"Angela! Reinhardt! Glad you have returned!" An excited Lena cried as she hugged them both.
"Hello Lena. It is good to see you." Angela replied.
Lena nodded and saw Hana walking out from the ship.
"And you've brought D. Va! That is great! My name is Lena, but you can call me Tracer." She said presenting her hand to Hana. Hana smiled and shook her hand.
"It is good to meet you as well."
"It is good to see that you managed to recruit D. Va. Her help you be useful to our cause." Said Winston.
"I think that I can show you some real MECHS, D. Va. Miss Russia can lend you one to drive it." Zarya said.
"Size doesn't matter! But I'd love to do that some time."
"Okay, we need to brief you about our situation with Talon. Come this way." Said Winston.
"Before we do that. I need to introduce you someone." Said Angela.
"Another recruit?" Said Lena.
"Yes... but some people won't agree to recruit it." Said Reinhardt.
"Why's that?" Asked Lena.
Hana just went into the ship.
"Bastion? You ready?" She whispered.
Bastion acknowledged her with some beeps and followed her. Zarya's face went pale as her eyes went wide. Winston and Lena gave soft gasps as Bastion get out from the ship.
"This is Bastion. The other recruit Angela and Reinhardt were talking about." Explained Hana.
"Why is that Omnic here in the first place?!" Shouted Zarya to Hana, ready to destroy Bastion if needed.
"Bastion helped protect South Korea!" Argued Hana.
"Those are war machines! They attacked and destroyed part of my country!"
"They did the same with mine until Bastion stopped them!"
"I think that'd be wise if we cool down a bit about this." Winston said.
"I will not be working with this assassin." Zarya said before she stormed out from the hanger.
Hana released a breath she was holding and went closer to Bastion, searching some comfort.
The Omnic grabbed her hand gently and beeped some soft noises.
"Okay, that is the first time I see a Bastion Unit have that behavior." Commented Winston.
"Far as I know, they couldn't do that, could they?" Added Lena.
"I know is hard to believe, but I trust Bastion with my life. And he is my friend." Responded Hana.
A chirp followed as Ganymede landed on Bastion's shoulder.
"Is that a bird?" Asked Lena.
"Yes. Bastion's first friend. Ganymede." Explained Angela.
"Ganymede?" Winston and Lena asked at the same time.
"Yes. Apparently, Bastion decided to named his little bird friend. So she became Ganymede. She even put some eggs that are being warmed on the ship as we speak." Explained Reinhardt.
"I see. Well, we need some heavy firepower, and according to the data we have about Bastion Units, is that they have a heavy machine gun with enough power to destroy shields in seconds. And Talon started to use stronger shields to defend themselves. This Bastion Unit should be very helpful to Overwatch. I will ask Torbjörn if he can improve it. Well, if it ants to be improved." Winston says.
"Beep boop zwuee zwoo tweuo."
"Bastion wants to see first what would be his function here before decide to get some improvements." Hana said.
"I see. Well, let's get going to the conference room, so we can... discuss about Bastion's role here."
They followed Winston not before Angela took out Ganymede's eggs from the ship and transported them gently and carefully to a permanent warm room to stay. After leaving Ganymede on a warm room, they continued toward the conference room, were everyone was gathered. As they entered, all conversation stopped as the crew saw Bastion.
"So... seems to me that ya'll managed to brin' the mech pilot from her'ouse, he?" Said McCree.
"Indeed." Said Angela.
"And also, brought a new friend." Said calmly Zenyatta.
"Tsk... more loike a piece of junk t'me." Said Junkrat.
"Okay, okay. Let us see the positive part of this. We have a two new members." Said Hanzo.
Before anyone could reply, a heated conversation erupted from the hall toward the garage.
"... that's why I want to join you, papa!"
"Hm... but are you sure that's the life you want, Brigitte? I don't think that-" Torbjörn stopped talking as he saw Bastion. Brigitte stopped walking as well.
"Well well well... seems that you managed to survive, eh?" Said Torbjörn to Bastion. Bastion made some noises, happy to see the man that repaired him on his house.
