Alright, one more chapter and then we switch to Vulpis for about three chapter where then I will leave the end of his arc a bit ambiguous. That way you guys can choose where you like the idea or hate it and I can either continue it or drop it without much hassle.

P.S. I've been checking and I don't think guardians have personal shields. Tell me if I'm wrong .

Thank you for your time and support and I hope you enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 9-Making new friends

[The Tower]

Ikora Rey checked the data from her pad for any signs of any activity that might be of importance. Once again she found nothing that didn't need anything more than a simple guardian fireteams intervention. She took a small break from monitoring the data feed to see the people of the tower working to keep the whole place running smoothly and then there was Zavala directing operations from of the Titans and Cayde… was missing. Off too who knows what. Then her pad beeped to catch her attention. It was a comms link. She accepted it and came to the voice of one of the comms officers that directed Guardians jumps ships to dock.

"Mama I just got contacted by an unknown signal and he claims that he isn't affiliated with the tower and I quote, 'this place inhabitants' and he wants to open relations."

This… was a bit new. There where the factions that were allied to the last city but a possible alien or maybe new alien race attempting to contact them. It wasn't anything she couldn't handle though. "Give me a moment, I'm going to get Zavala involved as well." Ikora said as she walked up to the Vanguard leader.

Zavala scene one of his comrades was coming up to address him and turned to greet her. "Do you have anything to report Ikora?" He asked anticipating terrible news.

"I have a comms officer reporting that a possible new contact wishes to open relations with the tower. I came here to consult you about it." The Warlock said.

This made Zavala a bit skeptical at the news. "Do you know if its any of out enemies attempting to tick us or some sort of childlike prank being played on us?"

Ikora gave a glace to her pad and then back to Zavala. "Only one way to find out." She said flatly.

"We can't be so brash, what if this puts the city in danger." Zavala warned.

Ikora understood where Zavala was coming from, but at the same time, they couldn't shy away from something out of the norm. "I'm sure that nothing bad will happen if we just talk."

Zavala took a moment to think it over. "Then put the stranger on."

Ikora smiled at him. Then she contacted the officer who put the mysterious stranger through. "H-hello? Is anyone there? I'm Theal of the Tenno and I seek to open relations with the people of the tower. I mean no harm and only wish to trade." The voice was a bit high pitch like a child's but there was an accent there. It was obvious he was a bit nervous. Ikora decided to take the lead. "We read you Theal of the Tenno, your speaking to Vanguard leaders Ikora Rey and commander Zavala. We can not allow access to the city. Not until we understand who you are." She warned. Zavala nodded at her, showing that he agreed.

"Oh!" He sounded disappointed. "I may not understand your relationship with the other races that I met but I assure you that I am sort of new to the solar system and I am willing to cooperate. If it helps I'm willing to meet you face to face at a location of your choosing and without any weapons." Theal said.

The two Vanguard leaders shared a look. This was all too easy and in their history, easy wasn't always a good thing. The warlock momentarily closed the comms."So what do you think?" Ikora asked Zavala.

"We organize a meeting party and tell him to land at the docks. If he tries anything then he'll have no cover for himself and an open field for our guardians to target him." Zavala advised.

Ikora opened the comms.

[Vair]

The huntress drew her hand cannon in a blink of an eye and for a split second enveloped it in solar energy to turn it into a golden gun. Her aim was on the tin cans lined up on the railings of the wall. It was all going perfectly until she tried pulling the trigger. The legendary weapon sputtered and faded out of Vairs hands. Disappointment filled her as she failed for the literal thousand times. Then her mood change to anger as the manic laughter of Cayde-6 filled the air.

"Buhaha!" The vanguard leader burst out. He fell to his knees smacking the ground as he did so. Vair signed as she watches him enjoy her failure. It may bother her but this was commonplace for her. She's a bit of a joke in the tower as the guardian who couldn't use her light. It wasn't explainable why she had such a limited use of her light but it didn't really bother her. She just used it as a bragging point when she gets the larger kill count.

Cayde-6 laughter finally died down as he got right up. "Nice try kid but it seems that golden gun of yours is missing a few karats. Don't worry in another hundred you get it down."

Vair just shrugged it off. "I just don't know what it is, I got the basics down."

Cayde pondered that one for a moment. "Well… I've seen cases where a hunter taking years to master their abilities but you, I always took you as a quick learner." He started pacing around the wall battlements. He followed the rails and started flicking off the unshot cans off of the wall. He let out a synthetic hmm as he did so. "Tell me, kid, right before you pull your trigger, how does your light feel like."

She racked her head on an answer. "I honestly have no idea. The travelers light always feels like it's on, I guess. I never fell any difference between using my powers and daily activities."

