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Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
Bold are documents being read
**Communications through tech devices
Chapter 3 Just a bad dream, a very bad dream
(Location: Raccoon City Police Station west hallway second floor Raccoon City Arklay County midwestern USA)
Jaune stood rooted to the ground. Just like that time at the gas station when he first saw a zombie. He couldn't stop thinking about the thing that just crossed the window. It moved fast and it seemed to be on four legs. It wasn't a dog or undead, what could it be. Turning to Claire, the young brunette seemed to be thinking the same thing. But she calmed down and decided to move on. The Arc nodded as he resumed to lead the way, holding his shield, sword and flashlight. Straight ahead there was a door and a dead end. The blond huntsman realized the police station was big. It could take them hours to find the two medallions they need to open the secret passage of the Goddess statue. Who knows how many zombies were here. Not to mention they still needed to find Leon. At least they knew Chris, Claire's brother was all right. He was out of town, so he wasn't in any danger.
The two were about to head to the door since there was nothing but a barricade of chairs and desks blocking the path. Jaune was about to followed the Redfield until something caught his attention. A piece of paper on top of a box. The Arc learned that anything on paper had useful information that can help them in the future. He picked it up and showed to his brunette companion.
Consider this a gift for anyone still unfortunate enough to be alive.
Keep your eyes peeled for those creepy fucks that look like they were skinned alive-"lickers" we call 'em. They're blind as bats, but their hearing more than makes up for that. So as long as you don't run like a total idiot, guns a-blazing, you should be able to slip by them...Probably. Either way, make like my grandma and creep around as slow as possible around 'em, yeah? Anyway, not that I wanna go, but duty calls. That, and I've got a friend to avenge.
David
"Lickers?" said the blond huntsman.
Seriously that was a weird name. It sounded" kinky". Like it belonged on a porn movie. Jaune didn't blushed so what if he has seen movies or magazines. It was perfect to be doing such at his age. Of course his parents never found out where he hid his porn stash. It was a very secretive place. Now for the licker. Apparently the zombies and dogs weren't the only things in this city. Just reading the description again, this creature must be ugly as hell. They were blind, but have super hearing. So even the faintest sound will catch their attention. That was definitely something he didn't wanted to see, or fight. Blue eyes widened in realization. What if the thing they just saw passing through the window was a licker. That means it could be near by. The Arc put the piece of paper away as he and Claire resumed their journey. The Redfield was a bit panicked after hearing about the new creature.
Remaining on the floor, they went to the men's showers. The sound of steam caught their ears as they a pipe leaking in the entrance to the showers. Something was missing in the middle, like a valve handle. It was the only way to turn it off and remove the hot steam. Claire opened one of the lockers only to gasped, seeing a zombie emerging. She stabbed it's head with the knife. That was an improvement for a hiding spot. Readying her gun and Jaune his sword, they opened another locker. It was empty, not a zombie but something better. Red ammo, they were flame rounds. The Arc realized that was ammunition for the grenade launcher. Which, they still needed to find that locker key card in order to get it. Still the brunette took the flame ammo without argument. They checked all the lockers, finding another set of flame rounds but that was it. Then, a piece of paper stick to a wall.
Portable Safe Instructions
Press a button to light up its corresponding lamp. Light them all to open the safe.
The buttons must be pressed in a certain order. Pressing a single button out of the order will cause all of the lights to go out and you will need to start the sequence again.
Jaune saw the portable safe in a corner, grabbing it was smaller than he thought. Of course, it had the RPD initials, a circle surrounded by eight lights. He decided to give it a try when he failed. For like, five times. The blond frowned and gave up for the time being while Claire was smiling at him, not commenting at his lack of memorization. She will have to give it a try later. But now, it wasn't the right time. The medallions are their priority. There was nothing useful here until they do something about that pipe leaking hot steam. So asides the medallions they will have to find a valve handle too. This was starting to sound like a headache. Who would think escaping this place will be so complicated. But then again, no one said this was going to be easy. Leaving the showers the climbed the stairs going to the third floor of the station.
