[i]If you are just tuning in the link above takes you to part one. Shoutout to AltGamingBros for working with me to make a combined series. Check out his stuff for the full story. Tag will be below. Disclaimer, I don't own any Bungie stuff. Now let's begin![/i] Rika made sure nobody was following her. She had let the vanguard in about the situation with Sevestapol and the dredgens, but Drifter had moved their little team to a place that used to be known as Texas. There was only one person she could trust to rival Sevestapol's power. At least she hoped he could. She brought up her ghost Rika: Ghost, send the message to Malex Ghost: Done. I hope he can help Rika: So do I (puts ghost away and turns around) Dredgen Slayer: So, you're a snitch huh? Rika was barley able to let out a scream before she was knocked out. [i]In the EDZ[/i] Malex had just left the Dark forest. After a quick lesson from the reflection of Jaren Ward he had forged a new Golden Gun, and now his power could threaten Sevestapol's. Malex's ghost appeared Peacemaker: Hey Malex? I just got a message, from Rika Malex: The chick who went after Lillie's ghost? What could she possibly want? Peacemaker: It's an audio file, I'll play it (plays Rika's log #7, Playing Traitor) She also sent along coordinates to the Dredgen camp. It's in Texas Malex: So let me get this straight, Rika wants to help, was forced to work with Drifter, and she's hot? And on top of that, my first gunfight with this new Golden Gun is gonna be in Texas? This is either the biggest load of crap or the best day ever! Set a course now! [i]Meanwhile[/i] Elite-5 could hear the screams from the other room. Slayer was trying to find out what Rika had sent to Malex. He knew his best friend was coming for them, but when? Slayer: Talk! (sends arc energy through her) What did you send him? Rika: (breathing heavily) You'll find out soon enough Sevestapol walked in and took in the sight of Rika tied to a chair, and of Slayer interrogating her. It didn't even phase her, but something did Sev: She's right, Malex is coming. I have to get ready to face a gunslinger. Slayer: How can you tell? Sev: I can sense it. That's all you need to know. (walks to her room) Sevestapol opens her gun case, inside were the Thorn and the Malfeasance. She slid Thorn into her Warlock back-belt holster. She eased Malfeasance into her cross-draw holster. Then she left to go meditate. [i]Outside the camp[/i] Malex touched down into the Texas wilds, on a hill overlooking the camp. He counted 10 Titan Dredgens outside, he had no idea what he would find inside though. He slid down the hill and crept up to the camp. Titan 1: Sounds like Sev is freakin out about this Malex guy Titan 2: Nah, he's nothing. Sev steamrolled him last time Titan 1: Yeah but, I heard he forged a new Golden Gun, and that he's more powerful than ever Titan 2: Dude, that's just a rumor Malex: Well, sometimes rumors turn out to be true The two titan whirled around Malex: Howdy fellas Malex sank a knife into the first titans throat, then slammed the titans head into his buddies head. When the titan went down Malex snapped his neck with his foot. Three more titans were running at Malex. He saw them. Malex pushed the first titan off his knife and threw it at the titan closest to him. It sank into his head and detonated, killing all three. The rest of the camp guard was alerted by the explosion. Malex drew Last Word and fanned off five shots. The rest of the camp guard hit the ground, dead. Dredgen Slayer burst out of the Cabin, his own copy of the Thorn in hand Slayer: What the? (he saw Malex and fired his Thorn) Malex fanned off three shots. The first knocked the thorn bullet out of the air. The second implanted itself into Slayer's chest. The third found a home in Slayer's head. He fell. Malex reloaded and charged into the Cabin, he fanned off three more shots and three more dredgens fell. He saw Elite-5's Queenbreaker leaned up against the wall. He knew he was in the right place. Malex: Hey Elite you ol' dummy, where are you? Elite-5: In here you jerk! Malex holstered Last Word and entered the next room. He saw Elite-5 and Diane chained to the wall. Malex: Now what are you two doing just, hanging around? Elite-5: (groans) Oh ha ha very funny. You gonna cut us down or not? Malex: Yeah I got you (frees Elite-5 and Diane) Good to see you pal Elite-5: Likewise ol' buddy They fistbump and Malex hands Elite-5 his Queenbreaker. Elite-5 takes it Elite-5: Oh baby how I've missed you Malex: You can have the cheerful reunion later, where's Rika? Diane: In the basement, but I don't think it will be a pretty sight. Malex: We'll just have to see. You two stay up here and cover me Malex opens the door to the basement and goes down the stairs. What he sees utterly catches him off guard. Malex: Dear lord... Rika was chained to the wall. She was dressed in what could best be described as tattered rags. Her dirty blonde hair was matted by sweat, dirt, and blood. Arc burns covered her body and she coughed up blood. She could barley lift her head, when she did Malex saw the bruises on her face as well as her black eye. Her green eyes were streaming with tears. Rika: Malex? Is it really you? Malex ran over to her and cut her loose. She fell into him, she was so weak she couldn't stand. Malex knelled down and held her. Malex: Shh, Rika it's okay. I'm here now. Rika: I knew you'd come. Slayer he... Malex: I know. I know. Where's your ghost? Rika: She went and hid so she wouldn't be killed. She's waiting for me outside of the camp. Malex: Well you can't get there own your own. Don't worry I got you. He lifts her up and carries her up the stairs. Diane covers her mouth in shock and Elite-5 clenches his fist. Elite-5: When I find Sevestapol I'm gonna... Malex: Do nothing. You can't do a thing that will hurt her, but I can. But first we need to get Rika to safety. Elite-5: Okay, we'll follow your lead Malex carried Rika out of the cabin with his friends in tow. They stayed quiet for fear of any Dredgens left. Malex had Rika in his arms so he could not draw his gun if the need arose. Fortunately nothing happened. The group climbed the hill Malex had landed on and found Rika's ghost. Malex gently set Rika down. Malex: Little light, you can heal her right? Rika's Ghost: No, something is blocking me Malex checked Rika's wounds and found a bullet hole in her shoulder. He knew what he had to do. He took out a knife and stuck it into the wound. Rika winced in pain but she trusted Malex. He dug around and found what he was looking for, with a tug he removed the thorn bullet and crushed it with his light. He channeled his solar light into his hand and placed it on the wound, cauterizing it. Rika's ghost: I can heal her now. Malex: Good, now I have to go fight Sevestapol Rika: (grabs his arm) No, you saved us. We can go right now. Elite-5: She's right Malex. We can go. Malex: I bring the ship in range and Sev will blast in out of the sky. Besides, she needs to face justice for what she's done. (places a hand on Rika's cheek) Don't worry, I won't die today. Elite, watch the group till I get back. He got up and walked down the hill. Sevestapol was waiting down in the camp. She was meditating while Malex fought so she didn't respond. But now she was ready. Malex stopped forty feet in front of her and stared her down. Sev: Greetings, Gunslinger. (Puts a hand on Thorn and a hand on Malfeasance) Malex: Howdy, Dredgen. (Puts a hand on The Last Word) The battle was about to begin [i]To be Continued[/i] Part 9: https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/251410106