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Cause Be the Carrier

(Book one of the Redemption series)

Chapter Six- High Tide

By: Striker

Fell ran down the halls holding the case in one hand and his gun in the other. Chris and his party followed close behind. Fell turned and fired off a few shots before continuing down the hall. Chris' group took cover to avoid getting shot.

"I'm going to enjoy kicking his ass." Claire spat.

"Get in line." Chris said.

"He's heading for the marina." Hunk said. "He's planning on escaping by sea. We have to prevent him from getting into open water."

Suddenly several bullets zinged off the wall inches from Leon's head. "What the fuck?" Leon turned to see several guards bearing down on the group from behind.

"More guards." Jill groans. "We don't have time to deal with these guys."

Claire readied her assault rifle. "You guys go on. Leon and I can take them."

Leon nodded in agreement. "Get Fell. These guys are ours."

"Take care of yourselves." Chris said. He, Jill, and Hunk continued their pursuit as Claire and Leon began to fire on the guards.

Fell entered the marina. The area was huge, extending up into the second level. Catwalks ran over the whole floor. At one end was the control room for the marina doors which was vacant. From the main floor four docks jutted into the water. Several boats were anchored to the docks. Several stacks of crates, forklifts, and other stuff littered the docks. Fell ran to one of the motorboats marooned to the left side of one of the docks and jumped in. He hit a button on a small remote fixed to the dashboard. The giant marina door slowly opened like a garage door, the large pistons pushing the rock-encrusted steel up and out. Fell set down the case and started the engine. "All I have to do is get to Miami and I'll be set."

"Hold it right there." Fell turned to see Chris, Jill, and Hunk with guns aimed at him. "Get out of the boat." Chris ordered. "Now."

Fell acknowledged and got out of his boat. "What are you going to do? Shoot me? I don't believe that you will."

"We're not going to kill you." Jill answered. "We're taking you in. Soon everyone's going to know what Umbrella has been up to. You're going to jail for a long time."

Chris and Hunk began to walk towards Fell. "Put down your gun." Chris said.

Fell slowly drew his gun and set it down at his feet. Chris and Hunk lowered their weapons and prepared to grab his arms. Without warning Fell kicked Chris in the groin. Chris gasped as his knees buckled. Hunk looked at Chris drop in shock and turned back to Fell. Fell blasted Hunk with a left cross and a right to the gut. Hunk dropped his MP5, which Fell kicked into the water. Fell then kneed Hunk in the stomach and threw him forcefully into a stack of crates. He scoped up and fired at Jill, who ducked behind the same group of crates. He turned his attention to Hunk.

"You should have killed me when you had the chance." Fell said. "Now you will die traitor." He aimed his gun at Hunk and started to squeeze the trigger.

Chris lunged at Fell and threw off his aim. The gun fired, the bullet just missing Hunk's head. "You're not taking anyone down." Chris sneered, hitting Fell with a right hook to the face. Chris then began to deliver stiff left punches to Fell's stomach. Fell swung his pistol at Chris and hit him in the head. Chris staggered to the edge of the dock. Fell back fisted Chris into the water and fired several shots after him. Chris took a deep breath before he hit the water and went under. The bullets glided past him, one grazing his right bicep. The wound began to bleed slightly, sending a red streak to the surface. He opened his eyes, the saltwater stinging. He looked up to see Fell looking down at him. He then turned his attention to the ground. He spotted a length of rope that was knotted at one end. He swam down and grabbed it and looked back up at the surface. When he saw Fell turn he headed back up.

Fell saw the blood and smiled. "So much for him." Fell said.

"YOU BASTARD!" Jill yelled, rushing Fell. He turned just in time to see Jill bringing the butt of her shotgun into his face. She struck him a fierce blow that knocked him back and making him drop his gun. He swung back, nailing her in her face. She staggered back and brought her hand up to her nose, which had begun to bleed. She tried to hit him with the shotgun a second time, but he grabbed the gun and kicked her in the stomach. He then brought the butt across the back of her head. Jill fell forward on her hands and knees.

Hunk tried to get up. "Don't even bother." Fell said, holding the shotgun up to the side of Jill's head. "After I kill you two I'll escape this place and be rewarded for not only eliminating you and your two friends but for saving the virus myself."

Chris burst out from under the water and whipped the knotted end of the rope at Fell's feet. The waterlogged rope wrapped around Fell's legs. Chris then pulled back on the rope and pulled Fell's legs out from under him. Fell fell forward, the shotgun bouncing out of his hands. "Don't you know you can't kill me." Chris hauled himself out of the water and checked on Jill. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah." Jill replied, holding the back of her head. "Despite the fact that I have a splitting headache."

