Chapter 4
The two Omnics traveled towards the entertainment district of the city. Orisa lead the way as she knew the city by memory. The two Omnics hadn't said a word to each other as they traveled. The trip to the district was peaceful though some people did look at them strangely, probably due to the fact that civilians are so used to Omnics not carrying heavy weapons that Bastion was a rare "specimen" and Orisa was an updated version of a previous, failed model. Though that's all speculation, there wasn't any problems on their way to the district.
Upon arrival to Numbani's entertainment district, the whole place was lively. The shining lights from the arcades, the beating sounds of music from the stores and radio playing, plenty of cafes for humans and Omnics to enjoy, some of the streets had some kind of mini-park for people to just sit on a bench and feed the birds, normal park stuff to be specific, and finally a large stadium just right down the middle of the district, it further up the street but it was defiantly a sight to behold, Lucio Mentioned he was going to play a show for the citizens here, probably, that's where he is holding it.
"This is Numbani's entertainment district, plenty of attractions for one and all here, creator Efi took me here once, it was interesting to see many people smiling, even if it's for a moment, do you agree Bastion?" Said Orisa as she looked around. Bastion didn't answer. Orisa turned her head to Bastion.
Bastion had seen this type of district in Hanamura, however it felt more of a suburban neighborhood, this district was larger and has even more entertainment then back in Hanamura. Bastion looked around the district. A lot of people walking around, talking loudly, music blaring, and even some street artists using trash cans as instruments. He wondered how he hasn't gone into his protocol to start gunning down people, so much noise, too much noise.
Orisa placed her hand on Bastion's shoulder, his core clears up, it almost looked as if he lost it apparently. "Are you operational Bastion; you seem quiet." Bastion examined his surroundings, giving himself a moment to synchronize his location. He turns his head to Orisa and responds calmly to her. "Beep vwoop, Whiir Viiir." Orisa tilts his head curiously at the old automaton but decided to avoid asking, and following her creator's sub-objectives: have fun.
Orisa grabs Bastion's hand and pulls him gently. "Let us start with the arcade, I've never been in one, so its logical to start there, that is what one does with friends… correct?" Bastion analyzed her words for a moment and concluded that she hasn't have any friends other than Efi, even then, she must be all work and no play. Bastion nods his head, agreeing with her statement as they entered one of the arcades.
The inside of the arcade was how Bastion imagined. A lot of players, a lot of competition, and plenty of games. "Beep boop Viir Doo Dwee Zwee?" He asked casually. Orisa looked around, She was preprogrammed with knowledge of being a Defender, nothing in her programming has allowed her to engage in recreational activities. "I…Don't know where to initiate our Activities." She said, embarrassed of the situation.
Bastion scanned the arcade for a game that was easy and fun. Bastion located an Air-hockey table, it was perfect, a simple game, fun for both Omnics, and all it needs is one hand, much easier than most of the other arcade games.
"Beep Bopp Vhiir?" Bastion points over to the Air-hockey table. Orisa looked over to where Bastion was pointing. Orisa formed a happy expression to Bastion. "Of course, I do not mind some healthy competition." She said politely. The two Omnics headed over there and set themselves up.
Bastion took a mallet from his side, while Orisa sets herself up on her side. Bastion explained the rules to her. "Beep boop, Whiiir Dwee Zwhoo, Viir Beeep boop boop Whiir Dee Dwee." Orisa looked at the mallet in her hand, then puts on her defenses for the game. "Very well, let's play."
Bastion nods his head and inserts a quarter into the slot, the game will last until one team has at least four marks, suddenly an Air-puck flies from the side, it goes over to bastion who hits it hard towards Orisa's goal. Orisa kept her eye on the puck as it comes flying to her, she moves swiftly to block the incoming puck, causing it to bounce against the wall and towards Bastion's goal. Bastion attempted to defend his goal, only for the puck to slide right through and fall in. Bastion looked over to Orisa who was standing there. He puts his mallet down for a moment and gives a thumbs up to her, she looked to be pleased as she prepares another match.
The Puck launches from the middle of the table, hitting it off the wall and bouncing towards Orisa, she slams her mallet against the puck hard, causing it to go out of control. Bastion tried to keep up with the fast-moving puck as best as his processors can manage, the puck hits off Orisa's wall and soars over to Bastion's goal, only to be stopped by Bastion's mallet and hits the puck straight to Orisa's goal. She attempted to deflect the puck, but it zipped past her quickly, that Bastion won the round. Orisa looked at the scores and saw they were both tied now. Bastion was doing the robot motion in his success. Orisa found it humorous and giggled at Bastion. Bastion looked over at Orisa and regained his composure and prepared himself for another round.
