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"You know, I heard he's been sneaking around with Hina from Housekeeping."
"Hina?! No way! I bet that's why she spends more time 'making his bed'. Hmph. I wish we weren't stuck with Sanitation."
You quietly continued to load the washing machine along with two other girls, who decided to spend their time gossiping about what goes on within the estate.
"Honestly though, if I had the chance to 'make his bed', I would take it in a heartbeat." One girl paused her work to lightly slap the arm of the other before they both let out muffled giggles at their inappropriate comments. You even chewed on your lip lightly to hold back a smile.
The three of you worked between washing and drying for a while more until the head Housekeeper poked a head through the door.
"The young masters are arriving soon, come now so I can get you ladies ready to welcome them home. I already finished everyone else so come on, hurry." The sleeve of her kimono bounced with the wave of her hand, motioning you three to follow.
The two girls ahead of you complained about wearing something so traditional whilst following. You continued your silence, following closely behind.
Once the three of you reached the dorms, you made your way to your room to retrieve the necessary items to get ready. Making your way past one of your roommates, you reached within a chest at the foot of your assigned bed and pulled out a freshly washed kimono. You swept a hand over the smooth fabric, taking in the beautiful floral designs. Smiling lightly to yourself, you picked the kimono from the chest along with shoes and other necessary accessories.
You nodded a quick acknowledgement to your roommate before bringing yourself and the items you carry to the head Housekeepers room.
"Oh sweetheart, there you are!" She quickly finished the hair of one of the gossipers before turning to you.
"Sorry Kyo, I forgot to take everything out this morning." You handed her the kimono before stripping down yourself. Once in your undergarments, you turned your back to Kyo so she can slip on the traditional robe.
After changing and finishing your hair, Kyo led you along with the other two girls to the front courtyard. The other servants and workers had already made their way outside. The men sporting sleek suits while the women elegantly dressed traditionally in kimonos. Although most of the women seem slightly embarrassed for dressing in such a way, you seemed content with the comfortable robe.
Sticking to Kyo's side, she ordered the people around in preparation for the young masters. Two lines were made leading to the entrance of the castle. Everyone managed to get themselves together perfectly on time when the cars pulled up in front of the castle doors.
"Shhh! Everyone quiet! Minako! Stop messing around!" Kyo began yelling orders and the people began to quiet down as the middle of the 3 cars parked in front of the castle gates.
An Omnic security guard walked up to back seat doors and pulled the handle. Despite Kyo's orders to stay bowed and looking down, you dared to tilt your head in the direction of the opening car door. Bringing your eyes to the feet planted on the floor, you followed up as the door opened wider revealing the figure.
"Holy crap! It's like Hanzo doesn't even try, he's just naturally hot!" Kyo shushes the girls on the other side of her and you bring your eyes back to the floor, losing interest in the newly arriving Shimada.
"Welcome home, Hanzo. I hope you had a wonderful trip." Kyo spoke next to you as the elder Shimada made his way within the gates.
"I did actually. Thank you, Kyo." Hanzo replied with a slight bow of the head in respect of the elderly woman. You kept your head bowed along with the rest of the line of servants. Staring into the floor until a pair of feet blocked your view.
"(Y/N), you are allowed to look up at me." Hanzo's low voice spoke to you. You brought your head up slowly, still avoiding eye contact.
"(Y/N)." He repeated sternly. This time you took a moment to look at Kyo, accepting her nod of approval you finally looked up at Hanzo Shimada's face.
"I heard while my brother and I were gone you took care of Kyo for me, is that true?" You looked back at Kyo one last time as she flashed you a smile.
"If anything she took care of me, sir." Hanzo took a moment to process your answer before smiling sweetly at you.
"Thank you, (Y/N)." He grabbed your right hand and fit it tightly between both of his. "My brother and I appreciate it."
"Speaking of your brother, where is he?" Kyo politely asked Hanzo.
"Kyo! I missed you!" A seemingly hyperactive man ran a little too fast towards the elderly woman, until being stopped by Hanzo. Gripping on his collar, Hanzo pulled him back.
"Are you insane Genji? What if you hurt her! You need to start respecting her and the authority more often." Hanzo scolded his younger brother.
"I'm sorry Kyo..." Genji, still hanging by his collar like a kitten being held up by its mother, slapped his hands together and bowed his head in a sincere manner.
"That's alright, dear. Hanzo! let your brother go!" She began swatting the arm that held Genji up. The scene before you caused you to let out a chuckle. Bringing your hand up to cover your mouth, the laugh began to sound more prominent. Genji, no longer struggling on his tippy toes turned to you. Noticing the new found attention on yourself, you immediately silenced your laughter.
"Is is (Y/N), brother?" Genji motioned to you.
"Yes she is. You've met her before. In fact, you should have seen her every day for the past 2 years, Genji." Hanzo rolled his eyes as he responded.
"We have people coming in and out of here all the time! I can't remember everyone's faces or names." He replied with a hint of hurt.
"Yeah? Well I hear through these walls that you remember Hina's name." Hanzo replied, although without getting a few hits from Kyo and a few giggles from the girls within ear shot.
Turning to Genji, he just wiggles his eyebrows at his brother and tilts his head to see past his brothers. He shoots a quick wink and upon turning around, you see a very flustered Hina from Housekeeping giggling away the affection.
"Well? What are we just standing here for! We are back at Shimada Castle! Why don't we celebrate! Everyone's already dressed up!" Genji yelled whilst raising his arms into the air in a dramatic manner. The People began to shuffle around, welcoming the Shimada brothers home.
"Will you be joining us this afternoon?" Genji suddenly asked you before you can walk back to the dorms with Kyo.
