We Stand Together

Chapter 11: Vanguard's Chosen

Not long after she returns to the apartment, a frown forms on her lips and the Speaker's words ring in her ears again.

She knows it's stupid that the words still affecting her, but they are. Uriah said he picked right and she trusts his word but the doubts continue to plague her mind.

To make matters even worse, as soon as Lance and the others step into the apartment, they begin to explain that they have to go. Some Vanguard appointed mission that she can't even go on. Something about it being too "dangerous" and her being too "new" of a Guardian.

Eden grumbles but doesn't say anything. The annoyance once again becoming fresh. She watches on with something akin to frustration as Uriah comes to hover beside her.

"You know that they're only doing this for your safety, right?" Uriah says, quietly enough for only her to hear.

Eden cuts a glance at him before sighing.

"Of course. It doesn't mean I have to like it though," She answers.

Her fingers tap out a pattern on her armored leg as she begins to think.

If she couldn't help her own fireteam, maybe she could help another one. Maybe, just maybe, Ava and Quinn could use some help. They'd probably let her tag along, so long as she didn't mess with Quinn's things.

Eden waits until the others have packed up and left, saying goodbye at the door before closing it.

"Send Ava a ping. See if they need help with anything."

Uriah gives her an exasperated look before doing as she says.

The response is instantaneous.

Uriah's blue optic widens and his shell whirls before turning to her.

"She said yes, very very excitedly. I guess we do have something to do after all."

Eden grins and gets up, speed walking to the door. Her excitement shows as she gets a bounce in her step and a smile graces her features.

"I've never done a mission with them before. It's kind of exciting actually," Eden chirps, glancing at Uriah.

The little Ghost twirls his shell in amusement but listens to her ramble on none the less. He only interrupts her to tell her where to go, which is the shipwright. When Eden arrives, she sees Ava waving at her from a sleek blue ship.

Eden hurries over and is greeted with a hug from the female Hunter.

"It's good to see you again Eden!"

Ava practically tackles her, nearly knocking Eden to the floor. Eden only chuckles, patting her back affectionately.

"It's good to see you too Ava. Uriah told me you seemed excited to see us."

Her sapphire eyes brighten up even more and she bounces on the balls of her feet.

"Yes, yes! Quinn wanted me to go to the Moon so he could examine some type of Hive Knight.  Now that you're here, I won't be so bored!" She exclaims happily.

Just as she finishes speaking, Quinn walks out of the ship and looks at Eden with slight disdain.

"Oh. It's you. Hm," Is all he says as he walks past her.

Eden wilts, turning to Ava with a dim expression.

"What's wrong Eden?" Ava asks, picking up on her down mood.

"It's just.....first the Speaker and now him. It almost really seems no one wants me around." Her voice gets quieter and she can feel the sympathy roll over her from Uriah.