War Never Changes It Only Gets Worse Chapter 1 Your' New Lives.
Okay, so I'm giving this story a second go and this time I'm going to try and go in a similar direction as the other Fallout and H.O.T.D crossover Fallout Companions, I tried an idea before but that backfired as I had no clue where I was going to go however I'm going to incorporate an ability into this story now that I do know what I'm doing. With that all said and done let the chapter begin.
Chapter Start.
Boston Underground Research Facility, February 3rd 2075.
"Dr, are you sure this is a good idea. Messing with time and space seems very dangerous, wouldn't you agree". A soldier in T60 power armour exclaimed his concern as the team of scientists his squad were guarding continued to fiddle with gadgets of a giant teleportation device while the General and other higher-ups observed from a safety box.
"You shouldn't need to worry Al, they know what their doing. Otherwise we wouldn't be here". Another soldier said as he tapped on the power armour.
"For the 500th time my names Alexander, and you better you're moneys on the right cards Martin. The government has forked out almost 2 billion dollars on this project, if it fails then you owe me a grand to spend the next time we go to Vegas". Alexander a 28-year-old lieutenant responded causing Martin a 26-year-old sergeant to swallow his breath before the General yelled the two back in attention.
"Mr Sheffield would you be so kind as to carry this coil dampener ridge into the stabilization chamber over to your left. After you've done that and sealed the chamber we can begin a test run, from a safe distance of course". The lead scientist said before the team and Martin left for the safe room while Alexander went to place the dampener ridge however as he went to seal the chamber something went horribly wrong when a spark appeared past the generator.
"Hey doc, what was that"? Martin looked at the scientist then back to the structure as he noticed a spark zip through one of the arch stands.
"Oh this is not good, it appears as though we miss calculated the amount of power required to run the teleporter". As the scientist explained what was going on, Martin looked extremely concerned for his old and best friend.
"What the hell does that mean"! Martin all but screamed in the doctor's ear before a buzzing sound was heard.
"It means the surge in power has caused the gateway to jumpstart while your friend is still out there". Just as the doctor finished explaining, the blast door locked up tight essentially sealing a stunned Alexander in with a malfunctioning product of sciences more sinister side of work.
"What the … no they couldn't possibly have left me here". Alexander could only watch on as the machine whirled to life before sparking out of control as if it was trying to overload or something far worse, he quickly shook himself out of this scene and quickly ran to try and force the door open but it was almost like trying to use a tank to flatten a vault door. Realising he could not escape Alexander stood ready for his fated demise.
Tokonosu Japan, Fujimi Academy Parking Lot, January 30th 2011.
The team had finally made it to the bus although they did lose a few people in the process, however before they could leave they heard shouting in the distance.
"That's Mr Shido from class 3A". Saeko's words caused Rei's breath to hitched as anger started to boil up inside her.
"Miss Marikawa hold on just a little longer". Takashi looked out the front window to see the amount of infected grouping up in front of them while Shizuka was starting to shake.
"If any more gather in front of us then we won't be able to leave". Kohta spoke as he looked from the window back to Shido's group.
"Then run them over". Takashi's idea only caused Saya to huff in irritation.
"If Dr boobs tries to run over that many then we'll flip the bus".
"Just leave them, we don't need to save him". An angered Rei said to Takashi as the group neared.
"Hurry children, our safety awaits". Koichi Shido yelled as he coached his group toward the bus.
"Yes Mr Shido". Taniuchi said as she raced by with Muira following close beside her.
"But I'm not so sure we can all make it in time". Shido thought silently before noticing a boy slip up and slide to him with great pain.
"Please sir, I think my ankle is sprained. Please help me". The boy looked up hoping for help.
"Poor boy, well that's it for you then". Shido proceeded to kick the boy in the face before walking to the bus as the infected began eating the student.
"We're all aboard now let's get out of here". Takashi yelled before Shizuka took her foot off the clutch and slammed it on the accelerator, what got everyone's attention was when they noticed the bus wasn't moving.
"Why aren't we moving, these things are surrounding the bus". Koichi said as calmly as he could while his group was starting to panic.
"I don't understand, it was working a minute ago. I think the engines died". Shizuka was freaking out by this point and so was everyone else before she noticed something purple flash across the dashboard before a bigger flash appeared outside the windscreen, Saya caught this second flash before another one replaced it.
