The Calm in His Storm (Octane x Wattson)

six

The drop ship was full and ready to go and Octane was jumping with excitement.

The teams weren't up yet but he was hoping he'd get Wattson again.

"Someone's excited." commented Bangalore and Octane forced his voice to remain his usual tone as he said, "Aren't I always? You should worry about yourself, amiga. You're still twenty wins behind me."

At this Bangalore narrowed her eyes and he smirked.

"Yeah but, you're more excited than usual." said Wraith and Mirage slung his arm over Octane's shoulder, nudging him slyly.

"Is that because of Wattson?" he cooed, motioning to the blonde and Octane sighed.

She was seated next to Path. The bot seemed to be really happy because she had given him a high five when everyone else always left him hanging.

"Oh just.."

Octane trailed off, his eyes on the screens overhead.

Squad One: Octane, Bloodhound and Caustic

Squad Two: Wattson, Wraith and Pathfinder

Squad Three: Mirage and Gibraltar

Squad Four: Lifeline

He wasn't with Wattson.

Which meant..they were enemies.

He had to..

His heart stuck in his throat and for a moment the world seemed to stall around him.

Of course it was only a game. She would be fine when they were done. But.. what if they were the last two squads? What if she wasn't killed before they had to fight?

What if-

"Octane!"

Octane jolted and blinked, looking at Mirage.

"Uh, yeah?"

"You spaced out. What's wrong?" he asked and Wraith smirked.

"He's upset that he didn't get Wattson this time." she cooed and he felt annoyance rushing up his spine.

"I'm not." he replied with a shrug and noticed Natalie looking at the screen. Her eyes were wide and she looked pale. Maybe they were thinking the same thing. Their eyes met and she frowned.

And here is your Apex Champion.

Octane ignored the screen as he and his teammates jumped out first.

He didn't even feel like taking any selfies.

"This spot will prove beneficial." called Caustic, his eyes on Salvage and Octane just nodded along.

"Sí." he said and they were diving toward the small buildings.

As soon as they landed, Octane heard, "All father give me sight!" but when he glanced around he saw nothing.

They were the only ones to land there.

Octane stimmed up, feeling much slower than usual and grabbed the first guns he saw. An r-99 and a Hemlock. Not his usual choice of weapon but it was still good.

He stacked up on ammo, grabbing a blue backpack and shield along with a purple helmet.

By the time they finished looting, everyone was stocked up on good equipment

"Let's go in this direction." stated Caustic, moving toward the Gauntlet and Octane had a strange feeling then.

He didn't want to go there. He had no idea why but he had the strongest feeling that Wattson's team had landed there. He wanted to prolong the inevitable as long as he could.