Disclaimer: I don't own Resident Evil...and I've just lost two seconds of my life saying it.

Authoress' Note: (Please READ) Thank you dear readers for reading this fic and your lovely reviews! As I have mentioned in the summary, this was inspired by 1wingangel's fic: Resident Evil 4: Real Life Edition! Truly an amazing fic and you should read it before reading mine. Savin' Me done by Nickleback and Herois done by Chad Kroeger. Man, I love these songs! They fit, right? I apologize for leaving out the fanboys of Leon, sorry! Oh, and I've figured that I'll adding Holding Out For A Heroby Bonnie Tyler to the chapter where I get captured by the Novistador but I've just can't figure out how to do it. The reason why I placed all the songs you've read so far in the fic, is because it's my personality. I usually think of songs and sing them in my head when I get nervous or something. It just helps me calm down.

Final Note: 50 reviews! Ooh yeah, baby! I would love to thank all my readers for your lovely reviews and suggestions for this fic! And I like to thank Autumn Alchemist for her suggestion of using the song: Frozen by Within Temptation. Excellent song! It fits here so damn nicely! (now I can't stop listening to it...its addicting!)

Everyone gets a Leon bottlecap that says: (pokes button) (mafia Leon tips his hat and holds up the Chicago Typewriter) "Make my day."

RESIDENT EVIL AND LEON FOREVER!!!!

1wingangel and Nicole this fic is for you!

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Resident Evil 4: A Fangirl's Dream Come True!

Chapter Thirteen: Prison of a Frozen Innocence (2nd draft)

I strapped on the agent's holster strap, adjusted them to fit me and brought out the Blacktail. I checked it over for damage and its sights before reholstering it back in Leon's leg holster. I looked down at the new outfit that I wore which the merchant gave to me and nearly cried. The outfit was similar to that of Leon's and Wesker's put together.

From Leon's outfit I wore a charcoal-black 5.11 shirt fit for me and black finger less grip gloves. From Wesker's STARS outfit I wore the black cargo pants that hugged my frame slightly and were tucked into the black combat boots. I flexed my gloves and sighed, just looking at them made feel bad for what happened to Leon. My fault... I shook my head and pushed the thought aside. I have to get ready, no time to beat myself over the head.

I packed Leon's attache case away, along with the transmitter he carried and tapped the Punisher that was hung in another leg holster the merchant gave me. The merchant stared at me as if Leon's image overlapped me and smiled a little. He reached into his robe and pulled out a knife, which he held out to me.

"I believe this will come in handy, lass." the merchant said as I took the small combat knife. It looked somewhat similar to Jill's survival knife. "Don't worry yerself, lass. The stranger is hard type to kill off; how else can ya explain his survival of Raccoon City?"

I sheathed the knife and sighed. "I know but I can't help it. It was my fault the he got caught in that trap." I muttered as I checked over everything. "Besides, Leon was supposed to be here and rescue me from that stupid trap." I added under my breath.

The merchant smiled again. "Aye, so it was yer fault, so what? Ya can make it up to him by rescuin' him." the robed figure said, "Besides, this is the perfect time to show him and yerself that yeh can take care of yerself if anythin' happens to separate the two of ya."

"Yeah, I know that but Leon doesn't want me to change or lose my innocence..." I mumbled sadly as I looked around the room for anything else to take. The merchant sighed.

"Lass, there are gonna to be times that yer gonna to have to give up one important thing for another."

"But I have to give up two things..."

"And isn't the stranger worth the loss of those two things?"

"Yes. Yes, he is. He's worth everything I have..."

"Well, there ya go then! Get out there and make 'im proud!"

I grinned and searched all over the room for items that Leon and I overlooked. I crammed the shotgun shells, handgun ammo and a green herb into the case then looped a grenade on my new belt. When I felt that I was ready to go, I walked back inside the hall where Leon was captured while bringing out the Blacktail. I will forever hate this hall. I headed for the back wall and placed my hand on it.

