Fallout: The Vault Dwellers' Story - IC

[Avellan13]

Since the dawn of human kind, when our ancestors first discovered the killing power of rock and bone, blood has been spilled in the name of everything, from God to justice to simple, psychotic rage. In year 2077, after a millennia of armed conflict, the destructive nature of man could sustain itself no longer. The world was plunged into an abyss of nuclear fire and radiation.
But it was not, as some had said, the end of the world. Instead, the apocalypse was simply the prologue to another bloody chapter of human history. For man had succeeded in destroying the world.
In the early days, thousands were spared the horrors of the holocaust by taking refuge in enormous underground shelters, know as vaults. But when they emerged, they had only the hells of the wastes to greet them. So on that fateful day, when fire rained down from the sky, the giant steel vault doors slid closed, and were never ment to reopen.

Robert Casdin

Robert opened his eyes and looked up at the metal ceiling of Vault 51. He had just awaken from anther dreamless sleep. Sighing, he got up off his bed, and headed over to the dresser.

He grabbed a vault jumpsuit, pulled it on, and headed out the the living room section. The door slid open to show Robert's father sleeping on the couch again, with beer bottles all over the floor. Rolling his eyes, Robert began picking up the mess, trying to remain as quiet as possible. But he wasn't quiet enough.

Robert's father stirred and got up into a sitting position, "What are you doing?"

"No, I'm cleaning up." Robert replied.

"Why? You expecting a date or something?" grunted his father.

Robert sighed, "No."

His father gave a long pause, before a look of sadness crossed his face, "Ohh.. today's your birth day... I'm sorry I forgot, but it's kind of hard to remember it since it's also the day you killed your mother."

Robert's face hardened as he dropped the cans and stormed out of the room.

 

[Joshua_silver]

Sebastian Stone turned off his terminal and sat down at his weights bench, and began to lift his makeshift weights. By the time he was finished he was drenched with sweat. He was tired. Sleep deprivation droned in the back of his head like an annoying headache. He fought it back with a cold shower. He put on his freshest V-51 Jump suit and walked out of his rooms quietly not to wake his mother. Father had left for the morning. He checked on her. "Love you mom," he said softly as he strode out of his family's rooms only to collide with a fast moving Robert.

 

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Robert Casdin

Robert turned a corner and collided into someone, causing him to fall down. He shook his head to clear his sense and saw that it was Sebastian.

Quickly, he got up to his feet, "I'm sorry Sebastian. I didn't see you there. Are you ok?"

 

[DormantEvil]

Grace Rayne had been awake for hours, annoying the staff in the Mess Hall. Her talents at trying to make people feel better had been outshone by the lack of proper cooking ingredients. So when she finally put a tray down on the counter top to several of the other children's dismay, there wasn't a very big cake with lots of icing and all the glory she had set out to bake. Instead, it was a tiny cupcake, but strewth was it going to taste good. And with grumbles of disappointment, and a fussy hand shooing everyone away, Grace slipped a candle onto the cupcake and smiled.

"You cost me my morning, but it was worth it!"

Looking around, she still couldn't see several of the children. And the honored guest must still have been sleeping. Sometimes boys could be so lazy.

"Where is he? Where's Robert? And Sebastian...its breakfast time. They are late."

She didn't want him to be too late, and as she hid the cupcake again under the careful watch of the kitchen hand robot. She removed the flour and protein meal covered apron and washed up her hands. With a stern Martha Stewert warning for everyone to keep their hands off the cake, she went out into the hallway and almost ran into the two of them.

"There you are, breakfast is going...colder than normal. Hurry up!"

Racing back into the room, she got everyone ready so that they could yell a mighty surprise for him when he entered. Then, she would present him his birthday cupcake, and people could give him what presents they had prepared.

 

[Joshua_silver]

"I"m fine robert, just a little sleepy. I would've stopped you if i had been more aware.." He patted Robert on the shoulder and dusted off his back. "happy birthday man, we better get in there before grace bites our heads off for not being practical."

