Paladin Danse X Reader

21. My Boy

Danse POV

The next morning, Maxson made (Y/N) go back to the institue after she received a message on her pip-boy to head back for an important discussion.

I quickly said goodbye to her with a kiss to the forehead and a reassuring hug before she disappeared.

My day was spent signing papers and helping the scribes.

And also defending (Y/N) from time to time even though she wasnt there.

People whispering about her and rumours flying around and Maxson didnt help much with how often he spoke down on her behind her back.

And everytime I heard someone say something terrible about her I would tell them off, and a few people even shut up before I could say a word just because of how hard I would glare at them.

When I saw the bright blue light, light up the airport courtyard I rushed over.

So thankful she was back!

"(Y/N)-"

"We have to get to Bunker Hill!"

She said frantically.

"...what?"

She grabbed my arm, pulling me close to whisper in my ear.

To anyone else it would just look like the two of us hugging.

"The Institute is planning on taking over Bunker Hill and killing all the synths and people there! The Railroad was planning on moving some synths under Bunker Hill and now--"

"Woah hang on- it's ok just slow down."

I said, wrapping my arms tighter around her as she took some deep breaths.

"Somethings happening in Bunker Hill, I get it, let me grab my suit and we can head over ok-"

She nodded and we pulled apart.

I quickly grabbed my suit, explaining to Ines that it was for one of my missions.

And we left, Maxson and the rest of the Brotherhood none the wiser

It was just after midday when we arrived,

(Y/N) pulled me into a small alley way just outside of Bunker Hill,

A courser was there!

I tensed, grabbing my gun but (Y/N) shook her head and I lowered it.

"I've been waiting for you."

The courser said, irritated.

"Watch your tone. Synth."

(Y/N) warned,

"Next time, move faster. Our targets are inside. Four synths under railroad protection. Majority of the settlement is uninvolved, and are expected to run for cover-"

I growled slightly at when he said EXPECTED

Seriously? These poor civilians were just going about their day and here you people are trying to take over their town and murder them!

"The situation has appeared to have... escalated."

We could hear gun fire,

"The missions branding just changed! We go in shooting!"

"Yeah... this mission was never gonna be a stealth one."

(Y/N) said, and as soon as the synth turned its head-

"Rot in hell."

She growled and shot at its head.

Obviously it didnt go down after the first shot so she just kept firing, the boom of the gun going off masked by all the sound coming from the Bunker.