AN: hey, so short chapter this week. Mostly because I want to encapsulate the entire battle of Hover Dam next chapter. So think of this as a tradeoff. Also, this was supposed to act as a buffering chapter between the Divide and the Second battle. So apologies for the letdown, but next week will be much more intense.
I don't own RWBY or Fallout NV
English: beep boop I'm a robot beep boop
Robot language: beep boop I is a robot as well beep boop
On the road from Primm, near the Junction 15 Railway station. A few days later.
3rd POV
Play "They're Hanging Me Tonight" By Marty Robbins.
When I hear the raindrops comin' down it makes me sad and blue
Was on a rainy night like this that Flo said we were through.
I told her how I loved her, and I begged her not to go
But another man had changed her mind so I said goodbye to Flo.
As the music begins to play, the scene pulls down upon Interstate-15. As it does, a gecko slowly crawls from its burrow in the ground before walking across the road. As it made it halfway it stops to look up and lick itself in the eye. A gunshot went off as a bullet tears through the head of the mutated lizard. As it bleads out on the ancient road, a pair of foot steps can be heard approaching. Eventually, two sets of boots stopped by the dead animal. The smaller of the two leans down to reveal herself in her new clothes. Her hair was different now. She had braided the right side. It wasn't long enough to get past her ear, but at the very end was Six's tribal burnt Ace of spades. As the view pulls down from this braid, it showed her right hand. In that hand was her smoking 10mm pistol.
Alone within my cell tonight my heart is filled with fear
The only sound within the room is the falling of each tear.
I think about the thing I've done, I know it wasn't right
They'll bury Flo tomorrow, but they're hanging me tonight.
"Heh, you know it's funny." Ruby remarks as she holsters her pistol.
"What is?" Six asked as he rolls a cigarette.
"The last time we left Goodsprings behind. I tried to shoot one. I missed it." Ruby remarks as she pulls out a knife and begin to skin the creature. "Now, I can hit one with my eye's close… but still, it feels like a life time ago."
That night he came and took my Flo and headed in to town
I knew I had to find this man and try to gun him down
As I walked by a dim cafe and I looked through the door
I saw my Flo with her new love and I couldn't stand no more,
I couldn't stand no more.
Six looked over at Ruby with an sympathetic look. Four months. It's been four months' since she dug him up. By tomorrow it will be five months. Even though that doesn't sound like it's that long, Ruby is right. It felt like a lifetime. She had just finished flaying the Gecko before wrapping it's meat inside a Lynen cloth. Once done packing dinner, she and Six continued down the road.
I took my pistol from my hip and with a trembling hand
I took the life of pretty Flo and that good for nothin' man
That good for nothin' man!
As the song slowly comes to an end, a question surfaced in Six's mind once again. It's been on his mind since the two left Faun and Ulysses back in the Divide. He decided not to ask her, least for a few day's. However as they got closer to New Vegas, the question continued to pop up. As the sign came into view on the horizon Six stopped to ask Ruby.
I think about the thing I've done, I know it wasn't right
They'll bury Flo tomorrow, but they're hanging me tonight.
"Um, Ruby. Can I ask you something?" Six asked as he hold Ruby by the shoulder.
"Hmm, oh sure, what is it?" Ruby asked.
"Well, back in the Divide. You heard everything. About my past. About how I lied about having amnesia. An how I nuked my home by accident." Six started uncomfortably.
"Yeah, that was a roller coaster of a week. Especially when it turned out that the reason why I'm here was caused by a single bullet." Ruby said as she points to her head. The area where Six's bullet scar was.
"Yeah, that too. Anyways listen can I ask you to do a small favor?" Six said.
"Sure what is…" Before She could finish, she hears a beeping sound. "Wait, do you hear that?"
The two remain quiet for a few seconds. At first they didn't hear anything, then on the wind they hear the sound of beeps. Almost like a ticking sound. As they prepared for what they thought was a suicide junkie, or maybe a desperate legion attack. A small figure came on the horizon. It was a speck at first, but on closer inspection the two realized it was a familiar EYE Bot.
"BEEP! SHOUTING PROFANITY BOOP! BEEP!" (F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! F#*K! Mother F#*KER!)
As ED-E finally made it to the two, it suddenly shuts down at their feet. Ruby quickly raced over to it and held it while saying, "ED-E! Monty almighty are you ok?"
"… Beep, …Exhausted Boop, … Beep. (… I have been… running… for five hours… just to find you, a$$holes!)
