From the Machine
The Vex Catacombs, Venus
Che and Usiku followed the machines as they guide them to the maker. After several minutes of twisting corridors and passages way, the group stood in the entrance of a massive hall. The room was filled with odd architecture. A cross between human and Vex. Golden Age metal work merged with Vex masonry. The place was truly a sight to behold. In the center, a large like structure divided the hall in half. Standing in front of this tower was a woman. The group disperses while the leader motioning Che and Usiku to follow behind him.
The three walked closer to the woman Usiku began to have memories from a time long forgotten. He was a child playing in a park on the outskirts of a city. He was running, laughing, and crying. His memories came back to him now. He was a child once before. But a quick as they came, they faded away. The three now were only mere feet away from the woman.
"Maker," the leader said," we have Guardians."
The woman turned around. Her skin was dark olive and mahogany hair. She dressed almost like a warlock. A Ghost soon materialized itself next to her and she proceeded to walk Che and Usiku. She looked over Che first while running her hands down his robes. The Ghost scanned Che and quickly floated back to the woman's ear.
"This is not the one," she said.
She turns towards Usiku. The woman pressed her hands against his armor. She then rested her head again his chest. The Ghost as scanned him as well before quickly floating back. She looks up at the Exo and smile. Tears ran down her face and she embraced Usiku with all her might.
"It's him." The Ghost said.
"I know," she replied," I know."
Che looked Usiku. Even with his helmet on Usiku could tell it was the look of bewilderment. The woman soon released him from her grip.
"Helmet off pleased," She said.
The two nodded and took off their helmets. The woman continues to look at Usiku with an even bigger grin once his helmet was off.
"Exactly how I left you." she smiled.
"May I ask," Usiku questioned," just who are you?"
The woman smiled turn into a frown. Usiku could see the pain her eyes.
"You don't remember me?"
"Of course, I don't. What little memories I have before you or someone else turned me into this is vague at best.
"I awoke with fragments of past life. An image of a child, who is, no, was me, now circles in my mind. I came here seeking answers."
"You're right," she said," you, both of you, deserve answers."
"Maker," the leader interjected," we have to be quick. The Vex are trying to break into the bunker for some time. They can't teleport but..."
"They will overrun us with extreme prejudice I understand. Tell the others to prepare the gates and pack up. Prime the charges for denotation in twelve hours."
"Why," Che spoke up," why destroy this beautiful palace?"
"Because," she said, "this palace leads the Vex to a victory in this war."