[i]For those just tuning in the link to part one is above. Shoutout to AltroGamingBros and now VENOM SPRINTER for working with me to create a combined series. Disclaimer I don't own any Bungie stuff Now let's begin![/i] The two shadows burst through the door of the tavern. Two hunters sporting reaper armor and Malfeasance hand cannons. One of the hunters had a dead fallen vandal clad in white armor, which he slammed on the bar. Hunter 1: Look what we found! Hunter 2: Nobody can mess with us. We killed a whole squad of these things! The bartender put a few beers on the table and scoffed at them. Hunter 2: Hey you got a problem!? Say it to my face! ???: I got a problem with ya. The two Hunter Shadows turn around. They see another Hunter, sitting in a chair against the wall, feet up on the table. His hood was low over his face. Hunter 2: You do huh? Well why don't you do something about it!? ???: I just might... Hunter 1: (nudges his buddy) Hey I got a bad felling about this... Hunter 2: Oh who cares. Hey you! Why don't you put you're money where your mouth is? Draw! The other Hunter raised his head, revealing his face. Malex: I don't think you want me to... Hunter 1: That's Malex! Hunter 2: The Gunslinger!? Both shadows went for their guns, but Malex was faster. He drew The Last Word and killed both shadows. Two more of their buddies ran in but froze in fear when they saw Malex. Malex: (waves to door) Ya'll can run now. The two shadows bolted out the door and around the corner. A certain lady Nightstalker jumped down off the roof and onto both shadows, spectral blades in hand. She drew her Chaperone and made sure they stayed down. Malex walked around the corner. Rika: You missed a few (puts her arms around his neck) Malex: Well I didn't want you to be left out (puts an arm around her waist) Rika: Aw, that's sweet. (kisses him) Zavala: (radio) Fireteam Ranger come in Malex: Ugh, What do you want Zavala!? I'm, uh, working here! Zavala: Yes I bet you were. Get back to the tower you two, you've been out there long enough. Rika: Fine. Man he's annoying Zavala: I heard that. [i] Later at the Tower, living quarters[/i] Rika sat on Malex's couch, reading a book. Malex was at his desk, cleaning his gun. Rika: Hey did you see that fallen Vandal? Malex: The one with white armor? Yeah, must be a new house. Ikora translated their symbol to, temptation? Weird name. Rika: Huh. Interesting. (get's an idea) Hey you know what? We've been back two months and we haven't been out once. Malex: So? What's your point? Rika: My point is we should go out! Tonight. Let's say 8 o'clock. Malex: Wait what!? Rika: Then it's a date. I'll meet you at the tower gate at eight. Bye! She hurried out the door before he could respond. Malex's Ghost appeared. Peacemaker: Man, she did you dirty bro. Malex: (Sighs) Yep... [i]Later that night, 8 o'clock[/i] Rika was waiting for Malex at the tower gate. She was wearing a pink t-shirt and skinny jeans as well as sneakers. She pushed her dirty blonde hair out of her green eyes and smiled as Malex approached. He was wearing faded out blue jeans, hiking boots, a grey hoodie, and brown ball cap. Rika: About time you showed up (looks down at Malex's gun belt) Do you really need that? Malex: Rika, I carry my Last Word everywhere. Rika: Yeah, that's cause all you can do is gunfight Malex: What was that? Rika: Hm? Nothing. Malex: I'll have you know I'm great at hand to hand fighting Rika: Babe, bar fights don't count. Malex: (puts arm around her) Oh whatever, you ready to go? Rika: Always... The two set out for their night on the town. But somebody noticed them leave. Dredgen Slayer: They left. Move the shadows into position... Malex and Rika had fun. They got a bite to eat, saw a movie, and saw the city fountain turn on. The two decide to grab a few drinks before turning in for the night. They walk into a bar and the band was playing a line dancing song. Rika: Come on, let's dance! Malex: No I don't... (get's pulled on the dance floor) dance. Malex did his best, but he didn't do line dancing. Or really any dancing. A big burly titan saw this and walked up, thinking he could steal his date. He pushed Malex out of the way. Titan: Mind if I cut in boy!? (Takes Rika's hand) Rika: Hey let go! Malex taps the Titan's shoulder, he turns around. Malex: Excuse me (hits him with a mean right hook) Mind if I cut in!? The Titan was out cold. Rika looked up at Malex only to find him grinning. Malex: Now, what was that about bar fights not counting? Just then gunfire erupted as shadows fired into the bar. Malex and Rika took cover. Rika tried to have her ghost transmat her gear to her but the shadows were jamming her. Malex drew The Last Word. Malex: See? Now THAT'S why I carry my gun everywhere. Rika: Oh shut up. She cast her spectral blades and charged. She dropped six shadows who were on their way in. Three Warlocks tried to jump her, but Malex's Last Word put them down. The two fought for over an hour, Rika slashing left and right, and Malex setting the record for hand cannon speed shooting, (held by him of course). Rika was exhausted and her spectral blades ran dry. Malex ran low on ammo and there where still twenty of them coming at the duo. But they hadn't counted on one small detail. Malex cast his Golden Gun. With his ferocious fire he put them down. He strolled up to the last shadow still alive. Shadow: Please don't kill me! Malex: Oh I ain't gonna kill you. You're gonna go to whoever your boss is and tell him, if he ever thinks about coming after me or Rika, he better not miss. The shadow scurried off and Malex holstered his gun. Rika walked up and put her arm on his shoulder. She was exhausted, Malex laughed. Malex: Now don't you say we never do anything fun. Rika: (playfully hits his arm) Oh hush! The two laugh and make their way back to the tower. [i]In the Annex[/i] Dredgen slayer: So they survived huh? Shadow: Yes, Malex let me live so I could tell you [???]: We're going to need a new plan... [i]To Be Continued[/i] Part 16: https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/251542898