So my dumbass has been spelling "Solider" as "Soilder" and im 7 chapers in... -_- this finna be a bitch to edit but it's for anyone that's reading this so it's prolly worth. Enjoy the new one my guys
Isolation can be absolutely devastating to the mentality for a human being. The absence of a variety of social interactions could alter the mind to the point of being easily manipulated. Soilders and warriors are a different story.
Isolation is sometimes needed to regroup their thoughts and revaluate themselves. They want to make sure that they can still connect on an emotional level but not so much as to let it stop them from doing what needs to be done, no matter how heinous. Sometimes they also have to cut off something or someone that is making them feel inadequate.
And for Soilder and Pharah, it was Amari and Jane.
In the cafeteria
Pharah and Soilder both entered to get their breakfast for the day. They were the only ones awake due to their routine. As they gathered their meal they both looked at each other and quickly looked away. Out of all the times they have seen each other, this is the first time they purposely ignored each other.
"I can't let him distract me anymore. I need to keep my distance from him if I want to solve this promblem. I won't be able to perform at a high level with him interfering"
"Gonna have to avoid her from now. She's the cause of my promblems so I need to cut her off. I refuse to let my duties fail because of her.
This went unnoticed to the other agents and mercs who came flooding in, going to their respective table. Scout and Medic were present for the mercs and Symmetra and Mercy for the agents.
"Hello heir Soilder. How are you doing after that operation you and Pharah went on?" Medic greeted.
"Fine."
"Uhhh that's it? Your just "fine"? Cmon bucket head. You had to destroy a friggin warehouse full of dangerous weapons. Knowing you, you prolly caused all sorts of mayhem. Your the rocket launching maniac for Christ sakes!" Scout pointed out.
"I'm fine, and the operation was fine too." Soilder reiterated.
"Alright if you insist we won't pry anymore, right Scout?" Medic made sure to emphasize the last part.
"Yea yea, I get it." Scout agreed.
"So where are the others?"
"Engineer, Sniper and Heavy had an operation today, Pyro is probably playing with mei and Spy is-"
"Right behind you." Spy said as he appeared out of nowhere, interrupting medic. Everyone at the table just rolled their eyes.
"You ain't gotta do that everytime. When are your gonna stop? And where were you for the last ten friggin hours?!" Scout asked
"Visiting your mother boy." Spy replied.
"Screw you!"
"Well I did not come here for insults, I came here to check on the well being of my trusted all-"
"I'm callin so much Bullshit on that, cheap suit!" Scout interupted.
"And also to figure out what troubles our comrade." Spy exclaimed as he put his arm around Solider.
"I should probably leave. There not going to stop bothering me until they get something."
"...I'm leaving. I will see you men later." Solider removed himself from the group and went out without a second thought.
"Nice job ski mask, ya scared him off." Scout quipped.
"We should probably leave heir solider alone. He hasn't been himself these past few days." Medic pointed out.
"I have no promblem with that. I already have all the evidence I need. Now I have to depart." Spy said as he was beginning to cloak.
"Whatever you say Engi." Scout agreed with a mock tone towards medic.
"Dummkopf." Medic pinched his nose.
Pharah saw Solider leave the cafeteria. As much as she wanted to figure outs what's wrong she couldn't. One reason was that she still trying to figure something out and the other is the overbearing doctor.
"Pharah are you sure you don't need any mental evaluat-"
"Listen Mercy, I'm glad that you care for me but I'm fine. There is nonthing wrong with me." She responded
"I doubt that. You have been acting unusual as of late. We just want to make sure that you are alright." Symmetra added.
"Well its nonthing to worry about. If I may ask, where is the rest of the group?" Pharah asked. She didn't want to be the main focus of discussion for now.
"Well, they all went on an operation, they should be back-"
"Cheers Love!" Tracer said as she blinked in to hug Pharah from behind.
"...now?" Mercy was confused. She was told this operation needed the attention of both the mercs and agents and it would take about a week.
This thought was debunked as more operatives began to flood in to their respective table.
"My hard-hat wearing bro engi whats up? So how was it? You got a lot of action right?" Scout asked with curiosity.
"The operation went as smooth as butter. Those agents know what they're doing out there." Engineer was genuinely impressed with how the whole team performed today. They done so well they were able to finish a week early.
"That ain't what I was talking about googles. I knew you guys would breeze right through the mission because of Tracer, who is like the second coolest in base behind me of course. I was actually asking about that date 'tween you and symmetra." Scout cleared up for him.
