"9/10ths of a monster"
Chapter 1-1 "Into Society They Go"
September 22, 1998 / Incineration Disposal Plant P-12A
"HUNK" otherwise known as "Grim Reaper HUNK" or "Mr. Death" was now waiting for the new Delta Team (now known as "WOLFPACK") that is part of the Umbrella Security Service (U.S.S.). Wolfpack was replacing the previous team that was wiped out aboard the Ecliptic Express. This new team was highly trained and better equipped in weaponry and equipment than the previous team. AS the elevator he was standing in continued to descend, he recalled all the members of "WOLFPACK" having read each of their files days ago and instantly remembered everything within the files.
Karena LesProux is an experienced operative who retired from the French Special Forces to concentrate on building a domestic life by raising a family of her very own. She eventually married, but her husband proved to be a violent man, although she tolerated his abusive nature for the sake of their children by relying on her training and discipline as a former soldier. However, she ultimately killed her spouse with her bare hands when he began abusing their children. After she was acquitted of murder by a sympathetic judge, LesProux tried to raise her children as a single mother, a task she proved incapable of carrying out. Despite her best efforts to assimilate into a civilian environment, LesProux's instincts as a soldier remained deeply embedded into her nature. Thus, she returned to work as a private contractor, selling her services as a mercenary to the highest bidder in order to provide for her children. LesProux was eventually recruited by the umbrella corporation to serve as the leader of the newly reconstituted U.S.S. Delta Team, Informally known as "WOLFPACK". Under the codename "LUPO," or "WOLF" in Italian, she serves as an expert in assault tactics and weapons use, as well as the team leader. Although she expects the same discipline and obedience from her teammates as she does her own children, her leadership style sustains an emotional bond between her and the rest of "WOLFPACK", leading them to affectionately dub her as "Wolf Mother."
Little is known about the operative known as "VECTOR"; his true name and origin remain a mystery. After becoming employed into the ranks of the U.S.S., "VECTOR" was sent to Rockfort Island where he honed his skills as a soldier. Having developed a highly lethal proficiency in martial artistry- especially knife combat – under several Japanese masters, VECTOR's fighting prowess was ultimately noticed by "HUNK", which after a fight that ended in a draw personally trained Vector. Once his training was complete, "VECTOR" proved to be one of Umbrella's most effective assets who is only matched by his former mentor "HUNK". The company has seen that it would be more effective to utilize "VECTOR" in "WOLFPACK". Other than his proficiency in martial arts, the company has also seen fit to equip "VECTOR" with the latest state of the art stealth camouflage technology as well as technology that allows him mimic another person's appearance.
Prior to her service under the Umbrella Corporation, Michaela Schneider developed exceptional skills as a German medic, becoming an excellent healer with a keen interest in making the human body operates at maximum capacity. However, her extreme aptitude for medicine contrasts with her disregard for human life. Rather than placating her patients, she enjoyed causing them terror by detailing the exact amount of pain that they could expect to endure under her care. Her personal delight in a person's agony is further evident in the fact that she rarely ever resorts to anesthetics on her subjects. Following Schneider's discharge, the retired soldier made an unsuccessful attempt at reintegrating into society, her lack of concern for other people's well-being made her completely unsuitable to continue practicing medicine in a civilian role. However, Schneider's skills as a medic, combined with her lack of ethics or sentimentality, ultimately qualified her for employment in Umbrella's security service unit, under which she gained the codename "BERTHA". In addition to her new affiliation with the Umbrella Corporation, "BERTHA" also sold her services to private contractors, utilizing her expertise as a professional torturer for hire. "BERTHA" is assigned as the medic of the team but is as effective as a torturer for "WOLFPACK". After much intensive research, she also holds a special gun that fires special darts that can increase one's speed or strength as well as heal.
