Summary-Leon Kennedy never had a exciting life until he got a frantic phone call from his ex-boyfriend, Dr Hayden Swanson, begging him to come to Raccoon City. When he arrives there the city is overrun in the wake of the T-Viral outbreak. Trapped in a city of the dead along with another survivor Leon tries to find his missing ex while Umbrella sends in their ultimate weapon codename Nemesis to kill any STARS members and retrieve Hayden Swanson's research, a secret located within Leon himself.

Angel With A Bullet

Leon Scott Kennedy could honestly say that his life was anything but exciting. It didn't help that he had a shy personality and he usually never talked to people unless he had to work. In the small town he called home he worked as a waiter in a stylish diner where tourists often came to get a bite to eat. The only person Leon really talked to was his stepsister Ashley Graham. She knew how to get under his skin and got him to open up to her.

Leon didn't have an exciting life and nothing extraordinary happened to him until one Saturday afternoon he got a call from his ex-boyfriend of all people. Hayden Swanson was the sole reason Leon became even more shy and introverted. The two had dated for three years before Hayden got offered a job in Raccoon City by the Umbrella Corporation. Leon had been more than ready to go with him until Hayden said that he couldn't let anyone know he was seeing a man.

Three years of his life down the drain and spending weeks crying over an asshole not worthy enough to lick his boots (Ashley's words) Leon swore off dating until he felt ready. Hayden had dumped him three years ago and then this happened. The phone call had left Leon reeling, his hands were shaking and his skin felt clammy. A part of him always wanted Hayden to call again, just to talk to him but when it actually happened all Leon felt was boiling anger for the man who broke his heart.

He had been ready to hang up on the bastard when Hayden screamed at him to come to Raccoon City. The man sounded desperate and scared, something Leon didn't know Hayden was capable of. The scientist didn't offer any other explanation other than he needed to see Leon and he needed him to come to the city as soon as possible. The blond was numb as he recalled the conversation.

"Hello?" Leon chirped into the phone. For a few seconds no one answered then a voice that invoked both happiness and white hot anger within Leon came over the phone.

"Leon...please, don't hang up." Hayden begged.

"Hayden?" Leon choked out the name. His hand was beginning to shake.

"God Leon..." Hayden sounded like he was crying. "Please, I need to tell you something."

"You call me after three years and you want me to listen to you?" Leon whispered. The rage coursing through him was making his blood boil.

"I know I have no right to Leon but please I need your help!" Hayden cried suddenly. The sound of that anguished cry made Leon falter.

"Three years Hayden...I waited but you never even sent me a letter." Leon sighed.

"God I'm so sorry Lee." Hayden whispered.

"Don't call me that." Leon snapped. "You don't have that right anymore. What do you want Hayden?"

"I need you to come to Raccoon City." Hayden said quickly. Leon's mouth dropped open.

"This is a joke right?" the blond demanded.

"I swear to you Leon this isn't a joke. I need your help." Hayden pleaded. Leon heard a glass break in the background and then Hayden swore.

"What's going on?" Leon asked adamantly.

"I can't tell you over the phone but I need you to come to Raccoon City. They'll know if I leave." Hayden begged.

"What are you talking about?" the blond was beginning to feel worry.

"Umbrella...they did something terrible Leon. Please, come to the city and I'll explain everything...even the truth when I left you." Hayden's voice sounded regretful. