Chapter Two: Phone call

'Thanks for a great date' Slurred Lilia stumbling out of Lucian's car, she'd drank far too much on their date, which had been pretty boring, which was probably why she'd drank so much Lilia reasoned. She managed to get to her apartment in one piece and before she could even sit down the phone started ringing.

'Hello?' She said the receiver in one hand the kettle in the other as she attempted to make herself a cup of tea. 'Who's this?'

'Good evening Lilia, your sounding rather intoxicated' said Wesker 'You're a difficult woman to get a hold of'

'I was on a date' Said Lilia her voice suddenly cold, she might be slightly drunk but she still remembered what Wesker had done to them, taken her blood for Genevieve and then left them to fight their way out of a zombie infested town, all this after she'd given him the benefit of a doubt.

'I did hear' Said Wesker 'I went to talk to Leon, to see where you'd got too'

'Why do you care?' Said Lilia spooning sugar angrily into her favourite red mug, 'You left me to die if you've forgotten'

'No I haven't forgotten, I thought you'd be fine' Said Wesker quietly 'And come to think of it you are fine,'

'Oh fuck off' Snapped Lilia and snapped down the receiver, she caught a glimpse of her reflection in the shiny kettle, her eyes had makeup smudged round them and her dress was showing more cleavage than she'd first realised. 'Eugh for God's sake' She muttered. 'Bedtime I'm thinking'


'What are you doing here?' Ada said, she'd heard Lilia stumble into her room at about two am and she was still up reading the case file when she heard someone at the door. It was Leon, since the events in Spain they'd talked and hung out and occasionally met up romantically but nothing was said of the status of their relationship.

'I missed you' Said Leon quietly pulling her into his arms and giving her a hug, Ada was surprised as she let herself fall into his arms, she was exhausted and she was glad for the company and comfort.

'Are we ever going to talk about all that's happened?' Asked Leon softly, his lips brushing against her ear, 'I...'

'Leon' Said Ada breaking away 'I'm not ready for this, we need to sort out all the problems with Genevieve and Terrence and all the destruction left by Umbrella...we can't do this now'

'But Ada, what if we were to die tomorrow?' Asked Leon 'Life's so short'

'I know' Whispered Ada 'But were good the way we are' She took his face in her hands and gave him a soft kiss on the lips. 'You know I care about you too'


'No Ada nooo' Screamed Lilia as Ada opened the curtains to let the sunlight filter into her room. 'It's too early...and what is up with that huge smile on your face?' Ada was grinning like the cat that had got the cream. 'Infact,' said Lilia 'I don't even want to know' She shoved her face into the pillow and groaned. 'Why did you wake me up?'

'We've got a mission tonight remember, underground tunnels running all under the refuse site.' Said Ada excitedly. 'It's going to be a good mission,'

'Yes crawling through rubbish and gunk, great fun' Sighed Lilia loudly 'I'm really not looking forward to this, especially with my hangover'

'How did the date go, not too well if you got so drunk I imagine?' Ada asked perching on the edge of Lilia's bed. Lilia was infuriated by how perfect she managed to look all the time; her hair was straight, her clothes pristine and her makeup flawless.

'It was fine, I don't know, we didn't seem to hit it off, he's very serious' Said Lilia shrugging, she yawned loudly and stretched.

'Nearly dying can do that to a guy...' Said Ada 'Actually come to think of it you've nearly died twice and you just get more annoying each time' She laughed and stood up, Lilia threw the pillow at her.

'I'll be up soon,' said Lilia, she managed to climb out of bed and pull on some black jeans and a t-shirt; she scraped a brush through her hair and put on the bare minimum of makeup. She was just about to make breakfast when there was a knock on the door. She made her way to the door and opened it slowly; hoping Krauser wasn't making a return visit. Luckily it was just their postman,

'Hey Ben' Said Lilia 'what you got for me today? I don't remember ordering anything'

'I don't know, its express delivery, you gotta sign' he said handing her the clipboard. Lilia looked at him smiling; he was a very good looking postman with his short blonde hair and brown eyes.

'Thanks' She said shutting the door and taking the small padded envelope, she sat down on the sofa and tore it open, a small metal box rested inside, she pressed the release catch and opened it. There was a vial of blood inside. She frowned and got up straight away; she grabbed her coat and made her way to AUCOS.


