Do Not Own Resident Evil

After reading Ashfield Legacy, it inspired me to write this.

13/09/2019: Made some minor edits to the story. Changed name from Airport Café Meeting

Chapter 2 Alexia's Affliction

Claire and Alexia made their way towards the exit when Alexia's stomach growled. Alexia looked embarrassed. She asked, "Hungry?"

Alexia said almost eagerly and salivating, "Yes. I haven't eaten in a long while." Claire led Alexia to the airport café. Alexia was still looking at people anxiously and irritated. Nothing like someone who was a monster as she wanted to mostly avoid people and just did not like them. Claire thought about Alexia's condition or rather her fragile mental state as they walked. According to Alexia's doctor, Carla Radames, it seemed that her brain had developed differently then other people. Scans of her brain shown different brain activity to other people. Making her more intelligent than most people. It also did not help that she received some brain damage from being frozen for many years making her even more unstable then she would have been. Carla had mentioned that it was a miracle that Alexia hadn't flew off into a mindless rage once she awakened. Especially since witnessing Alfred's death not long after waking up. She remembered Alexia's eyes twitch in anger before Claire pulled her close. Alexia had stiffened again before relaxing as Claire rubbed her back soothingly. Alexia's cute smile after this while small had been genuinely happy. Claire had smiled warmly at this causing Alexia to blush. She had helped the unsteady Alexia escape much to the objection of Steve. By helping she meant holding onto Alexia tightly as they explored the base since Claire felt protective over her. Steve had hated Alexia for some reason and wanted to leave her behind. Claire had suspected that he wanted to kill her but did not want to say it out loud. Claire stopped her train of thought as she did not want to think about that boy anymore. Carla told Claire that the brain damage had worsened Alexia's mental instability. She had warned Claire to be on her guard since Alexia may snap at any time over anything. She had advised her that since Alexia seemed obsessed with her that it was better if Alexia remained with Claire since the obsession would prevent Alexia from harming Claire if she had one of her episodes. Her obsession was slightly off putting, but Carla assured her that it helped focus Alexia's mind and kept Claire safe since Alexia seemed to care for her. Which in turn kept her from flying off into a psychotic rage and mutating into her other forms. It assured Claire that Alexia cared about her greatly despite her being unable to process her feelings properly. Claire also had an inkling that Alexia held romantic feelings for her but being unable to process more likely didn't know it herself. Claire had been shocked at first but unlike Steve or her boss Neil who Claire was pretty sure fancied her as well if his actions were anything to go by, Claire did not feel creeped out or uncomfortable. Neil or any man she currently knew didn't hold her interest at all. It was able this time they made it to the café. They entered the café and Claire felt the eyes of the people in there on them. They recognized Alexia it seemed as most of them looked disgusted or fearful. Claire glared at them and they looked away. Alexia did not pay attention to them. Claire ordered a meal for Alexia and a coffee with the Ashford's money since she had control over the remaining Ashford estate due to Alfred's death, the disappearance of Alexander and Alexia's mental instability. Once Alexia had been locked up, various ex Umbrella employees had been trying to take control of the estate. Some for the wealth, some for Rockfort Island (mainly the facilities that were on the island) and even ones who wanted to destroy everything owned by the Ashfords. Simmons helped her win by saying she was Alexia's carer and legally made her in charge of Alexia and the fortune. It was nice not having to worry about money for once and Alexia would not care if she spent the money since she agreed with Claire taking over the estate. Alexia ate very messy much to Claire's surprise and extremely fast. She had expected someone of Alexia's upbringing would eat more neatly and proper. Plus ended up eating second and third helpings.

Claire finished her coffee when a child's voice said excided, "Claire." Claire turned her head to see Rani Chawla and her Aunt Kaira. Rani's Aunt also worked for TerraSave. She too looked weary of Alexia. Alexia did not notice either of them as she was still eating and getting food all over her face.

"Hey, It's good to see you both." Claire said keeping an eye on Alexia. She hadn't seen Rani or her aunt for a few years.

Rani's Aunt replied with, "Its good to see… you both." Claire hid her frown at Rani's Aunt obviously not meaning Alexia as she too had disgust and fear in her eyes. More hidden then other people but Claire still caught it. Rani on the other hand didn't even react to Alexia's presence apart from giggling at Alexia's messy eating. This caught Alexia's attention. She looked at them and got back to eating not caring about then in the slightest.

Rani said politely "Hello."

Claire introduced Alexia to Rani, "This is Alexia Ashford. Alexia this is Rani and Kaira"

"Hello." Alexia mumbled not wanting to interact with them. Claire looked at her disapprovingly. Alexia sighed and said, "Nice to met you." She added under her breath, "Now go away"

Rani said smiling wide, "Nice to meet you too Alexia." Alexia gave them a disturbing smile of a serial killer trying to scare them off. Rani's Aunt stepped back at this smile, but Alexia was taken aback when Rani was unaffected. She gritted her teeth and her eyes twitched signally that she was getting annoyed.

Claire said seeing the signs, "We better be off" and whisked Alexia away from the situation.

"Bye Claire, Bye Alexia." Rani called out as Claire dragged Alexia out of the café much to the relief of the other customers.

Claire replied with, "Bye Rani, Bye Kaira. Hope we met again soon" and Alexia just ignored them. Claire dragged Alexia to a secluded spot. Alexia eyes were filled with rage. It was a miracle that she hadn't snapped yet. Claire said softly, "Alexia look at me." Following the advice of Carla. Alexia calmed down. Alexia smiled childishly and Claire thought Alexia was more like an overgrown kid then a homicidal psychopath that everyone thought she was.