"Again you don't have any legs." Six pointed out as he puts the cigarette into his mouth. As he lit it, Ruby asked the Eye Bot a question.
"ED-E, why are you out here? Shouldn't you be at the Lucky 38 with my sister and friends?" Ruby asked.
"Beep, Explaining Boop, Beep" (No one's there. I was in a coma for the last few weeks. However without that human in control of the security system I did look over the security tapes. Turns out they were really worried about you.) ED-E explains.
"Yeah, go figure. Well, how come they ain't there no more?" Six said as he lights the hand rolled cigarette.
"Beep, Long Explanation Boop, Beep" (Well, after a few day's the kids begin to worry about this idiot here. Then the NCR came running. Turns out the Legion are preparing to assault the Dam. So the group spit up to bring in the reinforcement to help NCR fight off the invading attackers. Oh also, the Legion just attacked.)
"Alright, guess that… I'm sorry what was that last part?" Six said as he nearly dropped the cigarette from his mouth.
"Beep, Annoyed Boop, Beep" (Sigh, like I said, the Legion has just attacked Hover Dam. Right now, the NCR are losing the second battle for Hoover Dam. Doubtful that most of your friends will survive since reinforcements won't be there for a few more hours.)
The look on Six's face worried Ruby. She had no idea what ED-E said. But by the way the cigarette fell from Six's lip spoke volumes of how serious it is. She hesitantly asked, "Um, what did ED-E Say?"
"The legion… they are attacking the Dam." Six stuttered to say with his eyes wide in horror of what this means.
"Oh, my Monty." Ruby said as her legs begin to shudder.
"Worst part is, some of your friends are there as we speak. And they are gravely out numbered." Six said in a worrisome tone.
This shocked Ruby. She knew her team members will probably be alright. But if the Legion are attacking, then that means He will be there. The Monster of the East. Legate Lanius. He managed to beat her friends single handedly. With the legion supporting him, then they can be beaten. As her breath becomes raggedy from the pure terror, a thought came into her mind.
"ED-E, how heavy are you?" Ruby asked as she tossed her bag aside.
"Beep, Confused Boop, Beep?" (Heavy enough to bash someone's head in. Why do you ask?)
"Like a metallic brick. That's how much. Also why do you ask?" Six asked as Ruby pulled out only the essential food, medicine, and bullets.
"There's no time to explain." Ruby said as she grabbed ahold of ED-E. She put the robot under her arm before grabbing Six by the coat. Before either one could say a thing Ruby activated her Aura and took off East. With both Six and ED-E screaming.
It took a few hours, and everything Ruby has. But still, by the time the sun was setting in the West the Grey, Red, and Brown hues came to a stop as they de-transformed into the three. Due to the speed they traveled they painfully rolled in the dirt, like a tumbleweed straight out of hell.
Six, now laying on his back. Felt queasy and bruised. He struggled to stop himself from hurling. As he slowly gets up he remarks sickly, "Ugh… please under any circumstances… you never, do that again."
"Beep, Sickly Boop, Beep" (Ugh… seconded. I think I have my fill of mystical $#it for one lifetime.)
"(Huff, Huff) Well… (Huff, Huff) we… (Huff, Huff) made… (Huff, Huff) it." Ruby struggled to say as she tried to get to her feet but ultimately collapsed.
Seeing that they were nearby, Six managed to find his balance again. Once he could walk in a straight line, he helped Ruby to her feet and the two head down Highway 93. After walking for a few moments, they came around the rocky corner to see Hover dam. Explosions, and sound of gun fire can be heard from the ancient wall that connected the East to the West. As the three watch from the side, the view pulls in on the battle as a slow guitar plays in the background.
Play SirBoyah's, Red Dead Redemption "Unshaken" (And that each scene is in slow motion.)
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
Did I hear a thunder?
Did I hear you break?
I can't quite remember
Just what guided me this way, oh
The View pull down upon a corporal. He fires off a few rounds from his issued 9mm pistol. As he killed a few charging Legion soldiers, he then turns to his fellow troopers. He then signaled for them to follow. They soon charged forward, firing off their weapons.
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
The pines, they often whisper
They whisper what no tongue can tell
He who drinks from the deep water
May he know the depths of the well
Well
On the other side of the Dam, a Centurion cuts down two troopers before grabbing a wounded one by his hair. He then decapitated his head and held it up high. He lets out a war cry as multiple Legion soldiers rushed in with their machete's held high.
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
Mmm, oh, traveler
What have you seen?
Were there crossroads
Where you been, where you been?
