A/N: Bold Italics = Storm speaking Italics = Chaos speaking.
Bold = Unknown Klyntar (not for long)
Also, Dialogue with Symbiotes being aloud or not is dependent on context.
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Hello Storm, what a pleasure to see you again….
I spoke up, because this surprised me, but not enough to be caught completely off guard, "Storm, you know her? Old friend of yours? Do you think about her a lot."
Cooper, embarrass me later. Says the kettle…
How rude of me, my name is Serafina, and Storm here, has a huge crush on me and he won't admit it. He denies it every time I mention it..
I DO NOT!
My point has been proven yet again.
Allie spoke up now, "So you two have known each other for a long time?" They both simply nodded. She then smirked, "So you two like each other?"
NO!, Storm responded as Serafina responded, YES!
It seems they have issues to sort out. While our Symbiotes bickered, Allie asked me questions, to which with the interruptions of our friends, I answered them with the knowledge Storm gave me. She asked about what happened, what is going to change, and should she say anything about it, to which I replied, in order, the events in the Cosmodrome; I don't know much about the changes, and not to say a word to those outside the 'afflicted'. I then said that the only one outside the 'afflicted' who knows about it is my brother Jericho. I made sure she swore Hunter's oath to keep it a secret. I made promise, Warlock's honor, to keep this a secret. I then said if she has any more questions, to contact my Ghost, and choose a spot to meet up. With that we parted ways.
Truth be told, if we stayed around any longer, Storm and Serafina looked like they would have shook the sheets, because based on the conversation they seemed to be having, they were about to take each other right there, and THAT would be a sight I could never unsee if it happened. I walked back to my room, where Jericho and Lynn were waiting, so I was looking forward to this conversation.
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After explaining the entire thing again to my siblings, I wanted them to keep it a secret as did the Symbiotes. We had to leave, some of the afflicted Guardians wanted to speak to me, since they all saw me upon leaving the med bay post-coma. Problem is, the Vanguard wants to keep an eye on all of us; Me less so, since I haven't been 'afflicted', even though we all know that I am.
Damn right you are, and I'm content with this.
I needed to ask, "Storm, are there any other changes I should expect?" I still had my concerns, for a valid reason.
Ask me in a few weeks.
I retorted sarcastically, "That really helps. Now what are we going to say to these Guardians? I hate lying, but I don't want to lay the truth on them like a sack of rotten potatoes."
Valid point, but you have to as you say 'sugarcoat' it
"Fine, but you better make an appearance to assist me in explaining this to them…" I compromised.
He huffed, Fine….
A few minutes later, every Guardian that was present in the Cosmodrome, was out in the City Streets because we were going to have a 'party' as a cover. This party was discreet and hopefully Cayde doesn't show, because let's face it, that Exo has a wild knack for sniffing out a party, even if it wasn't mentioned or even hinted at. Still, it was a cover for the 'recovery' of these Guardians. They themselves know something is wrong, but it's the 'what' that is getting to them. That's why we need to talk to them, to attempt to get a level of comfort, at the very least.
We gathered around the center of the bar. This bar was a more known ones that often gives it to the Guardians because, you know, we save the City and stuff. This is their way of repaying us. After getting the Guardians attention, I began to explain why they are here, stopping when someone had a question. They want to know about any future changes, to which I didn't have an answer to. One of the Guardians asked, "How do you know about all this, you weren't even affected."
I responded with, "Initially, I wasn't, until last night." at that moment Storm emerged from my chest, and I still shivered at the feeling. It really will take some time getting used to that. Everyone gasped; They thought I must've escaped them all, well, almost all of them.
Unlike you all, I bonded with my host when he was asleep, and our bond is stronger than yours is currently. You 'Guardians' need to learn to accept them in order to continue. If you continue to refuse, it will only harm you in the long run.
After Storm made his appearance, the other Guardians' chests turned a different color, meaning their Symbiotes emerged and they said something in a different language, which I assumed to be the Klyntar's native language. "Storm, what did they say? We can't help if we don't know what you are saying, and don't lie to me." I scolded.
I forgot to mention that I am considered royalty in my kind, and since my parents are presumed dead, I am now the acting ruler of the Klyntar. They pledged their loyalty to me, and by extension, you.
My eyes went wide at this fact, out of all the ones that claimed me, I got the newly crowned king, just my luck. Every Guardian looked at me and nodded, showing me that they trust me. Let's hope it is not misplaced. Everyone left the bar shortly after explaining this and the new revelation, surprised he didn't tell me this earlier.
Out of the corner of my eye, there was something out of place, it was jammed into the corner of a pillar. It was a Jack of Clubs card, my card because Cayde has his favorites that aren't Hunters, which meant a certain Exo Vanguard was eavesdropping, I grabbed the card and pocketed it, but not before checking it for any tracers and trackers, because Cayde can be one sneaky little shit when he wants to be. The next thought was if he was going to say something to Ikora and Zavala, or just hold this over my head, or pull me aside to talk to me about it. That wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.
2 weeks later….
Ever since Cayde may or may not have eavesdropped, I have been on edge, so much so, that other Guardians have noticed, and I can't help but think, Cayde is messing with just to tell me he liked watching me squirm, sick bastard. I will NEVER understand Hunter humor.
I could silence him if you want me to.
'Storm, you will do no such thing, I just wonder when-' I was cut off from my thoughts when I heard a certain robotic voice, "Hey, Guardian! Come 'ere, I got something that might interest you." I rolled my eyes at his hidden double meaning.
