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Chapter Four

Claire smiled as she had Rebecca cornered. Rebecca tried to get away however Claire continued to tickle her relentlessly. Rebecca laughed and was able to push her away, she jumped on the bed to avoid her but Claire grabbed her ankle and she fell on the bed. Claire smiled as she tackled her and pinned her down.

" Aww come on, I said I was sorry," Rebecca said smiling at her.

Claire shook her head, " I can't believe you called me butch."

Rebecca smiled, " I was just stating the truth."

Claire glared at the laughing girl beneath her. She smiled as she couldn't help it, she always smiled when she was with her. Rebecca hugged her and tried to get out from underneath the older girl.

" I didn't say I was finished yet," Claire said while quickly tickling her sides.

Rebecca laughed and tried to get away and catch her breath. Claire finally stopped however she didn't get off. Instead she laid on top of her and propped her elbow up on the bed and rested her head in her hand.

Rebecca was trying to slow her breathing down and smiled and slightly blushed as Claire was staring at her. " What?"

" I was just thinking about making love to you is all."

Claire and Rebecca laughed and Rebecca leaned forward and kissed Claire's cheek. Claire smiled and ran her hand through the youngers girls hair, she was very beautiful, smart, funny, she was just….perfect.

" Look, your turning me gay."

Rebecca laughed really hard at that which made Claire smile bigger. Claire leaned down and kissed Rebecca on her nose. " So Becky when we get back from this mission, how about you and me get engaged?"

Rebecca laughed but then paused as she didn't know if Claire was serious. " Your…being serious?"

Claire smiled and stroked her cheek," Why not?"

Rebecca blushed and slightly frowned. " Claire…I don't think were ready for that."

" Come on Rebecca. It couldn't hurt anything."

Rebecca still wasn't to sure about it or what to say. Luckily for her the door opened and Alice stepped in.

" Hey Claire I'm going to borrow your woman for a minute." Alice said crossing her arms.

Claire glared at her, the words ' your woman' didn't settle to well in her mind. " What do you need Becky for?"

Claire had totally forgotten her position with Rebecca.

" Jill, id like Rebecca to check her out," Alice replied glaring at her.

" Can't you wait a few minutes? We were in the middle of something." Claire stated, wanting to know the others womans thoughts on what she just asked.

" I don't have patience with kids screwing round." Alice replied.

Rebecca watched as Claire got up but she quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her close enough for her to whisper.

" Calm down, she would probably take you down before you knew it. I'll be back okay."

Claire crossed her arms and nodded. Alice left to go clean up. Rebecca smiled and gave Claire a quick kiss.

Claire watched as she left and sighed and laid down on the bed.

Rebecca knocked on the door and heard Jill telling her to come in. She opened it and smiled at jill and closed the door behind her. " Hey Jill, Alice said to come and check up on you."

Jill nodded, " Yes, Can you check out some small wounds on my torso."

Rebecca nodded and put the first aid kit she had on the bed. Jill Removed her shirt and Rebeccca could clearly see bruises on her shoulders and neck. Jill stood up and let Rebecca examine her.

" Well, you have some deep punctures around your neck and some long ones on your back. How did you get these?" Rebecca asked rubbing some cream on the wounds.

Jill wasn't to sure how to explain her wounds so she didn't. Rebecca focused on patching on her up more then the answer to the question she asked.

" Well, I wouldn't worry about infection, seems like clean cuts. Your suppose to get injured during the mission, not before Jill."

Jill smiled and slipped her shirt back on once Rebecca was done. She patted the young girls shoulder.

" Thanks Rebecca. Do you know when Barry is going to call a meeting?"

Rebecca smiled and rubbed her chin as she began to think. " Well Barry likes to do that stuff normally around lunch time because normally we all together in one place. You don't need to worry, someone will come get you."

Jill nodded and Rebecca left the room. She sat down thinking of what new horrors they would be facing tonight. She had seen terrible things in her life ever since Umbrella tried to take her life. She had never really been inside a lab, the place where these beasts are created. She had seen a few yes, but not….like this. She would enter into the heart of her worst nightmare.

Alice watched as the blood ran off her hands and into the water. She watched the red water swirl in the sink. Tonight she would go back…back to a place where it all started. She had no clue why Umbrella would be foolish enough to build another hive. Did these fools not learn, because of the first hive and the 'intelligence' of the computer running it. Hundreds of people died….then they were foolish enough to let it reach the surface where thousands of people died. So she was going back into a similar hive but…it was more advanced….and carrying a possible virus stronger then what she has seen. Although from the sound of it…it seemed like very few people would actually be working on the new project. However with the lack of staff and the building not yet complete, came more security and guards.

