Heroines of Overwatch

"Up next, we have Rainbow Dash." Athena said.

"Awesome!"

"Hold on there, sport, you're forgetting your outfit." Tracer added. "Ladies and Winston, excuse us for a bit!"

"I get that a lot..."

"I'll be back, girls." Rainbow said.

"Mh-hm!" The rest of us nodded.

Rainbow and Tracer went to the locker room that was behind us. Luckily, they brought their guns with them in case something goes wrong.

"So, umm, do any of you girls like peanut butter?" Winston asked.

Oddly enough, we all raised our hands.

"How would you all like it if I fixed us all some sandwiches after this training program?"

"That sounds great!" We replied.

"Winston, you always have a hard time trying to even cut a slice of bread!" Mercy facepalmed. "Even Genji still seems to find that funny!"

"You actually want to blame me for that? Oh okay, maybe that's actually true."

"It is, darling."

"Hey, I thought we were going to get cupcakes after this!" Pinkie frowned.

"Then, you can eat both the cupcakes and sandwiches, though I do not recommend a sugary balance like that." Mercy said.

"I guess that's what you tell your patients, huh?"

"No matter what the cause may be, my colleagues never die!"

"Is that a good fit for you, Rainbow Dash?"

"Yeah, but this kind of makes my butt look big. I like it though!"

"Hehe, don't sweat it!"

"What's this thing on my chest?"

"That, mate, is one of Winston's chronal accelerators. It allows you to move at quick speeds, just like me. You can even heal yourself by going back in time."

"Wait, so using this thing was how you were able to teleport all over the place? That's what Sunset told us."

"And she's not wrong. You'll learn how to use the chronal accelerator properly and effectively in combat."

"Can I take this off at any time? It would be awkward to be seen with this in public."

"You can, but I can't take off mine."

"Why not? I'll help you, Tracer."

"No, you don't understand, Rainbow Dash. This chronal accelerator is what's keeping me in the present time."

"What do you mean by that?"

"So, I suppose you want to know why. It all started a few years ago. Overwatch was looking for a hotshot pilot to test their next-generation teleporting fighter: The Slipstream. I heard my name, Lena Oxton. That’s me! It was the opportunity I had trained for my whole life. But on my first flight, the teleportion matrix malfunctioned, and I disappeared."

"Who found you like that?"

"I was basically a ghost who got stuck between the past and present and couldn't physically do anything. After that point, Winston designed the chronal accelerator so that I can live in the present and actually be visible to everyone."

"So, it's like another heart for you?"

"It's the only one I have left."

"Not if you look deep inside... You're lucky just like me to have awesome friends to be there with you all the time!"

"True, but even if the world can finally live in peace, I don't think that'll bring my old life back."

"Maybe so, but whatever happens, Overwatch can definitely count on us!"

"Appreciate that, Dasher! Now, let's get going so we can all go home."

"Umm, so I see you have a lot of awards hung up in this place." I said. "That's really neat, Winston!"

"Thank you! They are still a good reminder of our glory days."

"Hey, I never noticed this big spaceship above us, until just now." as Twilight looked up.

"This is the MV-261 Orca." Mercy said. "You will soon later fly one of these in your missions, assuming one of you is an expert pilot. Any volunteers in the meantime?"

"We all don't know how to fly, Doc." A.J. frowned.

"I guess we'll have to call Hana and get her to fly you, ladies."

"I thought she was a mech pilot, not a regular pilot."

"Even with her significant amount of skills in video games, she's gotten the hang of piloting the Orca." Athena pointed out.

"Go figure..."

"I'm back, girls!" Rainbow called out. "Check me out!"

"Wow, you are dressed exactly like Tracer, so what gives?" Rarity asked.

"We're both speedsters, so it makes sense to look like one!" Tracer replied.

"Excellent, and speaking of speed, that is what your training will focus on, Rainbow Dash." Athena said.

"Then why do I have these guns?"

"They are still for self-defense, but tricking your enemies with evasive maneuvers is your primary function. To test this speed, let us do a test race."