I once was standing tall
Now I feel my back's against the wall
The two sides charged. With the Symbol of the Two-Head Bear of the west, charging East. The Golden bull of the East, charging West. After a few moment's the two sides crashed at the center of the Dam. A skirmished broke out, where both sides took heavy casualties.
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
The morning light
When it comes to me
It was there but I could not see
Am I to wander
As a wayward son?
Will the hunter be hunted
By the smoking gun?
Multiple men and women fell upon each other. Bodies begin to pile up. Multiple corpses, brutally mutilated beyond recognition. Weather it be by bullet or blade. NCR or Legion. East or West. The fighting bloodied the entire pre-war structure as both side fought for control of it.
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
As the song comes to an end, the view pulls East. Over the ridge, looking down upon the battle was the Legate. Watching as the battle continued. As he does so he could sense something. Looking up, he eye's a familiar figure on the Western side of the Dam. On a ledge overlooking the dam, was a child in red. With a small huff he turns to walk away. He knew she will come for him. All he has to do is wait. And he will wait patiently for the reaper to do battle with him.
Hello everybody. Wombag1786 here. Again, apologies for the late chapter and short chapter. Next week should be more exciting. First chapter of the Second battle of Hoover Dam. Phew, I'm going to have to take a moment to sit down. An entire year and I have written one of my best works. I'll be honest, I'm sad to see it end. But enough about regrets and tearful goodbyes. Let's answer some questions and comments.
From RedRat8: Ok, figure there will be confusion. To clarify how they got here, think of it as a trail of gunpowder. That Sand storm was following the trail the Six had made through out his adventures. It started when Benny shot Six in the head. Igniting the gunpowder trail. So technically you can argue that Benny brought them here, but it wasn't intentional.
Eh, agree to disagree. I mean I love the first set of Riot armor, but I'm more of a medium or light armor kind of person. Plus I hate that hornet mouth piece the helmets have. Regardless I can see what you mean and that is a fair point.
Thanks for writing RedRat8.
From Imperial Warlord: Thank you.
Thanks for writing Imperial Warlord.
From FEV Grim: Yep, it sure has been. Oh come on man, your going to make me all teary eye. I couldn't have done this without your help and work so please do take some credit. You did help out with the story. Now, guess I should start writing the first draft of next chapter. Oh, and once I finish this story I'll email you the rest of the chapters. Hopefully before you finally catch up. Heh.
Thanks for writing FEV Grim.
From Alby199800: Yeah, that is a fair analogy on the Fallout serries.
That road, leads us here I'm afraid. The end of the line. Here's hoping it will be as enjoyable as the last arc.
Thanks for writing Ably199800.
From Imperial Stormtrooper: Yep, well technically just one left. Still, I hope you will enjoy it.
Thanks for writing Imperial Stormtrooper.
From Carre: 1. No problem.
2A. Um, TMI, and ok, what about "Close to the Sun"? a Bioshock game where it's Nickala Tesla invented Rapture.
2B. Oh you mean the part where it turns out that Six's brought them here? As I said to RedRat8 "think of it as a trail of gunpowder. That Sand storm was following the trail the Six had made through out his adventures. It started when Benny shot Six in the head. Igniting the gunpowder trail. So technically you can argue that Benny brought them here, but it wasn't intentional."
3. Funny, you could use the gunpowder trail from the first movie as an example.
4. Ah, guess that makes you the better man. I would probably punch him once for it. Then say we're even.
5. Nope. She has some thing's to think about. (And they say Philosophy is a worthless major.)
6. Yep, a proper send off to Kid ED-E.
Thanks for writing Carre.
From Combine117: Oh, well get better man.
Yeah, I'm miss that son of a bitch.
Heh, and they say Philosophy is a worthless major.
Really? Maybe you should try reading RWBY Noir (another story of mine.) I am very particular in my words and there is a hidden story that readers must uncover to find.
Thanks for writing Combine117 and get well.
From Wonderment: As I said to Carre and RedRat8. "think of it as a trail of gunpowder. That Sand storm was following the trail the Six had made throughout his adventures. It started when Benny shot Six in the head. Igniting the 'gunpowder trail.' So technically you can argue that Benny brought them here, but it wasn't intentional."
Thanks for writing Wonderment.
Alright now with that done I just want to thank everyone for reading this story. It's been an honor and a privilege to entertain all of you. Please show your support by FAV and Fol the story. Leaving a question or a comment down bellow will be greatly apricated.
This is Wombag1786 signing off.