By: Bloodlover
Disclaimer: I don´t own any of the Capcom characters but Emily Johnson, Richard Colt, Donnie Martin and Dan Hawkins, etc. are mine inspired by the game. Don´t steal them. Hope you like this part! (Sorry about the delay!)
Part 5
February 10 1999 Testing Zone, Umbrella HQ
Chris and Jill walked down the corridor. It was cold and bleak like the Testing Zone itself, but lacked the scent of blood and death. But it gave Chris a feeling of foreboding. Hope we don´t run into that whitehaired guy… Then again, after seeing how he treated Jill I would like to have a "talk" with him. He looked down at her. She was conscious but still she seemed to have hard to focus. She could walk but Chris felt that he wanted to steady her just to be on the safe side. They hadn´t spoke the whole time, they were both alert, listening to make sure they weren´t ambushed by Mr Whitehair or some other monster, this was Umbrella HQ after all.
Finally they came to some sort of lift that appeared to go down. Down to the exit hopefully…
"Jill how are you feeling?"
She smiled at him. "I feel better for each second. Let´s keep going."
Jill walked up to the lift and waved at him. "What´s wrong Chris? Think it´s a trap?"
He frowned but walked to her. "No, but I wonder how safe the lift is. I don´t like it when there is only one way."
She inspected the engine. "It seems to be in working order, I think we can use it. In any case we don´t have so many other options to consider."
Chris took a deep breath. "Okay let´s go!" He pushed the start button and the lift came to life and started to slowly decend. Jill sat down. "So far so good."
Chris walked to her and sat down beside her. He wanted to talk to her now that they were in relative safety. "Jill…" He started. She turned her head towards him. "Yes?"
He wanted to hear what she had gone through and what Wesker had done to her, but didn´t know where he would start. "What happened to you?" He said it so she would understand the multifaceted question.
She closed her eyes for a moment then opened them. "First I escaped from Raccoon City four months ago and I started to search for you directly after that. Barry saved me from the nuke that destroyed Raccoon City, saved me and Carlos actually. Carlos is a mercenary whom I met in Raccoon, he was working for the U.B.C.S, Umbrella Countermeasure force." When Chris startled she calmed him down. "They were not really involved with Umbrella, they were used as guinea pigs just like our unit. He saved my life too. Except for the monsters I encountered, zombies and Hunters for example, there was something called the Nemesis. It was like a smarter version of the Tyrant, it could use a rocket launcer. It managed to infect me with the T-virus." She had to calm Chris again. "Carlos managed to find me an antidote. After that the Nemesis attacked again and we were seperated. We both ended up in an abondened factory that Umbrella had. I almost got shot by Nicholai and he got to the helicopter before I could. I spent a lot of time searching for the card key that would open the lock, but I was locked in a room and Nemesis attacked again. I managed to defeat it and found the card key. But it was already too late, Nicholai had found the copter, he teased me before taking off. Then Carlos caught up with me, again because I met him in the factory´s sewer, he saved me from a couple of zombies…" She laughed, a short, dry laugh. "Sorry, I´m not really good at recaping this story…"
"It´s okay. Take it slowly." Said Chris reassuring. He knew Jill could recap a mission but she still suffered from the drug she had been exposed to . Whatever it is. I´m sure she´ll come to it soon…
"Okay. We debated over what to do and suddenly the radio came to life. The one who called knew my name and we heard he was with S.T.A.R.S. That someone was Barry but it was so much static I didn´t recognize the voice. After that contact was lost. We descided that I would run to the pad and try to signal the helicopter while Carlos continued to get into contact. I finally ended up in some computerroom, where a battle clearly had been fought, a battle betweeen Tyrants and a military unit. Prior to that I found a picture of something called the Rail Gun or Paralysous sword that would be used to take the G-virus from Umbrella. I think the unit that died in that battle was from the U.S goverment. I had almost reached the door when the Nemesis attacked once again. I didn´t kill him in the waste disposal room. I managed to power up the Rail Gun and it blew the Nemesis to pieces. I then used the lift to get down to the pad but I couldn´t found a flare. Luckily Carlos had found one in the controlroom and Barry came and rescued us."
Jill took a breath and continued. "Carlos wanted to find his other friends in the U.B.C.S and Barry followed to help him. I went after you. I found a destroyed hideout…. There was blood on the floor and I found your knife. I guess Umbrella sent something after you or someone."
Chris nodded. "That was a really hard battle, I almost lost."
"I´m glad you survived." She rested her head on his shoulder and continued.
