Jugger was outside of the cells, standing fixedly by the doorway.
He appeared to be standing guard, but he was actually just waiting for everyone else on the Lone Wanderer's squad to come down here.
He was anxious to start getting revenge on the Invisible Faction. The GNR outpost had some of his very few friends. And now they were dead.
He felt empty, empty and angry. He maintained a relative calm, but was still brooding in his own thoughts.
So now he knew what he suspected before: They were up against a Russian marksman.
That solved his investigation earlier. But now he needed to find out more about them.

His mind was interrupted when he began to take note of a conversation inside. He sighed, and shook his head from under his helmet. He found it foolish for the Knight inside to start bearing his life's story to a bunch of traitorous prisoners.

With his story completed, Andrew's thoughts turned towards the fact that they'd lost GNR. He thought, "Now we've lost our voice and the guy that gave the Wasteland hope by talking about Andy. I swear I'll kill that damn Russian, he's no soldier, just a murderer." Andrew turned to Jugger and said very quietly, "If what I did jeopardizes the Brotherhood and the team, I'll take full responsibility and end them, personally."

Jugger simply raised an eyebrow and barely moved. Andrew seemed to have read his thoughts, although the grunt was probably a tell as well.
"It's not that I think you endangered the Brotherhood. It's that the knowledge of someone's past can be used against them. Hence the GNR attack." He spoke bluntly, with no tone, after a few moments of silent acknowledgment.
After that, he turned his head and went back to staring straight at the wall, ignoring everyone else in the room.

Andrew said, "You're right, but they seem decent enough. Of course, looks can be decieving." He then leaned against the wall and waited for anyone else to say something.

OOC: Well... Enough posts for when I was gone I'm guessing? I won't even post now... Not really much point cause I can't do anything until Aussie Made comes online, since he's the LW. Oh and no discussion to even see if what you did in the IF was okay? Ehh... Stuff it, now I'm writing something.

IC:

I stared at the wall for a while, I leaned back a bit and thumped my head against the wall, "Dammit... How did I let this happen? Stuck with the people we were supposed to kill, stuck against my friends, forced to kill them... And myself when the time comes..." I trailed off as I looked into the nothingness that was the cell. I leaned against the wall then, resting my head against the cold concrete, I closed my eyes as I thought about what I should do before I die...

I knew that I couldn't let Andy die, no matter how determined he was to truly help me, I only needed help for one part... I shook my head as I opened my eyes again, I needed one thing to live and that thing was no longer my choice, all I could hope for was fate. Fate... Haha, how comical, fate had come by me one day and torn up my life, throwing me into a place full of killers and madmen. I scowled as I thought about how I'd actually thought of them as friends, what had any of them done for me?

Dakayev had never listened to reason, George had assumed himself as being touched by God and the other two were dead now... I closed my eyes again and I started humming, I said to myself under my breath, "So sacrifice yourself, and let me have what's left... I know that I can find, the fire in your eyes... You left a hole, where my heart should be..." I turned my head to the side and opened my eyes, I stared at the wall again. I scowled, life wasn't anything like people made of it.

A true life was full of hate and anger and at the end you die as no one, never remembered, never loved.

Henry listened to Andrew and Jugger as they talked and thought If I was given the choice to join or die, would I be able to take the honorable way out? the answer was no, it scared him that if he was put into a situation where he would have to sacrifice himself or had to die in order to do the right thing he wouldn't be able to do it without question. His life was for the Brotherhood, but he wasn't sure if he could give it freely. Just forget it he told himself we'll see if the time comes. He had fought at the battle of the Citadel, but he didn't have to pull off some incredible deed of valor, as Jugger had done, charging into a hailstorm of bullets with a flamethrower. When the time came, the world would see whether Henry Jones has what it takes to be a Knight of the Brotherhood of Steel.

OOC I'm going to bed now, goodnight guys I'll be back in 8 hours or so

(OOC Ok wow, didn't see any of this coming, probably should have double checked with Francois but oh well. I'll edit in a post just got to send out some pm's.)

Andrew looked around, as everyone appeared to be in thought. He thought, "I guess if no one feels like talking..." Andrew then started cleaning his Sniper Rifle. As he watched Ryan beat himself up, he muttered, "Do all IF soldiers have these issues, is is it just these guys? Then again, I figure that if I was in their position, alone and hopeless without a friend in the world, I'd probably be like that too."

