I gave a small laugh, "You're right Andy, it is never set in stone... Maybe..." I trailed off, thinking, how could the future be changed now? I smiled, "Thanks again Andy, for everything, you are my friend, even if it never seems like it. We'll kill this thing together, then we'll move on and finish off the Invisible Faction, we'll end this Andy, together, as Brothers... In steel." I smiled lightly and looked up at the sky, there were clouds forming, I laughed a little.

A drop fell from the sky and landed on my nose, I smiled, "Well Andy, looks like... It's raining, the perfect setting, come on, to the Citadel, we'll get ready for this, we won't give in. They know we're coming, so we'll hit them before they know what happened," I grinned, "Come on Andy, I have a gift for Sarah that you might like."

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OOC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKKpd5piitc&feature=related

"Brother's in Steel?, Yes we are, we all are."

I looked up in the sky and wondered, just wondered, if Dad was watching and if Mum was by his side. The people of the wasteland should be thanking them, for they were the true reason for my compassion for others. The patter of rain on my face brought me back to reality. I smiled and looked back at Ryan.

"Dakayev is not getting anywhere near her," I said, hopefully reminding Ryan that he was still slung over my shoulder, "What should I do with him?"

I smiled again, "Well, what to do with Dakayev? I think we should bring him along, for the sake of it, who knows? All I know is this anymore Andy, I know how I want this to end, and I'll make sure that I'll do everything to let it end like that, for the sake of everyone's lives, I will make sure you live. I know that you'll do what's right Andy, but I know what's right, and the right thing is for you to live, everyone needs you my friend, never forget that, okay?" I smiled lightly.

I moved a bit closer to Andy and lugged Dakayev off of his shoulder and onto my own, "I'll carry him, he was my soldier, so he'll burden my shoulder, he may have done many wrongs, but sometimes, these things can be changed around, he was a good man with a harsh life... I know more about him than anybody else except for himself, he's my comrade, I'll make sure that he's dealt with like a comrade," I grinned, "50 laps around the Citadel without stopping in four minutes."

I laughed and started moving to the Vertibird through the light rain, the moment was coming and we had to be ready for it, at least I got to tell Andy what I wanted.

"I belief everyone has the power to change who they are inside. Some people need more time than others, unfortunately time is not something we have available at the moment. The citadel is more than just a base of operations, it's a symbol of hope and, well, brotherhood. The bond between pur fellow man. Dakayev is someone I cannot allow myself to trust. Maybe some day but not now. I know how this sounds but it's the best I can think of for someone in his position. There is a cage in the courtyard, it was used for keeping beasts, for study. I need you to put him in the cage, he will have a few armed guards watching him but when we are done, helping Sarah, you can return to him and talk."

I took off my helmet, it was hot and sweaty inside. I wiped my eyes and face. I was weary but I knew I had to go on.

"You've earned my respect Ryan, and my friendship. Are you ok with what I proposed?"

I smiled, "Of couse Andy, as long as he isn't killed, I need him alive, even if it's terrible, he needs to stay alive... Either way, lets go Andy, we need to return to the Citadel and prepare... The end is coming, and we need to be ready for it my friend, whether the end be good, bad, or nothing, we must be ready for it." I chuckled a little, thinking of a song that I'd never even hummed, I started humming the tune, soon enough trailing off into words, loud enough for Andy and perhaps others to hear.

So clever, whatever, I'm done with these endeavors
Alone I'll walk the winding way (here I stay)
It's over, no longer, I feel it growing stronger
I live to die another day, until I fade away

Why give up? Why give in?
It's not enough, it never is
So I will go on until the end
We've become, desolate
It's not enough, it never is
But I will go on until the end

Surround me, it's easy, to fall apart completely
I feel you creeping up again (In my Head)
It's over, no longer, I feel it growing colder
I knew this day would come to end, so let this life begin

Why give up? Why give in?
It's not enough, it never is
So I will go on until the end
We've become, desolate
It's not enough, it never is
But I will go on until the end

I've lost my way
I've lost my way
But I will go on until the end

Living is, hard enough, without you [censored] UP.........

Why give up? Why give in?
It's not enough, it never is
So I will go on until the end
We've become, desolate
It's not enough, it never is
But I will go on until the end

I've lost the way
I've lost the way
But I will go on until the end

The final fight I win
The final fight I win
The final fight I win

But I will go on until the end...

I smiled, this was it, until the end I would fight, the final fight I would win.

"Dakayev will not be killed, a mere fallen enemy may rise again, but the reconciled one, is truly vanquished," I smiled at Ryan and listened as he hummed his strange tune.

We walked through the entrance of the Citadel, this time I took much greater notice of it's features. This had become home, I had found my place in the wasteland, it was here apart of this Brotherhood. We were here to protect those who could not protect themselves and this, the citadel was our grand fortress. I ran my hand along the rough exterior of the wall. I looked around to stern and ready faces of our brothers. I smiled and nodded to them as I passed them. I saw Ryan go off to put Dakayev in the cage. I continued inside, I needed to know how she was, I needed to talk to her.

