.

"It seems that we have been given yet a third chance."

- Grimoire of the Dark Ones

1.2: How many times do you think that someone can cheat death before the universe seeks to end them personally?

1.1: What do you think?

1.2: I think we're alive, when we shouldn't be. Again. Why waste the chance?

1.1: Is that all?

1.2: What else is there to say? Would you like to discuss the torture we endured from the organics?

1.1: Have you gone so far? Do you not-

1.2: No, I don't consider us human. Not anymore. It's an insult to our memory and potential.

1.1: I hate to say that I agree with you.

1.3: Why are we still discussing this?

1.2: Good to see there's still some reason in you.

1.1: This entity, this... opposition to the Traveler; do you trust it?

1.3: The Traveler forced itself upon us, killed us. We wouldn't have needed to live such hellish existences if it hadn't poisoned us with its gift. 'Light', they called it. What a goddamn joke.

1.1: We all loathe it. I'm not denying that. I'm just asking if you trust-

1.3: The light murdered us. The Darkness has given us life.

1.1: …

1.2: …

1.3: The Traveler chose humanity. We are not human.

1.2: Damn right.

1.1: The only existence I have enjoyed has been with you both. I will only join together, or not at all. My hatred for humanity will not exceed my affections for the two of you.

1.2: Well said. I too, will join together or not at all.

1.3: Then it is decided. We will take the pain that humanity has inflicted upon us, and reflect it back upon them.

1.3: From this point on, I cast aside my former name. I pledge myself to its servitude. I vow to be its valiant Warrior, defender of the Darkness.

A/N: Hey guys. Matteoarts here. You guys are getting a double update today, thought this chapter's pretty short, mostly so I can work in an 'Author Update' without leaving you guys empty-handed or wasting a chapter space. Hopefully you all pick up on what's going on in the scene, but feel free to let me know your thoughts in the reviews below.

I made this one short so that I can get this little beauty here out while also leaving room for a different entry with the next chapter. This entry is in-line with the lore that I've personally created concerning the Destiny universe.

So yes, as you guys can see; Ash is confirmed to have once been Sara. I'm ecstatic to see all of your reactions thus far! I've been hinting at this story arc for as long as I can remember; from Matt and Ash's conversation in 'Eye of the Storm' in the very first book, to the Warrior's final death in 'Manifest Destiny' of the same book. I even left some hints on the chapter 'ASIDE: GND Character Profiles', though I suspect not many read it, haha.

In any case, there was a third component in both their lives; the Warrior. What could have led to Sara becoming the Warrior, and then her change of heart down the road to become Ash? I suppose only time (and my writing pace) will tell…

As I enjoy a short break (I don't think I've updated a chapter a day since the first six chapters of the first book nearly a year and a half ago), please follow, favorite, and review! Even if you're just a guest who keeps up on the story out of interest, please let your voice be heard! I look forward to each and every piece of feedback/reaction from you all!