The Boot Shiner (Destiny x Male Reader)

Chapter 47: Outrageous Stalling

Chase and I said we were going to do more power training, and while she tried to get me to harness some of my light, my power, I feel her training was less helping me with my light, but helping me actually stay on my feet and fight without it. I did a drill with her where I had to catch her while she was invisible, which made me more perceptive. My reflexes are faster, I move faster, my armor agrees with me a lot more often. I love throwing stuff from rocks, to car doors, to a dreg, to an acolyte to a knight's sword.

We learned that I'm as strong as a titan, like the power of Zavala during the Red War, able to disarm Cabal soldiers with sheer strength alone. That's what Chase compared it to, and most importantly, she likes that I can throw her into a group of enemies for her to dispatch by freezing them and melting them with solar energy.

She has this dangerous combination where she freezes them by dodging, turning herself invisible when she drops a solar grenade at their feet. It's so cruel to watch them unable to move or do anything but get painted in flames, however... that's what they deserve for trying to take on the guardians.

Chase: Well... that happened.

Y/N: Yeah... that's some cheesy bad writing if I ever heard it. You got... nothing cooler to say? Not like, "how's that for a cold shock, Y/N?"

Chase: It's been a long day...

Y/N: You're right, I'm sorry.

Chase: Don't apologize, you're alright! We trained a bit longer than we should've but at least... we got your clothes, babe. Mox is gonna like a couple outfits I got planned for her.

I jump, then jump again onto the roof of an enclosure that protects a staircase and an old garage. Chase does the same with a bit more effort, having to mantle up over the ledge. I plop down on the rusty roof, then Chase sinks down next to me. Out of the way of enemies, I'm safe to take my helmet off and so does Chase.

Y/N: Wonder when I'm gonna see Seri...

Chase: Wanna see her next?

Y/N: Will she throw me across a restaurant?

Chase: Mox... said she's sorry about that... or at least... she texted me on the communicator to tell you that she's sorry. I called her a wuss and told her to tell you herself.

Y/N: I would've said the same thing... Anyway, okay... I-I accept her apology, but she should really get herself some help. Chucking a guardian or creating a crater out of anger in a combat zone is unstable behavior for a warlock that people look up to.

Chase: She needs you... but her defenses have been upgraded, and she's got turrets and decoys...

Y/N: Seems so... I just want to see Seri so bad and get cuddled by the mother...

Chase: Yeah, about that... you're the same size as her now, like spot on. It's going to be off-putting that she can't cuddle with little Y/N anymore.

Y/N: Can I still bury my head into her tummy or chest?

Chase: Probably.

Y/N: Then a man can vibe. Tell me... Was I once a good dancer?

Chase: Oh... OH... No, definitely, TOTALLY not... It's not like he won the The Dawning winter dance competition they have at the finale every FUCKING... YEAR... since they made it official! He was so passionate about it, even near death, same with Festival of the Lost. Too bad our Dawning was ruined last Christmas... Oh shit, it was so bad... heh...

Y/N: Why? Oh, was it... W-was it my death?

Chase: Y-yeah...

She grits her teeth, looking off for a second at the ruined horizon of the Cosmodrome, then looking back at me with a slight frown. I reach out and offer her my arms, which she took as a sign for hugs. I hugged her again, then kissed her another before we made any plans on moving. I changed the subject fast.