"A race?" I whispered.

"Haha, nobody could beat me in a race!"

"Then, good luck and try beating me!" Tracer smirked too.

"Opening track hangar." Athena said. "Rainbow Dash, your objective is to try and touch the red flag at the end before Tracer reaches it."

That's a long corridor!

"Fair enough, but I should warn you: I'm the fastest thing alive!"

"Is that so? Why don't you eat my dust?"

"Enough chatting, ladies. Ready yourselves at the start line at once."

"Good luck, Rainbow Dash!" The rest of us cheered.

It's just a couple of hurdles in a straight line, Dasher... How bad could it be?

"Angela, you have the honor of counting down."

"Thank you, Athena."

"I can't watch!" as Fluttershy hid herself behind me.

"What's the worst that could happen?" A.J. spit out.

"On your mark... Get set... GO!"

"Woah..."

"Do my eyes deceive me?" Rarity coughed. "They are both neck and neck!"

"But, how? When I first saw a bit of Tracer back at the mall, I could only see her for a split second, and now Rainbow Dash is running at the same speed as her?"

"Maybe it's a sugar rush?" Pinkie licked a finger.

"No, I didn't see Rainbow eat anything sweet before we got here." Twilight replied.

"I need to record this and show it to our school track and field team!"

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." Winston pardoned. "We can't let you tell anyone of our existence in your world. It's critical enough that you have to keep our technology a secret."

"Why not?"

"If you tell anyone about Overwatch, our enemies might sneak into your world again and try and find our weakness."

"But, you're all strong enough to defend yourselves, aren't you?" A.J. tipped off her hat.

"Every single ally increases our strength and we will lose some every time we don't stick together." Mercy explained.

"Our portal can allow access to our other allies that are in other parts of the world, including your world."

"Oh, that's nice. Wait, Tracer? Race's over that quick?"

"I won!" Rainbow Dash celebrated.

"Winston, did you give her a much better chronal accelerator than mine?"

"N-no, I completely swear that both of yours are programmed like the way I wanted them to work!"

My mind took a while to process. Rainbow Dash has always been Canterlot High's best runner, but I think she even exceeded her personal speed. I turned around for about 5 seconds and I already saw her back here.

"Impressive, but I took it easy on you, junior!"

"Sure, Tracer! Actually, on second thought, how did I beat you?"

"The way your chronal accelerator works is that it gives you the ability to control your own time. In other words, sprinting or leaping in any direction will make you zip within the blink of an eye."

"So, I'm basically invincible?"

"Not quite. You are a very fragile target, but your speed will make it harder for your enemies to kill you. In case you take damage, you can go back in time to recover yourself by retreating to cover. Of course, you need to charge up the chronal accelerator before you can zip again."

"Sounds awesome!"

"And with that being taken care of, your training is complete, Rainbow Dash." Athena said.

"Aww, I don't get to shoot anything?"

"You will when you're in battle. Remember that your primary function is to outrun your enemies and get the surprise on them, rather than just moving from cover to cover to shoot."

"Fair enough."

"Who's next, Athena?" Rarity asked.

"That would be Fluttershy."

"Me? Already?"

"Do you want to go home or not?" Rainbow crossed her arms.

"Okay, I'll do it! I just hope I don't mess up!"

"This is just training, so mistakes are okay." Mercy added. "You will perfect your skills soon."

"Doc, Fluttershy only has a bow." A.J. said. "How hard could you perfect it?"

"There's only one archer who never misses his target and he is a good warrior. Athena, initiate a video call with Genji and Hanzo ."

"Yes, Angela."

The motherboard turned to static and white noise came out as it was trying to connect us to different people.

"You have reached the Shimadas. Begin call."

"Hello?"

"A cyborg ninja?" as Pinkie rubbed her eyes.

I couldn't believe it myself. This guy is wearing metal all over his body and he's carrying what looks to be a sword on his back.

"Genji, this is Angela. Hello there!"

"Angela! I couldn't think of a more beautiful time to talk to you! How are you?"

