After saying his goodbye to his beloved, he stepped out in the fresh air of the wasteland, welcoming the smell of gunpowder from weapon fire, burnt ash from corpse before the great war and the smell of green grass and leaves starting to grow from the roots of the trees and streets of concrete and rubble, a sign that the wasteland still has a chance to create life from the barren apocalypse after the bombs hit, A proud smile written on his face as he saw grass grow and the wind hitting his face hard reminding him why he was out here in the first place, alright let's get to work he mumbled to himself before continuing down the hill.

He was walking settlement to settlement to people he trusted most to invite to him and Amatas wedding, settlement started with megaton, the people there would consist of Lucas Simms they beloved Mayor of Megaton, a man who he truly respects given how he helped him settle in when he first stepped out of the vault, the west family was next, Lucy was very happy to see him again, and her brother where there as well, they spent some time to catch up, Lucy said she found a job at the Gob and Nova saloon as a bouncer funny enough given all the time she spent in that saloon drinking and waiting for someone to deliver a letter to her brother. she had some experience in the past travelling the wastes and past few years there have been a increase of population at the town of megaton since it's more safer in the wastes then it was a few years ago.

Her brother on the other hand got a job at the brass lantern working with the Stahl's, since Leo's passing has been an opening and he needed to do something about his income. After they finished, Vincent gave each an invitation and left saying good-byes.

He went to the Stahl's after that, caught up and ate before debarking to the citadel. The journey there wasn't so bad, only a few raiders and dangerous wildlife on the journey, the usual. He saw the giant gates of the citadel opening, still amazed by it from back when he first went through those gates, the usual guards were guarding.

He walked in the home of the brotherhood of steel to find who he'll be inviting to his wedding, obviously elder Lyons will get an invite, ever since he's father passed away, Owyn Lyons became a father figure in Vincent life, he initiated him into the brotherhood of steel, looked after him when he was on mission and they both considered each other as friends, as well as his daughter, Sarah. Owyn Lyons gracefully accepted being invited to his wedding, raiders have been quiet and rebuilding parts of the rubble of the capital been going well, he had time for this. Next up was his superior and best friend, Sarah Lyons. He approached her den and knocked on the door.

Knock, knock

"Come in"

He opened the door and noticed the surprised look on his superior, who got up to greet Vincent.

"Well well, if it isn't superman making his acquaintance."

"Haha, I ain't superman just yet, still got a few mutations to get me to fly "

"I'll make sure I got my kryptonite ready, incase you join the dark side."

"I think I'll manage, I've come to see you in person to give you the invite to my wedding, close friends and family first, your father's coming so that just leaves you and the pride,." Vincent added, " you're also my best man".

"I'd love to attend my best friend's wedding and I'm grateful to be your best man, when is it happening." Sarah asked seriously.

Vincent had to contemplate an answer. Few moments. "Not to sure yet but me and Amata want it sooner so maybe, next week, I'll let you know if it changes." Vincent finished.

"Great I'll be there don't you worry and as your best man, I'll also save you the trouble and invite the rest of the pride myself."

"Thanks Sarah, I mean sentinel." Vincent awkwardly saluted and the sentinel just waved him off.

"Relax we're off duty."

"Yes ma'am, I'll get going now, see you next week" Vincent walked out and spotted joung Squire Maxson target practising on a super mutant dumby and approached him

"Morning Squire, how's it going?"

"Not bad sir, I should do better."

"Well, let me help you, sometimes it's all about posture, get that right and then steady breaths before pulling the trigger." Vincent showed Maxion how to fire and told him to switch between standing and crouching, after a while he got the hang of it and made three precise shot to the dummies head before letting a smile on his face.

"Thank you sir "

"Please, just call me Vincent, don't need to be formal with me kid."

"Ok Vincent thank you."

"No problem, keep practising and I'll even consider taking you out in the waste for a real engagement."

Squire Maxson's face turned to a very excited expression when he heard them words.

"I'll keep practising, can't wait for some real action."

"One more tip for you, patience, never rush into battle head first, always think before running in."

"Will do Vincent, you're the best."

"Take care arthur."

Vincent carried on to the rest of the settlements, inviting his ranger buddies, Quinn, Greta and carol for gob at the saloon and returned back to the vault.

1 week later

The wedding was taken place just outside the overlook, renovated by some of the vault dwellers and citizens of megaton, all wooden flooring and lights flashing as well as a bar on the side, he knew damn well there'll be plenty of drinking, he also noticed a dance floor near the bar, beer, dancing and marrying the love of his life, he couldn't ask for more. All the invites were sent and he made his way to the bar already.

