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This story is about Lizzy, a pretty witch with a bitchy personality and maybe a little immature. She strongly believes that the human kind can't be redeemed of their foolishness and she has a high image of herself. Long has passed since she unraveled the secrets of ice magic and now she's trying to learn the restoration arts with the Vigilants of Stendarr in Skyrim. Her difficult behaviour has lead her to countless arguments with the rest of the Vigilants, who begin to get tired of Lizzy. Here's when the story begins... Special Thanks to all my supporters! >> Follow me on Instagram << >> Feel free to join my Discord with exclusive screenshots <<
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I gradually returned to myself after a while. I could smell the Night City morning dew, the cold ground under my bare feet and the metal handcuffs behind my back. I guess I could sum it up this way: I was in big trouble. "At last, she's back with us! Didn't recognize you at first... Victoria. You look quite different. Still a little miffed about our last encounter?" "Yeah, I should have agreed to take you out straight away, so I wouldn't have to face all these hassles." "Perhaps, but unfortunately you failed thanks to my two personal bodyguards. One spotted you entering my room while the other knocked you out. Now I must leave, any last wishes?" "Go to hell and I sincerely hope you meet your maker!" Susan Abernathy ordered one of her private security men to handle my case. He grabbed my body and walked me to the pool. I could still hear that bitch on the phone: “It's me. Send an AV to the Estate, I might be in jeopardy. And dispatch a cleaning crew here as well.” Just as I thought I might die from drowning and be dumped somewhere else, someone came to my rescue. Goro, I had forgotten about him. He must have realized something was wrong and decided to show up on his own. The bodyguard took a few bullets and threw me off luckily, on the ground. "Victoria, what happened? Where's Abernathy?" "Untie me and I'll bring an end to this mess! She's up on the roof, waiting for an AV, we can't let her get away now!" "I'll cut the chain off your handcuffs, it's the best I can do." "Just give me a gun and let's move!" "I'm out of ammo." Before heading inside the manor, Goro collapsed near a pillar. I hadn't noticed, but he received multiple wounds on his arms and abdomen. "Sorry, Vic... But I can't push it anymore... Go ahead. Take my knife. Deal with her." "I will. Don't you dare fall asleep now you hear!" "It's fine. I'll be waiting at the front gate." The door led into the manor hall, where the injured bodyguard awaited me with a sharp blade in his hand. "Bring it on you little pest, you won't get past me!" I dashed at him and blocked his attack. Despite being physically stronger, he was still wounded and I was far too quick. I landed an elbow straight on his face. "I've taken down tougher guys than you! You're the one who won't get over me!" I made him fall down to the ground. Even stripped of my clothes and barefoot, I could kick some serious ass. "Trash, all of you. Just fucking die!" I'd slit his throat before heading for the roof to stop Susan Abernathy from leaving. The AV landed on the roof. I refused to let it leave with Abernathy on board. I had to get rid of the last guard and make it fast before going for her. I used the deckchair to push myself into the air. Susan freaked out when she saw me, screaming at her bodyguard who shifted into a fighting stance, far too late. I fell on him, knife first, in his chest. Even a big guy like him couldn't stop me. That showed my willpower to end it all. "Keep the blade, pal!" Susan Abernathy had ran off to the opposite side of the roof in search of a gun. Unfortunately, I caught up with her and kicked her in the chest, throwing her off balance. I picked up the pistol and pointed it at my former boss. I even put my bare foot on her, to show that I had prevailed. "It's over Susan, no way out for you!" "Wait, Victoria! If you shoot me, Arasaka will be after you. You'll spend the rest of your life looking over your shoulder." "I'll take my chances." I executed Susan Abernathy with a single gunshot right through her skull. It didn't make me feel any better, it had to be done. For Arthur, for Goro and finally for me. I was the lady of justice and I had just rendered my verdict. Once the job completed, I followed the corpses left by Takemura to the main entrance. He was waiting for me, still injured. "She's dead, we got her!" "Good, but we need to hurry... We must leave Night City at once. Take your bike and get out of here, Victoria." "Thanks for the rescue Goro, I owe you big time!" I set course for the desert, back to Panam. Susan Abernathy made a good point: with Arasaka on my tail, I'd be dead before nightfall. And the nomad chick was the only person who could prevent that from happening. "Well, well, somebody had a lot of fun tonight! Meeting me in your underwear, you must have gone through some trouble, you don't even have any shoes!" "Hey hey, eyes off my feet, eyes on my face! Did you pick up my stuff at the motel?" "Yeah, it's in the trunk." I changed clothes at the back of the car. "So Eleanor, can you tell me what happened?" "You know, the usual: some Arasaka guys you take out, others grab you, you deal with them afterwards, and then you're off again, almost naked." "Oh, so it's just an ordinary night for someone like you!" "Okay, here's the plan: Take the car and head south, near the border. There's a dry river, follow it until you see the warning sign. In your backpack with your belongings, I've added the scrambler. Activate it and you'll have fifteen minutes to jump across the border undetected, while avoiding the machines on patrol. Once on the other side, you should be safe." "And I think that's all! I guess this is goodbye Eleanor." "Thanks for everything Panam, we're even now! And who knows, if I ever come back to Night City, maybe we'll have a night to remember!" "Anytime, girl! Good luck!" Before leaving, I had one last stop to make, not so far from the border either. I hit the gas towards Judy's cabin. I wanted to spend one final moment with her, to explain the mess I'd gotten myself into. I had to get away from her temporarily, to keep Judy safe. But once clear of Arasaka's radars, I'd come back and we'd start a new life together. Back from diving into the lake, Judy was lying on her stomach. I hugged her from behind. "Surprise! How's my darling hacker?" "El'! I'm better now that you're here! Did you succeed?" "Yeah... About that, we need to talk." We sat on her sofa, inside the cabin. I took Judy's leg and rubbed it, struggling to find my words. "Listen... I killed the bitch who left me to die a few months ago. But I've been spotted and Arasaka is likely to come after me..." "So you're afraid I might be targeted too if we keep seeing each other?" "Exactly... That's why I'm leaving Night City right after." "Oh... And do you think you'll ever come back?" We leaned closer, our foreheads against each other. "I promise to come back for you Judy. Whether it's in three months or three years. Once I'm sure that I'm safe, we can make our life together, wherever you want to go." She didn't answer. I took her silence as a positive commitment. I followed Judy by the hand to her bedroom. "Well, since we won't be able to do this for a while, let's have sex shall we?" "I'm in a hurry, but I'll gladly make an exception for you!" "You're so beautiful Judy... I'm really going to miss these moments with you." "Aw El', it's not the time to get emotional. Let me create a new memory for you to cherish until we meet again." I shut up and closed my eyes. I massaged my breasts to intensify my sexual arousal and let Judy's hands guide me: she lifted my legs onto her shoulders, allowing her to do as she pleased with my vagina. "You'll remember my tongue each time you climax, I promise!" Positions were switched. I wanted to give the same gift back to Judy, an incredible souvenir for her to treasure. "Your tongue is good, but my fingers are no match." She enjoyed my touch, nibbling my fingers as she silently orgasmed. We stayed in bed for a bit after our lovemaking. I wanted to enjoy Judy again, her beauty and her nudity. Looking at them again with my own eyes before some time. "You were right about this final moment that I will remember dearly, I thank you very much for it." Judy and I got dressed and she accompanied me to the car. "Hey Eleanor, when you return, let's take a trip around the world, see if we can find a place we both like." "Sounds good! As long as we're together, I'm fine with anything." We kissed for so long. I wish it had lasted for hours rather than seconds. But I had to escape, until things calmed down on my side. I got into the car and followed Panam's instructions. Once in front of the sign, I took my stuff and continued on foot. I had to hurry to reach the border. I hid behind some rocks and waited for clear passage. The machines on patrol would rip me to shreds if they spotted me. Better safe than sorry, especially so close to the finish line. I was only a few steps away, climbing the rocks to the top. As I ascended, I remembered why I'd been here and what mark I'd left. Somehow, I succeeded. I glanced one last time at Night City on the horizon. In broad daylight and with the pollution haze, the metropolis looked far less attractive. The city had its share of adventures in which I excelled or had a lot of fun, but more than anything, I made some memorable contacts. Night City was simply a point of interest, not the final destination of my journey. "I'll be back." I took off and jumped over the fence. I didn't know what awaited me on the other side, but one thing was certain: I had just closed a chapter in my life, a former corpo turned rat with a grudge. And guess what, she pulled it off!
