Chapter 24: No Rest for the Weary
The two of us kissed passionately as we made our way over to the bed. I helped her out of her lab coat and groped her buttocks while I ran my lips up and down her neck. She reached up and undid her bun and let her hair fall down around her shoulders. I busied myself with unbuttoning her blouse and she pulled the straps from my armor. I squeezed her ass even harder as her breasts came in to view.
Madison placed her hands on my back and ran her fingernails across and scratched my skin ever so slightly. I grunted in pleasure and kissed between her soft mounds. I lowered her on to the bed and ran my hand up her inner thigh, which got a few soft coos from her. My hand made its way up to her womanhood and I gently rubbed it through her underwear. She clenched the back of my head and moaned loudly.
I licked and teased her nipples while massaging her sex, and I could tell that she would lose it at any moment. Without warning, I pulled her underwear aside and plunged two fingers deep within her sacred entrance. She gasped in surprise, but soon warmed up to it. I slid my fingers in and out of her at a quick pace, and she breathed heavily through her incessant moaning. I planted another kiss on her lips and we explored each other's mouths with our tongues. The sensations were overwhelming, and Madison's moans turned in to screams of ecstasy.
Madison reared her head and arched her back as she reached her climax. Her body became relaxed and she placed a hand on my cheek. The look she gave me signified that she was ready for me. I pulled her on top of me and placed the tip of my member against her flower. She took a hold of it and rubbed it against the lips of her entrance and savored every tantalizing moment. She bit her lip and then slowly lowered herself on to my manhood. The warmth of her insides welcomed me and seemed to dissolve everything around us.
It was just me and her now. Nothing else. There was no wasteland, there was no Brotherhood, and there was no Enclave. We sat completely motionless for what seemed like an eternity before Madison finally started to grind her hips against me. I gasped at how incredible it felt. I had been gone for so long that I had forgotten how good this feels, and it only served to increase the pleasure. I placed my hands around Madison's waist and helped her buck herself against my erect member.
The speed of our movements increased with every thrust until I was pounding in and out of her like a jackhammer.
God I love this woman so much.
With one final thrust I slammed my manhood as deep as it would go and released inside of her. Madison leaned in and gave me one last kiss before collapsing on top of me. I pulled myself out of her and gently laid her on the mattress beside me and pulled a blanket over her. She looked so beautiful and serene. I kissed her cheek and then held her in my arms as I drifted in to a deep sleep.
A knock at the door woke me from my peaceful slumber, and I couldn't help but feel a little agitated. I slipped in to my pants and hobbled over to the door. Upon opening it I was greeted by Sarah's smiling face.
"Hey, how's it going?" she asked.
"I'm good Sarah. How about you?"
Before she could answer her eyes travelled over my shoulder and settled on the woman lying in my bed.
Her cheeks darkened a bit, "Oh, I'm so sorry Jason, I didn't mean to interrupt…" she trailed off and averted her gaze from Madison.
I shook my head, "Don't worry about it. What do you need?" I asked.
She ran a finger through her dirty blonde hair, "Umm, my father wants to talk with you back in the A ring. Apparently the scientists have already deciphered the secrets of the G.E.C.K. and he's called a meeting to sort out the battle plans for taking the purifier back from the Enclave." she told me.
"What? They're already making plans!? And here I thought I was going to have a few days to just relax and not have to worry about anything else." I said more to myself than to her.
"If you're busy I can tell my father to postpone the meeting." she suggested.
"No, no, I'll be there in about ten minutes okay?" I told her, and she nodded.
She then turned down the hall and disappeared around a corner. I walked back in to the room and shut the door quietly as to not wake Madison. I threw on the rest of my armor and slipped in to my boots. I caught sight of myself in the reflection of an old, cracked mirror just before I left for the meeting. My armor had been beat to hell, and my hair had become extremely matted. I would have to remember to visit Knight Captain Durga in the armory and get my armor patched up.
I walked out in to the hall and then made my way towards the meeting place. I entered the A ring of the Citadel and Sarah was waiting for me, "Come on, it's just in here." she pointed out, and I followed behind her.
Elder Lyons and several Brotherhood Scribes were looking over Liberty Prime's blueprints.
"If we make a few adjustments to the legs here and here than he should be able to maneuver better while out in the field." One of the Scribes with short, graying hair said to Elder Lyons.
Lyon's stroked his beard, "And what about the weapons systems Rothchild, are they fully operational?" he asked.
Rothchild looked a bit unsure, "They seem to be operating at maximum capacity, but we haven't had a live field test so we can't be too sure." he advised.
"Ahem." Sarah interrupted to get their attention.
Elder Lyon's aged face lit up, "Ah! Sarah, Jason, there you are! Please, take a seat, we'll be starting shortly." he then gestured to the seats at the edge of the round table.
I spotted Kirk sitting in the corner smoking a cigarette and Fawkes stood just behind him with his arms folded. I gave them a nod and then sat down. A few more Brotherhood members walked in to the meeting room and then one of the Scribes closed and locked the door.
