Okay, so I've received some good stuff about this story. One thing I don't like about it though is how Jax developed. In my original plan, he was supposed to be some sort of deep, dark and mysterious Exo with a taciturn personality. Instead, he sounds a little too sheepish at times in my opinion, so don't be surprised at the sudden character change.

Anyways, let's pick up with Ikora and Eris.

Eris Morn

"I did not think you one to fraternize much, Eris," Ikora stated suddenly. The Warlock Vanguard had been staring at Eris for a bit now, as the Awoken sorceress had been looking in the direction that her newfound companion had walk away for quite some time.

"Hmm?" Eris suddenly turned around, a blank expression on her face. Ikora sighed.

"Never mind." She turned back to the reports in front of her. "So, what do you have for me?" Eris shook herself out of her thoughts before answering, "As expected, Hive activity has been reduced significantly since Crota perished." Taking a sip of her tea, she continued, "the whispers have since been silenced, so I believe it is safe to assume the Hive will not be attempting something of that magnitude for quite some time."

Ikora nodded. "Good, good. It's time we had a break from the Darkness." As she went to stand up, she spoke. "Perhaps you can use it to spend more time with my trainee. Traveler knows he needs the company." Eris almost choked on her tea.

"So I take that as a yes?" Her friend was looking at her with a faint mischievous smile on her face. "I…do not know what it is you speak of, ma'am," to which Ikora replied, "I'm almost certain you do, because I do." She sighed, looked around, and leaned in.

"I don't often ask for favors, especially from those I still owe favors to," she whispered. "But he has me worried, and I won't be here at the Tower for a few days. The Queen and the Speaker have agreed on a treaty between the Reef and the Last City." Eris was confused.

"What can I do to help, Ikora?" she questioned. The Warlock Vanguard pursed her lips.

"Jax isn't like most Exo's that you've met. Whereas leave their humanity and feelings behind, Jax prefers to listen to his emotions. He believes that is what makes humans so powerful with the powers of the light, and that emotions regulate the flow of energy in a guardian." She smiled, remembering when she first met the energetic guardian in the hall. "He draws from those emotions because he wants to be able to feel. He misses his old life, and that brings negative emotions in too."

"What he needs is a shoulder to lean on, one that he trusts. He trusts you, Eris." Eris was stunned at these words. "How? We are barely acquainted," she protested. "He speaks highly of you. He told me that, at times, your advice was the difference between life and death." Ikora paused, and before the former Huntress could interrupt her, she finished her argument. "Clyde could tell you more, if you could get him from Jax. What I'm saying though, is that maybe it's time you both open up more."

Eris was speechless. She shook her head, not quite believing what Ikora was saying. "Ikora…" She hung her head. "You know as well as I that seclusion is the best option for me. No bonds means no pain, and I can't deal with any more. Not since Toland…" she droned off, lost in the memory of her former partner.

"Eris?" Ikora asked worriedly, but she was already reliving those painful memories.

Flashback to the Hellmouth Infiltration (Continuation of Eris' Dream

Eris yanked him back and they hid behind a pillar. She dared to take a peek out from behind shelter, and her eyes widened in horror at what she saw: twenty meters away from their hiding spot stood the dreaded dealer of death himself, Crota.

A thunderous voice penetrated the eerie silence. "I doubt your Vanguard will be hearing from you." Eris' heart felt like it was going to burst from her chest, she was so frightened. She turned to Toland, about to say something, before realizing he was gone.

'He ditched me!' she thought. 'He just up and left.' Taking a deep breath, the Awoken Hunter stepped out from behind her only protection, hoping he couldn't see her. How wrong she was.

"Ah, the little girl who killed my Deathsinger." His voice sounded even, as though he were merely chatting with her. "Where is your other friend?"

"I do not know of his whereabouts, and even if I did, I would never reveal them to a foul and dark creature such as yourself." Eris tried to sound brave, but her voice betrayed her, and she knew he could tell. His rumbling chuckles were all the proof she needed.

