A/N: Just a warning but this chapter is a bit long but I'm sure there won't be complaints. PM me if you have any questions. ENJOY!
Known location: Lucky 38, Presidential Suite
Cass sat at the Couriers desk in his room quietly while everyone went off doing their business. Even with all the chaos going on her mind was still focused on him. She tried downing a bottle of whiskey to forget about it but her feelings were opposing the effects of the whiskeys power. Then something caught her eye. Kaiden's computer, he never signed off of it before he left. He was reviewing his journals. She didn't know what for but she took this moment to take a peek while everyone was away. She randomly picked one and it opened up.
Kaiden Flare A.K.A Courier
Journal Entry #54
March 17th, 2281
Me and Cass just arrived back at the Lucky 38 after trying to lose a pack of deathclaw. Ha it's funny though. Before the deathclaw came we were in a firefight with a bunch of Legion assassins until deathclaw decided they wanted to play with us too. They slaughtered the assassins like they were nothing and instantly turned their attention to us. Can't tell you how fast we were running once we realized an Alpha Male was leading them. We quickly took cover in an abandoned home and tried waiting the deathclaw out.
It was kind of creepy hearing those things growl from outside but we were ready. We set up a various amount of traps at the front door and waited in the bedroom. Though even with all the traps we still felt like we weren't going to get out alive. I tried making a plan where I would distract the deathclaw and she could make a break for it but she refused instantly. The suddenly right there we had a so called "moment". Hell I don't even need to tell you want happened. It never got THAT far but it would've if we didn't hear shots being fired off by bandits that drew the deathclaw away. What we did, any person would say it was the heat of the moment bull but no not for us. I have incredible feelings towards Cass and I know she does too she just won't attempt it. After we got out she decided to avoid me for a while. Saying she needed breathing room. I respect her wishes and I'll give her some space until she's ready to talk.
Cass remembered that day clearly as if it was yesterday. She wanted to sign off but something drew her to the next entry which Kaiden was currently still typing up. She opened the entry and read it.
Kaiden Flare A.K.A Courier
Journal Entry #70
January 19, 2282
Jeez Cass is a tough cookie. Ever since what happen last year she's built much tougher defenses against what she calls my charm. I honestly can't stop pursuing her. I think for the first time in my life I'm actually in love. It feels weird typing this up or even thinking about it but it's true. Hell Veronica even sees the strong feelings I have for Cass. I know Cass feels the same way because if she didn't she would've shot me after we kissed today.
A message at the bottom popped believing the user was the Courier and asked if he wanted to continue the entry. Cass didn't reply. She simply signed him off. Cass couldn't believe how well the Courier knew her. He knows exactly how far her feelings are for him now she knows the full extent of his feelings toward her.
The elevator doors opened on the Presidential suite. Kaiden and Boone both stepped out discussing the matters at hand. Cass heard them and she quickly got up and sat on the table.
"Clark is starting to piss me off." Kaiden said entering his room with Boone.
"Likewise Courier, we should collect everyone and prepare for the attack." Boone urged him.
"Yeah you're right."Kaiden said. He then noticed Cass sitting on his desk.
"Hey Cass we're back…" Kaiden said greeting her. He then noticed her face was red.
Boone noticed it too and turned to leave. He also knew what was going on between Kaiden and Cass. That and for some reason Veronica had to tell someone.
"I'll get everyone and tell them to meet us in the Penthouse."
Boone left and closed the door behind him. Kaiden walked over to Cass and stood in front of her. Cass bit her lip hard and tried to get a word out but Kaiden started first.
"I know that face. It's the same you had when-"
"Yeah I know," Cass said cutting him off. "Damn you Courier."
Cass played with her necklace and frowned, then looked up at Kaiden.
"I read two of your entries." She sighed.
"Ha a little nosey are we?" Kaiden laughed.
Cass tried to hold back a grin but failed. "I couldn't help myself but your right though Kaiden…"
"What do you mean I'm right?"
"I…we…Kaiden this is impossible."
"What's impossible, me falling in love with you?"
"That and it won't work! Why would you want to fall in love with a girl like me huh!? I'm short-tempered and-"
Kaiden cut her off instantly by kissing her. Cass didn't pull back. She didn't want to. She kissed back. Cass finally dropped her defense against Kaiden and embraced him. She wrapped her arms around him and he held her sides. They finally pulled back for a moment and took in a breath.
