Normandy SR2 crew Deck/Cafeteria.

"Hey EDI, is the design schematics okay for the retrofit of the Rustbucket" Ben Asked the Ship AI.

"Yes Mr Tennyson. The design is up to date. Kennith and Gabby have provided some much-needed upgrades to Your newly formed shuttle engines. Garrus has given the Rustbucket updated firing computers and weaponry. Tali gave an extensive overhaul on the shuttle systems." EDI explained monotonal.

It has been a month and a couple of weeks after the Team came back from Kasumi Mission. Who is in her sleeping quarters going over her emotions. Shepard is taking a much-needed break by planning his next mission. Jack returned the disk to Ben, thanking him and went back to her cave. Ben in the meanwhile started work on fixing up the Rustbucket. Getting help from everyone who can prove it. Right now, Ben is eating in the cafeteria thinking how it is coming together nicely. He just needs a warp core.

"Ah Tennyson. I was hoping to have a word" Ben looks at and sees Samara.

"Hey Samara. What can good oh Ben help you with." Samara takes a seat opposite Ben.

"I wanted to see how your Biotic Practice is going on with. Bio-optic" After the citadel Ben went to Samara for help to train his vanguard biotic skills. They were going at it for a few weeks before Ben was ready to train himself to form his own style.

"Sure, I am about to finish my meal. Let us take this to the hangar bay. I am sure Prometheus is going to be intrigued by Biotics at this day and Age" Samara nods her head. Samara is one of the few who has no grievances for Prometheus to join the crew when Ben sort of returns him to his previous state. Well, her, Ship, Shepard, Thane, and Mordin. Everyone else is on edge on the matter.

The Normandy Hangar Bay

Both Samara and Ben Walk out of the elevator and into the Hangar Bay. Ben turns to see Kenneth is working on the Rustbucket.

"Hey Kenneth, I thought we could not work on the Rustbucket until we find a Mass effect core."

"Oh yes but I contacted a friend on Illum. She has the parts we need to finish this puppy. Oh, she is going to be a Beauty." Kenneth explained

Ben rolled his eyes but asked. "Have you seen, Ship or Prometheus?"

"Yeah, Prometheus is with the Doc for his latest check-up to make sure all that reaper crap out of him. Ship with him for support." Kenneth said.

Ben nods "Thanks. We will not bother you. We just doing some light training" Kenneth nods going back to working the Rustbucket.

He turns to Samara "So shall we get started."

Samara nods "indeed." She waves her hand for Ben to get changed. He does so by hitting the Omnitrix.

"Bi-Optic!" He/she exclaimed. Samara nods her head.

Kennith whistle "I have heard of what you can do but God dam. If I am not jealous right now" Ben rolls his eyes at Kenneth again.

"Now show me some of the skills we practiced" He does. Bringing out a shockwave, Pull, Throw, Reave, Charge and Nova. One after the other. They get into for a few hours training to master the skills and powers.

Samara smiles and nods "Good. With this you should be able to form your own fighting style now that you got the hang of your skills but do not slack. Your Biotics are just a part of your body like your hand on your arm."

The Elevator door opens, and Ben and Samara turn sees Shepard, Mordin, Jack and Grunt walking out. Shepard spoke first. "Ah Ben, I see your training. I was hoping for you to lend Grunt some Aid while I help out Mordin on a personal matter. We are heading to Tuchanka, the home world for the Krogan."

Ben DE-transforms and Answers "Yeah, I can Aid Grunt and what up with Mordin. It is like he saw a ghost."

Samara sees the look in Mordin's eyes, pain, misery and makes a call. "Shepard, I would like to accompany you to help Mordin in his personal matters. I feel my expertise will help Mordin on his Journey."

Shepard nods his head but looks to Mordin who also nods and spoke up. "Much appreciated."

"Alright everyone on the shuttle." They do so. One by one.

Ben ask the undying question "So what is wrong with Grunt?"

"We don't know, so we are going to speak to Clan Urgnot on Tuchanka" Shepard answered. Grunt growls acknowledging the answer that Shepard provided. Then awkward silence grows in the journey to the planet's surface.

