A/N: I know it seems like I launched this final chapter out quicker than expected but I already had the ideas (wasn't much honestly) and the chapter down on paper. It was just a matter of me finding time to get chapters 7 and 8 uploaded but in any case enjoy the conclusion!
Known Location: NCRCF
Kaiden and Veronica stormed out blasting several guys on the way out. The deathclaw were already inside the prison yard. Though they seemed very much occupied with the with Clarks men.
"Courier she has a Vertibird and two guards with her to the left of the building you just left." Boone announced.
"On it, try to slow them down. Veronica, go I'll handle Silver alone." Kaiden said calmly.
Veronica nodded and decided not to argue it, "Good luck and be careful."
Kaiden smirked and wanted to make a smart comment but there was time for that. He dashed back around and darted to Silver's location.
"I've got you covered." Boone added.
Kaiden walked up behind Silver and her two guys. The guards heard him and snapped around but were dropped by Boone before they had time to act. Silver stopped in front of the Vertibird with her hands out by her side.
"Where's Cass and Clark Silver." Kaiden asked nicely.
Silver smirked but didn't turn to face him, "The Emergency service rail yard south from here."
Kaiden took a look at his Pip-boy and highlighted the location, "Before I kill you I want to know what the hell was this all for!"
Silver took a moment to compose herself, "The Divide."
Kaiden's mouth instantly went dry. His arms trembled with the terrible memories, the cries, the screams, and the smell of the dead. He thought this was all tied up and left in the past after his confrontation with Ulysses. Now he realizes he can't escape that terrible accident.
"Th-That was a god damn accident!"
"Who'll believe that load of bull shit? You had that device right in your hands. Me and Clark were standing right there at that moment and saw you activate those bombs."
Silver turned around to face him and pulled out her 10mm aiming it at him. Kaiden struggled to keep focus. It was difficult when the past was attacking him at that moment.
"Courier I have the shot." Boone said.
Silver ignored Kaiden's radio and completely ignored the entire battle between Clark's men and the deathclaw, "You killed my parents, my baby sister. You killed Clark's ENTIRE family! You killed all those people you helped and years later you go on strolling around the Mojave like nothing ever happened!"
"What would you have me do?! I was depressed for years! I had nightmare continuously and I still do today!"
"Die, that's simply all we want now. Is for you to die and burn in hell!"
Silver cocked her gun and aimed for the Couriers head but the Courier pulled off the first shot. The shotgun blast threw Silver backward into the ground killing her. Kaiden's eye filled up with tears but he fought them back as he stumbled down to her side. Her eyes were still open, they were lifeless. Kaiden bit his lip and closed her eyes, "I'm sorry."
Kaiden picked himself up and made his way into the Vertibird, "Clark has Cass down at the Emergency service rail yard. I'm heading down there to end this."
"Alright we'll clean up here, Boone out."
Kaiden had experience with flying Vertibird before on several occasions. So this one was no different, he started it up and pulled up into the air heading for his destination.
Known Location: Emergency service rail yard
Clark and Cass were insight as he got closer to his destination. He decided to land across of them. Once he landed he shut off the Vertibird completely and took a deep breath pulling out his .45 and twisting the silencer off.
He looked out to see Clark have a 9mm pistol pointed to Cass head. He waited patiently for the Courier to get out the Vertibird. Kaiden decided the time for waiting was over with. He wanted to end this now and for good.
The Courier made his way out of the Vertibird carefully watching his surroundings and Clark, "What took you so damn long?" Cass started.
"Traffic," Kaiden replied, "Are you ok?"
Cass serious expression softened up, "Yes I'm fine, Veronica?"
"I got her out safe," Kaiden turned to Clark who had his sights on him this whole time, "Silvers dead Clark."
"I'm assuming she told you what this was all for." He said calmly.
"Yes, revenge." Kaiden answered flatly, "Let Cass go Clark. This is between you and me, not her."
"Why should I? Cass is your lover and last time I checked you murdered my wife long ago."
"Please just let her leave in the Vertibird and you can kill me. Just leave her, New Vegas and my friends out of this."
Clark glared at him, "Drop you gun."
Kaiden obeyed and dropped his .45 and kicked it away. Clark shoved Cass forward making her advance. Kaiden walked toward Clark passing Cass on the way.
"The day has finally come for me to put you down for good Courier." Clark said smiling.
He pointed his gun at Kaiden's head and began pulling the trigger back, "Wait!" Kaiden exclaimed.
Clark stopped and looked at him.
"You're safety is on." He said.
Clark looked at his gun and a split second later Kaiden rushed him. He knocked his gun out his hand and they wrestled on the ground. Kaiden punched Clark in the face five straight times until he kicked him off. Clark crawled for his gun but Kaiden grabbed his legs and pulled him away.
Clark kicked Kaiden's hand hard forcing him to let go. Kaiden pulled his combat knife out and stabbed Clark in the back hard. Clark screamed in pain and stood up trying to get the knife out. Clark quickly got the knife out and ran toward Kaiden with it. Kaiden dived for Clark's gun, rolled on the ground and fired the entire clip into him.
Clark stopped completely in his tracks and dropped the knife. He glanced at his wounds and smiled a bit, "I-I'm coming home dear." Were Clark's last words and then he fell back into the ground dead.
The Courier blinked several times and realized it was over. Clark's revenge path was over and he and his friends survived. He couldn't help but to laugh a bit. He picked himself up and was attacked by Cass's hug and a long kiss they both shared.
They both took a deep breath still inches away from each other's lips, "So this crisis is finally over?" Cass asked unsure of his answer.
Kaiden smiled embracing Cass, "Yes."
"Good because I'm in the mood to have our own little personal celebration at your home in Novac," Cass said softly.
Kaiden smiled, "Guess the other we'll just have to wait patiently for us to return home."
Cass laughed softly, "I guess so."
I hope you guys enjoyed Uprising even though it was a short story and also my first. I plan on starting another New Vegas story as I indicated before hand and possibly a Skyrim one too. I'm not entirely sure which one I want to do first but keep an eye out. Hopefully I'll have a decision made before the end of this week and possibly a plot for one of them.