"Whiskey on the rocks please." "Sure thing sonny" was Gomez's reply and he served the drink.

"Thanks."

Amata's giddy self appeared to his side.

"I hope you are not gonna be drunk when the wedding takes place, love " Amata lightheartedly jokes.

"Of course not Hun, just soeving nerves is all."

"We both want it, we'll be alright."

"We will, how did I get so lucky."

"Hmm I don't know, it's hard to say no when a handsome guy pulls out a ring and gives you them puppy eyes." Vincent replies with a certain puppy face expression and continues.

"Oh really now."

"Really, I couldn't resist those eyes."

They continued talking to each other for a long while, just chatting like the old times, the peng of nerves quickly faded away. More time went and the excitement came with it.

"Your girl gotta get dressed, as well as you."

"No worries love. I'll go and get changed, love you." Vincent gave her a passionate kiss and they both went they separate ways, they won't be seeing each other until the wedding starts.

The walk to his bedroom where his wedding suit is waiting, he couldn't help but smile as he walk through the corridors of his old home, he's never been this happy in a long time, quickly forgetting the battles and hardship of the past, all the years growing up following Amata around when they were kids and walking through the desolate wasteland looking for his dad, the day to day battles to survive and fight the war for the purifier all seem like a distant memory to how he was feeling right now.

He got to his old bedroom where he found his suit for the wedding, observing it for a moment, it wasn't something he would ever thought he'll wear but after seeing all them old vids of Frank Sinatra and anyone in the 50s and 60s wearing suits every part of life, he got to admire the elegance of the craft, they certainly had style pre war he'll give them that.

As he was getting changed in his suit, he's thoughts was on what Amata would wear, just picturing her a dress in his mind, he see it in reality soon enough.

18.00

Vault 101 overlook

Elder Lyons and Lyons pride, Reilly rangers and all the people who was invited gathered just outside the vault, everything all happy and cheery, Vincent stood on the podium with father Clifford of the church of Saint Monica as the priest of the wedding, Sarah Lyons on Vincent side.

After a few moments, wedding music started to play and the groom, his love, walked down the reconstructed aisle with her father in hand both with smiles on their faces, which kind of surprised Vincent given his history with him, over time they got along and changed for the better. They both smiled at each other when she got to the podium.

"Hey" Vincent silently whispered to his love as she approached, he got a hi back before the best man's stepped aside.

"We are gathered here today to witness the union of Vincent and Amata in holy matrimony. They have asked that their marriage be blessed by God and by Saint Monica. They have also asked that it be witnessed by their friends and family. I now pronounce you man and wife. What God has joined, let no man tear asunder." Father Clifford Clifford spoke with enthusiasm.

"Vincent, will you take Amata for your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward... for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do you part?"

"I do" Vincent said cheery. Sarah passed the ring over to Vincent and Vincent put it on amata's finger.

"Amata, will you take Vincent, for your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do you part?"

"I do" smiled Amata, she did the same, her father gave her the ring and she placed it on Vincent's finger.

"May saint Monica bless you both, you may kiss the bride."

They both went in for they kiss, the kiss was full of passion and love, as they passionately kissed each other, the guests all cheered and celebrated, the Lyons pride whistled and clapped, the atmosphere around the wedding was ecstatic, they were all lived to witness happiness for the lone wanderer and for his love, Amata.

As they finally tied the knot, they approached they friends and guests to thank them for turning up and to help themselves to the dance floor or to the bar for drinks, soon as he said that the pride and the others jumped to the bar with haste, earning a grin for Vincent. The two that stayed behind were Sarah Lyons and her father Owyn Lyons.

"congratulations on the wedding son, I'm grateful to witness this moment and happy for the two of you." Owyn happy and proud tone was not lost on Vincent.

"Thank you sir, I'm glad to have you and Sara- I'm mean sentinel here at my wedding."

"Ah, no need for formalities here son, owyns and Sarah."

"Sorry Owyns, Sarah, not used to not being formal, I'm glad you two are here, must be a break from your regular duties."

"Indeed it is, we haven't met Amata" the elder gestured for a handshake.

"No I haven't, Vincent told me your the head of the whole brotherhood."

"This chapter of the brotherhood yes, but I don't want to bore you on your wedding night."

Amata smirked and continued, " I understand, happy to finally meet you."

"Owyns, Sarah, drinks are one the house and I have a feeling you're a fan of rum Owyns."

"Indeed I am."Owyns replied with a surprised smile.