A few hours later

Tuchanka LZ

They walk out of the shuttle guns pointed at them. A krogan walks up speaking in a condescending tone "The Clan chief wants to speak with you" He sees Grunt within the Group and growls in frustration "Keep your running pet on short leash. Put him through the rite soon or put him Down" Shepard nodded, and his group walk down to the hall towards the main centre.

Ben whistles "charming place. Should come here for my next Birthday."

Jack snorts "you would not last a minute here pipsqueak."

Samara looks on "Shepard isn't that the couple you help back on Illum."

Shepard turns to look and sees that it is the very same couple. smiles "I'm glad that worked out for them" The couple is an asari and Krogan. A Krogan that loves poetry. Mordin is silent and Grunt is frustrated as they walk.

They make it to the centre of Clan Urgnot. Walking past many disgruntled Krogan that growl at Mordin and Grunt.

Tuchanka Clan Urgnot

They see a pile of rubble and a ledge in the right dab centre of the place. A throne overseeing everyone and everything. They walked up to the side of the pile of rubble where two guards were stationed.

Guard one putting his arm up and hand out "Halt. You must wait till the Clan leader summons you. He is in talks" he said that last part with some reluctance like he wants the talk to end.

? "You Know what Tradition demands. Clan Urgnot must respond. Your reforms will not go unopposed. You risk appearing weak at a critical time." While the random Krogan was saying this the leader Krogan looked over to see.

"Shepard" In a gruff deep voice. Shepard smirk to the krogan guard, "good Enough"

Jack whistle "Who knew are fearless leader had clout with a Krogan clan. My respect went up a lot" Both Leader Krogan and Shepard move the random Krogans out of the way to get to each other. "Excuse me" The leader Krogan laughs snortly "Out of my way."

"Shepard, my friend. You look well for Dead. Should have known the void could not hold you" The Leader Krogan grabbed Shepard shoulder in friendly warrior manner. Ben's eyes widened as he thought 'Dead?'

"Wrex. Looks like you have done well for yourself" Shepard looked around.

"Not for me Shepard but for all Krogan. Clan Urgnot is just the start. When I am done, we will be one people again." Wrex praised himself confidently.

? scoffs "you abandoned many traditions to get your way. Dangerous" Wrex turns and Headbutts The random Krogan that seems to spite Wrex.

"Speak when spoken to Uvenk. I drag your clan to glory whether it likes it or not" Wrex goes to sit in his throne. Turns back to look at Shepard "Now Shepard what brings you here. How is the Normandy?"

"Destroyed and I got Spaced" Shepard muttered.

"Well, you look good. AH The benefits of a redundant nervous system" Wrex retorted.

"Yeah, we humans don't have that."

"Oh, it must have been painful then, but you are standing here, and you have a strong new ship. Take me back to the old days. us against the Unknown, killing it with big guns. Good times" Shepard smirks back agreeing. Then he gets to the significant part.

"I have a Krogan on my crew, he has some sort of sickness and needs treatment" Grunt moves forward. Shepard moved to the side allowing him to pass.

Wrex looks in with interest "Where are you from welp. Was your clan destroyed before you learn what is expected of you"?

Grunt, grunts "I have no Clan. I was Tank Breed By warlord O'keer. My line is distilled from Craduck, Moro, shogger." As Grunt said this. Uvenk walked around Grunt like he was a stain. "You recite warlords but you're an offspring of a syringe."

Grunt scowls "I am pure Krogan. You should be in awe." Uvenk growled at the tank breed.

Wrex smirks. "Okeer is an old name, a very hated name."

Grunts nods "He is Dead."

Wrex just chuckles "Of course he is. you are with Shepard. How can he be alive"?

"Thanks for the vote of confidence Wrex" Wrex smirks back at Shepard. Shepard continued "Anyway I need Grunt back up to speed. What is wrong with him?"

Wrex shakes his head "there is nothing wrong with him. He is becoming a full adult."

Ben smirks "I did not know it was your birthday Grunt. I Would have given you a beat down with Humungousaur like you wanted."

Grunt snarled back at Ben. "Bring it shapeshifter."

