Author Note:

Hey all, big thanks to all the followers and people who reviewed the story. I have been given some suggestions and I am willing to take some on.

Now the story:

Naruto quickly made his way through the crowd of people that were kicking up a storm in the centre of the living area. The miniature artificial soccer field was now covered with angry Vault Dwellers.

"What's going on"

"Why has the water turned off"

"Does it have to do with the explosion in facilities"

Naruto finally got to the front of the crowd where a row of guards stood. Lined up ready to stop anyone from getting to the small stage that Christopher's engineers set up behind them. The guards on seeing him made a small gap for him to get through. He saw Richard waiting at the steps with a Megaphone in his left hand. "They seem pretty pissed, what you gonna say". Naruto sighed and looked at the angry crowd before him.

"Am just gonna be honest with them, if I lie and the truth comes out, we will be back to this". Richard nodded, it seemed to be the right thing to do. "Time to face the music Sir" Naruto nodded and took the Megaphone from the commander. He quickly climbed the steps and began to shout " Attention, attention all dwellers please be silent and I will explain everything".

He looked out at the crowd of angry and confused dwellers, he didn't know how they would take the new they would receive but regardless it had to be done. "Last night Facilities went through a malfunction. A lot of equipment was damaged and is now being fixed. However, the water purifier is missing a key component". The crowd looked at him, nervousness written over all their faces. "This piece of equipment will take time to get and install. I have been told we have two weeks worth of clean water, so we have to ration"

The crowd grew frustrated at the news. A Random man stepped forward and made his protest known. "This isn't right, we can't ration water, how will we clean ourselves, how will we stay hydrated". Some in the crowd seemed to agree with the man's protest. Naruto came up with a quick response "Listen to me, we are currently working on getting the tech to fix the purifier but it takes time. Over these next couple days a group of men and women will be leaving the Vault and risking their lives. Facing whatever they may encounter on the surface head on. They will fight for this Vault"!

People looked up at him with mild surprise, people were actually going out the Vault to find equipment for them. "So while those brave people are out there fighting, you will be complaining about not being able to bathe". Some people looked down at that remark, it had hit them that what they were complaining about was minor compared to what the expedition team would face. An ebony woman stepped forward from the crowd "The overseer is right, we gotta fight through this. I am sure all of us can survive without a bath for two weeks while those fine people get us the tech"

Her fellow Vault Dwellers nodded in agreement and accepted that they would do their part "Thank you all, I know this isn't easy. But no one said living in a Vault was easy but we will survive. We are all survivors, and I am proud to be a part of this Vault. Everyone get back to your duties, water will be rationed to your room's by Facilities".

Naruto watched as the crowd slowly dispersed, each person making their way to whatever field of work they are in. He made his way down the stage and towards Richard who stood behind the Guards. "Commander Richard's I need three Military personnel of your choosing ready for this mission, I want them fully equipped for this journey is that understood". The Commander gave a swift salute "Sir yes Sir". The man marched off to do as he was told, Naruto Grabbed the nearest guard to him "I need you to find me all the department heads, bring them to my office as soon as possible". The young recruit nervously saluted and ran off to do his task.

Naruto ran to his office, dodging any people he saw on the way. He had to prepare the Vault for what was to come. Finally reaching his office, he started writing down instructions for the department heads. He looked up from his pen and paper when his door opened. He watched as all the heads walked into his office, the recruit following them. He looked at the group to see Christopher wasn't with them, "Where is Dr Christopher recruit" The young man looked nervous to reply. " I searched the whole Vault Sir, no one knows where he is"

Naruto nodded and sighed in frustration "Never mind I will speak with him later, back to your duties ." He watched as the young man, similar age to him saluted and marched out his office. He turned to Elizabeth `` Doc. I need you to prepare a medical bag for this mission out the vault, we will need stimpacks, radaway, pain meds and whatever you think is required. Once your done bring it to the training hall"

She nodded and went to do her task, "Phil I need you to keep things running as usual. Facilities will be giving the farm a little extra water to keep livestock hydrated" The portly man nodded and waddled out his office door. Naruto walked over to his desk and grabbed a piece of paper and gave it to Mark. "That woman who spoke out in the crowd before, who was she".

"Her name is Melonie, why"? Naruto walked out of his office in a rush, Mark tracing behind him "I want you to find her and tell her she is tasked with keeping the people calm. That paper has some info that may help in her task". They were at the bottom of the living quarters and were about to enter the stairwell down to the Military wing. Before entering he turned to Mark. "I need you to do that as well as feeding the people, I also have a secret task for you".

Mark looked at Naruto to see he was Serious " I need you to get more Intel on this Nile who knows how to "get anything for a price", I don't like how that sounds and from what I have seen he is one of the recruits. He has access to weapons. The last thing I want Is Civilians running around with guns".