After a couple of matches, the two Omnics were now tied three to three. this was the last match. Both Omnics held a good offense and defense in their game, a few players watched the match, seeing who would win. The Puck shot through the middle again heading to bastion's goal, Bastion deflects it and strikes the mallet against the puck, flying towards Orisa's goal, however Orisa wasn't going to let him take the win, she blocks the puck, then used immense force to cause it flying all over the table in a zig-zag motion. Bastion placed his mallet over to where the puck would move to, he thrusts his mallet against the puck, shooting it straight for Orisa's goal. Orisa reacted quickly as she could and deflects the charging puck, however the puck flies off from the table. The Puck flies over to a player who was cheering about a win, then the puck struck her head.
"OW, Alright, which noob threw that, c'mon, who is it!?" Bastion recognized that voice. He Saw Hana rubbing her head, holding the puck in hand, Orisa saw the human girl who was muttering incoherently in Korean. Bastion placed the mallet on the table and went over to check on Hana, Orisa followed as well.
Bastion greeted Hana warmly. "Beep Boop Whiir." He said in a friendly tone. Hana's anger turned friendly in seconds when Bastion arrived. "Hei (Hey) Bastion, how's it going big guy?" She goes up and lightly taps Bastion on his arm, Bastion chuckles in his mechanical tone. "Beeep, Beep Boop VWhiiir Dweee Zwhoo." He said enthusiastically. Hana smiled at the tall Omnic, until she noticed Orisa behind Bastion, her face looked concerned as she was tapping both of her fingers against each other. Bastion turned his head then introduced Orisa. "Beep Boop, Dwee Zwhoo, boop Zhweee." Bastion introduced Hana and Orisa to one another. Orisia bowed her head to Hana. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Song, forgive me for accidently injuring you." She said in a stoic yet apologetic manner. Hana shakes her head, brushing off the incident as nothing. "Don't worry about it, accidents happen." She smiled fondly at Orisa, then looked over to Bastion with a smirk on her face. "So… How long you two known each other?" she asked in a friendly yet curious manner. Bastion knew she was being a smart-alleck. "Beep boop, whiir, zhweee boop, whiir viiir." Hana giggles at Bastion. "Hey, no need to get defensive, I'm not assuming anything, though she looks so awesome!" She said in a giddy tone as she examined Orisa.
Bastion rolled his head as if he was mimicking an eye roll. Orisa analyzed Hana and Bastion and soon she giggled at the two. "You two seem to function well together as allies." Hana laughed warmly at the analyzed comment. "Of course, I'm the top MVP of Overwatch always Pwning noobs that get in my line of sights while the whole team look up to me… And Bastion is a good support too, but I'm the best." She boasted with a smirk. Bastion shakes his head then turns to Orisa. "Beep Boop, whiir dwee zwee, shuu…zwee boop." Hana turned all red as if she was steaming mad. "HEY, I'M NOT A GREMLIN!" Bastion then explained to Hana how many times the whole team had to bail her sorry butt out of a major fire fight because she went head first into battle, not to mention all the collateral damage to pay back every time she used her Self-destruct button inside a building and SHE was stuck in there.
Hana just held her breath in anger at Bastion. Orisa looked at the two and chuckled at how they act around each other. This got the two to stop arguing and looked at Orisa. "Forgive me, I did not mean no disrespect, but from what I understand, despite your flaws with each other, you two seem to care deeply to help each other, I just find it funny how you two coincide together when you act like this." Hana and Bastion looked at each other then smiled warmly, Bastion's light turned yellow. "Well, I guess you can look at it one way, but yeah, despite our bickering, we still make a good team, even though I'm the MVP." Bastion nods his head in agreement to Hana's statement. "Anyway, I'm gonna head back to the hotel, I think I beat most of every game here… OH, I almost forgot, Lucio wanted me to tell you that he'll need your help at the stadium tomorrow, he is a bit short on some staff and could use some help." Bastion nods his head to Hana. "Beep boop." Hana smiled and hugged her automaton friend. "That's perfect, Lucio is gonna be thrilled, I'll see ya later, Nice to meet ya Orisa!" She starts running to the door waving at the two Omnics.
