Chapter 14
(Noah)
After recovering from the initial shock of learning that I was in fact Connor's Othersider, I was able to finish filling him in on the list of potential Taken threats that could have invaded this world. "The obvious contenders are Savathun, Xivu Arath, Riven-"
"Hang on," Connor interrupted. "I killed her. How is she a potential threat?"
"Ahamkara transcend death, that's why their bones are so powerful. How do you think Eris escaped the Hellmouth on the moon?" I shot back. Connor opened his mouth, likely to ask about Eris, before I continued. "I'll explain the Eris thing later. You are correct though. It would be difficult for her to effect a different universe, but I can't in good conscious take her off the table." The Hunter nodded in response, seemingly satisfied for now.
"However, it's the last two that make the most sense, and therefore worry me the most. Quria, the first Vex Mind. She was Taken by Oryx and later given to Savathun as a gift. Quria learned how to Take by simulating Oryx, and as far as I know is the only other entity that can Take."
"And the last one?" the Guardian asked.
"It's only a crackpot theory, but it's a theory nonetheless," I answered with a sigh. "In order for it to be the case here there would have to be some time travel fuckery happening."
"You mean even more than there already is?" Connor asked with a chuckle.
"I'm being serious here!" I snapped.
"Alright, geez. Just cut the bullshit and tell me who it is then."
"You."
"The fuck? How?"
It took me awhile to explain everything to Connor. How him killing Oryx left the Osmium Throne open, and how the Sword Logic dictated that he should be the one to take the throne and assume the mantle of Taken King. Then I had to explain how a future version of him who had done that very thing wound up in the timeline and universe we were currently in. Needless to say, it was a lot to take in.
AN: Another proof of life update here. Sorry for taking forever to update this story, and for only posting very short chapters when I do. My life is still a bit of a mess right now. I'm not giving up on this story though, so be sure to check back in every now and then. Or you can follow the story to get notified when I do update it with new chapters.
Take care, and may the Traveler's Light be with you.