Chapter 8: HCF Madness
Ada was bored being stuck in Wesker's room, so left against his word. So he wouldn't get too angry, she went to the satellite room. Wesker gave her a look when he saw her, but said not a word and went back to work. After three days of being stuck in his room, and Ada was ready to get back to work. She still had eleven more days of bed rest.
She did little stuff to keep herself busy. She got Wesker coffee, and ordered soldiers and scientists what to do. Nicholai was out a lot doing business for Wesker. Ada wanted back in that position.
"Really, I'm fine!" Ada exclaimed the fourth day, trying to persuade Wesker to let her come back to work.
Wesker only ignored her, and searched through more satellite images, watching and calculating. Ada grumbled at his side. She gave up, knowing it was useless. She leaned on the side of his chair and pouted.
It was then the doors slid open and Krauser walked in. Ada couldn't help but to smile at his appearance. The German was holding his bandaged head as he stalked up to them. He looked sore and beaten up as he did so.
Krauser glared icily at Ada when he stopped in front of them. Ada glared right back, but couldn't help but to raise her chin a little in her superiority. Wesker stopped pushing buttons and looked over at his other lackey. His sunglasses were shining with changing images of the satellites, but there was no mistake of his clenched jaw.
"Jack Krauser, it's about time you show up for work."
"I was in a coma," he growled.
"You went against my orders. That was a mild punishment. The next time, I won't be so easy on you. I specifically told you to watch over Miss Wong to make sure she was healing alright, and you attacked her. Because of this, she has another week of bed rest."
"She attacked me first! Did you punish her?" Krauser barked.
"That is not your business now, is it, Krauser?"
Krauser snorted loudly. "Of course, you didn't! She's your bitch!"
Ada glared at him. She was about to lunge at him again, but Wesker stopped her. He stood from his chair, and Ada froze her position next to him. Krauser wasn't intimidated by his boss. He glared defiantly at Wesker.
"Whether she is my -bitch- or not, is none of your concern. If you do anything of the sorts again, I will kill you. Now, I believe you owe Miss Wong an apology."
Ada gawked at Wesker from his words. She then glared at Krauser. What good would an apology do? She knew Jack Krauser would not mean a word of it.
"Sorry," he mumbled.
Ada didn't say anything. Wesker cleared his throat, and nodded his head at the bulky man. "Good, now get out of my face. I believe you have a job to do."
"Feh," growled Krauser, and he stalked out of the satellite room.
Ada turned to Wesker before he could sit down. "Your bitch?" she grumbled, crossing her arms.
Wesker shrugged passively. "I had to get him out of my face somehow. Now, I believe you have some resting to do, hmm?"
"Right, right," Ada purred coyly. "Bitches need their rest."
Wesker heaved a sigh.
"Sorry," he groused.
"You know, you still owe me for all my hard work on that stupid safe that you just ended up crushing."
"How 'bout dinner then?"
"That sounds good. You know what I like," Ada stated and walked out of the dark room. She didn't notice the coy smirk that formed on Wesker's lips.
***
She was running. She couldn't see, but she was running. Darkness was all over, moaning voices echoed. There were screams of dying people, roars of terrible creatures. Ada couldn't escape. Wounds were all over her body. She had no weapons, only the vile in her hand that she was destined to give Albert Wesker. The G-Virus pulsed in her hand, wanting to get out and kill.
William Birkin lunged out at her from the shadows. The monster was at his last stage of mutation. On all fours, he roared out like a rabid animal. He shot for her with incredible speed. Just before the monster slammed into her weak body, she jolted.
She was in bed, cold sweat plaguing her body. As she stumbled to move and get away, strong arms grabbed her. They pulled her down into the bed. Ada knew the touch too well. Relief flooded through her, and she crushed herself to Wesker's body.
He soothed her as he held her. Ada controlled her breaths, but the remains of the nightmare still plagued her conscious. She hid her face in his neck while they laid in his bed. It must've been very early in the morning if Wesker was here with her sleeping.
