The Bad Batch - Mini Stories

The Beauty of Art

(Warning: Mention of Slight Past Abusive Relationship/cheating relationship)

Omega smiled to herself as she drew butterflies across her page, according to her father, she was getting really good at it. Her uncle pointed out that she got her skill from her mother, which was a sore topic amongst her family after a messy divorce. She was told over and over that her mother loved her, even when she received letters, she was thankful for her mother not giving up on her. All she wanted to do was meet her mother, but the others all disagreed, especially her father who was the reason for the divorce. When she was born her mother was only 15 while her father was 18, her father was from a wealthy family while her mother hardly had anything and the judge decided she would live with her father. For years she had argued that she would find her mother but over time the topic got too much and she dropped it while secretly searching. 

"Mr Dawson, I'm finished" 

Omega grinned when her art teacher came over, he was a kind man who looked a lot older than what he was but she blamed his silver hair. She knew he was flirted with a lot by many teachers whatever gender they were. But, he always flashed his wedding ring, showing he was married and happy. 

"Good, you can leave. Please remind your caretakers that your parents meeting is at 17:00 on the dot" Mr Dawson said with a smile. Omega nodded, she smirked as he helped her put her backpack on. 

"I will! Can I come?" 

"Of course, now scram, I have a classroom to tidy and I have to look good later to make a great impression" 

Omega could only giggle at the teasing tone as she grabbed her favourite book, she walked out the classroom, waving back at her art teacher who had been giving her private lessons since her father paid for her to do so. She was an exceptional artist for her age which was thirteen, she had a knack for taking things apart and drawing. She was also very good at Archery. 

Mr Dawson wasn't just her art teacher, no he was a coach, he taught gymnastics, Archery, Track and Field. He was a multitasker which is why many flirted with him even a few parents at meetings. 

Omega arrived home which wasn't too far from the school only to greet her grandpa who eagerly welcomed her in. Gerald his name was but he went by 99 to those who knew of him in his military days. 

"Omega?" Hearing her father, Omega ran to give him a hug. Hunter couldn't help but smile down at his daughter. 

"What's going on? Why do you have balloons?" Omega questioned, hugging her Uncle Tech who entered the house with a grin on his face, he and his own husband, Echo had just received some great news. 

"Kid! Come here!" Omega turned to see Wrecker in the doorway with Fives, the man wasn't home often as he lived elsewhere with his lover whom many of them didn't even know. Hunter, Echo and Tech shared a grin as Omega was passed a small present, she took it with a questionable look knowing her Uncle Fives liked to prank her. Yes, he wasn't her blood uncle but he had been in her life since she was five so she at least gave him a title. 

"Woah! Are you having a baby?" Omega exclaimed looking at Wrecker who shook his head. 

"I'm confused," 99 admitted, looking down at the sonogram. 

"Fives got his husband pregnant, Omega you are going to have a cousin" Hunter said with a grin, Omega could only smile, wrapping Fives up in a hug. "Congrats! Can I help you in any way?" Fives could only nod, kissing her head.

"Thanks kid, but that's not all. I know your father and these idiots won't agree with what I'm about to do but you deserve to know" Hunter and the others gave him a strange look, well with the exception of Echo who nodded enthusiastically. It was time to tell Omega the truth, "I found your mother" Fives admitted with a smile, Omega stopped to look at him in shock only to sob with happiness as she hugged him leaving Fives to deal with the dark looks from Hunter, Wrecker and 99 while Tech only smiled knowing it was about time.