As the refined, wooden coffin was lowered into the rectangular hole in the grass of the disconsolate, eerie, depressing graveyard, Sherry whispered to Leon "I didn't really know her. But from what you told me, she was a lovely girl, and it is a shame that she died so young, 23, and her death, was so gruesome, it just goes to show that life can be taken from you just like that." Sherry said, clicking her fingers. Helena glanced over at her through her jet black hair; it was a threatening, jealous, impatient look. She then checked her watch. Sherry wondered, was she bored of the funeral, or was she waiting for something to happen. "Look, I'd rather not talk about Ashley at the minute." Leon said. Helena casually strolled over to him.

"You know, you're gonna have to get over Ashley's death someday, babe!" she told him. He nodded. All of his friends had come to the funeral, the zombie-fighters, the world-savers, mankind-heroes. Sherry and Jake Muller had come, Sherry was dressed in a long black dress that hovered just over her black high heels and she had a minute hat tilted at an angle on the side of her head. Jake however came dressed as if it were an ordinary day out, sunglasses, a blue letterman jacket, two wristbands on his left wrist, one saying yolo, the other saying obey. He also wore, ripped jeans, odd socks and an old pair of trainers. Everybody was shocked and unimpressed at his choice in clothing and thought he was rather discourteous. Chris Redfield brought his sister Claire Sera (married to Luis Sera who didn't come) and Piers Nivans. Chris came in a dark blue suit with grey stripes on the blazer. His tie had smiley faces on so he hid it with his shirt. It was the only tie he had though. Claire was wearing a white blouse with a black skirt that hung down to her knees, black, flat shoes and her dark brown hair was in a bun. Piers came dressed like Chris except his suit was completely black and his tie was dark blue. His hair was gelled but he used too much and it appeared greasy. Still being embarrassed about it, he tried his hardest to hide his robotic arm, which he claimed after escaping the underwater facility, in his sleeve. Sheva Alomar, Piers' girlfriend (they met after Chris introduced them to each other), was dressed in a grey and black stripy blazer with matching trousers, these didn't look well with her red high heels. Her curled hair extensions flowed way below her shoulders and she was proud of this and willing to show it off so left her hair as it was. There were two people Leon invited who didn't turn up, Jill Valentine and Ada Wong. Leon, his wife, Helena Kennedy, and their 8 year old daughter Deborah Ada Kennedy all stood at the front of the crowd. Leon was dressed in a white shirt, a black jacket and black trousers, with polished black shoes. Seeing as this was an important occasion, he tried his best not to look like an emo and gelled his long fringe back. Helena was dressed in a black dress that went down to just below her hips; the bottom was trimmed at a diagonal angle. Her legs were barely visible though through her grey tights which ran down to her black heels. She had a hat similar to Sherry's except Helena's had a peacock feather and flowers on hers. Deborah, or Debbie, as she prefers, wore a white dress with pink stockings, and her school shoes. She had a tiara made of flowers on her head and her ginger hair was in a ponytail which lay on her shoulder.

Claire, who was a good friend of Ashley, broke down into tears and soon Leon did too. Chris consoled Claire whilst Helena consoled Leon but he wouldn't cheer up. "Come on honey! It'll be okay. She's in a better place now." Sherry whispered to him. Helena realised that Sherry was doing a better job of consoling Leon so left them to it. After the funeral, everybody went into the hall behind the graveyard for drinks and snacks. Debbie played on her dad's iPhone for the whole time, only stopping to get a fruit shoot and a munch bunch yoghurt. Leon and Claire stood at the back crying on each other's shoulders. Sherry cheered both of them up with a toast, "To Ashley's greatest, most considerate friends!" she called as she raised her glass and smiled at her two good friends behind her. Claire managed to half smile while Leon remained in mourning. "Oh, man up, buddy!" Chris laughed punching Leon's shoulder in a friendly manner.

Everyone sat down at the long, glass, polished table. Leon sat in the top seat; to his right were Helena and Debbie. Sitting next to them was Chris and Piers. To his left were Claire and Sherry. Sitting next to them was Jake and Luis who turned up half an hour late. Debbie and Jake were having the time of their life, taking the mick out of Leon and Claire crying and Luis' strong, Spanish accent. At long last, the waiter, who was a volunteer, walked out of the kitchen with 9 drinks on a tray. He handed them out with a forced smile. Helena stopped him in-between the process. "You have Sherry and Piers' drinks mixed up." Sherry nodded in agreement as she knew Piers ordered vodka whilst she ordered champagne. Piers sighed as he walked over to Sherry to hand her the champagne. "Cheer up." she whispered to him. She sipped her drink in a very ladylike manner with her pinky finger sticking outwards. "Sherry, for god's sake, we're at some college girl's funeral, not the white house waiting for a meeting with Barrack Obama." Jake chuckled. Sherry closed her eyes to help keep her anger in. Leon immediately stood up. "Some college girl's funeral, Ashley wasn't some college girl. She was a kind, loving, caring girl who always had your back, even if she didn't know how to use a gun. She also helped cheer you up and helped you in your hour of need. She's just like Sherry a beautiful, considerate, young lady." she shouted to Jake. Sherry smiled at Leon, Unfortuanetly Jake didn't, and he stood up and argued back.

"You don't compare some random girl in the background to my stunning Sherry!" Jake retorted. Sherry stood up and pushed Jake back as he walked towards Leon; however he simply pushed her hand away. She fell to the ground. "Oh come on, the push wasn't that hard." Jake teased. Sherry merely frowned.

"No, I just felt really dizzy." she said. Jake twisted his head.

"Your problem, not mine!" he laughed as he darted towards Leon pinning him down onto the floor. Leon fought back with several punches to the head and a kick to the stomach. Jake however didn't care about the pain and took Leon's glass and smashed it all over Leon's head. Leon shrieked as blood flowed from the glass stabbed into his head. Jake was about to twist the glass around to cause more pain but a hard foot in his privates stopped him. He turned his head and saw Debbie standing behind him. "You don't mess with my legend Dad, get off him or I'll kick you in the balls again!" Every gasped then clapped. "I need to go to the little girl's room!" Sherry exclaimed clutching her stomach.

"TMI!" Debbie laughed, everybody joined in while Sherry blushed. After 15 minutes of jokes, laughs, stories and general chat they collected their bags and coats then walked out of the hall. "You okay?" Helena asked Leon.

"Come on, you think Jake is gonna stop muscle man!" Leon joked. Helena laughed and kissed him, Debbie hated the sight of people kissing or even hugging so sighed and began to play fruit ninja on her dad's iPhone.