Mark could only agree, that didn't sound good. People were riled up and if they had weapons who knows what could happen. "Alright I will look into it, wait why are you telling me all this. Why does Melonie have to calm the people down? Why can't you do it?". Naruto Sighed and shook his head. "Because I am going on the mission Mark"

The Latino man shook his head in objection "Sir that crazy you can't leave, what if you die who will lead us". Naruto grinned at Mark and his Concern "Listen, how can I ask people to go out there to fight and die if I am not willing to do the same. You asked me to lead this Vault, well thats what am gonna do."

Mark was stunned, he stood in place as he watched Naruto go down the stairs into the Military sector. His respect for the younger man grown tenfold, he snapped out of his shock and ran off to find Melonie.

Naruto finally made it to the training hall and headed straight to the armoury to gear up. He made his way to the "Power Hall" as the recruits called it. He found his custom made X-01 Mark five power armour being worked on by one of Christopher's engineers. "Is she ready to walk Mike" The now named Mike looked up from the leg joint he was working on. "Yes Sir, she is a beauty. This will protect from everything out there, besides the ladies". He finished his little joke with a wink and giggled. Naruto chuckled with the man, he liked Mike. He was head of the Power Armour Engineers but he was laid back and knew his stuff.

He walked behind his hulking armour and turned the Valve to open it up. Once it was open he hopped in and waited to hear the "Chunk" signifying it was closed and ready to go. He turned to Mike and gave him a nod of appreciation, the armour was a snug fit and moved with ease.

He quickly re-entered the armoury and found his weapon of choice. He plucked a Tri-beam laser rifle off the wall and went to the ammunition case to collect some fusion cells. He loaded his weapon and strapped it to his back, he stepped out of the armoury to find Richard and Elizabeth standing in front of three recruits.

He made his way over to the group with thundering steps, his armour shaking the ground with each step. "Overseer in the hall" shouted Richard as he along with the three recruits saluted. He stood next to Richard and looked at the recruits "At ease soldiers" . He looked at the three individuals in front of him, each of them clad in their own X-01 power armour, their helms at their side tucked in-between their hip and left arm.

"Richards, tell me about this squad". Richard pointed to the blond man on the far left with a plasma rifle. "This is Lieutenant Miller Walker Sir''. He pointed to the man next to him with black slicked back hair. "This grease monkey is Private Blake Hernandez'' Said grease monkey grinned at them after his introduction and kissed his Gatling laser, "And lastly this is Catlin Atoms" He looked to see a blond woman who saluted after her name was said and pulled her rifle closer to her hip.

"May I ask Sir why are you wearing your amour" he turned to Richard and looked him up and down, seeing him in his own Armour. "Why are you wearing your amour commander Richards". The man seemed confused but answered the question non the less "Because I intend to go with the squad sir". Naruto nodded and grinned "well that answers your question commander, I won't just order my people to go out and fight. I will lead the charge as any leader would".

The group looked impressed with his words. He turned to Elizabeth who was standing silently holding a Doctor's bag. "In here you will find everything you need for your mission". He plucked the bag from her hand and chucked it and Blake. The man quickly caught it and placed it on the ground next to him. "Thanks doc we will probably need it we-"

He was interrupted when the hall door opened. They all turned to see Christopher quickly walking in and making his way over to the group. "Ah Christopher, it's nice of you to finally join us". The man looked a little sullen at Naruto's annoyed tone, but it quickly vanished and was replaced with his normal stoic look.

"Forgive me Sir but I was making preparation for your mission. During the meltdown in Facilities I was mapping out the Vault as you asked. Turns out there is another floor leading up from Facilities. It contains equipment which I believe will be beneficial to your mission... if you would all please follow me"

They watched with annoyance as the man left without another word. They all looked to Naruto to see what they should do. The blond shrugged his shoulders and decided to follow the man "Lets see what Christopher has to show us, Elizabeth return to your duties. move out squad".

They all followed Christopher through the Vault. Passing by civilian dwellers with looks of amazement and wonder on their faces seeing them clad in their armour. They finally reached facilities, Christopher directed them to an empty hall way past the power generator rooms. "I was here during the melt down. When the generators blew It made this elevator panel flash" They all watched as he opened the elevator door to see a wide sturdy elevator capable of holding all of them. They all stepped in and Christopher pressed the one button to go up.

"It only goes to one floor above Facilities, here I found equipment and resources that will greatly help the Vault. I have labelled this location the Runway " Naruto looked at Richard with a hint of curiosity, why would Christopher call it the runway. The elevator door opened with a ding and their eyes grew wide at what they saw before them.