She sighed and continued to wash her hands. This new virus could also be connected to her in some way. She couldn't save any of her friends the first time but this time….She would bring Umbrella down with the powers they have given her. They will never make another person suffer. Tonight…she would release the demon inside of her to finish the nightmare Umbrella had started.

Rebecca opened the door and saw Claire laying the bed. It seemed like she had fallen asleep. Which was understandable to her, Claire had not been able to sleep peacefully for a few days. She closed the door and crept inside quietly so to not wake the older the girl. She got in bed and laid down beside her and wrapped one around Claire's waist and rested her head on her shoulder. She wasn't sure what to expect for this mission. She did know she would watch Claire's back like she had always done and like she has always done for her. She wondered where they would be on a few years. Still trying to bring Umbrella down? Would she be married and have kids?

Rebecca blushed at that thought. She could see her and Claire still side by side….maybe not kids but together. She slightly let out a soft sigh, she probably hurt Claire's feelings when she didn't answer. She just was…she just never expected that. If they were engaged she would have to be dedicated…could she do that? Rebecca smiled and kissed Claire's shoulder, she most certainly could. She trusted Claire with her life, she needed her as well. They both needed each other. She would never have such a strong connection with anyone as she had with Claire. So maybe it wasn't such a bad idea.

" What are you thinking Becky?"

Rebecca glanced up at her and Claire smiled and kissed her head and pulled her closer.

" Just thinking of how many kids your gonna bare."

" What?" Claire replied a little shocked. She had never planned to bare kids.

Rebecca laughed at her reaction and kissed her neck and snuggled against her. Claire shook her head and closed her eyes. Some rest would do her good, she had to be at her best so she could protect the angel in her arms.

Barry rubbed his beard as he glanced at the plans again. It should run smoothly but you never know what to expect from Umbrella. He didn't like sending in the women alone but he also knew they had plenty of experience. Also the new girl seemed like a soldier, strength….and determination…she seemed like she wouldn't let anything stand in her way. Barry glanced at the small girl sitting at the table looking over the map of the old hive plans and the pictures they had been able to get of this new hive.

" What do you see?" Barry asked the younger girl in a gentle tone. She had reminded him of his daughter.

Angie glanced at him then back at the map. " Nothing really, just a lot of complications. Only exits are at the very top aren't they?"

Barry smiled, she was a very smart girl. " Yes but I'm sure they will have no reason to try and exit in a hurry, there smart girls."

Angie nodded remembered Jill and Alice saving her. She knew she couldn't help any of them but she wanted to do the best she could. She understood death and understood that no one saw their reason to try and stand up against Umbrella. Although she couldn't help but feel something dreadful was going to happen down their, that her friends…..might not be coming back. She had talked to Carlos and he was upset as well, she didn't pay much mind to him. Jill and Alice were the ones she trusted and Alice was like her.

Barry patted Angie on top of her head. " Go get the others, they need to get their lazy as…..butts in here."

Angie smiled and nodded. " yes Mr. Burton."

Angie walked into the living where the guys were watching TV with the pilot and his father.

" Excuse me, Barry wants you all to join him in the kitchen."

" Alright, thanks Angie," Carlos said standing up.

Angie walked towards the room Jill was in and saw Alice sleeping in the hall.

" Alice are you awake?"

Alice opened her eyes and looked at her. " What do you need Angie?"

" Nothing but Barry wants you in the kitchen."

Alice stood up towering over the small child. " Ok, thanks. I'll get the others ok?"

Angie nodded and smiled and hugged Alice before joining the others.

Alice turned her eyes to the room Jill was in, she could clearly hear she was sleeping. She banged on the door. " Valentine get your god damn lazy ass up and join the gang in the kitchen!"

Alice went to wake Claire and Rebecca when Jill swung the door open. " God damnit Alice does it hurt for you to ever be polite!"

Alice flipped her off before knocking on the other door. "Get up, your young asses are needed in the kitchen!"

Alice smiled she clearly heard the tomboy reply.

" Muscles you ass, can't you be quiet you god damn steroid freak."

Alice smiled and Jill looked at her and shook her head. They both headed towards the kitchen soon followed by Claire and Rebecca.

Barry glanced at the group as they stood in the kitchen. These people were so young…however with what they had been through, he knew they weren't kids any longer.

" Alright I summoned you guys to be sure we all know what were doing. No more fun times kids, once we get on that plane there is no turning back. Its all business from there on out."

The group nodded so Barry continued.

