Developing an Arsenal: Overwatch (The Unit)

Chapter 5: Hellfire

The Hummer travels through the highway after handing off to Gerald. Aaron's eyes were glued to the sunset view through the window, his imagination runs wild while listening to his playlist with one ear bud on to hear any conversation that may spring up after pulling off a successful VIP extraction mission.

"I got to say, you guys pulled off a killer performance out there." Lawson remarked with satisfaction. "Lacroix couldn't be any more pleased and is going to give us more operations in the later future."

"I can't believe we almost got taken out in the river. Thank Overwatch that they came by in time to help us out." Apollo says closing his eyes. "Isn't it-"

Suddenly, Aaron jumps from his seat.

"Pull over, I see smoke out in the distance." Aaron shouts in panic. Barnes takes a look from the passenger side.  She scans her side until a reflection of orange light, signaling a fire has started

"Oh my god, it must be a major traffic accident. Lets check it out. There could be people trapped inside." Barnes replies.

The armored hummer pulls off the main road and makes a halt on a cliff near one end of a bridge, overlooking the wreckage below. The five marines head out and look at the carnage below. The road is littered with the twisted metal of cars, broken glass, and pockets of small flames scattered around. The wreckage contained three automobiles that resemble a formation of a convoy, two heavily armed jeeps with a limo in the middle.

Atticus, on instinct, pulls out his binoculars and scans the highway. He spots occupants trapped inside, some crawl their way out while others stay behind to save who is stuck.

"Do we have to put out the flames before the cars explode?" Apollo asks in panic.

"No, I don't see any puddles of gas leaking out. That ticks off on being quick on rescue procedures."

"Well, that's a silver lining in this train wreck." Barnes replied rolling her eyes as she is horrified by the devastation below.

Atticus continues to scan until he quickly stores his binoculars away. "I spot one unknown QRF ahead, about 20 kilometers. It doesn't look like it is roadside assistance."

"We may have a fight on our hands. Same rules on engagement, weapons free when fired upon." Lawson remarks before he quickly turns to Aaron. "Did you bring The Legend?"

Aaron takes a look at his weapon bag before answering back. "Yes, sir."

"Alright, this may be a critical situation. I want you to take overwatch position on the cliff. Your sniper rifle will quickly take out anyone that fires upon us." Lawson turns his attention to the rest.

"Everyone else, repel down the bridge and make your way through the road. If you have a favorite Overwatch hero from your childhood, today is your lucky day. We are going to help them out as we represent what our country's best Special Forces unit can do. You ready?

"HOO-RAH!" The rest shouted all together before sprinting into action.

Lawson and the rest each grab a length of cable rope from the SUV and attach it to a railing of the bridge behind the wreckage. The four stood on top of the railing before they repel, running down the support beams of the bridge as if they acquired spider like powers, before landing on their feet underneath the bridge. Lawson circles the air with his hand, facing flat horizontally. The team moves forward, heading to the first car.

On the cliff, Aaron lies down flat on his stomach, opening the retina scope cover before flipping the cover near the long barrel of the .300 Win mag to prevent light reflecting off of the glass. He inserts a clip in, adjusts the scope, and takes a breath for the first shot. The highway became like an American football field in his eyes, his mates head their way to the other side dangerously occupied by Talon soldiers to stop the thugs from executing any Overwatch heroes.