"I'm…not use to this…at all." She whispered.
Kaiden smiled and gently pulled her closer to him. "I know…you probably want more time to think."
Cass shook her head slightly. "No I've been thinking too much about this. Several times you were almost killed trying to save me and you never gave it a second thought…never gave it a moment of thought before you reacted. You wiped out the Van Graff's when they wanted you to bring me to them so they could kill me. All by yourself while I sat back and thought. Not anymore. Normally I don't believe in that fate bullshit but I do believe the number of times you was almost taken because of me was because of fate telling me to hurry my ass up and declare my love for you."
"Ha well about damn time you told me you love me." Kaiden said with grin.
"Ha you're such an ass…" She laughed pressing her forehead against his. Cass expression softened up and then she sighed as if a weight was lifted off her shoulders at that moment.
"How should we celebrate this moment?" Cass said as she gently rubbed his chest.
Kaiden smiled. "You know how but not until Clark is finished."
Cass laughed and kissed him again. "You know how to keep a girl waiting but don't me waiting for too long or I might kidnap you and have my way with you."
"Oh I love the sound of that."
Known location: Lucky 38, Penthouse
Both Kaiden and Cass immediately joined the others after their conversation. Everyone was gathered around the main computer and two tables with weapons on them as well as bullets.
"Alright people let's get to work." Kaiden said accessing the main computer.
He brought up a map of New Vegas and then focused in on the area the Lucky 38 occupied. He then focused on the main entrance.
"That and the monorail is the only way to enter New Vegas. The monorail is currently being guarded by a dozen securitrons and some BOS sentry bots. I already have the securitrons at the front entrance in battle mode and keeping everyone out. Since there's five of us were going to have to split up, one team watches the 38 in case they get any funny ideas and then a second team coming with me to handle Clark." Kaiden explained.
"Why don't we bring Rex and ED-E in on the fight?" Raul asked.
"ED-E is still being repaired by my Scribes." Elder McNamara said.
"Rex is sick and won't be able to fight for a while. We can handle this though without them, Veronica how's the Walkie Talkies coming along?" Kaiden asked turning to her.
She pulled two Walkie Talkies out of her bag and handed them to Kaiden. Kaiden recovered the Walkie Talkies from the Big Empty a year ago and brought them home in hope to get them repaired.
"The components weren't easy to find but we found a new way to repair them. I'll spare you the details but both are in perfect working order thanks to your one and only." Veronica bragged.
"Ha thanks Veronica. Alright both team leaders are going to have these to keep a communication link on. I'll be leading the team that goes against Clark's men, Me, Boone and Raul. Cass, you and Veronica will guard the 38 with three securitrons backing you of course. Arcade and McNamara I need you two to evacuate the 38 at 8 because that's the time I feel they might attack and the time I will have the Strip sealed off, any questions?"
Everyone looked at one another seeing if someone had a question.
"No questions it seems boss." Raul said.
"Alright let's arm up and get ready for a fight."
Known location: Inner Freeside, Entrance to Strip
Once 8 hit every got to their posts instantly. Kaiden ordered the securitrons to lock down Vegas and the casinos. Everyone who was already inside was locked inside the casino with securitron and the families' protection. Kaiden also cleared any civilians off the streets of Freeside with help from the King. Once that was all done he had McNamara and Arcade transported out to their desired locations.
Kaiden watched carefully around the area for any movement as well as Boone and Raul. Kaiden was armed with his favorite All-American Marksmen Carbine with normal bullets loaded and two armor piercing clips just in case that was attached in a pouch on his belt. His desired and favorite side arm was his .45 Auto pistol. It was already loaded with armor piercing bullets. He also had two grenades with him as well.
Boone loved his snipers. Didn't matter to him what type it was, as long as he hits his mark with perfect accuracy. He was armed with an Anti-Materiel Rifle which had normal rounds loaded inside and he had armor piercing bullets at his side as well. His side arm was a 10mm submachine gun. It was nothing special.
