Chapter 20
An aged Kanian sat on his chair as he watched two children run and play around the living room. Hana walked out of the kitchen and giggled lightly at the two before taking her seat next to Kanian.
"It's been 20 years." Hana said watching the boy toss a ball at his sister. "Indeed it has." Kanian replied before using the Force to pick up the children and deposited them on both of their laps.
"Relax children, or I might call Grandma Ana here." Kanian said, making the children settle.
"Yes children, or I might not let Auntie Lena babysit." Hana chimed in as a smile plastered her face.
"No fair Mom, Auntie Lena is the only one that can keep up with us. Not our fault you and Dad are getting slower." The girl snapped.
"Angela Song Jr., you apologize this instant!" Kanian scolded the small girl. "It's okay Kanian, besides we were like this before." Hana said stroking the girls hair.
"Hey Dad, tell us a story about when you were in Overwatch. Please?" Henry begged. "Better yet, why don't I show you. C'mon kids, get dressed." Kanian said placing Henry on the floor. Angela Jr. jumped from her mother's lap and scurried upstairs with Henry following close behind.
"Those kids are going to be the death of me." Kanian said laughing lightly. "I know, we were just like them. Impressionable teens we were. When you came to this world." Hana said walking over to him and kissing his cheek.
"And I am glad to have been sent here. This truly is a godsend." Kanian replied as the children came back down with jackets and boots on.
"Who's ready to see an actual Overwatch base?" Kanian asked. The children jumped up and down in excitement as Hana placed a coat on and opened the door to reveal Sombra.
"Hola Hana, Kanian." She said with a smile. Her gaze turned to the children as their eyes widen in excitement.
"Aunt Sombra!" Henry said before running up to her and hugging her. "Hola ninos!" Sombra said ruffling the boys' hair and grinning at the girl.
"What's up Sombra?" Kanian asked as she lifted Henry. "Nothing really, just came to see if the kids needed babysitting. Lena is out with the flu and Emily is taking care of her for the time being. So, she asked me to come fill in." She replied.
"Thanks, but we're on our way to the base so the children can meet the agents." Kanian said. "You can tag along if you'd like." Hana offered.
"Sure, why not. I'll be able to visit Amelie and Angela. Haven't been able to talk to them much." Sombra said.
"Well, the more the merrier." Kanian said as the group exited the house and walked down the street in Zurich.
"Feels just like yesterday since I walked down these streets with you." Kanian said grabbing Hana's hand.
"Oh you were clueless. Had to have Angela and Reinhardt to teach you German so you could mingle with the people here." Hana said giggling.
"Well, I did have a partner to keep me company." Kanian replied. They arrived at the base as the gates opened to allow them to enter. As they walked in, Kanian and Hana glanced to the side and saw graves.
"Sombra, take the kids in will ya?" Kanian asked. Sombra nodded as she hurded the two into the base. Kanian and Hana walked over as 4 graves stood with 4 people they were close with.
'Rest in peace, Reinhardt Wilhelm, John 'Jack' Morrison, Gabriel 'Reaper' Reyes, Torbjorn Lindholm.'
"It's been a long time old friends." Kanian said as he kneeled in front of Jack's grave and placed a hand on the dirt mound. The door opened as the two looked to see Angela and Gene walk out.
"Good evening General." Gene said. "It's 'Kanian' now Gene. We're not at war anymore." Kanian said shaking his hand.
"Right, sorry Kanian. Guess it's been too long." Gene said. "Yeah, it has. How's Nix been doing?" Kanian asked. "Nix has been doing well Kanian. But may I ask, why have you returned? You and Hana retired." Angela asked.
"The kids were being restless so we thought a trip to the base would ease them." Hana replied.
"Oh really, were are the little ones now?" Angela asked. "We told Sombra to bring them in, while we came to visit." Kanian said.
"Ah, well I'm sure they would have loved to see you again." Angela said. The door opened as Mei, Henry, Angela Jr, and McCree came out and smiled at the group.
"Aunt Angela!" The two said as they ran forward and leaped into her arms. "Oh hahaha! Hello beautiful children, I hope you've been keeping your father and mother out of trouble now?" Angela said nuzzling the two. Henry looked at Gene walked over to him.
"Hi, I haven't had the pleasure to meet you. I'm Henry Stark." Henry said holding his hand to the Commander.
"Hi there little one, I'm Gene Frank. Your father's high esteemed Commander." Gene said shaking the boy's hand. Henry's eyes widen in admiration of Gene as he squealed with delight.
