Author's Note

Note: For the sake of some semblance of reality, the total map area of Fallout: New Vegas has been expanded to be about the same size as it is in reality.

Some areas will not change however, the areas that will not be affected will probably be the areas that are outside, but not in the main world space e.g. The Strip, Camp McCarran, The Divide, etc.

(an exception will be the south Vegas ruins, considering they will now make up the entire of southern and western Las Vegas.)

There might be a second authors note at the bottom of this chapter for some odd reason. if it is there Ignore it.

Chapter II: You don't look half-tough enough

The clouds drifted through the sky at a slow pace, obstructing any form of light that would illuminate the pitch black streets, the moon was hidden out of sight nor could any star be seen. This night was like many others in the Mojave, dark and foreboding, with a slight chance of unexpected death around every corner. The crumbling buildings of the south Vegas ruins were barely illuminated by the odd fire or gunshots. This night was calmer than most though; there were no loud shouts from fiends attacking settlements; no barking of their dogs as they tore flesh from bone; and not even the sounds of light chatter that they tend to find themselves committing to. No, this night was different.

As the portal opened up, Twilight and Spike exited out and into the streets of south Vegas. When Twilight had got her bearings she looked around at her surroundings and took in the sights. She noticed that it was night almost immediately, thanks to the fact that she couldn't really see anything at the moment. As her eyes adjusted she noted that the outlines she had noticed against the night sky were destroyed and ruined buildings that looked as if they had met the oncoming force of a buffalo stampede made of steel.

"Whoa" Came the response from spike when he looked up and saw where they were. "This place is a mess"

"Yes, it is." Twilight said in return. "We had better find someplace warm, it's cold out here."

Twilight then proceeded to lift Spike onto her back and trot over to where she saw a faint light behind a few of the dilapidated structures. While she was trotting through the streets she saw that the destruction went on for a long ways down the roads, she even went as far as to say that it went on for miles. They reached the object that was producing light and found it to be a metal cylindrical object with flames protruding from the top. Around it were slabs of concrete that had been pushed there to form seats of a kind. She cantered over to them and clambered up so that she could warm her and Spike up.

“Okay then” Said Twilight “Lets figure out what we’re doing then.” She then proceeded to place spike down in front of her and scoot closer to the light. At this point they both noticed the strange devices that were wrapped around their wrist and lower left Fetlock. It was a dark brownish device with a screen that was black with white lines and writing on it. Below the screen where three buttons that said, Stats, Items and Data. To the left of the screen was a small wheel like part that when she pushed it, it scrolled the screen up and down. Further along was a knob that had five settings. Each of these five settings seemed to correspond with the five tabs at the bottom of the screen. There was a small cursor as well that seemed to follow her eyes as she moved them over the main panel.

“I’ve never seen anything like this.” Twilight said with wide eyes and sense of awe. “And I’m not even getting any magical readings from it. This is all technology that runs without magic.”

Twilight started to flick through the different tabs and buttons until she found a screen on the Data section that read Misc. She flicked onto that screen and saw that there was a highlighted message that read ‘Guide – From Discord’

“Discord seems to have left us a guide of some sort on here.” She told Spike as she clicked onto the message. The message appeared on the right hand side of the screen and it said.

A Guide to the Pip-Boy 3000

Dear Twilight and Spike

This is Discord here and I’m going to explain the main properties of the Pipboy 3000. The next section of writing is from the Company that created this marvellous device.

The RobCo Pip-Boy (Personal Information Processor) is an electronic device manufactured by RobCo Industries. It uses ultra-modern super-deluxe resolution graphics, which coupled with its capability to store large amounts of information and transfer data to and from holodisks and from data tubes make it the obvious choice for the wandering explorer, the out-on-his-own newbie or the all-around survivalist expert.

