"Steve get back here!" Leon plead.

Steve ignored him and charged down the stairs. Some one had to help Ada and he was the prefect one to aid her. He ran down the stairs with strength he never knew, ignoring all the little voices that told him to go back. Steve ran through the door and into the hallway where he had left Ada.

"Why do you stand in my way... You will die if you continue to hold me back" Mortalus growled.

Mortalus was in pretty trough shape. It was beaten and its left arm was missing. Steve raised his ingrams at the threat. Mortalus smirked upon seeing the young Burnside.

"So you wish to die too?" Mortalus said with a small chuckle.

Ada sighed. "Steve you should go back" Ada said as she pointed the Morphus at Mortalus.

"I'm staying to. I really have nothing to lose and every thing to gain... I will not let Mortalus ever harm Claire again" Steve said as he walked to Ada's side.

"Very noble Mr. Burnside" Ada said eyes locked upon Mortalus.

"3 minutes in tell detonation" A computer like voice reminded the three.

"3 minutes in tell your death fools" Mortalus said.

"You will die too" Steve sneered.

Mortalus just smiled and started at the two. Steve eyed his surrounding they had enough room to use the morphus one last time and just the right amount of time.

"Lets finish him off. If any thing we will die knowing he is dead" Steve said.

Mortalus glared. "The cannon is to powerful for you to get a decent shot" Mortalus mocked.

Steve smirked. "Too powerful for one person but two people can handle it just fine" Steve said.

Mortalus glared. "End my life but the justice will be when you two die right after me" Mortalus growled.

Ada chuckled. "See Mortalus your time has come.. Steve will you help me?" Ada said

Steve nodded and grabbed the one side of the Morphus. Mortalus eyed the two but stood there knowing death was coming and there was nothing it could do about it. Ada fired and the Morphus once again fired a multi-colored beam at Mortalus completely destroying Mortalus once and for all. The kick back was alittle much but Ada and Steve managed.

"1 minute in tell detonation" The computer voice rang.

Ada dropped the Morphus and took off running. Steve ran after her, wondering what she was doing. Ada turned the corner and they where both back in the main entrance.

"Come Steve.. Now it's time for us to stare death in the face again" Ada said.

Steve stared at Ada then suddenly the doors to the main entrance blew open. Ada grabbed Steve and they both ran through the new door way. Out side as if it was waiting just for them was a sub.

"Get in Now!" blonde man yelled to Steve and Ada.

Ada dragged Steve along and into the sub. The blonde haired man shut the latch behind them then began to yell orders to the crew piloting the sub. Steve panted out of breath and eyed Ada. Ada smirked at the blonde man.

"Thanks Wesker I guess that is the second time I owe you" Ada said with a smile.

The man named Wesker rolled his eyes. "You are more valuable then you think you are... I have to save you" Wesker said then walked off into the back of the sub.

Ada shook her head just as the echo of an explosion was heard. Steve looked up at Ada very confused about what was going on.

"We are alive…" Steve said looking at Ada.

"Indeed we are… Alive for another mission" Ada said then turned and walked off after Wesker.

Alive for another mission... For the past 6 months that seemed to be Steve Burnside's motto. It was a morbid train of thought but when you where a ghost that seemed to be the motto that just fit. The young Mr. Burnside was now part of a team that was dedicated to the destruction of Umbrella Inc. Himself, Ada Wong, Albert Wesker, and William Birkin they were the Ghosts. Each of them was should in all rights be dead but due to one way or another were very much alive thus they where considered Ghosts.

Steve sighed as he stared at the sun raise. The beauty of the sun raise was breath-taking but every thing had its flaw in Steve's eyes. The TEC-9 that dug into his side a painful reminder of what he had to do this morning. He and the other Ghosts where going to be off on another mission this afternoon. Steve turned and started for the door of the roof top. He had matured so much since that day at Rockfort almost a year ago. Steve shook his head not wanting to think about the woman he still cared for. It was too painful to think of the past after all.

