A/N: Thanx once again for all the reviews, I can never get enuff of them^_^
thanx for the tip Chicky Teefs!
And sorry to disappoint you zilindico and shin about Trent, but the guy was infact Wesker. You see I don't even know Trent and I just recently ordered the fanfiction RE novels. But let me explain...If you guys watched the Wesker report then you will see that he knew about Leon joining an underground anti Umbrella organization, and in the end he says, "Sherry is now safely in OUR hands." Meaning he had to have taken Sherry from those Umbrella agents and freed Leon, right? I just put those 2 together and found a way to make it all fit. Wesker simply broke into the facility with his new powers and found a way to Leon just like he did in CVX with Chris and Claire. Get the Epilogues and the Wesker reports (get those from Kazaa) and you'll see what I mean.
Ok I was originally planning on making this chapter shorter, but then an idea kinda crept on me and it ended up being the longest chapter yet! This Chapter might contain some surprises for you guys so read on!
IN LEON'S SHARED APARTMENT- NEWYORK CITY:
Leon sat down at the kitchen table eating his breakfast. The last month had been pretty hectic. He had managed to escape the Umbrella facility and start a whole new life with a new, secret identity. Leon owed a lot to the man who had helped him.
'US army indeed.' Leon thought bitterly as he put another spoon of cornflakes into his mouth. 'I can't believe one of the army's biggest generals is working secretly for Umbrella. Man what is happening to the world.'
"Hey Leo, g'morning!" Leon's thoughts were cut short by the cheery voice of his roommate and friend, Ark Thompson. He opened the fridge and took out a beer can, opening it noisily. "Want one?"
"Uh, no thanks, you know I don't drink." Leon replied politely. He refused touching any alcoholic drinks ever since his father died in a drink and drive accident, five years ago.
"Oh yeah I forgot." Said Ark apologetically, sitting on the chair opposite of Leon. "So tell me man, what's on your mind? You've been looking down ever since I got back, and that's supposed to make you happy!"
Leon folded his arms on the table and frowned in thought. "I dunno, I guess I'm still wondering how I got out of that mess Umbrella put me in. I'd kill to know how Wesker was able to break in and get both me and Sherry out without causing too much havoc."
"Don't stress yourself. The important thing is that you're both now safe and you don't have to hurt your friends, right?" Leon knew Ark was just trying to cheer him up, but he still couldn't help but feel something was wrong with his Savior.
They sat in silence for about a minute then Leon said suddenly, "I don't really trust Wesker very much." Ark Thompson looked at his friend and frowned.
"Leon, we've been through this a thousand times. If Wesker didn't save your butt then God knows what could have happened to you and Sherry. I know he might seem really cold and inhuman at times, but hey; he helped us into this anti Umbrella organization didn't he? Any body Anti Umbrella has got to have a little good in him." Ark reached over and put a hand on Leon's shoulder. "Now cheer up or else I'll have to kick your ass....I'm gonna go take a shower now. Try to watch TV or something. Take your mind off things." He then left the room leaving Leon to his thoughts alone.
Leon smiled at his friend. It was great to know you can count on somebody, and Leon definitely knew he could count on good old Ark. After all, he did get him into a mess with Umbrella 2 weeks ago. Now they were both in New York City working for Albert Wesker and in an anti Umbrella organization. Wesker had sent Sherry, and the two children Ark Thompson brought with him, to an orphanage in Alabama. Everything seemed to be going smoothly but one thing. The Redfields.
'I wonder what Wesker wants with Claire's brother. He said they used to work together, but...wait a minute. That picture in the S.T.A.R.S room! That's where I saw Wesker! Man no wonder why he looked so familiar. So he DID work with Chris.' Leon thought as he washed his plate up.
'Well, maybe I should trust him then. He did save my life and all.'
3 WEEKS LATER IN AN UNDERGROUND BASE IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF NJ:
"I don't see why I can't meet him!" said the Chinese woman angrily. She had short, dark, ear length hair and wore a tight black shirt with loose gray trousers.