She felt Wesker slide his hands down her sides and stomach. He made sure she didn't slice open her gunshot wound.
Ada felt comforted in his arms. He made sure she was alright, and that soothed her a lot. Once she calmed down, her eyes fluttered shut, and she made sure she was up against him when she drifted back to slumber.
***
Ada woke up alone. Wesker could never sleep very much. She was slow to get herself moving. She got ready and headed to the satellite room. The nightmare was spontaneous. She hadn't had one in a long time. Nevertheless, it was a bad one. They never really made her so upset as much as the one she had last night.
Wesker said nothing to her when she came in. He wasn't surprised that she went against his orders again to get out of bed rest. She still had nine days left. She was bored out of her mind.
She said nothing as well. The nightmare still plagued her mind, but not as much as the fact that she was comforted by Wesker afterwards. She felt awkward from what happened last night. She was moreover disappointed in herself that she showed weakness in front of Wesker, and even more disappointed that she was so comforted by him.
She leaned on his chair and was quiet as he worked. Without a word, he lifted his cup of coffee in his hand and offered it to her. She took it quietly and took a drink. She watched the images go along the screen, until a video popped up.
Ada's eyes widened. It was Chris Redfield, but he wasn't alone. He had everyone with him. The worst of it was, that he and his gang weren't too far away. They were in District of Columbia, just the neighboring border from Wesker's HQ.
"Round up Nicholai and Krauser, Ada. I think we're going to make a trip down to the Potomac River."
Ada clenched her jaw, but nodded. She left and did just that. When the three of them returned to Wesker's lair, he was talking to Dr. Rendell. Whatever they were discussing stopped as soon as they came in. Ada wondered what they were talking about.
"Do it," Wesker said with a nod.
Rendell dipped his head, and a smirk formed on his lips. Ada didn't like it one bit. He barely acknowledged her, Nicholai, or Krauser as he headed out. Krauser yawned as the three of them walked over to Wesker.
"Nicholai, get the Excursion going. We leave in ten minutes for D.C. Krauser, you come with me."
Nicholai nodded, and slipped out. Krauser started to follow Wesker out of the satellite room as well. Ada glared at them, and started to follow.
"You're not going," Wesker stated before the doors slid open in front of him.
"That's not fair!" Ada barked.
"Fair? What use would you be?" Krauser snorted.
"I'm fine, no thanks to you," Ada hissed.
"Knock it off," Wesker growled.
"Wesker, did you see where Chris and the others were at? That was an HCF facility! Since you betrayed them, they have been trying to kill you! Chris must think you are still working for them."
Wesker stared at Ada. She wouldn't look away from him. She wanted to go. Wesker shook his head at her.
"I don't care. That has nothing to do with you."
"That's bullshit, and you know it, Wesker."
Krauser's eyebrows raised in surprise at her tone and words towards the boss. He stepped away. Wesker remained passive, but he did glare at her.
"It's taken us a long time to get them off of our ass. I know, I was there with you. The problem is that you want me come! Then let me come with you!"
"What use would you have? You're wounded, Ada."
"I'm fine. There are some samples there that you want, right? I can get them for you. I know that facility more than Nicholai and Krauser do! We were there together for almost a month after Rockfort Island! Remember?!" Ada argued.
Wesker growled. "Fine. Don't make me regret it. Krauser, meet up with Nicholai. Ada, come with me."
Yes! She was finally able to go do something! Krauser glared at her, and left. Ada hurried after Wesker to go get the supplies they would need. The HCF facility was good sized, and would be armed with members.
***
The four of them went in together, but split up once inside. Ada moved stealthily in the shadows, avoiding gunfire and traps, going down deep into the basements for the samples. She just hoped she could meet up with Claire and warn her to get out. The last thing she wanted was to see her and the others get killed by Wesker.
She froze behind a pillar. She peeked around the corner and saw Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield with weapons scouting. They were safe for now. Wesker was in the top floors. Ada had to warn them somehow. She knew better though. Claire was the only one she could speak to without getting shot at. Chris didn't trust her at all.
