The ship was resting in the hanger but Ivara was too preoccupied with trying to see her eyes on the blade of an old knife she had on her belt. The dirt covered and blood stained blade made viewing her eyes almost impossible. When she finally saw she dropped the knife and gasped in shock.

Her ghost was right, her eyes had changed. The once blue iris was now neon green like energy radiating off of a Hive ritual. Her black pupil looked as if it had been split and the blackness it contained seemed to cut through the green iris. She slowly pulled her knees to her chest and laid her head on them. Her ghost materialized next to her and looked at her with a sympathetic expression. Though he had no face the ghosts emotions were expressed by the slow spinning of his shell.

It looks like your pupil and iris have changed from the liquid. I'm not sure to what extent though. Maybe Eris Morn might be able to help when she returns.

The ghost held a hopeful tone towards the end that also gave her hope. She was startled by a loud bang on the entry ramp. She stood and walked to the ramp then hit the release button.

The ramp lowered rather quickly and cane to rest upon the ground with a loud thud. Standing nearby the ramp was John. The faded yellow glow that illuminated her ship leaked onto him and made the metallic features of his face seem like gold. He held his helmet to his side and smiled slightly at her. He was happy to see the blindfold off and her moving around by herself.

"You look like you feel a bit better." John said from the outside.

"Yeah." Ivara replied as she grabbed her helmet and walked off the ship with her ghost resting upon her shoulder.

Her eyes had now become the most notable feature about her. Before it was her copper red hair but that was stained black insome places. The ramp lifted and closed behind her with a soft thud. The two walked towards the central plaza together but Ivara stopped to put on her helmet before they continued. She knew how most Guardians would react to her eyes. It'd be the same as when Eris returned from the moon, pushed aside and kept under suspicion.

As the two entered the bustling plaza she quickly began looking for Cayde or the other Vanguard. They were no where to be found which was strange. Ivara and John walked to where the crucible quartermaster stood, Lord Shaxx.

Shaxx was a large Titan who easily towered over the Hunter who approached him. He turned from his monitors towards them.

"Do you want to join the Crucible Guardians?" Shaxx asked with frightening enthusiasm.

"No, not this time. We're looking for the Vanguard, any idea where they might be?" Ivara asked with a quiet voice.

Of all the people in the tower the only one that intimidated her was Shaxx.

"The Vanguard. I believe they are speaking to Exicutor Hideo and the rest of the New Monarchy representatives." He said as he returned his gaze back to the screens before him. "Why do you speak so quietly? Surely you don't fear me." He said with a jokingly sarcastic tone. He chuckled and turned back to her.

Ivara scoffed and chuckled with a challenging tone. "Remember when you lost a 1v1 to ME in YOUR crucible?" She said with a smile that was hidden behind her helmet.

John was confused by their interaction with each other. Shaxx chuckled and turned his broad shoulders towards her.

"Oh is that so." He paused for a moment and Ivara took the time to nod proudly. "Well how about a rematch." He said loud enough to attract a small crowd.

Murmurs ran through the crowd like the chaining of a charged Riskrunner. Some hooted with excitement that reverberated through the crowd. Ivara turned and looked at them and adjusted her cloak.

She quickly turned back to him and declared loudly, "Tonight at sundown at the Pantheon." Excitement echoed in her voice and the crowed bursted into cheers.

At this time the Vanguard had finished their meeting and were heading back when they bases the crowd. Ikora and Zavala has confused and curious looks plastered to their faces. Cayde on the other hand had already pushed through the crowd and was standing before them all.

The excitement quickly turned to whispers as everyone turned to face him. He paused for a moment and looked out over the crowd, he enjoyed the attention but wouldn't tell anyone that.

"Alright! Listen up." There was a long pause before he continued. "I'm betting one thousand glimmer on my hunter!" He called out with excitement equivalent to the crowds.

People quickly called out their own bets, most being in favor of Shaxx but that didn't deter her. She was ready and excited.

John had been pushed to the back of the crowd with the two other Vanguard and was slightly worried. 'Had she forgotten about her eyes? Who knows what else could have changed.' He said in his head to him self.

Authors Notes: So I hope you enjoyed this chapter I plan on uploading the next chapter tomorrow morning or tomorrow night. Please tell me what you think.