Act V - The Dark Below

Chapter 16 - Silencing the Screams

[Last City, Tower, Hall of Guardians]

It was the dead of night but not a soul slept under the weight of the knowledge we obtained earlier today. Omnigul was a step ahead of us, she was methodical and proved why she was the most dangerous of all the generals. The plan to resurrect Crota was drawing near, even without Eris' aid I could feel it, the unwavering sensation in my chest, just like what Revenant gave off, it was cold, and for the last few days, it was all I could feel.

The moon was at its peak, but just as it was outside, the meeting room was in darkness, the light only ever emanating from the windows, and other holographic screens, like the one I currently viewed alongside several Fireteam leaders, for once, Zane and Morbin weren't here, and the only people I recognized was Dimitri, though she didn't look so pleased, and Jay, himself trying to keep a poker face, but I could see he was nervous.

"Let's get this Strike meeting underway," Zavala broke the silence, the hologram depicting that of the Skywatch and the three complexes, all of which were given small green and red triangles, indicating Fallen and Hive. "Omnigul's presence is a dangerous omen, and her appearance inside of Rasputin's Control Core is a serious threat, and the news of her 'Prince's' return is also unsettling news for those who have been made aware."

I spoke up. "She knew we were coming, she had planned a kill box inside the Control Core... she... also brought Revenant with her, even going so far as to pull it back before my Fireteam could do any damage," That caused a stir, while I gripped the table, keeping myself calm. "Ghost analyzed it though, and nothing about it made sense, it was Fallen but... distorted."

"I checked everything, nothing about its DNA matches any recorded data on Fallen, and that energy... it pulled at mine and Rika's Light, even her Guardian's Light had little effect on it," That had also been a daunting discovery, one I wasn't inclined to see first-hand ever again

"So we got a Light-sucking, shapeshifting Fallen... sounds just lovely," Cayde murmured sarcastically, then tapped on his data-pad, bringing one of the complexes into more detail. "Keeping our Vampire-Fallen in mind, my scouts tracked that witch to her breeding grounds, ugh, inside the Jovian Complex, good luck getting through though, she's gone and riled up the House of Kings like she's taunting us."

"Then we'll just cut through them all," Dimitri crossed her arms, looking sour. "Kings, Devils, who cares? They'll die the same way, that cackling witch's brood too."

"As crude as you put it, she's right," Ikora sighed, tapping a finger to the table. "Right now, this Hive expects us to play along with her schemes, to become distracted from the task at hand," Ikora smiled a little, looking far more confident. "That is why we'll counter her move."

"How?" To my surprise, it was Sero that spoke up, I didn't realize he was here

"Oh that's easy, Guardian, we're going to pull off the good ol' pincer attack," Cayde clicked a finger toward Zavala

"Fireteams, Vein, Anthem, and Cardinal will proceed through the Terrestrial Complex, distracting Omnigul's army and the House of Kings, meanwhile, Fireteam Horizon will flank from the Lunar Complex, taking the shortest route possible to the Jovian Complex," Zavala instructed us, and that plan had good points

With a hand on my chin, I nodded. "We'd have Omnigul's attention long enough for my team to break through, while also reducing the numbers of the Hive and Fallen." Even Ghost nodded with me in agreement

"Hold on a sec," The Warlock leader of Fireteam Vein, Lilly objected. "I agree, the plan's good an' all, but what 'bout her team?" Her hand motioned to Dimitri, the bemused Hunter spinning a knife atop her finger casually

I sighed softly. "She looks really agitated."

Her eyes finally landed on Zavala, the knife dropped back into her palm. "Funny thing is I want to know too? I lost a good win-streak for this, better be good."

Ignoring her bitter tone, Zavala looked to his friend, Ikora, for an explanation. "I needed you and your team alone to undergo a different issue that has arisen... within the Black Garden."

"What?" I and Ghost blurted out, even Dimitri's head tilted at the name itself, despite the dim lighting, I could see a small grin start to curve onto her face

"Why's that? Unless C here managed to mess up so badly the heart's back - which I highly doubt - then I want no part in this," Dimitri sounded perplexed still, although the compliment was appreciated

"The Black Garden may not stay among us for long. Something has begun to repair the schism torn by its destruction. Vex now flood the Garden channels to protect it. We must stop the weavers before they seal the Garden and begin to summon back its heart," Ikora elucidated the situation. "An ancient Mind, feared by the Vex themselves, hides among the channels of the Black Garden. Your team is tasked with finding this machine before it can undo our previous victory."