The duo wen through the only door on the floor and the place was filled with broken concrete. Boxens, wooden planks, boards, items that could be use for storage. A zombie suddenly pooped up from the ceiling, it was hanging around. Looks like it was dead so the two passed it by. There were more bloodstain walls sending a chill to Jaune's spine. There stood a cell but the path to reach it was blocked by a wooden barricade. It had something attached in yellow tape. It said" C4". Claire said it was explosives but the detonator was missing so it won't blow up without it. That was a relief to hear as the blond gave a soft sigh. Not that far was a table with a piece of paper, more information. The Redfield picked it up showing it to her blond companion. Both started reading it.
Some Guy's Scribblings
Damn those corporate assholes! They cut me off! After all I've done for them! But if that's how it's going to be, so be it. I'm gonna have a little fun of my own as the world goes to shit. I boarded all those filthy pigs up in a steel pen, and set some C4. All I gotta do is detonate it and it's "sayonara suckers!". But it's not fun if it's over too soon, so maybe I'll give that raving loon something to really squeak about.
Yeah, maybe I'll give him a little toy and tell him, "kill the guy next to you and I'll spare the others". I wonder what he'll do. You yell about" justice" and" pride" but how many times did go go against me, your own superior?
Yeah, you're such a good cop...So good you had to die.
Man is this fun. I needed some music for this.
"Guess the zombies aren't the only crazy things in this city" Jaune sweat dropped after reading the paper.
"This guy really had a grudge. He must've have been serious. But the C4 is still placed."
"He didn't detonate it which it's good. An explosion is the last thing we need."
"Jaune look."
The Arc did as told. The brunette was staring at the inside of the steel pen. There was a statue of a woman colored in black with a shield next to her. They could barely see it. But behind it, stood a familiar looking panel.
"Wait. Is that another statue, like the one from the lion at the main hall?"
"Looks like it. You know what that means?"
"We found the second medallion. But we can't operate the statue with that barricade blocking the way."
"Meaning, we will have to find that detonator and fulfill that crazy bastard's wish."
"Detonate the explosives, perfect" the blond sighed.
"Can't forget this" Claire smiled picking the other thing on the table a hip pouch" more pouches means I can carry more stuff."
They finally left that area taking door near the steel pen. Now, they were in a place that looked like a library. This caught Jaune by surprise never knowing a police station will have such. They were in the second floor while below them were a couple of zombies wandering around. The Arc took a glance at the place. Part of the wooden railing was destroyed, preventing access to the other side. But they could go the other way since it was fine. Suddenly the walky communicator beeped receiving an incoming transmission.
*Claire Jaune, it's Marvin. How fast can the two of you get here?*
"Why, what's up?" replied the brunette.
*I've got something to show you. It's important.*
"Okay. We won't keep you waiting" replied the Arc.
"All right. We're on our way."
Claire drew her gun shooting at the zombie that was eating a dead body. Jaune jumped from the top floor unsheathing his sword, stabbing the head of the undead. The brunette climbed down the ladder joining the blond. Another zombie was heading their way. Claire was able to blew it's head up with just one shoot. Talk about perfect accuracy. The blond huntsman impressed at her aiming. He knew she was good but, not that good. She reminded him of Ruby. The silver eyed huntress was a real force to be reckon with, with her weapon Crescent Rose. Specially when she uses it in sniper rifle mode. Another zombie lunged at Jaune as he smacked it with his shield followed by a quick slash and a stab to the head, killing the creature. They stood without lowering their guard, waiting if there were more. Once the place was secure they took a look around even if they should be heading back to Marvin.
Jaune saw something in a long table. A red book which it was familiar to him. He swore he has seen it before. Blue eyes widened when he took out the commemorative photo that statue of the king holding the scepter and the book. It was the same book as in the picture. This was a key item, they will be needing this in the long run. He asked Claire to put it in one of her pouches. They went to a door on the left where they found a statue of a unicorn with a shield next to it. They knew what it meant. Another medallion. Unlike the woman's statue, this one has full access. The brunette took out Elliot's note book seeing the drawings on the unicorn statue. The first image is the two fishes on opposite sides, the second was a lobster and the third, a ram. The lid in the middle of the shield opened, revealing the unicorn medallion. That was two down, one more to go. Claire took it in her pouch. Before leaving the room they found the map to the upper floor of the station.
