The characters from the game belong to Capcom. The OC's and story background belong to me.

A/N: I'm not english native speaker, so you might find some typos or grammar mistakes, I do apologize for that.

Baveen Castle, Governor Palace

"I do not know if it is your highness knowledge, but I have just learned that Albert Walker was arrested and is still in the castle dungeon," reported Demeter, Christopher's advisor.

"Oh, yes, I heard. He attacked one of our soldiers, did not he?" Replied the Grand Duchess coldly

"I thought Christopher had intervened in his release"

"Intervened?" she raised an eyebrow making a face

"Yes. In the absence of the king and as the governor of Baveen he has the power to do it so… at least in the referred case…"

Their conversation was interrupted when Albert's wife arrived at the castle and got to meet the stunning brunette woman.

"What the hell does this mean? Who are you?" asked the O'Gregon with an outraged expression

"I... I... My name is Anastacia, Your Highness," the young girl replied, revering.

"But what are you doing here? Why do you... Anastacia? Ah, so you are the woman… The one by whom Albert abdicated from the court," Katarina deduced

"I came here because I want to know how he is..." the girl spoke, taking courage

"To invade my castle in this way... You are a very daring woman! That is a compliment…" Katarina replied trying to be nice and cynical implying the woman's connection with witchcraft, "Well, your boyfriend... husband... is where he should be: in the dungeon…" she completed with a shrug

"That's not fair, since all he tried to do was to defend me." The woman protested

"But you do not look like a woman who needs a man to defend you" said the O'Gregon cynically

"And I don't really need it, but he intervened before I could do anything, which explains why the soldier didn't get so much hurt" said the young Walker

Katarina grinned, "I think it was better that way, at least Albert was arrested in your place, which already shows a certain chivalry, which, by the way, is what is expected of a noble... Ah, pardon me; he no longer is a noble man… I keep forgetting this detail," Katarina commented sarcastically, "Anyway, unfortunately, for now there is nothing you can do, he will be on trial and he will have his chance to defend himself." amended the Grand Duchess

"For your highness to prove the innocence of Albert, just ask any of the marketers. Everyone knows that some soldiers tend to abuse people's goodwill and..." Anastacia tried to explain

"I do not need you to tell me what I should or should not do, and in my understanding I am strictly abiding by Albert's will, since I am treating him as a commoner, or you do not think I should treat him as a trouble maker or even as a sorcerer?" Katarina stared the woman imposingly, "Well, I think you can go now, I promise you will be advised of the date of the trial." She added as she sat on her chair opening a book, "Or would you rather I call the guards to get you out?", she spoke coldly

Anastacia faced the grand duchess, full of hatred, "Just to inform your ignorance, alchemists are not sorcerers! And Albert is a men of science!" the woman spoke before turning her back.

Katarina watched the woman with a serious demeanor

"Trial?" Demeter making a face, broke the silence as he had witnessed the women's conversation

"Yes. A trial!... Ah and just to finish our conversation it is like you said. In the absence of the king, my beloved husband is the sovereign of the estate however, in my husband's absence I Am the sovereign here and I Am the one who decides everything! Albert will continue in prison and his girlfriend or whatever she is, is better watch out or I should prove she is a witch for the way she invaded the castle without being caught… and you know the penalty for witchcraft!" Katarina spoke defiant

Demeter stared back at Katarina remaining in silence. No words were needed. Both shared mutual non-sympathies for each other. Some time later, she headed to Bohma to visit her sister.

Northman Palace, Bohma

"Aww my beloved duchess sister, how are you?" said Katarina greeting Elizabeth who was lying in the bed

"I'm good sister… just tired of only staying in this bed"

"But you know it is for a greater sake. It is for my beloved nephew's sake" Katarina spoke caressing gently Elizabeth's 5-month-belly

"I know sister… but it can be also a little niece"

"Nah, my intuition says it is a boy! And I do not often get it wrong!"

