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Ch. 3
"Fucking hell," Rain murmured in awe. "Why the fuck is your mansion still intact? Raccoon City should be in ruins."
Alice sighed. "I told you, Umbrella took precautionary method in case something happened in the future with their laborious experiments. After we got out of the mansion, Major Cain activated the wall that spared this house against the horrendous explosion that night."
"Can't wait to bring those bastards down." Rain growled. "It creeps me out that I'm going back down there. Shit, I'm having goose pimples."
Alice smirks. "Don't worry, the place is different than before."
"It better be." Rain warned.
Claire followed Alice as she unlocked a secret door just behind the mirrored wall. Alice ushered them all inside and changed the password to their secret entrance. Claire gasped at the numbers of motorcycles resting on the empty white floor of the hidden place. Various types of weapons are also placed on a wooden long table that Claire admired. She whistles lowly causing Alice to chuckle.
"You can pick anything you want." Alice said with a smile.
"Anything?" she breathed.
Claire's eyes lighted before she pulled two silver Desert Eagles. "I think Desert Eagles suits you more. Hey, LJ! Still have those shitty golden DE of yours?"
"Fuck you, Vanilla! Don' cha dare call them names! Those were my babies, lost one but still hanging in 'ere." LJ grunted, glaring playfully at Alice.
Alice rolled her eyes and whispered on Claire's ear. "He's shitty with guns. I wonder how he lasted this long. Swear this guy is born to be some sort of clown during the Apocalypse."
Claire chuckled and can't help shivering when Alice's hot breathe brush her ear. If Alice noticed, she didn't dare mention something about it. She just gave the younger woman a smile and nodded at her to ride the mini-train.
"De javu." Rain winces. "Can't fucking…"
"Rain," Alice softly said. "Do you want to stay here for a while? I can come back for you later."
"No." The Latina firmly said. "I'm fine, fuck this. Let's go."
Alice nodded and pulled the lever. The train started revving itself as they ascended deeper into the underground facility. The camera atop the ceiling of the train lit up flashing a white girl wearing a white dress.
Rain jumped up to her feet and pointed her gun at it. Claire and the others joined Rain's movements though they were confused.
"What the fuck, Alice!?" Rain snaps. "I thought you said this place is…"
"Rain, for fuck sakes!" Alice snaps back. "For the last fucking time, this place is safe! This is not the Red Queen nor an enemy, now do me a favor and put your fucking guns down!"
"Project Alice," the holographic girl chirped. "I see you've found the owner of the transmission I've found last night. I have good news."
"Mm. What?" she asks, still glaring at the others.
"Thomas and the others have breached Umbrella's satellite earlier this morning. I downloaded every facilities' locations in the United States of America and found a close one where you've picked these survivors."
"Where?"
"Nevada Deserts. Surprising more so, is that Dr. Isaacs is the occupant of that area."
Upon hearing the name, Alice had tense all of a sudden. Her eyes turned deathly cold and her lips thinned in a firm line. "Status report of that place."
"My sister, The Red Queen has been assisting Dr. Isaacs in managing the security in the said facility. I can't afford to hack into their system since it will trigger our current location if the Red Queen finds out. I've only got five minutes earlier to download the files in their satellite, I can't do it again."
"Damn it." Alice swore. "Anything else?"
"Yes. Code Red is a success." The girl informed. "Nevada's underground facility is filled with anti-virus and other development research. If we are lucky, there might be a serum located in there to neutralize your power. Though I should warn you, there are at least a thousand of technicians and armed soldiers waiting for you if you are to infiltrate them again."
"That never stopped me before." Alice commented wryly.
The girl frowned at her. "Be reminded Project Alice, Dr. Isaacs would stop at nothing just to get his hands on you again. I implore you, don't go alone."
Alice wrinkled her nose and waved a dismissive hand. "I'll visit the computer room later. Thank you."
