A/N: Okay, I know its been forever since i've updated and i'm sorry! Hopefully i'll kick my butt into gear and start writing more. Any who, this chapter may be a little crazy or choppy but hopefully it doesn't happen again in the future. Hope you guys enjoy it and please feel free to give reviews, i always look forward to reading them!
Jill sighed heavily as she continued to type on her computer. She and Chis had been working constantly all throughout the day, barely taking any breaks. She glanced over to where Chris sat and smiled sadly. The poor man had passed out sitting up with his head resting in the palm of his hand. Quietly, Jill rose from her seat and tip-toed over to where he sat. She carefully brushed his hair from his forehead and rested her hand on his shoulder.
"Chris, time to go home."
Chris mumbled quietly before suddenly jerking awake. "What is it? Did you find something?" his eyes were clouded with sleep and there was a red mark where his hand previously was.
Jill giggled to herself at the sight but shook her head with a frown. "Sorry Chris. We'll try again tomorrow though."
Chris shook his head and swatted Jill's hand away. "Dammit…" he cursed under his breath as he turned back to the computer in front of him.
Jill's face dropped as she backed away from him. She just couldn't get through to him anymore it seemed. 'I suppose I should go and fetch some dinner.' Jill grabbed her jacket and began heading for the door before Chris stopped her.
"Could you pick up some take-out? I guess I can't ignore this damn stomach anymore huh?" he chuckled nervously.
Jill giggled in response and nodded. "You bet partner! When I get back we'll eat and then get back to work for a few more hours," She paused for a second as Chris nodded and chuckled. "But then we have to go home and get some rest! We're not machines Chris."
Chris' chuckle turned into a laugh. "Alright ma'am, you got a deal."
Jill shook her head and smiled contently as she left.
Kepner stared into the microscope before writing a few notes into a notebook beside him. The blood sample he was examining was quite amazing. Whatever virus he introduced to it, it would adapt rather than be devoured. The owner of the sample was an extremely lucky person. He grabbed the nearby vile and read the label printed on it. Sadly it only had PROJECT U on the label and Kepner was left wondering who the blood belonged to.
As Kepner continued to work, Wesker walked through the doors with his hands behind his back.
"What have you discovered Mr. Kepner?" Wesker was here for results, of course.
Kepner jumped from his seat and smiled. "Well Sir, this sample is simply amazing!" he gestured to the microscope behind him. "It's immune to everything I've introduced to it."
Wesker smirked and chuckled, which sent a chill through the room. "Good job Victor. You can take a break now."
Kepner was utterly surprised. Wesker had never addressed him by his first name and never let him take breaks while he worked. "Umm…Th…thank you Sir."
Wesker didn't responded and simply turned to leave, his long coat swaying with the motion.
Claire had no idea where she was, but she knew it had to be a dream. The rain was pounding into the ground around her but she was completely dry. It seemed the area around her was the only dry place. She turned her head from side to side looking for any signs of life, but so far she found none.
"Hello?" She began to walk around the desolate area surrounding her.
Buildings were set ablaze and falling apart left and right. Cars were flung haphazardly around but Claire's path was free of obstruction. Suddenly a familiar figure appeared in front of her.
"Chris!" Claire had never been more excited to see him in her life. She ran towards him and he smiled sadly at her. "What's the matter Chris?" She grabbed his hand and held on for dear life, she wasn't going to let him go again if she could help it.
When Chris began to speak to her, his voice was solemn and his always cheerful eyes shown only pain. "What did he do to you sis?" Chris' other hand began to stroke Claire's cheek gently.
Claire's brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean Chris?"
She tightened her grip on his hand, fearing that he would disappear if she let go. For some reason, however, Chris stepped away from her and pulled his hand away in the process. When she tried to go after him, she felt someone grab her waist and pull her back. She looked to see who it was and she wasn't surprised.
"Wesker! Let me go!"
She tried to get away but Wesker simply chuckled. "Now Dear heart, you'll get used to it, I promise."
Claire's body froze instantly at his words. 'What does he mean?' She quickly looked down to asses her appearance but nothing was out of the ordinary. When she looked up to Wesker, however, she could see her eyes in the reflection of his sunglasses. Her once blue irises were almost all black with the exception of a small green circle surrounding the void. Before Claire could freak out, her eyes returned to normal. Afterwards she startled awake quickly.
Claire tried to sit up but her hands and feet were strapped down. Claire's heart was pounding inside her chest and her breath was labored. 'What did that dream mean? What was with my eyes?!' Claire closed her eyes to calm herself when she heard someone enter the room. When she opened her eyes she expected Wesker but found Kepner instead.
"Victor!" He quickly jerked his head towards his name and smiled when he was met with Claire's smile.
"Good morning Claire. How are you feeling?"
Claire shot him a lopsided grin. "You know, just enjoying my vacation."
