With a few drinks, some well-placed words, and the undeniable proof of Swiper's power, Red Lucy saw the opportunity before her. The Thorn was already a place of legend in the Mojave, but with Six's technology—his Poké Balls, his ability to transform wasteland creatures into Pokémon—she could elevate it beyond anything she had ever imagined.
She swirled the drink in her hand, studying Six with a predatory gaze.
"You're offering me something no one else in the Wasteland can. Power. Evolution."
She took a slow sip.
"And in return, you want my loyalty?"
Six smirked, leaning back in his chair.
"Think of it as a partnership. You and your people become trainers, and breeders, your beasts become Pokémon, and the Thorn becomes more than just an underground bloodsport—it becomes the Mojave's first real Pokémon League."
Rebecca snorted.
"Oh yeah, because what the Wasteland really needs is competitive monster battles."
Raul chuckled.
"I dunno, chica. Might be an improvement over raiders and Legion assholes running around."
Red Lucy set her drink down, her lips curling into a smirk.
"You make a compelling offer, Six. My people have spent their lives taming the Mojave's deadliest creatures. If you give them the means to capture and evolve them, we will thrive in ways I never thought possible."
She extended her hand.
"You have a deal."
Six clasped her hand, sealing the agreement. With Red Lucy and the Thorn under his command, he had just added a powerful new faction to his growing empire.
Now, it was time to see just how far he could push this new frontier of Pokémon battles in the Wasteland.
Six loaded up the new Pokémon Center Healing Machine he had just purchased from his system, careful not to damage the delicate equipment. With the Thorn now under his control, he wanted to make sure it was ready for what was to come—battles, training, and Pokémon evolution.
The Healing Machine was going to be crucial for maintaining the creatures after their grueling battles, ensuring they stayed in top condition.
Before leaving the Thorn, Six made sure to set up the machine in a secure area, near the makeshift Pokémon arena where trainers would eventually battle. The machine hummed to life, its soft glow lighting up the shadows of the underground arena.
"You think Lucy will be happy with this?"
Rebecca asked, glancing over at the machine as she adjusted her gear.
"She'll appreciate it."
Six replied.
"It'll keep the Pokémon healthy and ready for the next fight. Plus, it'll make the whole operation run smoother."
Raul stretched his arms.
"I'm not much for playing nurse, but I can see how this'll make things easier. If we're going to run this place, we need all the advantages we can get."
Six nodded, motioning for the crew to gear up.
"We've got more work to do. We need those eggs to make sure Lucy's trainers have something to raise. Let's go."
With that, they set out into the Wasteland, ready to collect the various eggs they needed. The crew traveled across the Mojave, carefully picking their targets.
First, they tracked down the Giant Mantises near where Vault 22 used to be, the creatures hiding deep within the overgrown plants that had once been a thriving research center.
It didn't take long for Six to spot a nest, and with his team ready, they approached carefully. The mantises were vicious, but with their newly evolved Pokémon, they were more than capable of handling the threat.
Next, they headed to the Radscorpions, which were scattered across the Mojave, lurking in caves and abandoned buildings. These creatures were tough but not unbeatable. The crew took down a few to gather the eggs, then moved on.
Fire Geckos were a bit trickier to find, but they eventually tracked them down in the Fiend-controlled areas of the Mojave. Six and the crew made quick work of the territory, gathering several eggs before moving on to the next target.
Night Stalkers were always dangerous, lurking in the darkness with their invisibility and sharp teeth. It took the crew a little longer to find a nest of these vicious creatures, but when they did, they were ready for the challenge. With a few well-placed traps and Pokémon battles, they secured the eggs.
The Cazadors were the next threat on the list, their deadly stingers a serious problem for anyone who wasn't prepared. But Six had learned how to deal with them over the years, and with the right Pokémon on his side, they quickly collected the eggs.
Finally, they made their way to the Deathclaws. The giant, terrifying beasts had always been a threat in the Mojave, but now, Six was turning them into his own Pokémon. It was a dangerous endeavor, but after carefully picking off a few of the massive creatures, they managed to find a nest of eggs.
"Got everything we need."
Boone said, inspecting the last batch of eggs they had collected.
"Let's head back."
With all the eggs secured, the crew made their way back to the Thorn, ready to present Lucy with the haul. When they returned, they found her waiting, a mix of anticipation and curiosity on her face.
"You've done well."
She said, eyeing the eggs.
"These will make great additions to my collection."
Six handed over the eggs, the crew watching closely as she examined each one.
"I'm looking forward to seeing how your trainers handle them."
Lucy grinned.
"Oh, you'll see. The Thorn's gonna be the biggest thing in the Mojave now. We've got power, we've got creatures, and now we've got the means to raise them."
Six nodded.
"You'll do great, Lucy. Just don't forget about our agreement."
"I won't."
she replied, already turning her attention to the eggs.
"Now, let's see what kind of monsters we can create."
With the eggs secured and the future of the Thorn in her hands, Six and his crew left the underground arena, ready to face whatever new challenges the Mojave had in store.
Ding!
[Quest: Bleed Me Dry]
[Objective 1 Complete: Collect Giant Mantis Eggs]
[Objective 2 Complete: Collect Radscorpion Eggs]
[Objective 3 Complete: Collect Fire Gecko Eggs]
[Objective 4 Complete: Collect Night Stalker Eggs]
[Objective 5 Complete: Collect Cazador Eggs]
[Objective 6 Complete: Collect Deathclaw Eggs]
[Bonus Objective Complete: Collect all six types of eggs]
[Objective 1 Reward: Rare Silver-Tier Item Premier Ball Recipe]
[Objective 2 Reward: Rare Silver-Tier Item Great Ball Recipe]
[Objective 3 Reward: Rare Silver-Tier Item Ultra Ball Recipe]
[Objective 4 Reward: Rare Silver-Tier Item Quick Ball Recipe]
[Objective 5 Reward: Rare Silver-Tier Item Net Ball Recipe]
[Objective 6 Reward: Rare Silver-Tier Item Heavy Ball Recipe]
[Bonus Reward: All Poke Ball Recipe]