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From Badlands To Good Times A Cyberpunk 2077 Tale	By : Crystal_Dreams_Writes Category: -Misc Video Games/RPGs > AU - Alternate Universe Views: 3904 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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The entourage left Konpeki Plaza quietly. River was still stunned by what he had witnessed, not the wanton corruption of City Hall, but the way Arasaka sealed deals with people like Rhyne and Holt. Unfortunately, and due to the NDA he had just signed, he couldn’t speak of this to anybody, he wasn’t even sure he should be discussing anything with V. Once they got into the limo, Rhyne looked at them both “Please, help yourselves to a cold drink, we still have one more event to attend to, I can’t promise it’ll be brief however”. V looked at the minibar, she grabbed a bottle of water, but to her surprise, it wasn’t the Real Water brand. She didn’t even know there were other brands out there. It tasted much better, and it didn’t have that suspicious metallic aftertaste Real Water had. When she checked the label she almost spits the water. 200 Eurodollars for a bottle, no wonder she had never seen the brand before.

She didn’t know what River had taken if he had taken anything, but she didn’t care. It’s not that he was a bad person, or that he made boring conversation, but he was still a cop, and as a nomad, she had trust issues with cops, especially since she was focused on building a career as a merc. Holt then addresses them both “We’re now on our way to a MoorE Technologies factory, some of the employees have complained about the unfair working conditions and have threatened to strike, as you know, strikes are not legal, so the Mayor has decided to take this opportunity and turn it into something beneficial to everyone. Be on the lookout however, this is not going to be an enclosed or safe location, if someone wanted to get the mayor, this will be an ideal location”.

V nodded, finishing the water bottle, just waiting for the car to arrive at its destination. “So… about what happened in the Hotel” she received another message from River “What about it?” she replies nonchalantly “You were really into it, huh?” V smiles discreetly “Of course I was, that was very hot, it’s a shame we have this contract, otherwise we would have turned that into some real fun. Why? You weren’t into it?” V could see River fumbling his words. That was one of the very few silver linings she was getting “You are very open with that, aren’t you?” V took a few more seconds to reply “Listen choom, you live your life in any way you want, I’ll live mine in any way I want, we could be dead tomorrow for all we know, hell, someone at this MoorE factory could kill us the second we set foot inside, I rather go on my terms than just playing it safe, and if that means shooting, partying, and fucking my way to an early grave, so be it” V imagined River stammering his word, he didn’t show it, but he had trouble following up after that one.

The entourage eventually reached the MoorE Technologies parking lot, where hundreds of workers had been forced to stay after their shift was finished to entertain the mayor. The manager in turn immediately rushed to the limousine, V was the first to get out, placing a hand on the manager’s chest “Please stand back, sir” she speaks “Oh, sorry, sorry, I didn’t mean anything by it” Rhyne finally exits the car, followed by Holt. He waved at the workers, and while some were entertaining him, most of them were overworked, and exhausted, and they just wanted to go home. Rhyne finally approaches the manager “Mr. Mayor! It’s an honor to receive you, thank you so very much for coming, my name is Roland, and I’m the shift’s manager, whatever you need sir, please let me know” Rhyne gave him that trained politician smile and even a pat on the shoulder “Thank you, Roland, here, have a pin, vote for me on this coming election!” he extended his hand towards Holt who already had a pin with Rhyne’s face on it at the ready “Oh, thank you, Mr. Mayor! I will, I will! Please, this way sir!”.

The Mayor got on an improvised podium with a sound system, he had that smile, looking at the audience of forced workers who looked like death “Thank you for the warm welcome, MoorE Technologies! Much like you, I too am a hard-working Night Citizen! I was born in the district of Watson, and lost my parents at a young age, so like you, I also know the hardships you all face, and the challenges you must endure every day!”

The passionate speech elicited some responses from the audience, V remembered hearing about Rhyne’s past and how he used to move the masses with his activism and speeches, he was set to make a difference in the world, he was one of the main figures responsible for Night City’s independence from the NUSA and the arrival of Arasaka to the city, but that was before he was elected to the Night City Council, where his ideals seemed to dull. V could still hear distant echoes of that activism in his speech, but the fire in him had been doused long ago.