She prayed Wesker wouldn't track them. She had to get going. She snuck passed them, barely escaping getting caught by Jill. She headed deeper, silently killing oblivious guards and scientists. She would hide from Chris's team. She barely got out of Barry's sharp sight, and later both Billy and Carlos almost shot her while they were fighting HCF members.
She found the labs and got to work. She filled the duralumin case with samples once she was alone. When she was done, she closed it. Her cell phone beeped, and she answered it. Wesker looked smug when he appeared on screen.
"Did you get the samples?"
"Yes."
"Good," he said, pushing up his shades. "Meet me up on the ground floor in the lobby. Nicholai and Krauser reported that HCF ran out thanks to us and Chris. You should have no trouble."
"Did you find Chris?" Ada asked warily.
"No, but something much better."
His signal went off. Ada didn't like the sound of that. She turned around, only for her to come face-to-face with three guns. Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Rebecca Chambers did not relent their firearms. Ada cursed for not having sensed them.
"He didn't find me, but I found you," Chris seethed, cocking his gun.
Ada slowly raised her hands after sitting the case on the floor. Her mind was racing of ways to get out of this. Jill slowly moved in to take the case, and Ada made her back off.
"That's mine," Ada stated.
"It's not anymore," Chris replied.
Ada stayed in front of the case protectively. She kept her gaze with them. Rebecca looked nervous, and kept glancing around. Only Chris and Jill were focused on Ada.
"You don't understand. If I don't give this thing to Wesker, he will kill me."
"You should have thought of that when you started working for him," Chris retorted.
"I didn't have a choice with him," Ada said lowly.
"Chris!" a voice yelled from Chris's headset. Ada recognized it as Barry Burton's voice. Chris answered his headset while Jill and Rebecca kept their guns on Ada.
"What's wrong, Barry?"
"I managed to meet up with Billy and Carlos, but we were taken by surprise by Nicholai and some other guy. They took Carlos hostage. He's in the lobby with Wesker."
"What?" Rebecca cried. "Claire was supposed to be with them!"
"Oh, shit, Chris," Barry gasped.
"What?!"
"Wesker! He has Claire! Get up here fast!"
He cut out. Chris was so angry that he aimed his gun at Ada's face.
"You're the reason Wesker has made it this far with his plans…whatever they are. If I kill you, then it will help everyone."
"Wait! You don't understand! Wesker has Sherry! I'm the only way she has a chance to get out alive!"
"You're bluffing."
"No, Chris, stop," Jill breathed.
"Just trust me. I'm the only person that can talk to Wesker. I can get him to let Claire and Carlos go. You've just got to trust me."
"Then what's the plan?" Rebecca asked.
***
Ada met up with Wesker, Nicholai, and Krauser in the main hall. Carlos's hands were tied behind his back and he laid slumped on his knees. Nicholai kept guard on him with a gun to the back of his head. Ada sat the duralumin case down next to Wesker. She saw Claire not too far away. Krauser hovered over her with a pistol to the back of her head. Both she and Carlos looked beaten up.
Claire looked up, and their eyes met. Her eyes flashed and she slowly shook her head. Ada could do nothing for the moment. Wesker was watching. Ada knew that Chris and the others were watching from the corridors on both sides of the main hall.
"Now why would Chris want to come here?" Wesker asked loudly. "I destroyed HCF when I betrayed them. This was the last stronghold, and look how weak it was. Everyone ran out with their tails between their legs."
"Go…to hell," Claire spat.
Krauser put the gun harder to the back of her skull, but he did laugh at her brave words. Wesker started to slowly walk for Chris's sister. Ada had to time it perfectly, and she started to walk for Claire as well. However, Carlos yelled out behind them.
"Don't touch her!"
"Or else what, Mr. Oliviera?"
Nicholai slammed the butt of his machine gun down on Carlos's skull before he could answer the man in the shades. He dropped to the cold floor like a ton of bricks.
"Carlos!" Claire yelled. "You bastard!"
