He is Real

Chapter 25

Warnings: Lemon later, gore, language

*Author's Note: Err, yeah, I'd love to hold you all in suspense, since Leon just got eaten by a giant river monster, but, I'll hold to my promise and put up this, and one more chapter.

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"Oh God, Leon!" you shouted as tears poured from your eyes. The brown fish-like serpent then dived back into the water, bringing Leon down with it. "Leon!" you continued to yell in panic.

You heard fast footsteps then come from behind you. "___________! What happened?! Where's Leon?" Luis asked, running towards you with Jessica following close behind. Jessica kneeled down beside you, looking into your tear stained face with concern.

"Leon, he...he..." you broke into a fit of sobs, tightly shutting your eyes and burying your face into the palm of your hands. You couldn't believe it, Leon the survivor of the Raccoon City incident, the protector and hero of many, including you, was actually gone.

The monster then resurfaced once again but it began to fuddle around. You looked up, looking at the creature with pure rage. 'That motherfucker should die!' you thought. The monster started shaking its head violently as if struggling from something. You furrowed your brow in confusion.

Strange bang sounds were being heard from it, from its mouth. Blood began to drip from its lips and into the river water.

Not being able to take it anymore the serpent cried out, opening its mouth and exposing Leon, his handgun was drawn, and shooting at its tongue. The serpent continued to shake its head, dropping Leon from its mouth.

Leon started falling in the air. You instantly stood up and started to run towards the river just as Leon landed in with a large splash, you wanted to dive in and save him. But something grabbed your wrist before you could make it happen.

You looked back, seeing the culprit was Luis.

"Let me go! I have to help him!" you shouted, tears never stopping its flow.

"I'll help Leon, I want you to stay back," he ordered, letting go of your wrist and running to the edge of the river. He quickly dived in and began swimming as quickly as he could.

"Luis, be careful!" Jessica called out to him.

You waited in anticipation, clapping your hands together, praying for their survival. The monster was still splashing around, its tongue hanging from his mouth, bleeding uncontrollably. It was crying in agony. Luis dived into the water as he noticed that he couldn't see Leon on the surface.

You bit your bottom lip, hating the fact that there was nothing you could do but wait and watch. You kept your eyes on the water, hoping for the two to resurface fast. As if your prayers have been answered Luis had resurfaced with Leon's arm around his neck, supporting him as he started swimming to the edge.

"Hurry!" Jessica yelled, watching the monster begin to collect its self.

You looked over at Leon, his eyes were shut, and he was knocked out. Luis began nearing the edge. You instantly ran towards them, helping Luis bring Leon's body on shore. With your help Luis was able to bring Leon far enough from the river. He gently laid him on the grass.

"How is he?" you asked immediately.

"He has a bad bite mark on his arm, and he's unconscious," Luis sighed as he took Leon's TMP. "Here senorita," he said, passing the gun to Jessica. He looked at you after. "____________, take care of our amigo while we try to take care of the creature."

You nodded and watched as they ran back towards the river to dispose the monster. You kneeled down at Leon's left side, tears still sliding down your cheeks. You sniffled and took a look at the bite mark Leon had. There was a large gash across his left bicep, blood dripping out of it.

You winced to yourself. 'Damn it Leon, why do you always have to play the hero?...But then again if I didn't just freeze back there he wouldn't be like this...'

You rubbed a tear from your right cheek and brushed his wet hair away from his eyes. You sniffled again as you began ripping off a piece from the bottom of your black tank-top, Leon needed the bleeding to stop; it was too hot during the day anyways. You started wrapping the piece of your shirt around his wound.

You began to tie it. Again you rubbed the tears away from your eyes with the back of your hand and finished the knot. You sighed until suddenly a hand gripped yours. You were a little taken back, and you looked into the face of the person who did it, Leon.

"Hey..." you whispered, giving him a small smile. He slowly opened his eyes, his hand still holding yours. "You scared me half to death, you know that?" you said. Leon let out a silent laugh.

"Sorry, I was just trying to save you..." he replied.

"I know..." you sighed and looked down."But I should be apologizing...if I didn't just, just sit there and instead get away from the river like you said, you wouldn't be in the condition you are now..."

"Hey..." Leon lifted his hand, whipping a stray tear from your cheek. "Don't worry about it...I promised that I wouldn't let anything happen to you, alright?"

"Leon..." you whispered as you looked back into his eyes. A smile formed on his lips. But you just couldn't return it.

Leon could have died because of you. As much as his smile was reassuring it just wasn't helping your state of mind.

Slowly he began rubbing your cheek softly with his thumb, comforting you. You continued to look into his blue crystal orbs, not knowing exactly what to say or do.

Leon's fingertips then began tracing your face and your jaw line. You watched him curiously. He gripped your chin, slowly and gently he pulled you in just as he was slowly sitting up, leaning towards you.

Blood rushed up to your cheeks as your eyes went wide. Suddenly, he pressed his lips against yours. You lightly gasped but it was muffled by this lips. Leon placed his hand that was cupping your chin behind your neck, pulling you closer, and any closer you would be on his lap. Eventually you slowly closed your eyes and started kissing him back.

The both of you then parted. You were lightly blushing, smiling shyly while Leon wasn't so timid. He had a sly smirk on his face.

"I'm out!" Jessica announced, breaking yours and Leon's mesmerizing moment. You two both looked back. Luis was shooting at the monster, trying to aim at both of its glossy yellow eyes. Jessica continued to press the trigger of the TMP, hoping there would be one last bullet but all was heard was the repetitive click.

"Jessie, get back," Luis ordered as he continued to shoot at the serpent.

"But..." she disagreed, not wanting to leave Luis to fight the monster on his own.

"Go now, I'll be okay," he smiled at her. Jessica frowned but nodded.

Leon began to stand up, grunting as he held the injury of his left arm. You jerked your head into his direction; a worried look crossed your face.

"What do you think you're doing?" you asked him, standing up right away.

"I'm going to go and help," he answered casually, about to walk but you quickly stood in his way.

"No, you're injured," you told him, keeping a secure front.

"I'll be okay," he said as he walked passed you, beginning to draw out his handgun. You turned to him, looking at his back.

"But I won't!" you called to him. He stopped walking. "I- I mean we can't lose you...please..."

He turned towards you. "Do you trust me?" he asked as he walked towards you.

"What?" you questioned, furrowing your brow in confusion.

"Do you trust me?" he repeated, stopping in front of you.

"Yeah, of course," you answered.

"Then trust me when I tell you I'll be okay," he said, beginning to caressed your cheek softly. You sighed, giving up.

"Please be careful," you whispered. He brought his lips to yours, giving you a quick kiss.

"I will," he smiled and broke into a sprint to Luis.

'You better. Or else I'll kill that motherfucking fish.'

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*Author's Note: See, and we all thought Leon might be a goner. Or not. Most of you out there heard that there's up to fifity chapters, so of course he couldn't be dead. But still, it would have been fun to keep you all in suspence.