[b][u]Sword of Stone:[/u][/b] The fireteam reached Twilight Gap just in time to see the previous match's contestants on their way out. Shaxx gave the team a thumbs up and they flew in to search for the sword. As they touched down and got out of their ships, A familiar figure came out of his cloak, holding the sword. The king captain stood tall with the sword and his own sword pressed into the ground. It called out to Taravax-7. Yuri went for his gun. Yuri: Tis a glorious day when I get a sec- Taravax-7 grabbed Yuri’s gun again and tossed it away. Yuri: You keep doing that and I’m just gonna put a magnet in my gun. [i]Come to think of it, how do exo react to magnets?[/i] Taravax-7: You would be wise to hear his words. Iris: What did he say? Taravax-7: I’ve, been challenged. If I want his brother’s sword, I’m going to have to be deemed worthy of it. I have to duel for it. Yuri: Or, or, just hear me out here. I, take my gun, and make the mean fallen with the thing we need go bye-bye. Much easier, just sayin’. Taravax-7: *sigh* You know me Yuri, honor is a thing I respect. It’s a thing I won’t toss away. Taravax-7 replied to the captain and it tossed its brother’s sword to him while raising it’s own. Taravax-7 picked up the sword and assumed his position. Yuri and Iris backed away. The captain assumed its position and the two sat perfectly still, waiting for one to make the first move. They held perfectly still, like statues. After a long while, the captain’s arms began to falter ever so slightly and Taravax-7 had to readjust his grip on the sword. They stood for what felt like an eternity before finally, a clash, and It was over in an instant. Taravax-7 and the captain lunged simultaneously but Taravax-7 let the captain's sword drive into his arm while he drove his own blade into the captain’s chest. Ether quietly drained out. The captain chuckled and whispered something to Taravax-7 before collapsing. Yuri hopped over to Taravax-7. Yuri: Holy sweet king of spades! That had my blood pumping! [i]Your arm good?[/i] That was crazy. Taravax-7: My arm ‘s fine, not the first time I’ve done that. Iris: Don’t underestimate strength, he could have cut through your arm? Taravax-7: Well, he didn’t, that’s the art of the duel. Yuri: Wait, wait wait wait, let me get a picture of that. Do you think Shaxx saw that? [i]Do you think he’s got a recording?![/i] The den ain’t gonna believe this. Iris: Yuri, Don’t you have any concern for him? Yuri: Iris, you know full well us hunters lack the emotion of “concern”. Any time we may look “concerned” is just us wanting to kill something that someone isn’t letting us kill. I look at his arm and I see one helluva story. That reminds me, you gonna replace that. If yes, can I have it? Taravax-7: Both of you relax. It just went through the armor. I’ve got high grade, infinite lines, FWC armor, this stuff is build to survive a warsat coming down on my head. Yuri: Meanwhile, your head is covered by a warpriest mask. How’s that stand up to a warsat? Taravax-7: It broke a hunter’s throwing knife in the crucible. Not even a scratch on it. It's probably better than the FWC gear. Iris: Still, you shouldn’t risk doing things like that. And Yuri, you shouldn’t be encouraging this. Yuri: I’m a hunter Iris. Bad behavior is in my blood. Iris: Either way, just be more careful. Or at least tell me when you plan to do something life threatening. Taravax-7: Like I said, I’m fine. My ghost can patch it back up. And besides, we have the sword now. Taravax-7 held the sword up. Taravax-7: I’d say mission completed, now we just gotta bring this thing home and see what the warlocks think of it. Iris: I already notice something odd about it. I can sense the foreign materials used to craft it. It seems almost, enchanted. Taravax-7: I want to bring this to Shaxx first though. See if he notices anything about it. Yuri: Sounds like a plan, let’s go, Spitfire took off again for the tower to see Shaxx. When they arrived, Shaxx was waiting in the plaza. Shaxx: Titan! Titan. Never before have I seen such a brave and noble heart. Come, I have a gift for you. The fireteam followed Shaxx to his post where he had something golden shining on a shelf in his desk. Taravax-7: I take it you saw us? Shaxx: My Redjacks picked up that captain’s signal as soon as he stepped foot in the gap. But I knew the three of you were on the way so I told them to stay put. I never expected you to be one to accept a fallen duel Taravax. Taravax-7: On my honor, I cannot deny it. Shaxx: All the more reason you deserve this. Shaxx pulled out an exotic engram from his desk and handed it to Taravax-7. Yuri and Iris looked surprised. Taravax-7 sent it to his vault. Shaxx: Now then, I imagine you want me to inspect the sword. Taravax-7 nodded and handed Shaxx the sword. He looked it over and gave it a light swing. Shaxx: This is very unlike the average fallen shock blade. It’s unnaturally balanced, finely crafted. It cuts through the air like there's nothing. I would highly advise you let the warlocks inspect this. Shaxx handed the sword back to Taravax-7. The fireteam made their way to Ikora in the Vanguard hall to give her the sword. Ikora: I see you’ve found it. Iris: The one and only. Interesting fact, the markings on it relate to the house of stone. Ikora: You know this how? Yuri: Had a chat with a captain. Taravax-7: This was his brother’s blade. This sword was considered a great badge of honor. Ikora: Is that why there’s gash in your arm? Taravax-7: It’s just a scratch. Ikora sighed and took the sword from Taravax-7. She placed it on the table and called in a team of her warlocks. Ikora: We’ll get back to you if we find anything interesting about this relic. Other than that, we’ll keep it in the lab for safekeeping. Well done Spitfire. You’re dismissed. Taravax-7, Yuri, and Iris left the hall split off again. Yuri went off to see Banshee-44, Taravax-7 went to see the speaker, and Iris went to speak with Arach Jalaal. [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/216789159]Next part: Banshee-44’s part[/url] [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/216283278]Previous part: Takanome Ridge[/url] [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/214985095]To the collection:[/url][spoiler]Ipul:So they’ve found it? Rele: It would seem they have. But you knew they would. Ipul: I suppose that is true. I do help the one, often. Rele: He appreciates your assistance, or maybe fears it. Ipul: In the end, he will know me. He won't fear me, maybe he'll thank me. Or perhaps you’ve cooked his mind too much for that. Rele: You jest. Ipul: Perhaps he is rubbing off on me.[/spoiler]