Raul, some ways loves his revolvers. His accuracy with a revolver is flawless. He was armed with two .44 Magnums with the same type of bullets like Kaiden and Boone. Those were his primary weapons and his secondary weapon was a 12.7mm machine gun.
"I don't have anything in my sights. What about you Boone?" Raul asked.
"Nothing yet but I have that sick feeling they're close." Boone answered.
"Oh they're close I'm sure and they will have a tough time getting through here." Kaiden said checking his gun.
"So Boss why do you think this Clark guy wants you dead?" Raul asked.
Kaiden shook his head slightly. "No idea but whatever it is it must be serious. He's going out of his way to rally this large amount of raider groups against me an uprising if anything. It doesn't shock me that it was easy for him to do this. I've killed a fair amount of them to piss them off and screwed some of their plans over too."
"It's possible he was part of a gang that you completely wiped out and now he wants revenge." Boone suggested.
"True but as far as I know I haven't wiped out any gangs." Kaiden said.
"Hm then we're probably missing something…what about those four areas you went to a year back?" Boone asked.
"Hm no I doubt it slightly…I just don't know. All I want to do is take care of this guy before things get more out of hand."
Known location: Lucky 38, Casino
Cass, Veronica and currently three active securitrons occupied the casino on the 1st floor. Their main job was to guard it and gun down anyone who wasn't a civilian or a friend.
Cass had her Riot shotgun out with her ammunition attached to her belt. Her side arm was a 12.7 mm pistol. Veronica had her standard laser rifle with overcharge cells and max out cells ready to be loaded in as well as her having a 12.7 mm side arm. Veronica was trying extremely hard not to ask Cass what happened between Cass and Kaiden. She noticed Cass posture changed when Kaiden was in the penthouse with them. Her posture was relaxed not in alert mode or anything like she always is. She also noticed how Kaiden's posture changed as well. He was always tense even around his friends. He believed if he dropped his guard one of us would get hurt.
"Out with it Veronica, you've been sitting there staring at me for like three minutes now." Cass said.
Cass sat behind a table for cover near the elevator in case someone did decide to attack the 38 while Veronica sat on the steps leading to the elevator.
"I uh um uh just love how beautiful you hair is. I usually prefer blond hair but you're ugh now it sounds like I'm flirting with you."
Cass giggled literally giggled and caught herself then mumbled, "Ha damn you Kaiden…making me a little soft."
"Look Cass I know it's none of my business but I'm curious. I've seen and watched you two long enough to know you absolutely love each other."
"Yes Veronica we're giving our relationship a try."
Veronica smiled and cheered happily and then hugged Cass. Cass was shock to receive a hug from her but she returned the favor. Suddenly they heard the front door opening and they jumped into cover. Two small cylinder shaped objects flew out into the casino. It blew up blinding Veronica but not Cass as she hid behind cover. Veronica fell back holding her eyes and screamed in pain.
"Damn flash bangs!" Cass grumbled as she pulled Veronica to her.
Veronica rubbed her eyes and then opened them. The effects from the flash bang were still lingering but Veronica was able to grab her gun.
A group of people stormed into the casino and opened immediately at the securitrons.
"Engage hostiles." The securitrons all said simultaneously.
Cass popped out with her riot shotgun and started blasting the group. She dropped two of them and she got a better look at one of them, a Viper raider.
"Oh shit…" Cass muttered.
"Ugh Wh-What is it? Who is it, Clark's men?" Veronica asked still rubbing her eyes.
"Yeah," Cass answered. She fired on the group again but they leaped behind the counter near the front entrance. "Damn it securitrons focus fire on the right counter!"
The securitrons followed the order and focused fire on the while Cass examined Veronica. Her vision was slowly but surely coming back. Cass grabbed the Walkie Talkie from her belt and switched it on quickly.
"We've got to tell Kaiden what's going on." Cass said.
Just then another cylinder formed object flew at them striking the elevator and rolling in between the securitrons and the girls. Cass eyes glowed with shock and she tried grabbing Veronica but it went off before she could attack. The grenade stunned them completely and it shut the securitrons down at the same time.
The bullets and energy fire halted and a man entered the casino wearing a brown duster with two other raiders by his side. One of the Viper raiders in the fight approached him.
"Clark, the securitrons are down and so are the others firing on us." He said.
