GhostWatch (FF)

Chapter 35

~Talon HQ~

"What are the casualties?" A man asked. Widowmaker gulped before sighing. "We lost at least 60 grunts, and 15 elemental warriors, especially Agent Acid." She reported. The man sighed before clearing his throat.

"That's, unfortunate. But, I have faith you at least got rid of Overwatch?" He asked. "We managed to drive them off of their Watchpoint and destroying it. The only Overwatch casualty we know of, is one Soldier 76, A.K.A. John 'Jack' Morrison." She replied.

"We at least cut off the head of the snake. Good job, but we'll need to speak with you, Reaper." He said as the assassin made her exit. Reaper walked forward as the man turned in his chair.

"Do you believe what Widowmaker said was true about your actions? Did you attack a fellow operative to save an agent?" He asked.

"Yes." Was Reaper's reply. The man sighed as he stood up and walked over to him. "I can tell, 'Gabriel Reyes' is still alive, isn't he?" The man asked.

"Yes." Reaper said. "You must forget him if you want Talon to be in control." "I can't, two of the agents make me not want to complete the mission." Reyes said. The man sighed as he walked back to his desk.

"I'll have to ban you from further missions until you are ready. Go, relax for now." He said. Reaper nodded as he turned and left for his room. As he entered, he frowned under his mask as he replayed the words for yesterday.

'U-uncle Gabriel?' He slammed the door and ripped his mask off, throwing it to the floor. "I'm sorry, Charlie." He said as tears began streaking down his cheeks. "I'm so sorry, for everything I put you through, me ending up the villain when my own anger was with the one who gave his life to protect you all. I'm a terrible person, I don't deserve your pity nor do I deserve any forgiveness. I broke that when I let my anger get the better of me." He said sitting on his bed. He dug through the nightstand until he brought out a small bag of sweets.

'Hey kid, don't say anything.' He remembered. Opening the bag, he grabbed one and popped it into his mouth.

"Don't say anything." Gabriel said as he laid on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

~Charles~

As the ship landed in the base, everyone had disembarked to head to the infirmary. Angela was behind them before stopping to glance back at the ship to see Charles still sitting, he hands on his heads. Jennie, Lena, and Aaron stood next to him as Lena spoke.

"Dr. Ziegler, we need you!" A medic said, causing the agent to turn and nod. She followed them as the picture of Charles on the plane burned into her mind.

"Charlie, his death was never your fault." Lena said, trying to calm the crying man. "I-I tried, b-but I wasn't fast enough." He sobbed.

"He chose to defend with his last breath to give us a fighting chance Charlie. Even Ana couldn't budge the stubborn man. Now, we honor him by defeating Talon and restoring Overwatch to it's former glory." Jennie said.

"I agree, c'mon man. Let's get some lunch." Aaron said. "F-fine." Charles replied as he stood up shakily.

"There we go, easy steps." Lena said. As the four made it to the lunchroom, everyone stared at them.

"Wot? You want a picture, it'll last longer!" Lena growled. causing them to turn back to their meals. Jennie and Charles sat down as Aaron and Lena grabbed their food.

"Here, eat." Aaron said placing a tray in front of him. Charles grabbed the fork as he stabbed the food and began to eat.

"There ya go love, just eat and go lay down. It's been a helluva week." Lena said. Charles finished his food as he returned the tray to the sink and began leaving the mess.