#shyano

The Sentinel and the Soldier- Adriano Martel, Soldier, Alliance Commander, Hero of the Blitz, Man with depression, lucky husband, beloved father. Shyanne Shepard, Sentinel, Alliance Commander, Hero of the Blitz, riddled with self-doubt, happy wife, and super mom.

“How in the hell did I get so lucky?”

“All the years we spent fiddling around and you call it ‘lucky’?”

“I get to sit here, eat my favorite food and be around a beautiful woman like you? I call it lucky. I love you beautiful.”

Adriano/Shyanne

who falls asleep on the couch? Adriano. who wakes up first? Adriano, he doesn’t sleep muchwho cooks the most? Shyannewho’s in charge of the tv remote? Its evenly split usuallywho takes the longest getting ready? Adriano, he loves taking a long hot shower, and it usually makes him take longer.who takes up most of the bed? Shyanneif/what pets they have? two cats, Po-boy and Money Bags, and four dogs, Rocki, Balthazar, Barkley and Mordin

Naswyn/Max

who falls asleep on the couch? Both. They like cuddling on the couch togetherwho wakes up first? Maxwho cooks the most? Neither. They do take out alotwho’s in charge of the tv remote? Naswynwho takes the longest getting ready? Naswynwho takes up most of the bed? Maxif/what pets they have? One space hamster and a lot of fish

Fulia/Julius

who falls asleep on the couch? Fuliawho wakes up first? Juliuswho cooks the most? They share the cookingwho’s in charge of the tv remote? Julius, Fulia likes to let him watch what he wants after a hard day of workwho takes the longest getting ready? They both get ready fairly quicklywho takes up most of the bed? Despite being smaller, Fuliaif/what pets they have? One cat, Fargut and a german shepard named Shepard

Hirana/Addison

who falls asleep on the couch? Addisonwho wakes up first? Hiranawho cooks the most? Hiranawho’s in charge of the tv remote? Addisonwho takes the longest getting ready? Addisonwho takes up most of the bed? Hiranaif/what pets they have? A saint Bernard, Chansey, an iguana, Velma and a beagle named Burt

Cassius/Adamina

who falls asleep on the couch? Adaminawho wakes up first? Cassiuswho cooks the most? Adaminawho’s in charge of the tv remote? Adaminawho takes the longest getting ready? Cassiuswho takes up most of the bed? Adaminaif/what pets they have? 6 dogs,Biggs, Mars, Jup, Kandy, Bakara and Wrex and two cats, Slacker and Tesla

Portia/Brutus

                                       Adriano and Shyanne Date Night

Adriano knew tonight was the night. He and Shyanne had finally decided on a night to have dinner, after a few days of silence. 14 years had passed since they had Sierra and began pretending to be together, but neither was sure what the point was, and in a night of trying to convince their daughter that they loved each other, the two made another mistake which lead to their beautiful twins.

Adriano knew he had loved Shyanne for years, even before Sierra and the twins, but had always been afraid of her rejecting him. Even his friends and family telling him she wouldn't hadn't helped him feel better. So instead of taking a chance, he cheated on Tali twice and caused Shyanne to cheat on Garrus twice and Portia once. Then there had been the suicide mission trial, which had almost his entire family mad at him for taking the fall for the suicide mission to save Cassius and Brutus, and the worst part had been Shyanne threatening not to let him see his daughter, which he knew he deserved. But tonight he had decided that nothing was going to stop him from making everything right.

But no sooner had he made that decision, was his resolve tested. Shyanne appeared to have sat at the bar to get a few drinks before dinner, and two guys had taken notice. How could they not, Adriano thought. Shyanne looked stunning, and also like she had put up with the two guys for much too long. Adriano knew that if he stepped in and told the guys to beat it, he might risk pissing Shyanne off, ruining the night. But if he did nothing it would make it look like he didn't care. I said I was going to take a chance, Adriano thought again, taking a few strides to reach the bar.

"Get lost jerks, I have told you that for the past hour." Shyanne said, a hint of a growl in her voice, but the two men just laughed.

"And we told you we don't care. You are coming home with us beautiful." The nearest guy said, causing Adriano's blood to rise, but he had learned long ago his fists weren't the only solution. He walked up and stood next to Shyanne and signaled the bartender.

"Two glasses of red wine. One for me and one for my girlfriend here. Now I believe you boys were saying something about her going home with you?" Adriano said, unbuttoning his suit jacket, knowing these drunk fools would try him.

"There is no way this beautiful piece is with a jerk like you." The nearest guy said, as his friend moved around the side of the bar. Adriano knew what the guy was going to try, but judging from the way her head moved, so did Shyanne.

"Well being a Spectre has its perks. Isn't that right, Miss Shepard." Adriano said, giving Shyanne a barely noticeable wink.

