Chapter 4

"Ryūjin no ken wo kūrae," the figured shouted as he unsheathed his katana.

Sam was stunned by the sight of a green dragon emerging as if it was awakened for battle. "I'm guessing that's your pupil," she commented as she watched him cut down the remaining Talon forces in the temple.

"You are correct," the leader answered as his pupil landed in front of him.

"The intruders are dealt with for now Master," the pupil reported, sheathing his blade.

"Good work Genji," the leader praised.

Genji? As in the cyborg ninja? I've heard stories about him before I decided to join Overwatch, Sam thought at the sound of his name. "There could be more on the way, so we should prepare just in case," she commented, reloading her rifle.

"Right," Genji responded as he reloaded his shurikens. Heading for the exit, he turned to Sam then said, "Thank you for coming to our aid. I'm glad to see I've still got some friends at Overwatch."

"How'd yo-."

"The ship that dropped you off," Genji interrupted, "Some of my most exciting memories were aboard one like that." Saluting Sam, he then exited and disappeared.

"Really keeping up the ninja act," Sam commented upon his disappearance. "And I'm sorry Master Omnic, I didn't quite catch your name," Sam apologized, slightly bowing her head.

"My name is Zenyatta," the leader introduced himself, "And no need to apologize. In the heat of battle, manners can be forgotten."

"Of course," Sam responded as the two exited the room then headed to the main shrine of the village. Spotting more Talon soldiers, Sam crouched then asked, "You've got a plan?"

"I am afraid I do not," Zenyatta answered.

"Черт (Damn). How about Genji," she questioned, peeking over to see if she could spot their deadly assassin.

"He suggests that you cause a distraction then he can flank from behind," Zenyatta answered.

"Distraction," Sam questioned as she examined the environment, suddenly the reactor on the center of her suit pinged. Glancing, she smirked then answered, "I think I have one in mind."

Leaping out of cover, she sprinted then shouted, "Oi жопы (Oi a**holes)!" Grabbing the soldiers' attention, she activated the reactor and shouted, "испепелять (INCINERATE)!" The reactor opened then fired a large streak of concentrated fire towards the soldiers, erasing those caught in her path.

"That's some distraction," Genji commented as he began his attack.

Several minutes later after clearing the shrine, Sam rendezvoused with Genji and Zenyatta. "I think that's the last of them," she commented as she quickly scanned the area for anymore enemies.

"I believe we are safe," Zenyatta added. "Hmm? What troubles you my student," he asked, noticing was Genji contemplating.

"This attack," Genji answered, "it was too random. Even for Talon."

"I didn't hear them shout out a target or anything," Sam mentioned. "I thought they were after Zenyatta," she added.

"No that can't be," Genji responded. "The Monks of Nepal have not done anything to anger anyone, and I'm sure Talon wouldn't just attack due to them being mostly Omnics," he added.

"So that means they we-," Sam managed to say before they heard the roaring engines of a drop ship fly over them.

The ship hovered over the other side of the shrine while three figures leaped out from it, landing on the rooftop of a building. Focusing on them, Sam made out their equipment: Full scale heavy plated body armor, one heavy pulse rifle, one mini gun, and one rocket launcher. "Ебена мать (Holy sh*t), why do they have such heavy weaponry," she questioned as she prepared to fight.

"Cause they're here for me," Genji answered as he prepared to unleash his Dragon Blade. "Master, I'm sorry, but we may need your help with this fight," he commented.

Sam watched as Zenyatta pulled out two orbs, one yellow and one purple. What are those, she thought, examining them closer.

"Do not worry my student," Zenyatta answered as he summoned more balls. "I am prepared," he added as he took his fighting stance.

Bangkok, Thailand

Mierda (sh*t), Alex thought as he stared down the barrel of the shotgun. Out of all the people I had to bump into, I had to bump into this hijo de puta loco (crazy motherf*cker), he continued as he examined Reaper.

"One more step and your head goes off," Reaper announced, slowly squeezing the trigger.

"Whoa whoa whoa, easy amigo (friend)," Alex responded, "I'm here to save those kids."

