Chapter 5: Awakening
"War, War Never Changes
"The Lone Wanderer's journey was over-but the life of the Capitol Wasteland still continues. Now 7 figures will shape the future of Washington D.C, and pick up where he started.
"The sun shown brightly on the desert that had once been D.C, over a mysterious device- a life support pod that had laid there for centuries. Inside, Joshua Spencer rested in hibernation since the Pre-War ended-blisfully unaware of what had happened. Around him was an abandoned mine-Evergreen Mills, where an army of theives have made there home. That day, the door opened to the pod he was in and the man fell to his knees in the Desert Sand. Around him, these thieves drew there guns at him and prepared to shoot him untill they all of a sudden stopped. They saw a Tatoo on his chest-one of a skull, and they instantly hailed him as a brother to them. He took on a new name and forged a new future with his new family-and threw his frustration out agaisnt the World he once called home.
"4 more of these pods opened 20 years later near Raven Rock, where the fragments of the United States Government planned on waging war agaisnt the complex that was its former Army. The soldiers patrolling them found the people within them, but instead of killing them he took them in for Research. After finding out that they were Pre-War humans, Colonel Autumn (under the orders of the diabolical President Eden) had them enlisted. Within time, 2 of the new recruits ( Alex Marx and Dana Kyle) went A.W.O.L and defected to the enemy in the heart of the Capitol. The remaining two rose through the ranks, and were eventually sent to do battle agaisnt there friends. They took Jefferson Monument for the Enclave and watched as there army fell twice to the Brotherhood of Steel under the command of Elder Lyon's.
"Another pod was sited in the ruins of a Vault-Tec Lab, and claimed by the Brotherhood as there own. It was Heavily Damaged, and irradiated on the inside-but the Brotherhood was determined to crack it open. Untill then it remains inside of there advanced laboratory to collect dust as the other Scribes and Scientists focus there attention on other matters
"In the year to come, a 3 way war ensued over the possesion of the Capitol. The Enclave Remnants entered a Guerilla War agaisnt both the Super Mutants and the Brotherhood, and many forces from both sides fell in the war. Lyon's Pride itself was reduced to newcomer Alex Marx, Sentinel Lyons, and the Wanderer himself as the rest of the members met there bloody fate. In a desperate plee to find a foothold in there battle-the Elder officially opened the door of the Citadel for talented recruits from around the area to sign up for Brotherhood Training. It was the second most contreversial order the Elder had issued since the Outcasts were formed-but desperate times called for desperate measures
"The last pod was left untouched, and remained in the Museum of Technology as Super Mutants and Brotherhood of Steel alike passed by it. There, a person who is destined to shake the very foundations of the Wasteland lays in what seems to be an endless slumber. This is his story, and he will accomplish in his life will change the destiny of the decaying world forever...".
When Peter awoke, at the center of the Mall-a giant power struggle began over control of Downtown DC. "Where am I" Peter wondered as he got out of the pod. He looked around, and saw many old bits of Technology. Situated next to the Freezer was a Virgo II Lander-with the Dish surprisingly missing. He could hear the explosions and gunfire from outside and noticed that the museum was in ruins. He began to wonder what happened-Revolution? Invasion? Civil War? Suddenly, the wall in front of Peter exploded, thrusting Peter back into the Freezer that he came from. Brotherhood of Steel Soldiers overran the Museum, and began searching for any Threats. "Fan out, men" there leader ordered "Search for any trace of Super Mutants or Enclave Soldiers-lets try to hold this little piece of Heaven". Peter tried to play dead so that the soldiers would not see him, until one of them spotted him. "Sentinel!" one of the knights yelled "We have a man down! We found him inside of one of the museum pieces". "Bring him to me" The Sentinel said "What's your name, civilian?". "Peter" Peter moaned "Peter…Callahan". "He's wounded, Sentinel" another Knight said "Someone fetch me a Medpac!". The soldier spent several minutes patching Peter up."What are you doing out here, civilian?" the soldier said calmly "I thought GNR had warned the people to stay out of there. I guess some people don't like to listen to the news". "Who are you?" Peter asked weakly. "I am Jason" the soldier said, while taking off his Helmet "Most Commonly known as the Lone Wanderer of Vault 101". "Wait," Peter asked "There are people inside of the Vault now? What day is it". Peter was waiting to here August 30th 2078, but was shocked when he heard "May 18th 2280".'200 years' Peter thought to himself 'I have been in that pod for over 200 years'."What Have I done?" Peter sobbed. "Calm down" Jason said "You were in that pod weren't you? *Sigh* I'm sorry….the World that you know and love is now gone. The Brotherhood of Steel, these soldiers around me, is trying to save what we have left. Hope hasn't died yet". Peter became overpowered by grief and despair…thanks to him, 6 of his friends were now stuck in a future filled with violence. There was no time to grief though; the museum began to fall in on itself. "Jason!" Sentinel Lyons screamed, "Enclave War Birds are incoming. We have to retreat while we still can". "Well," Jason sighed "So much for introductions. We have to get out of here, Alive. You best come with me". Jason and Peter managed to get out of the building just in time- as the building fell in on itself as soon as they escaped.
