The characters from the game belong to Capcom.

A/N:I'm not english native speaker, so you might find some typos or grammar mistakes, I do apologize for that.

Piers saw the door opening and stood facing the beautiful blonde woman with rare icy-blue eyes looking at him.

"Hello." She greeted him politely

"Hello, are you Scarlet?"

"No."

"Is she there?"

"Not really. Who are you?" Evana asked pretending she didn't hear about him

"My name is Piers Nivans. I work for the BSAA and I got info of a woman called Scarlet who was said to be living with a friend I'm looking for." He said showing her the picture, "His name is Chris Redfield. He's been missing for 6 months and people told me they said he has lived here, in this house… Have you seen him?"

Evana nodded and bit her lips briefly with a sigh, "Scarlet was the name I used at work, my name is Evana."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know that."

"It's okay. People forgot my name and just relate to me with that old alias."

"I see. Can we talk for a while?"

"Yeah, come in."

"Excuse me." Piers nodded slightly. He entered in the house and noticed it was a modest one. It didn't have luxury, but was a clean, organized and it had a cozy atmosphere. The opposite of Chris' duplex that had a modern design and equipments for everything.

"Would you like some water or a juice?" she asked politely

"No, thanks."

"You can have a seat." She said as she walked to the couch, "Who told you about me?"

"Thanks." He said and sat on the armchair, "A woman at Dora's bar."

"Oh… it could only be her…" she spoke with a sigh

"Is Chris home?" he asked

Evana shook her head, "No."

"Where is he?"

"On a work trip."

"Will he take long to return?"

"I don't know. Lately he's been unpredictable and usually don't come home."

"I see, I guess that just makes my job a little harder."

Evana shrugged, "It happens…"

"For how long are you living together?"

"Since I found him."

"Where did you find him?"

"At the corner near my house."

"How was it?"

"I was coming home from work. It was snowing and I saw him sitting on the ground under the tent, hugging himself from the cold. He was just wearing a hospital clothing and the bandages of his head he used to cover his feet, but I don't think it helped that much…"

"He ran away from the hospital in Edonia, after the doctors had diagnosed him with a form of PTSD and amnesia due to injury in his head that occurred in our last mission."

"You said you work at the BSAA, right?"

"Yes, that's correct."

"That explains why he's so fit and strong…to face and kill those creatures."

"Yeah and we do that with love and all the dedication the job demands."

"Someone has to do the hard job."

"Yeah, but it's worth it."

"Yes it is."

"Everyone is missing him. He's our captain and an example to be followed. He's doing it for so long and I'm sure he can do that for longer time."

"A captain?"

"Yeah."

"I don't think he knows that, but I'm sure he has a strong protective side."

"He does! What can you tell me about his life here, his physical condition?"

"He doesn't remember this part of his life, even though he has had terrible nightmares and memories."

"Can you tell me what he remembers?"

Evana sighed, "He knows his full name…"

"He does?"

"Yes, but it took a while for him to remember his last name. He did remember some people's names, but the most often were Claire that he knows it's his sister."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"Who else does he remember?"

"Barry, he said he lives somewhere in Canada. He did mention a few times Wesker, Ada and your name, but lately his emotional got more affected and he relapsed in the depression and in the bad mood when he first dreamt of Jill. He was deeply affected by her death. He said she was someone important to him, his partner and then we used to pray for her."

Piers made a face, "But Jill is alive."

"What?" she widened her eyes in shock

"Yeah. She was really presumed dead a few years ago, but she was found and Chris himself went on to her rescue in Africa."

"What? Really?"

"Yeah. She was being held captivated by Wesker, his biggest nemesis."

"Oh… I'm sure he doesn't know that."

"So that means that he has partially recovered his memory?"

"Yeah, he also did mention your name once or another, but about a month ago he remembered of someone called Noah, it's when he got into depression again."

"Noah?"

"Yeah. He doesn't know their relation, but it was the second name that really affected him profoundly."

"It's understandable… it's a recent death and very tough for him…"

"Yeah. Many were the times when he said he didn't want to remember anything anymore because it was all about pain, but then things just got worse when he had nightmares about someone called Ada and other men, I don't remember the other names, I just remember him mentioning Finn."

"I see… Finn was the rookie that died on the same mission. it was all caused by Ada. She almost managed to kill us… I don't know how I managed to shoot the creatures and drag Chris to a safe area…" he spoke with a sigh

"So you're the one that saved him?"

"You can put it that way, but I do really have a great admiration for him and I know the BSAA would never be the same without him… It's been weird these months without his presence. The good side was that Jill somehow took the lead on some things there and she also is very respected in there. Another great inspiration to all of us."

"I know he is a great man! I always knew that."

"But you are the exception of the town! People don't like to talk about him and I guess some people will be glad when he's gone."

Evana looked down in sadness. She didn't really want to demonstrate that, but the concretization that her fairytale was ending was stronger than her. No matter how much she knew Chris had another home, she would miss him anyhow. However, there was nothing she could do to stop it. Chris never belonged to that small town nor to her.

"But you..." Piers added looking at her

"I always knew this day would come, if it wouldn't be by someone coming for his search, it would be by his own self will since he has an impulsive side that pushes him to just go away…" she said looking back at him, "However, even with my heart aching, I always knew we would separate because he never really did belong here, so I started living it one day at a time. I did the best I could to help him and to make him happy, something he said several times he wasn't."

"Yeah, the last few years have been hard for him, especially the last 3 ones. Many things happened to him and painful changes and losses."

