Overwatch: Last Stand
Chapter 3: Melody's New Weapon
After some time, Ana returned, seeing Melody socializing with everyone.
"Melody. "
"Ana. What's That?"
"Your new armband. Your last one was destroyed in your war in Africa. This one uses explosive plasma energy. It also uses incendiary darts, which sets things on fire, volt driver, which stuns enemies and incapacitates them. If you get close, you can use its taser for easy incapacitation."
"Nice."
"More, it uses a machine gun and shotgun shells. This armband gives you plenty of options."
"Thank you, Ana."
"There is one more thing. Since you are a sniper, this armband can be equipped with a high-powered scope."
"Can I contact my family?"
"Of course. This armband is the same as the previous one. Everything you had in that was put in here too. Along with a medkit system, a hacking device, personal radar and a comm system."
"This is much better than my previous one."
"Try it out."
Melody contacts Chris.
"Dad, can you hear me?"
Back home, Chris' armband activates. "Melody?"
"Hey, dad."
"Mel! Good to hear you again. How are you contacting me?"
"My new armband. It's the same one but now it's my new weapon. I'm sending you a link of this new equipment."
Chris received a notification on his laptop. He accessed it and received a blueprint of Melody's armband. It's the same one she had before it was destroyed. Chris noticed that this armband received new upgrades, including the ability to shoot machine gun and shotgun shells, similar to Jacqui Briggs, according to her variations but all in one, including explosive plasma.. He also noticed that it can use a high-powered sniper scope and a taser for close incapacitation during stealth.
"Amazing!"
Jade and Tanya were seeing the blueprints.
"Wow. You talking to Melody?" Jade asked.
"Yea. She can contact us."
"Melody, it's your mother."
"Hey, mom."
"Are you ok, sweetheart?"
"I'm not 100% just yet, but I'm getting there."
"Greetings, Chris and Jade, I am Ana Amari of Overwatch."
"Pleased to meet you," said Chris.
"My daughter, Fareeha, also going by Pharah, joined your team in aiding Earth against Gargos. We've been watching your progress since the Replicant crisis started. I am absolutely amazed and honored to have your daughter with us. I trust she can keep you posted on her progress."
"Ana, when does our mission start?" asked Melody.
"We will begin in the morning. For now, Melody, your body needs more rest. As you said, you are not 100% yet."
"That's true, but I'm concerned about the crisis taking place here."
"We will deal with the Omnics, I assure you."
"Be careful, Melody," Jade said, concerned of her well-being.
"I will, mom. How are the kids?'
"They're great, but at the same time, they're worried they might ever see you again," said Chris.
"We will bring her home personally once the crisis is over," said Ana.
"Thank you, Ana. Mel, can you keep in contact?"
"I'm keeping my channel open so I recommend you do the same."
"You got it. Good night, baby."
Melody ended the call.
"I see why your family depends on you. You truly are a hero."
"I guess I am, Ana."
"Get some rest, Mel. Our mission begins in the morning."
Melody found a room to sleep in, took off her outfit and went to sleep. Truth be told, she has no idea what to expect for this upcoming operation, but knowing her track record, things have a way of evening out, as long as a gameplay is in order.