Outside, Peter could catch a glimpse of his new friend. He was 5 years younger then Peter, and well built. He was battle worn, and had many scars over his body. But his face was not scared at all, and looked peaceful compared to the Mall around him. Peter could also see the true nature of the situation. Surrounding him were hundreds of Power Armor wearing soldiers-the grey ones being the Brotherhood, the Black ones being Enclave Soldiers. There were several giants (Super Mutants) to which Peter would have no idea of, as well as smaller ones (Ghouls).
"Wow" Peter gasped as his looked around "I can't believe this could actually happen to us". "Neither could I, my friend" Jason replied "You remind me of what I was like when I first entered the Wasteland a few years back. I'll tell you more once we get out of here". After killing a few of the Super Mutants, the sounds of Jets roared through the skies. Lyon's Pride quickly evacuated as the bombs fell on the Mall- instantly vaporizing everyone in the Battle, save for the Enclave Soldiers and Brotherhood of Steel. After the bombs cleared, the remaining Brotherhood of Steel Knights left for the Jefferson Monument. "Why are you going to the Jefferson Monument" Peter asked. "Our Greatest Achievement, the Purifier, is there" Jason replied proudly "We are going to make sure the War Birds did not bomb it as well". As they approached the entrance, Peter and Jason noticed the guards on duty at the monument were all eliminated. "This isn't good" Peter said solemnly. "Someone has been here" Sentinel Lyons said "Men, scout the area for any Enclave Soldiers and report back here". "I have a bad feeling about this" Peter said. Suddenly a gun shot fired-and just narrowly misses Peter. Jason's face grew blank and pale, as he slowly fell to the ground- just outside of the Monument. "No!" Peter screamed "This can't be happening". "Snipers" one of the soldiers yelled, and the small team took for cover inside of the Monument.
After 15 minutes of on and off fighting, reinforcements came for the Brotherhood. In the distance, a soldier yelled out "MERV!" and tore of running towards the Enclave's Soldiers. 8 missiles flew out of the Soldiers launcher, and completely annihilated the group of Enclave Soldiers. Peter began to run as the barrages exploded everywhere. Soon after, Lyon' s Pride reorganized and began to leave- leaving the soldier, Peter, and Jason behind. "Are you guy's ok" the soldier asked "We heard there was an attack nearby, but never knew they would go so far as to attack our Purifier". "Who are you" Peter asked, as he clutched Jason's Dying body. "Knight Captain Alexander Marx" Alex replied, as he took of his Helmet "I have orders from Elder Lyons to bring you to the Citadel. He wants to speak with you personally". "They won't Harm you" Jason muttered "You seem to be an ok sort….maybe even a Hero". "Thank you for risking your life to save me, my friend" Peter said to Alex "But I am not a Hero. I am just a Doctor who managed to travel 200 years into the Future". "No Ordinary Doctor would say he did that….." Jason gasped "It does not matter now who you were, and what you have done…I can say that I died for you, the next Hero…..of the…..Wasteland…". His body grew still, and his eyes slowly retreated to the back of his head. Despite everything…everything that happened, there was peacefulness in his voice as he died. Peter continued on to the Citadel with Alex, mourning over the Death of his newest friend.