"Well, now it's Strike Commander of Overwatch." Angela said placing the girl down and patting the young Commander's shoulder.
"Howdy there partner." McCree said nodding at Kanian and Hana. Mei walked over and grabbed Angela Jr in hug as she lifted the young girl and giggled.
"How is my little darling?" She asked. "I'm doing fine Grandma Mei." Angela Jr said laughing. The group chuckled lightly as they entered the base. Agents and Operatives nodded at their passing as they walked about the base before entering the mess hall. Ana, Fareeha, Winston, and Genji sat next to each other. Winston was the first to greet the the four.
"Uncle Winston!" The children said as the gorilla opened his arms for them. "Haha, hello my little scientists. How have you been?" Winston asked.
"We've been fine Uncle Winston." Henry said before a hand grasped his shoulder. "Are you going to say hello to your 'special' Grandma?" Ana asked. Angela Jr was the first to turn to the elder agent and hug her tightly.
"Here, just between us." Ana said glancing over to see Hana and Kanian talking with the three. She pulled out two sacks of sweets and handed them to the children.
"Keep quiet." Ana said shushing the two with her finger as they giggled. Hana glanced at them to see their children giggling as Ana waved at her. She rolled her eyes and looked back at Kanian as he conversed with the group.
"Hey kid." A voice said making Kanian turn. He noticed Nix leaning on the door frame as he grinned and nodded to the group.
"Hey Nix." Kanian said walking over to the aged clone as he bumped fists with clone grinned before looking to see the two children staring at him in awe. He knelt and ruffled their heads.
"Who'se are these? Angela's and Genji's?" Nix joked making Angela blush lightly. "Kuchi no kurōn o shime nasai!" Genji shouted at the clone. Hanzo walked in to see Genji chasing Nix as he spat japanese curses.
"GENJI!" Hanzo shouted making the cyborg look at Hanzo. "You can do better than that." The archer said smirking.
"Dishonor on you!" Nix shouted at him as he ran from the enraged cyborg. The group laughed as Hanzo watched his brother chase the clone with satisfaction.
"Well, you kids ready?" Hana asked yawning. "Not yet mom." They said as they watched the agents go back and forth.
"Well, you kids do have school tomorrow. So come on, let's go." Kanian said as he hurded them along.
"Oh come on Dad, you're no fun." Henry whined. "And your grades are no fun." Hana pointed out. The kids groaned as they said their goodbyes to the agents. As they walked towards the door, Sombra appeared and waved goodbye to them.
"Bye Aunt Sombra." The kids said as they left the base and walked down the street towards their home. Kanian wrapped an arm around Hana as they walked down their street, watching the children run about and giggle.
"This is peaceful, no enemies, no Empire, nothing to worry about. Just peace." Hana said leaning her head on Kanian's shoulder. Kanian opened their door as the children ran upstairs and prepared for bed. Kanian placed his and Hana's coat on the rack as he closed the door. They removed their shoes before Kanian picked Hana up, making her yelp.
"Come, let us sleep my princess." Kanian said making Hana giggle. "You're such a dork." She said hanging onto his neck. Kanian placed her on the bed, as he crawled onto his side, he noticed his lightsabers on the table.
'These weapons are your life.' Master Lenix's voice sounded in his mind. 'I know that Master, but I think I don't need them for the rest of my life. I'm no longer shackled by the ideals of the Order. I respect them, but I am happy with what I have with. I only wish you were here to see them.' Kanian thought as he slipped under the covers and wrapped his arm around Hana. He closed his eyes before the pull of sleep over took him. In the dark, a faint outline of a man shimmered into existence.
"You've made more proud than I ever have been Padawan. By the right of the Force, I name you Master Kanian Stark. I wish you and your family well." The man said with a smile before another shimmering ghost formed next to him.
"He has done us proud Master Lenix. I am grateful for him saving me, I only wish to have listened to him." The man said with a frown.
"It's quiet alright Anakin, you've brought balance back to the Force, we can only hope it stays that way. But Kanian deserves this, he's been through enough." Lenix said. Anakin nodded as he smiled at Hana and Kanian. Before they shimmered away, Kanian opened one eye and smiled lightly at the two. Anakin walked over and placed a hand over Kanian's head and nodded.
"Good night, Anakin." Kanian said sleepily. "Good night, my friend." Anakin said before disappearing.
A/N: This was a hoot to write, I hope you all enjoyed this story as much as I have. I am grateful have had the opportunity to write this. Tata for now fellow readers and May the Force be with you, always.
~CommanderKnight145