The Villain Wrangler | Overwatch

Chapter 15

Angelica walked into the kitchen, laughing. "Success! I didn't get lost once-" she stopped abruptly, taking in the sight of a stranger in the kitchen.

The stranger turned to face her, and she took them in. A cowl pulled over their head like a hood, a featureless mask covering their face, and a sniper rifle slung over their shoulder. The stranger cocked their head as Angelica called, "Athena?"

The AI replied promptly, "All available agents are en route, Angelica."

Hard on the tail of her statement, Jesse and Reinhardt ran in behind her, weapons ready. Angelica gratefully ducked behind them as Reinhardt brought his shield up. The stranger turned as Jack and Gabe entered through a side door and began to laugh. Their voice was rich and warm, and decidedly female.

"Is that any way to greet an old friend?" she asked.

Jack and Gabe looked like they had been struck, and Reinhardt dropped the shield and rushed to her side, picking her up and twirling her in a gleeful embrace as she laughed, delighted. Jesse whooped and ran out of the kitchen, bellowing for Genji and Angela.

"Ana? What- how?" Jack stammered, confused. He looked at Gabe, who just shrugged and turned back to the couple in the middle of the room.

Reinhardt had put her down and she removed her mask, laughing at everyone's expressions. Angelica was somewhat surprised to realize she recognized the woman.

"Captain Amari?"

Jesse rushed back into the kitchen, with Genji, Lena, Angela, and Winston in tow.

"Torb is on his way, Captain," Jesse announced.

Angelica stayed on the sidelines as the old team gathered. Hana, Lúcio, and Sombra joined her along the island as they observed. Hanzo walked in, took in the crowd, and walked back out.

Angelica accepted a soda from Lúcio as he gestured to the reunion, "What's with her?"

"Captain Amari was one of the original Overwatch strike team, and Jack's second-in-command during the official run. I'd read that she was killed in action shortly before Overwatch was disbanded, but apparently not." Angelica shrugged, "Jack and Gabe were reported killed in the Zurich explosion, so I'm not too surprised."

"Who's the civilian?" Ana asked, gesturing to Angelica.

"Angelica Coffey, from the Shooting Star Dream Fulfillment Group," Jack replied, shooting a grin her way.

Ana looked between the two of them, then studied Gabe's face. "And why is a representative from Shooting Star in an Overwatch installation?" she asked archly.

"Well, Talon's gunnin' after her, an' she's gettin' us in touch with the kids that wanted to meet us. She started with Reyes, an' he got her in touch with the rest of us." Jesse drawled in reply.

"And how did she get you?" Ana asked, turning to Gabe.

Gabe smiled fondly. "She yelled at me in a bar."

Angelica threw a dishtowel at him. "You deserved it. You were being an ass. And then you broke into my apartment. And then started flirting with me."

He grinned, "True, true, every word of it true."

She stuck her tongue out at him and grabbed a bowl of popcorn. As she left the kitchen, she heard Jesse ask, "Now, why did she list flirtin' as a bad thing?"

She shook her head in amusement, and was surprised to see Hanzo waiting in the hallway.

"Hey, Hanzo! It's Jesse's turn to pick, and he needs people to puncture his ego every now and then."

"And what film did the cowboy choose to inflict on everyone?" Hanzo asked.

"Blazing Saddles. It's a comedy that makes fun of all the tropes in Western films that came out around a hundred years ago. It's pretty funny, though, so he'll spend the whole evening playing 'I told you so'."

He chuckled and bowed. "Then I will prick Jesse's ego for you."

"Good. You and Amélie are the best at that."

He started toward the common room and Angelica watched him go, admiring the view. Too many people here are ridiculously hot. It's not fair. I'm definitely not going to complain, though.

Hanzo's dragons arrived and looped over her shoulders. She fed one a piece of popcorn and followed Hanzo, hearing the crowd in the kitchen coming up behind. Everyone found a seat that suited them.

Angelica took a seat with Lúcio and Hana on the couch, as Gabe, Jack, and Ana claimed a couch in the back. Angelica felt a small twinge of jealousy, seeing all three together, but shoved it down. Neither of them is yours. They are allowed to do as they wish.

Genji's dragon floated over to claim Angelica's lap, with a brief squabble breaking out between the him and the two on her shoulders. "If you three don't stop, I'll throw all of you into the ocean. Be nice," she told them sternly. They quieted down as the movie started.

You should speak to them, one of the dragons said.

You know what you want, another chimed in.

Go claim it, the third said.

You three- she snarled internally. Wait, why do you three talk to me? I thought you weren't supposed to talk to anyone?

One of the blue ones, she thought Soba, bumped its head against her jaw. We may speak to any who would aid our chosen. Our chosen is broken, you will aid his healing.

And you can help restore my twin, Ramen added softly.

Angelica stiffened at this as the theme song began playing. Your twin? So Genji had two dragons once?

Ramen nodded as Soba and Udon twined around him, crooning softly. Angelica glanced around the room, then abandoned the popcorn bowl and rose, toting the dragons with her as she hurried out. She ignored the whispered questions as she let the door close behind her. She made her way to the kitchen and let the dragons tumble onto the counter.

"From the beginning, now. Genji had two of you, and you two killed the other?"

The dragons exchanged looks. Finally, Ramen sighed and studied her. My twin gave of themself to keep Genji alive when he lost. They still live, as we cannot be slain, but they are still weak. As the rift between Genji and Hanzo heals, and as Genji permits himself to love again, Somen will gain strength and will be able to return.

"In other words, you want me to get them to talk to each other?" she asked, tone dry.

Or convince him to bed the monk, whichever would be easiest for you, Ramen replied, matter-of-fact.

She sputtered. "Okay, you know what? No. I can't even deal with my own relationship issues, I do not need to be giving anyone else advice."

Soba purred, You are aware that you could present yourself on their bed? They both want you. You want them. Why not take them?

She felt herself blush furiously as Udon swatted Soba across the counter.

"How the hell did you bond with Hanzo?" she muttered.

Ramen watched the blue pair tussle. Our chosen resemble us very little. But we like watching humans. You are so funny when you mate.

She rolled her eyes and walked back to the common room. She didn't want to get into that right now.

She settled back on the couch, reclaiming her popcorn from Hana, and enjoyed the movie until the dragons perched on her again.

We are sorry. We should not have pushed.

She offered Soba a piece of popcorn as a peace offering. It's okay. I just need to get my head on straight, first. She paused, considering. And how can you know what I'm thinking?

Ramen winked at her. Magic.