"And don't stay there long," I pointed out, shivering a little. "That Garden isn't as pleasant as it sounds."

Her brow quirked. "Who ya think pulled your sorry asses out the last time?" With a hand on her hip, Dimitri clicked her tongue. "I got this, even got a Sunbreaker on my team now so we'll be fine."

Dimitri shoved her hands into her pockets and took her leave, waving back. "I'll be back before the sunrise, C!" Her head peered back, winking with that toothy grin of hers. "Just who the hell do you think I am? Let's do it, Ray!"

"Always a flair for the dramatics, sort-of like Zane." Ghost joked, making me stifle a small laugh

"That's true," Clearing my throat I turned my attention toward Zavala. "Shall we get this started then, sir?"

He nodded. "Agreed. Fireteams, each objective is crucial to stopping Crota's return. Proceed to the Cosmodrome within the hour, tonight we see to it that this 'Ascendant Wizard' doesn't see the dawn."

"And I thought Dimi was dramatic," Cayde whispered but everyone heard him, judging by how Zavala leered at the Exo. He blinked, jumping right back to his usual spot. "But that's why you're the best man for the job, Z!"

He sighed, even though some of us found their dynamic amusing, although, God forbid I would never say it to his face.

Just outside the Hallway, I tapped my hand to Jay's shoulder, seeing him jump back at my smile. "Sorry, I just wanted to check up on you since it has been a while."

"H-Hi, Ceres - No, I'm good, a bit nervous since I've never really been apart of a large operation like this," Jay studdered, adjusting an armor strap that wouldn't stay upright. "I've worked with other Fireteams but I'm surprised they let me take the lead this time, sort-of feel as though I've been put above those who're more experienced than me."

"Again with that, come on, you'll be fine!" A new voice jumped from behind him, causing his face to turn completely red from the sudden addition of fingers running along his sides. Standing before us was a Titan in black and red armor, her hair and eyes matched. Having wild black and red hair, and scarlet eyes, though she wore a grin akin to Dimitri's

She slung an arm around Jay's nape, hugging him close despite him looking ready to faint, clearly not used to girl's being so close, it was adorable to watch. "Look, I'm not a smart person, so I'll trust your judgment on this, I got your back, you got mine, we're sweet!"

"J-Jack, please stop crushing me..." Jay was turning blue by the time she did, and her eyes finally landed on me, widened with excitement

"Holy Hell you weren't kiddin', you know the Champion of the Vault!?" That's a new one, Ghost?

"Adding it to the list... we really do have too many titles." Agreed

The spunky girl held out a hand to me, so I took it, feeling her strength in just a handshake. "Duty-bound to a fault, the name's Jack, world's dumbest Guardian!"

"That's not true, you know that, right?" Jay added softly, but she just shrugged

"Eh - Still, you're like, the greatest Titan I've heard about, sure, Saint-14 was amazing, but you're like the modern-day him!" Jack gushed while I felt a little red myself, not often I get a fan... I do have those but she's rather straightforward. After a moment to breathe, she turned her eyes to the stairs. "You finally showed up, Pip?"

"Of course, I had alot of supplies to get, because SOMEONE, wanted to run on ahead and fangirl," The Hunter, Pip, came into view carrying Ammo Sythes, her dark blue glare just above the stack of containers. Setting them down she dusted her armor off, running a hand through her white cloak to reveal her short, light brown hair. Almost similar to Jay. She was a little on the short-side. "So the meeting's over then?"

"Y-yeah, I was just talking with Ceres, s-she's the Guardian I told you about who's helped me alot since I became a Guardian," Jay explained and I gave the Huntress a kind wave

"Nice to meet you, I'm Ceres." Jay's friend quirked a brow at Jay, and he immediately stood next to her to introduce her

"Sorry, this is Pip, another Guardian who was resurrected a little after me." Jay smiled, while Pip chuckled, rubbing the back of her head, judging by her expression she had quite the wake-up too

"Yeah... what a day that was," Pip sighed, jumping a bit when Jack wrapped her arms around the two of them, holding them close with a cheeky grin. "A-and we're Fireteam Anthem."

"With this loveable kid as our helpful leader, right?" Jack noogied his head, the boy blushing at how embarrassing it must be, but I giggled a little, putting a hand to my chest. Just seeing these three interact was so much like myself, Morbin, and Zane, it was really uplifting

"Well, I look forward to working with you all more directly then someday, but tonight, I'm counting on all of you," I assured them, looking directly at Jay who was still unsure, even while I reached over to adjust the bracer on his left arm. "I can understand the pressure of being a leader, alot has happened to me recently that's made me question my role and if I'm suitable to be the Guardian they put their faith in."