 

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Robert Casdin

Robert nodded and gave a weak smile, "Thanks."

Hearing a familiar voice, Robert turned to see Grace calling them over then he looked back at Sebastian, "We might as well follow. Better than going back to my place."

 

[Joshua_silver]

Sebastian nodded his agreement. He walked side by side with Robert. He stopped to allow Robert in before him, following close behind.

 

[DormantEvil]

Everyone seemed to be doing something else, like they did normally for breakfast. But when Robert entered they all turned around and shouted "Happy Birthday!" Grace felt bad for Robert since she had spoked with his father not two days ago about this party, hoping to get the man to attend it. But with a rather disturbing lack of enthusiasm he had politely told her to leave. Everyone knew that his wife had died during child birth, but nobody could understand how detached and angry he remained. Robert was his son, and was lucky to be alive considering the conditions of his birth. Was that drunk old man not happy to at least keep one of them in this world?

But it was not her place to comment on such matters. But it did strengthen her resolve to make sure he had a good party. Even if it was without adults present. In fact, apart from some of the grown ups who had presents for him, it was mainly the kids present.

Giving him a quick hug, she smiled up at him, her big blue eyes obviously happy that he had decided to join them. "Quick, you need to eat your cake before the others do!"

And with that, the robot behind the counter placed the small cupcake down and lit the single candle on top of it. "Another year down, you'll be a full grown up soon. So this cake will have to be extra good to make up for the lack of them from now on. Happy Birthday."

 

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Robert Casdin

Robert was taken aback by the shouting and cheering. He hadn't really expected a party for him. His father's comment and his restless night, had knocked that all aside.

However, instead of looking glum and sad, he smiled thanking everyone for everything. He especially gave thanks to Grace and Sebastian, his best friends.

 

[Joshua_silver]

Sebastian knew Robert's old man was a jackass about birthdays. Robert didn't let it show much but it was wearing on him. So Sebastian had a baseball bat that he knew Robert would really like. He hid it there in the kitchen the night before so he could surprise Robert.

Sebastian walked in and fumbled around behind the counter for a second. He pulled out his old Lil'Sluggers baseball bat, and gave it to Robert. "Happy birthday my friend."

 

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Robert Casdin

Robert smiled at Sebastian, "You didn't have to give me that. Isn't it your favorite possession? No.. yours, and Grace's friendship is all that I really need."

 

[Joshua_silver]

Sebastian smiles around at the room and says under his breath, "If you don't take it i'll smack you in the back of the head with it, then leave it in your room after i put you there. " He gently shoves the bat into Roberts hands and moves to allow other people to congratulate him.

 

[DormantEvil]

"We don't have much to offer you, but if its friendship then you are in luck. No matter what you think, we love having you around." Grace smiled, and watched as Sebastian gave Robert his present. It was a nice gesture, and she knew that Sebastian really liked that bat. She patted his arm, just so he knew she knew how big of a softy he could be.

These guys were her best friends. Only one other person in the Vault meant as much beyond her parents, and that was her best girlfriend. Who so far was nowhere to be seen.

"So, what do you want to do after your cake?"

 

[Avellan13]

Robert smiled at his friends, especially at Sebastian for his kindness. Looking over at Grace, Robert shrugged, "I don't really know. I didn't really plan fo anything but..."

Looking around he motioned for them to follow, then he walked off to a corner. When he was that they were out of earshot of the other guests he spoke in a low whisper, "There is one thing I want to show you guys. I found it a while ago."

 

[Joshua_silver]

Sebastian was glad his friend had taken the present. The party could have gotten ugly if he had bashed robert's head in. He laughed to himself as he followed close behind Robert, listening intently to what he had to say."