Vladimir Bodrovski previously with the former Soviet Union's Security Services, (now codenamed "SPECTRE") was well suited to his role as an intelligence technician where his lack of any standout physical or social characteristics helped him to remain virtually invisible in any situation. His work brought him into contact with the seedier side of life, something he soon discovered he had an affinity for. He exploited his underworld network for his own gain, namely in blackmail that brought him into conflict with the authorities. As a result, "SPECTRE" had to flee Russia with investigators and authorities on his heels every step of the way. He found a home with the U.S.S, and his surveillance skills have regularly ensured that the corporation stays well informed and the team having the upper hand in combat situations. The company has equipped "SPECTRE" with Bio-thermal vision as well as Sonar vision. They have also given him the ability to detect different items as well as threats in his immediate area. This makes him invaluable when trying to find any hidden targets for "WOLFPACK".
Christine Yamata (codenamed "FOUR EYES") has been dedicated to science since she was a child. As a result, she did not develop the social skills needed to operate successfully later in life. She is detached from normal human emotions, seeing people as breeding grounds for her singular love: Virology. This particular branch of science is the sole reason that she is part of the U.S.S. Her motivation is that this is the best place for her to not only study some of the deadliest outbreaks in the world, but to experiment with some of Umbrella's very own cutting edge breakthroughs. She has no compunction when it comes to gathering and experimenting on live human subjects, and on many missions she has been discovered experimenting on the wounded, and often on captives. This has occasionally proven to be detrimental to the ongoing mission. However, her practical knowledge of virology use in the field. With her extensive knowledge in the field of virology, she has been able to create a hypno-gun thus allowing her to be able to control any virus of her knowledge thus making her a vital part of "WOLFPACK".
Hector Hivers, codenamed "BELTWAY" is the heavily built member of the U.S.S. He is an expert on explosive weapons; wearing equally heavy armor with a grenade belt across his waist, also having a prosthetic for a left leg. Originally, from Puerto Rico, "BELTWAY" discovered early in life that making people laugh was a good way to earn trust and friendship. As time went by, his practical jokes became more physical in nature, and often involved the complete humiliation of his target. When he discovered explosives could play a key role is his unique sense of humor, his future path became clear. The irresistible lure of military grade explosives saw him join the army and channel his tendencies into a career. However, he still had not learned restraint, resulting in a dishonorable discharge, which was just one-step away from a court marshal. "BELTWAY" lacks any sense of compassion and special talents were a perfect fit for the U.S.S. so long as he is kept on a short leash. "BELTWAY" is outfitted with incredibly durable blast armor as well as a large assortment of explosives thus making him the perfect demolition expert for "WOLFPACK".
"HUNK" shook his head as he continued waiting for the elevator to stop on the appropriate floor when he suddenly heard over communications from "LUPO" contacting him.
"Alpha Leader "WOLFPACK" is in position." She informed.
"Copy stand by." "HUNK" said as he draws his knife with his right hand.
The elevator reaches its destination and when the doors opens he sees two U.B.C.S. operatives. "HUNK" moves without any hesitation as he jabs his right elbow into the side of the soldier's head to his right, before quickly stabbing his blade into his chest of the soldier on his left thus killing the mercenary instantly. "HUNK" then knocks the previous soldier's gun away before moving behind him and grabbing his neck and twisting his neck thus killing him. "HUNK" then lets the body fall to the ground and slowly steps over the bodies while putting his knife away. "HUNK" readies his gun and makes his way over to a control panel. After inputted a code the large door opens revealing all of Wolfpack standing their waiting for him.
"You guys must be the new Delta Team, report?" said "HUNK" as he eyed the team before him
"My name is "BERTHA", ready to play."
"Call me "FOUR EYES", at your service."
"Names "BELTWAY", nice to meet ya Mr. Death."
""VECTOR" here, good to see you again sir."
""SPECTRE" here…all set."
"Call me "LUPO", Delta Team squad leader."
"Command I have rendezvoused with Delta Team," "HUNK" informed over communications.
"Understood. Now find Birkin and retrieve those samples, failure is not an option!" said U.S.S. Command
"Understood," "HUNK" said and motioned with his head to the team to go into the elevator "You heard him. Let's move." As they were heading down the elevator, "HUNK" began to brief the team on their objective and roles. "We're entering the lab of Dr. William Birkin, an Umbrella scientist attempting to sell classified samples of a weaponized virus strain to the U.S. Government."
