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Chapter 3

The group of three all but busted through the door to get away from those who were chasing them. Leon glared at the blond boy. It was his fault there was a horde of plaga following them. He had given away their spot. He didn't know what Kaiden as doing but the boy took on a weird daze and walked out in front of Leon who had been telling them to stay. The boy had looked like he wanted to talk to them or something. "Kaiden, what did I say? I told you to listen to me." He said, glad there was a bar on the door he could use.

Kaiden said nothing but looked down. Leon growled in frustration. "Whatever… let's just go." He finally got a good look of the room he was in. A large bulldozer sat in front of a wall with a flatbed on the back. Ashley gave out a squeal of pure excitement as she ran to the controls of the large machine. "Leon! I got this, go turn on the power." She said, pointing up to the levers that were next to a cat walk. Leon glanced at Kaiden and pointed to the flat bed part of the machine.

"Stay here. Don't leave unless I tell you too. Understand?" he felt like he was talking to a two year old. Kaiden said nothing but nodded, not liking to get scolded by the stranger. He did what he was told and hopped on the big yellow dozer, keeping close to Ashley. At least the girl didn't yell at him. He took a shaky breath and calmed him down soon. Where was his master? Why hadn't he found him yet?

When Leon figured the both of them would be okay he began to climb a ladder at the side of the machine, only to be seen by a few Ganado who were hiding very well. He took care of them quickly and finally made it to the levers. He almost pulled down the last one when he heard Ashley scream. He turned around and looked down to see a particularly gross looking Ganado hovering over Kaiden, reaching for Ashley. Leon thought it was all over, but something happened that to this day, Leon can't even tell if it was real or not.

He had heard Kaiden make a weird noise, maybe he was telling the thing something, but what happened next was the real shocker. Kaiden bunched himself up to make himself seem smaller, Leon had thought this was just some defensive act, but the next thing he knew, Kaiden's hand and body pushed towards the Ganado, sending it flying into the wall. When the guy was gone Kaiden went back to standing in front of Ashley, looking almost pathetic.

Leons face was in shock. How the hell did a boy that small push a full grown psycho that far away from him. He could even see Ashley's shocked face. Leon finished pulling the levers and made his way back down to the yellow vehicle, jumping on the flat part with Kaiden. He walked up to the boy and noticed he looked much paler than he did before. He glared at the boy who in return looked away, feeling like he was going to get scolded again.

"And where were you going to tell me you had strength?" He asked, more amazed then mad that the boy kept it away. "I mean… you could have help in a lot of situations you know." He turned the astonishment back to annoyance. It was true, all the pushing and killing all by himself. If he knew the boy could handle himself, he wouldn't have been worrying about him.

"M-master told me not to show it…" Was all he said as the bulldozer began to travel upward. Leon eyed him for a moment.

"Who is you Master?"

"I cannot say… I-I only know him as Master…" He said, hoping Leon wouldn't get mad at him again. He didn't like it when the taller man got angry. If only he master was here.

"Well, I'll need a word with this 'Master'. But from now on, if you know you can help, just do so." He shook his head and looked back at Ashley as she was able to drive straight since their ascension was over. "You got this, huh? Don't crash." He gave her a grin before bringing his attention to what was happening behind them.

Ashley mocked a laugh and kept her concentration. During her school, she had taken an apprenticeship that taught her how to work things like these, but her father had hated the course she chose. She felt a bit of pride as her choice pretty much saved their lives today.

"Aw shit, here come the cows…" Leon said as a group of Ganados begun to chase them. "Kaiden, keep Ashely safe, I'll take care of ones chasing us." Kaiden just nodded and took his position behind Ashley, keeping an eye out. He hoped no one came to him and her, he really didn't feel like using all his strength at the moment.

