We Stand Together

Chapter 13: Face The Consequences Later

As she expected, the Vanguard were not happy.

After at least ten minutes of scolding, they commend her on a job well done. And it doesn't escape Eden's notice when Zavala eyes her with pride.

Before she leaves, she turns to look at him.

"Sir, he will be retrieved, won't he?"

Zavala straightens and stares at her with something akin to determination.

"He will."

Eden doesn't say anything else, just gives him a nod and leaves, heading back to the apartment.

When she arrives, her fireteam is sitting on the furniture placed around the room. They try to talk to her but she holds up a finger, silencing them.

"Shower first, talk after."

They nod and she goes back to her room. As she looks around the barren walls, Eden decides that she needs to go see the City and pick some things up, to make the room more her own.

"Uriah, armor please?" She asks and seconds later her armor is piled in one corner of her room. She then grabs a spare pair of clothes and heads for the shower.

Once she's all nice and clean, she slips on a chocolate brown sweater that's pleasantly big on her and a pair of comfy, black tights before making her way back into the living room.

"Alright, now you can explain," She says, settling on the couch, a little ways from Jaren.

Her little white and silver Ghost lowers himself in her cupped hands and looks attentive.

Once they realize she's ready to listen, they begin explaining.

They were picked to be the Vanguard's Chosen because of the skills they possessed and strength of their Light. That is why they deal with the major threats, like creatures of Darkness that become to strong or retrieving Guardians that have been missing for far too long. Anything that's too dangerous for other Guardians to do.

The more they explain, the more her confusion goes away and her excitement starts peeking through.

Finally, a grin stretches on her face and she sits forward, body practically vibrating with excitement.

Lance notices.

"What are you smiling about?"

Eden leans forward as they all look at her.

"You guys are so cool! Yeah I mean I was confused but what you guys do is awesome! I can only hope to amount to you guys one day!" She chatters excitedly.

Axel guffaws and Lance laughs while Jaren smiles.

"Well kid, you're on you're way. You already killed a Fallen Kell and a major Hive Wizard," Axel says, when he's done.

"Yes, I believe you are destined for great things but..." Lance trails off, face scrunched in worry.

Jaren side eyes her with an expression she can't identify and seriousness washes over the room.

"There are consequences to what we do. There is always a consequence. For us, it's bearing a burden that nobody else carries," He mutters quietly.

Eden's brow furrows and her body tenses. She doesn't know what to say to that but if she wants to be like them, she'll just have to face the consequences later, when they do come. But for now, she nods and replies,"Of course."

Then, it becomes lighthearted again and they all go back to talking. At least, the others do. Eden stretches her limbs out before standing.

"Well," Eden starts,"I think that I'm gonna spend the rest of my free time down in the City. Explore it. Sight-see. Buy a few things."