"He's already starting to trust me. He even agreed to contacting Claire Redfield finally, and I won't let you mess that up." Replied Albert Wesker coldly.
Ada Wong, as she was previously known, was now standing with her arms folded and looking at the ground. She never thought she'd ever have the chance to see Leon Kennedy again. The man that was so eager to protect her with his life. The man she eventually fell in love with. But now there he was, standing right under her nose, and she wasn't even allowed to see him. She knew she could not disobey Albert Wesker. She owes him a lot for saving her life after the incident in Raccoon City.
"You will follow orders and stay here. I may need you after gaining the T- Veronica Virus."
Ada sighed, closing her eyes. "Fine." She said finally.
'Do not worry Leon...I WILL see you again.'
AT THE UNDERGROUND ANTI UMBRELLA BASE -ONE MONTH LATER:
Leon Kennedy sat at his desk and stretched out his arms. He then cracked his knuckles and started to type. He had been working for this anti Umbrella organization for 2 and a half months now. Leon typed a few more words, then pressed the 'Enter' button. He watched as different names started to come up on the Screen.
'R, R, R...there! Rain, Randal, Raymond, Remanos...man no Redfields!'
Leon clicked on the cancel button then sat back, combing a hand through his hair. He's been looking for Chris Redfields whereabouts for a month now but it's as though his name was erased from existence! There were no Claire's either. He had been in contact with Claire for a month now but she also couldn't find Chris.
"Hey Kennedy, come on it's getting late." He looked up and saw Ark holding a bucket of Chinese food.
Leon looked at his watch and saw that it was 11:40pm. "Ok, I'll just finish off."
BACK AT LEON AND ARK'S APARTMENT:
Leon had finished eating and was now lying in bed in his Tweety bird boxers. (A/N: Gotta love tweety!) He looked over at his watch and saw that it was already 1:30am.
'God, what's wrong with me, it's like I can never sleep nowadays.' He thought as he stared up at the ceiling. He had been having problems sleeping for a while now. It's as though everything in the past comes to haunt him at once. He thinks of Ada and how he was never able to save her. Of Claire and how hard it must be for her not knowing whether her brother was dead or alive. Of Sherry whom he had not heard from in a very long time. He hoped she was happy at the orphanage, although he knew she must be missing Claire terribly. Maybe he should call her soon. It's been 2 weeks since he last spoke to Sherry, and in truth he was missing the little girl. Suddenly, the phone rang.
Leon got up startled, tripping over his bed covers as he ran to the phone. 'Who the hell is calling this late!' He picked up the phone quickly, "hello??"
"Hey, Leon?" came the sweet, feminine voice of Claire Redfield on the other line.
"C...Claire? Jeez, it's 2:00am. Is something wrong??" Leon said, getting slightly worried.
"Oh is it! Eheheh, sorryyy." She replied slightly blushing.
"Nah, it's ok. What's up, how are you?" Leon was surprised that Claire actually called him. He had given her the number a month ago and this was the first time she called.
"Umm, well I just called to say...well I thought it would've been better if I just told you on the phone that I'll be breaking into the Paris Umbrella facility. Tonight."
Leon could not believe his ears. "What?! Claire are you out of your mind, do you have any idea how dangerous that might be!"
Claire was silent for a moment, truly enjoying the fact that this was driving Leon crazy. Atleast she knew he cared. "Leon, don't worry, I'm a big girl remember. It's my only hope of finding Chris. Besides it's not like Paris is infested with zombies or anything. This time I'll be dealing with harmless humans."
"Harmless humans? Don't you know that sometimes humans are even worse than zombies! Claire I beg you, don't do it. We'll find your brother another way, I'll HELP you. But breaking into the facility is just....suicide!"
"I got away from Umbrella once, I can do it again. I'm sorry Leon but I've made up my mind. I'll contact you soon ok? And DON'T worry about me." She said although she knew that was lying. "Bye Leon."
