PoVs/Protagonists/Couples:
Hanzo (character belongs to Blizzard) x Ýri (OC)
Genji (character belongs to Blizzard) x Shizuka (OC)
WARNING: This story will be a very long one, full of dialogs, drama and violence as well as grammar mistakes because none of the authors is a native English speaker. And it is for mature audiences only!
SIDENOTE: For the ones primary interested in Hanzo's story parts: You will have to be patient a little longer, since in our storyline nothing really interesting will happen to him until the fall of Overwatch.
Chapter 11: Vikings – Part I
Genji awoke to the sound of his roommate practically jumping out of the bed and humming far too loud at this early in the morning. When he heard shaving sounds on top of that, the Shimada had to ask: »Twice a month? What happened?«
McCree turned around, shaving cream still on his face. »You mean you haven't heard?«
»Heard what?«, he asked before escaping back under his warm covers.
»Remember the girl I talked about the other day? She and her father are arriving today from Washington.«
The merry humming was back, much to Genji's chagrin. »Washington, huh? Seems to be a harsh time there, according to the news.«
»Indeed«, Jesse turned to face him, spreading his arms. »Well, how do I look?«
Genji peered from under his mount of blankets. »Turn off those blasted lights and then I will tell you.«
Jesse shot him a dirty glare. »Gee, thanks.« He purposefully made for the door, leaving the lights on.
Genji growled at him, finally crawling out of his blanket nest. »Oi!«
Too bad he had forgotten that he only had half his armor on, which the cowboy had no qualms about pointing out. »Maybe you should get decent first, before you run around the base looking like that.«
Genji protested. »I am always decent to look at!« His male pride was at stake here! Nevertheless, he went back to get fully dressed.
McCree laughed. »That is debatable. Let's face it, you don't stand a chance against this«, he said and pointed to all off himself.
Genji crossed his arms, staring him down. Then he said in total seriousness. »That hat is stupid.«
Jesse almost exploded. »Don't you dare insult the hat!«
The Shimada laughed at his friend's – what a strange thing to say for him – outraged expression. But the laugh got stuck in his throat as he saw the giant passing them. »Holy shit!«
»What? You finally realized how awesome I am?«, McCree preened.
Genji was still staring at the beefy guy with a beard longer than even Torbjörns. »Never ever saw such a huge man before.«
»What are you talking about?«, Jesse wanted to know, but the giant was already towering behind him. His presence alone made Genji tense.
»McCree«, the stranger growled with a deep, hoarse voice.
Finally, Jesse seemed to realize just who was looming behind him. He turned around and awkwardly acknowledged him. »S-Sígurd, hey.«
Wait! That is the guy Jesse was talking about the other night?! Bloody hell!
Those unsettling eyes stared them down. »The yakuza and the bounty hunter … quite a couple … «
Jesse bristled. »Oi, who's been telling you that nonsense?!«
The man shrugged. »Jack.«
While the cowboy next to him started ranting at the Overwatch commander, Sígurd turned to him. Genji really didn't feel comfortable right now. His fight or flight instincts were going haywire.
»You really do not have to pick up every shit laying on the streets, Reyes.«
Genji wanted to feel offended, but the sudden presence of his new 'superior' tripled his tension.
Reyes shot Genji the usual disgusted look. »Believe me, it was not to my liking.« With a meaningful look to Sígurd he added. »Maybe you can get some sense into Jack.«
»I can try at least«, the other replied in the same dark tone.
Genji scowled at them. It wasn't like he had anything to say in the matter in the first place.
»By Odin's beard! You should hear yourself talking!«, a new feminine voice made itself known. A beautiful blond woman was marching towards them. Genji took his time to appreciate her physique. She really had a killer body. And from the looks of it, she had to be Ýri, the daughter of the giant in front of him.
No wonder Jesse's all over her. No man wouldn't look twice … not even my monk of a brother.
»Don't meddle with men's business, kid«, Reyes told her off.
