[color=ed1c24]“The current time is twelve thirty in the afternoon, we have been away from The City and The Tower for eighteen hours and forty one minutes with no contact from any friendlies. You are currently running on three hours of sleep and have had nothing to eat as well. If you wouldn’t mind, I am going to take control of the Valkerie-05X while you relax. Our estimated time of arrival to The City and The Tower is five minutes, so let me handle this for you before we end up crashing into the ground and end up getting ourselves killed.”[/color] There was no argument from Andromedai after her Ghost named Orion offered to take the controls for her. The mission they had just finished lasted almost a day in length while they tracked down a high value target Fallen that was as elusive as he was skilled in fighting.

The Valkerie-05X barely shifted to the right as the controls were taken over by Orion. [color=00aeef]“All we have seen is this damn fog for the last couple of hours.”[/color] Andromedai crossed her arms over her chest and leaned back in her chair, letting her aching body at least try and relax. It was clear that the Valkerie-05X had now picked up quite a bit of speed since their surroundings moved past them with a blur. [color=ed1c24]“Speaking of fog, you need to acquire the upgrade to your helmets visor that I was talking to you about. It will help you see in the fog and everywhere else your vision might be obscured.”[/color] said Orion in an emotionless tone. Since the night before, a heavy lay of fog had moved from the ocean onto the land and was obstructing everyone’s vision that was in the area, both friendlies and hostiles. 

The Valkerie-05X pitched back slightly as it reached the end of the immensely dense and lush forest the two had spent the last day inside of. Now the sky was clear and blue, the sun shined brightly down upon the City and the Tower nearby could now be easily seen. The Valkerie-05X curved sharply to the left, leaving vapor trails in the sky as it did. Once close enough to see fellow members walking around all over the multiple levels of The Tower, they quickly decelerated and approached the docking bay. [color=ed1c24]“The shipwright and I have some upgrades we need to talk about. Please go ahead and get something to eat, take a nap, and then go buy those armor and weapon upgrades I recommended.”[/color] Andromedai nodded her head at her ghost as Amanda Holliday walked over to them. There was a short friendly greeting as Andromedai explained politely that she had to take her leave and recuperate after a very difficult and long mission.

The docking bay was surprisingly busy for a Friday afternoon but that just meant they were winning the war at least on earth. Every part of Andromeda’s body hurt due to the assignment she and her Ghost Orion had just finished.[color=00aeef] “A shower would help with feeling sore, but I need to acquire these upgrades as well as find a full hearty meal.”[/color] thought Andromedai to herself as she finely started to walk out of the docking bay and into the concourse of The Tower. The shined down upon the city spreading its loving warmth to all, but up above the city a cool gentle breeze blew through The Tower, adding a very pleasant feeling that was rare to experience. The then fatigue hit her hard, motivating her to keep moving and gather what she needed before heading downstairs for food and then a long, much needed, very well deserved sleep. 

A couple ships that looked like hers flew overhead surprisingly low as Andromedai walked down the middle of the concourse and into the merchant area that was for Guardians to buy and upgrade equipment. The area had a couple new merchants selling unique items that were of interest to the Hunter but she would need her Ghosts opinion of choosing which items where the best for her and her combat style. Once she was done walking past all of the new merchants and looking at their equipment, she made her way to a large round room with glass windows all along the outside to give an impressive view. Her friend Cayde-6 who supplies her with weapons and gear, motioned for her to come to his side. The two of them talked for a while before Cayde-6 placed a hand on Andromedais left shoulder and looked at her with concern. [color=00a651]“One of those Night Hunter missions huh? Here are your upgrades for your weapons and armor. Now go get some rest and find something to eat before you pass out and I have to haul you to the hospital.”[/color] With a sharp nod and a thank you she took the upgrades and quickly left. 

The rest of the people in the room watched her until she left, closing the door behind her. It was either get food now or do it after going to sleep, a sleep that was most likely going to last over twelve hours. Making the right choice, she moved to the eastern elevator and rode it down alone, waiting till it reached her floor. The doors opened to show quite a few people in the hallway that lead to the café that she spent quite a bit of time at eating and conversing with people she knew. The café overlooked a garden district below that had a large lake filled with fish. Taking a seat upon a soft metal chair with cushions, she let her body relax and eventually fell asleep at the table. A while passed before an Exo woke her up by presenting the food and drink to her free of charge. The sandwich was the first to vanish very quickly followed by the drink she had been given. Another sandwich and drink arrived free of charge and they had the same outcome. 

The Exo offered her a third sandwich and asked politely why she was so hungry. The explanation of her mission and what happened caused the Exo to laugh for a moment before her said that he understood. The next moment, Andromedai found herself inside of her apartment on the tower with no explanation on how she ended up there. Her whole mind and body felt better than ever before while she lay upon her back looking at the ceiling above her, the rooms air-conditioning lightly blowing over her body. [color=ed1c24]“Glad to see you are awake Andromedai, you passed out inside of the Café and the Exo brought you home where I have been watching and monitoring you while you were sleeping. I do hope we learned our lesson here my friend, I take it you are feeling better?”[/color] asked Orion while Andromedai propped herself up with some pillows to the point of which she was in a sitting position.