"No wait! Claire! Claire?? *BEEP BEEP BEEP* Dammit!!" Leon slammed the phone shut. He sat down at the edge of the couch and held his head. He knew Claire wouldn't listen to him. Heck she never listened to him. Every time he had tried stopping her from doing something, it would come out the other ear and she'd go ahead and do it. That was Claire for ya. Once she has her mind on doing something, hell would break loose for those in her way.
A very sleepy looking Ark walked into the room as fast as a snail and scratching his bum.
"I..I heard shouting. Is somethin wrong?" He asked, barely opening his eyes.
"Go back to sleep Ark." Said Leon, a little more coldly than he had intended.
"uh, ok."
Three days passed by and Leon still heard nothing from Claire. He was now so worried, he had the money ready to buy tickets to Paris and go look for her himself. He sat on the internet all day, trying to read any news coming from Paris about a girl with reddish brown hair, who was now either dead or in jail. But there was never anything of the sort.
"Leon, get up and do something! You've been sitting there like a constipated chicken for the last week!" Ark shouted in Leon's face.
Leon looked up at him with red eyes. "Has it been a week already?"
"Yes! And you haven't moved from that chair since. I'm afraid it might be plastered to your ass now." Ark looked at Leon, surprised at the state he was in. He hardly ate or slept all week. Always sitting near the computer and the phone as if expecting her to call. "Come on Leon get up. We'll go eat something at El Tazaj. You know you love Lebanese food."
"Do I get as much shawerma's and sheesh tawouks as I want?" Leon asked hopefully.
Ark laughed, "Knew you wouldn't refuse. It'll be an eat all you want, and it's all on me."
Just as Leon got dressed and was about to walk out the door an enthusiastic 'you've got mail!' was heard loudly and clearly. Leon's eyes popped out and he ran as fast as he could back to the computer.
"Ah man Leon. Just let it go this once!" Ark said grabbing Leon's arm.
"No wait, wait!......IT'S CLAAAIRE!" Exclaimed Leon jumping up into the air. He then grabbed Ark's face and kissed him on both cheeks.
"Ewww man, what the hell's wrong with you!" Ark said as he wiped Leon's saliva off his cheeks. He must have been really happy to do something THAT extreme.
"Shhhh, I gotta read this." Leon said as he opened the email. He read out loud:
Leon, I've been captured by Umbrella..yeh, yeh u were right, don't give me a lecture. You have to try and contact my brother in any way you can. I'll give u a # of a person who might have an idea where he is. I've been trying to call but it's as if no 1's home. U might b luckier. Ok this is the number:
002 612 588 9087
ask for a Barry
My location is this:
NKJ 0984352845 EAST 84772500275 R.I 879.00
Don't ask me what the hell that is, I used what's on the map. Please hurry. I'm stuck with a guy called Steve, who has an annoyingly high-pitched voice and weird hair. HELP!
Claire
P.S. THERE ARE ZOMBIES OVER HERE!!
Leon read the email over and over. Well atleast she was still alive. If there were only zombies in that place then she should be fine. She's gone through much worse after all.
"Ark, I'm gonna go down to the base to see what I can do. Stay here incase Claire tries to contact us again."
"Can't we eat fi.."
"No!"
"ok, ok I'll stay, jeez." Ark said giving Leon a thumbs up. "Go get em tiger."
Leon rolled his eyes. "That's so lame Ark. Anyways I'll cya!" And with that he was out the door.
AT THE BASE:
Leon ran over to his desk and turned on his computer. He then felt a cold hand on his shoulder and jumped in surprise.
"Did I scare you, Leon?" Came the cold voice of Albert Wesker.
Leon turned around and shook his head firmly. "Uh, no I was just startled a little that's all."
"What do you have there?" He asked pointing to the piece of paper on the desk.