"Just hang on, Leon." I murmured as I pressed my ear to the wall. I barely heard his soft breathing through the stone. I closed my eyes and focused on the breathing. It was deep yet soft, smooth and rhythmic. I couldn't help but smile. Leon had fallen asleep during the hours I was gun training at the Shooting Gallery. Well, if there was a good thing about this whole messed up ordeal... it's that the agent is now getting some much needed sleep. He won't make it without some shut eye no matter how much he says otherwise. He's tired but he just doesn't want to show it. Damn heroics. I thought with a snicker. To help him get some good dreams, I sang Once Upon A December again. He mumbled in his sleep and I suppressed a giggle. He mumbling about Ada. It was cute and I wished I could watch him sleep. Oh, well... I gave him a silent prayer and hoped he wished for my success and safety as I pulled away from the wall and headed for the door that led to the sewers and prison cells.

I was really nervous about the quest I was about to undertake. The detour I will have to through will be long and dangerous and not to mention there's no one to help me or watch my back. I smiled sadly. Come on, if Leon could go through hell by himself to save you then you could too. I blinked as a thought entered my mind and I smiled broadly. Leon says that doing this will change me and that I will lose my innocence... What if I can prove to him that it not always true? What if I can go through this, save me and show that I can still be me and not some harden, battle scarred young woman? And prove to him that no matter what I will always retain my innocence? Then he can't say that I can't help him and he doesn't have to worry about me as much as before.

My grin grew wider. Yeah, I'll go with that!Just before I had a chance to touch the battered wooden door, the agent's transmitter went off. I fished it out and rolled my eyes. I knew exactly who it was.

"What the hell now?" I griped as I answered the call. There was the midget's hysterical giggle coming through the speaker and I shook my head. I still think he's gay. "Salazar, are you going to answer me sometime soon or this a mere prank call?"

The medieval midget's image fuzzed in on the little screen. "Mmm-hee-hee-hee-hee-ha..! We jacked the line!" the Castellan laughed, "We didn't want you telling everyone any unnecessary information."

I let out an irritated sigh. "I know you jacked the line, you dipstick. Why else would I be calm about this?" I growled, trying to keep my voice as low as possible. No reason to wake Leon about this. I grinned suddenly, "Besides, if the information is unnecessary then why did you jack the line?"

The little man scowled at me. "What are you doing answering this call? Where's Mister Kennedy?"

I kept my grin, "Sorry, 'Mister Kennedy' can't come to the transmitter right now but if you leave a message I'll be sure to never give it to him!"

"Watch your tongue, woman! You're in MY domain!" Salazar hissed angrily, obviously not pleased with my attitude.

I stuck out my tongue and crossed my eyes, faking to try to watch my own tongue. "Sorry, but I can't do that. How can you watch your own tongue?" I asked in mock confusion. The Castellan's face burned with anger, which I grinned at.

"Impudent child! Do not arouse my anger!"

" 'Arouse your anger?' You sleep with your anger?Ew.No wonder you're aggravated." I muttered in a disgusted tone, "And watch who you're calling a 'child', shortie!"

Salazar glowered at me from the screen, narrowing his eyes and tightening his jaw. "Careful, that can lead to tooth loss." I said cheerfully, grinning as the little man's body quivered with barely contained fury.

"Do not test me, woman. I've let our miserable insects out for some exercise down in the sewer." he hissed, giving me a cold look.

I mirrored his expression. "Why thank you. We'll be sure to ship their carcasses back to you when we're done 'exercising' with them." I growled sarcastically.

The Castellan narrowed his eyes and grinned dryly. "I look forward to our next encounter with Mister Kennedy... In another life."

I grinned slyly."And be sure to wear clean underwear!" I purred in a motherly tone, then switched to a sour look. "Now get off the line if you're done rambling." I griped, switching the radio off before Salazar had a chance to retort. "Crazy ass, blabbermouth midget."

I tucked the radio away in its protective case on the back of my belt and sighed. Well, there's another good thing about Leon getting caught... he doesn't have to deal with Salazar for the next few hours. I checked the Blacktail's sights one final time before placing a hand on the wooden door and pushed it open...

