Have No Fear

Chapter 3

It had been at least a few weeks since the battle at Hanamura, though that didn't stop you from feeling bad about how it all ended. You were still in Overwatch with the same job. You just didn't happen to have Jack as your Commander anymore. You were not even fully recovered, and even though Jack said to pack up your bags after you had fully recovered, you decided to go and move immediately towards Blackwatch's medical bay to make it easier, and you refused to say goodbye to your former teammates. With having to limp your way through to the halls of the Blackwatch base and Moira picking you up and placing you in the bay, it was about a moderate journey there. Although you were recovering was at a moderate pace, you were forced to continue being on bed-rest, on Gabriel's orders. Though it was Moira who was demanding that you stay and rest, while the rest were training with Gabriel. Thank goodness for Jesse, who would sometimes come on in and take some notes or leave them for you to take a look at.

You sighed softly to yourself before you pull out your book and started reading. Even though you were a part of Blackwatch, you still weren't ready to open yourself up to your new teammates. Moira and Jesse didn't mind, but Gabriel and especially the man who saved you and brought you back were dissatisfied, but both were forced to begrudgingly accept your decision. Although Gabriel wanted you to be more open despite understanding how much it hurt just being chased out for one misstep in a mission. At least Jack didn't tell you to go join Talon, because he would probably, later on, regret the decision he had made.

Though you kinda wish he did regret it. For you had almost immediately lost contact with D.Va and Tracer after your departure though Jack and Gabriel remained in contact with each other. You had done exactly what Jack told you to when you woke up and left Overwatch's base for Blackwatch: Pack up and be gone.

You look as you hear a soft tap on the door to your room which caused you to look up from your book. "Door's open." You said softly but loud enough for whoever stood at the door to come in. Moira had walked in and you put your book away after bookmarking your place. You could only half-smile when she sat down beside you on the bed.

"How are you doing?" She asked softly. She could probably tell you were still upset from Jack kicking you out and Gabriel being forced to take you in. But all in all, you didn't really care. You just wanted to be alone, especially since you were still recovering.

"I'm still recovering." You said just as softly as she nodded and wrote down some things. "Look, I probably shouldn't be here... I messed up on that last mission. And it nearly cost me my job..-"

"You don't need to say no more. I understand, Y/N. But sometimes, you just need to take risks. And sometimes those risks have bigger consequences in store. I know what Strike Commander Morrison did was out of the blue. And if I'm going to be frank, it was quite unexpected. But Y/N... You could've been hurt. Or worse, you could've been killed. That was why Strike Commander Morrison decided to eliminate you from his team. I disagree with the decision he made but unfortunately, we cannot argue once a decision has been made." The Irish woman explained softly before placing a hand on your shoulder. "I have talked with Jesse and he put notes for you in your room. You're nearly 75 percent recovered. Call me if you need help with anything." She reported before she gently rubbed your back and made her departure by standing up and opening the door while leaving.

Another sigh had escaped your lips as the door had closed again, and you look around a bit. You decided not to continue your previous task before Moira had come in and you lay back, looking up at the ceiling. You took some time to think about what Moira had said, and you thought about it. Maybe she was right.. Jack probably made the best decision that was right for not only his team...

But the decision was also right for you.

"Agents, I have called upon this meeting to inform you that there will be an upcoming mission in the next couple of months from now. Most of you will be working behind the scenes and setting back up the communication lines. One or a few of you, however. You will be on the front-line, battling the enemy in front of you." Gabriel announced as everyone chimed in with a "Yes Commander" whenever he ended his announcing thoughts with a 'Is that understood?'. But you, however, were different and were a wolf wearing a sheep's clothing, ready to launch at your prey. You responded with nothingness. Your face read nothingness. You were sitting over to the back-end of the room with your hood up which covered most of the scars you endured from the previous battle. Your facial expression and movements startled some of the Blackwatch agents, though it hadn't gone unnoticed by Gabriel, Moira, Jesse, or by the man who sat beside you.

"Y/N. I need you to stay here. Genji, I will need to see you as well. After I'm done with Y/N. The rest of you are dismissed." Gabriel quickly said as the rest of the agents, including Jesse and Moira, had shuffled themselves out of the room so that it was only you and Gabriel sitting on one side or another while Genji had gone out of the room to wait. Gabriel had gone up to close the blinds and finally, the door had been shut rather gently, which was unusual. Gabriel was usually a very aggressive character. Though he assumed that you weren't up for a yelling lecture as you were just recovering from nearly getting your life taken. Then he grabs your attention with a clearing of his throat.

"Y/N. It has come to my attention from Moira that you are at 75 percent recovery from the last attack. Is that correct?" He asked, his dark brown eyes gazing deep into yours. He hoped that this would intimidate you or make you flinch. But it failed. You didn't move, for the only thing on your mind at the moment was on the next mission. And you not wanting to mess it up again, as you did with Jack and his team.

"Yes, Commander." You said softly, not hesitating to give an honest reply. Which surprised yet impressed the Commander. Usually, when he interrogated his victims, they were scared and wanted to flee. But not you. You were aloof and cold towards everyone, except for Moira and Jesse. And your aloofness had shocked Genji, as he was quietly watching from the window. Why were you so cold..? And closed-off?

"Y/N. You do not need to be so aloof and closed-off when I am around. I will not hurt you. Take off your jacket. And tell me what happened. I am concerned about your mental and physical health." He softly demanded before the room filled with silence once again. Reluctantly, you stand and take off your jacket. And then you start explaining what had happened. Unbeknownst to you, Genji was watching from outside of the room. He had felt...guilty.

He felt guilty for doing all of those things to you, and now that you two were on the same side, it was going to be near impossible for you to avoid him. Though you had been avoiding him since that time. Gabriel on the other hand. You had no idea what he was thinking when he listened to you explain. He was supposed to be rough and hard. But instead. He was soft and understanding. It was like he and Jack had switched places. He was about to respond before both of you looked when Genji came in.

"I'm sorry, Y/N. For costing you your job with Morrison. And for nearly taking your life. I just.. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me one day." He said softly before Gabriel rubbed his eyes a bit. He then looked at you waiting for your response.

"I...Do you mind if I take some time to think it over? Not that I do not believe you. I just.. I feel that it is too soon. Not to mention there is an ongoing battle that should be addressed." You said softly daring to not look in his eyes.

"Take as much time as you need, Y/N. No one is expected to forgive right away." Gabriel said softly as Genji nodded silently in agreement. "As for you Genji. Just... Don't do that shit again. Now both of you may carry on with the rest of your day. And Y/N. Make sure you get enough rest."

"Yes, Commander." The both of you said before making your departures and eventually splitting off. You going back to your room and Genji going outside to meditate.