The Light Ends Here: Prologue
Centuries ago, the Traveler came to our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy. The Traveler would grant us things that we wouldn't believe to exist. Human's lifespan triples and we come up with new technology. We were in the height of all human history. But then, it all fell apart when The Collapse occurred. We were nearly destroyed by the darkness. Now, the humans only live in one place, The Last City. This is where they all reside. But what was it that kept them from being completely eradicated. One Word: Guardians. Guardians fought tooth and nail for days upon weeks to protect the human race. What are Guardians? They are humans who were granted immense power by the traveler to protect it and their race from the Darkness. Now, what is the Darkness? Multiple species of aliens who track the traveler and seek to destroy it. No one knows why exactly.
Now, the Guardians not only protect but do their best to get rid of the problems that have been located in their solar system. So a fireteam of 3, is sent on a quest to locate and destroy the heart of the Vex. This fireteam would travel to multiple planets to get this information. They would kill a ton of monsters in the process. Eventually, this fireteam ends up at the Reef. The Reef is the place where the Awoken reside. The very end of where the light reaches. The fireteam is only there to get the information to find the Black Garden which is where the heart is supposedly located. The Prince, Uldrin, says that they would need to kill a gate lord and bring the eye back. The fireteam does so and Uldrin is quite surprised. He expected them to die fight the gate lord. He then gives them the information and says that they would need the eye to actually open the portal. The fireteam prepares themselves and then go to the portal and get into the Black Garden. They search the Black Garden while fighting off the Vex that reside there. They soon figure out where it is and then once again use the eye of Zydron. The eye of Zydron or the gate lord opens the final door. As the door opens, the fireteam sees a big black heart, 3 statues and a bunch of Vex Goblins and Hobgoblins. The fireteam would proceed to destroy all of them, including the heart. Now, the Traveler is no longer being drained of its light.
The Vanguard decides that they would need a closer look at the Black Garden so they decide that they will send in a fireteam to inspect the Black Garden and see if there was anything left there. The fireteam searched for about a week because the Black Garden is really big. They would then find a giant portal with marking on the sides. The markings would read "The Final Gateway". The fireteam would then report back to the Vanguard to see what they should do.
Chapter 1: Activation
The Vanguard feels that it is top priority to find out what that portal does and where it goes. So, the Vanguard call a Code 1 Meeting to discuss the situation.
"Ok now, what was this meeting called for again?" -Cayde 6
"Oh come on, Cayde, I told you 20 minutes ago, why this meeting was called." - Ikora
"Well, you caught me eating and watching my favorite TV show, I won't hear a word you say, you should be happy I heard the part about having a meeting." - Cayde 6
"You know, that is something that you really need to work on." - Ikora
"Alright, enough of this pointless bickering, we need to assess the situation that is at hand." - Zavala
"Uhh, still don't know the situation, can someone fill me in?" - Cayde 6
"The Black Garden was searched and they found a giant portal and the portal had writing on it which translated to 'The Final Gateway'" - Ikora
"Now, anyone have any ideas what we should do?" - Zavala
" I say crack that baby open and see what it has in store for us." - Cayde 6
"Cayde, you might be onto something there. May-" - Ikora
"Why, thank you Ikora. Is that like the first time you have complemented me on something? Wait, sorry got off track, so you were saying Ikora?" - Cayde 6
(annoyed) "As I was saying, maybe we could sent in a recon team that only goes in to take information. That way we have more information on what we are fight here." - Ikora
" Not a bad idea, but who will we send in?" - Zavala
"What if we send in the fireteam that destroyed the Heart since they have experience with the Vex?' - Cayde 6
"Yeah, that's good. But, we are gonna have to send in 3 more with them, cause if they get into a scramble with the Vex, they can get out of it safely." - Zavala
" We can get 3 of the members of Fireteam Dreamwaker, they were the ones who took out Atheon in the Vault. They also have experience with the Vex." - Ikora
" Ok, but we still have one problem." - Zavala
"How do we open the portal? That's what you are thinking right?" -Cayde 6
"Yeah, we have no idea if it's the same process as the Black Garden portal." - Zavala
"Well, it's worth a shot to try the same thing. So we have assessed the situation, does that mean meeting is adjourned?" - Ikora
"One more matter to discuss, after we talk to the fireteam, what do you guys want to eat?" - Zavala
Ikora and Cayde proceed to argue for about 10 mins between the Ramen shop and Thai Restaurant. But, soon after, they call the fireteam to the Vanguard quarters over intercom. They tell the team what the situation is and asked if they were up for it. 3 of them said yes which was the fireteam the defeated the Heart. But the fireteam of 6 needed to talk it over since they were losing three members of the team. Their team leader came out and said "We will give you Raquel, Bethany and I." - Team Leader
"Troy, are you sure about this? We need a leader." - Sam
"I'm sure. You have a leader in Jane, you guys will be fine." - Troy
"Ok then, Troy, I am assigning you to Team Leader since you have experience being a leader. Hurry up and get some team chemistry because you guys leave in a few days." - Zavala
"Team Dreamwaker, we will see to it that you guys are given new members that will work well with your style." - Ikora
So, the fireteams said their goodbyes and went along their ways. And Troy felt that a good way to start some team chemistry was by asking what they should call this fireteam.
