That night at the well Cloud tells Tifa of his plans to join SOILDER there Tifa decides she will follow him. Together they make a promise to rise through the ranks together. How would the story change if Cloud was never alone, if Tifa wasn't the childhood friend left behind. This is the twist to the tale. AU/Some Cannon.

The Alliance recovers Shepard's body from Cerberus just upon her awakening, leaving her in a suspended sleep. The Reapers hit harder and faster than ever expected. With the Earth and the Sol System war torn. The Alliance prepares to unleash it's "Wild Card". Meanwhile Kaidan Alenko takes a chance as he begins to fight everything he's ever known. This is their last hope. AU Shenko.