“Some more politician scop and the people don’t seem to be eating it up” It was another message from River, V was almost inclined to give him the time of day, almost. “That’s politicians for you, all talk, no passion” she replied bluntly “You have a problem with politicians, you have a problem with corpos, you have a problem with badges, is there someone you don’t have a problem with?” V smirked, she perceived River was starting to lose his patience “Choom, I have a problem with anyone and everyone trying to force their ways on people, that involves corpos, politicians, and badges”. V kept scanning the area, the faces of terribly bored and disinterested people started to look the same, hearing the dribble from Rhyne didn’t make it any better “For god’s sake V, I’m trying to be as friendly as possible, but you’re making it very fucking hard” V sighed to herself as the speech continued “You don’t have to, choom, we’re just here to do the job, and that’s it, we’ll call it a day and we won’t cross paths again”.

Then, out of the corner of her eye, something got her attention. A disheveled man in the audience seemed out of it and was shaking violently. He was also wearing a bathrobe “Keep an eye on the mayor” she texts River, and after a few seconds, she receives a reply “Why, you see something? Talk to me” Just when V was about to reply, the disheveled man made his move, from his arms two giant blades extended and she swung them around “Shit! Take the Mayor! NOW!” V drew her gun as River pushed both Holt and Rhyne out of the way, pushing them to the limousine, he slaps the window “Go! Now! Delta the hell out of here!” with so many distracted, the chaos took some time to erupt. The crowd was out of control and rushing in all directions, not knowing where the danger came from. V kept her eyes on the disheveled man and aimed at him several times, but with the chaos, many people got in her way and she couldn’t get a clean shot “Fuck!” she screams frustrated “Out of the way!” she makes her way forward where the man is slashing through the panicked masses, breathing in, she triggered her Kerenzikov, moving fast and forcing a clean shot just behind the man, she pulls the trigger as the man falls to the floor, lifeless but twitching.

River arrives shortly afterward, gun in his hand as the crowd disperses “The mayor is safe, you okay V?” one car of the mayor’s escort stayed behind, the officers also arriving at the scene. The disheveled man had shown sloppy augmented work, the blades were mismatched which suggested two different types of implants, which would no doubt cause issues. V breathes out as she holsters her weapon, she scans the man for good measure, hoping to get an ID. “Péter Hórvath” she mutters, River raises his eyebrow “What did you say?” she turns to River again “Péter Hórvath, that’s his name”.

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V had to stay a couple of hours in the area, she saw badges come and go, and she even witnessed corpos arguing, mainly over the wounded. Some of the employees demanded medical attention, and some in the corporation wanted to give them attention because they were wounded on the corporation’s grounds, but upper management would refuse them arguing that while they were on the corporation’s grounds, they were not on the corporation’s time, considering they had ended their shift before the attack took place. As V waited for another round of interrogations, she received a call, it was Rogue “I heard shit hit the fan over there” Rogue started, V simply nods “Cyberpsycho attack, choom was completely out of it” Rogue nodded, understanding the situation “It’s always tough when something like that happens, because more often than not, the only way to get out of that situation is by neutralizing them” V exhaled and nodded “Yeah…” Rogue could perceive that the day had finally taken a toll on V and decided to get to the point “Holt called, he says the mayor is very impressed with your abilities and the speed in which you jumped to action, there was no hesitation, and you ensured their safety, putting your body on the line. He’s so impressed, that he insists you get a bonus, good work today V, this may not be the kind of contract you’re used to, or you want to get, but I hope you see this was an opener for more contracts from me in the future” V nods with a smile to Rogue “Thanks Rogue, I’m sure Jackie will be happy to hear it too” Rogue gives V a small nod and kills the call.

V stands up, it seems no one would ask her the same questions for the tenth time, so she prepared to make her way out “Need a ride?” she hears a familiar voice, she sees River and she immediately rubs her eyes “Sheesh, you look like hell, I’d say you need a ride and something to eat” V shakes her head, looking at him “Don’t worry choom, I’ll be fine, gotta delta” River insists going after her “V, wait” she turns around as he tries to be more conciliatory “Listen, I know we started with the wrong foot, and I know you don’t have a lot of love for police, I get that, I won’t argue with that. But you did great today, and I’m just worried about you the way I’d be worried about my partner, lemme buy you dinner at least. My ride is nearby and I was on my way to see my sister after today’s gig, let me treat you to some food, and if after that, you never want to see me again, I’ll stay away from you and what you do, I promise” V was too tired to argue, but most importantly, she didn’t have a ride of her own, she could call for her Brennan, the outfit would be ruined, and not that she didn’t mind giving everyone a show by driving naked, but it wouldn’t be exactly the most comfortable ride, and she didn’t feel like being stopped by NCPD, she had her fill of badges for the day. “Alright choom, you win… Let’s go”.