They entered a room that was the size of a huge cave, the roof wasn't even visible, it was that huge. The size of the room was not what surprised them but what it contained. Lined up on what appeared to be a runway where nine huge helicopters. Christopher walked out of the elevator and guided them over to a round table near a set of control panel's. Christopher pressed a button on the round table and it lit up a hologram image of the helicopters.

"This Vault contains nine vertibirds each functional and ready to fly, I had Velma assist me by filling them with fuel" Christopher looked at the control panel and called Velma over. The brown haired woman made her way over to Christopher and gave everyone a smile. "I would suggest taking Velma with you when you go on your hunt for the tech".

Naruto shook his head instantly "That's a no go Christopher it's too dangerous and she will slow us down" Naruto didn't want to sound mean but he didn't want her to get injured or worse. Christopher gave him an annoyed look. "Really and do you or anyone of your squad know what the piece of equipment looks like"

They all looked at each other and it was true, none of them knew what they were looking for. Naruto now feeling silly sighed and nodded his head "Okay Velma looks like your part of the squad. Christopher, did you find a location where the tech may be" Christopher pushed more buttons and the table's hologram changed into a blue map with three yellow locations lit up.

"These locations should have at least one of the tech we are looking for. There is the Vault tech university of Nevada, the Trade School of Gas and Water and lastly Vault 09". Naruto rubbed his chin and nodded, the three locations were pretty far. He looked up at the people round the table, he leaned forward and cleared his throat.

"Alright listen up our objective is to secure the piece of tech that will fix the water purifier. Velma knows what it is, Military personnel such as myself, Lieutenant Miller, and private Blake and Catlin will be her personal guard and escort" He turned to Commander Richards "Do you have any idea how to fly a Veribird" Richard folded his arms and looked at the locations on the holo map. "I had a buddy who taught me the basics before I came down here, I can get us to these locations".

Naruto nodded in satisfaction, "Richard, take the squad to the bird and load up the equipment. I need a word with Christopher and Velma" The commander nodded "You heard him squad lets move out". They watched as they marched over to the nearest Veribird.

"Christopher you need to speak to me before making dissensions regarding personal. You can't just sign Velma up to leave the Vault". Naruto spoke his words with a bit of venom. Christopher remained calm and adjusted his glasses. "Actually Sir I asked for Volunteers and Velma along with three others stepped forward. I chose her because she was the best of the three" Naruto was shocked, he turned to Velma to see her grinning and fixing her own glasses. "It's true Sir I wonna do my part, I also want to see the world after being frozen for two hundred years' '.

Naruto grinned and shook his head, he looked back at Christopher "sorry for my outburst, things have been hard lately". He reached behind his back and pulled out a 10mm pistol. He grabbed Velma's hand and put it in her open palm. "Take this, I hope you wont need it but just encase anything happens you will need it"

The woman looked nervous but nodded and put the gun on her hip under her leather coat. "Get to the squad Velma, tell them I will be over in a minute" The woman gave a crooked salute and jigged over to the Virtibird the squad was occupying. "I don't know how long this mission will take chris but it has to be done, I am putting you in charge of the Vault while I am away... don't let me down". Naruto slapped the man on the shoulder and ran off the hop into the Virtibird.

He climbed into the side of the Bird and took a seat on the far right by the gunner seat that was now manned by Blake. "Alright squad this is pilot Richards speaking. Make sure the side door on the left is closed, Blake make sure your harness is on in that gunner seat" Blake now seated in front of the mounted Gatling laser clipped on his harness "Ready to go Sir" Naruto nodded and double checked everyone was ready.

"Commander Richard's, take us down the runway on platform one" The Viribird started moving, the spinning fans thundering as it moved. Naruto touched the communication button on his helm so he could contact Christopher. "Chris take us up will ya". Once they were on platform one. Christopher used the terminal to raise the platform into the air. Just as it was about to hit the roof he flipped a switch and a small part of the roof began to open up. The Squad grew nervous as they got closer and closer to the now open roof. The light coming down was blinding. They finally made it to the surface, the platform stopping with a loud clunk. The Squad looked round and they couldn't believe what they saw. They were on top of a mountain by the looks of it. The Sky was a dark blue and the clouds were grey, the radio towers that were around them were rusted and broken. "Get this Bird in the air Richard's' ' with that they left the ground and made their way into the grey clouds.

Naruto relaxed into his seat and looked at his squad. "Might as well get some rest everyone, it will take a while before we reach our first location". He closed his eyes, doing his best to ignore the bumps and the thundering noise of the birds propeller's

The last thing he heard before sleep consumed him was Richard saying

"Welcome to the surface squad"

There you go guys, things are kicking off. Who knows what the squad will face once they reach their destinations. What horrors and wonders await them in the waist. As always please leave a review as the ones I have so far have brightened up my day. See you around