Future plans

I tore through the meat mother brought back. It was the leg of a deer… Well, a Radstag deer. I was currently having an inner conflict with myself. I'm not sure how I should feel about the prior events. 

Not even an hour ago, I learned something very interesting… I learned that it hasn't been all that long since the bombs dropped… At most, around 20 years. I had a decent amount of foreknowledge. Which already gave me a sizable advantage. But now that I know the timeline I've been sent to… I know that there won't really be any groups trying to wipe me out..…. At least not for the foreseeable future.

I'm not sure when Fallout 1 or 2 took place, but the closest timeline I can think of is Fallout 76… the events of that game will occur in around 10 or so years…. but the problem is I'm on the other side of the continent and I'm not sure how long it would take before I could travel there. Is it even worth it? Not only would it be dangerous… But the journey could take anywhere between a few months to a couple of years. 

Although I'm close to New Vegas, the events of that game won't happen for at least another 2 centuries. I don't even know the lifespan of an average Deathclaw. I did remember hearing something about a mythical deathclaw in Fallout 4… I believe it was over 100 years old… My memory is a bit hazy… Do they have a natural life expectancy or do they stay young forever?

'I know that Fallout 1 and 2 take place in Southern California and since they're the first 2 installments of the game I'd assume that they take place not too long after 76. I know in the Fallout timeline the events of 76 came first. Well not counting the start of Fallout 4.'

Oregon is above California and Nevada which are the locations of Fallout 1, 2 and New Vegas.

'Now that I think about it, the NCR started in california…' When did Vault 8 open again? It was actually around this time wasn't it?.... That's going to be annoying. That'll probably be my first course of action. Go over there and try to stop the NCR from forming. They have some serious tech over there don't they?'

I stopped chewing for a moment as a thought passed through my mind.

'That's right. They have a G.E.C.K don't they?' If I can get my hands on that, then I might be able to start my own faction…'

'No…. Actually, I don't think their vault will be opened for a few more years. I probably have more than enough time to make it there, but… I wouldn't even be an adult Deathclaw by then. Would I be strong enough to take it from them? And what about their organization?'

'If I'm strong enough… Should I wipe them out? If I recall correctly, the people who first came out from Vault 8 were good-natured. But somewhere later down the line their descendants became very corrupt with only a few still having noble intentions. Just taking everything from them and offing them wouldn't sit right with me.

If the people coming out were scumbags I would take everything without a second of hesitation. I mean, why would I ever allow a powerful enemy with hostile intentions to build itself up?

'But how would I go about getting the G.E.C.K? Without wiping them out?'

I thought to myself for a while before an idea began constructing itself in my head.

'What about... trying to build a choke hold around their vault?'

My eyes practically glow at the thought.

With red blood flowing down my chin, A squelching noise rang out as I ripped off a large piece of meat.

'Actually, it doesn't sound like a bad idea. If I did that, then they wouldn't have a choice but to deal with us when they open that shelter of theirs. And when they do they would only have three options. 1 Submit and Integrate with us peacefully… 2 Fight us.... Then I could take their stuff by force IF I'm strong enough… Or 3. They could lock themselves back up until they run out of resources, and then have no choice but to come back out or face starvation…. That is… If it isn't one of the self-sustaining vaults.'

'But again, it all depends on whether or not I'm strong enough…. Now that I think about it… after my ordeal with the rodents, has anything changed on my information page?

'Info page.'

As I called out, a familiar black screen with green letters appeared in front of me.

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[Setherrog Bal] Lv12

HP: 543/543+

SP: 306/306///1225+

MP: 110/110+

Available stat points:11+

Race: Molag/Deathclaw

Type: Molag Bal

Title: Grave runner+(Extra info) +Radroach Killer.

Location: FalloutVerse/Wasteland/Unnamed Farm.

Primary Job: N/A

Secondary Job: N/A

Skills: Pierce[1], Scratch[3], Bite[1], Glare[2], Hiss[2], Tail whip[2], Dig[13], Sprint[17] Jump[16], Tear[3], Shape[5], Carve[8], Long Jump[1], Soul Flame[2]+ Heat Rage[2]+

Traits: Intimidation[2], Bloodthirst[2], Radiation Immunity[Max] High magic resistance[1], Strong hide[3], Mind Link[4].

