A week had passed with ease and thanks to the Angelis virus any sign of harm to my body had vanished. The day came when I was supposed to complete my first set of missions for Wesker. The escort detail would be a walk in the park and the b.o.w. hunt even more so. The thing I was worried about was gathering Intel on the B.S.A.A., that alone I was worried about. Chris knows what I look like as do the B.S.A.A. higher ups.
I had just finished assembling my med kit with my viral stablizer securely stored away when a forceful knock rang from the door.
''Come in." I said pulling my hair in to a low pony tail.
"Alistar are you ready to go?" Steve asked with a black backpack on. He looked like a college student about to visit his parents.
"Almost, I have to prepare a few rounds of viral stablizer. I have a horrible feeling that something bad will happen." I stated.
"You seem a tad paranoid, I thought you were a cool collected killer like Wesker." Steve joked.
"Haha yea no, I can't ignore my instincts in situations like this." I sighed, "I'm having the same feeling from when the Russia base was shut down and we all know what happened that night.".
"That bad huh?" Steve said shifting his weight from one leg to the other.
"Yea, but oh well we are already running behind because of me ." I stocked my herbs, viral stablizer cache and lifted my brief case, "let's go.".
Steve started out the door and I followed in suit. The halls seemed lighter than normal as if the thought of the outside world brightened my view of the rotting hellhole I'm in. The halls were filled with soldiers and researchers rushing to their proper stations. This was almost like my time in Russia.
I let out a small chuckle when we went to the air strip. That was a big fucking mistake.
"And why are you laughing?!" A shrill female voice broke the peaceful silence, just my damn luck.
"Ah Ms. Gionne, how are you this morning?" Steve asked politely.
"Terrible, Albert's pda alarm went of too early and he overdosed on his serum. He can barely move at the moment due to the migraine!" She screeched.
"That's why she's here instead of him." A weaselly voice piped up, it was Irving.
"You must be Mr. Irving, We have never been formally introduced. " I extended my hand, "My name is Alistar Lancaster, I'll be the head of your security detail during the duration of your transaction."
"Tis' a pleasure, you seem very familiar. Did we pass in the hallway at some point?" He asked shaking my hand.
"No sir, I'm afraid that I'm normally in the training rooms or in the research labs. I don't have the authorization to roam around the base." I now ever so slightly to sell the loyal lackey act.
At this point Excella is turning a deep shade of red, "Irving quit making friends with the "help" and load up the plane. Also Irving be sure to study your notes on the buyer, we don't want a repeat of last time."
"Of course Excella and I do expect compensation for my services if things go according to plan." He stated, turning around grabbing a crate.
"Mr. Burnside Wesker requests you keep an eye on your charge the full time. He doesn't want anything to happen to "it". He has spent a lot of assets keeping it in working condition. I have special orders for "Ms. Lancaster" from Albert so the "special operative" will need to stay behind for a bit."
Yet again this woman was making me lose my temper. Not even speaking of me as if I was a living being but a piece of property. I was pissed. I motioned Steve to go on as I knew I'd be fine.
Steve nodded, "if you say so boss, I'll get that Mr. Irving.".
"Right." He squeaked out feeling the tension in the air.
Once they hurried off I turned towards Excella, "What are my orders?"
As soon as I asked I felt a sharp sting across my face, "I don't know who you think you are barging into my world and tearing it down but be sure of this you bitch. If you even step out of line once I'll make sure you never see the light of day again."
"So that is what this is about...heh what a fool." I chuckled again.
"Again with the laugh! What is so damn funny?" She glared daggers into me and slapped me across the face again.
I place my thumb and index fingers over my open eyes and removed my contacts and let my eyes flare the ice cold blue, "What's so funny you ask, is the fact that you think you can actually do something to me. I am here of my own volition to serve as my teachers pawn in her stead. Unlike you, who is just trying to get in to the pants of power hungry sadist. So from now on stay out of my way."
I cracked my neck and smirked staring straight in to her eyes "One last thing lay your disgusting hands on me again I'll send you to your grave, stupid girl."
She scuttled back shaking ever so slightly, "Oh look I need to get back to tending to Albert."
She ran off. I placed my contacts back in and headed towards the plane. I have some calls I need to make.
