Author's Note: First of all, I do not own any of the rights to the Resident Evil series, I am only using the names of the characters and the settings on the official game, all events in this story are purely fictitious and it is my take on the 'what if' scenarios that might of happened that was not shown in the videogame. Also, I am not a professional writer, so expect mistakes and I will try to fix errors the best I can, expect lots of updates on each chapter. Criticism/Reviews are welcome because I haven't done anything like this before. Thank you.
November 25th, 2012 Update: I will be posting new chapters to this story, expect waiting time. It took me between one to two hours to finish the prologue, not to mention fixing errors after publishing it. Expect errors to be fixed or seen as I post new chapters (hence you might notice the story look different every now and then). Also, this story I will mainly focus on Jake and Sherry, I am not bringing up other known characters in Resident Evil unless I think it is absolutely necessary. Also, please don't be afraid to post reviews/criticism, I will listen to your opinions, believe me. I am not an experienced writer, I am still getting the hang of this. Next chapter(s) will be coming soon, stay tuned!
November 27th, 2012 Update: For those who are just starting to read this story, for the early chapters (including this one, Prologue). I recommend you play Resident Evil 6 (all campaigns) before you start reading this story. You will understand where I am coming from as you read on to the next chapter. It is my way of imagining on 'filling' the blanks because Capcom likes to tease the fans too much and not give us the full story of these characters. Thank you.
November 30th, 2012 Update: Thanks for the feedback. I will continue to write more chapters. My rule of thumb to myself is I don't feel how long or short the chapter is. I write a chapter and feel how much the story should progress, so expect variety in the future. I take a different direction at these two characters than most people do. So if you want to see something interesting, this story is it. I will try my best to predict Jake and Sherry's personalities, it's not easy since I only know them from the game itself. Keep on reading people! Thank you.
December 3rd, 2012 Update: I apologize for the waiting time for the next chapters (Chapters 4 and onwards). I am doing the best I can to write them, it's getting a little harder for me, but I won't stop. It will take a bit longer for the new chapters to come out, but I promise they will come out, just takes a bit more time. Thank you.
An Unusual Love Story
Prologue
August 2013
Somewhere in China
It was hot and a hell day for Jake and Sherry, after escaping the wrath of the Ustanak, a powerful B.O.W Carla created that captured Jake and Sherry and later tried to dispose them both once and for all. Now with the threat out of the way, Jake Muller and Sherry Birkin are lying unconscious on the ground in the midst of the rubble what used to be their 'ride' out of the underwater facility.
Jake slowly opened his one eye, followed by his other one. His clothes were a mess, probably from the intense heat of the speedy escape they did. He tried to move when he suddenly realized Sherry was lying next to him, conveniently. He looked at her, examining her in great detail. She didn't appear to be injured, after all, he thought she would be immune after what he knew about her, and the nickname 'Super girl' seemed to suit her well. He felt worried about her, but that idea disappeared from his mind rather in an instant.
Muller got up on his feet, slowly pushed Birkin's one hand away that was lying restless on his chest. He stood up and looked around as if he was ready to fight more.
I hope there is no more of those sons of bitches, as he thought after looking around.
He started walking around, walking the same way a wolf would make 'marking' his territory, he thought of Sherry but then thought about his money and his mercenary life. Jake never asked to be the savior of the world, and he didn't think he would of done It with a woman who he knew was the hottest woman she has ever met, unbeknownst to him he knew this was true, but never really thought about it, not even now.
Jake slowly started to walk away from Sherry, then something happened that he didn't expect. A gut feeling. He had… feelings. Despite the touching words he exchanged to her during the ride out of the underwater facility, he never expected this to happen. Walking back and forth over and over for a few moments what seemed to be forever for him, he took one more look at Sherry, still lying unconscious. Hesitated, he walked back slowly to her nervously, knelt down next to her. He tapped her on the shoulder. She was lying on her back, he looked at her face, it had bruises and dirt from the ride that could of killed them but didn't.
"Sherry?", he said. He tried to wake her but no response. He did this for the next few minutes.
Damn, this isn't right, he thought.
He made another look to her face and then her body.
Maybe, this isn't going to be bad.
It's been about fifteen minutes and she still hasn't woken up yet. Jake was sitting on the ground next to her, again, being protective of her.
He felt something grab him, it was unexpected as he flinched when his hand was touched then intertwined.
"Jake." Sherry whispered. Jake turned and saw Sherry smiling as he turned to face her. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, super girl. Are you?" Sherry smiled, to his surprise.
"You did it!" Jake was in shock, surprised that she wanted him to have all the glory.
"No! We did it together! And… I…" Jake hesitated, he didn't look to her, somehow was in the lost for words.
"Jake. It's okay, I… thought of you more than just a partner since that ride out of the facility"
He wasn't looking at her face when she confessed those words that he didn't believe would be said to him. Never in his life he cared for someone, the only person he ever loved and cared with all of his heart was his mother back in Edonia, she passed away when he started to make a living as a mercenary and the only thing that mattered to him ever since was money, because it was the only thing that kept him alive. Now he was faced with a beautiful woman, a shining smile that he now knew he couldn't even resist.
"I… damnit!", he struggled. As soon as he said it, she looked at him with confusion.
"Jake. I know this isn't the time, but hear me out. I... care about you, and if you don't feel the same way. We can forget this."
Her words somehow got through him. Jake didn't look nervous now, he became himself again.
"Sherry." he whispered, as he came closer to her and now looking at her, now both of their bodies touching each other, side by side. He raised his left hand and touched her cheek.
"You saved me, I mean it. Thank you. And… I do love the way you looked back in that locker ro-"
"Jake!", she playfully slapped his arm. Her cheeks blushing from embarrassment, Jake had a grin on his face, she turned and saw a small part of his face turn red, it wasn't because of the cold or the heat around them.
Jake and Sherry stared at each other, in a way two normal people would do in a staring contest. Something about this was special.
"Thank you." Sherry said. She moved her head closer, her beautiful pink lips kissed his cheek. Jake reacted with a nervous smile, he never was nervous to anybody, but this was something new for him, and he liked it. As Sherry pulled back, she touched his hand again, his hand now intertwining hers. Everything turned silent, for a while.