Slowly I crossed the Courtyard, keeping a sharp eye on my surroundings. I could feel Storm stirring beneath my chest, he was waiting for the word to strike, but I didn't want him to. He grumbled and receded slowly, hoping I would change my mind. Cayde put his hand on my shoulder, and I didn't push it off, wondering what he was going to do. I pulled the playing card out from my pocket and handed to him before saying, "Thanks for that." Insinuating that he knows, but hasn't said a word. "I guess I should thank you then." my face pulled into a neutral tone.
He responded in such a Cayde way, "What are you thanking me for? I haven't done anything, unless you have something to say."
Picking up what he was putting down I retorted, "Something on that circuit board of yours?" I didn't know much about Exos when I was resurrected, so the first time I saw Cayde, I called him, well, his mind, a circuit board. To which, he laughed harder than I ever thought possible he said, and I quote, 'That has to be the greatest thing I ever heard a Warlock say!'
He smirked and stifled a chuckle, "You know, you could have come to us about this." His blue optics blinking twice, meaning he was being watched, not the first time either.
I sighed, "You know I have been having sleepless nights, I might have, in loose terms, 'survivors guilt', but no one died. It is a weird feeling, even when I go exercise, I have been getting chest pains. It is something that my Ghost can't heal easy. It comes and goes, it sometimes irritates me, but nothing too severe."
Cayde looked at me, faking ignorance, "Have you gotten it checked out?"
"I have, and it goes away sometimes, other times it doesn't, so I just have to suffer with it." I finished getting all the info I needed to say, and I left with a clap to his shoulder and a smile.
Storm interrupted my thoughts afterwards, You were talking about me weren't you?
I smirked internally, 'Yep, and now he kind of knows you exist.'
I should be mad, but I'm surprised you'd let him know, he seems like a blabber mouth, and your memories prove my claim true.
'Cayde is a blabber mouth, but he knows how to keep a secret, I'm just surprised he hasn't told the rest of the Vanguard.' I thought to Storm, who was surprised himself.
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Later that night, Cayde PM'ed me with his Ghost, yes Ghosts can Private message other Ghosts.
CONNECTION ESTABLISHED: TALKING TO USER CAYDE-6.
C6: So, you got nabbed when?
CB: 2 weeks ago, it happened when I was sleeping.
C6: How does it feel?
CB: Not as bad as one might think, Storm is kind of there when he wants to be.
C6: Storm? The 'chest pain'?
CB: Yep… that's him.
C6: If anything cool happens, will you share the story?
CB: Have you met me? Remember Skolas?
C6: 'Kell of Kells?' You did have a helluva good time blowing him to shreds.
CB: I did, but I need to sleep now, I'll let you know if any changes happen.
C6: I better get a damn story out of it.
CONNECTION TERMINATED
Another two weeks later...
It has been a month since everyone has been afflicted, and the changes have been noticeable, but not enough to raise suspicion. I don't know if I mentioned this or not, but I am a Stormcaller, ironic as it is, We are few, but Storm seems to have taken a liking to the power. It seems that he gets a semblance of my Arc energy. He cannot use it to the full extent that I can, but he has shocked quite a few unsuspecting Cabal. He has told me that it felt different to use it, but he has gotten used to it quickly. That fact doesn't surprise me, what does is the fact that the other Guardians afflicted have had more subtle changes, excluding Lynn and Chaos. Speaking of them, we seem to be back to normal again, the whispers of the meteor are few, and no one suspects a thing, which sets me at ease. I asked Storm what are his species' weaknesses, if any. He mentioned loud noises and I asked for an example, he said jet engine or the equivalent to it. He sounded like he was going say something else, but he didn't.
Since I had no patrols to go on, I went to the Crucible to blow off some steam and get a little workout. Destination…. The Distant Shore on Venus.
Clash is the mode, one of my favorites, I managed to get some pretty good weapons from Lord Shaxx, and this is one of my favorite maps.
You have hit an impressive 50 killstreak on this map, twice. It seems this 'Shaxx' is more than waiting to see what you can do.
"I plan on impressing him, maybe getting his approval." I said, jokingly.
Let's do this…
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The match is going well, I have 35 streak, and my super is ready, and some Guardians are about to get burnt to a crisp. That would have been a lot better if I didn't get hit with a solar grenade from another Warlock. I would have been fine if Storm didn't freak the fuck out and take over completely. This was new to me, I was there, but I wasn't in control. He reached for the Guardian who threw the grenade and bit his head off. He LITERALLY bit his head off. His Ghost made the mistake of appearing and Storm reached out, grabbed it, and then my heart dropped to my stomach. He crushed the Ghost, killing the Guardian permanently. I was screaming at Storm, he just killed a Guardian without proper cause and reason, which means that he just exposed himself, we have kept it under wraps for this past month, and he just blew it.
Lord Shaxx stopped the match and ordered my capture and interrogation. I would have complied but Storm using some voodoo and whisked me of the cliff, to which my Ghost pulled me to my ship, and I didn't even ask, which is making this worse. Worst of all, I can't go see everyone else.
"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE STORM? YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID?" I shouted at him.
He appeared out of my chest and looked at me, I didn't mention fire as a weakness because I wanted to avoid having to do that. Fire is bad for us. It's lethal. I acted because I was close to dying.
I clenched my fist, and I wanted to rip him from my body and burn him, but I can't, not after this month, we went through a lot, so I have my reasons to spare him. I guess I will have to suffer for the consequences someday. I had my Ghost leave a pre-recorded message to Jericho and Lynn, should something happen to me. It isn't exactly the right circumstance, but I never disclosed my location to her. They will find me, but that day isn't today, and I really hope that they never do….
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A/N: One more Chapter will conclude this crossover, since I never imagined this being more than 4 chapters. There will be a major time skip, events will be hectic, but I promise to not take 30,028 years to get this last chapter out. Thank you for reading and giving this a chance.