Prologue: The Sound of Eternity

From the journal of Melody Aurora, Timeweave Warlock—Memories

The first thing I remembered was not an image, or a word or phrase. It was a sound, a melody played on some unidentifiable instrument. I know now that, no matter what happens to me, I will never forget that sound. It was undeniable, eternal and immutable, a sound of perfection and eternity. Why was it the first thing I remembered? I do not know.

The second thing I remembered was a feeling—that of something pulling me together. It was if I was splintered, broken in some unexplainable way, a mind scattered across the endless nothingness of the void. Piece by piece I was brought together, fragments joining with fragments an untold number of times until the process was finished. To me, it felt like an eternity and an instant at once, but I know what this feeling was, and how long it lasted. It was the feeling of being reborn, of being pulled back from beyond death by a force greater than destruction. I am told it only took seven seconds to bring me back, despite the state they found me. Given my experiences with death, I'm inclined to believe this.

The third thing I remembered was a sun setting over an injured god. Yes, that is an appropriate term, one that many use nowadays even if they know otherwise. I spent a few years of my life studying the Traveler, as many Warlocks had, but I know now my focus should lie elsewhere, on those who would threaten us. That is why I was chosen to become a Guardian, an insurmountable protector of humanity.

The sunset was a thing of beauty. Every day I come outside to see it again, and I find myself thinking, how many have lost this simple thing in our effort to survive? Sometimes I think that is why I always watch the setting sun, to remind myself of what I am fighting for. Of course I know there is another reason, one more important to me, selfish as it may seem.

When the last light of the sun finally dies down, I always hear the sound of eternity.


AN: Hello, everyone, Ahamkara here, and welcome to Confluence. This story will be updated whenever I have the time and inspiration to write a new chapter. I have more time than the Vex do, but inspiration's something that comes sporadically. This is my first serious attempt at fanfiction, and features characters who were created with input from some of my real-life friends. It may or may not follow the main storyline of Destiny, or it may simply be just another fireteam. I have yet to decide. With that said, not everyone's going to start on Earth in the Cosmodrome.

If anyone has OC's, feel free to post them and I may include them. Forgive me if I butcher their personalities upon their inclusion. If you've got custom abilities, don't forget to list them. If you want an OC that's not a Guardian (ex. a Fallen Captain, or a Cabal Centurion, or what not), feel free to post them too.

Constructive criticism accepted. Harsh criticism accepted. Openly flaming me is not.