You could see how furious he made her with just that one sentence. »Men's business? Still I got bigger balls than you have!« He growled at her, but Ýri was far from impressed. »Wow, that was almost scary.«
Jesse was the first to burst out laughing. »Man, it's good to see you again, darling. You haven't changed a bit.«
The blond girl just glared at him though. »Jesse. Still the same old hat. Did not find anything better?«
Sígurd threw his daughter a reprimanding look. »Could you stop insulting everyone in range for a change?«
»Can't we just get home?«, she whined.
Her father threw her a glare, which send a cold shiver down Genji's spine. »Ýri!«
While the Viking family was busy, McCree, who was standing next to him, let out a chuckle. »She's still feisty.«
The Shimada was less impressed and just raised an eyebrow at his friend. Yes, she is hot, but her personality could use some polishing.
Strangely enough Reyes was of the same opinion. »You should teach that girl some manners, Sígurd.«
»And you should get yourself a better attitude«, Ýri snapped back.
Before the Blackwatch commander could react, the huge Viking snarled something at his daughter that Genji couldn't understand. Probably their weird Nordic language …
Whatever he said must have left an impression, because the feisty girl backed off with her head lowered.
Light footsteps alerted him to another one joining their little group. »Sígurd, Ýri. It is good to see you again.« Shizukas soft voice spoke up as she came to stand next to him. »Did I miss something?«, she asked when she noticed the tense atmosphere.
»Just the usual«, Ýri replied with forced calm.
Reyes scoffed at her. »We should really send that brat off to military school.«
»I think visiting one of those amusement parks for kids would do you some good«, she quipped.
At this moment Genji became witness how Gabriel Reyes was made speechless by a girl half his age. Simultaneously he and McCree burst out laughing and not even Shizuka could hide her giggles.
»Oh, the pictures that would produce! The blackmail!«, Jesse almost rolled around on the ground laughing.
»Shut. Up«, even the deadly threat in Reyes' voice couldn't keep them from taking him seriously, which left him with nothing to do, besides retreating with a murderous look on his face.
»He will never live that one down as long as he lives.« The cowboy heaved while wiping off the tears of mirth in his eyes.
Sígurd just shook his head, but the tiny smile playing around his lips betrayed his thoughts. »Ýri … can't you behave for once?«, he said and patted her head as she threw him an innocent smirk.
»He asked for it, stalking around like a miffed bull.«
An eyeroll later, Sígurd turned to leave. »I will go see Jack now. Then we can finally head home«, a stern look was aimed at the cowboy, »and Jesse: I see everything.«
Genji had to stifle another chuckle as Jesse was left quivering in his boots. »He's onto you, mate.«
McCree glared at him, but hurriedly turned around to reassure Sígurd of his honorable intentions. It turned even funnier, when the moment they were alone: Ýri stormed past the two of them to enthusiastically greet Jesse's horse.
»Sucks to be you«, Genji whispered at his roommate.
McCree watched her miserably. »I feel cheated.«
Genji couldn't suppress a laugh any longer. He too stared after her. »I have to admit, she is quite something. One of the hottest girls I've met and I have met a lot.«
Jesse, still not taking his eyes of her, nodded with a smug smirk. »Told you. It's no wonder every guy is after her.«
The Shimada hummed his agreement. He did not even notice Shizuka storming off, because in this moment Ýri turned around to snap at them. »What are you two looking at?«
McCree nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders. »Enjoying the view?«
Her answer was to get on the cowboy's horse and leave them in the dust.
»Quite a temper«, Genji mused, »You'll have your work cut out for you.«
McCree answered gloomily. »I have to get past her father first. That will be the bigger challenge.«
»From the looks of it, SHE is the bigger challenge«, he said. »So? What's the game plan?«
A confident smirk lifted the others expression. »Keep Sígurd occupied. Getting to spend time with her, for example showing her a few tricks on the practice range and then finding a place to be alone with her.«
Genji crossed his arms. »That is ridiculously risky. … So, what do you need me for?«
The smirk grew. »Every hero needs a sidekick.«
»Fine, but if we get caught by that overprotective father of hers, I am going to deny everything«, he told the cowboy.