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It hadn't taken long getting to the end of the road. Well, end of the wall. Against Leon's wishes, Ashley had crashed the dozer into a wall, crushing it like glass. "Ah, is everyone alright?" Leon asked, while standing up and rubbing his head. He had a scratch just over his brow that bled steadily. He looked at Kaiden who looked right as rain, except for the paleness, then looked over at Ashley, who looked like she went through hell.

"I'll be alright." said Ashley, getting herself up and dusting off the dust from the wall. Kaiden didn't answer, instead he stood up and stood next to both Ashley and Leon, not caring what happened next. He was too far away from where he was at the starting; he would never find his master again. Kaiden glanced up at Leon and noticed the bleeding. He felt his mouth water but quickly looked away. He had to keep himself calm, he couldn't show these two what he really was, especially seeing them kill monsters so easily.

"Well, at any rate, we need to keep moving. I'm sure Saddler will notice the hole in the wall soon." He wiped his face and continued forwards. The room they entered next was mostly bare, besides a merchant and a few valuables he could sell to the man. He didn't want to spend all his time there so he quickly bought what he needed and rushed the two into the next room.

Leon entered first and looked around. It was quite spacious in there. It almost looked like a church with an altar, minus the pews. He brought his attention to the alter and froze. Why hadn't he seen him when they first walked in? There, in front of the alter, was Osmund Saddler. A taller man with corn rolls for hair, a large indigo-ish robe and a long staff. The staff was what caught his attention. The thing had tentacles and eyes coming from the top… and it was moving.

"Ahhh, I can feel them, growing inside you..." He lifted his free hand while the staff flailed around insanely. Leon felt it first, his stomach tightened and something thrashed around in his chest cavity. He gasped and cried out, falling to his knees. What the hell was happening? Saddler grinned, liking what he could do with his pets, then brought his attention to Ashley. He willed her to come to him and she did just that. She slowly walked up to him and took her place next to him.

"Ashley!" Leon's cry was haggard, showing how much pain he was in.

Kaiden, on the other hand, didn't know what was going on or what he was supposed to do.

"K-17." Kaiden's eyes shot at the strange man and tiled his head, how did he know his name. "Why are you in the company of these two?" When Kaiden didn't answer Saddler continued. "Kaiden," He tried using his more formal name. "Why don't' you come and join me? It'll be worth it." He held his hand out to the boy. Kaiden looked at Leon, who was still doubled over in pain, then to Saddler.

"Do you know where Master is?" That was the only way he would go with them, if he could master again. Though, he was starting to get attached to Leon. The man actually wanted to save him.

"Master?" Osmund had to think about that for a moment. "Ah yes, the American Scientist. Albert Wesker was his name, yes?"

Kaiden frowned. Was that his name? It sounded familiar. But none of the other scientists had ever used his name. They only called him sir. Kaiden took the chance and nodded anyway. It sounded familiar, and he knew his master was a scientist, he had created him.

"In due time, my pet. I'll be expected Mr. Wesker sometime in the early morning." He had already gotten word that Wesker was on his way to take back K-17. But the experiment was too great to pass up. The blondes Virus mixed with the Las Plagas would do wonders for their species.

Kaiden felt his heart jump. His master was coming here? He took a step forward, he wanted to see his master, he could help him. Feed him. Get him away from this godforsaken place.

"K-kaiden… don't." Kaiden froze when he heard Leon speak. "He's lying…" Kaiden felt his heart tug at the older man's plea. Now he felt torn. Torn between his master and man he just met, but wants to save him. He looked to Ashley who just looked like a doll. She hadn't said anything since she walked over there. The dull look in her eyes made Kaiden feel sad. He looked to Saddler and shook his head, taking a couple steps back. "N-no, and g-give Ashley back!" He said, giving out more force in his voice then he has ever did. He blinked at his own outburst, being taken a back at how strong he sounded.

"Very well, you give me no choice. Come Ashley, we will have something deal with these two." He really didn't need the experiment alive to take his virus anyway. He put a hand behind Ashley and turned to walk out the door, not noticing the small red and black tracker that flew past him and landed on Ashley's skirt. Kaiden was about to run after them when he heard a relieved sigh from behind him. He turned to see Leon getting back up on his feet, panting.

