I wonder why is it that people had stopped making fanfiction for wayside.
Chapter 3:
Life
In all of Maurecia's Time inside the Vault
The maintenance area sucked...
Overall the job itself sucked even more, as the Vault was powered by Geothermal generators in the lower areas. It was very steamy in there, it didn't help the fact that she was one of the most attractive people.
'Looks become a burden on you' she thought.
The lighting was dim, wasn't worth it, yet she had her duties. She stepped into the room, her suit zipped up, her hair tied up the right way, putting on a cap that would belong to small town Engineers. She set herself on the PIP-BOY assembly line, already manned by a couple of other people. As she took her seat, the production line had sent up a hull of what she knew, were the new. PIP-BOY 3000 Slim.
As most people in the vault, she had received the PIP BOY 3000 as standard, unlucky ones getting the more cubersome 2000 variant. The Slim by what she knew, was very durable; Comparable to the 3000 in terms of ruggedness, yet sleek, and powerfull. Having a manual radio tuning system, advanced Geiger counter, flip up display. And GPS map, along with Vital statistics. Keeping track of heart beat and rate, along with unidentified toxins and poisons on the body. As she checked it herself for any dings, dents, scratches and defects. Deeming it acceptable she placed to the next line of hulls, which were to be sent for the circutry.
"DANIELS, WE NEED HELP OVER AT GENERATOR SECTOR A,ONE OF THE PIPES ARE BUSTED!" a voice yelled out in the thick steam. She gave a sigh as she got up and ran to the people that needed her help.
Myron shielded his face from a steam jet rising from one of the generators. Setting down his "Super Sledge" Hammer on the ground as he inspected the damage; One of the water pipes were busted, if more were to break. Then the water pump was sure to malfunction, He took around himself as he assesed the Damage. Another worker calling out Maurecia, He saw Jenny, who was working on one of the other generators. Face hot with sweat, and steam. He decided to take a break, and so he made his way out of the maintenance area. Where to his pleasure, he had gotten a cool blast of air to his face; the sweat ammplifiying the temperature.
The walls were that of the vault on the higher levels, he saw to his relief. A "Nuka Cola" dispenser, taking out a dollar, he slid it into the slot and an ice cold Nuka Cola came out. He popped off the top and began to drink the soda. Soon after Jenny stepped inside letting out a great sigh "Pump is about halfway busted, and we don't have any backups for some reason. If another one breaks, then The Overseer is bound to choose someone to go out"
Myron put the half full bottle on the table, his face had a frown "Thats crazy, Risking anyone to send them out there?" he looked concern "Vault-Tec is stupid if they hadn't planned on generator malfunctions"
"Yet they say they have to scavenge things if necessary" Jenny told him, Over the years, Her blonde hair was cut to half the length. Her skill in mechanics was surpising in many ways, considering her set of "Wheels" were gone.
"I hope it really doesn't come to that" Myron sighed, knowing well it was bound to happen anyway.
She cassualy flicked through the vault guidelines and regulations handbook. Dana sighed as she marked the page where she was at and closed the book. Sitting in the archives section of the library, She listened to the soft Hum of the computer in front of her. A Windows seven desktop, she checked the monitor as screen pulled up. Surveilance, she also had to check on the vault; The Mess hall were full of people, a group of Wayside teens at a table. She frowned as a group of Johnson teens walked by, Dylan by what she saw walked up to the table and threw John's tray on the floor. She could see the arrogant smirk that was on Dylan's face, but in a split second; John's fist collided with Dylan's face. She grinned as she saw that he broke Dylan's nose. Altough it almost escalated to a brawl as Wayside teens immediately stood up as Johnson teens advanced. But as soon as it had started, she saw Maurecia's father; Handled both John and Dylan. And tore them away from the group, other Vault officers came in; The two groups hesitantly went back to their business.
All in a split second...
Over the past years, you could say, Dana became more devious. Considering what had happened when she was upstaged by Kendra once; She decided that the rules needed to be broken once in a while. Like the one time when she had hacked Kendra's computer and spammed it; As an act of revenge for what Kendra did to Sheri. Her skills in hacking proving valuable. She cut off the video feed as Overseer Brannock came in; Seeing as though he was a Military Officer once, didn't help with a Vault full of 'Civvies' as they would put it. For an Old Man, his physique was a strong one for his age; Truely athletic. As Dana began walking away, she couldn't help to think what was going on topside...
"So you just found this thing out there?"
"Yep"
"Gotta be fuckin kiddin me T"
"I'm not" Todd told the man infront of him, holding out the case with clearly held a Military Steyr HS .50 'Anti Materiel' Rifle. Which in damage terms, took the cake in recoil and damage; A Rifle like this was meant to penetrate Enemy armor as opposed to 'Anti Personal'.
The man took a closer look at the long Rifle "How big a bang were talking?"
"For something rather used on materiel, I have to say this would Penetrate an old Steel hull car head on"
The man let out a whistle and said "I don't know man The ammunition itself is something mighty fine"
Todd sighed "Is there anything I could get for this then?" he brought up his weatherbeaten sawed off double barreled shotgun.
The Merchant heaved a sigh that made his moushtache flutter "Well, there was a box of Military ammunition I found in one of the Humvee's the other day" he took out a battered cardboard box "Very nasty little things they are" To Todds surprise, the man took out a briliant green shotgun shell.
