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Another Overwatch character introduced. Only one more after that! It only took 24 chapters to get this far! Reviews and constructive criticism is welcome. Enjoy!
Chapter 24
"How long will this trip take?" Soldier asked as the pair set off.
"Not sure. I know the location, but never calculated how long it'll be by boat. Probably just over two days."
"Perfect." Soldier growled.
"Stop complaining." Ana sighed. "I know you don't like the plan. But unless you think we can collapse Talon's entire operation by ourselves, you'll be quiet."
Soldier narrowed his eyes at her, but reluctantly stood down. He took off his mask and slumped down in the boat as it went across the gentle waves. He hated this. All of this. The collapse of Overwatch was his fault, the fact that the world thinks he's dead is his fault, the fact that Talon was rising was his fault. He even blamed himself for his team being captured. If he had told them to lay low and not attempt to revive Overwatch, they'd be safe at home.
Soldier rubbed his eyes, realising he was kind of tired. He hadn't properly slept in years, but the gentle rocking of the boat was making him drift.
"Rest Jack." Ana told him softly. "I'll take first watch."
"Be careful Ana." Soldier yawned back, before he closed his eyes.
"Well well well. Thought you wanted to do this solo Jesse?" The woman laughed.
"Thanks for coming." McCree tipped his hat towards her. "I really appreciate it Katie."
"Of course I'll come, there's action." Katie laughed again, sweeping her blonde hair out of her eyes. "Haven't done anything like this since the Deadlock gang."
"That takes me back." McCree smirked. The both sat down by the edge of the train tracks. "So do you know exactly what we're doing?"
"Nope. Fill me in. And Jesse... Don't leave anything out. No secrets. If we're going into this, I need to know everything."
"I know." McCree sighed. He looked directly into Katie's blue eyes before talking. "Commander Reyes, Blackwatch leader. He began to change. Didn't care for mercy when he did. Experiments on himself took a dark turn with the help of Moira, one of Overwatch's former scientists. Her work was unethical and dangerous. Whatever she did to Reyes, I believe is why he's still alive after the massive battle at the Overwatch headquarters."
"How will you find him?" Katie asked.
"He's part of Talon." McCree replied confidently.
"You're sure?"
"As Reyes changed, so did his ideas and motives. Talon's ideas are somewhat similar. And I think I know exactly who Reyes now is."
"Well spit it out!"
"The Reaper."
Katie gasped. "But, no one knows who the Reaper is. He's like a ghost. Just appears, kills and leaves without a trace. Do you have proof?"
"I can connect dots." McCree answered. "Reyes favours shotguns. So does Reaper. Reyes was in all black during anything, no matter what. Similar to Reaper. But what sells me is the fact that Reaper's ability is fade into mist reminds me of the exact same ability I've seen Reyes used."
"In a mission called Operation: Midnight, we snuck into a terrorist facility to steal their plans. We did it, and stopped an attack on Paris. But during the mission, I saw more then one bullet fade directly through Reyes, as he gave off this strange black mist. When I asked about it, he just told me I should've accepted being experimented on my Moira. Nothing else."
"All very convincing." Katie nodded, before the sound of a train was heard. "So where are we going?"
"Germany." McCree shrugged, getting onto his feet. "Still coming?"
"Duh." Katie smiled, also standing. "I've been hungry for some action."
McCree smiled back. "Always were the most enthusiastic of us."
"Did you find her?" Chairman Volskaya asked.
"Indeed Chairman Volskaya." Zarya replied.
"Good, because I have a new mission for you." Volskaya replied. "Sombra?"
The hacker revealed herself sitting nicely on Volskaya's desk, smiling at Zarya.
"Good to see you." She giggled.
"What... what is this?" Zarya asked.
"We have signed an agreement with Talon." Volskaya sighed sadly. They have permission to use our weapons and help wipe out Omnics. In return, when Operation: Black Hole comes into affect, Russia will not be touched."
"Operation: Black Hole?" Zarya repeated. "And what is that!"
"That is on a need to know basis. And you don't need to know."
"Chairman I don't like this idea." Zarya told her, but was met with a deadly gaze.
"Zarya, you newest mission is to join Sombra and Talon and help them execute Operation: Black Hole. Remember, if you don't, all of Russia is in danger. We will be left completely alone. Correct?" She glanced at Sombra.
Sombra smiled, and lifted her arm out in front of her. A hologram screen appeared, revealing a man with jet black hair and a metal mask.
"What is it?" He growled, looking around at the three. "What do you want Sombra?"
"I have secured the Russian weaponry. We can use it all however we like. Deactivate Operation: Black Hole in Russia."
"Ah, so this is Chairman Volskaya?" The man asked. "Thank you for doing business with us. Russia will be untouched. Maybe after this is all over we can do some more trade deals?"
"I just want to protect Russia." Volskaya replied. "The weaponry is yours."
"Perfect." The man chuckled, before the hologram vanished.
"Do you understand your mission Zarya?" Volskaya asked.
"Indeed Chairman." Zarya nodded, before glancing at Sombra. "You're my ally now?"
"Pleasure to meet you." Sombra laughed.
One more character to introduce until I have all 28 heroes in action. Unless another is revealed very soon. Unlikely I'll add them in though. Hopefully you all enjoyed the chapter! Zarya is involved now!
