Capítulo 411: Hardin the head
By the time Afton and his group arrived the battle was almost over. He drove past the other desolate bunkers and eventually spotted the one the Brotherhood resided in, the metal door had been blown inwards by some kind of explosive, and the sound of faint gunfire could be heard coming from it.
He continued to drive towards it, and the sounds kept getting louder, until many men in black and red outfits escaped the bunker and started sprinting away from it. There were around ten of them, and Afton could see Guass projectiles and Laser fire shooting at them through the door.
Afterwards, a large group of people in Power armour stomp out of the bunker and continue shooting at them... However, they all stop and turn to look at Afton as he was accelerating Dirt-Hog towards the escaping Legionaries.
Josie was already firing at them, bullets tearing about three and crippling more with shots to their legs. This allowed Afton to easily approach, the Legionaries paling as the heavy vehicle rapidly approaching them.
They have enough time to raise their arms as if to push Dirt-Hog away as the tank-like vehicle drives straight over them, the wheels crushing, bisecting, and flattening anything caught underneath it.
The cut-off screams of agony catch the attention of the other fleeing Legionaries, and they all scatter to attempt to avoid similar fates... Unfortunately, Afton is more than proficient enough at driving and Carmageddon to hit them.
He erratically swerves as he crushes the Legionaries into the wasteland sand, leaving behind flattened bloody corpses as he drives over and through them. The Legionaries attempt to fire back in retaliation, but the bullets simply bounce off of the Saturnite plating, not even leaving a scratch as Afton and Josie kill them.
The Brotherhood of Steel members watched this with morbid fascination. They didn't know who was doing this, but they weren't going to reject the help... Though, they might have to claim the vehicle due to how dangerous the technology was, just the sight before them was enough to convince most that it would be better in their control.
By the time Afton caught up to the last Legionary, they had climbed on top of one of the bunker mounds, a place his vehicle isn't really built to go up... The man seems to be trying to negotiate with them, but Josie just obliterates him with machine-gun fire, riddling their body with bullets.
Once all was said and done, all the assassins were dead, and Dirt-Hog was parked not too far away from the Brotherhood bunker as the Paladins and Knights slowly approached, their weapons raised and ready.
"Citizen, come out with your hands up, or will we be forced to shoot!" Paladin Hardin commands.
...
Afton sighs at his family's strict adherence to the rules, even threatening those that'd come to assist them. Yeah, some rule changes definitely had to be implemented, otherwise they wouldn't last long in HIS Mojave.
*Click!*
Afton opens the door and hops out, grinning at those present as they all jolt as they recognise him. "Yo, Hardin, long time no see!"
...
Hardin takes off his helmet which reveals his livid expression and almost snarls at him, "Traitor!" (AN : Then beats Fins ass with a taser lol)
Afton raises a brow at the fact they were still pointing their weapons at him, "What the fuck guys? I came back to help kill those douche bags, put the guns down." he says, glancing over cautiously at the K9000 that was pointing in the Paladin's direction... Fortunately, Josie seems to have stopped it firing at them from inside the vehicle.
"Your unasked assistance today does not absolve you of your crimes. A Knight does not simply leave the Brotherhood, you abandoned your post, your family, and went galavanting around the Wasteland for no reason at all. Not only that, but you stole valuable technology that would assist the rest of the Chapter... The only reason I do not kill you now, is that you left behind your Power armour, and for some reason, Elder McNamara says he sent you on a mission." the Paladin states.
"McNamara said that?" Afton mutters, feeling thoroughly confused.
"He did. Now, you will come with us to await your trial... Or, you can resist and I'll put you down right here, right now." he says with a vicious grin.
Afton just shakes his head, "I'll go with you, just don't touch my-"
*Bang*
Veronica kicks the back doors open and stomps out of Dirt-Hog, marching up to Hardin and pointing a finger at his armoured chest, "Hardin! Are you really going to threaten Afton like that!"
...
He releases a long sigh, "Veronica. You wish to tell us why you are with a traitor? Perhaps we need to put you on trial too?"
The rest of the group get out of the truck and watch all this passively, Josie glancing to Karl and whispering, "These guys look so stuck up... How could Afton and Veronica bear to be around them for so long..."
Karl just shrugs, "People do the best, and the worst things for family."
Hardin eyes the group, "You will all be taken into custody as well, we can't have random citizens know the location of our bunker, you will be vetted and set free should we find you have no affiliation with any of those that wish to harm our interests... Take that, Thing, as well." he states gesturing at Anja. A few of the group get a cold sweat upon hearing his warning... Would being formerly in the NCR army count against them?
Regardless, Afton just gives them all a small thumbs up and steps forwards, "Alright, let's get this over with then. But once I'm found to have committed no crime, I want a personal apology from you, Hardin... Maybe I'll have you kiss my feet as well." he jokes, but Hardin doesn't seem to take it that way.
The Paladin has the others take away all of his weaponry before briskly grabbing his arm and attempting to force him into the bunker... Only to find that Afton is incredibly heavy? That or gravity is working triple on him.
Afton smirks at Hardin's exertion and just shrugs at him, beginning to walk into the bunker, all the while smirking at Hardin's indignant growl.