"Oh that. Oh yeah well Claire just contacted me and it looks like she's been caught by Umbrella. I just need to find out her exact location." Said Leon, a little too quickly.
"Oh is that so? Let me see it then." Leon handed the paper to Wesker. "I see. She's at Rockfort Island." He smiled darkly. 'Isn't that a lucky coincidence?'
"Umm..how do you know it's Rockfort Island? I never heard of that place before."
"Well obviously not since it is owned by Umbrella..well thank you Leon, you've been a great help." Wesker then gave the paper to Leon and started to walk away.
"Where are you going?" Leon shouted over to him.
"Rockfort Island of course." Said Wesker with a smile.
"You're gonna save Claire? Take me with you!" Leon said, sounding eager.
"There's no need for that Leon, you've already done your share. I'm going to need you here incase something happens."
Leon was now officially confused. Why was Wesker acting like this? He decided it would be wiser not to go against what this man said and so he agreed to stay.
Just as Wesker left, Leon took hold of the phone and kept trying to call the number Claire gave to him. He tried all day until finally someone answered.
"Hello?" It sounded like a middle-aged man and Leon guessed it was Barry.
"Uh, hello, is this Barry?"
"Yes, can I ask who's speaking?" he replied.
"This is Leon S Kennedy. I'm a friend of Claire Redfield and she asked me to contact you."
"Claire Redfield?!" Leon could now hear other voices. It sounded like a girl shouting, 'give me the phone!' in the background. "Uh, just one second...did you say Claire?"
"Yes Claire, Redfield! You DO know her don't you?"
"Of course I know her. I've worked with her brother for a very long time."
"Well could you please tell her brother that she's been captured by Umbrella."
"WHAT? UMBRELLA??" This time he heard someone yank at the phone and then a woman's voice was heard. "Hello, did you say Claire was captured by Umbrella??"
Leon was now annoyed. They've been repeating everything he's been saying like they don't believe him. He took a deep breath to keep his temper under control. "Yes she has. Who's talking to me now?"
"This is Jill. Jill Valentine. I'm Chris's partner and a former S.T.A.R.S member."
"Well look, Wesker is already gonna go help Claire, but.."
"WESKER?!! Wesker is alive?!" Leon was very surprised by this reaction.
"Umm, yeah. I talked to him about 5 hours ago. Why?" he could hear a big commotion in the background. Barry seemed to be screaming something.
"Shit..We have to tell Chris, Claire's in trouble." Said Jill finally.
"In trouble? Why??" Leon couldn't believe his ears. It was all so confusing. Wesker..dead? Claire is in danger because he's on his way to get her?
"what's your name again?" she asked.
"Leon..now tell me. What the HELL is going on?"
"Leon, Wesker betrayed us all last year at the mansion incident. He was acting so strangely and then got killed by the Tyrant."
"Tyrant?"
"Long story. Look if that was really Wesker then Claire's in big trouble. Worse than the one she's in now. He's gonna use her to get Chris and I know it!"
"GOD." Leon couldn't think anymore. It was all just happening too fast. He couldn't believe that he was the cause of all this. Of putting Claire's life in more danger. If anything happened to her he would never forgive himself.
"Leon, Leon you there??"
"Uh, yeah yeah. I'm still here." He said Quietly.
"Look Leon. Stay AWAY from Wesker. Infact leave the place you're living in right now and go anywhere else. Wesker might not be kind enough to keep you when he finds out there's no more use for you. Take all your belongings and leave. And keep in contact with us and try your best to find Chris, OK?"
Leon was now as pale as a ghost. "Ok." He said finally and they both shut the phone.
'God what did I get myself into. I'm sorry Claire. I'm so sorry.'
