Chapter 4

"Leon!"

Leon whirled around and shot at the attacking Licker just in time. The bullet grazed the side of his arm, and he landed on the ground howling and snarling in pain. "There's too many of them, I can't fight them off." he shouted towards Ever, shooting at some of the further Lickers nad slashing at the clsoer ones with his knife. One of the Lickers shot it's tongue out and it went through Leon's shoulder. "Gah!"

The one with the flat-front brain growled and leaped up to slash Leon down his back. "No!" Ever shouted and ran and tackled the attacking Licker. It hissed and squirmed, but was ccareful not to unlesh it's tongue on her, even it's claws. She narrowed her eyes, confused. It let out a loud scream, making Ever close her eyes. She clecnhed her teeth and held her ears, but she could still see. the bandage wasn't around her neck anymore, and she could see.

She saw the broken glass beside her, and on her other side, a wall full with Lickers attacking both her and Leon. One leaped off the wall directly at her, and she rolled to the side, dodging. She could now see Leon at her right, fighting off the giant "Evolved Licker" along with several other original ones. On her other side was the Licker she dodged. She laughed, finding a new way to use her "heat vision".

She heard a load roar, and a loud thud and glass crunching. She saw Leon fall to the ground, fighting off the "Evolved Licker" with his bare hands. She growled herself and ran towards where the most action took place. She pounced on the large Licker, digging her nails into it's crude flesh. The Evoled Licker screeched and released it's tongue and wrapped it wround Ever's body. She winced as the thorn like blades on it's tongue dug into her skin.

It picked her up off of it's back, with it's claws around Leon's neck, choking him. Ever snarled at the Evolved Licker, letting out jaguar-like snarls. It threw her to the ground, where other Lickers were ready to pounce upon her and tear her open. She kept her eyes closed the whole entire time, another way of fighting back tears and pain. She tried to get up, but got met by the peircing, sharp pain of Locker claws and jaws. She screamed, being pushed to the ground.

She could see the one who rescued her come charging at her. Was it going to kill her too? She felt a jagged pain on the back of her neck, and felt blood trickle down. She grunted, and tried to get up, only this time it was easier. She turned her head, eyes still closed, and saw the same flat-brained Licker attacking his fellow brotheren.

Ever weakly got up, and heard Leon's scream of agony. The Evolved Licker bit into Leon's chest, sinking it's teeth slowly into his flesh. She growled, and felt pain of her own surging through her arms and legs. It wasn't the Lickers, though they were whipping her back with their sharp tongues every chance they got when they weren't being attacked by the flat-brained Licker. Her muscles ached, but not in the tiring way. It felt like a growing pain, only she knew very well it wasn't.

She saw new veins snake up her arms again, only it didn't buldge out like last time. She grunted, now coming out as snarls and growls. She screeched, and when she opened her eyes, her pupils were about teh size of a period at the end of this sentence. She crouched down and pounced on the Evolved Licker once more, feeling more strength in her unlike last time.

Ever jumped on it's back, digging her nails into it's flesh and slid down, tearing it. The Licker screamed in pain and tried to thrash her off. She just hung on for deal life, and when the tongue came around she was ready. She leaped up and bit it, tearing off the tip of it and chewing on it in her mouth. The Evolved licker screamed and turned around and threw her off, making her fly and crash into the wall. The monster came at her, pouncing on her and scratched her like crazy, carving into her sides with it's sharp claws. She screamed, but then spat out the tip of it's tongue, making it stab and stick to the center of it's brain. The Evolved Licker stood back on it's hind legs and screeched.

There was a large heart pumping on it's chest, and Ever immediately realized that that was it's weak spot. She snarled and tackled the monster to the ground, slashing at teh heart with everything she's got. Blood spurted everywhere; on her face, hands, floor, walls, and all over the B.O.W itself. It let out a blood curddling scream, then went limp.

She turned around and foudn the flat-brain Licker still fighting off the others, though it started to look weak and tired, Ever was not. She felt like she was a killing machine, made for this kind of thing. She stood in a position where it looked like she stood as a frog, she lowered herself, and leaped towards the hoard with great force, closing her eyes as she did so.

She felt hard, but soft flesh underneath of her hands, and snapped at it. She felt her teeth sink in, and she hastedly ripped it off. There was another loud scream, but she didn't stop until she felt the body go motionless.

She paused, dipping her head down. Her vision was dim, and she tried her best to see. As she pasued and scanned her surroundings, her slits slowly opened and closed, taking in the area. Her vision sharpened, and she could see the heat signatures of Leon and the on going Lickers. She screeched and slashed one on it's chest as it was in mid-air. She slashed at it's neck and pulled it's tongue out, using it as a sharp whip against the other Lickers.

It didn't take her long to finish off the hoard, with only one Licker as the survivor. She let go of the tongue and slowly walked towards it, growling. The Licker did nothing, and "stared" at her in awe. He could smell her getting close, and hear her footsteps on the hard metal floor. He let out a snarl, but it wasn't threatening. Ever stopped in her tracks, and stared at it with her eyes still closed. She could see it quite clearly. It just sat there, not attacking, not doing anything but "staring" at her.