Bastion and Orisa waved back as the gamer left. "Well, this was…entertaining, to say the least." She looked at the time and noticed it was getting late. "Oh my… I'm afraid I have to go back to Creator Efi, it has been… Fun." Bastion turned towards Orisa and whirred sadly. "Zwoo…Beep Boop?" Orisa nods her head. "I'm afraid so, but I could use the company, I enjoyed this session with you, and I wouldn't mind continuing the session until we reach our destination." Bastion considered the proposal for a moment, then nods his head. "Boop beep." The two Omnics left the arcade and left to return home.
The two Omnics were unable to take the train this time as there were too many people to allow them to get through, they decided to take a walk towards Orisa's home, thankfully it wasn't far, just three to four hours to arrive, by Bastion's calculations. Along the way, they passed by many shops, Bastion was interested with the pet stores, sometimes stopping to pet the birds, mostly the birds. Orisa wasn't particularly interested in most of the shops they passed by, however, Bastion noticed Orisa stopping in front of an antique store, which was selling authentic curios and African artifacts, some refurbished and some replicated to look original. Bastion could only assume she liked history, or the fact that the store had a lot of things to do with Numbani and most of Africa, but it's all speculation at best.
The two Omnics were only an hour away from home, Orisa looked over at Bastion who seemed to be in thought. She decided to say something before they go their separate ways. "I had fun tonight, it has been… Interesting." Bastion lifted his head to Orisa and chirped happily. "Beep Boop, Vhwiiee" He said nonchalant. Orisa's eyes shifted into a smile, while Bastion's eye turned yellow. This day has turned out alright, nothing could really spoil it...
As they kept walking, a small group of people at least three humans and two omnics came out of a bar in front of Bastion and Orisa. Bastion noticed the Omnics were also drunk, As Omnics don't drink, but they can absorb different types of energy supplies that give off different effects, in this case, probably a car engine with cheap gas to run it. Orisa sighed heavily and pulled Bastion's arm. "Come on, let's get across the stre-" suddenly one of the drunken Omnics called out to Orisa. "H-hey, it'sh that Four legged Omnic lady!" Bastion tilts his head. "Beep boop zwee whiir?" Orisa sighed and nods her head. "Yes, I know them… They're common drunks that come to this bar, I arrested them for disorderly conduct." The human laughed hard. "Oh, C'mon love, We were jus' havin' fun, hic!" Orisa's eyes turned into anger. "You punched the bartender for not giving you drinks, then you danced around the bar without your clothing." The second Omnic cackled heartily. "Well, 'scuse us, but that's fun, though I bet you haven't done anything fun like that!" He looked over to Bastion and noticed him. "Hey guys, Its…HIC, Its one of those…those uh…. Tin cans from the crisis." Bastion's eye turned red at the remark, Orisa Noticed this and placed her hand on his shoulder, Bastion looked at Orisa and calmed down. Except the drunks just kept on talking. "Shoot… I thought they all died out… I think I'm TOO drunk." Said the second human, then followed by the third human who was heavily intoxicated but he knew what was going on around his surroundings. He points over to Bastion and Orisa and then yelled out. "Well, no wonder, she is a replica of those old robots as well, heck, she's just as bad as that tin can from the crisis!" Orisa then became angry then shouted out. "I am different from My predecessors, I am not-" The omnic interrupted her and said. "Yeah, yeah, can it why don'tcha, you're just a mistake that no one wants, Heck, your "Creator" should've made you like, HIC, us… better, updated and maybe a bit prettier." Orisa tried to get a word in edge wise. "I am a defender of Numbani, my core functions are required to-" The other Omnic mocked her. "My core functions are required to, Blah,blah,blah… look, I'm in a good mood tonight, why don't ya do us a favor and just shut up, go home to your "creator" and be a good guard dog, after all, that's what your model will and always be, nothing but guard dogs, you worthless tin can, HIC!" The drunks all laughed together. Despite keeping her composure, she did feel insulted by their remarks, being belittled to be a defender was wrong, even though she has made greater strides to be better, maybe its best she sticks to her functions rather than have an empathy core in her main systems.
As Orisa was about to head across the street to avoid the Drunks, Bastion walked right up to them, with his eye glowing blood red. The first human looked at the Old omnic then smirked. "looks like you wanna party, ya, HIC, wanna ditch the horse and come drinkin'…I'm buyin'." Bastion didn't answer him back, but merely pushed him to the ground. The other drunks looked confused at the moment then looked at Bastion with anger. "Yo, whats the big idea, tin can!" Said the Omnic, he walked towards Bastion trying to push him, only for Bastion to grab his wrist and twist it roughly, that the joint broke and wires popped out. The omnic screamed in Pain as he dropped to his knees, holding to his broken hand. The other drunks looked at Bastion and then tried to gang up on him, only to be beaten to a pulp by Bastion's combat function. The other Omnic lied on the ground with its head pounded in. The humans all had bruises and groaned in pain, while the first Omnic was still on his knees, holding his broken hand.