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I entered the next room, broke the barrels and got some ammo. I scowled as I realized Leon's attache case was full. Well, I still have my own to put this box of TMP ammo in and I looped another Flash Grenade on my belt. I walked around the corner and peered over the ledge and stuck my tongue in disgust. Bad move. The sewer smell touched my tongue and I spat out the taste and shuddered. Ugh... gross! How does Leon put up with this? I shook my head and erased the thought. When you're trying to run for your life in a city full of undead and monsters, you don't care where you go as long if its the way out. Yeah, it's best to keep that in mind. I dropped down the ledge and landed with a loud splash! as soon as my boots hit the inch deep water.

God, it's cold and clammy.

Slowly, I walked along the corridor of the prison area, careful to make as little noise as possible. Which is kind of hard to do with water constantly dripping everywhere. As I walked past two holes I heard a loud crash! and loudthumpingof feet. I jumped in surprise and aimed at the left hole. When nothing else moved or made noise, I relaxed slightly and sighed.

I hate this place.

Splash!

My eye twitched.

I really hate this place.

I resisted the urge to yell angrily as yet another droplet of water smacked the top of my head. I blew out my breath softly to calm myself down as I reached the end of the corridor. I froze as I saw that my breath came out in a little puff. I blinked in surprise then narrowed my eyes. I remembered that the bug things, Novistadors, love to keep invisible and hide in the shadows for their prey to walk by.

I frowned as I swapped for the Semi-auto Rifle. Gah... I never really played through this part of the level or like the Novistadors. My cousin preferred to play this area for me... I guess he loved this section. I've read the Player's Guide about this area but actually experiencing this without some knowledge of what to do or where to go... it's kind of cool. I looked around the corner with the rifle held close to me and peeked through the sniper scope. I zoomed in on the next corner.

Sssss...

Where are you...?

A little wisp...

Got you, fucker!

BLAM!

The monster bug's body flew back...without its head. It let out a dying hiss, squirmed around a bit then died. I kept to my spot and swiveled the rifle around to see if there were anymore just waiting for me to drop my guard. Seeing nothing else, I proceeded around the corner and walked quietly to where the bug laid. I knelt down and picked up the Green Eye that the Novistador dropped. I packed it away and stood and felt a sudden twinge of guilt as I gazed at the bug's body.

A guilt that came from both my heart and soul and realized that this is what Leon meant. I've just shot a living creature with the intent to kill in my mind. My innocence knew that and was angry at me, causing that little pain. I've just began the destruction of my own innocence. I sadden at the thought and gripped the front of my shirt and sighed. This wasn't good...this meant that what Leon had said was right and maybe this quest will change me to the point where I can't be myself anymore...

Suddenly there was a disturbing noise.

Snapping out my thoughts, I narrowed my eyes at the sound, trying to figure out what that meant. It was a loud, but rhythmic alien-like hum. I sidled along the wall carefully, so to not make so much noise and the humming grew louder as I moved along the wall to the next area. I paused and looked through the scope at the mostly empty pool.

Two wisps of breath and the humming was coming from them. Okay, so the humming means that the Novistadors are close by...that's good to know. The twinge of guilt returned and gave me a warning about what I was doing. I ignored it the best I could and fired at the two invisible bugs, killing them in one shot apiece. The twinges of guilt soon turned into dull aches that threatened to eat me alive from the inside out if I kept this up. I sighed again; I can't go through this detour if my innocence kept insisting to leave those things alone.

This sucks. I growled a little at the situation. I don't want Leon to be proven right by showing that I've changed and lost my innocence but I can't go further without doing so. I glared at the water in the pool as I tried to figure out what to do. How can I proceed without changing who I am? How can I keep my innocence so Leon doesn't flip out and be pissed for the rest of the adventure? I let my mind wander for this but kept my ears on alert.

What to do? What to do? How can I protect my innocence without hindering my ability to get through this? I thought as I hummed a soft tune to myself. I felt a little better and then a solution popped into my head. Why didn't I think of this sooner? Must be slipping. What if I can distract my innocence and yet at the same time keep my mind focused as to why I'm doing this?

Now what is the best way to distract but at the same time focus? Music and games! I'll distract my innocent self by thinking that is just the game at home. But I need a song to fit the situation I'm in right now. Sorry, my mind tends to wander off if I'm distracted so I need music to focus my knowing self on the battles ahead. I just hope it works if not... nevermind it's best to not dwell on it... I leaped over the ledge and collected the gems the Novistadors dropped, a Velvet Blue, a box of handgun ammo and a box of TMP ammo from the pipe.

