Click this link to read any previous chapters. https://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/225488010/0/0 When the ship emerged from the clouds, I couldn't believe the vastness of the City. The Tower stood watch over Earth's last haven. I stared at the Traveler, the machine which brought humanity its Golden Age. My Ghost informed the shipwrights of our arrival, he didn't want us getting shot out of the sky. After all, we were flying a Concordat ship. Ghost transmatted me onto the Tower plaza and landed the ship remotely in the hangar. "The Vanguard will want to hear about our engagement with the Concordat. I'll lead you to them." The Hall of Guardians seemed to be a place of honor and strength. Shaxx with his many trophies from fighting on the field. The three Vanguard leaders with their spotless weapons. As I entered the room Ghost spoke to a warlock. She turned to me and gave me her name. "A new Guardian always brightens my day. Where did you find this armor and weaponry?" "Ghost found me in lab, I was meant to be some sort of super-soldier. They made this suit during the Golden Age." "Your Ghost told me what happened with the Concordat. I must say that was quite impressive." A Hunter came over, it seemed as if he wanted some attention. "Hey there Titan! Listen, based on what I heard from that story with you and the Concordat, I think we could make some money in the Crucible." "Cayde!" The Warlock shouted irritated. "What? A guy can't place down a couple bets? Take it as a complement, um... what's your name again?" "Anibus." "Well Anibus, if you ever need some glimmer, I'm your guy." "Don't you mean if you want to lose it?" a Titan suddenly said, attempting to put Cayde in his place. "Commander Zavala. We are glad to have your skill set in the Tower Anibus. You have already met Cayde and Ikora. From what your Ghost said, fighting seems second nature for you." "I guess you could say that." "Your arrival is just when we needed someone, we lost a Guardian during a strike against the Fallen. We need someone with strength and bravado to take on this role, and you seem like the perfect candidate. Although, you will need training. Go to Shaxx and he will help you with that." "Thank you Commander." "I think you should see the gunsmith about a proper weapon Anibus." Ikora said. We exited the Hall of Guardians and walked to the gunsmith. "Evening." He said bluntly. "Do You have a weapon that you would recommend I use?" He looked up from the gun he was piecing together by hand. "Let me see yours." I handed the weapon to him. He checked the chamber and after taking it apart examined the other parts. "Sights accurate?" I nodded. "This is the finest auto I've seen, stick with this, it will do ya better than anything I have." I thanked him for the advice and went to speak with Shaxx. He gave me the time and location of the Crucible match. It took place the next day. "We had better get some rest." My Ghost said. "You need a name instead of just 'Ghost.' How about Merrick?" "Do I really have a say in this?" He asked. The newly named Merrick led me to my quarters. I lay on the bed exhausted, I hadn't slept in days. I quickly fell asleep. I was walking toward a house in the country, a white one with a small porch. A little girl came out of the door saying 'daddy' with excitement. I grabbed her in my arms and kissed her small forehead. A woman was standing in the door. I put the little girl down and walked onto the porch. The woman said, "Where have you been?" Suddenly I heard a loud boom. I told them to get in the basement. Shortly after a Fallen skiff emerged from its cloaking. About a dozen Fallen dropped from the small ship. I shut the door behind me, shot at one through through the window, and watched it lie on the ground dead. I heard one start climbing up the side of the house. Two broke down the door and shot at me. But, the alien projectiles didn't even scratch my armor. The rest climbed down from the second floor. And as I fought the two who had resolved to knives the others went into the basement. I grabbed my knife and shoved it through one's throat and snapped the neck of the other. I heard screaming from the basement. The Fallen ascended the stairs. I fought them with fury and one by one killed them. Until I saw a towering Baron. His blades were stained with blood. He grabbed me and slammed me into the wall. I saw my knife fall to the floor. He was trying to choke me to death. I could tell he was only fighting me hand to hand for sport. He then threw me in the floor. I grabbed my knife, lunged at the massive creature, and cut one of the four glowing eyes with my blade. He clutched his face with one arm and threw me across the house with the three others. He fled and escaped on his skiff. I ran down to the basement, I heard crying as I rushed down. I saw the little girl, she was in pain. She was pale from the blood loss. I went over and held her in my arms. She looked at me one last time and said 'daddy' before she died. I put her down, weeping at the sight of her. I took off my helmet and threw it against the wall with such force that it left a dent in the gray barrier. I heard the woman, she was bleeding to death. Choking as she spoke. "Anibus... help... me..." I hurried over to her. I told her she wouldn't die. Not while I was there. She grabbed my head. She kissed me. She said with the last of her strength, "I... love... you..." With that, the life drained from her eyes. I begged her to stay with me. But she was gone. I pleaded for them to come back. I then turned my anger to the Baron who took everything from me. "I'M COMING FOR YOU! YOU HEAR ME! I'LL KILL YOU! YOU'LL BEG TO BE IN HELL WHEN I'M DONE WITH YOU!" I woke up. I clutched my head in my hands. That wasn't a dream, it was a memory. Vivid as the sun in the morning. I stood up, my heart beating with rage. I thought to myself, 'I'll find him... And I'll make him suffer.'