Nuka town backstage, Nuka world
I entered the backstage and went to the Pack leader, a brute called Mason, and after him trying to intimidate me I show him who's the real alpha and put him back in his place, getting their support
"I have something that requires your skill, boss"
"Yeah ? What is it"
"There is a group out there that doesn't understand what they have is ours"
"Who is this target now ?"
"We have different, in the Commonwealth. They are some other raider pussies, so nothing difficult for you, right, boss ?"
"Hm they're already dead. Give me 6 men besides Gage here"
He nods and I leave. Fucking savages , at least they could control themselves better than those psychos Disciples. I might use them to tie some loose ends but I ain't trusting them. Fucking creepers aren't good for business and they better not get in my way. Two settled and one remaining, time visit those Operators and get their support. I have shit to fix since I took control and I even have to run their errands. Me, their overboss
Well at least we'll branch out and get know outside of here. I will run my business from here unless I could appoint someone, if I have to return to the Commonwealth... Well here I am at the ancient cinema or what it is with an Operator chick looking at me "Hey hottie Mags and William inside ?"
She smiles "Yah boss, remember that's our territory here"
"Oh well, someone could get a reward from me later you know ? That's my park after all" I wink and go inside
Sanctuary hills
After another uneventful guard turn, I return to my accommodation to leave my gear and exercise some more when near the great oak tree , I meet most of the group looking at me and the tallest one walks at me "We will keep an eye on you. The boss has accepted you but we have to make sure you behave well, do well and you will have a chance, do wrong and I will personally put you on the right path"
Let's see "Well I hope you like what you see, and second, I don't really have a lot. A few good friends and my dog, and few acquaintances and probably some are already dead and I want to do something with what I can do"
"Hmm perhaps. How about some evidence ? Guard duty is dull" Yeah when they don't shoot you. I'm not tired yet so I'll give it a go
"Sure, what do you plan ?"
"Desi, Kyra come with us"
"Why"
"A bit of... an initiation yeah ?" Doesn't sound so good being one against three if that's the meaning. Arrived at a small plain with some old world metal tools near the river, he crosses his thick arms and points at me with a thumb
"In these two days I see you having a friendship with our strange and clever one, and maybe you and her - he points at her... - are really in love with each other"
Crossingher arms "Yeah he wishes"
I usually like to test reactions and discover new things so "You bet I do"
I look at her with my usual smile and see her tensing and those good looking features glaring back
"See ? There is so much tension they're going to fuck right here !' His companion nudge him and ...
"Oh yeah man, with her pent up anger they'll be fucking their brains-"
"ENOUGH !"
"Haha didn't last long I see, you need to get more laid like me and my guy here"
"How about a foursome ?"
"UUGHH you two... Hmph ! Shut up !" She pounds her hands then
"Any problem here ?" We turn to the voice belonging to their general
"No boss it's ok. These two are going to kill or fuck each other right here"
He laughs "Ah young people in love... - he gets a glare too - but what are you doing here ? It's only you ?"
"No we met each other by case and I proposed to come here"
"Why so ?"
"A trial" I look at him and scratch my beard "Hmm, what for ?"
"To see if this one'sgot what it takes boss"
"You mean I have to fight you ?"
"That's what I thought but no. You will fight her" And all look the other participant...
With that the general goes to a chest and picks something, thick and sleek gloves "Here, wouldn't mind to see some show. No cheats or dirty moves, only brawling kids. For now"
"Can I kick his ball, Albert ?"
"Hah eh no you can't, not now at least. Now put these on and fight. Don't be too hard"
"It will be a pleasure"
"Oh it will" I reply putting them on
"Come on girl either fuck him up or fuck him !" Reading myself and trying to relax I move forward
- Albert
That's going to be interesting, watching the stranger barely evading a quick jab and replying with a left kick. Can't say I've seen many people using kicks besides us and good fighters, but seeing her surprised and pushing back with a slow kick. Even him leaping and stopping there was unusual. She kicks low with the left and he blocks , jabbing forward to be blocked and kicked on the torso
That's good, too slow to retreat and he grabs her punching her chest and making her fall. Hitting twice with her right he blocks her left down and push her chin up ending to choke her before pulling back "Thinking something is over is a mistake"
Distracted, she punches again and with her right arm pushing him right freeing her left and kicking him away, rolling ti the left stunned , crouched and ready to pin her and get his arm twisted, lifting it and making a wide circle around the lock and hitting her face, stopping her leverage and push kicking her away before standing. They glare away to each other. "Not bad. Unusual and simple"
I stood there panting and hot all over, waiting for that bitch to attack again but nothing came, instead "I restrained myself. You'r lucky"
"I can say the same"
"Alright that's enough. You, not too different for a wasteland fighter. Similar on standard merc terms or those raider tribes and gangs. Now takes those out and wait for me"
He returned with the other three and bottles of beer "Come and sit down, let's enjoy these"
We sit on the outside tables and I get a bottle "Here, drink. So you want to join the minutemen ?"
I feel hopeful and satisfied, finally something more than my usual. But some of them don't agree
"General, why him ? He was stealing from us and we don't really know him"
"Now now, let me choose who to take in, dear. It's true, but we didn't know many of them before they got with us. You're in now, one of ours"
"Thank you. I have something new now but I'd rather not drink"
Oh ? You abstaining kid ? Hope not, you will miss many beautiful things in life"
'Ah no don't worry, I don't abstain and I prefer to have my head clean. And no, I know how many things I would miss"
"Hehe a good screw and cold drinks is what I recommend. Enjoy it while you still have it" We raise the bottles and drink
After the long silence, I get asked few questions similar to the one I had earlier, always fascinated by all these mysterious and elusive group
Before going to bed, I'm stopped by the general "Hey, here your 80 caps. You will want to get some fresh clothes, tomorrow you will begin your new life with us"
"Thanks, I will. Have a goodnight general" He salutes and I return to some empty beds, stopping down and laying, I fall asleep with many questions...