Not So Lonesome Road 55 Benny

I was sure I could find them even without Wild Wasteland because I don't remember that even being an option when I picked my traits. I didn't notice it at the time because of how sudden everything was but, now that it came up it was kind of strange it wasn't there.

The best guess I could come up with was that since it was something that effected the world as a whole instead of just me, whatever magical force gave me my powers couldn't do it.

But, that was just a guess.

In the end it didn't bother me that much because even if I couldn't get House's help I could handle everything on my own.

Before I left the Antechamber I made sure the only thing his pod could do was receive. So it was now impossible for him to send anymore orders to his Securitrons. And as an extra bit of insurance I left the C4 Boone gave me onto of his pod with a timer attached.

So if he was still able to affect the outside world somehow and got me killed the bomb would kill him.

Now all I had to do was get the Platinum Chip from Benny and I would be the new owner of The Strip.

On the way out I dropped the snow globe I collected in Goodsprings in House's collection because I was always OCD about 100% games and liked collecting things.

I also got the extra C4 an La Phantoma Skill magazine from a locked suitcase in the c.o.c.ktail bar.

As I was leaving to go to The Tops I tried to hurry through the streets and not get stopped by anyone. Unfortunately, I failed and was stopped by an NCR messenger and Legion spy respectively.

They saw me go in the Lucky 38 and wanted me to go meet their bosses. I just gave both of them the same generic reply and they both went on their ways.

It was hard holding myself back to not kill the Legion spy but, I needed him to go back with my reply and get me a neutral reputation with them so I can get to Fortification Hill.

As for the NCR I was planning on going to their Emba.s.sy anyway to see if I can get permission to use their monorail to get to Mccarran.

I arrived at The Tops and was asked to leave all of my weapons inside a locker and get patted down before entering the casino. I gave most of my guns up but, managed to keep That Gun due to my high Sneak skill. Though don't ask me how I did it because not even I was sure.

I could see everyone sitting at the bar on the far side of the casino but, didn't go talk to the yet because I didn't want to risk being seen by Benny.

Instead I went up the concierge desk and asked to speak to Sw.a.n.k, The Tops second in command.

"So you wanna see me, huh? Well what can I do for you" he greeted me in his clean pinstriped suit.

"I have something I need to tell you about Benny."

"The big boss? Well why don't you go settle up with him instead of whining to me?"

I didn't want to beat around the bush so I just layed it out straight "Benny is making a play, he stole something from Mr. House and I was sent here to deal with him."

"Whoa! That's a pretty big accusation you're gonna need some evidence to back you up if you want my help."

"How's this for evidence" I tossed Benny's lighter on the table "I got it from the khans he double crossed after he shot me in the head twice" I pointed out my scars.

"You got Benny's lighter and a couple scars? What exactly does that prove?"

"Look" I sighed "House knows that this was all Benny's doing and The Tops had nothing to do with it. He could have just sent his Securitrons in to deal with this but, didn't want to hurt your reputation too badly so he sent me to do this quietly."

Sw.a.n.k's face scrunched up at the thought of dozens of Securitrons busting into the casino.

"If you still want proof that I'm telling the truth how about the fact that I'm the first person to go in the Lucky 38 in two hundred years?"

Sw.a.n.k sighed because his boys just reported to him about a guy entering the 38 not to long ago.

"Fine, I'll let you deal with Benny. Here's his room key, he lives in the penthouse room on the top floor, and is there right now take your weapons too. Just try to keep it down I don't want this to be any bigger than it has to be.

I nodded and went straight to the elevators.

The penthouse wasn't hard to find and I made sure the hallway was clear before slowly unlocking the door. I had that gun drawn and ready to fire, his door loudly creaked as I walked in.

I couldn't see Benny and a.s.sumed he was talking to Yes Man but, didn't drop my guard. The floor was a thick s.h.a.g carpet that made it easy to sneak around without making a sound. After clearing each room and making sure he wasn't hiding anywhere I made my way to where I knew his secret room was.

"What if I somehow get a Vertibird I could just land on top of the building?"

"That's a great idea! Though I do wonder where you're going to find a Vertibird. And I'm sure Mr. House will be nice enough not to shoot you with all those lasers on top of his house."

"Why, the heck are you always so pa.s.sive agressive?"

"Because, I was programmed that way remember you were there!"

"I'm going to kill that Follower's b.i.t.c.h who programmed you after I take over The Strip."

I crept up slowly doing my best not to be seen by either of the and got close enough that I knew they were just around the corner.

Tensing my body I jumped out and aimed at Benny's head.

Benny hearing the sound of me jumping out threw himself to the ground narrowly avoiding my bullet and yelled for Yes Man to kill me.

I could see the modified Securitron with the smiley face taking aim at me with its guns.

"Stand down, Yes Man" I yelled rolling to the side avoiding Benny's return fire.

"Ok" Yes Man said before lowering his arms while Benny looked on in shock not knowing why 'his' robot was listening to me.

I brought my gun up again and fired three shots into Benny's chest killing him.

"Phew" I dropped down on the floor. I didn't expect Benny to have good enough instincts to dodge my first shot like that. I was lucky Yes Man was programmed to listen to anyone and not just Benny or things might have ended differently.

I picked myself up while Yes Man looked at me in curiosity.
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Benny's blood was already forming into a large pool of blood that filled the room. I honestly didn't hate him that much but, this probably the best ending he could expect. If I let him live he would just run to The Fort and get captured by Caesar, and what they would do to him would definitely be a lot more painful than his relatively quick death at my hands.

Readying my stomach I stepped into the blood that squished under my shoes and checked his body. I went through all of his pockets before I finally found it hidden in a pocket in the lining of his jacket.

It shown in the light along with the drops of blood still dying on it. It was a slightly smaller that my palm and surprisingly heavy. It was strange to think that this little thing was going to determine the fate of the entire Mojave.

I smirked because after everything I've gone through I finally had it the Platinum Chip