AN: Hey guys! It's me again! Hehe. Thanks to everyone who did review so far! I appreciate it. Also, please excuse me, i've got a bit of a cold right now that i'm battling tooth and nail with so, if i've made any mistakes I apologize sincerely! My head isn't that clear, hehe. (Neither is my nose. x.x;)

But ...i'm really happy with this chapter and how it went, I'm hoping this long chapter will be good, i'm always worried about how it's going to turn out... and if people will like it.. I'm just silly aren't I..? :P Anyways, i'm sorry for rambling, please enjoy! Read and review if you want!

Negligence

Wesker leaned against the door, hearing their conversation. He grimaced. Why am I feeling guilty over someone so repulsive? Perhaps it's more than disgust… He pushed the question and the feeling down, shaking his head. This is not logical… once I have what I want from her, I'll kill her.. And this feeling will go away. Yes, that sounds satisfying. He grinned, happy with the conclusion he'd come to. To be a God one must be in complete control of everything. He would not tolerate human feelings coming out every now and again, whenever they felt like it, there was no provision for them in his destiny. He needed to keep composure… or he'd surely lose himself.. Or would he lose what he worked so hard to become..? He walked away from the door and down the hall, to his quarters growing ever the more restless.

Lina turned towards Godric with a playful smile dancing on her lips, "I figured out why your Hunter's aren't obeying commands, have you looked at the equation you've made for the P30..? It's all wrong, see right here..?" she pointed to a line in the long matrices of mathematical elements on the screen, "That's what's wrong…"

He smiled widely, "Aren't you supposed to yell eureka now?" chuckling, he grinned, "Good job Lina! I'll fix that right away! How about you go rest in Wesker's quarters for a bit while I map this out. If we're pulling all-nighters you need to be in the state to do them." He turned back to his computer, bringing up the equation on his screen, giving a calculating look almost lost in thought he began mumbling to himself. "The ancillary chemical…matrix N3592...subsidiary application…dissolution rate…"

"Are you sure..?" she said ignoring him, gulping at the thought of "Wesker's" quarters, "You don't need me here..?"

"No.. no… go.. I'm good.." he muttered, taking his hand of the keys for a few moments to wave her away, still lost in her discovery.

She smiled, opening and closing the lab door behind her, walking down the seemingly long and bare hallway, standing in front of the room she was told to rest in. She could hear faintly, the sound of music coming from the other side.. She recognized the song, opening the door slowly she saw Wesker sitting in a throne like oak chair with his eyes closed, one hand on the arm rest keeping time and the other with two fingers massaging his temple, all the while silently mouthing the words of the song. Wow.. He's still gorgeous… I'm sure he can actually sing..

"Upon the sand, upon the bay,

There is a quick and easy way you say before you illustrate,

I'd rather state,

I'm not the man you think I am,

I'm not the man you think I am,

And sorrow,

Native's son,

He will not smile for anyone,

And Pretty girls make graves.."

Lina was shocked, she knew the song by heart, she walked up to him slowly, "The Smiths, huh…? I didn't know you listened to music…" she smiled lightly.

Wesker's eyes flashed open, flaring a brilliant crimson. Within a fraction of a second he had disappeared from the chair. He seemed to evaporate from the seat before it slid inexplicably into the wall behind with no one around. Instantaneously he materialized directly in front of her. Her eyes fluttered and her breathing stopped as her head swam in dizzying circles. She gasped before falling to the floor. It took her almost two minutes to realize what he had done. In a mere second, he had charged from his chair, easily covering the fifteen feet between them, and lifted her from the ground with his palm on her chest slamming her into the wall. He held her there before regaining himself and releasing her, walking away slowly with closed eyes.

Wesker opened one eye, turning to look at her, "Yes, I enjoy listening to your species putrid songs…"

Still gasping and wheezing she barely heard his answer. Not that she could have replied if she'd wanted to. Her entire body felt like a snapped twig. She felt pain all throughout it and her head buzzed loudly unceasing. With all the force she could muster she tried to shout "Fucking asshole" at him but it came out no more than a dull whisper which he heard none the less.

He smirked, devilishly chuckling, "Pitiful.. Really now Ms. Holtz, did you think you could sneak up on me..?" his natural scowl was back, he was very displeased with her.

