Today is May 8th, 2287. October 23rd, 2077-the day the world had ended-has left the United States of America and the People's Republic of China in post-nuclear ruin for 210 years. While some humans struggle to rebuild, others relish in the chaos. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a young man simply struggles to make it day-to-day: Alex-the young man who has now been cast out into the Wastes as the ashes of his native settlement are swept into the New England wind. With no home, family, survival skills, or even a last name, Alex is left with as much hope as he has a purpose-until today. • • • This fan-fiction has a bit of slight-emphasis on "slight"-tweaks to the Commonwealth of Fallout 4, including a few different songs on Diamond City Radio-don't worry, they're of the same era as the beloved soundtracks-and, of course, another Russian wandering the Commonwealth. Enjoy. I own no rights to Bethesda or Fallout.