Red vs Blue Short Stories/OneShots

Not Good Enough (Tex x Freelancer! Reader)

S/n- State Name
F/m- Favorite Movie

You first saw her when she went 3v1 against Maine, York, and Wyoming. After York was taken out, you were curious about Texas. You weren’t a high enough rank on the leaderboard to go on the special missions but you still knew what happened because you were friends with Washington, York, and North.

But when you were having your lunch, Texas happened to have sat down at your table and looked to you. Being surprised, you tried to pretend that you hadn’t noticed her but she didn’t believe it. “I’m not going to disappear if you’re not looking at me. We need to talk.” She says.

You looked up and silently nodded. Following her to your room, the two of you went in and sat across from each other. “What did you want to talk about?” You asked. Texas looked away for a split second before answering. “I wanted to hear what you knew about Freelancer. I’ve heard that you know some things that you shouldn’t.” She says.

You shrugged. “Stuff comes and goes. And it helps that I’m friends with some of the well known Freelancers. But I’ve mostly gotten it from CT.” You said. Then you cocked your head in curiosity. “Why do you want to go know anything? Don’t you get told about the happenings from the Director himself?” You asked.

“Actually S/n, I don’t. And I want to know because Carolina said something about me being a shadow. Does anything ring a bell?” she asked. You thought about it and ran through all of the information you were told. But then you remembered CT saying something about an A.I who was a shadow. “I don’t know much but, yes. I have heard something of it. What do I get out of this though?” You asked.

Texas looked to you then away again. “I’ve always liked you.” She said quietly. “What?” You asked. “I hate to admit it but, I want to be with you, S/n. You give me the information I’m looking for and then we can try ‘us.’” She says. Despite being told that she had feelings for you, you nodded. “Deal. And I’m glad that you told me because I’ve felt the same way. Only, you make me feel like I’m not good enough to be with you. Its hard to explain.” You said.

“Its fine. As long as I’m around, I’ll work hard for both of us.” Texas says. But you shook your head. “I’ll pull my own weight. If you can get me on one of those big missions, I would be grateful. I don’t get that much action when all I’m allowed to do is use the training room.” You said. “I gotta get going. You’ll know if you can go pretty soon.” She says leaving your room.

It was a few days before the big mission and you were waiting for Tex's answer. “Agent S/n, please report to the Director’s office.” The Counselor says on the intercom. Nearby, South chuckles and says something inaudible to North but North elbows her. You walk to the Director’s office and when you were let in, both the Director and the Counselor were there waiting for you.

“Hello Agent S/n.” the Director greets. “Hello sir.” You replied. “Agent Texas requested that you participate in the mission to capture the Resistance Leader. I will allow it but you will require assistance. Counselor, prep Agent S/n for surgery.” The Director says. The Counselor nods and when you went to follow, the Director said one final thing. “Do not inform anyone of you’re A.I implantation. We don’t want to start drama with the other agents. Is that clear?” he asks. “Yes sir.” You said.

When you woke up from the surgery, you found yourself in your room. All groggy, you went to your mini fridge and took out a water bottle and started drinking it. While you were drinking, a hologram appeared. It was f/c and you thought it was cute. “Thank you. I feel lucky to be with you.” It said. You smiled. “What’s your name?” You asked.

“Zeta. And you are S/n, correct?” he asked. You nodded. Zeta looks around your room and flashed over to a framed photo you had of your hand your family and friends before joining Freelancer. “Is this you?” he asked pointing to a picture of you when you were a kid. “Aren’t you a curious one. Yes, that’s me.” You said.

Once you had gotten used to sharing two minds in one, you went to train. While in the hallway, you passed by Tex's room and she happened to be in there. “Hey.” You said. She looks up and gave a small wave before returning to whatever she was doing. By the time you got to the training ground, Carolina was already in there. Sighing, you head back to your room.

“Are you okay, S/n?” Zeta asked. You nodded. “I just need some sleep. Night Zeta.” You said climbing into bed. “Night.” He said back. When you wake up, Tex was standing next to your bed. “Rise and shine, sleepyhead. Mission is today.” She says. You yawned and followed her to the mess hall for a quick breakfast.

“So what’s the objective?” You asked. “Find C.T and get her armor.” Tex says. You cocked your head in surprise but shrugged. “Guess she had it coming.” You said. “You’re with me when we head in. Got it?” She asked. You nodded. “You know, you make me feel like I’m not good enough to be teamed up with you.” You said.

“Really? I think you’re good enough.” Tex says. “You always seem so hardcore and give off the ‘Fuck off' vibe.” You said. “Well, that’s because its been difficult here. Especially with all the secrets and betrayals.” She says. You smiled under your helmet. “Lets just hope this mission is a success.” You said.

It’s a day after the mission and you groaned getting out of bed. You had gotten punched in the gut while trying to fight the Resistance Leader and C.T with Carolina and Tex. It still stung but you pulled through just because you wanted to hang out with Tex like she promised. To try ‘us.’

I knocked on her room door and she answered. “What do you need?” she asked. “You’re going to keep your promise.” You said. “Oh right. I was just watching f/m.” She says. “That’s my favorite movie. I haven’t seen it in ages.” You said. “Come on in then.” Tex says holding the door open. You two enjoyed the rest of the movie and you looked to Tex. “I think ‘us' is working.” You said. “Yeah. ‘Us' was the best decision ever.” Tex mumbles as you two fell asleep.