Heading Back to the NCR Embassy.

Madeline wasn't alone when she headed toward the NCR. Elder Pearl sent Raquel, the head of security, and Argyll, the chief doctor--along with a half dozen other Boomers to accompany Madeline to the NCR Embassy. This helped the journey to New Vegas go smoothly and safely. Having over a half dozen heavily armed Boomers always meant less trouble. There was a bit of a hiccup at the Freeside gate and Madeline had to go and request the NCR give passports to the wide eyed Boomers who looked amazed in shock and partly in disgust at the Freeside squalor. Their eyes were truly amazed when they were finally allowed entry into the Strip.

"I didn't know the savages could build such things." one Boomer whispered to another as they walked along the brightly lit Strip with dozens of curious eyes staring back at them as well.

Finally Madeline was able to get everyone situated at the NCR embassy area.

"I can't believe you managed to do it." Ambassador Crocker exclaimed as Madeline appeared with a troop of Boomers in tow.

"It wasn't easy Ambassador." Madeline sighed as she considered everything she went through.

"The Boomers are prepared to ally ourselves with you." Raquel said, her battle armor fierce as her face as she stood in the Ambassador's office. "We have numerous pieces of heavy artillery, mini-nukes, and with the help of Madeline--our most precious bomber."

"A boomer? Or a bomber?" The Ambassador asked puzzled.

"A bomber--an ancient B-29 from the prewar days that flies above the skies and will rain **** upon the outsider...I mean the legion." Raquel said condescendingly.

"Oh it flies...like a vertibird...very useful. Very useful indeed." he nodded as he considered all the combat applications of these new allies.

"I have done my part Ambassador." Madeline said stepping forward "How about your end of the bargain?"

"Ah yes," Ambassador Crocker said still in near disbelief. "I will communicate with those back west and get this...vault tech you needed. What was it again?"

"An Electromagnetic Motion Refiner Array or ERMA." Madeline said with a smile. Finally she would be able to save her people.

"That's it." He smiled "It may take a little bit of time for those egghead science types to dig it up. But I am sure they will. Now...lets talk this Legion problem."

A few days turned into a week and then nearly a month. However, Madeline finally received word from the Ambassador that the NCR had found an extra ERMA for Madeline. He publically thanked her for her support of the NCR and was presented a small metal box which weighed much more than she would have expected.

"This is what you requested. Look it over and make sure its the right thing. I don't have a clue what this gizmo does." He said as an aid handed her the hefty box.

Madeline opened it in anticipation, her heart fluttering. He opened the box and saw the long awaited ERMA. She had studied the device deeply before leaving the vault. While she wished she was an engineer at this moment her instincts told her she had found her long awaited prize.

"Thank you Ambassador Crocker." Madeline said with a slight bow of her head "I hope the Boomers and the NCR can work in peace and prosperity together. But now, I must look toward my own people."

"Of course, of course." he said with a smile. "Good Luck Madeline."