"BUUUUUUUTCH!" I screeched, the sound echoing off the cliffs. Great. Just great. It was dark. It was cold, and I've lost my companion. I didn't mean too of course, I just trusted he was behind me, next time I turn around I'm by myself.

I check over my plasma gun, the thing almost falling apart. I walked slowly, following the cliff side. I took a deep breath, looking back out into the vast wasteland. I felt like I was the only living soul on the planet right now. All alone in the dark with only my small Pipboy light to guide me. I knew that wasn't true of course, but the level of loneliness was still there.

I realized this probably was the second or third time I've been alone in the wastes since picking up Butch. Ever sense we decided to "Start a gang" Butch has pretty much been glued to me. Not that I minded it...Much. He was more entertainment than the radio lately. Though he does do a pretty good job of pissing me off.

He never listens, goes after f'n Mirelurks with a stupid switchblade, he smells...I could go on. I kicked a pebble as I searches for a reason why I kept him around. Company. I reminded myself, but why? I was "The Lone Wanderer" after all, why would the big LW need a companion? I almost pouted as I stared down at the ground, as if it was all solely Butch's fault for ruining my reputation.

I glances up, hearing shuffling around the bend. I quickly shut off my pipboy light, hoisting my gun up. The shuffling grew louder, I held my breath. Ready for whatever...A raider, a Mirelurk, a Super Mutant. I waited until the last moment to whip around the corner.

"JESUS FUCK DO NOT SHOOT IT'S ME." Butch yelled, causing me to scream in surprise, and horror from nearly shooting my friend in the face. I'm pretty sure the whole wasteland heard all that. I took a few moments to allow my heart to calm down.

"How...How on Earth did you find me!? And where did you go?" I smacked his arm as hard as I could. He flinched a bit.

"Jesus, I saw your pipboy light from the top of there." He pointed to the cliff. It only took a few seconds for his swagger to return, he smirked. "Missed me that much?" I rolled my eyes.

"Do not scare me like that. Next time like, hum or something." I started to walk ahead, he laughed.

"You did miss me! No one can resist the Butch-man!" He was so full of himself.

"Good god, are you even real?" I heard his footsteps behind.

"Oh, I'm the best, baby!"

"Shut up."

"You shut up."

"Can it!"

"Don't feel like it."

"I will hit you."

"Like to see you try."

"I mean it!"

"Sure you do."

I spun around, whipping my arm out to slam into his chest. He jumped back, hooting.

"I WILL KILL YOU, DELORIA!" I took off after him, he just turned and ran, taunting me with every step.

A/N

No matter what I do Butch will end up attacking a Mirelurk with his toothpick. Really!? I've told him 15 times to stick to long range. I guess he really does never listen.