June 15, 2026
8:30 A.M.
Concordia

Jack and I headed down to Moxxi's bar and there stood the Vault Hunters. Plus, the two retired Vault Hunters were there too.

Jack clasped his hands together. "Alright, here we go, everybody. The jamming signal's down, we've got a robot army, and it's time to get back to Helios and turn off that death-laser." I smiled at his determination to end this fight once and for all.

The red headed female looked at us. "Roland and I will head up with you guys and provide support." That's the man's name...noted.

Of course, Moxxi had to involve herself in the conversation too. "And I'll be cheerin' you on from the cozy confines of this cantina." Of course you will, you're a scaredy cat anyway. I smirked at my comment, but I decided that the comment was the least of my worries.

"I dunno how hairy things have gotten up there, so... be prepared for anything" Jack replied with uncertainty, which only scared me more. I loaded up bullets into my assault rifle, my pistols, my sniper rifle, and two sub-machines. I was preparing for blood shed...there was going to be a lot. I just know it.

Jack chimed in once more. "Let's go. We'll fast travel up there first. You follow behind." Jack grabbed my hand and started to put in the location. In the blink of an eye, we were on the Helios Station.

As Jack and I walked off of the platform, only a few of the Vault Hunters appeared. "Jack, where are all of the Vault Hunters at?"

He looked back, then our ECHO sounded. "Where is everybody?"

I could tell that was Roland. "Crap. I think we're on the other side of Helios." That was the other female...what was her name again? Winnaya, not important...focus.

Jack sighed in frustration. "Crap. Looks like the fast travel split us all up. Doesn't change the plan, though: get to the Eye of Helios command center, shut the laser down WITHOUT damaging it, save the moon, and be hailed as a hero forever. Sound good? Course it does." Okay, we are all split up...great.

Jack, the 3 Vault Hunters with us, and myself walk through the Hub of Heroism, but bullets start flying past us and we took cover as quickly as we could. More of Zarpedon's troops invaded the room and I rolled my eyes. Fuck my life...hope I live after this.

I grabbed my SMG and flipped over the little concrete divider, letting bullets rain. I took down 2 troops with my first round of bullets. I felt an arm wrap around my body, and knowing that it was a trooper, I grabbed a troop and flipped him over my shoulders into 3 other troops as the Vault Hunters kept me protected with their bullets. Of course, that wasn't all that happened. A gun shot sounded and I dropped to the floor as the first instinct and I grabbed my small knife as a troop tried to shoot me from behind, turning around and stabbing him in the head as he ran straight towards me.

After those kills, it's like my adrenaline wanted me to continue...and that's what I did. I grabbed my pistol and used my abilities to my advantage during the massacre, phase locking troops and electrocuting them. All of the troops were eventually dead and heavy breathing was all that could be heard.

Then, without surprise, Tassiter's annoying ass voice was heard through our ECHO devices. "John? W-what the hell are you doing?! I fired you!"
Ugh, can't this guy just back the fuck off of Jack. I swear...he would like Jack to fuck him in the ass and for Jack to make him his bitch.

Jack replied nonchalantly. "And you'll be thanking me once Helios is back in Hyperion hands." I held in my laughing because Tassiter doesn't know that I am here.

I looked at Jack and listened in. "And what have you done to the station? The color scheme is all--"

"Yeah, red and black were a little grim. Yellow POPS better, don't you think? Anyway, can't fire me, sucka, you already did! Later!" He replied, causing me to laugh. I can't believe that he really just did that.

Jack turned around and looked at the three Vault Hunters. "Well, station still seems more or less in one piece. How about you? You holdin' up?"

I looked at the Jack look alike. "Yeah -- uh, feeling kinda bad about Felicity. I mean, not THAT bad. But, I dunno, yeah, kinda bad." I kinda felt bad for Felicity as well. She didn't want to be used, and her she was: betrayed by a hero.

Then, the cyborg man named Wilhelm spoke up. "I felt bad for that AI we erased. Or I'm just jealous she got a cool robot body -- I dunno." I slightly glared at the man, which gave me a cracking of the knuckles from him in return.

My anger flared up. "Wanna end this situation here and now? Because it's not wise to mess with a siren." I watched my tattoos glow and my electric red wings flare up in anger.

"I can end your life, puny bitch" he replied. Oh hell no! I ain't taking his shit talk anymore! He is getting his ass whopped!!

I charge at the dickhead, but I'm restrained before I even get the chance to do so. "Pumpkin, you need to chill out and breathe okay?" I continued to violently thrash around in Jack's grip, due to the fact that the asshat named Wilhelm was still my sights and running his mouth.

The other Vault Hunter names Athena smacked him across the face. "Wilhelm, shut the fuck up!" I could sense that he was one person that tends to piss her off the most.

I started to calm down and I hugged Jack. "Just saying, Wilhelm, that I will personally kick your ass when you complain about something that you can't have, don't have, or won't ever be able to have ever again. Got it? Good." I turned around and walked next to Jack, the doppelgänger and Athena following Jack and I.