Steve slowly started down the steps that led off the roof top. He had more important things to think about any ways. According to Mr. Trent Umbrella was moving a few of their top B.O.W.S cross-country to Minnesota. Steve sighed remembering the news paper he had picked up a few days ago. Umbrella was claiming to be making a Wildlife preserve in the Fridley forest and in the middle of the preserve there was sapposta be a memorial to all the people of Raccoon City who died. Umbrella was just using the memorial as a scape-goat to the truth.

After the Nexter Island lab blew up Umbrella had been searching for a new place to test BOWS and the middle of a forest seemed like a perfect place for the company. Under the memorial was the lab and it was almost complete from what Mr. Trent said.

"Steve?" An voice said cutting through Steve's pondering.

Steve looked up to see Ada Wong running up to him. "Hello Ada" Steve said then dug his hands into his pockets.

Ada arched an eyebrow. "Just as bright as ever today I see" Ada sarcastically. 

Steve shrugged. "Ghosts thrive in darkness" Steve said simply.

Ada rolled her eyes. "I would think that today you would be happy..." Ada started.

Steve paused and looked at Ada. "And why would there be any reason to be happy?" Steve snapped in a harsh tone.

Ada sighed. "To think you use to be such a happy young man" Ada said then looked at Steve.

Steve shrugged again. "I don't think about the past. You should know that" Steve said quietly.

Ada just folded her arms. "I should have never had you come with me… I should have made you stay with them" Ada said and walked behind Steve to watch at the sun raise.

Steve paused thinking then turned around and looked at Ada. "You needed my help with Mortalus… I have no regrets to my decision" Steve said.

Ada nodded. "I don't care if you don't want to know, but Trent said we are not the only ones who know about this new base" Ada said glancing at Steve for a second then looking back at the sun rise.

Steve arched an eyebrow knowing who she was referring to. "Let them come..." He said then continued walking away....

"So how do I look?" Chris said then looked at his sister.

Claire smiled and shook her head. "Chris your bow-tie" Claire said looking her brother over.

"My tie? What about it?" Chris asked.

"Chris your sister has a point. You don't know how to tie it do you?" Barry asked arching his eyebrow.

Chris sighed and shook his head. "The wedding starts in 15 minutes and I don't know how to tie my own bow-tie" Chris sighed.

"I'll fix it" Claire said and started to fix her brother's bow-tie problem.

"Thanks Claire. Hey Barry is every thing ready?" Chris asked.

"As far as I know it is. Don't worry so much Chris... Relax" Barry said.

"Done! Barry what do you think?" Claire asked.

Barry smiled. "Prefect Claire… You're ready Chris?" Barry said.

Chris straightened himself up. "Now if every thing can go as smoothly as the rehearsals" Chris said.

"You'll be fine Chris" Claire said.

Chris sighed then looked at Claire. "Claire go check on Jill. See if she is ready… I would but..." Chris said.

"I know and I'm on it Chris" Claire said and headed out of the groom's tent.

"Claire how is Chris?" Leon said running up to Claire's side.

"He is fine now... But I'm checking on Jill" Claire said.

Leon stopped her. "Rebecca said she is ready" Leon said.

Claire let out a sigh of relief. "Good every thing is ready I take it?" Claire asked Leon.

Leon nodded. "Yeah I'm sure" Leon said.

Claire nodded and looked around every thing looked ready to go. "Alright come on Leon lets go tell Chris" Claire said then grabbed Leon's arm and began to drag him toward the groom's tent.

As soon as Claire walked in Chris looked at her expecting an answer. "Well..?" Chris said in a nervous tone.

"We are clear Chris" Claire reported happily.

Chris let out a sigh of relief. "Good" Chris said then sat down.

"Okay then Chris I'm going to make an announcement that the wedding will start soon.. But I just wanna know one thing.. Would you rather take on a room full of Zombies or do this over again?" Claire asked trying to get Chris less nervous.

Chris smiled. "I'd take the Zombies any day" Chris said.

Claire nodded and walked out leave Leon behind. Claire ran up to the front of the line of guests. "Alright every one. I have just gotten word both the bride and the groom are ready. So you will not have to sit around here much longer. We will be starting in a few minutes" Claire announced then took her seat at the front.