Laying there she spoke softly through the pain emanating from her chest, practically from every inch of her body, it hurt to lift a finger, "I… didn't want to sneak… up on you…. I'm sorry… Wesker…" she cringed, trying desperately to crawl over to the bed to anchor herself somehow on something.

Wesker watched her and winced at the apologetic insert in her sentence. Her voice was so sympathetic it made his stomach sicken again. I suppose I should help the weakling, it must be a painful life to live with such a body that cannot withstand any abuse. He walked over to her nonchalantly, for the first time in his life he picked someone up gentler then he normally would, laying her on the bed.

Lina shrieked in pain. Every movement, however subtle some may be, caused her great agony. She looked at Wesker with benevolence in her eyes, tears welling up in them, "Why… help me onto the bed…?"

He sat at the edge of the bed, watching her muscles betray her while they sent shocks of pain throughout her body. He scowled, "I need you to help me with my project, nothing more Ms. Holtz…" He took his hand and ran it along her chest, he felt the indent of his palm in it and grinned, "My, my… what damage we have here.." His stomach again started to revolt, making him sneer at himself. As much as I'd love to enjoy seeing her in pain more, it won't do.. She has to get back to work.. I need to call in a doctor from the Medical Bay. He got up from the bed, taking swift steps towards the phone on the wall, dialing the Med bay with incredible speed, "Yes, I have someone here who is in need of medical attention. She had an… accident.. Yes, yes.. My quarters.." he hung up, within seconds sitting back down in the exact same spot as if he'd never gotten up. He stroked her chest for awhile without realizing what he was doing. Quickly, he removed his hand, cracking his knuckles as he did so.

The feel of his hand to her chest almost dissipated the pain. She just hoped he hadn't noticed her heart racing at the fact of him touching her. Lina closed her eyes slowly, the last thing she saw before she fell into a deep sleep was Wesker and for once he was smiling. Thinking this was just a dream she finished the journey her eyelids made by fully closing them, her breathing starting to reach a steady pace.

The doctor had examined her, pulling down his stethoscope to rest back around his neck, "She's got a broken rib, two bruised ones, her spine is bruised along with a large sized hand printed bruise on her chest. From the looks of it, she was pushed with great force into a wall.."

Wesker scoffed, clenching his fist, "I didn't ask you to tell me how she got it, I asked you to do your job and fix it. Now, how can this be treated..?" he was growing ever impatient, crossing his arms and tapping his foot.

"With plenty of bed rest, about 3 weeks… she needs the one broken rib surgically fixed so that might give her about a month of bed rest…but we need to operate this moment to make sure no fragments of the bone have entered her arteries or have punctured her lungs.. I will get two men in here to take her to the medical bay where I can operate.." he said, sighing afterward.

"No need, I will bring her there myself.. I'm not wasting men who can actually be patrolling," Wesker said calmly, although his facial expression sent mixed emotions to the doctor. He had a look of utter disgust in himself for what he'd done, the facial expression was quickly replaced with his trademark scowl as he walked over to Lina, picking her up ever so gently and holding her in his arms, "Let's go, Doctor.."

The doctor nodded, sprinting ahead of Wesker to make preparations for the operation while Wesker walked down the halls slowly, making sure not to wake her. He couldn't believe how fragile she was, holding her in his arms. Her being in his arms made him instantly sick, his pace started to quicken as the feeling grew stronger. He hated this feeling and he knew it was impacting him. Finally reaching the med bay, he relaxed only for a brief moment as he lay Lina on the gurney. Turning to the doctor, "When will she be out of surgery..?"

The doctor smiled lightly, "About 2 hours, don't worry Wesker.. She's in good hands.."

He snorted, adjusting his shades before crossing his arms in dismay, "Believe me doctor, I'm not worried.. Call me when she's ready.." He walked out of the med bay, his mind wracked with thoughts. He needed to go somewhere to unleash this sudden anger coursing through his body. I know where I need to go.. He smirked, racing towards the lab door in a blinding blur. Stopping abruptly, he placed his hand in front of him almost sliding into the door. Wesker opened it, walking past Godric into the lab containment cells, closing the door behind him.

Godric was in awe. What had gone on in the past 5 hours..? Why is he going into the containment cells..? He rushed over to the security cameras, watching as Wesker opened the door to the Hunter's cell. He's not going to…

Over the P.A in the Lab containment cells came Godric's voice, "What in the hell are you doing Wesker?!"

