared with her."

"She's certainly special."

"We live in a galaxy where sex is special but also a lot of fun, and monogamy is rather boring. I have no interest in any sort of marriage. I will pair with someone special when it comes to having a family, but even then, I would expect other lovers. As for you, Shepard, I think you're going to realise just how special and popular you are."

"An asari fan club?"

"When we learned all about you, our hearts broke, Shepard. So many of us wanted to meet you, cuddle and kiss you, keep you safe as you keep people safe. Show you that the galaxy can be wonderful and full of love."

We finally slept for a couple of hours before the alarm on my omni-tool started to beep. It was early enough that Naira could wake up and we made love a final time. Her quarters did come with an ensuite bathroom, enjoying a shower together that only resulted in washing each other without giving into further temptation. After I dressed, finding my clothing neatly piled outside her door, she led me by the hand towards the entrance of the Consort Chambers. We shared a last kiss before she cuddled against me, stroking her back as I savoured the moment.

"I'll let you know when I'm next on the Citadel. I might be away for a little while."

"And I know you will have others to visit when you return. I will be happy for you to visit even if it's just for a quick kiss and cuddle."

I met her eyes and smiled. "So a big crush?"

"I was pretty much the unelected leader of your fan club, Shepard."

I was absolutely starving so I stopped for a quick bite to eat on the way back to the ship. I carried a coffee with me to the docking bay, strolling on to find the crew was hard at work. Pressly noticed my return, asking for a status update of the ship before I took position at the galaxy map.

"Did you resolve the matter, sir?" Pressly asked once I gave Joker instructions to head towards Noveria.

"Successfully. It wasn't a difficult matter to resolve though it could have grown ugly if I hadn't dealt with it quickly. Suffice to say, Sha'ira was pleased with the outcome, and I now have another friend on the Citadel."

"Is she as beautiful as they say?"

I grinned at his curiosity. "Even more beautiful, Pressly. Even more beautiful. It's little wonder that she is the Consort of the Citadel." Gesturing to the galaxy map, I added, "Next stop will be Noveria. If Saren has been there, I want to know about it. I want to know why the geth have been seen in the area. And to be honest, I'm a little curious about some of the shenanigans all these companies get up to away from prying eyes."

Once Joker had the ship underway, I wandered around the ship to catch up with my team. Doctor Chakwas was enjoying her time on the ship. She updated me on the condition of Kaidan and Liara. The former was remaining careful about his biotic use to avoid suffering too many migraines. As for Liara, she had mostly recovered from her time on Therum and was rather enthusiastic about spending time with a predominantly human crew.

I decided to gather the team together for a meeting as I figured it would be the proper way for everyone to get to know each other. I knew Ashley was still a little suspicious about having non-humans on the ship. I knew it was mostly aimed at Garrus due to family history. We'd already talked about it and she insisted that it was her problem to deal with. I'd seen her in conversation with Garrus and I knew that was her way of dealing with it.

Tali's enthusiasm was infectious as she was delighted to be flying on such an advanced warship. Wrex admitted that he'd spent the past couple of centuries rather alone and was rather amused to be on a ship full of humans. He'd heard about us though his interactions had been few and far between. Garrus wanted to catch Saren something bad. Kaidan wondered how much support I'd actually get from the Council and the Alliance.

"Given my interest in the Protheans, I am rather intrigued about your visions after you joined with the beacon. The best way to do that would probably be through melding."

"I've done that before, Liara."

"You have?" she asked in surprise, "I'm impressed, Shepard. Most humans are quite hesitant about melding with an asari. It's obviously something rather new for humans."

"I've melded with three asari so far."

"Oh… When?"

Ashley started to chuckle as she had it figured out already. Kaidan was smirking while Wrex was doing his best not to laugh. "Are you sure you want to know the answer to that, Liara?"

She glanced around at some of our colleagues and it was rather adorable that she simply didn't seem to get the subtle hint. "I would like to meld with you, Shepard, as I believe it will help both of us understand your vision."

I cleared my throat and leaned forward to meet her eyes. "Liara, the three times that I've melded with an asari, I've been inside them at the same time."

Wrex cracked up laughing. Liara didn't seem to understand. "You were inside… Oh…" She blushed so brightly that I almost felt sorry for her. "Oh… Shepard… I mean…"

"I'm not suggesting the same thing, Liara. But…"

"It's just… um…. Well, you see, I've never been with… Well, anyone before."

"Hang on, you're one hundred and six and still a virgin?" Ashley asked.

"I know asari have a reputation in some quarters, but I've always been far too focused on my studies and then my fieldwork to worry about sex."

"We don't have to be naked or anything to meld, Liara. It's just how it's happened with others."

"Damn, I wouldn't have minded a show," Wrex stated.