"The things a girl's gotta do to save someone..." I murmured as I dropped the items into my attache case. Man, this would be so much easier if Leon was here... It was my fault for not getting to the trap in time... I smiled a little when I knew the perfect song that described how I felt, popped into my mind.

(A/N: Frozen by Within Temptation. Autumn Alchemist thank you for the idea to use this song!)

I can't feel my senses,
I just feel the cold.
All colors seem to fade away,
I can't reach my soul.

I climbed the ladder and entered the next room quietly. I looked around the fairly large and "empty" room. I peered through the scope and spotted one hidden in the hole on the ceiling. I scowled at the invisible Novistador. It was cleverly hidden in the hole so it couldtn' be shot down, protected by the walls of the hole. I switched for the Blacktail and walked slowly toward it. The creature dropped down and hissed hungrily. I fired the gun rapidly at it but shrugged off the hits and returned to its invisible state. Which was useless since I could see its glowing eyes perfectly. It raced toward me as I continued to fire then at the last minute, spin kicked it aside. I rushed over to where it fell and blasted it in the face. (Score! Twenty points!) I thought as cheerfully as possible for my innocent self's sake. I scooped up the Red Eye and felt a twinge of guilt. Not from the bug's death, mind you, but the fact that Leon isn't here to help... All because of me...

I'm doing this for Leon. Nothing more, nothing less. If it weren't me messing up...

I would stop running,
If I knew there was a chance.
It tears me apart to sacrifice it all
But I'm forced to let go...

Goddamnit! Let go of that thought! There was nothing else I could've done but follow the game's rules and even then it ends up biting you in ass later on! ...But... I don't like being here alone... There's a piece of me missing and Leon has that piece... and he's not here... I shivered. It was the warmth of friendship that was missing... something I craved each time I was stabbed in the back by friends that turned on me for the "cool crowd" a year later. I shuddered at rememberance. That's why I was anti-social. I've lost trust in people...so I was just like Steve Burnside... and sort of became cold...

Tell me I'm frozen
But what can I do?
Can't tell the reasons
I did it for you...

But I did have a few true friends that stuck by me and Leon is the newest addition to that little circle. I killed the Novistador that barged out of a cell to avenge its...uh...friend. Another alien-like hum, which meant more were still around. I headed east and a Novistador managed to ambush me. It dropped down from the ceiling and slammed onto my back. I quickly unsheathed my knife as I hit the floor with a pained grunt. But even then... I still have mistrust on people and sometimes lie to my friends to protect myself. Which is still cold to do to them... Hell, I lied to Leon from the get go of this adventure and I've sort of stabbed him in the back for learning how to shoot, which went against his wishes.

When lies turn into truth,
I sacrifice for you.
You say that I am frozen
But what can I do?

I'm sorry to do this to you Leon, but it was the only thing I could think of to save you. I'll sacrifice all that I have to get you back safely. Even if has to be my innocence, I'll sacrifice it to make sure you're alright. I'll do all I can to help you...Will you look at me and think that I've turned cold... think that my heart is forever frozen?

The Novistador shrieked in victory and bit down on my shoulder. I screamed out in pain and anger as the bug tighten its jaw. I twisted around, ignoring the searing pain on my shoulder and stabbed the knife to the side of its head. (Five points!) I thought and my innocence bought it. The bug shrieked and leaped off, scrabbling at the knife to get it off. I dropped the Blacktail in favor for the TMP. I pressed the machine gun to the bug's back as the creature managed to slap the knife off. I pulled the trigger and held it there as the bullets pumped themselves into the Novistador's body. It jerked to the rapid fire before it crumpled and fell to the floor, dead. I glared at it as I put the TMP away, retrieved the Blacktail and my knife as well as scooping up the Blue Eye. (Ten points!)

Goddamn Novistadors.

I clamped one hand on the wound while the other held the Blacktail and I walked back to the main prison cell area. I kicked down the cell doors and sat on the wooden board that served as the bed for prisoners. I popped open the agent's attache case and picked up a vial of mixed herbs. I then removed my shirt to heal the wound. I took a breath and sprinkled the powdered mix onto it. I dropped the vial back in the case just as the fizzing began. I gripped the board and gritted my teeth at the pain until the burning and stinging stopped.