[Weskers P.O.V]
I was sitting at my desk clutching my head, the pain was very disorienting. Exella left to see Ms. Lancaster and Mr. Irving. Damnable technology, I knew I should of programmed it myself. I looked up to look at the cc TV footage to see Excella giving my orders to Mr. Burnside and Mr. Irving.
Shortly after Excella arrived Irving and Steven started to head towards the plane. Steven stopped for a short moment only for Ms. Lancaster motioning for him to continue. I found this action peculiar as I had no special order for her. That was when Ms. Gionne slapped Alistar.
I watched the screen with intrigue as she was struck again. Much to my interest Ms. Lancaster didn't flinch instead her stance became firm and her posture became intimidating. She appeared to touch her face and said something to Excella.
She backed up terrified of Ms. Lancaster, almost falling back. Ms. Lancaster simply turned around and marched to the plane pulling out her PDA and mine started to ring. Growling at the sound I answered quickly.
"I take it you just saw what your assistant tried to pull correct." Ms Lancaster's voice spoke with authority.
"Yes I did, tell me did she give my orders to your group?" I asked rubbing my temple.
"She gave orders to Steve and Mr. Irving. Did you have a message for me or did she lie to me as well?" Ms. Lancaster asked with a serious tone of voice.
"Yes I did I wanted to warn you the area of the exchange has been infested with B.S.A.A. agents. I'm sure you understand what that means." I stated even more infuriated.
"Becareful on over dosing on that damn medicine, I don't want to see you becoming a destabilized mess." She chided, "Keep it up and you turn in to a beast like Colonel Surgei.".
Click
She released the call and I sat the pda on my desk. Why the hell would she care about my health. It's not like I give a rat's ass about her.
Knock knock
"Albert it's Excella, may I enter?" She asked.
"Enter." I groaned internally, nothing but annoyances today.
[Main pov]
It was about mid flight when I stood from my seat. I had to see what arrangements the Mr. Irving had made for our lodgings. I walked back to where Steve and Irving were sitting.
"Mr. Irving." I stated.
"Please let's dispense with the formalities please call me Ricardo." He said smiling.
"Alright Ricardo, I was wondering what lodgings were set up for us." I asked.
"Normally Excella sets that up but she didn't this time. She said that "that filthy mutt" doesn't deserve to use my connections. I hate to be blunt, but I believe she means you." He sighed pointing at me.
"I don't know why that woman has always had it out for me." I shrugged "But no matter, I can make arrangements for lodgings with a call. I have a place in my mind I'll inform the pilot."
I pulled out my phone and stepped into the restroom. I pulled up the contact and dialed the number.
Ring ring.
"Pheonix Core lodge, Archer speaking." Came through the phone.
"Juna, I need a favor." I spoke gently not to be heard by others.
"TABITHA WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN I'VE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT." The receiver rang out.
"Archer the plan is in motion and we can discuss details after I arrive. Right now I need my room set up, well as two suites. The Pheonix core lodge will be hosting a future ally tonight." That cut him off and there was silence, "Juna are you still?"
He let out a heavy sigh,"Yes I am, I was just worried about you. I'll have the rooms set with in the next few hours. A bit of warning there is a massive hunting group who have been causing an issue about the off limits grounds and I'm not done lecturing you."
"Thanks June. I'll see you later and tell those idiot's the owner will be there shortly to discuss the matter." I said hanging up.
I pulled of my over shirt revealing the extensive scarring. With a sigh and a roll of the neck I redid my hair. I washed my hands and exited the bathroom. Steve greeted me outside the restroom.
"You ok I thought I heard screaming in there." Steve asked.
"Yea it was one of my contacts, I kind of fell out of contact do to starting to work for Wesker." I rubbed the back of my head.
"Oh that's understandable, did you make sleeping and housing arrangements?"
"Yes I did, the Pheonix Core Lodge. It was a passion project of Tabitha. She said if she ever got out of the umbrella scene, she'd run a hunting lodge. I'll have the drivers take us once we land."
"That sounds good to me, Hey question." He said.
"Yea what's wrong?" I asked.
Steve smiled and pulled out a deck of cards, "Do you know how to play speed?".
"Your on." I chuckled and we started playing.
[Weskers P.O.V.]
