Plague of Darkness

By Dear Aden

Luis

Where the hell are they!

Luis ran through the wreckage made from the catapults. Doing this definantly wasn't his line of work. Luis Serra was a ladies man, not a running man. His gun also wasn't being very nice to him either. It had jammed twice when he was running from the villagers, almost costing him his arms. No matter, he thought egotistically, Luis Serra can get out of any jam. Suddenly, he heard voices ahead. He pulled out his Red 9 and walked up to the gate.

Leon

"Leon!" Leon turned and reached for his gun. He stopped, for it was Luis Serra. He smiled, and exhaled. It was good to see another survivor of this crisis.

"Luis!" he said happily. Luis waved, catching his breath.

"I've got something for you guys," he said, patting is clothing. He stopped, and looked behind him. "Oh shit! I must have dropped while I was running away from them!" Ashley stepped forward.

"Dropped what?" she asked. Luis looked up, and his gaze bore into Ashley's eyes.

"A drug that will stop your convulsions." Ashley put her hands up to her chest and looked down. "Look, I know you're both carriers. You've been coughing up blood, right?"

"Yeah…" admitted Leon.

"And you?" asked Luis. Ashley's arms fell to her sides.

"Yes." Luis turned around and swore angrily.

"Damnit, the eggs have hatched. We don't have much time." Leon walked up beside him.

"What are you talked about?" he asked.

"Let me go back and get it," said Luis, seeming to not hear Leon.

"Let me go with you!" pleaded Ashley, stepping beside Luis.

"No, you stay here with Leon. He is better with the ladies, I am sure." Luis began to walk away, his back turned, and shoulders hunched.

"Why are you-" Luis waved his hand, cutting him off.

"It…just makes me feel better. Let's just leave it at that." Luis turned the corner and went out of site. Leon heard the gate door open, and then close. Leon sighed. He knew that Luis was hiding something.

Ada

She jumped to the ground, and stood up.

"So Mr. Serra, hiding something?" Luis stopped, and turned around.

"What do you want?" Ada smirked, and walked towards him.

"Nothing. Where are you going?" Luis turned away from her as she walked up to him.

"I dropped something. I need to go get it." Ada smiled.

"Is it this?" She revealed a bottle of pills in her hand. Luis groaned and reached out for it. She moved out of the way.

"If you want these, you have to do something for me." Luis clenched his fists.

"What?"

"Oh…angry I see. Well…I want to know where the sample is. And I want you to get it for me." Luis sighed.

"The sample? Of what?" Ada smiled.

"You know what I'm talking about. I know a lot about you, Luis Serra. I'm not sure you want me to go over the details, but I know a hell of a lot about you. I also know that you know where the sample is. And I know you can get it for me."

"Even if I could, I'd die trying! Saddler carries the sample in his robe!" Ada turned around, in thought.

"I know a man inside. I can buy you some time to get the sample. How about that?"

"Fine. Give me the god damn pills then." Ada threw them over her shoulder, and Luis caught them. Ada turned and passed him an earpiece.

"Put this in your ear. We'll be in contact from now on. You'll need it if you want to survive. I know this place like the back of my hand. Ever been in here?"

Luis sighed.

"Once. With my grandfather. He was a caretaker in this castle. He showed me all its secrets. I forget them now though." Ada nodded.

"Make sure that once I tell you it's clear, you can get the sample. Does Saddler still trust you?" Luis nodded.

"Yes."

"Alright. Find Leon and give him the pills, quickly." Luis let out a small laugh.

"You feel something for Leon, don't you?" Ada turned.

"No."

Luis laughed, and then began to make his way back to the gate.

"I know someone in love when I see one, Miss Wong. We'll be in contact." Luis left through the gate. Ada stood there, for what seemed like an eternity. Finally, she began to walk away.

Leon

The foyer of the castle was huge. Portraits hung on the walls, statues stood still, beginning to collect dust. Leon looked around, checking the place out. For this kind of place, it didn't seem so bad here. Suddenly a vile laughter rang out from above them. Leon's head shot up, and his hand went for his gun. Suddenly, a small little man came into view, laughing like a child.

He was small, seemed only twelve years old. He was wearing a blue hat which matched his old suit. He was dressed like a baron, Leon thought to himself.

"I was wondering when you would begin to notice us," laughed the man. His accent was thick with Spanish. Suddenly two big men appeared beside him. One was dressed in a red robe, the other in a black one. Their arms were folded, and they stood in silence, their eyes watching Leon. He felt as if they weren't human.

"Who are you!" spat Leon, turning his gaze away from the men.

"Me llamo Ramon Salazar the 8th Castellan of this magnificent

architecture. I have been honored with the prodigious power from the great Lord Saddler. I've been expecting you, my brethrens." Leon laughed at the small man.

"No thanks, bro!" he retaliated.

My my, we've got a feisty one. If you care for your own well being,

I suggest you surrender yourself and simply...become our hostage. Or Mr. Scott, you can give us the girl, since you're not worth a penny I'm afraid. You can die." Leon watched as the man turned around and walked away. The robed men stood staring at Leon for a moment, then turned around and walked after the man.

"I'm never turning into one of them! Never!" said Ashley, stepping away from Leon. She held her hands to her chest, very worried.

"Got that right," said Leon, "We'll find a cure."

A/N: Another update! It's spring break for me here so I'm just hanging out and mostly writing. Thanks for the support, review!