Hey, I decided to write a new story, it's a series of one-shots that are placed before, during, and after the fallout 3 game. I absolutely adore this game and have been inspired by many authors who write great stories.
I will take suggestions on what one shots I should do. Most of these will be set before and during the game, but I will write a few that is set after. Some of these will be very short and I apologize if you find them to short. Anyway, I hope you enjoy, please read and review.
Disclaimer- I do not own fallout 3 or anything related to it.
"How can you just walk away? How can you just abandon project purity after all the time we've spent on it?" Doctor Madison Li yelled at James. Her hands were shaking and she was taking deep, ragged breathes. She looked like she was about to explode from rage.
James sighed, "for my child, Madison. You know how dangerous the wasteland can be. You and I both know it is not a good place to raise a child" James explained quietly.
He didn't want to leave but he had to for his child. "We're both going to Vault 101, where I'll be the docter. As much as I want to stay, I cant. This place is not where a child should be raised." James said as he walked off. Madison let out a loud sigh as she tried but failed to go back to work.
James was deep in thought as he looked at the sleeping little girl in his arms, his child deserved better then the life he could offer out here in the wasteland. He wanted his child to be safe, away from killing and having to worry about everyday survival and the only way for that to happen is if they left this place.
The new-born stirred in his arms, slowly opening her eyes. A gurgle came out of her mouth as her arm raised up towards her father, her small hand grabbed his finger and held it. James smiled a little for the first time since Catherine died.
"I have to do this, I already lost Catherine, I couldn't stand losing you" it came out as mere whisper. Putting the baby down gently, he looked at a picture that was sitting on a old and damaged night stand.
It was a black and white picture that was only taken a month ago. He and Catherine, who was eight months along in her pregnancy, stood happily together. He had his hand on her stomach with a soft smile on his face. She also had a hand of her stomach. He remembered that day clearly, they were discussing names for their child. They had both decided on the name Scarlett.
James lips turned upward in a sad smile. They were so happy, it was ironic that one day you can be happy with the person you love and the next they can be ripped away from you, never to return.
Glancing down towards his child, who was looking at him with bright green eyes. He sighed, he wanted her to stay this way forever, untouched by the harsh reality of the wasteland. Picking her up, he looked at her lovingly. "Your mother would've wanted to meet you. She had such big and wonderful plans for you." As a response she let out a yawn and fell back asleep. Putting her in the crib he walked out the door with a small smile on his face.
Standing on the hill, James looked at the barren wasteland. No green could be seen, just different shades of brown. The sun was setting, the only thing that was left untouched since the nuclear war. It was very beautiful compared to the dull and lifeless wasteland that surrounded him.
He turned towards the people who had came to see him off. There was Paladin Star and Madison Li. He walked up to Paladin Star and gave her a brief handshake. Turning towards Madison, he was not surprised to see her eyes looking coldly at him. Though, he did detect something else in them, sadness. Clearing his throat he said "Madison, I'm so-" she quickly cut him off. "James, what's done is done" holding her hand out, they shook hands awkwardly.
He looked at the baby in his arms and once again turned to the sunset showing it to her. "Scarlett, the wasteland is a cruel and unforgiving place, but this sunset proves that despite it flaws, it still has beauty in it." Taking a long look at it, he turned towards the rocky hill. If you looked closely, you could see a shack door in it.
Walking to it, he grasped the rusted knob and opened the door slowly as he prepared for his new life with his daughter.
And there it is folks. Yes, it's short but I hope it was good… If you have any questions about this story (or about fallout 3) just ask me. I'll try to explain to the best of my abilities. Of course, I love reviews, So I hope you review!
Oh and I have part of the second chapter written (it was originally suppose to be the first but I thought this was a better way to start the story) so expect that soon!