I was listening to Tabithas recordings. It detailed the year before I joined the management training facility. She was quite solemn and rarely did much. The few times she spoke with Markus it was quite interesting what he was interested in. From cell decay to certain chemical compounds that causes a boost in neuro activity.
"At the start of the next year, everything started to rapidly change for me." Her recorded voice sighed, "I was sitting in class when Dr. Markus walked in and introduced two people, one was with him and the other showed up just after Markus had started. Their names were Albert Wesker and William birkin. William seemed layed back more go with the flow type and Albert was very stiff with an almost by the book personality, polar opposites. Dr. Markus had me be a mentor to William. He was a kind man and very smart. Dr. Markus decided to mentor Wesker. Did I know then I would marry Albert about seven years later? No, if I were to be honest I thought that he would be a major hard ass and a stick in the mud. I was definitely right on one of those. " She spoke sounding nostalgic.
I heard a metal door slam, "Agent 748, come its time for your injections." A familiar heavily Russian Male voice said.
"GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE BEFORE I RIP OUT YOUR THOAT YOU DEPLORABLE SHIT STAIN MAN." Tabitha shrieked so loud it distorted the audio and made my head throb.
"Its been two months, if you don't start following my orders I'll have Ivan throw you in to the testing room." Surgei said
"GO AHEAD AND TRY I'LL KILL THE DAMN THING IF IT LAYS A FINGER ON ME." She shouted again, I heard a grunt on the recording and the metal door slam again.
"God I despise that man. Once I figure a way out of this mess I'm going to try and find way to fix my family. My son, my daughter, I regret not raising them every day and yes I had kids Wesk. In '82 and in '92n and yes they were yours. I couldn't abort them and what's more I wanted a family. However the would of never been the case, Spencer he found out and tried to have me transfer the custody to him both times. I'm sorry to drop the bomb on that but seeing as how I'm more than likely bound for a shallow unmarked grave here I'd rather be honest with who was listening." She started crying and I was at loss for words.
"I couldn't have umbrella have a hold of my kids. Look what happened with Sherry! Her own father tried to kill her when he mutated! I'm sorry Albert but you were always so wrapped around Spencer's finger and I was terrified. I was a damn fool. I found her, our daughter and I can't bringing myself to face it. I know I won't be forgiven but at least I've finally been honest even if these are just recordings on a private drive." There was banging on the metal door and a sigh, "I need to end this here for now. Time to be cut open ...again." .
"Recording ended." The robotic voice said.
I was silent, the weight of what was said was extremely heavy. I quickly accessed the files Tabitha had Alistar present me with. I couldn't find any files with her name on it. Then the Colonels voice rang in my head. In the recording he called her agent 748.
I typed it in and it pulled up the Angelis main test subject file. The title was Arch-Angel. It detailed an experiment involving U.B.C.S. agent 748. The virus was a different strand of the progenitor virus that had extreme mutation risk. It was noted on the file that those who had children had a higher compatibility do to an increased amount of CPH4 able to increase cell energy. The subject had two kids known to the umbrella corporation. One was found and measures have been taken to obtain, target is a 16 year old female with a small family in Russia.
Notes added by Colonel Surgei, looking under the section I saw something that made my blood boil. It stated.
"If only comrade Wesker could see his blushing bride now. I complied with Lord Spencer's request and he was correct. Her having his kids showed she had just as much promise as him. She bonded with the new progenitor strain even better than I did with the T- Virus. The daughter is a more than like candidate as well. Lord Spencer's said to call the new virus Angelis, as even gods need servants. I have to be sure to clip this Angel's wings. Can't have this one fly away again my bed will be so cold. " I heard his voice in my head as I read. The tone mocking me and filled me with rage.
I stood up and in a blind rage punched a hole in the desk. This was what Spencer had planned for her. A death with out peace, with out resolution.
One that I brought her too. I tried but for the first time is a very very long time I, a man ment to be a god cried.
This is what umbrella made us. It just proves to me more what I have to do. I will cleanse this filthy planet of all the undesirable garbage.
Maybe then and only then can I make this guilt go away.
Hey everyone sliva here, things are finally getting fully under way and again I do apologize about the long time spaces between chapters. I will post more frequently [hopefully] and again thank you for all your continued support. I hope you all have an amazing day, you are worth it, and as always my name is slifarianhawk and I'm not so far away. :)