The holographic avatar disappeared just as they arrived in their location. Rain was breathing heavily and have Carlos supporting her arm around his shoulder. The image of another holographic computer girl brought an unpleasant memories to the former Umbrella worker. Alice opened another metallic wall and nodded for them to get inside.
"Angie, tour them around, okay? I'll pay a quick visit to the computer room." Alice said. She then looked at everyone then to Claire. "Meet you at the cafeteria in an hour."
Claire blushed hotly but gave a firm nod. "Alice, thank you."
"You're very much welcome." She replied with a wink.
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"God, this is fucking brilliant!" K-Mart squealed as she threw herself on a soft mattress.
In any occasion, Claire would have reprimanded her sister for using such foul language. But at the moment, she couldn't care less. She even agree in a highest level. The place was brilliant. When Angie led them to a narrowed corridor towards another set of door, Claire couldn't believe her eyes at what she saw once the door was opened.
Several people greeted their sight. It was a miracle to see lots of people alive after their country was quarantined by Umbrella Corp. The facility was high ceiling and have electrical supplies. The place was cool due to the maximum level of the air conditioning around the area. Angie led them to a series of doors. Claire grouped them into three who will be roommates during their stay in the fine establishment.
K-Mart and Claire chose the far-end room next to Rain and Jill. Angie nervously fidgeted to which the four took notice.
"What is it Angie?" K-Mart asks. She closed the door and went out to talk to the younger girl.
"Um, well, nobody chooses those room because it's transparent on both side." Angie sheepishly explained. "If it makes you uncomfortable, you can switch room with Alice. The people here decided that Alice should take the largest room. What about you Claire?"
"Huh? What about me?" Claire raise an eyebrow.
"Do you want to be roommates with Alice?"
Jill stifled her laugh when the Convoy's leader's face turned redder than her hair. "W-Why would I want to be roommates with Alice?"
"Oh, if you don't want, maybe Jill would want to?"
Claire's shoulder slumped upon hearing that sentence. Seriously, is Jill and Alice involved before? Jill once said she had a crush on my brother, Claire insisted inwardly. The black-haired woman saw the crestfallen of her leader and decided to decline the offer.
"Thanks, Ange. But I'll stick with Rain." She winked.
"I call dibs on the top bunk though." Rain said before rushing inside the room. Jill followed whilst yelling, "That's fucking unfair! Let's toss coin!"
"Okay?" Angie scratched her head. "I can stay with K-Mart if you're uncomfortable?"
Claire kissed the small girl's temple and said, "I'm fine, Angie. Thank you so much for accommodating us. The whole place is great. I don't mind the transparent room as long as the bathroom isn't."
Angie blushed. "The bathroom's all metallic walls. Privacy intact."
"Then, we're good." She giggled. "I'll see you guys in a bit. Dinner will be served later in the cafeteria. Two floors above."
Claire closed the door with a bang. Her eyes scanned the room and saw Jill and Rain on the other side dancing around wearing only their bras and shorts. Claire's eyes widened at the sight while K-Mart giggled.
"Jill's like a child, look at her!" K-Mart continued laughing while waving at them. Jill's grin widened and danced provocatively on the transparent wall.
Jill was hot, Claire could admit that. But her thoughts drifted to a certain sun-kissed blonde hair, imagining her wearing a bra and a shorts as well. Alice would be ten times hotter than Jill could ever was, Claire concluded. Rain's well endowed, her abs are defined. It made Claire a bit insecure though. Would Alice find her attractive?
Shit! Fucking shit! Okay, deep breaths Claire. You need to calm the fuck down. Alice is not married, well, not anymore, and Rain said her husband was a total douche. I don't know if she's gay but Jill kissed her earlier and I swear a saw a tongue in there! Fucking Jill. It was a friendly kissed though. More like a gratitude kiss. Shit, I'm turning into a green eyed monster. Baby steps, Claire. I need to know some private information from Jill. But for now…shower would be good.
