Western Digital
Foreword
this is just some head cannon stuff I was working with based on McCree and Sombra meeting in the bar during Christmas and hitting it off. Its my first fan fiction that I have ever written so, I may not be the best author but hopefully I can develop my skills as I write these chapters.
Chapter 1: One More Round
The bar was lit with a bright orange glow, as the sounds of glasses clinking and idle chatter filled the air. The Calavera was lively even on Christmas Eve. Many of those who had no family to go home to made this bar their home. One man stood out from the rest of the crowd, Jesse McCree sat on an old battered bar stool that had seen just as many battles as he has
you and me are one and the same. He thought to himself before he downed another shot of whiskey.
He rested his glass on the bar and signaled for the bartender that he was ready for another round. The bartender nodded letting him know he would serve him when he was finished with his current patron. Jesse's eyes drifted slowly from the bartender to the peculiar girl he was serving. She was tall, dressed in a tight purple dress that outlined her form, the left side of her head was shaved, while the right side had long flowing locks of purple and black hair. He chuckled and thought
Least I aint the only one who looks outta place.
Before he realized it, her eyes had locked onto his. He quickly turned away and stared into the bottom of his empty glass, ashamed that he had been caught staring for perhaps a bit too long. Out of the corner of his eye he could see her stand up, push her stool in, and begin walking towards him, her heels clicking with every step.
Well shit, this aint gonna be good.
The woman pulled the stool next to him out, it squeaked as its legs dragged against the old wooden floor. She propped herself on her elbows,
"you come here often cowboy?" she smiled, Jesse noticed her thick Spanish accent
"only on Tuesdays" Jesse replied casually, as the bartender slowly filled his glass.
"Oh, really why only Tuesdays Mr. Texas Ranger?" the woman replied sarcastically.
"Taco Tuesday, Ma'am, it's my favorite day of the week." He retorted back keeping his calm demeanor.
The woman frowned a little then smiled realizing the nature of his response.
"very funny, coming from someone who wears a cowboy hat and a serape"
Jesse shrugged acknowledging that his choice of attire was a tad cliché, and then downed his third shot of whiskey for the night. The woman chuckled and spoke coolly
"so what's your name cowboy."
He opened his mouth to respond before pausing, thinking for a second, and finally speaking
"who wants to know?"
the woman shrugged innocently and smiled
"just a girl who wants to make a friend during these long lonely holidays"
her answered seemed good enough for him, so he decided to tell her
"Name's McCree, Now, Your turn"
she smiled "I have many names but you, you can call me Sombra"
The name sounded oddly familiar, however he couldn't deny that her company was very welcome, it would be nice to not have to spend another holiday alone. Jesse looked at Sombra up close for the first time since their encounter, and was nearly blown away, her skin was tan and there was not a single blemish to be seen, her deep purple eyes were odd yet enticing.
"Next round is on me, that sound good McCree?"
"can't argue with that."
After a few hours and about half a dozen shots later the two friends were a bit inebriated, laughing, and sharing stories with each other.
"Now one time my ol' buddy Jack, he had just gotten a brand new pulse rifle, that had a helix rocket attachment on it, he decided to try it out in the range without bracing himself tryna show off to one of the ladies, blasted himself into the back wall." Jesse started laughing a hearty laugh before finishing his story
"left a human shaped imprint that we never got around to fixin."
Sombra chuckled amused, and bewildered
"What are you in the army?"
he gathered himself before downing another shot
"yeah something like that, anyways what do you do for fun?"
"Oh, I just play video games." She spoke softly
"you sound just like my friend Hana, she's obsessed with video games damn near lives and breathes em." Jesse smiled at the thought, it had been awhile since he headed down to Mexico for Christmas, Hana was probably still at the base playing games and streaming to the world her skills at whatever the hell it was she was playing.
"yeah sometimes she leaves, cans and shit around, but hell you can't tell her nothing."
"what about you got any good stories."
Sombra frowned a little before replying
"nah I'm just a home body, nothing really exciting to tell."
He frowned at her answer surely someone who stuck out so much from the crowd had something exciting to tell, but he ultimately decided not to try and push it tonight, after all he had just met her and not everyone is as open as a tipsy Jesse McCree. The night slowly wore on as the two became closer friends, Sombra would do her best impersonation of an American accent while Jesse would give a great John Wayne impression. Jesse knew she had drank way too much when she stood up, and stumbled trying to show him that she could "Dance like them Spanish girls"
Christ she's a half seas over. And this aint exactly the best side of town to be on, maybe I should take her home. Make sure no one takes advantage of her…
"Sombra maybe we should call it quits"
Sombra stumbled up to McCree and positioned her face almost uncomfortably close to his before slowly raising her pointer finger and placing it on his nose
"Boop" She giggled seeming pleased with herself
Yepp she's done
"Come on now, you're gonna get some rest, you're gonna have one hell of a hangover tomorrow"
Sombra's eyes lit up with childish glee "I get to take a nap?" her words were slurred
Jesse smiled, even when things were rough, he was able to enjoy himself and forget about all the suffering in the world, he remembered all the good times he had, and even made new memories thanks to her.
"Yepp we're goin home."
End of Chapter 1