Wesker looked over to the nearest camera, throwing off his shades revealing bright scarlet eyes, his teeth bared in anger, "What do you think Godric..? I'm having fun.." He chuckled, abruptly turning around to face the onslaught of Hunters headed his way. He readied himself in stance, closing his eyes for a moment to focus. The muscles underneath his tight zippered leather suit rippled with intensity as he began to concentrate. Quickly, his eyes flashed open revealing a tinge of gold inside the sea of crimson. He didn't bother to unlatch the buttons on either holsters, waiting impatiently for the Hunters to pounce.

One Hunter leapt forward, claws ready to tear the flesh from Wesker's bones. Landing, the dust parted leaving the Hunter surveying the area as to where he went. In a mere second, he was behind the Hunter, using his famous Mustang kick out of his arsenal of deadly martial arts moves. He turned around quickly now facing in front of the other Hunters again. One down, 7 to go… He blurred through them, one moment in one place, then in a split second he was across the room to another, kicking one of the Hunters against a wall. Once he had heard the crack of it's spine, he smirked continuing on with the rest of them. Wesker slid into the 5th Hunter, sending it up in the air while he maneuvered on the floor, pushing himself up quickly off the floor before the Hunter had a chance to land, hitting through it's chest with his hand, his fingers poking through the other side of it. He threw the Hunter's body off, heading for the 4th Hunter who was charging at him. Taking the Hunter by the arm, he flipped it into the wall leaving a dent mark while it's body sunk to the floor, a blood trail on the wall slowly following it. This is too easy… I'm loving this.. Wesker chuckled loudly, heading for the last 3 Hunters, taking each out with almost a bull rush technique. The bodies of the Hunter's were everywhere in the cell, he was completely satiated with what he had accomplished however small it was. This little excursion to the containment cells was a god send to get his mind off of how guilty he was for wounding Lina that much… Ms. Holtz…I need to check her progress.. He searched around the bodies to find his shades, picking them up and dusting them off before placing them back where they belonged, on his face.

With that, Wesker exited the room and entered another, one where Godric was standing with a look of utter horror on his face.

"What… the hell?!?! You spent how long in front of Lina embarrassing me..? Giving me a big lecture for accidentally letting the Hunters out, meanwhile it wasn't even me!!! It was Jack the new guy!! And you just go and kill them off… WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU..??" he said, approaching Wesker with his eyebrows furrowed.

Shaking his head, Wesker grabbed Godric by the throat while squeezing just enough, "I caught them, so it should not be any of your concern what I choose to do with them. I can always catch more… unless you want to start catching them…" He released Godric, crossing his arms as he approached the window, "Why do you think something's wrong..?"

Godric fell to the floor, rubbing his throat while getting up quickly, "Man, your just on an injuring rampage today, aren't you..?" He closed one eye and winced, gasping lightly, "Yes, I do think something's wrong.. You like her.." He was pushing it, but he knew he needed to instill that idea in Wesker's head or he'd be totally oblivious to his own human emotions. As much as he was supposed to be a killing machine, Godric believed that Wesker needed a true happiness that wasn't about destruction and rage but of pure bliss and he knew that Lina was this bliss Wesker needed. She was perfect for him, if he wouldn't be so rough with her. If this comment killed him, then it would be well worth it..

Wesker grinned toothily, "Ah, so just because you've worked with me for… 2 years, you think you know me..?" He turned around, leaning his elbows on the windowsill, crossing his legs in front of him while giving Godric a menacing look, "Trust me, Godric…" He hesitated for a moment, closing his eyes.

Staring at him, Godric questioned, "Trust you, what..? Trust you with something..? What are you trying to tell me here, Wesker.."

He chuckled darkly, "There is something wrong…"

"I knew it!! I knew it!! You do like her!!" Godric jumped around for a moment like a child filled with excitement, he saw Wesker's sudden glare and calmed down, regaining his composure rather quickly, "Am I right..?"

Shaking his head, Wesker stood up from his comfortable leaning position, "No. My stomach gets sick every time I'm near her…"

"Oh man, you've got it bad! The Butterflies!" He chuckled, holding his stomach, "Wesker likes Lina…"

Wesker laughed wholeheartedly for the first time in a long time. Me? Like a woman…? What is wrong with Godric? "No, it's not like that at all… now if you'll excuse me, I have business to… attend to.." He turned from Godric and walked out the door into the main hall.

