Alright, so it's been years since I've posted anything on this site and I think it's about time I get back into writing. :) This is just something that's been floating around in my head since Resident Evil 4 has come out (I know, it's been YEARS) but playing RE:ORC has totally inspired me to write. I hope you all enjoy this! Feedback and criticism is always welcomed. Please let me know if you're interested in being my beta reader as well. 3"Redfield, I need to talk to you for a minute."
"Where am I being shipped off this time?"
"Well, hello to you too. Your lucky ass is being sent to Spain. Apparently a government agent has run into a few problems with the locals."
"And what exactly does this have to do with the BSAA? Last time I checked I'm not an escort service. And don't even try to turn that into one of your dirty jokes."
"Our hands our tied with this one—it's a direct order from the President. It looks like he sent in an agent to search for his kidnapped daughter and according to said agent's contact, it's been lead to believe that the locals in some remote village have been infected with a virus that has made them extremely hostile."
"Virus? Oh, you do know how I love zombies."
"I don't think we're dealing with the undead this time. I'm your contact for this mission, by the way. You're being sent in as backup and to assist in getting the President's daughter to safety. Also, I want you to gather any information you can about what's going on over there. We may be facing a new bio-terrorism threat."
"Well, that sounds like a lovely walk in the park. And you're my contact? Great, I'll have someone get a head start on my grave right now."
"You're hysterical."
"Hey, hey, hey. Remember the bridge that was supposed to be there during my mission in Russia? Or the lake that wasn't supposed to be there in my last mission? You nearly got me eaten by a damn crocodile!"
"Those are just technicalities. Don't worry, I'll make sure everything goes nice and smooth this time around.
"Right, that's what you said last time. But, I digress. So anyway, who's the sorry ass agent that needs saving?"
The man behind the desk smirked at this and threw the open mission folder across the table. The person in front of him visibly scoffed out of surprise.
"You have got to be shitting me. This isn't the reason why you're sending me, right?"
"Oh come on, I thought you'd enjoy this," the man said sarcastically. "Honestly, I would have liked to have you rest up for a while longer since you've just come back but the higher ups feel like you're best suited for this job. And won't it feel nice to be the one saving Kennedy's ass this time? How long has it been since you guys have seen each other anyways? Hell, when was the last time you talked to him?"
"It's been four…five years, maybe? I don't know; we're both busy people. He got picked up by the government and I wandered around not knowing what to do with my life until it brought me here."
The man looked up at the woman in front of him solemnly. "You still feel guilty, don't you?"
"Of course I do! If I hadn't left so fast maybe Leon and Sherry wouldn't have been caught. Maybe they'd still be a part of my life. I could have kept them safe." The young woman's shoulders began to shake uncontrollably out of anger and guilt.
The man got up from his desk, walked around, and put his hands on her shoulders. "Claire, you don't know that. You don't know what could have happened so quit blaming yourself, I know Leon doesn't." Claire shot him a look but said nothing. "I've met him before, you know, and talked to him, too. He told me not to say a word but I think you need to hear it. He doesn't regret how things happened, and I swear all the rookie could do was ask about you. He was glad that you were able to choose your own path in life. You never asked for this, Claire. None of us asked for this but if you hadn't gone looking for me in Raccoon that night, you would have been able to live a relatively normal life. Leon knows this—we all know this. And even though you're still here fighting the good fight, it's because you chose to. Had you been caught with Leon and Sherry, you'd probably be in the same situation as Leon right now."
Claire sighed in defeat and wrapped her arms around her massive brother. "Thanks, Chris. That really meant a lot to me. I guess I am glad that I got to decide what to do with my life. I've always felt so guilty about what happened that I've never been able to appreciate what Leon did for me by letting me go search for you."
Chris gave her a slight nod and ruffled her hair, which has been a habit of his since they were children. "Don't worry about it Claire. Just get yourself through this mission and back here safe and sound. Then you can spend all your time praising me about how amazing I am." Claire scoffed at him and shoved him lightly causing Chris to laugh. "Okay Redfield, you better get ready, you leave tonight."
Claire moved towards the door but stopped briefly and turned back towards her brother. "Will you be there to see me off like a good big brother should?" She looked at him expectantly. Old habits died hard with the Redfield's. Ever since they were young, Claire and Chris would make it a point to be there to say goodbye when one of them had to leave.
"You know me, Claire Bear. I'll be there."
"Good." Claire walked out into the hallway. "And Chris? Lay off the steroids, will you? I can barely give you a proper hug these days. And you know how Jill feels about "artificial" men." Claire's laughter could be heard as she moved through the hall.
"You take that back Claire! I can't help it if I look this sexy. I guess my body just loves me!"
And there you go! I hope you all enjoyed this. :) Please let me know what you think!