"Good bring them to me and you two. Load one of those securitrons onto my Vertibird." Clark said walking down the steps.
The two raiders rushed to one of the securitrons and stood it up and pulled it outside. The other two raiders picked up the Cass and Veronica and brought them to him. Clark woke Cass up by gently slapping her face. She woke and stared directly at him and glared.
"Who the hell are you?" Cass snarled.
"Clark…I believe you know who I am."
"What the hell do you want from us?"
"Is Silver still alive?"
"Yeah, the Courier said she was to stay alive. Too bad though…I really wanted to kill her."
Clark drew his .45 and aimed it at Veronica who was still out. "She dies and then Kaiden dies if you don't tell me where she is."
Known location: Inner Freeside, Entrance to Strip
Currently Five minutes before Clark's men attack the 38
"Man I'm getting bored…" Kaiden grumbled.
"Wait do you hear that?" Raul said looking around.
"Hear what?" Boone asked.
"Wait…that's a Vertibird approaching. Ahead of us look!" Kaiden pointed directly ahead of them and up.
It was definitely a Vertibird but it was also had some sort of large cage attached to it. The Vertibird swung around and the door opened. A male Jackal gang member hung out laughing.
"Grr I know that guy, his name is Chris. I've been hunting the bastard ever since I got a chance." Boone said.
"Hahaha it's time for you to die Courier!" Chris cheered.
"Well here's our chance." Kaiden said arming his rifle.
Raul and Boone grinned at the same time. They all plus the securitrons simultaneously fired on the Vertibird. A few stray bullets struck the cockpit inside the Vertibird ultimately killing the pilot. They spun around aimlessly and the cage detached hitting the ground in front of Kaiden's team. The Vertibird then crashed into an alley to their right and blew up.
"Well that was easy." Kaiden laughed.
A loud roared emitted from the cage which got Kaiden's team attention.
"Oh man…" Raul mumbled.
"Yeah we're screwed…" Kaiden sighed.
Suddenly a large creature head butted the doors opened then grabbed the sides and leaning out to make another vicious roar. It was an Alpha Male Deathclaw. The sight of it gave the guys shivers. It dashed out with amazing speed making its way toward the guys.
"OPEN FIRE NOW DAMN IT!" Kaiden shouted angrily.
They opened fire on beast immediately after Kaiden gave his order. Boone quickly dashed out of the way away from its attack. Raul leaped out of the way also. It directed its attention toward Kaiden who ran out of ammo at the wrong time.
"Oh how I dread reloading." Kaiden said in a slight laugh and frightened manner, though the securitrons rolled in on time covering him.
The Alpha male swung around and tries attempting a crippling blow to Kaiden with its tail but fails and instead destroys the two securitrons by Kaiden. He just barely avoids it and runs up the ramp trying to load his rifle. The deathclaw swung it's incredibly long arms at Kaiden as he made his way up the ramp. Kaiden dropped before it took his head off. He let go of his rifle by mistake and it fell under the deathclaw.
"You have got to be kidding!"
Kaiden scrambled to the top of the top drawing his .45 in his right and his combat knife in his left.
"I must be losing my mind right now. Boone! Raul! I need some damn support!"
Kaiden jumped over the railing and onto the deathclaws back. He stabbed it and used the knife to keep a hold on the beast and began firing his .45 into its back. The deathclaw roared in pain as the armor piercing ammunition ripped through its skin like paper. Then another Vertibird appeared but this one flew over their battle below and into Vegas. This distracted Kaiden and the deathclaw flipped him off its back and into the ground.
Kaiden groaned slightly and looked up seeing the deathclaw about to drive its razor sharp nails into him until Boone and Raul intervened with their gun fire. The deathclaw began backing up as it was continuously getting injured by their armor piercing roads. Kaiden pulled out a grenade and pulled the pin.
"Suck on this you over grown lizard."
Kaiden rolled it under the deathclaw and jumped out the way follow by the others. The grenade blew up and ripped both of the deathclaws legs off and its right arm killing it also in the process.
Everyone held their breath as they saw the creature let out its last breath and then they exhaled happily.
"Ugh damn that was tough, damn and back hurts now…oh man that Vertibird that passed over us!" Kaiden said.