A pair of striking blue eyes took in the miniature Eiffel Tour covered in clean white sand. Yes, they had arrived at what was Las Vegas. It had only taken the group two days to get there but it still felt like weeks to Alice. She could feel Umbrella gaining on her, they were getting closer but Alice couldn't tell exactly how far away.
Mikey moved towards Alice, casting a shadow over her as he did so. Alice didn't know Mikey but he seemed like one of the natural good guys. They continued to stare until Mikey made to move when Claire called them. He stopped however when Alice spoke.
"I guess it's true, we are but shadows and dust," Mikey noticed Alice spoke as if she were simply vocalising her own thoughts. She didn't speak for the sake of saying something, only when necessary or appropriate.
"Right. Come on the boss is calling," he motioned for her to follow him onto the bus. The rest of the group were already waiting, as the two latecomers took their seats. Carlos sat at the back of the vehicle, not once taking his eyes off Alice. Both this and the fact that he had been unusually quiet the last few days didn't go unnoticed by Mikey.
"Glad everyone is finally here." Alice raised an eyebrow at the phrase that was evidently aimed at her.
"Do you mind if I give the orders as I am supposed to be the one in charge," Claire asked innocently. Again Alice didn't reply, instead she raised her hands in mock surrender and then shrugged while getting more comfortable on her twin seat. Alice sat with both feet swung on the seat, her arm slung lazily over the back and her head resting on the cool surface of the glass.
"Alice I want you with Carlos." She knew Claire didn't trust her to go about on her own but that was fine with Alice. The group knew about her dream but did not know that she knew exactly where the lab was. She was sparing them; they didn't need to see what was down there.
K-Mart studied Alice for the duration of Claire's talk. This woman came across as very confident, relaxed and decisive but there was much more to her character. As she was so guarded K-Mart only caught glimpses of fear and sadness in her eyes when she let her defences down.
As soon as Claire indicated that they could leave Alice practically jumped out the door. Carlos made to follow her but was stopped. "Keep an eye on her, don't let her do anything stupid." Carlos nodded and continued to move to the front of the bus.
"We ready?" Carlos asked. Alice replied with a yes while pulling off her long cream coat and snatching up her long bladed knives.
After they were a few metres away from the remainder of the group Carlos spoke up, "You want to tell me where we're going," Alice made to interrupt but Carlos continued speaking. "I know you Alice, there is more to this than you're saying. So are you going to fill me in, remember anything you say to me is total confidential."
Alice waiting until they were a little further away from the rest before speaking. "I wasn't exactly forthcoming with all the information from the dream… You'll see soon enough." With that said she picked up the pace, forcing Carlos to focus on speeding up and not on what she had just told him.
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"Sir we are on coarse and should arrive in Las Vegas in less than an hour."
The figure nodded his thanks but made no move to look up from his work. Once the messenger left he turned back to the computer screen he had cleared just as the man had entered. He didn't want them to see what he was working on, at least not yet.
Dr. Isaacs sat in the back room of a heavily armoured vehicle. It was like a big truck made of reinforced steel, with metal planes used to divide the single large area into several smaller enclosed areas.
From his small window, consisting of double panel glass, he could see what he hoped would take care of a few of the last remaining survivors. It was his 'army', his latest experiment. He had managed to create the perfect soldier in the form of modified undead. He knew all too well that this would not be enough to kill all of the group he was hunting but hoped they would take down a few.
The truck continued to move, as did the undead, some slightly in front and some slightly behind. They were ideal tools; they had some brain function, which resulted in some degree of self-awareness. They are smart enough to follow instruction but not to question them. They are still partially driven by the need to feed but that is easily controlled and they never tire.
If Dr Isaacs were honest with himself then he would say he stumbled upon their creation by accident. It had only been because the T-Virus had somehow been exposed to some form to electric energy that he had seen the potential.
He was not exactly sure how it worked but like most people he had a fair idea. When a human dies the body still remains active due to electric and chemical energy. The extra energy injected into the body by the virus is enough to cause cells to grow and for the brain to produce small brain waves. These are enough for basics, like instinct but nothing more. But if there were extra surges of energy on top if the virus then larger brain waves would be produced resulting in more brain function.
"be on your guard Alice, we will meet again sooner than you think and believe me you can't stay in control forever."
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Carlos and Alice continued walking until they stood in front of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Even on it's miniature scale the half-human, half-lion is still intimidating.
"They got it pretty accurate," Alice spoke trying to keep the atmosphere light. Not sensing this Carlos asked what she meant.
" There was a legend that the nose was broken off by a cannon ball fired by Napoleon. The nose is broken like the original." Alice turned and smirked at him before turning and walking between what looked to be its paws.
"You sure you're ready for this?" Alice called to Carlos who was standing where she had left him.
Sorry it took me so long to update. Thanks to everyone who read and reviewed the last chapter. Hope you liked this one too. Let me know if you did or didn't. Until next time.