If you should happen upon this post and have nothing better to do, prepare yourself for a somewhat lengthy read. This is my first work of fan fiction for destiny. This will be a story about two guardians trying to uncover the secrets of the Vex. Who built them? Where did they come from? But most importantly, what is their Goal? These are a few questions that you may find the answers to should you choose to read about a daring reconnaissance mission to the southern pole of Mars. This will be a multiple part series. I have at least four "chapters" if that is what you want to call them already written and I'm expecting it to be 10 to 12 chapters by the time it is done. So without Further delay please enjoy, hit that survey, like or dislike, and leave your comments below. Origin: Chapter One Velox stormed out of the vanguard briefing room leaving the doors wide open. She was a hunter that stood six feet tall with worn armor and shoulder length hair the color of fire. She made her way vigorously down the hallway and up the stairs to the courtyard of the tower. Her ghost Gaia floated just behind her. Once in the courtyard she approached the railing and stood staring out at the city. Gaia moved beside her and spoke. “Are you alright?” “Does it look like I’m alright?” she replied in a half sob. “I should be dead along with the rest of the team.” “We had orders to investigate the area. You couldn’t have known what was going to happen once we got inside. Even my scans couldn’t penetrate the gate. It’s nothing short of a miracle that you are still alive.” “They tore them apart. I watched as my friends were dismembered by the hive and I couldn’t even do anything about it. I wish Neff hadn’t pushed me through that doorway and sealed it. I should have died in that room.” “If he hadn’t, you would be dead. I would be dead. He gave his life to save yours and you should do something to honor his memory.” Velox and her fireteam had been sent on a strike mission to the moon. They were suppose to breach the hive fortress, fight their way to a chamber called the summoning pits, and destroy everything inside. “Cayde-6 relieved me of my post pending a psychological evaluation and even the speaker is thinking about discharging me from the guardians. Maybe he is right. I don’t think I am cut out for it any more.” She said sinking to her knees. “That is for me to decide.” Gaia said sounding almost insulted. “I am your ghost. I chose you. And no matter what they might think or say, I know you still walk in the light and want to defend humanity.” “Thanks. I need to get a drink.” Velox said rising to her feet and rubbing the tears from her eyes. She turned around and almost fell backwards in surprise. Ikora Rey was standing right in front of her. Her face wore a blank and emotionless expression that gave no hint as to her mood. “Ma’am I’m sorry I didn’t even hear you walk up.” She said correcting her stance somewhat flustered. “Most people don’t. If you had, I would have worried I was losing my touch. But I digress. The reason I have sought you out is because there is a mission for you.” “A mission? Cayde-6 has me on psychological hold. I can no longer do missions for the Hunter Vanguard.” “This isn’t a mission from the hunters. It is a mission from me.” “But ma’am you are in charge of the warlock vanguard.” “Among other things.” She said quizzically.” Right now you are a hunter who has been abandoned by your order. You are homeless and have no one and nowhere to go. Do you still want to be a guardian?” She sat and seriously contemplated the question. “Yes but…” “Good follow me.” She said gesturing towards the hanger bay. They walked to the hanger bay in complete silence. Velox was burning with questions about her mission but dare not ask. Ikora was a warlock and warlocks were by their nature very cryptic and mysterious. She was also known for her hot temper and tenacious desire for information regarding both the light and the dark. An aura of mystery and fear floated about all those who dealt with her and were not of the Warlock order. They arrived at the lounge under the future war cult and sat down at the large couch occupying the farthest corner of the lounge. It was also, coincidently, the darkest corner in the room. The workers that were enjoying their lunch started getting up and leaving the area. Soon, they were alone. “I have had some disturbing reports coming from my spy on Mars. Even more disturbing is the fact that after sending those reports, he went dark. I haven’t heard from him in nearly a week. I need someone to go to his last known location and find out what happened.” Velox sat and contemplated what Ikora was asking of her. After a moment she spoke. “What were the reports? What was he observing?” Ikora shifted in her seat showing just a hint of apprehension and unease. It was quickly replaced by the same blank and rigid expression. “His ghost was picking up some readings in the mountains at the southern pole of Mars. They were picking up abnormal levels of void energy. There was also an increase in Vex activity in the area.” “Vex use void shields. That could explain the increased level of void energy in the area. It could be just a large number of Vex” “Not likely. Void shields emit very low levels of void energy. The levels he recorded were more on par with several master warlock void walkers engaged in full combat.” “I’m guessing that you have no Void walkers operating in the area?” “The last Warlocks I sent to mars were operating in Freehold which is almost one thousand miles away. That was four months ago. ” “So what do you want me to do?” “I want you to go to my spy’s last known location and try to find out what happened to him. If he has met his demise, I want you to continue where he left off.” Velox considered what was being asked of her. It wasn’t a mission for the Hunters, but she was perfectly suited for stealth reconnaissance. She couldn’t make a decision without consulting Gaia first. “Gaia what do you think?” Gaia materialized in a flash of dull light hovering between the two. “I have been analyzing the reports that master Ikora was speaking of. The levels of void energy are higher than anything the Vex have previously used. We need to get more information on the area. This could be a threat to the city. I also think that you could use this to distract you from recent events.” “You are right. Where else do I have to go anyway.” Velox said looking up to Ikora. “What are the last known coordinates of your hunter spy?” “32.1753° north, 104.4439° west. You have a day to get there. I have already given your ghost all the information regarding your mission. And what makes you think he is a hunter?” She said standing. “So he isn’t a hunter?” She asked. “No he is in fact quite the opposite. He is a titan.” She said strolling towards the exit of the lounge. “A titan?” she said to herself. “What business does a titan have spying for the warlocks? This should be laughable.” She said walking towards the exit. “Gaia, make sure the ship has a full armament refill. I’m going to the gun smith to get some synths. We will leave in an hour.” “Of course, but I have to tell you something.” “You think Ikora isn’t telling us everything.” “Yes. The reports seemed like they were missing details. Like someone deleted parts of them. How did you know?” “Easy. She’s Ikora Rey.” So concludes chapter one. Please do not hold back with your criticism. I need to know if i am doing something wrong or leaving something out. I will adjust fire in the next chapters based on your guys input and try to make changes. Chapter Index can be found here: https://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/101226805/0/0