Wrex's eyes widen and looks at Ben "you're the shapeshifter I heard about." Ben nods back. Wrex smirks. "Heard you can turn into different Aliens. Is Krogan on that list."

Ben smirks back "it can be if you give me a DNA to scan" Wrex nods and brings guard two forward "Scan him" Uvenk eyes widen. Wrex stops him before he gets to say anything. "I want to test a theory."

Ben does and scans the Krogan Guard 2. Unidentified scanned confirmed. He hits the Omnitrix.

"Brogan!" He shouted.

Shepard snorted "Brogan?"

"Well, the krogan seem like such friendly people I thought I would give them a bro status." Wrex looks over the shapeshifter. Then to Shepard. "You think you ship can scan his body for in case he is not infected by the Genophage."

Shepard nods, holding up his Omni-tool. He knows what Wrex is after now. Mordin's eyes exclaimed at this potential discovery. "EDI Scan Tennyson in his Krogan form. Give us any readings if he is Affected by the Genophage."

EDI Voice is carried back "Done. Brogan is in fact not affected by the Genophage." All Krogan eyes wander to the shapeshifter. Even Uvenk who was reluctant now sees the benefits of this "But not without time. His DNA can in fact create a cure but does require a decent lab and the right equipment to make it work. I estimate about Ten years before it becomes completed."

"Thanks EDI," Shepard said.

Wrex seems to not bother about the AI on Shepard Ship. Wrex looks at the shapeshifter with gleaning interest. "You my friend have been made a friend of the Krogan people and when the time comes. We want you available for making the cure."

Brogan nods "Done, I do not like what happened to your People even if you were aggressive. It has been far too long for you to suffer under the Genophage" Wrex nods "Good" He Turns to Grunt.

"As for you welp. You must go through the rite of passage."

Uvenk growls in anger. "Too far Wrex. Your clan may rule but that thing is not Krogan."

"Idiot," Wrex muttered.

Ben now back to Human form stated "And here I thought all krogan are Headstrong warriors not runaway assholes" Wrex smirks at the human but not looking directly at him.

"Grunt Do you wish to stand we clan Urgnot." Shepard looks at both Wrex and Grunt. He nods at Grunt for him to decide.

Grunt walks back to the overview seeing all the Krogan doing different tasks "It in my Blood. It is what I am for,"

Wrex nods, smiling. "Good Boy. Speak with the shaman. He is on the second level. Give him a good show and he set you on the path" Grunt nods looking at Ben and Jack eager to go.

Ben nods back "We get going then. Good luck Mordin." The three head to the stairs to the second level.

Wrex looks at Shepard raising an eyebrow. Shepard shrugged. "They can take care of themselves. I got some unfortunate news that affects your people." Wrex nods his head for Shepard to continue.

"Mordin here Looking for a fellow Scientist that was captured by clan Weyloc and from what I heard they work with the Blood Pack."

Wrex grunt in confirmation. "Talk to my chief scout. He set you on the path."

Shepard nods but looks at Mordin "He is going to find out. Wrex is many things, but an idiot is not one of them. it best if we get his whole support."

Mordin stares at Shepard with doubt and fear. "Doubtful," he murmured.

Wrex grunt and asked. "Shepard what do you mean I am going to find out?"

Mordin with pleading eyes "please Shepard. will cause disaster."

Shepard shakes his head "it already one when your own people are starting to have doubts. Plus, this can help both. Wrex, we use this to help his people to be better."

Mordin nods his head. "Fine. I trust your word about Wrex. I am not happy."

Shepard smiles back. "I know but trust me it helps in the long run." Shepard looks at Wrex who is understandably not happy by being kept waiting.

"Wrex. Mordin here was part of the team that altered the use of the Genophage. The scientist we rescuing was part of the same team" Wrex eyes widen. he looks at Mordin with hatred then back at Shepard.

"You brought that here" He growls at them. Pointing at the Salarian

"If I read the situation right and with the help of Ben Krogan DNA we might find a cure. You know me, Wrex. I owe you for Virmire and I am paying you back for it. You know me, my words are good." Shepard explained calmly.

