The blaring warning sirens were hardly audible as the wind whipped around her. Ada Wong closed her eyes, not even bothering to brace her body for the impact. The chasm she was falling through would claim her life, and if it wouldn't the exploding facility certainly would. Ada thought of Leon's face, the forlorn and horrified look in his eyes as she willingly released her hand. And then suddenly, it seemed as if time had stopped. Strong arms encompassed her, causing her eyes to snap open. "Idiot...I should let you die here for being so careless..." A familiar, cold voice invaded her senses. Through her blurry vision, Ada saw the familiar blond hair, the dark sunglasses hiding the eyes of her savior, and his bemused smirk. "However...you are still useful." Before she fell into complete unconsciousness, Ada felt the tremor of fear and hope, mixed with confusion. Albert Wesker had saved her, but for what?
Two Weeks Later
"She is recovering, however she won't be mission ready for some time sir." Ada's eyelids flickered open. Somehow, she was still alive, and finally out of the nightmare that was Raccoon City. Unfamiliar gray walls greeted her. In a struggle to sit up, a sharp pain ripped through her side, causing her to utter a small gasp of pain.
"Be still," A firm voice commanded. Ignoring the order, Ada forced herself into a sitting position. "I said...damn you. Leave us." Wesker gave the young doctor a look, and he quickly dispersed. "You'll reopen your wounds if you keep moving around."
"Where...where am I? Why didn't you let me die?" Ada watched as he sat down on the edge of her bed.
"You are a valuable asset to me, Miss Wong. Despite your short comings with Kennedy, you are still the best spy I have." It was either outright truthfulness, or well placed flattery, but it did the trick. Wesker wasn't one to spare a life after failure. Feeling his eyes on her, she stared down at the bleak white bed sheets, speechless. "You will be working for me now. I hope there is no problem with that?"
Ada shook her head. "No. Wesker...Where are we?"
His voice remained calm, expressionless. "Our current location is the infirmary of my lab in Kittery, Maine."
"What happened to Raccoon?" She looked at him, not surprised to find his eyes hidden by his dark sunglasses.
"The city was neutralized," He replied, shrugging. "Any more questions before you go back to sleep?"
Ada hung her head once more. There were too many questions running through Ada's mind. What happened to Leon? Had the virus been destroyed? What was the extent of her injuries? Taking a deep breath, Ada looked up. "Why did you let me live?"
Wesker's lips curved upward ever so slightly. "As I said, you are the best."
"Don't give me that bullshit! I failed! Anyone else would be dead right now!" She couldn't stop the anger, nor could she stop her tears. "I...I just wanted to die." It happened quicker then she could take in. Wesker pulled her into his arms, and caressed her head softly.
"Shut up. You made a mistake in judgment by letting your emotions get in the way." Wesker cupped her chin and tilted her head back. "Ada...pull yourself together. Despite the fact that you were unable to obtain the virus, you did gather plenty of information for me. You just don't know it yet. Rest...you'll have to redeem yourself soon."
He released her, stood up, and left. Ada was taken aback by his behavior, so much so that it oddly comforted her. Lying back, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. Somehow, she had managed to escape death, and Wesker did have a point: She would have to redeem herself if she wished to avoid a fate worse then death.