Chapter 30
~Efi's home~
"Care to explain to me why a former Overwatch agent and a civilian came to Numbani?" Efi asked.
"We came, because of this." Charles said pulling up a holo vid of the man. "This is the one we're after." Angela said.
"An elemental user?" Efi asked. "Yeah, how did you know?" Charles asked. "I've read up on two known users, Fire and Snow I think they're called." Efi said.
"Searching...Talon operatives known as 'Fire' and 'Snow'. Considered highly dangerous. Avoid at all costs." Orisa said.
"Wow, you're robot is very unique and smart." Charles said. Orisa turned as beams of light came from her eyes, scanning his body.
"Ah! What is she doing?" Charles asked. "She's scanning you. It's harmless." Efi said giggling. "I-I knew that." Charles said crossing his arms.
"Williams, Charles. Male. Age:33. Sister: Jennie Williams, aged: 31. Mother: Julie Williams, Father: David Williams. Both parents are former Overwatch agents. Currently: Deceased." Orisa said.
"Easy there Orisa, we don't need an extensive background on him. I apologize, she is recently new." Efi said. Charles stared at the robot as her eyes went down.
"It's fine Orisa, I know you were just curious." Charles said placing a hand on her shoulder. Orisa's eyes went upward as she smiled at him. As the three conversed, Orisa watched them talk as she recorded everything and learned from the conversation. A few minutes later, explosions shook her house.
"What the?" Efi shouted. The four ran outside to see a Talon ship dropping off a cloaked person. "Let me see if I can talk to them." Efi said walking towards the individual.
"Hello, I am Efi Oladele. Can I help you?" She asked. "I'm looking for two people, they've been spotted around here." The man said holding up two pictures of Charles and Angela.
"No, I haven't seen them. They must've took off. Curious though, may I ask why you are searching for them?" Efi asked.
"The Overwatch Initiative had been reactivated, these two have been seen around here and at past locations. I was hired to track them down by the UN. Talon had been so gracious to allow the UN to hire me in tracking down these fugitives." The figure said.
"That's a load of bullshit." Charles whispered. Angela hushed him as the cloaked figure looked behind Efi.
"What was that?" He asked pulling out a rifle. Orisa charged out and fired a barrier in front of Efi. "Battle mode: Activated." Orisa said aiming her Fusion driver at the individual.
"So, an OR had survived the battle." The figure said aiming the rifle down. "Hey Charlie, it's dark out." Angela said. Charles smirked as he emerged from their hiding spot. The figure aimed their rifle at him.
"Well well, Charles Williams, or do you prefer the Ghost Rider?" The figure asked. "I don't know who you are, but you need to leave. Before you regret it." Charles said.
"Why should I regret attacking you? You were the one that made me how I am!" The figure said tossing away his cloak.
"Jackson?" Charles said. "I'm surprised you remember me. It's been what? 2 years since you turned me into this." Jackson growled as he pointed at his scarred face.
"I had to endure Hell, for 2 years, and all I thought, was my revenge against you." He said hlding his rifle.
"You betrayed and murdered our master for your own greed." Charles growled. "So what, he was a frail, old man that knew nothing. But enough about the past, now I can have my revenge." Jackson said.
"Ghost Rider?" Efi asked looking at Angela. "Ghost Rider, Skeletal Fire Being." Orisa said pulling up a video of him in King's Row.
"That being, is Charles?" Efi asked. Angela watched as the two men circled around each other. "You're a traitor, to the Riders, and humanity!" Charles shouted as he charged forward. Jackson grinned as he blocked Charles's swing and kicked him back.
"Heh, I've had more time to train. Every waking moment, was thinking of this day. Killing you and satisfying my thirst for blood!" Jackson cackled. Charles grimaced as he dodged a punch. He jumped and kicked him in the face.
"Bah, lucky shot." He commented as he ran forward and kicked Charles back. "Ugh, cheap shot Jackson." "When in a real fight, their is no honor. Only survival, like it is with war. Only by surviving it, will you prevail." Jackson said kicking Charles's face. Charles fell to the ground as Jackson stepped on his back.
"HAHA! This is what I dreamed of. Now, DIE!" Jackson shouted aimed his rifle at his head. Orisa aimed her Fusion Driver and fired a small gravity bomb. It traveled behind Jackson before sucking him too it.
"Ugh, damned Omnic!" He scowled as he fired his rifle at Orisa. "For your safety, get behind my shield." She ordered, firing a barrier in front of the three.
"Damn." Jackson said before darting forward, vaulting over the barrier and behind Angela. "No one move a muscle, or this one dies." He threatened, holding the medic in a chokehold.
"Barbarian! Unhand me!" Angela ordered as she stomped his foot. His hold on her only tighten. "Don't try anything, or that pretty little neck will snap." He warned. The sound of sirens filled the air as officers arrived on the scene.