As we walked, I saw a Claptrap shop. "Hey Jack, look!" I actually got excited over a claptrap shop...what the hell is wrong with me.

Athena looked at Jack. "A Claptrap shop?" I looked at Jack to see how he would answer her question.

He sighed. "Yeah, the damn things break down so much we had to set up a little claptrap creation station. Lost Legion shut it down, but there's probably one or two claps still kicking around in there." I nodded in comprehension, and so did Athena. But what was the point of Zarpedon closing it? That's one thing I really want to know.

"Jack, why would Zarpedon close it?" I asked, and he shrugged as a reply. So, I took it as he didn't understand why they would.

We approached the Access Tunnels, but then we heard the voice of the cunt we all know as Colonel Zarpedon. What is wrong with her? We just want to fix everything, but here she is like 'not today sweetheart'. I rolled my eyes as she started to talk.

"Jamming signal or no, this station is MINE, Vault Hunter" she said, and blocked our path. What the fuck, that stupid bitch is literally r-tarded. I hope she gets airlocked after this.

Jack groaned and started to yell. "Gaah -- she's locked the path! We can't get to the Eye of Helios! But we shut down the jamming signal, I don't -- alright, whatever, just get back to my office. Maybe we can lower the defenses from there." We followed Jack as he ran back to an elevator in the main area. I hope this all ends soon.

We got to the door and Jack stood there with his arms crossed. "Go find a Claptrap unit to get this goddamn door open now!!" The Vault Hunters left to go find a Claptrap unit, while I stayed with Jack.

I hugged him again, and his arms slowly wrapped themselves around my skinny body. "We can do this, I promise. I know you, and you follow through with what you're doing...and I will be beside you through the whole thing. Just remember, we will win this."

"Thank you, cupcake" he replied, "I needed that."

I smiled as we heard a Claptrap unit wheeled itself over to the door. Of course, it messed up a few times. On the final try, it was a success, but more troops filed into the area and started shooting.

Athena looked at me. "Go with Jack to his office. We will take care of these guys and then come up there." I nodded in reply, running with Jack into the elevator and going upwards...to the top of the Helios Station.

As we reached the top, we turned on the fast travel so the others could just fast travel up here. I turned on my ECHO and sent a message, explaining to fast travel to Jack's office. Then, I saw Roland and the other female, along with Aurelia Hammerlock, Nisha, and another Claptrap unit. Then, Athena and the other two walked out of the elevator. We all followed Jack into his office and we all sat around his desk.

Jack looked up. "Now we can't lower the Helios defenses. Uhhhh... lemme think, lemme think, lemme think..." I tried to think of something. What could we do now?

Then, our ECHO devices sounded. "Jack?! My team is pinned down in R&D -- we're bloody surrounded!" I looked at Jack and nodded. That's what we needed to do.

"Sorry, Gladstone, but I... just had an idea" he said, "Vault Hunters, get to R&D and rescue Gladstone's team. They can hack those defenses for us and open the way to the Eye." The Vault Hunters left, but I stayed by Jack. I wasn't going this time because I was saving my strength for the big fight.

He looked at me. "Cupcake, why aren't you going with?" I told him that I didn't want to wear myself out and not have enough strength to fight the next battle. He nodded in understanding and looked out the big window, looking at Pandora.

(~ Time Skip ~)

The Vault Hunters freed three scientists that work in Research and Development. Plus, a lot of information was spilled over the ECHO communication line.

"John." Tassiter grunted. Oh my god, it's Jack's little bitch. DUDE LITERALLY, LEAVE US ALONE!!!

Jack smirked. "Mister Tassiter, we've retaken a section of Helios. We're only steps away from taking back the laser and saving Pandora. Because I'm awesome." I smiled at him and kissed his cheek. I continued to listen because my ECHO is connected to his.

Tassiter sighed. "Ugh, yeah. Great. I'm calling to tell you that... the board has decided to reverse your termination. You -- ugh... have their support." I smirked in victory, and Jack puffed out his chest. I giggled at him and he smiled at me.

"Ha-HA! Alright! Pleasure to be working with you again, ASSHOLE. Now why don't you go pour yourself a big tall glass of I-told-you-so and SUCK IT!" Jack end the call and smiled. I knew he was happy that he could prove him wrong.

The Vault Hunters came into the office and gave Jack a pocket watch...why does he need that? Of course, he disappears when I say that...it's a cloaking device. Clever. Roland and the other girl greeted the Vault Hunters as they arrived.

I got lost in my own thoughts...about Jack. Man...he is such a good guy. He does everything he can to protect us all and help us to victory. We would do the same for him if the roles were switched. Screams interrupted my train of thought. Jack...was airlocking the scientists into space. What the hell did I miss?

Jack walked towards my direction. "The path to the Eye of Helios is open. Get through the inner hull and open that fast travel network so I can shut 'er down. Uh, Roland, Lilith -- you guys stay here, defend my office. May need to retreat here later." That's her name!!

Lilith tried to argue with Roland, but he cut her off. What was her deal? She signed up to help and I know Jack had his reasons behind his actions.

I looked at the clock...it read 2:30 P.M.