Outpost 31-130

Deuce went and visited Longshot at the wall to talk to him and see if she could help at some time during the day. Longshot told her that she would possibly be able to, but she would have to prove herself, not only to him, but to the other guards. He told her that she would have to wait until the growing season, and she could go out on patrols with the growers and protect them. She then decided to go and ask Fade to see if he wanted to join her and Stalker on the patrols. When she arrived, he was grooming an animal and was surprised to see her. She was extremely happy that she was able to be with him and ask him to join the patrols. After talking to him for a little while, she finally asked and Fade said yes. This excited her more than anything had since she had been in Salvation, she knew that she wanted to be with Fade. She could never stop thinking about him. The next week, Deuce went to prove herself with Fade and Stalker at her side. Fade still didn't want to talk to Stalker because of the past, but he tolerated him just enough to be able to be with Deuce. When they arrived, they talked to Longshot and he decided he would give her a chance to prove herself against another guard. Deuce then picked out a guard that was laughing because he didn't think a girl could beat any guy. To his surprise however, Deuce had him on the ground in a matter of seconds. She was then worthy of going with the growers and protecting them. After that, Stalker had left and she asked Fade if he had to leave right away. He said that he could probably stay around for awhile, and this made Deuce glow with happiness. They then walked to her house and went around back and sat on the swing set. Deuce knew something had been wrong with Fade since they arrived at Salvation, and finally worked up the courage to ask. The whole time Fade had thought that her and Stalker were "together" because they had been spending so much time together, and this made him very upset. Deuce then explained to him that they were only friends and that she never felt the way about Stalker that she had felt for Fade. They then kissed and were both amazed. Neither one of them wanted to pull away, but Deuce finally did and they were both shaking with excitement. Fade then told Deuce that he wanted it to be known that they were together. Deuce was fine with this, and gave Fade exclusive "kissing rights" that no one else could have. After Fade left, Deuce went inside and went to bed. She felt that beings her and Fade were now together, that she should lock her window so stalker could not get in. She knew this would disappoint him, but she didn't want to give him the wrong impression, and was afraid she already had. The next week, they went out on patrol. It felt amazing for Deuce that she could fight side by side with Fade again. It had been so long since she had actually fought that she was getting tired as the Freaks attacked. She was afraid that she was getting soft, and knew that she had to train more. Especially with the way the Freaks attacked. Longshot said there were more in this one patrol than there usually are the whole time during the growing season. They had lost 4 guards and 2 growers in the attack, but pressed on to plant the seed, and then returned home. When they got back, Momma Oaks and her husband, Edmund, were there to see if Deuce was ok. Deuce felt bad though that no one was there for Fade, so she invited him over for supper. He then came over and ate with them and they talked for awhile, talking about his family that he had before the enclave and Salvation, and both his and Deuce's past. After Momma Oaks and Edmund went to bed, Fade stayed for awhile longer talking to Deuce. After he left, Deuce went to bed, but left her window unlocked, feeling that she owed Stalker and explanation. Beings he really liked Deuce, he was saddened by the news that she didn't want him like she wanted Fade. He told her that she was going to break Fade because he was softer than both her and Stalker. At first Deuce thought this wasn't going to happen, but then it scared her a bit and she second guessed herself. The next week, they went out on another patrol. Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst.