My apologies for the long delay. I kind of had writer's block but now I got rid of it. Hopefully I don't get it again.
Star City
September 24, 19:59 PDT
Alice Crock is in the bunker sitting behind the desk looking at her laptop. She turns her chair looking at the weapon cache. She gets up off the seat taking out a handgun staring at it. She places the gun back walking to the desk leaning against it. She stares at a one hundred inch smart TV that is mounted on the wall then looks down. Alice doesn't pay attention to the elevator as the door opens and out comes Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield.
"Wouldn't that TV be on" asked Jill.
"For someone with a military background you're sure like to crack jokes" Alice answered.
Jill chuckles "I'm only stating the obvious."
Alice shook her head using the remote on table turning on the smart TV. She turns to Jill and Chris "Sorry, these past couple of days..."
"Yeah, I know" Chris agreed.
"Especially what you told us what happened" said Jill. "The attack on STAR Labs was just a ruse. It was only to go after a teenager."
"How's she doing" asked Jill.
"She had a severe headache and minor rash in her arm" Alice uses the remote to flips through the channels. She glances back to two BSAA veterans "she'll pull through."
"It's just like what happened years ago" said Chris.
"Wesker and Gionne were ones running the human cloning" Alice says.
"And they've been dead for years" Jill added. "So who's running it now?"
Alice exhaled "so much in our plate." Then she would clap her hands together "well enough about me. So what happened with you two?"
"About week ago, BSAA got a lead on a black market deal in Central City" Chris explains.
"It was gear the J'avo use to wear" Jill adds. "Insect-like helmets, the body armor, and wrist mounted blades."
"But, that wasn't the worst part" Chris also adds.
…
Central City
September 17, 23:00 CDT
Seven Days Ago…
A black van stops on top floor of the parking garage. The door slides open and three men comes out of it. One person walks pass the other two looking angry.
"Rex, you said the deal was supposed to take place here" said a man with a Spanish accent.
"Relax Jose" Rex puts his hands up. "He told us to come here. And he was going to send someone."
"Oh yeah" said Jose. "And who did he send?"
"You're late."
They notice a shadow figure of a tall, strongly-built man and next to him a female who is much shorter than him. The tall figure walks out of the shadows only to be none other than Sportsmaster. The female steps forward out of the shadows as well. She's a teenager with long curly reddish orange hair with green eyes, a medium skin tone, and a mole on the left side of the chin just below her lip. She's wearing a white shirt, a red tuxedo vest, black mini shorts with grey stockings and black ankle high boots.
Jose becomes spooked clearing his throat "I…didn't think he send you."
"Well he's trying to avoid being spied on. So he hired me to do the transaction" Sportsmaster explains.
"So, who's the girl" asked Rex.
"Let's just say she's my good luck charm" Sportsmaster answered. He then asks in an angry tone "are we going to this or what?"
"Um, yeah that's why we're here" said a nervous Rex.
"So where is it" asked Jose.
Sportsmaster and the girl he refers to his good luck charm steps aside showing the three men two metal storage boxes. Jose is about to open one of them but then Sportsmaster quickly closes the box.
"Where's the money" he asks.
"In the van" Rex responds. "Two duffle bags each one with one hundred and fifty thousand dollars."
Sportsmaster opens the two boxes revealing crimson body suits, wrist mounted blades, and insect-like helmets with dark red lenses. Jose picks up one of the helmets staring at it.
"Well, what do you think" asked Rex.
Jose puts the helmet back in the box. Giving a nod of approval he looks to third member of the group "get the money."
He heads the van to get the duffle bags of money. He takes the bags out of the vehicle only to notice two shadow figures behind him. He quickly turns around to the figures and his eyes get bug-eyed. Sportsmaster glares at Rex and Jose as his patience is running thin.
"What's taking so long" an angry Sportsmaster asks.
"He should've been here by now" said Rex.
The sound of two guns click gets the attention of the group. Rex's eyes wide open as he and Jose take out their handguns. Rex quickly turns around only for him to get shot at.
"Don't even think about it" said a male voice.
"Drop the weapon" said a female voice.
Jose obeys letting the handgun drop to the floor. He turns around to the two figures by the van who turns out to be Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield. Drawing their handguns the two BSAA agents approaches them.
Chris notices the tall muscular man "wait a minute, I know you. You're Sportsmaster."
Sportsmaster laughs it off "I didn't think the BSAA would know who I am."
"Let's just say we know someone who told us about you" said Jill.
The response causes Sportsmaster to glare at her. "Don't you guys have a bioterrorist attack to stop" he asked in a nonchalant manner.
"We're here for a different reason" Jill says.
"Stopping a black market deal" said Chris.