"Oh...uhh it was really nice. I won't touch much on it but let's just say she isn't a square all the time." Dell refused to let any of his teammates know how the date really went.
"Wow ya gonna leave me in the dark? Stop being so lame Engi... Ohhhhh I see what's happening here. I didn't know you and miss fancy triangles rocked that way. Don't worry Engi I won't tell a soul."
"What in tarnation are you implying?"
"Well since your being so secretive like a freakin spy and won't tell me anything, it clearly means you gotta around to fixing her pipes after all right? You didn't too wet from the job I hope." Scout chuckled as he continued his assault.
"Your lucky I'm in a good mood and my wrench is in my room right now."
"Damn, so you were fixing her up? You never leave your wrench anywhere else. If only you work just as fast on those dispensers you build, we would need medic anymore."
"So how are you medic?" Engineer asked, ignoring scout.
"Terrific, we have created the new concoction and will be running it through some tests." Scout quickly caught the slip.
"Wait, who is this we? I thought you said you didn't need help any since you refused mines." Medic was in trouble.
"Oh... um what I meant by we was me and the voices in my head. We make such a great team together." Medic quickly rebounded.
"I think doc got a little help from his guardian angel" Engineer decided to join in.
"Wooow, not you too medic. Here I thought you were the helpless type."
"It doesn't matter. The product still needs to be tested and I will not disclose anymore about it."
"Careful, I see some solider coming out." Scout said while chuckleing
"Speaking of him, where is he anyway. Isn't he usually in here spewing on about how great America is or something." Engineer askesd
"He dipped cuz he got mad we kept on bothering him, Well it was mostly that spy." Scout explained
"I should probably check up on him later. I thought he would be out of this funk right now."
"So medic, I take it that you got some medical attention yesterday eh?"
"Scout I'll have you know that me and
Angela are not involved in that kind of-"
"Using her first name? How far did you two go? Did you guys exchange oaths yet?" Scout and engineer were both laughing at this point with medic just fuming.
If only the other table had such a fun time.
"So Pharah how are you doing this morning?" Tracer asked.
"Just fine. How are you? I heard you just came back from an operation." Pharah did not want to talk about herself right now.
"The operation went well love. But are you sure your fine. It's sounds like there's something on your mind. You know we can help you out no matter the situation."
"Here they go with this again. I don't need help with this. They clearly don't understand."
"I told you I'm fine. There's nonthing wrong with me that concerns any of you. I'm going to take my leave. I need to tend to something."
Pharah went straight out the cafeteria without even looking back. They clearly weren't getting any closer to solving what's going on. Tracer knew exactly what to do.
"Well I think a regroup is an order ladies. If our beloved solider is acting this way then surely their solider must be going through the same thing." Tracer said.
"Well I wouldn't mind the idea. She was very territorial today as if she's isolating herself from us. Solider must be acting the same." Mercy said being up for the idea.
"I'll go as well since you two will be there. And to make sure tracer doesn't do anything stupid." Symmetra agreed. Tracer just pouted
"Alright mom, lets go." The three Agents joined up with the mercs at their table. They each greeted each other and went on with the topic for today.
"So Pharah too huh?" Engineer asked making sure everything is established.
"Right-o love, she's been keeping to her self all morning. It's as if she wants to be by herself."
"Same with bucket head. We tried to ask him what's wrong but he just kept blowing us off until he left."
"Well I'm no psychologist, but I think they are trying to deal with some sort of inner turmoil." Symmetra stated.
"Makes a lot of sense. Those two are the most prideful people in this base so of course they won't admit they have a promblem let alone ask for help. They are trying to deal with it themselves." Engineer added. Scout scratched his head.
"Man if we only had some way to-"
"Gather intel about them." Spy said as he appeared out of nowhere. As usual, the agents jumped and the mercs just stood their.
"Ho ho that never gets old. Now the answer to your promblem is in the form of two doctors sitting at this table." Spy said which got the attention of medic and mercy.
"How vill we be able to help?" Medic asked confused.
"Well we are responsible for the welfare of our teammates including mental dilemmas. That's what you are referring too right?" Mercy answered.
"Oui, doctor. Simply check on their mental state and see if both of you gather something. It's hard to say no to a medical professional, especially since you two are the only doctors here."
"I wouldn't say all that but cigarette breath got a point. You guys might be able to find out somet— OW!" Scout was interrupted by a swift smack from spy.
"Did your mother teach you no manners boy?"
"Sorry, I don't show manners to snakes." Scout fires back.
"Can't we all just get along." Dell asked as he pinched his nose.
