Time Error 2
Chapter 13: Reunited
Engineer, Symmetra, and Demoman were walking in the forest, heading towards the direction of their new found shelter, but they were walking in the rain and Demo was getting a little annoyed by it.
Demoman: Augh! Engineer! How far away are we from this shelter you found? My drink is getting mixed up with this rain water!
Engineer: Shouldn't be too far by now, I'm starting to recognize our surroundings.
Demo scoffed at this, having his doubts about Engineer's memory, Engie noticed this.
Engineer: You got something to say Demo?
Demoman: How would you recognize your surroundings in this? We are in a bloody FOREST!
Engineer: You think I don't know that Demoman? I know where we are alright, we must be close.
Demoman: How do you know we are even heading the right direction?
Symmetra: Not to doubt you Engie but how do you know if we are going in the right direction?
Engineer checked his Pipboy from his arm and saw his checkpoint, they were heading in the right direction.
Engineer: This Pipboy here tells me that's how I know.
Demoman: Argh! Forget your confusing gadgets, I'm checking my own way.
Demoman took out his sticky launcher.
Engineer: Demo! Medic isn't here! You won't survive.
Demoman: I'm only using two, calm your panties.
Engineer rolled his eyes before Symmetra asked him a question.
Symmetra: Dell, what is he doing?
Engineer: He's about to take flight that's what's about to happen.
Demoman starting placing sticky bombs at his feet, as soon as Symmetra saw this her eyes widened.
Symmetra: Demoman! This is not advisable!
Demoman: Relax pretty lady, I'm a demolition expert!
Symmetra: Dell!?
Engineer: I know Satya, this is stupid.
Demoman detonated the bombs sending himself to the air.
Engineer: He forgot to mention that he is also drunk.
As Demo continued to ascend further more up, he saw the shelter Engineer was talking about, they were heading in the right direction after all, and they were almost there.
Demoman: Haha! Hey Engineer! We are-!
Demoman was interrupted when a lightning struck him head on, Demo's scream could be heard throughout the forest. Symmetra looked away cringing from the sight, Engineer shook his head as he continued to watch.
Engineer: I almost feel sorry for him.
*Mean while with Sniper's group*
Sniper and the others had made another stop to look for their agents and coworker when a scream came out of nowhere.
Sniper: Crockey! That was Demoman!
Pharah: Who now?
Amelie: Some drunk buffoon that is skilled with explosions.
Mercy: You mean Junkrat?
Pharah: That laughing maniac isn't drunk.
Mercy: Than who's she talking about?
Amelie: I'm talking about Demoman.
Pharah: Who's Demoman again?
Soldier: OH MY GOD! You're all horribly discharged!
Pharah: Who are you to discharge me?
Soldier: Your worst nightmare!
Sniper: Bloody hell shut up!...Thank you, geez. Look we heard another one of our own from that direction, so let's get over there quickly.
Mercy: Pharah and I will fly ahead and search for this so called "Demoman".
Before Mercy and Pharah took off Pharah glared at Soldier, while Soldier sneered right back. Sniper saw this and let out a sigh, "We really need to get those two to make up already or else I will literally stuff them in the same closet together." Sniper thought.
*Scout's group*
Scout, Tracer, and Spy saw the scene of Demoman being sent into the air before seconds later zapped by lightning. The sight clearly shocked Tracer as she never seen something like that happen before, while Scout held back his laugh and Spy rolled his eyes before thinking "Imbecile."
*Back with Engineer's group*
*20 seconds later*
Engineer had finished building a dispencer next to Demoman's body, incredibly Demo was still alive which astonished Symmetra.
Symmetra: How is he still alive!? That lightning strike alone should have killed him!
Engineer: Because of the fact that he is drunk since he drinks a lot, the alcohol numbed the pain down a bit, plus the guy has been through worse.
Symmetra: Ugh rocket jumping, sentry jumping, launching yourself high in the air with two bombs and getting struck by lightning yet you survive! The reality here makes no sense.
Engineer: Welcome to my world.
"Symmetra! Engineer!"
Both of them turned to who called their name and saw Pyro and Mei running towards them.
Engineer: Pyro!
Symmetra: Mei!
Pyro bear hugged Engineer and lifted up Engie from the ground, Symmetra and Mei hugged each other tightly with both of them at the verge of crying.
Symmetra: I'm so happy to see you! I thought you and the others were gone and…
Mei: No no! It's alright I'm fine! Pyro here saved me.
Engineer was shocked when he heard Mei say that, Pyro saved her?
Engineer: Wait a minute, Pyro…you saved her?
Pyro: Mphmph.
Engineer's eyebrows shot upwards in surprise.
Engineer: I guess you two made up?
Mei: Yes we did, he's not so bad after all, plus he gave me this huge lollipop!
Engineer looked at Pyro with a stare before putting a hand on his shoulder.
Engineer: Pyro…
He pulled Pyro in for a whisper.
Engineer: you don't give someone something to eat when you used that to kill people with.
Pyro: …mph.
Mei: What was that?
Engineer: Nothing.
Pyro looked at Demoman and saw how burned up he looked.
Pyro: Mphmmphmph.
Engineer: You saw Demo get shocked by lightning?
Pyro nodded.
Mei: He was the reason why we were able to find you in the first place.
Engineer: Oh, well let's hope the others got a view of the stunt Demo did.
Mei: I think they did, his scream was so loud and the lightning strike was so bright, I don't think anyone could have missed that.
"Hello down there!"
All except Demoman looked up and saw Mercy and Pharah floating above them.
Symmetra and Mei: Mercy! Pharah!
Engineer rubbed his goggles to see if his sight was clear, he couldn't believe that he was seeing his old friends again.
Engineer: My God…
Pharah and Mercy flew down to them and immediately greeted Mei and Symmetra.
Mercy: Hello Symmetra, Mei. My goodness look at you two, looks like you two been through hell!
Mercy was right about that, both agent's clothes were either scratched up or had a lot of burn stains.
Pharah: What happened to you two?
Symmetra: You have no idea what me and Mei been through.
Engineer was walking towards them as they talked, but Mercy spotted him and immediately recognized him.
Mercy: Engineer?
Pharah looked at Mercy before looking at Engineer as he walked up to them, once he was next to Symmetra he readjusted his hat before greeting them.
Engineer: Hello Mercy and Pharah, been awhile hasn't it?
Engineer held out a hand for a handshake, but Mercy closed in on him quickly and gave him a tight hug.
Mercy: Engie! I'm so happy to see you again!