Suddenly, an image of Leon popped into my mind's eye. He wore a hurt expression when I rescued him and that brought a dull ache within me.

I can feel your sorrow...

He turned away from me with a look of betrayal and anger in his eyes. The ache intensified.

(I sacrifice)
You won't forgive me...
(I feel the emptiness inside...)

I smiled a little at the image. He could glare and yell at me all he wants but I'll just be glad that he's okay to do it.

But I know you'll be alright.
(I feel the emptiness inside...)

I'll be happy no matter what he does... but he can never know what I've been through or what I've done to get to him. I sighed sadly, it hurts me to not tell him about all this... my own rescue adventure. But it has to be done.

It tears me apart that you will never know
But I have to let go.

I put my shirt back on, kicked down cell doors and inspected all the rooms that I could get into. I picked up a stack of papers and read the title. Luis' Memo. I leafed through a few and whistled. Ten pages long... now that's a lot of information. I tucked it into the Leon's case and grabbed whatever ammo there was in the area. I looked at the pool of water and saw that there was another door beneath the surface. I can only assume that it's the way out of this prison.

I glared at it. There's gotta be a way to drain the water. I rubbed my shoulder and tapped my boot as I thought back to what the player's guide said about this area. It said something about there being a control room around here somewhere. And that control room has the drainage control to get rid of all that damn water and let me through. (Mission: Get to the Conrtol Room!) Man, maintaining a happy innocence sucks...

I sighed.

Backtracking...

I really hate backtracking.

I looked to my left and saw an open window. A window that showed the control room and drainage system. I smiled a little. At least, I don't have to backtrack too far but how am I going to get over there? I thought it over.

"I guess I can go see where that messed up passage leads to." I wondered aloud and began to backtrack to the east passage. I scowled at the hallway. Stupid Novistadors... "If another Novistador drops on me, I'm going to shove to the Riot-Gun in its mouth and pull the trigger!" I hissed dangerously and flinched at my own words. Leon wasn't kidding when gunfighting can change people... I've just begun my quest and already I'm losing myself. This sucks.

Tell me I'm frozen
But what can I do?
Can't tell the reasons
I did it for you.

I navigated through the cells and passage warily, scoping out each room with the rifle just in case one of the cursed bugs decided to drop in. I didn't see any and eventually made it to the control room... And got the scare of my life. As soon as I touched the door, a hidden Novistador kicked it open, causing it to smack into me at full force. I stumbled back from the hit and it leaped at me with a wild shriek. It jumped up, grabbed my wrists, hover in place and threw its head back. It began to make a disgusting gurgling noise and its chest heaved. I recognized it instantly and struggled against it wildly. It's going to puke acid at me!

Don't panic! Don't panic! Think! What would Leon do?! I tried to imagine what the agent would as the monster bug continue to heave. In the game, Leon couldn't do shit until it puked its acid then be able to throw it off. He'll take damage and that's it. But this isn't game and acid burns tend to hurt like hell and not to mention have a chance of killing you on the spot. I have to think like Leon and do it quickly, it sounds as though the Novistador was nearing the end of coughing up enough acid to melt my face off.

I've got it! Grinning, I threw myself backwards and snapped my leg upwards, giving the bug a solid kick in the chest. The kick surprised and hurt the bug enough for it to release me. I rolled away just in time to miss it spew its collected acid at the spot I was at a second ago. I rolled up to my feet, spun around and fired the Riot-Gun at the back of its skull. And got a warning twinge of guilt. My innocence was starting to notice something was up. (Misson: Drain the water!) Lying to your own innocence...sucks.

When lies turn into truth
I sacrifice for you
You say that I am frozen
But what can I do?

The headless corpse toppled over and spasmed on the floor for a seconds before going still. I holstered the shotgun back in its hold on my back. I checked myself over for injuries and noticed that the Punisher was missing. I glanced at the water and stomped my foot in frustration. The Novistador's acid had damaged the gun and melted part of the barrel.

GODDAMNIT! That's Leon's gun!! Great, just fucking great! Another thing I can't tell Leon! Damn you Novistadors! Now I need to buy Leon a new one before I rescue him! Damnit!