"Yeah, I still think he's a strong person and I've been doing everything I can to ease his pain a little bit, but I guess lately I'm not enough anymore. Someone suggested me to run away with him, but I don't think running away would solve things. I know it's painful, but Chris has to learn how to deal with his emotions. It doesn't mean he has to do everything alone. I did what I could and somehow I feel you can be the one that will help Chris even more and bring in him the inner strength back. I just want to see him well again like I've seen him for some time. You know him for a longer time and better than me and I know you are the push he needs to get back again. He has people that care, love and are waiting for him back home and that will be the support he needs to be the admirable leader he used to be…"

Piers smiled softly. There was something different about that woman and it wasn't hard for him to imagine why Chris had chosen to stay in a town where practically nobody liked him and he hadn't tried to go back to the US when he could, that beautiful blonde and simple woman was the reason. In his eyes, that woman had saved Chris somehow when she sheltered him. She said he had saved Chris from his physical injuries, but she was the one who was saving him from himself even though she seemed oblivious to that fact. She could see Chris through his own shadow.

"I liked you Evana. I know we don't know each other, but I'm happy to know that Chris found you. You seem to have a big and great heart just like him. He did deserve to know and feel some happiness in his life after all he has been through."

"But it's time for him to go…" she spoke with a saddened tone, fighting the tears that formed in her eyes

"Evana…I wish Chris had met you before…" he spoke with an unreadable gaze, but she could sense there was something behind those words, "His life is complicated and I know you have a positive influence on him, maybe it's time for him to go home and solve his pendencies, but that doesn't mean he can't go back and do things right."

Evana smiled faintly, "So what's your plan now?"

"I'm going to wait for him and enjoy the town in the meantime. Can you contact me if you see him first?"

"I don't know how. I'm not fond of technology, I don't even have a cellphone anymore."

"Really? Now you are the one making my job harder." He spoke with a joking tone

"Think that you can enjoy the town a little better." She joked back

"The town is good, I'm just having issues with the steak."

"I can suggest you a few spots, including Dora's bar. Her meals are fresh and selected."

"That's good." He said and took a look at his watch, "Actually I'm going to try it now, do you want to join me?" he asked friendly

"Sorry, but I'm not feeling alright. Maybe we can do that later or tomorrow, could it be?" Evana rejected him as much as polite as she could

"Oh, why didn't you tell me that, I wouldn't have disturbed you for so long."

"No, you didn't disturb me, it's because my stomach is sensitive."

"Oh I see."

"But I liked to finally meet you and talk to you. You seem to be a nice guy."

"Thanks, I guess you and I could be friends."

"That would be cool."

"Well, I'd better go and let you take a rest. If you feel better we could hang out later for sure." He spoke as he stood up from the couch

"Sure. Just knock on the door." She replied standing up as well. At that moment, she felt some dizziness and almost lost her balance.

Piers was quick enough and held her before she could fall, "Are you sure you can stay alone?" he asked showing concern

"Thanks for the help, but I won't stay alone, I'll call a friend to stay with me." she replied holding her head

"I can stay if you want and carry you to the hospital if you need…" he said

"It's okay Piers, don't worry about me. I'm going to be alright. It's just because I stood up too fast." She said trying to ease him down and pretended she was getting better

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Alright. I'm staying in this hotel. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me." he said giving her the card he took at the hotel's reception

"Okay."

Evana accompanied Piers until the door and locked it when he left. She walked to her bedroom and knocked on the door.

"Sis, area is clear."

Yana unlocked the door, "Oh my god, I thought he was going to stay here forever!" the ginger spoke making a face

"Yeah me too." Evana replied passing by Yana rushing to the bathroom to throw up.

Yana followed the blonde with a concerned look, "Sis, we take you to the hospital. You don't seem to be getting better."

Evana ignored her friend's comment, washed her mouth and then headed back to the bedroom and lay on the bed on her side.

Yana didn't insist on her lectures and just remained in silence.

"Your crush is going to lunch at Dora's. You should make him company." Evana suggested

"Are you kicking me out?" Yana said playing the dramatic

"No, I just suggested you to spend time with him and help him to enjoy the town. I'm sure you have much more to offer than the town has." Evana replied with a joke

"Oh yeah, I have to agree with that."

"Just avoid Chris' subject."

"Chris who?" Yana joked

Evana laughed faintly, "I'm serious. Just go. I'm going to be alright. Plus, it's your time to be happy now and later you tell me the gossips."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. I really need to have some sleep."

"Okay, but I'll come by later. I want to know what you guys talked."

"Alright. There's an extra copy of door keys at the key holder, you can keep that to you."

Yana didn't insist, she knew her friend wanted to stay alone. She got the extra key and left the house. As soon as Yana left the house, Evana finally surrendered to her feelings and started to cry.

Thank you Xaori and SUPASTAR89 for the reviews. :D

Today I decided to update again. It's the last day of the month, it's 2/28/2017. Today is the 4th anniversary of the story. It's been officialy 4 months since our journey started and we are just in the half of the way. Back then, I never thought this story would come so far and become my favorite work so far. 4 months and 35 chapters, this is remarkable for me! I never had such long story before. And that new mark I might thank all of you. Your comments made me improve and stretch the story with good fillers and details that gave more solidity to what I imagined when I started creating the plot.

Thank you everybody for making this happen and for staying with me this far!

I'm sure there's much more to come and your comments always give me some extra ideas to enhance the initial plot and make this story a beautiful one. The funny thing is that I didn't intend to end this month and celebrate this anniversary with exactly the chapter where Piers meets Eva xD And I must confess, I re-wrote the whole chapter in less than one day. The characters once again acted freely and I couldn't help it.

I hope you liked it.

Stay tuned! :D