The Ghosts of Istvaan V

by HarmonicaJay

Istvaan V was when the true scope of the Heresy was revealed. Now Corvus Corax has returned to pay his respects to the dead. But there are more things out there than just corpses. The Ghosts of the Past are still there and they desire peace.

1. Prologue

The Ghosts of Istvaan V

Prologue

For three Legions, Istvaan V had been a death sentence. A massacre. A betrayal of brothers. It was the day the Iron Hands lost their father, Ferrus Manus. It was the day Vulkan was killed and captured by Konrad Curze. It was the day the Raven Guard was massacred and infiltrated. It was the death of innocence for the Legiones Astartes. It was the day that the true scope of the Horus Heresy was revealed.

"You do not have to go alone, Corvus," Vulkan said, his hand on his brother's shoulder. "You don't have to face it alone."

Corax shook his head. "You are the Imperial Regent. You have a child to think of. You don't need to be there. Whatever happens to me there, I am expendable. I die, Kayvaan can take over my duties as head of Imperial Intelligence."

"Not to me," Vulkan said with a smile. "I can get another head of Intelligence, but not another brother." He hugged his brother. "Just be careful."

Corvus gave a rare smile. "Istvaan V is a graveyard, Vulkan. There is nothing alive there."