"That's right, Mr. Martel. You boys really don't want to do this." Shyanne said, taking a sip of the wine Adriano had just ordered for them. She knew the two idiots were too drunk to take the warning.

The man closest to her grabbed her arm, and was met with a biotic throw, that sent him to the floor below, while the second grabbed Adriano in a full nelson, a move Shyanne knew would end with the man in the hospital. In one forceful move, Adriano pulled his arms free and laid the man out. 

A while later, after Naswyn and Jessie had come and arrested the two men, and the bar had been cleaned up, Adriano and Shyanne sat down to have their planned dinner.

"Not quite how I wanted tonight to go." Adriano heard Shyanne mumble, "And girlfriend? Really? Wish I had known that."

Adriano feared his protecting Shyanne had backfired, but the smile on her face told him that things were still on track.

"Well yeah, I mean we have pretended for so long, that I can't see myself with anyone else. We have spent 14 years pretending to be together. Even after Sierra learned the truth we tried to make everything ok for her sake. I'm tired of pretending. Shyanne Shepard, I have loved you since the moment we stepped on the Normandy together. We have three beautiful children and a life I have only dreamed of. I want you to be my girl, I've wanted you to be my girl since day one, but I was too afraid. Tonight I fly, I take the chance." Adriano got up and knelt next to the younger woman, a look passing over her face, as she realized what was going on. "Shyanne Jean Shepard, will you marry me? Will you put the final piece of my puzzle together?"

Adriano waited, finding himself not breathing as the beautiful woman processed what he had said.

Shyanne waited for him to tell her he was joking. She had loved him just as long, if not since the Blitz. But here he was, fresh off a fight for her, on his knee asking the one thing she had wanted for years. Tears silently flowed from her eyes and all she could muster was a nod.

Adriano released his breath and leaned up and planted a kiss on his fiancee. He realized the one flaw in his plan. No ring.

"I was going to get you a ring, but I couldn't find one..." Adriano started, but a look on Shyanne's face distracted him.

"It is about time! Sorry to interrupt." Naswyn said, clearly beside herself with joy, "Two things, one after you two get done with dinner we have some paperwork for you to do, and second, Adriano if you run to my apartment, in the top drawer in the kitchen is a box marked to you. I have been saving it for this moment, and if you had told me what you had planned tonight, I would have brought it. Congrats you two!"

Naswyn rushed forward, giving her brother and new sister-in-law a huge hug. "I think Shy and I need a few minutes to discuss some wedding plans, if you want to go to my place?" 

Adriano looked at Shyanne and again she nodded. What could Naswyn possibly have for him was the thought on both of their minds. Adriano rushed from the restaurant, down the Silversun Strip and up the elevator to Naswyn's place. He knocked on the door and was greeted by his nephew, Oliver, and Oliver's boyfriend and girlfriend, Carson and Gentri.

"Hey Uncle Adriano. Mom called ahead. Congratulations! Here is the box. Open it here first, we want to see your reaction." Oliver said, handing Adriano a small box.

Adriano quickly pulled off the top and what was inside made him almost pass out. It was his parent's engagement ring. The ring that had been passed down father to son in his family since the middle of the 20th century. Adriano couldn't do more than hug his nephews and niece and rush out.

As he entered the restaurant, Naswyn gave Shyanne a quick hug and braced herself for Adriano's hug. He hadn't hugged his sister like that in years, but he put every bit of love he could into that one hug.

"I'll see you two later." Naswyn said, a few tears running down her face.

Adriano had removed the ring from the box on his way to the restaurant, and knelt in front of Shyanne again and said, "I remember now why I love Naswyn so much. This time I have something as beautiful as you to ask this question. Shyanne Shepard, will you marry me?" 

Adriano pulled out the almost three century old ring and presented it to Shyanne, who like him, looked like she was going to pass out. Again all she could manage was a nod. She had heard about this ring from Portia, but to actually see it was something else. 

Adriano placed the ring on her finger, with great difficulty due to the fact they were both shaking, and kissed her again.

"I love you Shyanne." Adriano said, after breaking the kiss.

"I love you too, Adriano." Shyanne said, kissing him again.

"Some date night this turned out to be, huh?" Adriano said, as Shyanne let out a laugh.

"I hope it's not the last?" Shyanne questioned.

"Not by a long shot." Adriano said,pulling Shyanne into a hug.

                                             The Party : AU

Shyanne didn't do parties very well. Actually she hated them. She was not the most social of butterflies, and she had tried to explain that to her sister and brother-in-law, but Adamina and Cassius were having none of it. During the damn thing, Shyanne snuck off to the bathroom. She tried to convince herself to go back out there and mingle, but she couldn't. Something felt wrong, Something was missing.

