Girl of the Wastes

Post » Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:08 pm

The forum members' response will dictate how long I keep this going. If it is accepted well, you guys and gals might have to be patient from time to time. I work a full time job and as of 1236 Wednesday afternoon, I am now the father of twins. They will spend a few weeks in the NICU, as they were born at 30 weeks, which should help some with the development of this story. The name character is actually named after my girlfriend, and my sons, Ryan and Corey, will probably be present as well, along with the names of a few other loved ones if things go ok.

So for right now, I present you with the prologue.

Girl of the Wastes

Prologue

The outskirts of Washington DC are barren, like much of the country. It's once green hills, full of trees and life have been replaced by a rocky and sandy war torn wasteland. The Capital Wasteland, a name derived from the afore mentioned facts, are still full of life, but it is a hostile and violent place. Mutated creatures, concentrated pockets of radiation, raiders, slavers, and various other threats make the world dangerous for anyone not trained in survival.

Despite the war and inhospitable climate, society has pressed on. Pockets of people have formed cities. Merchants travel from settlement to settlement, offering their products and services. Alcohol and prostitution, if sought after, is abundant and cheap. Bottlecaps have replaced the dollar as the area's economy. Law has remained intact, although not resembling that of years past, as well as being totally dependent on the people and authorities of the settlement. After all the conflict, humanity, along with violence, has survived.
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Post » Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:34 pm

Before you read this, I was wondering if someone could clarify something for me. What is, and isn't, teen rated on this site. I read the rules and have held back a little on this post. I was hoping that drug and alcohol use, as well as six, would be ok, but I didn't want to put it in there until I was for sure. If someone could give me the site's definition of what is and isn't teen rated on this site, I would appreciate it.



Chapter 1

As she takes the safety off the “FIRE” mark on her 10mm pistol, Molly takes a look at the man she just killed. His blue eyes were still open, staring cold at the like colored sky above. He had a blue tinge to his small mohawk, the sign of a raider or retired raider. Judging by the way he attacked her a few minutes earlier, she figured he hadn’t retired.

The battle did not last long, and was incredibly one sided. Molly kept her pistol inside her leather vest, hidden from view. She did this to avoid confrontation, but it seemed lately it was attracting the wrong attention. The raider had undoubtedly been following her a while, and had attacked his seemingly unarmed victim after growing impatient and greedy. Armed only with a lead pipe and mild armor, it seemed the fellow was as stupid as he was now dead. His impulse to come running over the hill while yelling proved fatal, as Molly had put two shots in his neck before he had covered ten yards.

After checking his corpse, she came out with only one stimpack and two packages of jet. “Figures” she quietly mumbled to herself. It seems like they never carry anything worthwhile. At least she could trade it for some ammo.

Molly was relatively tall, topping out at almost six feet. Her slim figure loomed over the rocks and dead trees of the wasteland as she walked steadily back towards Tenpenny tower. As she ran her long fingers through her bright blonde hair, she came across a speckle of blood, surely coming from the idiot raider as he had been her only encounter in the few hours she was out. She turned her head towards the sun, her blue eyes noting it was almost nine in the evening, still in time for curfew. She had missed curfew once, and it had almost turned fatal as she had been discovered by a Yao Guai in an area she thought she was safe in. Since then, she always tried to return early.

“Good evening, sweet thing.” Gustavo greeted as he always did. “Did you bring me back anything?”

“Found a bottle of Vodka for you. I know you’ve been running low. Also got the big guy some scotch. I don’t know anything about it, so hopefully it’s poisoned.” She replied, her opinion of Gustavo’s employer going unhidden. It was a well known fact by everyone, other Tenpenny that Molly despised him. While she wasn’t a model character herself, Allistair Tenpenny was downright evil. His blatant lack of care for anything that didn’t involve him sickened Molly, and even though he offered her a free place to say, she vowed that she would kill him. The only reason he offered her a place to stay is because she got rid of those ghouls. She hated ghouls more than she hated Tenpenny.

“Ha, I probably shouldn’t let you in after saying that, but I really like to watch that ass walk through those doors on your way in.”

Used to his comments, Molly ignored it, and may have even added a shake to her walk as she headed inside.

“Hi Burkey.” She seductively purred as she passed Mr. Burke on the way to her elevator. She often did this, not because she liked him, but because he was usually too shocked by her tone to start a conversation. This time was no different, as his jaw dropped to the floor, his drool meeting his suit.

“Good evening Madam!” Godfrey emitted, his programming making him sound sincere. “Is there anything that I can do for you today?” he asked.

“No thanks Godfrey. You can go enjoy Shakes company in the lounge if you wish.” Molly said as she piled her findings on the table before throwing the scotch in the fridge.

After a few minutes of organizing her loot, cleaning her pistol, and putting away her weapons, she climbed in bed. The old covers proved soft, and felt good against her soft, but experienced skin. She figured she’d better go to bed early today rather than get drunk with the boys. There are only so many times a week she can indulge in liquor and not remember anything from the previous night before she has to take a break. Besides that, she had plans tomorrow. She and Corey were going to eradicate a group of raiders, probably the belonging to the one she killed earlier in the day, and sell the weapons and armor that are salvageable.

Her eyes grew heavy as she recalled the day’s events. Sleep was imminent and approaching fast. As she watched the sun outside her window fade away, she grew more and more unconscious, until the 23 year old faded off to sleep.
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Post » Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:00 pm

Very good read. :goodjob:
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Sista Sila
 
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Post » Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:22 pm

Drug and alchohol use is alright I Beleive. As for six, I think as long as it doesnt go into detail, the admin will be fine.
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Post » Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:21 am

Drug and alchohol use is alright I Beleive. As for six, I think as long as it doesnt go into detail, the admin will be fine.


Alright. It definitely won't be X-rated. I'll write some more tonight.
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Post » Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:34 am

Keep it up. It's good. When you say 'six', I hope you don't mean that she's going to be like sleeping around with Mr. Burke or some other all day.
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Emma Copeland
 
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Post » Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:41 pm

Very nice story ford racer!

It's a bit rough at the beginning, but kept me interested more and more towards the end of the chapter.

Nice one :)
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Miguel
 
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Post » Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:20 am

Enjoyed it. Hopefully you write some more. :)
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