Elizabeth smiled faintly, "The truth is that it doesn't matter if will be a boy or a girl. I just want it to be healthy and this time I can make it to the end…"

"You will my sister. You will! I know this time you will have your so dreamed little boy that will make the O'Gregon's proud with his existence and continue our lineage!"

"I hope so, my beautiful sister… I really hope so… after what I did to have it…" Elizabeth spoke hesitant

"What did you do?" Katarina asked in curiosity

Flashback

"I did not think about coming here, but they talked so well about you, I know we already met, it was not good due to my husband...I'm sorry…" Elizabeth spoke apologetic as she entered the mysterious house in the woods of Bohma

"It was not good, it was not but no need to apologize….You are heartbroken, but you, ah, you are going to be very happy. Sometimes we do not expect happiness. But it happens. A miracle may happen"

Incredulous, Elizabeth was unresponsive. "Miracle is what we find impossible and that becomes possible. Miracle is when a blessing falls on our head. A miracle, yes, you will have it, let me bless you," said the seer praying on the blonde with fervor

Sometime later, Elizabeth went to the hospital to make an appointment with Vladimir because her period was delayed.

"What is wrong with me, Doctor?" The young duchess asked preoccupied

"There's nothing wrong with you. You're pregnant."

"Pregnant? Impossible!" said the blonde, "I cannot be pregnant. I'm late, but I guess it's because I'm worried. Many things happened in my life… But pregnant, no way, it's impossible. For years, the doctor who held your position, said I could never get pregnant again" spoke Katarina's sister

"Wrong diagnosis" Vladimir said

"I've tried, but I cannot get pregnant," she said.

"Honestly, the other doctor, with all due respect, has gone too far in the diagnosis, but I do not see anything wrong with you.

"Attempts have not been missed, Doctor," replied Duke Northman's wife

"You may not be so fertile, it took a while to get pregnant, but there's a baby there," Vladimir said with certainty

End of Flashback

Katarina leaned closer and took her younger blood into a hug of support. Despite all their differences, Katarina did care for her sister's well being and she really wished her sister to succeed being a mother this time… and Pierce a father.

Still, after years they had broken up, Katarina never forgot the man's lovingness. Once she did carry his blood in her womb, turning the brunette duke as the first one that almost gave her, their first-born. However, it was gone too soon. Too soon for her to feel like a mother to be. Too soon for her to appreciate her condition. Too soon for them to realize the big change inflicted. But not too soon for them to have felt connected, nearly like one.

Katarina O'Gregon never forgot the man who most loved her. The man who most wished for her. The man who most respected her and put her in a high light. She never forgot his lovingness that at times she missed. A lovingness she didn't find in Christopher.

However, her decision was made. She would take it to all the final consequences. Pierce now belonged to her lovely sister. His lovingness suited her sister's sweetness. Sometimes she did envy it.

Not even in their best moments and phases, Katarina ever learned how loving Christopher could be. Yet, she loved him. She loved him with everything she had and undoubtedly with what she didn't have either. She couldn't really complain that much. Christopher was hers and she always made sure to keep him at her side no matter how much it costed.

That name. The blond man's name. How long she didn't see him or heard his name. However, he had never been forgotten. Madeline made sure to always remind her of him. The more she grew, the more alikeness was shared. Was seen loudly in her eyes. So loud that at times she couldn't disguise her discomfort with her own daughter. Her firstborn.

Years had passed since Christopher stopped implying Madeline wasn't his. Did he know it and had accepted it, or was he too oblivious to her distinct traits?

If he knew, why didn't he have his usual outbursts and demanded for divorce? As back then they didn't share attachments until two years into their marriage when she gave birth their first child and his firstborn daughter. A daughter who got their best genes of beauty. A daugther that wasn't sweet or kind like Madeline, actually she was temperamental like Christopher. A daughter that became her relief and a truth. The true daughter they had. It was undoubtedly their genes in her veins and physical traits. Brown hair and blue-eyes. Her favorite daughter.

Then Christopher gave her a son in the previous year. Their first son. Undoubtedly Christopher's son. Brown hair. His copy with a big tip of her beauty.

