Love War 6: Replicants

Chapter 28: Scared Straight, Pt. 2

"Alright, Sombra. That stunt you pulled with me and Dad, was you purposely trying to kill us?" Asked Melody.

"Chica, that was not my intention at all..."

"BULLSHIT!" Pharah slammed her fists on the table. "You wanted them dead so Talon could start a war in this world. We are already at war!"

"Tell us, Olivia!" Tanya demanded. "Why are you here?"

"Amelie..."

"I no longer concern you!," said Amelie venomously. "You and Talon stole everything from me! My life as a Ballet dancer, my marriage, EVERYTHING!"

Sombra almsot pissed herself at the deadly venom being spat at her. Tanya showed Sombra her flaming hand. "You better answer my question now! Why are you here?"

Sombra answered, "I'm... Here... to claim Amelie..."

"She only wants me because I botched an assassination mission. They forced me to kill without emotion. The lives I took..."

"You're just as disgusting as Shadaloo," Viper exclaimed.

"Even more so than the Mishima Zaibatsu," Raven added.

"What do you chicas want from me?"

Tanya grabbed Sombra by the throat. "Is it true your group is planning another war against us when we already have a war going on?"

Sombra can feel the intense heat around her neck as Tanya increased the temperature.

"Answer the woman!" Pharah demanded.

"Yes... But Talon doesn't exist in this world, not yet. Neither does Overwatch." Sombra was crying as she answered.

"What is this Overwatch?" Master Raven asked.

"It was a global conglomerate much like the Homefront Warriors. It was founded 30 years ago not in this world, not yet. There was a crisis called the Omnic."

"What is this "Omnic?" asked Melody.

"The Omnic was a decade old war between humans and robots. These robots were created by the company called Omnica Corporation. They built factories called omniums, governed by self-improving software algorithms. But they were shut down due to fraud. Several omniums mysteriously activated and built armies of military grade omnics, with no Mercy or remorse against the world. Russia was the first to be affected. They created giant mechs to combat the crisis. Other countries had to makes their solutions. In the future, the United States would have created the SEP, the Soldier Enhancement Program. But it wasn't enough. That's where Overwatch came into play. The United Nations developed Overwatch as a small task force. They were able to destroy nearly all Omnics."

"Who were the members of Overwatch?"

"Tracer, Ana Amari, the founders Gabriel Reyes and Jack Morrison. He was thought to have been killed by Reyes at the Swiss Headquarters, but he survived, as Soldier: 76. As for Reyes, he was an agent of Blackwatch, a covert op system for Overwatch. He was a trainer there. He became jealous of Morrison's popularity, and as a result, close friends became enemies. Some say he was killed in a explosion, but his genetic makeup changed, thanks to Moira, a disgraced scientist. He was no longer Gabriel Reyes, he was called Reaper. Since Overwatch's fall, a new crisis is happening again. The second Omnic Crisis."

"And what of Talon?"

"It was a terrorist organization that was established before Overwatch's fall. There are several leaders: Akande Ogundimu, codenamed Doomfist, and I already explained Moira and Reaper."

"What is your role with this Talon?" Tanya asked.

"I'm a hacker."

Sombra demonstrates her holographic key buttons.

"I wonder how you do that," Melody said curiously.

"Sombra is not just a catchy name. When I was young girl in Mexico, I learned how to hack. My people lost everything during the Omnic Crisis. I began blackmailing people. I joined this group called Los Muertos to help rebuild Mexico."

"You don't strike me as a terrorist, Olivia," said Melody.

"I only joined Talon for my own protection."

"Why?" Pharah asked.

"I uncovered an conspiracy that forced me to erase my existence. I was scared for my life."

"You never told me any of this," said Amelie. "You took part in the assassination of Katya Volskaya."

"I never planned on killing her, chica. Though, I did show her information about her making deals with the omnics to blackmail her."

"You blackmail people for a living?" asked Tatyana.

"No. Since Widowmaker botched an assassination mission, it was my duty to find her. Now, I'm stuck here..."

"You brought this yourself when you tried to kill Chris and Melody!" Tanya exclaimed.

"I know what I do is wrong, and I realize my hacking could be used for good."

Jade walked in. "In order to make right, Olivia, we could use your help. I know Talon will looking for you and make you pay for your betrayal."

Sombra sat up. "Are you sure, chica?"

"We have a war going on. All I ask is if you aid us in ending it."

Jade lends a hand. Sombra smiled and accepted.

"Whatever this conspiracy you uncovered long ago, we can protect you as well, though you are not from this world."

"No matter the origin, it seems we all have the same goals, saving Earth."

"First," Melody began. "Trust is earned."

"I wouldn't have it any other way, chica."