Chapter 14
Hanamura was a quaint town, the area was small near the mountainside, but there was plenty of entertainment to satisfy any visitor or tourist that happen to visit the town. The Overwatch team followed the Junkers towards the Rikimaru noodle shop, they stood out from most of the people in the area, if there were any people.
Tracer was the first to notice this. "Say loves, don't you think its strange for a town this big to have no people here?" Soldier 76 was behind Tracer with his weapon resting against his shoulder as her replied to Tracer's question gruffly. "The town used to be safe Tracer, however with the fall of Overwatch the crime family retook most of its establishment, in short either people left the town or are too scared to come out." Tracer looked at 76 with a frown. "that's just not right love, Its just not right." Soldier 76 grunts a bit. "Nothing is ever right, Its all hell and war from my time." Tracer shook her head. "You know, you act like a real jerk sometimes 76, you really should have a change in attitude." 76 shrugged his shoulders. "You haven't seen the shit I seen Kid, be lucky you aren't in my shoes." Tracer just jogged forward near McCree staying away from 76 who looked over to see a couple of kids hiding behind the window their mother telling them to stay away from the window.
Reinhardt was walking normally with his hammer resting on his large imposing shoulders while Torbjorn was trying to keep up with the large German knight. "Can you slow down, I may be a Cyborg but I am not a damn Machine to keep up with ya!" Torbjorn was Jogging a bit to keep up, sweating like crazy. Reinhardt turned his head and chuckled a bit. "Alright, alright I'll slow down." True to his word Reinhardt slowed his pace but he did continue walking in large strides to spite his Small comrade.
Junkrat and Roadhog led the team through the town, Junkrat looked a bit paranoid; last he "visited" Hanamura they were trying to find a place to hide after causing some havoc in Tokyo.
"Hey Hog, I'm starvin' and I am not in the mood of Sushi either... Damn I wish they had a place for a good Barbie Steak." Roadhog only grunted as he cleaned his bloody hook after they escaped from the Police, he looked over to see a Frog Creature eating Noodles. "How about this place?" Roadhog Suggested as he points his large Finger towards the Noodle shop. Junkrat looked to where his large enforcer was pointing and smirked Deviously. "I guess I can go for some noodles..." The two Deranged Junkers entered the noodle shop.
The shop itself was small only a few tables were there all seated with random Teens or people on Dates, the Junkers Past the tables and followed a staircase towards another area where there were more tables only they were filled with men in black suits, Dark Sunglasses and tattoos could be seen on a few of them, there were a couple of empty seats and the Junkers took them, the Junkers were inspected by a couple of the men in suits but they paid no mind. The shop owner came stood up, cleaning his hands with a rag and looked at the ragged men smiling warmly.
"Welcome to Rikimaru, What would you two have?" The shopkeeper asked in his best attempt to speak English to the Foreign Junkers. "yeah, can we have the best Noodles ya have 'ere and Make it Snappy mate, We got business to do, Places to be, That sort of shit." Junkrat said casually, the shopkeeper nodded and went to make them the noodles. Roadhog turned his head slightly to notice a couple of the men whispering in Japanese looking at them, he was suspicious of these men he grabs his hook ready to gut them until their food arrived. "Alright, Finally I'm starvin'!" said Junkrat who Exaggerated his feeling of Hunger as he scarfs down the Noodles and broth, Roadhog lifted his mask slightly and ate slowly then his Crazy smaller partner.
Once they were finished Eating the Shop keeper gave them the check. Since the place was small and the taste of the Noodles was excellent, Junkrat took out his wallet and paid the shopkeeper, he wasn't one to do this often as he would dine and dash, but in this case he can make an acception, however after he takes out some Yen to pay the shopkeeper he accidently pays the shopkeeper about ten times what the check actually cost, Junkrat forgot he kept large amounts of money in his wallet, this got an interest from a couple of the men behind them, one of them lifted his katana with a smirk and walked over to the Junkers. "Hey, that's a lot of money you got there." Junkrat and Roadhog turned to the man. "yeah, So what of it?" he asked his voice sounding annoyed. "Oh nothing, except that you're in Shimada territory... So if you wish to get out of here in one piece, I would suggest giving us your yen and we would be gracious to let you live." The Yakuza smirked as he unsheathed his blade slightly with his thumb then asked. "So.. what will it be gentlemen?" Junkrat and Roadhog stared at the man for a minute, then Junkrat cackled followed by a wheezing laugh by Roadhog.
"Mate, hehe... ya just made my day, HAHAHA... but ya done goofed Drongo." The yakuza was about to ask what was so funny only to be backhanded by Roadhog causing him to fly towards the table with the other Shimada Yakuza members. The shopkeeper got frightened and ran away, Junkrat pulled out his grenade launcher while Roadhog pulled out his Scrap-gun. "So mates, ya wanna Tussle with me and my piggy friend here, or ya gonna wise up and leave here?"
