Disclaimer: I don't own Resident Evil or any of the characters. Sure would be nice if I did, though.

Claire sighed as she entered her room. Ever since she started having the nightmares, she dreaded the time when she fell asleep.

~I hope I'll be able to get some sleep tonight. I hope Dr. Sanchez can help me. These constant nightmares and the visions of Steve are driving me insane!~

Claire changed into her P.J.s and got into bed. She closed her eyes and fell asleep within minutes.

Sometime later, Claire found herself walking down a long, dark narrow hallway with red wooden doors on either side of the wall. Moaning and screaming can be heard coming from inside the doors. This was not what caught her attention, though. At the end of the hallway was a big, blue steel door with a barred window. She walked closer and saw blood pouring out from the window.

~What's going on? Where am I?~

Claire continued walking and reached the door. She looked at her hands and realized that she didn't have a gun.

~Shit! Don't tell me I don't a weapon! How the fuck am I going to defend myself?!~

She fumbled in her pockets for a moment and pricked her finger on something sharp. She pulled it out and saw that it was a small combat knife. (A/N: It's the same one she got when Rodrigo let her out of the prison cell in the beginning of the game.) She sighed.

~Well, it's better than nothing. I remember Jill Valentine saying 'the only weak weapon is the one that is either not used properly, or not used at all'. Now, let's see what's behind this door.~

She was just about to open the door, when it suddenly burst open. A zombie came out with strange green goo pouring from its mouth. Claire grabbed her knife and slashed it in the knees, causing it to fall to the floor. It made a grab for her leg, but Claire kicked it in the face. Blood mixed with the foul smelling goo started pouring from its face, making Claire gag.

~Oh, my god! That green shit smells so nasty! What the hell is that stuff?~

The zombie attempted to stand up, but Claire stabbed it in the back. She stabbed it again in the rib cage and blood poured from its body letting Claire know that it was finally dead.

~What the fuck is going on here?! That zombie was supposed to die after I kicked it! Could it have something to do with that disgusting green goo? Well, there's only one way to find out.~

Claire walked into the now open door. She looked around and realized that she was in a laboratory of some sort.

~What is this place? Am I back in the Ashford mansion?~

In a corner of the lab, she noticed a big test tube that was filled with a thick green liquid.

~This is the same liquid that was pouring out of that zombie's mouth!~

She saw the label on the test tube and decided to read it. Her eyes went wide and her face went as white as a sheet when she read what it said.

~T-VERONICA VIRUS. This is what Alexia used to change Steve into that horrible monster?!~

She also noticed a piece of paper on the table next to the tube. She picked it up and began reading.

~Friday 10/13/XX, 3:07 A.M.

This new virus maybe just the thing I need to rid myself of that annoying little bitch and her dickhead brother. First, I'll try it on one of the prisoneers to see if it works, then I'll use it on that guy she likes so much. Steve Burnside, I think his name was. I'll inject him with this virus and he'll blindly destroy the one person he truely cares about.~

Claire crumpled the note in her hand. She had to take a few deep breathes to prevent herself from screaming in murderous rage.

~That zombie was the prisoneer that Alexia tried the virus out on! That sick, crazy, heartless bitch! She's gone to damn far this time! Someone's gonna have to teach her a lesson!~

Claire looked towards the center of the lab and saw another test tube. This one was much larger and thicker than the last one. Claire walked towards it and noticed that it was filled with a bubbly blue liquid. She also saw a hunched over figure that had its back turned to her.

~What is that thing?~

Claire walked a little closer so she could get a better look at the creature. She tripped on something and landed head first on the floor. Claire got up to see what she had tripped over. To her surprise and delight, she found a magnum gun next to her foot.(A/N: Magnum guns, you gotta love em.)

~Thank god! I may need this.~

Claire checked the gun to make sure it was loaded. She got up and continued to walk towards the tube and noticed that the creature had bluegreen skin and a tuff of redish brown hair. She walked over to the other side and gasped when she saw the creature's face.

~Oh, my god! It looks like Steve! Oh please, don't let it be true!~

Claire looked at the label and all color drained from her face.

~Specimen #627. Steven Burnside~

~So, this is how Alexia turned Steve into that monster. That bitch really is insane.~

Claire sighed. She still couldn't believe that Alexia had done this. In a far corner of the lab, Claire saw the axe that Steve would try to kill her with. She also saw all sorts of different weapons on the walls all over the lab.

~What the fuck? Does Alexia plan to use any of these, herself?!~

Claire was just about to walk up to one of the walls to check out the weapons, when she heard the door open.

