Genji Shimada was 22, barely becoming an adult, when his father's life was taken. Although shocked by the news of his father's sudden and untimely death, Genji knew that Hanzo, his brother, could take care of the Shimada Clan. The criminal organization that handles the drugs, weapons and assassinations all over Japan.
A few weeks after the funeral for his father, Genji was back doing what he did best. Partying. Standing on top of the diving board at his penthouse in Hanamura, his black and green hair was slick and wet; his body was shining in the light of the LED's that hung around the party. Genji's physique was nearly perfect, due to the training and exercises his father made him and his brother do throughout their lives.
The loud music rang through Genji's ears as he looked around at the dozens of people at the party. Guys and girls everywhere, Genji turned around and set himself up to do a backflip into the pool when he saw that he had gotten a crowd watching. In one swift movement, Genji flipped into the air, did a 360° spin and landed with a big splash. When he resurfaced, Genji was met with applause and cheers, getting out of the pool and while getting himself something to drink Genji was approached by a young brown-haired girl. "Fancy divin' Luv." She complimented with a nice British accent. She was in a simple tank top and a bikini bottom, but I suited her nicely, hugging onto her curves. Her light brown eyes held optimism and joy.
"Thank you, may I offer you something to drink?" Genji asked, gesturing to the table of different drinks.
The Brit laughed and smiled. "Thanks, Luv but I'm thinking that maybe you and I could..." Her voice trailed off as she stared into Genji's honey brown eyes. "Name's Lena, Lena Oxton." Genji smiled back and took a sip of his drink.
"Sounds like a plan, Ms. Oxton." Genji set his drink down and offered a hand to Lena, who happily took it and they went off into Genji's bedroom.
The next morning Genji woke up to see a sleeping, and naked, Lena on top of him. Moving out from underneath her, careful not to wake her, Genji grabbed a pair of green boxers and took a shower.
The warm water ran down his body, humming to himself lightly, Genji turned off the water, dried off and put on his boxers. While walking back to his room, Genji grabbed a pair of grey sweatpants and made his way to the kitchen to make himself and Lena some breakfast. His hair, black with bright green highlights, was damp and pushed off to one side as Genji grabbed the eggs from the fridge and started the stove. He had been cooking the simplistic, yet delicious, bacon and eggs combo with toast when Lena had gotten up. She was wearing one of Genji's shirts which were clearly too big for the petite girl.
"Mornin' Luv, whatcha makin'?" Lena asked she stretched and was making some coffee.
"Bacon and eggs," Genji answered, carefully trying not to burn anything. Lena then walked towards one of the massive windows that faced Genji's back, overlooking the city of Hanamura.
"Last night sure was a blast, I didn't know you had the stamina." Lena joked, and she sat down at the island while Genji finished plating.
"Well, you certainly didn't make it easier to last." Genji retorted, handing Lena a plate of bacon, eggs, and toast.
"So, just wonderin' is the green natural? Or do you dye it?" Lena asked while taking a bite out of the eggs.
"Natural, rare genetic thing. Don't know, don't care." Genji replied while pouring himself some juice.
The rest of the breakfast was eaten in silence; a few moments later Lena excused herself to take a shower. After she had left Genji heard his doorbell ring. Setting the plates into the sink, Genji answered the door to see his brother, Hanzo, standing there. "Hey, Hanzo. What can I do for you?" Genji asked his brother as he just walked in. Hanzo had long black hair and usually wore his tunic and traditional armour, the only exceptions being sleep and their father's funeral.
"The elders and I have been talking and we have decided that you need to smarten up and help lead the clan with me," Hanzo told his younger brother. Genji was stunned, his father had chosen Hanzo to lead the clan and let Genji go out and live a life after he had turned 18.
"What do you mean, Brother?" Genji asked, confused over the whole ordeal.
"You heard me Genji; you have until tonight to make a decision." At that, Hanzo left, slamming the door behind him. Genji was left in a state of confusion. He didn't know what to do. He didn't want to lead the clan.
Genji was interrupted when Lena came out of the bedroom in her clothes from the night before. "Thanks again for breakfast and lovely night, Genji, but I gotta run." Lena smiled and handed Genji a piece of paper with her number on it. "Call me, Luv." Lena then left the penthouse and Genji was left to ponder his next move regarding his family and his clan.
That night Genji made his way to the temple where he and his brother had grown up. The Shimada Castle. The wooden had become darkened with age but the feeling of intimidation never left the building, it was ingrained into the building itself. Genji walked through the ever so familiar hallways until he made into the council room, where he found his brother and several other council members waiting. Rain started to pour outside, a storm was coming, Genji bowed before his brother and his elders. "Genji, I assume you've made a decision." Taking a breath, Genji looked at Hanzo with certainty.
