Unseen: Mass Effect FanFiction (Being ReWritten)

Chapter 27

Aster stood outside Garrus's apartment a bit hurt with his reaction. Did he really forget that he had broken into her apartment the first time they met? Instead of throwing him out, she had allowed him to stay.

He must have forgotten, SAM assured her. Otherwise, we would be staying in the spare room.

I could still break in and stay there, Aster concluded debating whether or not she should go along with her plan.

It's best that we leave, SAM replied.

Aster adjusted her bag and headed down the hallway toward the elevator. She didn't have to wait long for the doors to open.

"Oh, excuse me," Aster said moving aside as a female turian with purple makings stepped out of the elevator.

The turian gave her a once over and walked past her.

What's her deal? Aster thought as she entered the elevator.

Probably a non-loving human turian, SAM replied. They seem to be on the rise.

That's true, Aster thought as the elevator took them to the first floor. Still, there aren't many places that will take a human. I don't think this place has a room for rent either. 

The Citadel has a different human section for those working with the Cousil, SAM replied. Why can't we break in and stay at an empty place?

I don't want to risk it, Aster replied as she made her way out of the building and into the alleyway.

How about the upper walkways? SAM asked. Not many humans or other species go up there.

Once Aster activated her invisibility cloak, she made her way toward the upper walkways. SAM was right, there was hardly anyone up here. Aster felt that only the worst of the criminals used these walkways but Aster needed a place to stay until Solana got back.

She couldn't afford to get careless. Sure she had wanted to stay at the apartment but if anyone had been tagging Solana, the apartment would be the first place anyone would look. Aster didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble for Solana; she had already done so much for her already.

If you see a place that is decent enough to stay in let me know, Aster said as she began her walk. Somewhere with a place we can shower and be hygienic, preferably.

Would you also want a five-star restaurant nearby? SAM asked sarcastically.

Aster rolled her eyes and continued looking around.

Is the scan picking up anything? Aster asked as she rounded another corner. I don't want to be seen up here.

There's nothing on my- hold on, SAM said. Behind that vent, there's an open area behind it. You have to use your biotics to go through the opening.

Aster walked up to the intake vent and didn't see the opening SAM mentioned.

Climb up, SAM suggested.

Aster used her biotics to get to the opening and lower herself down to the opening area SAM was referring to. Aster had to admit, she was impressed by their found. If SAM hadn't mentioned it, Aster would have never figured out that this was back here. There was only one opening which Aster was standing directly underneath. The space was surrounded by four walls made from the same material as the vent. Other than that, it was empty.

Wrex shouldn't be too long, SAM commented. This can be our hideout until he gets back, then we can crash with him; as the human saying goes.