"What about Team Awesomeness?" - Conrad
"Nah, too cheesy. How about Fireteam Desolation?" - Bethany
"That one is okay. I like Fireteam Axiom" - Conner
"What does Axiom even mean?" - Raquel
"It means hidden truth." -Conner
"Guys, we need a name that will strike fear not only to our enemies but our fellow guardians in the crucible. Like Fireteam Petrify." - Troy
"Alright, you guys are taking too long with this. How about we finish this with Fireteam Matrix and move on." - Sean
"Everyone good with that? Because I am." - Troy
(all together)"I am." -Conrad,Bethany,Conner and Raquel
"Ghost, can you put that into the tower database, please?" - Troy
"Fine, you're lucky that you said please." - Troy's Ghost
Now, Fireteam Matrix is a thing and has a full 6 members to begin their mission. There is:
Troy - The Nightstalker who was assigned leader of the team.
Conrad - Defender who has immense power that hasn't been used yet.
Raquel - Striker, All brawn and little brains
Bethany - Bladedancer, expert scout, knows how to stay under the radar
Sean - Gunslinger and expert marksman
Conner - Sunsinger, the information and philosophy specialist
This was the team that was going to find out what was inside the "Final Gateway"
Next day, Fireteam Matrix is sitting on the steps in the Tower Plaza,next to Banshee.
"Banshee, when will my order come in?" -Conrad
"It will come before you leave, don't worry about it." - Banshee 44
"What order?" - Raquel
" I ordered a new auto rifle and it's supposed to come soon. It supposed to shoot slower but inflict more damage to the enemy so I want to use it for this mission." - Conrad
"Oh ok, I ordered something too but it's going to take much longer to get." - Raquel
"What did you order?" - Conrad
"A replica of the Fabian Strategy." - Raquel
"Woah, that weapon is legendary for all the battles and wars that were fought with it by Titans. I heard that it gets passed down as time goes on. Hopefully it gets passed down to one of us." - Conrad
" I won't need it I have my own replica." - Raquel
"Well, I'll take it then." - Conrad
(as the delivery ship flies in) "Conrad, the delivery ship just flew in, let's go get your auto rifle." - Banshee-44
"Ok i'm coming, I'll see you later Raquel." - Conrad
"Bye." she said (to herself) "Guess I had better go talk to Troy and see when we are leaving." - Raquel
Raquel would head down 5 floors to the living quarters of the tower. She would then go through all the hallways and find Troy's room even though it was the room right next to the elevator.
(panting) " Hey Troy, when are we leaving for the mission?" - Raquel
"We are leaving tomorrow at 1300 hours. Why are you out of breath?" - Troy
"Well, I had to look through all the door to find you." - Raquel
"You do realize that my room is right next to the elevator and you have been here before for old team meetings." - Troy
"Oh yeah, sorry. I could use the running anyways, gets me pumped for tomorrow. Anyways, how do you like the new team?" - Raquel
"They are okay, I am a little unsure about Sean. I feel that he didn't like the fact that there are more people on the team now." - Troy
"What makes you think that?" - Raquel
"Well, when we were making the team name, he just blurted a name and wanted to get out of that as fast as he possibly can. But, he did blurt out a really good name." - Troy
"Maybe he just has to get used to having us here. It will get better." - Raquel
"Let's hope that it does." - Troy
Now it is the next day and everyone is about to leave.
"Troy, hold on a second, I am gonna give you two tips. First, always stay with your team and second, take charge if you want your team to trust and follow you."- Zavala
"Understood." Troy said (to the team) "You guys ready to go?" - Troy
" Yeah, let's do this!" - Conrad
They all get to their ships and fly to Mars. When they arrive, they have to follow the fireteam that actually found the portal. When the portal was found, the sight was so astonishing. This one area had an entirely different look to the rest of the Black Garden. The petals that fell were Black, the ground was completely metal. The plants were black as well. And the portal stand in the middle, guarded by one statue. Conrad is curious and decides to walk up to the portal. He put his hand out and his ghost transported Zydron's eye to his hand. Conrad raised his hand in the air while holding the eye and the portal started to hum. It would then scan the interface of the eye and project a hologram with Vex writing. Conner would then step forward to read it.
