As Kevin made his way to the terminal, weather it was the lack of sleep or whether it was the overwhelming sense of joy that he was going to see his beloved Yoko again, either way, she was all he could think about on his walk to the terminal. "I really hope she's ok, she's been missing for a week and judging by the report I read, she isn't in the best condition…." Kevin thought to himself. "Excuses me, sir would you happen to be Mr. Kevin Ryman?" A voice with a thick Italian accent question from behind. "Yeah that would be me." Kevin said while turning around. "My name is Franco Dragone, and I would like you to come with me." Franco said in a monotone voice. "I mean no offence sir, but mind telling me what I've done?" Kevin replied with stern but calm voice. "I have orders to take you the station." Franco replied. "And…." Kevin quickly replied. "That's all you need to know, now if you would please come with me." Franco said again in a monotone voice. With a shrug, Kevin walked with Mr. Dragone and got into the car.
As the car headed towards the station, Kevin had a feeling he was about to be asked some rather awkward questions, he was right. "So, Mr. Ryman, if I may ask what are you doing here in Italy?" Mr. Dragone questioned. "Well since your part of the assignment it seems ok. I'm here to rescue a Japanese businessman's daughter." Kevin replied casually. "Ah I see, I see. Do you know her?" Mr. Dragone asked inquisitively, "Well, have you ever heard of Raccoon City Incident? Replied Kevin, "Of course! It was world news when it happened. Where you in that whole mess?" Mr. Dragone asked a bit shocked. "We both where, along with six others. She's a nice girl; a bit shy, but nice…" Kevin said replied. At this time Kevin was growing increasingly nervous and fidgety. He always tried to play the part of a load mouth, goofball and was successful 95 of the time, however when it came Yoko, he would change completely. There was no denying it, she had changed him and he knew it. When he was around her things where different, he-- "Hey you ok there?" Mr. Dragone said as he broke Kevin's concentration. "Oh yeah, I'm fine I'm fine." Kevin said with a slight nervous laugh. "Oh I think I get it now. She must be your girlfriend." Mr. Dragone said. Kevin was now sweating quite heavily, and blushing as well. "What's wrong? Oh did I hit a soft spot?" Mr. Dragone said slyly, "Well I--do like her and think she is a very sweet person and--" Kevin suddenly stopped talking, to nervous to continue "and what" Mr. Dragone asked with a smirk. Kevin was as red as cherry now, he had to get out of the car and luckily forhim they arrived at the station just in time and with what seemed like a one huge leap to the station entrance and with a quick wave goodbye, Kevin was safe---for now. "You crazy Americans." Mr. Dragone said with a hearty laugh.
Upon entering the station, Kevin took a minute to regain his composer. He kicked himself for once again acting like a giddy school boy but in all honesty he really couldn't help himself, he always got like that if Yoko was involved. "Why Mr. Ryman, we have been expecting you." A voiced called from behind. It was Captain Carlo Azeglio. He was a heavy set man with a standard but plain police uniform. "Certainly doesn't have the flair that the R.P.D one had, that's for sure." Kevin though to himself. "Are you ok Mr. Ryman?" Mr. Azeglio questioned, "Uh yeah I'm ok hehe." Kevin replied while shaking Mr. Azeglio's hand.
The two of them walked to a small briefing room just down the hall, but Kevin also took this opportunity to take in some sites. Wandering off to scope out the equipment room, offices, and of course to see if there was anything to eat. He hadn't eaten in almost two days, worrying does funny things too you. Being in the station, while in a different country, reminded him of wanting to join the S.T.A.R's, however he had failed twice. However he did his best not to think about small things and tried to focus on what need to be done…and what needed to be said when the time comes. "Oh there you are Mr. Ryman. You Americans sure love to wander. I take it your like the station?" Mr. Azeglio said, "Yeah, it reminds me of the R.P.D, well until it was destroyed, along with the entire city." Kevin Replied. With a simple nod of the head Mr. Azeglio and Kevin head for the briefing room once again.