(OOC: ACH! Where are all the posters? We haven't got a post from hardly anyone in the Citadel... )

IC:

I stood up and walked out of the Cell, I moved over to an unoccupied wall and leant against it, I sighed and closed my eyes. I wasn't really setting a great example, but I didn't care anymore, I just wanted to die for what I'd done, for what I had to do, I scowled to myself. Out of everything, there was only one thing that had stayed set since the start of this entire mission, I opened my eyes again, I looked at the floor for a bit then raised my gaze. I sighed again.

I muttered to myself, "The only thing that stayed the same... Was the very, goddam, thing, that I didn't want to ever happen..." I trailed off, I didn't know if anyone had heard me and if they did I didn't care. I closed my eyes again and tried to remember anything and everything I could, remembering the funny moments with Dakayev, the weird moments with George, the friendly moments with Nate, and the awkward moments with Ashley... I chuckled for a bit.

This was life, something that could turn at any moment, but the only thing ever set in stone was your death.

(OOC: I've been a busy busy bee! And now i'm a sleepy bee. First and only post tonight, sorry!.)

Ashley was still leaning again the wall, her arms crossed as she went over what would have happened if she chose different choices throughout her life. She looked up when Ryan came out of the cell then back down at the floor again. She heard him say something but couldn't quite catch it. Ash looked up to see who he was talking to before it was evident he was talking to no one. She sighed and looked at the ceiling.

Ash then looked at the Brotherhood members. "Is there any food around here please? I've not eatten in nearly a day, I'm exhausted enough as it is. Or do you keep your prisoners on a no food scheme?" She said with a scowl.

Andrew said, "Have some Cram." He then tossed the Cram to Ashley.

OOC I really don't have anything to say until Aussie gets the brotherhood of steel moving.

Henry thought about other ways they could divert an ICBM, perhaps there were still a few old Patriot missile systems that could be used to shoot down the ICBM? No, Andy was right, the only way was to send everything they had at the launcher and take it down. Henry got up and said "Well what are we waiting for? If we're going to die anyway then there's no point in sitting around! Lets go! " Henry made up his mind, he would never be able to live with himself if he ran away from the fight while his brothers still fought.

I said out loud, "Theirs no way we can get to the ICBM now, patience will be rewarded, trust me, right now, we must wait..." I trailed off and smiled, "Our best idea would be to take out Dakayev and his small rebel army and if you want my help, can I please have my [censored] rifle back? I really would like to clean it, replace a few parts, you know, so I have something to do for a while? Or don't you trust me after I told you our biggest secret?" I don't know who I was talking to though.

I didn't rightly care, I just wanted to hold something in my hands to take my mind off things.

(OOC Sorry guys I've had more exams, like the three hour ancient history exam I had today <_< Let's get moving.)

Everyone had gathered, surprisingly they were arguing again. Ryan mentioned taking out Dakayev and his small band of rebels. I sighed, there were so many choices, so many things to do such little time.

"Alright Ryan suppose we decide to try and take out Dakayev and his band of merry men, how do you propose we find him? It's either that or we help the brotherhood evacuate their outposts. We have to decide quickly but I want people to speak up on what they think we should do. Oh and Ryan you and your friends will get their stuff back when we set off to leave. Think of it as an extra incentive."

I smiled and leaned up against the wall, waiting for someone help suggest the plan.

I looked at Andy, I smiled, "Ah, but you see, I know more about my weapon than anyone else in this building, trust me... Look, can I at least have a look at it? I've gotta have some sort of reward for saving your lives in advance! C'mon man, one little look and some love for my rifle? That things gotten me through thick and thin..." I smiled a devious smile, I was starting to like Andy. I looked at him again, "Taking out Dakayev, well, if we want to live maybe..." I took a quick breath.

"Look, I know you'll hate this idea but Dakayev might be able to help us, with his force of rebels who are highly trained, maybe he could help us to do this... He doesn't want to die any more than me and I'd say that he'd take up any chance to take out the army so he can rebuild the Soviet Union, it's up to you though Andy, your the boss." I smiled at the last word, I liked that idea. I laughed after a second, life was funny when you looked at it right.

Andrew said, "We could try gathering intel by doing reconnaisance on either Tennpenny Tower or GNR for clues."

((Time's a changing. School is approaching, and I have other things to do. In the mean time, this post will just wrap things up until something happens.))

George left with the Outcasts and his squad as the small army of men walked to Vault 101. Suprisingly, there was little to no conflict along the way. As the men entered the tunnel, George noticed the faction left the door open. Calmly, the men began to unpack and settle down as George looked for Dakayev.

