Unseen: Mass Effect FanFiction (ReWritten)

Chapter 19

"How much have you learned about Cerberus?" Vicki asked.

"A lot of their operations are hush-hush," SAM replied.

"I've been able to find a few rumors, but nothing concrete," he continued. " What I did find points to Cerberus being an anti-alien group.

Funding a A.I research project to enhance humans is something that they would do. The research and implant that was created using your thesis and Alec's blueprints is applicable to several fields, medical and combat. With this type of power, I wouldn't be surprised if Cerberus was trying to create an army of superhumans."

"I recall being approached by Alec not long after being assigned to the biotic research center," Vicki said, recalling the event. "He said that he had a special project he wanted a few people to work on."

"All part of the plan," SAM confirmed. "The benefactor already knew of your arrival and funded the project. It makes sense that that man may be responsible for the clip being sent to Sparatus and for Sparatus to give the Spectre a kill order... There is a lot that can be learn from your corpse."

"What's our next step?" Vicki asked. "This man obviously has connections to the Citadel and Cerberus. As I am now, I can't do much; not without exposing myself. Who knows who else has been given a kill order?"

"Leave that to me," SAM replied. "I have a few leads. We just have to be careful. The real Vicki should be coming back in a week. I can feed the Spectres some fake leads to lead them away for a while."

"It would make it easier to move around without them poking around," Vicki agreed. "Besides, I assume the real Vicki has been informed of the situation."

"First, we need to know who gave the video to Sparatus," SAM said, formulating a plan. "I've been monitoring Councilor Valern's activity since our departure. If anything is out of place, he would be the one to figure it out."

"When the real Vicki returns, we can head back to the Citadel," Vicki commented. "Our best bet would be to connect to the Citadel's mainframe directly to avoid detection. I doubt we can get close enough to Councilor Sparatus to hack into his omni-tool."

"With the implants the Professor gave you, you shouldn't have any issues blending in," SAM agreed. "You're as good as new."

"Yes," Vicki said. "A robotic arm and 20 implants later, I'm looking like a new person."

"In the meantime, I'll keep searching for anything abnormal," SAM continued. "We'll send the Spectres on a wild goose chase and get the real Vicki situated before we leave."

The next day, Vicki continued her work at the clinic as if nothing had happened. They couldn't afford to let the Spectres know that she had figured out that they were after Aster. As long as she kept playing the part of Vicki until the real Vicki showed up, the Specters wouldn't suspect a thing.

"Vicki," Professor Solus called from his office. "Can I see you for a moment?"

Vicki put down the datapad and headed over to his office. The Professor looked busy as he walked around muttering to himself.

"Professor?" She asked, poking her head in.

"Yes, come in," he said. "There is bad news."

"Vicki had to stay longer," he continued. "Family not well."

"That's too bad," Vicki replied, crossing her arms over her chest. "It changes our plan a bit, but nothing that we can't fix."

"We have a plan in place to lead the Spectres away," Vicki continued. "I'll take care of Vakarian and make sure he doesn't bother Vicki when she returns."