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When I came to my senses, I was undressed and tied up in a cage that was used for storage. A raider was posted, waiting for me to wake up. I felt an old sensation around my neck... "The bitch is awake. You don't know what you've gotten yourself into, don't you? When the boss is back, expect to have a better collar than the one you're wearing. In the meantime, we'll move you somewhere else. Be good or we'll beat the shit out of you." They hung me up in one of the big rooms in the factory. The raiders were laughing at me, they were happy to have caught the bitch who had crossed their territory and was about to pay the ultimate price. Some of them were talking banging me until I died. Others wanted me to become a slave. The final decision was up to the guy I had come to execute. I was in a bad spot, but that wasn't going to stop me. "The boss is back, take her to him. And bind her wrists, in case she stries anyting." I was escorted by a raider into the factory. I knew the place, much less populated and less defended than I remembered. The rope that bound my hands didn't look very strong. I had to wait for the perfect opportunity. I walked into the main room, the one in which I had fought in a cage. My impressions were comfirmed, there were only a handful of raiders left. A dozen or so compared to the hundred or so that had flourished in the place a few months ago. I was getting close to my target, I had to think of an exit. "Well, what do we have here? A little pest who tought she could take care of us ? You vaguely remind me of one of our slaves who died a few months ago. Don't worry, you'll be joining our ranked very soon. But first, I need to set you up with a new shock collar so you'll behave properly." I was running out of time. The thought of ending up with the same old collar... No, not this time for sure. "Those handcrafted collars... Good thing we can disable them from this terminal..." I had heard him whisper these words. He was too confident. No guard was watching me and I was in his blind spot. I put all the energy into getting out of these bonds. The gun he had placed near his desk would soon come in handy. When I broke free, I retrieved the loaded gun from the desk. The old master didn't hear me move, being barefoot had its advantages. All those days of suffering, being beaten and humiliated went through my mind in an instant. One thing kept me alive, freedom. The desire for revenge came later. "Vaultmeat sends her regard you scumbag." I pulled the trigger. All those memories went away with the smoke from the gun. But I wasn't done yet. The whole factory had heard the shot and the raiders were alerted. I quicky disarmed the explosive on my collar from the terminal. Now I could fight and none of them were going to make it out alive. With the great hall cleared, I rushed up the stairs, eliminating every raider in my path. I had that adrenaline rush that burned through my body. I felt invincible, nothing was going to stop me. It was an even better feeling than the one that got me hooked on the Jet. I reached the main lobby. All these bodies behind me... Killed by a topless barefoot former slave who was mildly pissed off. They had chosen their path and they crossed mine. The main door was closed, I had to find another way out. The remaining raiders in the factory were not happy to hear this news. It had to happen. It was my last magazine and there were still other guys left in the factory. I was going to have to use my feet and my fists to find a new weapon... I managed to pick up some kind of machete on the way out. One of the remaining raiders tried to slash me with her switchblade. Sorry dear, but my blade was bigger than yours. I spared no one. Even that raider who was sleeping the factory's rest area. He tried to get up and draw his gun, but failed. With the factory cleared, I headed for a ladder that led outside. I knew there would still be a few raiders, if they hadn't fled. Outside, a new day was breaking over Lexington. The cool breeze on my skin was a small pleasure, the heat of the factory became unbearable and this while I wearing only jeans. The guard who was watching the trap door had no chance against me, he hadn't noticed me. I picked up an assault rifle and continued my quest for revenge. The last survivors were trying to stop me, they should have run away. This guy tried to throw a molotov cocktail at me. He didn't think it would backfire. Fortunately for me, I didn't want to end up burned alive. I finished off the last living raider by bashing his skull with my rifle. That was the last section of the factory. Peace and quiet returned to normal. Everything was over. From there, I could admire the ruins of Boston. The landscape was magnificent. Two centuries later after the Bombs, the city was still standing. So many things to discover, so many places to explore. I was hoping not to end up in the same mess that introduced me to this Commonwealth. From slave to survivor, I managed to make a name for myself in this world. I had come to take revenge for the atrocious life I had lived alongside them. Despite my capture in the factory, I persevered and succeeded. Maybe I was lucky, maybe my strenght of character made the difference, whatever. I was dirty, the adrenaline of my body left me. My feet were sore... But I still had one more thing to do. I used the nearby toolbox to remove this collar from around my neck. No more slavery life, the closure was real. I had one more stop to make. One person from the gang was missing and I knew exactly where he was staying. The old shack was empty. No more slaves, no more pimps, no more customers. Apparently a fight had taken judged by the laser weapon marks on the walls. It looked like karma had struck the former master of the place. I decided to burn it down. No one was going to miss it. Maybe it was time to get out of here and find some decent clothes... BONUS SHOT END OF ACT 1
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My name is Calista. I was a slave of the raiders for several months in the Commonwealth. I have been free for 3 months now. I went north to forget what I had been through and to train in firearms and hand-to-hand combat. Once I was ready to defend myself, it was time to come back and kick some raiders' ass. I remember during a mission I was taken to this small base which was used to control a satellite. There were not many raiders inside and their leader was a close ally of my former master. Only a couple of guards at the entrance, I had to approch silently, I only had a shotgun. I got rid of them pretty quickly. I wasn't afraid of them anymore. No one was going to leave this place alive. Once inside, I put on my gas mask. I didn't want to be recognized. At least not right away. I came to a room where a slave was tied to a chair. I tried to talk to her, she wouldn't answer. She was perfectly tamed by the raiders. Shaved head, no collar, the poor girl had nothing left. Her blank look showed that she was dead inside. In a way, that could have been me. But I still had a few things to answer for. I wasn't spotted yet. I took advantage of the dark corridors to sneak in. A raider guarding a storage area was in front of me. I didn't need to use the shells on him. Standing in the shadows, I saw the few remaining raiders patrolling. I did not see the leader of the place. A few shots from the double-barreled shotgun would probably alert her. And reduce the strenght force of the base. The plan worked. I didn't expect her to be armed with a minigun though. I took cover and waited for her to empty all her bullets if she didn't kill me first. Once I heard the sound of the click without bullets, I stepped in. The double barrel hit first her torso and then her leg. She surrendered, knowing she had no allies left and no way to fight. "I give up, you win, you can loot the place but please, don't kill me!" "Take off your armor or I'll finish you off now." It was my turn. I took off my gas mask. "Look at me. Do you remember who I am? I don't think so. But I remember you and your gang using me for days. It's over now. Get undressed completely." I took her to the next room. Handcuffs were on a shelf, I put them on her. "On your knees bitch! Don't worry, I'm not going to kill you right now, you have to meet my friend the knife first." I lacerated her, and shoved the knife into her wounded leg. On my way out, I threw a molotov cocktail that I had collected from one of the dead guards. She may not have deserved to die like that but I didn't care anymore. With her ally dead, the Master of Corvega was about to