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Jill's eyes widened and her jaw-dropped at what she saw from the other room. Claire was removing her white camisole revealing her black bra. She didn't have the foggiest clue that Claire have that. And those slim hip and creamy legs. She whistled lowly.
"Damn. Alice is in for a ride." She whispered in the air.
"Fuck yeah. Blondie got herself a ginger." Rain agreed with a toothy grin.
Jill whipped her head towards her roomie. "You knew?"
"What? You think I'm fucking blind?" Rain snorted. "It's disturbingly obvious the first time Freckles openly gape at Alice. She looked at Alice like she was fucking naked."
Jill laughed and put an arm around Rain's shoulder. "I think we should do something to those two. Whaddya think?"
"Count me out. I'd rather tease Freckles every time I catch her making googly eyes at Alice."
"You're such a bore!"
"You're such a girl." Rain countered. "Let them do their own thing. But…if they're both fucking hopeless, then let's do this shit."
Jill whooped and hugged the Latina. "Hey, get off! Your tits are squishing my cheeks!"
"My tits are nice!"
"Didn't say they're not!"
"Aha! So, you find them nice?" Jill wiggled her brows suggestively.
"Fuck off, I don't swing that way."
"Hey, I don't as well!"
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"This shit is nice!" moaned LJ as he bit into a lamb chop, his eyes rolling into his head. "No offense guys, I appreciate the canned food we have but shit! I missed the taste of a normal meat."
"And fresh vegetables." K-Mart added.
"And fruits." Carlos remark. "Wonder how Alice managed this."
"Speaking of Alice, where the hell's that woman?" Jill murmured on her apple.
Claire felt definitely safe in this underground facility even if it was owned by the Umbrella Corp. This was the most secure feeling Claire ever felt ever since the outbreak. Out there, in the open land, where countless of Undead is roaming around, safe is a toxic word. She can feel some heavy burden being lifted off her shoulder. Her convoy is safe and sound within these walls and it was all thanks to Alice.
"Speak of the devil." Rain gestured at the door.
Claire felt blown away from Alice's choice of wardrobe. The blonde haired was wearing a tight white V-neck shirt paired with a black shorts. Over her legs was a Glock strapped in. Alice walked up to them and sat next to Claire.
"Say, Claire, that Mickey boy, can he work with the others up to the computer room? I think he'll be very valuable when it comes to transmission and coordinates." Alice asks before popping a grape.
"I think he'll like that." Claire said thoughtfully before chuckling. "And it's Mikey."
Alice shrugged. "Mickey suits him more."
"Say bitch," Rain threw chicken bone on Alice's head. "What's that White Queen? Ain't a homicidal bitch like her sister?"
"Nope. When I smuggled some data in the Detroit facility, they had the main copy of the Red Queen's main data info. We had reprogrammed her making her into our ally. She's good, but not good enough to sneak into the Red Queen's database. We're still working on that though."
"And about that Nevada facility?"
"Ah, that. Fortunately, she manage to find where Dr. Isaacs is. Payback's a bitch." Alice grinned maliciously.
"And you're going there alone? Even your holographic in command said that it's highly dangerous." Claire pointed out.
"She'd talked me into it. If Code Red would be here tomorrow, I'd bring them with me."
"What the actual fuck?" Jill stood, glaring daggers at Alice. "You're leaving me and Rain behind? Listen up punk. Rain and I had been dying to butt-kick! Give us some actions!"
Alice held up her hand. "Jeez. Calm the shit down. I can't…I don't know Jill. How about in another excursion?"
"No deal, fucker. We're going. So is Carlos." The said man nodded, enthusiastically. "Anyone else?"
"Me." Claire raised her hand.
"What? No." Alice shook her head. "Stay here with the others. They're going to need you."
Claire frowned at her. "You think I'm incapable in taking care of myself?"
"God, no. I think you're a very capable woman." Alice scratched her cheek thoughtfully before sighing heavily. "Fine. But you'll stay behind me. No arguments."
Jill smirk. "Someone's a bit protective of our Freckles here."
