Chapter 5

It was a month before the doctor said I could stand on my feet again. David insisted that I was careful despite what the doctor said. He helped me get out of bed and take a few shaking steps forward.

"I'm fine, David," I said. "I can do this."

David let go of me, and I nearly fell on my face. David had reacted quickly, grabbing my arm and laughing at me.

"Sure you can. Come on, Kevin. I'll help you out."

He helped me into my kitchen before cautiously letting go of me. I happened to look out the window, and noticed something strange. It was the middle of the day, but there were no normal everyday sounds.

"David, something's happening outside," I said. I took the few steps it took to reach the window, and pushed it open. I looked outside, but didn't see anything to do would be to just listen to him.

"See anything?" Daivid asked, standing behind me.

"No..." I leaned farther out my window, looking down the street. "There isn't a single person outside. Diavd, come on. We need to get to the police station."

"No, we need to stay in here where it's safe. If you go out there, who knows what might happen to you."

I stared at David. He made it sound as though some highly contagious disease had spread throughout the town. Something at the back of my mind, most likely my intsincts as a cop, told me to question him, see if he knew anything. The more right-now part of my brain told me there would be time for that later. Taking another look outside, I still found it strange that nobody seemed to be outside on a nice day such as this. As I watched, a lady walked past on the other side of the street. A car drove by, and more people emerged from their houses. I sighed and shut my window.

"Everything seems to be fine, now. But seriously, David. I should report to the police station. It is my job, after all. I haven't been in in-"

"You're still in no condition to do that. Until you're actually good on your feet, you're going to stay in here with me." David had a look that made me feel as though the best thing to do would be listen to him.

"Fine. I'll stay here until you think it's safe for me to go." I walked into another room, with more than a slight limp.

For someone who tried to kill me, he sure has been acting like a guardian angel this past month. Not that I mind. I mean, he's handsome, and strong, and not too hard to deal with, at least not anymore. And I do like him. But, it's just kind of strange. Not to mention the fact that he's a trained killing machine. I looked behind me, back at where I had left David, and ran right into the small table in the living room. I grabbed the nearest object to steady myself, and ended up flipped over the table with it now laying on it's side. All I could manage was a small groan, and tried to pick myself up off the floor. I managed it and stared at David. He was standing in the doorway with an amused expression on his face.

"What are you laughing at?" I asked, frowning.

"I'm not laughing. I'm smiling. I find it amusing to watch you. I haven't had this much fun on a job since that stripper tried to seduce me into letting her live. Ah, yes. Those were fun times. You're even more amusing to watch, if annoying."

"I'm as amusing to watch as a stripper?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"No, it's amusing how you keep falling over everything."

"Well, my leg isn't fully cooperating with me. So, I really don't have much of a choice in the matter." I thought for a few moments before speaking again. "I really should go to the station. By the time I get there, my leg'll be cooperating with me again. I'm sure of it."

David gave me a 'whatever you say' look, then turned and left the room. Once he was gone, I sat with a low 'plop' on my couch. It was nearly noon, and people were apparently just coming outside. Something was definitely wrong in town. The problem was, I had no idea what it could be. I stayed there for another five minutes before I finally pulled myself to my feet again. And because I'm just like that, I got ready and left, knowing full well that something strange was going on. I just didn't know how strange.

When I got to the station, Eric ran over to me.

"You're back. How's the leg?" he asked.

"Oh. It's fine. How's it been? Anything interesting?"

"Well, after you gave up on the Brendenburgs, the chief had us look through everything again. Nobody could find a single detail we missed, so we dropped the case. There have been reports of cannibalism through the town, and we're doing all we can for that. And, there's going to be a new guy. His name's Leon Kennedy. He should be here sometime today. We planned a party for him and everything."

"You guys just don't hold back, do you?" I laughed. "Have you been able to figure out who's eating people?"

"No... It's strange. We get a report, but when we arrive, nothing's there. So either people are seeing things, or something really weird is going on. Well, you should probably check in now. See you later, Kevin." Eric waved as he ran off.

I spent the rest of the day stuck in the station.

When I finally left work, it was getting late out so I decided to go the bar. Cindy and Will greeted me when I got there, and I sat down with a smile. I noticed David, as well, but decided he looked a little... lost in thought. Like he was really concentrating on something. So, I left him alone. A few minutes later, my life was changed forever.