Two Dead Worlds

Chapter 7: Minutemen's beginnings

"I find this place...most strange."

"Why so?" Danny turned to Curie.

They were just on the way to Sanctuary. The robot seemed curious about the surrounding world.

"My databases seem outdated. This is simply...effroyable."

Phantom chuckled at her frustration. "On the contrary. This knowledge may be quite useful in the future."

"In the future, monsieur. It doesn't help me now, but of course I will put my knowledge to the good use."

They passed a few meters, before Curie spoke again.

"Excuse me...Monsieur Fenton, may I ask a question?"

"Of course, go ahead."

"I've made a scan of your body in order to check your health..."

Danny froze on his place. He slowly turned around to face the floating machine.

"And..."

"Your life signs are in no way compatible with life. The body temperature is much below thirty six degrees, the heartbeat is too slow. And my processors are having a hard time to process such information. You sure are an interesting one!"

"Eh...thanks? What exactly are you going to do with this information?"

"Well, I might create a cure for your disease..."

Danny laughed, with a note of sad irony. "Believe me, Curie, THIS is something even you won't be able to reverse. I'm fine, I have been like that since I was fourteen. It is nothing serious, I assure you. Nevermind how that looks."

"Well, if you are sure of it, monsieur. My duty is to do no harm."

"Yet you killed that raiders. And the laser in your hand is not exactly for medical use."

"Why? It is used for complicated medical surgeries. I do not harm those I'm tasked to heal. It was self defense only."

"Great. I'm in a radioactive wasteland full of mutants, along with a pacifist robot."

Curie huffed and turned all her eyes away. Danny snickered quietly at her almost childish antics. She didn't have much social interactions. They soon got back to the settlement. Phantom was pleased that his men were on their posts. They immediately stood still as he passed them. Danny pleasantly noted that they were ogling his clothes in awe. He went up the street and stopped near the nearly fixed building. The holes were covered by the desks, showing off with their different color. The roof of the bungalow was fixed as well. There was the Minutemen banner hanging on the wall. Danny didn't know where they took it.

Once he went inside, the soldiers jumped from their seats. Some had been sitting on the chairs at the table, playing some card game, some were on the beds. With a gesture Danny told them to sit. He smiled brightly.

"Since you seem so relaxed, the mission was successful, I take it?"

"Of course, General!" Preston approached him and gave an honor sign. "The spot is cleared, the settlers are starting to come there. I'm curious though. What's that system you said about?"

"Simple. If you see a flare, go there immediately. Once we establish communications, it will be much easier."

"Who is that?" Preston asked, pointing at the robot.

"I am Curie, monsieur."

Everyone raised their eyebrows.

"I found her in the Vault 81. The Overseer, by the way, agreed for cooperation. We have their support."