Tightening the strap I put my fist to his chest, offering an expression that told my trust I had in his team and all the others. I'll put my faith in them too, my fireteam and there's, otherwise, what's the point to any of this? "But that's not for me to decide, I don't lead because I want to, I lead because the people around me believe in me, they trust me, and I trust them."

It lingered in the air for a moment, but his face finally looked to be clear of regret and or doubt. Jay was nervous, unsure, and felt out of his league, just as I was, but deep down, under all those uncertainties, he had the strength of a leader. Pip and Jack saw that too, smiling knowingly as Jay went to reply.

"...All I can do... is try, I'll try and try again until I'm no longer unsure, I promise!" That there was the right answer, and something I'll take to heart here and now myself

"Then let's be the best leaders we can be."


[Old Russia, Cosmodrome, Skywatch]

~Omnigul is the last of Crota's generals. She is the architect of her master's wakening. As long as she lives, the threat of Crota's return will haunt this world. Track her down and exterminate every Hive that stands in your way. The Fireteams have already begun to stir her brood and the Fallen, let this be your chance to strike~ Eris updated us on our task, my feet settling down on the snowbank under the Luna Complex's overhang

"So much for a simple stroll into a Hive breeding ground," Zane said rather too optimistically, his finger pointed toward the Jovian Complex, spotting a small collection of Acolytes, and a familiar Wizard alongside a Knight. At the spot we hid under we moved toward a small ridge overlooking the battle, seeing some Fallen battle with the Hive near the Terrestrial Complex's entrance

Down by the Hive Seeder was a greenish-black veil over the doorway, guarded by the Knight, 'Protector of the Will', and the Waker of Crota that escaped last time. Thankfully, there's no sign of Revenant this time, I hope it stays that way. From between flashes of azure and amethyst was a clear view of the two defenders, they weren't advancing.

"If we can take out the Knight and Wizard they may be the ones anchoring the veil," Good call, Ghost. I then scooted closer to Morbin, poking his side

"Well, it's a good thing we have an expert in Hive Locks, don't we?" I hummed, seeing him turn to us, then back at the Hive. He snorted without a word, Void dancing between his fingers like flipping a coin

"We should get down," Zane whispered, both of us moving further back for moral support, carefully watching Morbin go to work. He flew high into the air, the small specks of Void turning into a large globe, body pivoting around once to give it momentum

"Hyah!" He threw it, and the orb slowly descended upon the Wizard, while the Knight roared at the startling appearance of the orb. I winced as the light became unbearable to watch, blinking a few times after a small rumble in the earth

Now, the Hive were gone, say for the lingering remains of chitin, while the veil slowly dissipated, Morbin dusting off his hands. "I found the key."

Me and Zane held a thumbs up. "Awesome," I replied, and he bowed and led the way forward for me, no Hive came out and the Fallen were too preoccupied with the remnants that we strolled into the metal frame and into the collapsed ruins of the Jovian Complex. My radar blared. "Incoming!"

"Boop," Zane fired once, taking the head off a Cursed Thrall, which in turn, took down an Acolyte. I unleashed a full mag down on the Acolytes in the back, pulling them from cover to be annihilated in seconds. The buckshot rang before me with Morbin blasting Thrall back into the water, while Zane spun under my sights and took out the knees of another Protector, shoving the muzzle into its mouth to blow its brains out completely

~We can move ahead, no more Hive, atleast, that's what I want to say~ Ghost informed us at our advance, passing through old hallways now infested with Hive or buried in rubble, making it harder to move in such cramped spacing. In only a short walk we came across a locked shutter door, but the keypad was still active

"Step aside Ghosty, I got this one," Rika had already appeared, flying toward the keypad to blast it with a few blue beams, the red lock going static for a moment before turning green, the clamps on the floor releasing the door as the shutter was pulled up. "Nailed it." Rika vanished

Suddenly, the veil of Darkness shrouded us, the influence of the unknown gave us the sign that Omnigul was here and she wasn't going to hold back. We were in her domain now and I doubt she'd give it up without a fight. Holding Stranger's Rifle tightly I advanced with footsteps trailing behind. This was fine by me, I won't let her win... we need to win, we've got to win!

