Graduation Day
Author's Note: Hey, this is Dale. Back from college for Spring Break and since I'm dead broke I figure why not write something. So yeah this is just something that just happened to pop up in my head. Depending on how well people respond to it will determine if I'll finish it our now. For now it's just something. Here goes nothing.
Disclaimer: You know and I know that Capcom would erase me off the surface of this earth if I tried to take credit for one of their most successful franchises. So no, I don't own Resident Evil. Nada. Nothing. Except for the various kick ass games.
Chapter 1: News
It's been one week since Leon S. Kennedy returned from the worst vacation in his life. Upon his return he was bombarded with questions by government officials he didn't really want to see and the President was so pleased by his work that he "volunteered" Leon to be Ashley's bodyguard full-time. So after days and days of debriefing and interrogation Leon was finally allowed to catch up on some well needed rest. Unfortunately, his duties to Ashley were 24/7 full term so rest wasn't exactly easy to come by.
11:24 A.M
The phone rang with a head-splitting shriek echoing throughout the entire apartment. At the third ring, an arm slowly reached its way from under the covers and pulled the receiver under. Slowly the figure spoke.
"Hello?" was Leon Kennedy's tiresome and weak attempt at answering the call. There was a moment of silence and then a voice that Leon hadn't heard in almost 4 years. But he could still hear the strength of her voice. In all his life, he had never met a woman quite like her.
"Leon, it's Claire. How have you been?" Leon could feel his chest sink as he tried to sit up and winced. After returning from Spain he had all the time in the world to feel the pain he went through. Surprising he didn't have problems sleeping.
"Claire? How?...How did you get this number?" He asked as he tried to reason why Claire would just call him out of the blue. It was so long since he parted ways with her. Sure they still kept in touch with postcards here and there and stuff of that nature. But after the fiasco with Umbrella, the two decided to move on with their lives. Leon could never quite figure out why he didn't visit her though.
"You gave it to me awhile ago." Claire said softly as she chuckled at his confused demeanor. "Remember, you said that if we ever needed to get in contact with you to call this number." Leon scratched his head trying to conjure up the memory. It slowly began to come to him.
"Okay, now I remember. I'm sorry Claire, it's just that…. Well I got back from this huge assignment and a lot has happened. And hearing from you after so long was definitely unexpected. But I am glad to hear your voice. So, what was it you needed?" Leon could hear Claire sigh on the other end of the phone. He pulled the receiver closer to his ear and listened intently.
"Sherry. She called me to tell you that she's graduating." Leon could feel his heart rise and sink at the same time as he drew in a heavy breath. He was ecstatic that Sherry was graduation. She was 18 years old, a grown woman. However, because of Leon's occupation and determination to serve and protect, he realized later that he had nearly severed his bond with Sherry Birkin.
"Oh my God. Claire, I didn't know. I've haven't talked to Sherry since I last saw you. I haven't talked to any of you." Leon let out a straggled cough as he lied back down on his pillow. He could picture Claire giving him a comforting smile on the opposite side of the line.
"It's okay. Sherry invited you. It's in two weeks I believe. And Leon, I know it's been a long time but I must admit we all miss having you around. So it would be in your best interest to attend this graduation. For Sherry." She said sternly as if leaving no room for argument.
Staring up at the ceiling Leon Kennedy played Claire's last words in his head over and over and over again. After surviving the hellhold he just escaped a week prior, he knew then and there that life was a one way ticket and he couldn't afford to miss the boat. So with his mind made up he replied.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world."
"I'm glad to hear it. Well, I must be going now, but I will send you a letter with all the details and such. You take care Scott." Claire told him jokingly. During the crusade Leon and Claire would joke around and address each other by their middle names.
" Yeah, you to Alyson. Bye." Leon ended with a chuckle. With that the two friends hung up.
Placing the phone back on the hook Leon placed the covers back on his head. Sure he was extremely happy that his friend was eager to speak with him after so long. And even more happy that Sherry was graduating. He wasn't going to miss it if it killed him. But despite the good news, he was still injured and in massive amounts of pain. So he would think about this trip later. Now all that mattered was rest.
Author's Note: So yeah, there it is. My introduction. Read and Review and tell me how you like it. This is just something I did out of boredom but if you guys want more let me know. Hell Yeah.