Author's Note: Hello! This is my first published work of fanfiction so I really appreciate reviews! The world of Fallout: New Vegas and its characters are NOT mine! The rating is T as it stands but when chapter 5 comes up it will go to M, so please be aware! This first chapter is actually the end of the story, and chapter 2 is the beginning. I kind of like the tease of information which is incomplete but if you don't then feel free to start at 2! Thank you and enjoy!
"And so we face each other." His voice was velvet.
"We knew it was only a matter of time," she whispered, "there was no other outcome."
Vulpes stepped closer, to where they only needed to reach out to touch the other. Leta stood in place, unmoving. Around them, the battle for Hoover Dam continued.
"You know they are watching us." He reminded her, "Every move we make is reported to our superiors."
"That has always been the case."
"You will not kill me." He was sure of his statement. Her eyes closed for a brief moment, and she reopened them, tears brimming.
"And you would kill me?"
"If that is what is necessary."
"Then you will not begrudge my actions." She whispered; and before either of them could fully conceive of it, her hand brought a knife across his neck. Blood trailed down his armor. His eyes widened in shock and he retaliated, bringing his machete across her chest. She recoiled enough for it not to be fatal, but blood dripped down her body as well. He dropped his machete and his hands gripped his neck, trying to keep the life from draining out of him. He fell to his knees. Leta recovered enough to look over as he hit the ground. She knelt beside him, and cradled his head in her arms. The world around them had stopped.
"Forgive me, Vulpes, I had no choice." She cried softly. He could hear her, but could not respond. She pressed her mouth to his ear and whispered to him. His eyes widened at her words and he tried to grab her face, but his weak hand only brushed scarlet across her skin. She kissed his forehead, and his eyes closed,
"Vale, my love."
