Mercy recognized the sleek figure with green lights a football field away. She would recognize the body she made anywhere. Even after all these years. She tried to pick up her staff quickly and avoided the gaze of anyone who noticed her drop it. She hadn't expected to ever see him again, especially after he left years ago. The cyborg known as Genji Shimada. She pretended not to notice as he approached, and calmly scribbled on her clipboard to look busy.
"Doctor Zeigler?"
"Genji? It's so good to see you again!"
"Likewise, Doctor Zeigler. Do you know where Winston is?"
"Wait, you're here for the recall?"
"Yes, why else would I come back to the Watchpoint?"
"Oh, I uh-"
"Didn't think I would return?"
"Yeah." She said, putting her head down with shame.
"Do not worry Doctor, the man I once was probably would not have come back. I am different now."
After Genji found Winston and talked with him for a bit, Mercy and him took a seat at a table. They discussed what had happened to them in the years since they had last met, both avoiding the topic of Genji's departure.
"I knew you well for a time, Mercy. I know you are wondering why I would return. I made it clear when I left that I was done with Overwatch. Well, since then, I have done much soul searching, and I have come to terms with who I am."
"That's great."
"Indeed. I decided that Overwatch was right, and that we need to fight for this world, and this body of mine can help me do that, to fight for those who cannot."
"Then I'm glad I made it for you."
Genji chuckled. "Likewise."
"So, where do we start?"
"Actually, first I had a question for you."
"Of course, anything."
Soon after, Genji stood outside a door with a sign that read, "Do not Enter," pinned to the door by an arrow.
"So he really did heed me. Hunh."
Mercy walked over to Genji, concern on her face.
"Look, I know your brother… killed you and all, but I don't think he's still holding a grudge."
"Oh, I know he isn't, doctor."
"Really? How?"
"I'm the one who convinced him to come here."
"Why would he follow you?"
"He regrets what he did, but he still stands by his decision to follow orders. His pride prevents him from reconciliation, but it does not mean I am not ready for him if he does."
"I… well, I can't believe you could so easily forgive someone who tried to murder you. Your brother, no less."
"Like I said, Dr. Zeigler, I am changed. I let go of my hatred, my desire for revenge. I have learned to forget the past, so I can move into the future."
They stood, with locked eyes for a time.
"You truly are a marvel, Genji Shimada."
"Likewise, Angela Ziegler." He gave a small bow, then left.
Mercy stood in the middle of the cafeteria, holding a tray filled with nutritious food in appropriate portions. After all, health was important. The dining room was incredibly loud, filled with roars of conversation, friends reuniting after decades of not seeing each other. She noticed that, despite his history with the organization, Genji sat separate from all the other Overwatch agents. She couldn't describe why she felt drawn to him, but she desperately wanted to know more about who Genji had become, and so, she sat down next to him.
"Hello Doctor." He said politely.
"Hello"
She began eating and noticed that he had no tray and wasn't eating. He followed her eyes and said,
"Oh, do not worry. I do not eat normally, as you know, so I usually tend to my nutritional needs in the privacy of my room."
"Ah, yes, I had forgotten."
"Do you remember when I left, Doctor?"
She paused. "Honestly, I've forgotten much of it."
"I often think of what happened and regret it, it is one of the few things from the past that I hold on to."
"Why is that?"
"Well-" He paused for a time "- you had always been kind to me, even when I insulted you and called you a monster for saving me."
"I… remember.
"I was angry, at everyone, at everything, and I blamed everyone but myself. The one person I should've appreciated, I resented the most. We both remember and now I'm happy to be here to make up for it."
"Better get started then. I forgot to grab a drink, could you get me a glass of water?"
And like that he was off.
Time passed, and as it did, they grew closer. Genji and Mercy were never close before, as Genji resented Mercy for helping him and Mercy was doing her job. But now, walls came down, and they talked often. Mercy liked peace and quiet, and two things Genji could definitely provide were peace and quiet. He introduced Mercy to his Sensei, Zenyatta, who was very courteous to her, and she saw where Genji's good behaviour and manners came from.
"Mercy?"
"Yes?" She turned away from her elaborate lab workstation, where she experimented with improving her healing technology.
"Could I, uh, speak to you in private?" He politely gestured towards Winston, Mei, and several other scientists working with Overwatch.
"Of course."
She followed him and he led her to his room. Inside, was a shrine, with images of a person, sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, but always providing aid. A statue of a woman with one leg raised onto a platform, took center stage.
"Genji, what is this?"
"This is a shrine to the bodhisattva, Kannon. She is known in English as The Goddess of Mercy. She reminds me of you."
Mercy blushed and smiled, waiting for him to continue.
"She grants aid to those who wish for it, known for incredible compassion. I asked her for aid a short while ago."
"Really?"
"Yes. I asked her to help me do this." Genji turned to her and took her hands in his.
"Dr. Angela Ziegler, would you be mine, for the time being? May I take you into myself? May I call you my, 'girlfriend?'" He said the words with confidence, like he had labored over them extensively.
Her response was almost immediate, and seemed just as well thought out.
"It would be my pleasure."
"Then it is settled." He sounded very happy, almost blissful, and then he began to laugh from joy.
She began to as well, and soon, Genji held Mercy in his embrace as they quietly chuckled, not saying anything, but both very satisfied.
This one is not as long but i did 1118 words, ill try my best to find some time to write more!, but for now, RAGE ON! 🖤❤