"I don't care, who are you," Reaper asked. Not hearing a response, he aimed the second shotgun then repeated, "Who are you?"

Fearing for his life, Alex answered, "My name is Alex Ramirez Martinez and I'm a mercenary." I hope he buys this mentira estúpida (stupid lie).

Examining Alex, Reaper then commented, "You look too clean for a Merc, but you could be of use to me." Lowering his shotgun, he added, "You'll be bait."

"B-bait," Alex questioned as he let out a deep breath.

"Yeah, there are a lot more of these guys then it probably said on the paper," Reaper clarified as he began walking. "Follow me and do as I say and I won't kill you," he added.

"Shouldn't we get the kids in the van first," Alex asked, pointing at the vehicle.

"You can do that, then catch up," Reaper answered. Glancing back, he added, "Kids fear me."

Not only kids, Alex thought as he opened up the van doors. Seeing masked children, he quickly removed them then announced, "Uhh...do any of you know how to speak English?" Hearing no response, he called Winston.

"Hello Alex. Mission complete?"

"No Winston, I can't speak Thai and none of these kids speak English," Alex replied. "Can you quickly send me 'assuring' sentences that I won't hurt them and I'm going to get them back home to their parents," he asked.

"Of course. Sending them to you right now."

"Gracias amigo (Thanks friend)," Alex replied.

"Oh and I see there is an unknown signature near you. Friend or foe?"

Confused for a moment, Alex answered, "Friend for now."

"For now?"

"He's a mercenary."

"Ah okay. Good luck and call for anything else."

Seeing the list of sentences pop up, Alex responded, "Gracias (Thanks) and I'll let you know when the mission is done." Reading the sentences, Alex attempted to communicate to the children. "S̄wạs̄dī chụ̄̀x k̄hxng c̄hạn khụ̄x x lĕk s̒ læa c̄hạn pheụ̄̀xn (Hello my name is Alex and I am a friend)...uh...P̄hm mị̀ dị̂ pị thảr̂āy khuṇ p̄hm s̄ạỵỵā ẁā (I am not going to hurt you, I promise)...," he slowly announced.

Seeing the children's worried faces disappear, he continued, "Mị̀ t̂xng kạngwl khuṇ ca h̄ĕn ph̀x mæ̀ læa khuṇ rĕw «nī̂ (Don't worry, you will see your Mommy and Daddy soon)...Tảrwc ca mā phā khuṇ pị yạng phwk k̄heā pheụ̄̀x rx thī̀ nī̀ cnkẁā phwk k̄heā ca mā (The police are coming to take you to them so wait here till they come)..." The children began smiling then one of them walked up to Alex and gave him a hug.

"K̄hxbkhuṇ nāy (Thank you Mister)," the child said as she squeezed Alex.

"I don't know what you said, but you're welcome," Alex replied as the girl let go. "Wīrburus̄ʹ mị̀ khey l̂m h̄elw (Heroes never fail)," he commented, patting the girl on the head. Hopping out of the van, Alex spotted Reaper at the end of the alley. Mierda, hope he isn't mad, Alex thought as he headed over.

"Took you long enough," Reaper commented. "This way, the blood trail leads to that door," he announced, pointing to the trail.

"For some reason I thought you'd be madder," Alex commented as he followed Reaper.

"I've dealt with that kind of thing before," Reaper replied.

"You got kids of your own," Alex asked, but suddenly regretted his question when Reaper glared at him. "Bien bien (alright alright) no more dumb questions," he responded.

"You talk too much," Reaper insulted as he opened the door.

"You're not the fist one to say that," Alex replied as they entered the building.

"The trail ends here," Reaper announced as they hit a wall. Feeling the wall, he found the secret mechanism and pressed it. "Prepare yourself," he added as he entered.

Very high tech for kidnappers, Alex thought as he cocked his rifle then followed. Examining Reaper, Alex began remembering the stories he's heard about him. The man that kills with no remorse, the creature that loves chaos, and the Owl of Death. Can't believe I'm working with this Psicópata (Psycho), Alex thought as he continued to follow Reaper. Seeing Reaper throw up the "hold" hand signal, he asked, "Found something."