"Come on, Chris! I know you and your friends are watching! Why don't you come out and save your little sister?" Wesker taunted, moving for Claire.
Ada went for it. As long as Chris would hold out for just a little longer until she could talk to Wesker. He went to grab Claire, but Ada snagged his arm. Krauser immediately aimed his pistol at her face.
"I knew you were helping them. Just like in Paris! Claire threw your grenade? Hah, my ass!" Krauser barked.
She saw Wesker's eyes flash behind his sunglasses. He moved away from Claire, but he took Ada by the wrist and yanked her from the German and the Redfield girl.
"Krauser's words better not be true, Ada."
"Do you trust him over me?" Ada hissed.
"Then why did you stop me from grabbing her?"
"Chris and the others are all around us," Ada stated lowly.
"You think I didn't know that?" Wesker hissed.
A shot rang out, and Nicholai yelped. He fell onto one knee while gripping the other. Nicholai shot rounds into the shadows of the nearest corridor. He moved away from Carlos.
"Krauser, the girl!" Wesker snapped.
Krauser grabbed Claire by the throat and held her up with one arm. His other arm held the pistol and he kept it snug to Claire's breast. Chris and the others slowly moved out into the main hall with weapons ready. Nicholai and Ada aimed their guns at them. Wesker let her go to face them.
"Well, well, well. I recognize some of these faces," Wesker snorted.
"Let Claire go, Wesker. It's me you want, remember?"
"Chris, no!" Claire choked.
This was bad. Chris wasn't going for Ada's plan. They didn't trust her! Ada's mind was racing for another plan. If she didn't come up with anything fast, then Claire and many others were dead. While Chris, Jill, Barry, and Billy had their weapons aimed, Rebecca tended to the unconscious Carlos.
"I've been itching for some blood. It's about time I kill all of you," Wesker growled, clenching his arm.
"Let's finish this," Chris seethed.
Wesker chuckled while slowly walking for Chris and the others. He only made it a couple of feet, when he suddenly came to a halt. His smirk faded, replaced by a stoic mask. He looked up onto the upper floor balcony that looked over the main hall. Ada tried to follow his gaze, but the power suddenly went out in the whole facility.
Ada felt Wesker beside her. He had backed up. She heard soft movement up on the top balcony. It sounded like lots of footsteps. Ada went to ask Wesker what he was seeing, since she knew he could see in the dark, but before she could, three super bright search lights blew on.
Wesker groaned while covering his face. Ada knew that these such bright lights would hurt his keen eyes. The sunglasses couldn't blare out these lights. Ada heard Claire cry out, and she looked over. She barely managed an escape from a blinded Krauser. She ran for Chris and the others, who were under the lights' glare.
As Wesker moved his hands away from his face, a powerful shot rang out. They all saw Wesker get shot in the forehead. Ada yelped in surprise, feeling some of his blood spray onto her. Wesker fell backwards onto his back. Ada bent down to help him.
"Chris Redfield, if you know Wesker at all, then you know that you have only 24 seconds to get away before he stands back up. I suggest you head out now. More HCF members are on their way."
Chris hesitated, trying to see who the man was that just saved their lives. Barry rounded everyone up, and they all sped past Ada. Nicholai and Krauser started shooting the black ops soldiers on the second balcony just as the normal facility lights popped back on. They forgot all about Chris and the others.
Ada was shaky as she was kneeled next to Wesker. She looked up and saw the others staring down at her as they quickly went by. Most of them were glares. Barry had to carry Carlos out over his shoulder. Claire hesitated near Ada, wanting to say something. Chris was calling to her.
Ada looked down. Wesker was twitching and the hole in his skull started to heal instantly. Ada shot a glare at Claire and shook her head. Claire had to leave now. Wesker was coming back. Jill grabbed Claire's arm and started to pull her for the exit just as Wesker started to groan. Ada knew better, so backed away. Wesker shot awake, and he jumped to his feet.