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Capítulo 412: The Steel Waste...
Afton walks through the old Brotherhood bunker halls with a look of fond reminiscence. Of course, there were a few changes here and there. The scorch marks on the walls denoting recent Energy Weapon impacts, the pile of green goo and ashes at the bottom of the entrance staircase which is likely the remains of the enemy, and the increased number of active sentry turrets showing the substantially increased defences.
He wondered what else may have changed as he looks upon the place. During his stay in the bunker, everything had been somewhat stagnant, people barely left the place, and rarely did anyone ever participate in actual combat.
This was mainly due to Elder McNamara's fears of being discovered by their enemy... But, now that the Legion had shown they know of its location, he wondered what his next course of action would be... Would they perhaps move to a new location? Or maybe they would finally make themselves known in the Mojave...
Afton hoped they would, as his relationship with the NCR was basically over. He had no doubts that his links with the Brotherhood of Steel were being broadcast across every form of communication the Legion had available.
The only places he'd likely be welcomed would be here, Novac, Primm, and perhaps the New Vegas Strip, should House support him as Tamia's 'subordinate'.
He smiles at the few Paladins, Knights, and Initiates who're watching him with mild fascination as he walks past. Most knew him but had likely thought he was dead. Now seeing him being escorting by Hardin directly after the recent battle already had numerous rumours spreading.
"So, Hardin, still trying to get the lockdown ended?" he asks as they walk.
The Paladin doesn't say anything, simply continuing to usher him forward.
Afton continues, "Because with this attack, McNamara will have to do something drastic. His reasons for staying hidden are now null and void. I'm honestly looking forward to seeing what he decides." he says jovially.
"Mmhm." Hardin grunts in some twisted form of acknowledgement.
Soon enough, they reach the room where the Elder resides, McNamara was already looking at the door as Afton walks through it, the man giving a small glad, yet sad, smile. Around the entirety of the room were Paladins and Knights with their weapons ready.
Afton was pushed to stand before the Elder as the rest of his group was ushered to teh side of the room, it wasn't hard to notice the variety of angry looks sent towards Anja, but he ignored it for now. He would act upon their bigotry until he was forced to... Hopefully, he'd be able to explain his actions before that happened though.
Elder McNamara looks over at the group and smiles at Veronica who in return gives him a pointed look, as if she were saying 'You better be fair about this, or else...'. He'd always had a soft spot for her, and Afton knew he regretted what'd happened with Christine, even if he hadn't lifted a finger to help.
Hardin steps forwards to address Elder McNamara, "Greetings Elder, I come before you with the traitor that escaped. I hope you will give a fair and concise trial to ease the worries of the people." he states.
McNamara just nods and waves his hand at Hardin, "Well, first, before we begin this 'trial'... I would like to know Knight Parker's progress on the mission I sent him on." he says, the glint in his eye showing that he was on Afton's side on this.
Afton grins back, "I completed it, Elder. But, my bag was taken so I won't be able to present it to you." he says, sending a cocky look at Hardin who growls in response and drops his bag on the floor in front of him.
Afton rifles through it and pulls out the various tech that'd be needed to repair the ventilation system, giving them to a nearby Paladin so he could inspect them for traps before laying them on McNamara's desk.
The Elder examines it for a couple minutes before giving an almost radiant smile, "You have done well, Knight Parker. You may have single-handedly saved all our lives, though, the circumstances have me rethinking my initial stance on this location." he says, and Afton nods.
Fixing the ventilation system didn't make much sense now that everyone knew where the Bunker was. How long would it be until the NCR dumped some more toxic waste into it and killed the rest of their group off.
"Elder, I cannot accept this! I do not believe you sent this man on a mission. I have investigated this multiple times and found no records stating you gave any such order! And, even if you did, why did he steal valuable technology before leaving!?" he states, pointing at the Pipboy on Afton's wrist.
McNamara looks conflicted for a moment before he speaks, "I orderéd Knight Parker to take it as it would assist him in finding the materials I required. The Pipboy comes with a formidable mapping system, cataloguing system, as well as many other features. It is likely this device that allowed him to accomplish his goal where many other people before him had failed."
"What do you mean? There are no records of people being sent out on this supposed 'mission'. This is a complete breach of your authority, Elder! I refuse to allow this... Waste, to avoid punishment for his action!" (AN : Steel Waste :D)
McNamara shakes his head and looks to the projected screen showing a map on the wall, he taps the terminal a couple times and shows classified mission logs detailing the three scout teams that'd be sent out to find the components needed to fix the bunker... All are reported to be missing in action.
This causes a good amount of murmuring from those watching this, the Paladins and Knights around the room had no idea people were sent out, and were completely unaware of how close their Chapter was to extinction... Being forced out of the bunker without proper preparation could lead to another ambush by their enemies.
Hardin looks as if he's about to blow his top at this, "Elder! You had no right! The Codex states that you cannot order those who are not directly under your command! This a complete breach of power, and is a punishable offence!" he pauses and looks around the room, "For disregarding our long-held rules and traditions given to us by the Codex, I raise the motion to strip McNamara of his position as Elder!" he exclaims, causing silence to overtake the room.
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