~Shit! I'd better hide!~

Claire ducked under the table with the test tube that contained the green virus liquid. Luckily, there was a cloth covering hanging out, so she could hide and see what was going on without being seen. The door opened and Alexia walked in.

"Well Steve, it seems my little virus has worked perfectly. If that zombie doesn't take care of her, then you'll come in and finish the job." Alexia said.

Claire narrowed her eyes.

~How dare that insane bitch try and use Steve as an experiment! I can't believe she would stoop so low, just to get to me.~

Claire watched as Alexia picked up a needle and drain the liquid from the tube that Steve was in. Steve groaned and opened his eyes.

"Well Steve, are you ready to obey me?" Alexia asked.

Steve growled angerly.

"I guess that a no, huh." Alexia said.

"You... sick... crazed... demented... coldhearted... bitch... I'll... never... obey... you... I... won't... hurt... her.... Ever." Steve said.

"Oh, too bad. I was really hoping you would reconsider. Oh well, I have other ways of convincing you." Alexia said.

~What the fuck is she going to do now?!~

Alexia completely drained the liquid from the tube and opened the hatch. Then, she stuck the needle in Steve's back. Steve screamed in agonizing pain and doubled over at Alexia's feet. Claire could only watch in horror.

~How dare she do that to him! Now I know how she did it! Fucking bitch, she's really gonna pay now!~

Claire checked the magnum and saw five bullets in it. She cocked the gun, getting ready to fire.

~One shot is all I need to kill the bitch.~

Claire got out and charged towards Alexia. Alexia just smirked. Claire shot the magnum, but Alexia got out of the way. Alexia managed to avoid all five bullets. Claire grunted in frustration as she threw the gun down and ran towards one of walls to grab a weapon.

~There's gotta be something I could use on her!~

Just as Claire was about to grab a weapon, Alexia's hands gripped her throat and began to strangle her.

"Well now, what have we here? How nice of you to save me the trouble of finding you, Claire." Alexia said.

Alexia turned Claire around. Claire's eyes went wide and she struggled to breathe. Alexia begun to laugh insanely.

"Curiousity killed the cat, my dear. How sad, you're going to die now, all because of your innocent curiousity." Alexia said.

~Shit! I'm running out of air! I've got to do something, but what?~

Alexia started to tighten her grip on Claire's throat, when she suddenly lost her balance and fell. Alexia let go of Claire who took a hugh breath. Claire looked up to find Steve holding Alexia down by her legs.

"Steve?!" Claire exclaimed.

"Why, you over grown, hunch back freak of nature! How dare you do this to me?!" Alexia exclaimed.

"Easy, you're an insane bitch that should either be locked up in some asylum, or prefferably dead. Oh, and by the way, the only freak of nature around here is you." Steve said.

"You'll pay for that, you little shit!" Alexia exclaimed.

Steve narrowed his eyes and tossed the magnum to Claire.

"I reloaded the gun. One shot is all it takes, Claire." Steve said.

"But Steve, if I shoot her, I'll kill you, too!" Claire exclaimed.

"Don't worry about me, Claire! Just shoot! Hurry, I won't be able to keep her down much longer!" Steve exclaimed.

Claire gulped and closed her eyes.

~Goodbye Steve.~

A tear rolled down Claire's cheek as she closed her eyes and shot the gun. Two bloodcurling screams were the last thing she heard before her eyes shot open. She looked around her room trying desperately to remember where she was. She sighed in relief when she realized she was still in her room. She was panting and her body was covered in a heavy, cold sweat.

~Oh, god. I can't take these nightmares anymore. I hope Dr. Sanchez can help me.~

A light being turned on outside her door brought Claire out of her thoughts. The door opened and Chris walked in. His experssion was a worried one.

"Claire, are you alright? I heard you screaming." Chris said.

~Was I really screaming all this time?~

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just had another nightmare, that's all." Claire said.

Chris sighed.

"Think you'll be able to get back to sleep?" Chris asked.

"Yeah. I think so, but I think I'll take a quick shower first. I'm all covered in sweat." Claire said.

"Alright. Goodnight sis." Chris said.

"Goodnight Chris." Claire said.

Chris left and closed the door behind him. Claire sighed.

~Maybe a nice hot shower will make me feel better.~

Claire grabbed a towel and headed to the bathroom to take her shower. Little did she know though, that a mysterious figure was watching her from outside her window.

~Don't worry, Claire. Your nightmares will be over soon. I promise.~

The figure smiled and dissapeared into the night.

A/N: How was that? Pretty interesting having Claire see how Alexia did it in her nightmare, huh? What about the figure that was outside Claire's window? Could it be(gasp) Steve? Guess we'll find out soon enough, huh? R/R.