Chapter 0

Maya put her clothes and books in one travel bag; everything that she need for the journey ahead was in one bag. The majority of the things were her books, essential for her Siren improvement plan. Finally, she meet with the people that truly know her race, not like the ones before. Using her uniqueness for power, previously she was known as a goddess because of it. But she knew that the past mistakes made her what she was today; so she learned from that day to trust only a selected few. She zipped her bag and took a deep breath, finally her purpose coming to the planet was about to be fulfilled.

Maya hold her bag and wore it on her shoulders, ready for the adventure ahead. Her place was the Vault Hunter house, a house dedicated for the Vault Hunters. Her room, shared with Gaige, was in the second floor. The second floor was the rooms of all the Vault Hunters while the first floor was the kitchen, laundry and living room. Her departure was announced among them and all of them waited at the floor below.

She exited her room and went down the steps; all of the remaining Vault Hunter looked at the her, anticipating her presence. She arrived at the lower floor and quickly she hugged the nearest Vault Hunter. The first one was Salvador, already weeping like a baby, she hugged him for a moment pat his shoulder, telling him to be strong.

The next one was Mordecai and Tannis, not close friends but still friends regardless. Mordecai reeks of alcohol while Tannis took a few strands of her hair. Then it was Krieg's turn, he was quite tall compare to her but she hugged him regardless. Krieg was speechless when she hugged him, time slowed down for him and in his mind...

Please, don't let this moment end my love.

Why the world cursed us in such situation, for the months we've been staying, I never confessed to her about my feelings. Heck, when we ever said something that makes sense in front of her? Time to make change you. Tell her that you liked her, tell her that she mean something for us. Please just this once...

In real time, Maya took only a moment to hug him. Giving a few pats at his back and saying to him goodbye. The hug then separated, Maya looked at him and he was struggling to say something. A few mumbled that was not understandable but then he finally spoken.

"Take...care...Maya..." Krieg stammered.

Maya was surprised with the psycho; she smiled at him for the effort. The blue Siren could see his cheek reddened under the mask, so she kissed him at the cheek as a reward. Krieg was speechless and stand straight like a tree, as if his mind failed to compute.

Maya went to the next one that was Gaige and Zero. Gaige was no longer wearing her eyepiece but still smiled like she always had. Zero gave a holographic 'T-T' but did not say anything. She hugged them both but longer than the others, talking to them by the ear. Then lastly it was Lilith, she hugged her then talked to her for a moment.

"I have to go sister." Maya said, funny, she never called her sister before but it felt right to call her that. "Take care."

"You too." Lilith said. "To be honest, I would never let you go because I need every help I can get. Are you sure you want to go?"

"I'm pretty sure I'm sure Lilith. These guys know something about us, our powers, our origins. This is a chance of a lifetime."

"What if they lied?"

"If they ever want to kill us, they had killed us earlier at Sanctuary." Maya assured. "Plus it was Axton that sent them here; they even used his security code."

When she spoke his name, Lilith feels the regret getting into her heart. Despite of what she said, he's still helping The Resistance. She gave a sigh and look at her with shame. "About Axton..."

"I know that you didn't mean it." Maya interjected. "We all panicked at that time so you don't have to worry. About Axton, I think he'll be alright. You know how tough he is."

"Yeah, but I just made him resigned. In the worst way possible."

"But he still helps us, that's for sure. Maybe he's not here but I know he's still with us on this fight."

Lilith did not say anything, she was grateful to have a friend like Maya that was understanding and also positive. She really hoped that Maya would stay with her till The Resistance defeat Hyperion again but her departure was her choice. And stopping her to do what she wants was the last thing that Lilith want to do.

"I have to go Lilith."

"Hey one more thing." Lilith lean to one feet. "If they ever want to kill you, kill them first."

"That's for sure." Maya giggled.

...

"So how did you get your eyepiece back?" Kharkov asked as leaning at his jeep.

"You can't believe what I had to do." Red stands in front of Kharkov while adjusting his eyepiece, going deep into the option section. "The fucking girl was really a hard talker."

"But a sweet talker at the same time." Kharkov giggled while hitting Red shoulder.

"She's not my type, trust me." Red was annoyed with Kharkov ways of humour. "Plus how the hell does a teenage girl losses an arm at that age. She's not even 20 and already she has a freaking robotic arm."

"Hey, here she comes." Kharkov pointed at Maya that was on the way to the vehicle.

Red and Kharkov stood properly side by side; looking at Maya with a friendly look. On Maya side, she felt sorry making the two people waited for her. Maya stopped in front of the two soldiers and greeted with a wave of a hand.

"Sorry for being late." Maya apologized. "I had to say goodbye to my friends."

"Not to worry." Kharkov gestured his hand that it was nothing. "They are your close friend, so take your time."

"Are you ready to go?" Red asked.

"I'm all set." Maya said.

"Don't worry Maya." Said Kharkov. "You will go back to your friends after all The Host business is settle."

"Really?"

"Yep." Red said. "We're not going to take you with us forever Maya. We have our own lives to live and you need to protect your friends. That makes the two of us almost the same priority. Finish this fast and we can do what we do in our lives."

The two get into the car, Kharkov at the driver seat while Red at the seat beside him. Maya got in on the passenger seat behind them but hesitated, she looked behind her that was Overlook, her friends. She was going to leave them, with what Red has said, she hoped that it won't be long. Maya entered the jeep, ready for what lies ahead.

Kharkov started the engine with a loud cry. The vehicle started to vibrate, caused by the engine. Kharkov put his two hands on the steering wheel and glanced at Maya with his rear view mirror. She looked at Overlook and look at Kharkov, giving a firm nod. Kharkov stepped the accelerator a few times and went into gear. Maya answers towards her race may finally be in her grasp.