"You two came all this way here just for that" asked Sportsmaster shaking his head.
The two veteran BSAA agents aim their handguns at the three. Sportsmaster raised his eyebrow "if you know who I am. Then you know I'm not the kind of person to surrender." He then looks to the girl who refers to his good luck charm. She takes out what looks like a gun. She then points it to Jill.
"Don't even think about it" Jill says drawing her gun.
"Drop it" as Chris aims his gun at her as well.
With a smirk on her face she slowly aims the gun at Chris. Showing no signs of hesitation, Chris quickly pulls the trigger to shoot her but his gun has suddenly jammed.
Jill does the same and her gun too has also suddenly jammed. "What the hell" she asks as she and Chris checks their weapons.
"Well that was unexpected" said Sportsmaster as he takes out an object from his pocket. Chris looks at Sportsmaster glaring at him only to notice the object he's holding.
"Is that a hockey puck" asked Jill.
Sportsmaster uses the closed disk that emanates a sonic attack that incapacitates the two BSAA agents.
Jose picks up his gun "so what now?"
"I don't know about you but we're leaving" Sportsmaster responds.
"I can't leave my boys here" said Jose.
Sportsmaster chuckles "that's your problem, not mine."
He then looks to the girl he calls his good luck charm. She points the gun at Jose hitting him with a dart causing Jose to quickly pass out.
"Time for us to go" Sportsmaster tells her while looking at the van.
Chris manages to get to his feet after he and Jill were hit with a sonic blast from Sportsmaster's puck. He rubs his head picking his gun. Chris sees the van quickly driving away but notices the three men down as well as the two metal boxes. He tends to Jill who gets to her feet.
"Alice wasn't kidding about Sportsmaster" as Jill rubs her head.
"Yeah I know" Chris says glaring at the entrance. "He and that girl got away."
"But why leave that behind" asked Jill staring at the two metal boxes.
Then suddenly the boxes exploded. The two BSAA agent rush to the crates but it's too late. Everything inside is completely destroyed. With an angry look on his face, Chris approaches Jose who is lying on the ground. But when Chris gets close to Jose, he is shocked on what he sees.
…
"Everything inside the boxes was destroyed. As well as one suspect dead and the other two left catatonic" Chris explains to Alice.
"Sportsmaster is known for creating a sedative that leaves their victims catatonic for weeks" Alice says.
"Is there an antidote to counteract the effects" asked Jill.
"Yea, but it takes days for it to wear off" Alice tells her.
"And even if they do recover, I highly doubt they'll cooperate" said Chris.
Alice's phone begins to vibrate that gets her attention. She looks at it to see that someone has sent her a text message. Jill sees Alice texting on her phone.
"Everything okay" asked Jill.
"Yeah, I'm expecting a visitor. He's a bit lost" Alice answers.
"He" Chris asked tentatively.
The elevator stops at the bottom floor. The door opens and out comes Leon Kennedy. "Sorry I'm late" he says.
"Alice didn't clarify the location of the bunker" as Leon takes a seat.
"Yeah that was my fault. I should've texted you the address" said Alice.
"Yeah, that would've been a whole lot easier" Leon says. He then looks around the bunker "you know I've been meaning to ask you."
"If this is about who funded the headquarters, it was the Justice League" Alice tells Leon.
"Well that answers my question" Leon says. He then would focus his attention to Chris and Jill "so how are you two holding up?"
"Not good" Jill answers.
"About a week ago, we received intel on a black market deal in Central City" Chris explains. He shook his head "we went there to stop it, but failed."
"The merchandise was destroyed, two escaped, one shot dead, and another two left in a catatonic state" Jill adds.
"And from what they told me earlier, it was Sportsmaster who was involved in the black market" Alice says. "He along with a teenage girl was the two that escaped."
"Sportsmaster" Leon asked. "Is he tall, strongly-built and wears a hockey mask?"
"Yeah that's him" Alice answers.
"It seems like you two had a bad week" Leon says. "And you're not alone."
"Everything alright" asked Chris
"You know the research lab in San Diego" Leon asks.
"The Wolfe Institute of Virology" said Chris. "I'm familiar with the place."
"I've heard two viruses were stolen from there" Jill says.
"Well that's because that place lacks security" Alice adds.
"It's actually the reason why I volunteered to provide security for the institute" said Leon. He then taps the table with his finger. He exhales "I didn't anticipate another theft. And that wasn't the worst part."
…
San Diego
September 21, 18:05 PDT
Three Days Ago…
Leon Kennedy enters inside the Wolfe Institute of Virology. For there he meets with members of the security team.
"Jordan Reese" Leon says.
A tall muscular individual wearing the Wolfe Institute security uniform turns to see the two. "You must be Leon Kennedy."