The infirmary was filled only with soldiers that couldn't walk. Brave souls all of them. I sat beside Sarah's bed, Owyn was no where to be seen, probably trying to figure out what the hell was going on. Hell, we all were trying to figure that out. I sat back and just watched as she slept, one of the medics came up and told me that her condition hadn't improved since last time I was here. She was in a sort of coma, again and once again it was my fault. I took of my power armour gloves and held her hand.

"C'mon Sarah you're a tough girl, hell your one of the toughest people I know. Don't give up, I need you."

I put Dakayev in the cage, he was still unconcious so I left him, I saw Andy enter the Citadel building so I shrugged and followed in after him, I lost him in the hallways though so I asked a man where to find the Infirmary. He gave some short instructions and ran outside, I shrugged and quickly made my way through the building, soon enough I came to a door that I was looking for, I took a short breath and walked in, Andy was sitting next to Sarah's bed, with his hand in hers.

I gave a small frown and moved over to them, Sarah was in a sort of coma it seemed, she didn't look to be going very well... I voiced my concerns, "Well, Andy, it doesn't look like Dakayev's made it easy for her... I guess it's time to pay for his mistakes, can you move for a moment?" Andy moved to the right a slight bit, I quickly moved forwards and ruffled around through one of my pouches, soon enough I came across what I felt to be a needle, I gave a slight smile.

I pulled the needle out of the pouch, inside was a bright pink liquid, swirling around throughout the glass, I looked at Andy, "So, I guess it's time to finish the medication I gave her, sorry, the medication has put her into this state, it's not readable on any scans, if I hadn't done it she wouldn't have made it back inside. Sorry, but it was the only way," I gave a light frown, "But now, she should be strong enough for this." I gave a slight smile and bent over here with the needle.

I injected it into her neck, straight into the artery, I knew that she'd be awake within a couple of seconds, I looked at Andy, "Oh and by the way? You don't owe me, consider this as repayment for what you'll do for me when I ask you, I hope you'll be happy now Andy, I think this is what you needed." I smiled as I heard a slight movement from Sarah, I stepped back and as I moved, I saw Sarah's eyes flicker open slowly.

I nodded to Ryan as I stood beside Sarah's bed. Her eyes began to flicker with life, I couldn't help but smile and shed a tear. She coughed a little and croaked out a question.

"What happened?"

"A whole lot Sarah," I replied, "a whole lot. I don't want to go into detail because you need your strength but you were shot and you've been in a coma for almost a week. We're still fighting a war against the invisible faction but you need to rest. Anyway I'm sure your father will want to hear your awake."

I slid my hand under hers. "You really scared me Sarah, I thought I was going to loose you."

She smiled, that beautiful, happy smile of hers, it warmed me inside.

"Don't get all sentimental on me, Andy, besides I thought you were the big strong man who took down the Enclave, single handed?"

I gave a short laugh followed by a small smile. I squeezed her hand tighter and as I blinked, I shed another tear. Medics and doctors began to rush over as they realized Sarah had woken. I stood up and lent over, putting my head next to hers and my lips next to her ears. I whispered.

"I have to go now Sarah, I'll tell Owyn your awake. I... I don't know, how long I'll be Sarah. I just want you to know, I love you."

I stood back up to see her begin to cry, just light sobbing and her hand gripped even tighter. I slid out from her grip and smiled. I don't know if she knew what I meant when I said I don't know how long I will be but she seemed to understand. I saw her mouth back 'I Love you too' and then I turned and left the medics and doctors to do their thing. I wiped my face clean and turned to Ryan.

"Thank you, thank you so much. C'mon let's go tell Elder Lyons, what's going on, our plan and that his daughter is awake."

I smiled at Andy, "You look like you needed that... Trust me on this, you will see her again, I'll make sure of it, I'm pretty sure on how this'll end, and before it does, I'll have something to say to you... But now's not the time, the future is what we have to look forward to my friend," I smiled, "C'mon, let's go and see Owyn, he'll be thrilled... Although, don't mention that I did it, if you would, this'll just be known between us alright? For now, at least, okay, it's time we move on."

I gave him another quick smile and put my hand on his shoulder, "Here we are, standing away from the rain, soon enough, we'll be out there trudging across the wet ground, it's time Andy, time for the final battle." I gave a small laugh, then took my hand off his shoulder, I turned and walked out of the Infirmary, hearing him follow, I turned, "Now, where do you think the Elder will be? You know him better than me my friend," I grinned and waited.

Today wasn't a great day, nor a bad day, it was a day, and that was good enough for me.

(OOC Edited because Francois went offline as I was posting this :sadvaultboy: )

I smiled at Ryan and tapped my nose with my finger so he knew I wasn't going to tell anyone.

"Follow me," I said as I walked towards the main war room.

We traveled through the halls and doors of the citadel until finally reaching the Elder. He was in the middle of talking to Rothchild when he caught us moving in the corner of his eye. The Elder quickly rushed over.

"Finally, you have come back. Now tell me everything," The Elder was the same as usual, blunt and to the point.