"You and me both," Ashley added.

"Um, maybe we should talk in private, Shepard?" Liara suggested.

I called a halt to the meeting, and we adjourned to our usual places on the ship. Joker kept me filled in on our progress as I was waiting for the inevitable knock on the door of my quarters. It came rather quickly, opening it to find a blushing Liara standing before me. I gestured for her to enter as she whirled around to face me.

"I didn't mean to embarrass you, Liara…"

"I'd love to have sex with you, Shepard," she stated bluntly. She was still blushing, but it was said with more confidence than I would have imagined, "But not now. Not yet. This is all still so new. Scary. Daunting. But exciting too."

"Liara, before you agree to that, you should know…"

"I don't care about that. I've been told in brief that you have a varied life outside of this ship. You didn't return to the ship last night so I can only assume you were with someone?"

"Sha'ira… And Naira."

"The Consort? Wow. I know that it's incredibly difficult to get a meeting with her."

"She wanted to meet the first human Spectre. I also completed a favour for her. As for Naira, well, I think we'll call her my biggest fan."

"And you made love to both and melded with them last night?"

"Yes."

"Oh… What was it like? To make love and meld at the same time?"

"Incredibly intimate. Sha'ira suggested it was something asari would do with lovers. Liara, if you would like to meld now to simply gain an understanding of what I saw, then just say the word. We don't have to get naked or anything."

She blushed a little and was suddenly shy. "Would you be curious though?"

"About you? Definitely. The first word that crossed my mind was that she's rather cute. That she being you."

I took her hand and led over to the area away from my bed and desk where there was a small couch and armchair. I sat on the couch and gestured for Liara to join me. She blushed again as she carefully straddled me, resting a knee to either side as her hands rested on my shoulders before she leaned forward slightly. She had the most gorgeous pair of blue eyes, still full of that wonder that young people still had about the world and galaxy before it slowly wore them down.

"I see what you mean already," she whispered. I placed my hands on her back and ran them down towards her arse, stopping them at her lower back. "The only thing I've ever done is kiss someone, Shepard."

"We can take this as fast or as slow as you want. But as I said, I need you to know that I'm not a one-woman or one-asari man. You'll probably learn more during our meld."

"I've only done this a couple of times. I'm inexperienced in many things. But if you're ready…"

"I'm ready.'

She gently pressed her forehead against mine, watching her eyes change before she whispered the words that I already knew well. I felt us join together. I warned her that what she was about to see was the stuff of nightmares. I felt her resolve stiffen before she saw what I did. And I knew it terrified her immediately. I sensed her clutching me tightly on the couch as she replayed it more than once to gain an understanding.

Then she moved away and I felt her curiosity about my life in general. So like with Kira, Sha'ira and Naira, I hid nothing from her. And like Naira, I felt sadness overcome her. But when it came to my lovers, I then sensed her arousal as I showed her moments of time with my recent lovers. The ecstasy of Kira. The joy of Naira. And the orgasmic thrill with Jane.

Liara showed me some of her life and while perhaps not as sad as mine, I felt her melancholy about the relationship that she had with her mother. She loved and adored her mother. All she ever wanted was acceptance that she lived her life how she wanted. She regretted that they hadn't spoken in years. She missed her terribly and wanted nothing more than to feel her mother's arms around her.

Then she made me chuckle as she gave me glimpses of her life while alone on a dig site. She might have been a virgin, but she proved that she knew her body. The scenes were erotic, and I knew she was teasing me.

"I'm thinking that having an experienced lover for a first time won't be a bad thing."

Gently breaking the mould, she was still gazing at me though with a new look in her eyes. She rested her head on my shoulder, and I think she needed to be cuddled after what we shared. I stroked her back and felt her relax before I checked to see that she was asleep.

"You okay?" I whispered.

"A little dizzy. I think I should sleep."

I think I made her day with something as simple as picking her up and carrying her through to her small room at the back of the med-bay. I had Doctor Chakwas follow me to check her over after I'd laid her down. She looked okay but I didn't want her pushing herself too hard.

"We'll be on Noveria in a day or two. Want to join us on the ground?"

"I haven't come along just to be a passenger, Shepard. The only thing I'll need is some armour if you've got some available. And maybe a better sidearm?"

"Biotics?"

"It comes naturally, but we develop our talents over centuries. Some like my mother would be incredibly powerful, for example."

"Kaidan has biotic talents too. What I'll do is have you in training together to develop some combinations. I've had biotic squads before and seen the mayhem they can cause in the enemy."

"And you'll be leading from the front?"

"It's where I belong."

I left Liara to relax, Doctor Chakwas letting me know that she'd monitor her for the time being, before I returned to my quarters and continued reading about Noveria. I knew that we were going to be walking into a storm.