"Albert Wesker… your Master is Albert Wesker?" He asked, giving out a bit more anger than he wanted to. "You're telling me that Wesker, THE Wesker is your master?"

Kaiden cringed back and nodded. Well he thought it was. The name sounded right. What was so wrong with that? He looked away, re thinking not going with saddler. Leon just sighed and ran a hand through his hair, messing it up a bit. "Well, let's get going. Ashley can't be too far…" Leon started ahead, taking the same door Ashley and Saddler had taken, hoping to catch them quickly. Kaiden followed, keeping a bit of a distance between him and Leon and followed the man, wishing he was back home with Wesker…

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Ada hadn't been too far away from the group and felt troubled when Ashley was taken again. But she had gotten a bit of news. The blond had called Wesker his Master. Now what did that mean? Wesker was never one to treat an experiment with more or less attention. But this one looked like he was lavished in it. She continued to track them, keeping the shadows. She had seen the boy take care of himself on the dozer and was quite impressed. He may be a heart breaker when it came to looks, but in strength, she didn't even know if any man his size could possess that much strength. Ada had been right to warn Leon against the boy.

She found a spot to rest when she saw Leon and Kaiden fighting a giant Mutant. The boy could hold his own, even if he was mostly just the bait as Leon shot the thing. U3 it was called, an experiment that went horribly wrong in her opinion. The thing looked like a human, mixed with a scorpion and another animal. She suspected Horse or feline animal. Something to help the thing jump so high. Though there was a good point to the day so far. She had found a sample in the alter room Sadler and Leon had been in.

She flipped over her small laptop and sent a call to Wesker. It didn't take him long to answer her in his irritated voice. "Ada, what is it now?" She smiled to him and lifted the sample vile. His mood instantly change and he even smiled a bit. "Well, I'm impressed, I was expecting more failure. "What's the news on my experiment?"

"Well…" She began, wondering how to tease the man. "Kaiden has taken a liking to our Leon." Wesker nodded with caution. "Right now both are fighting a monster Saddler had come up with."

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K-17 is fighting? Interesting." The only thing Wesker had Kaiden fight was a few zombies. And luckily, it looked like Kaiden was immune to the T/G/V virus. "And how is the president's daughter?"

"She and Leon had been infected with the Plaga Virus, she is with Saddler, Leon and Kaiden are now alone. Though, I'm sure they are still looking for her."

"And Leon hadn't done anything to K-17?"

"Well besides scream at him, I don't think so." She paused then gave a look to Wesker. "And what do you mean do anything to him?"

"Nothing. If something seems odd, don't be afraid to jump in and stop it. And there are four more samples for you to find. Call me if something important happens."

Ada was then greeted with a blank screen. "Prick…" Though she'd never say this to his face. She did adore him, in ways most will never understand, but sometimes he just gets on her nerves. "Leon… you better be careful… I'm not sure about this one…" She spoke to herself and sighed. Well, she might as well check on the two.

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Kaiden was on his hands and knees, panting heavily, with a just as tired Leon standing over him. Leon patted the boys back and grinned at him. "You did a great job."

Kaiden looked up at him with wide eyes and shook his head. The thing was so big, and its pincers… the pincers when the head falls off. "Guuuhhh…" He felt like he was going to sick, not to mention the stench of the thing already decomposing was enough to make his stomach dance with uneasiness. Leon rolled his eyes, wondering how the boy could have such a weak stomach.

"Come on, let's go." He lifted Kaiden to his feet, and helped him to the lone door. Once they got in, Kaiden took a deep breath and sighed. The smell wasn't so bad in this room. Kaiden felt himself being walked to the wall and gratefully used it to keep him up. He felt so drained, almost to the point of fainting. He slid against the wall until he was sitting against it and looked up at Leon. The man looked so proud defeating the monster. He could see he was bleeding and sweating a lot. Kaiden hadn't noticed how strong the man's scent was until now.

