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A/N: Sorry again for the short chapters, but I have a certain plan in my head. If I start mixing up some of the stuff, I get all confused. And I want to avoid confusion when it comes to my writings. Understanding me is hard enough. LOL. My roommates call meBoomhower… which is weird because I'm a girl… hope it's just because I talk really fast.
"CLAIRE!"
Claire Redfield's eyes fluttered, then opened a crack at the mention of her name. She groaned, her senses returning slowly. At first she saw nothing and felt nothing. Then her vision focused and was followed by a blinding throb in her head.
"Leon…."
It was the only coherent thought in her mind.
"Leon." She croaked as the pain engulfed her senses.
A woman's voice filled the air. "He's here Claire. Everyone's here, everyone's okay. Just rest."
Redfield steeled herself and opened her eyes fully. She was in the back of an air born helicopter, surrounded by medical equipment. Two gurneys were placed side by side. One contained Claire and the other….
"Leon!"
Claire threw herself toward his body, not heeding the I.V.'s attached to her. She reached out and tenderly touched his battered face with her free hand. He looked almost peaceful despite the injuries he'd sustained. Redfield allowed a smile. It was almost magic as Kennedy's eyes opened and looked into hers. He tried to speak and failed. Claire pressed a fingertip to his cracked lips.
"Shh… shh…." She soothed through tears. "It's alright. We're together now."
Leon shook his head. He swallowed painfully. "N-No. I – something – tell you." His strength was nearly depleted and with a final gesture, held up his hand. "Marry me."
On Kennedy's right pinky finger resided a dirt encrusted diamond solitaire. The breath was driven from Claire Redfield's body. She stared for a moment before taking the ring from his finger and placing it on her hand.
"Oh my love, my love." Claire sobbed. "Oh my love."
Leon smiled as best he could before he disappeared back into unconsciousness. Claire watched him go, then let her head settle onto his chest. There was nothing now but black happiness. And Leon.