"Uh guys, look outside". Everyone stopped to look at the windscreen as multiple flashes caused a purple orb to start appearing before it began freaking out and expanding.
"WHAT THE HELL'S HAPPENING". Tsunoda yelled but before anyone could come up with a response the orb's energy started grabbing the bus before the whole vehicle was sucked through in an instant.
Back in the facility Alexander decided to open one of his eyes to see what was taking it so long to kill him only to stare in horror as the energy started warping about like crazy while the arch stands were being pushed outward causing them to creak and buckle under the extreme forces.
"What the hell is going on here"? The General shouted over the speakers but he didn't have to wait long for an answer as the energy concentration burst like a bubble blowing out most electronics in the room, the arch stands were forced off their foundations and into the walls with one of them smashing the windows of the safety room, luckily no one was hurt but Alexander didn't have time to sigh in relief for his friends safety as the aftereffect of the energy expulsion caused a weird looking bus to appear and fly towards him. He was instantly hit and pinned to the blast door, and while he was glad to be wearing his power armour he still had the wind knocked out of him.
"Hey Al are you okay"? If Alexander knew one thing about his friend it's that he was the closest you could get to a real life captain obvious.
"Oh yeah I'm fine, just constricted between two giant metal objects". Alexander shouted back to Martin before pulling his hands and head out of a window, he looked back in to notice people in it easily he guessed they were knocked out as the were still breathing. It took about a minute before the one behind the wheel woke up. The First thing Alexander took notice of was how the lumps on the woman's chest looked like the size of mini nukes.
"Huh, what're you"? Shizuka asked before her brain caught up with her eyes, she yelled and slammed on the accelerator further tightening the slim breathing space Alexander had as well as causing the rest to wake up and look at what was in front of them before they all displayed various reactions.
"Hey lady if you don't mind, could you get this thing going the other way. It's getting kind of hard to breath here". He didn't have to wait long before the vehicle quickly backed up and slammed into the control panel coming to a dead stop. Alexander bent over catching his breath before ripping of his helmet and tossing it away revealing ebony greaser cut hair and hazel eyes with 3 giant scars going down the left side of his face with one of them narrowly missing his left eye. His friend Martin as well as the team of scientists climbed out of the near destroyed room. As Alexander looked back up he noticed that the bus wasn't the only thing it pulled through as various other bodies laid unconscious around the floor while the people in the bus started to get up and walk again.
"Huh guess it did sort of work, however we were meant to go through it not others come out of it. Looks like neither of us win the bet". Martin looked over to his friend before trying to help him stand up only to notice the full impact his armour had taken.
"Yeah but I think this chest plate is going to need a lot of buffing out before it's usable again. Hey doc can you and your team see if the others outside the bus are still alive". The team looked over at everyone lying on the ground, all seemed to be in various ages of teenage years with the exception of two teachers on the floor as well as the other two teachers in the bus. A voice was suddenly heard from within the bus. It seemed to have a Japanese accent to it.
"Is everyone alright"? Saeko looked around making sure everyone was there before stopping herself as she and everyone else realised she just spoke perfect English. They soon shook off that surprise turning back to the broken windscreen.
"What do you think, first we were surrounded by them, then some purple flash engulfed us, and now we're in a giant room. I'd say we're not alright". Tsunoda roared through the bus easily deafening Yuuki and Korukami and getting everyone in the front to shush him but they were semi interested in why everyone was talking English, even Koichi who whispered to himself noticed her wasn't speaking Japanese. However they all froze up as the metal clad man started approaching them while a door opened and other soldiers walked through with weird looking weapons and what looked like medical supplies.
"Hold it right there, whoever or whatever you are". Kohta pointed his nail gun at the man before he raised an arm up.
"Holster you're weapon kid, I'm not here to hurt you. I'm just trying to get you out". Alexander said before using his other hand to break the glass on the busses doors before effortlessly ripping them off and stepping in, however he rethought that last move as the vehicle viciously creaked under the strain of his armour. He then exited his armour before walking in with a strange looking pistol on his right leg and an even stranger looking sci-fi weapon on his back. After everyone took in his appearance Tsunoda was the first to speak again.