He assumed that the Captain would be in the Overseer's office, seeing as how the room had complete control of the Vault.

As George entered the office, saw a group of soilders haul the bodies of the original occupants, Sending them to the crematorium, where the bodies would be reduced to ashes.

George walked over to the sleeping Captain, and spoke.

"Sir?"

I felt the rage flood back, just at the mention of his name but teaming up with him? I just didn't know.

"Dakayev is an untrustworthy. We can't rely on him for anything, we wouldn't know who he actually was working for. He's betrayed you Ryan, and wants to destroy our Brotherhood. He wants me dead and he almost killed Sarah. He's killed many of my brothers, our brothers."

I breathed in and out heavily.

"On the other hand we don't stand much of a choice without more men, I don't know. I do know that I will kill him, what ever happens, I will be the last thing that mans see's as he slips into the cold embrace of death."

I looked towards the team, the new team, involving the I:F soldiers.

"What do you guys think?"

OOC: I would reply to this but I cannot at this moment.

Dakayev saw George enter the office


" Ah, George, I saw your little trip went according to plan. Have a drink"

Dakayev then grabbed a bottle of vodka in front of his desk and handed it to George.

" We are very close. Assemble a group of 50 of our men and have the rest stay inside the vault. We're going to attack megaton"

Dakayev then turned away from George and looked at the monitor in his terminal. It displayed a view of Megaton from a 90 degree angle.


OOC: Bring it Aussie!

((OOC: Good job Enclave Radio, now my character has even more incentive to kill yours once he finds out.))

Andrew said, "Andy's right, that Russian's about as dirty as a Brahmin mudpie, so we can't trust him. Like I said before, I think we should try collecting intel."

OOC: Now you provoked me into leaving NO survivors. Their blood is on your hands.

Dakayev assembled a small group in the atrium. Most of the men assembled were a bunch of Talon mercs the faction picked up along the way to the CW.

" You boys ready to kick some ass! Respond dammit!"

The Talon mercs grinned with content

" Hell yeah!"

They brandished their laser rifles, pistols, CARS and shotguns as the vault went back to its regular routine.

Dakayev opened up his portable radio George gave him and called in

" You ready yet, lets get killing! I'm dying for some action"

"We should check the vault to make sure that it is secure, if all else fails we may have to evacuate and take cover in there, we can stop at megaton along the way to ask around. Then we can head for Tenpenny tower. Perhaps we can even see how GNR is doing," said Henry. There was no way they could fit all of the brotherhood in there, but they could get the top leaders safe. "We should get going soon before Dakayev has a chance to destroy anything else."

Andrew said, "Yeah, we should get going, the mad Russian waits for no one."

OOC: Now is my chance


Dakayev looked at the radio

" George, screw this, I'll wait up for you at Megaton, get there early or else you don't get to have fun"

Dakayev then gave the signal to the Talon company mercs. They marched outside the vault over to Megaton, passing by the ruins of Springvale

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Megaton

Dakayev arrived at the front door. A sniper at the roof of the gate yelled.

" Hey, what are you doing here? This is Megaton, and we don't do buisness with the Talons."

One of the mercs smiled

" Oh really"

Dakayev grinned and lifted his hand and raised his index finger

" Fire at will"

The sniper aimed at one of the Talon mercs as he took cover, blasting a hole into his chest.

" Talon company!" Yelled one of the mercs as he fired on the protectron outside the gate. It sparked and then exploded. Jutting its metal parts everywhere.

Dakayev took aim with his Gladius rifle. He crouched low as the sniper hit another merc, taking him down.


Dakayev pulled the trigger and the bullet ripped off the leg of the sniper, causing him to fall over.

" Slaughter them all! Get in and kill'em all!"

The group of 40 mercs nodded together and entered through the gate.

A man in a sheriffs duster came up to the mercs as they charged.

" What the?!"

Dakayev stepped through and and aimed his rifle at man, blowing a large hole into his chest.

" Hell yeah! Burn this place to the ground!"

The Talon mercs proceeded to enter each house and fire wildly. They murdered and slaughtered the town, person after person fleeing in terror before getting gunned down. Some of them escaped into the local bar and Church.

" Halt!"

The mercenaries assembled at the center of the town where Dakayev was standing.

" Wait up for George, he doesn't want to miss out on the party"

OOC: Silly cat, join in the party!