Cayde-6 raise a finger as if he had a eureka moment but suddenly he stopped. "I have no clue what that means." He said confused. Then he looked around for anyone another person in the area. When he saw it was all clear he put an arm around Vair and whispered to her. "You might need to ask a warlock about that and I mean a really smart one." He took one last glance around and then back to Vair. "Just don't tell them I sent you."

The human huntress just rolled her eyes. "Trust me, No one will be surprised about that revaluation." She said snarkily.

"Goo-" He was cut off by his comms. He listened in for a moment and then bolted to the nearest doors. He stops for a moment and then turns to Vair. "Hey wanna meet some aliens?"

The woman guardian chuckled. "Sure I'll bring my guns." She stated.

Cayde raises both fingers. "Oh nononono. I mean do want to talk to an alien who doesn't want to murder us?"

[Hanger bay]

Chul-47 hugged his shotgun close to his chest as Vanguard leader Zavala was prepping defensive formation of the frames. Other guardians like himself who were making their rounds in the tower were called in to greet the new alien guest who decided to make 'Friendly contact' with them. If you asked him, he'll tell you that it would be best to meet them with a loaded gun with some extra ammo. Either to make a friendly trade or just in case it takes a few extra casings to out it down.

Then the sound an old friend filled his mechanical ears. "Chul! Buddy, is it here yet?" The blue clade exo turned to see Vair excitedly waving at him. If he could smile he would. "No, but from the looks of it the vanguard is certainly interested." He said while nodding towards Cyade-6 who was meeting up with Zavala.

Vair ran past him and said one thing as she did so. "Then let's go find out." She said.

"I told you to help Ikora at the tower while I'm here containing a possible threat." Zavala said looking down on his peer.

The Hunter just shrugged. "I was going to but then I heard someone cry for help and so here I am." Cayde-6 told Zavala gesturing with his arms.

The titan withheld a tired sigh. "Well, there isn't so you may return to your duties."

"Oooh I would love to but my timing is terrible. Looks like we're meeting our new friend." Cyade-6 said nodding towards the outside of the hanger.

Zavala turned to see a gold plated ship the shape of a manta ray. Its wings flexed and turned to adjust its entrance. It hovered over them, and from the bottom of a ship was a door with the symbol of a lotus marked on it.

"Yeah, that's definitely an alien ship and whoever it is must lover their gold." Cayde quipped.

Zavala ignored his comrade and activated his comms. "This is Zavala of the Vanguard and the representative of the city, you have permission to exit your ship but as we disgust you have to keep your weapons off your person." The Titan ordered.

Vair eyes were glued on the ship. She found it tacky but it was also a bit charming in a way. Then the door slid open and a streak of black and gold fell from the bottom of the ship. A slim-looking figure landed in a crouch and there was an air of familiarity with him. As if she met him before. Then it stood and she got a better sight of him. He looked like he was wearing an old-timey suit with a top hat to go with it and to add to the image of gold, his body was covered in pieces of it. It all looked a bit ridiculous to here but then she saw what looked like a top hat on the man.

Zavala walked up with his gun lowered but with the other guardians he had at his command aiming down at the stranger. It was an impressive sight to see so many guardians in one place and what was more so was the amount of firepower they all held. If they wanted to they could all open fire at once and leave nothing of the stranger behind but something nagged at her. It was like her instincts were screaming at her that she was wrong. That there was something more to him, a hidden power that could shield him from the mightiest of blows. Without knowing she slowly stepped forward, trying to get a closer look.

[Theal]

The Tenno didn't know if he made the right choice. From the looks of the folks here, they all looked like they prepared for the worst. Their barrels aimed at both him and his scimitar landing craft. What looked more intimidating was the large blue skin man staring daggers at him, as if he was trespassing.

"When you first contacted us you told us that you simply wanted to trade but I need to know." Vanguard leader Zavala as Theal knew him scanned him his eyes. As if he could assist his character from them. "Who are you Tenno Theal?"

The tenno had no answer that wouldn't make him look like an insane man. Anything he spouted looked like it set the whole room of heavily armed magical warriors. Theal felt safe with the powers of limbo prime at his command, his rift abilities will keep him safe from any conventional weapon they held and maybe the powers they wield. Still, he wasn't sure that he could say that in confidence. 'Eh… go for broke' Theal thought to himself.

"I am a warrior from either a different time or dimension, I don't know quite yet but I assume we can work that part out later. All I want is to trade some technology to retrofit my orbiter and find a way home to the origin system. Oh! I'm also a sort of human myself so there's no need to call me an alien." Theal said nervously to the Titan.

From the look of the Vanguards leader face, he didn't seem to believe him.