"Where to begin? Well we succeeded in raiding vault 101 and we captured Dakayev, the rogue leader of the group. We also gathered some more allies in the fight. They have unleashed Operation, Doomsday which is some sort of cyborg, designed to kill. That's what attacked the memorial. The team will handle this one sir and then after this thing is defeated, well, we're going to need every soldier we have, their main force is coming. That means we're going to need Liberty Prime up and running." I paused as the Elder nodded.

"There is also one more thing, it's Sarah, she's awake," The Elders face lit up and he smiled.

"You two have done well and now you must understand that I have to check in with Sarah." The Elder then disappeared off towards the infirmary.

Ryan and I then journeyed up to the courtyard and I nodded as he went of to Dakayev's cage. I couldn't see if he had woke up, truthfully I didn't care. I saw Ryan bend down towards Dakayev but then I went off to grab more ammo and prepare for the battle ahead.

Andrew stood in the Citadel Courtyard, the whole experience whirling through his head like a blur. He turned and saw Ryan bend down towards Dakayev's cage, causing him to walk over and say, "A cage, perfect for an animal like him."

"Yeah and its feeding time," Henry threw some peanuts at Dakayev and saw Andy walk down the courtyard. He asked "Whats this new I hear about some android? If what I hear is true then I'll need to be bringing along the .50 cal," He pointed at the M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun he had scrounged up in an old section of the citadel. "Usually it would be too heavy, but power armor makes up for that." Henry hoped that the mighty .50 caliber would be able to take down the Android. Henry loaded the gun with AP rounds and vowed to kill the Android with it. "This robot is mine, I don't know about you guys but I'm not going to get killed by a robot."

OOC: I'm disappointed in many of you. I go offline for one damn minute and you all gang attack me into ruin. Very well played Aussie. I'm calling it the bloody quits IF an incident like this happens again.......


Dakayev awoke in a cage, remembering the whole ordeal.

He looked at his belt and found a small stash of cyanide inside.

" Here goes nothing"

He immediately pulled them out and swallowed them, choking and coughing while he neared death.

" Damn you all"

He then pulled out his knife and stabbed it into the floor.


He awoke back to see that the pills were defunct.

" Damn, I'll find a way you bastard..."

He then crouched down and stared at the floor.

" They will pay"

you you basterd YOU BASTERD (no but seriously that was a dush bag move enclave) man i hope francious changes that

((OOC: Lol, that post was completely pointless Enclave. Francois won't allow it, and the rules are, you can't kill someone's character without their permission. So, i'm just going to ignore that post.
P.S. Just because you're character is a sergeant, doesn't mean he's a god. My character caught him off guard, and adrenaline can fuel people to do things thought impossible. Ok you edited it, good idea.))

Nate was amazed. It was raining, it had never rained in Nate's lifetime. He held out his hand and let the cool liquid run through his fingers.

"Wow, this is amazing.." Nate said, looking over to Andrew, who was standing beside him.

Nate looked up into the sky, letting the rain drops slide down his face. He noticed Dakayev was laying in a metal cage, Nate smirked. He walked over to him and knelt down, not bothering to say anything, he wouldn't waste his breath, he just shook his head.

Nate had noticed Andy off near a bunch of ammunition crates, he decided to approach him.

"So, I heard that Sarah has made a full a recovery. Its good to hear." Nate commented, as he began to walk away. "By the way, thanks Andy. Thanks for everything." Nate added, letting out a smile.

OOC: Gah, whatever. Its obvious you aren't going to even bother..... it'll be a quick edit in hell today. I have a better idea............... :chaos: . Oh am I going to enjoy this beyond belief.


OOC towards Aussie and Francois: If you don't mind, pretend you spared some of my men. For one, you spared Private Jennings, two, you spared Talon merc Vernor, and you spared Veronica. If you don't abide by fair play, then I won't.

OOC towards Last Best: Gah, and what, your damn character can magically kill an entire group of talon mercs and the magically beat down someone who knows a crap load of combat lessons. I don't think so.

((OOC: Oh great...))

((OOC: What do you mean? Is it bad that I demand some fair play here? I'm not going to sit pay and shove my thumb up my ass all day if thats what you're going to ask. The second I get the chance, you, and everyone in this RP is going to land on the the highway to oblivion. I have something planned................

(OOC: I'm God modding? How because while your character was distracted he hit you with the butt of his rifle, which would knock any man out? Your kidding.)

Edit: rmctagg is right, I'm sick of this as well, we should wait for Francois before doing anything else.)

((OOC: This pissing match is starting to reach Beyond the Impossible levels.))

OOC: WHILE WHAT! DWIDDLING HIS THUMBS UP A KANGAROO'S ASS! I WAS FIRING AT YOUR SQUAD FOR [censored]S SAKES!

(OOC: Ok first off calm down, secondly your character was being hit by Nate, thirdly no more crap, we wait for Francois.

((OOC: I concur on your third. WE WAIT FOR FRANCOIS> We dwiddle around and ignore when someone is blood offline!

((OOC: Simmer down pal, don't have a cow...))

Edit: ((OOC: Wow, its crazy how fast we go through these threads... Were already about to start the 4th one.. This RP will go down in history for it's amazingness.))

(OOC: Either it's amazingness or the amount of OOC/arguements there are =P. Either way, It'll be known in someway or other.)