"Then I'll settle for having you as my next trophy. My father would be pleased, despite the contempt he holds me in." Eris was confused. This thing before her had a father? She hoped the galaxy would never see such a terrifying thing. The sword raised up, and before it could come down, a voice yanked her from her dream.

Ikora Rey

"Eris?!" Ikora was scared. She had never seen the young Awoken woman just fade away like that, and it scared her. She shook her friend again, and this seemed to do the trick.

Eris collapsed against her little table, breathing heavily. "What happened?" Ikora asked. "Flashback," came the answer. "They have become more common since Crota was slain."

"What?! And you didn't tell me or Shaxx?" Ikora exclaimed, startled at the revelation. "You need to let someone know about things like this, whether it be me, your brother, or your favorite Warlock." She said that last part with a little smile, to which Eris squinted at her (squinting with 3 eyes was slightly different, but same concept).

"Enough. I am a fully grown woman, not that little Awoken Hunter from long ago. I can—." She didn't get to finish, as Zavala had walked up to the two, and chose to clear his throat at that moment.

"If you two are done bickering, I believe someone is waiting to speak to you, Eris." He motioned towards Jax and Shaxx leaning against the railing, watching the heated argument with raised eyebrows.

The Awoken Titan walked away, before turning over his shoulder and shouting "Also, I want you two, Cayde, Shaxx, and your Warlock in the War Room in ten minutes. Lakshmi just received word from the Cabal base on Phobos that they have a situation, and the Speaker and the Council have agreed to deem it Top Priority, so I'd like to not piss off the old man."

Ikora was about to say something when she felt a presence behind her. Turning around, she was greeted with the aforementioned Stormcaller. "Ma'am, what are the Cabal doing sending an SOS to us? Last I checked, we weren't exactly on even terms," Jax probed. Before she could think of an answer, Eris chose that moment to intervene.

"I have an extremely dark feeling about this." She was fiddling with her rock, rubbing her thumbs over each crevice she could find. "Something does not make sense. This is too quick. The Hive cannot have a retaliation plan this soon, unless…" She gasped, covering her hand with her mouth.

"Pardon me, but I need to visit the library." She began sliding past the group when she felt a tug on her robe. She whipped around in a fury.

"What?" she yelled. Jax raised an eyebrow.

"I was wondering if I could tag along again. I mean, the library is kind of lonely." Eris' expression changed to one of shock, then to confusion, and finally a hint of a smile appeared on her face. Ikora smirked.

"I knew this would work out somehow," she thought.

"I suppose a little company would not be too much a nuisance, Warlock," Eris admitted. She then hurried off. Jax scampered to catch up to her quick pace.

"You think those two have a chance?" Ikora turned to Shaxx, before sighing. "I should hope so, because they need someone like each other. Old wounds take a while to heal." A thought crossed her mind.

"Speaking of which, are you and the Commander on speaking terms yet?" Shaxx seemed to fidget in his armor.

"Never mind. I have my answer." She shook her head, and began to walk to the War Room. "It seems we all need a little healing once in a while," she muttered as she stepped into the chamber, the Crucible Handler right behind her.

Aaaaaand that does it for chapter 4! So, what do you guys think? Two chapters in one week! Man, spring break is a gift. Also, I guess my writing gets much more fluent when Iron Maiden is playing (Hallowed Be Thy Name, anyone?).

Anyways, I want to pose a shoutout to a story that I really wish would be continued. It's called "Five Nights At Freddy's: Shadow Wars", and it's by my favorite author on this site, Christian Knight. They have inspired my two stories greatly (despite Destiny not being a topic of their writings), and I feel they are underappreciated. So, go check them out.

In other news, I have a new story started. It's called Lost Feelings, and it's a FNAF fanfic. I am really intrigued by the idea of machines and organics in a romance, so sue me if you disagree.

Anyways, peace out, my fellow Fanfictioners! Together we stand!