But Madeline, Maddy… so different of all of them. Blonde and blue-eyed. Pale skin. Beautiful like a doll. Well, Vladimir was indeed a handsome man. Madeline took their best genes.

She excused Maddy had taken her family's blond side that came from their mother. However, there hadn't been any pale-blond relative in the family like Madeline. Her hair growing wavy, nearly straight – like Vladmir's. To make it curly, Katarina used hair stuff on the child, only to make her more alike them. More presentable and convincing to her lie.

The years of peace away from Vladimir were a balm to her. A longing balm for her during their stay in Bohma. In fact, Katarina did everything not to join Christopher whenever he came to Bohma so she could avoid stumbling into him.

He was a conceited doctor in town and still treated personally the O'Gregon family members and the royal family.

Seven years had passed since she had last seen the biological father of Madeline Reed O'Gregon.

"What about you sister. How are things going at your end?" Elizabeth asked

"Everything is going alright. Christopher is a hard worker like me and I wanted you to be the first one to know…" the brunette spoke leaving the sentence in hang

"To know what?"

Katarina smiled largely and placed her sister's hand on her stomach.

Elizabeth smiled happily understanding her sister's gesture, "You…again?"

Katarina nodded in confirmation, "Yes my sister. Both O'Gregon sisters pregnant at the same time, but of course you are more advanced!"

"Does he know?"

"No!" Katarina's excitement vanished from her face

"Why not?"

"Because I am waiting for the right time…"

"Right time?"

"Yes, the right time."

"I thought you said everything was alright between you"

"Yes, things are fine, but…" she made a pause, "Christopher had said he did not want any more children when we already have three little rascals… but even we doing everything to prevent it… I cannot help being so fertile!"

"I give you reason, sister… prevention can fail"

"Indeed… that is the reason why I told him I felt sick during the trip… he still had not considered I am actually pregnant"

"But you can't hide it forever"

"I know! But I will for as long as I can and I count with his absences for that"

"Is that his?" the blonde O'Gregon asked after some hesitation

"Of course it is! Who else's would be?" Katarina replied outraged

"Don't take it as an insult… I'm sorry… I don't know how it came out like that… I'm sorry!"

Katarina let out a heavy sigh shaking her head in displease

"Christopher is a good man. Whenever you tell him, I'm sure he will understand and accept another piece of him generating in you"

Katarina remained in silence. Distant. Thoughtful.

Castle of Bohma, Garden

Christopher left his chamber and walked over the corridors. Katarina was resting in their bedchamber as she had feeling sick during the trip to Bohma, which delayed their return to Baveen.

Taking advantage of a moment of break, he headed to the main garden of the castle and heard children's laughter. At distance, he spotted the blond little girl playing along a ginger little boy. He smiled. There was nothing more rewarding than seeing his little Madeline laughing and having fun as a happy child. He watched them from afar for some time before coming closer to them.

"Daddy!" screamed the little girl enthusiastically jumping into his arms as he was sitting on the bench

"Hey princess. Who's your friend?" he asked

"His name is Oliver" she replied and called her little friend to introduce him to Christopher

"Hello Oliver!" the man greeted him with a large and friendly smile

"Hello Mr…" the boy didn't really know how to address to the man

"My name is Christopher"

"You shall call him your royal highness!" Madeline instructed him

"It's alright my princess. Oliver you can call me Chris, I prefer it that way"

"You can call me Olly"

"Alright Olly. Nice to meet you!"

"Nice to meet you too Mr. Chris"

He laughed. Children and their innocence. Captivating boy.

"So Olly, how old are you?"

The boy lifted his tiny hand and showed the number, "Five" he replied

"Oh, you know how to count!"

"Yes. My mommy taught me"

"And who's your mother?" Christopher asked in curiosity

"Olly" they heard a male voice

"Papa!" the ginger boy ran in the direction of the new marquees of Bohma

"Your royal highness" George Talbot greeted him politely

"Lord Talbot" he greeted him back. He couldn't help but to notice the non-resemblance the man and the child had. Well, that didn't mean a problem in reality. Maybe he looked like the mother.

