GhostWatch (FF)

Chapter 45

~30 years later~

A 62 year old Charles at on his couch as he watched the television. The door opened as pattering feet entered the house. He turned his head to see a small blonde haired girl with sea green eyes, wearing a white shirt with a black vest and a white skirt. She had on belted black shoes while a black and white schoolbag hung on her shoulders. She beamed a giant smile as she ran to Charles and hopped on the couch next to him as she hugged him.

"Hi Daddy!" She said. Charles laughed lightly as he pulled the girl into his arms and kissed her head.

"How has my little baby been?" He asked. "Not so well." A voice said. The two turned to see a 67 year old Angela standing in the doorway wearing a black blouse, white skirt and a large grey trench coat.

"Why don't you tell him why you've been sent to the principal's office for calling someone a Nōtarin.(Dumbass.)" She said placing the coat on the hangar and walking over to them as she sat next to Charles.

"I really hate sending Danielle to Genji's for babysitting." She said pinching the bridge of her nose. Charles smiled as he turned to the blonde haired girl who had a face of embarrassment.

"Tsk, tsk, really Dani? You could of done better." He said laughing lightly. "CHARLIE! You're supposed to punish her, not egg her on!" Angela said slapping his shoulder.

"What? Not my fault she picked up some words here and there from Hanzo and Genji." He replied with a smile. Angela rolled her eyes as she leaned on his shoulder. Danielle removed her schoolbag and shoes as she flopped on both of their laps.

"I'm bored, can we do something today?" She asked. "That is up to your mother little one. She's the queen of the house." He replied.

"But you're the King." Danielle replied. "That may be so, but I hold all the cards liebling. But, I could care less about your punishment. Truth be told, I'm actually proud that you learned a new word. Makes smack talking even more fun on the school yard." Angela said as she stood up and grabbed her keys.

"Where to mi'lady?" Charles asked as he put on shoes and opened the door. "Why don't we go visit the base?" She offered. Danielle jumped and grinned.

"Aw yeah!" She cheered. Charles smiled as he lifted the girl onto his shoulders as the three left the room and walked the streets of Zurich as the Overwatch base showed in the distance. A column of smoke appeared. Danielle turned and giggled as the Rider nodded. Passerbys nodded and waved to the Rider and Charles as they made it closer to the base. Charles placed Danielle on the ground as she stood in front of the Rider.

"Hello." She said. "Hey." The Rider replied. She giggled and grasped his bone hand as the fire disappeared.

"I'm going with Mr. Rider if that's okay?" She asked. "Go ahead, but keep her safe." He said. "I understand." He replied as the two left for the courtyard. As they neared, they noticed Fareeha, Jennie, and McCree relaxing.

"Aunt Jennie, Aunt Fareeha!" She yelled as she dashed forward. Jennie was the first to turn as the small blonde girl jumped into her arms.

"Hey there little one." Jennie giggled. She smiled and turned to see Fareeha and McCree staring at the Rider as he crossed his arms and stared off in the distance. McCree was the first one to walk over and stand next to the Rider.

"Howdy Partner." He said. "Hi." The Rider replied. Danielle slipped from Jennie's grasp and scratched her knee. Hearing her pained yelp, The Rider snapped to attention and stood in front of the girl, ready to defend her.

"Easy there, she just fell. I can heal it." Jennie said raising her arms. "R-right. Apologies." The Rider said. Jennie kneeled as she aimed the staff at her, healing her injury.