Hotshot: After this point, I'll be struggling with writing chapters because this will be what I considered "free-styling". AKA: Everything comes from my head and no other source(though I will put certain things in here from The Last Chapter. Anyways, Hope you all enjoy this chapter!

Instinct: Redemption

Chapter 2

I must have fallen asleep after I got a shower and slipped into a pair of grey sweats and a white tank top because the next thing I knew, I was shaken awake. I opened my eyes and saw Jill standing above me with a soft expression. I gave her a confused look before stretching and yawning.

"Get dressed, they are about three minutes out." She stated and I stared at her blankly for a moment before it clicked and I got up and dressed in a standard issued military uniform though I didn't bother putting on my jacket and just left the black t-shirt on. I glanced at Becky, who was sleeping in her own bed, knowing that I can't bring her yet until I explain everything to Claire.

"Go, I'll watch her." Jill stated. I nodded to her in gratitude before making my way to where the osprey landings were.

I could see one just landing and the hatch opened. I could see survivors walking out before I saw three that I was waiting for. They didn't seem to see me until the youngest turned and looked. Once she caught sight of me, she bolted, leaving her two companions behind and launching herself at me once she was close enough.

I wrapped my arms around her and inhaled.

Safe. Family. Adopted Daughter.

"We thought you were dead!" Kmart cried into my shoulder and I rubbed her back. She pulled away before taking a step to the side and I saw that Chris was next to walk to me.

"Glad to see you made it." He grinned, holding his hand out and I grasped it with my own.

"I'm a hard bitch to kill."

"Seems like the truth."

I let our hands fell and he patted my shoulder before standing with Kmart. Before I could do anything, A sudden force slammed into me, causing me to fall on my ass in surprise. Next thing I knew, a pair of lips covered my own in a desperate kiss, which I quickly responded to. I slid my hand through her red hair, pushing her lips harder against mine.

She was the one who broke the kiss first and she buried her face in my neck. I couldn't help but inhale her scent that I haven't been able to smell for such a long time.

Safety. MATE.

"You're safe, you're here, you're alive…" I muttered, mostly to myself.

With my powers taken away, I didn't suffer from the separation between her and me. Now that I got them back, it hit me full throttle. All I wanted to do is to curl around her somewhere and just soak in her presence and never leave her side again.

"I see you are finally reunited." a voice stated from behind me. Claire quickly stood up and I followed suit before turning.

"Miss Redfield will be staying with you, Project Alice. Delilah will have a room close to yours, as for Mr. Redfield...there's shortage of rooms. Only ones that have enough room is Leon Kennedy's and mine." Wesker told us. I couldn't help but peer at him and noticed how, even with his sunglasses, I could still see his eyes glancing at Chris, the look far different from his usual. Then, it clicked.

Chris Redfield was Albert Wesker's mate.

I...certainly did not see that coming.

"Project Alice, I suggest you explain somethings before they get too comfortable- and some food to eat in the mess hall."

"Right." I ushered the three away and lead them to the mess hall(which I knew thanks to Jill handing me a map before I got my shower) and let us all grab some food and sit.

"So, what is it you have to explain." asked Chris.

"Well…" I started to explain everything that happened in Russia, starting to when I woke up, met up with Wong and got to finding Becky.

"So...you got a daughter now?" questioned Kmart.

"More or less. I couldn't leave her to die there, even if she is…"

"...Does this mean you and Claire are parents now?" Kmart interrupted me, making Claire, who was drinking some water, spit a mouthful out. I snickered along with Chris and Kmart.

"I dunno K, she has her hands full with you already." I teased, making the said teen pout.

"I'm finally an Uncle!" Chris joked, slapping me on the back. "I always knew you were the one to bring me nieces and/or nephews."

"Does this mean we can bypass the whole "big brother versus suitor to little sister" talk?" I asked.

"Nope." Chris grinned. "Still gotta do it."

"Damn."

Claire cleared her throat. "So we have a daughter now, anything else?"

I smiled slightly before losing it. "I met with Luther down there but he was killed."

It was silence after that as we just continued to eat our food. I glanced at the three of them and just decided to tell them about who we are really going up against.

"Dr. Isaacs is the one that's doing all of this."

Claire froze and slowly turned to me. "I thought you killed him?"

"I thought so too." I sighed. "He's controlling the Red Queen somehow."

"What will we do?"

"I have to ask Wesker where Isaacs is first, than we will come up with a plan." I answered before finishing my food. "Chris, I suggest you make sleeping arrangements while you still can."

"Right, I'll go do that now." With that, he stood and walked off.

"Are you two done eating?" I asked Kmart and Claire, who quickly finished up their food. I lead them to my room and, seeing the door was open, walked inside. Jill was sitting on becky's bed with Becky, seemingly just talking.

"Mommy!" chirped Becky once she saw me and scrambled over, wrapping her arms around my middle.

"Were you good for Jill?" I signed/asked once she looked up at me.

"Uh huh." she nodded.

Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Jill sniffed the air before her nostrils flared slightly and her eyes met mine. I was quick to know what just happened and I nodded. She had seemed to have found her mate, although it was someone I wasn't expecting.

Kmart.

"I need to go check on the control station." She excused herself and walked out of the room, making sure she didn't touch Claire or Kmart. I knew that it was hard for her to be around Kmart, mainly because of how much weaker she is at self control than me.

"Becky, I want you to meet two closest friends. This is Kmart." I introduced the youngest first.

"Hi." Becky greeted silently.

"Hello there." smiled Kmart.

"And this is Claire Redfield." I reached back and placed a hand on Claire's lower back, pushing her to stand beside me. "She'll be staying with us."

"It's nice to meet you, Becky." Claire greeted politely while I signed what she said.

Becky greeted back in an equal polite way before I looked at the time. We still had a few hours before dawn, so it might be better to get some more sleep in now.

"Claire, go ahead and use the shower. You can use some of my clothes for now until you can get yours washed." I told her while looking at Becky. "Get back to sleep- don't forget to take your ears out."

Becky nodded. "Okay, goodnight. I love you."

"I love you too, sweetie, now go on." I watched as she took her devices out, setting on the bedside table before getting under the covers and rolled onto her side, facing the wall. I heard the shower going and decided to lay down on my back and closed my eyes.

I was asleep in minutes, relaxed by the scent of my child and mate swirling around me.

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