"Who the hell are you and where they hell are we"? Alexander knew the boy was scared but he didn't expect him to yell so much.
"If you follow us out of the research facility then we'll gladly tell you". Alexander noticed the woman in the driver seat shaking like crazy so being the gentleman he was; he walked up to her and spoke.
"Hey, miss are you alright"? Alexander had to try his best to look at her eyes and not the giant monsters on her chest.
"I hit you, I hit a living person". Shizuka stuttered as she tried to get a hold of her body.
"Well I'm still breathing aren't I, my power armour can take a lot more punishment than that. Trust me I know". While Shizuka was starting to calm down, the words power armour peaked both Saya's and Taniuchi's interests.
"Power armour. Whats that supposed to be exactly"? Taniuchi beat Saya to the question much to her irritation.
"Simple, it's that open machine right there". Alexander pointed over to the open armour. Rei was about to ask the next question when she noticed the others spread across the ground start to get up before hearing a voice she thought she'd never hear again.
"Ugh, what happened? Wait how am I speaking, I was bitten which means I should be one of them". Hisashi stopped as his head felt like someone had thrown a brick at it. He looked around all the while being cautious of his surroundings before hearing a muffled voice speak right next him.
"Sir I need you to look this way please". Before Hisashi could respond a light was flashed in his eyes for a few seconds before the masked man stopped and stood up. "Okay you check out fine, but please stay here until everyone's been checked over for any side effects". As the man left, Hisashi was trying to contemplate on what was going on.
"HISASHI"! He turned around again only to be tackled to the ground by Rei while Takashi was trying to figure out what was going on as he remembered killing him. However Hisashi wasn't the only recognisable face he saw being examined.
"Ma'am we need you to calm down, you're obviously suffering from hysteria". One of the other medical officers said to an extremely traumatized Kyoko Hiashi while a confused and out of it Teshima looked around the unfamiliar surroundings of the room. The others being examined were recognised by the group, Kawamoto pointing out Takuzo and Naomi, Takashi noticing Morita and Imamura while Toshimi and Misuzu were also getting their bearings straight however there were still many others around the area.
"What's all this, everyone here were infected? How are they acting so normal"? Takashi however wasn't the only one trying to figure this one out as Saya and Saeko were also thinking the same thing. After 6 hours of waiting or in the officers case discussing, everyone outside the bus were checked over and cleared, while they were being escorted out Alexander, Martin and a few other soldiers waited for the group who were in the bus to leave.
"Everyone I believe it's best if you follow us, a Hazmat team will be here shortly to inspect the fusion chamber over there, and I'd say it's best if we weren't here when they did". Alexander looked over to see Shizuka still trying to regain control of her body, as she tried to step out of the bus she ended up slipping and falling into Alexander's arms.
"Th thank you Mr … uh"?
"Alexander Sheffield, But most people keep calling me Al for short. And you're name is"?
"Oh, I'm Shizuka Marikawa. Do you mind if I lean on you for a bit, I'm still very shaken up". Alexander walked over to his power armour while Shizuka leaned on him for support.
"I'll do you one better". After getting in his power armour Alexander proceeded to scoop Shizuka off her feet and carry her bridal style while the others slowly walked behind the rest of the soldiers.
"You still haven't answered our question, where are we"? Saya sharply asked only to get a response from Martin.
"You're in Boston Massachusetts, February 2075". Everyone went wide-eyed at the last part of his comment.
"You mean we've been thrown 64 years into the future, than how did humanity survive the outbreak in 2011"? Rei asked while letting Hisashi lean on her for support.
"What do you mean by outbreak, we haven't had any major disease outbreaks in over 100 years". Martin responded, as the neared the facilities exit Taniuchi managed to put all the pieces together.
"So not just did we travel through time but I think we also travelled through to a different reality". Just as she finished speaking the main doors opened to reveal a completely alien sight to them.
Music start: Fallout 4 main theme.
Whoa, this is what their world looks like. It's got quite the late 50s vibe but at the same time there are so many futuristic aspects to it". Muira quietly said to Taniuchi before seeing the other staff and students steeping into three of their busses.
"Lieutenant Sheffield, care to explain the woman in your arms and the damage to your armour". A military Brigadier ordered but quickly got an answer.