"Always in the best shape of my life. Where is your brother?"

"Hanzo at your service."

Up on the big screen was a guy wearing a special robe and had a strange goatee on his chin. He was carrying the same bow as Fluttershy.

"Greetings, young ones! What can we do for you?"

"Wait, I need to take a better look at her." Genji said.

"Her?" as Hanzo put down his bow.

"Angela, I didn't realize that there's someone else wearing your exact same clothes! What is her name?"

"Me? My name is Sunset Shimmer, and it's nice to meet you, Genji!"

"Pardon my awkwardness, and I know we've just met, but I find you to be beautiful just like Dr. Ziegler over there."

"Oooh..." My friends giggled.

"Oh, umm... Th-Thank you!"

"Ahem." Mercy interrupted. "Hanzo, are you busy at the moment?"

"No, and I have no plans whatsoever."

"Mada mada." Genji whispered.

"Good, because it look likes that you will have a new student on your hands!" Winston declared.

"Hmm... I've never taught anyone in my life how to utilize my marksman skills, but I guess that whoever you're sending over will possibly be fortunate enough to control the dragons."

Gulp. That will be me.

"Who are you, my new student?"

"I'm Fluttershy..."

"Umm, can you repeat that, young lady?" Genji asked.

"This is Fluttershy. Please, try not to give her a hard time, or...you're going to regret it."

"So, she is my new apprentice, Sunset? I pledge that I will train her to the best of my ability, but on one condition."

"Oh?" Pinkie droned.

"Anything that'll make sure Fluttershy is well-prepared." Twilight engaged.

"Very well, but this actually involves you and the rest of your friends."

"Huh?" as we rushed towards Athena.

"I need one of you to guard our dojo with me, making sure no intruders disrupt the training process." Genji responded.

"But, not all of us are trained enough to fight yet."

"Then, why don't we let Fluttershy choose who gets to go with her and see who she trusts to protect her?" Rainbow insisted.

"Hanzo, can't we all join to help your brother? We won't distract you and Fluttershy."

"Girls, don't worry about me. I'll be fine with just one of you coming with me. Besides, I train under less pressure when there's barely anyone around. Sunset?"

"I guess I love you well enough as a friend to let you train in peace with Hanzo."

"We all do." as Rarity flipped her hair.

"Oh, thank you!" as Fluttershy proceeded to hug us all.

"I think I'm starting to sweat in my suit, brother."

"Hehe. You've cried as a boy and now you've cried as a cyborg ninja! Anyway, Fluttershy, select your protector and we shall welcome you over."

There was no more light outside, meaning that it was nighttime. Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and I have trained so far and time flew by quickly. I guess that's what happens when you get things done in this world.

"I choose...Applejack."

"Well, it was nice knowing y'all!"

"Hey, you both aren't going to die, so don't say that!"

"No, I didn't mean it like that."

"I think that's her way of bragging about the fact that Fluttershy chose her to go with her." Rarity giggled.

"You can count on me to keep an eye on things, Fluttershy!"

"Well, it's because of that and how well you did in the Friendship Games! I honestly thought it would be nice to pair up again."

"Of course."

"Also, are your other friends comfortable with you two sleeping over in our dojo tonight?" Hanzo asked.

"Mm-hmm!" All of us replied.

"Very well, it's settled then."

"Athena, change the portal's destination." Tracer said.

"Rerouting to Hanamura, Japan."

"I guess this is goodbye from the both of us." Fluttershy frowned.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine! You've got Applejack with you, and in case things go wrong, the rest of us will come save you both!"

"I won't let ya down, Fluttershy!"

"Group hug!"

"Pinkie is definitely going to miss them already..." Twilight wondered. "Ah, what the heck?"

"Aww, hehe!"

Pinkie always wins in being the one on top of us. Deep inside of her fun demeanor, she's really soft and sad whenever she sees one of us leave to go somewhere far away from home. I hope she doesn't hit rock bottom.

"Touching. Come now, my student, where Master Zenyatta and I will be waiting."