Fallout: Kazuma the Road Warrior? XV
Disclaimers I don't own Fallout or Kono Suba, we know who they all rightfully belong to, but what you guys don't know is that your Humble Narrator is actually going to Japan this August to go see the Kono Suba movie that'll be premiering this late summer, so with that in mind I might consider sharing a link to my twitter for you guys to follow me when I'm out in Japan, no worries I won't spoil the movie for you guys, unless you guys PM that you want to know, cause I will tell you if you ask me.
So after talking to the King himself, Kazuma and company made a trip back to the Old Mormon Fort and talked to Julia Farkas as to what's going on between the citizens of NCR and Freeside along with the Kings and NCR military.
Their lead was to talk to someone working for the NCR, and since she was good friends with Julia Farkas, team Kazuma were certain that their job was only going to be a little more easier.
"So Kazuma you know who we got to talk too" asked Aqua as she held a poker face over the fact the scoundrel of the Mojave is going to hit on another girl.
"We're suppose to hit up someone named Major Kieran, she's in charge of handing out the food to the NCR citizens" answered Kazuma, "First a water tax, then exclusively handing out free food to their citizens, I can see why the locals are angry at the NCR citizens" said Darkness.
"Take my word when I say there were plans to actually assist the locals, just that there was a bit of an obstacle" said Kazuma, "Define a bit of an obstacle" asked Megumin, "A drugged up asshole named Pacer with his own personal loyal to him gang of Kings".
"The fact he tried to hustle you for money when we first met him, already made him an asshole" said Aqua as Kazuma muttered something with the words 'greedy' 'bitch' and 'goddess' in that order.
"I'll admit, that man had something unpleasant about him the moment I laid eyes on him" commented Darkness, "Please tell me there's a chance for me to blow him to hell and back with Ol' Betsy" Megumin said as she lifted her grenade launcher.
"Maybe, maybe not if we play our cards right, for now let's go meet this major and get this quest going" said Kazuma as they approached the far corners outside for Freeside where 2 NCR soldiers dressed as mercs stood out guard.
"Hold it, no one's allowed inside unless they're NCR" said NCR Merc, "We have some urgent business that requires us to speak to Kieran immediately" explained Kazuma.
"Well if it's with the Major then I say you can all go right in" said the NCR Merc as team Kazuma went inside as the party was greeted by a sad sight.
NCR citizens or, as the citizens of Freeside would say, squatters filled the building up and were dirty and were dressed in rags or poorly conditioned clothing and yet were given free purified water and cooked food that the everyday man of Freeside would be happy to enjoy at least once a week.
"Welcome, citizens of the NCR are always welcomed and are provided with free food and water" said Kieran with a smile so pure and that perfect mix of country and valley girl accent you thought she was a saint.
Dear god I want her in party and be rid of these 3, thought Kazuma as he took a deep breath before exhaling and talking to the Major of important matters.
"So you don't provide to the locals of Freeside" asked Kazuma as Kieran's smile dropped, "That's a touchy subject to talk about" said the Major.
"Sorry, it's just that Julie Farkas told me to ask you, and that you'd be willing to help us in this important matter" explained Kazuma, "You're friends with Julie? Well if it's coming from her I guess I can help you" said the Major.
"We tried negotiating with the King to help their people out when I sent an envoy to discuss peace negotiations, but after they barely came back from a beat down, our superiors scrapped the idea" said the Major with a sad look in her eyes.
"But did the King say no" asked Kazuma as he already knew the game but had to play along, even if the response was different and more human.
"That beat down was practically the answer, and while I do carry on my duties, exclusively to the NCR, I couldn't do it to the citizens of Freeside, not that I wanted to. Anyways I got to get back to work, you tell Julie I said hi now" said Major Kieran as team Kazuma left with a free meal and drink.
"Alright let's enjoy our meal and head back to the King" said Kazuma as he began to eat some Big Horn Steak, "Shouldn't we hurry, and solve this matter" asked Darkness as she drank her water.
"There's really no rush" Kazuma said non chalantly as Megumin and Aqua traded their meals to one another, since Aqua got grilled mantis legs and Megumin gecko steak.
"So how does this conflict end" asked Darkness as she sat down and decided to partake in eating her can of pork and beans, "Well there's 2 options, either further ruining the relationship between the NCR and Freeside, or mending their relationship" said Kazuma.
With that, the gang enjoyed their dinner before making their way back to the Kings hide out and outside waiting for them was Pacer.
"Hey, some of my boys informed me that you all talked to that NCR lady over some bullshit lies" Pacer said as Darkness stepped forward, "You mean where you sent your men to nearly beat the envoy to death" sneered Darkness as she and Megumin were ready to kill the prick.
"Details over the fine line where the NCR is trying to sneak it's way in with their bullshit promises" Pacer said as Darkness was ready to knock the guys lights out, but Kazuma went and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Chill, I got it from here" assured Kazuma as Darkness looked at him before nodding, "Suppose what's it worth to keep out mouths shut", "Bastard after my own heart, you'll find this plenty" said Pacer as he tossed a bag filled with 500 caps.
"That's a god start… considering how this big boob blonde is good natured, and the blue haired bitch is greedier than me" Kazuma said smugly, "You're a greedy son of a bitch like the rest of us scoundrels. Now here you go, and keep you lid shut" said Pacer as he handed Kazuma an additional 350 caps.
Before anyone could argue, Pacer peaced out and made a b-line to the door, leaving the girls in team Kazuma in awe, "Kazuma are you serious in not informing the King after what we've learned" Darkness said in disappointment.
"What? Oh no, I just wanted him to give us some caps, I didn't made a promise for jack shit" Kazuma said with his signature smug smile, as Darkness began to relax her demeanor a little.
