A/N: This is my first fanfic, it is based off of the popular video game series Borderlands, specifically Borderlands 2. I don't own any of the rights to the Borderlands series.

Chapter 1: Arrival

"Here it is, Pandora. The birthplace of bandits, vaults, and loot for all.", Mike Gibbs said in awe as his shuttle, the Firestorm, pulled into orbit.

Mike had went looking for a place that held plenty of loot, somewhere where he could make a reputation. Not alone, but with a band of people. Pirates. People who will do almost anything for the good of fame and fortune.

A friend of his, a man named Drake, recommended that he go in search of the planet of Pandora, but to be weary of the war between the Hyperion Corporation, and the Rebel forces, the Crimson Raiders.

"Ok, now to find directions for Overlook.", Mike said to himself,"Computer, find Overlook."

"Locating. Error. Error. Stabilization mechanism failing. Error." The computer beeped.

As the Firestorm crash landed on the surface of Pandora, Mike used the escape pod. As he landed, Mike shed a tear for his ship, it's had served him well in the past few years. He made it himself, making it like his "baby".

"Holy Shit! That was close! There's a town over here, let's see if they can direct me to Overlook!", Mike said to himself.

As Mike walked to the town with nothing besides his clothes, a pistol, and his custom Sabre Turret. Mike was greeted in the town with stares, some accusing, some bewildered. A man with a robotic arm walked up to him, "Hello good sir, I am Sir Hammerlock!"

Mike shook his hand," Mike Gibbs, Leader of the Vendetta Pirates. Or, rather, soon to be leader, no one's a part of the group yet."

"Well I'm happy to help you Mike, perchance are you looking for work?"

"No, sorry, I'm looking for Overlook."

As the words came out of his mouth, the town stopped and stared even more.

"Young sir, you should head to Sanctuary. The last bastion of the Rebels. Overlook is a Hyperion controlled town. No one wants to go there without a death wish."

"Alright then, how do I get to this Sanctuary, then?"

As Hammerlock gave him directions, Mike took note of the people. Soon after the instructions stopped, Mike said his thank-yous and goodbye. As he set off, he saw one person look to the sky, just before a glimmer appeared.