Resident Evil: Searching for the Truth

Chapter 9 of my Resident Evil story, enjoy.

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Experimental Agent 1123: Well, glad you enjoyed it, oh, just wait, things are going to take a real bad turn soon.

Now onto the story.

Disclaimer: Resident Evil belongs to Capcom.

Chapter 9: Tearful Reunion Gone Bad

The two women advanced along the street they were currently on. They carefully observed their surroundings and verified, to their relief, that there were no B.O.W.s around. They knew they had to be extra cautious as there was one Bandersnatch still alive and Nosferatu was back and appeared to be seeking them. As they turned the corner on one of the streets, they stopped. Just ahead was a small group of Umbrella Security Forces, the ones loyal to Francis. He was also there; they took cover and listened in.

"Those two sluts are still alive." Francis said; he was talking to the security soldiers in front of him and into a radio; other groups of soldiers were listening in. "I want them captured; I want them brought to our base and then…We will begin to take our next steps."

The soldiers answered in the affirmative and soon left the area. Francis also left; muttering to himself.

Cashmere scowled. "I'm getting sick fed up of that nutjob talking about us like that."

"That's the least of our concerns." Lydia replied. "We have to be cautious now; the security forces are after us. I suppose we should at least be grateful they're not going to shoot to kill."

Cashmere sighed. "Like hell I'm gonna let them catch me, let's get going; we've gotta get to that building now."

Lydia nodded in agreement and they headed further down the now deserted street.

They rounded another corner and nearly ran into a pack of Cerberi. They quickly opened fire on them and the zombies that emerged from the alleyways. Finally, after finishing them off they heard sounds of a scuffle up ahead. They hurried towards the sound and entered the alleyway. They soon found the source of the noise; a small group of about three zombies, fighting them was a young girl; clearly not infected, a survivor. She was armed only with a metal baseball bat, which she was using to bludgeon the zombies. But it was clear they were closing in too much. They quickly opened fire and struck the zombies; this caught their attention. This allowed the girl to strike the nearest zombie in the head with the bat, killing it. The duo shot at the other two, finally taking them down. Relieved that the danger has passed they turned to face the girl who approached them. The girl was only around thirteen years old, rather skinny and tall for her age. She was Caucasian with naturally tan skin; she had waist length blonde hair and blue-green eyes. She was dressed rather simply in a pair of denim shorts, a light blue singlet and blue and white sneakers; her hair held back by a blue headband. She smiled as she looked at them.

"Thanks, I thought they were going to get me." She said before freezing. "No way, it can't be?"

Lydia had also frozen; finally she found her voice, but could only say one word. "Shayla?"

Lydia rushed to the girl and pulled her into a tight embrace. The girl returned the embrace with equal intensity; both were in tears. Cashmere was surprised by this and looked around, making sure they weren't going to be ambushed. She wondered who this girl was and why Lydia seemed so affected by her presence. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Lydia and the girl, Shayla, parted; both still in tears.

"I thought you were dead." Lydia choked out.

Shayla shook her head. "I…Dad took me away; here..." She fought back more tears. "He died; they all died…after that guy, Francis, went crazy."

Lydia lowered her head; sorrow heavy on her; Shayla did the same, some tears fell. Cashmere walked over, confused.

"What's going on, are you okay?" She asked.

Lydia cleared her throat and then explained.

"Sorry Cashmere; I just…This is my daughter; Shayla Caliente."

Cashmere gasped and then remembered Lydia talking about her family before; from the sounds of thing, Shayla was the only one she had left. Lydia made introductions between Cashmere and Shayla, however it was then Lydia realized one of her hands was bloody. The blood was from Shayla's shoulder. She gasped; the injury looked horrifically like a bite mark.

Lydia came closer and examined Shayla's wound; Shayla was surprised by her mother's sudden actions.

"When did this happen?" She asked; her voice tense.

Shayla noticed this and suddenly felt nervous. "I…I was bitten by one of those things you just killed; so, not more than five minutes ago."

Lydia breathed a sigh and shook her head. "Listen, there's no time just now, to explain everything to you. When we get out of here; then I'll tell you everything; right now, you need to know, those things are created from a viral weapon. It can spread, through bites."

Shayla gasped. "You…You mean…I'm infected by this virus?"

Lydia nodded but then gently squeezed her daughter's uninjured shoulder. "It's okay. We're not too far from the safe house Cashmere and I have here…We have the anti-virus there; we can treat your injury and free you of the infection there."

Shayla looked vividly relieved and nodded. Lydia kissed her daughter's forehead and Cashmere nodded.

"Let's go; we'll get to the safe house, do this, then head for that building to get out of here."

Lydia agreed and Shayla joined them as they left the alleyway.

They stepped out of the alleyway when suddenly they heard a rumbling. They looked around; wondering what was going on; when finally the ground cracked open and a large B.O.W. heaved out of the ground. It was a giant earthworm with massive fanged jaws and bluish skin, the one that was designated by Umbrella as the Gulp Worm.

"What the fuck!?" Cashmere gasped.

That was all she was able to get out however; since at that moment the Gulp Worm lashed out with its tail and struck her. Cashmere hit the ground in an unconscious heap.

"Shayla, look out, it's…!" Lydia cried before she and Shayla were also hit.

Lydia groaned as she lay on the ground. Shayla was already out for the count. She tried to reach towards her as the Gulp Worm dove back underground and disappeared. However she then heard footsteps and she saw Cashmere and Shayla get surrounded, then she was also surrounded. She weakly looked up and saw it was the Umbrella security forces before she finally blacked out.

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