[i]For those just tuning in the link to Pt. 1 is above. Shoutout to AltroGamingBros and Venom Sprinter for working with me to create a miniverse. Special thanks to Oddish for letting me take a spin with his kinderguardians. I hope I do them justice. Disclaimer I don't own any Bungie stuff. Now let's begin![/i] Oddish: You're welcome!? Do you know what just happened? (drops to his knees) the Fallen took my class. They took my daughter... Malex: Hey, (puts hand on his shoulder) it'll be alright. We'll get them back. Oddish: (Shoves hand off) How in the world can we get them back!? They have my daughter! This is all your fault!!! Malex: My fault!? What a load of crap!!! If you had just listened to me we wouldn't have this problem!!! Oddish: (waves hand in the air) Oh yeah, big bad Gunslinger for the win huh? If you had half as much skill as you do arrogance you might actually be an asset to the city! Malex: Arrogance!? Why I otta... Oddish: What!? Hit me? Sure, I could use a soft message. In fact... Malex hit him. Hard. It had been the first time in a long while a Hunter had actually managed to knock him down. Oddish: Okay... Oddish sprang up and lunged at him. The two locked arms and pushed to see who would break first. Being a titan, Oddish had super strength. So naturally he pushed Malex to the ground. Malex was used to fighting titans, and was pretty strong himself. He put his boot on Oddish's chest and flipped Oddish over his head and onto his back. Oddish began to get up when Malex tackled him. The two wrestled on the ground, both trying to get the upper hand. Their Ghosts watched in amusement. Peacemaker (Malex's): How long do you think they'll go? Sigmund (Oddish's): Hard to say. Oddish seems pretty mad. Peacemaker: True, but Malex never backs down from a fight. He'll keep going as long as Oddish fights back. Sigmund: You know if we had hands or mouths we would be eating popcorn right now. Peacemaker: True. Don't forget the soda Sigmund: Oh you can never forget the soda. Oddish broke free of the wrestle and went for the shoulder charge. Malex threw a throwing knife to counter. It detonated on Oddish and broke his charge. Instead he just crashed into Malex and the two landed in a heap on the ground. Oddish: Hey, you threw a knife. Malex: Yeah well, you shoulder charged The two sat up and laughed. They shook hands Malex: Sorry for being suck a prick Oddish: Yeah well, I guess I could've been a little less, angry. Malex: (laughs) You can say that again. Oddish: Hey. I wasn't that bad... Malex: Sure, let's go with that. The two stood up and dusted themselves off. They considered their options. Malex: What would the Fallen want with a bunch of little kids? I don't get it. Oddish: My guess is they want to make a run at the city. But they have to know that they can't beat the guardians, so they need a bargaining chip. Malex: Makes sense. Can't sparrow in because they'll see us coming. Can't fly in because they'll see that to. They'll kill the kids if they see any guardian coming. Oddish: They have to be staying put somewhere so they can negotiate. But if we walk by the time we get their they could've worked out whatever deal they plan to make. We need transportation that won't be noticed on scanners. Malex: Hmm. Hey Peace, where are we. Peacemaker: Close to the ranch. Why? Malex: I think I know where we can get transportation. (turns to Oddish) Can you ride? Oddish: Huh? [i]A few Hours Later[/i] The old man sat in his rocking chair on his front porch. His children and grandchildren were out in the fields, working and playing. The old man saw his little granddaughter run up to him. Little Girl: Grandpa! Uncle Malex is here! Old Man: Oh he is huh? Well go greet him. The little girl ran off to find her brother as the old man watched. He could see two men walking up the road to the house. He recognized the hunter, the Titan he figured must be a friend of his. He stood and smiled. An old friend had returned. Malex smiled as he saw two little kids run up to him. Little boy and girl: Uncle Malex!!! Malex: Mary! Mark! Look how big you've grown! (kneels down and hugs them both) It's been a long time! Oddish was stunned. Malex knew these people? The old man walked up to them. Old man: Good to see you again Malex Malex: Howdy John, you ever mend those fences? John: Oh heck, you know they're still burned from that Golden Gun of yours. Malex: So I wasn't as good back then. I still came through in the clutch. John: That you did. (turns to Oddish) So who's your friend? Oddish: Oddish is the name. Glad to make your acquaintance. If I may, how do you know Malex. And how has this ranch not been overrun? John: Malex here killed a bunch of Fallen that were trying to take it from us. Tore up the ranch somethin good but, nothing I couldn't fix. Fallen never came back. So what brings you here Malex? Malex: Bunch of Fallen kidnapped a class of kinderguardians, including Oddish's daughter. They'll see a ship or sparrow coming a mile away and we can't risk the fallen killing the kinders. Can you help? John: I reckon so. But only on the condition you stay for dinner and the night. Margret is cooking up a stew. Malex: Can't say no to that. Much obliged. [i]The next morning[/i] Oddish walked into the stable to see Malex saddling up a horse. Oddish: Oh you have got to be kidding me. Malex: This one's yours. Hope you can handle her... John walked up, leading a stallion with shining brown hair and flowing black mane. John: And this one's yours Malex. Malex: Dusty!? John, I couldn't. He's your favorite. John: You'll take him and I don't want to here a thing about it. Besides, I also found some old things of yours. (hands him a brown gunslinger cowboy hat and a pack of cigars.) Malex: Haven't worn these since, well since My old fireteam died. John: So, you're really the last of fireteam Phantom huh? Malex: Yeah. My own arrogance got them killed. I put these down till they'd fit me again. John: Malex, you've come a long way since you were a young Gunslinger. I think it's time you let the past go. Malex: Yeah, maybe you're right (hears a crash) What the!? Oddish: Stupid horse bucked me off John: He didn't buck you, ya fell off. I have a horse that can show you the difference. (turns to Malex) Are you sure he can ride? Malex: Nope (Pulls hood off and puts cowboy hat on) Thanks John, I owe you one. John: Don't mention it, Just save those kids. Malex: (Saddles up and lights a cigar) You got it. Come on Oddish! We're burning daylight! Yah! (spurs Dusty into a gallop and rides away) Oddish: Hey wait up! (rides after him, barley staying in the saddle) John: I hope that titan doesn't kill himself on that thing... [i]To be Continued[/i] Part 20: https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/251622067