ATTENTION ATTENTION ALL AGENTS AND MERCINARIES WHO ARE NOT ON AN OPERATION AND PRESENT REPORT TO THE GYM IN ONE HOUR
"I wonder what we're doing?"
"I believe a physical activity?"
"Awesome, another chance to show just how awesome I am!" Scout said while flexing his nonexistent muscles.
"Pfft! As if. I'm gonna wipe the floor with you buddy." Tracer challenged.
"Is that a bet? Loser gets stuck with dish duty for a week."
"Your on Love! See you there!" Tracer said as she quickly blinked out of the cafeteria.
"You mean see me win!" Scout shouted back. "Ight see ya chumps in one hour. I gotta warm up." Scout quickly departed as well.
"Well I guess that ends today's meeting. I wish you docs the best of luck." Engineer said as he left the cafeteria.
The others left as well until it was time to meet in the gym.
One hour later
Each of the agents that weren't on an operation or guard duty was present in the gym. Each operative of course dressed for the occasion in sports attire. Since they were meeting im the gym, they had to be doing some sort of physical activity.
The mercs that were present are Demoman, Scout, Engineer, Medic, Heavy, and Solider.
The agents that were here are Tracer, Reinhardt, Mercy, Junkrat, Symmetra, and Pharah.
"Glad to see all of you present and accounted for." Winston exclaimed as he looked over all of the operatives. "Now the reason I called you all in is for a physical activity."
"Eyy, do I have to this? It's me drinking time laddy." Demoman asked.
"I'm with the one-eye on this on mate." Junkrat agreed.
"Yes, participation in this activity is required, now the activity at hand will be sparring." This got a couple of looks from the operatives.
"Is there a promblem?" Winston asked.
"I thought that violence against another teamate was frowned upon, I was wondering what's with the change of heart?" Engineer asked.
"Well due to a situation that concerned some of your teammates, I decided that a little scuffle between the people you work with could help points out strengths and weaknesses while providing much more of a challenge than our bots." Winston explained.
Pharah and Soilder shared a quick glance with each other and continued to listen.
"Amen to that. I was getting bored of those things anyway. So who am I gonna wipe the floor with first?" Scout boasted as he was running in places.
"Probably against Reinhardt since your so confident." Engineer quipped.
"Yea right like I'm facing Reinhard! I'm not facing Reinhardt right Winston?" Scout asked with a worried expression.
"Don't worry, I took into account to everyone's physical attributes and capabilities in combat. So each of you will be paired up with one of equal skill." This got a sound of relief from everyone.
Well almost everyone.
Jane and Amari were shook after they heard how the paring was going to work. They knew they would be fighting each other. So they did what they did best, detach all the emotions tied to them right now. In place of Amari and Jane were Pharah and Solider
And they were looking forward to round two.
"So the pairs are as follows: Tracer and Scout."
"Now I definitely can't lose! Your going down trace!" Scout boldly stated.
"Try and keep up babyface!" Tracer teased.
"Mercy and Medic."
"I look forward to seeing your skills on display fraulein." Medic said boosting the confidence of Mercy.
"Thanks, that really means a lo-"
"So I can dissect— I mean direct you in what needs changing." Medic said with sweat dropping.
"Stupid voices in my head." Medic thought.
"Engineer and Symmetra."
"Well, may the best man or woman win." Engineer said while sticking out his gloved hand towards symmetra.
"Likewise." She agreed as she shook it.
"Demoman and Junkrat."
They both groaned after hearing their name.
"Heavy and Reinhardt."
I am looking forward to fighting you, you seem like a very strong man." Reinhardt said
"Yes, Heavy strong. You look strong too. Heavy is ready for fight." Heavy replied.
"And finally, Solider and Pharah."
They both looked at each other and said nonthing. There was no words that the soldiers had for each other.
"Alright now I will be keeping score of who wins. There is no reward or anything it's just to keep track. Now let us begin." Winston said as the first match up began.
A few hours later
The score was tied. Tracer barely won against scout due to her blink ability that gave her a slight edge, Medic was able to take advantage of mercy's peaceful nature, symmetra surprised herself as she took down engineer, but the mercs answered back with Heavy securing the win over Reinhardt. Both Demoman and Junkrat gave up before they were called.
This was the tie breaker. It was up to the two warriors to decide the winning team. All of the other operatives were spectating.
"Well this is going to be interesting."
"Interesting for who? Solider is gonna waste her. No question about it." Scout said still a bit upset about his loss.
