CHAPTER 4

- REEFS END -

John Xur. Listened endlessly to the continuous rambles of words. Words that explained the reasons of Variks for helping the Queen. For helping the Reef.

John was tired. Ever so much more worried about what happened since Friday. He hadn't seen her again. Not Aria for a while. So he waited for his ending time.

The last Hour. His last hour for this week. He was at least glad he sold his best inventory. A rocket launcher Exotic. Variks slapped his back pack. Laughing.

Noticing John not saying a word. He stopped. Getting a better look at him. Variks noticed the worried or boredom.

" What Bothers Your Tiny Mind , Stranger of The Nine" asked Variks

" Nothing-(sigh). This Girl...I think I said something wrong" said John

John looked at his hands. Shaking. Worried about the mentions of words. the kind of words that were said. Variks looked lost.

" What Girl? Is she a kind , gentle monster ? A angered woman? " he asked

" What? No, No. A Guardian. Her name is Aria. Aria Ion. A kind gentle Huntress woman. That...That I rarely meet in this Galaxy" said John

" . You. See . Light. Out of your own Ass? No, Ah. Ass? Darkness. Ah Yes? Yeeessss" said Variks

John started at him with a confused look. John was worried about his Vendor Buddy.

" Variks-"

" Xur?" asked a voice

Looking back. Towards the incoming soothing sound. John looked beyond. His eyes noticed her standing. There awaiting for him. John walked towards her.

" Aria. Hi. H-H-How are you?" he asked struggling to speak

" Do you have time to talk?" she asked

" About? Oh right!? . Ummm" he said looking at his left palm

The timer was ticking. He could see the numbers. The hour was at 40 Minutes. He didn't care about it too much now. Looking away from it he nodded.

Both heading away from Variks. Aria had gotten a new Hunter's cloak. A long scarf like cloak. Long up to her thighs. She wore no helmet. Her ghost appeared.

Dead orbit colors. Flying by them and went towards the cryptarch. Decoding an engram.

" About the other day. I was thinking about it. Wondering much. I wanted to ask you. If I can get to know you" she said with a smile

" Me? What would you like to know about me" he said

" Do you have a mom , or dad or family?" she asked

" Yes , and No. I have a Mother still alive and kicking. My Father was killed on his Journey. Doing the Job we XUR's have " said John

-FLASH BACK 2-

"DAD COOIN!" yelled John (Age 10)

John had pointed towards 12 feet away. A strange coin was on the ground. Sticking out of the dirt. John's eyes glowed once he saw it's essence. He yelled as loud.

Judah Xur turned so rapidly and hurled mid air flying passed his son. His legs and arms were mid flight. His eyes were large. His body anxious.

Flying with a falling motion direction his son yelled out the special co word for Xurs. Strange Coin. Judah's yell was louder.

His arms were out and his fingers twitching to reach and grip that coin so badly. Slamming into the ground. John was stunned. Seeing his father gathering coins.

Becoming a great XUR. Being a wonderful gatherer. Yet not a fighter. But something of an XUR. The ground shook. Moving and tearing itself apart.

Judah's cheer and laugh stopped. Both looked past themselves seeing a massive Hive Beast. The massive Ogre. A larger and older Ogre.

" FUCKING COOINS?! COOOOOOINSS!? HOLY STRANGERS COINS!" yelled His father

The monster was massive. 4 Arms. 7 Eyes glowing hatred. Beast of a monster from the other world. Judah was being slaughtered.

Xur's father Judah Xur waved and screamed. His Son John was at the mountain cliff side. Watching his father.

" DAD?! DAAAAAAD!" he yelled

"AHHH! MOTHER-!we## ! ! ?" yelled his father over and over

John dropped to his knees seeing this. Pain. Endless. His mother grabbed him.

" John this is the path of every Nine Agent. Even if its the wrong path" she said whsipering

" Father. I'll make you proud" said John

"AHHH! FUCKING DDDO SOMETHING! AHHHHH!" yelled Judah on and on

-FLASHBACK ENDS-

" Oh I'm sorry. I-"

Her face reaction was saddened quickly. She saw this as something odd.

" It's okay. I saw him get ripped to shreds in front of my eyes" said John looking at her seriously

Looking away with a serious look. She thought to herself. Why to even ask about it.

" Do you have a real name?" she asked

Both walked towards the edge of the reef. Looking into the purple endless void. Seeing the many stars. The many much open space.

" Oh Yes I do. But mainly not anyone in this Galaxy know it. " he said

" Can I-"

" I'm John. John Xur" he said

" John huh? I like it" she said smiling to him

" Really?! Wow..Ugh.. Thanks I mean it" he said

His timer went off. His eyes closed. Feeling saddened by it. Aria looked at his palm. Glowing with white energy.

" Is that?"

" My time is up. I'm sorry. I have to get going Aria" he said

" I understand. Til next week , John" she said smiling

" Til next week" he said

As he walked forward. She gave him a touch on his hoodie cloak. He stopped. Stunned. Surprised. Looking towards her. She smiled walking backwards.

" It's a date then John. Don't be late" she said laughing

" Date?! Wow..I-i-I wont! I wouldn't miss it for the world!" he yelled

Aria's eyes stared seeing John vanish into nothing but white aurora mist of energy. Swirling into air. Thinned. Variks looked closer towards her.

" This one. Shows more to see. Than what she uses to speak. " whispered Variks