The Jovian Complex was much worse than the rest, Hive had converted the walls into chitin and black steel, with most of the machines rusted or buried by time or their influence. All this time and she was here, hiding behind a wall without us knowing. The small rooms finally opened up into a large warehouse, empty but with Hive lanterns scattered about the place, black chains hanging limply above, we were close, this feeling in me strengthed again, was this because of the exposure to the Sword of Crota back on the Moon? If so, I'll be happy to be rid of this feeling.

"I got a bad feeling..." Zane too? He did take it from me, and... became something else - No, right now I need to focus. Passing by a catwalk the warehouse opened up ahead into a hill of collapsed stone, pillars, and metal, and yet, my eyes finally met icy blue once again

*SCREECH!*

Omnigul had shown herself, summoning Thrall in an instant even while under fire from all of us, but that only made her fly to the left, out of our sights while leaving a small gathering of Thrall to scream and fumble toward us.

~Omnigul! Silence her screams!~ Eris demanded, and so our battle began

"Chase after her!" I cried, stomping a Thrall into the ground, slamming the butt of my stock against another while drawing a knife with a spin, slamming the blade through a Thrall's chest. Zane hopped over me, taking down two Thrall with ease, he too drew three searing knives, flinging them into the crowd, burning the remaining Thrall to ashes. "Morbin! Go!"

"On it!" His feet pound against metal, elbow cracking against an Acolyte, raising Judgment he took its head off with a slug, flicking it around he fired another into a Wizard in the back, destroying the shield. Rasing my Rifle I took the shot, in three bursts the Wizard crumbled away, a Boomer blast striking me, although Morbin pushed the Knight against the right wall, sinking his shotgun into its chest and blowing it apart

Coming outside again, technically, the ceiling of the Complex had caved in, giving us a clear view of the moon high above, the night illuminated the hill with an eerie green glow from the lanterns. Omnigul stared back at us, screaming in that deafening voice again, her arms glowing, from the ether a dozen more Hive appeared, herself flying deeper into the Complex.

"It's like a game of cat and mouse with her..." I grumbled, seeing why Zane didn't like her now. Swiping my hand back I switched to Found Verdict. "Storm the hill, take them all down!"

"You're fired up," Zane hummed happily, switching once to his carbine, arc trickling over the barrel. "I like it!"

"For once we agree," Morbin replied, an Ogre hailing Void from afar, although Morbin took the blows as we flanked to the right. With a wave of screaming metal Morbin's Hammerhead slugged through the blasts, tearing into the Ogre while Cursed Thrall shambled around concrete toward me, taking aim I pumped a single round into the first, setting off a chain reaction that Zane dove through, unleashing a flurry of arc rounds into the Acolytes ahead, taken off guard while the Knights drew their cannons to face him, unaware of Verdict poised against the chests

I pulled the trigger, tearing through the first Knight with ease, using its crumbling form to vault over a stone arch, throwing down my CLG into the crowd, turning them to flames for Zane to mow down. Landing on the pillar I turned toward an old catwalk, the Knight striking me with his cannon as I fell backward, raising Verdict and firing once, stunning the Knight, with a pump as my back hit the ground I fired again, taking its head off.

The Ogre fell apart to my left, alongside three Acolytes as Zane jumped over me, barrel rolling to throw another three knives into the reinforcements, eviscerating two Acolytes, he rolled down in front of them, pulling Hard Luck out and gunning down the last Acolyte with a single shot.

All of us regrouped, reloading immediately for the fight ahead. We had no time to recover if Omnigul saw an opening she would flee and start her army again, far from our sights. I can't let that happen, not while we're so close to ending this. Everyone else was buying us time, thinning the horde.

"You guys ready?" I inquired, seeing Zane flip back to Hard Luck, while Morbin loaded a drum-mag into Hammerhead, pulling back on the slide

"Ready." They confirmed. Ducking under a fallen shutter we entered Omnigul's domain. The hallway led into the main command center of the Complex, only now it had been twisted by Hive magic. Pools or green light flickered on machines with chitin clinging to walls and ceilings. Strange, green energy radiated across the ceiling and certain pillars, all of which were inscribed with the same runes from the Grottos

The Hive were alerted to our presence, and upon a central platform leading to a well of white light was Omniugl, her scream bellowed through-out the old communications Complex, and she finally charged her hands with Arc energy. I wasn't going to hold back this time.