Engineer: Missed you too Mercy.
Pharah grabbed his hand for handshake.
Pharah: Five years and you don't look like you changed much, you age well Engineer.
Symmetra: Actually he did grow a beard, he shaved it earlier.
Pharah: Darn, I was curious to see what he'd look like with one.
Pyro: Mmphmph mph.
Engineer: Oh shut it Pyro!
Engineer pushed Pyro back a little, Pyro chuckled evily before walking away, Mercy and Pharah looked curiously at Pyro.
Mercy: Who's that?
Engineer: Pyro, one of my coworkers, you still haven't seen the rest of them. There's Medic, Sniper, Soldier-
Pharah: Actually Mercy and I have already seen them. We were just with them 10 minutes ago but when we saw this person named Demo get zapped by lightning we came to investigate.
Mercy: Speaking of Demo, where is he?
Engineer remembered about Demo and realized he could use some healing from Mercy.
Engineer: Oh! Mercy I need your help here, Demo is over here by my dispencer but I believe he could use some healing, my dispencer will not do.
Engineer walked over to Demo with Mercy and the others following, when they reached Demo, Mercy gasped when she saw how bad Demo looked.
Mercy: I'm amazed by how much electricity his body took, he shouldn't be breathing right now.
Symmetra: That's what I said!
Engineer: Look Mercy the drunk fella is suffering here, can you just heal him already?
Mercy: Right, sorry.
Mercy pointed her staff towards Demo and began to heal him, in seconds he was able to get back up to his feet and he let out a chuckle.
Demoman: Woa…what a rush. Thanks Doc-
Demoman looked to his savior expecting to see Medic but saw an angel instead, he had a bad feeling about this.
Demoman: No…am I dead?
Engineer: What? No Demo you're alive.
Demoman: Engie, you're dead too?
Engineer: No I'm not.
Demoman looked back at the angel before glaring at her.
Demoman: You'll never take me back to the afterlife! I won't let you!
Demo took out his long sword and made a move to strike at Mercy, but Engineer blocked his attack with his wrench.
Engineer: Demo! You're not DEAD! Get that in your head already!
Pharah: What is with every one of your coworkers trying to kill us?
Mercy stared terrifyingly at Demo, her life just passed her eyes seconds ago.
Demoman: So you're saying I'm not dead?
Engineer: Yes! Now put the sword away, this lady here just saved your life and that was how you were gonna thank her?
Demoman: This lady is an angel!
Engineer: She is not she just looks like one. Honestly Mercy, maybe you should change some time.
Mercy: I think I should.
Demoman: Ugh…sorry for almost killing you. If it makes it any better, your head would have been part of my head collection.
Engineer face palmed and groaned.
Mercy: He-head collection?
Demoman: Yes! I have 49-
Engineer: Demo stop!
Demoman: …8 heads.
Engineer: Quit it Demo you scaring her!
Demoman: Oh come on! I doubt they could be afraid of me because of that.
All the agents looked at Demo like as if he was some wicked monster maintained in a human body, but he simply shrugged off the stares and went looking for his drink.
Pharah: …what kind of workers do you work with?
Engineer: If I had a dollar every time I thought of that, I'd be a billionaire.
Scout: And I'd be a TRILLIONAIRE if I got dollar every time I thought my team was awesome!
Scout came out of nowhere surprising the group, and along came Tracer right behind him, then Spy came in last.
Engineer: Scout! Looks like you were able to find Tracer.
Scout: Yeah I found her, unfortunately I found Spy as well.
Spy rolled his eyes.
Tracer hugged Symmetra feeling lucky to see her again, Symmetra returned the hug.
Symmetra: Tracer! Where have you been? When we were running away I lost you from my sight!
Tracer: I'm sorry Symmetra, when I was running the only thing that was on my mind was Scout dying right in front of me over and over again, and when I finally got a hold of myself I was all by myself.
Symmetra: At least you're alright.
Tracer: Same to you.
Spy walked up to Engineer.
Spy: Engineer.
Engineer: Spy.
Spy: From what I heard from Scout you and him discovered a place for us to rest.
Engineer: Yeah, in fact we should be close.
Spy was glad the walking trip will be over soon but looked at the two new agents and raised an eyebrow.
Spy: More of those future agents?
Engineer: Yeah, and there's many more to come.
Before Spy could say anything else Engineer heard the sound of a car coming by, he looked towards the sounds source and saw Sniper's van.
Engineer: Good night Irene, looks like everyone is here.
Sniper's van drove up near them and made a complete stop, from the passenger seat came Amelie and from the driver seat came out Sniper.
Engineer: Well would you look at that? You two aren't killing each other.
Sniper: Believe me when I tell you, it took every bit of me to not to shoot her in the head in the beginning. But later on after that.
Sniper looked at her, not with a glare or annoyance but stared at her with understanding.
Sniper: I guess the sheila ain't so bad.
Engineer: Glad you two made up then.
Scout had a silly grin on his face as he thought of something about Sniper and Amelie, Sniper saw the look on his face and instantly knew what he was thinking.
Sniper: Scout, if you dare say anything about me and Amelie I will skin you alive!
Scout: Ohhh so you calling her Amelie now?
Sniper: Piss off ya twitchy lunatic!
The back door of Sniper's van opened and out came Medic and Soldier, although Medic looked like he was looking for something.
Engineer: Medic! Soldier! Good to see you two are still moving.
Soldier: It is good to see that you're back from the dead and reporting for duty Engie.
Medic: Ja, and forgive me for not reviving you, my device was not working. But may I ask how did you and Scout get out of the base in time before the explosion?
Engineer: That's a story for later, and is Heavy with you?
Engineer looked around for Heavy but could not find him anywhere, Medic had a sad look on his face.
Medic: Err…Heavy is…dead.
All the mercenaries looked at Medic when he said that, all had shocked faces and were filled with disbelief.
Engineer: What!?
Soldier: Impossible!
Pyro: MPHMPH!
Demoman: Have you lost your mind!?
Sniper: How could that big headed wanker die? He can take on all of us if it were melee weapons only.
Scout: You said it! His hands are bigger than my face!
Spy: Not to mention that he could kill a man with an imaginary gun, and screaming "POW!"
Engineer: Are you sure he's dead? Weren't you with him?
Medic: I don't know if he's really dead or not, the last time I saw him he was fighting a bear that was twice the size of any other bears I have ever seen.
Soldier: Why didn't you help him!?
Medic: Because of her! Alright!?