There was another door in the same room, but it was locked from the other side. So, they went back to the library heading to the door before them. As they got closer, the door had the lock in the spade shape. Claire used the spade key, releasing the lock. Opening the door the duo realized they were in the second floor of the main hall. Looks like they were going to meet up with Marvin sooner than they thought. They climbed down the stairs seeing the wounded cop was still himself typing some keys on the lab top. Both Jaune and Claire were happy to see that he was still hanging in there. Even if there was nothing they could do. If he was bitten and infected, he will become a zombie. And they will be left with no choice but to put him down. The dark skinned man saw them heading to him.
"There you two are. Come here."
"What is it?"
"Take a look."
Marvin showed another live feed showing a steel gate and a familiar face standing before it.
"It's Leon, he's all right!" smiled the blond huntsman.
"He made it too" followed the brunette.
"You know him?"
"Yeah, it's Leon...Leon Kennedy, I think?"
"Ah, the rookie. Thought he looked familiar. You can make it to that courtyard through the second floor, east side" said the officer.
"Ok, thanks Marvin."
"But before that. We found another medallion" said the Arc.
"Good work you two."
"Marvin?" started the blond" do you know about lickers?"
"I do, why?" the dark skinned man worried as he got up hurting himself due to his wound" you didn't ran into one on your way here, did you?!"
"No, we didn't. Just asking" he replied deciding not to bring the one they saw passing through a window earlier.
"Good. I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you about them. Lickers, they're completely different from a zombie physically. They're stronger, faster and more dangerous."
"We read that they can't see but have a sharp sense of hearing" said the brunette.
"That's right. They're blind but they're hearing is far better than any man or dog. Any kind of sound will get their attention in a heartbeat."
The two looked at each other. They were lucky they didn't meet one directly.
"Listen carefully you two. If you ever encounter a licker, don't shoot at it, don't attack it and most importantly, don't run from it. You're better off not seeing one. I pray neither of you don't."
"Thanks for the advice" Jaune mentally gulped, so the lickers are that big of a threat.
Claire took the medallion from her pouch and walked to the Goddess statue putting it in another empty slots. The two stone bars surrounding the statue separated. The final medallion should open the secret passage. And in order to get it, they needed to find the detonator to activate the C4 and get to the maiden statue. Right now, they were heading to the courtyard where Leon is. Following Marvin's instructions, they went to east side of the second floor. Entering at another office. Nothing out of the ordinary so they kept going. There was a door but it had the spade lock, they used the key opening it. It lead to another dark hallway, no surprise there. Jaune took the flashlight again to light up the path. Two paths, so they first took the left side. A dead end with a closed shutter but a panel with a square hole like something suppose to go there. A crank handle, perhaps, so they went back, taking the right side.
Jaune entered a door in the same hallway and his eyes lit up as he spotted a card on a small round table. It read" weapon's locker key card". This was it. This is exactly what they needed to unlock the grenade launcher back at the storage deposit room. He gave it to Claire as she smiled at his good work, putting it on her pouch. There were some antiques in the room. Probably old stuff the police don't need anymore when they were remodeling the station. Before them stood the same statue of the king they have seen on the photo from that roll film. It was holding the scepter with the red jewel on its left hand. But it was missing its right hand. The missing piece was next to the statue on the small table. They knew what to do. First, they placed the red book on the right hand before putting it on the statue. It gave a small turn as the hand holding the scepter gave a right turn and the hand opened. Claire took the scepter and investigate it. There was a switch and she pressed releasing the red jewel.
After putting the jewel on her new hip pouch, they left the room and kept going on the right side of the hallway. A loud noise was heard sounding like a big crash close by, where they were. Their eyes widened seeing that a helicopter actually crashed on this side of the building. The pilot was obviously dead, not a pretty sight. Claire thought this must be the same helicopter that was communicating earlier when they found that cop's dead body missing half of his face. Nothing important so her so they went back to the door that had the sing" exit". Opening they were now outside. They had a better view of the helicopter that crashed on the building, sparks were flying. It won't be long before it catches fire and explodes. So, they will have to make sure to keep their distance from it. Also, it was raining, their bodies were now getting soaked wet.
"HEY!" a familiar voice shouted from near by" CLAIRE! JAUNE!"
