Fallout: Rise of the New Vegas Confederacy

HEY EVERYBODY! HOW ARE YA!? JACK HERE! I've wanted to do a Fallout Fic for a LONG time now, and I've finally gotten around to it.

Summary: After the Battle of the Divide, Ryusuke Kenta convinced Ulysses to come to the Mojave and help him found a new nation.

disclaimer: dislcaimed, nuff said.

CHAPTER 1

Ryusuke Kenta walked through the Canyon Wreckage that led to the Divide. He wanted to see if he could convince Ulysses to come with him to the Mojave. After listening to the Frumentarius' last message, he knew that NCR was too focused on the Old World to be able to handle the One they currently lived in. "Full Circle," stated Ulysses, "Walked the Divide again and stand at its edge once more."

"I got your final message," replied Kenta.

Ulysses hmmmphed, "Didn't think I'd be around to here you say those words... But that Message was for you only, Kenta."

"Perhaps," replied Kenta as he sat down, "but that's not the real reason I'm here."

"What do you want to know," asked the Last of the Twisted Hairs.

"I want you to come with me to the Mojave," replied Kenta.

Ulysses looked out over the Divide, "If I do, I'd be turning my back on the Marks I've left on the Divide."

"I think this place has consumed your actions long enough," Ryusuke countered.

For the second time in his life, Kenta have Ulysses pause. "You're right," he mumbled, "I've allowed the 'what was' to control my actions." He then got up and said, "Let us return to the Mojave."

"That's what I wanted to hear," replied Kenta.

XxX

Once they had navigated the Canyon Wreckage, they came out to where Kenta's other friend's stood waiting. Cass was the first to speak, "So this is the guy you've made all the fuss about?"

"Guys, this is Ulysses," said Kenta, "Ulysses, these are my other companions."

The man wearing the First Recon Beret said, "I'm Craig Boone."

"Veronica Santangelo," replied the Brotherhood scribe.

"Raul" stated the Ghoul wearing the Vaquero Outfit.

"Lily Bowen," shouted the Nightkin.

"Arcade Israel Ganon," said the Followers doctor.

"Rose of Sharon Cassidy," the Red Head said with a nod.

Kenta finished for the ones who couldn't speak, "The Cyber Dog is Rex, and you've seen plenty of Eyebot's to know what ED-E is."

Ulysses nodded before asking, "Where to now?"

"To the fortified encampment I've setup at the Abandon Shack by the Yangtze Memorial," answered Kenta.

Cass chuckled, "You absolutely love that place don't you."

"It's also one of the few places that Mr. House can't spy on us," added Kenta.

That told everyone that Ryusuke was planning something big.

XxX

It was about two hours later once Kenta and his friends were inside the Yangtze Safe House. "Alright Kenta," demanded Cass, "What's this about."

"I'm going to create a Nation here in the Mojave," he replied.

Boone looked at the man like he had grown a second head, "Is that even possible?"

"Kenta's done it before," claimed Ulysses, "He breathed Life into the Divide at one time."

"And ended up snuffing that life out due to ignorance," he added, "But I've learned from my mistakes... This time, I will succeed."

"Alright then," the sniper conceded, "what's the plan?"

"The Majority of NCR soldiers and Officers are unsatisfied with the way Kimbell and Oliver do things," explained Ryusuke, "This includes the Commanding Officers of Camp's Macaran, Golf, and Forlorn Hope… Odds are they would probably join this endeavor if given the right incentive, and most of their subordinates wouldn't be far behind."

"How do you know this," asked Boone.

Kenta smirked, "Chief Hanlon plan's on keeping the Rangers out of the upcoming Battle of Hoover Dam... He feels the Assimilation of the Desert Rangers was a mistake."

"All Roads lead to that Old World Wall," muttered Ulysses.

Boone looked at their newest Ally, "What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

"It means that whoever controls Hoover Dam, control's the Mojave," explained Kenta, "Hence the reason why the Legion and the NCR are fighting over it."