After the entire Mortalus mission had died down. Every one had gone back to the humble farming life. Even Claire after her wounds where healed. It seemed once Chris and Jill had gotten properly engaged about three months ago. Every one sorta just put Umbrella out of their minds and had a good time. All in all it had been a quiet past six months but as Leon has put it. 'Some thing big will happen.. We must keep on our guard up.'

Claire watched as her brother walked up and took his place by the pastor. Leon sat down next to Claire with a huge grin on his face. Claire paused then noticed her brother's sudden smirk in her direction. Claire arched an eyebrow.

"I take it Chris is okay now" Claire asked Leon.

"Yep, he is fine" Leon said with a nodded.

"What happened?" Claire asked eyeing Leon.

"I'll tell you later Claire" Leon whispered.

Claire would have hounded Leon to know what was going on, but the music started up. Claire spun around and looked towards the back of the isle. Jill was slowly walking down accompanied by Barry. Jill looked beautiful as a matter of fact every thing was beautiful. Claire looked back at her brother. He stood there with a stupid smile on his face that made Claire giggle. As soon as Barry handed over Jill to Chris, the pastor started.

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today..." The pastor started.

Claire snuggled close to Leon. The pastor went on doing the traditional wedding things. It felt good to have this all happening, Claire was very happy for her brother to actually go through with it all. He had threatened about 5 times to call it off but Barry and Claire had stopped him each time. Claire could only wonder how nervous Jill was this whole time.

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride" The pastor finished.

Chris smirked. "Gladly" Chris remarked.

Jill smiled then they both pull close and kissed. Almost every one in the crowd went wild cheering. They slowly broke the kiss. Claire smiled thinking how magical this whole day was for her brother.

"It's now my honor to present Mr. and Miss. Redfield" The pastor said much to the delight of every one attending the wedding.

"Thanks every one for coming foods in the barn so lets celebrate!" Chris said.

Every one slowly rose to there feet and headed to the barn. Claire stayed behind and watched Chris shake hands with a bunch of people. Leon slowly stood up.

"I'll meet you at the barn alright. You're going to get Dodger right?" Leon said.

"Okay. I wanna have a word with Chris then I'll get Dodger and meet you" Claire said.

Leon nodded then headed towards the barn with every one else. Claire watched him leave then turned back. Chris whispered something to Jill just as the last guest headed for the barn. Jill paused then looked at Chris. Chris shrugged and smiled. Claire arched an eyebrow at the newly weds. Jill turned back and looked at Claire a warm smile appearing on her face. Claire slowly got up eyeing the two.

"Congrats" Claire said.

Chris grinned as if he knew something Claire didn't. "Yep. Thanks for your help Claire" Chris said.

"Well Chris we better get to the barn don't want our guest getting out of hand" Jill said.

"Yeah I know… Do you think it was really that safe to put Carlos as DJ? Oh Claire have fun" Chris said with a grin.

Claire gave Chris a confused look. Jill took Chris arm and they both headed towards the barn. Claire sighed and shook her head thinking that her brother is really out of it today. Claire headed for the house where she had shut up Dodger so that he would not infer with the wedding. As soon as Claire had opened the door Dodger bolted out and spun around and stared at Claire.

"Sorry I had to lock you up Dodger old boy" Claire said and knelt down and petted Dodger.

Dodger waged his tail and then looked towards the barn and whined. Claire stood up and looked towards the barn.

"Gawd every one has been really weird today boy.. I think they are keeping something from me" Claire said then looked down at Dodger. "Will you help me find out the truth?" Claire asked Dodger.

Dodger barked then trotted towards the barn. Claire shrugged and followed her dog. Claire paused and realized Leon had really been acting funny over the past week or so. Claire had mostly though it was because of the wedding, but now Claire pondered the idea of that there might be something more.

Claire walked into the barn with Dodger at her side. She instantly spotted Leon talking with Chris and Jill. As soon as she walked in Chris said something to Leon and Leon looked over at Claire, then turned back and said something to Chris. Claire arched her eyebrow again then headed towards Leon. Jill said something to Leon then Leon nodded and turned heading for Claire.