"Yeah, just what I was looking for," Reaper answered.

Peeking into what Reaper found, Alex saw scientists and armored guards, but what caught his eye was the kids in test tubes. "Their experimenting on kids," he commented. Jesus this is even worse than I thought.

"On my signal light them up," Reaper ordered.

"Yeah sure-huh," Alex paused as he glanced back, but Reaper was already gone. "What is he a fantasma (ghost)," he questioned as he peeked back into the room. Spotting Reaper above on some scaffolding, he silently commented, "He is!" Hearing shouting, Alex spotted a kid struggling to break free.

"Hey stop squirming you little sh*t," a guard shouted as he carried the little boy to the test tube.

" Mā m̀ā! Ph̀x! Ch̀wy d̂wy! (MAMMA! PAPA! HELP!)," the boy screamed as he started kicking.

"Can I just shoot this one already," the guard asked.

Struggling the urge to jump in, Alex stared at Reaper then commented, "Come on Hombre (man) that kid is in trouble." Glancing back at the kid, Alex could see the fear in his eyes then shouted, "Joder esto (F*ck this)" Catching the attention of some guards, he opened fired. Killing three, he sprinted to a lab table then flipped it for cover. Glancing back up, he didn't see Reaper then commented, "Maldita sea ese bastardo (Damn that bastard)! I actually thought he had a heart!"

Propping above his cover, Alex fired, but took a bullet to the shoulder. "Mierda (F*ck) that hurts." Hearing the guards approach him, he took out his pistol and prepared for a final stand. Suddenly Alex heard something drop followed by the sounds of many guns being fired. Standing up, pistol aimed, he spotted Reaper standing over the dead guards.

"I told you to wait for my signal," Reaper angrily announced.

"If I waited for you that kid would've ended up like those in the tubes," Alex replied firmly. Spotting movement behind Reaper, he took aim then shouted, "Ni siquiera pienses en eso, imbécil (Don't even think about it asshole)." Seeing as the person was a scientist, Alex walked over then pinned her against the wall. "What kind of enferma folla (sick f*cks) are you?"

"P-please don't kill me," the scientist pleaded as she shook in fear. "I was only doing what I was told," she added.

Staring into her eyes, Alex could see she was just being used in this horrible experiment. "Fine. Get out of here," he announced, releasing her then pointing towards the exit. "Leave and promise to never get involved in something like this ever again."

"Yes yes, I promise," the scientist replied as she ran for the door.

"Well I guess we'd better st-," Alex paused as he heard Reaper's shotgun fire. Turning back he spotted the scientist on the floor, then shouted, "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?"

"No survivors, those were my orders," Reaper announced as he walked over to a lab station.

"She was unarmed," Alex pointed out.

"She helped with this," Reaper replied as he began tapping keys. Spotting what he was looking for, he tapped the console then walked over to collect his objective. "My orders also include to retrieve any information on this experiment for Talon." Heading for the exit, he added, "Don't worry, we won't use it on kids."

Aiming his pistol at Reaper, Alex announced, "I can't let you leave with that."

"And what makes you think you can stop me," Reaper asked as he faced Alex.

Flashing his Overwatch logo, he answered, "Cause I am a hero and heroes never fail." The room fell silent for a moment then Reaper began cackling while Alex stood in confusion. "What's so funny Psicópata (Psycho)," he asked, sights still aimed at Reaper.

"I wasn't going to kill you, but then you had to go and show me that damn symbol," Reaper answered.

"You got beef with Overwatch," Alex questioned.

"Beef? HAHAHAHAHA," Reaper responded, "You don't even know the half of it." Summoning his shotguns then aiming at Alex, he announced, "You're going to regret ever joining them, cabrón (bastard)."

Hey guys! That was Chapter 4, hope you enjoyed!

I'll also try to pump out chapters, but you know life and stuff. Anyway, thanks for reading and I'll see you in the next one!