A Hacker's Lament
Chapter 4
When the Omnic War hit Dorado, any available and suitable male were taken to the front line. Fathers and Husbands, Brothers and Sons, nobody was spared the horrors of war. A piecing blue eye peeked from the hole in a wall. The eye retreated into the darkness as the Chinese girl turned to the food she had and carried the can of substance to the desk where another girl sat. This girl attention was on her computer, typing away relentlessly as the day pass by. The girl on the computer had dark skin with sharp features, she was obviously Mexican. The Malaysian girl frowned and placed the can in front of the Hacker.
"You been on that computer all day, come on eat up!" Nova said as she refilled the cup on the table.
"Gracias" came the reply as she ate while hacking. As Nova went back guarding their safe haven, the Mexican girl's computer clicked. The girl smiled as she rubbed her hands together and pressed enter. The girl giggled; by the next time soldiers arrive to rescue attempts. The two girls will be on the priority list. They are escaping this hell.
Back to the present, Sombra sat next to Nova catching up with the years. However, when it was Sombra's turn to explain Nova just laughed at her friend. Sombra laughed just as hard, knowing that her friend knew her too well.
"Sombra, I know you too well. You don't want power or control. Even your outfit tells a different tale." Nova said, referring to the colours purple and pink to the Mexican Holiday "Dia de los Muertos" or Day of the Dead. Just as Sombra wanted to reply, Nova's computer started beeping. Reaper and Widowmaker entered the room. Sombra quickly and stealthily wave her fingers, causing the wrappers of food to disappear.
"Sombra, what are you doing here?" Reaper's eye sockets mask seems to rise slightly as if raising an eyebrow which was impossible.
"Gaberiel! Saludos, I was supervising the prisoner" Sombra smirked.
"Sombra, we are beginning the procedures" Widowmaker roughly said, shouldering passed Sombra. Nova slowly backed away as Widowmaker smiled baring her fang like teeth as Nova. Sombra's fist curled in furry. She needed to SAVE Nova but she can't do it alone. Backing off into the Shadows she named herself, Sombra disappeared hacking away as a plan was formed.
"Chaos has been the enemy for as long as I can remember…"
Somewhere on the country of India stood a luxurious structure with the Vishkar Corporation symbol of "V" on the top. Within this building are the geniuses and minds that built the technology that could build anything with just their fingertips. Hardlight. Of course, the best architect around was in her office Symmetra or Satya Vaswani. The Indian woman stood at her desk, staring at the purple glowing panel in front of her with a purple skull asking: Ready for Reality?
"You have to show others the right path to order"
Satya stared at the screen, dumbfound with eyes wide and expression of shock written on her face. Satya's brain raced from thought to thought as curiosity filled her head. Satya looked at the interface, determination on her face. She was helping the world, what could possible change her mind? Satya press the tick button
"That's what I was taught, Reality by our own design"
Several other panels appear around Satya with charts and logos, Emails and Classified information. Satya tapped on the play button of a video with her right index finger, gapping as she saw Sanjay setting up a bomb that would lead to Calado's explosion.
"I didn't want to hurt anybody"
Satya stood shocked at what she just saw. A hand covered her mouth, stopping the cry that almost escaped from her lips. She felt dizzy like her world was spinning uncontrollably. Satya place both hands on the table for support.
"I just wanted to make the world a better place"
Satya ducked her head in shame, her hair covering most of her face. The purple glow from the panels slowly dissipates. Satya did not care as her vision blurred. Why should she care? Her whole world was shattered, her Reality broken.
"But we weren't making it better"
A small beep sound gain Satya's attention as she lifted her head up. Big fat tears were rolling down Satya's face as she tried to read the screen. The purple panel was replaced with the normal blue hardlight she was so familiar with. The logo of Overwatch appeared into her view. A spark of hope ignited in her heart.
"… though perhaps I still can"
Somewhere outside the building, Sombra smirked smugly as she retreated into the shadows. Sombra clicked on her headphones, contacting Satya that was inside the office.
"Good choice" Sombra greeted Satya as she exited her office.
"Who is this?" Satya asked sceptically a hand on her headset.
"An ally" Sombra replied as she waited for Satya to exit the building.
A young man stared at the television on the store's display showing the latest news of Talon's attack on the Temple of Anubis and Winston's report of the stolen God Program. This man's name is Richard McCoy. He stood at 6 feet 5 inches wearing a hooded jacket, covering his handsome face from public view. The shoes were soaked from the rain, causing Richard's feet to feel uncomfortable. Other than him being the only person on the street, Richard looked like any ordinary citizen. Richard tore his gaze away from the news reporter and walk down to street.
After Overwatch's revival, Winston contacted Richard to join the organization despite his origins and past but it was an offer he could not refused.
The door opened and Richard entered, closing the door behind him quietly. Richard sat on the couch and pressed a button on the remote. A masked face appeared on screen, a smiley face disguising the person on screen. Richard jumped offed the couch not expecting this. He was supposed to report to Winston.
"Hahaha, you should see the look on your face!" Sombra removed her mask, laughing uncontrollably at Richard. Richard narrowed his eyes looking at the hacker.
"Sigh, you worry too much!" Sombra brought to screen a map of Talon's base.
"There is something I want you to do for me"
"If I refused?" Richard's deep voice asked.
Sombra giggled and with a wave shifted the screen. Richard just stood as the information on screen processed on his mind. A harden looked on his face gave the answer.
"What do you want?"