" I just had someone contact me with some more information. This shaft seems to not be on a small hill by the lake. It's a cliff actually, you'll need to carry some climbing gear on you…each one of you will be carrying this. I want you to have your communicators on you at ALL times. Remember its not my life your worrying about, its yours."

The four women nodded. They knew if they messed up there would be little chance of them surviving.

" The bombs will not be detonated until each one of you is back with us. I am the only one that has control. Chambers and Redfield you two need to gather as much information as you can while placing your bombs, I want you to be more focused on gathering information and data more then placing your bombs. You two work great together when its gathering data. Valentine and Alice. You two are going from the bottom up If Redfield and chambers is not finished and you are to either find a safe place to stay, leave, or try and see if you can help them. I do not anyone to be in a danger, your safety has to come before the mission."

" We are allowed to kill all the ass holes rights?" jill asked.

" That might cause for them to be aware they have intruders so I ask you to not kill unless you need to. Do the Weapons have silencers Valentine?"

Jill smiled. " What weapon of mine doesn't. I made sure they have all silencers and a small scope."

Barry smiled. " I should have guessed. In that case killing is permitted however be careful who you kill, if it's a guard that has to have contact every so often and you kill him, it could get bad. Now for my tech crew, I want you to guys to follow Chambers and she'll explain everything for you. The rest of you are stuck with me because we have re-teaching to do."

Claire was following Rebecca but was stopped.

" Redfield give the girl some space now and then. Also I am damn sure you don't know Morse code."

Claire glanced at Barry and smiled, " Alright old timer, just hurry up with your boring crap."

Carlos was watching Rebecca explaining things. She seemed really into it however, he wasn't. He didn't understand why he was here taking orders from strangers….he should go with his friends and not just sit in a vehicle and stare at a screen. He glanced at Angie who was listening intently. He also believed that they shouldn't take her. She was to young and no help to the group, just took space. Well for now he would take his orders, he wouldn't be much help on this mission.

Rebecca was very happy to be able to explain how their tech works. However she felt the others were not to interested in it. She also knew that they she would be here a while explaining this stuff to these men. They obviously didn't understand that this was critical information for them.

" Come on guys. Try and focus, I Know its boring but you need to make sure you have this down."

Barry glanced at the group as he was explaining Morse code and answering questions. The girl Alice didn't seem to be paying attention. Claire was only partly paying attention, she sat in the chair with her arms crossed and tapping her boot on the floor. It was her nervous habit as he picked up. Every time the two younger girls parted, Claire would cross her arms and tap her boot on the floor. He guessed that the girls were close because the few missions where they were placed together. He didn't blame them, from what he gathered Rebecca had been in a dangerous situation and Claire saved her.

Alice on the other hand was staring at the ceiling…this annoyed him.

" Alice are you getting this?"

Alice turned her head towards him. " Please, this is amateur stuff."

Barry glared at her, " maybe you would like to explain then?"

Alice grinned, " Well you know if-"

Alice was cut off as Jill kicked her in the shin. Alice glared at her and Jill glared back.

Barry shook his head, " Come on girls, focus for just five minutes."

A few hours had passed and the entire group was in the kitchen eating. A little while longer and they would be heading out. Claire and Rebecca had their plates and sat on the floor against a wall side by side. Jill and Alice were on the couch while the rest of the group was sitting at the table. Jill and Alice were talking how they would be handling any emergency if they had to. They wanted to make sure they were on the same page. Claire and Rebecca were talking about houses. Barry glanced over to where the girls were, he felt they would have no problem completing this mission.

The young man named Josh came in. " Hey you guys, want to start up to load up your plane?"

Barry smiled and nodded. " Yes, thank you josh. You girls eat, me and the boys will load the plane."

Claire watched as the guys left the kitchen and went outside. " Well Jill, are you ready with your muscle woman?"

" Claire your such a bitch. She isn't my muscle woman…she's my sex slave."

" Fuck off Jill," Alice replied moving away from her and sitting at the table.

Claire and Rebecca laughed but stopped as Alice glared at them. Alice focused her eyes towards Jill as she stood up and put her empty plate on the counter of the kitchen. Alice wondered how Jill would react to her new powers…she didn't have to use them but she would if she had to.

" Jill how's your cuts?" Rebecca asked.

Jill turned her attention towards Rebecca however she felt Alice was upset. " Fine thank you Rebecca."

" No one is better then Becky at patching someone up," Claire stated.

" Just remember Claire, no screwing with each other till were back on the surface," Alice stated smiling.

Claire and Rebecca both flipped her off. They sat up and placed their empty plates in the kitchen. All of them sat at the table. As much as they annoyed each other, they also knew that the other was the backup for them on this mission.

" So Jill I bet I can get more headshots then you." Claire said smiling.