go even more crazier. I needed that before I came to deal with him. A week later in the town of Lexington... I used the highway to get above the city. I knew where the raiders were patrolling and where the ghouls were still hanging around town. I traded with other travelers to get supplies. One of them was even a tattoo artist... He gave me a discount. From the highway, I jumped onto one of the buildings in Lexington. It was an apartment held by the raiders to trade drugs or get laid with slaves. Two things that had been greatly lacking in their ranks for some time. The interior was empty. I checked my equipment one last time. I was not in a hurry and I was going to attack at night. When I set out, only the natural light of the moon illuminated the room. I put on my bandana and went down carefully. The moon was lovely, too bad it was the last one for everyone in the factory. The door to the street was not closed. The raiders had obviously abandoned this place. They had forgotten about this lantern that was used to light the stairwell. Outside, it was pitch black. I used the light of my pocket Pipboy to light my way. I knew exactly where I was going to attack. An old sewer pipe led directly into the factory. The ghouls used it from time to time, the raiders had just set up a guard, a turret and a few easly avoidable traps, hoping it hadn't changed since I left. The guard posted was dozing off, he didn't expect a human to come this way. I knocked him out hard with my silenced weapon before finishing him of with. The turret was offline, as if I was being let into the wolf's den. Two other guards were patrolling the corridor. Getting rid of them was not very complicated with my gun. They didn't see me and no noise was made. Tin cans served as an alarm, a trap that the ghouls would set for themselves. But for someone with a brain... Dodging them was a cakewalk. Everything was too quiet. Were they all asleep? I continued to explore the empty corridors. Suddenly, I heard heavy footsteps coming from behind. I didn't have time to turn around and suffered a huge blow to the back of my head and lost consciousness. Maybe I was not as experienced as I should have been... END OF PART 1
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Anger provoked an adrenaline rush. I used one of my yoga poses as a fighting stance. One hand on the ground for balance, my body straight and both legs stretched in front and behind me. It was an inverted splits, which knocked over three out of the gang's four members. Not bad, I knew my kicks were devastating! The last guy still standing tried to tackle me. I sat cross-legged after my first move. This position gave me a considerable advantage: an outstanding view of his groin. I gave everything my arms had to offer, stopping his run by striking his lower belly with my hands. I rolled towards the man I'd just deprived of offspring. Among them, he was the only one with a rifle and therefore my best chance of bringing a swift end to the fight. Once I'd retrieved the rifle, I aimed at the guy who'd just shredded my tank top. I thought back over the previous minutes when his gang had assumed they had me. Who was the fool now? The humiliation I'd just suffered could only be appeased in one way: the permanent disposal of these bastards. With them gone, only their bodies remained behind me. I was proud of what I'd accomplished, even if my breasts were now completely exposed. Looking into the distance, I could see a radio antenna at the mountain summit. I had no reason to stick around, the gang didn't have the loot from yesterday's caravan. These raiders truly served no purpose... Except for the rifle. I took the main path to the mountain. It was a wide road with a few wrecked cars. I felt confident about the steep climb, despite having no shoes. The road ranged from gravel to dry soil. Nothing too challenging for a barefoot walker like me! I came to a crossroads where brahmins were drinking water under a tiny shelter. I could either go ahead where the path sloped back down into the jungle, or I could turn left and keep on climbing. I still wanted to give my legs another push and get to the radio tower. As I ascended further, I heard the sound of a waterfall nearby. I had made some good progress and deserved a refreshing break. The waterfall created a small stream. I crouched down and began to drink from it with my hand. The water was so pure, so natural, untouched by radiation. I wanted more, I felt a sudden desire to take a refreshing dip. I stripped off completely. At first the water chilled slightly, but once my whole body was beneath the waterfall, the temperature was just perfect, thanks to the sun. I could have stayed for hours enjoying the wild landscape of ancient Central America. It was definitely the best bath of my life. Being naked in this peaceful place was so pleasant, feeling at one with Mother Nature and closer to her... I rested on some rocks with moss, letting the sun dry my body from the wonderful dip I'd just taken. After a break of an hour or two, I put on my clothes (what was left of them) and set out again on the dirt road towards the mountain summit. I'd gained so much altitude that I could see the marshes from yesterday, even the beach I'd stranded on. I hoped to find some information up there so I could get back to Boston. I had reached the radio tower. The antenna appeared so high up, it could almost touch the sky. The afternoon sun began to hide behind a few clouds. I'd be surprised if I ran into anyone - it was quite a journey to get here! Someone was kind enough to unhinge the radio station's back entrance. I balanced on the door to get in. The place had been abandoned long ago. There were rusty old terminals, a desk with office furniture, some lockers and a chest inside a fenced-in room. Perhaps more interesting stuff awaited me inside... After searching the desk and lockers, both of which were empty, I found the jackpot behind one of these. A bunch of keys that had to open the security door and chest next to me. I was really hoping to find a suitable top, I could feel the cold hitting my nipples. The trunk contained a few odds and ends, but above all, a leather chest top. Made by Ropa Americana, a local store at the mountain's bottom. Thanks to whoever stored this piece here, I intended to put it to good use. Gosh, I loved my new leather top! Plenty of pockets for storage, a shoulder strap and an ammo belt. I'd done a full sweep through the radio station. There was nothing interesting left to find, not even a pair of shoes and there wasn't enough power to restore it. I did, however, identify its source: wind turbines on the plateau above. Dusk was falling softly over Costa Rica. I had reached the mountain peak and wanted to see what lay on the other side. Not that I didn't like the place, but I still wished to be able to return to the United States... Well, what remained of it. I stood on the cliff's edge. The view was breathtaking, despite the fog from the height I sat at. Trees everywhere, huge rocks on the beach, but above all, the place that caught my eye, a lighthouse. If I had a way of getting back, that's where I'd go. Maybe I'd find a boat, or my own, lost in the ocean. Fatigue began to set in. Fortunately, there was a small camp with tents and pre-war canned goods. I was going to spend the night here, plus I had my own security detail with this brahmin grazing peacefully. Tomorrow I'd head back inland to this lighthouse. The following day, I walked down another side of the mountain. I came to a small crossroads with a few shops, where I saw the Ropa Americana store completely cleaned out. On the next building's roof, I heard a radio and a man complaining in Spanish. I needed some info and hoped to get it from him. I used the ladder to reach the roof. An old man was trying to adjust the telescope lens. He didn't even see me, otherwise he would have asked about my outfit, especially my lack of shoes. "Hola señor, perdone, ¿habla usted inglés?" "Hola viajera, no hablo inglés pero mi mujer sí. Tiene un rancho al otro lado del río. Busca una vieja señora con un vestido blanco." "¡Muy bien, muchas gracias por la ayuda y buena suerte!" I crossed the river and landed above the ranch. It looked like a farm with Brahmins grazing in a cloistered area. I wasn't surprised to see that there were still people who knew how to domesticate animals. From my vantage point, I tried to spot a woman in a white dress - that was my English speaker's description. I toured the ranch, looking for someone. It didn't take me long to find her. The old woman in the white dress was running the ranch, but stopped when she saw me approaching. We both smiled at each other, as if we were already family. "Hello, I've met your husband. You speak English, don't you?" "Indeed, my dear, indeed! Come on, let's talk somewhere else." END OF PART 2