River grinned guiding V to where his ride was parked “I promise you won’t regret it, V, this way” After a few minutes of walking, V was surprised that River’s ride was a truck “That a Thorton Mackinaw?” she asks “Yup” he replies “Have had her for a few years now, been working on her here and there, the poor girl has taken a beating over the years” River opens the door for her and when she gets in, she expects to find the classic interior of a badge car, but considering other interiors she had seen, this was relatively clean. River gets in and starts the engine “So… You work on the truck sometimes?” she asks as River drives, he nods “Whenever I get the chance, I like engines, love trucks. I had a bike when I was younger too” V smirks to herself, this was an unexpected surprise, she expected all badges to be content being at the bottom of the ladder while suffering delusions of grandeur, she didn’t expect to have anything n common with them “I have a bike” V says “A modified Apollo Brennan” River whistles “Beautiful machine, I’m more of an ARCH guy, maybe even Kusanagi, Yaiba, though the Yaiba burns CHOOH2 as no one’s business” V grins “And eddies too”.

The sun had just started to set when they arrived at the Red Peaks Trailer Park, almost on the outskirts of Night City, River parked, and turned to V “C’mon, I’ll introduce you to the family” he says as V gets out of the truck. The place was two extra large trailer homes on a perpendicular disposition, but the way they were set up reminded her of the configuration the Bakkers used when they were making camp for a long time “Uncle River!” two children come out of the house, rushing River “Uncle River, you’re late!” River chuckled to them “I was busy with work, but I’m here now, sorry I’m late” The children were clinging to River’s legs “Who’s that, Uncle River? Is that your girlfriend? She’s pretty!” V approaches and just waves at them “She’s my colleague, she helped me at work today! V, this is Dorian, and this is Monique. Dorian, Monique, this is V” the children greeted V, and at the same time, River’s sister came out of the home “And this is my sister” he says introducing her “V, this is Joss. Joss, this is V” Joss smiled at V and extended her hand to her “Good to meet you, V, are you hungry? We were just about to get started on dinner” V stammers “I… No, I should just get going, it’s been a long day” Joss pulls her inside “Come on! You can’t just leave without grabbing a bite, I swear, you’ve never tasted anything like jambalaya”.

V just ended up accepting the invitation, as she sits at the table, River is the one serving the plates “So where’s Randy?” he asks, Joss sighs “Went to practice with that band of his, he really thinks he has a shot as a rockerboy” River finishes serving everyone up and leaves one seat for Randy, next to V “Nothing wrong with that if he applies himself, he’ll go far” he then leans towards V “Randy’s my nephew, Joss’s older son” V nods as they all started to eat. Joss was right, she had never eaten anything like jambalaya before, it reminded her of Mamá Welles’ cooking “So? Is it good?” Joss asks, V smiles “It’s very good!” Joss chuckles, looking at River “Guess your cooking will be only second best around here” River grins and turns to eat “In your dreams, Joss”.

A few minutes later, the sound of a car is heard, V could see through the window, a few teenagers saying goodbye, one of them remained, while the others get back in the car and leave. V grins as she finally recognizes the one approaching “I found you, you little punk!”.

“I’m home” Randy announces as he opens the door “Welcome home, how was practice?” Joss asks “I bet he made the neighbors complain!” Dorian says as Randy slaps the back of his head “Don’t be such a brat” Randy says, leaving his guitar case propped against the wall next to the door, he was about to answer Joss when he froze momentarily, looking at V “Oh, Randy, this is V, your uncle’s colleague, they worked together in a case” he blinks and gulps nervously and nods “H-hi V, n-nice to meet you, I’m Randy” Joss grins, shaking her head “Well look at you getting all flustered! First time seeing a girl this pretty, huh?” Randy gets even more flustered as V extends his hand toward him “Hi Randy, it’s nice to meet you! I’m V” Randy shakes her hand, still nervous “C’mon have a seat, food’s getting cold” Joss says pointing at his plate, Randy sits reluctantly as V looks at him “So, you play?” she asks referring to the guitar “Y-yeah, well, I try to. I have a band and everything” V takes another bite of the jambalaya and then looks at Randy “You got a favorite band? Oh, wait, hold on, I bet 100 eds I can guess” she says smiling “A-alright” Joss and River look at the interaction, with River, especially paying attention “Oh, this I have to hear” he says with a smile, then V declares triumphantly “Us Cracks” the room erupts in laughter, and Randy eases up a bit, then V presses further “Wrong on all accounts, aren’t I?” Randy then smiles slightly “Tainted Overlord” he says looking at V “M-my favorite band is Tainted Overlord, but I like classics too, like Samurai and Kerry Eurodyne’s early work, Cartesian Duelists are nova too, I guess” V nods “They are alright, Resist And Disorder is pretty nova… Alright, made a bet and I lost, here’s your 100 eds, Randy” she says as she wires Randy the amount “Y-you didn’t have to” he says turning to eat “Nah, I don’t like owing anyone or have anyone owing me, and I always take care of the debts”.