Everything will slip away,
Shattered pieces will remain,

I picked up the damaged gun and inspected it. It was pretty badly damaged but it seemed repairable. I ejected the clip and placed the damaged Punisher into my attache case. I glared at the dead bug hatefully, wanting it to rise so I could rip it apart with my bare hands. I snatched up another Red Eye, turned away from the body and entered the control room. I collected the Green herb, shotgun shells and a Butterfly Lamp. I popped the trio of gems onto it and packed it away. I turned at saw the red handle and inspected it. I scraped aside the growing mold and just barely made out the words. I grinned.

"So this is drainage valve." I murmured and gripped the handle. I twisted it a few times and heard the satisfying sound of water being drained. I looked out the window and saw that the pool was now empty...well, mostly. Great! The way out here is clear and now I just need to go back to the main room. (Mission: Get to the pool door!) A shiver went up my spine and I froze, blinking rapidly...then scowled. I just know the way back is going to be a pain in the ass now.

Damn Novistadors...

I switched to the Semi-Auto and gently pushed the door open. I stood in the doorway and peered through the scope. Clinging to the ceiling and sitting there like a bump on a log, was another invisible Novistador. I lined up the sight and pulled the trigger, hitting it it the mouth. It dropped to the floor in pain and anger as it flailed on the floor. It flipped to its feet and charged at me in rage. I pulled the trigger of the rifle once more and caught it in the throat. It flailed again as blood squirted from its neck, then fell to the wet stone floor and died. (Fifteen points!) I snatched up the Green Eye... and got kicked from the side. I flew to one side and slammed against the south wall, my head hitting the stone. I blacked out for a second.

When memories fade into emptiness...

I came around quickly and in time to see the Novistador that kicked me, stand over me and seemingly grinned. I snarled angrily and kicked it back. It staggered back, I swept its feet from underneath it, tripping it over, brought out the TMP, jammed it to its chest and held down the trigger. Another painful ache pulsed through me as the bug shook violently from the gunfire. (Ten...ten points...) I winced as I grabbed the Blue Eye. This wasn't good... my innocence is taking notice and is beginning to reject the game idea and I'm still just in prison area. Will I still be me after this is over or will I change forever like Leon feared?

Only time will tell its tale
If it all has been in vain...

I shook off the thought. It doesn't matter if I get to him with a missing arm... I said, I'll sacrifice all I have to save him and that includes my freaking limbs! I'll snap my leg in half to get him back safely if I have too! I ran from the room and killed another waiting Novistador. My heart started feel cold after that. Damnit! The distracting idea is starting to lose its effectiveness! My heart is fine (thanks to the song), turning cold.. scary.. but I can deal with that but my innocence is getting pissed. It'll kill Leon if I lose my innocence and he'll blame himself for it!

I sighed. I wish I didn't have to do this but I don't think I can divide my concentration in two or three different ways! I had no choice but to seal my innocence away and freeze it there. I'll still be me but just a little colder but if keeps my innocence from dying then I welcome it! I concentrated in sealing my innocence and felt a slight discomfort... like someone reached into me and stole a bit of myself and the cold feeling was getting stronger.


I can't feel my senses...
I just feel the cold...

Well, let's see it worked. I ran into the main area and shot the first Novistador that jumped me. No twinge of guilt. Good to know... because I've still got a long way to go.

Frozen..!

I fired on another one. I'm sorry, Leon that I have to do this but it's for the best. I'm sorry to disobey you but I couldn't just sit there and do nothing to help you. You may think I'm cold to do this to you but damnit I will rescue you!

But what can I do?

I sniped another one and a sad smile spread across my face. I still hope to still be myself after this is over...for Leon's sake.

Frozen..!

I switched to the Riot-Gun, leaped over the ledge and kicked open the bar door and another Novistador dropped down from behind me. I whirled around and fired the buck shot.

"That's for getting Leon in that trap to begin with!" I yelled at the bug as it staggered back from the shot. I pumped the shotgun and fired another round, hitting it square in the face. It fell and I collected the gem.

Tell me I'm frozen
But what can I do?