Upon entering the briefing room, it was straight to business. Several Folders where already laid out on the table. Some contained reports on murders done in a ritualistic fashion; some of the victims had large gashes on their bodies and what appeared to be an axe wound to the back of the cranium. One case caught Kevin's eye. It was about five Japanese girls kidnapped around a week ago, however four of the five where slain in the same fashion, and luckily for Kevin, Yoko's name wasn't on the list but it was painfully clear that he was dealing with some extremely unsavory characters. Kevin knew he had to act faster than ever now, but was puzzled by the fact that Yoko was spared but the other brutally murdered….it had to be her connection to Umbrella. "Mr. Ryman I trust everything has been helpful?" Mr. Azeglio asked peeking his head threw the door way. "Yes very." Kevin said with a smile, "But when can I start looking?" Kevin added. "Well good news, you can start tomarrow if you like." Mr. Azeglio replied, "That's great news!" Kevin said with a big smile. Without thinking he shot up from his chair and bolted down the hall way, and almost tripped and took what would have been a rather nasty and embarrassing wipe out. "Oh Damn! I don't have a place to stay or have much money not like that's anything new." Kevin said too himself with a laugh. "Mr. Ryman! Hold on a second." Mr. Azeglio called out from behind, "Mr. Ryman, the clients' father has arranged a place for you to stay; also tomorrow my department will also provide you with some weapons and armor, also his request." Mr. Azeglio told Kevin, "Many thanks captain, but I can do it just my rugged good looks, and unparalleled shooting skills." Kevin said boastfully and with a hearty smile combined with a thumbs up. "You American's are crazy, well here's the location of the hotel, and try to be here at about 10:00 am sharp to get ready for your mission." Mr. Azeglio said handing him the address of the hotel. "Many thanks captain, I'll see you tomorrow." Replied Kevin, "Oh I don't have any way to get to the hotel." Kevin quickly added, "ha ha I figured you would ask that Mr. Ryman. Mr. Dragone will take you to your hotel and will pick you up tomorrow." Mr. Azeglio said as Kevin's ride pulled up
The ride over to the hotel was short, and luckliy for Kevin free of embarrassing question. As the car pulled up, Kevin was surprised at how nice the hotel was. Lush foliage, many fountains, and what appeared to be it's own private boat launch. "Wow nice place!" Kevin exclaimed hopping outta the car, "You should thank Mr. Suzuki. He's paying for this whole thing." Mr. Dragone explained. It was clear the Mr. Suzuki was indeed a rich man but Kevin had a feeling there was more to him than it seemed. "Well I'll see you tomarrow Mr. Ryman, do try and get some rest ok?" Mr. Dragone said, "Roger that." Kevin said as he waved goodbye. As he walked threw the entrance, Kevin as shocked at the size of the atrium styled lobby. "Holy Damn! This place is huge. Must have cost a pretty penny for a room here." Kevin thought to himself. "Why hello sir, would you happen to be Kevin Ryman?" A voice called from behind, "Yep, that's me." Kevin replied, "Follow me sir." Kevin simply nodded and followed the bell boy.
"How is the prisoner? a voiced echoed from outside with a heavy italian accent, "She's doing good Master Sergio, a bit weak though but she will be ok." A familar voice replied, "Excellent work David, your are indeed capable." Sergio complamented David, "Many thanks Master Sergio." David replyed in his usual calm and collected tone. "Oh David, I've heard the girls father is sending someone to rescue her...make sure he is delt with." Sergio added looking over his shoulder, David acknowledged with a simple nod and a smile. "You hear that Yoko? Your father is sending someone to rescue you...maybe it's Kevin." David said threw the opening in the bars, "David why are you helping him? Yoko said weakly, "Why? Who knows really, but he plans on killing you if his demands but while I am helping him, I won't let him." David replied, "Thank you..." Yoko said in an unsure tone.
Ok here's chapter II. As always this is dedicated to my friend Dewi Nour and all RE fans. let me know what you think.