"Hoover Dam will likely kill Caesar, whether the Legion takes it or not," stated Ulysses.

Boone immediately drew his rifle after he heard the way Ulysses said Caesar, but the original Courier Six took the weapon and pointed at its owner, "I stopped following the Bull when I saw how obsessed with Hoover Dam Caesar was." He then gave the rifle back and said, "The Bull needs to fight, needs the challenge... It falters without it, and dies in the dust."

"The Legion need's conflict to maintain unity," Ryusuke explained once more, "It'll fall apart without it."

"This guy has some deep stuff to say," said Veronica.

Kenta turned to Veronica, "We need to convince the Brotherhood to join our endeavor... But I will wipe them out if I have to."

"YOU CAN'T DO THAT," she shouted.

"The Brotherhood believes that keeping Technology from the rest of the world is the answer," growled Ulysses, "but all they're doing is making people ignorant, and it was Ignorance that caused the destruction wrought at the Divide."

Veronica was on the verge of tears, "is there no other way?"

"I could try to get you put in the position of leadership," stated Kenta, "You're more open minded than anyone else I've met that is associated with the Brotherhood of Steel."

Veronica was conflicted: on the one hand, she wasn't sure if she was fit to lead the Brotherhood of Steel, but if she doesn't try then her friends and family would die! "I'd like to think about it."

"We should probably take a break for the night anyways," stated Kenta.

XxX

That night Ulysses went to Veronica in order to talk with her.

"Ryusuke's only trying to do what he knows is best," said the Former Frumentarii.

Veronica sighed, "I know, but I don't see why he's so against the Brotherhood's methods."

"Have you seen the Divide?"

"From a distance," said the scribe.

"Kenta and I have seen it up close," Ulysses said darkly, "And we both know that what happened there can happen again."

"It's that bad huh," asked the girl.

There was a far off look in his, "There is no describing it."

"And no forgetting what happened," added Kenta.

Veronica jumped, "How much did you hear?"

"Enough."

XxX

The next morning Kenta and his group were gathered around the Campfire, ready to continue their discussion.

"How do you plan to get McNamara and Hardin to listen," asked Veronica, "cause last time I checked, those blowhard's were obsessed with keeping to the codex."

"I'm prepared to take them to the Divide," replied Kenta, "The Brotherhood's obsession with Tech will make that easy enough."

"You do realize that's a death sentence," pointed out Ulysses.

Kenta sighed, "I'm aware of the risks, but the only way they'll understand the dangers of Ignorance is if they see and understand what happened in the Divide."

"That might work," admitted Ulysses, "It would show them the need to share some of their knowledge."

"And that's why Veronica would be the Ideal leader for the Brotherhood of Steel: she has a pretty good Idea of what the people are ready for," the Courier added.

Veronica had a slight blush: she had no idea that Ryusuke thought so highly of her. "Thank you," she said with a smile.

"Now that we've gotten that out of the way," declared the group leader, "we need to discuss the things we'll need to make this nation functional."

"Trade," stated Cass.

"Proper medical equipment and facilities," added Arcade.

Boone said, "A way of maintaining Law and Order."

"Allies," suggested Raul.

"Good homes for the children," Lily all but shouted.

"A symbol," was Ulysses reply.

"Cass will be in charge of trade since she once ran her own Caravan Company, I should be able to get the Followers what they need to handle the medical needs of this nation, I have a few Ideas on how to create and maintain a proper sense of Law and Order here, I'm certain that I can convince The Great Khan's to side with us and The Brotherhood of Steel would be a good Ally to have as well, Proper Orphanage's and Foster Care won't be easy, but I'll see what I can do," Kenta listed off before pausing, "As for a Symbol..." The man stood there for a moment before he walked into the Shack and came out with a US Army Combat Armor, "I think this White Star would be perfect."

"Explain," demanded Ulysses.

Kenta smirked, "New Vegas is a Beacon to all who see it."

"Like a Bright White Star shining in the wastes," surmised Ulysses, "It's a fitting Symbol."