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The orange wagon led to another train that was leaving the station. It was very short, with a total of four cars. I found a mattress to put Katy on, she was struggling to stay alive. Poor child... "How the hell can I help you? Please Katy, don't die now!" She stopped breathing. I couldn't let her go, I had to do something. I tried to revive her by doing CPR (CardioPulmonary Resuscitation) to get her heart pumping again. "One, two, three! One, two, three! Please Katy, come back to life!" I was able to restart her heart but she was still very weak. I had almost forgotten what I picked up earlier in the day. I grabbed the other Stimpak from my breastplate and stuck it in her chest. I hoped it would be enough to get her back on her feet. I waited for the Stimpak to kick in. When I saw Katy put her hand on her chest and move her head, I was comforted and glad, it worked and she seemed to feel better! She was going to need some rest. This would give me time to find out who was in control of our train. I was exhausted, filthy as hell, and my feet were aching, but I had one last thing to do tonight: figure out who was in the driver's seat and where the train was going. I climbed the crates between the car and the locomotive. I knew one thing for sure, I would sleep soundly after all that drama in a single day. I moved carefully until the doors of the locomotive opened and the pilot held me at gunpoint. "Freeze! Put your hands behind your head woman." "Okay, I surrender! Please, I don't want any trouble!" "What's that light around your neck? Are you a fucking slave???" "Look, it's not what you think, I've been through a bad day." "Like I give a shit. Get on your knees, slowly." "I'll come down and join you. If you try anything, I'll shoot you. Do you hear me, bitch?" I was bound to act quickly, the second he lost his focus, I had to get rid of him. My gun was still safely tucked into my breastplate. It was him or me and my choice was already made. The second he looked down at the crate I drew my revolver and dove forward. I aimed at his head and blew it off with a clean shot. That was my last stunt for the night, I was done, I just wanted to go home. I went into the train control room. I started looking at the dashboard until my eyes caught a map hanging on the wall that was not unknown to me. It was the map of the Boston area, my home... The terminal that controlled the steering system was running on voice recognition. "New destination, Boston, Massachusetts. Avoid the main roads, take the safe lanes." "Processing. ETA: 3 days." Now I could sleep peacefully. I slept like a baby in the driver's seat. I was so dead tired, my body needed a good break. I had managed to find a roughly cozy position where I put my dirty feet on the dashboard. They also required some care and attention. I was awakened by the sun's rays coupled with the railroad tracks' rattle. Outside, Katy was looking at the landscape, sitting cross-legged on some crates. She found a sniper rifle, the smart one! I joined her to formally introduce myself: "Hi sweetie! My name is Calista. You seem to be feeling better, I'm so relieved! It's safe now, we're going to my place in Boston, is that alright for you?" Katy didn't answer me. Instead, she stared at what I still had around my neck. I had completely forgotten about the collar, slave life habit... But this little girl was able to take it off! I sat down in front of Katy. She pulled a black rectangular object from her pocket and connected it to the collar. I moved my head slightly away to let her work some magic. After a few seconds, I heard several beeps and the pressure on my neck stopped. Katy took the collar and threw it into the wastelands we were traveling across. "Thanks Katy, my guardian angel!" She threw herself at me and kissed my forehead. I hugged her back. We had helped each other. I saved her life earlier, Katy saved me from being a slave. Maybe it wasn't a coincidence that we met, maybe our destinies were meant to be the same. The three days of traveling flew by. I learned that Katy was mute, about half my age, a terrific markswoman with her rifle, and that she loved to venture out. I identified with her a lot, without the slavery aspect. The train had stopped under a station in Goodneighbor. We had gathered all the supplies from the train stored in a backpack. I got off first, and offered my help to Katy. "Take my hand, sweetie!" She pointed her finger at my bare feet. "Yes I know, I have no shoes and I couldn't find any on the train! Just hand me yours, I'm sure I can fit in them!" Even though Katy couldn't talk, she was very smart and very sassy. She apologized in her own way, making a heart with her fingers. "How funny darling... Mocking a barefoot woman... You're lucky I like you! Besides, we've arrived! Are you ready to discover my place?" I was so excited to get home, I took Katy's hand and started running up the station's stairs. "Come on cheeky girl! Let's see if you can keep up with a woman wearing no shoes!" She wasn't the only one who was clever at being sassy, I could be a little bitch too. And I had a lot more experience than Katy in this department. I took the longest bath of my entire life. The dirt I had accumulated over the past week required a good hour to wash off. Katy was reading vintage comics at the counter. Until something unexpected happened: "Well, look who's early on our schedule!" Wiecek had just arrived, I rushed into his arms. I was happy to see him again, and why I had fought so hard to get back to Boston. Because in the end, when our arms were around each other, all the worries went away. We had a lot to catch up on. I first made the introductions between him and the little girl I had rescued a few days ago: "Wiecek, this is Katy. Katy, this is my boyfriend Wiecek. To make it short, I met Katy when I came back to Goodneighbor. She was sick so I brought her back to my place to take care of her." I was still reluctant to tell Wiecek the whole story, I had to tell him about my findings during that night before I was abducted. "Katy honey, can you go play in the bedroom? I need to talk to Wiecek." She pointed dubiously at the room behind me. "Yes, please. I'll tell you about that life another time, okay?" "Calista, you don't have to take the kid away, I wasn't planning on sticking around anyway." "Oh, don't you dare say that to me! I need to tell you everything I've been through this week first." We sat down in the kitchen. I made myself some tea and explained my recent events to Wiecek: "The robbery went well, I had evidence to prove the cartel was involved in the slave trade. That was before I got into a fight with Isabel. She beat me up and turned me over to her slave-trading friend where I ended up tied up on a train. I was forced to struggle for a whole day to get out of that hell. Katy was there, we saved each other. It took us three days on a different train to get back to the Commonwealth. That's it, you know the full story, more or less. What about you, why did you come sooner? Are you going on a trip?" "Wow, that's a heck of a ride! But it now explains what happened this week. You created a monster. This chick, the Queen as she called herself, got into an argument with Liemanto over what happened to her. And guess what, she killed him. Mykola too. Luckily I wasn't with them at the time. I didn't hesitate, I sold the house to the mayor and got the hell out of Diamond City." "He wanted to play in the big league, he got what he deserved." "Damn it Calista, can you think any better? The cartel is gone, and we're next on her hit list! Especially you." I took his advice and sat down to think this through. I had to get past my trauma caused by those slavering scum. "Look Calista, we need to split up. I'm really sorry, but it's for our own sake. I'm going back to my family in the Pittsburgh area. With the house's sale, I bought you a boat, here is its key. It is docked at the Four Leaf Fishpacking Plant factory. You've often told me about your passion for sea travel, so I thought you'd be pleased. Leave Boston and don't come back. Farewell, my love." "Farewell Wiecek." We hugged one last time on the stairs. For the first time in the Commonwealth, I felt an emotion from an age long past: the sadness of a breakup. I was devastated, it had affected me so much that I was troubled by it.