Wrex's eyes squinted to his human friend. "How sure are you?"

Mordin is the one who answers "80%. Positive. Knowing my assistance. He is forced to find a cure so there is going to be data there that can help."

Wrex hums then looks out to his camp. "I am coming with you to confirm this. Shepard my friend, you better be right about this."

Shepard gaped "would not that…. I do not know look."

Wrex Snorted "Not really no. No one likes Clan Weylock and if Urgnot is the one destroying them well, it is a win -win. Also, everything will be fine. I have been gone before... They know what I am about."

Shepard smirks back then "You know I am right then" Wrex nods. To him weylock has always been trying to find a cure. If they kidnapped a Salarian Scientist well. They are further down the line then most of their past plans and if Brogan DNA to go by his species we return to glory.

"Come we go to the chief scout and get a ride to weylock Clan base" Wrex orders.

Tuchanka Clan Urgnot 2F

Ben, Jack, and Grunt Walk up the stairs and see more Krogan around. and Uvenk in an argument with another Krogan wearing what looks to be official Robs.

"I'm guessing that the shaman" Jack asks with a bored tone.

The shaman says "You Go beyond yourself Gatatog Uvenk. The rites of Urgnot are Dominant."

Uvenk expresses his concerns in a fake concern voice. "How do we know it will challenge him? He is unnatural. The beast of the rite could ignore him like a love of plastic."

The shaman in the most Krogan deadpanned expression ever "They know Blood no matter the womb. Your barking does not help your case."

Grunt growls out as he and his team approach "I speak for Myself."

The shaman turns "This is the Tank Bread. It is very life-like. Smells correct as well. Your protest ring Hollow Uvenk

Ben 'Coughs' out and points to Uvenk "I do not give a shit what this Idiot says. Grunt has more right to be here. More than this coward anyway and here I thought Krogan Fight headfirst into conflicts. Not complain like kids not getting the toy they wanted." Jack snorts in the background. She started to retract that previous statement of hers.

The shaman smiles at the human. "They have some fire and from Alien too. Oh, the shame that deceits on those who whine like pups."

Uvenk Growls at the human "If this must stand on ritual Then I revoke a denial. My Krantt stands against him. He has no one"

The shaman loses that smile "My patience is tested but Uvenk invokes correctly. Grunt who is your Krantt. Your allies that are willing to Kill and die on your behalf."

Ben smirks "Grunt will strengthen Clan Urgnot. Name the target and it will Die."

The shaman gains his smile back nodding "Spoken well. Most aliens and some Krogan" He looks to Uvenk "do not understand our ways. I believe this human does."

Uvenk is now howling "Aliens don't know strength, my followers are true Krogan, everything about…" His speech was cut short because Ben hit his watch. Turn into.

"Crashhopper!"

Crashhopper smacked his head against Uvenk. "You… you Dare."

"Bet Right I do Buddy. Cricket. Want to go another round. Cricket" Jack in the back was laughing her head off holding her belly for dear life. Grunt smirking. So was the Shaman. "Hahahaha. I like this shapeshifter he understands."

Uvenk frowns "I. withdraw my Denial. This will be decided elsewhere" He bumps into Crashhopper.

The shaman finished his statement "You provoked them. Reason enough for me to like you. They are your problem now." Grasshopper rolled his eyes.

Grunts nods "Let get going. I want to learn what it means to be a true Krogan."

The shaman smiles "Good. You are Learning. Let us go our transport are waiting."

Tuchanka The Rite.

After a short drive in a rundown heavy armoured vehicle from the Urgnot Clan base. They exit the vehicle one by one walking up a tunnel like a pipe. Ben, now back in his human form during the ride, started walking next to Jack while the shaman started explaining. "This is Tuchanka's Most recent scar, the last city to fall in the rebellions. The Keystone is the heart. It has survived wars in the passage of centuries. It endures - like the Krogan."

They make it to the top breathing in the dusty apocalyptic air and the city that once a boon now laid to rest.

The shaman continues "if you wish to join clan Urgnot, you must contemplate the keystone and its trials."