He felt a low growl form in his throat and stopped it from coming out. Growling, where had that come from? He shook his head and placed it on his knees. "I-I need to rest…" Was all he said.

Leon peered at him for a moment. Well he did look pale. But hadn't he always? He gave another look and noticed his skin was almost translucent. "Kaiden, what's the matter? Hadn't I told you if you want me to help, you have to tell me everything?

Kaiden kept his head down, feeling the man getting closer to him. "I-I'm okay… just… stay away for a moment…" He said, shaking his head. How long had it been? He didn't know, but he hadn't felt this drained ever.

Leon frowned. There was obviously something wrong with the boy and he'd be damned if he couldn't help him. "Now Kaiden, how are supposed to fix anything if you be so stubborn about it." He put his hands on hips, feeling like a scolding mother.

Kaiden just shook his head. "No, it's nothing." Why couldn't he just understand? Leon couldn't help him. Only his master could. And he wasn't here right now.

Leon felt his patients grow thin. What was wrong with the boy. "Did you feel like this with your Master?" Might as well change to a subject he likes to talk about, maybe he could get something out of it. Kaiden didn't look up but he shook his head. "Did he do anything to keep you healthy?" Maybe Wesker had a type of food for him. Like how he would feed humans to Zombies. Then it hit him. Did Kaiden eat humans too? He was abnormally strong, so who knew what the boy was capable of.

Kaiden nodded his head. His master did do something for him. He let him feed from him. But his master told him that he couldn't do it with anyone else, that Master was the only one who could. So again, he was up shits creak without a paddle.

Leon tapped his chin, trying to look calm. "What did he do?"

Kaiden kept silent. He wasn't supposed to speak about himself at all, but Leon kept questioning him. "H-he kept me… fed…" he said, cringing a bit into himself. He didn't like the way it sounded. It sounded like he ate people.

"Fed you? Fed you what?"

"E-energy… I think." Kaiden had lifted his head to look at Leon who actually looked frightened. Kaiden wasn't actually sure what to call it, but it was close enough.

"You think you can go without for a bit longer?" He asked, rubbing the back of his head. Energy? What in god's name did that mean?

Kaiden bit his lip. "I don't know… I haven't gone this long w-without." Which was true, even the disgusting Ganado where looking good. Wait, that was it! His face lightened with the thought. It would probably be gross, and it might not work, but it was better than the alternative. "I-I think I have an idea…" He said cautiously, still not moving from his spot.

Leon felt confused now. First the boy was depressed now he looked excited. "Yea? Do tell…"

Kaiden looked around and listened for a moment. "I-if you could get me one of those cow people… I-I think I can work with it…" He said, trying to figure out how to feed without getting bit, and if it would work. It wouldn't hurt to try… would it?

Leon was even more confused than before. Was he going to eat the Ganado? That couldn't be good. "You think that's a good idea?"

Kaiden nodded, deciding not to look at Leon. The tall dirty blonde reminded him of his master too much, which in turn made him hunger more. "Yes, i-its fine." He said through gritted teeth.

Leon nodded and disappeared, not knowing why he was doing this, but did it anyway.

Kaiden wasn't even sure if Leon would come back or not, and at the moment, he really wanted him to comeback. Cow person or not, the next thing that gets into his range would be food anyway. He stood up, feeling restless and drained as ever. What was taking him so long? With Wesker, he never had to wait this long. When he was hungry, he got what he wanted. He started to make grumbly noises, his shy and innocent persona flipped too an impatient angered man who needs his food. Not so long after Kaiden had begun pacing, Leon returned with a Ganado hot on his heels.