"Watch it! Pharah is no pushover and could easily beat your solider. You have no idea what she's like in battle." Tracer challenged
"Ohh another bet I hear? Loser has dish duty and has to be the personal lackey to winner for a week."
"Well I hope you enjoy doing all my chores love! I accept!" They both shook on it.
"I got a bad feeling about this. I just hope they don't do anything drastic." Symmetra shared.
Pharah and Solider stared each other down as they approached the mat. They still shared no words to each other as Winston started the fight.
As they heard the call, their instincts kicked in. The goal was to simply spar, nonthing more nonthing less.
They fought with such tenacity it had all the spectators on the edge of their seat. The heated exchange between them showed no sign of letting up.
Until Solider punched her hard enough to bust her lip.
"Oh no, this isn't good." Soilder thought
He had a apologetic look on his face as Pharah checked her lips.
She reached for her busted lip and found small drops of blood on her finger.
"So that's how you want to play it? I'm game." She thought
Her face went from shock to anger as she kicked him in the face knocking out a tooth.
Soliders apologetic face completely disappeared. A look of crazed anger appeared.
That's when all hell broke loose.
Their instincts turned from that of a friendly spar to a deadly fight. Each of them were not holding back. They clawed, bruised and beat each other senseless. They would not stop until the other stopped moving. All of the aggression and mental turmoil they bother experienced fueled their attack.
This did not go unnoticed by the spectators.
"Yo is it me or are they actually tryna kill each other?" Scout asked a little worried.
"That's because they are!" Cried mercy "Heavy, Reinhardt stop them!"
The two giants each broke up the fight with heavy pushing solider back and Reinhardt grabbing Pharah.
"Let me go! I'm not done with that crazy lunatic!" Pharah complained as she struggled to get out of Reinhardts grasp.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HEAVY!?! THAT SOFTIE IS STILL WALKING!! LET ME CONTINUE MY BATTLE!!!" Solider cried out as he was trying to push back into the fight.
"That's enough! The fight is over! Solider and Pharah to my office! The rest of you can leave." Winston exclaimed. Everyone did not waste time to get to their designated places.
In Winston's office
"I'm very disappointed in both you. Your actions against each other during that spar was completely unacceptable! I thought you both would've learn to get along but I was clearly mistaken. The two of you are suspended from all operations until further notice and will reside in your room for the next few days. Hopefully this punishment may help you get along, not try to kill each other." Winston finished
They both sat in silence. Powerless against the consequences.
"Well since you both have nonthing to share, report to your medics to get patched up. And make sure that this doesn't happen again, understood?"
"Yes Sir."
"Yes Sir."
The two injured soliders quickly left the room and went straight to there corresponding medics. They still haven't shared a word with each other.
This was really gonna be a long few weeks.
In the medical bay
"Okay dummkopf, what set you off?" Medic asked as he was patching up Solider.
"I have no idea what you are talking about." Solider answered.
"I've been on the receiving end of your punches and never got a busted lip from it. So vhat troubled you to the point to take it out on Pharah? Is there something the matter between you too?"
"Why are you interrogating me!? If I remember correctly, he started it first!" Pharah responded to mercy's question.
"Even so, he did it on accident. Maybe you would have seen it if you didn't retaliate like that." Mercy cleared up for her. Pharah refused to acknowledge it.
"What makes you say that!? You don't know him like I do!" Pharah quickly replied without thinking.
"And what makes you say that hmm?" Mercy finally got some more bits and pieces.
"It's none of your concern doc! I know a lot about her because I bunk with her! So of course I know how she would react!" Solider answered the prying medic's question.
"Vell, everything seems to be fine Solider."
"No lasting injuries on your part Pharah."
"But if I may make a suggestion that completely betrays my morales."
"You should most definitely apologize to him."
"I'm not doing that you quack!"
"I refuse to do anything of that sort doctor!"
They exited out without another word. Their punishment began after their treatment so they went straight to their room.
Medic and Mercy both met up to share what they learned. They both were extremely joyous with their successful procedure of the inner turmoil the two soliders were facing.
As they walked into their room, they both stared at each other for the longest time until they finally shared their first words for today.
"Sorry."
"Sorry."
They both were shocked over what the other said. But as they stood there pondering over what happened throughout the day, the look of shock turned to a look of relief between the two. They both smiled at each other for who knows how long.
Maybe the few weeks wouldn't be so long after all.
OKAY Another one, no dj Khalid though. So I was totally not playing overwatch all day because I was confused on how to continue the story... anyway see y'all tomorrow. Btw it's gonna be stupid fluffy.