Grunt nods and asks, "What will happen."

The shaman quickly answers "Who knows? You must adapt. You must thrive, no matter the situation. Any true Krogan will" The Shaman proceeds to leave.

A few minutes later.

Ben covered his forehead with his hand resting "Well that was insightful. I better get change if I am going to survive this" He Hits his Omnitrix. A green flash makes an appearance.

"SWAMPFIRE!" He shouted in a musky tone.

Grunt instantly caught on the smell "You smell Like Methane" Jack caught just after "Dam man that skinks."

Swampfire shrugs "I can produce it, because I can showcase this" His hands stick out. Fire coming out of his hands. Grunt laughed hartley from that and smacked his arm clean off.

Jack smirks "You going to need that."

Swampfire smirks back "I know" and starts to regenerate a brand-new arm" Jack eyes widen. Grunt looks like a Christmas gift came early.

"Holy shit!" Jack exclaimed.

"Better hit the Keystone Grunt" Grunt nods at Swampfire. He goes over and hits the keystone.

The shaman over loudspeaker/intercom. "First the Krogan conquered… and mastered a natural only we fit to hold."

Grunt smiling "Here they come, I am ready."

Jack crackled "Now this is a birthday bash."

Swampfire punches his plant fists together smiling "Let get ready to rumble. Urm what are they?"

Jack answers, rolling her eyes. "They Varren. A dog-like creature that likes to hunt Helps that they got four eyes."

Varren came popping out of the woodwork. Charging at the three. The three hold the High pack of Varren. Jack uses her shotgun, Shockwave and Pull. Grunt Also a shotgun but also charging, using his fist to do the talking. Swampfire Fire out hot steam of fire, aiming at any Varren directed towards him. Some managed to tear it apart only to grow back to normal. He also threw out purple fruit grenades that entangled the Varren in a trap. Allowing Him, jack, or grunt to Kill them in place.

A few minutes after a warm Varren attack.

"Hit the Keystone Grunt again Grunt. We got huh uh… This" Grunt nods and heads to hit it.

The shaman over loudspeaker/intercom "Then the Krogan were lifted to the stars to destroy the fears of a galaxy, an enemy only we could chase to their lair."

Grunt Growled "Crawlers come to their death" Red Beast that spite out fire from their Bodies They also get transported by massive bugs that look very territorial.

"Urm, they look fireproof?"

Jack snorts at Ben and comments "That's because they are. Also, they called klixen, that massive thing that carries them are Harvesters."

"Shit. Time to Change again." He hits the watch.

"Articguana!" in a cold freezer voice. He looks at Grunt and Jack. "I freeze you break" They both smiled back. They go at it, smashing every freezing klixen that attacks them. Swarm after swarm. Their slow charge allows the three heroes to fight back in Range, while giving a good close encounter for them to smash the iced Klixen that Articguana made. It takes them a good 10 minutes before Grunt smashes the Harvester. Articguana Freezing every Klixen and Jack smashing them into pieces.

Grunt went straight to the Button and slammed it.

The shaman over loudspeaker/intercom "Now all Krogan Bear the Genophage, our reward our curse. It is a fight where the only goal is to survive!"

Grunt Grunted "feels that everything is…. Shaking. I am ready!" As he says that the ground shakes harder and a massive worm comes from Below.

Articguana Bellows "What the FUCK IS THAT!"

Grunt is smiling "A Thresher maw."

Jack screams "Move it Pipsqueak. Its acids can burn even hard rock."

"Shit" Ben muttered but he also dodges as the acid from the Thresher maw hits the pillar behind him. "Well, I think I am going to change again" He hits his Omnitrix.

"Armadrillo!"

Jack shouts "Aren't you going to be slow in that form." She said this while dodging the Thresher mew acid attacks. Grunt just enjoying himself firing away at the worm beast.

"Not if I do this" His arms turn into jack hammer drills. He slammed into the floor and started a mini earthquake, making the Thresher maw lose control. He looks to grunt. "Grunt Go for the Kill" Jack smirks knowing what the pipsqueak plan is. The Thresher maw mouth is open.

