[START OF CHAPTER 3] Resident Evil 5.5 – Accomplished II
After the defeat of Albert Wesker, Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar along with Jill Valentine and Joshua Stone made it back to the BSAA African division base. As Josh was preparing to land the helicopter, the group had seen a crowd of soldiers cheering down below as they descended downward.
"Looks like we have quite the crowd…" Sheva said
"Yeah, you got that right…" Chris said as he looked down as well
"Don't let it get to your head Chris…" Jill remarked
"Hey… when have I ever let that happen?" Chris replied
"I don't know you are quite the celebrity Chris…" Sheva added
"Heh…" Chris scratched the back of his head
Jill, Sheva and Josh let out a light laugh
When Josh finally landed on the ground, the group already knew they were going to receive a hero's welcome. Chris and Sheva were the first to step out receiving handshakes and embraces from the fellow BSAA members as they were making their way to the base. Jill was the next to step out of the chopper, most hardly recognized her due to her blonde hair and the battle suit she was wearing but, the men were giving nods of recognition as well as ogling her suit. Jill felt a little embarrassed and folded her arms across her chest and hastened her step a bit. Josh was the last to step out and immediately received bear hugs from his fellow brethren cheering, Chris, Sheva and Jill looked back giving a smile at the member's excitement. Suddenly Jill was approached by a couple of suited men with white gloves.
"Jill Valentine…" said agent #1
"Yes…" Jill said with a weary look
"Come with us Ms. Valentine…" said agent #2
"What seems to be the problem?" said Jill
As they continued, Chris looked back and seen Jill speaking to the men, instantly he ran back to her to confront the two men; Sheva's attention immediately turned towards Chris direction.
"Hey what is going on here?" said Chris
"This matter doesn't concern you Mr. Redfield…" said agent #1
"Damn straight it does, you are harassing my partner…" Chris said stubbornly
"Chris they just…" Jill incompletely said
*stands between Jill and the agents* "It's alright Jill, you been through enough already, you don't need this from them…" Chris huffed
"It's okay boys, let Ms. Valentine be…" said the supervisor walking towards them "Besides, there is a better person suited for this…"
"Who are you and why would you allow them to do that?" Chris said to the supervisor
"The name is Jacob and they were just following protocol Mr. Redfield…" he said folding his hands back "Like I said, there is a person better suited for this inside the base…"
"And who would this be?" Jill asked
"You will soon find out… anyway, after you two are done with things here, we have a plane prepped and ready to take you home." Jacob said "Comon you two…" he said to the agents as he started to walk away.
After that moment, Josh and Sheva ran up to Chris and Jill making sure things are good.
"Are you guys okay?" Sheva said looking up at Chris
"Yeah…" Chris said
"Who were those guys?" Josh asked
"CIA agents…" Jill said "They wanted to question me about the time I was missing."
*grimacing* "What the hell is wrong with them… this is exactly the same thing that happened with the incident at the mansion…"
"I know… but it can't be helped Chris." Jill looked to the side
"Things like this make me question our countries methods…" Chris said
"I'm sorry guys…" Sheva said
*looked back at Sheva* "It's not your fault, someone who experiences what we have would get questioned… some psychological mess one goes through. No doubt you and Josh will get the same treatment…" Chris explained
"Now why doesn't that surprise me…?" Sheva added
"Come; let us look pass the matter and get our job done…" Josh said which all nodded in confirmation
Once the pairs finally got into the BSAA headquarters, they were told by the recipient to go to the infirmary immediately for their check up. As the group made it into the infirmary, Chris and Jill seen an all too familiar face working on the floor; this medic is better known as formal S.T.A.R.S Bravo Team member, Rebecca Chambers. As Rebecca turned to see who came inside, she was surprised and happy to see Chris.
"Chris!!" Rebecca ran up to him giving a hug
*intercepting* "Rebecca… what are you doing here?!" Chris held his hands out as he was hugged
*letting go* "Oh… well when I heard that you went to Africa to take care of the bio-terrorism threat, I couldn't help but ask for a request to come here… so I can treat your wounds…"
"So you joined the BSAA?" Chris said
"Yeah, as a part of their Medical Cor., also being one who has associations and can work under 'certain' conditions. Above all of that, I wanted to make sure that you were okay so… you can have someone to speak to." Rebbecca said timidly
"Rebecca, you have a big heart… and I am glad to know there is a person such as yourself in the BSAA…" Chris landed his right hand on her left shoulder
"Thanks Chris… that means a lot." Rebecca looked up smiling while everyone else cracked a smirk and a nod "Anyway, who are your new friends…" she said
*stepping forward* "My name is Sheva Alomar; it's nice to meet you Rebecca…" Sheva held her hand out for the handshake
*stepping forward * "And I am Joshua Stone of Delta Team; it is good to see you." Josh held his hand out as well
"It's nice to meet you both." Rebecca said shaking their hands, and then she turned to the blonde haired Jill, widening her eyes in shock "Oh my god… Jill!! Is that really you?! " Rebecca leered as she held Jill's shoulders
"Yes… it is me Rebecca…" Jill smiled
Rebecca latched tightly onto Jill "Oh my god, Jill, I missed you! We all thought you was dead… me, Carlos, Barry, Leon, Cla..ire…" she starts to cry
"It's good to see you again Rebecca…" Jill returned the embrace
"When we heard the news *sniff* it was… hard to believe *sniff* a superwoman like you…" Rebecca starts to calm down a bit still holding tightly "Chris… was the one who took it the hardest…"
During the moment, Sheva held her hand to her mouth in Rebecca's emotion. Josh folded his arms with his head lowered taking in the moment and Chris rubbed his neck looking to his right as he was reminded by his hardship upon Jill's supposed death. Chris then felt a hand land on his shoulder, as he looked back; it was Sheva giving a comforting look to ensure him of the feelings he had for Jill. Then as Jill and Rebecca released the embrace, Jill held Rebecca by the shoulders.