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"Great, I'm going to enjoy breaking you, slave. Soon, you'll be my little pet. Let's see what's behind those rags." I was in bad shape, I had to do something. By stripping me, she would find the gun I had stashed and I wouldn't have a chance to get out of this mess. I couldn't let that happen. I gathered my last strength and hit her ears with my palms. It was enough to throw her off balance. I drew the gun hidden in my pants and shot her twice in the stomach. "Back off bitch, don't touch me!" I hurriedly grabbed her remote, I've had enough electroshock for a while. The raider boss crawled to a wall, squeezing her stomach. I held her at close range, with the remaining bullet in the revolver. "Damn, hurt by a fucking slave. I was too reckless..." "Any last wishes before joining your buddies?" "Yeah, I hope you suffer you filthy slave! Someone will get you, remember that." "And he'll face the same outcome as yours, bitch." The car now pacified, I searched the other booths. I hit the jackpot with one of them. A couple of stimpaks (I could use one right now), a metal chest piece, metal leg wraps and a sniper rifle that used .50 caliber ammunition. With this equipment, no raider was ever likely be able to resist me. I also found some pants and a knife. Damn and obviously no shoes in my size, it would have been perfect... I geared up with all the equipment, tied my hair and opened the next doors. I was ready to fight, despite the collar firmly tightened to my head. "Let's go, bring it on!" The landscape had changed, we were now in a dry area. The sun was even hotter in the afternoon. The raiders had set up a small camp where they discussed and ate. I could see them from my spot, hidden behind cargo crates. I apologized for ruining their little party, but I needed some practice targets to train my new toy. The sniper rifle did fearsome damage. Even with chest protection, the raiders fell in one shot. I didn't bother aiming for the head. While I was fighting, there was another fight a few cars away, between a convoy of trucks and the locals on the train. I recognized the symbol on one of the vehicles, Gunners. Were they trying to take over the train too? I didn't care, I eliminated the last survivors and jumped on the truck. I came back on the train, killing every raider that blocked my path. It had become too easy, but the bullets were running out. I took the high ground, as the next cars could only be entered from above. It was time for the big dive. All the raiders were dead and I emptied my last magazine. I only had the revolver hidden in my breastplate plus the knife. I prayed for the collar not to react in the water or I was doomed. I reached the ledge. I was so filthy that the water didn't clean me. Luckily the collar was a real little technological gem, nothing happened. I was starting to get exhausted from the whole train ride, but I still had a few more cars to go. The last cars were not occupied. Maybe because of the Gunners' assault ? It didn't matter, I still had a bit of walking and climbing to do. I stepped onto the ladder of one of the cars to get a view from the top. I was almost there ! I could see the locomotive, three cars away. The catch was that I noticed a man guarding the door to get inside. He seemed to have a long melee weapon, I had a knife. The odds were not on my side but I always liked being the underdog. The fight began. I managed to dodge his first heavy blow by ducking. The raider was fast and agile, I needed to match his level to beat him. But first, I had to get closer to bring my knife within reach. I tried to stab him in the throat, the raider countered my attack with his STOP sign. He thought he had the upper hand on me, that he was going to crush me like the lowly slave that I was. All it did was make me willing to do everything to take him down. I used my knife stuck in his melee weapon to kick him in the balls. This was enough to destabilize him. I had no qualms about playing it dirty, especially since I was at a disadvantage fighting barefoot. I turned this weakness into a strength. To finish off the staggering raider, I jumped on him, shoving the knife into his chest. Gravity added to the train's speed finished the job. Fuck him. The train had slowed down and then halted completely. I had reached the last car before the locomotive. Inside, I found some rounds for my revolver, finally! The day was ending, I didn't know where I was, a transit station maybe? I heard noise coming from outside, primitive shouting. The last raiders would soon meet Calista the warrior. I discretely walked towards the place where the noises were coming from. Oh my God... The raiders had formed a circle and beaten the slaves to death. What was wrong with them? I was irritated, no one deserved to die like that. I only had 6 bullets and there were about a dozen shitheads in the ring. Maybe the station had some heavier stuff to clean up the area. I retraced my steps and found my happiness inside a cart. "Well, well... That should do it, hehe." I moved with the minigun towards the raiders in the circle. When they saw a threatening slave girl with a heavy weapon, they started to hide. The bold ones wanted to attack me and that was their last mistake of their pathetic existence. "Taste my wrath you bastards!" I fired until I ran out of rounds. This is what happened when a barefoot woman had a vendetta against raiders. They were all dead. I dropped the minigun and joined the circle. As I walked among the bodies, I heard a voice coming from a wagon. "Hey! Is anyone still alive? Please come or she will die!" I got into the car. Inside, an enslaved man was kneeling down and handcuffed. He was so tall that he was almost my height while on his knees. "Holy crap! Are you okay? It's clear outside!" "Thanks sister! Untie me and grab Katy in the back, we need to get out of here! She's the only one who can get our collars off." I didn't notice her, but she was the girl in critical condition. We had to act fast. I took the handcuffs off the giant. He watched outside while I dragged the little girl towards the car doors. The man helped me off to climb down. Not far away, a pack of raiders stormed their way into the circle. "Looks like we have company. Quick, grab Katy and run to the orange wagon! I'll hold them off. Try to save her okay?" I heard the giant and the raiders fighting behind me. I sincerely hoped he would win, but now I was in charge of little Katy, who was barely breathing. "Hang in there kid, I'll get you out of this! Just keep breathing! Everything will be okay, I promise!" END OF PART 2
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Another day later. I opened my eyes with difficulty, my head was aching. I had just come out of a two-day coma and the first thing I heard was a car on metal tracks. I was still naked and tied up with a lot of filth on my skin. A well-known collar had been placed around my neck. Oddly enough, I hadn't missed it. When my vision regained focus, I looked inside the wagon. There were more slaves. The ones at the back were dead. The guy on the left seemed lost in his thoughts while the woman on the right was suffering from an unbearable pain in her stomach. The man standing was the only one who didn't seem to be affected by anything. When he saw me raising my head, he approached me. "Holy shit! You're still alive! Let me help you get those ropes off." "Th... thank you." "They must have really hated you to leave you naked with us. Check the car's back if you can grab anything that fits you. It's not like they'll mind, poor people... We'll talk after." I moved towards the bodies, I had some difficulty to regain my balance. I was sorry to do this, but I had to dress up a little. One of the women had some ragged clothes that fit me. Pants and a linen strip to cover my breasts were quite enough. On top of that, she had managed to hide a bobby pin in one of her pockets, that was going to be useful. I felt better despite the hunger and thirst. We had to get out of here. "Okay, do you know where we're going? Can you fight?" "Mmh. I believe the train is heading south. I heard the raiders talking about a place called Miami." The woman didn't seem to be in pain anymore and joined the conversation. The other guy was still in his world of thoughts. "I'm so scared, I don't want to die!" "Hey, calm down woman, I have a bobby pin to open the car. We can escape!" "We don't know how to fight, but if can slow down the train, we can flee. I'll help you open the door, you'll be on your own afterwards." The man helped me open the car's sliding door. I was not expecting to see