Unlikely
Chapter 4
I watched him leave, the Exo titan's armour was adorned in FWC colors. I don't think I will ever understand Carlax's utter obsession with such a thing, I have told him time and time before; the FWC can't save us. If another war does come along then we need to focus on running and abandon earth. The Fallen have forced us behind walls, and we can't live like this. But he tells me the same thing each time 'Sibine you put too much faith in Dead Orbit.' Maybe I do, but how is that a problem? I shake my head and leave. I pull out my ghost.
"Are we leaving now?" It asked.
"Yes." I answered.
I felt a surge of light course through me as I phase out of the Vestian outpost and reappear in my ship. I sigh, feeling the cool leather under my rump and the well padded back rest is a comfortable feeling.
"Where to?" The ghosts appears by me once again.
"I have some things to take care of on Venus." I say, as i input the coordinates into the director and flip on auto pilot.
I lean back as the ship begins to steer itself on the directions I put in. I watched as the stars pass me by in my ship, staring up at the ceiling I think back to the kiss Carlax gave me. I touch my finger to my lips, I can still feel the cool metal of his mouth on my own. This isn't the first time he did this, nor the last. I have always known Carlax had an infatutation with me, it became obvious when I would get hurt in a firefight with either Fallen, Cabal or Vex. He would rush over to me and when I was down he'd would go on a rampage to avenge me before getting me up. As flattered as I was to have a strong man watch over, I couldn't give him the answer he wanted.
When Venus drew in closer I sat up, and took control again. Flipping off the auto pilot as it brought my ship down down in for a landing. I saw the typical landing area, getting ready to jump. When the ground came close my Ghost phased me out of the ship and on the ground, the Ship steered out of danger and headed up back in the ship. I watched it go before pulling out my Ghost and checking my inventory. I check the bounties I had collected from Petra and find the ones from Venus, I chose the closest target before getting out my rifle. I looked before me, taking in the setting sun of Venus before moving forward.
"Do you know where she went?"
"No, i don't now stop crowding me. Driving a ship isn't as easy as it looks." Tehis scoffed at me.
I sat down in my seat, I was so uneasy since I saw her outside the arena. All I wanted was to see her again, also try and keep that 'Carlax' machine out of the way. I seen that kiss, I've seen the way he tries to hold her but i won't have it. Sibine, that beautiful creature was too good for a machine to comprehend, I doubt it knows what it was even doing with her. The only thing that comforted my on that sour scene was Sibine turning down that machine, she never said yes to any of it's proposals but he had his doubts.
"Hey, you done festering in hate back there? because we need to make a stop." Tehis called back to me.
"Why? doesn't this ship have a full tank?" I asked.
"It would have if to didn't punch the fuel tank, I think we lost half out fuel before I patched it up." Tehis pointed out my 'latest' mistake.
"Right, well where are we stopping?" I asked, I just wanted to find her- everything else can wait- the moon can wait for all I care.
"Venus, I think their might be some fuel down there. If not then i'm going to have to work on the ship a bit more." Tehis explained.
I groaned. "Fine, do whatever but please do it quickly."
I heard Tehis sigh as he changed direction and brought the ship in, I couldn't see much from behind Tehis's seat but i can see we were coming in on the planet just fine. I sat back and decided to noty worry over Tehis's driving methods. I'll let him do what he must to set us down; perhaps when we are grounded I could look around, she might be here.
Venus was beautiful, if it wasn't for the Fallen and Vex inhabiting this planet and turning it into horror show I would have loved it to stay here. I suppose, in another life I did but that that was a long time ago. I adjusted my sniper rifle's scope and looked through it, I could see several Fallen just wondering around this several spires of moss covered rock. I'm a little ways from my next target, but some target practice will be good for me; father said there is no such thing as too much practice. I readied my rifle and trained it on a Vandal, I steadied my aim as I had it's head in my sights. My finger gently pressed on on the trigger as I readied to fire.
A whirring noise broke my concentration, I took my eye away from the scope and looked up. I saw a ship, it looks like an Awoken type ship. I can't remember the exact name but I know what that ship from anywhere. Could it be a fellow guardian? or one of the Queen's people? I did not know but i decided to stalk the ship. I pulled up my Ghost.
"Yes?" it asks.
"Can you please give me my Sparrow?" I ask politely.
The Ghost nod and it materializes my Sparrow in front of me. I jump on it and hit the boost, I went flying forward but I refuse to be knocked back by simple kickback. I held on tight as I maneuvered my Sparrow around rocks, through water and enemies. I looked up briefly to see the Ship landing not too far off in the distance.I pick up the speed a little as I turn the corner and stop. My eyes widen behind my helmet, I saw two Fallen get out of that ship, I quickly pulled back and hid behind a rock. I took out my sniper rifle again and looked through the scope, I saw a Captain and Dreg who were both adorned in green armour. What was the house of exile doing on Venus? I had thought they would stick to the moon, I guess they are looking for an expansion but why only send two Fallen? and in a Awoken ship no less. I wanted to sneak in a little closer but I saw no visible hiding spots close enough without being seen.
My Ghost came out and looked at the same scene I was watching.
"Two Fallen, shouldn't be hard for you." It said.
"I know but, I'm confused. why only two? if the house of exile wanted an expansion they would have sent more." I said, still looking through my scope.
"That's true, maybe we should keep an eye on them."
"No."
"Alright, Drekis, maybe you can go out and find some fuel." Tehis turned to me when he hoped out of the ship.
"Why should I?" I asked, crossing my two sets of arms.