"Sorry sir, the experiment down in the facility went aerie and a bus of some sort flew into me. As for the woman, well she was the one trying to drive the out of control bus sir, she's still a bit wobbly on her feet so I'm carrying her until she's able to walk properly again". Alexander explained while being very careful about his choice of words.
"Very well then, dismissed". As the pair left, Alexander noticed a familiar pair of faces walking out of a car on the other side of the road. Before making an attempt to interact with them he carefully tucked his left arm under Shizuka before using his now free arm to remove his helmet and wave at them, they in turn responded by walking over.
"Nate, Nora. It's good to see you two again, and let me say things are a lot different in the army without you to talk too Nate".
"It's good to see you as well Al". Nate said purposely trying to annoy him while Nora was to busy staring at Shizuka.
"Hello there, my names Nora. What's yours"? Nora offered Shizuka a hand to which she accepted as she finally started walking with a little wobble but remained steady on her feet finally.
"My names Shizuka. It's a pleasure to meet you". Shizuka looked at Nora before turning her attention back to Alexander and Nate.
"Out of the house for a while huh. Thought you guys were having trouble maintaining the place".
"We have Codsworth looking after the home, he's quite useful. You should really get one". Nora answered and while Shizuka was confused as to what Codsworth was, Alexander knew exactly what they were talking about.
"So you finally got a mister handy, since when"?
"A few days ago latest model of them too, with his help maintaining the house is not as stressful".
"Well we better get going. Don't want to keep the others waiting, Seeya".
"Yeah, we'll catch up with you again". While Nate and Nora were leaving Nora decided to quietly speak to Nate about Shizuka.
"Did you see that woman with him, the name sounds Japanese but what's got me is how massive her breasts are. I've never seen any that big".
"Yeah, mustn't be very good on her back".
While on the last bus Tsunoda immediately had something to complain about.
Music start: anything goes by Cole Porter.
"Ugh this music is stupidly old, it's sounds like something my grandfather would listen to". The driver decided to ignore Tsunoda's complaining as he was informed about them being from a different reality.
"I don't know, I kind of like this music. I actually listen to some of these during class tests, helps you relax". Korukami's comment easily surprised nearly everyone on the bus before they stopped at a street of stores.
"Okay so just to make things clear, we don't want you lot to be test subjects, lab rats or whatever scientific term and the General completely agrees with this so what's going to happen is everyone in all four of these busses are going to be accepted into society. But in order to do that you all first need a change of clothes, don't want to be walking down the streets looking like been in a fight do we". One of the drivers said before everyone walked into the stores to get changed.
Once again Tsunoda was the first if not the only one to complain about how old fashion everything looked while another radio was playing.
Music playing: Dear Hearts and Gentle People, Bob Crosby and the Bobcats.
Hey Hisashi, what do you think about this". Hisashi looked up to see Rei wearing a laundered jade green casual dress with a low thigh length skirt lining, and even though it looked a bit tight up top Hisashi blew it off as the women's clothing not going up to their chest sizes. Rei soon started giggling at Hisashi.
"What's so funny"?
"I'm sorry but a checker shirt looks quite funny on you, I can't hold it in". While Rei was laughing at Hisashi, Takashi was being asked constantly about his opinion on Saeko's and Saya's attire.
"Look I think both of you look great, but do you have to keep asking me"? Takashi asked while trying to understand why it was him they were asking, not that it was too big a deal as they weren't wearing anything visibly exposing. Saeko wearing a more formal version of what Rei had as the skirt length easily reached past her knees and had a nice blue colour that matched her eyes. Saya chose to have something similar to Rei but it was more of a bright orange colour, what caught Takashi's attention was how it had some stress kinks around her breasts. Both girls turned to face Takashi and leaned in toward him before speaking.
"It's because you're the only one I trust with the way I look". Both of them said in unison before staring at each other for a couple of seconds, they soon broke that stare when they noticed Takashi didn't have anything different on. As the two began searching for something Takashi could wear Saeko was lightly chuckling at the discomfort Saya was having.
"What's so funny"? Saya asked as she picked out a red collared shirt and black denim pants.
