S1-133
Off-World Recovery...?
3:13 PM
07/02/3272
Planet Mars - Hellas Basin
BrayTech Futurescape
Music
Destiny 2 - Hellas Basin
"I thought we were done for, and then Rasputin... I didn't know if he would answer. I mean, I hoped he would, but you never know with him. That javelin though... Wow. That's one hell of a confirmation. But the real problem is Xol. The Hive became what they are today by making dark pacts with worm gods. Xol is one of those gods. I've been talking to Zavala and he has an idea: something that Xol won't be able to resist. Problem is... that something is in the EDZ and everyone wants it." Ana briefed.
"We'll take a look, but I'm not sure what you have in mind." Michael acknowledged.
3:28 PM
07/02/3272
Planet Earth - European Dead Zone
The Sludge
Music
Destiny 2 - EDZ
Zavala was on the comms. "We need something to draw out Xol. Something worth... feeding on."
"Gross." The Shadow was disgusted.
"I'm not sure I want to know what a monster god feeds on." Ana stated.
"Power." Zavala put plainly. "And we've intercepted Red Legion transmissions about a new fragment of the Traveler that splintered off during Ghaul's assault. Xol won't be able to resist its Light."
The Traveler's voice could be heard in Michael's head. "I've been wondering where that one went."
"Look! Taken! Up ahead!" Michael was right. A horde of Taken were fighting a squad of Fallen, and winning.
"The Taken? Are they after the fragment?" Ana wondered.
"Don't worry, Anastasia. The Shadow commands the Taken."
"He's right, Ana. ⏁⏃k⟒⋏! ⍙⟟⏁⊑ ⎍⌇!" Once the Fallen were dealt with, the Taken looked at the Shadow, then stood at attention.
"That's interesting." Ana was intrigued.
"{I've got a lock. The fragment is nearby, but the readings are inconsistent with other pieces of the Traveler.}" Rocco reported.
"Zavala, assuming this fragment bait plan works, how do you expect to take down Xol without Rasputin?"
"I won't have this discussion again."
"I can tell you, without a doubt, Rasputin is the only way to stop Xol. We need the Valkyrie."
"We've won against impossible odds before... without Rasputin."
Planet Earth - European Dead Zone
Hollowed Grove
Lost Sector
Up ahead were more Taken, standing at attention at the sight of the Shadow. "Seems like you're a stronger influence on the Taken than Oryx was." Michael stated.
"I see."
There it was, the fragment of the Traveler. "{The Taken have projected some kind of shield around the fragment. I don't think we can get through.}"
"There might still be a WarSat left in Earth's orbit. Let me see if I can adjust its trajectory."
"Don't touch anything, Ana Bray. I've got this. ⏁⏃k⟒⋏! ⎅⍜⍙⋏ ⍙⟟⏁⊑ ⏁⊑⟒ ⏚⏃⍀⍀⟟⟒⍀!" The barrier around the fragment dissipated, leaving the fragment of the Traveler floating in the air. The Taken then vanished, awaiting further instructions from their king.
"Guardians, Pilots, secure the piece of the Traveler and get back to Mars. It is time to go to war with a god." Zavala ordered.
Before anyone could do anything, the fragment blasted into the sky. "Zavala, we've got a problem." Samus reported.
"I saw it. The fragment just rejoined the Traveler."
"I have an alternate plan of action. My Eye is all you require."
"Zavala, the Traveler just spoke to me. We didn't need the fragment. We just need the Eye."
"What?!" Zavala exclaimed. "You mean we did this for nothing?!"
"Not really. The Traveler is in less pieces, so that's a plus."
"Hmm... Good point." Ana transmitted.
"Indeed."
I know it's short, but with the changes this story makes on its own, things just... happen.
Anyway, I'll see you next time.