Orisa just stood there, in shock at what just occurred. Bastion's eye turned back to its calming blue, offering his hand to Orisa. "Beep boop?" Orisa looked over to the drunks first then at Bastion. "You know, I could arrest you for attacking civilians…even if they are drunk." Bastion wasn't afraid, though he knew he did wrong for letting his anger get the best of him. "…But, I can overlook this as… No one protected me… like this anyway." Bastion tilts his head, looking confused. "Beep boop?" Orisa shook her head. "No… When I was built, my function was to protect everyone in Numbani, however… I was never protected as I shield myself from other people's harm and words about me… No one…other than creator Efi… has ever been nice to me." Bastion looked at the drunks then back at Orisa, taking her hand. "Beep boop." Orisa nods her head. "Yes… I think we should." The two Omnics made their way to Orisa's home.
Upon arrival, the two Omnics stood at the garage door entrance and looked at one another. "Beep... Beep boop." Said Bastion as he rubbed his head a bit. Orisa nods her head, chuckling a little. "Yes… it has been... a good night" She gave bastion a smile. Just as Bastion was about to open the door, Orisa grabs his hand. "Wait… I wish to thank you, for everything, it means very much to me, I'm glad we spent some time that didn't involve a crime." Bastion chuckled lightly. "Zwee, zhwee… whiir viir, beep boop woop vwoo." Orisa leans forward infront of Bastion's head. Bastion was a little confused why she was this close. "I watched some movies with creator Efi, but… I think this is how humans of opposite genders finish after a recreational day." Bastion tried to find the logic in that until Orisa taps her face against his and suddenly a shock, runs through his main core and suddenly some of his circuits blow out a bit. Orisa leans back up and smiled, opening the garage door.
Efi was sound asleep on the couch, while Zenyatta was mediating. He looked over to the returning Omnics and then stood up from the couch to greet them. "Ah…Welcome back my friends, did you two enjoy your day together?" Orisa nods her head with a smile. "I certainly have… I must go recharge now, it's been a long day." Zenyatta nods his head. "I understand, I'm afraid I should get going as well." Orisa lightly giggled. "Very well, come back anytime you wish, Zenyatta." Zenyatta nods his head as he exits the building, Orisa waving goodbye as the door closed.
Once the garage door finally shut, Zenyatta talked openly. "She is in a much happier mood then earlier… I think Efi was right about letting her choose her way, you did well Bastion." Zenyatta waited Bastion to respond, only silence. Zenyatta turns to Bastion and noticed he was limping on one side, and his core was sparking. Zenyatta looked concerned and placed a healing orb around the core. However, the orb wasn't repairing as if Bastion hadn't been damaged. Zenyatta decided to smack his head, maybe it was a glitch in his outdated system, he wondered. Bastion was smacked in the head, finally recovering his senses as he looked around slightly confused. "BEEP BOOP!?" After a moment Bastion saw Zenyatta, his eye turned yellow. "Wvee voop beep." Zenyatta was a bit concerned. "Bastion, why was your core sparking?" Bastion tilts his head in confusion until he recalled the last few moments and said. "Beep….Beep whiir boop." Zenyatta was equally surprised. "Orisa, "Kissed" you?" Bastion shrugged his shoulders as he never had an Omnic kiss him before. Bastion explained the whole day to Zenyatta who was listening, very intrigued of the whole thing. Once Bastion finished explaining, Zenyatta was analyzing the whole scenario. "Hmm… It would seem Orisa has taken a liking to you… as you have as well." Bastion thought about it for a moment and asked how can He be sure if its true? Zenyatta chuckled a bit as Bastion never experienced this before. "My friend, this whole feeling is new to you, plus… I remember our distinct conversation not too long ago, you have said you were different from many of the Omnic models such as myself, maybe you have found that same distinct difference with Orisa, as she too is different from the others… But that's just a theory." Bastion had to admit, Zenyatta was on the money, Bastion liked Orisa, and they both knew what it was like to be different from others, even treated negatively by other people, maybe there is something about Orisa that made him interested in her… though that… "Kiss" was a real kick of power right there.
Zenyatta looked to be pleased then hovers over to the train station. "Come, let us return back to the apartment, it is getting late, our friends must be worried about us by now." Bastion got out of his thoughts and agreed with Zenyatta following him back on a short trip back to the apartment.