"After that the trail got cold, and I just searched blindly. Until I got a tip from a strange guy about Umbrella tracking it´s enemies. I broke into the HQ a couple of days ago and logged into a computer. But somehow I triggered some kind of alarm. I managed to stay clear of the soldiers and I even got away from Nicholai, that was the soldier with white hair, you know?"
Chris nodded grimly. "I have seen him."
"He pinned me down but I whacked him in the head with your knife that I took from your hideout. Then I kicked him and ran away."
Chris smiled a little at that and Jill did too, but the smile faded quickly. "I had almost reached my escape route when someone snuck up on me. I felt a hand on my shoulder and it started to turn me around. I freaked out a little because I didn´t hear anyone, I tried to stab the attacker this time. But before I could do that he grabbed my hand and squezzed it so I was forced to drop the knife. Then he took a grip around my throat and I saw it was Wesker. After that he banged my head against the wall and I was knocked out. The next thing I remember was that I was tied to a chair in a cold room. Wesker and Nicholai were there. Wesker started to question me about your whereabouts…"
She stopped and Chris held her tighter, hating Wesker more and more each second.
"I said I didn´t know where you were and he took out a syringe… He plunged it in my arm, it contained T-virus I could feel the battle between the virus and my antibodies. After that I blacked out. The next thing I remember is that Nicholai is dragging me into a large, cold room and leaves me there. And the rest… Well you know the rest."
Chris released his embrace somewhat but still held her tight. "Jill… During these last months I have gone through a lot. But you… I wish I´ve never had left you in that town."
Jill looked up at him, no accustion in her bright eyes. "Chris. DON´T blame yourself. We did what we had to do and I agreed, remember?"
"Agreed. But did they drug you? It looked like it."
"No. I..I don´t think so. But it might have been something of a side effect, triggered by the battle between the virus and my antibodies. I think Becky told me and a couple of other S.T.A.R.S about it at one time…"
Suddenly the elevator stopped and they both tensed. "Why does this always happen to those things?" growled Chris and stood up, drawing his magnum. "How´s the engine?"
Jill inspected it. "Strange… I can´t see any damage. Then again it´s probably old and…."
"JILL! LOOK OUT!" Chris threw himself at Jill and they both barely escaped the vicious creature that came out of the darkness. Like all Umbrella creatures it looked like a freak, it had a resemblance to a big bird but it´s head looked like a frog. Or one of those Bandersnatch-things I encountered at Rockfort and Antartica. Wesker threw me into a container with one of those freaks inside.
"Jill, here´s my Glock." He gave it to her while they still croached.
"Thank you. But where did that thing go?"
As if to answer her question something big slammed into the elevator, knocking them off their feet. "Damn it! If it continues this there´s no need for it to kill us, if this elevator crasches we´ll go down with it."
"Maybe we could climb down? But in that case we have to take out the monster or it will swipe at us while we´re climing down. We have to take it out whatever we´ll do."
"Then let´s do it! I try to draw it out. When it comes I´ll get clear and we both fire at it. Got it?"
"Got it. Be careful."
"Always.You too."
Jill watched as Chris carefully stood up. The creature swooped down on them and Chris dropped, firing at the monster at the same time. Jill started to shoot too. The thing was surprised and it fell to the floor. The impact almost knocked them down but they stood their ground and continued to shoot at it. At last it twitched and laid still.
Jill shivered.
"Hey Jill! I wonder why Umbrella loves these things so much. I mean they aren´t really pretty to look at. And the experiments always go wrong."
"You´re right."
The two started laughing, but it faded quickly.
"Jill, can you fix this elevator? Or do we have to climb down?"
She inspected the engine but shook her head. "Sorry but no. The monster totally ruined the engine during our fight. We have no other choice but to climb down the shaft. It´s not safe, who knows what else is down here? But I can´t see any other options, no one knows we´re here and we can´t wait for help."
Chris sighed. "Then let´s go. I´ll go first. If something comes we have to slide down the rope."
Jill knew what "slide" meant. It meant they practically had to let go of the rope and get down as soon as quickly. It was very dangerous but so was fighting a flying monster when you had to hold a rope at the same time. Out of the two, this was the best soloution.
Chris and Jill holstered their guns and carefully began to descend into the unknown darkness.
Outside
Leon had now came up to them, Claire at his side. He saluted Dan and took command.
"Sorry I missed the party, but i had to drop out for awhile. Who are you?"
Barry hid his scowl. Very straightforward, are we? "We are former S.T.A.R.S and U.B.C.S and we are fighting Umbrella. I assume we are on the same side.?"
Claire spoke up, trying to ease the tension. "Barry you can trust these guys, I personally guarantee it."