Medic pointed at Mercy, causing her to step back a little as she started feeling nervous. After a moment Medic calmed himself before continuing to speak.
Medic: When we found her she was unconscious so we had to bring her back to our campfire, but before we could we were attacked by the bear, Heavy held it off while I ran back to our camp, he never came back. That's why I think he's dead…
Silence filled the group as the mercenaries let the story sink in, but when it had come to their conclusion that Heavy was truly dead, grief filled them. Even Spy felt sorrow for his dead companion. Scout looked down to the ground with anger, squeezing his hands into a fist, he felt so angry at himself for not being there to help Heavy, but when Tracer walked over and put a hand on his shoulder he broke down into sadness. One single tear drop hit the dirt, and soon more tear drops started to fall to the earth. Soldier was doing his best to be strong and stood tall and straight, he was grateful that the helmet hid his eyes from the others, but Pharah could see that he was hurting as a tear began to reveal itself from underneath the helmet. That night when Heavy fought that bear was the night a giant has fallen, a mighty giant.
Engineer breathed in and out repeatedly, trying to calm his emotions but failed as his eyes got watery, he began to wipe the tears out of his eyes and goggles before speaking.
Engineer: Well…we should get going to the shelter, us staying out here will do us nothing.
"Why are all you babies crying?"
The sound of a deep and rough voice caused most of the mercenaries to look up from the ground, could it be? In the distant a big figure was walking towards them, the voice sounded familiar yet the appearance of the figure confused them all. The big figure was wearing what seems to be a bear's head on its head, and on its hands looked like the claws of a bear as well. As the figure approached more closer, the mercenaries began to recognize the mysterious figure, Tracer and Symmetra also recognized it. It was Heavy! He was alive! And he looked like a badass!
Medic: Heavy?
Heavy: Da! I am back baby!
All the mercs cheered and started running towards Heavy, while most of the agents just stood there amazed. Heavy gave Medic a bear crushing hug while the other mercs gave Heavy a pat on the back or a soft punch to the shoulder as a way of welcoming him back.
Scout: Yo guys look at Heavy right now, geez Heavy you look like a beast that no animal would want to mess with.
Heavy: Yes, Heavy has fought and killed the beast that was feared by all animals that live in this forest
Scout: You've GOT to tell us how you did it.
Heavy chuckled as he gave Scout a pat on the shoulder.
Heavy: That is a story Heavy will tell tonight, now we must move.
Heavy saw Mercy and noticed she was ok, he also noticed the new agent, Pharah.
"More baby girls from future, how much more?" he thought to himself.
Engineer: You heard him, let's start moving we ain't that far away.
Sniper: Since you say so lad, guess I'll leave my van back here.
All of them began to walk to this place Engie and Scout had found, and within minutes they have found their shelter. Like they have described it to be, it looked like an abandoned warehouse, not only that but there were also little shacks around the warehouse, it looked like some sort of testing area.
Symmetra: What is this place?
Engineer: I'm not really sure, but from the looks of it, it hasn't been used in awhile.
Scout: Yeah, I checked around this place before we left, nobody is home that's for sure.
Soldier: Isn't much but we will settle here for the night, possibly for tomorrow as well.
*Gray Mann's base*
Gray: What!?
Gray Mann screamed with anger at his Engiebot as it explained it was unable to bring Symmetra to the base.
Gray: But there were more of you than him, you out numbered him yet you still failed to bring your target!?
The Engiebot was barely alive at this point, bullet holes covered most of its chest and he was sparkling with electricity as with some smoke rising from it, and if the bot was granted one wish, it'd wish to be dead already. But surprisingly it was granted its wish when Gray Mann sighed with frustration.
Gray: Completely unbelievable. Disassemble it.
Once Gray Mann said that, two Heavybots came out of nowhere and pulled the dying Engiebot apart, piece by piece they tore it up, and as they did so a beaten up looking Scoutbot watched, and if it had feeling it would have watched with fear. When the two Heavybots were done they carried whatever parts were still usable for rebuilding and walked towards the exit, two more Heavybots came in as a replacement.
Gray: I hope you at least came back with success…
The Scoutbot knew its fate, it wasn't going to live long after this.
Scoutbot: Umm…yeah about our target.
Gray Mann stared at the Scoutbot with a chilling glare, causing Scoutbot to hesitate to answer.
Scoutbot: We were…close, to bringing our subject back but we were stopped by an unknown force. As you could see here I am the only one that is left of the group you sent me with.
Dead silence filled the room as the bot waited to Gray Mann to decide its fate, slowly Gray Mann readjusted his sitting position as he questioned his creation.
Gray: Give me one good reason why I should not disassemble you like I did to the Engiebot?
Scoutbot: Umm…because I'm expensive?
Gray shook his head as he turned his chair around, signaling the Heavybots to do their work, as he watched the many screens displaying his spying spybots the sound of Scoutbot's screaming could be heard as the Heavybots tore it apart.
"Being stopped by an unknown force, what a ridiculous excuse." He thought bitterly.
He summoned his worker again to check on their projects, and his worker arrived immediately.
Gray: Give me a report on the Mei project.
"The Mei project is completed."
Gray: Excellent, and the others?
"The other projects are still a work in progress sir, forgive my failure but I am having some trouble with the Tracer project."
Gray: Your failure is understandable for I know what you struggle with, the accelerator.
"Yes Gray Mann."
Gray: Unfortunately, my scoutbots were unable to bring her here so we won't be able to get a close look at her accelerator anytime soon.
Gray Mann started thinking of a way to get that accelerator, and then suddenly an idea came to him.
Gray: Slave.
"Yes Gray Mann?"
Gray: I cannot count on my bots to go retrieve our targets alone, so how would you like to go and retrieve the targets with them?
"I would be glad to sir."
Gray smiled wickedly.
Gray: Good. I will send with you an army of my bots as your protection. Remember this, if you cannot capture our target, scan whatever you can so the attack wouldn't be pointless.
"Yes Gray Mann."
*Warehouse*
The sun was now setting as the big group finally settled in, all the mercenaries sat together around the campfire cooking their meal as the agents relaxed in the warehouse, they mercenaries discussed what was going to happen next while the agents discussed the events happening in their time.
Symmetra: So that's it? Winston's time teleporter just happened to turn on by itself and suck all of you guys in?
Pharah: By the looks of it yes.
Mercy: But we are still waiting for the others to arrive, such as Winston, 76, and Reinhardt. Maybe Winston could explain what happened.
