Chapter 1
Overwatch has been very busy these last couple of weeks since the start of the new year. Overwatch has been the main news in most social media. Winston was sitting at his base in Watchpoint: Gibraltar. He was delighted to hear some actual good news about the team, the success was not only thanks to him but to his team in Overwatch. The Gorilla scientist hopped off his seat at the computer and decided to check up on the others, seeing how they were faring with their hard earned reputation. Winston enters the Overwatch main hall to see most of the heroes going on with their daily routines.
Mercy was spending time with Ana, discussing about nano-tech as well as other subjects, mostly on how the boys have been doing. Lucio and Hana are playing some sort of racing game, Lucio was in the lead but lost to Hana at the last moment, Offering Lucio a challenge of 50 out of 100. Jack Morrison was spending some time with the Shimada brothers, since peace between all three men have been established there was no bitterness between any of them, which was a big relief to the rest of the team. Zarya was arm wrestling Reinhardt, the two strongest members looked to be keeping at each others paces with their "Friendly" competition with Pharah as the referee, keeping count of the victories, though thankfully no blood has been spilt so there is no need for alarm. Symmetra was reading what looked like a fantasy book, using her bionic hand to create light holographic versions of the characters with just her robotic fingers, it was fascinating really. Roadhog was asleep on the couch, his breathing very heavy but normal for the giant one many apocalypse, who also seems to have a plushy Pachimari in his hand, snuggling it a little, it kind of defeats the purpose of a giant monster to be a child inside, but whos to say? McCree and Tracer have been in the other room drinking Coffee, The two have been inseparable ever since McCree asked her out on a date, it was cute, though a little cringe worthy when they get lovey on each other, though other then that, it was tolerable. Zenyatta and Bastion were found by the corner, meditating, Ganymede, Bastion's Best friend was meditating in his own way, by sleeping in his nest. Last but not least was Jamison and Mei were at the table with Jamison talking proudly of his heists when he was a criminal and Mei drinking her tea as she listened, to be Honest It was hard to see the Junker and the climatologist to be dating since Junkrat was a mad bomber and Mei was a very shy yet strong willed person, but somehow the two seemed better with each other. Yeah, Things in Gibraltar have never felt so peaceful...Until the following day.
Mei was in her laboratory, doing some research on her computer when she received an email, at first Mei didn't pay much attention until the letter's headline read: 给我甜蜜的女儿 (To my sweet Daughter)
Mei was shocked and immediately opened up the letter, it was indeed her mother. Mei cried with joy as she begins to write a response with immediate reply back, Hours upon hours the two Family members replied to each others messages leaving Mei's work untouched, then she was invited to her family's home in China to reunite with the rest of her kin and enjoy the lunar festival. Mei hasn't enjoyed the lunar festival ever since she was a child, with a quick response, she answered a very enthusiastic yes.
Winston was exercising with Zarya, Though her methods were... Unusual, they did somehow increase most of the teams endurance, well those who were stuck as Zarya's partners anyways. Mei walks up to Winston as he drops a backpack full of bricks on the ground which confused Mei but shook her head to get herself to focus. "Winston, Can I ask for a favor?" Winston sat down looking tired and stared at Mei. "Well of course Mei, what do you need?" Mei blushed a little looking embarrassed, but steeled herself and explained to Winston of the whole email conversation with her mother. After she finished explaining Winston and Zarya who was nearby, Winston thought to himself and nodded in approval. "Of course, Family is everything, especially to me, we can bring the whole team along, I think we all deserve a little R&R." Mei was overjoyed and hugged her furry companion. "Thank you Winston, I can't express my gratitude, OH I have to tell the others!"
She runs off to tell the others, leaving Zarya and Winston alone. "You Think its wise to ignore training to go to festival?" Zarya asked as she crossed her arms disapprovingly at Winston. "Well it wouldn't hurt to have a little bit of rest, besides the team works hard, it might bid them well to actually enjoy the festival. Zarya thought about it for a moment then nods. "Very well, in the meantime we still have three more laps." She straps the backpack on Winston's back, he grunts in pain as he returns to his grueling exercise.
Mei invited the whole team to join her for the lunar festival, much to her delight everyone agreed to come, though she left out the family invitation and decided to invite Jamison to it. She knocks on the door and out came a shrilled yet comical voice from the other side. "Oi, hold yer damn pants I'm comin'!" Junkrat opened his door to let an array of scrap to flow out of his room and onto the clean floor that Mei was standing on. She shook her head at the sight but smiled warmly none the less. "Oh, Its only you Snowflake, what's up?" Jamison asked more confidently as he leans against the frame of the door, looking at Mei. "I just wanted to know if you're willing to come to china with the rest of the group for the lunar festival?" Junkrat was wide eyed and curved his smiled from cheek to cheek. "The festival ya say?... Mate, I haven't been to that in ages... the fireworks, the good food, the fireworks, the dragons and most importantly... THE FIREWORKS!" He began to giggle in mad fits as he thinks about those spectacular explosions in the sky, and even the sparkles and Dynamite involved. Mei only chuckled at his antics, then went on to more pressing matters. "I'll take it as a yes then... There is one more thing however, I just got in contact with my mother, and she invited me and you to my home." She was starting to blush a little. in the midst of Junkrat's manic episode, he stopped and raised his eyebrow. "Say wha' now, I don't thin' I met your folks." Mei blushed even redder. "W-well... you see, I told her, you are my boyfriend and... Well, I may have smudged the truth... just a little bit." Junkrat tilts his head. "Ok... But do I still get to play with the fireworks?" Mei blinked at him at his obliviousness but decided to roll with it. "Uh... Yes!, you can, after we met my parents." Junkrat cleaned his ear with his real pinkie then smirked. "Alright then, let me get packin' for the event." Mei nods in understanding, as she goes to get ready herself, Junkrat Grabs her wrist with his prosthetic hand then pulls her close to him, kissing her cheek. "Don't worry Snowflake, I'll bet your folks are gonna love me." He winked at her slyly then walked back into his room, closing the door. Mei smiled warmly at him, then it slowly died as she realized the situation and how bad it might be. "I hope so..." She said to herself as she walks back to her room.
Meanwhile in China in an unknown location. A sinister plan was formulating. A tall, slender yet masculine figure was kneeling down to a small yet cloaked seated figure. "Everything is going as planned, master." The tall figure spoke in an Omnic toned voice. The smaller figure turned the chair and looked at the Figure. "Good.. Once Overwatch comes, I want all of you to eliminate them... understand?" The figure said evilly as he eyed the room filled with the same tall figures, in unison saying. "Yes, Master." All bowing to the figure before leaving the room, leaving the small figure to plot.