The 3 vault dwellers, ran down the path from the wooden access door, to vault 101, following the road. Behind a rock, they caught their breath
"Celeste! What do we do! We are in the middle of nowhere and everything is destroyed!" Amata cries, knowing she may never see her father again.
"Amata..we can just keep going, I'm sure there are cities left over, or ruins with things we can use to survive. We can do this!"
Before they continue, 2 people stepped in front of them, causing a still silence.
The man in the leather armor spoke, "Excuse me ladies, and gentleman. Are you alright, why are you in the middle of nowhere in vault suits?"
Butch stayed silent, and Amata wanted to hold her tears back, so Celeste spoke, as a true leader. We left vault 101, the overseer, has become mad with power, and it was after my father, Dr. James ran away first. We have nowhere to go, so we decided to just become wasteland wanderers.
"Awe vault dwellers. Hmm well, I heard Megaton is just up ahead, and they are always looking for workers, settlers and anything you can imagine! It could become a place you can finally call home. Start a family if you will. I wish you 3 the best of luck."
The man and woman walked away.
Amata finally spoke, "Celeste, are you sure we should go there? I'm feeling conflicted..."
"What is daddy's little princess, scared?"
"Screw you, Butch! I never had to deal with something like this!"
"You two need to cool it! We can do this! It's a fresh start for us. We can make something of ourselves. We could become leaders! Mercenaries, scavengers, scientists, or teachers! We have to do this!"
Celeste just turned away from them and started to walk to Megaton, with or without her friends.
"Wait up!" Butch and Amata cried in unison. They dashed to meet up with Celeste.
They moved with caution, they didn't know what to expect, and they were prepared for anything.
"Why don't we just run? I see the town just ahead.." Butch told the group.
"Hmm...It may not be wise but..alright..only because it's right there..." Celeste hesitated, before running along with them.
"The gates of Megaton were rusted. They were about to open them until Butch was shot in the shoulder. He cried in agony, and Amata pulled out her pistol, while Celeste opened the door screaming. Amata scanned the area, and saw 2 people, wearing spiked clothing. She backed into the door and closed it quickly. They were breathless, as a man with a gun walked up to them with a smile. Although it quickly vanished when he saw one of the people are injured.
"Oh my, what happened here!"
"Sir, please my friend he got shot, by one of these two people outside, in spiky clothes!" Amata cried. Celeste was holding Butch, and making sure he didn't pass out. Butch smiled, staring at her.
"My...well, you can put your gun away, and tell ol' Lucas Simm, the details while we get him to the clinic."
"Thank you, sir. My name is Amata. That girl holding the man is Celeste, and the injured man is, Butch. We left our vault, when things got out of hand, hoping to start a new life here. I'm sure Butch is fine...The bullet looked like it went clean through so all he needs is a stimpak, some painkillers and a nice stitch job on both sides of his shoulders. He may need to wear a sling so he doesn't harm is injury and further..."
"Well, Amata that is some fine observations. Are you a doctor?"
"Not entirely, but I always wanted to be..."
"Well, our doctor is a bit of a grump, and seeing how well you analyzed this man, without a second glance, you can replace him and we will put him in inventory. He isn't very happy with the residents."
Amata, just smiled because her wish was becoming a reality.
They pulled open the door, and a man exclaimed angrily, "Ehhh what the hell do you want, Lucas!"
"Listen, Doc Church...you may have been very uhh reliable to us..for a while, but you don't like to help our residents..it is your job.."
"So what? You firing me?"
Celeste stepped up, and tore into him, "Listen, Church our friend is injured, and I have heard that you don't do a good job because you started to stop caring, this woman here, is qualified and so kind-hearted, she can get the job done! You will be moved to inventory in the meantime until there is a new job to suit your new skills."
Everyone stared at her, and Doc Church stood up, and walked out stating, "Fine, I'll be at the pub!"
"My goodness...Celeste...I could never have that much charge, as a sheriff or standing mayor. Listen I know it is so sudden, that Amata and you both get jobs of great standing. But we need it and I hereby state you as Mayor of Megaton!"
"Well. Enough Chit-chat though, Sheriff Simm. Dr. Amata has some patchwork to do, for a dear friend of ours.." Celeste smiled.
"No worries, Mayor Celeste."
Butch laid on the gurney as Dr. Amata started the procedure. he smiled as he took Celeste's hand.