"Which is why I plan on taking US Army Combat Armor like this, and making it Standard Issue," added Kenta.

Boone took the Armor from Ryusuke's hands and examined it. "This is armor is a hell of a lot better than what the NCR gives the Troopers."

"Exactly why I know I'll be able to convince the majority NCR Soldiers in the Mojave to join this Nation," explained Kenta, "The fact that something like this will be Standard Issue says it all."

"What about Hanlon," asked Ulysses.

"He misses being a Desert Ranger," replied Ryusuke, "One of the things I intend to do is re-establish the Desert Rangers."

"Including their right to act independently," asked Boone.

The courier nodded, "Most definitely."

"What about equipping the soldiers," asked Veronica.

Kenta closed his eyes and thought about it, "I believe it would be best if we crossed that bridge when we got there."

"What's our first move," asked Ulysses.

"I thought you'd never ask," Ryusuke said with a smirk, "We're going to kill Caesar."

"While killing Caesar sends the type of Message you want to send," warned Ulysses, "It might not be the wisest decision."

"Why are you trying to protect that Shit Stain," demanded Boone.

Ulysses sighed, "Legate Lanius only listen's to Caesar: to kill Caesar, is to kill the only one capable of keeping that monster in check."

"Then we'll kill him too," said Boone.

Ulysses snorted, "20 Tribes have tried to do that, and all have been crushed beneath his feet... Killing the Monster of the East will not be easy."

"We took everything the Divide had to throw at us," said Kenta, "Killing Lanius should be a synch compared to walking that road."

And for the third time, Kenta gave Ulysses pause. "When you put it that way, It really would be a synch," Ulysses said thoughtfully, "Alright, I'm in."

"HOORAH," shouted Boone.

Ulysses nodded, "But I get the Desert Fox."

"Vulpes is yours then," replied Kenta, "But there is one other I'd like to invite."

"So you've found him," Ulysses stated more than asked.

Ryusuke nodded, "Yeah, and we all know he's got a bone to pick with Caesar."

Veronica leaned towards Cass, "Is it me, or do there two work on an entirely different level than the rest of us?"

"If I had to guess, I'd say they're talking about the Burned Man," she replied.

Ryusuke smirked, "Cass is right; we are talking about Joshua Graham."

"So the Malpais Legate still lives," stated Boone, "I don't know he I should shoot the guy or shake his hand."

"Caesar would never admit it, but he know's Graham is still alive," clarified Ulysses, "Have orders to all Frumentarius to kill him on sight... Never bothered with following that one… It wouldn't have changed anything."

"How long would it take for you to get the man," asked Arcade.

"It would be a bit difficult to convince him if I went by myself, so I'd estimate Two Weeks," he surmised, "but I could cut that in half if Ulysses came with me."

"Why him," asked Boone.

Kenta smiled, "Because Joshua knows of him."

"And finding out that one of Caesar's best Frumentarius has decided to follow a new symbol, then convincing him to ally with up shouldn't be too hard," finished Ulysses.

"Why don't we all go," asked Veronica.

"Mr. House might think something's up if we do," stated Kenta, "but it might be better if we do... He wouldn't have a way to gain leverage if we all went."

"Wouldn't have to make as many stops either," stated Ulysses.

Ryusuke nodded, "It's decided then: we'll all go together."

DONE!

Time for Explanations!

Q: why have Ulysses leave the Divide?

A: Because he's one of my all-time favorite video game characters, and I think it would awesome if he was a part of the crew.

Q: What do the modifications made to the Abandon Shack by the Yangtze Memorial look like?

A: imagine taking a bunch of campers (the big ones like the one you'll find at Lone Wolf Radio, and the small ones like the one near the Goodsprings Source) and put the entrances to said campers on the inside. Lastly, put a campfire in the center and you've got a nice little club house.

Q: how did they move all those trailers?

A: Brahmin, Bighorner's, and Lily.

Q: Why bring Joshua Graham for the assassination of Caesar?

A: because he deserves to put a bullet in the bastards head.