A/N: MAAAAAN, that was a LOOONG chapter. Feels like it's taken me ages! I hope all of you guys kinda get what I'm doing here and I hope this chapter didn't bore u all to death^_^ Ok next chapter is Chris's, where u'll find out how he found out about Claire. I don't think that one will be that long but anyhoos. R&R ppl! Don't want all my hard work to go in vain:op
And sorry to disappoint you zilindico and shin about Trent, but the guy was infact Wesker. You see I don't even know Trent and I just recently ordered the fanfiction RE novels. But let me explain...If you guys watched the Wesker report then you will see that he knew about Leon joining an underground anti Umbrella organization, and in the end he says, "Sherry is now safely in OUR hands." Meaning he had to have taken Sherry from those Umbrella agents and freed Leon, right? I just put those 2 together and found a way to make it all fit. Wesker simply broke into the facility with his new powers and found a way to Leon just like he did in CVX with Chris and Claire. Get the Epilogues and the Wesker reports (get those from Kazaa) and you'll see what I mean.
Ok I was originally planning on making this chapter shorter, but then an idea kinda crept on me and it ended up being the longest chapter yet! This Chapter might contain some surprises for you guys so read on!
IN LEON'S SHARED APARTMENT- NEWYORK CITY:
Leon sat down at the kitchen table eating his breakfast. The last month had been pretty hectic. He had managed to escape the Umbrella facility and start a whole new life with a new, secret identity. Leon owed a lot to the man who had helped him.
'US army indeed.' Leon thought bitterly as he put another spoon of cornflakes into his mouth. 'I can't believe one of the army's biggest generals is working secretly for Umbrella. Man what is happening to the world.'
"Hey Leo, g'morning!" Leon's thoughts were cut short by the cheery voice of his roommate and friend, Ark Thompson. He opened the fridge and took out a beer can, opening it noisily. "Want one?"
"Uh, no thanks, you know I don't drink." Leon replied politely. He refused touching any alcoholic drinks ever since his father died in a drink and drive accident, five years ago.
"Oh yeah I forgot." Said Ark apologetically, sitting on the chair opposite of Leon. "So tell me man, what's on your mind? You've been looking down ever since I got back, and that's supposed to make you happy!"
Leon folded his arms on the table and frowned in thought. "I dunno, I guess I'm still wondering how I got out of that mess Umbrella put me in. I'd kill to know how Wesker was able to break in and get both me and Sherry out without causing too much havoc."
"Don't stress yourself. The important thing is that you're both now safe and you don't have to hurt your friends, right?" Leon knew Ark was just trying to cheer him up, but he still couldn't help but feel something was wrong with his Savior.
They sat in silence for about a minute then Leon said suddenly, "I don't really trust Wesker very much." Ark Thompson looked at his friend and frowned.
"Leon, we've been through this a thousand times. If Wesker didn't save your butt then God knows what could have happened to you and Sherry. I know he might seem really cold and inhuman at times, but hey; he helped us into this anti Umbrella organization didn't he? Any body Anti Umbrella has got to have a little good in him." Ark reached over and put a hand on Leon's shoulder. "Now cheer up or else I'll have to kick your ass....I'm gonna go take a shower now. Try to watch TV or something. Take your mind off things." He then left the room leaving Leon to his thoughts alone.
Leon smiled at his friend. It was great to know you can count on somebody, and Leon definitely knew he could count on good old Ark. After all, he did get him into a mess with Umbrella 2 weeks ago. Now they were both in New York City working for Albert Wesker and in an anti Umbrella organization. Wesker had sent Sherry, and the two children Ark Thompson brought with him, to an orphanage in Alabama. Everything seemed to be going smoothly but one thing. The Redfields.
'I wonder what Wesker wants with Claire's brother. He said they used to work together, but...wait a minute. That picture in the S.T.A.R.S room! That's where I saw Wesker! Man no wonder why he looked so familiar. So he DID work with Chris.' Leon thought as he washed his plate up.
'Well, maybe I should trust him then. He did save my life and all.'
3 WEEKS LATER IN AN UNDERGROUND BASE IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF NJ:
"I don't see why I can't meet him!" said the Chinese woman angrily. She had short, dark, ear length hair and wore a tight black shirt with loose gray trousers.
