[Book Three] Chapter 09: Grissom Academy

[Book Three] Chapter 09: Grissom AcademyChapter 09: Grissom Academy

Finally, one room away from the dock bay they encountered a Cerberus engineer working on fixing a damaged Atlas. Taking him down quickly, Ashley got on the mech giggling.

“It seems what is said about canons and bitches is true.” Rick noted.

“Yeah! But don’t worry, yours will always be my favorite!” she replied as she moved the mech forward.

Rick rolled his eyes under his helmet but followed her with Jane and James. With a Mech fully in control they held the line pretty well against Cerberus forces and their reinforcements, giving enough time to everything who could make it to get on a shuttle. Minus one stray student who lagged behind but was saved by Jack, everyone departed the station safely.

“I’m surprised we’re still alive. Perhaps... They are ready.” Kahlee confessed.

“They’re not.” refuted Rick.

“Hey! What do you know?!” one of Jack’s students interjected.

“Using your biotics from a safe spot while a team is getting the focus of the enemy doesn’t make you ready. It makes you lucky that none of them had time to look up and make a shot.”

“We’ve been training for this!” declared.

“And you still need more training.”

“Who the heck are you anyway?! The decision isn’t up to you!” the first student spoke up again.

“It seems your students need a reality check, Jen. I’m happy to oblige.”

Jack looked at Shepard with worry in her eyes for a moment then at her nod offered the student a deal they would regret taking.