Resident Evil: Unfinished Requiem

Text Copyright: © 04/23/04 to 04/02/08 DestructoYue

Updated: © 04/02/2008, 09/03/08 by DestructoYue

DISCLAIMER: The original characters and original scenarios contained within this text are copyright 04/23/2004 - 04/02/2008 by me, DestructoYue. The previously created characters (Leon S. Kennedy, etc.) and previously created scenarios and objects are copyrighted and trademarked by Capcom. This story is an original fan-fiction sequel Umbrella's Requiem. It is in no way meant to offend the reader or Capcom. Permission must be obtained from me if you (the reader) would like to use original content within the text printed hereafter.

Author's Note: The following information begins at the closing of Umbrella's Requiem. Some knowledge of the events may be required for full enjoyment of the story.

PROLOGUE : HCF Knows Best

"Umbrella is finished, permanently this time," Chris said, embracing Jill.

"It sounds to me like this HCF was really only Wesker and ex-Umbrella executives. Now that they're dead, the world is finally safe," Barry said, leaning against the helicoptor.

Sherry added, "A happy ending to the story... except for what happened to Xan. He was willing to give up the last anti-virus to save Leon."

"He was a great guy, and he will be missed," Leon said sadly.

"I hate to break up this happy reunion, but we should do some blood tests on you two. If the anti-virus didn't work, and you two are still infected with the Ashford Virus, we'll find a way to make another antidote, but right now, we can't take any chances," Jill said, concerned about everything that had happened. "Something doesn't seem right," she thought to herself.

"We're fine, but as long as I'm with Leon and Claire, I'm not scared anymore. They'll protect me," Sherry said, smiling.

Turning to go inside, everyone was walking to the door, including Barry. Chris made it there first, and held it open for Jill. She walked through, and Barry went through as well. Claire and Leon were a bit behind, with Sherry last. Almost to the door, they realized Sherry wasn't next to them.

"Hey, Sherry, come on," Claire said. Both her and Leon turned around, realizing she had her back to them, hunched over. Walking back to her, Chris, Jill, and Barry followed, concerned.

"What's going on," Barry asked. All of them standing together a few feet away, Sherry was alone. Slowly, she turned around, standing up straight, and there was a crazed look in her eyes, just like all the villagers who had been infected.

Leon yelled, "NO! She's infected by the Ashford Virus!"

The screen faded to black and words began to appear in bold lettering:

"File Incomplete. Copy and Save from the HCF Database anyway: Yes/ No ? Yes."

"Would you like to know more about HCF: Yes/ No ? Yes."

"The computer screen goes blank and a flashing message appears: ACCESS DENIED"

"Damn it," a male voice said loudly, filled with anger. "I have to finish my REAL report this time or they'll rip me a new one when I get back." A sound from the hallway: keys on a ring, and one of the guards mumbling to theirself. Just as the door swung open, the man shut off the computer manually by hitting the power button.

"Hey, what are you doing in here," yelled the guard, before pausing a moment. "Oh, it's you... Sorry to bother you, sir. I heard something and I... uh... came to check it out."

"Hm. Don't worry about it. I was just in the process of finishing my report for the boss when the computer locked up on me. Nothing more," the man at the computer replied, calmly. "Listen, if anybody asks, I was in the lab the whole time, got it?"

"Wha-- Oh, Yes, sir. Understood," said the confused guard. "I'll just be on my way...", trailing off, he looked at the man. "I don't buy it for one second, but if I question him further, the boss'll cut my hours and put me on graveyard shift for the next month!" The guard turned, and left without further hesitation, back to his station down the hall.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Xan Meadows shut the door, and quickly hit the button to restart the computer he had been working on. "Hmph, none of their business. I'm out of here tonight, so hacking into the HCF database is my main concern. Wonder what they are hiding...", he whispered, stopping as the screen came back to life, requiring his log-in code. "Good thing I swiped that researcher's card when I had the chance. I hate to deceive the company, but how else will I find out what happened to Leon and the others. I don't understand what HCF wanted me for, but that clone... definitely wasn't the real me. Ahhh..."

His thoughts were interupted by pain in his back. It had been a month, and he still had pain from the needle they jammed into his spine. "As soon as I find Leon... IF he's still alive... we'll take down HCF, one way or another. The villager they injected with the Ashford Virus had been taken a couple weeks before Leon arrived. Figures they thought of everything. All along they planned to take out Wesker and Umbrella. The only thing missing were cells from my spine. In return, they injected me with something to heal my wounds more quickly. They said it's 'something new, to help with the pain'. Liars..." He was back where he left off, at the source of all HCF's secrets.

Realizing his error, this time, he entered the researcher's name and date of birth -- instead of his own D.O.B.

"Log-In Complete. Access Granted."

"WARNING: The following information is to be kept strictly confidential."

A menu appeared with three options:

Umbrella Corp. : Ashford Virus - Umbrella's Requiem Incident Pt. I

Umbrella Corp. : Ashford Virus - Umbrella's Requiem Incident Pt. II

HCF - Our Goals For The Future TOP SECRET - Requires separate Log-In

He was tempted to click on the third, but had only watched part one of the "Incident". Selecting the second option, nothing happened. "What the... Nevermind," Xan spoke quietly, realizing patience was a virtue. Before finishing his statement words began to appear on the screen.

Umbrella Corp. : Ashford Virus - Umbrella's Requiem Incident Pt. II -- Accessed: 2 Times Using Current Log-In. All actions will be recorded and later reviewed by the President of our great company within 24 hours. Do you wish to continue? Yes X / No

Hitting 'Enter', Xan was ready for the truth. As the screen fades away, a video begins, and he tries to prepare himself as his heart beats rapidly in his chest. "I have to know...", came the words, barely more than a whisper.

Are we ready to know the truth about Leon, everyone else and Umbrella? Yes/ No ?