( It has been a couple of weeks since the battle to save the Citadel. Soon after, Shepard and her team were sent to assault Cerberus's main base and see what information they could get.  Once that mission was done, it was time for the Allied forces to move on to the final mission. The fight against the Reapers and taking back planet Earth. Currently, Shepard is in a meeting with Admiral Hacket, Commander Anderson, and the council. The meeting revolved around the battle at the Citadel between Mathew and Gallus. Those in the meeting were currently watching a recording of the sword duel between Mathew and Gallus)

" The battle between these two is extraordinary. To think that there would be a power beyond our comprehension. ( Looks at Shepard). Your boy is turning into something special Shepard. Any idea as to how this is possible?" asked Anderson. " ( Unmutes the battle and then listens to what Gallus and Mathew had said). Whatever power my son and that man wield weapons. Are gifted from the light and dark gods of the cybertronian race. My son has a sword blessed by the good god and  Gallus has a sword blessed by the dark god. Both of which seem to have extraordinary power given how the clash between the two swords creates a kinetic energy field around them when the swords meet." Said Shepard. " Is there a possibility to replicate this power and mass produce it for our soldiers? The Alliance forces as well as the other races could benefit from this." Said Hacket. " You know as well as I do that the Cybertronians are very closed doors concerning their technology. Why do you think Elita and Chromia took extreme pleasure in destroying the Cerberus base after I got all the information that I needed from it? The Illusive man had his people steal and replicate tech made by cybertronians for his own gain. Once Elita and Chromia saw that. They set up more than enough explosives to destroy the base. But made sure to set the bombs in every room where you could find stolen Cybertronian tech." Said  Shepard.

" All the same,  it's good to know that  Cerberus will no longer be a problem for us. Even if the illusive man got away. But this Gallus is very concerning. If he's not working for  Cerberus, then who is he working for?" Said the turian Council member. " Indeed, and what are his true motives for doing what he does? Do you think your son could possibly capture this man and bring him in for questioning?" Asked the Salarin Council member. " ( Looks at the video and then watches as both Mathew and Gallus each threw an arc of energy at each other only for both arcs to cancel each other out). I don't think that is possible or would be in our best interest.  When I asked Elita, Causeway, and Windblade more about this Primus and Unicron. Windblade told me that while Primus is the one that created all cybertronian life. Unicron is the polar opposite of him,  a being that only cares about destroying all life in the galaxy. with the only people who have anything that can stop him or hurt him being Causeway and now Mathew. ( Looks to her left to see a digital form of Causeway and  Mathew appear). Something wrong you two?" Said Shepard.

" It's Gallus, he's on Earth. That monster's working from the reapers. ( Looks at Anderson). Have you been getting any negative readings in certain areas?" Said Mathew. " Actually yes we have. The readings go off the charts before we even get close to the area." Said Anderson. " Looks at  Shepard). My team will meet you and the United Fleet in Earth's orbit. ( Looks at  Anderson). Stay away from that area. It will affect you and weaken your body extremely.  You'll need me there if you want to clear it out. But once I do. I have to go stop Gallus." Said  Mathew as his digital form disappeared. " ( Looks at the Asri Councilor). Am I to assume that a majority of the Asri fleet will Follow my son and his ship into battle?" Said Shepard. " Only one-fourth commander, the rest will assist the main fleet."Said the Asri Councilor. " Then I guess we better get ready.'" Said  Anderson as the meeting ended.

" ( Walks into the meeting room and looks at Windblade). Windblade, can you get a message out to my daughter and tell them that their team will follow us down to Earth?  If  Gallus is down there then he'll be looking for Mathew. ( Looks to her right as  Liarra walks into the meeting room and then looks back at Windblade). I won't let my son fight this battle alone." Said  Shepard. " You mean we won't let him finish this battle alone. He's my son to Shepard." Said  Liarra. " You got it, I'll let them know right away." Said Windblade as she left the meeting room.

( Thirty minutes later, the battle for Earth began. While the United fleet occupied the Reaper ships.  Shepard, Holly, and Darby's squads each flew down to earth in shuttles in order to assist the ground forces. However, once the ships landed. The Calida landed a little way away from the other ships. There Mathew, Arcee, Athena, Ambra, Loren, Causeway, and Natalie disembarked. Once they off the ship, Mathew's group quickly but carefully traversed the destroyed landscape. Meanwhile,  Shepard's team met up with Holly's group. There, they worked their way to the crashed ship where they found the artillery needed to take out a reaper cannon. After that they were picked up in a shuttle where they met Amiral Anderson After that they headed back to the Forward operating base)

