"Chuck," Leon whispered so the group behind them couldn't hear, "why're we wasting our time helping these nerds? I personally think their a waste of our time. Besides ah... That one there should probably deserve to be eaten by zombies dressed like that." Leon motioned to the man in the women's clothing. Chuck sighed.
"You're value of human life is incredibly just-"
"Yeah yeah. Living is twice the points." Leon mumbled. Chuck frowned thinking back to the way Leon had killed Carlos. He was too obsessed with showing him up. Seemed really all Leon cared about. He couldn't help wonder how long Leon has been crazy about this. Could have been a while. Leon did say he followed him when he did motocross.
Chuck was suddenly pulled away from his thoughts when he felt something hit his face. He quickly wiped where it had hit him and saw blood. He looked to see Leon fending off some zombies making their way into the unfinished store where they had found the group.
"Snap outta it! Help me out here!" Leon yelled to him. Chuck quickly looked around. He ordered the other four to pick up weapons around the room. He then quickly went to join Leon. After a couple minutes, they'd cleared a path to get out. Chuck led the way, deciding to head back the way to the hotel. Leon stuck close behind him. Chuck then heard a yell behind him. He stopped to see a zombie trying to attack Brian, as he remembers the name was. He cursed.
"Everyone head that way!" He pointed in the direction of the hotel as he hurried back to help Brian. Leon rolled his eyes at the decision and led the rest to Chuck's specified location. It only took a moment to free Brian from the undead grasp. Brian gave a thanks and they both hurried along.
"Alright everyone, let's get back to the bunker." Chuck said as he hurried his way into the hotel and right back to the outside. It wasn't long before they all were at the entrance to the air ducts. Leon laughed.
"Um, so lemme get this straight Chuckie," Leon chuckled, "you- you want us to climb in that thing? You're joking right? That's ridiculous."
"Shut the hell up and go!" Chuck yelled, his patience wearing rather thin. Leon rolled his eyes.
"After you Chump."
Leon looked around the bunker boredly. Chuck was right about it being safe, he'll give him that. It sure wasn't quiet though. All around he could hear people crying and mumbling to themselves about what they could've done to prevent certain things from happening. He sighed and decided it best to find chuck in this mess. It only took a minute before he came by the open door to the security room.
"Don't worry baby. Daddy's gunna find some. You just wait here OK?" Chuck kissed Katie's head.
"OK daddy." Katie smiled, and went back to her game. Chuck smiled and stood up.
"Don't worry. I got my eye on her." Stacey said trying to reassure Chuck. Chuck nodded.
Chuck looked up an noticed Leon at the door. He frowned and quickly came out into the hall, closing the door behind him.
"You leave them alone, understand?" Chuck said flatly.
"She your girlfriend or something?" Leon quickly asked. Chuck shook his head.
"No, she's helping me prove I'm innocent and watching my kid. That puts me in her debt."
"Good. And your kid, she needs zombrex right?" The taller man asked as he leaned against the wall. Chuck stayed quiet.
"I'll take that as a yes. Look I-"
"Make sure Sullivan doesn't find out OK? I need that from you." Chuck pleaded quietly. Leon sighed.
"Quit being such a wimp Chuck. And don't interrupt me. Now as I was saying," Leon leaned in, "I saw some in the Yucatan." He said with a proud smirk. Chuck looked amazed.
"Where? Why didn't you tell me earlier!?"
"Shh. Geez. Always good to have some leverage is all. It was up on that totem pole thing in the middle of the casino. It'll take some climbing but you'll do fine." Leon smiled proudly.
"Why should I trust *you* on this?" Chuck asked skeptical. Leon groaned.
"You wanna save your daughter or not? Trust me on this one." He patted Chuck's shoulder.
"So that means you're staying here?" Chuck asked a tad surprised.
"For now. I could use a nap." Leon said casually. Chuck couldn't help but always doubt the mans words. He gave a small nod and headed to leave.
"Be careful." Leon chuckled. Chuck rolled his eyes and left.
Chuck returned after taking care of TK's underground train. He brought back the medic Sven as well. He was rather happy that Sven had given him some Zombrex too. He now had three for Katie. On his way to let her know, he nearly ran into Leon as he rounded the corner.
"Whoa. Hey there. You were gone for awhile. Find it?" Leon smiled.
"Yeah. Found that one, found one in the underground passages, and got one from Sven." Chuck said proudly. Leon looked amazed.
"Ah... Nice job." Is all he could think to say.
"Thanks, Leon. I mean for the you know what. I needed just enough to get her through this and... Just thanks. I owe you." Chuck smiled and walked on to go check on his daughter. After a minute he came back out.
