OVERWATCH: THE BEGINNING
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New Year's Eve
Eichenwalde-2077
The night skies were cloudy with not a single star visible. The moon could barely be seen outside as the only sounds that could be heard were transports flying side by side with each other. Inside one of these was a large man with white hair and full beard to match. He had his eyes closed in focus. One of them had scar across it. He was wearing large armor that resembled medieval knights and had one hand grasped around his weapon. A giant rocket hammer. His is Reinhardt.
"Commander we are approaching the LZ," one of the piolets said to the large man.
He opened his eyes with a smile. He stood up in the large vessel and turned to look at his team. There was a very short man with a bag on his back, a gun at his side, and hammer strapped to his waist. Torbjorn.
A young woman stood tall fully coated in armor with a helmet tucked under her arm. She had wings on her back with jets underneath them. In her other hand was her favorite weapon, a rocket launcher. Pharah.
The last member was also a woman but you wouldn't think it at first glance. She was muscular and tall with short pink hair. She didn't wear a lot of protection but she rarely needed it. She had a huge gun posted on her shoulders. Zarya.
"Alright team," Reinhardt began. "We are about to dive headfirst into the thick of things to stay on guard. Null Sector is invading this village and we must push them back."
As they got closer to the village the sound of gun fire and explosions could be heard and the craft they were in began to rumble.
"We are ready to deploy," the piolet said. "We're about to start descending."
The craft got lower and lower and the doors began to open. The team with Reinhardt at the lead stepped closer to the exit.
"I'll lead the charge at the start to give the local soldiers some support. Pharah I need your air support to cover me. Torb I need you to set up those defenses as soon as you can so we can give these men a rest. Zarya you will cover Torb as he gets everything set up," Reinhardt gave his instructions with nods from everyone. "Alright, let's do this," he said putting in his helmet as he jumped out straight into the battlefield with gunfire going everywhere to meet his enemy. The group of A.I terrorist, Null Sector.
"HAMMER DOWN!"
Reinhardt yelled as he brought his hammer down on the ground sending a shockwave that knocked down some enemies and staggering others. He crushed multiple with his hammer as some began to get up. He swung back and forth taking done a dozen at a time. He quickly got the attention of the other machines as they turned his direction. He began to get fire from multiple sides. He lifted his left arm and formed a barrier shaped like a shield that protected him from anything coming from the front.
Sudden explosions rained down from the sky as Pharah fired missile after missile taking out the robot attackers. She kept her distance dodging fire coming from the ground giving Reinhardt the time he need to bring his shield down and fire. With a large swing of his hammer he sends out a wave of fire tearing through the enemies forces.
The local soldiers could see the tide turning and began to press forward opening fire on the invaders. Torbjorn had set up automatic turrets around the area that were picking off enemies one by one. With the help of Zarya and her particle cannon providing barriers and covering fire the soldiers were able to regroup and press forward till Null Sector were in full on retreat.
"HA! You thought it would be that easy to take my home!" Reinhardt yelled. As he looked over the land and people he saved in his home country of Germany. "The Untied Forces will always be here to combat evil!" he yelled celebrating.
"As enthusiastic as ever," Pharah said taking her helmet off.
"Hell of a way to end the year," Torbjorn said.
"I'll say," Zarya replied. "Happy New Year by the way. In case I forget"
"Aye, Happy New Year," he said back.
Numbani-2077
Inside a large estate a group of well-dressed men and women mingled around a large room. There were food and drinks spread out on tables in every corner. They all had smiles on their faces as they talked each other up filling their egos. The one person standing out was a young man in his mid-twenties that leaned against a wall. He had spiky black hair and wore a jet black suit with a green tie. He was Genji and although he may have orchestrated this little party with his brother he had no desire to be here. He would very much rather be out on the town. This was Numbani! He was hoping to live it up while he was here but the family business kept getting in the way. He was the youngest son but was expected to learn as if he would inherit it all someday. His brother Hanzo was next in line after their father steps down or dies.
"You seem bored brother," a voice said.
Genji turned to see his older brother Hanzo walking up also in a black suit but his tie is blue.
"You know I am," Genji said. "You really don't need me here."
"No, but father insist and it would be wise to not go against his wishes."
"I know."
"Alright then, keep the guest happy while I go take care of business," Hanzo said before he walked away.
Genji went back to blankely starrign at the crowd when someone finally caught his eye. It was a woman in a purple dress with long blonde hair. Her skin was a light brown and she moved gracefully through the crowd. Genji has never seen her before which intrigued but also worried him. Music began to play and a few people began to dance. He made his way through the crowd approaching the woman from behind grabbing her hand. She turned around and he pulled her closer and began to sway back and forth with her.
"I've never seen you at one of these before," Genji said to the woman.
She was still in a little shock that he suddenly grabbed her and started dancing but she went with the flow for now.
"Maybe we just don't run in the same circles," she said.
