Nuka Girl, Nuka'd World

Power Play

"Looks like Mason's dug in pretty well up there," William cut his sister off with a grunt, "I knew that nutjob would turn on us sooner or later. So, are we storming the place or what?" Nisha sighed, being the first to notice the Overboss and Gage's arrival. She turned to the other two with a concealed roll of her eyes, "Both of you shut up. We're about to find out... the boss is here. Mason's gathered up his animal goons and took the Power Plant. If that asshole thinks he'll get away with this, he's dead wrong. I'll skin him alive and savor every minute of it."

Vanessa tutted and rolled her eyes, "For Christ's sake... Sometimes I swear, this is like taking care of a bunch of children." Mags huffed at that, she liked the Overboss but the Operators had a notoriously fragile ego, "careful now. Remember who's been on your side ever since you started planting our flags. Unfortunately, not everyone is so loyal."

Nisha stepped forward, "while you were gone, word came back from the Commonwealth that you're favoring the Disciples and Operators. Well, surprise, surprise... Mason wasn't exactly thrilled to hear the news."

"He and his gang forced their way into the Power Plant. Now they've got the entire place locked down," Mags tightened her ponytail, tucking a few strands of hair behind her ears, "we can't let him get away with this, boss. And we all want a crack at those loonies," "damn right we do!"

"Look, it's your play. We'll follow you anywhere, but you have to swear to us that Mason pays for this with his life."

"Gage, you've been quiet, what do you think?" The Overboss seeks the council of her closest friend, and most trusted ally. The raider is a little more than surprised, but grunts out a cold, dead laugh, "you know how I feel about fuckin' animals. I'm surprised you've let him live as long as you have."

A little more aggressive than she expected, but it was more or less the answer she presumed he would give. She turned back to Nisha, a smile forming rapidly, "he's as good as dead." Nisha smiled back, "music to my ears."

"Time to clean house."

"We got your back, boss."

The three raider bosses pulled out their rifles and began the ascent to the plant, Vanessa watched them looking down at the light glinting on the blade of her sword. Gage grabbed her wrist as she turned to leave, looking back at him, "Nessie, stay safe, okay? We migh' get separated. Jus' don't do anythin' stupid." Vanessa pulled him closer by the bars of his armor, and pecked his lips tenderly, "I should be asking you the same thing."

He smirked and kissed her once more with a little more fervor, "if you're gonna do it, do it properly." She giggled and elbowed him in the side, "alright let's go."

Weapons at the ready, they caught up with the other raider bosses, Vanessa was fascinated with the Plasma gun that Nisha was using, she'd never seen anything like it. She looks at Gage curiously and he shrugs, he's always had a preference for guns that actually shoot bullets, that fancy tech stuff doesn't interest him.

Dead ghouls litter the ground, as well as a few raiders; Pack, Operators and Disciples alike. "Seems those dogs have been busy!" Mags yells, her rifle letting off a burst of fire ahead of them. Vanessa swings her sword into a Pack scavver that gets too close, a bullet from her pistol dealing the killing blow.

That's right. It's not Nate's anymore.

It's hers.

The three raider bosses disappear inside the Power Plant, closely followed by Gage, who nods at Vanessa before he heads inside. She gazes up at the building, it's foreboding, and makes her feel a little nauseous. The adrenaline rush alone is enough to make her headspin, and stop her from pumping herself full of Overdrive.