"Is that…." the blond huntsman was shocked but smiled.
Both walked over to the metal railing and saw the rookie cop on the other side of the barbwire fence.
"Leon!"
"We're coming down!" followed the Arc.
The two climbed down the stairs as the pilot and part of the helicopter has caught fire already. Leon was trying to open the gate but no luck so far. It was obviously locked.
"I'm glad that you're okay, Leon" said Jaune.
"Me too. Glad, both of you made it to the station."
"This is awkward. But we really have to stop meeting like this" said Claire.
"Yeah. Police chopper...It just, came out of nowhere…."
"Yeah, we're fine."
"This gate is tightly shut. I don't think we'll be able to open it" said the blond examining the metal door.
"I take it you don't have the key…."
"We do have one. But it won't fit this lock" the Arc made sure and there was no spade shape lock on it.
"Still, it's good to see your face over all of this mess. How are you holding up?"
"I am...Hanging in there."
"Helluvah night, huh?"
"That's putting it lightly" sweat dropped the blond huntsman.
"Yeah, you find your brother?" asked the rookie cop.
"I did actually, he's-"
The brunette was interrupted by the explosion from the police chopper. They knew it was eventually going to blow up. The sound of the fire alarm sounded shortly after.
"Just when you think it can't get any worse…Leon, you should get going."
"She's right. You're not safe here, out in the open. Like now" Jaune was able to see some zombies arriving on the cop's side.
"Don't worry about me. You two, just get to safety."
"Oh crap!" the Arc was shocked seeing a horde of undead trying to break through a fence.
"No, Leon seriously, they're getting through the fence! Please just go!"
The cop was about to leave before turning to the two" we're gonna make it. All of us" he finally ran off.
"We should continue with the search of the final medallion. Staying here isn't safe for us either."
Claire nodded reaching for her walkie" hey, Marvin. This is bad. We got zombies everywhere!
No answer.
"Marvin…? Marvin, are you there!? Marvin!? Oh, God, you gotta be kidding me…!"
"Damn…." muttered Jaune angry knowing it was probably too late for the officer.
No choice but to keep going. The gate will hold them off for a while. There was a door behind them and a tool box over a plastic trash bin. There was a cutting tool, just what they need to break the chains that are on the lock of the doors. That was one problem solved. There was some handgun ammo near, she picked it up. Just their luck, the door next to the tool box had a chain around it. The brunette did the honors cutting it with their new item. Jaune took the lead opening the door slowly and he was met by a zombie running at him. Using his shield he smacked the head while Claire fired a couple of shoots on it's head, until it was dead. The Arc was relief, he was truly thankful to have a weapon like Crocea Mors and a shield. Both noticed that this area was familiar, they've been here before. As they entered to a room they saw Elliot's upper body. The painful reminder, they were back in the east hallway.
Both remembered there was another door with a chain right around here. After killing a few zombies, they reached the chained door. It looked like an office area with the many desks, folders lab tops, everything. But there were also more zombies. The Arc took the lead again slashing the undead while Claire assisted him shooting at them. She found more ammo on the dead body of a police officer, along with a flash grenade on a desk. After cleaning house with the undead, they searched through the place. After a minute they found an electrical part. Must be the missing fuse that the box needs near the entrance to the east hallway. Entering a separate office who the brunette believed it must belong to the lieutenant or high rank officer, they found valve handle. They might not have found the detonator for the C4 yet but they were sure advancing a lot. She was thankful to have someone reliable like Jaune around. Otherwise, it would be hard to do this on her own.
"I say we're making some progress."
"Jauen…?" Claire stared at him.
"What?" he felt something was wrong with the brunette.
"I know I shouldn't be getting involve. But, who are you really?"
Blue eyes blinked, the blond didn't know what to say.
"Where are you from?"
"Why are you asking me this now? This is hardly the place or the time to talk about ourselves."
"And there will never be a time or place to talk about it. I'm glad I met you, we make a kick ass team and I feel like I can trust you. But I'm just...Confused, about what you said."
"I…." he paused damn, he really didn't wanted to bring it up.
"You said you don't know where here is. How can you possibly get lost? I know you have to be French because of your name."
"What's French?" he felt like he has made a big mistake.