"Thank you for coming" Jordan says as he and Leon shake hands.
"Don't mention it" said Leon. "I figure you guys could use the help. "
"We need all the help we can get" Jordan scratches his head.
"So how are you guys with the current situation" asked Leon.
"Following what happened with the last two thefts, we managed to hire extra security" Jordan explains.
"We have three guards on the roof, four by the front, and another four by the back entrance" said another security guard.
"How can two viruses get stolen from here" Leon does a thinking gesture.
"I have something to show you" Jordan says as he heads to the surveillance room.
Leon then follows him inside to see the room has several monitors. It shows every location of the institute.
"You see the monitor in the center" asked Jordan as he points to it.
Leon looks at the footage of closed double aluminum door. He also sees a touchscreen keypad next to it. "Is that where the viruses were stolen?"
Jordan nods "that's the research lab. No one has access to that room except for members of the research team.
Leon turns to Jordan "do you have access to that room?"
Jordan shook his head "only members of the research team have the access to that room."
"Then how did two viruses get stolen from there" asked Leon.
"Francis Devlin; the head of the research team suspects it was an inside job" Jordan answers.
Leon crosses his arms over his chest while Jordan continues "about two months ago, Francis was in heated argument with the other members of his team. "
"He probably suspects them being involved in the bioweapon black market" said Leon.
They look at the screen to see six people leaving the research lab. One of them touches the screen on the keypad that locks the doors automatically. Then two members of the security team stand guard by the lab.
I don't understand how any can inside there" said Leon. He turns to Jordan "if the doors are electronically locked."
"Well the only other way to get inside is through the air vents" Jordan says. He then would add "or unless Francis suspects one of his research team members being a mole."
"The second one makes more sense" said Leon.
The research team exits the Wolfe Institute building getting into their cars. Francis Devlin suddenly stops looking back at the building.
A woman in her late thirties with medium brown hair notices asks "are you okay?"
Francis shook his head "I'm sorry for my behavior for past couple of months." He turns to her "I know you didn't have anything to do with it."
She nods "Francis, for the past three years I was your protégé. You taught me everything I need to know about virology." She takes a deep breath "I would never do anything to betray your trust."
Francis puts his hand on her shoulder "I believe you Angelica." He lets out a sigh "first thing in the morning, I'll apologize to the others."
Francis would go to his car while Angelica looks back at the building. She then looks up before going to her vehicle. On the roof the building, two shadow figures can be seen one male and one female as they disappear. Leon and Jordan continue to observe the research lab from the security room.
"This is going to be a long night" as Leon looks at his watch.
"You want some coffee" asked Jordan.
"Yeah I'll take a cup" Leon responds while looking at the screen. Suddenly, the video showing the research lab goes black. "What the hell?"
Jordan sees this approach the screen. "What just happened?"
"The screen just went black" Leon answered.
Jordan takes out a two way radio to get in contact with the guards who were by the lab. But no one answers.
"What's going on" asked Leon.
Jordan shook his head "no one is answering." He uses the two way radio again "I need everyone to the research lab, now."
Both Leon and Jordan leave the security room heading to the lab. Once they get there, they see two guards down and the doors to the lab are open. Leon and Jordan both take out their handguns entering the room. But once inside, they get a surprise when they see Cheshire holding a small attaché case.
"How the hell did you get in here" as Jordan aim his weapon at her.
"You shouldn't be too surprised. It was easy" Cheshire says. She then would focus her attention towards Leon. "You must the famous Leon Kennedy I've heard so much about."
"I'm actually flattered you know who I am" said Leon. "Call me old fashion but I thought killing people was your M.O."
"Put down the case and put your hands over your head" Jordan tells Cheshire stilling aiming his gun at her.
Cheshire seemingly puts the case down on the floor. But then tosses flash bomb towards Leon and Jordan generating a bright light. Cheshire picks up the case making a quick escape. However the minute she escapes the lab, several security guards would arrive, surrounding Cheshire. The security guards draw their handguns at her. Leon and Jordan are out of the lab soon joining the guards.
"You have nowhere to go. Put the case on the floor and put your hand over head" Leon tells Cheshire.
All of sudden an explosion occurs inside the building that causes a slight aftershock. Cheshire looks a bit surprised while the others look up. "That sounded like it come from the third floor" said Jordan.
A shadow portal appears from where Cheshire is standing. She jumps into it making her escape. They try to stop her but it's too late.
"What the hell was that" asked Leon.
Jordan shook his head "I don't know. But right now we got bigger problems. That explosion came from the third floor."