"Zane, Morbin, take care of the Hive, I'll take her down!" I ordered, leaving no room for error I sprinted up the steps, avoiding every Arc blast from Omnigul while I slipped behind a wall of machines for cover, Thrall, Knights, and Acolytes swarming below as gunfire reined over all other noise

Sliding out with my back to the wall, I glared up at the Wizard, seeing her turn to face me, arms crackling with blue waves of lightning. I did the same, bringing forth a burning nova of fire to enforce a new color into the darkened room, I twirled the hammer between my fingers, swinging it around a molten strap while rushing the Wizard that awaited no response and simply sent a flurry of bolts my way.

Her attacks rippled through the catwalk, my body bound over them, pressing my feet to the right pillar, propelling off the stone to smash the hammer against her mandibles, spinning upside down to crack the back of her skull with my shin, throwing her against the same pillar. She turned, summoning a wall of black mist to cloud Morbin's gunfire from interrupting.

~Ceres-!~

"I'm fine, Zane! Focus on keeping the Hive from attack me! I just need all the time you can give me!"

~Again with the solo act, but fine~ Morbin grumbled, and I landed, throwing the hammer against her chest while several of her chained bolts ripped through my chest, pushing me backward. Seconds later, two CLGS stuck to her back, knocking the wind out of her with Solar and Void. ~But don't expect us to sit by and watch~

I smiled. "Thanks guys." That was enough for me. With a powerful uproar of flames, I ran backward, bolts nicking at my ankles as I ran up the wall, bounding over the bombardments and over Omnigul's head, my feet pressed to the ceiling for a split second as I shot down with blinding light, my right leg raised high enough to soar down with a Solar crescent, sending a wave of fire screaming through Omnigul

Landing I swung upright, only for a hand to grasp the hammer's head, burning, but I couldn't move it, only take a stream of lightning from the opposite hand. I winced at the uncomfortable sensation, but grit my teeth, making the hammer vanish and reappear in my left, throwing it high enough to knock Omnigul back far enough so I could instead enhance my body, my Light finally given a breath of its own. Switching to Zenobia I didn't hold back, launching a rocket straight for her chest.

She too had prepared, summoning Cursed Thrall behind her, but the rocket had already struck her robes, the cluster charges setting the Thrall off and blinding her in her own kind's magic. Omnigul hissed, sending a flurry of bolts my way, and yet her hands suddenly stopped as I finished reloading against my twitching muscles. A sharp flash of gold pierced her hands, two small rings of fire produced from the contact, while the bullet exploded high against the ceiling, raining dust down on the Hive.

~Ha! Finally did it!~ Zane... woah. ~Single Shot Gunslinger! Who needs an Exotic now, Echo!? Hahaha!~

Zane's sudden strike had left Omnigul reeling in pain, sizable holes through her hands, but that still didn't keep her from summoning another dark cloud to obscure our vision, while bolts snapped inside the holes themselves, she managed to produce an unstable collection of bolts, this time they erupted into small novas around me, leaving me to fire another rocket, she dove under it, still continuing her assault with a permanent glare.

I glided back, switching to Verdict while tossing a CLG at her feet, the column of fire blinding her while I rushed aggressively through the lightning and flames, lodging a slug into her right shoulder, bringing her lower, I pumped with one hand, drawing it to her left shoulder and firing again, seeing her body pushed back against that white light the Thrall came from. Another pump and I tore into her chest, despite a hand grasping my right forearm.

"Ack!" I cried, feeling her overclock my arm with volts, sending me sprawling back onto the catwalk, my HUD blaring red for a second. This was bad, she wasn't weak enough despite the damage. Time for plan B

"Ceres, you can't be serious...?" Ghost sounded worried. So I smiled, rubbing a hand over my visor

"Just like a Striker would, sometimes a fist is better than any gun." It was stupid, but who wasn't stupid, and a little bit crazy. Taking all my Light I clocked it into my forearms, just like the Fist of Crota, I stood low but with a solid stance, causing the Ascendant Wizard to hesitate, realizing what I was doing. My Devastation Complex bracers tore open, revealing cracks of molten light inside, while my palms clenched down on embers. "Sunbreaker... Unbreakable!"

*SCREECH!*

Omnigul sent another flurry of unstable attacks, while I stormed her attacks head-on, crying out as I punched the bolts aside, a fountain of sparks flying around me. My arms were bubbling like a volcano, with a right cross the fist sent a wave of Solar Light rippling through her body, cracking the chitin underneath. With a twist I followed up with a left hook, the same result spewing bits of chitin from her back.

I kept up the assault, each of her attacks stung and burned but I was used to burning, so I'll take each hit and shattered her armor with brute force! Burn! Consume everything that is me! Devour my armor! Turn the world around me into Fire!