"What?" the brunette stood speechless" you're joking…?"
Jaune scratched his head in return, seriously he didn't know.
"Which part of the US are you from?"
"US?" he blinked again.
Again Claire stood speechless" you don't know what's the US? You gotta be shitting me. The United States of America, it's the country I was born in and...Probably you."
Now the Arc was getting nervous. His hands were shaking and he could feel behind his gloves they were sweating" Claire...I need to ask you...What do you call this world?"
"Huh? This world, the planet we lived in?" she was getting more confused by the minute.
"Yes, just tell me."
"It's Earth. That's the name of this planet, our world…What is wrong with you, Jaune?"
"Earth…." the word kept repeating in his head over and over.
The Arc never thought his crazy idea would ever be true. The truth hit him so hard like a ton of bricks falling on him. Somehow, someway, he was in another world. Not on Remnant anymore, how, he didn't had the slightest clue. He started hyperventilating making the brunette in front of him worried.
"Jaune...Are you all right?"
"I'm not in Remnant...Another world...What is this world? My friends...Ren, Nora, Ruby, Weiss, Oscar…Just how…."
"Jaune, you need to calm down" Claire went closer to him" breath in and out or you might faint. Do you hear me?!"
"This can't be real...It's not real, this is...All of this is nothing but a dream. A city under a zombie outbreak yeah right, a dream...A bad dream...I want to wake up please, let me open my eyes. I don't want this, my friends, my family, my home, my mission, the relics, Salem. Have to get to Atlas…."
Jaune was suddenly slapped hard on his face as his eyes snapped wide open" ow! Claire what the-"
"You were hyperventilating! If I hadn't slapped the shit out of you, who knows what could had happen. You, might ended up having a panic attack or anxiety attack. I don't know, I'm no doctor."
"I...Ow...I'd say that did it" he was rubbing his left cheek which was colored red from the slap.
"You had me worried" she sounded upset" don't ever do that again. I'm sorry for asking."
"No, no, it's not your fault. I needed that slap. Don't blame yourself. I'm feeling better now, thanks."
The double doors of office area had a chair with a box and a lot of paper work on the door knob. Preventing it from being opened. Until suddenly, it was burst opened as a zombie charged pinning Claire to the ground. The Arc gasped as he quickly stabbed its head. The brunette immediately pushed the undead off. If he hadn't kill it, she could have been bitten and would be it for her. The blond huntsman helped her on her feet as she stood in thought. Their eyes met, blue meeting blue. But it was clear Jaune was worried.
"You okay?"
"I am. I'm sorry. It was never my intention to upset you with my questions."
"I told you it's not your fault. We've been through enough as it is. And we still have ways to go if we want to leave this place."
"Right…But I meant what I said. I'm glad to have you here."
"There's no" I" in team, right?" he smiled.
She nodded happy to see him back to normal. But on the inside, she was still bothered. Jaune wasn't from around here on that, anyone can tell just by looking at him. But him, not knowing about this country, or what is French. For crying out loud his name sounds French and he doesn't even know what that means. Something was really up with him. It couldn't be amnesia if he knows his name or maybe it was. When she was in high school she did heard of different types of amnesia. There was no time to be pondering about that. The duo finally left the room heading to the fuse box. The brunette put the electric part on the socket as the red light turned green. The sound of a shutter was heard close by. But they didn't paid attention to it. They had some priorities to take care off which, go above getting the final medallion.
They had the cutting tool and Claire reminded Jaune there was at least, on more door with a chain on the knob, in a room at the west hallway. The weapon's locker key card that will allow them open the case where the grenade launcher is being stored. But since they were back at the main hall they decided to check on Marvin. The officer didn't answered when the brunette called him on her walkie. Both thought something bad has happened. When they arrived the man was lying on the couch, breathing. Looks like he was resting. Maybe he hasn't slept since the outbreak started. Neither of them didn't wanted to wake him so they let him have his rest as they went back to the west hallway in the first floor. There were more zombies in the hallway, not a problem for them. They entered a door where the chained door is. Cutting the chain and entering there was a desk with something on it.