" Glad you could make it Commanders. Wish it were under better circumstances, but with you here. The men will get a major morale boost. " Said  Anderson.  " We're just soldiers here  Admiral.  Nothing more nothing less.  What's the situation on the ground?" Said Holly. " We're holding our own so far, and with more squads from Hammer coming in. We'll give the Reapers the biggest fight of their lives." ( Walks toward the commander center). Reports are coming in that the reapers are being pushed back on the far West side.  Scanners spotted Elita, Windblade, and Bluestreak in that vicinity." Said Anderson. " I asked them to clear a path for any allied forces that we may send to that location. Should be smooth sailing in that area." Said Holly. " Good, because we're making the push for the Destroyer.  However, reports are coming in that Gallus is leading a battalion of reapers on the far North East side." Said  Anderson. " Then we better get a move on if we're gonna take that thing out." Said Shepard.

" What about Mathew,  he hasn't reported in since we landed." Said Shepard. " No, but we're getting reports of a blue arc ripping through Reaper forces. So that's probably him and his team. We'll move in on the North and West sides.  Shepard,  you and  Holly's team will push the north side. Let's move everyone." Said Anderson as everyone left the command center.

( As the final push against the Reapers began. Shepard and Holly's team fight their way toward the Destroyer. Along the way they met up  with Elita's team)

" Glad you guys could make it. ( Gets behind a wall and then shoots at a reaper brute).  Hope  everything is all prepped and ready." Said Elita. " Hammers moving in and the North and West sides. But there's been no word from Mathew's group." Said  Shepard. " I took a look at the vital signs for Arcee, Causeway,  and Mathew thanks to his armor. Their in the green so their still alive. Which means so is the team. However, we've been held up here. ( Looks to her left a  Windblade and Chromia run over to them and then get behind cover).  Chromia can you take out the Banshee? It's been using its biot energy to keep us pinned here." Said Elita. " We'll do you one better  Commander Elita. " Said  Rev'ra as she and her team eliminated the remaining  Reapers in the area.

" Rev'ra, didn't expect to see you here. Thought you'd be with Mathew's group." Said Lilei. " Ta'sha is handling that. We made our way here in order to help your squads." Said  Rev'ra. " That's good, I just got word that the team protecting the main missile battery was eliminated. We need to head over there now if we are to take out the destroyer." Said Areta. " Then we better get a move on. Mom, your team can take point,  Mine will take the left flank, Rev'ra's will take the right and  Elita's can take the rear." Said Holly. " Sounds good, let's get moving people, i have a feeling  Mathew's group is already closing in on the destroyer" Said  Shepard as the three teams moved in a diamond formation.

( play this song while reading this part of the chapter)

https://youtu.be/68MKak8ohtE

( As the four teams made their way to the Missle Battery. The group was met with heavy resistance along the way. The group was able to make it to the missile battery. There Shepard had EDI assist with the missile batteries targeting systems in order to lock onto the destroyer. While EDI was working on that. The four squads h hunkered down and took positions around the missile battery. It was made even worse when Anderson contacted them and told them that reaper forces were converging on their location,  including  Gallus)

" They just keep coming. It seems they really don't want to give us that second try at firing the missiles. " Said Lilei as she and Areta shot at a brute. " Just hang in ther everyone. Elita, you, your team, Windblade, and Chromia need to handle the bigger reapers while we handle the smaller ones." Said Shepard as Liarra threw a biotic sphere at a Banshee which exploded on impact. " Will do Shepard. Windblade, give us some breathing room." Said Elita. " On it. ( Slices a brute in half with her sword). Here goes." said  Windblade as she used her turbines to send swarms of  Reapers flying back thirty feet away. "  Now that we have some breathing room,  we can focus on the smaller reapers." Said Areta. " don't celebrate just yet. ( points to  Gallus walking towards him with his sword out). Here comes Gallus and a swarm of more reapers." Said  Lilei. " ( Looks at  Galluses as he spins around). Everyone get down, he's launching an arc of energy at us." Said Rev'ra as everyone quickly ducks. " (  Goes to quickly duck behind cover only to look and see the red arc heading straight for her). I guess this is it for me. I only wish that I got to spend more time with you, Mathew." Said Shepard as the red arc of energy flew toward her, only to be intercepted by a blue arc of energy.

