Ancient prophecies are set into motion when Liara meets Harry during an illegal observation of the recently discovered Humans. A vicious cycle has to be broken in order for the galaxy to advance to the next level. However Harry has some unfinished business on Earth and school to attend first. H/Hr pairing, Sibling relationship between Harry and Liara. First part of two.
What if Shepard had been more proactive after ME1? Could she have avoided death? Can she stop the Reapers and find her balance again in the process? And why do they believe the Cycle to be necessary? An alternate universe take on ME2 and 3 - and beyond.
SPOILERS to the Extended Cut in here! After Synthesis Liara is dealing with her loss. Badly. But Shepard made a promise and intents to keep it. Fix it one shot which I might expand to something more later.
Third Impact was unavoidable. Yui Ikari knew that and planned accordingly. Her solution? Leave earth behind and let humankind find its destiny among the stars.