"Yes, Hanzo, I have." Hanzo peered into his brother's eyes, almost trying to see into his soul. "I must refuse your offer to join you." The council members looked down, some in sadness, others in anger. Hanzo looked conflicted, then as fast the lightening had struck outside, he was angry.
"Very well, the punishment is dual to the death." The head council member announced, gestured to two other council members. One had brought a katana to Hanzo and Genji, while the other brought armour.
"Brother, we do not have to do this." Genji pleaded to Hanzo, his armour sat on the ground, untouched. Hanzo, on the other hand, had already put on his armour and was ready to fight.
"Yes, Genji, we do," Hanzo told his brother curtly. Genji picked up his sword and strapped it to his back.
"Start!" The council member's voice boomed. Hanzo ran towards his brother, while Genji took off sprinting.
Once he made it outside Genji started to climb rooftops and get away from his brother as fast as he could. He could hear Hanzo behind him he was close. Left and right, Genji turned, trying to escape his brother. The rain was pouring down on him, the lightning only encouraging Genji to run faster until finally, he slipped, Genji had picked himself up and kept running but the small mistake was all Hanzo needed to catch up.
Accidentally cornering himself in an alley, Genji grabbed his sword and threw it on the ground. "I won't fight you!" Genji called out, the pouring rain made it difficult for him to see.
"I'm sorry Genji," Hanzo said as he landed in front of his brother. He took out his sword and started to attack. Genji had to dodge the first few slices but lost his balance when Hanzo has successfully landed a swipe in Genji's leg.
Still determined to keep fighting, Genji tried to reason with Hanzo. All to no avail, Genji had cuts and marks all over his body. His vision was fading in and out due to blood loss.
"Goodbye, Genji." Was the last thing Hanzo said to him before everything went black.
Genji has awoken, months later, in a white hospital room. His vision was tinted green and he felt an odd buzzing in his throat. He looked around to see a blonde doctor sitting next to him. After noticing that he was awake. She turned to him and smiled. "Hello, my name is Dr. Angela Ziegler. We found you at near death in Hanamura. You've been in a coma for three months." Genji made note if the woman's attire, a white and gold, skin-tight uniform with some type of wing system on the back.
"Where..." Genji tried to speak but found that his voice sounded...robotic, unlike the smooth, charming voice he had beforehand.
Angela smiled sadly at him. "You need to see something." The doctor got up and grabbed a mirror. "Due to the damage. We couldn't save all of you, we saved what we could." She showed the mirror to Genji and he was met with not his strong jawline and beautiful honey brown eyes. Instead, he was met with black and green armour. He couldn't see his eyes, only a thin green slit. He wasn't Genji Shimada. He was a monster.
"What...did...you do?" Genji asked, struggling. Angela looked down.
"I tried to save you, we figured you'd be having issues with this change, so we had some of our own come in and help." Angela then left the room, leaving Genji to look himself over. He looked at his arms and was met with metal and cybernetics. He heard the door open again to see an omnic float in. "Hello Genji, my name is Zenyatta." The omnic greeting calmly. "I am a monk and I will be taking you into my temple, so I can help you discover and accept your new body." Genji looked back at the floating omnic.
"I-I suppose." Genji hesitantly said.
Over the next few weeks, Genji was able to walk and run again, he was able to do everything he was able to do before. He also learned that Overwatch was a team of heroes that helped the world after the Omnic Crisis. However, he was still angry, angry at his brother, for turning him into this. Then after the hospital, Genji was moved to Nepal where, over the course of several months, he trained and trained. Zenyatta wanted Genji to accept and forgive Hanzo but he couldn't he needed to do something.
Finally, Zenyatta sat down with Genji and told him. "I understand your anger, but you need to let go and find something different to channel your energy." Genji nodded and went to his room to ponder what he was told. That night, Genji had received a letter, from an organization offering to give Genji all the equipment he needs to get his revenge on his brother and his clan. Grinning underneath his mask, Genji was officially part of the Outlaws.
The next few weeks passed with ease, Genji was ready to leave Nepal and be on his own. Giving Zenyatta a hug goodbye, he had been a father to Genji in his time in Nepal. Genji was then picked up by Overwatch and was dropped off in the middle of the desert, he had told Overwatch it was, so he could find his peace in his new body but after they left, The Outlaws flew down, landed and opened. Genji entered the ship and met the leader. He was a tall man with a scruff of a beard and long brown hair, he looked like the traditional cowboy, save for the robotic left arm. "I'm Jesse McCree, welcome to The Outlaws, Genji." Jesse stuck a hand out to Genji, which he shook firmly. "A lot of noise has been made of the Great Shimada Tragedy." His new life has started.