[i]For those just tuning in the link to part one is above. Shoutout to AltGamingBros for working with me to create the Unversed storyline these tales are a part of. Disclaimer I don't own any Bungie stuff. Now let's begin![/i] Malex exited the infinite forest. To our reality he had been in for ten minutes. But in the forest it felt like ten years. He had been looking for Rika. It had been a year since Sevestapol's Malfeasance corrupted her. She had gone missing when it happened, but Malex swore he would not stop looking till he found the woman he loved. Malex chuckled, remembering the first time he said that to Rika... [i]A year and a half earlier, in the EDZ[/i] Malex and Rika had been a thing for about six months. Going on patrols, strikes, and dates together. Currently they where patrolling in the trostland. Malex hadn't worn a helmet since the battle with Sevestapol. He only wore the hood of his brown wildwood cloak and an earpiece to communicate with his ghost, and for coms. Rika only wore an earpiece, preferring to let her dirty blonde hair to flow freely with her cloak. They were walking along when the Fallen opened fire. Malex: Get down!!! They dropped down to cover Rika: Ugh, I hate these guys. I got em She leaped up from cover and charged, firing her Crimson as she went. Malex's ghost spoke out Peacemaker: There's no way she has this Malex: Oh come on, give her the benefit of the doubt... Rika: STUPID CRIMSON JAMMED AGAIN!!! Malex: Okay maybe you're right. I got her. He jumps up over cover and drew The Last Word. He fanned off five shots and the Fallen vandals fell dead. Rika was flummoxed Rika: If this thing didn't jam I would of.. Malex: You should watch your six Rika: (smirks and puts her arms around his neck) I thought you watch my six Malex: (Puts arms around her waist) You know I didn't mean it like that Rika: (Pulls Malex's hood down, revealing his brown hair) I know, but it doesn't make it any less true. Now come here She kisses him. Malex smiles Malex: God I love you... Rika: (shocked) What did you just say? Malex: I said I love you. And I got you a birthday present Rika: You remembered! Malex: Yep (throws her Crimson away) You won't be needing that (pulls out a small gun case) here. Rika: (opens it and gasps) The Chaperone! Malex, you shouldn't have! Malex: Well, I figured since my Last Word was made by Tex Mechanica you should have a Tex Mechanica gun. Plus, well, your Crimson sucks. Rika: (holsters the Chaperone) Oh Malex, come here. (she kisses him again) I love you too... [i]Present day, back on Mercury[/i] Malex sighed, he knew those days were gone and wouldn't be back until he found her. Then there was the problem of purging her corruption. He would have to destroy Sev's Malfeasance, and knowing how dark and powerful that Warlock was, it would take nothing less than a blast from Malex's Golden Gun to do the trick. Malex transmatted back up to his ship. He had no idea where to go next, he had already searched the solar system up and down. He needed a lead. Malex: Dude we've looked everywhere for a little over a year. I got nothing. I'm beginning to think we'll never find Rika. Peacemaker: Guardian, look we just need a lead. That's all we need. Malex: We've had plenty of leads Peacemaker! None of them were good ones! Peacemaker: Dude, relax. Just, have a little faith. Malex: Buddy, that's all I got right now [i]Meanwhile on Titan, the Rig[/i] The rain was pouring down on her cloak, not making it any easier to see through the darkness of night. It had been a year since she had taken control of Rika. For one whole year she eluded Malex. If he found her, Rika would reawaken. But for now she was a remnant of Sevestapol. For now, she was Dredgen Void. This Huntress of darkness closed in on her prey, a lone Titan who got in over his head. She leaped through the air as effortlessly as a cat. She found him, and descended on her prey with the ferocity of a mountain lion! Spectral Blades flashed, the Titan screamed, his ghost shattered. She began to look through his gear when she found a prospector grenade launcher, it was made by Tex Mechanica. Dredgen Void: Oh no. no, no ,no!!! (holds her head and screams) (Flashback) (A year and a half earlier, in the EDZ) Rika fired the Chaperone again. Another miss, the recoil was insane. Rika: Ugh! It's hopeless! I'm not used to shotguns! Malex: Well first of all you should stop trying to shoot it like a hand cannon Rika: No dip Sherlock! Obviously I know that. Malex: Apparently not (gets behind her and holds her arms) Here, you're firing from the hip. Take your time, breath, and aim down the sights. Rika takes a breath and fires, bulls eye on the target. She fires three more times in rapid succession, all bulls eyes. Rika: Hey look at that! I can shoot it now! (turns to Malex) Thanks Malex. This is the best birthday ever! [i]Present day, on Titan[/i] The flashback stopped and Malfeasance stopped screaming. A small part of Rika still remained, whenever something that reminds her of Malex is found she has a flashback. Dredgen void didn't know how much longer she could posses Rika. She sighed and transmatted to her ship. Little did she know, she was being watched. Elite-5 lowered his binoculars, he had to find Malex. [i]Back in the City[/i] Malex bought a beer. He needed to unwind, rest up. He hadn't been to the city in a little over a year and he didn't want the vanguard to know he was here. He just, needed a drink. Elite-5: Hey pal, long time. Malex: (turns around) You son of a gun, how ya doing! The two best friends shook hands and bro hugged. Malex bought him a beer. Elite-5: So how goes the search man? Malex: Not good bro. I've turned every stone but I still can't find her. I just need one solid lead. Elite-5: Well, I might have something. Malex: Dude, I told you I didn't want you worked up in this Elite-5: Hey, she's my friend and your girl. Like it or not, I'm helping. Besides, I saw her. Malex: What!? Elite-5: Saw a female hunter in scatterhorn armor kill a titan on the rig Malex: So? That could be anybody. Elite-5: She used spectral blades and had a Malfeasance that glowed purple. Malex jerked up at the sound of that. He turned and made a beeline for the door. Elite-5: Hey were you goin!? Malex: To the rig! You comin or not!? Elite-5 grinned, it was go time [i]To be Continued[/i] Part 11: https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/251422873