Ever couldn't help but feel thankful for this Licker, thankful with a small amount of passion. It was harmless, well... partially... it still tried to attack Leon, but other than that flaw, it was harmless. Her killing instincts died down the longer they stood there, frozen, amazed with each other.

The moment was ruined though when Leon moaned in pain, trying to sit up. He shot a bullet out of his gun at the flat-brained Licker, but missed. The Licker hissed and climbed up the walls and into another air vent.

She turned back around and rushed towards Leon. She opened her eyes, pupils back to normal size. She held his head in her lap, and stared at the deep, blood gushing wounds at the side of his body. She took the first aid kit out of his bag and pushed her bangs out of her face. She opened the kit, and found nothing that could help except for one thing.

It was a large vial with green, yellow, and red coloring inside of it. She narrowed her eyes as she picked it up, and the smell of herbs drifted up to her nose. "That will help..." Leon gasped, reaching for it. Ever pulled it away from him and shook her head, "I'll do it." He didn't put up much of a fight with it, and let her strap his arm and inject the herbs into his body. He took a deep breath, and after a few moments, sat up without any pain.

Ever looked down at his wounds; they stopped bleeding.

"Thanks," he sighed, turning to face her. "You have quite a way with fighting, using your teeth and nails like that."

She shook her head, "I wouldn't even dream of killing those things if it weren't for the condition I'm in."

Leon stared at her, feeling grateful for having her as a partner. He certainly couldn't deal with that large hoard by himself, and would certainly have died if it weren't for her. He tilted her head up to look at him, his hand resting under her chin. He leaned his head in and rested his forehead against her's, ignoring the blood that got splashed upon her face. "Thank you," he whispered, his warm, peppermint breath bouncing off of her face.

Ever froze, unable to think clearly. What was he doing? Why was he acting this way? Did the Evolved Licker hurt him that badly? She swallowed hard, but didn't push him away. She actually leaned in herself, their noses now touching. They let their lips brush against each other's, and they both closed their eyes. It was like a fairy tale ending, only this time, the princess saved the prince.

There was a loud screech coming from the air vent, signalling that the Licker was still in there. They pulled away before they could actually kiss. Ever gripped onto her arm, staring back at the air vent and gulped again. Leon shot a death look at the vent, but then looked back at her with a softer passion. "We should better get going." he said, gently brushing his fingertips on the side of her neck. She shuddered and let out a soft gasp, and turned to face him.

Leon had no idea why he was behaving this way. He just met this girl, and he wasn't one to fall easy for women. He couldn't help notice though how silky her blonde hair was, and how precious those ice-blue eyes looked when they laid directly upon him. He could easily look pass her slits, teeth, and claws. The blood too. He honestly never such a beautiful woman before, and it thrilled him to imagine what she would look like without the mutational looks. It thrilled him when he thought about her cold lips touching his, and their tongues having their own gentle playdate. Everytime he looked at her body, it excited him. The only clothing she had on was the lab jacket, and most of it wasn't even buttoned. He had to admit that he rather enjoyed looking at her from behind when she crouched down.

They both stood up and dusted themselves off. With one last passionate glance at each other, they started walking off down the hallway once again.

Ever sighed, something about him seemed so familiar...

"Everlyn," came the ruff voice of her boss. She looked up at him, he looked the same as usual. A cigar was hanging out of his mouth, and was awfully chubby. He wore the Raccoon City Police Department uniform; blue with the offcer logo on the back. We wore the hat that came with it, hiding his smoke, black hair.

"Yes, Officer Turgen?" she had asked.

He placed a file down next to her on the desk and added with a grunt, "You're being promoted big time. The government wants to see you. They think you have serious talent." Ever smirked, "Well I'm flattered." she said, hiding her excitement. Officer Turgen gave another grunt before turning around and walking away.

"Well this week is going to be an adventure, I can tell." Ever said to herself, picking up the file. A new recruit was coming to the Police Station. The next few days, everyone's preparing for a welcoming party. She smiled as a picture of his being flashed in her mind.

He was young, with brown hair and blue eyes. A slim, serious face, and stern shoulders. She only knew about his shoulders and head for she has yet to see him. His name was Leon S. Kennedy, and she was very eager to meet him

She narrowed her eyes, remembering that last bit, and it echoed in her mind. Leon S. Kennedy. She turned her head and looked at him.

"Are you, by any chance, suppose to be the new comer for the Raccoon City Police Department?"

He looked at her from the corner of his eyes, "That was years ago, but yeah. I was. How did you know?"

"I think I remember seeing your profile picture,"

"You use to be a cop?"

"Had the highest rank I could get. I remember Officer Turgen telling me the government wanted to meet me, and that I was being promoted. I think I was suppose to become an agent, but I don't remember. That's all I remember actually."

Leon hid a smile, and looked straight ahead. "Well, Officer June, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Ever smiled and nodded, "Ditto."