Mei: It doesn't really matter how this happened, the question is how are we going to be able to get out of here. Tracer and Symmetra already have their ticket home with their own TTBP.
Tracer: TTPB Mei.
Mei: You know what I mean, speaking of it, is the cool down almost over?
Symmetra and Tracer checked their TTPB, but shook their head when they saw the recharge percentage.
Symmetra: It's gonna take a lot more days before it is ready to for another teleport.
Mercy: So, we are gonna be stuck here for awhile?
Tracer: Maybe not, If Winston shows up maybe he can try to build our ride back home.
Amelie: We're in the 1900s Tracer, there is no way he would be able to build something like that.
Tracer: Well Engie was able to build the TTPB, so maybe Winston could build something like that. And I wouldn't say we're stuck here Mercy, aren't you glad to finally meet the Medic?
Mercy: I…I am glad to meet him, he seems nice but he could also be strange. For example, I am very curious about the story of how he lost his medical license, but every time I asked him about it he would always change to subject.
Symmetra: Maybe the story is personal?
Mercy: I guess that would make sense.
Pharah: How about you Amelie? You've met the Sniper, what's he like?
Amelie looked away from her agents, of course they would know her interests for the Sniper, she made it very clear that she wanted to meet the Sniper back at the Overwatch base, and now they want to know what she thinks about him.
Tracer: Haha! She probably thinks of him as nothing but a toy, she's been rather flirty with him, messing with his emotions right Amelie?
Amelia thought about it, this use to be true until she got to know Sniper more, and now she sees him as a skilled rifleman who rests in a comfy van, he likes to do campfires and enjoys hunting in the wilderness. But she also views him as an old assassin, he may still not be doing any assassinating anymore but if he were given a contract to do that, he'd accept it in a heartbeat.
Tracer: Hellooooo? Anyone in there?
Amelie shook her head out of her thoughts and realized she still needed to answer them.
Pharah: You have anything to say about him or no?
Amelie: He's very skilled at sniping, I had my encounter with him and we fought, he almost killed me.
Pharah: And he didn't?
Amelie: I was able to poison him with my venom mine, he was harmless afterwards.
Pharah: What did you do to him afterwards?
Amelie smiled evily, still remembering how she killed Sniper back at the Sniper's tower, Pharah could tell what she did next was disturbing and quickly changed her mind.
Pharah: Nevermind I don't want to know.
Tracer: Hey Amelie, do you have…feeling for Sniper?
Amelie: What?
Amelie looked straight at her with a serious look, she heard what Tracer said but was hoping she didn't hear that right.
Tracer: Do you have a certain connection with the Sniper?
Amelie glared bullets into Tracer's heart when she asked that question, Tracer immediately got the message.
Tracer: Okay! Okay I get it. I'll leave you alone about that.
"I'll take that as a yes." Tracer thought while hiding her smirk.
Mercy: What about you Mei? How was your encounter with the Pyro?
Mei's body stiffened when she was suddenly reminded of her first encounter with the Pyro, her flash back forcing her to see again the bad side of Pyro.
Mei: Umm...our first encounter wasn't the best, we got off the wrong start and ended up becoming enemies instead of friends. But now that I've been with him long enough, I've come to realize that he is really kind and sweet, like as if behind that mask is not a monster but some childish being.
Tracer: I guess being stuck with Pyro for a whole day helped change your perspective of Pyro huh love?
Mei nodded.
Mercy: I think Pharah could use a whole day with a specific someone I know.
Mercy mouthed the name "Soldier" to the other girls, the others nodded with agreement.
Pharah: I saw what you said Mercy and no, there is no way I'm ever going to be stuck with that psychopath for a whole day, not even an hour!
Tracer: But Pharah, maybe you just got off on a bad start him as well, try to get to know him more. I know he is a bit rough on us girls for some stupid reason but he really is a nice guy.
Pharah: Oh really? He knocked me out with a shovel out of nowhere and you call that a nice guy?
Symmetra: Are you sure it was him who knocked you out?
Pharah: He was the only person around.
Mercy: Wasn't he the one who gave you an ice pack? Doesn't that mean anything to you?
Pharah: I will not show any kindness or thankfulness when it was him who was responsible for the injury I had, what he was doing was partially paying for what he did, he has a lot more to do before I even give him a chance to be at least an acquaintance.
Amelie: It was just a blow to the head, why are you making such a big deal from it?
Pharah: You can't say anything about it, and the reason why I make such a big deal out of it is because it just gives me more of a reason to not trust him.
Amelie: Actually I can talk about it since Sniper knocked me out with a frying pan while we were alone, and out of all these mercenaries, I trust only him.
Pharah: What!?
Symmetra: Why did he knock you out with a frying pan?
The agents looked bewildered by Amelie's shocking news, and they waited for her response. Amelie winced as she has realized her mistake.
Amelie: I'd rather not talk about it.
There was silence in the warehouse as the agents stopped talking, all that could be heard was chattering from the mercenaries outside by the campfire.
Symmetra: Wonder what they're talking about.
Tracer: We don't need to wonder Satya, let's go listen.
Tracer said playfully as she started walking towards the exit, Symmetra got up from where she sat and started after her but stopped for a moment.
Symmetra: You girls can come with us outside.
Mercy: Going out there beats sitting in this dusty place, I'm going.
Mei: I guess I'll go.
Pharah: There's no point in staying here.
Amelie didn't leave any comment but also made a move to leave the warehouse, but as the agents walked towards the exit they saw Tracer peeking out from the doorway, as if spying on them.
Symmetra: Tracer, wha-
Tracer put a hand over Symmetra's mouth before she could speak anymore and shushed her to be quiet, she then removed her hand and whispered to the agents.
Tracer: they're talking about us…
The agents looked at Tracer confusingly before listening to the mercs conversation.
Soldier: Medic! Would you stop talking about the angel's staff! I'm getting annoyed here!
Medic: Ahh sorry Soldier, I'm just so fascinated by her device, it's similar to mine! Like my medigun, her invention can heal the injured in seconds too! Not only that but her suit grants her the ability to fly!
Engineer: Hehe looks like someone is interested in Mercy.
Medic: Vwhat?
Scout: Come on doc, don't deny it. You were just praising her device seconds ago, it's obvious that you like her.
Medic: Ohhh errr…
It was quiet for a moment as Mercy waited for Medic's response, she could feel her heart beat increase as the silence continued.
Medic: Vwell…she is a…beautiful lady.
The agents quietly gasped and looked at Mercy, her cheeks were slightly red.