Jill smiled, " Claire, the day that happens will be the day I screw Alice."

" Why the hell do you have to bring me into the subject Valentine?"

Claire laughed, " Cause she would never fuck you in any lifetime."

" Which means Claire has bad aim," Rebecca added.

Claire pushed Rebecca and smiled. Jill laughed, it was true that Claire had bad aim compared to her. Jill and Rebecca were finished eating and both of them took a seat on the couch.

Angie came in and saw Jill on the couch and Alice at the table. " Hi guys. Barry said that you need to do whatever you need to right now before we leave, he said the flight wouldn't be to short."

Jill waved her off and the group just got up parting their way. Jill made sure she had all her knifes in the right place and used the restroom. Alice just leaned on the back of a wall waiting for Jill. Claire and Rebecca headed outside with Angie. Jill stepped outside the restroom and saw Alice standing there, she raised her eyebrow and walked by her but stopped as Alice grabbed her arm.

" Jill…I just want to say ill be right behind you the whole way, I promise nothing will happen to you." Alice said softly not looking at her.

Jill smiled, " I already knew you would be behind me, seems to be your favorite spot."

Alice shoved Jill ahead, " You wish Valentine, get your fat ass on the plane, well get you a lift if you need."

Jill flipped her off and they both smiled and went to join the others.

Barry watched as Claire and Rebecca were hitting each other in the shoulder. He knew he shouldn't have let them sit together. He saw Jill and Alice step up into the plane, these girls acted like it was something normal they were doing….it was getting to that point though.

" Alright this is your chance to speak up if you don't want to do this. Otherwise buckle your ass up because its going to be a hell of a flight." Barry said smiling as everyone buckled themselves in their seat.

Claire smiled as Alice closed her eyes and tossed a rock at her. Alice reached up and caught the rock however her eyes were still closed. Claire sat there staring at her and noticed she had crumbled the rock in her hand. She sat back as Alice opened her eyes and glared at her.

Jill sat there in thought about the weapons, she wanted to make sure she had remembered everything. She did, she wondered how long it might take them to complete this mission.

" hey Rebecca do you have any idea how long will be down there?" Jill asked curious.

Rebecca looked at her and smiled. " Well I think It should take about around ten hours once inside."

Jill raised her eyebrow, " Were suppose to be…undetected for ten hours."

Rebecca smiled and nodded. " From what we've gathered it shouldn't be to hard, not to many guards where well be, mostly people working on the hive."

" Afraid you'll slip up and have your slow ass shot Jill? Your not as quick as you use to be when you were younger." Claire stated smiling.

" Claire, ill shoot you in the ass on the way out. You know I don't miss unlike you." Jill replied.

Claire laughed and shook her head. " I have a feeling you would be that cheap."

Alice laughed at that and Jill glared at her. She then felt the plane start up and sat back, she had honestly loved flying, it was always different.

" Jill can you do us a favor?" Rebecca asked.

" Hm?" Jill replied closing her eyes.

" Don't pass out this time." Rebecca said smiling.

Jill flipped her off and decided she would nap through the entire flight. Alice watched as Claire and Rebecca talked to each other. The guys were in the front of the plane while they were in the back with the cargo. Everything was secured tightly…so she hoped. She glanced at Jill and noticed she was already asleep. She didn't understand why Jill was sleeping a lot lately, maybe she just trying to save up some energy. She looked up at the ceiling, this would be boring without Jill awake. So she decided rest couldn't hurt and closed her eyes.

A few hours had passed and both Jill and Alice were still asleep. Claire was chasing Rebecca around the jeeps. Rebecca was trying not to giggle as she teased Claire about being slow and fat.

" Wait till I get my hands on you becky." Claire said hopping in the jump and leaping on the other side trying to grab Rebecca.

Rebecca laughed and ran on the other side, " Sounds more like a good thing."

Claire smiled, " You bet it is."

Claire finally ran to the other side and was able to grab her shirt and pulled her to her and pressed her against the back of the jeep. " Gotcha."

Rebecca smiled, " SO now what is my punishment?"

Claire smiled and leaned down and kissed her tenderly. Rebecca wrapped her arms around Claire's neck and deepened the kiss. Claire broke the kiss off and smiled and stroked Rebecca's cheek. Rebecca blushed and smiled at her.

" I think that's a good punishment, don't you?" Claire stated smiling and hugging her.

Rebecca laughed and tickled Claire's side. Claire laughed and grabbed Rebecca's hands. " No tickling, well wake the mean people."

Rebecca laughed, they were having a hard time keeping it quiet. They didn't want to wake the others but they also couldn't help themselves.