Claire blushed and stabbed the pork rather forcefully. Alice looked away and continued rubbing her face, hoping to brush away the redness of it.
"I'm so screwed." They both thought in unison.
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Alice, Claire, Rain, Jill, K-Mart, Angie, Carlos and LJ are all lounging in Alice's room having a mild conversation about their past but they are all obviously more curious about Alice's life than the others. Alice wanted some privacy about her past but Claire and the others are all stubborn and insisted in sharing some insights about her horrendous past. She turned to the red head beside her and can't help but drown in her fierce yet innocent features. Alice haven't seen her in action yet, but she pretty much guess that this particular woman would be quite intimidating to a normal person. Alice wasn't blind nor ignorant in her surrounding, she was the opposite of it.
The moment Claire Redfield laid her eyes on her, she knew that she managed to catch the red-head's attention. Alice can see it in her eyes and how she deliver her movements, though still quite professional, there's some subtle movements then and there. Alice said that she was fascinated by this red-head, but she can't afford to actually feel something for her. It's dangerous. She was dangerous. And besides, she's barely human anymore. Only humans can subject themselves with feelings.
Alice sighs heavily and lit a cigarette. "What do you want to know? Rain and Jill provided you enough information already."
"Barely." Carlos said.
"Can it, old man." Alice snorted. "We've been hanging out for a couple of months. You know me."
"Fine, I know enough." Carlos shrugged. "Claire and K-Mart barely know you."
Alice rolled her eyes. "'Kay then, as you've already know, I work as a top security for this underground research facility. My marriage was a sham. Just part of our cover to protect the secrecy of the Hive. Moving on, when me and this guy named Matt emerged from the confinement of the facility, we were contained by the Umbrella Corp. During the outbreak in Raccoon City, I was being experimented on by Major Cain and Dr. Isaacs. I barely felt human after that. Jill, me and the others wanted to escape the city before the missile launch, Angie's father guided us how in exchange of his daughter. I've fought Project Nemesis, which is actually Matt. He was scratched by this fucking mutant during our escape and he started mutating. We've won the battle and even had Cain turned into a fucking zombie."
"Then the helicopter we've rode got a major turbulence by the sheer force of the missile that has been launched in Raccoon City. Took a shrapnel to save Angie's life. I was dying. Or I don't know. Maybe I actually died, I can't really remember. I mean, I don't remember anything aside from being a security officer from the Hive. Jill and the others left my body in Arklay Mountains in hopes that Umbrella can help me. It was risky, but they wanted me to live. And I did. But I turned into a monster even more." Alice chuckled humorlessly and everyone felt a pang of sympathy for the blonde woman. "I remembered being release in a water-filled aquarium. And I've fought everyone in the laboratory. They helped me out, don't know how you manage to pull that out though."
"And that's it. Most of the time, I can feel myself slipping out. I can hear someone talking to me, like giving me orders. I tried to fight it but it was fucking hard. I became dangerous so I had to run away. You forgive me now, don't you?" she slyly looked at her friends.
"Truce, you beeyotch. Can't believe you kept this to yourself!" Jill growled. Alice was surprise to see a tear slipped her eyes before she hastily wiped it away. Rain was looking away as well and a frown was settled on her face.
Claire took the courage to hold the blonde's hand and she firmly said. "I know that we've only met Alice but friends don't leave each other behind. You're not alone anymore. The others and I will try our best to help you. We owe you already."
Alice kept reticent but her hold tightened on the red-head's soft hand. Claire was watching her from the corner of her eye so she held her firm gaze up ahead and push herself not to drown at the comfort of the younger woman has been providing her.
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A/N: Such short Clairice moment. But I needed to start slow and developed their "affection" for each other. I'd probably be busy for the next few days because of my feasibility research and stuff but if I get enough reviews I might update before Monday. Send me some love guys. Mwaah. Next chapter would be filled with Claire and Alice cutesy moments, blech. lol
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