Claire picked the electronic gadget. It was the detonator they need to activate the C4 in the room where the steel pen is and the maiden puzzle statue, in the third floor. In the same room, there were two doors. One had the lock in shape of a heart so they couldn't open it. They didn't had the heart key yet. The other had the lock on. He brunette released it unlocking the door. It lead the two to the corridor next to west office and the storage deposit room. Since they were here already they went to get the grenade launcher. Using the weapon's locker key card the lock was released. She grinned picking up the GM 79 grenade launcher along with some flame rounds. Oh yeah, she was going to need this bad boy for future encounters. Specially if they have the bad luck to run into a licker. Also they placed the spare key on the locker's control panel. Making the number 2 available. They grabbed the ammo in those lockers before heading out.
Entering to an office they saw a safe. To their surprise it was already opened. Someone must have forgotten to locked it. It was their loss. Inside there was another hip pouch, Claire took it without thinking. She was going to need it with all the ammo and items she was currently carrying. As they left office there was a folder in one of the officers desks.
Operation Report
September 28th 2:30AM
It's down to just me and three others. No weapons...No ammo...And too many skirmishes have drained us mentally and physically. We're not gonna make it...Officer Philips once suggested we escape through the sewers. Apparently, there's a secret tunnel under this place left over from its museum days. I brushed her idea off before, but now, it's not sound all that bad. Yeah, there's no proof there's even a tunnel or that the sewers aren't infected with zombies, but I don't wanna sit here and wait to die either.
It's a long shot, but I'm gonna try to find out what I can about that tunnel.
Elliot Edward
"Eventually, he found out how to get to that secret tunnel" said the Arc remembering the police offer that got killed as he and Claire pulled his upper half body.
"The passageway under the statue that needs the three medallions to open it. So it leads to the sewers" the Redfield didn't like the idea going to a place where it stinks like crap.
"We can worry about the place filled with zombies later."
As they passed through the desks they spot one that was closed from the others. There was a piece of paper on it. Jaune picked it up showing it to his companion reading it.
Rookie's First Assignment
Leon S. Kennedy we're putting you on a very special case for your first assignment.
Your mission is...To unlock your desk! The key to your success is in the initials of our first names. Input the letters in order of our desks. There are two locks-one on each side of your desk. Make sure you get them both.
Basically, your first task is to remember your fellow officer's names, but you figured that much out, right?
Good luck, Leon.
By the way, it might take a little work to get Scott to give you a straight answer.
Lieutenant Branagh
There was a corner on the note with drops of blood.
Be glad you're not here, rookie.
"This is Leon's desk" said Claire.
"If it's his, I don't think we should try to open the locks."
"Aren't you a bit curious what could be inside?"
"It doesn't belong to us. So we shouldn't" argued the Arc.
"Leon isn't here and we are. I'm sure if it was anyone else besides him, will make the attempt to open them."
"You don't appreciate the value of private property" sweat dropped the blond.
"If there's anything that can help us, I will take it. The note said the locks can only be opened with the initials of the officer's names."
"Well, there's Marvin, Elliot…Hm...Who else?"
Claire gazed around the desk before smiling" I got this."
The blond huntsman didn't know if it was true. Just like that she opened the first lock, which left him dumbstruck. The second lock was released as fast too. The desk opened and there was a speed loader (SLS 60). A part needed for the model of the Redfield's gun. She quickly put it in and with this she hoped it will make reloading faster.
"How did you…." he was still dumbstruck.
"The name plates of the officers on their desks."
"Oh" well that made sense, it was also a nice thing for a password no one that isn't police will thought of it.
"It also shows that Marvin is a good man. He wanted Leon to memorize the names of his fellow officers. Those that would have become his friends. And there's nothing any of us can do to save him from turning into a zombie. I doubt my semblance will work either."
After the easy task, the duo went to the door that was locked. Another one that had the spade lock, so they used the spade key to opened it. They were back at the main hall while Marvin was still resting. Jaune felt bad for the officer. Even with that wound it will be hard to get a goodnight rest. Maybe he was so tired the wound wasn't bothering him. He wanted to try and use his semblance if he can amplify his aura to speed up healing but he didn't wanted Claire to freak out. She was already freaked out enough after finding out he had no idea what was the country of the United States and the word French. Did his name sounded French, he didn't know honestly. Their next destination was the men showers in the second floor, since they have the valve handle. Entering the showers the pipe was still leaking hot steam. Jaune put the valve and started turning it. The steam was gone shortly.