"Glad to see you, Bastion. How's the armor papa built for you?" At that Bastion answered happily.
"Good to know." Brigitte smiled.
"Okay, now that we are all here, let us talk about the role everyone will take on our fight against Talon." Said Winston. "We have enough agents to give roles, which are Support, Damage and Tank. As you know, every role got different objectives. Support is for heal and aid teammates, Damage, to fight against Talon, and Tank to absorb enemy damage and protect teammates."
Winston looked at everyone in the room.
"I know some won't agree immediately with this, but I did this hoping for the best for the world and for us."
Winston told all the agents their respective role. Some were reluctant to accept that role, but chose to not say their discomfort. Others just didn't show if there was a problem with that or not.
"Wait! Bastion is left! He doesn't have a role!" Complained Hana.
"Hm... I wasn't expecting Bastion to join our cause. But seeing his abilities in the past, I think that the best for him would be on Tank."
"I have to disagree with that, Winston." Said Torbjörn.
"Why's that?"
"Bastion cannot handle a huge amount of enemies. He needs support and protection, for he cannot focus on many targets at once. His full power is seen when he focus on just one target. That left him vulnerable to attacks on his sides and from behind. Considering that he needs to stop firing when he needs to repair himself. And the fact that he cannot move on turret mode. I think that the best role for him is in Damage." Answered Torbjörn.
Winston looked at the dwarf for some seconds before looking at Bastion. "Ar you sure about that?"
Torbjörn sighed. "Of course! I made his design and checked his systems when I found him before I told him to leave. I think that's the best for him."
"Understood then. Bastion will be with those in Damage."
"What?! I 'ave t'stay wi'the junk?!" Exclaimed Junkrat. Hana looked at him angrily as he looked at the ceiling upset.
Once everyone calmed down (Hana being the 'defender' of Bastion), Hana and Bastion were given each a room. Hana complained, claiming that she wanted to be with Bastion. But as convinced to have her own room. Bastion's room is the same where Angela left Ganymede with her eggs. They told them that tomorrow they will be active.
The next day, everyone was awake with the sound of the alarms's base.
"WARNING! TALON FORCES INSIDE THE BASE DETECTED! WARNING! TALON FORCED INSIDE THE BASE DETECTED!"
Immediately everyone got off from their beds. Bastion put a few furniture around Ganymede's nest before going out. Because he was the closest to the entrance, the moment he got out from his room, he received fire from Talon Forces. Bastion immediately went to cover and entered in Sentry mode, firing the intruders. Bastion was able to defeat the majority of the first group, but then more entered along with a Heavy Assault. Bastion knew that he has to defend the entrance, but couldn't do it alone. He started firing at the Heavy Assault, but, as Torbjörn said the day before, Bastion cannot focus on many targets at the same time, and the Talon troopers along the Talon Enforcers and Snipers took advantage of that and started firing at Bastion. Bullet after bullet hit Bastion as he kept firing at the Heavy Assault until he killed him. But Bastion already took much damage. Changing into Recon Mode, he retreated to a near room to repair himself. Unfortunately, Bastion's left arm is also damaged. He can't use it to heal himself. Just as he thought on retreating to a more secure area, an Enforcer appeared from behind him and aimed at him, ready to fire.
Before the Enforcer could fire, a shield appeared in front of Bastion, avoiding the bullet and green bullets hit the Enforcer. Before Bastion could turn around, a yellow beam wrapped around him and his body started to heal itself.
"Bowo?"
"Sorry we are late Bastion, but some Talon forces were on our way here." Said Angela as she heal Bastion.
"Do not worry E54, we are now with you." Said Orisa.
"I'm impressed that you managed to hold them until we arrived." Said Torbjörn.
"Okay, enough of talk. Torbjörn, put your turret! Bastion, stay close to Orisa's shield. Angela you too!" Said S76 from the radio.
"Understood!" Said Torbjörn.
"Papa, Hana's asking if Bastion is alright." Said Brigitte through the radio.
"Yes Brigitte. He's alright. We arrived just in time. He managed to hold Talon's forces until we could. Tell her to not worry about it." Said Angela.
