Fallout 4: War and Pursuance

Chapter Nineteen: Shadow of Steel

"Oh...my...God," said Alex. "D-Did you guys just see that?!"

"Yes!" said Suzy. "Do you think that's the Brotherhood from the Capital Wasteland?!"

"I think so!" said Alex. "We need to go check it out!"

"Whoa guys," Nate said. "Hold on. Let's slow down for a minute."

The two look at him. "Okay listen," said Nate, "we already know that's the Brotherhood. Maybe if we go see Paladin Danse about it, he might take us there."

"Paladin Danse?" asked Suzy.

"He's the one we helped find that transmitter," said Alex. "Let's go see him!"

"Yeah, c'mon," said Nate. "Let's find out why they're here."

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The gang journeyed through the Commonwealth back to the Cambridge Police Station. What's different is that there were more people, and some were wearing a more polished T-60 power armor the U.S. Military once wore. One of the men in power armor approaches the group.

"You folks got business here?" he asked.

"We're here to see Paladin Danse," said Nate. "About that airship that's just arrived."

"Ah, you saw the Prydwen, didn't ya?" the Brotherhood soldier asked. "That's what we've been building for the past eight years. Well I won't keep you guys too long. Go on inside."

"Thank you," said Nate. The group heads inside the police station. They find Paladin Danse talking to Scribe Haylen and Knight Rhys.

"The heroes of the Commonwealth have returned!" said Alex. Paladin Danse turns around to meet Nate and the gang.

"Nate, Paladin Alex!" he smiled.

"Hey Paladin Danse," smiled Nate.

"I see you've returned," said Danse. He looks at Suzy. "And I see you've brought a new friend."

"More like an old friend," said Alex. "This is Suzy. She raised me when I was eight."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Paladin," said Suzy.

"As is to you," smiled Danse.

"Danse," said Nate, "we just spotted a large airship claiming to be the Brotherhood."

"Yup," he said. "Calvary's arrived and it looks like it sent in the big guns. We call that ship "The Prydwen". She's loaded with enough troops and supplies to mount a major offensive. If she's here, then Elder Maxson's here. And that means we're going to war."

"Wait...you mean, Arthur Maxson?!" asked Alex. "He's the Elder now?!"

"That kid must be twenty years old by now," said Suzy. "That young?"

"Don't let his age fool you," said Danse. "Maxson's a brilliant tactician, a formidable warrior and possesses an idealistic vision for the future of the Brotherhood. I'd follow him anywhere, without question."

"He sounds like a good man," said Nate. "Maybe he can help me find Shaun."

"You still haven't found him?" he asked. "Well I'm sure he will gladly help you. Besides, I've received orders that we're suppose to report to the Prydwen immediately."