The yakuza member that got backhanded lifted his head and pulled out a Uzi ordering the others to kill the Junkers. The Yakuza in the room pulled out their weapons and began to open fire at the Junkers, Junkrat jumped over the counter and Shot Grenades at the Yakuza, explosions ignite the room, screams from the patrons from the other room were heard as they ran from the chaos in the other room, Roadhog shot his scrap-gun at the Yakuza that were still standing and used his hook to decapitate one of them. "Well Roadie It seems we overstayed out welcome, LETS GET OUT THIS COUNTRY!" Roadhog Nodded and they both rushed towards Roadhog's Chopper and ride off to the nearest Airport.
Junkrat chuckles a bit. "Been a long time since we been here, eh mate?" Junkrat asked his larger companion as he rides his shoulder, Roadhog only grunts a bit then responds. "yeah.. 3 years to be exact." Junkrat Chuckles in a mad Giddy tone. "Yeah, hehe that was a fun time."
Mercy walked next Winston who was looking around at the town's Architect but hoped there were more people. "It is very strange there are no people out here." Winston broke his focus from the sight seeing to acknowledge Mercy's concern. "Yes, usually a town like Hanamura should be more... Cluttered, but this place is a ghost town..." Mercy nods her head, looking a bit worried.
It took them awhile after navigating the Streets and looking at the town map a few times, The team arrived at the Rikimaru noodle shop. "Heh, hasn't changed since we last been here, eh mate?" he looked at Roadhog who only grunted and nodded at his smaller companion who jumped off his shoulder and cracked his head. "Welp this is it, ya sure that where we'll find this Genji mate?" Junkrat asked Mercy as he turned his head at her.
Mercy responded lightly. "yes, He did say we should meet him at the "Frog eating noodle" and this is the only place in town." Tracer looked around only to be giddy a bit. "Oh my god... THEY HAVE AN ARCADE!" The others looked at Tracer who sheepishly smiled at them. "Sorry, Its... been awhile since I've been in an arcade eh hehe..." Tracer blushed red in embarrassment then they all walked inside the Noodle shop.
Inside the shop, the Whole place was empty the seats were placed on the table, the shop keeper was sitting in an empty booth sleeping with a bottle of sake nearby. on one of the tables sat a strange man who was wearing nothing but a cloak and a straw hat, the team looked around. "Was this a Goose chase, mercy?" Reinhardt asked as he lowered himself so his helmet wouldn't crushed the ceiling.
Mercy only looked at Reinhardt with a bit of Doubt. "I... honestly I am unsure, I think this was a waste of time and resources, I am sorry everyone." The Overwatch squad forgave Mercy while the Junkers simply didn't care, Junkrat sighed heavily as he walked over to the cloaked man, he was curious on why there weren't people here though... "I wouldn't go up there, Friend." The cloaked man said in a Japanese accent but with a hint of Cybernetic Audio. Junkrat turned his head with a confused look. "Say what pal?" The Cloaked man stood up and walked over to the group ignoring Junkrat's question. "Miss Zeigler, it is good to see you again." Mercy turned her head at the figure but soon recognized the man. "Genji, my dear Why are you dressed like that?" Genji removed his cloak and straw hat to reveal his form.
Genji stood tall as Mercy though he sounded Human, he was a cyborg, his whole body from the head to the feet was covered in metal, some portion of his body has green lights that served as a pulse reading as they pulsed in light green, his head was covered in metal but the mask was sculpted that similar of a ninja, while wearing a small clothed garb wrapped around the back his head flowing down his back, he also carried two blades with him the Odachi and the Wakizashi. Genji humbly bowed his head to the team and answer Mercy's question.
"It was necessary to conceal my identity, Miss Ziegler, Thank you for responding to my message quickly but I know I could not do this on my own." Mercy smiled warmly and hugged her Friend. "Oh its good to see you Genji, Its been so long and of course we came, Overwatch has always been there for its friends and family, you know that." Genji chuckled a bit. "I know... Now Since you and your team are here, I need you all to follow me."
The Team Followed Genji to the Arcade which was abandoned completely. The whole area had six floors filled with random arcade games, Player vs Player games, and a couple of Machines that served snacks and beverages. The Junkers Went to grab some food, while tracer was playing of the games with McCree and Reinhardt looking over her shoulder cheering her on. at a Table Genji, Winston, Mercy, Torbjorn and 76 were discussing the situation.
"The whole thing happened two nights ago, I was overlooking the Shimada estate when I saw them, Reaper and Widowmaker have Talked with the head of the Shimada clan; Kurozaki Shimada, I do not know what they were discussing as the guards had the whole place guarded, All I know is that money was involved and my father has something that they require... It would be wise we intervene them as soon as possible." Torbjorn caressed his beard as he nods looking at the Schematics of the Security system, While Winston contemplated on the situation. "What would Talon be doing business with your father?" Genji simply Shrugged his shoulders. "I have no idea, but whatever they want, it can not be good... that is why I propose we strike tonight, when they're about to make the deal."