"Because we need someone to watch the ship.I can do it by myself." Tehis asked, very sure of himself but I rolled my eyes.
I walked up to him and picked him up by the collar of his chest piece. He squeaked and struggled to get out of my grasp but I kept a good hold on him as i walked away from the ship. I set him down when i was far enough.
"How about you go look for fuel, I'll watch the ship." I said, staring down at him.
Tehis was about to argue but stopped himself. He mumbled something under his breath before leaving walking away. Glad he sees it my way, I smirked and turn around. I walked back to the ship and sat down on a rock beside it. I doubted Tehis could keep the ship from getting stolen, he may be talented and smart but that's all he is. He has not upper body strength and couldn't handle a rifle if he was forced too. Unlike him I'm the better choice, I'm stronger and more agile then him. I can dispatch anyone who attempts to come close but they are welcomed to test my skills.
As I sat there, I felt something strange. A sort of chill when I stared out in front of me, I couldn't put my finger on why i was having suck a feeling but I knew something was up. If I was being stalked by something then I know to be on my guard, but why tip them off in the process? I acted like I felt nothing and just took out my sword and a grind stone I keep on my person. I drove the stone across the edge of my sword. It needed a bit of sharpening after that airlock door incident, anways. As I sharpened my sword, I felt the presence draw closer but I couldn't see anything. I kept up the act, I had to if I wanted to draw it in further into it's doom. A chill went down my spine as I felt the strange presence move behind me, I breath in.
In a swift motion and spin around, my sword came in contact with something metallic. My eyes saw a shift of light, just as I expected; a cloaking device. The light shifted more and more until it finally desperse, revealing my attacker. Before me stood a Guardian, their dagger rubbing against my sword as we stared at eachother. I made the first move by retrieving my other sword and swiping it at them, they jump back in time to avoid the edge. They crouched down, still wielding their knife, I raised an eyebrow at them but smiled. I got into position as well, I needed a good challenge. They charged at me first, dagger in their hands swiping the air around me as I moved back, skillfully dodging their thrusts. They continued to wave the dagger in front of me, I moved back with each jab but in doing so I admired their movement speed. They were efficent and I liked that, what bothered me was how I seemed to know these but I couldn't thinks straight when I have a Guardian trying to kill me.
I took incitived and decided to push them back for once. I used my swords to block their knife swiping, like I predicted they pushed their knife's edge against the crossed swords. Using this to my advantage I kicked them back, I fell backwards I stepped over them and adjusted my swords and raised them over my head. I sent them plunging down but they fliped their legs over their head and dodged my strike. My swords drove intothe ground hard, I struggled to get them free. When i looked up I saw the Guardian run up towards me, they jumped up and kicked my face, the force of it made be fall on my back. My vision blurred abit from the kick, I was too dazed to get up but when i tried i felt a weight on my chest.
When my vision came back, I looked above me to see the guardian sitting on me, pinning my arms down with their legs. Raised above their head was a dagger, reacting quickly I threw my legs up. I grabbed their sides with my knees and with it I switched our positions, with my pinning them down and them on the bottom. I stare down at them, I couldn't tell if they were scared or frighten with the turn of events but I could hear their heavy breath, as well as mine. I wrap my second set of arms around their throat then I my hand on their helmet. If I am to kill them I would like to see the life being choked out of them.
I felt a hiss of air when I take off their helmet, my eyes were fixed on them to see their expression. My eyes were met with two icy blue eyes, staring back at me. They froze me in place as i stared at the face they belonged too- it's her. I should expected it too be when I recognized their fighting style, too fluid for any other Guardian to get right. I took my hands away from her throat, seeing her draw in a breath but the whole time she never brought eye contact with me. In her eyes i couldn't see an ounce of fear, she just stared at me with a blank expression of her's; she wasn't afraid of me. Perhaps their is more to her then just a pretty face, her fighting style with a dagger was unique as well as her reaction when faced with certain death it was- tempting.
"What's the matter? can't finish me off?" She asks.
I refrained from answering, she couldn't understand me if I wanted her too. I just stared and tilted my head at her.
"You have the upper hand, why stop? you are obviously a skilled Fallen Captain." She talked yet again.
I had no idea what she was going for with this, I couldn't talk to her if I wanted too. Even though I crave to have a conversation with her to find out more about her. But her comment was flattering at best.
She began talking again but I wasn't listening I stared down at her as she talked to me, watching her lips move with each word. I thought back to how Carlax so unceremoniously stole a kiss, even I wanted to do the same I rather wait for such a thing. As she talked I brought my hand to her hair, stroking the soft neat hair. I was careful not to loosen it with my fingers as I stroked. She paused, looking a little confused with my actions but said nothing about it. I cupped her face with my second set of arms, she was confused by the action but I think her eyes widen with my next move- I lean down and touched my forehead to her. I heard her breathing get heavily as i held my position over her, she continued to say nothing but it didn't mask the confusion she felt.
In her head she thought she'd be dead by now, not being treated with affection from a Fallen. On how the wheels in her head must be working over time to comprehend this, what else was their to understand? being this close to her, touching and feeling her made my heart soar. I could not describe the feeling, it was much different then when I saw her in the arena. If Tehis was here, he could best described this as- love. There it is, the word that sums up what I am feeling now. I love and adore this creature, this Guardian, my enemy. Sibine, my love.
I'm sorry if I'm doing some rapid firing chapter uploads but I have a huge surge of ideas coming through me right now. By the way, I'm sorry if the perspectives are a little weird but I thought I'd try my hand at giving Sibine some thoughts of her own.
Enjoy.