A shadow portal appears on top of the roof of a building five blocks away from the Wolfe Institute. Cheshire and Shade come out from it looking at the damage to the building. Back inside, the security guards that were in the third floor are being tending to. In the first floor, Francis storms inside in the building along Angelica to see Leon and Jordan by the lab.
"What happened" asked Francis.
"There was another theft" Jordan responds.
Leon then adds "Cheshire stole a small attaché case."
"Oh no not that" said a concern Francis.
Leon glares at Francis "care to explain?"
"You think I have something to do with this" asked Francis.
"You did suspect it was an inside job" said Jordan.
Francis becomes angry "yes I did suspect it was inside job but I can explain."
"I'm pretty sure you will" said Leon. He crosses his arms over his chest "especially when I get in contact with the FBI to investigate. And believe me you and your research team will have plenty to say."
Francis doesn't responds as shook his head. Leon would then continue "and you can start by telling me what was inside that small case."
Francis lets out a deep sigh and tells Leon.
…
"The small case Cheshire stole contained a dead Las Plagas parasite" said Leon.
Jill shook her head while Chris pounds the table in anger. Alice has an unsettling look on her face after hearing Leon's report.
"How the hell Francis got a hold of that parasite" asked Chris.
"He didn't" Leon explained. "Two weeks ago during a field trip to Spain, two students wandered off into the rural part of the country. They spotted a strange dead bug near the river. One of them put it in glass jar and brought it back to the U.S."
"And it was then sent to the Wolfe Institute" said Jill.
"Where it was confirmed by the research team that is was Las Plagas parasite" said Leon.
"And Cheshire stole it" Chris adds.
Leon would focus his attention toward Alice. "I can't imagine what you're going through."
Alice clears her throat shaking her head. "I um need some fresh air" as she gets up off her seat leaving the bunker. Jill doesn't say a word as she shook her head.
"I don't blame her for walking out" said Chris. He doesn't want to bother Alice with the situation involving Cheshire so he would back to the aftermath of theft. "So what's going on the investigation?"
"Francis and his research team must report to the FBI office is Los Angeles tomorrow morning" Leon says.
…
Angelica is in Smuggler's Gulch frantically pacing back and forth. She doesn't pay attention to the Zatanna clone that is standing there.
"Hello Miss Carter" she says getting her attention as Angelica turns around. "How you been?"
Angelica glares at the Zatanna clone "we have a problem."
The Zatanna clone raises her eyebrow "excuse me. What do you mean we have a problem?"
Angelica was about to respond when the Zatanna clone would her hand up to interrupt. "We don't have a problem. Maybe you but not me or anyone else" she tells Angelica.
"You send Cheshire to steal the parasite. And not only that she sets off a bomb inside the building" an angry Angelica explains.
"Is that why you're nervous" asked a nonchalant Zatanna clone.
"It's because what happened I have to report to the FBI tomorrow morning. What am I going to do" said an upset Angelica.
"I hear Mexico is nice this time of year" the Zatanna clone approaches Angelica.
Angelica backed away putting her hands up "are you suggesting I flee the country?"
"It's the only option you have" The Zatanna clone responds with a mischievous grin.
"The authorities will come after me if I do that" said Angelica.
The Zatanna clone does a pointing gesture "you knew the risks."
Angelica shook her head after what the Zatanna clone said to her. That is when she realizes that there is one other option. "You're wrong about one thing. Fleeing the country isn't the only option."
The Zatanna clone doesn't say anything allowing Angelica to continue. "First thing in the morning when I go to the FBI, I will tell them everything. I might go to jail, but if it means exposing the black market operation then so be it."
The Zatanna clone would clap sarcastically. "Bravo, you figure it all out" she says. "You're gonna go to the FBI and tell all. You'll end up in prison…" The Zatanna clone gets closer to Angelica staring at her eyes "but it's worth it just to destroy the bioweapon black market."
Angelica seems to be relieved. But then the Zatanna clone would say "that option would've work except for one thing…" She gets close to Angelica whispering in her ear "you won't be there."
Angelica walks back looking confused unaware a female figure in the shadows is behind her. The female figure grabs a hold around Angelica's neck revealing a medium skin and a black leather long glove. She pulls her into the darkness strangling Angelica. The Zatanna clone then gives the nod to her who proceeds to break Angelica's neck killing her. She drops Angelica's lifeless body to the ground. The Zatanna clone approaches the corpse looking down.
"You're right about one thing. Fleeing the country wasn't the only option" said the Zatanna clone. She then picks up Angelica's purse taking out her wallet. "But neither was becoming a whistleblower."
The Zatanna clone tosses the purse away. She looks at the female figure that is still standing within the shadows "you know what to do?"
The female figure responds with a glare showing her left red eye.
…
Fade to Black
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