Who Watches the Overwatch?
Author's Note: So I've finally decided to venture into the world of amateur fan fic writing. Not the most glamourous profession but at least it can be fun. Anyway, I'm putting this out there as a pilot of sorts to test the waters. I am betaless so all mistakes are mine. Any imput would be greatly appreciated, including whether or not I have an audience to continue with this particular idea. I'll try very hard to get back to you. Thanks!
P.S. In anticipation of future chapters I've already transcribed all the G-man monologues, including the one from Imposing Forces, so if you want them just let me know.
Prologue:
"We are pleassssed that you have arrived with ssssuch exxxpediencccy."
The man who had just entered kept his face noticeable devoid of emotion. He simply adjusted his navy blue tie before flicking a small particle of lint from his jacket.
"The information I have for you is of great importance and urgency," he stated in a rough voice.
"We had asssssumed."
"I have discovered a promising point of access to Earth." The corners of the man's chapped lips curled upwards slightly. He continued, "A facility has the technology to support the necessary portals. It would require little more than the materials, which I will obligingly provide, to encourage them to open one."
"Thissss will require intervention on your part?"
"Yes. However, I have already placed myself in a position of great influence." The man indicated to his suit and the briefcase, which he held in his right hand. He paused as his smirk grew larger. "Humans," he said, with amusement skirting the edges of the word, "are relatively easy to...manipulate."
"Good. Give them the materialssss and..."
"If I may interject," the man interrupted, "I believe this is a two-fold opportunity. My providing them with the Xen crystals could, as Humans say, 'kill two birds with one...stone'.
"Explain."
The man straightened minutely.
"They are unprepared for the chaotic effects of such an invasion, even if it is unintentional on Xen's part. This will weaken them further in anticipation of the eventual, well, consequences of the portal activity. Not to mention, leaving Xen exposed. The Nihilanth will be virtually unprotected."
There was a moment of echoing silence.
"You pressssent an interessssting idea. One we are mosssst interesssssted in purssssuing."
The smirk from earlier returned with flare on the man's long face.
"Consider it done."
A deep rumbling made the ground tremble beneath his feet.
"Your arrogancccce isssss dangeroussss!" The voice boomed, twisted with irritation and impatience. "We may not again have ssssuch an opportunity for ssssome time and the plan musssst be moved forward!"
The man returned his face to the neutral facade. He clenched his fist tightly around the handle of the briefcase.
"I assure you that there is no need to worry. I am an expert in such affairs. Is that not why you hired me?"
"Asssssure," the voice affirmed forcefully, only partially assuaged but determined to implement this new idea, "that thisssss exxxxperiment issss ssssuccessssssful! Provide them with the cryssstalssss and monitor the progresssss."
The man could be seen nodding curtly as he was enveloped by neon green and orange light. Within seconds he had disappeared completely.