Elder Lyons moved to the head of the table and placed his hands behind his back, "Welcome everybody. As you have been informed, Jason here has managed to bring us a G.E.C.K. with which we can power the purifier with. The only problem is that the Enclave still has a strong hold over the memorial building and have set up a major defense against anyone who might think of charging in unannounced." he started, and then looked over at Scribe Rothchild to continue.
"Yes, well, extensive scanning of the area around the memorial reveals that the Enclave have set up plasma shields along the route leading from the Citadel, and a large barrier has been placed around the entire perimeter. Numerous outposts have been constructed around these plasma shields and each holds at least five soldiers inside. These aren't ordinary soldiers either. Scouts have reported seeing soldiers wearing strange looking black armor who wield heavy napalm launchers. It seems that the Enclave has a few aces up their sleeves. The main hindrance to our approach is of course the plasma shields, but that's where Liberty Prime comes in. You will all accompany Liberty Prime as he makes his way towards the memorial and give him cover fire. He should be able to deal with the shields and you will mop up anyone that remains. Sentinel Lyons will be leading the escort team, along with the Lone Wanderer." he explained.
I perked my ears up when I heard that last part.
Did I hear that right? I'm going to be helping lead these men in to battle against the Enclave while following a giant robot?
Sarah stood up beside Rothchild and he took a seat. She looked in my direction, "Jason, I hope you'll accept my offer to make you an honorary member of the Lyon's Pride. You'll be my second in command in the field and you'll have full authority to issue orders to the others." she told me.
I didn't know what to say, so I simply nodded in response.
"Excellent. I'm going to form two main assault teams that will each have distinct roles while we advance on the Enclave. Team 101 will consist of Jason, Kirk, Fawkes, and Knight Captain Gallows. You're initiative will be to hug Liberty Prime as close as possible and draw enemy fire away from him. Team Lyons will consist of myself, Paladin Vargas, Knight Captain Dusk, and Paladin Gunny. We'll offer long range support as you inch closer to the purifier and make sure to keep your asses out of harms way. You will be issued the proper weapons and armor by Knight Captain Durga in the armory. The rest of you will offer cover fire for both groups and make sure that Liberty Prime reaches that memorial." when she finished she stepped down and Elder Lyons took charge once again.
He placed one hand on the table, "Men, this may be the single greatest battle we will ever fight against any one faction in the Capitol Wasteland. Some of you might not make it back, but you're sacrifice will not be in vain. This day shall be recorded in to the annals of history as the day the people of the wastes pried the purifier away from the Enclave's tyrannical grip and secured s better future for not only themselves, but for wastelanders everywhere!!!" he shouted, and nearly everyone in the room hollered and cheered.
Lyons clenched his fist and then brought it to his chest, "This operation will be carried out at 0800 tomorrow morning. Make me proud men; and steel be with you!" and with that, everyone got out of their seats and filed out of the room.
The only ones who remained were myself, Fawkes, Kirk, Sarah, and Elder Lyons. I sat in my chair and stared blankly at the wall. Sarah looked concerned but decided not to pry. She looked at her father and he knew that they should leave. The two exited the room and left me and my companions alone.
"Everything alright kid?" Kirk questioned with his cigarette still hanging from his mouth.
I slammed my fists on to the table and sighed, "I didn't think we would have to leave again so soon. What am I supposed to say to her? 'Oh, sorry, just got word that I'm needed once again and have to run off and might not make it back'." I let my head fall on the table and closed my eyes.
"I don't know what to tell ya kid. I've never handled myself around women very well. You're on your own with this." he replied.
Fawkes remained as stoic as ever and didn't have anything to add to the conversation.
I lifted my head up off the table and leaned back in my chair. "Well, we've got preparations to make, so let's get to it. I'll meet you two at the armory…I need to talk with Madison first." I then got up out of the chair and walked out of the room.
I found Madison already awake and sitting on the edge of the bed. She held a firearm I had never seen before in her lap. She wore an emotionless expression, and I guessed that she already knew what was going on.
"So you're leaving again are you?" she asked softly.
I sat down beside her and placed my hand on hers, "The Brotherhood needs me Madison. I have to see this through to the very end. I hate having to be taken away from you every time it seems like we might be able to be together but I have a responsibility here." I explained.
She nodded and then looked in to my eyes, "I know…I think I've finally come to accept that. But here's always the chance that you might not return."
I placed my arm around her and pulled her close, "I promised you that I would come back the last time I left, and I promise you the same thing this time. I'm going to activate the purifier and come back to you so we can start a new life together after all the fighting is over."
She held the firearm up to me, "Here, I found this while scrounging through the armory. It's an antique S&W 500 Magnum. Durga had very little ammo lying around so you only have enough bullets for one clip, which gives you six." she said, and I took the gun from her and placed it on the bed. I then leaned in and gave her a gentle kiss as thanks for her gift. I checked the time on my Pip Boy and I had a spare ten minutes before I had to report to the armory. I crawled in to bed with Madison and we held each other as tightly as possible.
"I love you….so much." I whispered in to her ear.
She caressed my cheek and smiled sweetly, "And I love you, Savior of the Wastes." she then kissed my forehead and then placed her head on my chest.