"Lemme guess," Leon said as Chuck began walking towards the vent, "you're off to save more people or whatever, that right?"
"Yeah." Chuck said without stopping.
Leon quickly caught up and grabbed his arm.
"Well I'm going too. I don't do good cooped up." Leon smirked. The shorter man rolled his eyes.
"Fine. Just be careful." Chuck said as he went. Leon chuckled and followed along.
"Shit! This guy's fucking nuts!" Leon said as he barely dodged the dish flying at his face.
"Really!? I couldn't tell!" Chuck yelled back.
They both had arrived at Cucina Donnacci to be attacked by the crazed chef Antoine. Chuck quickly pulled Leon down and behind a counter.
"Look, I'm gunna need your help OK? I've been saving this, but here." Chuck pulled out a handgun and shoved it in Leon's hands. Leon's eyes widened. Where the hell had Chuck been hiding this thing?
"You stay back and shoot. I'll get up and close and attack. I swear to god, Leon, if you fucking shoot me you're dead. I'm trusting you on this. Don't screw it up." Chuck looked him over for a sign that Leon understood. Leon gave a hesitant nod. God, he hoped he didn't accidentally shoot Chuck in this stupid plan. Suddenly Chuck ran off to attack Antoine. Leon took a deep breath and stood up to start taking part in the attack plan. It was going rather smoothly.
Until, of course, Chuck got hit hard across the face with a frying pan. When that happened, Leon lost it. He attacked Antoine full force, ignoring whatever kind of hits he took. Once Chuck was back on his feet, he hurried over and pulled Leon away from the chef and to an area of cover.
"Idiot! You're about half dead! Stay here, and I'll finish him off." Chuck ordered before running off to take care of Antoine. Leon sat there pissed at the chef for attacking them and at Chuck for stopping him. He had nearly killed the damn chef and Chuck steps in to steal the spotlight again. What an asshole. He should-
Leon was brought out if his thoughts as a loud scream rang through the restaurant. He looked over to see the chef dead and... Fried? He saw Chuck hurry back over.
"You OK? Here. It'll help ya feel better." Chuck smirked a bit and handed a bottle of beer to the other man. Leon just laughed and took it.
"Well then. Guess you know better than me on these things." Leon rolled his eyes and drank. Chuck gave a nod and hurried to the freezer where he heard the woman.
Leon looked around quietly. He could swear he heard a man yelling across the food court. He couldn't see anyone though. What was with Chuck and saving these idiots? What a pansy.
"Leon, cmon. We gotta go find some guy named Jasper." Chuck said as he tapped Leon's shoulder.
"What? What for?"
"She won't come with us without him. She thinks I'm the one who started the outbreak thanks to Rebecca Chang." Chuck sighed.
"What!? We just saved her ass! Who the hell-" Leon started toward the freezer but Chuck quickly blocked him.
"Cmon. He should just be over there. Let's go." Chuck tried to reason. Leon stared him down, wanting to argue.
"You're such a fucking... whatever." Leon sighed and started making his way across the area of zombies and tables. Chuck took a deep breath and followed. Once over there, he could definitely hear the man yelling. It sounded like it was coming from... Above them? How the...
"He's up on the roof of the restaurant. We need a way up." Chuck said as he looked around. The vending machines to the left caught his attention.
"Leon, help me up onto those." He said as he walked over to them. Leon rolled his eyes and followed him.
"Don't fall." Leon chuckled as he helped Chuck onto the vending machines. From there, Chuck got onto the roofs and made his way to Jasper. Leon waited down below, killing any zombies who dared to come too close. In no time Chuck was back down with Jasper and they were going back to the Cucina Donnacci. As Cinda and Jasper reunited, Chuck took the opportunity to ask Leon a question that'd been bugging him.
"Leon?" Chuck motioned for him to come over away from the freezer. Leon sighed and did so.
"If you don't wanna be in the bunker and you hate my guts, why the hell are you sticking around. I appreciate you saving my ass and the Zombrex, of course. Just," Chuck scratched the back of his head, "it's suspicious. You're not working with TK are you? You're not out to kill me and... Just tell me what's going on here?" Chuck tried to stay quiet so the two, only feet away, wouldn't hear. The anxiety in his voice was more prominent than he had wanted. Leon looked slightly offended.
"Why'd you let me in after killing a guy? After making jokes about your wife? After trying to kill you, eh?" Leon said lowly.
"Just answer me." Chuck replied.
"I told you earlier. I'm gunna steal that spotlight of yours chump. That's all." Leon smiled. Chuck frowned, not believing him. The taller man leaned in with a sigh.
"Trust me for once Chuck. I ain't out to kill you."
"Lets just go." Chuck grumbled. He led them all back to the safehouse.