"You mean Umbrella's T-Virus?" "BERTHA" asked.
"No. This new gene-altering compound Birkin developed is called the G-Virus. It is significantly more powerful and he is in possession of the only known samples. There is a detachment of Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.) on who will likely try to protect him. They are unaware of the operation and are considered expendable." Replied "HUNK"
"Aren't we on the same team? Couldn't we just pick up the phone and call?" said "BELTWAY"
"The U.B.C.S. are just mercenaries; they can bought. We can't assume their loyalty to the company." Said "HUNK"
"So what's the objective?" asked "BELTWAY"
"Intercept Birkin and secure the G-Virus." Replied "HUNK" as he flipped the safety off on his MP5 and the elevator doors opened up behind him.
"HUNK" leading "WOLFPACK" heads to the doors that would allow them entry into Birkin's lab. As they were heading toward the doors lights switch on, revealing a desk and the word Umbrella mounted on the wall with its famous red/white umbrella insignia with it. A female voice then welcomes them.
"Welcome to Umbrella!" it says aloud
"Alright weapons live…we're ready for action." "HUNK" said.
As "WOLFPACK" armed their weapons at the door. "HUNK" went on the side of the door to input the code that allows them to get in. "LUPO" and "BELTWAY" were on each side of the door with "BERTHA" standing behind "LUPO" while "VECTOR" and "FOUR EYES" stood before it aiming their machine guns ready to fire at a moments notice. "HUNK" then stood at the ready as the doors then parted open.
"Alright it's open. Let's go." Said "HUNK"
"HUNK", "LUPO", and "BELTWAY" entered first followed closely behind by "VECTOR", "BERTHA", and "FOUR EYES". "WOLFPACK" lead by "HUNK" aimed their weapons in different directions covering one another while entering the lab. As they did, they came upon tanks containing what looked to be Bio Organic Weapons or B.O.W's for short and most of them in the tanks were classified as Hunters.
"Ohhh they don't look nice." Said "BERTHA" as she stared at the monsters
"Awww they wanna come out and play." Said "BELTWAY"
"Pay attention you idiots. This is no time to be sightseeing." "LUPO" said in a scolding manner
They observed for a bit looking upon the Hunters with two of them wondering how they were created. However, they were unable to fully mobilize as U.B.C.S. forces got the drop on them by throwing a flash bang that Wolfpack heard hitting the floor downstairs. The enemy obviously sucked at throwing.
"Take cover!" "HUNK" said aloud to everyone. As he slid into cover with the others quickly falling in alongside him.
"WOLFPACK" and "HUNK" ducked down near the railing that had a small wall below the railing acting as a decent shield for the squad.
"Engage!" yelled out "HUNK" as he began to blind fire his MP5
At the same time, all of Wolfpack stood aiming their weapons upon the U.B.C.S. below. Given how they had the higher ground, "WOLFPACK" was easily able to kill off multiple members of the opposing force. Their gunfire came to a halt as the U.B.C.S. managed to hit "BELTWAY" taking multiple shots to the chest while the rest jumped back behind cover. "BELTWAY" only smirked, as his armor did not have a scratch on it, "HUNK" looked at "VECTOR" and tilted his head. "VECTOR" seeing his former mentors sign looks over their cover and sees several U.B.C.S. on the catwalks up ahead shooting in his direction of course.
""VECTOR" put away his own MP5 ringing it behind his back before grabbing one of "BELTWAY's" special timed explosives. Then right before "HUNK's" eyes "VECTOR" seemed to light up and light blue for a mere second and then from top to bottom he turned invisible. As "WOLFPACK" began to reengage the remaining U.B.C.S. below who were holding them back, "VECTOR" made his way over to the catwalk easily sneaking through everyone. As the U.B.C.S. are firing up upon "HUNK" and "WOLFPACK" one of them ducks behind cover on the catwalk to reload his weapon but didn't take notice of "VECTOR" at all who stepped up to the center of the catwalk. The U.B.C.S. operative turned back to fire at "WOLFPACK" and "HUNK" revealing himself over cover but did not get the chance to fire a single bullet as the catwalk then exploded. Through the smoke and falling debris you could make out the outline of "VECTOR" as he sailed through the air towards the ground. Landing in a roll and quickly taking out his knife "VECTOR" runs behind one of the soldiers taking aim whom suddenly feels "VECTOR's" arm wrap around his neck and slicing it. He then grabs the side of the dead soldier's rifle. The gun within his grasp is pointed towards the other U.B.C.S. operatives. "VECTOR" fires the gun quickly ending any other soldier's life while the rest that try to run and eliminated by the rest of "WOLFPACK".