 

[DormantEvil]

Nodding her head, Grace loved when they explored the Vault together. Her fear of creepy crawly creatures offering amusement for the others, and it gave them a sense of pride in knowing that she could only go because they protected her. She smiled at both of them and looked around at the party. Most of the present had been given already, and everyone was returning to their business. So they were as free as ever. "Oh let's see! I terribly miss our adventures. But you better make sure there are no bugs this time, last time I was so afraid I almost ran into the Overseer and raised suspicion."

 

[Avellan13]

Robert took a deep breath, "Ok about our days ago, after a problem with my father, I began walking around the halls and passages of the Vault. I decided to do some exploring since I didn't want to go back to my place. After awhile, I found myself in an unfamiliar part of the Vault and found something... interesting. You two want to see it?" he said with a large smile.

 

[Joshua_silver]

Sebastian was wary of a prank. If anyone would was going to be doing any pranking it would be him. However he wearily nodded trying to keep alert. He fought back a yawn and continued following Robert. " Only because it's your birthday though." Sebastian teased.

 

[Avellan13]

Robert lead them down a flight of stairs, through a few hallways, and down another flight of stairs. Soon, their surrounding began to change as they were nearing the engineering room and water purifier room.

Approaching a door, Robert grabbed a crowbar, and forced the door open. The door wung open to reveal a large room. There wasn't mch to the room except for three things. One, ther was a console. Two, there was a large, drill like thing hanging form the ceiling. Third, and most important, was a large, stell circular cog shaped door.

Robert turend around and smiled, "This is what I found. This room was locked up and looks like it hasn't been entered in for.. years. Many years. I think... I think this is the entrance and exit of our Vault. Vault 51."

 

[DormantEvil]

"Oh my god!" Grace gasped, looking around the room. It was as if she had seen some evil army waiting for them, and the look on her face was priceless. "Look how dirty this place is!" And she instinctively stayed where there wasn't anything on the ground she could brush against and get covered in dust. Looking around, she couldn't see very well in the dimly lit room and when the boys walked into the room more she followed on their heels. "You'll catch something for sure if you touch anything."

 

[Joshua_silver]

"No Way..." He trailed off as he walked in past Robert. Sebastian chuckled at Grace's comments. He then walked around to the terminal. After hitting a few keys and fiddling with his pip-boy he looked up at Robert and Grace.

" I think at this point i'm stating the obvious but this is definitely the way out. These controls unlock the doors. I've also copied some Personnel files and the history files into my pip-boy.

 

[Avellan13]

Roberts walked forward and took the data into his Pip-Boy. It was confirmed. The door had been openedbefore, however, whatever opened the door, wasn't available.

"Well tat's a mystery alright, but nothing mre and we leave it at that. I just thought it would be nice to know that there was a way into the Vault. Luckly no one's tried to come in.."

He shook his head and turned back, "We had better go back before someone notices us gone. And we'd better lock the door, I showed you what I wanted, that room was sealed for a reason, so it's best that it does stay so."

 

[DormantEvil]

Grace had been looking at a pile of magazines in one corner, her dainty fingers pushing them aside as she tried not to get dirty. But the stack slid a little too easily, and knocked over a shelf. The metal clattered to the ground and sent up clouds of dust. God what must have been growing in it. Running out from underneath the shelf was a radroach.

Grace jumped back from the sound of everything falling and quickly ran away. Her voice hysterical as the creature followed her.

"Kill it! Kill it!"

She hid behind Sebastian, taking his arm as he shielded her.

 

[Joshua_silver]

Sebastian Immediately put himself between grace and the roach. He carefully disentangled himself from her grasp, and gripped one of the longer screwdrivers he carried. He lunged forward and buried it in the thing's head. It twitched for awhile after that but it was dead. He wiped the tool on the back of his jumpsuit leg before putting it away. "I think Robert is right. We need to get the hell out of here." Sebastian put his hand on Grace's lower back and urged her forward out the door.

 

[Avellan13]

Robert looked a Sebastian in surprise at his language. "Wow, watch you language."

He arrived back on the main floor, and decided to go back to his room, "I need to check on some stuff at my place and put my things away so I don't lose them."