Fallout New Vegas: Chronicles of the Legion's Regime

Caesar's Questions

"Mercedes, I'd like that special loaf of bread you're making!" Caesar yelled from his throne behind him.

No response and Caesar called out even louder. "Mercedes. That loaf of bread! Now!"

Again, no respond then Caesar made a threat. "Mercedes, if you don't come out, I'll send a Praetorian to you and he'll-"

He didn't finish as an annoyed Mercedes came out with a tray of bread. "I heard you the first time, okay? The bread isn't ready. Your yelling isn't going to make the bread cook faster."

"Fine, can you at least come out with what you have so that I can-"

Mercedes cut him off again. "Did you not just hear me? I told you the bread is still cooking! What do you want? Uncooked bread? Here it is!"

"Wait, Mercedes I-"

"Speaking of which, I'm getting sick and tired of you stealing a loaf of bread from my tray every single morning you wake up! The ingredients needed are not free you know!"

"Fine. I'll compensate you in due time but can you at least give me one piece of bread?"

"Fine." Mercedes said then he went back inside.

They shared some snacks then Caesar decided to ask his questions.

"Since you've been back West, can you give me an update about the Republic following their defeat at Hoover Dam?" Caesar asked while eating a loaf of bread and found it exquisite for his taste.

Mercedes sipped his Purified Water as he answered. "It was complete pandemonium in every section of the Republic. The news of Kimball's death followed by Oliver's defeat and death by the Legion has spread like wildfire. Everywhere I go, I often hear tales of the Courier Six spoken as if that name alone can bring terror into their minds."

Caesar's mind bristled as he thought of his nemesis, he asked. "And what of Hanlon?"

"Doing well." Mercedes answered unhesitatingly as he ate Desert Salad. "He somehow used a recording about Kimball's past crimes to the entire Republic and let's just say that it fanned the flames of chaos meaning it caused riots and protests that sent the entire West into a period of strife and ravage. In the meantime, he got elected as Senator of Redding."

Caesar drank some Black Coffee as he mused. "Almost wish I'd been there."

He asked while drinking it. "Is it possible to talk to your sister about letting some of my best officers court her?"

Mercedes shook his head. "No, I will not. She has the right to choose who she falls for and if it is two females, then I won't oppose."

Caesar raised an eyebrow at that and pointed out. "But you do know that she has two girlfriends right?"

Mercedes shot back. "You think I don't know that? I'm aware that my sister is lesbian. Always have been during our travels and before our arrival in the Mojave. The only reason she's still single before she's a Courier is because any girl she dates has to go to me."

Caesar remarked. "Almost as if you're acting like a parent."

Mercedes nodded while eating Grilled Mantis. "Sometimes it does feel that way, I feel like a father than a brother."

"Back to my original question, is it possible for you to advise your sister to let my officer's court her? I'm sure she will listen to you." Caesar said, eating a Fire ant fricassee.

Mercedes sighed as he finished baking his loaves of bread, placing them on a tray for them to cool. "I'm not her boss Caesar. While I know that Six listens to my thoughts and values my advice to my advice, she doesn't need to follow my orders. Not anymore. Besides, she can make her own decisions, it pains me to say it but she doesn't need her brother anymore."

Caesar remarked. "If I didn't know any better, I'd say you're tired."

"It does Indeed.." Mercedes sounded a little lethargic saying it.

Caesar's eyes perked up as he said. "You should know that I am having Lanius prepare an invasion to California. I'd like to hear your thoughts in that manner."

Mercedes 'looked' at Caesar as if he'd grown as second head. "Are you crazy? There's no way you can take over California. Did you think that is everything the NCR throws at you? The force sent in to take Hoover Dam and the Strip is merely a finger of what the Bear's true strength is. Plus one of the few reasons you manage to gain ground is because the NCR overextended themselves trying to secure EVERYTHING. The Mojave is a big place and it's going to take your entire army to secure the West. Even with your Legate Lanius as the embodiment of the East is."

Caesar said. "Still, we can crush the NCR and have our nation like the Ancient Rome."

"Rome fell because of the political infighting and overextending of territories which you clearly described the NCR as. How can you be so sure that you can eliminate the NCR AND hold the territories at the same time?"

Caesar sighed in frustration. "I didn't think on that but it doesn't matter. It is Hegelian Dialectics. Not personal animosity."

"Yup. Heard that one too. Just remember that the NCR has lived for many years following President Tandi's term in office. For your sake, you better hope that your Legion isn't going by the way of Rome in terms of its defeat." Mercedes said in exasperation.

Mercedes said further. "By the way, have you considered picking a successor? Your tumor may be cured and I've been keeping you healthy but you won't live forever. Sooner or later, your health will decline. My medicine and my practices can only do so much."

Caesar closed his eyes for a bit then answered. "I believe that the Courier is the only person who can succeed me. Despite her sentimentality, I can see myself in her and she has a habit in getting any task done. I want you to tell your sister that in the event that I die, she'll take my place as Caesar."

"I'll be sure to tell her when I get back to the Lucky 38." Mercedes said and took their plates and bottles and gave them to Siri for her to clean.

Mercedes went to the Lucky 38 where he saw Six in the living area and said to her. "Caesar has told me to tell you that in the event that he dies, you're to be his successor."

Six looked indifferent under her bonnet and said. "If that happens, I'll be making plenty of reforms that will take a lot of political influence on my part. I just hope that the Legion will hold itself together when I take over."

"Worry not sis, your friends and I are here to assist you and the Legion however we can."

"Thanks brother." Six smiled.

Notes.

I don't believe that I can make more stories about this. This story is finished and I am not making anymore chapters anymore. Hope you enjoyed reading this.