"Okay, everything's set. Is everyone ready?"
"Yes."
"Affirmative."
Bastion didn't acknowledged. Instead started firing at the enemy as soon as he positioned himself behind Orisa's shield.
Same time Talon entered at Gibraltar Base, Hana's room.
Hana wasn't sure what to do at first when the alarm went off.
"What the hell-Bastion!" She ran toward the door when the ground shook. After that, Brigitte entered her room.
"Hana! Thank god you are fine. We have to repel Talon now!"
"I can't help without my MECHA."
"We'll have to make our way to the hangar then."
"Wait, what?!"
"You heard me. You cannot fight the enemy with just a pistol and no protection. Besides, I have seen you pilot those MECHAS. You are good doing that."
"But what about Bastion? What if he needs help?"
"Don't worry about Bastion. Papa managed to upgrade him before he went to South Korea. Also, remember that Bastion is a war machine. He was made for war. He will know what to do in these situations."
"But still! We have to help him-!"
"Brigitte! Are you alright?!" Winsotn's voice could be heard from her radio.
"Yeah. I have found Hana. She insists that we go and help Bastion."
"Cannot do that, Brigitte."
"But-!"
"Hana, I know you are close to Bastion, but Talon is attacking on different sections of the base. Also, Torbjörn, Angela and Orisa are on their way to Bastion. It seems that Bastion is holding Talon in the main entrance. You two should regroup with Genji and Hanzo. They require immediate assistance in the Hangar."
"On our way Winston." Brigitte cut off connection with Winston and readied herself.
"C'mon, we need to move." Hana looked down and followed Brigitte with her gun ready.
In their way to the Hangar, they found some Talon forces, but nothing that the two of them couldn't do. When they arrived at the Hangar, they found Hanzo and Genji struggling against a Heavy Assault. They joined them behind a wall.
"Good to see you two made it here. We needed some support." Said Genji.
"We can't defeat the big guy without taking damage." Said Hanzo.
"Don't worry. We'll manage." Said Brigitte.
Hana looked towards the Hangar. There, is her MECHA inactive.
"If I could reach my MECHA, then I could take the damage as you attack the big guy."
"A risky plan. Especially while the MECH is being activated." Said Brigitte.
"I'll cover you. But you have to move fast." Said Genji.
"Genji, no. We need more support and-"
"The base is being attack from many flanks. We cannot ask for help. Everyone must be busy fighting in similar or worse situations. I know I can do it.'
'I cannot loose you again." Under his helmet, Genji smiled as he took new shuriken from his hands. "Do not worry brother. You shall not." Genji dashed toward the Heavy Assault, deflecting most of his bullets. Hana took that time to run toward her MECHA, but more forces are on her way. Just as a Trooper was about to fire, an arrow hit him on his back, making him fall. Looking back, Hana saw Hanzo covering her as Brigitte covered Genji. Running faster, Hana reached in time her MECHA before the heavy Assault aimed at her. Recalling their last conversation about Hana's MECH take a little of time before it could be functional, Genji jumped in front of Hana, deflecting once again bullets from the Heavy. Hanzo providing cover on his sides and Brigitte giving Genji armor. After a few seconds, Hana's MECH was functional and started firing at the Heavy.
"Let's do this!"
They managed to hold the Hangar just as McCree entered.
"Seems to me that ya'll managed, he?"
"Indeed." Said Hanzo.
"How's Bastion?" Asked Hana, concerned.
"I don't know."
Brigitte took her radio and connect to her father. "Papa, Hana's asking if Bastion is alright."
"Yes Brigitte. He's alright. We arrived just in time. He managed to hold Talon's forces until we could. Tell her to not worry about it." Said Angela through the radio. Hana's face was filled with relief. But it was short lived as more Talon troops arrived.
"Looks like that this is goin' to last a while." Commented McCree as he took his PeaceKeeper.
"Indeed." Said Hanzo, getting into position.
"Let's make them regret this." Genji said preparing more shurikens.
"I'll cover you all." Said Brigitte.
"They won't pass through me." Said Hana as she fired missiles to the enemy.
