Chapter 2

Overwatch HQ L.A, California

Petras Act Meeting

The room was filled with only five different people. California's State senator,Miguel Carson, New Strike Commander, Lena Oxton, New Director of United Nations, Nathaniel P. Lewington, General of the United States Army, Jack Daniels, and New Overwatch Advisor Gabriel Reyes. All sat at the large rectangular table. Everyone was dressed in their uniform and had their notes and files in front of them as their fresh cup of water. Gabriel sat next to Lena as he breathes in and out from his nose and lungs. He cleared his throat as everyone shifted in their seats. Today was the day to finally close the Petras Act for good. So, Overwatch can work comfortably without being under watch by Petras Enforcers. It was time to give a second chance to Overwatch and that they meant good.

"We are here discuss and only to discuss the Petras Act and Overwatch's newly rights. We are all here to witness and agree to the new terms. There are five of us and we do not discuss this elsewhere along if it's a meeting about it. Everyone agrees?" The young man, Nathaniel P. Lewington replied as he started off the meeting. Everyone nods and agrees lifting up their right hand. "Since Senator Miguel Carson is also a judge you have every right to decide weather Petras Act should continued and Overwatch should be shut down." Carson nodded opening the file looking at Overwatch previous work from before. Which could be a bad sign for Lena and Gabriel. "Alright, let's begin…"

"For 30 years of Overwatch's workforce for the country and world. We reunited again to make the world a better place. New agents who done background checks and drugged all passed and scored high on their exam tests. Talon is still running and causing havoc around the world. Including having other organizations join in. New Strike Commander is ready and prepared." Gabriel said, shifting a bit in his seat as Lena looked at him, hoping he'll defend for Overwatch.

"All we need is Petras Act out of the way.."

"Those 30 years ago, Mr. Reyes. Over time, you began to resent Morrison more and more for receiving the public's attention while you received none. The tension became more pronounced as time went on. Reyes in the meantime secretly started to organize a rebellion within Overwatch, separating the organization into two sides. Some people chose to not take sides, and others left Overwatch. This caused the people to distrust the organization. People were blaming you all for everything. What makes you think we should allow Overwatch run again after the explosion in Zurich, Switzerland?" Nathaniel said, looking at Gabriel. Reyes gave a sighs.

"This isn't about me or Jack Morrison. This is about Overwatch's second chance." Reyes stated,

"As I heard, before...In the eyes of the public, Overwatch slowly suffered from accusations of criminal activities, and the issue grew bigger day by day." The General Daniels began taking a drink from his cup and placing it down. And continued,"Controversial missions stoked public outrage, forcing some of the organization's most celebrated agents to retire in disgrace. As time passed, it became harder to ignore, until one day, everything came to light when the existence of Blackwatch was revealed to public along with a series of revelations: negligence resulting in high-profile mission failures, corruption and mismanagement, weapons proliferation, and human rights abuses." Gabriel shook his head lightly, couldn't believe his ears what he was listening. Blackwatch was in the discussion. He rubbed his face tiredly, as Lena remained quiet. Not sure what to say nor how to defend for Overwatch. Her friends. Gabriel lightly patted her lap, telling her, he wasn't going to let her down. He reached down into his pocket to pull out three different pill bottles. Everyone in the room watched him,

"Blackwatch," He broke the silence. Lena quickly poured him a glass of water. "Was a mistake. There was a lot of tensions growing at the time. As far as I know, I am not leading Overwatch. Nor Blackwatch would ever come back. Either is…" He took his each pills and stick them in his mouth washing down the pills with the water. Reaper was going to be the last thing at the end of that sentence. Reyes swallowed and loosen his tie as he did not wore his uniform.

"I am just the advisor. I advice Overwatch..I am not leading." Gabriel turned to Lena, who remain looking at the other men with a straight face. She could feel her heart rate beat fast.

"Strike Commander Oxton is." He gave her the nod to continue her side for Overwatch.

Lena shifted in her seat and gave a softly sigh with a good ready nod. "Over-? Is…" She paused feeling the words in her throat choke her. 'Come on, Lena..' Gabriel thought to himself. They all stare, but before Lena could speak, Nathaniel held his hand up, to pause her. As he wrote down some notes and put his pen down, "Continue please.."

"Overwatch, heroes, soldiers, and unique people that joined thought it could be the key to freedom. Back at my home," The British woman said,softly. "It was nearly destroyed. Innocent people died, injured, and even got up to hold the gun. It was horrible. I want to lead Overwatch. The right way. Years has gone by. How many more years do we need to see go by without the protection every country needs. We are ready. We won't let you down, sirs."

"We have soldiers, agents, everyone who is ready to take the task and put their life on the line." Gabriel butted in. Lena smiled,

"We are hope. We are honor. We are courage. We are justice." Lena said with a proud voice. Gabriel Reyes smiles at her.

"We are compassion. We are the termination. We are harmony." Reyes followed in.

Both of the looked at each other and then at the others with a smile, "We are Overwatch.." They said together.

Reyes stood outside the meeting. Lena was there alone with the other three. Whatever they have in mind. Whatever they plan to do with Overwatch. It's up to Lena now. He sat down at on the chair. Taking his phone out from his left pocket. Reading the screen, five messages from Angela. She was worried about him. Each messaged said, if he had taken any of his pills. Such a worried personal doctor. His only doctor and someone he could talk too. Since she retired from Medical Scientist and Overwatch. She is pretty much living a peaceful life. He replied to her saying that he was alright and he took his meds. After his surgery, Angela trying to heal his cells. It healed him. Everything, but it felt him sick and weak. He has muscle pain, respiratory failure, and now he has a small common cough cold. But, Angela says he's doing 'better'. Reyes knew he doesn't have much and neither does Jack. Reyes coughed into his arm terribly. He got up from his seat and leaned against the wall. Breathing heavily,

"Fuck, how am I supposed to do this." He said softly. Lena exited the room as the other three men shook her and Lena's hand. Bidding them good luck.

"This doesn't mean you're off the list, Reyes.." Nathaniel said firmly. Gabriel nodded as they left. Lena on the other hugged Reyes tightly. He grunts lightly, feeling his muscles ache in pain. "Lena, please let go."

"Sorry, luv!" Lena said, letting him go and smiled wide. "We did it. Overwatch can run without the Petras Act. We can start working the way we used too!" She said happily. Reyes hushed her, looking around.

"We'll talk about this back at base."

Author Note: YIKES! I am not sure if I did ok on this chapter. Tomorrow we'll get back to Genji and my OC. As for now, Overwatch can now work without the Petras Act without worrying. Every agent or hero won't get arrested. But next chapter Reyes has meeting about him, Genji and Benji runs into trouble! See you guys tomorrow!

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