"Put the medic down! Hands in the air!" The Chief said in his megaphone. Jackson grinned wildly as Charles gritted his teeth. Street lights shone as a helicopter flew above head. A spotlight shining on the scene.
"C'mon Charles, show them your true form!" Jackson shouted. "Don't do it!" Angela shouted. "I-I'm sorry Angela, I don't have a choice." He said standing up. As the familiar warmth of Hellfire cooked underneath his skin, he glared at Jackson.
"It is time, you faced your true judgement!" Charles shouted as his skin and hair burned away to show his bones. The officers and Efi backed up as the skeleton before them erupted into Hellfire.
"T-There he is, the Ghost Rider in his true form!" Jackson giggled with glee as he tossed Angela away. The Rider growled as he walked forward, with each step, a patch of fire erupted.
"Your day, has come." The Rider said flicking his wrist as the chain fell. He grasped it as his Hellfire infused itself into the chain. Jackson dashed forward as he drew a blade that was inscribed with a weird language.
"Huh? Where did you get that?" The Rider asked charging forward. "Oh just a little present I snatched from Hell. Lucifer doesn't mind one bit." Jackson grinned. The Rider dashed forward and blocked a jab before elbowing him in the face, knocking him back. Jackson shook off the daze as he ran forward, vaulting over the Rider, and slashing him in the back.
"Ahh, damn it!" The Rider shouted in pain. "Oh this beauty, it's the only thing that can harm Riders. Good thing I'm no longer a Rider anymore." Jackson said. The Rider turned as he snapped his bone jaws. Jackson dashed forward and slashed down before the Rider blocked it with his chain. He twirled the end of the chain around Jackson's hands and pulled, forcing him to drop the blade. He kicked him back as he growled. Charles felt something pull to him, he looked down as the blade seemed to call to him.
"Take it Charles, you've earned it." A voice spoke to him. The Rider bent down as he grasped the hilt and twirled it around.
"Use it well." The voice spoke again before growing silent. The Rider bended his knees as he held the blade, waiting for Jackson.
"Well? What are you waiting for? Kill me!" Jackson shouted. "If death is what you want, I can make that a reality!" The Rider shouted as he dashed forward, Hellfire igniting the blade, and stabbed him in the gut. Jackson's body slumped on the Rider's broad shoulder.
"Heh *hack* Thank you." Jackson said before his eyes grew dull. The Rider removed the blade and carefully brought Jackson to the ground. A scabbard appeared on the Rider's back, allowing him to sheathe it. Everyone stood in shock as the Rider made his presence known again to the world. The Rider looked to the ground as the Hellfire dissipated, Charles's skin regrew as he frowned. Angela ran forward and wrapped her arms around Charles as the police moved forward.
~Watchpoint~
"Units, we've got trouble!" Barnes said. The group rushed to the center to see a live feed of what was happening in Numbani.
"Damn it, I said only when necessary!" Aaron shouted as he ran to the hangar. "Wait, RICHARDS! Damn it!" Barnes shouted as she followed, with Atticus and Apollo close behind.
"That idiot, he's going to get himself killed. Aaron wait up!" Barnes said. Aaron held the Patriot as the rest of the Unit joined in. The dropship hovered into the air as it flew towards Charles's position. Aaron stood there as he tapped his foot consecutively.
"Calm down, we'll get there." Barnes said hugging him. "Thanks Chloe." He said sighing. "Approaching location." Athena reported. The ship flew under the helicopters, just high enough for them to jump down. The door opened as the Unit jumped down, circling the two.
"Stand down, by order of Commander Lawson!" Barnes shouted. "Commander Lawson? Wasn't he the leader of a covert ops? Yeah, they were the Unit." The officers spoke to one another. The chief walked over to Chloe, his weapon still drawn.
"Whose authority?" He asked. "Commander Lawson of the Unit." Barnes replied, making the Chief's eyes widen. He grabbed a walkie and pressed the button.
"All units, stand down." He ordered. The helicopters flew away as the officers holstered their weapons.
"I guess my thanks goes to your man there, or should I call him the Flame Skeleton?" The chief asked.
"It's Ghost Rider, and you're welcome. That man was evil." Charles said. "Okay, I'll let you off the hook for now, but the world will know of your presence again." Aaron said.
"Thanks dad." Charles said. The dropship landed as the Unit, Charles and Angela boarded. Orisa and Efi watched them before she cleared her throat.
"Wait, I'd like to come with you!" Efi said. "Are you sure?" Angela asked. "Yes, I am. I sent the police the schematics of Orisa to update their OR units. I want Orisa to help protect the innocents of this planet." Efi said. Charles knelt in front of her and held out his hand.
"Welcome aboard, Miss. Oladele." He said with a smile.
A/N: Oh boy, this was a hoot to write. I hope you guys and gals enjoyed this chapter. Hopefully more will be on the way. Until then, tata for now!
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