"Gate Lord Z-y-d-r-o-n is now invalid. 3 Gate Lords necessary to open this portal." - Conner
"So,we need to go find two more gate lords and get their eyes." - Conrad
"No, we need to get 3, it says that this eye is invalid now." - Conner
The statue started to crack and beam with black essence. It began to stand up and pick up its weapon.
"Everyone get ready, it's gonna attack at any second" Conrad said (to himself) "Guess it is time to try this baby out." - Conrad
He would then notice that they were surrounded by Vex Goblins all of a sudden.
"Everyone backs to back, watch all directions and fire at will." - Troy
Conrad takes the first 20 shots and destroys 7 goblins. Then the statue starts to move and shoot.
"Okay, we can't take hits from this thing. Conrad, what's the ETA on a Ward?" - Troy
"Coming up now. Give me some cover." - Conrad
Conrad would interlock his fingers and focus all energy into his hands. The he thrusted his handed out to his right and left, and the Ward of Dawn was formed.
"Woah, never made a bubble this big before." - Conrad
"Doesn't matter, just start shooting!" - Troy
"8,9,10. Conrad, i'm gonna get more than you." - Raquel (as she kills 3 goblins)
"No you're not. 14,15,16." - Conrad
"Guys, we are gonna have to start shooting the statue. Conrad and Raquel, you guys take care of the Goblins. The rest of us, use all heavy ammo and unload into the statue, I have a tether."- Troy
Troy would then summon a purple glowing bow out of thin air. You could see the energy just pouring out of it. He would then also summon an arrow that was beaming with purple light. He shoots the arrow directly at the head of the statue and gets a direct hit.
"Okay everyone, shoot!" - Troy
Rockets flying and constant Machine gun blaring.
"That's the last of them, let's take down this statue." - Conrad (To Troy) "Ward down, no more protection." -Conrad
"Ok," Troy said (To Raquel) "Striker Barrage Time!" - Troy
"Got it!' - Raquel
Raquel would start running towards to the statue and charging up her fists. The Statue would then shoot and hit Bethany directly. Raquel uses her Striker Barrage which is a series of direct Fist of Havocs, but instead of hitting the ground, she hits the target directly and send the energy within the body of the target causing even more damage. This attack would destroy the legs of the statue and it would soon fall. As the Statue started to fall, Sean decides that he will use his Golden Gun. He starts be summoning fire energy and melting his weapon, he would then manipulate it into the form the golden gun. Then solidify it with extreme heat. He would then focus all his light and energy into the gun. He would then fire one time doing an immense amount of damage with would destroy the head of statue and disabling it.
"Sean, you got some serious power dude." - Troy
"Yeah I know. I just don't use it often." - Sean
"Don't worry, you will be using it a lot for this mission." - Troy
"Good job out there Raquel." - Conrad
"You didn't do too bad yourself." - Raquel
"Thank you, but there is still one more problem." - Conrad
"What's that?" - Raquel
"How are we gonna get 3 gate lord eyes?" - Conrad
"Well, it is said that there is one gate lord per galaxy. So the only way that we can do this is if we travel to different galaxies and get the eyes." - Conner
"Well, we had better report back and get started because the Vex probably already know that we tried to open another one of their portals." - Troy
Fireteam Matrix would then head back to the Tower to report back to Zavala.
Now in the Vanguard Quarters,
"Close the doors behind you."(Bethany closes the doors) "So what did you see?" - Zavala
"We didn't see anything. We weren't able to open the portal. And that's why we wanted to report back so quickly." - Troy
"What is the situation?" - Ikora
"The portal said that the only way we could open it, is if we had 3 gate lord eyes." - Conner
"But there is only one gate lord per galaxy right? I heard you say it before Ikora."- Cayde 6
"So now you listen. But anyways, you guys reported to us because you wanted permission to travel to multiple galaxies, right?" - Ikora
"Precisely, in order to find out what this is and assess whether it is a threat or not, we need to open that portal. So, do we have your permission?"- Troy
"Well, since it is necessary, I approve." - Ikora
"We wanna see what is in that portal right? And if this is the only way to do that, then I approve as well." - Cayde-6
"Yes, I approve. You must take care of each other then. You are much farther away than any guardian has every gone. We won't have communication with you so be careful. And good luck." - Zavala
Fireteam Matrix has now been approved and is now ready to travel through space. And get some team bonding as well.