Degeneration of WilPharma (Degeneration and Code Veronica AU)

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

18/04/2020: Made some minor edits to the story. Adaption of Standoff with The Federal Bioterrorism Commission.

Chapter 11 FBC Standoff

Morgan Lansdale repeated himself, "You are now under the custody of Federal Bioterrorism Commission for organizing this attack Lady Ashford." Claire tightened her grip on Alexia, so Alexia wouldn't fly off the handle and kill the innocent soldiers under the control of Morgan Lansdale.

Claire yelled at him, "You know she not behind this attack Lansdale it was Veltro." She did not like Lansdale. There was something fishy about him and The FBC seemed to muscle their way into every outbreak. He been in control of The Federal Bioterrorism Commission for many years and seemed close to a lot people Simmons had on a watch list. Vincent Goodman (Head of WilPharma and former Umbrella Executive), Doctor Jack Norman (An important member of Veltro), Jack Krauser (kidnapper of Ashley) & Major Cain (A military officer said to be part of Neo Umbrella) to name a couple. Then after the kidnapping of Ashley, Lansdale had managed to become the National Security Advisor to President Graham after the previous one had been killed by Jack Krauser when he kidnapped Ashley. He had been one of the main people that had tried blocking Alexia's release. He came close due to his connection with President Graham but thanks to Simmons having more power than Lansdale, Simmons managed to get around him. Lansdale had been bitter ever since. His FBC Soldiers seemed to have control the quarantine zone around Harvardville Airport. Lansdale so there will be no help as they were completely loyal to Lansdale. Senator Davis also did not like Alexia so would back up Lansdale.

Lansdale said ignoring Claire, "Agent Kennedy, it's good to know you survived. I order you to arrest Miss Redfield and Lady Ashford for being behind this attack."

"The President has signed an order personality" Senator Davis injected backing up Lansdale not that he needed it. "I have seen the order myself."

"Alexia is not behind this attack." Claire said not liking Lansdale at all and not liking President Graham at all anymore if he was associating with Lansdale.

""I'm afraid that she is Miss Redfield." Lansdale stated smugly. "I told you she was dangerous many times." He pulled out folder form his coat pocket. "I have here thanks to a trusted source records of Alexia conversing with a Curtis Miller to organize this attack…"

Angela said interrupting, "Did you say Curtis?"

"I did I'm afraid Miss Miller. He and Lady Ashford schemed to attack the airport. They took control of some poor migrants from Bajirib with some Las Plagas samples brought from a Neo Umbrella operative in India. We interrogated this operative and he confirmed that the fake Veltro was acting on Lady Ashford's orders. We believe that Curtis is currently inside the airport" Angela rushed off into airport right behind a detachment of FBC soldiers.

"You bastard." Claire said fluming. "I will not let you arrest her again." Claire tightened her grip to protect Alexia. Speaking of Alexia, she was weirdly silent. Claire glanced down and saw Alexia had become unconscious worrying Claire. All her injuries must have caught up with her. And at the worst time.

Lansdale said calmly, "I assure you that I am authorised to use deadly force if you two resist arrest. The President has signed the warrant personally." He ordered Leon, "Agent Kennedy if you please."

"I am sorry Claire." Leon said genuinely not wanting to arrest Claire but at the same time wanted to make sure Alexia was locked up again. Senator Davis was happy as Leon moved forward to arrest Claire and Alexia. Claire felt betrayed by him and gave him such a venomous look that he stepped back.

"You would get away with this Lansdale." She threatened Lansdale, "It be over my dead body you get Alexia."

"I see then you leave me no choice." Lansdale stated without a care. "Open Fire on Miss Redfield as she is resisting arrest." The FBC Soldiers prepared to fire.

Lansdale looked displeased as a familiar voice ordered, "Lower your weapons Gentlemen. I am in control now." Claire glanced over to see Doctor Carla Radames herself, Moira dressed in a TeraSave Uniform and a couple of men in black suits. Moira smiled at Claire when Claire looked at her. Claire knew in that moment that Moira had contacted Simmons or Doctor Radames. Not that she had any idea how Moira got here or knew how to contact Simmons / Doctor Radames. Barry would kill her when he found out Claire was sure as he did not like Alexia nor his daughter getting into trouble.

Lansdale said, "Doctor Radames you have no authority here."

Doctor Radames said confidently, "Actually I do. I am here instead of Director Simmons. He is meeting the President currently. You see he caught word that you were trying to unlawfully arrest a poor mentally ill woman and her lawful guardian."

Lansdale said, "I have full authority no matter what you say. Lady Ashford is behind this attack. I have evidence to prove it."

"I see." Doctor Radames said pausing making Lansdale think he had won. She then said, "That edivance may incur guilt but I am sure that I command you to hand over control to me" Doctor Radames pulled out a ring from her pocket as she spoke. Lansdale paled seeing the ring. It must mean something that Claire hadn't been informed on. Doctor Radames said fiddling with the ring, "Tell your men to lower their guns or everything is going to get messy."

Lansdale ordered his men with gritted teeth, "Do as Doctor Radames requested." The FBC Soldiers lowered their guns.

"Now give me the evidence." She demanded. Lansdale complied.

He said to her, "This is not over by a long shot." She said to Claire, "I will see to it that Lady Ashford is arrested for her crimes. He stormed off. Senator Davis and The FBC Soldiers followed him. Moira bounced over to Claire. Doctor Radames followed. The men in black suits hung back.

She said warmly, "Hello Claire. Don't worry about Lansdale, Simmons is dealing with it. Let's just say President Graham would be in power to much longer." Before Claire could ask what she meant, Doctor Radames dragged her off towards a medic tent.