When the steam was cleared the duo saw the showers weren't in horrible condition like some of the places they've seen. Before taking the door at the end the Arc stabbed the head of dead body, just in case in wakes up as a zombie. Opening door, another dark hallway. Neither were familiar with it so, it was a new or unexplored area. That's when they heard the inhuman screeching noise. Blue eyes widened in shock and terror at what they were being before them. There was some sort of creature on the ceiling and it has used it's long tongue to decapitate the head of a dead body. It's appearance as it was skinned alive, revealing the brain along razor sharp claws. Both stood still without lifting a muscle, their luck sucks sometimes. No doubt this thing is a licker. Remembering the note and Marvin's words, they did as instructed. Very cautious without making any sound.
Jaune didn't know if he could take it on. If it was as strong and fast as Marvin said. Maybe it was in some level of Grimm he has fought. Either way, he wasn't risking it. The wisest course of action will be to take it out from a distance. He had no intention on using the handgun the officer gave him. And besides, they already had a strong weapon with them. The blond huntsman saw Claire slowly taking out the grenade launcher. She already loaded some flame rounds when she got her hands on the weapon. So, he will stay still and let her fire at the creature. Hopefully, one blast will be enough to take it out. The licker was moving slightly, it hasn't heard anything yet. The creature was unaware of the presence of the two, so far. Jaune nodded to his companion aim right at it and fire away when she was ready. As long as it hasn't detect them, they will be all right.
Claire finally fired the flame round hitting the licker head on as it fell to the ground. The creature was now covered in flames, it was screeching in pain. But unfortunately, it wasn't enough to kill it. It was now aware of the two, both were shocked as the Arc urged his female companion to fire again. The licker jumped at tremendous speed hitting the blond, pinning him to the ground. He was using his shield blocking the claws. It got hit by another flame round, screeching again in pain. The blond huntsman wasn't going to give it a chance to recover as it performed a barrage of combos slashing it while it released so much blood. He finished it off stabbing it's head. The creature's body thud on the ground still burning. The brunette was still pointing the grenade launcher just in case. She still had a few flame rounds left. After a few seconds it wasn't moving. It's body was completely burn but still, covered in flames.
"It's dead now."
"Marvin wasn't kidding. This thing was fast. You okay?"
"Yeah. My shield saved me. I lost counts how many times it has saved my life."
Moving on, they opened a door, another office. The desk in front of them had a banner that said STARS Raccoon Police Dep. Maybe it was a special unit, something like that. Claire immediately went to the desk and grabbed the battery.
"This is it" she smiled turning to the blond" with this, we can activate the detonator. But it's missing the battery. It's useless without it."
"Guess we have to look for one before setting off the C4."
"Let's have a look around before we head to the third floor."
The Arc gave a nod as he stood in deep thought. What was he going to do. He just found out he was indeed, in another world. How or why did this happened. More importantly, was there a way to return to Remnant. Will he able to get back to his world. Back to his friends. He didn't had the answers to those questions. The only thing he can do is help Claire. It was now, his new mission.
To be continued
-The truth is finally out as Jaune really knows he's not on Remnant anymore. How will this affect him in future chapters. Claire is starting to suspect Jaune and she will be surprise when she finds out the truth.
-First encounter with a licker but Jaune got caught off guard seeing how fast they are. Still he can take them on and with Claire and her grenade launcher, they'll be pretty fine.
-I will be adding some content of my own but familiar during Jaune and Claire's stay at the S.T.A.R.S office you will see.
-Replying to reviews:
*The Real Hell Fire- don't know about giving Jaune a change of outfit. Maybe before the final battle. I will think about it.
*CT7567Rules- hmm...Interesting choices. Though the assault rifle you mentioned sounds overkill. I might go for the Remington M870 pump-action shot gun with a folding stock. It will suit well using a close range weapon because he can attack with it and defend with his shield at the same time. A sniper rifle doesn't suit him at all.
*Wolfpackerson09- I know how you feel but I don't want Claire to be OP. She's already tough the way she is. And she also has Jaune to watch her back, literally not in a pervy way lol.