"That would be the case if everyone here wasn't in my circle," he replied matching her statement. "I put this whole thing together."
"And you know everybody here?" she asked. She was thinking many steps ahead waiting for what response he would give but she has an idea of what he is about to say.
"Everyone except you," Genji said as sly as he could as they stopped dancing. "That's a lovely accent you got there. Spanish speaker I assume."
"You assume correctly," she said. "If you put this party together then you must be one of the Shimada brothers and since you look on the young side I'm guessing you're Genji."
"You guess correctly," he said with a smile. "And what's your name?"
"Na ah, I figured yours out so now you have to guess mine," she said waving a finger.
"Guess I'll have to get to know you," he replied moving closer.
"That sounds like fun but, no time tonight," she said.
"That's not fair," Genji said getting closer.
"Where's the fun in playing fair?" she said poking his nose "Boop."
Genji watched as she walked away as his smile faded. He waved a few guards over to him.
"Yes, young master," one of them said.
"Watch her."
Gibraltar-2077
On an isolated island an advance facility took up most of the land. Ships were flying in and off the island as works went about their day doing whatever jobs was needed of them. The facility belonged to Overwacth the independent force that sought to inspire good and stop evil where ever they were needed. They have been active for many years but there numbers fell drastically when the global war with Null sector started and many went back to their homes to fight. Inside the facility a meeting was taking place with the highest ranking members.
A man with greying hair sat at the head of the table that held the Overwatch logo on it. He was wearing an all blue uniform with black pants and armor plate around him. He was Jack Morrison one of the council leaders of Overwatch.
With him was Ana Amari who was wearing a similar blue uniform to his wearing the Overwatch symbol with pride. Her white hair was in a single braid that was positioned over her shoulder. She had been with Jack since the beginning of Overwacth many years ago.
Along with the two elder Overwatch members were Angela a youthful looking blonde with her hair blond hair in a ponytail. She was wearing an all-white uniform. Sitting across from her was there gorilla teammate Winston who wore his fitted with his white armor wearing his glasses.
"He's late," Morrison said gruffly.
"Isn't he always," Ana said.
"He'll be here. That's what matter," Angela said calmly.
"Being on time wouldn't hurt," Winston said while typing on his computer. "It's already late."
The door to the room slid open and a man wearing all black walked in with a cowboy hat and poncho. He walked in casually pulling up a chair and laying back in it feet propped up in the table. Ana noticed Morrison's twitch slightly and couldn't help but smile.
"McCree, if you could get to the report please," Ana asked kindly of the cowboy.
"Of course," he said plugging in a drive on the computer and pulling up the files on the screen behind them. "I spent some time looking into this and if my Intel is correct," he began to pull up a picture.
"That's…," Ana began.
"Reaper," Morrison said glaring at the screen. "Where is this?"
"Numbani, one day ago," McCree confirms.
"We've been looking for him for years," Angela said.
"We need to send a team now before he vanishes again," Morrison said getting up.
"I recommend Winston," Ana said quickly. Morrison turned to her quickly with a glare. "You're too close to this and so am I. We need to send someone who can think calmly."
"You're right," he said reluctantly. He looked to Winston who waiting for him to say something. "You feel up to it."
"I can do it," Winston said confidently.
"Alright then, get a plane ready. Take Oxton with you and McCree will provide back up."
"I'll get ready," Winston said getting up from the table and walking out the room.
Eichenwalde-2077
The soldiers of Eichenwald and the United Forces' were gathered around fires across the camp being thankful for surviving but also morning the soldiers they lost in the last battle. If not for the United Forces lead by Reinhardt then they would have lost key point in the war against Null Sector. Reinhardt was out of his armor now resting his sore muscles. The suit gave the illusion Reinhardt was a big man but he really was built like a mountain. He had battle scars all over his body from the many years of fighting. The rest of his team sat with him also out of their battle suits and taking a much needed rest.
"What a way to end the New Year?" Pharah said rubbing her muscles.
"How is the perimeter?" Reindhardt asks Torbjorn.
"No sign of them…yet," he added knowing the fight wasn't over.
"Relax Rien, enjoy these quiet moments. They won't last long," Zarya said with her thick Russian accent.
"Your Reinhardt," a young man's suddenly said walking up.
"Oh, Brian!" Reinhardt greeted.
"You know who I am?" Brian asked surprised.
"I know all soldiers under my command," he said. "Come sit with us."
"Really?" Brian said taking a seat next to Pharah.
"This your first tour correct?" Rein asked.
"Yeah, enlisted and went through training months back. You were kind of my inspiration."
"Me? Really?" Rein said pointing at himself.
"Him? Really?" Zarya said raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, I mean you left Overwatch to come join the United Forces," Brain explained rubbing his burnet hair. "I mean who doesn't want to be a part of Overwatch."
"Her," Torbjorn said pointing at Pharah.
"Why wouldn't you want to join Overwatch?" he asked her shocked.
