[i]For those just tuning in the link to part one is above. Shoutout to AltGaminBros for working with me to make a miniverse. Disclaimer I don't own any Bungie stuff. Now let's begin![/i] [i]Dwindlers Ridge[/i] Dredgen Void: I'm here to kill you, Gunslinger Malex: Bring it on... The two stood forty feet apart. Malex stared Dredgen Void down, sizing her up. She was possessing Rika, a notable nightstalker worthy of caution, but she was no Gunslinger. Dredgen Void knew she couldn't out-draw Malex, but she din't have to. Malex was a man of honor, of integrity, he followed the Gunslinger's code. Dredgen Void was bound by no such creed, she would use that to her advantage. Instead of drawing her Malfeasance, she vanished in nightstalker's smoke. Malex was taken back at this, this was a battle he wasn't used to. This, was a battle of darkness. As if on cue a cloud of darkness rolled in and a thunderstorm erupted. Sheets of rain beat down on Malex's cloak. Droplets of rain fell from the brim of his hood. He could barley see. Dredgen Void: You know it's funny, you have this huge reputation... A slash of a spectral blade cut his leg. Malex fell. Dredgen Void: Big bad Gunslinger, fighting the darkness... Another slash, this one to his shoulder, Malex winced in pain. Dredgen Void: But I guess reputations have a way of, exaggerating the truth. Malex took a deep breath and closed his eyes, he let it out slowly and opened his eyes. He could here each individual raindrop hit the ground, feel each blast of thunder vibrate through the air, time seemed to slow. He was focused. Malex: Maybe most do, but not mine. He leaped into the air, avoiding Dredgen Void's spectral blade. Malex drew The Last Word and fired. The 45. caliber round hit it's mark and Dredgen Void buckled over. She became visible as Malex landed. Normally he would finish it right then and there, but he was here to save Rika, and the only way to do that was with a Golden Gun blast right up the barrel of that Malfeasance. Malex holstered his cannon and charged, tackling her off Dwindlers ridge. He dropped down to her level and winced. Dredgen Void struggled to stand, her leg and arm was broken and she was bleeding bad. Malex knew he had to fight Dredgen Void but this was still Rika's body, he felt a little guilty. Dredgen void attempted to double jump back on top of the ridge but her balance was off and she crashed in a heap. Malex landed in front of her and chuckled. Malex: You done? Dredgen Void: Never... She drew her Malfeasance, which is exactly what Malex hoped she'd do. Malex brought his hand up and cast his Golden Gun. Just as Dredgen Void pulled her hammer back Malex fired. The beam of solar light streaked through the air and slid nicely into the barrel of the Malfeasance. As it traveled up the gun the Malfeasance seemed to scream in pain, it's frame bending all out of shape and disintegrating into ash. Dredgen Void: NOOOO!!! (screams bloody murder) She fell to the ground, her scatterhorn armor cracked and a purple light radiated from the cracks. Dredgen Void doubled over and kept screaming. The sinister purple glow in her eyes began to fade. She looked up at Malex, pain screaming on her face. Dredgen Void: No... The scatterhorn armor exploded, letting loose a fury of darkness into the night sky. Dredgen Void collapsed on her back as the last remnant of her faded from her eyes. Returning them to white outer eyes with soft green pupils. Malex just stood in awe at what just happened, his ghost appeared. Peacemaker: Well that was, overly dramatic. Malex: (chuckles) You're telling me. Rika laid amidst the ruins of Dredgen Void's armor and equipment. She blinked a few times and sat up, she smiled when she saw a rather familiar Gunslinger standing before her. Rika: Malex? Malex: (jokingly) Now how many times am I gonna have to save you? Rika: (tearing up) Oh shut up and get over here. Malex fazed out his Golden Gun and wrapped her in a bear hug. Malex: I'm so glad finally found you Rika: Shhh, Malex just, don't talk for right now. She kissed him and cried on his shoulder Rika: I've missed you so much. How long was I...? Malex: About a year. It took some doing to finally catch up to Void. Rika: I can't believe it's been so long... Malex: Yeah (feels a nudge on his back) Oh yeah! I ain't the only one who missed you. A little ghost in a bright blue shell peeked over his shoulder. Rika: Ghost!? Rika's Ghost: Well hi there! She flew into Rika and the two laughed happily, clearly overjoyed to see each other again. Rika's Ghost: (looks her over) Ugh, just look at you! Leg and arm broken! Malex, did you have to be so rough!? Malex: Void was trying to kill me! Rika's Ghost: Ugh, Men. Come dear, let's fix you up. Rika's Ghost heals her and shakes her shell. Rika was still in the pajamas she was wearing when Dredgen Void took over. She tansmatted her Insight Rover armor on her body (minus helmet and her hood was down). Rika's Ghost: There now, you look presentable! Much better than Malex! Malex: Hey! Rika: (stands up) Thanks ghost. (takes Malex's hand) I think it's time to go home. [i]Five Minutes Later, at the Tower[/i] Zavala was getting briefed by the Titan he assigned to look into the disappearance of Malex. Without the presence of that Gunslinger the shadows of yor had grown back to full strength and were causing trouble. Titan: It's no use commander. I just can't find him. I've turned over every stone I could think of but... Zavala: That's not good enough! Malex was one of the few guardians left still totally loyal to the Vanguard! Without him the others... Random Guardian: Hey check it out Malex is back! And he found Rika! Zavala and the titan looked at each other and bolted to the door. They reached the top floor and pushed their way through the crowd. There stood Malex and Rika, hand in hand. Zavala: (chuckles) Welcome back guardian. Malex: It sure is good to be back. Rika: Yes it sure is. [i]Standing in the crowd[/i] Dredgen Slayer frowned and radioed his companion. Slayer: He's back. And he saved Rika... [???]: Very well. We may have a problem on our hands... [i]To be Continued[/i] Part 15: https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/251511116