[spoiler]All characters and aspects relating to BraveCole's stories are property of BraveCole. Please note that this side-story is [b]not[/b] canon to BraveCole's stories, and is a product of my imagination.[/spoiler] [spoiler]Finally! After 2 weeks of silence, the story returns![/spoiler] [i]As we return to the struggling fireteam, Ventis is trying desparately to kill the last Oracle, while Professor BraveCole is trying to convince Dawn to join the fight. Dawn turns away from the professor, taking RJ's ornamented cloak. Fexil, who is currently activating a heavy ammo synthesis, is talking to Rakkl-2, who is cursing out Ventis for his uneffecient setup. [/i] Rakkl: ...and I really do think a shotgun would be better than a sniper. Ventis: Well, I'd rather want to survive in the case that I am distracted. Rakkl: Tch.. The sooner we get this done, the better. I wanna get my hands on that golden Fatebringer! Ventis: Suit yourself. [i]Dawn comes towards the group, who is now strategizing quickly for the boss fight. Fexil is apparently giving advice for the boss's mechanics, as Professor BraveCole secretly corrects him along the way. Becky stares at the dead Ghost of Paradoxis, pondering what could have deactivated the former Vex Ancient. As the Templar materializes, the Relic picked up by Rakkl-2, BraveCole opens his mouth, as if to say something.[/i] BraveCole: Dammit, forgot my peanut butter. [i]At the same time, Cayde-6 and Shaxx, who are currently on the Endless Steppes, are collecting field data, an activity that both were unlikely to do, but Zavala forced them to do it. Shaxx sighs from time to time, and Cayde-6 sighs as well, perhaps in tune to his sighs. Listening closely would reveal that Cayde-6 is trying to make a beat, and looking closely at Shaxx's head would tell us that he is... annoyed, at most.[/i] Shaxx: *Sigh Cayde-6: haaaah... Shaxx: *longer sigh Cayde-6: ha-ha-ha... Shaxx: *a much longer, deeper sigh [i]At this point, Cayde actually vocalizes his sighs, which causes Shaxx to hit him off the edge of the cliff. Miraculously, Cayde grasps onto the edge, and pulls himself up quick.[/i] Cayde-6: Uncalled for, man! A little respect for the robot dude here, geez! Shaxx: Since when do I show respect for someone who sings off-chord? This isn't a singing competition, Cayde. Cayde-6: I'm bored, you're bored, I don't see why you don't appreciate that. Shaxx: tch... Cayde-6: Wait, I'm getting something. Shaxx: Is it your mother? Cayde-6: No. Who are you, her stalker? Shaxx: No less than you when you're monitoring guardians through their Ghosts. Cayde-6: At least I don't sound like I'm dying when I speak the them. You sound like a deranged old man eager for a massacre! Shaxx: That's why we have Ghosts. Cayde-6: Hmm. You've got a point. And so do I. Actually, I've got two. Shaxx: Spill it. Cayde-6: Ishtar Collective, Venus, and Maat Mons, Venus. Shaxx: Let's go then. Cayde-6: I liked our chat. [i]The two guardians(?) get on their Sparrows and set course for Maat Mons, which seems to be fun for Slam-Diving. Back in the spacetime pocket, RJ simply sits, listening to the man. His scars did not heal, and he is full of holes. The man is, or was, talking about his initiation, or injurication, or injury. Whatever. It doesn't matter anyways.[/i] RJ: So, how do I get out? ???: You don't. RJ: Gee, thanks [i]so[/i] much. ???: I'm kidding, kid. Also, back off. I'm going to try to sleep again. RJ: Are you serious? You've slept like, I dunno, 14 times already? ???: I don't know, Rakkl's maker had to sleep at some point, and look where it got him! RJ: uh... A crappy robot with no life? ???: Amusing, but no. You know, what? I'll just sleep later. I have a deal for ya. RJ: uh-huh, yeah? What's up? ???: All you have to do is to set me free. That's it. Just set me free from this purgatory and I'll repay you. RJ: ... uh-huh. And how do I know you'll repay me back? ???: Cross my heart. I, err, vow upon it... I guess... [i]RJ, being skeptical, does not progress further into this situation, as this sketchy man could be up to something. Meanwhile, "mybeary" is on ad control, killing Praetorians and Harpies during the Templar Fight. His Fatebringer ends his enemies, sending them screaming.[/i] [i]But, as with any other bullet, the final bullet splits the universe once again.[/i] Paradoxis: A[b]n[/b][i]Dd[/i] ou[armory]r[/armory] W-w[i]or[b]l[/b][/i]d s[armory]pl[armory]i[/armory]ts[/armory] i[b]nt[/b]o 2w[b][u][i]o[/i][/u][/b].