They eventually came across a large cluster of rock formations, and at the very back near a rock wall was a giant circular door, heavily guarded by large Vex units. The exo crept past cautiously, then noticed two guardians laying on the ground up ahead. He went over to check on them, and found that they were dead. One of them held a ghost in his hand, which was also dead. The exo’s ghost did a scan on the bodies as well as the dead ghost. “There’s nothing left in either of them. There is a message recorded on this ghost however. Maybe that will tell us something.” The message began to play. At first it was nothing but garbled static, but then the voice of one of the guardians broke through. “...think we’ve found... Black Garden... robots everywhere though... holy shit there’s too many of them! ....going to die....... I’m sorry.” The transmission cut out abruptly and the ghost looked up at his guardian. “Black Garden?” the guardian inquired. “We believe it’s where the Vex are coming from. Though I’m... not sure this is what they thought it was...” the ghost replied. “What is this place then?” the exo asked. “I may have an idea but... they couldn’t possibly be reckless enough to come here, could they?” the ghost said, almost to itself, “Anyway, we should keep moving, we’re almost there.” The exo nodded, but before he did, he spotted an auto rifle laying nearby, presumably one of the dead guardians’. He picked it up and inspected it, and found it to be intact with more than enough bullets. He readied it and they moved forward into a narrow passageway full of twists and turns. They finally emerged out in the open again, greeted by a large sign labeled “CAMPUS NINE”. The ghost flitted out to inspect the area before saying “There! Behind that building with the radar on top. There’s another building behind it with a jumpship parked on top.” “How would it even get there?” the exo asked. “My guess is it belonged to one of those guardians we found back there. I don’t think they’re going to be mad if we take it,” the ghost said. “Let’s hope not,” the exo said with a chuckle as they headed toward it. Lightning suddenly crackled around them as a dark cloud appeared right in front of them. Several Vex units materialized out of thin air, giving off a mechanical whine as they spotted the guardian and his ghost. The exo immediately opened fire on them, pushing back the ones that got too close. He kept shooting as he moved closer to the jumpship, then when the opportunity arose he climbed in as the ghost worked at reviving the engine. The Vex continued to shoot at them, but they were protected by bulletproof glass of the ship. At last the engine roared to life and they were able to move. The ship took off, the blast knocking over the Vex units as they closed in. The exo and his ghost both sighed with relief as they left the atmosphere of the jungle planet. “Let’s get you home,” the ghost said happily. The exo nodded. “I’ve been thinking,” he said, “about my past.” The ghost looked over curiously. “I don’t remember much, but a name is at least coming to mind. Rowen.” “Is that what you want me to call you?” the ghost asked. “I think so,” Rowen said. “It sounds right.” “Alright then Rowen,” the ghost said with a hint of a smile in its voice. “I’m glad we got to meet.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rowen-20 stepped out into the bright sun that shined on the Tower. It had only been a week since his resurrection and escape from Venus, and the Warlock was already taking his duties as a guardian seriously. Right now he was on his way to Old Russia, having received a tip that the Fallen would be dropping one of their Walkers somewhere in the Cosmodrome, and he wanted to be there to see it. Taking a glance over by the gunsmith, he noticed a purple-haired Titan sleeping in a tree. Rowen shook his head at the woman. It was rumored that two of her friends had been killed, and that now all she did was drink and wallow in her own self-pity. He walked away, determined not to worry about anyone’s personal issues but his own. He pulled up his jumpship without another thought and headed to Russia. --------------------------------- Here's part 2! Hope you all enjoy! Part 1 is here if you haven't read it yet: https://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/104724794