Back at the table Cassius elbowed his wife, "You see him?"

Adamina looked up from her drink, a small smile taking shape, "Oh she is going to kill you."

"Come on. Shyanne needs him. He's the only one to get her out of her shell. He's good for her, you and I both know that." He leaned over and pressed a kiss to her temple, "Adriano just spotted her."

"Shy!" Adriano called out as the younger Shepard came around the corner.

Her breath hitched, her stomach knotted, she felt a little faint. He should be jailed for looking that good. Shyanne thought as Adriano made his way over to her. Jealous eyes followed him, she could feel their heat when he enveloped her in a hug. "Hey." She said meekly.

Adriano pulled back from the hug, "You look stunning."

"Flatterer." She blushed.

"I missed you, Shyanne."

Adamina/Cassius

who falls asleep on the couch: Adamina around lunch and Cassius around five thrity.

who wakes up first: Cassius, he has to be a work early

who cooks the most: Adamina, she's a stay at home mom. She's able to cook.

who’s in charge of the tv remote: Cassius, Adamina loses the thing too easily

who takes the longest getting ready: neither of them. They're both quick to get ready.

who takes up most of the bed: Adamina, it's the butt.

if/what pets they have: cats, dogs, hamster and fish (lots of fish)

Max/Naswyn

who falls asleep on the couch: Max

who wakes up first: Naswyn, Max is lazy.

who cooks the most: Naswyn, Max can cook but laziness.

who’s in charge of the tv remote: Naswyn

who takes the longest getting ready: Naswyn. Max spent longer time in the military, so he's quick like a bunny.

who takes up most of the bed: Max, he passes out hard.

if/what pets they have: mainly fish, but they also have a hamster.

Shyanne/Adriano

who falls asleep on the couch: Both of them, Sierra tires them out.

who wakes up first: Adriano, Shy sleeps in for as long as she can.

who cooks the most: Shyanne

who’s in charge of the tv remote: Shyanne, Adriano tends to throw it.

who takes the longest getting ready: Shyanne, she likes to stay looking cute.

who takes up most of the bed: Adriano, Shy tends to curl into a ball

if/what pets they have: Dogs

Julius/Fulia

who falls asleep on the couch: Julius with Gwen and Holden on top of him

who wakes up first: Fulia on the weekend and Julius during the week

who cooks the most: Julius

who’s in charge of the tv remote: They don't really change the channel much. It's almost always on Food Network.

who takes the longest getting ready: Fulia but that's because Julius is always trying to get her back out of her clothes.

who takes up most of the bed: They cuddle close, so neither of them.

if/what pets they have: cats and dogs

Brutus/Portia

who falls asleep on the couch: Portia during her pregnancy, Brutus after the twins are born

who wakes up first: Brutus

who cooks the most: They switch off daily

who’s in charge of the tv remote: Steve

who takes the longest getting ready: Portia, mainly because she'd rather be naked.

who takes up most of the bed: Portia

if/what pets they have: cats

Addison/Hirana

who falls asleep on the couch: Addison

who wakes up first: Hirana

who cooks the most: They tend to eat out, but Hirana cooks when they do eat in.

who’s in charge of the tv remote: Addison, but they don't really watch TV all that much.

who takes the longest getting ready: Addison, mainly because she likes to tease Hirana

who takes up most of the bed: Addison

"The bastard is dead isn't he?" Shyanne asked her older brother, Max. He nodded and took a step out of the room. She'd done everything she could to save him, but her first aid skills weren't up to par like Kaidan's. He should have gone on the mission with Max and Adriano instead of her. She walked into the med-bay and stared at the body under the sheet. "Adriano-- I--I should have done more. I should have saved you. I'm so stupid. This is all my fucking fault and now--" She hit the table next to the one he was on, "You didn't have to protect me, you asshole! I hate you! I hate you! You bastard!" She fell to her knees, weeping, "Damn it, Adriano. I need you."

Shyanne awoke from her dream with a gasp. She'd been having dreams like that since they'd returned from the last mission. Adriano had been injured, and she'd been afraid that she wasn't fast enough with the medi-gel or she hadn't done a good enough job wrapping his wounds.

She got up from her bed in the apartment the three of them shared on the Citadel and walked down the hall to Adriano's room. She pushed the door open and padded quietly towards his bed, "Adriano? Adriano. Hey." She touched his arm, pushing him gently.

Adriano flew up out of bed, "Ahh . . .Shyanne? What are you doing in here?"

The sentinel sniffled and looked down at the ground, "I was worried about you, so I came to check on you and . . ." She wiped at her eyes, murmuring an apology she turned away from Adriano. He sighed softly and reached out to touch her arm.