"He's already starting to trust me. He even agreed to contacting Claire Redfield finally, and I won't let you mess that up." Replied Albert Wesker coldly.
Ada Wong, as she was previously known, was now standing with her arms folded and looking at the ground. She never thought she'd ever have the chance to see Leon Kennedy again. The man that was so eager to protect her with his life. The man she eventually fell in love with. But now there he was, standing right under her nose, and she wasn't even allowed to see him. She knew she could not disobey Albert Wesker. She owes him a lot for saving her life after the incident in Raccoon City.
"You will follow orders and stay here. I may need you after gaining the T- Veronica Virus."
Ada sighed, closing her eyes. "Fine." She said finally.
'Do not worry Leon...I WILL see you again.'
AT THE UNDERGROUND ANTI UMBRELLA BASE -ONE MONTH LATER:
Leon Kennedy sat at his desk and stretched out his arms. He then cracked his knuckles and started to type. He had been working for this anti Umbrella organization for 2 and a half months now. Leon typed a few more words, then pressed the 'Enter' button. He watched as different names started to come up on the Screen.
'R, R, R...there! Rain, Randal, Raymond, Remanos...man no Redfields!'
Leon clicked on the cancel button then sat back, combing a hand through his hair. He's been looking for Chris Redfields whereabouts for a month now but it's as though his name was erased from existence! There were no Claire's either. He had been in contact with Claire for a month now but she also couldn't find Chris.
"Hey Kennedy, come on it's getting late." He looked up and saw Ark holding a bucket of Chinese food.
Leon looked at his watch and saw that it was 11:40pm. "Ok, I'll just finish off."
BACK AT LEON AND ARK'S APARTMENT:
Leon had finished eating and was now lying in bed in his Tweety bird boxers. (A/N: Gotta love tweety!) He looked over at his watch and saw that it was already 1:30am.
'God, what's wrong with me, it's like I can never sleep nowadays.' He thought as he stared up at the ceiling. He had been having problems sleeping for a while now. It's as though everything in the past comes to haunt him at once. He thinks of Ada and how he was never able to save her. Of Claire and how hard it must be for her not knowing whether her brother was dead or alive. Of Sherry whom he had not heard from in a very long time. He hoped she was happy at the orphanage, although he knew she must be missing Claire terribly. Maybe he should call her soon. It's been 2 weeks since he last spoke to Sherry, and in truth he was missing the little girl. Suddenly, the phone rang.
Leon got up startled, tripping over his bed covers as he ran to the phone. 'Who the hell is calling this late!' He picked up the phone quickly, "hello??"
"Hey, Leon?" came the sweet, feminine voice of Claire Redfield on the other line.
"C...Claire? Jeez, it's 2:00am. Is something wrong??" Leon said, getting slightly worried.
"Oh is it! Eheheh, sorryyy." She replied slightly blushing.
"Nah, it's ok. What's up, how are you?" Leon was surprised that Claire actually called him. He had given her the number a month ago and this was the first time she called.
"Umm, well I just called to say...well I thought it would've been better if I just told you on the phone that I'll be breaking into the Paris Umbrella facility. Tonight."
Leon could not believe his ears. "What?! Claire are you out of your mind, do you have any idea how dangerous that might be!"
Claire was silent for a moment, truly enjoying the fact that this was driving Leon crazy. Atleast she knew he cared. "Leon, don't worry, I'm a big girl remember. It's my only hope of finding Chris. Besides it's not like Paris is infested with zombies or anything. This time I'll be dealing with harmless humans."
"Harmless humans? Don't you know that sometimes humans are even worse than zombies! Claire I beg you, don't do it. We'll find your brother another way, I'll HELP you. But breaking into the facility is just....suicide!"
"I got away from Umbrella once, I can do it again. I'm sorry Leon but I've made up my mind. I'll contact you soon ok? And DON'T worry about me." She said although she knew that was lying. "Bye Leon."