Sniper: And would you look at this Medic! She's also a doctor! Like you!
Spy: Would you like some advice for seducing women?
Scout: If you're gonna ask Medic to seduce you I'm gonna throw up.
Medic: Nein! I know vwhat's going on here, and it is not like zat. Vwe just met today. Besides, vwhy vwould she go for a man like me? She's from the future, and I'm from ze past. She deserves man in her time, it vwouldn't work out between me and her.
When Medic said this Mercy looked down to the ground thinking hard about this, Medic does look rather charming, and she too seems to like him. A short cough caught Medic's attention and he looked up to see Engineer and Scout giving him a ridiculous look.
Medic: Vwhat?
Scout gave Medic another weird look before trying to mimic Medic's voice.
Scout: 'Errr I can't fall in love with zis girl because she's from the future.' Doc come on, look at me and Engie, we know they're from the future yet we're still dating them.
Medic: Don't you find it to be a bit stupid you're dating zem? Sooner or later they'll be gone forever.
Engineer: Well you can call me stupid all you want, but it'll be ironic since built a sentry, dispencer, and a teleporter, AND a pipboy that could travel through time. All I gotta say is that you are missing out Medic, these are women you won't ever find here.
Medic: Quite unfortunate yes but, it is how it is.
Medic did like Mercy, but he were to fall in love with her, when she leaves all the time they spent together would be pointless, yet there was a pain in his chest that begged him to give it a try at least. Mercy felt disappointed when Medic said that, but also heard regret in his tone, like as if he wish he could be with her.
Sniper: Haha, I bet you're just wishing to kiss the sheila's lips right now.
Medic let out a nervous chuckle before wiping his forehead, but then thought of something to get back at Sniper.
Medic: Oh, and vwhat about you and zat other sniper, Amelie?
Sniper's face drop and so did Amelie when the Medic spoke up about them.
Scout: Yeah you two are acting different now, what gives?
Engineer: I wonder what happened when you to were alone.
Sniper: Uhh…
Soldier: Oh they were alone alright, Sniper drove up to me in his van, and out in the back of his van came out Amelie.
Sniper shrunk where he sat as the other mercs continue to tease him.
Spy: Getting nice an cozy with her in your van are you?
Demoman: Ohohoh this I gotta hear.
Sniper: I…she…we did hang out for a bit in my van but we didn't do anything.
Spy: Is that so?
Sniper: Quit questioning me Spy! I said nothing happened and I mean it!
Spy: Then why is it that she doesn't mess with you like she use to?
Sniper stayed silent for a bit, and the longer it remained quiet the more nervous Amelie felt.
Sniper: We talked alright, let's just leave it like that ok?
Engineer: Alright alright, we'll leave it to that if you want.
Sniper sighed with relief knowing that the mercenaries will leave him alone about that subject, Amelie also felt relieved.
Engineer: Hey Soldier, I notice the glares you've been receiving and giving to Pharah, may I ask what happened?
Before Soldier could answer his question Sniper answered for him.
Sniper: He and the sheila got into a bit of a dust up. But you could guess who won the fight.
All the mercs guessed was "Soldier." Pharah felt a bit insulted by Scout and Engie for having such little faith in her. But to the mercenaries surprise Sniper shook his head.
Sniper: Nope, the sheila kicked his ass, hahaha!
All the mercenaries gasped, completely bewildered by the fact that Soldier lost a fight, to a girl!
Demoman: Soldier, what happened to ya?
Soldier let out a growl before answering Demo's question.
Soldier: She got lucky, I would've killed her if she hadn't been able to fly around with her pathetic jetpack, she was able to dodge most of my rockets before releasing all of hers towards me!
Soldier's fist tightened and he grinded his teeth, he was having a hard time holding in his anger, in his mind all it screamed was "She shouldn't have won!" "How could this happen!?" "I've won plenty of battles but not this one!?" "She made a fool out of me!" "I'm a failure!"
After that last thought Soldier's anger began to dissipate, and he released a frustrated sigh.
Soldier: But she won, and that's that.
The mercenaries looked at each other confusingly before looking at Soldier, he never admitted that he lost, not until now. Pharah was surprised to hear this, she thought that Soldier would never submit to defeat, but then she heard something that shocked her.
Sniper: If she won the fight, then how come you knocked the girl out?
Soldier: What?
Sniper: When I drove up to you, you were sitting on her and had a shovel in your hand while the sheila laid there knocked out.
Soldier: I didn't knock her out, my shovel did. When we were fighting my shovel got knocked into the air, it came back down when she took off her helmet and landed on her head.
Pharah's eye went wide, that would make sense as she doesn't remember Soldier making any hostile moves, but still she felt as if he was the one who did it.
Medic: I guess that explains why she doesn't like you, she thinks you're responsible.
Soldier waved it off.
Soldier: If she wants to believe that then so be it.
Engineer: Ever tried to apologize to her?
Soldier: Already tried by giving her an ice pack yet she still doesn't forgive me.
Engineer: I meant by actually saying sorry to her.
Soldier: I'm a soldier Engie, not a poet writer.
Engie chuckled while shaking his head.
Scout: So, what do you think of her Soldier? If you two didn't fight what would your thoughts be about her?
Soldier: No sir!
Scout: What?
Soldier: I know what you're trying to do but I will not give you any thoughts about her!
Scout rolled his eyes and groan.
Scout: Soldier I know for sure that YOU won't fall in love.
Engineer: Scout, I think it's best that you leave him alone about that.
Scout: Yea yea, so you can't tell us at least one thought about her?
Soldier sat there silently thinking, the mercenaries leaned in a bit closer to be sure they hear him, even Pharah got closer to the door to listen carefully.
Soldier: She has a great taste in weaponry, I've said enough.
Soldier said before crossing his arms, refusing to say anything else, and knowing that he won't break Scout decided to leave it be.
Tracer: think it's time we move in loves.
Tracer whispered before going outside, all the agents followed except Pharah followed, since she needed to take off her armor because it was getting hot in there.
Tracer: Cheers loves! You fellas got a good campfire going.
Engineer: Hello Tracer, ladies. What were y'all doing in there?
Symmetra: Oh we were just discussing some problems in our time.
Engineer's face turned into a concerned look.
Engineer: What problems?
Symmetra: Now's not the best time Dell.
Engineer shrugged before listening to Symmetra.
Engineer: Alright, you tell me when you can.