such a beautiful landscape with an extreme fear of the void that stood below our feet. I had the man's support while the other girl was stunned, as was I, by the scenery and how fast it passed by." "Alright, good luck woman! Try to catch the Midnight Express. It's a prisonword for... escape. I hope it will stop around here." "Thank you, I will try my best." I followed the small platform that led me to the train's rear. A ladder was there. I used it to climb up and therefore jump from car to car, hoping not to encounter any raiders along the way. From the car tops, I did not see any raiders. I jumped carefully, I tried not to exhaust myself too much, my body was quite weak. I had to find something to feed myself and something to fight with. I heard some noise ahead so I lay down. A raider was sitting in the chair, taking a good nap thanks to the empty beer bottles. I was about to make this one permanent. I grabbed her from behind, chocking her to death. I was pissed off, I had a grudge against all those slave raider bastards. She was the first to die and she wasn't going to be the last. I would wipe out all those scumbags until the train stopped, or I would die trying. She was guarding a wagon with supplies in it. Water next to a duffel bag. Inside, canned food and a revolver with three bullets left. I would only use it as a last resort. However, a sledgehammer caught my eye. I deserved a little snack break before trying this new tool on the raiders. The next car was filled with several raiders. I hadn't been detected yet and I was going to take advantage of it. One of the men saw an angry shadow, armed with a rather heavy sledgehammer. He screamed in fear. Too bad the railroad tracks muffled his voice. I used the sniper rifle from my previous encounter to take some raiders from the car with the boat. When I ran out of bullets, I picked up the sledgehammer and kept going. The adrenaline was flowing through my veins, I was unstoppable, just like that raider girl felt when she received my melee weapon in the belly. I noticed a zip line on the roof of that car. I decided to use it to quickly reach the train's front end. There were no other raiders left at the moment, so I was sure I wouldn't get shot at when I was coming down. I was unleashed. The drug gone from my body had awakened my full capabilities. After my little zip line ride, the next car was blocked by an endless amount of crates. I had to jump on the iron bars that were sticking out on the right side of the train. I wasn't afraid, I knew I was going to make it. I arrived in a car made of containers. Some were used for storage, others as resting places for the raiders. This gentleman was going to die in his sleep, I spared him from worse. He had a rifle and ammunation that would be very useful in my quest for revenge. A small wooden staircase led to the next containers. I used it as a hiding spot to eliminate the patrolling raiders, starting with the one holding a missile launcher on the car's top. What the hell was that creature? A huge kind of bear was sitting in a cage. I was going to need more firepower to kill it and move on. I knew where to find that kind of power. I managed to climb onto the wagon top and retrieved the missile launcher from the raider's body. Three missiles, that's what this mutant creature would eat. "Say hello to my little friend!" Maybe I went a little too hard. The rockets killed the creature, but the car would soon go off the rails too. I didn't hesitate, I jumped down and ran for safety the fastest way I could. After a few moments, there was a small explosion and the rear cars came apart. At least, my fellow slaves companions would be able to escape, I wished them luck. Not every raider was an idiot. One of them had managed to set up tatos (a mixture of potato and tomato), corn and mutant fruit crops. When you lived on a train, you had to be self-sufficient. I didn't know what was waiting for me in the next closed car, I took some food before going through the doors. More raiders, what a surprise! They were chatting in the bar carriage, paying barely any attention to the barefoot slave who had them in her crosshair. I had enough bullets left to send them to the next world. That was their fate, for each and every one of these scums. With the bar cleaned, I kept advancing. It had to happen. The car's boss emerged from one of the booths with a remote control and activated it. My collar made a clicking noise before I received an electric shock that made me scream and lose my weapon. "Where are you going, slave? You should have stayed with the others. I'll make you pay!" She pressed the remote until I was on the ground, unable to resist from the electric shocks that were affecting my entire body. "So you're the rebellious girl I've heard about. Like every slave, they need to understand their rightful place. Luckily for that, I have this remote and you have that collar around your neck. Now that you seem cooled down, I'm going to molest you." END OF PART 1
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I'd dreamed it, and there she was: Queen Isabel, captured and bound. Hinged handcuffs were wired to Croup Manor's huge basement girder, and I'd taken the liberty of removing her shoes to bind her feet. Like me, Isabel did not wear socks either. Maybe like me, she was sensitive down there too... In any case, I had to wait for her to wake up; Kimy told me she'd be knocked out for an hour or so. I could still enjoy my catch a little longer! Captive Isabel woke up angry at being taken prisoner. I moved closer, taunting her by touching her nose with my fingertip: "At last you're back! Greetings Isabel, did you miss me?" "Calista! You bitch! Get your mistress free right now!" "Yeah, I don't think so. Revenge is a fool's game. And believe me, I know exactly how to play it." "I'm gonna cut loose, smash your face in, and then..." I had enough, I was forced to interrupt. I put my foot on her throat to remind who was in control around here. "You see, Isabel, you lost. The only reason you're still breathing at this point is because you somehow bailed me out of Libertalia. By the way, sorry about that, but there can't be much left of it now, same goes for Wire... You can bet your boots on it. But you know, on the other hand, I haven't forgotten our first encounter, or how I had to please you on the way to Nuka World. So today, you're going to return the favor. If you do a good job pleasing me, I'll let you live and you'll never hear from me again. Agreed?" She nodded. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted from her. "First, you're going to lick my feet and I expect it to be done right. If you try to bite me, I'll choke you with my foot." It was the first time I'd ever asked this of anyone. Now I understood why it felt so damn nice, Isabel knew how to use her tongue and my toes seemed to be so mellow. "Good, good, my former mistress is gifted! I want the same on my other foot, is that clear?" Isabel nodded again. I wondered why she was so docile, was she afraid for her life? Well, I certainly enjoyed it. While she licked my other foot, I couldn't help staring at her feet. I really did have a fetish for it... I was starting to imagine certain things in my head that turned me on. Isabel belonged to that slave-owning caste that disgusted me, but she only did it for her own survival first, and then for her own gain. Currently, Isabel had to worship my feet in order to be spared. Her survival and gain were now tied to my satisfaction and I wasn't done with her yet. I lay down before Isabel's feet. I began to stroke her soles with two fingers, to test her ticklishness: "Well... after tying you up and taking off your shoes, I wondered... Is the great Queen Isabel vulnerable? Seeing your bare feet exposed like that... It's worth a try isn't it?" "Don't you dare..." "What? It's not like you did this to me a few months ago. Besides, a little tickling is always fun!" She tried to keep her cool, but it wasn't going to take her much longer to lose it. With both hands, and by tickling her feet thoroughly, I finally made her laugh. "What's wrong? My mistress can't take being tickled, can she? I knew a tough gal like you had a weak spot, I just didn't expect it to be so... simple to uncover." "Ahahahaha! You won't get away with it Calista! You'll payahahahaha!" "Yeah yeah, keep talking. But remember to breath, we've still got plenty of time to spend together!" After several minutes of tickling, I gave Isabel a break. Kneeling above her, I showed her who was in charge from now on: "What the hell are you doing with that knife? Put it away, you can hurt me!" "Don't you recognize