State: Healthy, Physically fit, Child, Recuperating.

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'So much has changed. It seems I became level 12. When I left the cave I was only level one. So much experience was gained…. Actually, Most of them were higher level than I was so it wasn't that strange really.'

'I completely forgot that my Sp was halved twice for a few days.'

After looking into it more closely I found my Sp was still going to be halved for another 4 days. So until then it's probably best we stay here.'

licking my lips I cleaned the blood off of them.

The next line of text caught me off guard.

'My Mp has gone up?'

-You have used up your available Mana reserves Mana increases by 10.-

'Was it when I was in the black ocean?'

The memory of the reddish orange flame appeared in my mind… I thought about it for a second before continuing down.

'I have 11 stat points but that's to be expected since I didn't spend any. Oh? I have a new title.'

-Grave runner. Part 1: When Grave Runner is equipped, it will allow the individual to survive a single killing blow no matter how powerful, leaving them at 1 HP.(Does not protect against continuous damage. Can only be used once per hour)

Part 2: When Hp drops below 20% all skills are boosted by 30%.

Part 1 must be activated 3 times to evolve. 0/3(Activation only eligible in live combat situations.)

'This... I don't even know where to begin. This is a life-saving skill. Well, the fact that it doesn't protect against continuous damage kind of balances it a bit. There's a lot of continuous damage attacks in the Fallout universe. But it's still valuable. If this skill is activated when my opponent is using a rapid-fire machine gun, throwing acid or using poison, then I'd be as good as dead. But, if someone was using an Rpg? I'd probably survive. Maybe even a mini-nuke. They do have continuous damage, but it was radiation damage…. Which I'm immune to. Then there is also the fact that when my Hp drops below 20% all skills increase in strength by 30%. All in all, it's a great Title..'

'Let's see, the location has obviously changed… I haven't gained any new jobs. But it looks like some of my skills and talents have leveled up…. And it also seems like I've received a few new skills as well.

'Pierce is pretty self-explanatory. Long Jump, I gained that when I used Jump and Sprint together. And then there's...

As I read the word I felt my breath hitch.

'Soul flame.'

I stopped eating and reached my hand forward using the skill. A small reddish-orange glow almost like candle-light appeared in my hand. It looked so gentle, but I also got the feeling that it was about to turn everything to ash... The tiny embers danced in my palm while it illuminated my face. Eventually… I stopped supplying it with energy and watched as it slowly extinguished. 

I didn't really care if any of the ghouls living here saw me… What could they do? They're not strong enough to kill me…. And it's not like there are any larger factions they can complain to.

I should hide my skills? Why? That would get annoying fast… Hiding it would be terribly inconvenient for me as well. I wouldn't be able to openly experiment or train.

'I do not need to hide…'

It felt nice knowing that. Still. I couldn't help but be curious…. Did anyone see my little show?

I observed the surroundings, It didn't seem like anyone did…. 

'This must be how I improved my Mana stat. I need to use it more if I want it to increase. Not only my reserves but the strength of the skill as well….

Thinking that I was about to finish my meal when I realized something.

The ghoul who was working in the dirt was looking straight at me, both in awe and fear.

'Oh, Looks like someone saw after all.'

Our eyes met, The Awe was quickly extinguished, abruptly overwhelmed by horror.

Pretending that he saw nothing he forced his attention back onto his dirt. Albeit, his movements became much more rigid. He wasn't fooling anybody.

'Well, I was pretty much done eating anyway.'

I formed a Mind Link between mother and I. She was still in the middle of ripping the flesh off her meal but she paused for a moment turning towards me.

'Bal?'

'I'm full…. I'm gonna.... go and talk with that one over there.'

Raising her head, mother looked in the direction I pointed to before going back to her meal.

'Mmm'

With that settled, I got up and made my way over to the Ghoul still fidgeting in the dirt. I think his name was….. Bert?

He didn't seem to notice that I was behind him and he kept rigidly moving his garden shovel.

I formed a Mind Link and watched as he jumped in fright before spinning around.

'I hope I'm not interrupting anything.'

End of Chapter.