Sometimes I wonder what got the Hive so pissed. What really made them want to destroy or, eat everything? None of that really mattered, what did matter on the other hand, was getting out alive. I ran through the tunnels of the facility, looking back, I saw more Thrall than I could count. I looked back up to where I was heading, hoping there wouldn't be something waiting to kill me again.

The tunnels got quite narrow the further I ran through them, luckily, I was thin enough to fit. I was already crouching when I had entered them. The screeching noise the Thrall made forced me to cover my ears even with my helmet on. The steel tunnel came to an end, I quickly climbed out and into the bright day of the Cosmodrome. I took a deep breath as I looked back down the tunnel to see the Thrall making a bigger problem for themselves.

I pulled out my Hand Cannon to make sure I had enough ammo for my current situation. As I counted the ammunition, I heard a roaring noise. I looked up to see a Hive knight jump down from on top of a smaller building of the facility. I cursed, rolling to the side as the large blade came crashing down where I stood. Once I regained my footing, I shot at it. My bullets did some damage, but the Hive Knight raised its arm, projecting a dark shield.

A green aura formed around it as I shot, a Hive regeneration ritual. I used this time to slide behind an air conditioning unit and reload my gun. I then pulled out my semi automatic sniper rifle, and aimed at the Hive's head as it lowered its shield. As it looked around, I shot.

My bullet tore through the creatures head, killing it instantly. I stood and sighed, my mission was only just starting.

My Ghost appeared, floating in the air beside me, " Well, that was fun," he said, " Not that I really did anything. Now, get to the Skywatch."

My Ghost was white, as most were. Its shaped was hard to describe because of the angles. I nodded, then began running towards the large, gray building. It sat atop a hill, roads lead to it but most were destroyed by the Fallen. They wanted the Skywatch even after we killed many of their soldiers.

I turned to my Ghost, " I need a ride."

He nodded, then projected my Sparrow. I placed my feet on the pedals then gripped the handles. It was a plain white color, with a few silver and blue lines. My own design. The Sparrow hovered, then launched forward towards the Skywatch. I passed many Fallen, and a few Hive along the way. But I knew what I would probably encounter when I reached my destination. The Skywatch came closer and closer, so did my enemies. The Hive were well, not the best of friends with us humans. They wanted to kill, maybe even eat us. Eris Morn would know more about that than me.

Once I reached the Skywatch, I quickly hopped off of my Sparrow and ran inside. I had been sent to exterminate a Hive threat that had returned for unknown reasons. Even with their king, Oryx, dead, the Hive still remained. Performing rituals and constantly searching for new kings to take the open throne. We, I, was going to stop that.

I opened a door, peeking through at the sound of the Hive's familiar screeches. I looked upwards, spotting a Hive Wizard floating in the air. She extended her hands downwards, towards what seemed to be Hive holding. A Fallen. His legs were but op, as well as his chest. He screamed, I never imagined feeling pity for a Fallen, but this was too cruel. The Wizard flew down to the Fallen, then grabbed his head. She crushed it in her hands, releasing some sort of white, spirit looking form. Each Hive was also black and green in color. A new type of Hive perhaps. The Wizard that floated above them wore a crown. It wasn't like any I had seen before. I ran inside, spraying bullets into every Hive I saw, they had little time to react. I aimed at the approaching Thrall, then pulled the trigger. But nothing happened. I hadn't reloaded, so I instead took the knife strapped to my right hip, and plunged it into the chest of the first Thrall, then used its body as a shield from the blast shot by the Acolytes. I kicked the Thrall back into the others.

I rolled to the side, reloading my gun, and shooting the other six Thrall. I reloaded again, aiming at the Acolytes. I fired a round into each of their heads, then turned to the Wizard. A black sphere covered the area I was just standing in. I glanced towards it, then back to the Wizard. She was gone.

I cursed, taking off my helmet and pushing my hair to the side, then walking over to the Fallen. His body was still, he also was now without much of a head. I crouched down beside him, he wore odd colors. A dark blue cloak with faded orange markings. He also had little armor on his left side, along with his...three arms. He had two arms to his right, and only one to his left. Maybe it was just some form of exile or punishment from his House.

I sighed, standing as my Ghost appeared, " Well, that went well? " he said.

I turned to him and squinted, " Really? Just get me my ship."

He disappeared again. I looked around a bit more before stepping out of the Skywatch and back into the bright day of the Cosmodrome. I held my helmet under my left arm, and used my right hand to block out the sun. I could see my ship in the distance, it flew faster than most, it also had the same design as my Sparrow. The Courier hovered just in front of a cliff.

I got a running start. My Ghost knew me well, I did enjoy a thrill. I jumped off of the cliff, barely reaching the ship, but I grabbed hold of it. I then climbed up and hopped into the cockpit.

My Ghost flew into the cockpit, " So that was it, huh? " he said.

I looked over to him as I began to fly towards the city, towards the Traveler, " What? " I asked.

He shook his...body, " You know, the whole 'Hive threat.' thing. " he said, " It didn't turn out to be much."

I shook my head, " Well, my little bab—"

" Don't call me that." said the Ghost.

We continued on our way to the city. I could see the Traveler in the distance. It always surprised me that nothing had ever been able to destroy it, no matter how many times it came under attack. Even as it was still, it seems impossible to defeat. I smiled as the Last City came into view. The buildings weren't too impressive, but they looked better than any did in other places. And the Tower, it was majestic to see each and every time. The white and blue building rose high into the sky. An open display to the rest of the system, that humanity would never give up.

My Ghost teleported me into the main plaza area as he took the ship into the docking bay. I walked forward, and down a flight of stairs, into the Hall of Guardians. I looked to my right, but didn't see Eris Morn there. Which was odd as she never seemed to move much. I shrugged, continuing on until I saw the Vanguard.

Cayde leaned over a map, then turned to me, " Hey, look who it is."

I waved slightly, Ikora Rey and Zavala greeted me as well.

Zavala placed his hands behind his back, " Hunter, I take it the mission was a success? " he asked.

I nodded, " I guess so, I fought some Hive on my way to the Skywatch." I said, " But when I went inside, there was a Wizard that looked like it ripped something out of a Fallen wearing odd colors."

Ikora stood in thought, " That sounds interesting. What else can you tell us? "

I told them in more detail about the Hive and the Fallen. Ikora listened closely of course, she was a Warlock after all.

Zavala sighed, " The Hive truly are relentless." he said, " Well done, Hunter, keep going after this Wizard."

I saluted and left, then went to back into the plaza area. I looked up at the Traveler, it floated above the city as if it was like a moon had been dragged down to Earth. It represented hope to everyone. It also represented demise to our enemies.

Ikora Rey came to stand beside me as I leaned over the Tower banister, " Guardian, what you found today might confirm one of Eris Morn's suspicions." she said.

I didn't take my eyes off the Traveler, " Oh? How so? " I asked.

She stared at the sleeping god as well, " Before Eris left, she told us about how the Hive might be close to finding a new leader," she said.

I looked over to her, " Let me guess, you want your ace Hunter to go out across the solar system to stop this? "

She almost smiled, almost, " Yes, there are other Guardians we could chose, but not many have you reputation."

I nodded, " I'll get going first thing in the morning, there's a few bars I need to go to tonight." I said with a smirk.

Ikora shook her head, then headed back to the Hall of Guardians.