He didn't give much though in how the boy would best the thing, but he quickly took cover behind a storage box, having the Ganado face Kaiden instead. Kaiden had turned around and saw the gross looking man and made a face. He smelt horrible, definitely not as good as Leon had smelt not too long ago. The cow faced him and spoke something in Spanish as he headed towards Kaiden. Kaiden rolled his eyes and crouched into a pouncing position. The frail human was nothing compared to him. This one would be easy.

Leon didn't know what happened in the small time he was gone to get the Ganado. But Kaiden had changed, not physically, but mentally. He saw how Kaiden stared down the other, not taking his eyes away or flinching. He watched as the smaller blond let out a growl, a very deep growl, something he would never expect from the boy, then pounced the darker skinned person, taking him down to the ground and out of Leon's field of vision. Leon moved from his spot to get a better look and was shocked at what he saw.

Kaiden had straddled the man, pinning him to ground. The boys lips locked with the other. Leon face went blank, then went to shock. What was Kaiden doing? Kissing the thing? Didn't he want to eat it?

Kaiden had been right. The cow human tasted gross, like sour milk and some type of green vegetable that Kaiden had no wish for. And the energy it gave. It was poor and lifeless. If he had to give it a colour, the man colour would have been a sickly dead fish eye colour. Kaiden's face cringed took his lips from the others. He wiped his mouth and growled again. "Filthy animal…" Malice came from his voice as he lifted a hand to the shocked Ganado's neck, slicing it quickly with his nail.

He wasn't supposed to drink blood, even though most of a person's energy was in it, but he needed it now, something in his mind told he needed it or he would either die or jump a living human. The Ganado screamed and turned his head to see Leon, giving him a horrible glare that said, "You did this." Kaiden's hand went things mouth to keep it silent and dipped his head to its neck. He gave it a cautious lick, still upset about the taste. It tasted less of a sour milk taste and more of a rotten fruit taste, though it was better than the other option. He felt a moan escape his lips and his body sway against the one under him lazily as he felt warmth engulf his body. It was working, it wasn't working as fast as it usually did, but it was. Kaiden's eyes snapped opened when he couldn't taste anymore gross fruit and looked down at its victim. Drained. The cow man was pale and had a scared look on his face and he no longer moved.

Kaiden groaned. It wasn't enough. It was enough to last him a bit, but not for long. He wiped his face, getting all the gross blood and spit off of his mouth. "Gross…" He managed to say then looked at Leon who was frozen in fear. Kaiden could feel his face heat up then he looked away. What had he done? Feeding from a low life like a cow? He felt sick to his stomach, but fortunately, his energy was back and he could keep going. He jumped off of the dead cow and looked over at Leon in shame.

Leon was at a loss for words. He had been expecting the worse. Blood. Ripping. Eating of organs even, but kissing the man? Drinking its blood, and only its blood? It was like something out of a horror film. Story of his life for the past 7 years. He shook his head and walked up to the boy, holding out his hand but not looking at him. "Let's go, we've wasted far too much time.

Kaiden took the offered hand, but felt like something about Leon had changed. He kept his head down and followed any order Leon gave him from then on, trying to bide his time when he had to feed again.

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To say Ada was shocked was an understatement. Seeing the small blond take down and literally face rape the thing was enough to have Ada very interested. How would Leon take it? And Kaiden, how long before he hungers again? Surely Leon had taken out most of the Ganado around here, there can only be so much on one island. Then again there are always other types of monster Kaiden could feed from.

She couldn't help but feel giddy. She had figured out something Wesker was trying to keep from her. It was a first and she would treasure it. She decided to go searching for more samples, wanting to get ahead of Leon so she wouldn't have to worry about him. Without checking in with Wesker, Ada bounded off, taking her hookshot out and jumping onto a higher part of the compound. Wesker was going to be pissed when he finds out Kaiden had taken a Ganado. Well, he did say don't let Leon do anything to him, she couldn't help it if Kaiden had a mind of his own.

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And Voila! Another Chapter. I think this one is longer than the other two. I sure hope so. I'll have to edit my others soon. They had been made in a rush. This one is a 3 hour project xD