Despite her excitement to find another teammate, Angelica didn't move a muscle to go search so we sat quietly off to the side. I watched as the remaining Guardians (mostly low ranking classman) scrambled to find a team of their liking. The few who were in a good team were either there as human shields or orb droppers. I glanced at Angelica to see how she was taking all this. She sat still and quiet, a smile still partially held on her lips. Her finger twirled around a loose piece of lace on her skirt (Old nervous habit from her past life most likely.) Her eyes were watching the ground in front of her, occasionally glancing up to see if anyone would come near. Charles was trying to make amends to Elizabeth with little success as he chased her around asking about her gears and something about grinding hard and lubricant. (I wasn't paying much attention. I gave up on understanding him long ago.) So I stared a conversation with Angelica to pass the time. "So how did you get here?" She blinked and looked at me. Her eyes showed the telltale sign of 'I don't want to talk about it', but she spoke anyway. "Elizabeth found me a few years ago... She said she never saw anyone like me so she took me to the Tower for inspection. The Speaker himself was impressed and wished to send me here when I was able to... So two years ago I came here and now here I am... Not much better off than before." She crossed her arms and placed them on her knees as well as her chin. I nodded. "I have a similar tale. Charles found me in an abandoned warehouse where my home used to be. He said I was unique by most standards." Charles stopped for a second and yelled. "It was more like, "What is this screaming child standing before me!" "Hush it! My story!" He continued his belligerent chase as I continued. "He took me to the Speaker and he sent me here as soon as I possibly could go. About two years ago as well. All I remember from that is how I died..." Angelica nodded. "I as well... It's scary only knowing how you were liberated of life... and given a new one..." "You get used to it after a bit... But atleast we know that this life isn't worth wasting." She nodded slightly and gazed at the stage just as the Titan from before yelled out to the crowd. "Alright! Complete Fireteams make your way to the Jungle Academy (the planning building in this region) for debriefing! Everyone else stay put and we will fix your conundrum." He hopped off the stage and jogged to where Sergeant and the other head teachers were gathered. I watched as the teachers paired people together. At first it seemed very random but looking at the student closely, you could see they were pairing those that would work together best in a team. Soon Sergeant pointed at me and Angelica and walked over with a Hunter. The Hunter wore his hood over his eyes and walked swiftly to match Sergeants pace. He wore clothing over every part of his body, including a sleeve over his mouth and nose, giving him a mysterious look. They stopped just before us. "This is Laurentine Heverson. Your last member. Have fun." Sergeant scratched a note on his board and walked away. Angelica stood up and smiled. "Hello Laurentine. I'm Angelica Don a Verte and this is Josiah Robinsun. Pleased to meet you." She curtsied and waited for an answer. Laurentine didn't answer for a bit. He nodded slightly after a bit. "Hi...." His voice was a near whisper. Charles floated around him, examining him. Laurentine seemed to shy away a bit as he did. "Yep, this one is crazy as well. He will fit right in!" A Ghost appeared and barked at Charles. "Get lost, squirt!" He was easily twice Charles' size and a bright red color. "Ok Mister Apple. You would be better suited as a phone for old timers!" "WHAT?!" The Ghost expanded into a red death sphere and growled at Charles. Charles zoomed back to me and hide. "Charming fellow..." Laurentine sighed. "James cool it please..." The ghost disappeared with a sudden huff. Charles looked at the place where the Ghost was and at its owner. "This... is going to be an... interesting test environment.." https://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/127939965/0/0 link to third chapter https://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/134900355/0/0 link to chapter five