[color=00aeef]“I am feeling quite honestly the best I have felt since you brought me back. I have a question though…”[/color] asked Andromedai while Orion waited patiently. [color=00aeef]“You said you had something to tell me after I had everything taken care of.”[/color] Orion floated over to Andromeda’s left side where he played a message that came from The Speaker Himself, addressed to her by name. [b]“Guardian Andromedai, as you undoubtedly know, The City has been attacked at random times over the last month from a new Fallen clan that calls themselves the House of Blight. This House of Blight has only grown in size and force since we first spotted them. Each time they attack, their armor, weapons, and tactics change for the better as if some outside force is assisting them. I am sure you are familiar with the zones dark history, as well as the stories fellow Guardians tell about the fallen that reside there." [/b]

[b]"They say these Fallen are more aggressive, violent, and much more skilled than the regular ones you find elsewhere. That is why I want an experienced Guardian who is very well trained to enter the Exclusion Zone with a team of similar Guardians. With your knowledge of the area, your veteran combat experience across the galaxy, your experience with leading Special Forces squads and tactical superiority, I have chosen you to lead this mission. You are to report to the lower level hanger where a pilot nicknamed Nova is currently waiting for you. I have also sent a number of messages to each of your squad mates telling them to report to the lower level hanger and to report to you. Alongside your fellow Guardians the Queen personally requested that one allied Fallen she is familiar with join you on your mission, he will have priceless information and his skills will be greatly valued." [/b]

[b]"Once all of you are on board the IPF-D77 ship, I will give you the rest of the information you will need for your mission.”[/b] The message ended and Andromedai sat there, letting it all soak in. [color=ed1c24]“He did say you could take your time but I advise we get moving immediately Andromedai, all your gear and equipment is in the locker next to you.”[/color] Andromedai nodded her head and quickly moved onto her feet. A short while would pass before she had all of her equipment, gear, and weapons at the read for whatever came from this mission. [color=00aeef]“He said a IPF-D77 correct? That is an older model shuttle, I wonder why we will be taking one of those and not a newer high-class ship?”[/color] Asked Andromedai to Orion as the two of them walked out of the apartment complex and took the elevator all to the lower hanger. [color=ed1c24]“The new shuttles are fantastic and I do like them more than the older model but the IPF-D77 is an amazing ship as well. It can take serious punishment before anyone has to be concerned, it is also virtually silent while cruising and is extremely difficult for radar and other devices of the such to locate."

"That is why I think the Speaker chose this ship over one of the newer ones, we are not leaving earth anyway, for now at least.”[/color] There was a pause after Andromedai shrugged at Orion’s words. [color=00aeef]“I can’t remember what the inside of the ship looks like but if the Speaker himself picked it out it must be quite nice inside.”[/color] After ten minutes of walking, the two of them came to the hanger, a large metal door separating them from it. Her ghost Orion quickly moved to the control panel and opened it for her. The inside of the hanger was massive and had ships of all types, but their ship was what caught and held Andromeda’s attention. [color=00aeef]“I can see why he likes the IPF-D77, have to say this is one amazing looking aircraft, let’s just hope it looks as good on the inside as it does on the outside.”[/color] said Andromedai before she walked across the metal floor over to Nova. This black haired pilot was leaning against the back of the IPF-D77, her legs slightly crossed in front of her as she read a large book about golden age ships.

[color=00aeef]“Hello are you Nova?”[/color] asked Andromedai only a second or so before the pilot raised her head and nodded at her with a smile. [color=fff200]“I am Nova, your pilot for the day and may I say you are going to love this ship. I added my own customizations to it as well as a couple extra bells and whistles that make this the best dropship in the entire galaxy, well…at least I like to think so.”[/color] There was a pause as she closed the book and tossed it into the back of the ship. [color=fff200]“I was informed of your mission and saw the list of the Guardians who will be joining you. All of them are fantastic Guardians but one of them is not even a day old from his rebirth. He needs gear, equipment, weapons, and I hear his class trainer is working out some last minute details to send him a crate full of everything he will need for the mission. I requested that it could be dropped off here inside of the changing room and locker area but have yet to hear anything about it.”[/color] As if on que, the door opened behind Andromedai when two Exo’s walked in carrying a large metallic chest. 

They walked right past Andromedai and Nova as if they did not exist and placed it inside of the changing and locker room area. One their way out, one of Exo’s nodded at Andromedai mere seconds before the large metal door to the hanger closed behind them. [color=fff200]“Well, Galen Vassar has just had his gear delivered, now we get to wait for the rest of the crew.”[/color] Said Nova as Orion quickly went over to the box and scanned its contents. [color=ed1c24]“This is the best gear you can buy from the Titan Class merchant, and he is getting it for free? Someone sure is feeling generous today, to bad this didn’t happen more often.”[/color] said Orion before returning to Andromedai. [color=fff200]“Would you like to see the inside of my ship?”[/color] asked Nova who slid the side doors open. Inside it still looked as if it belonged to the military but that of someone who was of the highest rank. [color=00aeef]“You have to be kidding me, where did you manage, how did you manage to make this?” [/color]asked Andromedai who stepped inside and walked around looking at absolutely everything with a sense of awe. 

[color=fff200]“It’s a long story, an engineer friend of mine found some old blueprints of an executive shuttle from the golden age. He improvised with random parts and materials and created this, I always enjoy watching someone react to the first time they see it. We had some higher-ups tell us this was a waste of resources but when it can be made in less than a week with very common supplies they backed off, in truth I think they just wanted it for themselves. Ah, the ship has a gravity stabilizer even when flying inside of the atmosphere. So let's say if we were flying upside down, none of you would know unless you looked out the window. It makes all flights feel completely smooth and turbulent free.”[/color] said Nova with a soft laugh before walking to the front of the ship and jumping inside of the cockpit. [color=fff200]“I have some preflight work and safety measures I need to do before we can leave, so go ahead and have fun back there.” [/color]The door separating the two rooms shut with a soft hissing sound then a ping. Andromedai nodded her head and continued to search through the IPF-D77, to intrigued at the moment to realize the fact that the rest of her squad would be arriving shortly. 


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