The night went by fast, Joss sent Dorian and Monique to bed, and soon, Joss and River were clearing the table “Glad you could join us V, and I hope you enjoyed the jambalaya” says Joss “It was delicious” V replies “Thank you for having me, I’m glad to have come” Joss turns to Randy “Could you take out the trash? Collector truck’s supposed to come early tomorrow, let’s hope it’s true this time, two bags” V stands up, seeing her chance “I’ll help you” she states, River protests “C’mon V, you’re our guest, let Randy take care of it” V shakes her head “Joss took care of the food, and you guys are cleaning, let me help a little” River looks at Randy, then at Joss, and finally at V “Alright, but don’t worry I’ll drive you home, okay? Just say the word when you come back”.

Randy and V were carrying one bag each. Randy was quiet, but so anxious, he was sweating. They walked down two blocks and dropped the bags, Randy finally looks at V “A-are you g-gonna flatline me?” V was taken aback by the sudden question “Choom, what? Flatline you? Why?” Randy gulped, looking at her “B-because of the t-train, t-the NCART… T-the other day” V looks at Randy, he wasn’t bad looking, he reminded her of herself a few years back in the Bakkers, inexperienced but eager to change all that “Let me ask you something, Randy… Did you enjoy doing that?” she asks “W-what?” V chuckles “Did you enjoy doing what you did to me? Putting your hands on me, fondling me, hotdogging my ass with your dick? Blowing your load?” Randy started to breathe heavily, sweating profusely “C’mon… Be honest, did you?” he finally gulps and nods “Y-yeah? B-but it wasn’t only me, i-it was my choom, and…” V waves his concerns away, her eyes glow as she sends him her contact information “I might start working with River on the regular, you know, comin’ over every now and then, might need a place to spend the night, or just sneak in… Would you like that, Randy?” he couldn’t believe what was happening or what he was hearing, but it was real, and it was all in front of him “Y-yeah… I’d like that” V chuckles as she starts heading back “Drop me a line sometime, choom”.

Once both Randy and V were back, V turned to Joss “Thank you so much for sharing your home with me, I had a good time, you have a beautiful family” Joss turned to V, thankful for her help to her brother “Thank you for coming, we had fun! I don’t think I’ve seen Randy this flustered before” she then looks at Randy “Best not to tell Natalie about V!” she then turns to look at V “Randy’s girlfriend” she explains, V turns to Randy “Oh really? A girlfriend, huh? Look at you, not yet a rockerboy and you already have groupies” laughter was again heard in the house as River approaches V “If you’re ready to go, lemme know where you need to go, I’ll drive you” V nods as she says her goodbyes to Joss, and then turns to Randy “Keep on playing, rockstar” winking at him, and then turning to River “I’m ready”.

A few minutes later, River was driving V back into Night City again “That’s the family” he says “Thanks for the invite, had a good time. And sorry we started on the wrong foot” River scoffs “Don’t worry about a thing, I’m just glad we could work things out… So where do you need to go?” without skipping a beat, V promptly replies “Megabuilding H10, in Watson” River nods as they both make their way there.

A while later, both River and V were in the Megabuilding’s parking garage, V stretched, realizing that despite having done only one job, she was feeling its weight already “Thanks for the ride, River. I think I’m gonna crash for the night” he nods “I should get going myself, gonna have an early day looking into this Hórvath guy… Thanks for your help again, and I know the answer is probably a no but… Would you like me to keep you posted on what we find? I could use your perspective every now and then” V thinks for a moment, nodding “You know what? Yeah, we could talk about it sometimes, just keep my name off whatever we find, sounds like a deal?” River nods “It’s a deal… Thanks, V, have a good night” Without saying much more, V got out of the truck and headed to the elevator. All she wanted was to have her bed in front of her and fall into it. She was so disconnected from everything else, that she didn’t even notice the leering looks from the neighbors still up and about.

Once she was in her apartment, she slid out of her outfit, and naked as she was, she fell on her bed, falling asleep instantly.
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