"All right let's move." says "HUNK"
"HUNK" and "WOLFPACK" proceeded down the stairs to the next floor and upon arriving; more U.B.C.S. mercenaries emerged to combat them. It was here that HUNK ordered Wolfpack to take for cover.
"Put a frag on those troops!" yelled out "HUNK"
"My pleasure!" said "BELTWAY"
"BELTWAY" threw a grenade into a crowd of U.B.C.S. operatives that were still emerging; too bad they would not get the chance to see any action as they all blew apart with the sheer power behind "BELTWAY's" grenade.
The other mercenaries were thrown into a daze from the concussive force of the explosion and were easily dealt with by the rest of "WOLFPACK".
"LUPO" slowly walked towards their destination putting a single shot in the head of the last remaining U.B.C.S.
"HUNK!" Command contacted over communications "We just got a location on Dr. Birkin, he just entered his lab. Get in there and obtain those virus samples!"
"Roger command. Proceeding to Birkin's lab." HUNK said aloud as he and Wolfpack proceeded through two large parted open doors and were now going down a hall.
"Stay focused. Birkin has already set up an exchange with the U.S. military. We may run into Special Operatives before this is over." Said "HUNK" as everyone continued to move forward. As they were "HUNK" ran forward, grabbed a single mercenary from behind, and stabbed him in the chest before throwing him aside.
"Don't forget your training! If they get to close use hand-to-hand combat!" yelled out "HUNK" as he moved onto the next operative.
The group proceeded to mow down operative after operative in relatively easy forms. After all of the U.B.C.S. operatives within this room were dealt with it became a clear stretch to Birkin's private lab. At the same time gunfire stops from within another part of the complex signaling Alpha Team has taken care of the rest of the U.B.C.S. operatives. "WOLFPACK" and "HUNK" proceed down another flight of stairs towards two large metal doors but before they reach them, an alarm sounds.
"Emergency! There has been a security breach. Avoid contact with unauthorized personnel." Said the main computer
"That wasn't us. We are using authorized access. We might have company." Said "HUNK"
"Repeat. There has been a security breach. Avoid contact with unauthorized personnel." Said the main computer
"I wonder what they are here for?" said "FOUR EYES" aloud
""SPECTRE" locate the intruders and upload their position to our maps." Said "LUPO" as she took quick action to plan against any more possible threats
"Affirmative." Said "SPECTRE"
The doors then opened and everyone went down a hall and soon came across a lab meant for other researchers under Birkin's watchful eye. Upon exiting out of that lab they come upon a closed off lab door. Upon the door, it says Dr. William Birkin and waiting in front of it was one of the operatives of Alpha Team.
"It's sheer perfection! So much better than the others. My precious G-Virus, you will shine about the other nine and no one will ever take you away from me!" Dr. Birkin's voice said behind the door.
"HUNK" turned to Wolfpack.
"Guard this door. Do not let ANYONE approach." "HUNK" said.
"You come with me." HUNK said to one of his Alpha Team operatives.
"Careful sir. I am reading 10 heat signatures behind that door, one of them being Birkin, though the rest are unknown." Said "SPECTRE" as he flipped through the different visions on his goggles.
"HUNK" nodded before the two members of Alpha team approached the door. The two proceed inside the lab as the doors close off behind them.
"There he is." The Alpha U.S.S. operative 1 said.
"So you have finally come." Birkin said as he looked over his shoulder toward them.
"Doctor we are here to collect the G-Virus samples." "HUNK" said as he lowered his gun and moved slowly toward Birkin.