»Deal.«
Genji looked back into the direction Ýri and the horse disappeared to. »Well, as long as she is off with your horse, there is nothing to do for me anyways«, he said and continued, »So I am going to pay Shizuka a visit.«
Jesse rolled his eyes. »Sure. Just remember that I could call on you any minute.«
Genji stuck out this his tongue. »Damn, no med bay sex for me today.«
McCree choked on air, leaving Genji laughing as he made his way over to the med bay.
»Hey Shizu- … Is something wrong?«, Genji asked as he noticed her stiff posture and her totally ignoring his presence.
»No, nothing at all.« You could have cut ice with it, so sharp was her tone.
Nevertheless, Genji moved closer. »I know that tone. You sound pissed.« He knew it was serious, since she still had not turned around to face him.
»Why should you care?«, she hissed.
»Because I thought we … «, he said, remembering their kiss.
She glared at him, though with a blush at the reminder. »Well, that doesn't mean anything, if you are openly ogling Ýri right afterwards!«
Genji stared at her flabbergasted. »Eh?!«
»Cannot really blame you though. She is a beautiful woman«, Shizuka said with forced calm.
The Shimada crossed his arms. »Just to make this clear: You are tailing after that madman all day long, but I am not allowed to look at any other women?!«, he snapped at her. »I never had a serious relationship, but I am sure it's not supposed to work like that!«
»And obviously you don't want one now either!«, she retaliated.
»What?!«, Genji was taken aback. He thought he had made his intentions clear!
»Oh please, I know she is much more the type of women you're after.«
He advanced on the little Hikari. »She is hot yes, but far too stubborn and feisty for my taste.«
Shizuka stared right back at him, not backing down at least. »So, you rather want someone easy to get. Or am I wrong?«
At that he backed off. »Fine. I get it, you don't want to be with me because I am more machine than man.«
Shizuka glared at him so fiercely, he had to take another step back. »Your cybernetics have nothing to do with this!«, she paused, »I just don't want to end up as another one-night-stand on your list.«
»Whatever«, he said, »Stop pitying me and go back to your big black guy. I am sure he is just waiting for it.«
She looked at him as if he had lost his mind. »You mean Gabe?«, she asked choking on air, »Spirits no! He is twenty years older than me! That would be … just no.«
Genji shrugged. »Wherever love falls.«
The Hikari glared at him. »I see him as my big brother figure! Nothing like THAT!«, she shouted while looking a little green. »That would be wrong on so many levels.«
He raised his hands in defense. »I got it, I got it! Besides, the thought is making me sick as well.«
She crossed her arms. »Good. Because I can assure you nothing like that will ever happen between me and Gabriel.«
Genji nodded and added his own part. »And I am not interested in that blondie at all. Although the way she got back at Reyes was golden.«
Now Shizuka tried to hide her smile. »True. I have never seen him losing an argument this badly before.«
»And with this giant as her father, Jesse must be insane«, he said, chuckling.
»The more dangerous the challenge the more interested he is«, Shizuka told him with a small smirk lifting her lips.
Genji winked at her. »I see. Well, you are scary enough already, so I rather stick with what I have.« He watched as she broke down laughing and felt himself smiling too.
»Really? I am scary? That's new.«
»If you throw me that furious look, I prefer to take Reyes on three times over«, he responded.
Shizuka stuck out her tongue at him. »Then you better don't make me mad.«
»I am trying«, he told her and then hesitantly stepped closer, »So, we're good?«
»Yes. Sorry about that. But as I heard you and Jesse talking, I couldn't help but to compare myself to her«, she told him.