"This is my papa" the ginger boy introduced him proudly

"Yeah, I can see that… I didn't know the Lord was married and had a son…" Christopher commented

"No, I'm not married yet, but he's my son... Olly is my son…" George spoke trying to disguise his trembling voice

"That's good and congratulations for such a good boy! And we share a funny coincidence"

"Why?"

"Because Oliver was also the name of my father" commented the Grand Duke

Soon after, George Talbot said goodbyes to the Grand Duke and his daughter and returned home with Oliver.

(*)

Angelique was finishing washing the dishes when she heard the entrance of her son who ran to greet her happily with a hug, followed by George who had a weird expression. The redhead woman ordered her son to go bath so he could have dinner.

"What face is that? Did something bad happen?" she asked preoccupied as she arranged the dry dishes in the cabinet

"No… Just the fact that I encountered Christopher"

"What?" she turned in surprise to look at him, "Are you sure?"

"Yes. I could never mistake his face. Especially now that he's the Grand Duke of Baveen…"

Angelique bit her lips and swallowed, pretending she didn't care about the man who gave her Oliver, "So he's back in town…" she affirmed looking away in distress

"Yes, he is"

"I suppose with his wife…"

"Yes… this time she came along"

She remained in silence

"And I think they will stay longer in the castle…"

"Is Baveen left alone?"

"No. The queen is there"

"Oh… so why do you think they'll stay longer?"

"The Grand Duchess has feeling sick"

"So?"

"So the problem is that you give classes to the king's children… in the castle…where the Grand couple are staying in. I think you should change the location of the classes or pretend some illness to not go to the castle while they're there"

"I doubt Christopher remembers me…"

"Who knows… But he does know Olly"

"What?" Angelique yelled accidentally letting the plate slip from her hands

"He didn't suspect of anything besides the coincidence of names with his father…"

"You talked to him?"

"Briefly… Olly is friends with his daughter Madeline"

"This can't be…" she said sitting on the chair in preoccupation

"But I said something that I hope you will forgive me…" he spoke in apprehension

She looked at him in concerned, "What did you say?"

"In order to keep any suspicion from him away, I introduced myself as Olly's father"

She swallowed, "Did he buy it?"

"Yes"

The redhead stayed in silence for a while processing the news. Part of her preferred things to remain that way. Christopher abandoned them, so he had no rights in being part of Olly's life. That was what she kept telling herself as she still kept some resentment with the handsome liar.

"In practice you're Olly's father. You told him no lie… you're forgiven" she spoke looking distantly

Castle of Bohma

On his way to the library, Christopher bumped into one of the lady-in-waiting of the queen. A woman with hazel eyes and light brown curly hair. Immediately they smiled and apologized for the distraction. Instantly both shared a strong and mutual attraction.

"I'm sorry your royal highness for my distraction…" said the woman apologetic

"It's alright. I was distracted myself too"

"It's an honor meeting the Great Duke of Baveen. Your name has come across you" she revered him, "Indeed the reason I shall apologize for almost hurting you when we bumped"

"It happens Lady…" he left in hang waiting for her introduction

"White. My name is Cathlyn White, your royal highness"

"The wife of the Lord White of Arthena?" he asked

"Yes"

21st Century

He woke up with a start. He had the same dream again. Overall, the same characters, the same locations. Although a new scenario, and a new woman. And the little boy.

He looked at the clock. It was seven o'clock in the morning.

"Good morning"

A female voice greeted him as a woman with short hair left the bathroom and smiled at him softly

"Good morning" he smiled back gesturing to her re-join him in the bed as he was on a day-off

She lay down on the bed and pulled her close him. She curled into his side and put a leg over his. He had his arm behind her and was rubbing his hand up and down her arm.

"I thought the rule was to not get attached"

"Lying in the bed together is getting attached?" he replied with another question

She gave a shrug while her hand caressed his stomach, "It is when I had just spent the night with again. And again. And again... for the last couple of months"

"I guess I'm the one who broke my own code, huh?"