"Sorry, but I won't just hand over my life's work!" yelled Birkin as he moved backwards but as he moved back he failed to notice an empty can on the floor thus making him slip and hitting a button behind him. Lights began to flare in the room as nine canisters around the room jutted straight up and then rocketed towards holes in the ceiling and sending them to god knows where around the world. As this was, happening the nervous Alpha operative by "HUNK's" side became scared and pulled the trigger of his weapon hailing bullets into Birkin who was yelling out in pain. "HUNK" put a stop to the fire as quickly as he could but the damage was already done. The bullets riddled the computer behind Birkin messing with whatever was in the previous containers doing god knows what to whatever was inside of them. Into society, they all went to unleashed whatever they contained onto an unsuspecting world.
"Stop it! You'll hit the samples!" "HUNK" yelled out as he tried to calm down operative 1.
The operative nodded before lowering his gun and grabbing the case full of samples of not just the G-Virus but also that of the T-Virus. "HUNK" walked over to the doctor's counter seeing a single sample of the G-virus and grabbed it. He took notice of the doctor lying against the computer with bullet holes in his bodies and his blood staining the area. If Birkin was not dead then and there then he would be in a couple of minutes. Nothing could save Birkin now.
"That's it alright." Said "HUNK" before moving his hand to his communicator
"Command we have the samples." Said "HUNK"
"Good job. Were there any complications?" asked command
"There was a misfire, so now Birkin is dead but before he died he pressed a button and released nine capsules. Any idea of what they could be?" asked "HUNK"
"I see…this could prove to be problematic but nothing we cannot rectify. After all, we have control of all of the subjects. Now then hurry back with the sample" Said command
"Affirmative command. Heading to the extraction point now." Said "HUNK" as he finished pocketing the single sample he found
Outside of the lab, "WOLFPACK" is finishing of the remains of Birkin's military escort.
"Fuckin government lapdogs. Hurry up and die for nuthin!" Yells out "BELTWAY" as he shoots one of the soldiers full of shotgun shells
Once the soldiers were dealt with, the area was secure "HUNK", and Alpha operative 1 rendezvoused with "WOLFPACK" at the elevator. As they got there, a roar could be heard throughout the complex.
"Friend of yours?" asked "VECTOR"
"I only keep the crazy one around." Said "HUNK"
"HUNK" along with Alpha and "WOLFPACK" leave the area heading up on the elevator. While upon the elevator that was taking them up, "HUNK" contacted the rest of Alpha team that was waiting for them.
"Goblin 6 what's your status?" said "HUNK" into his communicator
"The upper levels are secured. All above ground escape routes are on lock down. Waiting on you sir." Said Goblin 6
"Copy that." Replied "HUNK"
As the elevator reached its destination, everyone broke out into a run as another roar was heard throughout the complex. They eventually met up with the rest of Alpha team but then Alpha team fell back as to regroup their final members as "WOLFPACK" moved further ahead towards the exit.
Upon the surface, in a city called Raccoon city, a pod came out of the ground in a small alleyway. Its cover slowly defrosted and etched onto it was "Subject 9". It slowly opened up and smoke spilled out of it. A blonde spikey haired man fell out of the pod. He was butt naked with nothing on him except for a tag on his wrist that said "Subject 009: Name: Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze: Codename: FOX. Sadly, for him it would still be a long while before he awakened.
Once Alpha team finished regrouping they moved to catch up with "WOLFPACK" only to instead be attacked by a monster that looked strangely like the late Dr. Birkin. As they were attacked, one of the Alpha squad members was knocked into Alpha operative 1 thus knocking the case out of his hands and spilling the contents all over the floor of the sewers that they were currently standing in. The monster continued to trek forward crushing the vials of the T-virus in the process letting its cool liquids spill all over the floor.
"SHOOT IT!" One of the Alpha Team members said firing his machine gun upon the monster
"Eat this you freak!" yelled out a second
"The guns…aren't stopping it!" yelled the third before he met his untimely demise
"What is this thing?" yelled the first one again as he reloaded his gun
""WOLFPACK" let's move! Cover me!" "yelled "HUNK" as he ran from the monster into a room
Once all of "WOLFPACK" was inside, they began to seal the doors.