"I-I'm not sure. I still have work to do, sir." You tried excusing yourself but again, Genji stopped you.
"Work?! A beautiful girl like you shouldn't have to worry about that! Come on, have some fun!" Genji tried yet again to convince you. Hanzo began to approach to rescue you, but obviously your following response proved you didn't need any.
"With all due respect, calling me beautiful and batting those pretty eyes of yours won't make me abandon my work for a night of fun. I have responsibilities and a living to make, so please do have fun tonight but let me continue my work without interruption." Hanzo stopped in his tracks while Genji stood staring wide eyed and mouth ajar. Kyo giggled behind you and you took the silence as the end of the conversation, so you turned around and walked with Kyo back to the dorms.
"Did she just do that?" Hanzo asked as he walked up to his brother, who kept his eyes on your retreating form.
"She said my eyes are pretty." He seemed almost star struck, continuing to stare off at the door you used to enter the dorms.
"Yeah and she also said your charm doesn't work on her. You actually have to try like the rest of society." Hanzo added before making his way back to the crowd.
"Hmm. You should probably wake up now, huh?" Genji seemed to ask to no one in particular.
"(Y/N). I said to wake up." He ordered.
"Wake up."
"Wake up!" You were repetitively struck with a pillow, you arms raising in startled defense.
"pfffth! Stop! I'm up!" Swatting away the pillow, you began to pull the hair that made it's way into your mouth from the attack.
"(Y/N), you're alarm's been ringing for a few minutes now. I had to turn to violence to get you up!" Turning your attention to the now deafening buzzing of your alarm, you gave it a good tap to shut it off.
"Sorry, Lena. I was up for almost two days straight, I think my body just needed a little hibernation." You grumbled and rubbed the sleep from your face.
The Brit who beat you awake handed you a warm cup of coffee. Taking the drink eagerly, you finally swung your legs off the edge of the bed. Thinking back to your interrupted dream, your mind wandered. It seems to be that time where your dreams begin to have a common theme.
Before you let your thoughts delve deeper into the void, you let your feet flatten against the cool wooden floors and rose from your bed. Bringing the unfinished cup with you to the kitchen, you grabbed an apple and made your way back to the living room. Or at least it used to be a living room until your partner, Lena Oxton, decided to turn it into what she likes to call the "operation room".
"Oi, come here a minute, love." Lena called out to you as you walked by. Turning your momentum to face her, you stopped right next to her as she typed away on one of the few laptops you two have set up. "Looks like Talon's planning another hit this time. Back home in England." You leaned forward to get a better look at the screen. Lena typed away quickly leaving little time to keep up with the pages. You watch her go through online forums for Talon sympathizers, Shambali informational websites, and even saw her glide through back doors to different government servers.
"Your home in England." You corrected her as she typed away.
"Oh please, I'm your home so wherever mine is it's yours also." She shot you a quick smirk before turning back to the screen. You just patted her shoulder before taking a seat across the table at another laptop.
"So what's the specs of this op?" You began research of your own, at your own pace, as you asked.
"Sweetheart, there's no need for all that military talk anymore." She shot back not even looking up from her screen.
"Well what else did I train my whole life for if I can't use it?" You turned your head to look past the screen, but she kept her eyes glued to her own. "You never answered my question by the way.
"Well actually I was planning on going in alone, (Y/N)." She paused her typing for a moment give you a quick glance, only to return to the consistent clicking of the keyboard.
"Alone? What do you mean alone?" You stopped altogether and peered over your screen waiting for a response.
"Well you know how the Petras Act prevents us from even congregating together and what not? It's been a few weeks now that we've stayed here and although its lovely, we really do need to get a move on." Lena paused, taking in a quick breath of air before continuing. "I was hoping you'd start looking for us while I was on mission?"
Staring blankly back at her for a few moments too long, you finally replied with an exasperated groan and your head thrown back.
"Fine! I guess. I know that's not the reason you want me to stay but I'll do it." She blew you a kiss and mumbled how great you are before returning to her work, you doing the same.
"What am I gonna do with you, Tracer?" Referring to her call sign startled her slightly and she just let out a giggle.
"Winston used to always say the same thing." The memory of him visibly pained her, but she kept the smile going. "You think we ever gonna get the band back together?"
You took a moment to think about her answer. Not trying to break her heart yet not trying to give her false hope, until you realized your current situation.
"I'm not so sure, Lena. But maybe one day we'll all see each other again. Look at us right now!" Raising your arms motioning to the entire room. "We've been stuck to each other ever since the fall and we've managed to get past the Act, we can definitely find a way to see the family again." You gave her a sincere smile, and she returned it with her own bright one. Tears began to visibly form in her eyes and you just started shaking your head. She always had to be dramatic.
"You're right, (Y/N). If we can do this then we can see them all again. Thank you!" She got up from her chair, tears streaming down her face, and ran to your seat hugging you.
Laughing, you hold onto her as she clung to you like a koala. You hear her sniffling and simply pat her back. You knew she didn't need any comforting words, so you sat there holding onto the grown woman on your lap.
"Alright now, you have work to do." Giving her a pat to her sides signalling her to start getting up. She complies but not without giving you one last squeeze.
Once you see her situated at her own laptop, you proceed to do your own work: looking for a new place to hide out.
Furrowing you're brows, you have this feeling in the pit of your stomach that this might be the last time things will be normal for a while. It's almost like a warning; a chill down your spine, the hairs on your arms raising. Like you're body is telling you to get out now before it's too late-
Blllrrghhhh
Lena let out a laugh before you start turning red.
"You hungry, love?" You just squint at her before grabbing the unfinished apple, taking a huge bite.
"Don't worry about it." You grumbled between chews.
-Or it could just be you were really really hungry.