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Title: Escaping Fate

Rating: T

Summary: Losing Umbrella was losing everything, and Albert Wesker wants it back. Without the money or power to reestablish Umbrella, Wesker must take desperate measures to get what he wants. Having a highly skilled agent, Ada Wong, by his side, he finds a way; kidnap the president's daughter for ransom.

Chapter Four: It's My Job

A/N: Sorry it's so short but you guys have been waiting long enough for an update, right? You guys rock! Enjoy!

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Ashley ran down the marble steps, jumping the last three and sprinting through the small foyer. She pushed the door open and ran outside, dashing down the stairs, down the walkway and into the thick forest.

The dry branches slapped across her face and arms as she ran, but she ignored them. When Ashley believed that she had put a good amount of distance between her and the mansion, she slowed down to a walk. She was breathing heavy- and loud, compared to the silent forest.

What the hell am I gonna do now?

Ashley was pissed off at Wesker, and as usual, acted on impulse. She looked around at the creepy trees, feeling the cool of the night coming. Ashley began wondering if staying with Wesker was the safer alternative. It was too late now, she didn't know which direction led back. And even if she did, she was bound to run into one of those huge men.

Ashley shivered, picturing the giant men coming towards her. If it wasn't for Wesker, she'd already be dead. If it wasn't for Wesker I'd be home right now too.

Ashley stopped walking when she noticed three of the frightening men up ahead. She stepped sideways to hide behind a tree.

Snap!

The men turned their heads simutaneously, hearing the branch under her boot crack. Ashley's eyes widened, she turned around and began running again, this time her adrenaline pushing her faster and faster. But it was no use, one of the men wrapped his hand around her arm and pulled her backwards.

"Ahhhh!" Ashley screamed as the man threw her against a tree. One of the other men grabbed her around her neck, laughing as he raised her into the air.

Bam bam bam!

The man dropped Ashley, turning around to see Leon shooting at him. Leon shot again, hitting the man right in the face. He shot him again and again until he was out of ammo. The man scowled, falling to his knees and onto his face. The other men mumbled something to eachother and turned towards Ashley. They ran quickly towards Ashley, breaking through the crowded trees.

Leon put his gun back in the holster and ran towards Ashley. He leaned down and held out his hand. Ashley grabbed his gloved hand, a huge smile spreading across her face, "Leon..."

"Come on!" Leon said, pulling Ashley through the forest. He sprinted as fast as he could, but the men were right on their heels. Ashley held on tightly to Leon's hand, trying her hardest to keep up with him. She didn't want to find out what would happen if their hands slipped apart.

Leon sprinted even faster, and Ashley barely felt her boots hitting the rocky, dirt ground. Her legs grew numb as her adrenaline pushed her forward. She shot a glance backwards, seeing that the men fell somewhat behind. Leon noticed a giant boulder up ahead and darted towards it, trying to get out of sight. He pulled Ashley quickly behind the boulder and held her against his body, as her body struggled to rejuvenate itself.

Leon held his breath, keeping completely still as he leaned against the boulder. Seconds later, the large men darted by, screaming out in frustration. When the yelling finally faded, Leon exhaled. He took a step backwards, breaking his body apart from hers.

Ashley looked at Leon, and even after all she'd gone through and all the pain she felt, she couldn't help but smile, "You came."

"Of course I came," Leon replied, grabbing her hands. He leaned towards her, staring deeply into her brown eyes. "It's my job."

Ashley sighed, taking her hands back. Right, it's your job.

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Ada Wong sat on Wesker's desk, beside the computer he was furiously typing on. She had only been working with him for three months now, right after she left the Organization. After being surrounded by incompetant assholes for so long, it was her only choice to leave. That's when she made contact with Wesker, a man she'd enjoyed working with before.

He hadn't been too happy with her, after she'd given him a fake sample of Las Plagas. He even threatened to kill her. But after Ada promised him that she could help him reestablish Umbrella, he asked no further questions.

"I'm growing tired of waiting," Ada said, interupting the constant typing. "Just send the soldiers to fetch the girl. Leon can go, we don't need him."

"Why does it seem that you still fancy that dirtbag?" Wesker asked, leaning back in his chair.

"I don't fancy anyone," Ada replied, rolling her eyes. "I don't feel the need to wait around either."

"Well if Kennedy doesn't have the money then we're screwed!" Wesker slammed his fist onto the desk. "Sooner or later they'll be sending the national guard!"

"No they won't," Ada responded, calmly. She slid off of the desk and landed on Wesker's lap. "Because the President damn well knows that if he did we would slice his little girl in a second. That's why we need Leon to call for someone else to bring the money, forwarning them that any little trick they try to pull will result in a gruesome death for precious Miss Graham."

"You're right dear," Wesker replied, relaxing a little. "Have the men fetch Kennedy and Ashley."

Ada slowly removed Wesker's sunglasses, revealing his bright red eyes. He looked away from her, as if he were ashamed of them. Ada put her hand on his chest, feeling his heartbeat. It was surprising that a man so cold and distant actually had one. Then again she was the same way, and her heart was there. And it was telling her something right now. Ada rarely cared for another human being, and when she did it angered her. There was nothing more distracting than love.

Ada stood up and walked towards the door, keeping her appearance as confident as usual. Although, inside it was killing her that she cared for someone who didn't return those feelings. He wasn't even capable.

She opened the door; a guard was standing outside, another one of the men that had been injected with the E Virus. The E Virus was one of the many experients Wesker had his scientists working on. The main part of the E Virus was Cyclostanozol, the active ingredient found in steroids, which caused never ending muscle growth. The reason the men could be easily controlled was unknown.

Ada approached the guard,"Your orders are to find Subjects A and B, alert the rest of the men. You must bring them back to me unharmed."

The guard nodded, "What about Subject C miss?"

Ada smirked, a devious idea forming in her head, "Bring her here as well."

She watched the guard walk past her, heading outside to do as she told him. Five times my size and yet so pathetic. Ada shook her head, walking back into the room.

"Something wrong?" Wesker asked, putting his sunglasses back on.

Ada looked at him, her heart tearing inside her. She could kill him for how he made her feel. It would be easier that way. Kill him. Get over it. Move on. Ada sighed heavily, "If only you knew."

"How do you mean?" Wesker asked, confused by her response.

Ada ignored him, turning around and walking out of the room. Wesker watched as she let the door close behind her. Wesker frowned, wondering what her issue was. One thing was for sure though, it better not be this Leon who was getting to her. Wesker wanted to kill him enough as it was, but for him to steal Ada's attention. That'd sent Wesker over the edge.

Wesker rose from his chair and slowly crossed the room, stopping at the window. He looked outside into the pure dark of the night.

"You'll be here soon enough Leon," Wesker breathed. "Then I can have my way with you."