Reaper's vengeance(mass effect x male OC) book 1 COMPLETE

Chapter 13: Fuck the Council

It had been a rough 24 hours. The Normandy had stopped at Arcturus station and dropped off Kaidan with the medical teams that had been waiting for them. They rushed him into surgery and the crew waited for the results.

Several hours passed. Since they were waiting for word from the Council about Ilos and the Conduit, the team hung around the Alliance station as one of their own was fighting for his life.

Kaine was often seen pacing around the medical wing. Kaiden often went in and out of consciousness. But one time they managed to have a short conversation.

While Kaiden was still asleep, Kaine had gone to visit him. Setting next to the unconscious man Kaine spoke. "I'm sorry Kaiden, I'm sorry I hadn't stopped that bastard." suddenly, a groan caught Kaine off guard as Kaiden managed to open his eyes. "not... Your fault," Kaiden managed to whisper before going back to sleep. Kaine remained by his side for a few more hours till Dr chakwas kicked him out. But not before letting him know about Kaiden's condition.

She told him it would be roughly six to eight months for the Lieutenant. He would have to go through rehab to get used to the L3 implant that replaced his burned-out L2. But in the end, he would be better than ever when he fully recovered.

With this pressure off his shoulder, Kaine thanked the doctor before making his way to the cockpit of the Normandy. Passing tali and nodding to her. The two smiled at one another before Kaine continued on to his destination.

Jane nodded and informed the pilot to head straight to the Citadel, that the Normandy would be at the head of that fleet when they went after Saren.

Kaine however, shook his head. "this is a mistake. The council is going to fuck us over." Kaine went to slam his fist into the wall when he stopped. just before his fist connected to some circuits.

"You know if you think any harder you might break your fingers," said Joker from the cockpit.

"Can it!" Kaine snarled as he rested against the wall.

The pilot turned his chair, "What's got your pants twisted too tight? You've been on edge since you spoke with the Council the other day."

"It going to be a mistake going back to the Citadel. from what I can tell, the damn Council's done nothing but ignore the obvious signs and push the real threats aside," growled Kaine. "And I know for a fact that going back there will only give them a chance to hinder us."

"Maybe. But going to Ilos without any backup would be like walking into a firefight naked," said Joker. "Granted I can probably get us in with the Normandy's stealth systems without trouble and bail before the Geth can take us out and with you being a one-man army. I don't have too many worries. but, better safe than sorry."

Kaine growled before he sighed; "I understand Joker. But I know going there would be a waste of our time."

Joker shrugged, "Maybe things will work out. Who knows." he said turning back to the controls.

Kaine simply snarled and walked out. Not noticing joker sweating a lake from Kaine's tone.

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It took them a few hours to jump back to Citadel Space. Kaine was constantly pacing back and forth, Ashley tried to ease him by striking up a conversation, "so. I never got to ask. That... beast form you have, any idea what it was?" this made the rest of the crew look to him out of curiosity. "not really, it seems to activate based on my more intense emotions. such as rage." Kaine looked at his arms before continuing. "I don't have full control over it. but it seems I am at least conscious when it is active."