"So what are you guys keeping from me?" Claire said and looked at Leon.

Leon paused. "Nothing Claire" Leon said but Claire was not buying it.

"I don't know what you are up to Mr. Kennedy but I don't like it" Claire said then walked past Leon. "Come on Dodger"

Leon sighed. "Claire..." Leon said then watched her walk off.

Claire took a seat in the corner of the barn wondering how they where ever going to get it back to its old self by tomorrow. Claire sat back and watched every thing. Claire kept her eye on Leon who had sat down next to Barry. He seemed a bit upset but Barry seemed to know the right things to say and Leon turned around really fast.

"Like I said Dodger something is going on that I don't know about" Claire said then looked down at her dog.

"Well every one we about to start the dance. To start us off our very own newly weds" Carlos announced.

Claire smiled to herself then slowly got up. She had no more reason to be here plus with Umbrella in the media's eye Claire wanted to get in contact with David Trapp who was checking out what Umbrella was up to. Claire started to head out when she was stopped by Leon.

"I believe you owe me a dance" Leon said with a smile.

Claire smiled back at him. "I do... But first you have to tell me what is going on" Claire said.

Leon grinned slyly. "You will find out but only if you give me my dance" Leon said calmly.

Claire sighed then smiled. "Alright Alright you can have your dance" Claire said.

Leon smiled then dragged Claire towards the dance floor. Dodger nosed his way through the crowd after them. Carlos had just called for all the couples to get on the dance floor. Claire paused as Leon drug her into the floor it almost seemed timed. As they got to the dance floor Leon let go of Claire then straighten himself up. Leon let out a deep breath then smiled warmly at Claire. Claire giggled then put her hands on Leon's shoulders.

"Shall we dance then?" Claire said.

Leon nodded then put his hands on Claire's hips and began to slowly lead her across the dance floor. Feeling stired in the both of them, the dance seemed to take on a magical effect with the two of them there dancing together. Leon knew this was the right time…

"Claire… There is something I need to ask you will you come outside with me…?" Leon said then stared into Claire's eyes

Claire was memorized and forgot the reason she was ever upset with him. "Alright Leo..." Claire said softly.

Leon smiled and then took Claire's hand. "Come on" Leon said softly.

Leon slowly led Claire out of the barn and into the abandon wedding area. Dodger ran up behind them. Leon paused then turned and looked at Claire.

"Claire... Umm" Leon said thinking of the right words.

Leon sighed then slowly reached into his pocket. That is when fate turned cruel... Leon cell phone rang.. Leon sighed and Claire just giggled. Leon slowly took out his cell phone.

"Kennedy here" Leon said and looked at Claire shaking his head.

Claire finished giggling and looked at Leon. "We finally get some time alone" Claire smiled and shook her head. "Oh well"

Leon expression slowly grew into anger. "WHAT? You mean..?" Leon started.

Claire paused and looked at Leon. Claire could see something was wrong really wrong. Leon nodded and hung up the phone.

"I have to go Claire" Leon said.

Claire's heart sank. "Where are you going?" Claire asked.

"Minnesota I think" Leon said then started to head for the house.

Claire followed Leon. "If this has something to do with Umbrella I'm going with you" Claire said in a stern voice.

Leon turned and looked at Claire. "No I don't want you to get hurt you are staying here" Leon said.

Claire shook her head. "I am going Leon.. Don't test me" Claire said.

Leon sighed. "Claire please I love you and I don't want any thing to happen to you... It would break my heart if something did" Leon said and looked into Claire's eyes.

Claire shook her head. "I don't want anything to happen to you because it would brake my heart" Claire said.

Leon sighed knowing Claire was coming with him any ways. "Claire if you're going to come with me. I want you to promise to stay by me" Leon said.

Claire grinned. "I would not have it any other way" Claire said.

Leon smiled but sighed. "Well then our plane takes off in 2 hours. But we can't go in these clothes. We should go get changed then meet me at the weapons locker.." Leon said.