"Grunt Go. Enjoy Adult hood kid!" She shouted at Grunt. Grunt nods and starts a running jump behind Armadrillo. He used him as a running jump platform "Hey" and jumped high into the mouth of the Thresher maw.

Armadrillo stops his drilling and walks up next to Jack. "Hmm fifty credits he kills that thing within an hour."

Jacks giggled "100 and 2 hours".

He looked at Jack with heavy confidence. "Done."

2 hours later.

The Thresher maw was thrashing about and from the looks of things the maw now collapses in front of Jack and Ben who are back in Human form. He pays Jack her credits "Next time" Jack smirks back and asks Grunt.

"How was it in there."

Grunt just smiled back "HE, HE, HE."

2 hours earlier, with Grunt

"I AM KROGAN" Grunt screamed. Then Grunt started smashing the insides of the thresher maw damaging it very internal body.

Back to the present with all three.

Ben just smirks at the answers "well let's get to the…." But was interrupted by an incoming vessel flying above and landing in the clearing just above them. All three were intrigued by this interruption, so they investigated.

Grunt smirks "We got company. Good I want more."

Jack rolled her eyes "of course you do buddy.

Another Hour later.

They walk up to see Uvenk and his group. All three muttered Great.

"What do you want Uvenk" Ben asks quickly so they can get this over with.

Uvenk ignores Ben and directs the conversation to Grunt. "You live, and you brought down the thresher maw. No one has done that in generations. Urgnot Wrex was the last."

Grunt nodded "my Krantt Gave me strength Beyond my genes. Which are dammed good"?

Uvenk continues "This will cause discussion I wonder…. you say you are pure, no alien meddling in your construction. just the warlord Okeer"

Jack is starting to get annoyed by Uvenk "You Bastard is the best damm Krogan. He was designed to be perfect, you jackarse!"

"Being designed is the problem…. but not made by aliens and he is incredibly powerful that is a tolerable loophole."

Grunt Growls "A what?"

"A reason to accept you. You are a mistake, but your potential could tip the current balance of the clans" Uvenk explained.

"You spit on my father's name. On Shepard's name but now you stop ranting because I am strong" Grunt rants

"With restrictions you could not breed of course or serve on an alien ship. But you would be in clan in name."

Ben raises an eyebrow "Grunt it sounds like you are a trophy to them not a warrior. Let us show them what a real warrior looks like" Grunts smirks and nods. Jack fires up her biotics. The enemy krogen now gets ready to fight. Ben hits the omnitix.

"KickenHawk! Time to kick Butt. Charge!" All three charge at all the Krogan Uvenk displayed behind him.

After a few hours of beating Uvenk and his men senseless. Using Biotics shotguns and Kicks from KickenHawk Feet. They head back to the Keystone. Meeting the Shaman who was waiting. He nods and they head to the transport to return to clan urgnot.

After a few hours of beating Uvenk and his men senseless. Using Biotics shotguns and Kicks from KickenHawk Feet. They head back to the Keystone. Meeting the Shaman who was waiting. He nods and they head to the transport to return to clan urgnot.

Tuchanka Clan Urgnot 2F

"You have passed the rite of passage, earning the honour of clan and name! Many survive, but it has been years since a thresher mew Fell and from inside its own guts no less. Your name shall live in glory." Grunt bows as this was being said.

"Grunt, you are now Urgnot. You may own property, join the army, and apply service to serve under a battle master."

"Shepard is my battle master he has no match" Grunt stated as a matter of fact.

The shaman nods "Understood. Congratulations Urgnot Grunt. Accept This token fortack. His weapons are the finest we have" Grunt stands up, grabs the Krogan DMZ and nods back.

"Goodbye Shaman"

"Goodbye Urgnot Grunt, may your foes, fear your strength" All three walk away.

"Well, that was fun, let us explore a bit shall. I highly doubt Shepard and his group are back yet" Ben said like he is a child in a new playground.

"Yes, let us. I heard they got a Verran pit ring, "Jack excitedly stated. Grunt snorted as the three walt towards the pits.

To Be Continued

Next time- Morden Conflicts and Wrex resolve.