your own blade, Isabel? I could finish you off in a split second, but we're not done yet. Do you recall the burglary night? You tore my bodysuit off to humiliate me. An eye for an eye..." "I fucking hate you, Calista!" "Likewise. Hold still, I want to find out what's underneath that shirt." I cut Isabel's shirt to make her topless. My arousal rose again, as I began to touch myself and enjoy it. "You're such a nasty perv, you know that?" "Come on... I can't help it, I'm attracted to sexy bodies and your breasts turn me on..." "Gross! Enough is enough, set me free now!" She wasn't in any position to tell me what to do. Captive Isabel deserved a little reminder. I tickled one of her breasts and also her ribs. Isabel was caught off guard and giggled. "I'll decide when I'm done with you. Your upper body's a little less ticklish though... Think of it more as a massage." "Ahahaha please stop!" "Since you asked nicely I'll give you a break, okay?" "Only on your upper body, I'm going to take good care of your feet, tickling them in the proper manner!" Isabel burst out laughing, unable to resist any longer. I'd managed to crack her, courtesy of an intense hour of tickling torture. "Sorry, but I love it! I hit all the right spots in your soles, didn't I?" "Ahahahahah! Yes! Calista please stop, I'm about to piss my pants!" "You wouldn't dare. But I'm actually stopping for real this time." I wrapped up the session by moving closer to Isabel's face to kiss her, but also to get an answer to a question that had been on my mind: "Be honest with me Isabel, was I really worth anything to you? Other than caps and being your slave?" "I wouldn't have taken you with me if I didn't have a crush on you, Calista." "Well, thanks, that's all I wanted to hear." We kissed one last time. Both of us broke character. The mistress-slave bond came to an end. Shortly afterwards, Fahrenheit joined the party. I knew she had a score to settle with Isabel over Goodneighbor's affairs. My former mistress felt embarrassed and betrayed. "Calista, who the hell is this woman and what the hell is she doing here?" "Sorry Isabel, it's just business." "I'm Fahrenheit and I'm taking your ass back to Hancock's office. He didn't like the dirty tricks you were pulling with the Triggermen and wants to hear all about it." "But... You said you'd let me live..." "Exactly. I didn't say how or with whom you'd live, though." "You lying little bitch, I'll have your head!" "I've heard enough. Calista, you can go outside. I'll make sure our prisoner is fully restrained for the homeward journey. And gag her because she's pissing me off!" I sat on the mansion's front porch. The sun was slowly beginning to rise, dawn lighting up the horizon with a soft orange hue. I thought of nothing, just enjoying the moment. Kimy discreetly joined me for a chat: "What's on your mind Cali honey?" "It's so beautiful, isn't it? I wish I could live these moments every day. Clear my head and simply cherish the world we live in now." "You know... You could do a lot more than that. Walk with me." "Take a look at this mansion. It's been partially destroyed for centuries and no one has tried to repair it. You could do it, Calista. Home isn't a defined place, it's what you make of it. Plus, you've got everything you love around here: a big house like in your old days, the ocean for you to swim in, the sand for you to walk barefoot leisurely... I'll help you renovate it if you need a change of scenery, okay?" "Thanks Kimy, it means a lot to me! The mansion has potential but I don't know, it sounds like a tough project... I'll give it some thought." Kimy and I returned to our role as chatterboxes while Fahrenheit escorted a shackled Isabel: "Come on, move it, we've got a long way to go to Goodneighbor!" Seeing her captive like that, I had some flashbacks of the auction day's events before resuming the conversation with my friend: "So your research didn't pan out? After so many months in DC?" "Yeah, I spent more time marketing my devious devices in Rivet City than actually digging into the serum's content. It was only last month that I found out what it does: it alters your strength and stamina for about ten minutes. You seem to be invincible during this period. But it doesn't alter your lifespan, a unique Cabot property, no doubt." "Wow, that sounds incredible! If you knew what I was doing last month... You wouldn't believe your eyes!" Fahrenheit forced Isabel onto her knees. Kimy and I joined them, the three of us looking down at the tightly bound prisoner. "The female slaver is ready for transport. Quite ironic that she's the one chained up. A taste of her own medicine, am I right, Calista?" "Isabel has caused so much trouble... She captured me, tortured me, shipped me away by train and then acquired me from raiders. I did the same to her. I think we're even now." "Oh? That explains why she so desperately wanted to pee. You tickled her until she lost it, didn't you?" "Maybe I did. You can use that on her to get your questions answered." "Clever, thanks for the tip! Come on, it's time to go." "You better walk or I'll kick your ass to force you to!" Fahrenheit had this very wicked side, fortunately for me, she was in my corner. Kimy handed me my backpack with my clothes and supplies. "We're going back to Goodneighbor. I know you've got a stop to make first, and since it's so close... You should head there right away. I'm sure your little girl will be thrilled to welcome you again!" "Thanks Kimy, you are truly the best!" "I know! Good luck Calista and think about what we talked about." I changed and set off for Salem, located an hour's walk from the Croup Manor. The town looked as deserted and forlorn as ever, just like the first time I'd visited it almost a year ago. I had made a promise to Katy: when I was clear of all my problems, I would come back for her and we would live together. I intended to honor that word. As I approached Barney's bunker, where I expected to see him and Katy again, I saw several Mirelurks corpses. The turrets had probably killed them but I had to stay on my toes because they didn't cover the whole city and could also run out of ammo. For these reasons, I drew my revolver, my fellow gun during my Midnight Express. I kept moving before two more mirelurks appeared. Damn, they were scary as hell comin' up from the ground. That wasn't going to stop me from taking them out, they weren't very fast and their shells protected their entire bodies. They only had one weak point, their tiny faces. That's where I was aiming at. I had shot dead the first one, but the glowing second one made an aggressive charge with its claws. I dived to the side to get a perfect view over the remaining mirelurk's face. Two bullets later, it collapsed as well. With the danger averted, I climbed the stairs to Barney's house. He came to greet me after hearing my gunshots. "Calista, what a nice surprise! Thanks for the help, we've been a bit overwhelmed lately..." "Hi Barney! Where's Katy? Is she safe?" "Yeah, she was sniping mirelurks from the roof, you'll find her in the back." After all these months, we were finally reunited! I took her in my arms and gave her the warmest of hugs. "Katy! I told you I'd come back for you! It's all over now, I'm free as a bird! We can live anywhere! Are you ready to venture out again with me?" She looked just as happy to welcome me back as I did, and she nodded in response to my question. I felt like I'd abandoned her yesterday, but I won't let that ever happen again! END OF PART 1