Another two Novistadors dropped in and blocked my path. I scowled at the two. "Get the hell out of my way!" I snapped and blasted them with the Riot-Gun. One of them leaped away and the other died from the lucky shot to the head.


Can't tell the reasons

The one that escaped leaped at me in hopes of knocking me over. I sidestepped it and jammed the knife to the back of its head. It shrieked in pain and convulsed on the watery floor.

I did it for you!

I glared at it as one of my favorite quotes bloomed in my mind and made me smile. Remember, it's a Novistador. It's evil. It had it coming.

I ripped the knife away from the bug and shook it clean. I raced up the steps, broke the two barrels, grabbing whatever was there and headed for the door out of here.

Thrum!

Thrum!

Thrum!

Thrum!

I ran into the room and looked around. I spotted my next obstacle and groaned loudly. The bladed pendulum room. I hate this room! But there's no other way out of here. I walked down the steps and stood before the first swinging blade. One...two...

When lies turn into truth...

Three! I dashed forward and passed by the swinging blade. I smiled and stood before the second one. Great... it's the one with the ledge... Okay just two more to go! One...two...

I sacrifice for you!

Three! I leaped passed the second one and landed safely on the other side. One more to go... and it's the tricky one. Ooh, double blades... Calm down... you can do this! You're doing this for Leon! Okay... One...two...

You say that I am frozen!

Three! I raced forward, right between the two blades and skidded to stop. Yes! I did it! I collected the Velvet Blue and walked through the door. I climbed the ladder and shattered the barrels for cash and a Spinel. I collected them and headed for the door. I paused and smiled.

"Fro...zen..!" I sang the last line of the song softly, completeing it then pushed open the door and left the sewer and prison area...

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Whoo! This chappy's done!

(reads through it) This is the rewritten one...because the first version...SUCKED! It's better than the first one but I still think it may need some work and I'll rewrite it again. At least the sewer/prison half of the chapter. That's the iffy one. But tell me what you think and what you thought I should have done to this chapter. I don't mind..really I don't. I want your honest opinion about this iffy chapter. You can either tell me on the review or send me a message. And I stress this. I want to hear from you guys, maybe get some idea so I can fix this chappy. I think its a bit um...dull or crappy for my taste... maybe I'm having an off day?

For those who want to know just how bad the first version was... send me a message or email me to request the chapter. I'll email it to you and you can see for yourself just how terrible the chapter was written...if you dare to read it.

Chat with ya later!

PS.

Do any of you know the Jonas Brothers? Whether you do or don't get the Little Mermaid 2-Disc Special Edition soundtrack or the DVD itself or look for the song online. Play the track that has Poor Unfortunate Souls by the Jonas Brothers. Now the reason why I ask you to do this is because of this. Listen to the song several times, memorize the lyrics, now imagine the scene from RE4 where Ashley gets taken from Leon by Saddler himself, okay? Or play the file that has the that scene. Great! Now what if Ashley had to choose whether to let the Plagas control her and go with Saddler or refuse and have Leon die by Saddler's power and get taken away anyway?

Here's some help (a jucy tidbit of what's to come later in the fic. Mind you this will change.)

Leon writhed on the floor in pain as Saddler focused his power on the agent's body. I stared at the scene in shock, I've seen this scene many times in the game but actually seeing it happening to Leon it was horrifying!

Saddler: Now, Rally. Come to me.

Rally: No! And stop whatever you're doing to Leon!

Saddler: Go ahead and make you're choice! Come with me and allow the agent to live or stay where you are and let him die!

Rally: (looks at Leon on the floor and tries to choose) ...

Saddler: I'm a very busy person and I don't have all day. (focuses some more and Leon screams some more) It won't cost much ...just your freedom.

Rally: (looks at Leon) ...I...I

Leon: (gasping and growling in pain) D...don't! H-he's...ly...lying...t-to...you..!

Saddler: (Focuses and Leon screams again) I promise I won't harm the agent but you must promise me your cooperation...

Leon continues to writher in pain. Rally lowers her eyes

Rally: ...Leon...I'm sorry...

That's all you get! But this is just a rough draft and didn't sound good to me so I'll be changing it! I got this idea while listening to the Jonas Brothers sing Poor Unfortunate Souls. I think the song fits here...what do you think?