"Just seeing the stress that poor dress you're wearing is under, I could only imagine how uncomfortable you must feel". Saeko smirked after saying that and turned her attention to looking for the same thing. While Saya may have been slightly angered by her statement she quickly found a way to turn it around on her.
"That may be true but at the same time it does raise something quite evident".
"And that would be"?
"Simple, if you're not feeling too much discomfort then it implies that you're smaller than me". Saya responded while grabbing on to the left side of Saeko's top before stretching it out a little proving Saeko had a lot more space to breathe, Saeko decided to do the same thing but the result was the shirt's tension springing back and with the little space to slow down it instantly whipped Saya's chest causing her to recoil slightly. After getting over their antics they decided to have a more passive conversation.
"Why are you so quick to be around Takashi"?
"I could ask you the same question Saya, you seem to only throw insults at him".
"It was a means to wake him up besides, he's the only real friend I have and I feel the safest around him. Do you honestly think I'd choose to be around any of the others around here if I don't even know them"? Saya motioned around the rest of the store before sending a fierce glare at one of the corridors where Hirano and Morita were peaking over, Saeko looked over before sending a similar look. "Now how about you".
"I guess you could say there's something about Komuro that seems comforting, I wouldn't know how to describe it but he's just got this compassionate feeling". Saeko turned back to look at Saya still holding the same shirt and pants. "I guess that's better than nothing, maybe we could come back here another day".
"I must admit things are definitely different to our world, people here seem so much more friendly, it's almost weird not having someone staring at you constantly". Saya then proceeded to remove the ribbons in her hair letting it all fall straight.
"I think you look a lot better like that but I do wonder why you chose orange of all colours"?
"It's a vibrant colour, that's all you need to know". Saya's appearance started to turn darker as realisation dawned on her. "Hey Saeko, what do you thinks going to happen to everyone back home"?
"What happens is no longer our concern, we'll never be able to make it back. Though I do kind of feel sorry for our families, as they'd believe we died, if only they knew we'd disappeared from the face of our world". Saeko's response may not have been a very positive one to anyone else but Saya was able to understand. "Come on, Takashi's probably wondering whats taking us so long".
While the two waited for Takashi to change they heard an interesting news report over the radio.
'As the battle for Alaska's last oil reservoirs continue, many think global destabilisation is imminent. While the innovations of battle ready machines and power armour have proven effective defending Alaskan borders, red communist Chinese forces continue to try and break the lines. The government have considered sending forces to Chinese borders in an attempt to dissuade the enemy, in other news U.S forces have fully annex Canada and currently put them under total marshal law thanks to unrest from Canadian citizens'. Even after Takashi exited the change room he as well as Rei and Hisashi and other tuned their ears to the report and just continued to listen in disbelief as the news spoke about the true scarcity of major fuel resources and the fear of global destruction.
"If it's not one problem than it's another". Takashi muttered as Saya and Saeko stood beside him with Saeko leaning on his left shoulder for comfort, Rei who saw this turned her head away in jealousy at the scene. After the report finished they heard and interesting side note.
'This news report proudly sponsored by Vault-Tec, preparing you for the future'. The radio cut back to some scheduled music as everyone shook off the effects of what they heard.
"At least we know the media is honest about world events here". Saya exclaimed as she noticed people starting to leave, the three stopped as they saw Shizuka and Alexander walk past them, what got their attention was what Shizuka was wearing. She was currently wearing a lavender skivvy that was extremely stretched around her oversized chest and a milk white pair of short trousers. As the three again shook off their disbelief that those clothes were holding their own again Shizuka's ridiculous measurements they continued to enter one of the buses only to notice an officer in each bus speaking to everyone.
"As it has been a long day for all of us, we did recommend that you have somewhere to stay. Before we could come to any agreements we were told of a new lane that had finally been completed and fitted to the grids 4 hours ago, it's got all the latest luxuries that the modern American could ever want. So without hesitation we bought half of the lane and signed you all up for the purchased houses, we don't want you to feel left out of our society and besides, we think it would be a great opportunity to familiarize with becoming a modern American". In Alexanders eyes the militaries kind approach to these people was unusual but he was not one to complain as the higher-ups were always changing their views on everything.
After an hour of driving around Alexander noticed an unfamiliar street sign saying 'serenity Lane'. He also noticed it was just a little south of Sanctuary hills meaning they were just a little ways away from the near completed vault 111 until the officer spoke up.
