Resident Evil: Searching for the Truth

Chapter 2 of my Resident Evil story, enjoy.

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Now onto the story.

Disclaimer: Resident Evil belongs to Capcom.

Chapter 2: A Trap

Cashmere sighed.

"Perfect, just perfect." She muttered. "Just once I'd like to go somewhere and not have it become chaos."

Lydia however noticed something about the alarm and turned to Cashmere.

She shook her head. "Actually, us being here; is just a coincidence. That alarm is too…high for two intruders, there's something else going on here."

Cashmere tensed. "You think so?" Lydia nodded and Cashmere bit her lip. "Great, starting to wish now I'd worn more…appropriate and durable clothing."

"We've got no choice; we didn't think something like this would happen." Lydia replied.

Cashmere nodded in agreement and together they left the room cautiously. The backpacks they had brought with them had been left just next to it; they emptied the contents and equipped themselves with weapons. Due to their need to stay low profile they had both been able to bring only a single handgun each as a weapon. However they knew they would have to make do and, once armed they prepared to leave the hospital. They stepped outside; weapons drawn; the corridor was empty. They began to cautiously move down, heading back to the reception area; however a noise then grabbed their attention. They spun around and saw two men, standing at the other end. They stepped forwards into the light and Lydia and Cashmere froze. They saw the look in their eyes the decaying of their skin and knew, despite their somewhat normal movement, these men were infected with the virus.

The men moved only slightly faster than the zombies they were used to, but it was enough. Despite the duo opening fire and striking them in the head, the zombies did not immediately fall. They charged in and were only killed after several more shots to the head; the one attacking Lydia had been merely a step away from directly attacking her. As soon as they were sure the zombies were dead Cashmere groaned.

"Zombies, an outbreak, here." She shook her head. "Unbelievable, think that's what the alarm was about?"

Lydia nodded slowly as she examined the corpses. "Yeah…Something's not right here; they were stronger and faster too…But they're not Crimson Heads yet."

Cashmere sighed. "More digging around in Umbrella's files then?"

Lydia nodded and they returned to the computer room. While Cashmere guarded the door and ensured that nothing attacked them, Lydia got to work on the computer. She hacked through Umbrella's mainframe quickly and tried desperately to dig up any info on these zombies with greater strength and quicker reactions. After some searching she finally got her answers. She let out her breath in one long slow hiss and leaned back in the chair.

"It's a new virus." She explained to Cashmere. "An advanced version of the T-Virus, it's called T-Veronica…A stronger biological pattern in, removes some of the inhibitions of the original virus; that's why they were faster and stronger."

Cashmere scowled. "Great, another virus; let me guess, we're gonna need to grab a sample to use against them when we reveal the truth."

Lydia sighed and nodded; she didn't like it either, but it was a necessity.

Lydia stood up and turned to Cashmere.

"Okay, listen, if we can, we will grab a sample of that virus." She explained. "But right now, priority number one; is getting out of this hospital and escaping here alive."

Cashmere agreed. "Okay, so back to the safe house; grab our gear and let Seth know we need to get outta here on the double."

Lydia nodded. "That's right; let's go."

So they readied their weapons and stepped back out into the corridor. The two zombies they had killed earlier were still dead, but three more had appeared, this time from the direction the duo needed to go. They had no choice but to fight them.

"We're gonna end up going through all our ammo before we even leave this place." Cashmere complained.

Lydia grit her teeth. "No choice, shoot now!"

They opened fire as the zombies raced towards them. Once again they had a close call as two of the zombies dropped dead mere steps from attacking. The third however grabbed Lydia and she fought to fend it off; finally pulling the knife she had hidden in her left boot out and stabbing it in the face. It dropped dead.

"Too fucking close." She muttered. She then saw that the zombie she just killed was a hospital security guard and therefore armed. "Perfect, Cashmere quick; he's using the calibre handgun as we are, grab his ammo."

Cashmere smiled and nodded; they restocked their ammo and immediately hurried to the end of the corridor, heading through to the next room.

For some reason all the lights in the room were off, then suddenly a voice rang out.

"Light 'em up!"

Several large floor spotlights flared into life, all pointing at the duo, nearly blinding them.

"They're intruders not the B.O.W.s?" The voice stated. "Well never mind, we can finish off one problem now, then deal with the other."

Cashmere and Lydia managed to adjust to the glare of the light and saw that Umbrella Security Forces were present in the room and armed. They were all aiming at them, it had been a trap, the whole thing was a trap. There was never any information about Jason, it had been a lure to bring them in and wipe them out.

"Nice try." Lydia muttered; she could see a fault in their plan immediately.

She nodded to Cashmere who tensed, ready to act. As soon as the order was given, the security forces opened fire and missed as both women jumped out of the way. Lydia landed next to the breaker box powering their searchlights and shot it. The surge caused by the destruction caused the searchlights to explode, injuring the soldiers nearby, electrocuting others. Those that were unscathed were taken by surprise and finished off by the duo's guns. Once they were done they quickly scoured the room, secured extra weapons and ammo and prepared to leave. They knew now it was a trap, they had to escape, before it was too late.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.