Hunk took the shotgun and leveled it at Fell's head. "Looks like you lost." All of the sudden several guards burst out of one of the doors and ran at the dock firing. "We got company." Hunk said. He, Chris, and Jill took cover behind the crates. Fell took the opportunity and freed his legs from the rope. He grabbed his gun and jumped into his boat. "Shit." Hunk said as Fell raced away.

"Now what are we going to do?" Jill asked.

The guards moved in on Chris, Jill, and Hunk. "GET AWAY FROM THEM!" Claire yelled, firing off several rounds. She and Leon caught the guards by surprise and took them all out. Claire turned to see Fell zooming away. She ran over to her brother. "Fell's getting away."

"I'm aware of that." Chris said.

Claire saw the wound on Chris' arm. "You're shot."

"It's nothing." Chris replied. "We have to after him."

Hunk saw another motorboat and ran to it. He jumped in and started the motor. "Come on, we have to get him."

Chris turned to Jill, who was still woozy. "Claire, Leon, take Jill back up to Barry. Hunk and I are going after Fell."

Leon handed Chris his assault rifle and Glock. "You may need these."

"Thanks." Chris said. He jumped into the motorboat and Hunk tore off after Fell.

"Good luck Chris." Jill said groggily.

"Come on, we better get moving." Claire said. She, Leon, and Jill left the marina.

The boats raced through the sea. The sky had gotten brighter as the sun began to rise. Hunk kept close to Fell's boat. Chris stood up and fired several shots from his Glock. Fell returned fired with his Glock, forcing Chris down.

"WE HAVE TO GET CLOSER!" Chris yelled.

"I'LL TRY!" Hunk yelled back. He pushed the throttle and closed in on Fell. Fell fired several shots at Hunk's boat. Chris returned fire, hitting the rear of the boat several times. Hunk managed to pull his boat parallel with Fell's. Fell veered sharply at Hunk, forcing him to slow and evade. "DAMN!" Hunk yelled. He gunned the engine and continued the chase.

Claire and the other two ran down to the docks where Barry had the boat waiting. "Where are Chris and Hunk?" Barry asked.

"They chased after Fell." Claire replied. "How's Carlos doing?"

"Fine." Barry said. "He's in the cabin. Rebecca stopped the bleeding."

"Where are they headed?" Ark called from the bridge.

Leon pointed off towards the distance. "That way I think."

Jill climbed on board and almost fell down, catching herself on the wall of the cabin. "Fell said something about going to Miami. That's the way we have to go."

Barry turned to Ark. "You heard the lady. Let's get going. Claire, lead Jill to the bow so she can sit down."

Suddenly a female voice came from the facility. "THIS FACILITY WILL SELF-DESTRUCT IN FIVE MINUTES. PLEASE EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY."

"I think we should go right now." Ark said. He punched the throttle and sped off away from the island.

The two motorboats flew past several small islands. Hunk moved in closer so Chris could get a clear shot, pulling up along the right side of Fell's boat. Chris aimed the assault rifle and fired at Fell's boat. Fell returned fire and hit Chris, the bullet leaving a gash in his left side. Chris grabbed his wound and fell back.

"YOU OK?" Hunk asked.

"I'M FINE!" Chris replied.

The two boats passed to the left of an island. Hunk veered into Fell's boat and hit it hard. Fell lost control and headed straight for the beach. The boat skidded across the rocky beach and slammed into a large rock. Fell smacked his head off the wheel and fell back into his seat dazed. He quickly regained his senses and grabbed the case. He took out one of the vials and jumped from his boat, which had caught fire. Hunk pulled up on the beach and jumped out. He began to run after Fell. Fell heard his footsteps and began to turn. Hunk tackled him, sending Fell sprawling forward. The vial and gun popped out of his hands. The vial shattered on a rock, the virus spilling onto the ground.

"No." Fell said.

"So much for your virus." Hunk said.

Fell grabbed a rock and waited until Hunk bent over to pick him up. He spun around and clocked Hunk in the head. Hunk staggered back. Blood began to seep from a cut on his temple.

"You ruined everything." Fell said. He swung at Hunk with a right hook. Hunk ducked the punch and hit Fell with a jab to the gut. Hunk then grabbed Fell's hair and elbowed him in the face.

"You're not delivering that virus to your boss." Hunk said. "I made a promise to myself that I would never let Umbrella do what they did to Raccoon City."

"Then you'll die like your friends." Fell growled. He came with a lab, but Hunk grabbed Fell's arm and flipped him over his shoulder. Fell crashed to the ground and rolled over. Hunk moved in, but Fell lunged forward and tackled Hunk. Fell got up and kicked Hunk in the side. "You're pathetic. I heard that you were one of the best. What did you turn on us?" He kicked Hunk again.

