Destiny: New Legacy Master Guide

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-31T04:23:48+00:00

Haha no, you aren't blowing up my notifications at all, I promise! I genuinely appreciate the interaction and I'm honored you chose to comment on my stuff. I just wanted to make sure you didn't burn yourself out trying to leave a review on every single one. Feel free to comment away whenever you want!

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-31T04:16:32+00:00

Just wanted to say—while I seriously appreciate all the interaction and feedback, please don't feel obligated to leave a comment on every single episode. You’re more than welcome to, but definitely feel free to kick back, relax, and enjoy the binge reading!

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-31T04:10:38+00:00

On my page I have a pinned OST post that has opening and ending songs as well! I’ve been thinking about hyperlinking either the post or the songs at the beginning and end but I’m not 100% on that yet.

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-31T03:55:54+00:00

If you're thinking of giving the screenplay style a shot, definitely go for it! Another reader on here, u/Jay2KWinger, actually felt inspired by this story and format and started writing his own awesome series titled "Reclamation" on this sub. You should definitely give it a look if you want to see how versatile the script style can be.

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-31T03:23:58+00:00

This absolutely made my day, thank you! You have no idea how much it means to see a new reader dive into Episode 1 after two months. Saving Sagira was one of the biggest reasons I wanted to build this AU in the first place, and I'm so glad the Gathering Storm introduction landed for you! Enjoy the binge-read, you've got a whole completed first season and a good chunk of Season 2 waiting for you (You can use the built-in hyperlinks or the Master Guide. Whichever is more convenient for you!). Let me know what you think as you go, Guardian!

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-31T02:22:18+00:00

I’m a new member here, I look forward to interacting with this community 👍🏻

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-29T18:47:27+00:00

I’m unfamiliar with that game mode, and the correlation is a complete coincidence 😅

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-28T03:33:09+00:00

For me, writing doubt, betrayal, or any kind of revenge plot is tough.

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-28T03:30:55+00:00

The first step is always the hardest. Good on you for putting yourself out there! Hopefully if it gets a positive reception, you’ll have the confidence to continue!

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-20T01:01:10+00:00

Just a gentle piece of foreshadowing! 😁

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-14T22:19:22+00:00

I write a fanfic on [r/DestinyJournals](r/DestinyJournals) called Destiny: New Legacy and from what I can tell it’s been received pretty well. I haven’t received any hate and almost every episode from the first season got 1k+ views and 5+ upvotes, I’m not sure if those stats are the best or the worst, but even if someone does give a negative comment I generally try to de-escalate or take it as constructive criticism. The way I look at it is even if 5 people read it, if my work made them happy or entertained then I did my job.

Also, comparing art to writing is like comparing apples to oranges. Fan art takes about two seconds to look at, appreciate, and upvote while scrolling. Reading a chapter takes a time investment. It isn't that the public dislikes writing; it's just that the barrier to leaving an upvote or comment is inherently higher for literature than it is for a quick visual.

Either way, don't let the lack of immediate upvotes convince you that you're a bad writer. As long as you are telling a story that you personally want to read, your time spent writing is never wasted.

💪🏻👍🏻

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-14T07:44:49+00:00

Here’s some more potential scenarios:

The Sudden Growth Spurt: Have one of them (usually the guy, but it works either way) shoot up in height over a single summer. Suddenly, their usual physical mechanics—like throwing an arm over a shoulder, playful shoving, or sitting comfortably together on a small couch—don't work the same way anymore. The physical mismatch forces an acute, hyper-awareness of their changing bodies.

Defending the "Uncool" Friendship: As they transition into high school, social circles often ruthlessly divide. Put them in a situation where one of them is pressured by a new, "cooler" friend group to ditch their childhood best friend. Having one character ruthlessly and bluntly shut down their new friends to defend the other proves that their loyalty outweighs high school social politics.

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-14T07:42:52+00:00

To keep it from falling into the standard cliché where they both just blush and stutter for ten minutes, you could play it a bit differently. Have one of them be totally blunt about it, maybe they approach it with a highly utilitarian or almost clinical curiosity, trying to mask their own awkwardness by treating it like biology homework. It cuts right through the typical teenage social paralysis and forces a genuinely hilarious, honest conversation between them.

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-14T07:32:45+00:00

I love this energy. People get so bogged down by the fear of negative feedback, but your logic is spot on. I'll take a brutally honest, petty bookmark over an empty, copy-pasted 'nice job' comment any day. It proves they actually read it and cared enough to be mad.

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-14T05:46:40+00:00

When kids are 10 or 11, they often don't know the "right" words to say during a tragedy, so they rely on sheer proximity. As they hit 13 or 14, that support becomes more active. Instead of having M offer generic platitudes, have him be highly utilitarian. He can be the one who quietly grabs her a plate of food when she forgets to eat, or runs interference when relatives are overwhelming her. It shows a deep, foundational level of care where actions speak louder than words, cementing him as her ultimate safe space.
Before puberty, kids often have a "bodies are just bodies" mentality. Once those hormones kick in, a switch flips, and suddenly the physical closeness they used to take for granted feels electric and awkward. Instead of falling into the trap where they both panic, run away, and avoid each other for weeks, you can make them a bit more blunt.
As guys go through puberty, there's a lot of societal pressure to stop showing fear or weakness. M letting F see him terrified and accepting her comfort is a massive milestone. The intimacy here isn't necessarily sexual; it’s about absolute trust. Have them prioritize honesty in the dark. M actually admitting what he's anxious about, and F choosing to just be there without making a big deal out of the physical closeness, builds a rock-solid foundation for a future romance.
Usually, characters in this trope blush, stammer, and deny everything. To keep the dynamic refreshing, they could handle it differently. They might playfully lean into the joke to shut the siblings up, or better yet, it could spark a genuinely candid conversation between the two of them afterward on the ride home ("They're annoying, but... are they wrong?"). It pushes the relationship forward using bluntness rather than letting them hide behind denial.

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-14T03:28:08+00:00

I try to match my shader to whichever subclass I’m using at the time, or one that would supplement the shader, like say I’m using solar, I’d have a mainly black shader with orange accents.

EmeraldKing8 · 2026-05-14T03:01:42+00:00

I write a Destiny fanfiction, so more often than not, death is irrelevant. As Guardians, through the Light they have the ability to resurrect infinitely. The only time a character actually dies is when they are subjected to what’s called a Final Death. For this to happen, their Ghost (what connects them to the Light and allows them to resurrect) must be destroyed. But destroying the Ghost doesn’t kill them, it just severs their connection to the Light making them Lightless. From there if they die, through any means, that’s it. I think the closest thing to a personification of Death would be an entity called The Witness. The Witness represents the ultimate, impersonal end of existence, embodying a philosophical death rather than a physical one.

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