"Even if I was, Rebecca, you have to stay strong… and continue moving forward to make this world a better place to live in… one step at a time." Jill said wiping Rebecca's tears "Okay?" giving a warm look
"Okay…" Rebecca said returning with a smile
As they finished, Rebecca noticed the battle suit Jill was wearing "Oh my, where did you get that from Jill?!" surprised
"It's a long story…" Jill lowered her head to the side a bit
"Don't worry about it…" Rebecca waves her hands "Anyway, you guys are in for a treat… I learned a lot of new things over the years and since you all are my friends, you will be getting the best of treatment!" Rebecca expressed giving them a peace sign with her fingers
"Just go over and sit on the beds so I can check your temperatures and blood pressure…" she said walking toward her supplies
"Thanks, Rebecca…" they all said in a eurhythmic order
"Don't mention it!" Rebecca giving a wink at them
Chris, Sheva, Jill, and Josh took their seats on the beds as they waited for Rebecca's doctoring. Rebecca was at the counter, slapping on a new pair of white latex gloves; after that she reached for four digital thermometers and tongue depressor sticks, sphygmomanometer (blood pressure gauge), a stethoscope around her neck, and a clipboard to record their diagnostics. As Rebecca held all of these items in her right arm making the approach to the awaiting group; she started by sticking the digital thermometers in everyone's mouth. Rebecca then went back to Chris to get his diagnostics first, setting the clipboard and other things on a nearby aluminum cart.
"Lift your sleeve please." Rebecca said happily
Once Chris did, she wrapped the band of the sphygmomanometer on Chris's bicep to take his blood pressure, as she was pumping it; Rebecca took the thermometer out of his mouth, dispensing the cap into the pale on the cart and wrote his temperature down.
"98.8…" Rebecca said to herself writing it down
Chris looked down and noticed that her hair was a bit longer than it was "So Rebecca, you decided to grow it out aye?" he said
"Yeah, it took a while… it feels good to have it again." She replied putting the stethoscope on
"The look suits you." Chris complimented
"Oh… thank you." Rebecca blushed as she held the stethoscope at the middle of his arm to hear the flow of blood as she released the pressure off the cuff "Systolic 125… Diastolic 83…" then she held two fingers on his wrist and looked at her watch for the minute to pass "Pulse is 78… it looks like you are in good shape." unwrapping the blood pressure gauge and writing down his stats "Now open your mouth and say 'AHHH'" readying the tongue depressor.
"AHHHHH…" Chris sounded as the stick was put into his mouth
Rebecca flashes a light to get a better view of his mouth "Things look good here too…" she tossed the depressor into the pale, then she held the stethoscope to his chest "Breathe in…"
*Chris breathed in* "Okay breathe out…" Rebecca said
*Chris breathed out* Rebecca repeated the process on two other places on his chest and did the same for his back. Once she finished, she gave Chris the go.
"Alright, all green sir…" she smiled "Oh here, take this…" handing him a sucker "for being such a good patient…"
"What flavor is it?" Chris grabbing the sucker "The color is not too familiar…"
"It is my own concoction, go ahead and try it out…" Rebecca gleamed
"If you say so… this is probably the only thing Sheva can't save me from…" Chris said, unwrapping the mystery pop – the group chuckled at his statement
"Hey!" Rebecca said hitting his shoulder
Chris amused by her assault finally put the sucker in his mouth "Wow…" he sucks on it more "this is pretty good, what is in this?" Chris said
"An assortment of vitamins, minerals, and herbs to help the body relax after a stressful day and helps boost energy levels…" Rebecca chimed
"I never knew vitamins tasted this good…" Chris sucking on it again
"I'm glad you like it!" Rebecca proudly said "Now to tend to my other patients…" she turned giving a gracious look to the rest
As Rebecca continued, she followed procedure with Sheva and Josh, complimenting on their health levels as well as making small talk about their backgrounds. She too gave them suckers and they were very curious on how it taste. Soon as the two bit into theirs, both Sheva and Josh where satisfied with the treat; Rebecca recorded their data as well giving praise to the three about their conditions.
"Overall from what I am looking at, you guys have very healthy bodies… my prescription to you; rest and relaxation." Rebecca brightly said
"Thank you Rebecca… you are quite remarkable in your methods…" Sheva said
"Yeah, you came a long way ever since I met ya…" Chris said
"Shucks guys, I am just doing my job…" Rebecca was on one foot while rolling the other side to side
"What about Jill?" Josh asked
"Oh, well she is looking a bit pale so that needs my 'special' attention… Also I need to figure out why her hair is blonde too as well as free her from the thermometer in her mouth…" Rebecca said turning to Jill "Thank you for waiting so patiently Jill…"
Jill nodded in response "No problem…"
"This process is gonna take a bit so I recommend you all to exit the room so you all won't be bored." Rebecca said
"Alright… I'll sign you out and wait for you outside Jill." Chris said
"Okay Chris." Jill said with thermometer taken out of her mouth
"See you when you get out." Sheva said
Josh was the last one out of the room giving a head nod to Jill, as the door closed behind them, Rebecca walked over to lock it so no unexpected visitor would bust in.
"Now, time to work my magic…" Rebecca said
[END OF CHAPTER 3] Resident Evil 5.5 – Accomplished II
"As the flower blooms and dies, a new life emerges in its place…"