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Getting back to Boston by motorcycle proved to be a lot faster than the outward journey, where I went barefoot with a yoke around my neck. Goodneighbor, my sweet neighborhood... On my arrival, I called out one of the security guards: "Hey you, go see Fahrenheit and tell her that an old friend of hers, Calista, is expecting to meet her in her apartment. I'll give you 50 caps for the service, now go!" "Right away, ma'am!" Coming home will always bring the same satisfaction: peace of mind. A place where you feel safe and secure, where you've enjoyed some fabulous moments. Evenings spent chatting with Kimy, my love affair with Fahrenheit and Katy's delight when she first saw my Grognak the Barbarian comics... I was happy to be back, and after those few days on the road, I deserved a good shower and to get my hair color back just in time for Fahrenheit to show up. Washing yourself and then finding your old self in the mirror was especially satisfying. I still had a few clothes lying around in the dressing room, a tank top and mustard-colored leggings. It was strange not to have the tattoos on my body anymore; I still had a slight pain caused by Music's laser to remove them. Fahrenheit was sitting at the counter and hailed me: "A nice face to see! How are you, Calista? Long time no see. I see you haven't lost those habits of yours, strolling around barefoot all the time... Aren't you bothered that people can stare at your feet?" "Hi Fahrenheit! I'm fine, and for your information, I just got out of the shower. That explains why I'm barefoot. Besides, if you're asking me, you probably don't mind peeking either." "Ahah, smart as ever, I like that. Listen, I've got a surprise for you. While you were away, I tidied up a few things in your apartment. Go and check the back room." As I made my way to the back room, someone grabbed me from behind. Gentle hands that gave me more pleasure than fear. Next was a voice I hadn't heard in months: "Surprise! How's my Cali honey? I've missed you!" "Oh my... Kimy! Is it really you?" I couldn't believe it. I didn't know if she had actually returned from her researches in the Capital's wastelands. But I knew one thing for sure: I loved having her back... We started making small talk while holding each other. It could have gone on for hours, but Fahrenheit had a rather tight schedule: "Girls, it's nice to see you catching up again, but let's get down to business. Why do you want to see me, Calista?" "Right, sorry. I've been through a lot in the last few months, so I'll make this quick. I got enslaved, again. I was held in Libertalia for a long month before being acquired by a slaver known as Queen Isabel." "Did that bitch trick you? She's been a problem all over Goodneighbor for the past few months, trying to buy Hancock's favors while trading with the Triggermen." "I'm not surprised, she pulled a similar stunt on some people I used to work with in Diamond City... Anyway, I want revenge and that's why I need you ladies. I aim to destroy this awful place of Libertalia and take care of Isabel myself." "I like your spirit, always resolute. Let's go to the back room, I might have an idea." Kimy and I followed Fahrenheit down the corridor. She lit herself a cigarette while we admired how she had turned the room around. "Wow, you've really turned this old room into an armory? I don't know whether to be proud or scared of you." "Speak for yourself, barefoot girl. You were away and left me here, so I thought I'd make good use of the place. I stocked up on weapons, armor and ammunition. But what we're most interested in here are the explosives we got from the Gunners." "I don't have a plan for you, but I'll tell you something: no matter how many raiders you kill, they'll always come back to their nest. If you destroy it, they'll have no reason to stick around. Here's a remote-controlled Mini Nuke. Put it down properly and Libertalia blows." "Thanks Fahrenheit, I know how I'll do it. I'll take more explosives and blow up other parts of Libertalia. I even think the boss had direct contact with Queen Isabel. Two birds with one stone. Kimy, please come with me. I could use some help." "Of course, Cali baby, anything to keep you safe." A few days later, we set off for Libertalia. I was planning to sneak in during the night. Kimy would be my guardian angel, keeping an eye on me: "Alright Calista, you're all geared up. Stick to the plan, just set the explosives and contact Isabel. I'll look after you and your stuff." "How kind of you, my friend! I won't be long, everything will go fine. Thanks again for the outfit! Did you purposely omit the footwear?" "Maybe I did! I remember you were always so keen to work barefoot." "Yeah, well... Touché." Kimy stayed on the beach, cheering me on. I swam with my diving mask on towards Libertalia. The plan was quite simple: I had three explosive charges and a mini Nuke. I had to place the bombs in key places where they would set off a domino effect. As for the Mini Nuke, I kept it for the boss. I needed to do all this operation undetected. In the middle of the night while the raiders were sleeping, that shouldn't be an issue. My first target was the large cargo ship that served as the raiders' kitchen and barracks. There were no patrols around the ship, so I scaled the hull to climb aboard, right in front of the galley entrance. I felt like a ninja on a redemption mission. Tonight would be an end to all those scumbags. I put the first explosive in the oven. This stove ran on gas, as did the boat's lights. The spark needed to set off the fireworks lay in my wetsuit: the remote control was linked to all the explosives that I carried along with me. Only two more left to plant. I kept a discreet approach and planted a second explosive in one of the raiders' workshops, among the stranded boats. It was brimming with flammables that would light up the night. Just one more explosive to go. I intended to place it at the bottom of the wrecked freighter where I was the raiders' ticklish slave. I placed the last explosive near an old generator at the lowest section of the freighter. I couldn't proceed through the interior without running into raiders, so I'd better go another way. I remembered that the huge freighter was supported by large cables that kept the upside-down vessel standing. It offered a safer way to reach the top, and I intended to use it to my advantage. En route to the platform, I passed in front of the cages where I had been imprisoned. Surprisingly, someone was inside: a naked man tied to the bars. He didn't deserve to die in an explosion sequence, I had to free him. After picking the door lock, I rushed to untie him. "Thank you madame... I'm their last prisoner, I thought I was going to die here... I'll find a way to get to the beach." "Better hurry, Libertalia will blow up soon." The thick cable held the cargo firmly in position. I had to play tightrope walker to reach the Libertalia top. Kimy had chosen the right mission to dispense me with footwear: I had a better grip on the cable in my bare feet. Once at the top, I'd find a way to contact Queen Isabel, then leave my latest gift for the boss. I used the boss's terminal, protected by a password that was easy enough to crack: Slavery. There were files relating the notes and thoughts of Wire, Libertalia's ruler. He had known Queen Isabel for several years, a professional relationship punctuated by some asides where they strayed to fuck. To enjoy their love affair, they occasionally met up at Croup Manor, an abandoned residence around half an hour's walk from here. A perfect place to take care of someone, both literally and figuratively. After sending a message to see Queen Isabel at the manor, pretending to be Wire, I had to take care of him. I knew where his bedroom was, and he slept in it like a baby. I dropped my gift right on top, a Mini Nuke that would propel him into Morpheus' world forever. With everything properly placed, it was time for me to get away from Libertalia. It had been a long time since my last sumptuous plunge into the sea. I deserved another one before I blew up the whole raider stronghold. I climbed back onto a wrecked boat off the Libertalia shore. I took out the remote control and pulled the switch. Several bright light sources flashed at me, accompanied by loud explosions that made a thunderstorm jealous. Go to hell you raiders, no more Libertalia for you! Payback from an escaped slave who regained her identity and was determined to retaliate. Whether there were survivors or not, I didn't give a damn, I had one person left to handle. A couple of hours later, north of Libertalia. After the fireworks, Kimy and I were reunited. I told her about my ambush to capture Isabel, and she helped me to arrange it. Thanks to her, I had everything I needed to neutralize and tie someone up, all I needed was that person. I had hidden upstairs in the manor waiting for Queen Isabel to arrive. As the night wore on, I saw my former mistress enter the residence. "Wire, are you up there? You'd better be naked already, I had a bad night and I really need to blow off some steam... If you could give me a massage before we get down to business, that would be great. You're not asleep, are you? I swear, if you don't answer me..." "Surprise mistress!" I kicked the back of Queen Isabel's knee with my bare foot to bring her down. She wasn't expecting to fall into a trap, and quickly fell to the ground, yelling in pain. "Not this time, no." I drew the syringe Kimy had given me. It contained a powerful sedative that could put anyone to sleep for quite a while. Queen Isabel tried to defend herself, but I blocked her arm and stuck the syringe in her neck. "You're mine at last. Together, we're going to have a little chat."