"My mother just wanted me to join so she could keep an eye on me. She wasn't very happy with me wanting to join the United Forces. Reinhardt asked me to join his team personally and that was more rewarding than being brought in just because of my mother."
"Wait, who's your mother?" Brian asked.
"Ana Amari," Pharah asked.
"Ana Amari? Shrike! She's you mom? Then your Fareeha Amari," Brain concluded geeking out a little bit.
"Geez, you are a fan," Zarya said.
"Have been since I was kid," Brian said. "Me and my brother grew up in an orphanage most of our lives. By the time I turned 18 we struck out on our own. He went off to college and I joined the United Forces. We both dreamed of joining Overwatch as kids."
"Maybe someday you will," Reinhardt said. "I very great organization that does a lot of good."
"Then…if you don't mind me asking…why did you leave," Brian asked.
Everyone turned to Reinhardt who was just staring into the flame in front of them. He stands up looking into the stars.
"Null Sector is a global evil that is attacking major countries all over the world and although Overwatch means well, but they can't be everywhere. With the United Forces I can be in more places doing more good with people who need me," a moment of slices followed before he clapped his hands. "Come firecracker lets go find BEER!"
"I hate when you call me that," Pharah said following Rein.
Numbani-2077
Genji decided to check in with the guards he sent to watch the woman in the purple dress. He was intrigued by her for sure but knew she wasn't supposed to be here so he didn't want leave he unchecked. He saw the guards standing outside the women's restroom talking.
"What are you two doing?" Genji asked them.
"Waiting for her to come out the rest room?" one of them said.
Genji's eyes narrowed walking into the restroom and opening every stall until he opened one that had a blonde wig and purple dress on the floor. "She's not here! Find her!" Genji ordered. He was going to need to call his brother.
Hanzo stroked his beard going over the new deals the other crime boss were showing him. The war with Null Sector was hurting business in some areas and helping other sides. If this plan his father has goes well maybe they won't have to worry about it anymore. His watch began to glow as he saw Genji was calling him.
He pushed the button. "What is it?"
"We have an infiltrator. Be on the lookout," Genji explained.
Hanzo put his wrist down looking around the room. He reached into his back pocket continuing to examine the room.
"Is there a problem Mister Shimada?" one of the crime bosses asked.
"Hopefully not," he said pulling out a silver capsule tossing it in the air. The device glowed blue emitting a sonar. He looking to the stairs see the figure of a woman appear. "Open fire," Hanzo said pointing to her.
The crime bosses and there men opened fire on her as she took off in a full sprint up the stairs. She was using her invisibility to spy on the crime bosses and record their conversation and plans. She didn't count on the older Shimada having a sonar device. She burst open the door back into the party trying to get out before her invisibility runs out. He turned a corner running into someone. She fell to the ground causing her to lose her disappearance. She looked up and ran into the last person she wanted to. Genji Shimada.
Genji looked up to see the women in the purple dress staring back at him. Obviously she wasn't wearing the dress anymore but some sort of high tech suit to fit her body perfectly. The blonde wig was gone showing off her burnet hair that had purple tips and was shaved on one side.
"How about you tell me that name now," Genji said getting ready for her next more.
"I told you. You have to figure it out," she said quickly reaching behind her and tossing something into the air.
Genji looked up to see what it was before looking back at her to see her teleport to the device she tossed. She grabbed on to the second floor railing and took off as quickly as she could. Genji followed behind climbing up the walls of the room and sprinting close behind her. She was quick but he was faster. He was close behind getting closer and closer as they ran down the fancy hallway. She saw that the hallway was about to end splitting in two. She pulled out her teleporter tossing it to the left as she ran to the right. Genji rushed close behind her seeing her go full throttle out a window. He knew what she as planning. He jumped as well but quickly pulled out a shuriken tossing it at her teleporter all the way down the fall hitting it. The woman tried to teleport but it didn't work. She fell hard onto a building getting the wind knocked out of her. Genji fell not too far away landing like ninja. She got up breathing hard seeing he was about to come at her. Lucky for her the invisibility was ready and she disappeared. Genji leaped hoping to grab her but only tackled air. He looked up back at the window he crashed out of to see his brother standing there. Genji could only shake his head failing to catch the woman.
Somewhere over the Ocean-2077
A private plane flew across the vast Ocean as a tall man, with strong muscles, and dark skin sat in a chair. He had no hair on his head and had a look of pure determination and focus in his eyes. The plane was heading to Numbani where he had a very simple mission. Well for him it was simple but may be difficult for others. He was wearing an all-white suit calmly looking out the window.
"Phone call for you Mister Ogundimu," the flight attended said.
He takes the phone from her. "Thank you," he said politely putting it to his ear. "Hello."
"Akande," an almost inhuman voice came from the phone.
"I should be arriving in Numbani soon Reaper," Akande said.
"Good," Reaper said. "Lacroix and I are ready to move when you arrive."
"Understood," Akande said. "Oh, and Happy New Year."