Ada and Wesker looked up to the balcony to the retreating black ops unit. Krauser and Nicholai had no more good shots except for the leader that helped Chris out. They couldn't see his face from his gas mask that went with his suit, but they knew exactly who it was.
Hunk turned and sped off with his unit, carrying a powerful firearm that had to be have been the one that shot Wesker. Not even a minute later, the facility's alarm started going off. A lady's calm voice came onto the intercom, and Ada cursed at her words.
"The self-destruct sequence has been activated. All personal evacuate immediately."
Her words kept repeating, but she and Wesker didn't stay for long. Ada snagged the duralumin case and followed her boss out of the facility with a limping Nicholai, and a grumbling Krauser. They lost sight of Chris and the others. They made their retreat to the Excursion. The black Ford vehicle sat silently in the midst of other cars. Just as they were coming up to it, they heard squealing tires.
Multiple black HCF vans came pouring out of the facility's underground parking lot. They all cursed out loud when they saw the headlights heading for them.
"Ada! Drive!" Wesker ordered.
She jumped into the driver's seat while Wesker joined her in the passenger seat. Nicholai and Krauser hopped into the back seats. Ada started the Excursion up quickly while the others got ready for a shootout.
"Can you drive a stick?!" Krauser barked.
Ada threw the large SUV into gear, and peeled out of the parking lot, making Krauser and Nicholai hit the back of their seats. She shifted the gears perfectly while making her escape onto the interstate. The HCF vans were gaining on them.
"Does that answer your question?" Nicholai grumbled, trying to ignore the pain in his leg.
"Feh," Krauser snorted.
"Ring around the rosy," Wesker stated evenly while loading his Magnum. Ada nodded, and sped the Excursion up into a higher gear. The roar of the engine could be heard in each gearshift.
"What the hell does that mean?" hissed Krauser.
"Just shoot," Wesker ordered while he opened the sunroof.
Nicholai and Krauser crawled into the back of the SUV and busted out the windows of the back doors. They started their shootout with the pursuing vans. Wesker made his shots while standing through the sunroof.
Ada kept watch on both the road in front of her, and the enemies behind them. She weaved through traffic in a relentless route to escape.
The HCF vans started to shoot back. Ada felt the shots hit the vehicle on both sides. Nicholai and Krauser would duck, reload, and shoot in the back. Wesker just kept shooting. Each bullet he received did no damage.
There were headlights heading straight for her. A van was aiming to collide into her. Ada braced for her action.
"Hang on!" she yelled, and she swerved the wheel.
She barely dodged the HCF van and almost nicked another car. She made it through, but had to be quick about rearranging the gears. The desperate turn had sent Nicholai crashing into Krauser in the back.
"Damn women and their driving!" Nicholai spat, then went on cursing in Russian.
"Would you rather do this?! I'll trade you, because apparently you can't shoot worth crap!" Ada retorted.
"Ada! Gear up!" Wesker ordered.
Ada slapped the Excursion back into highest gear. The men took on the vans while she drove. Not even a minute later did another van come out of nowhere and slam into Ada's side. It jerked them, but Ada was able to keep the SUV in control. When they rammed her again, Ada started to ram back. Nicholai and Krauser were both cursing, but she hardly cared at all.
Wesker shot out the van's tires and watched it pummel away into other traffic, crashing and stopping. They barely got three others before the final van veered off onto an exit, and disappeared.
Ada kept driving while she awaited Wesker's orders. She took this time to also try and get her adrenaline under control. Her breath was quick, but started to slow once the danger passed. Krauser and Nicholai were having a cussing fit behind her. Wesker eased back down into the passenger seat and closed the sunroof.
The second Ada looked over at him, she regretted it. Bullet wounds had him ripped to shreds all over his torso, arms, and neck. A single bullet in his forehead was the only one he had on his face, but he was still covered with blood.
"Head back to HQ," he growled, taking off his sunglasses.
Okay! I fixed the problems in this chapter! Sorry about that! I must have been having a stupid day, lol! ^_^ Hope you enjoy!