"Hey Kazuma" said Aqua, "Yes I'm Kazuma" said Kazuma, "Mind leaving me some caps so I can head off to the Atomic Wrangler" "So I can babysit you after you get wasted, hell no".
Ignoring her bitching, Kazuma stepped through the door and took a seat next to the King, "What can I do for you guys" asked the King, "So the reason why tension is so high between Freeside and the NCR is because of there's a bunch of soldiers handing free food away".
"That doesn't seem to be a reason for there being any unnecessary violence" the King said, "True, but they're only giving it out to only citizens to the NCR" said Kazuma, "Ah, I guess that changes everything, though I take it there's more to the story".
"Yes, they sent in envoy to discuss matters with you here inside the building, only for the envoy being nearly beaten to death" explained Kazuma, "Now hold on a minute, I've never had the chance to- what now" said the King as they all turned to the slamming door with a member of the Kings running.
"Hey King, we got trouble. Pacer and a few of our boys went out their way to settle something far out of Freeside" explained the King member, "The hell is that idiot think he's doing. Look I need you guys to rescue Pacer, I'll deal with him personally soon as you bring him back in one piece" said the King as team Kazuma knew what they had to do.
Racing against the clock, they made it back to where they had met Major Kieran as they went a little more further as they saw 2 members of the Kings dressed like Pacer, dead, while the man himself was cowering in fear behind an old bus stop.
As they began to approach further, Pacer caught wind of them, "Get out of here I got things from here" claimed Pacer as Kazuma ignored him, as he made his way to the band of NCR merc's were firing at, before going behind the tower where Kieran was at.
"Oh hey, it's you guys. Listen now is kinda a bad time" said Kieran, "We're here to inform you to cease your firing, and that the King is willing to cooperate this time around" said Kazuma.
"Oh sure, like the last time I sent an envoy to discuss negotiations" the Major said sarcastically, "Listen, they never got the chance to speak to the King this time, but I promise you things will be different" assured Kazuma.
"I'll take your word for it" said the Major as the merc's began to cease fire as team Kazuma began to make the walk back to meet the King as they spotted Pacer running far ahead of them.
Once they arrived the King was waiting for them at his usual spot to congratulate team Kazuma for their efforts.
"I really appreciate your efforts for what you did, in saving Pacer's dumbass, already we got plans to start negotiations with the NCR and it's all thanks to you, as such I'd like to reward you all" said the King as this got the group, sans Kazuma, beaming.
"Now as for your reward, I'll do all that I can in my power to pay you all back, don't say it right now, come back and really think about when you're ready to be rewarded" smiled the King as the team completed the quest and leveled up, in the process.
"Well some caps would be- gah" Aqua exclaimed as Kazuma covered her mouth and pulled her back, "Thank you, thank you very much" Kazuma said in his best Elvis impersonation voice as it impressed the King as he began to drag his party outside, where he promptly bopped Aqua on the head.
"God damn it woman, what's wrong with trying to demand caps like that, when he said to think about for later on" Kazuma yelled, "But he said he'd give us anything" cried Aqua as she massaged the bump on her head.
"There'll be more chances of us to gain more money, like we're seriously about to enter the strip" said Kazuma, as this got everyone's attention to look at Kazuma.
From here on a new chapter to the Mojave begins as our heroes began to step towards the gates where the Securitrons were sorting between the rift raft.
"Please show a proof of ID or passport or the prerequisite number of caps to enter the strip; also noted while children are allowed access on the strip and to the various casinos, except for Gomorrah, they're by no means allowed to gamble at any of the tables or slots" said the Securitron as it was heavily staring at Megumin who began to pout.
"I understood, and I hope this should be enough to cover for me and my party" Kazuma said as he presented the 2,000 caps needed to enter the strip.
"Please come through the gate and may your time here in New Vegas be a pleasant time" said the Securitron as team Kazuma made their way into the strip.
Way out in the Borders of the Mojave
Sitting near a camp fire, we see a familiar Brotherhood Knight decked in obsidian black power armor with green lens as it was him alongside Edna and 3 other Californians hoping to make a break out in New Vegas.
"… But that alone is a story for another day, in regards to the man called Snake from the Enclave" explained the Story Teller, as he got everyone's attention.
"Please tell us another story, maybe a story about our kin fighting the good fight against the Legion" asked one of the New Californians, "There are many tales in regards to the soldiers stationed here and around that serve the NCR and proud, I could tell you how there's a bunch called the Misfits or even a friend of mine within the ranks of Ranger, by a woman named Tanner" explained the Story Teller.
"But for now, I've got a tale for this particular Ranger, who grew up in a family of Rangers in a time they were still called the Nevada Desert Rangers. This is a story of not on vengeance, but of redemption for getting back on what he by all claims is rightfully his" said the Story Teller as he adverts his eyes towards you the Reader.
"But that is a story for another day" he said.
Hey guys sorry for the long wait, I know I said I'd have this ready by Summer, but thing was that I've been going through a bit of writers block prior to finally completing after 4 damns years of my main fic, which has at long last concluded.
Now what that means is that I'll be working on this fic and my future fic which will be published this 20th for reasons that's personal to me.
Otherwise Kazuma the Road Warrior is on its way to the strip, but before that chapter starts, the next 4 chapters will be focusing on 4 new characters, that I mentioned back way earlier in January, starting with my OC, and someone whom I alluded to a long time ago during the early chapters, and his name is Art Legend the NCR Veteran Ranger.
Also I know this chapter is short, but hopefully the next chapter will compensate it, until then be good people.
This has been your Humble Narrator Tobi Yaza =3.