Engineer patted a seat next to him which Symmetra gladly took, Tracer sat next to Scout, Mei sat with Pyro on the ground, and Mercy sat with Medic. Amelie preferred to stay standing and leaned against the warehouse. When Pharah came out she was in her combat uniform, which were clothes she wore before putting on her armor, when the mercs saw her their eyes almost popped out of their eye sockets, Scout had to stop himself from whistling so he wouldn't piss of Tracer.
Pharah decided to sit down with the others but noticed that the only seat left was the one next to Soldier, she hesitated at first but then slowly sat herself next to Soldier. Soldier hadn't seen her yet since he was busy looking at the ground, drawing a battle plan with a stick he found, but when he felt the presence of someone next to him he turned his head a little to the person's direction and immediately knew who it was. He raised his eyebrow underneath his helmet when he saw her new appearance.
Like Amelie without her Huntress clothes, she wore a training bra, her belly was exposed and wore blue shorts that went all the way to the knees. Now that she was without her armor Soldier could now see how beautiful she was, and almost all the hate towards her disappeared by the second he looked at her. As he stared at her Pharah turned her sight slightly to his direction, Soldier immediately looked away and fortunately for him Pharah didn't see that.
"She's pretty pretty too, I'll give her that." He thought to himself.
It was quiet around the fire when the agents joined in, until Scout asked Heavy a question.
Scout: Yo Heavy, gonna tell us that story of yours of what?
Heavy smiled as everyone else agreed on what Scout said.
Heavy: Da, Heavy will tell you story now.
Heavy got up from where he sat and began to tell his story of the great fight he had with the biggest bear he had ever seen, while presenting the claws of the beast to the mercenaries and agents as his trophy.
*Flashback*
Heavy: RAAHHHH!
Heavy let out his mighty battle cry as he met his match with a fist to the head, the beast let out a pained cry before slashing at the giant's chest, the battle continued for awhile as the two giants clashed with each other, until one of them started to lose their energy. Heavy stood where he was, breathing hard as he tried to catch his breath, but the beast saw this and took it as an advantage. With great speed the bear launched itself towards Heavy and bit him in the shoulder, Heavy yelled out in pain and tried to fight it off but couldn't do much about it since he still was tired. The beast then tightened its grip and threw Heavy across the field, Heavy landed on the ground and let out another pained cry.
Heavy: Augh…this does not look good for Heavy.
Heavy took notice that the beast was slowly making its way towards Heavy, looks like throwing him took all its energy, which means that Heavy has time to think of something. As much as he hated to admit it, his punches won't be able to finish off this bear, he may have wounded it, but he will need something else to kill the beast. He began to look around for anything that he could use and surely enough, he found what he needed. Slowly Heavy began to pick himself up, wincing in pain from the open wounds he has, but he was able to get up and stand straight. And with a smirk, Heavy waved over for the bear to come, as if asking for more, the bear growled angrily before running at Heavy with the last of its stamina. Seeing the beast running at him, Heavy began to turn around and walk slowly towards a huge rock laying on the ground. The beast was gaining on him quickly, closing in the gap between, but Heavy calmly walked towards the rock and began to pick it up. The bear was very close to Heavy at this point, he could feel the ground shaking as the bear got closer to him. Using the last of his energy Heavy quickly picked up the big rock and swung it towards the bear, at the same time the bear leaped towards Heavy being oblivious to what was about to happen. Heavy struck the bear in the jaw area hard, causing the beast's jaw to be dislocated, and by dislocated I mean Heavy completely knocked it jaw off, the jaw flew away to the forest, not ever to be seen again. The bear just stayed there in shock, but soon fell to the floor with a big thud with its mouth now spewing out blood, it was down for the count.
Heavy: You are dead, not big surprise.
*End of flashback*
Heavy: Then Heavy broke the rock to tiny sharp pieces and started skinning the giant bear, and now Heavy wears the bear's head and claws as trophy.
The mercenaries plus some of the agents applauded to Heavy's story, while he smiled proudly to himself for what he has done.
Sniper: And that is how you do it lads!
Spy: Well done Heavy.
Mercy: Question.
Heavy: Heavy will answer little girl's question.
Mercy: You say you were wounded too, how were you able to come back here and still be alive?
Heavy chuckled and so did the mercenaries, knowing the obvious reason. Heavy took out his sandvich and held it out to Mercy.
Heavy: Heavy eat sandvich, that is why Heavy still alive.
Mercy: …What? How could a sandwich heal some one?
Heavy: Sandvich.
Mercy: Sandwich.
Heavy: Niet, it is Sandvich.
Mercy: Actually the proper way to say it is sandwich.
Heavy facial expression turned serious and his eyes focused on her, making her uncomfortable.
Heavy: Sand…vich.
Mercy looked at everyone else seeking for any help, Medic whispered to her.
Medic: just say sandvich.
Mercy: Okay then…sandvich.
Heavy's stare softened and he smiled at her.
Heavy: Hehe good. Now take bite of me sandvich.
Mercy looked at the sandvich worriedly, Medic saw that and assisted her.
Medic: Haha Mercy, zhere iz nothing to be a afraid, errr here let me show you.
Medic took the sandvich and took a bite out of it and chewed it casually, making his point that Mercy as nothing to fear. Seeing how nothing was happening to Medic she too took a bite, and instantly was astonished by the flavor, the taste of the sandvich.
Mercy: My goodness…
Mercy said in awe and stared out into nothingness, but in her mind she was seeing the world of sandviches.
Medic: Elloooo.
Medic waved his hand in front of Mercy's face bringing her back to reality, she swallowed the first piece but then her mouth craved for more and she started to devour the sandvich, surprising everyone including the agents since they never saw this side of Mercy before.
Heavy: Me sandvich…
Medic: Err Mercy you should give ze sandvich back to Heavy.
Medic made a move to retrieve the sandvich, only to recoil his hand back when Mercy nearly tore his hand off, she hissed at him like a snake before continuing to eat the sandvich.
Medic: Okay then…
Heavy: Little girl likes sandvich a lot. But no worry, Heavy make more sandviches later.
Mei: Forgive Mercy Heavy, but she usually doesn't act like this.
Tracer: You said it love, never seen Mercy so wild before.
Tracer stared at Mercy as she finished off the rest of the sandvich, Scout too stared at her with shock.
Scout: Geez I too like those sandviches but, I don't go wild for them, what do you put between those bread slices Heavy?
Heavy: That is secret, but already one of you knows.
Tracer knew Heavy was talking about her, since he shared his secret with her in the kitchen.
Heavy: Now…food is ready.