" Arcee, Causeway, take out those brutes. Athena,  Amber, Natalie, and Loren, take out the rest. I'll get  Gallus. I'm ending this now." Said  Mathew as he threw another arc of light blue energy at the reaper forces following  Gallus before quickly jumping down to the ground with the rest of his team falling suit. " ( Looks to her left to see  Mathew's team taking out the reapers while he battles Gallus). It's Mathew and his team. They made it in time." Said Holly as she continued to shoot at the Reapers. " We got some more breathing room. Let's clear the area." Said Areta as she and Lilei began to shoot at two marauders. " ( Clashes blades with  Mathew as an arc of red and blue energy surrounds them). So we meet again Disciple of Primus. On an even grander battlefield than the Citadel. Let's make this even more interesting. ( Kicks  Mathe away and then sends an arc of energy at the missile battery only for a blue arc to stop it). You really are ruining my fun young prime." Said Gallus as he turned toward  Mathew only to get punched in the face and then knocked back by a kick. "  You want fun hu, well how about this. ( Swings his sword and then sends a huge arc of blue energy at the destroyer and then watches as the arc of energy slices through the destroyer before turning towards Gallus).  How's that for fun?" Said Mathew as he and Gallus clashed blades.

" ( Looks at Shepard and Liarra after taking out a majority of the reapers). So those are our grandparents hu, They're pretty awesome." Said Natalie. " Yeah, but let's stay focused for now." Said Loren. " ( Looks around and the Reapers around him being eliminated and then glares at Mathew). NO, THIS IS NOT HOW IT'S SUPPOSED TO GO!" Said  Gallus as he quickly ran toward the beam. "  GET BACK HERE  GALLUS, WE'RE NOT DONE YET! ( Runs after  Gallus but then looks at  Shepard, Ashely, Liarra, Loren, Areta, Natalie, Lilei, Arcee, Holly, Ta'sha, and Rev'ra's squads). Get back to your ships and get the heck away from the Earth's orbit.  ( turns around and then runs even faster to catch up with Gallus ).  I'M ENDING THIS, NOW." Said Mathew. " ( Wathes as Mathew runs off ).  NOT WITHOUT ME YOU'RE NOT! WE DO THIS TOGETHER." Said Arcee only for her to jump back in order to dodge an ark of blue energy. " (Watches  Mathew chase after Gallus and then looks at Elita). Everyone, we need to trust in Mathew and that he will stop Gallus.  Elita, how good is your throwing arm?" Said Shepard as Loren and Areta contacted their respective shuttles.

"  Great why?" Asked Elita as three shuttles quickly landed next to them. " ( Looks at  Shepard). If you're doing what I think you're doing, then I'm coming to." Said  Arcee. "That's fine. ( Looks at Elita). I need you to toss me into that blue beam down there. It's the only way to the citadel." Said  Shepard as  Arcee picked her up. " I can help with that if Arcee's going,  just say when. " Said Windblade as  Ashely, Liarra,  Loren, Natalie, Amber, and  Athena boarded their respective shuttles. " ( Takes twelve steps back and then sprints toward Windblade). Now." Said Arcee as she ran past Windblade and then jumped into the air while holding  Shepard, only for the two of them to be sent flying into the air by a gust of wind from Windblade's turbines which sent them higher into the air as they then went into the tall bluish white beam which sent them into the Citadel. " Good luck you two." Said  Liarra as she bordered her and Ashely's shuttle which then flew off.

( Up in the Citadel)

" ( Rolls across the ground while holding  Shepard tightly and then uses her left arm blade to slow them down until they fully stop). Well, that was a rush. ( Sets  Shepard down on the ground and then gets up). You ok Shepard?" Said Arcee. " I'm good, hurry. We need to hurry and find Mathew before something happens." Said  Shepard as she felt the Citadel begin to shake. " Then we better hurry and get to him quickly." Said Arcee as they quickly made their way through the many different corridors.

( As Arcee and Shepard continued to walk toward their destination.  They began to see many gruesome and shocking things along the way. From dead bodies of civilians  littered all around the floor to the dead bodies of the illusive man  and the body of Anderson lying against a pillar)

" ( Quickly runs over to Anderson and then kneels next to him). Anderson, are you ok?" Asked Shepard worried. " ( Slowly looks up to see  Shepard in front of him with Arcee right behind her). Shepard...good to...see here. Your son went on ahead.  He's the reason why the Illusive man is dead. He tried to get the man to listen to reason. But the Illusive Man didn't listen. In the end... The illusive man shot himself before Mathew continued to go after Gallus." Said  Anderson as he breathed slowly. " Save your strength, we can get you help." Said Shepard. " Don't...worry about me. Finish...the mission and Shepard. Always remember that. You did good kid, now go save your kid." Said Anderson as he closed his eyes. " Rest well, Anderson. ( Looks at  Arcee). Come on Arcee, it's time to go save Mathew." Said  Shepard as they then took an elevator to reach the higher level. 

