I do not own far Cry New Dawn, or anything of the far Cry franchise. That belongs to ubisoft. I had originally planned to do a FC5 story, but decided to do this one, simply because while 5 has many fics, ND has almost none.
Kim Rye sighed as she sat with her daughter having dinner. Things had not gone as they hoped. She noticed Carmina making occasional glances to the newest resident of Prosperity: The Captain of Security.
Things seemed foolproof. Thomas Rush and his team had built up so many settlements; of course, they could help against the Highwaymen. However, the train had been ambushed and attacked, with everyone killed save two.
Thomas Rush, who was held captive by the Twins, Mickey and Lou.
And the Captain of Security, who Rush had apparently made sure got away by pushing him off a cliff.
Said Captain was sitting by the fire, sewing of all things. He had changed out of his uniform and into a modest black jeans red shirt outfit, a black hoodie on the chair behind him. Physically, she would reluctantly admit that he was handsome. Around 6 feet tall, well built, a healthy tan on his skin. dark brown, almost black hair that goes down to his shoulders, and piercing blue eyes. It was no wonder her daughter kept staring at him.
"In the morning, I was thinking I could start showing Captain the area, help him get a feel for the terrain around here. Places he might find important, you know." Carmina said after realizing her mom caught her staring and trying to hide it.
"I don't know. I mean, we have to do something but….I hate the idea of you having to be out there." Kim admitted.
"We have to do something. Like you said, I know this area better than anyone, and we'd make a good team." Carmina argued.
"I know what I said. But I worry about you going against Highwaymen. I can't stand the idea of losing you to." Kim said.
Carmina fell silent, setting down her bowl and sitting next to her mom.
"I miss dad to, you know I do. But we have to do something. Or else we might as well roll over and die." She said. Kim didn't expect that reaction from her daughter.
"I just don't know how one man is supposed to make much of a difference." Kim said, placing her hand on Carmina's shoulder.
"Of course one person can change things. You know that better than anyone. All those stories about the Deputy. How can you doubt it?" Carmina asked.
Kim fell silent at her daughter's words.
The Junior Deputy: A lifetime ago, before the bombs, Hope County was held in terror by the Project of Eden's Gate. With no end in sight, every day felt like it could be the last. Yet when the Deputy showed up, people started fighting back; it was a definite turning point. She had seen firsthand the changes that happened after the Deputy showed up. She owed so much to him, from protecting the Rye house from Peggies, to driving her to the Doctor's when she went into labor. Her daughters Godfather was something else to be sure. Unfortunately, no one knew what happened to him following the chaos of the Collapse.
"Do you really think he can do all that?" Kim asked her daughter.
Carmina looked back at the Captain, then back at her mom, the classic Rye determination in her eyes.
"Thomas Rush sacrificed his freedom to make sure The Captain got away. If that doesn't tell you about the Captain, I don't know what will." Carmina said.
Kim was silent, then nodded.
"Well, I guess I can't talk you out of it. After all, you're too much like your father." Kim smiled and hugged her daughter. Carmina smiled at the compliment, then continued eating.
Kim glanced back at the Captain, who had finished his sewing. He tries on the mask, a black mask covering his face from the nose down and nods, apparently happy with his work. She watches as he gets up from his place by the fire, grabs his hoodie and heads up the stairs. After he exits the door to the outside walkway, Kim notices that Carmina had been watching him again, and tries to hide a small smile. Whatever she may think about the Captain, it's clear her daughter has a high opinion of him already.
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The next morning:
The Captain and Carmina gather some supplies for the day ahead. Some food, water, maps, and gear. Carmina is brining an assault rifle, or what passes for one in this post Collapse world, while the Captain is bringing a bow, arrows, and a revolver.
Kim hugs her daughter and wishes her luck. As Carmina heads to the front gate, the Captain stops next to Kim.
"Don't worry. I'll bring her back in one piece." He said before walking off. It occurs to Kim that this was the first time she heard him talk.
She climbed onto the gate and watched the pair disappearing into the trees. She wasn't sure if the Captain was the second coming of the Deputy, but she was certainly feeling more optimistic then she had in a long time.