The Data Function, as you can see, will help you manage everything you will learn or find out thanks to its neural link that allows it to know what you have done and where you have been. It also has two map functions: A world map that will show you the cartographic information of the state/city/province you are currently in, And a Local map that will show you a 100 by 100 meter square radius map of the local area. It also has the function of being able to pick up radio signals, record important information and jobs you pick up and noting locations of interest on your map.

The next section is the Stats Function which will show you your overall bodily health and your carrying capacity. The First Tab is the Status Tab which will show the condition of each of your Limbs and main body. It will also display your Radiation levels, your hunger levels, your thirst levels, your sleep levels and any effects that you have on your body from an outside or unnatural source. I have modified each of your Pipboys to display a generic member of each of your races at the same age as each of you for ease of utility. The S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Tab will show you the Pipboys interpretation of what general attributes you possess and in what amount you have them. The Skills Tab will show you what related skills you possess that you will make use of during your travels. These skills are directly related to your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Attributes and what traits you possess. The Perks Tab will show you what traits you possess at the start, and later on what perks you gain while on your travels. Lastly is the General Tab which will display your current reputation with some of the local factions that inhabit your area. This tab also has a second variant of itself that will show you your generic statistics on what you have done while wearing the Pipboy.

The third function on your Pipboy is the Items Function which uses the neural link to display all your current gear that you possess. The first tab is the Weapons Tab which displays all your current weaponry that you have on you. It will defer whether or not an item is a weapon on whether or not you consider it one. It will also display the condition of these weapons and will show you what you can repair it with. The next tab is the Apparel Tab which will display all your current clothing and armour that you are carrying. This tab will also display the condition of your apparel and what you can fix it with. The third tab is the Aid Tab which will show you all of your items that you find will be useful and/or of use. This will most likely show you your medical supplies, your food and water, your drugs and your reading material. The next tab is the Misc Tab which will show you all the junk that you decide to randomly carry with you. The last tab, the Ammo Tab, will display your ammo count for all the weapons that you may find.

That is a brief rundown of what the Pipboy will do and how it will assist you. I would recommend listening to the Radio New Vegas for information on current news as it will help you find The Courier.

Good Luck

Discord.

As Twilight finished reading the note Spike decided to put on the Radio New Vegas station and listen in to whatever it played, and he was met with was the end of a song that sounded rather happy. When the song had finished the voice of suave old man came on.

“Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen. This is Mr. New Vegas. Thank you very, very much for listening. It's just about time to get you some news. Reports have lead us to believe that Fiend forces have managed to become far more organised thanks to their now boss, Rampant. To anyone in the South Vegas area, I would recommend leaving their as fast as your legs will carry you. That's the news. This is Mr New Vegas, Filling in for...Mr. New Vegas. Got some Dean Martin coming up talking about the greatest feeling in the world: love. Ain't That a Kick in the Head? It sure is, Dino, it sure is.” After he had finished talking a song started playing that for some reason gave Twilight the chills.

Twilight turned to Spike and said “Let’s go Spike we don’t want to stick around for too long, there might be something dangerous out he-“

*THWACK*

Twilight felt a massive jolt of pain emanating from the back of her head as she fell to the ground. Through her swirling vision she could see two bipedal creatures wearing armour made of straps and spikes with what looked like goat skulls hanging off of them. One of them grabbed spike by the mouth with a piece of cloth and held it there until he drifted into unconsciousness, and then proceeded to sling him over his shoulder. The second one knelt down in front of Twilight and smiled down at her with a sadistic smile and said.

“A talking animal? The boss will love you for his fun time.” He then reached out from his belt and un-holstered a small device that looked like a small version of the ruined carriages strapped to the end if a wooden board. He then started to search around his body for something. When he found what he was looking for he loaded it onto the small device and aimed it at Twilight. He fired the device and Twilight felt a burning pain enter her horn as the dart leaked its poison into it.

“You hit its horn you moron.” The one carrying spike said as he walked over. “I’ll do it you fool.” He then walked over to Twilight and looked down on her and lifted foot up. Before he booted her in the face though, he said seven words.

“Ain’t that a kick in the head?”

*STAMP*