"Because I came to my senses." Hunk said. Fell went to kick him again, but Hunk rolled out of the way. He then came back with a kick to Fell's right knee. As Fell yelped in surprise and pain Hunk got to his feet. He delivered a spin kick to Fell, knocking him down. "Now give up."

Fell saw his gun lying in front of him. He grabbed a handful of small stones and threw them at Hunk. As Hunk shielded himself Fell grabbed his gun and got to his feet. "Now you die." Fell said, aiming at Hunk.

A gunshot rang out through the morning air. Fell fell forward, a bullet wound in his head. Hunk turned around to see Chris standing next to the boat, holding his side with one hand and his Glock in the other. "Now we're even." Chris said.

Hunk ran over to Chris. "Are you OK?"

"I've had better." Chris said. "What about the virus Fell had?"

"He dropped it." hunk said. "The vial shattered. Hopefully the virus won't get into the water."

Chris shook his head. "It's not enough to do any harm. Besides, the saltwater may kill the virus. Where's the case Fell had?"

"In the boat." Hunk said. No sooner had he said that than the boat exploded. "I should say it was in the boat."

Chris heard the sound of a boat approaching. He turned to see the fishing boat approach. "Looks like the others have arrived." The two men walked towards the boat. How'd you find us?" Chris asked.

"We saw the smoke and knew it was probably you." Claire replied. She saw Chris holding his side. "Jesus, you got hurt again?"

Chris nodded. He and Chris got to the boat and were helped on board. Ark pulled away from the shore and began to drive away.

"Did you get the virus?" Barry asked.

"Fell dropped one vial on the beach and the other vials went up in his boat." Hunk said.

Rebecca came out of the cabin. "The salt in the seawater should kill off the virus." She saw the men's wounds. "I better fix you to up."

Leon looked down from the bridge. "I don't know about you guys, but I need another vacation."

Chris chuckled as he entered the cabin. Carlos was sitting in one of the seats, his shoulder heavily bandaged. "I see you got hit too."

"At least we're all alive." Chris said. He sat down and Rebecca patched up his wounds.

The boat glided into the marina. Roy and the children came out of the building and welcomed the heroes back.

"I missed you so much." Sherry said, hugging Claire.

"I missed you too." Claire replied.

Ark gave Lott and Lily each a hug. "I hope you two behaved yourselves while I was gone."

"We did." Lott said.

"I knew you would come back." Lily said.

Roy patted Leon on the shoulder. "So I take it that your mission was a success."

Leon laughed. "It sure was. Got the bad guys, destroyed the virus, saved the world."

"That reminds me." Chris said. "We better tell the authorities where that lab is."

"There's one slight problem." Jill said. "Before we left the self-destruct device went off. The building went up shortly after we left."

Hunk sighed. "Umbrella covering their tracks again."

"So I take it you guys have nothing?" Roy asked.

"Ditto." Leon replied.

"At least we beat Umbrella again." Rebecca said, helping Carlos from the boat. "That has to say something."

Carlos nodded. "Besides, there's always next time."

Chris agreed. "Yeah, next time we'll get proof. But until then we better get back to the hotel and get out of the city. Umbrella's still out there, and we have to stop them."

Author's Comments: Another great ending to another great story. The team beat Fell and got rid of the Z-virus. Too bad all the proof got destroyed. Well, this is the end of the first story in the Redemption series. Expect the action to continue in the next parts. Until then check out my other stories. See ya.

Previews:

Short Stories:

1. Dinner and A Movie- Sequel to Life's A Beach- The group gather at Chris and Jill's place to have dinner and see a few flicks. But how can you watch a movie went the audience refuses to be quiet?

2. A Night At Home- Romance is in the air as each couple spends o night together. Plenty of things will happen on this magical night.

Series:

1.War Games- The survivors have joined forces to battle Umbrella. However, there are other groups that want to dethrone Umbrella. What ensues is a battle royal where only one can survive. Let the games begin. (Composed of six books.)

Multi-chapter stories:

1. Harbinger- (Book one of the War Games series.) The survivors assault an Umbrella lab. Things go smoothly until people from a new company assault the same lab. Who are they, and more importantly, what do they want?

Previous Stories:

1. If My Heart Had Wings.

2. Mall Madness.

3. Resident Evil- Armageddon:

1. Part I Prelude to Destruction

2. Part II Hands Of Fate

3. Part III Gaining Strength

4. Part IV Unexpected Alliance

5. Part V Countdown to Doomsday

6. Part VI Armageddon

4. Life's A Beach.

5. Judgment Day.