Chapter 1: The Rising

(New story idea, I think it will be good. Disclaimer: I only own the story idea.)

Hi, I'm Kya Vetz, an Earth-born Awoken. This is the story of my adventures as a Guardian of the Light. I'm not alone in this story to let you know. My friend Colin Esting, one of the greatest Titans of all time was with me every step of the way. Anyway, lets get on with it. It was about a year ago when it all happened.

July 2274, The Last City, Earth

Sunlight crept in the window of a young Awoken woman's bedroom. "Kya, it's time to get up." An older Awoken woman yelled from downstairs. "Ugh." Kya moaned. The older Awoken woman walked in accompanied by an older Awoken man and two Awoken children. "Happy Birthday!" The children yelled hugging their older sister. "How does it feel to be 18?" The man asked. "Not much different." Kya said. "Let me get ready you guys." Kya stepped into the shower. After 30 minutes she was dry and ready to get ready. She looked at herself in the mirror. She had a very petite frame but fit also. Her skin was light purple, her eyes frost blue and her hair was jet black. She put it in her usual style of her bangs sweeping to the side and the back of her hair feathered out to the other side.(Based on the Destiny Awoken female hairdo.)

Kya saw her whole family waiting for her downstairs. After they had breakfast, Kya's mother looked sad. "What's the matter Mom?" Kya asked. "I just can't believe how much you've grown and that you've chosen to become a Guardian." Kya had planned on being tested by the Vanguards to become a Guardian. You had to be 18 for this. "I'll be okay, crap, I've got to go, love you guys." Kya said. "Be safe." Kya's mother said. "She'll be fine." Kya's father reassured.

"Wow, this place is huge." Kya said in awe. She was so absorbed in the Tower that she ran into someone. She looked up to see a blonde haired, blue eyed Human male Titan. "I'm sorry." he said. "No, its my fault." She said. He looked about a year older than her. (He is.) "New recruit I'm guessing, names Colin Esting. One year veteran Titan." Colin said."A real Guardian, this is awesome." Kya squealed. "Don't get too excited, you're going to be one soon, I'm heading to the Vanguard now. Would you like to accompany me?" Colin said smoothly. They walked off to the Tower.

"And that is how I can keep this cow-lick hairstyle under my helmet." (Also a real destiny hairstyle.) Colin got done explaining as the walked into the Vanguard. "Ah, Colin, my greatest Defender, what brings you?" Zavala said. "I was bringing Cayde a possible Bladedancer." Colin answered. Kya was confused, didn't he say he was already coming here. " Hmm, Light levels are good, athletic build and good eyes, get me a Ghost." Cayde said looking over Kya. She was very nervous. A female Ghost came in. "Can you work with this Guardian?" Cayde asked. "Certainly." The Ghost said. "Now she needs a name and before I forget what is yours little lady?" Cayde said. "I'm Kya Vetz, 18 years old Mr. Vanguard." Kya said. "First, My names Cayde, secondly you are only a year younger than Colin here, hmm." Cayde said. "Perfect idea Cayde, they will be unstoppable together." Zavala said. "Yes, and for your Ghost's name?" Cayde questioned. "How about August?" Kya questioned. Th Ghost nodded in agreement. "Good, Now that everything is settled, Colin take her on a patrol of Earth in the morning and due to space limitations, Kya, you will share Colin's dorm." Zavala said. "What?!" They exclaimed in unison. "Colin, you are dismissed." Zavala commanded. "Yes sir." Colin replied as he left. "Ms. Vetz, there is a very good reason we are placing you in the same dorm as Colin. He is very reclusive now days and we believe he has a mild case of PTSD. But, he seems open to you. There is more to that boy than meets the eye." Ikora explained. Kya then left to her dorm after collecting her gear.

She unlocked the door and found Colin watching TV in nothing but shorts. She felt her cheeks heat up. She did find him very attractive but she met him 30 minutes ago. This was going to take some getting used to.