"No wait! Claire! Claire?? *BEEP BEEP BEEP* Dammit!!" Leon slammed the phone shut. He sat down at the edge of the couch and held his head. He knew Claire wouldn't listen to him. Heck she never listened to him. Every time he had tried stopping her from doing something, it would come out the other ear and she'd go ahead and do it. That was Claire for ya. Once she has her mind on doing something, hell would break loose for those in her way.
A very sleepy looking Ark walked into the room as fast as a snail and scratching his bum.
"I..I heard shouting. Is somethin wrong?" He asked, barely opening his eyes.
"Go back to sleep Ark." Said Leon, a little more coldly than he had intended.
"uh, ok."
Three days passed by and Leon still heard nothing from Claire. He was now so worried, he had the money ready to buy tickets to Paris and go look for her himself. He sat on the internet all day, trying to read any news coming from Paris about a girl with reddish brown hair, who was now either dead or in jail. But there was never anything of the sort.
"Leon, get up and do something! You've been sitting there like a constipated chicken for the last week!" Ark shouted in Leon's face.
Leon looked up at him with red eyes. "Has it been a week already?"
"Yes! And you haven't moved from that chair since. I'm afraid it might be plastered to your ass now." Ark looked at Leon, surprised at the state he was in. He hardly ate or slept all week. Always sitting near the computer and the phone as if expecting her to call. "Come on Leon get up. We'll go eat something at El Tazaj. You know you love Lebanese food."
"Do I get as much shawerma's and sheesh tawouks as I want?" Leon asked hopefully.
Ark laughed, "Knew you wouldn't refuse. It'll be an eat all you want, and it's all on me."
Just as Leon got dressed and was about to walk out the door an enthusiastic 'you've got mail!' was heard loudly and clearly. Leon's eyes popped out and he ran as fast as he could back to the computer.
"Ah man Leon. Just let it go this once!" Ark said grabbing Leon's arm.
"No wait, wait!......IT'S CLAAAIRE!" Exclaimed Leon jumping up into the air. He then grabbed Ark's face and kissed him on both cheeks.
"Ewww man, what the hell's wrong with you!" Ark said as he wiped Leon's saliva off his cheeks. He must have been really happy to do something THAT extreme.
"Shhhh, I gotta read this." Leon said as he opened the email. He read out loud:
Leon, I've been captured by Umbrella..yeh, yeh u were right, don't give me a lecture. You have to try and contact my brother in any way you can. I'll give u a # of a person who might have an idea where he is. I've been trying to call but it's as if no 1's home. U might b luckier. Ok this is the number:
002 612 588 9087
ask for a Barry
My location is this:
NKJ 0984352845 EAST 84772500275 R.I 879.00
Don't ask me what the hell that is, I used what's on the map. Please hurry. I'm stuck with a guy called Steve, who has an annoyingly high-pitched voice and weird hair. HELP!
Claire
P.S. THERE ARE ZOMBIES OVER HERE!!
Leon read the email over and over. Well atleast she was still alive. If there were only zombies in that place then she should be fine. She's gone through much worse after all.
"Ark, I'm gonna go down to the base to see what I can do. Stay here incase Claire tries to contact us again."
"Can't we eat fi.."
"No!"
"ok, ok I'll stay, jeez." Ark said giving Leon a thumbs up. "Go get em tiger."
Leon rolled his eyes. "That's so lame Ark. Anyways I'll cya!" And with that he was out the door.
AT THE BASE:
Leon ran over to his desk and turned on his computer. He then felt a cold hand on his shoulder and jumped in surprise.
"Did I scare you, Leon?" Came the cold voice of Albert Wesker.
Leon turned around and shook his head firmly. "Uh, no I was just startled a little that's all."
"What do you have there?" He asked pointing to the piece of paper on the desk.
"Oh that. Oh yeah well Claire just contacted me and it looks like she's been caught by Umbrella. I just need to find out her exact location." Said Leon, a little too quickly.