Genji was puzzled. »Why would you need to?«
She shrugged. »Insecurity, jealousy? I don't really know myself.«
He raised an eyebrow. »Really? That blondie is nothing compared to you.«
He wanted to say more but got distracted as she moved closer. »Glad you think so … «, she said and enveloped him in a loose hug.
Genji did not dare to move in case he would accidentally ruin it again, because she felt really nice against him.
For a while everything was silent.
»So … you really did mean that kiss?«, Shizuka whispered, so quietly he had almost missed it.
»Yes… «, he admitted and put his own arms around her.
Her hold around him tightened. »I liked it«, she told him softly.
He chuckled, but was relieved nevertheless. Shimada's don't get rejected after all. »Good to know. Would have been ruined with you objecting. But I guess in that case you would have let me know earlier.«
»True. I probably would have slapped you right then and there«, she said nonchalantly.
»What you didn't. So I am counting that as a win«, he smirked at her.
Shizuka rolled her eyes, but suddenly averted them. »Can we … I mean … «
Genji had a pretty good idea what she wanted to ask, but chose to tease her a little. »Can we what?«
Now she was blushing again. »You know … try it again?«
He smirked at her. »Why not?«
Her wide eyes were hilarious. Genji stared at her, a challenging glint in his eyes, daring her to make the first move.
And she did. Although a little more uncoordinated than he had imagined. »Are you always that stormy?«, he asked her.
»Sorry«, she glared up at him, pouting, »Not everyone gets it right on their first try.«
He chuckled, amused by the whole thing. »I am not complaining.«
Her eyebrow climbed up. »Then what was that just now?«
»Just a honest question.« Genji raised a hand, so he could caress her cheek. »Just take your time, we aren't in a rush, are we?«
She leaned into his touch. »No we aren't … «
Ever so slowly he leaned down, so that their foreheads touched. »Now … let me show you how it's done«, he said and kissed her.
Catching her surprised gasp, he pulled her flush against him and deepened the kiss. Genji smiled against her lips when he felt her clumsily responding. Nothing some more practice won't fix. When he withdrew, both of them were breathing heavily. Genji threw her a smug smirk. »And that's how you kiss someone.
Shizuka only rolled her eyes good naturedly but nevertheless snuggled closer to him. »Duly noted.«
He patted her head. »Don't worry, you will get the hang of it sooner or later.«
She glared up at him. »Oi, I wasn't that bad!«
»My lips still hurt from your first attempt«, he said, but his chuckle got stuck in his throat at her fierce expression. As she tried to get out of his grip, he pulled her back in. »Don't be grumpy, darling. I am always ready to practice with you«, he whispered into her ear.
»Then I guess I have to take you up on that offer«, she whispered back in the same seductive tone he used, which surprised him quite a bit. He liked it very much though and was just about to make use of his offer when she shifted.
»By the way: Your com has been buzzing nonstop for a while now.«
A growl vibrated in his chest. »Fuck you, Jesse.«
Genji was seriously tempted to just throw it away and get back to his previous business, but Shizuka looked at him expectantly. »Don't you want to answer that?«
He groaned, but reluctantly did so. Needless to say, it was not worth the yelling on the other end.
»Goddammit! What the hell took you so long?! I told you to be on standby!«, McCree shouted right into his ear, forcing him to hold the com a few inches away from it.
»Geez. I am on my way already, so stop nagging.«
»You better!«, the cowboy shouted before he hung up on him.
»What did he want?«, Shizuka wanted to know.
»I promised him to win that Viking over«, he answered. She raised her eyebrow to which he only shrugged. »Beats me as to why. But a promise is a promise.«
»Right. Guess it will be amusing to watch him trying to win Ýri over«, Shizuka said.
Genji nodded. »I will make sure to give you the details later.« Impulsively grabbed her again to give her a short kiss, before he turned to leave.
Her smile followed him out of the door and evoked another curse at the cowboy.
You really have the worst timing ever, pal.