Bringing The Arsenal: Overwatch

Chapter Six: Haven

I woke up from the shake of turbulence, telling me that I am still riding on the airship that rescued me from yesterday's siege. I look around the empty passenger area of the aircraft , a multi personal area filled with chairs, tables, and even a small basketball half court. I feel the fabric of a comfy couch before I get to see Tracer, sitting next to me as she yawned and turned her head to face me.

"Morning love." She greets me as I yawned. "How are ya feeling?"

"A bit roughed up, but I slept well at least". I answered. "What happens now?"

Tracer grew a small grin on her face. "Good news, your encounter with Talon last night have earned you a right for active field duty. Congratulations." Lena smiles with excitement.

I was in shock, after managing to fight off a huge number of Talon mercenaries and came out without being critically injured. Well that is good news.

"So do I get to go to combat training or something? I'm sure I have to prove my worth." I asked.

Tracer giggled and shook her head. "You're going to meet with Overwatch. They want to talk to you about Talon and your first assignment". She says with energy.

I slowly nod my head in acknowledgement. It is kind of weird that I get assigned to a mission on my first day. Maybe they really trust me. Suddenly, a haunting thought invaded my head.

"Do you know how much Talon knows about me? If they can find me in 2 days, then..." I stammer as I couldn't finish my sentence. It has been bothering me since yesterday.

Tracer's smile faded. "Come on, tell me what is bothering you." Tracer pleaded concern.

"I cannot go home, can I? I'm going to need to watch over my shoulder for a long time because those assholes nearly killed me at the park for chocking their financial asset, right? I guess the violence never ends." I choked out. I rest my face on top of my arms, realizing I just dug myself into a deeper hole.

Sensing that I was scared out of my mind, Tracer pulls me close, wrapping her arms around my back stroking my back and my head. "Don't say that. It is not fair that you have to go through what happened yesterday because you wanted to make the world a better place. You're going to be safe with Overwatch and things will get better for you, I promise." She says, grasping me tighter.

I give a weak smile. I really appreciate Tracer for everything so far, starting from the helping me ambush at the park, to connect me with Overwatch. The fact she remains cheerful about things is what I like about her. She maybe trying to tell me something that I get my mind away from the fact that Talon wants me dead. I calm down and look at my phone. 5:50AM. The phone must have changed the time by itself for going through various timezones.

As the airship was about to land, I see the HQ. It was a Cold War like bunker surrounded by tall walls, the skyline obscured by the white wind of the arctic climate. It's location was more hidden than the storage facility. The doors opened from the left side of the helicopter, allowing the wind to blow into my face, great.

A soldier grabs my bag of weapons and head out as I put on a green hoodie to replace my damaged letterman jacket and stored it in the duffel bag. I pray that I will be able to protect myself from the cold and put on my headphones. I hurry my way inside as the hoodie and jeans didn't last that long in keeping me warm. I look inside to see the lobby, filled with office rooms and security patrolling the scene. Tracer taps me in the shoulder.

"Follow me love, we got a hour to look around before the meeting begins." She says while dragging me by my arm. So much for a bit of sight seeing.

The first exhibit of the tour started behind two cold metal doors with the words Mess Hall labeled on top, Jesus, how is that appealing? The doors opened, displaying one big convention room of tables and chairs, filled in with students eating their meals. I head to the buffet line, filled with various options to eat. I decided to make a small meal and get some cereal. I wish I could stay and get to know some people, but I have no time to chat.