"I'll let you enjoy the rest of the wedding, me and Amata are gonna go on the dancefloor, Sarah, Owyns." Vincent and Amata in hand turned and walked up to the dancefloor leaving Sarah and Owyns to they own devices. The couple notice a few brotherhood soldiers on the dancefloor as well as a few vaulties and citizens of megaton and rivet city.

Everyone on the dancefloor stepped aside so the newlyweds can have the first dance, the two nodded they heads and proceeded to hold eachother close and slowly dance getting in rythnm to the music that started to play on the speakers.

Earth angel by Marvin Gerry and the starlighters started playing on the dancefloor and Vincent and Amata couldn't help but dance to it, they picked up pace to the tune, even doing a few spins as well.

As the newlyweds continued to dance, the others started to dance as well, slow and steady, the feel of the atmosphere was electric, some of them started to sing to the lyrics and some humming to the lyrics, an all-round feel good atmosphere around the wedding.

Vincent lowered his lover to the ground and gives her a sweet passionate kiss to the lips before bringing her back up.

"I love you" was all he could say before Amata lunged at him back to continue for another passionate kiss breaking apart to say she loves him back.

"I'm definitely getting laid tonight" Vincent whispered to her hear and get a light dig on his arm.

"Damn right you are" Amata said with happiness and passion before continuing to dance to all the song that played duration of the night.

After awhile, they ran out of energy and walked Upto the bar for a drink.

"What can I get for the two lovebirds sonny." Gomez asked.

"Whiskey and coke with ice Gomez," Amata was first to order surprising Vincent with her selection.

"Same here Gomez." Vincent replied then continued the convo turning to face Amata with a smile on his face. "When did you become a whiskey drinker sweetheart, thought you didn't like the heavy stuff." Vincent never seen Amata on whiskey before.

"Well this counts as a special occasion and I have you here to smother the taste of whiskey." Amata winked at him causing Vincent to have butterflies in his stomach.

"Damn right you do." Vincent said with a big grin on his face.

They carried on drinking for awhile just enjoying each others company and observing those that are still on the dancefloor or the people who was eating and talking amongst themselves, Vincent and Amata was gonna cherish this moment for the rest of they lives, both filled with happiness and joy, something foreign in times like these, happiness like this were hard to come by.

When the married couple finished having a few drinks, they let everyone know they where going for a walk to the top of the overlook above the vault for the good view of the consolations of the night sky and the ruined but still beautiful barren wasteland of the capital, the first of many times he'll take her up here.

The walked up the hill and found the perfect spot to observe the surroundings.

"I didn't realise how beautiful it is out here, looking at the skies and the stars." Amata amazement clearly shown on her face, Vincent couldn't help but love this woman even more, watching that beautiful amazed face and them stunning eyes full of love looking up at the sky that's been so foreign to her, it was one of the perks of being out here in the wasteland, she'll be definitely spending alot more time up here at night gazing at the stars.

"Yeah, it's the second most beautiful thing here."Vincent sincere tone and voice spoke to her.

"Whats the first." Amata gave a puzzield look at him like what could be more beautiful than the stars up in the sky.

"You." Vincent sincerely said to her, Amata blushed bright red, she felt loved and wanted nothing more then spend every living moment of each day with the man she loved sitting next to her right here.

She leaned to kiss Vincent, lips stuck together with passion and love, minutes flew by and they broke apart.

"I lov." Two gunshots, Amata's final Words were cut off in an instant, Blood dripping slowly dripping from her chest, everything running in slow motion, she see's Vincent grab ahold of her chest in panic, tears streaming down his eyes, she struggled to breathe only able to breathe with the adrenaline in her system.

"No, no, no." Vincent internally said to him, "it can't end like this," words of despair echoing in his mind, he see's blood everywhere, tears started flowing freely across his face, time slowed around them as his lover were bleeding right in his arms with nothing he could do but hold the bleeding area to stem the blood loss.

"Vincent," Amata's elevated breath coming out desperate, "Amata, I'm so sorry, just stay with me," emotions running wild, he had friends die in the past like this but this hurt more.

"I wish we had more time." Amata's final words stuck to Vincent's mind as he watched her eyes freeze still and her dying last breath.

"Nooo," he let of an agonizing roar to the night sky, full of hut and despair, trembling with shock. He held his lover's lifeless body tight, not willing to let go, seeing Amata like this tore right through Vincent's heart, those last words, my god he couldn't take it.

The last thing he saw in the surroundings was three power armoured soldiers painted black and red. Only one thing on his mind, kill the bastards who took Amata's life away and make them suffer like they've made him suffer.