Kepner laughed and walked behind her and out of her sight. "Well, I could help you out there. Just one moment."
She heard him rustling through something before he returned to her side with a small key. He quickly set to work unlocking her restraints and helped her up from the table. She looked down at herself to make sure she was clothed, this time she had a white gown on.
"Won't you get in trouble for letting me loose?" Claire was worried for this man's safety, although she just met him he was her only friend at the moment.
Kepner chuckled and shook his head. "No, you need exercise and food."
At the mention of food Claire's stomach gurgled at her and she laughed. "I guess that's true, huh?"
Kepner began to walk towards the door and motioned for Claire to follow. "This way, Miss Redfield." Claire followed closely on his heels as he led them to a small room. The room contained a small table and chair. On top of the table was a small plate of food and a glass of water. "I'll be back to collect you in a few, Claire." Kepner hurriedly left the room leaving Claire alone and slightly confused. She didn't really know Kepner, but in her opinion, he was acting strange.
"Okay, I guess."
Wesker watched as Claire cautiously sat down at the small table and began to pick at the food in front of her. When Kepner entered the room behind him he smirked and turned towards him. "Now we can start. After she is done, you may inject her with the serum."
Kepner started to protest but Wesker cut him off. "You do as you are told, Mr. Kepner. Nothing more."
Kepner frowned and dropped his head slightly. "Yes Sir." He walked over to the monitors and watched Claire with a sense of dread. Kepner had no idea what he was going to do to her, but he knew he was probably going to ruin her life.
Wesker watched as his pathetic subordinate sulked in the corner. Such things as emotions were quite useless to him. Soon Claire would receive her serum, however, and he was actually elated. While he tweaked it slightly from the one he used, he was excited to see how her body would react to it. As he watched Claire finish her plate and stand from her seat he turned to Kepner and placed his hands behind his back.
"Go now Kepner, before I get impatient."
Kepner jumped slightly at his sudden comment but wasted no time. Before he left the room he gathered up a large syringe and his notebook.
Kepner walked into the room slowly and approached Claire. Her smile lit up her face and her blue eyes were soft.
"Victor! Maybe we could chat for a while? It gets kind of boring all by myself."
Instead of smiling back like she expected, Kepner stared sadly at her as he took her hand in his and pulled her closer.
"What's the matter? Did Wesker do something to you?! I'll kick his ass!" Claire began ranting and her voice echoed off the walls.
Kepner pulled her to his chest and held her tightly in place. Claire squeaked in surprise at the sudden force and her instincts suddenly kicked in telling her to run. Before she could release herself, however, she felt a slight pressure in her neck and then a burning surge through her body. It was extremely painful, causing her to fall to the floor screaming in agony. Tears began to streak her cheeks and she clawed at the floor around her.
Kepner stepped back, his face showing his regret. "Forgive me, Claire." He turned to leave but Wesker blocked the doorway.
"Do not feel sorry for her Kepner. She is transforming into something wonderful."
Wesker walked over to Claire, who was still thrashing on the ground. He firmly held her down and gently brushed the matted hair from her face. Wesker leaned down to her ear and began to whisper to her.
"It only hurts at first Dear heart." As soon as he began to speak to her, Claire's body instantly relaxed and her thrashing stopped. This allowed Wesker to lift her from her spot on the floor. "The serum seems to work even better than I believed it to."
Wesker passed Kepner on his way out of the room and turned his head towards him. "You may leave for now, I shall call you if you're needed further."
Kepner felt slightly relieved but he knew he had done wrong. As he walked back through the facility and to the exit he remembered Wesker saying something about Claire having a brother. Perhaps Claire wasn't lost after all.
Chris rubbed his eyes as he turned off his alarm clock. The sunlight shone slightly through the window as Chris shuffled lazily around his room. After slipping on a pair of jeans and a button up shirt, his phone began to ring. He rushed over to it and flipped it open.
"Hello?"He slipped his shoes on as he waited for a response.
"Hey, there Partner." Jill's voice sounded from the opposite end. "Wanna go get some breakfast before heading to work?"
Chris smiled and shook his head. Jill was always looking for ways to make Chris' day better. "Of course Jill. I would love to go to breakfast with you,"
"Alright then! I'll be there in about 15 minutes!" Jill remarked happily before they said their goodbyes and hung up.
About 10 minutes later Chris' phone rang again. "I'll be down in a sec," Chris expected to hear Jill's cheerful voice but instead it was the voice of a man.
"Uhm…is this Chris Redfield?"
Chris was taken aback. "Y…yea I'm Chris."
The voice was slightly shaky from what Chris could tell. "My name is Victor and I know where you can find your sister."
Chris almost dropped his phone. "This better not be a joke asshole! I'm warning you,"
The shaky voice replied almost immediately. "No! No I'm not lying to you! She needs your help and I can help you get to her."
Chris could hear the sincerity in the man's voice. "Alright Victor, tell me what I need to know."