Godric looked at him strangely. He never laughed like that before… he must really like her. Also, he never hit me once!! I can't believe he just laughed it off.. Maybe I should go visit Lina and see if she's okay..

Leaning up against the wall, all Wesker could think about was how unsettled he felt. Not only because of his stomach sickness but for how much he was "holding it together". To be swayed by beauty is a tragedy.

Lost in thought, Wesker almost didn't hear his cell phone ringing, he answered, "Yes…"

The voice on the other end spoke, "Wesker, it's almost time… We need to start making preparations to infiltrate Rockfort Island.."

"Yes I know that, you desperately need the T-Veronica Virus. Just to let you know, this will cost you a hefty price.." He grinned as he said this.

The voice spoke, "Yes, Yes… just make sure that you complete this before the end of December.. We will send you a task force to help you… And Wesker..?"

"Yes?"

"Don't fuck it up.." The voice clicked, hanging up.

Wesker put his phone away, walking down the long hall to the medical bay. He glanced in through the glass to where Lina lay in the bed, sleeping almost angelically. Sighing, he shook his head while walking into the room, sitting at the edge of the bed. Damn it all! Why does she still have to be alive..? The obsessive compulsive in him, a part he didn't know he had, noticed a stray hair in her face, he gently moved it away from her magnificent frame, laying his hand to rest on her face. At any moment he could crush her head in his hand but he wouldn't, his mind was acting against him. That, or whatever little of a soul he had left, no countless viruses could take that away as much as he desired them to. Hearing footsteps fast approaching, he watched the door to discover the doctor was about to enter the room. In the time it took the doctor to place a step in the doorway he had quickly removed his hand from Lina's face and got up, moving from his spot near the bed to the wall adjacent to lean against it, crossing his arms.

"Ah, you're here Wesker.. I just went looking for you. You don't have to worry, she's perfectly fine… she's just resting.." He smiled.

"I told you doctor, I'm not worried. I just needed to hear from you that she will be able to work in exactly a month.."

"She will, but it wouldn't be advisory to push her too hard afterward for awhile.."

Wesker straightened as Godric entered the room, "Doctor… I need to speak with Godric alone for a moment."

The doctor nodded and exited the room, flipping the pages of his clipboard of notes.

"What did you need to talk to me about, Wesker..?" he said, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

He spoke with a frown, "Keep her under control while I'm gone.. I don't want her thinking she can run amok in my absence. Am I understood..?" He requested tilting his head to the side.

Godric nodded. In the two years he had been working here for Wesker he'd never seen him like this, he was always hostile and Machiavellian. There was never a moment he ever smiled or even spoke in a gentle manner such as he had been doing since Lina arrived. Granted he did throw her into a wall in only the few hours she'd been here, "How long will you be gone? She's going to ask me where you are as well, you know." Godric stated with a wide smile.

"You'll tell her nothing, only that I will be back in a month. Giving her the required time to recuperate to get back to work.. I am taking my leave now, as there is much to be done. Don't do anything foolish while I'm gone, Godric… or you will pay the price when I get back."

"Don't worry Wesker, she's in good hands.. There's nothing to worry about.."

Wesker growled low, his temper rising, "I am not worried! For the last time!" He turned on his heel and headed out the door to get ready for his mission.

Later that night, Lina held her eyes closed while the sound of a silky, melodic voice began to speak to her, "Stay out of trouble and don't let Godric think he's all powerful while I'm gone. What's more, I hate you for what you've done." Wesker glowered, uninterested in the subject any longer he decided it was time to leave. Brushing another tendril from her face, he smiled almost unseen. He stood and within seconds he vanished into the dark of the room. Lina fell back asleep shortly after, she doubted she'd remember any of it by morning. Something this important should have been documented on film…

Lina awoke the next morning to Godric's laughing, she rubbed away at the sandman's residual crystals, she tried to stay awake long enough to figure out why he was beside himself. Looking over at him, she smiled when she noticed he was playing poker with the two patrol guards that were on duty and not to mention the doctor, "Oh…My…God… What are you guys up to..?"

They all turned to look at her and laughed, "Poker!" they shouted before turning their attention back to their own separate cards, "Who's got an ace of hearts here?" said Godric with a grin.

One of the guards shook his head, "For the last fuckin' time Goddy, this ain't go fish!!"