Heavy took the cooking food out of the fire and began to hand it out to everyone, but Heavy sadly realized that there would only be enough for most of them. As he handed out them all out it all came down to one more left, and Soldier and Pharah were the only ones not served.
Soldier noticed that there was only one left and looked at Pharah, she didn't say anything to him and just waited for him to take it, since she's not been nice to him lately. Soldier looked back at the cooked meal then at her, expecting her to go and get it.
Soldier: Well what are you waiting for? Go get it.
Pharah: What? But what about you?
Soldier reached into his uniform and pulled out a ration bar.
Soldier: I don't need it.
Soldier then got up and started walking away, eating his ration bar in the process. Pharah was shocked by his sudden act of kindness, at least that's what she thought it was, who would love to eat ration bars anyway? Heavy handed her the meal and she began to eat it, but she couldn't get her mind to stop thinking about what just happened. Later on that night after everyone was done eating they decided to go to sleep, while some the mercenaries guard the area, Engineer was one of the volunteers, Soldier was also one of them. So Engineer guarded the front side and Soldier guarded the back side, Engie built a sentry near the warehouse where everyone else slept to protect them, and Soldier would keep an eye out for anything that moves. As they did their night shift, one person who was supposed to be sleeping wasn't sleeping, Symmetra. As Symmetra made her way past the sentry, it beeped at her but it didn't shoot, it only locked onto her but titled its head a little.
Symmetra: oh hey…
Symmetra kneeled down to its level so she can get a better look at it.
Symmetra: you remember me do you?
The sentry beeped in response before tilting its head back in position, Symmetra was about to pet the top of its head but was stopped when she heard a quiet cough. She turned towards the source of the sound and saw Engie looking at her and signaling her to follow him, she got up from the sentry and began to follow Engie while the sentry when back to its scanning mode. Engineer led her to the front side of the area where he was supposed to be guarding and began to question her.
Engineer: Symmetra, Satya, what are you doing up so late? Shouldn't you be asleep with the others?
Symmetra: Couldn't sleep…
Symmetra rubbed her arm shyly as she knew what Dell's next question was gonna be.
Engineer: And why is that?
Symmetra: I've had some thoughts earlier, some questions that need to be answered.
Engineer: Go ahead Satya.
Symmetra: Back at the base, when you said that you wanted me to leave as soon as possible, did you really want me to leave?
Engineer sighed while thinking of his answer, yes he did wanted her to leave but that was to protect her.
Engineer: Satya, don't take it the wrong way, I love you and I only wanted you to leave so that you would be safe back in your time. But also because…I wanted to make sure your time wouldn't change, you guys being here for long periods of time could affect the future but in your case the present. You have to leave so that your time won't be affected.
Symmetra: And what about you?
Engineer: Hmm?
Symmetra: Augh! This war your fighting Dell!
Engineer shushed her to be quiet so Symmetra started to whisper harshly at Engie.
Symmetra: this war your fighting is unbelievable unfair, the 9 of you mercenaries versus the thousands of robots! that are an exact replica of you guys! and your base is destroyed and now you're wandering around in the forest just waiting to be killed!
Hearing these whispering from Symmetra, Soldier peeked over to where Engie was supposed to be guarding and saw Symmetra talking down to Engie, he decided to leave them be since it doesn't seem be a good idea to interrupt them.
Engineer: Satya, we aren't waiting to be killed, we're thinking of any plans as the days go by, and this isn't the first time our base has been destroyed.
Symmetra: so that means the robots are advancing! and they are advancing fast! what happens when they catch you guys without a base? without one of those respawning machines? what if they are too strong and powerful for you guys to hold off, what happens then Dell?
Engineer: Then we do our last stand, and go down fighting to the death.
Symmetra's emotion turned from anger to sadness, the thought of Dell actually dying did not please her heart.
Symmetra: But Dell.
Engineer: No buts Satya, if it is our time to rest in peace then so be it, you shouldn't change to past Satya, you can't.
Symmetra stood there in front of Engie feeling so powerless, that she can't do anything at all to save him from his time of death. Engineer did have a point, if she were to do anything in the past like save someone from dying, it could bring a huge change to the future. But then something occurred in her mind, like as if there was a resolution in her mind, did she dare to change to past?
Symmetra: So you say I can't change the past?
Engineer shook his head, while giving her one of his charming smiles.
Symmetra: Watch me.
Engineer was confused when she said this and was about to ask her what she meant when all of a sudden Symmetra pressed herself against him and began to kiss him deeply. She wrapped her arms around his neck and tightened her grip so that Engineer couldn't break away and backed him up against the wall of one other buildings, Engineer was completely surprised by Symmetra's kiss once again but something was off about her kiss. She was kissing him differently than before, being more aggressive as she pushed him pushed him against the wall. Engineer was not sure what got into Symmetra, but he wasn't going to complain. With swift movement he grabbed onto her and switched position, now it was him pushing her against the wall, kissing her pationately, with Symmetra responding back by kissing him more deeply. Engineer caressed her back as slid his hands up and down her back, also letting Symmetra's hands explore his chest, letting her feel his upper muscles. Engineer may not have realized it yet, but Symmetra was doing this so that they could never be separated, so they could fall in love with each other even more and that no matter what they will not leave each other. Never.
*Morning*
The sun slowly began to rise, the shadows of the trees began to stretch as the sun began to reveal itself. The night has passed and there were no problems occurring during the night, Soldier and Engineer had finished their night shift. Soldier had stood at attention throughout the night and had not left his position, he looked left and right noticing the darkness flee away and light filling his surroundings, grunting as his night shift was sadly over, he was hoping for some bit of a challenge for his night shift. Stretching out from his standing position, he began walking to go check on Engie to see if he was alright, since he saw him talking with Symmetra last night and she didn't look happy. When he reached Engie's patrol spot he was surprised to see Symmetra walking away, and the look on her face was strange.
Soldier: Symmetra.
Symmetra nearly jumped from the sudden call of her name and turned her attention to Soldier.
Symmetra: Oh um Soldier, why are you awake so early?
Soldier: Stayed up the whole night, I was doing night shift with Engie remember?
Symmetra: Oh yes I remember now.
Soldier: But what are you doing up so early? Shouldn't still be asleep with others.
Symmetra: Oh well I'm an early riser is all hehe.
Symmetra laughed nervously, Soldier squinted at her from underneath the helmet feeling that Symmetra is acting a bit suspicious but decided to let it go.
