Chapter Twenty Five

He almost felt his heart move forwards when he saw her… she was so vulnerable.. so small. As the child moved into his arms, Wesker felt something stir within the reaches of his mind and heart that had never awakened before.. Looking up to Larson with a nod, Wesker stood with his daughter hugged tightly to him. "Make sure the transport is ready..We will be departing shortly. There are a few things to take care of first.." Smoothing down the sniffling child's hair, Wesker eyed Frederick closely. He could see the fear in the man. It practically was seeping from his pores.. Perhaps he would be an asset later… perhaps that fear would keep him in line.. Slowly turning, he took sure steps, cradling his greatest creation closer to his breast than any weapon..

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The halls only looked the same to him, but to the woman guiding, it had been home for quite a few weeks. He watched her as she moved. It was like her body language was akin to a feline.. the smooth way she stalked, the short, jerky steps she took to cross the larger openings.. It was like Angelica had been built and trained for stealth and shadowing.. Occasionally she would look back at him, but would break his eye contact shortly after that. It was as if she was ashamed; ashamed of the burning question. How could she have had a child with Wesker… how could she have joined herself with that man of evil.. Perhaps she had known him before he had become a twisted being of self sustenance… Perhaps she had known the man that they had thought to be a good leader..the man they had followed back in the S.T.A.R.S..

At a particular area, she suddenly stopped, sending herself flying into the nearby wall. Angelica's eyes were wide, both her hands out to motion quietly for the both of them to stay back. "God… dammint I thought they weren't going to install these until next month.." Redfield took a step forwards, only to have her screech at him. "Stay were you are! Please! These are motion sensors… they'll cut you in half.." Sheva pulled her partner back for surety, her almond eyes fully wide despite her tiredness. Angelica slowly slid across the wall, her lips trembling as she did so. Had the serum not still been in her veins, her speed would have disabled the contraption without a hitch.. Now however…

Suddenly her eyes jerked upwards, her mouth falling open as the two watched the woman. Crisscrossing lasers began to form at the other end of the hall she was trapped in. As Chris' view panned back, he could see a secondary set forming from the area he had nearly walked into. Angelica had triggered some sort of a trap… Whirling to Sheva, she held out her hand in desperation. "I need your gun..please…" As Alomar was unholstering her weapon and raising it to toss it, Redfield stopped her. "Wait.. how can we trust that this isn't a trap.. " Sheva looked at her partner with a shocked expression, her hand halting it's motion. Angelica's eyes went wide as she silently pleaded, her lips quivering as the slicing beams moved closer at every second. "Chris, please…in a second these things will cut me like a human ham.. It won't matter… shoot me before I can you if you have a hint of betrayal… please!" Sheva watched Chris, her hand moving forward ….

Snatching the item forwards, Chris flung the item forwards. Sliding forwards, Angelica caught it swiftly, and aimed it at a silver box that was above the opposite doorway. The conduit exploded, showering sparks creating a curtain of shimmering light. The beams flickered inches away from her skin, the singing smell of skin starting to smoke. Angelica flinched, her upper lip curling back as her thigh was bit into by the fading laser. Flickering out, the danger was barely missed.. Standing up slowly, Angelica tossed the weapon back to Sheva, her other hand tugging at her own pant leg to force herself to walk. Chris held his forearm outwards as a sign for assistance, but she declined silently. Stead fast, and staring forward, Angelica Burrows snarled under her breath. "The way is clear now… let's go find my daughter.."

Redfield armed himself, watching Angelica limp forwards. Sheva slowly reloaded her hand gun, slamming it back down into its case. "Where are we going, Angelica?" Burrows looked back over her shoulder, her blue eyes blinking furiously. A rim on amber and crimson was beginning to show. Perhaps whatever they had been giving her was beginning to wear off, or perhaps it was because of the gash the laser had left in her leg.. Clenching her teeth down, Angelica spat past the pain. "The hangar bay… I heard the radios on the soldiers that were looking for me.. They are moving Jill again, and we've got to cut them off before it's too late.

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Leon sniffed the air, his eyes narrowing. The hallway he was scoping out smelled like burnt wires and clothing.. Ada nodded as she confirmed the same scent, her almond eyes flitting off to the side as soft noises were detected. Wong slid down low, taking her handgun from it's secret holster. God he wished he knew were she hid that thing… Seemed as if she had a hiding spot for almost every weapon imaginable.. Twitching her two fingers forwards, she motioned for him to take the back wall. Kennedy slowly nodded, bending down upon one knee. Ada had been leading him through the back ways of the facility, and had safely managed to keep him hidden and out of sight. But this last section of Hive windings would lead to the hangar bay of the facility, and if anyone, or anything was blocking that path way… They would not be able to escape without a fight…

Tossing him a weapon of his own, Ada crouched low. Catlike reflexes had aided her for so long, and they would now more so than ever. Voices drew nearer, but not the mechanical radio echoes of the Umbrella operatives. Leon slowly swallowed, his throat becoming thick and dry. The air felt thin as she dashed forwards, the shine of the steel piece within her hands glinting within the bright light. A scream and a guffaw came booming as their enemy revealed itself. A commando in fatigues with a week old beard and scruffy hair was holding a shotgun to Leon's face, were the vision of African beauty holding a… Sniper rifle to Ada's head..

Chris Redfield growled as Leon chuckled gently. Even as the other man clearly showed his displeasure, Kennedy could not help but show his amusement…"Seems that we can't stay away from each other.. now can it?" Chris hissed gently, keeping his finger on the trigger of his weapon. Ada nervously slid her eyes to the side, watching Leon closely. He had mentioned there was a team that had infiltrated the complex… what he had failed to mention was that the pair were none other than Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar… Leon lowered his weapon, as did Sheva, but the other two kept their weapons trained. Leon put his hands up defensively, his eyebrows raising. "Hey…hey… we are all friends here.." Redfield swung his weapon to Ada, his eyebrows scrunching . "I'm not so sure about that… Ada Wong… What are you doing here? Following the bidding of your self appointed master?" Sneering at him, Ada pressed her weapon next to his. "Says the man who answers like a whipping boy to his bitch…"

As Redfield started, Angelica stepped forwards between the two. At this Wong stepped back, her whole demeanor changed. There was an honest fear in the woman's eyes… And for good reason… A look of pure rage and fury was boiling out of Angelica's expression. Snarling primally, the woman laid a stiff backhand across Ada's cheek. "Where is Jill Valentine.. and my daughter.. I know what you've done.." Leon furrowed his brow as he moved forwards in between the attacking female and the other woman. "Angelica Burrows I presume.. You're a legend.." Angelica sent a look towards the man that was akin to acid, her eyes watery and red. "As are you.. but enough pleasantries.. Wong, help us find my daughter…" Slowly Ada bit her lip, pointing her weapon down the hallway. "They are going to try and leave…

tonight with the child..We have got to hurry before it's too late…"