"Frag Twelve" Todd whispered.
"Guaranteed to blow a fucking mans head off"
"How much?"
"Considering your first out of settlement job won't be a ball in the park. Im going to grant you this" lifting the box of valuable explosive ammo "Five of these Beta C drum magazines with 7.26 by 51 milimeter ammution complimenting the set" The man smiled "Your payment of 3000 caps will be reduced to 2000 thanks to my assistance"
"Fair enough" Todd grinned, Packing the gear in his pack "I better go" With a wave, he left for the front gate. A small group of watchers were there, The leader looked towards Todd.
"Ready T?"
"Been preparing, Not gonna go out like a Radroach"
"Alright" the gate opened "Lets move on out!" they marched off into the distance, on the trail of the 'Wayside Wasteland' as Todd had put it. Into the scorching sun...
He puffed as he lifted and let down the large weight in sequence...
Sweat pouring down...
Myron gave a final lift and set the weight down, he surveyed himself in the mirror in the gym room. The years of body fat still clung to him, yet the difference remained in his now more mucle like appearance; His bushy hair was still its own style, his eyes had been corrected by laser surgery, so no more glasses. As he joined the vault, he grew accustomed to shed the selfish skin and don a more caring personal. Which combined to being stronger.
In the distance a purple haired teen was pushing herself through more training, punching the heavy bag across from her. Focused on her targer, breathing steadily; Maurecia let loose a quick punch from her left hand, a strong one from her right. And finished the combo off with a high kick to the side of the punching bag. Sending the heavy bag sideways on its pully rails, if there was one thing Maurecia prided herself in her strength; It was her ability in mixed martial arts as well.
Nearby, Jenny dissasembled and reasembled a BB gun. Visualizing the inner workings like the set of wheels her father had owned. Dana was nearby, precariously typing on her computer at a fast rate. In truth she was a brilliant computer whiz, hacking some vault files were no easy feat; But she could manage. She peered at Maurecia who continued her session. As the other three were called there by her request, as she stopped typing; Jenny stopped her routine, Myron looked over. Maurecia calmly slowed to a stop, turning to her three friends; Myron spoke up "We wern't called here for a training exercise for nothing, what gives?"
"I've been thinking" she looked uncertain and said "I've decided to volunteer for the expedition topside"
Silence...
"Are... you... fucking... Insane?" began Jenny, disaproving wholly "We don't know whats up there"
"Except one thing" Dana added
Myron was quick to comprehend "Its been years, we don't know whats happened"
Maurecia gritted her teeth "Thats why I need to see-" she stopped herself, looking downtrodden. Myron placed an arm around her.
"Then your not going alone" Myron said "Its been bugging me too, so you have a teammate"
"My wheels are up there somewhere with him" Jenny, despite her earlier outburst, grinned "And Im getting em back"
"Well then I can't honestly let you three get the fun can I" Dana smiled
Maurecia let out a very big grin "You guys..."
He layed on the tanned animal skin that was gecko hide.
Todd unclipped the double cylinder magazine and set his XM8 nearby. The others were alreay asleep, and so he was the first to take the night watch.
What could be happening down there anyway?
Thankfully a great distance away, another group was scouting the area. Unsual as there clothing were in brown tatters; Wearing gas mask and wielding swords made from lawnmower blades. The apparent leader, having a more cleaner wear, was talking into a two way radio "The Goodsprings strip is just a couple of clicks away sir"
"good good, tell me have you assessed the reports of Enclave vertibirds nearby"
"Negative, those government assholes havent been spotted at all yet, Trying to find a fucking Vault is no easy job... Sir"
"Well then continue on to Goodsprings, those Regulator fools have no idea that there little Underground Railroad is in danger. And the New California republic has no right to deal to come over to the nearby Mojave Wastes. I leave you to it Legionaire Von Krieger"
"Yes lord Caeser!"
The Overseer's chair had a dangerous armarment of Gattling lasers. Threatening to rip a man apart; Overseer Brannock ran the reports. On the outside he seemed to be a stable man; But concerning the Experiments made at the Mariposa Military base had quite an affect on his Mental health, to say it was not for the better.
After his discharge from the Military, it became quite frank that altough the outer personal held. His mental health had been degrading; Paranoia and fear ran through his bones like a cold winter night, exposed to the elements. Officer Daniels had gotten into an argument with him the other day; Along with Officer Brannings.
'Those fools, think they can upsurp my position' he thought savagely as he looked at the recording from the gym. There was the daughter of the bastard Officer, and the little band of friends. Oh yes, the troubled they had caused; 'This will make Daniles think twice than to take my duty as Overseer!' Now Maurecia and the others were in this crossfire. And things don't look too good here on out...
The plot thickens here folks!, I know you should be confused, but alas; check the Fallout wiki for the factions. The NCR, Enclave and Caeser's legion are in on the doom to come, and the Brotherhood of Steel with the Regulators and Talon Company are to be in it as well.
Remember begining of last chapter? skim through the fallout wiki and you'll get your answer soon enough. Altough "They" wont be back for quite a while. And im thinking of adding DLC elements into the fic. some history will be altered; But to spoil you in the least, Goodsprings is where the reunion will be. There experienced but they need guidance in the wastes; Todd will sure be there to help them along they way (But im not making him Overpowered agaisnt the rest. thats just ridicoulous) So Read and Review folks, that keeps the fic running.
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