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suthnmeh — An end, once and for all - 5 (spoilers)
Published: 2012-04-16 15:01:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 69662; Favourites: 1621; Downloads: 0
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EVEN MORE EDIT 2021 WHAT: Turns out the original video is gone and I don't know why, but someone managed to find it here! disk.yandex.ru/i/JzEzvsIPCnmX8…MORE EDIT: So this was done before the Extended Cut came out, so at least the issue with the flashbacks was resolved. Handsome Garrus is finally in my Shepard's thoughts *sob*
Edit: Holy shitkabobs on a dinner table! I can't believe the support and love I've been recieving for this comic! I wasn't expecting it and it's had me on a big fluffy cloud for a couple of days now! Thank you all so much!
And to top it all, nicholasfunstuff went ahead and made a video of it with the music and sound effects!! Go watch it here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tJ1LY…
HEY HEY! LISTEN TO THIS WHILE READING! Recommend having tissues around. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5JvbD…
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I have spent too much time on this...
This was a result of a need to get the Mass Effect ending from my system. Funny thing is it took so long to make, I was pretty much over it half-way through XD Even funnier is I just cried a little right now
One of the jillion things that bothered me about this ending was that the characters most dear to me didn't even seem to be on Lara Shepard's mind. As explosions were going off, images of Joker, Anderson and... Liara? seem to flash before her eyes. I was kind of outraged. I absolutely love Joker and Anderson, but... Liara? She's great and all, but... No chance of Garrus's face to pop in her mind instead? They ARE in a relationship after all! HE VENTURED INTO THE IDEA OF HAVING KIDS, FOR F**K'S SAKE!
It's funny that everything else about that ending would pretty much make sense if we have in mind the popular Indoctrination Theory (which I'm all on board with), but this... this, haha, really bothered me
Somehow it's like Liara's friendship is forced down my throat a lot of times. No ofense to Liara fans, she's actually a great character, just not one I'm specially fond of. And I really just wanted to see Tali, and Garrus... and Mordin... and Legion and Wrex... one last time... *tear flood* So all this just added to the feeling that the ending could've been rushed and put together as quickly as possible.Hence this.
A huge thank you to for her enthusiasm and beta reading!
Resources:
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For Tali's pattern I used something I found on the Bioware forums. If anyone knows who made it, I'll add the link.
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I love how this scene goes the exact opposite of Hackett's speech.
" Stand strong."
She limps bloodied and bruised towards the device.
"Stand proud."
Bullets ping and pierce through the outer shell.
And all the while she wonders: "Will I ever get to see my friends again? And Garrus? My love. What will happen to you? And what about the galaxy? What if I'm wrong? What if the cycles doesn't end here today?"
"Stand Together... ."
The device erupts in flame. All the faces that Shepard has ever known and loved are blown away as she feels the fire embracing her exposed skin, searing her flesh.
There is no pain, only darkness, and the voice of her lover whispering to her fading consciousness.
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Oh god that face... The set of her mouth... *shudder* that is fantastic. you dont' even need to see that she's crying to know what she's feeling in that panel... Garrus nuzzling her and her just breaking cus it's only in her head and she's pretty sure she's not going to see him again... T_T
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Ahh.... THAT would be a very good ending, even for any of the options.... thank you so much!
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Not sure it would fit in anything other than destroy... XD But THANK YOU YAY!
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I. Am. Fucking. Crying right now. Someone help me. Fifth time and I'm still drowning in tears.
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Oh man i'm so sorry!! *offers tissue* There there. It's ok. She lives.
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5 freaking years later and I still nearly go into a late night rant over this ending.... Very nice work 
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Oh man I know right?? XD Thanks so much!
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So beautiful and emotional! Doesn't matter how many times I play Mass effect 3 I will always cry like a baby, I love your art style by the way!
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I know!!! One day I shall replay it. Again. And yay thank you! This is already pretty old, I like to think I've improved a bit XD
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I am doing that right now and i am not prepared! i currently have a cold i'm even worse then with emotional stuff lol
You are most welcome! Oh i am sure your new artwork is absolutely amazing, I wish i could draw like you, But these damn hands they don't work! If i may ask? how long did it take you to get this good? I've been trying to draw better since i was 16 and i am still stuck
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Hahahaha well hope you feel better soon!
Okay, that's a tough question to answer, haha. I don't know how old you are, or how long you've been drawing, but as with everything, it takes practice practice practice. The more you draw the better you get. I've been drawing since before I can even remember, but plenty of people take it up a lot later and that's just as fine. My advice: draw from reference, learn some anatomy, and most of all keep drawing. And good luck!
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Thanks!
Ah 25 i've been trying to draw better since i was 16!
But that is a really good idea!
See i find that when i am in a quiet place i learn that i can focus better and not be distracted by every single little thing, Music helps to, Its always been my dream to become an anime creator i want to fulfill it before its to late you know?
Thank you so much for your advice i greatly appreciate it, Truth be told your actually the first artist on here to give me advice! So again thank you for taking the time to talk to me it means a lot to me!
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Sorry for the late reply^^ But YESSS you keep at it and draw as often as you feel.
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Its totally okay! I will indeed it has been my passion since i was little, one i don't intend on giving up so easily
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Because I was hurting, and I needed to take you all down with me.
Hurhur.
I'm sorry...
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dont feel sorry t.t
Its okay, you made me cry, and its hurts alot but its okay. You did a awesome job T,T ♥
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I had finished the game for the first time the day before i read this and was left wondering "Did I make the right choice?" Especially when i saw the synthesis option. It really haunted me. Then i saw this comic and was reminded: A lot of people died and sacrificed themselves and their lives for me to be in that position and it was with one objective in mind and that was to "destroy the Reapers" and "show them no clemency". That was it. No "Let's see what we can do" or "try to convince them". It was simple: Destroy the Reapers.
Not doing that would have been such a kick in the teeth for them. This pointed that out perfectly and you're absolutely right. Thank you for helping me own my decision and no longer regretting it.
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Yep indeed! Not just that though... You heard of the Indoctrination Theory? Sooo much fun. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much!
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Yeah. Watched the documentary of it too. Solidified and sealed it for me. Well presented.
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I love the way Garrus presses his head against hers! very touching, very comforting T_T
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So many feeeeels T v T Thank you!!
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Such feels reading this omg... and the music....made it sooo much worse....When I played through I got Garrus for her final thought. But this made me omg....the FEELS!!! Thank you for this.
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Thanks so muuuch! The music really is something.
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This nearly made me cry. I'm not kidding. It's so beautiful.
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And I actually cried making it XD thank you lots!
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I so didn't listen to that soundtrack while reading. And I totally didn't cry reading this page.
I LIED
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