Godric gave a mocking tone in return, "For the last fuckin' time Davis, my name ain't "Goddy!" it's Godric.."

Lina giggled, her head still feeling like a balloon, "How long have I been out for doc…?"

"About a day or so, you did get hit pretty hard my dear, just stay in bed…" the doctor turned, flashing her a dazzling smile that apparently, she didn't even notice.

Sitting up slowly, she cried out in pain. All the men in the room were at her side within seconds.

Godric smiled, being more close to her then anyone here, "What do you need? I'll get it.."

The rest of the men slowly sat down again, resuming their game without Godric.

Lina sighed, the pain passing for the moment, "I've gotta take a piss real bad, I just need to go to the bathroom.."

Again the men turned around, surprised by her vulgarity, they laughed.

Godric nodded, outstretching his arms, "Well then I'll help you get from point A to point B.. I'll make sure not to make any pit stops so you don't have to stand very long waiting for my sorry ass.." he gave her a small wink.

She giggled while Godric wrapped his one arm around her hip, hoisting her up off the bed and onto the floor in one fluid motion. She was astounded, No pain what so ever… "Now onward to the bathroom!!"

Godric helped her get to the washroom, waiting patiently outside it's door for Lina to emerge. Moments later, Lina set foot out of the washroom, a look of relief on her face. Being lead carefully back to the bed she smiled, "Thank you Godric.."

He smiled as she gently climbed back into bed., "You welcome, Lina.. Anything you need I'm here."

"I'd like to ask you a question," she said with a solemn face.

Godric looked at her quizzically, "Sure, shoot.."

She sighed, stalling herself for a moment. Lina wasn't sure if she should even ask Godric where he is.. But the question nagged at her. Why should I even care? Wesker almost killed me!! If anything I should still be pissed off at him. She needed to know, deep inside her heart ached to know everything about him… If he's gone, maybe this is the chance to ask Godric many questions, "Where is Wesker…?"

He looked at her nervously, "He's…gone on a mission… why do you ask?"

Lina blushed furiously, "I-I was just wondering.. I do need to know where my superiors are.."

"You like him… am I right..?"

"N-No… I don't! What would give you that stupid idea Godric?!" she whispered exasperated The blush almost fixed on her cheeks.

"I'm always right… you two are made for each other, you know that..?" He chuckled, shaking his head.

She looked at him with irritation, "How are we…? I'm dying to know.." she crossed her arms underneath her breasts, the cotton medical gown brushed against her skin.

He pointed at her, "Right there, the crossing of the arms thing… he only does it when he's irritated, like you're doing right now.." He smirked, "Not only that, but he's just as bullheaded as you, also he's really into his work. He hasn't had a single close person in his life, he's been alone for a very long time. He really likes you, Lina.."

"What…? Yeah right, you could've fooled me… if he liked me so much, why did he fucking throw me through a wall..?" she huffed, tears welling up in her eyes, "All he's capable of feeling is hate, he's so contemptible."

"Oh come on, Lina… if all he could do was hate, we would've been dead long ago.. He keeps making excuses that we're his "assets", in all honesty.. I consider him a friend. As little as he's been there for me, he was still there… and even though he hurt you Lina, he was here last night watching you sleep.. You need to know more about him to understand how he thinks. Hell, I was lucky I figured him out somewhat in the span of two years." He sighed, looking at her, "He's alone.. Or so he thinks, that's why he needs us. Some part of him wants to keep his humanity. He really likes you Lina… I'm pretty sure he can't stop thinking of you and that's why he's Über bitchy, he wasn't like this before you got here… you've affected him.." Godric smiled, pausing himself to let Lina absorb the details.

She was spellbound, never in a million years would she believe that Wesker had a soul left, even if it was just a fragment of one. With the newfound knowledge, she felt heavy, the burden of knowing how much he suffers on a daily basis made her heart twinge, "So he's not that great of a person but… he still has a human soul left in him… I doubt I've had that much of an effect.. But I'll tell you the truth, Godric… I've never felt this way about any man or monster, not that I've known many monsters, in my entire existence, I don't need to know much about him to know how I feel… I'd still love to know more… though…" she smiled, "Please, tell me as much information as you know…"

Godric nodded, diving into the tall, dark, and mysterious, man that was Wesker to give Lina as many facts as possible.

They talked for many hours before finishing the conversation, ending the day.