Symmetra: I think I'll wake the others now, breakfast should be soon right?
Soldier: Sure, if we can find any that is.
Symmetra nodded while Soldier continued his way to Engineer, when he got there he saw Engineer putting his helmet and goggles on, before picking up his golden shotgun and wrench. Soldier also noticed that Engineer had a big smile on his face which made Soldier wonder what was he so happy about, that the night shift is over?
Soldier: Engineer?
Engineer turned his way towards Soldier but still kept his grin.
Engineer: Howdy Soldier, you had any problems last night?
Soldier: Negative, you?
Engineer: Nope, not one bit.
Engineer said while chuckling to himself, Soldier was not sure what Engineer was smiling about but whatever it was it must have something to do with Symmetra since she wore the same face too.
Soldier: What is it that's making you smile?
Engineer: Huh? Oh well uhh, let's just say I'm glad to still be alive you know? Just enjoying the life and its perks.
Engineer said with a final chuckle, meanwhile Soldier just stood there looking at Engie confusingly, since when did Engie come to appreciate life?
Soldier: You ok Engie?
Engineer: Yeah, are you okay?
Soldier: Don't know, seeing and hearing some strange things lately.
Engineer: Maybe it's because we haven't slept at all throughout the night.
Soldier: Perhaps.
Engineer got out his rancho relaxo chair and offered him a beer, Soldier took it while saying thanks and began to drink it up.
As they stayed there drinking their beer, Engineer had to ask Soldier a question.
Engineer: Ok, with it just being me and you alone here, I know you have more thoughts about Pharah, especially after last night, yeah I saw you peeking out from underneath that helmet to look at Pharah without her armor. What do you really think about her?
Soldier groaned as he stared outwards to the forest, but he mind as well give it to Engie since he is trust worthy enough to tell a secret.
Soldier: She's beautiful, and she uses everything she's got cleverly. Not like me though, I literally blow my enemies into pieces and shove my shotguns bullets down their throat, and if that didn't work I'd beat the crap out of every single one of them with my shovel. My tactics are ruthless and merciless while her tactics are in order and merciful, I believe that's why she thinks of me as a rookie.
Engineer: Ha! You know you ain't a rookie Soldier. When it comes to being in parts like these places, being merciful doesn't help finish the job.
Soldier: You said it, and don't tell anyone what I said.
Soldier finished off his beer and picked up his rocket launcher before walking away, Engineer nodded as he deactivated his rancho relaxo chair and began to check on the others. When he got into the warehouse he saw everyone on the floor, looked like they just grabbed a blanket picked a spot before falling there. Soldier stood next to him and saw that everyone was still sleeping, he shook his head disapprovingly. Symmetra walked up to them sighing with frustration.
Symmetra: I tried to wake them up but they refused to, I'm surprised they ain't waking up easily, this floor isn't so comfortable.
Engineer: What did you do to try wake them up?
Symmetra: I tried poking them, pushing them, even rocking them but nothing would work.
Soldier: Well of course rocking them won't work! That's what a mother does to her baby so it could fall asleep!
Soldier took out his shotgun and pointed it towards the roof before pulling the trigger, submitting a loud gunshot startling the agents awake while the mercs got up from where they slept unalarmed, since that's the way they woke to for many years. Tracer hanged on to Scout for dear life as her heart beat increased rapidly, her eyes wide open and her limbs shaking, Scout tried to get her to let go but that only worsened it as she tightened her grip, physically closing a blood vessel.
Scout: Ow! Tracer let go!
Tracer: I'm your girlfriend and I need some comfort!
Tracer screamed with panic, lessening her grip but still not letting go. Soldier smiled as he was satisfied and looked at Symmetra.
Soldier: That's how you wake up a team, take some notes.
Soldier let out a laugh before heading back outside while Symmetra stared at him with shock, the mercenaries stretched and yawn before following Soldier outside, except for Demoman as he stayed down for a bit longer. Sniper cracked his back as he got up, the cold hard floor did a number to his back as he laid in the same spot for 8 hours, but then he saw Amelie getting up, she too stretched out and cracked a few bones.
Sniper: Oi Amelie.
Amelie: Yes Sniper?
Sniper: How do you think about hunting breakfast with me?
Amelie gave Sniper a small but noticeable smile, surprising the other agents as they never really did see a true smile from her.
Amelie: Why not?
Sniper: Alrighty then, let's get to it.
Sniper led the way out of the warehouse with Amelie following him, both picked their rifles up on the way out and then started walking into the forest. Tracer was now calm and had let go of Scout's arm, apologizing to him for hurting his arm.
Tracer: Sorry Scout, I know I've heard gunshots before but this one was so sudden and I was having a nice dream before then.
Scout: Oh it's alright, just need to let the blood flow back in my arm again so I could regain feelings of it, feels a bit numb right now. Let's go outside with the others and stretch our legs a little.
Tracer agreed and head outside with him, Pharah came marching up to Engineer with nothing but anger in her face.
Pharah: What was that all about!? Waking us up with a gunshot, are you kidding me?
Engineer: Soldier's idea, not mine.
Pharah: Why would he do that?
Engineer: He's Soldier, he does Soldier things like that. Besides he only did it to you girls one time, me and the other workers been waking up to that for more than 10 years.
Symmetra: Sounds rough.
Engineer: You get use to it when you don't dream good dreams anymore.
Symmetra frowned a little, but Engineer gave her a reassuring smile.
Engineer: But I'm fine, really I am.
He grabbed her hand and squeezed it gently, Symmetra smiled back. Pharah rolled her eyes and walked away, Pharah is glad that those two are happy together but they need to know that those who are single don't like to see that kind of stuff, it reminds them of how lonely they are.
Outside the warehouse Scout and Tracer decided to have a little race to stretch out their legs, they were to run around the whole area and whoever makes it to the finish line first wins. Scout and Tracer got into their starting position, Scout sent a smirk at Tracer while she sent one right back at him.
Scout: See ya at the finish line slow poke, I'm gonna make you eat my dust.
Tracer: We'll see love, and maybe this time you wouldn't cheat like you did the last time we had a race.
Scout: Clearly wasn't cheating since you did not say I couldn't use it.
Tracer: Well you can't use it this time.
Scout: With or without it, you're still gonna lose.
Tracer: Bring it on.
Scout: 3.
Tracer: 2.
Scout and Tracer: 1.
Before they could say "Go!" two sudden bright flashes appeared from the forest, the two runners looked at each other and knew what that meant.
Scout: I gotta move.
To be continued…