*Shashenka- thank you for liking the story and as for Jaune returning to Remnant, maybe, maybe not. And I don't think I'll be able to add Billy and Rebecca in this story since it's focused on RE2 remake, sorry. Also, Jaune's semblance isn't healing. It's aura amplification when Weiss got stabbed by Cinder he amplified her aura so the wound will be healed. During her fight with Vernal, her aura got low. In volume 6 ep1, he was able to amplified Ren's aura in order to use his semblance on the entire train to masked everyone's emotions so the Grimm couldn't see them. In this story his semblance is pretty much useless. But remember aura is use for defense and offense. So far, he has use his aura the usual way, to protect himself, for defense. But I'll be showing him using it offensively and since he has a lot of it, the possibilities are endless.
*Guest- I love all of the RE games and they have already confirmed they will be remaking 3. Yep, that's right. Can't wait to see Nemesis in the RE engine.
*warrior of six blades- I have plans for when Jaune and Claire encounters Irons but it will still be following canon events, you'll see. The same with trenchy or Mr. X. Still I'm glad you're still enjoying the story and I hope you continue to enjoy it.
*Zilla- thank you for the review and for liking the story. Nope I won't be including the others of the RWBY verse sorry. And no, there won't be Grimm in this story.
*Von Wick- I know about the pre-ordered bonus samurai edge guns. And no I didn't pre-ordered because sadly I don't have a PS4 just the old PS3 who I still love. Maybe this year I might finally buy one.
*X3runner- thank you for liking the story and I am planning of Jaune and Claire parenting figures for Sherry, it's that obvious. As for Jaune being affected by the T-virus, won't say anything. As for your other question I really don't know if continuing the RE sage with Jaune in it or the movies for the matter. Guess it's up to my inspiration if it does kick in. I still have other stories on hold that I want to finish this year.
*Guest- yup that's how it is. I will let you guess who might be responsible for it.
*Justaquestion12- well I can see Umbrella obviously being interested in Jaune and true those bastards would use anyone as a pawn as long as they get combat data to resume their research in upgrading the viruses. But so far, I don't know if I will continue it after finishing the RE2 remake story.
*I-don't-like-pen-names- of course he can take a beating with how much aura he has. He can hold his own with Birkin or Mr. X.
*Edrap- that's exactly what I'm going to do because I'm not sure if I'll be able to do a sequel after this.
*MrSlendy69- you just did in this chapter after than, I'm afraid until the end.
*StormMarine- I know lol. You think after everything he finds out from Ozpi and Jin he wouldn't be shocked to see a zombie? He's just shocked because he think zombies are something that he has seen on television or read.
*BlazefireDrago- thank you for liking the story. And as for my RWBY/Vesperia project you'll be surprise. I will keep it a secret until I upload the story.
*Existential ERROR- there's a reason why I haven't made Jaune take out his scroll after he saw how outdated are the lap tops when he saw the one at the main hall. If Claire or anyone sees his scroll they will freak out from how unreal it is. Then again if you ask me the lab or NEST looks very advance too for the year 1998.
*Guest- I choose Jaune because he is the weak player in the group. But he has potential to become very strong. And also because I want to pair him with Claire.
*penmaster cole- sorry Jaune is the only RWBY character in this story.
*Guest- in this story Jaune will definitely pull his weight.
*The Rev- oh I didn't know that thanks for letting me know.
*Raidentensho- I'm pairing Jaune with Claire because I always wanted to do it. And also this is focus on RE2 remake not on 3. Though I don't mind if someone comes up with a Jaune/Jill story. Chris has had his chance but he chose to passed up that hot piece of ass.
*sunkenpande- lol true, damn typos.
*Greer123- Jaune will still use his sword but he will also be using other weapons.
*Eminem14- already did lol glad you enjoy it.
*Classy J0K3R- true though I like the idea of his armor being black.
*Mash- RE3 Capcom basically confirmed they will be releasing it since RE2 remake has been a huge hit.
*Jemusu Hatsusoku- maybe I don't mind if someone else comes with it. Even if I already have the ending planned.
*Agent48- you're right it was no accident. It will be explain in the future.
-Thank you very much for the favs, follows and reviews I really appreciate it.
Next time: A question of faith