+Alice+

We had to have driven for well over six hours. If they were going where I thought they would, they'd be heading back to Umbrella Headquarters. Those bastards picked the wrong woman to mess with.

As I drove, I pictured what I'd do to those guys once I caught up with them. They'd pay. And if they hurt anybody, especially Angie, they would rue the day they were born. The thought of them hurting any of them made the hair on the back of my neck rise, goosebumps running along my arms. I stepped on the gas and sped down the highway, determined to catch them before they reached their destination.

That's when the transmission came through. On the radio. "Attention Alice… And Nemesis." The voice was so familiar. That ass whole scientist who revived me, the leader of the group. The one who turned me into what I am.

"I know where you are going, and I advise you take the next exit coming up. Your friends are safe… for now… But we require your lives to save your friends. I know how much you want to save them. So it should be no problem."

"You bastard! Where the fuck are they?" I growled, knowing he could hear me.

"That is for you to find out. The next exit, take it." With that, the radio crackled and shut off.

"Damn it!" I shouted and almost missed the exit. I quickly swerved, cutting off some people and nearly causing an accident. But I could care less. I raced down the exit ramp and continued to drive, knowing that they would contact me for further direction if need be.

"It's okay." Eric told me with a sigh. "Just relax. They'll be fine. I doubt umbrella would do anything to them, to insure our arrival."

"Yes they would. That's just the way they are." I said, trying to take his word and relax. But it was just so damned difficult. My blood was boiling and I could feel my power increasing the angrier I got.

Matt let out another sigh and leaned heavily against the door, as if he was trying to get away from me. I glanced at him as he watched me with uncertain eyes. "What?" I demanded, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

"Nothing." He said quietly and turned his attention out the window.

With a grumble of protest, I eased off the gas. Maybe he was right. Maybe they were just holding them hostage until we arrived. I took a deep breath and willed myself to chill. Just where in the hell were we going anyway? I let instincts drive me down the road, turning here and turning there. Did I know where I was going? No, not really, but something was drawing me in the direction I was headed. When I pulled up to a dirt road and stopped, Matt stirred from a cat nap.

"We're almost there, I know it."

"How?" Matt asked, looking around the deserted plains. Everything was covered in dirt, sagebrush, and other assorted weeds.

"I don't know. But something tells me we're headed in the right direction." I stepped out of the vehicle to stretch my legs. How could they have gotten away so fast? I should have caught up to them... Oh well, nothing to think too much on. I gave a sigh and leaned against the car. I knew I had to keep moving, but a little break to cool my head wouldn't hurt... She had to trust that her friends could take care of themselves.

"You alright?" Matt asked, fishing around on the floor for something.

"Need fresh air, and some time to stretch."

"I could drive." He said, walking around to the side I was on, offering me a water bottle that was half empty.

"Thanks." I took the bottle and had a drink. "I'll keep driving. I know where I'm going." I narrowed my eyes, staring off into the distance. "Those bastards... Somehow they knew every move we made. Did we have tracking devices? Was the car bugged? Satellites? I looked up into the sky... nothing I could see...

"Matt. I'm scared. Actually scared. I mean, I've been scared before. What with the Hive and then..." I swallowed. "Nemesis... But this time, there are others involved... A little girl. Angie, she's put her faith in me. We're so alike..."

"I know." Matt leaned on the vehicle beside me, hands in his pockets. "I'm scared too."

Feeling like a weight was lifted off my chest, I put my arms around him. I wanted to cry, but I held the tears back. I was tough... I had to be strong and stay strong, right? "Lets go... I have to save Angie. I made a promise to protect her..." I couldn't remember if I'd actually told Angie the promise, but I know I made a silent vow to protect her... I'd protected that child with my life before, and I was willing to do the same again.

Matt pulled away from me with a pained grin on his face. What was he hiding? I could see sweat beading on his brow, and something behind those eyes... Did he regret telling me he loved me? I shrugged it off. Angie was my first concern right now.

"I'll drive." Matt said again and got into the drivers seat before I could argue.

With that, we were off again. I knew where we were going, I wasn't sure Matt did. But so far... We were just heading straight along the dirt road. No turns, no stops. Angie... I'm coming for you. I will protect you as if you were my own child... Be smart, and stay safe until then. I bit my lip, praying she was okay.

AN: Geeee! I'm so sorry for not updating in what seems like forever. Been busy... Had writers block you know that sorta thing. Okay, so does this strory seem to be getting cheesey or what? KORNEY! ok... I'm done. So its a bit fluffy for RESIDENT EVIL... but heck, you can't blame me! I think its kinda cute. Yeah yeah... Read it! And LIKE IT! lol I'll reply to my readers next chapter... I just need to see if any of ya'll are still even reading? Don't give up on me! PLEASE! I beg you -:wails like a 2 year old:- okay... I'm done now... R&R ppl! R&R...