UNSC File#29145: Overwatch

~War, I'm Used To It~

Jason stood as the crew of the Hope decided to mingle and get to know this Overwatch better. A pair of feet shook him from his train of thought as he turned to see Jack nodding.

"What is your rank, if I may ask?" He said. "Sergeant Jason T. Yeager, A SPARTAN-III." He replied. "SPARTAN-III? What's that?" Jack asked.

"A SPARTAN is humanity's last attempt against the Covenant, a religious race that viewed us an affront to their gods. They tried to wipe us out before the Master Chief finished off the Covenant, along with the help of the exiled faction the Sangheili. Along with that faction, the leader known as the Arbiter." Jason replied.

"Who is this 'Cortana?" Jack said. "A former UNSC AI that was thought to be perished when the Didact tried to destroy humanity. She and The Master Chief confronted him before she sacrificed herself to save him. We thought she died until she resurfaced on the Genesis installation." Jason replied.

"The Chief's loyalties were called into question when he and Blue team were absent without leave. Fireteam Osiris were sent to capture and return the rogue team before Cortana made her presence known. After that, she sent 'Guardians' around the galaxy, a police force to install a forced peace among the sentient creatures of the universe." Jason finished.

"You said you were a SPARTAN-III, are there more of you?" Jack asked. "Me and few other SPARTAN-IIIs survived from the incident on Onyx, Chief, Blue team, and a few other SPARTAN-IIs remain while the SPARTAN-IVs now take the mantle of SPARTAN. These new SPARTANs don't know the horrors me and my predecessors were forced to take." Jason replied gripping his fist.

"I apologize for being nosy, but how did you become a SPARTAN-III?" Jack asked. "Well, the SPARTAN-II and III programs are classified." Jason replied.

"I see, but I can tell it was a sore subject, I apologize for digging." Jack said. "You're fine Commander, just somethings weren't meant to be spoken." Jason said. Jack nodded as he turned and left. Josh walked over and stood next to his superior.

"What is it Private?" Jason asked. "I was wondering, how do we help Overwatch with their Omnic Crisis?" Josh asked.

"Well, we follow their orders. We are soldiers after all." Jason replied. "I know that sir, but we are still human as well. I'll leave you be." Josh said quickly before leaving. Jason looked at his gauntlet and turned his hand into a fist.

"I can see you hold anger in as well." A voice spoke. With the reaction of a cat, Jason whipped to the side, MA5 already in hand. He halted when he saw the half human half machine cyborg warrior.

"I understand your anger." He said. Jason holstered his rifle and sighed. "We barely know each other, how could you possibly know my anger?" Jason asked. Genji turned to him as his red eyes studied the Spartan.

"Someone you held dearly either took something from you or they were taken from you. As you can see, my body was taken by my brother who blindly followed a savage and destructive clan's order." He said.

"You have no idea what I've been through." Jason retorted. Genji looked at him before turning and walking away.

"It will gnaw you inside Spartan. Be weary." He said before walking away. Jason gritted his teeth before receiving a call.

"Spartan Yeager, I need you on the bridge." The Captain said. "I'm on my way." Jason replied as he began his way to the large ship.

'It will gnaw you inside Spartan. Be weary.' Genji's words echoed in his head. 'If only you knew.' Jason replied. A warthog skidded next to him as he climbed in and relaxed in the vehicle. The ramp remained open for mongoose's and warthogs to enter and leave the ship at ease. The warthog stopped by the bay entrance as Jason exited the vehicle and began his trek to the bridge. He glanced in the science wing to see Overwatch personnel and UNSC alike exchanging small talk. He noticed one scientist explain the technology of the railgun to the gorilla, who had a child's face as he nodded intrigued in the science. Jason walked ot the bridge and saluted the Captain before walking over to him.