"Alright close it up." Said "HUNK" as he reloaded a new clip into his MP5 having just shot several rounds at the mysterious monster
"This is NOT what we signed up for." Yelled out "BELTWAY" as he shoved a crate in front of the door
"Come on don't forget our objective. We are almost out of here!" said "HUNK" as he led the team forward and away from the monster
As they continued to run the roars of the monster chasing after them became louder and louder. They could feel it closing in on them.
"Scheisse. Nowhere to run." Said "BERTHA" as she could feel a bit of fear creeping up on her
"Don't give up just yet Delta." Said "LUPO" as she noticed a sealed door and proceeded to open it
As she did this "BELTWAY" threw the rest of "WOLFPACK" a set of explosives to line up against the walls. Soon the stomping of the monster became louder and louder, heading in their direction. Once "LUPO" opened up the door everyone ran in and turned to see that a mutated William Birkin was the one chasing after them. They figured he must have taken his G-virus to survive thus turning him into a monster dubbed as G-Birkin but they did not have time to observe him as "BELTWAY" flipped a switch and set off all of the explosives one by one thus having the ceiling come caving down on the mutated Birkin. Unfortunately for them Birkin dodged the falling debris and grabbed hold of "HUNK" and threw him to the side. "WOLFPACK" began to fire their weapons at Birkin hoping to kill him or at the very least slow him down enough to get away. While this was, happening "FOUR EYES" analyzed the data of the virus and determined that Birkin's weak point was the large around eye that had ground along his mutated right arm.
"Aim for the eye on his arm! That is where he is weakest!" she yelled out but no matter how many times they shot Birkin he would just keep coming after them
Eventually the group decided that the best course of action would be to run away from him.
"Move it now!" "LUPO" yelled while running to the next door.
"Damn it we can't get away from it!" yelled out "BERTHA" as she dodged a swing from the pipe Birkin was using as a weapon. "SPECTRE" shot Birkin several times stunning him long enough for "BERTHA" to get away. They eventually made their way behind a blast door, which they immediately shut behind them effectively locking G-Birkins out.
"Delta Team, get out of there and regroup with "HUNK"!" yelled out command over their communicators
"He is still alive?" said "FOUR EYES"
"Tch, that bastard wouldn't die so easily from something like that big bastard out there." Said "VECTOR"
"Less talking and a lot more moving people." "LUPO" said as she rushed towards the next door
They ran through a couple of halls being attacked by a few dogs, which "BELTWAY" easily brushed off thanks to his armor. They eventually came upon another long hallway that led down to another door. They began running down the hall and began to turn the corner when G-Birkin burst through the wall knocking everyone to the ground. Seeing Birkin about to attack "LUPO", "BERTHA" quickly pulled out her enhancement dart gun and shot "LUPO" in the neck thus giving her a quick boost of speed and power and she dodged Birkin's assault. The squad stood up and began to fire against Birkin thus giving "LUPO" time to escape. They then ran toward the door and began opening it but had to wait as the door slowly went through a series of unlocks. After a couple of minutes of fighting of G-Birkin the door behind them unlocked and they all fled to the end of the hall where "HUNK" was waiting for them.
"Come on! Birkin injected himself with the G-virus. There is nothing you can do. Get out of here and make a full report to management." Said "HUNK" as he ushered the member of "WOLFPACK" into the next room
"The hell you mean?" yelled out "BELTWAY" as "HUNK" shoved him into the next room
"What about you sir?" "VECTOR" asked before he exits
"I lost the sample; I'm going back for it." "HUNK" said before pushing "VECTOR" in and closing the door.
"HUNK" then turned to face the approaching G-Birkin and began firing his weapon. Meanwhile back with the case that held the samples of the G-virus and T-virus, rats were found around the spilled samples with them being infected by the T-Virus. The rats then spread out into the sewers underneath Raccoon and began to spread the T-Virus around thus sealing Raccoon City's fate. Within the just a few days, all of Raccoon City would cease to exist.