Barry looked like he couldn´t believe his eyes. "Is it Claire Redfield?! You sure has grown a lot!" He enfolded her in a big bear hug."
"Ugh! Yes it´s me. This is Leon Kennedy and it was he who helped me out of Raccoon City when I came searching for my brother Chris. Whom I found here by the way."
"Chris is here too?!"
"Talk about reunion." Said Emily with just a little sarcasm.
"Yes and he found his girlfriend Jill here too." At that one of the men, the guy with the assualt rifle, (who looked like a fashion model to Claire) widened his eyes.
"Is Jill here too?" he asked with chock.
"Yes, but we had to save her from Wesker The Creep."
Barry growled. "Wesker?! Is he alive?! Where is he in that case, I´m going to have a little talk with him!"
Claire knew from Chris´s stories that Wesker had threatend Barry´s family. "Yes he´s alive, somehow. But he got away."
"Next time he won´t."
"Temper, temper Burton." Said Emily trying to calm Barry down. "But where are Chris and Jill now?"
"Wesker trapped them in a test room but they escaped. I hope they are alright."
"I´m sure they are. When me and Becky here was in the S.T.A.R.S those two were among the best. If they could survive the mansion, Rockfort and Raccoon City, they will get out." said Barry comforting. Claire relaxed somewhat.
Leon cleared his throat. "I´m sorry to break this reunion but we have to work fast." He turned to Claire. "I forgot to ask you before so I´m asking you now. Did you and your brother find the coordinates?"
"Yes, I have them."
"Can you give them to me, please?"
Claire reached into her jacket and found the coordinates. She gave them to Leon.
"Thanks." He took out paper and a pen and began to write down the coordinates. He gave the coordinates back to Claire and kept the copy. "I have to get my men back. We´ll contact you later."
"But…"
"No buts Claire, I don´t have time for this!"
Barry scowled again. He wasn´t impressed with Leon, despite that the other man seemed to be in a pressed situation. "You should at least tell us where you are going."
"Believe me, I´ll found you when the time comes."
Just then Rebecca caught sight of something. "Hey! It´s Chris! And he has Jill with him!"
Chris and Jill looked okay, even though they seemed like they have been through hell. "Claire and Leon. I´m glad you´re alright!" He gave Barry and Rebecca a quick hug. "I missed you guys too! We have much to talk about…" He was interrupted by Leon.
"Although I´m glad you made it out of there, I have to remind you that we´re still on Umbrella´s grounds. Reinforcements might be on their way. Besides, I´ll contact you later. I´m getting out of here with my men, I advise you to do the same. Umbrella WILL go down, but not tonight. We´ll fight tomorrow." With that Leon turned his back on the S.T.A.R.S and started to walk to the helicopter. Claire ran after him.
"Leon! Okay I understand you have to go back with your men. But you could at least tell me how Sherry is doing."
At that Leon stopped to face her. For a moment Claire thought she could see guilt in his eyes. But then it was gone and his face became unreadable.
"Claire, I don´t have time for longer explanations. But I assure you that Sherry is fine." He gave her a quick hug. "Take care of yourself. See you later." Leon´s second-in-command started to shout at him and Leon ran to the helicopter. As soon as he was onboard the door closed and the helicopter lifted into the sky like a big, black bird. Soon it couldn´t be seen anymore. Claire went back to her brother and the others, feeling very alone.
Not far away, someone was watching the scene through a set of nightvisiongoggles. The person dropped them soon, an angry snarl across his face. Nicholai turned to face Wesker, who seemed to be optimistic, despite their defeat.
"You seem to be very happy about something. Do you mind if I ask you what it is? Since I could use that because for the moment I feel I want to kill something! Or someone."
Wesker smiled his diabolic smile. "Temper, temper Nicholai. Sure the S.T.A.R.S and their allies, no doubt the goverment, has won a victory tonight. But that will be their last. When they attack Umbrella´s HQ, no matter how prepared they are they´ll never defeat our big surprise. They´ll die. But remember Nicholai, I want Redfield for myself.And tonight wasn´t a total waste of time. Umbrella got some testinfo for their monsters from the Testing Zone. And I got to see miss Valentine again, not to mention Chris and his annoying sister."
"You may be right. Understood." Nicholai saw his own helicopter appear in the sky. "See you again, Wesker." With that he went to the newly arrived helicopter.
Wesker smiled back. "Yes we´ll do. And I´m looking forward to it!"
To be continued!!!!
So what´ll happen next? You´ll see in the next chapter. I also want to say that I´m sorry for the delay of this chapter. I´ll try to make the next chapter more faster.