My Ghost was giving me directions to get to the Vanguard. "Why me? Why was I chosen to be a Hunter?" I don't get it. All my life I studied magic and the mysteries within it so I could be a Warlock. I wanted to be able to use magic to help my people. I hoped that when I learned how to use and properly control magic I could take my place as Queen of the Reef when it's my time."
"I understand but after the Collapse all the other Ghosts went out looking for their Guardian. It didn't take long to find you and when I took one look at you I knew you had the mind of the Hunter. Part of it was my decision but most of it was the Traveler's. he Traveler must have sensed something within you that made it think you were Hunter material."
I still don't get how this whole Guardian thing works some how. I the Titans have their fists, the Warlocks have their magic, and the Hunters have their stealth but what happens when you're chosen to be something that's completely different from you. What am I to do when everyone expects me to be what they want me to be. Should I listen to my heart or should I listen to what others are telling me?
"We're coming up on the Last City now." As soon as we got off our ship I was starstruck to see the Traveler in person. I've read about it and saw it in pictures but I never thought to be able to see it in all its glory and greatness. "Welcome to the last safe city on Earth. The only place the Traveler can still protect."
"This is incredible. How humans built this city underneath this great being. It's marvelous to think no one has attacked Earth yet must be because of all these Guardians our enemies are too scared to fight us head on." I was trying to make light of the situation. Being here was making me nervous. "So what's going to happen now?"
"First we have to meet Cayde he's the Hunter Vanguard. He'll teach you everything there is to know and if you're lucky maybe you'll be placed into some missions with another rookie Warlock and Titan. In time the Warlock and Titan you work with will be your fireteam." I was led to the Hall of the Guardians where I met the leaders of the Vanguard along with their students.
"May I present to you Nahra Jehn, niece of the Awoken Queen, Mara Sov." I didn't want to be the only one different just because I have royal blood I need to fit in.
"It's okay Ghost I can take it from here. My name is Nahra Jehn and yes I know my aunt is Mara Sov, Queen of the Reef but I really don't wish to be treated differently just because I have royal blood in me."
"I am Zavala Titan Vanguard and this is Ikora Warlock Vanguard and here is your teacher Cayde." My teacher is an Exo. This should be interesting. I have a robot for a teacher.
"Sup I know you said not to give you special treatment but how can I not be tempted to when I'm staring at someone so beautiful and might I say I am so mesmerized by your green eyes." This just took an interesting turn. Not only is my teacher a robot but he's a wise cracker too. From the looks of him he doesn't take life too seriously. What did the Vanguard or the Traveler see in him?
"Just ignore him he may seem like the funniest thing in the universe but he's still got much to learn. We're very honored to have such an esteemed and valued girl to be part of the Vanguard." said Ikora. I bowed in respect now this is someone I can see takes life seriously. Stern but yet gentle. Why can't she be my teacher?
"Your Ghost will show you to your room. Tomorrow you start training." Oh goody I start training with a wise cracking robot. "Well that seemed alright. I mean I still don't get my place in the Vanguard." I said. "You'll find out new Guardians are always confused about their place but it always turns out alright in the end. Don't worry it'll take some time getting used to."
"Hey! Wait up!" The girl I met standing by Zavala came running up to me. "Man you're a fast walker if only I was chosen to be a Hunter then I wouldn't have to worry about being out of breath all the time. Anyway I'm Tegan Fiske Titan student to Zavala. We saw each other when you first introduced yourself." She started blabbering about the Vanguard, the Traveler, and the Last City but I let her. I needed to make some friend around here. "You're gonna love Cayde! It'll take some time to get used to his jokes but you'll get there eventually."
As she kept prattling on I saw the Warlock student out into the Plaza concentrating on his studies. "Excuse me but who's that?" I said pointing to him. "That's my brother. Kai!" He came over when Tegan called him. I was surprised that they were both brother and sister. This day is just full of unexpected twists and turns. When he came running to me I sensed a future connection with him. I'm not saying it's love at first sight I mean c'mon you expect me to believe in that after all it is a theory.
"Nahra wanted to meet you. Nahra this is my big brother Kai."
"It's very nice to meet you." I guess he was nervous because I have royal blood in me. He grabbed my hand and gave it a small kiss. "It's okay like I said I really don't want all the special treatment. But thank you it's rare to see a gentleman these days. I understand that you're a Warlock, right? You must be lucky"
"Yeah I mean training under Ikora is cool and all but your teacher is Cayde you're even luckier than me. I think you're the lucky one. I mean it's great being a Warlock but Hunters get all this stealth and cool weapons. I'm pretty envious of you and you get a cool knife and awesome outfits I'm loving the capes. But how can I be envious of a girl who emanates such radiant beauty." I don't know how to respond to that. Now that makes two people who flirted on me today. "He's a flirt and a joker like Cayde try being his little sister. I have to put up with his antics. Sometimes I wish you were serious like Ikora."
"Then where's the fun in that." He grabbed her head and started rubbing her hair all around. They remind me of me and my littler sister. Nammaa and I would always play on the fields of Old Russia. If only I wasn't so reckless then maybe I would've saved them. But that's another story I know my backstory seems vague but I assure you you'll know later in time. "We are going to be the best fireteam!" Tegan hugged both of us.