Claire nodded. "Alright Leon. Come on Dodger" Claire said then started for the house again.

Claire didn't want to keep Leon waiting so she got ready to go fast. About the only thing she really bothered to take was her lock-pick set and the lighter her brother gave her. Claire had found out when ever she was dealing with Umbrella found a use for both of the items at some time or another and she was hoping to put good use to them again. Claire looked at Dodger, he seemed to know Claire was leave. Dodger whined and stared at Claire with his deep brown eyes.

"Ah Dodger. I know you want me to stay but some one has to watch Chris and you are perfect for the job. I'll be back I promise" Claire said and scratched Dodger behind the ear.

Dodger let out another whine and followed Claire to the door. Claire sighed and told him to stay. Dodger did as he was told and Claire left shutting the door behind her. Claire quickly made her way to the weapon locker where Leon was there.

Leon looked at Claire as she walked in. "So is there anything I could possible do to have you not come with me?" Leon asked.

"Nope I'm coming with you Leo!" Claire said with a small grin.

Leon smiled and shook his head. "Alright I don't need to warn you of the dangers..." Leon said then grabbed a black duffle bag.

"I'm ready! Shall we go?" Claire said

Leon nodded the started up the engine to his jeep. That is when Dodger rushed up out of no where and jumped into the back of the jeep. Claire paused as Dodger whined then laid down in the back seat of the jeep.

"Dodger how did you get out?" Claire asked and looked at the sheep dog.

Leon smiled. "Sorry Dodger boy but you can't come with us. Out boy" Leon said.

Dodger whined but refused to move. Claire looked at Leon. "I think he since something is wrong" Claire said.

Leon nodded. "Yeah I think so... But we can't bring him with us. Claire do you think we should tie him up.. I'm sure the others will find him" Leon said.

Claire sighed and got out of the car. "Come on Dodger. Out boy" Claire said.

Dodger whined then jumped out and sat at Claire's side. Claire smiled and started walking towards the sables. Claire sighed and led Dodger into one of the stalls and shut the door on him.

"Claire..?" Rebecca asked worry in her voice.

Claire turned and looked at Rebecca. "Hi Rebecca is there something I can help you with?" Claire asked.

"Why are you locking your dog up?" Rebecca asked and walked over to the stall.

Dodger started to whine and paw at the door to the stall wanting to get out. Rebecca slid the door open and Dodger nosed his way out and sat at Claire's side. Claire shook her head then looked at Rebecca.

"Me and Leon are going to head into town and Dodger will not stay put" Claire lied.

Rebecca was now curious to what was really going on. "What are you going to do there?" Rebecca asked.

Claire froze not really knowing how to answer Rebecca's question. "A few things" Claire said.

Rebecca arched an eyebrow at Claire then looked down at Dodger. "I was sent to find you... Your brother wants a word with you and Leon" Rebecca said.

"I'll have to get back to him on that.. I really got to go" Claire said and walked past Rebecca.

Claire walked out with both Dodger and Rebecca following her. Leon paused as he saw Rebecca then he sighed. Rebecca walked up to the jeep and folded her arms.

"Leon what is going on" Rebecca said in a stern voice.

"I just got word that something is going down in Minnesota and they want me there" Leon said.

Rebecca paused. "Well this is serious... I'll get Chris, when are we moving out?" Rebecca said.

Claire shook her head. "Don't get Chris he does need to go on a mission today of all days... Me and Leon can handle every thing and we'll be back soon" Claire said.

Rebecca sighed. "No way you two are going all by yourselves. Now come on lets go talk to Chris" Rebecca said.

Leon and Claire exchanged looks. Leon got out of his jeep and nodded to Rebecca. Rebecca smiled then started to head for the barn. Claire followed Leon and they walked into the barn. All of the guest had just about left as soon as they walked into the barn, Chris got a big grin on his face and ran up to them.

"So?" Chris asked.

Leon got a very straight look on his face. "We have trouble in Minnesota" Leon said calmly.

Chris froze. "What kind of trouble?" Chris asked then slowly narrowed his eyes.

"Umbrella trouble..." Claire said then looked around at the group that was gathering.

