Bullets whizzed past my head, colliding with the wall behind me as I dashed behind a nearby car for cover. Explosions and cries of pain pierced the cold air as the lifeless corpse of a cowboy flew over my cover - hitting the cobblestone wall with a thud and collapsing to the ground below.

I clenched my jaw, turning in my robotic-like suit and glancing over the hood of the car, scanning the area from under my visor. I saw a teammate of mine - specifically the alarmingly large monkey - pummel an enemy sniper, then jump out of sight behind a building. The soldier in blue dashed after him. The cobblestone roadway went silent. After a moment of warily studying the environment I turned back with a sharp stab of pain, and looked down to see blood oozing out from a wound in my armored leg.

"Ahō, aho…" I muttered, sliding down to a sitting position and gripping my leg, studying the lacerated armor. It looked deep. Curse that soldier! I frantically looked around me for any supplies to help bind the wound, and upon finding nothing groaned in frustration.

"Help..." I managed to quietly call, keeping a shuriken in my hand at the ready. "Anybody?"

After another moment of silence, I heard footsteps approaching my cover. "I was beginning to think I'd been abandoned," I jokingly stated, quickly turning pale as I realized it was that blasted soldier.

"You have been." The soldier growled, raising his rifle. "I almost feel bad-" His voice cut off as a barrage of pistol fire sounded from behind me. Caught off guard, the Soldier dove to the side as the bullets rained on him, and sprinted behind a nearby statue.

I spun around with a groan of pain, and sighed with relief. It was Angela. Her wings were spread out behind her golden outfit. She holstered the pistol, spinning it in her hand.

"Dr. Ziegler!" I called with joy, resisting the urge to stand. I couldn't even if I wanted to. Angela glided over to me, like an angel. She looked stunning. And that blonde hair...

Wait, what?

"How many times must I tell you, Genji?" Angela started, grinning. "My name to you is Angela."

I grinned from under my visor. "Of course, Angela."

She smiled, glancing at soldiers hiding place before kneeling beside me. "What have you gotten yourself into now?"

I motioned to my leg, clenching my teeth to hold back a cry of pain. "That soldier got a lucky hit…"

Angela frowned, inspecting the wound. "It's not too deep. Keep an eye on our little friend while I -"

It was then that I realized our 'friend' wasn't alone.

I don't remember much of what happened. The terrifying man named Roadhog rounded a corner behind us, and let loose a barrage of fire.

Angela gasped, and instincts took over for me. Despite the pain, I threw myself up and protectively pushed Angela against the car ahead of me, taking a full round of bullets to my back. The suit protecting me made a few sickening crackle noises as the pain of the bullets hit me, overtaking me like a truck.

"Genji!" Angela screamed as I slumped forward into her, my vision rapidly fading.

I heard the friendly gorilla Winston fall down from below, taking Roadhog's attention as the familiar noise of my brother's bow sounded, earning a scream from the soldier.

"No, no!" A flustered Angela stammered, gently rolling me onto the ground with my back to the sky. My back sizzled with electricity as rain began dotting the ground, and everything went black.

I woke up in a daze. My helmet and chest-piece were off, and I was leaning against a cold and rain-glazed cobblestone wall of an empty alleyway. My back felt fine, despite the odd feeling of bandages covering it. I tried standing, but a voice came from around the corner; "Let it heal for another few minutes, Genji."

I turned my head as Angela turned the corner, walking up and kneeling beside me. "How do you feel?" She asked, looking concerned.

"I feel great."

"Good."

I looked over my shoulder at the bandages, and then ran a hand down my cheek as rain dripped down it. "I'm sorry you have to see my like this again."

"I won't hear any of that."

"I'm only saying..."

She sat beside me, resting against the wall. "You saved my life."

I shrugged, turning my head away from her instinctively. "It's the least I could do."

After a moment of silence she said, "Genji."

"Yes?" I asked, staring down the dark alleyway.

"Genji."

I sighed, turning back to her. "Y-"

She brought a hand up to my neck and leaned forward, pressing her cold lips against mine. I sat stunned for a second, then melted into the kiss.

Voices bombarded my skull.

Does Angela actually like me?

She must be so disgusted by how I look.

What do I do?

After a moment, we pulled apart. Her beautiful face was red, and I'm sure mine was too.

"I, uh," I started, clearing my throat. She held up her hand.

"We better get back to the others." She said, taking a deep breath and standing. "You're feeling well enough to fight?"

"I-I am." I stammered after a moment. "How's my armor?"

"Fixed." She said, smiling at me. "Let's get you suited up and back in the fight." Angela held out her hand, and I grasped it, allowing her to pull me up and lead me over to my suit.

We managed to suit up my chest without any problems. Angela and I had a small talk before I put on my helmet and got back into the fight.

"Call for me if you need help," Angela said, running a hand along my forehead.

"Likewise." I said, grinning at her. Dragons above, those eyes were enthralling.

She stood up on her toes and wrapped her arms around me as we kissed. I don't think I have ever felt more in love than I did at that moment.

After she pulled back, we put on my helmet and ran to the fray. Together.