'It's your blood' Said Ada 'Wesker returned your blood? Why?'

'I don't know' Said Lilia 'it seems a strange thing to do, why wouldn't he want to experiment on it?'

'I don't think he wanted Genevieve getting her hands on it, I think he's afraid of what she's going to do, I wouldn't see it as a personal favour, remember he's lost all his research'

'I'm going to call him' said Lilia reaching for the phone. 'See what he has to say' she dialled his number in and brought her mobile phone to her ear.

'Yes?' Said the voice on the other end 'what is it you want today...to curse at me some more?'

'No' Said Lilia 'why did you return the sample?'

'I'm not working for Genevieve anymore' Said Wesker 'Turns out she was pretty peeved when she realised I'd given her a fake sample'

'Good for you' Said Lilia 'So why did you return it? Just answer the question'

'I thought it would prove I'm serious about helping you and getting back at Genevieve' Said Wesker quietly.

'It seems you can't decide what side to be on' Said Lilia 'You can't switch sides depending on whether Genevieve's cross at you or not can you?'

'Obviously I'm wasting my time then' Snapped Wesker 'I'm clearly in the wrong'

'You are in the wrong' Scoffed Lilia shaking her head in disbelief, 'I don't know why it surprises you. And if you're interested in helping, be in my apartment for six pm this evening, we're going on a mission and I guess we could do with an extra pair of hands'

'Fine' Said Wesker and Lilia found herself listening to the dial tone. Ada who had been listening to the conversation looked at Lilia.

'You're in trouble with Leon now I hope you realise' She said a small smile on her red painted lips,

'Oh I'll explain' Said Lilia 'Leon can trust me to keep Wesker under control, think since nearly dying I've got a little more control over my powers'

'Well I'll let you do the explaining' Said Ada 'then we can over these files some more'


'How do I look?' Said Lilia twirling around, they were stood in the living room it was five to six and they'd decided on the clothes and weapons they'd use for the mission. Lilia was excited it was the first mission she'd been on since Marstonville and their first good lead in a long time.

'Erm for someone dressed entirely in black, not bad' said Ada laughing. Lilia was wearing a black skin tight long sleeve t-shirt and tight black leather trousers. She had her shoulder holsters strapped on as well as a knife tucked into her boot, her AUCOS licence was on a chain around her neck, it allowed them to go about their business without hassle from the police. They were an official government agency and were working more closely with them than ever. Hence the paperwork Lilia thought frowning. She'd plaited her long black hair down her back and left makeup to a minimum.

'You look hot as usual' Lilia said 'honestly you make me look like a...a erm, mutant'

'You are a mutant' Ada said quietly and Lilia made a face at her,

'Don't make me throw this knife at you my dear' Said Lilia, Ada was dressed in her trademark colour of red, a red leather jacket, black tank top and tight black and red leather trousers, her short hair was swept off her face and she had her shoulder holsters on as well and a knife sheath on her back.

'You know your beautiful Lilia' Said Ada 'Not many women can look good in combat gear'

'I don't KNOW I'm beautiful' Said Lilia 'what are you trying to say that I...' There was a knock on the door that saved Lilia from getting angry, her and Ada were good friends but they clashed with their strong personalities.

'Good evening' Said Lilia pulling open the door, Wesker was stood their wearing black leather trousers, a black turtleneck jumper and she couldn't see and visible holsters or weapons, he was still wearing his sunglasses and his hair seemed more plastic looking than usual.

'Oh God' Said Wesker 'it really is you, I was hoping it was a tragic mistake and you were actually dead'

'Oh thanks, thanks a lot' Said Lilia 'Nice to see you too'

'Can we get a move on before you two kill each other? I'd like to complete our objectives first, which are what Lilia?'

'Um, explore the lab and er blow it up afterwards' Said Lilia 'I think'

'That's all you need to know' Said Ada sighing 'I really wish you'd occasionally read the files properly'

'Oh what is this hate on Lilia day?' Asked Lilia 'Shall I just go bury myself again?'

'Your such a child' Scoffed Wesker shaking his head disbelievingly, Lilia restrained herself from punching him in the face, she didn't get him, one minute he seemed ok, the next he was saying he wished she was dead.

'Let's get going' Said Ada practically dragging Lilia away from Wesker.