( As Shepard and Arcee took the elevator to the highest level. they soon reached the top. There they found Mathew in a sword duel with Gallus)

" ( Looks over to his right in glee at seeing  Shepard and Arcee). Glad you two could join us.  I was beginning to wonder if it would just be the two of us up here." Said Gallus. " ( Looks at  Shepard and Arcee). Mom, Arcee,   the power generated to this place is over in the red section along the walkway lit up red. That's how you can destroy the Reaper for good." Said Mathew as he clashed blades with Gallus with a sphere of red and blue energy surrounding them. " What about the one lit up blue or the white one, what will those do?" Asked Arcee as she looked at the section lit up blue. The blue one will make it to where you gain full control of the reapers at the cost of destroying yourself the reapers will gain all the motions of an organic.  Your thoughts and mind will be one with the reapers. Allowing you to control the Reapers. As for the white one,  you'll be synthesizing yourself.  Combining all Organic and synthetic life into a new being. Integrating  both races." Said Mathew. " You mean there is a possibility of creating somewhat of a full Techno Organic society?" Asked Arcee. " not really, but kinda, yeah. Somewhat of an understanding between Organic and Synthetics." Said  Mathew as he punched Gallus in the face and then blocked a sword swing from him.

" ( Looks at  Shepard as they look at the three different routes). Well, what's the plan Shepard?"Asked Arcee. " We finish what we came here to do. ( Walks over to the red-lit area and aims her gun at the power core). Blast it." Said  Sheperd as she and Arcee began to shoot at the power generator. ( Looks around to see the  Citadel begin to explode and then glares at Mathew). Curse you Prime,  you and your family have ruined everything. ( Sends more of Unicron's power to his sword). This time I will destroy you all." Said Gallus. " (Contacts  Windblade while activating her beacon). Windblade, lock onto my location and prepare for pickup. " Said Shepard. " ( Looks down at Shepard). What are you planning Shepard?" Asked Arcee. " ( looks at  Arcee). If I told you that I plan on giving my life in order to save my family." Said Shepard.

 ( Play this song while reading this part of the chapter) 

https://youtu.be/DADdHcLPGhw

"  I'd say that it was an honor fighting alongside you, commander." Said  Arcee. " ( Smiles at Arcee). Take good care of my son Arcee and I meant to tell you this but. Mathew's ship has the ability to get you and him back to your dimension. It was designed to be able to traverse dimensions in order to retrieve Mathew as it did in bringing you and him here. So Promise me that you'll keep him safe." Said Shepard. "I promise you, that I'll keep him safe." Said  Arcee as Shepard nodded her head. " Good, I'll be able to rest easy knowing he's safe.  ( Looks over at  Mathew and Gallus). He's grown so much in the short time I've known him. ( Aims her gun at  Gallus). Now go, grab Mathew, and get out of here." Said Shepard as she shot Gallus in the head and then turned to continue to destroy the power generator. " (Nodded her head and then quickly ran toward Mathew, before grabbing him and jumped out of the Citadel after shooting a whole into the glass window.

" Arcee, what's going on? I saw Gallus get shot but, why are we free-falling in space?" Asked  Mathew as Arcee held onto him tightly. " Your mother, she wanted to do one last act as a parent protecting her child. She's finishing the mission. We did our part now it's time for her to do hers." Said  Arcee as she spotted  Windblade and the  Calida flying towards them. " ( Watches as the room where they were previously begins to explode). Mom, I never got to truly know you. But I'm glad I got to spend some time with you. " Said Mathew as he and Arcee landed in Calida's hangar bay with Windblade's help. "  We're in close the hangar." Said  Windblade as the hangar bay doors closed as the ship then quickly flew off out of the coming blast radius.

( Back with Shepard, she continues to destroy the power generated by shooting at it. As she does this,  she begins to reminisce about all the people that she has gotten to know over the many years of her life.  She reminisced about the family that she would be leaving behind once her job was done. But there was one final thing that she primarily focused on. The memory of a photo taken of her, Liarra, Holly, Areta, Lilei, Mathew, and Arcee. A family photo that they had taken during their reprieve from the battle on Thesia.  Shepard smiled at all the fun things she and her family had gotten to do together when they reunited with  Mathew. All the fun activities that they had done together as a family. As the generator exploded for one last time, Shepard in her last moments.  Wished and prayed for her family's safety and that they live on and prosper as she pressed a button on her gauntlet while the flames consumed her)

" (Sits down in the lounge area contemplating what had just happened as the Calida quickly flies as fast as it can in order to avoid the firey explosion that was right behind it).  Thank you mom, for everything you've done. ( runs over to the bridge where  Arcee, Loren, and  Natalie are currently and then looks down at Ledias).  Get us out of here  Ledias and fast." Said Mathew. I'm giving her all she's got, but we're not meeting up with the fleet. Your mother activated the code needed. to get you back to the dimension we found you in. So we're taking you there." Said  Ledais. ( Looks down at Ledias and then looks at Arcee before looking forward). PUNCH IT!" Said  Mathew as the Calida flew through a dark blue portal and escaped the firey red energy.