Chapter Eight- To Become A Legend, Kell Rising Part One: Escape The Tower
"We fight for different reasons, we do things for different reasons... My reason for doing what I do you ask? To protect the ones I love" -Enali Raku in a short talk with Cayde-6
The Tower, Earth, The Last City
Enali moved through the crowds that loomed beneath the towers overcasting gaze. Her hair which had started to lengthen was tucked behind her ear.
She had started to show more. She pulled her hunters hood over her head, holding it tight.
No one could know that she was there, let alone what she was up to.
"Enali, we are tracking a single entity tailing you from afar" Halima called through her headset.
"Cayde no doubt..." Enali replied hastening her pace.
She entered the elevator, tapping the commands to take her to her quarters within the tower.
When the door opened, she was met by a warlock. A specific warlock.
"Sorry ma'am, didn't mean to block your path" David said.
Enali pulled her hood even tighter to hide her face before she bolted past him.
"Enali are you ok? Your heart rate is elevated!" Salem asked.
"I'm fine!" She replied, the sounds of labored crying behind her tone.
Enali typed her lock code, quickly slipping into her room.
Before the door could close, she felt a rush of air.
"Enali, why are you avoiding everyone..." Cayde asked in a hushed tone.
Enali gripped her knife. Though she was nearly ready to give birth and ill equipped to fight, she was prepared to.
"Cayde, walk away please.. I don't want to hurt you or anyone.." She said closing her eyes.
"Enali, whatever you are into I can help, it's my job as your mentor.." He replied
Cayde eyed her knife, noting that her hand was twitching.
"Enali.. What's happened..."
Enali stepped towards Cayde in a near instantaneous movement, her knife pressed against his metallic throat.
"Forget me Cayde... I'm not worth your trouble..." She said as tears streamed down her cheeks.
Cayde touched the blade, gently moving it down.
"Enali, please.."
She shoved Cayde against the wall touching him with the memory eraser.
She moved to her vault, placing an armor set, bearing the Crest of Alpha Lupi inside along with a few other odds and ends.
She glanced over at Caydes body, wiping her tears.
"Ghost, prepare the eraser and set it off. Then you know what else to do.."
She placed her ghost on a pedestal.
"I will return for you when I am ready.." She whispered as she placed a kiss on her ghosts metal frame.
"It's been an honor, Mistress Enali"
The Tower, Unknown Location
Eris watched as Enali made her way towards the hangar.
"Oryx is coming for your soul child" she whispered.
Enali looked over at Eris, her eyes flashing a odd red color.
"An old friend will..."
Before Eris could say anymore, a hooded exo grabbed Enali taking her around the corner.
Enali struggled, her eyes maintaining a red color.
"Let me go!" She screamed hoarsely as the exo's hand had wrapped itself around her throat.
"I think it's more deserving that you die" the exo called out as its grip tightened.
Her legs kicked wildly as her vision started to fade, her motions getting slower.
A sniper round screamed through the air before shattering the exo's arm.
Enali sank to the ground, clutching her throat as she coughed and gagged.
The exo looked up, seeing an armored Titan, and Warlock.
"I think you need to back off our friend.." Salem called down as Halima blinked down, bringing her right leg around to kick the exo across the hall.
Salem knelt by Enali, checking her vitals.
"Shit, Halima, we have to go now!" He yelled as he picked Enali up, cradling her in his arms.
Halima looked to the exo who's face flashed a Future War Cult insignia.
"Today is your lucky day" she said before flashing a House Judgement badge.
Halima released the magnetic lock holding her hand cannon to her hip as she ran beside Salem.
"Ghost, we need an exit strategy now!" She yelled, her vital monitor that she had placed on Enali entered into the red zone.
"Working!"
A few frames decorated in FWC colors stepped before them, blocking the way.
"Tch.." Salem said, handing Enali off to Halima as he pulled his Hammer of Sol, his solar energy raging, "OUT OF OUR WAY!"
As he yelled, he brought the hammer down taking nearly all of the frames and melting them into a single puddle of metal.
Enali reached up towards Halima's helm, her finger touching the faceplate lightly.
It was only a moment after that Enali passed out.
"Take a left now!" Halima's ghost yelled.
As they made a left, they came to a ledge with no where to run.
"Jump"
"Have you lost your fucking mind?! We have a pregnant woman here who is already in danger of dying!" Halima yelled.
Salem grabbed both Enali and Halima before jumping the ledge, the frames and exo stopping at the edge looking over.
"Tell Ikora the job is done.." The exo said turning away.
Salem skidded along the floor of the Shadow Fang, sparks flying as he held tight to both girls.
"Get us out of here!"
"To where?"
"South America! The Place we met Variks!"
To Become A Legend, A Kell Rising Part Two: Kell of Judgement
South America, House Judgement Encampment
Variks stood over the small crib that had been acquired by The Queen.
He gazed down at the small thing within. Soft cream skin with a touch of awoken blue, deep red eyes.
"Keep staring Variks and the little one may eat you" Halima said as she walked in.
"I find human life to be quite interesting, how is Lady Enali by the way.." He said, pushing the crib back and forth.
Halima sighed, running her hand through her hair.
"Enali is upset, David was everything to her and she had to let him go to follow his own path, to figure out who he really was.."
"David is a fine man, I am sure he will remember her someday.."
Enali leaned against he door, her arms crossed under her breast.
"How's my little Shin today..." She asked as she blinked slowly trying to keep from crying.
Halima picked him up and brought him to Enali.
She curled her arms underneath him.
"My little man.." She whispered, rubbing her nose against his.
"Enali, we have something to discuss" Variks said.
"I know... I just want some time with him before we move to the vault that's all.."
Variks nodded.
"You have the trainers ready?" He asked.
"Salem and Halima will be perfect for him to learn from. I couldn't ask for anyone better"
Shin grabbed Enali's right index finger, cooing up at her.
She smiled.
"Shin Eleri Hargreaves, you will be the one to bring us all together, United as a family"
She placed a kiss on his forehead before handing him to Halima.
Variks motioned for Enali.
She followed, her hands tucked behind her back.
"You killed the Kell of Judgement, I believe it is time for you to become our Kell" he said keeping his head forward.
"Variks, it's time we put the plan into motion. We need to hunt down the Shadows and burn them from this world" Enali said looking down.
Variks nodded, looking up at the sky.
"Indeed, what of the bounty hunters, Iena and Erasmus.."
"I'll handle them.."
"Your lone wolfing everything?"
Enali shook her head.
"I'm taking a pack of wolves with me, but when it comes to those two, I'll take them out myself"
Variks placed his hand on Enali's shoulder.
"It's time to introduce the rest of Judgement to their new Kell" he said as he pulled a curtain back.
Enali stepped through to the thunderous roar of fallen dregs and vandals.
"Your new Kell, Enali Raku!"
