Fallout: Equestria - The Last Wanderer

Chapter Eleven: Pushing Them Back

Fallout Equestria: The Last Wanderer

Chapter Eleven: Pushing Them Back

As I reached the tower, I walked back into the ruined lobby before gently pushing the small button. I saw the doors open, before walking into the claustrophobic elevator. I suddenly found it hard to breathe, the doors closed. The light flickered violently as I felt the elevator pushed me upwards through the small shaft, again hearing the rusty mechanisms screeching. As it came to a grinding halt at the top, the doors opened before I rushed out. I noticed both mares were awake, Dodge sitting with them.

"Tornado?" Dodge got up and ran to me, "is the way clear?" He asked, looking at me dead in the eyes. I replied with a simple nod before looking towards Crystal with a smile.

"There's one last thing we need to do, then Violet helps us in her part of the deal." I showed a soft grin, before turning to Violet. "You happy now? The Alicorns are getting blown out of Manehattan."

"Well, of course. They don't belong here at all, especially how they came here ambushing us all! I promise you, after this - I'll help you." Violet got onto her hooves, she moved next to Dodge showing a soft smile of relief.

"All we have to do is help the Steel Rangers fight the last remaining Alicorns. They're at North-End Exit Tunnel." I added, Crystal walked over to me. She still had a smile on her face; it was as if she was happy to see me come out alive. Well, we are friends after all - close friends.

"And if we do this, we'll be able to leave?" Crystal softly asked, she looked tired as it was late, but as long as she didn't have to stay in this shithole of a city, she'd do anything. I nodded and wrapped a hoof over her.

"Yes, I would imagine so." I stroked her mane gently and placed my hoof back on the ground, "what we're about to do is extremely dangerous, this is no easy battle."

"Since when have we had it easy? Every single day, I've nearly been killed by something or somepony. I know what I'm getting myself into Tornado." Dodge got everything he needed before nodding to me. Violet and Crystal already had their things with them.

"Come on, I'll lead the wa-" I was abruptly cut off by Violet instantly; I shot her a look for doing so.

"I know a shortcut Tornado, a path that is shorter and safer. Trust me on this one." Violet walked towards the elevator. I looked at the Power Armor inside my bag, before sealing it up and following Violet into the elevator. Dodge and Crystal followed closely behind us.

"Well, if you do know a shortcut. Lead the way I guess." I activated the elevator by pushing the button. As soon as I did, the doors closed and the elevator started traveling vertically downwards to the ground floor.

When the doors opened, I walked back out into the lobby. Violet instantly took the lead as she walked out into the large open area of the city; it was dark now - really dark. The light on my PipBuck lit up the area enough to make some of the path visible to us. There were some spots of blood and also Raider bodies lying upon the floor. Something had been here recently. I almost felt pity for the Raiders even though I hated their guts.

"Since you're the one with the light, you stay close to me. Crystal, you and Dodge follow closely." I nodded to what she said in understanding, before looking back at my other two companions. They nodded in agreement.

A loud explosion echoed in the distance, followed by a small wave of gunfire. This was from the battle at the north-end exit. I took a deep breath, Violet began trotting ahead and with that I followed closely, I heard Dodge and Crystal following behind me. I heard their soft whispers from behind me, though I couldn't make out what they were saying. I wasn't going to disrupt them, besides saving lives is better than knowing a Pony's thoughts. But I must admit, it was tempting to listen to their conversation, but I fought the temptation and carried on with what really mattered.