"I broke it too by accepting and staying over your place…"

"I like staying with you and we don't have much time when we're at work, do we?"

"Not really… still it's becoming a routine…"

"Is that a bad thing for you, Cathy?"

"Not at all! Actually it's still hard to believe that Captain Chris Redfield is…"

"Falling for you" he completed her sentence

She looked up at him surprised. Speechless. Chris Redfield falling in love with her? Did she hear it right? No way!

"Why the surprise? Can't a captain fall in love once in a lifetime?" he asked jokingly

She laughed slightly, speechless. Incredulous.

"I realized a few things tonight and I'm still processing everything myself, but I think you need to know… There's something about you that is different and I haven't been me for six months now. I grew to like my life the way it was. I came and went as I wanted and saw who I wanted and fucked who I wanted, whenever I wanted… well, kind of… anyways, I didn't care if they came back after that unless I wanted to get laid, actually I made sure to let them know that they wouldn't come back. It seems I was just like all those guys you are running from. I had seen you at work and thought you were cute, but you always seemed so pre-occupied. We started talking, you seemed nice, we were so comfortable around each other, and then you told me you were married but in the process to getting divorced and had a son, Zack. I thought to myself, 'I need to stay the hell away from this woman because she's going to affect me and my life in ways I don't want her to.' And then I took you home that Friday night and we fucked" he sighed and kept talking, "I knew that you were different immediately. I worried about you all weekend because I wasn't at work and hadn't called you like I said I would. I knew what you were thinking, and it killed me. You figured I thought you were an easy fuck and that would be it. Believe it or not, I was afraid to talk to you the next time we met because I figured you'd kick me in the balls or throw something at me. That made me stop and think because I never felt like that with anybody else.
When I came through those doors and you were right in front of me, all I wanted to do was kiss you. Well, that and several other things. And then out of the clear blue sky, I did kiss you in front of everyone who was around. When I did that, I thought I had lost my mind. I never thought I'd be with anybody else like that ever again, and here I am telling you all those things when you had said I'm your "fuck buddy" because I know you just got divorced and didn't want a relationship so soon. I don't know what you do to me, but I can't think straight when you're around me. I know you're a mother and I see Zack as the son I never had! And most probably the only child I'll ever have as you told me you can't get pregnant anymore and back then I was relieved and thought this was perfect and really too good to be true because I never really dreamed of having children of my own. And tonight this realization just happened…"

She listened to him attentively and even prepared herself to whatever was coming from him. Or he would leave her when they were done with this conversation or they will be stronger as a couple.

He inhaled deeply as he kept her chin up so she remained looking up at him. Staring deep into her eyes, "I want you to move in with me. You and Zack."

She widened her eyes in shock

"I want us to be a family. It doesn't have to be right away, I understand you'll need time to process this too and prepare Zack… But I can wait! I just want you to know that I'm really serious about you like I have never been before with anyone else."

Her brain was on fire, her heart pounding in her chest. That was unexpected! Chris Redfield chose her. After all the talk and rumors about him in the BSAA, there he was proposing to her the next level of their relationship. That was so unexpected! They had a lot in common. She understood him. She understood his reasons. She knew who he was. She knew his "fear" of commitment. She knew his loneliness. She understood him. She admired him. She liked him the way he was. His transparency. His sincerity. He never led her on. As a matter of fact, the primal reason for her to have accepted to sleep with him was that she wasn't looking for a relationship either. She was in a state of "fear" of commitment too. She could relate to him. The difference she had a son who depended on her. But he did have a sister whom he had raised since they were young when their parents died. And Zack liked Chris. That was very important! She'd never date a man that wouldn't respect her son and Chris did respect and acted responsibly with him.

"And I'm free now" she whispered. That was all she could say at that moment.

"Yes. We are free now…" he whispered back and leaned down his face to kiss her

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Current Models for the 18th

Katarina: Merve Boluğur

Christopher: Ekin Koç

Pierce: Ekin Koç

Elizabeth: Anastasia Tsilimpiou