Chris sighed and mumbled something to himself. "Alright every one. Get ready for a mission this is not a drill" Chris said.

As soon as Chris said that every one took off. Chris arched an eyebrow at Leon. Leon only shook his head. Chris sighed again then headed off himself. Claire looked at Dodger.

"Congrat Dodger. You managed to get every to come on this mission" Claire said.

Dodger looked up at Claire and waged his tail almost happy about the trouble he caused. Leon looked at Claire then sighed.

"Claire lets go help every one get ready and do something about Dodger" Leon said.

Claire nodded and grabbed Dodger by the collar. "Come on boy. You really can't come with me" Claire said and headed towards the house.

It took every one 10 minutes to get ready and packed for the mission. Chris had taken command and he really proved to be a good leader. Claire sat in Leon's car has the mini-van pulled up really to go.

Leon got into his jeep and looked at Claire. "Well looks like every one is coming and we got an hour to get to the airport" Leon said then started up his jeep.

Claire nodded and looked towards the house, she could see Dodger in the window whining get out. Leon took off and the mini-van lurched forward behind the jeep. Leon took the fast route he knew to the airport and they arrived there just in time to get onto the plane.

The plane had arrived just to pick them up and it was fueling up for a long trip. Chris quickly order for every one get there gear into the plane and it took no more then 10 minutes when they first arrived there to get all the gear packed and the plane to take off. Everyone quickly put on there gear and got in the mindset of a mission. Leon sat down next to Claire and let out a long sigh.

"I really wish this didn't happen today" Leon said.

Claire nodded. "Yeah I hope Chris is not too upset" Claire said and yawned.

Leon looked at Claire then smirked. "Well I guess it will really be a day to remember for them you think??" Leon said.

Claire slowly nodded and stared out the window. "Yep... but I still hate to have something like this happen on my wedding day" Claire said.

Leon paused then smiled. "Don't worry I'm sure it will not" Leon said.

Claire looked back at Leon then shook her head smiling. "What ever Leo..." Claire said softly then looked back out the window again. "Flying is so boring.. I guess I can catch up on my rest" Claire said then lend against Leon, resting her head on his shoulder.

"I guess so, it's going to be a long flight" Leon said and smiled at Claire.

Claire snuggled close to Leon and let herself get some much needed rest. Leon sighed and stared at the seat in front of him, lost in through. Chris nudged Leon from his spot kiddy corner to Leon.

"So what happened? Every thing looked like it was going well" Chris asked.

Leon sighed and looked at Chris. "My damn phone ring right before I was about to ask her..." Leon said.

Chris chuckled. "Ahh fate is so cruel today" Chris said.

Leon shook his head. "I just don't get it... God now when am I going to ask her?" Leon said then looked at Chris.

Chris shrugged. "There will be another time my friend" Chris said then smiled.

Leon paused then looked down at Claire. "I really hope she can't hear this right now... I want the moment to be special" Leon said.

Chris nodded then leaned back into his seat. "You're fine.. Claire can sleep through World War 2… One more thing I gotta warn ya Leon. If you hurt her Leon. I will kill you… Slowly" Chris said with a small smirk.

Leon blinked as Jill elbowed Chris in the side. Chris let out a small chuckled and smiled at Jill. Jill shook her head then looked back at Leon.

"Don't mind his threat I know you will treat Claire great" Jill said eyeing her husband who only smiled.

"So what are you guys keeping from Claire?" Rebecca asked.

Chris grins and looked at Rebecca. "Well let's put it this way Leon been keeping a little velvet box in his pocket and he wants to ask Claire something" Chris said.

Rebecca paused then spun around and looked at Leon. "You are?" Rebecca asked.

Leon nodded. "I'm hoping too" Leon said.

Rebecca smirked. "That is soo romantic" Rebecca said.

Leon nodded. "I try but I've been having troubles getting my point across" Leon said then sighed.

"I agree with Chris you will find a time!" Rebecca said then turned around and sat down.

Leon stared out the window deciding that after this mission he would find some way to tell Claire or so he hoped...