Mercy looked over the Dossier of the Shimada family along with 76 begrudgingly of course. "We'll have to be careful on how to take care of the situation, the Shimada may not have much influence around japan, but they are dangerous and crafty... we'll need to be on our guard if we storm the estate." 76 stated as he looked at the guard's postings and the rotation of each guard post. Genji nods agreeing with 76. "Exactly, We'll need to do this with Perfection and timing." Winston looked at Junkrat and Roadhog and Rubbed his chin. "Could a distraction be effective?" Genji thought for a moment then nods. "yes I believe so, However we must destroy their communications, once they're unable to contact for back-up we might have a clean shot towards my father and those Talon agents." Winston leans back on his Tesla Cannon and looked at other possible situations, Torbjorn chuckled to himself as he smirked at the plan schematics.
Genji looked at Mercy who was looking at the dossiers, she raised her sapphire eyes to Genji and smiled. Genji looked away a moment then cleared his throat. "Miss Ziegler, Can I speak with you if you have a moment?" Mercy raised her head curiously and smiled warmly at Genji. "Of course, Please tell me what's on your mind." Genji and Mercy walked down the stairs leaving the others, 76 looked back as they headed downstairs he stood up while the other two were focused on the mission planning, he leans forward to try to overhear the conversation.
"Miss Ziegler, its been a long time, How have you been holding up?" Mercy chuckled a bit and placed her soft hand on Genji's shoulder and replied with a sweet yet tired tone. "I have been well Genji, I have just been through a very difficult patch, nothing to get concerned about." Genji nods his head. "Of course, but With the loss of Jack... I had hoped you would still consider my offer last time we spoke." Mercy's smile became wary as she slowly looked upset. "Genji, you're a good man, but... its been five years and I still haven't forgotten about Jack... I..." Genji placed his hand on her face cupping it a bit.
"Miss Ziegler.. I don't wish to force you, but my only question is that you and I just... have some fun, once we finish this mission and stop Talon and the Shimada clan, after all its been five years as you said and... its time to move on." Mercy looked down for a moment and sighed heavily. "perhaps you're right... I loved him Genji... I loved him very much but its obvious he isn't going to come back." Genji nods his head in sympathy. Mercy continued her thoughts. "However... This is only a friendly outing Genji, I don't think I am ready to be in another relationship... Not yet anyway."
Genji nods his head. "I understand Miss Ziegler, but I am still happy that you accepted none the less, for now Lets head back and prepare ourselves for the mission. Mercy regained her smile and composure and nods her head. "Right... Lets head back with the others."
Soldier 76 heard most of everything they talked about, 76 felt Ashamed of himself, Mercy was a very kind soul to him as Jack Morrison and as Soldier 76, he does everything in his power to avoid falling for her again. The reason he Killed Morrison from his life and created Soldier 76 Persona was for the mission; the mission to unravel the corruption that destroyed Overwatch and bring down the people who done this injustice.
Soldier 76 made a lot of Sacrifices to get where he was today, he sacrificed the Morrison name, he sacrificed his friend's respect and Admiration, he sacrificed his years to Uncover the truth, and the biggest sacrifice he ever made was losing Angela; Morrison would rather tell her he was alive then to keep it a secret, However something inside tells him to follow the mission and keep up being Soldier 76. 'I have to tell her... I can't continue this Damn Charade anymore...' In his mind Jack looked down at Mercy and Genji just wishing he could tell her the truth.
As he begins to move his legs to the stairs to go for it, his mind stops him. 'HEY, what the hell are you doing Jack?' Jack looked behind him to see himself again as 76. 'I was going to head to Angela and tell her the truth.' 76 looked at jack with Anger and rushed up with his rifle and used the butt of his rifle to knock him to the ground. 'Like hell you are, Morrison this mission too damn important for your damn crush to know that you're still alive, this will over-complicate things if you go through with this!' 76 yelled out to Jack who was wiping his bloodied mouth. 'You can't expect me to stay down like this, She has to know!' Jack yelled back at 76 who only struck him again with his boot. 'Jack, listen to me, the mission is too damn important for one woman, she will just get in your way, be glad that i let you live, if I had my way I would've never joined Overwatch again... or worse let that little girl die so we could intercept those gang members..' Jack looked at his Persona with anger as he stood up injured and battered. 'You know you would nev-' 76 interrupted Jack. 'That I would never do it; I told you Jack You died when Overwatch was destroyed, I live now, So shut the fuck up, I am in fucking Control!" 76 punched Jack in the face.
Soldier 76 Shook his head momentarily as he had a major headache. "Hrggh...My head." Soldier 76 muttered to himself as he held his head massaging the temples. Genji and Mercy were already with the others. Mercy walked over to Soldier 76 and asked. "Are you ok?" she asked calmly trying to act professional even though she does not wish to be near 76, placing her hand on his shoulder. 76 shrugged her hand off and gruffly told her. "I'm fine, nothing to worry about, We need to get a plan together for the mission." 76 moved Past Mercy as he joined the others for the planning of the mission.
Mercy looked at 76 for a moment and sighed heavily feeling that she is nothing but a doctor to him, well technically she is a doctor but the way 76 made her feel about her job for the team isn't helping the fact that 76 doesn't wish to be aided and his whole attitude and mental state is questionable, she just has to tolerate him on missions then during their off hours she can freely stay away from him. Mercy walked over to the others and sat down next to Genji and Planned the mission with the team