My bracers broke apart more, my feet started to breakdown the catwalk as I strained my Light, surpassing another limitation that made my vision dance, but my relentless punches kept getting hotter, setting her robes ablaze while I yelled louder than her, beating her down with each successful punch. I cried out, even as Cursed Thrall moved in next to us if they ignited I may not survive, but my thoughts were on fire, I was panting heavily. With a final uppercut, I grabbed the tail-end of her robes, swinging her against the unstable Thrall, slapping them against the light they came from. In a blaze of orange and white, the Thrall's impact threw me back, putting out my fire while Omnigul cried a final time, her body crumbling away with a dying shrill as her claws tried desperately to reach out to me.

With a shaky hand, I lifted Verdict and pushed it against her temple, seeing her eyes for a sheer second broaden in those sockets. With a 'click' the chamber was emptied, her head snapping back into the crumbling remains of her own spawn and that of her body. I dropped the shotgun, falling to my knees with a shaky sigh.

"Haha, nice shot!" Zane commended from below, his body hanging off the edge of the catwalk with a wave of his hand

"What!?" Morbin yelled, rubbing the spot on his helmet where his ears would be

"I said - know what? Suck it, Chrome Dome!" Zane smugly remarked, only to be kicked back off the catwalk by Morbin

"Heard that, Worst One." The Exo snapped, then turned to me. "You... fine?"

I was still unable to answer, breathing heavily as Ghost worked his magic on repairing me, so I held up an 'OK' symbol and went right back to being hunched over. I could see it in his eye too, Ghost wasn't impressed.

"Honestly, you are going to give me a heart attack, and I don't have organs." He berated my actions. I coughed a little under a laugh, reaching over to pluck him from the air and hold him closely

"You're the best ghost a Guardian could ask for, just thought you should know," I whispered, seeing him pull away but with a softer gaze

"If only my Guardian wouldn't be so reckless, but... I don't think I could have her any other way," Aww, so sweet. With that, Eris finally came back on the coms, sounding relieved

~The agents of Crota's Will have been defeated. The Hive will not take this transgression lightly. But you Guardians have given them something new to fear. Come back soon, we have but one last objective, to find Crota's soul and destroy it~ She went radio silent after that, with my eyes slowly lingering on the small pile of engrams ahead of me, but I quirked a brow, reaching just ahead of me for something else

Plucking from a few pieces of chitin I held up two joint pages, rugged and written in Hive, only then did my gaze bulge at the sight of two more pages of the Book of Sorrows. "Zane... here..." I croaked, seeing him climb back up and crawl up to me, plucking them from my hands

He held them up, reading them in the light with a hum, twisting and turning them for a better angle on the cryptic language. He gasped, sounding happy as he sat up to read them a bit more. "I can't translate most of it but from similar words... umm..."

"And?" Morbin prodded for an answer, myself waiting with anticipation

"Hmm... again, it's more of Crota's dad talking about how he considered returning home, to Fundament, sort of like Jupiter, and the last is the final page from the Book, I think, but something about 'There is only one path and that is the path that you make', but that's about it, huh, didn't take one of the most powerful Hive as a philosopher?" Zane was generally surprised, even I found it strange given the Hive's more-than destructive plans

"Who cares, the Hive are Hive, they'll die like all the rest." Morbin argued, and while it was a blunt point we still had a mission

"He's right, we can't focus on a force we've never met, right now, we have one mission," I struggled to my feet, but found my balance. "To kill Crota before he can come back."

"I hear ya, just speaking out loud." Zane tucked the page away, clapping his hands together. "Welp! I ready to smack a Prince in the face!"

He was correct too, this was it, the final push to ending Crota's return, if not, well... we better not crumble now, not after making it halfway.

To Be Continued...


I really don't like this strike so I gave you half of it, and some more background characters I loved to add. We're nearly there, three more chapters and we're on to the first raid I ever did, Crota's End. Time for one of my favorite Strikes though! I hope you enjoyed, seeya in the next chapter Guardians!

Next Chapter: Malfeasance

Fireteam Seige is sent during the Strike on Omnigul to end a threat that may undo the victory over the Black Garden. And yet such a simple objective is thrown into disarray as Dimitri comes to terms with more than just being a leader.

Author's Notes: To list the prominent Fireteams, there is:

[] Horizon led by Ceres [] [] Anthem led by Jay [] [] Vein led by Lilly []

[] Caelus once led by Summer [] [] Cardinal led by Sero [] [] Seige led by Dimitri []

Just thought I'd list them off :)