"Oh is that so? Let me see it then." Leon handed the paper to Wesker. "I see. She's at Rockfort Island." He smiled darkly. 'Isn't that a lucky coincidence?'
"Umm..how do you know it's Rockfort Island? I never heard of that place before."
"Well obviously not since it is owned by Umbrella..well thank you Leon, you've been a great help." Wesker then gave the paper to Leon and started to walk away.
"Where are you going?" Leon shouted over to him.
"Rockfort Island of course." Said Wesker with a smile.
"You're gonna save Claire? Take me with you!" Leon said, sounding eager.
"There's no need for that Leon, you've already done your share. I'm going to need you here incase something happens."
Leon was now officially confused. Why was Wesker acting like this? He decided it would be wiser not to go against what this man said and so he agreed to stay.
Just as Wesker left, Leon took hold of the phone and kept trying to call the number Claire gave to him. He tried all day until finally someone answered.
"Hello?" It sounded like a middle-aged man and Leon guessed it was Barry.
"Uh, hello, is this Barry?"
"Yes, can I ask who's speaking?" he replied.
"This is Leon S Kennedy. I'm a friend of Claire Redfield and she asked me to contact you."
"Claire Redfield?!" Leon could now hear other voices. It sounded like a girl shouting, 'give me the phone!' in the background. "Uh, just one second...did you say Claire?"
"Yes Claire, Redfield! You DO know her don't you?"
"Of course I know her. I've worked with her brother for a very long time."
"Well could you please tell her brother that she's been captured by Umbrella."
"WHAT? UMBRELLA??" This time he heard someone yank at the phone and then a woman's voice was heard. "Hello, did you say Claire was captured by Umbrella??"
Leon was now annoyed. They've been repeating everything he's been saying like they don't believe him. He took a deep breath to keep his temper under control. "Yes she has. Who's talking to me now?"
"This is Jill. Jill Valentine. I'm Chris's partner and a former S.T.A.R.S member."
"Well look, Wesker is already gonna go help Claire, but.."
"WESKER?!! Wesker is alive?!" Leon was very surprised by this reaction.
"Umm, yeah. I talked to him about 5 hours ago. Why?" he could hear a big commotion in the background. Barry seemed to be screaming something.
"Shit..We have to tell Chris, Claire's in trouble." Said Jill finally.
"In trouble? Why??" Leon couldn't believe his ears. It was all so confusing. Wesker..dead? Claire is in danger because he's on his way to get her?
"what's your name again?" she asked.
"Leon..now tell me. What the HELL is going on?"
"Leon, Wesker betrayed us all last year at the mansion incident. He was acting so strangely and then got killed by the Tyrant."
"Tyrant?"
"Long story. Look if that was really Wesker then Claire's in big trouble. Worse than the one she's in now. He's gonna use her to get Chris and I know it!"
"GOD." Leon couldn't think anymore. It was all just happening too fast. He couldn't believe that he was the cause of all this. Of putting Claire's life in more danger. If anything happened to her he would never forgive himself.
"Leon, Leon you there??"
"Uh, yeah yeah. I'm still here." He said Quietly.
"Look Leon. Stay AWAY from Wesker. Infact leave the place you're living in right now and go anywhere else. Wesker might not be kind enough to keep you when he finds out there's no more use for you. Take all your belongings and leave. And keep in contact with us and try your best to find Chris, OK?"
Leon was now as pale as a ghost. "Ok." He said finally and they both shut the phone.
'God what did I get myself into. I'm sorry Claire. I'm so sorry.'
A/N: MAAAAAN, that was a LOOONG chapter. Feels like it's taken me ages! I hope all of you guys kinda get what I'm doing here and I hope this chapter didn't bore u all to death^_^ Ok next chapter is Chris's, where u'll find out how he found out about Claire. I don't think that one will be that long but anyhoos. R&R ppl! Don't want all my hard work to go in vain:op