"You should all be glad to know that just like Sanctuary hills, Serenity lane has it's own local vault. Vault 114. And here's you're stop, now as you can see there are plenty of neighbours and inside each house is enough money to set yourselves up. Enjoy your new lives". With that the officer various people keys to the unoccupied homes before they exited.
Rei and Hisashi opened and entered their new home and just stared at how interesting and yet old fashioned everything is. The two walked around to get a feel for their new home; the living area was directly near the front door, the kitchen and dining area behind the living area, and the corridor to the right of all that had the bath room, laundry room, two closets, and two bedrooms, one of them was a master bedroom.
Tsunoda only complained a little less when he and Yuuki entered their home, as it wasn't as bad as they expected it to be but he was still a little distasteful about the way everything looked. Yuuki on the other hand felt almost entranced by the idea of not having her parents boss her around all the time.
Muira and Taniuchi instantly settled down in their new environment before Taniuchi looked out the window to see the rest of the Boston commonwealth. She was soon diverted from the view when Muira snuck up and lifted her off her feet before they flopped down on the ground in the living area.
Takashi, Saya, and Saeko were the lucky ones to own one of the 3 two story houses on the street. The design was completely different to the others as this house had it's own hallway which continued down to the backyard, to the right of the hallway was the living area that as usual connected to the Kitchen and dining area while to the left was a large bathroom, one closet, a laundry room and two small bedrooms. The upstairs area was mainly just another small room, the master bedroom and a balcony. When they head outside to the backyard they noticed just how sizable it was, heck there was enough for them to have a gathering of people over, in fact they noticed nearly every house had a decent sized backyard. It wasn't something many people had in their world's community, as they were too busy building apartments and squashing the community tightly together.
(A/N: and trust me when I say that's getting to be more true everyday, although I live in one of the few homes in my street that has enough of a backyard for a vegetable garden, rose garden, play area, and chook pen).
"Holy shit, this is actually pretty a pretty comfortable life to live, definitely beats trying to run from 'them' any day. But I am still concerned for our families, if only they were brought here too". As soon as Takashi finished saying that the three of them looked remorseful knowing that their families were trying to survive out there while they were in a new world living a near luxurious life.
"It's not something we can change now, there's no way to go back. We just have to at least remember them, and hope they are still alive". Saya remarked before the three of them looked back up to see the sun slowly setting off in the distance.
"So this is it, the first day of our new lives. Let's be thankful for what we have now". They were soon interrupted by Saya's stomach as it made a thunderous growl.
"That does make a good point though, we haven't eaten all day. Let's see what there is". Saya walked back inside to inspect the contents of the fridge while finding some of the brand names slightly humorous she wasn't about to argue about them.
3 hours later after everyone were finally settling down it was just past 10:00pm and most of the street had fallen asleep, Takashi remained awake trying to let the last of this new reality sink in.
"Our new lives huh, no turning back. Guess things could be worse, could still be back there. Probably dying". Takashi continued to lie on his bed before someone knocked on his door.
"Takashi, do you mind if we sleep with you. This house seems just a little too big to be by ourselves in". Saeko quietly spoke while Saya leaned against the wall beside the door.
"Are you sure about this"?
"Look, are you going to let us in or what"! Saya's voice was slightly raised, as she knew how Takashi was going to respond.
"The doors open, it's you're choice whether or not to come in". Takashi said before continuing to lie on the bed and stare blankly at the ceiling as the door creaked open, shortly after it closed he felt two pairs of arms wrap around him before both girls closed the gap and rested their heads on either side of his neck.
"This is our life now, might as well get used to it. I wonder how the others are taking this"? Takashi just listened to the girls slow breaths before soon letting sleep take over and he drifted away into the night. Finally the whole of Serenity lane had fallen asleep along with the rest of Boston.
Chapter end.
A/N: yes I know this may be a confusing prologue but it's the best I could come up with considering how no one else ever thought of starting them or any other crossover in this part of the Fallout timeline, so please if anyone thinks they can do better for this type of start up then please go right ahead. But I thank everyone who reads this, please leave a review to what you think and I'll seeya's soon. Cheery!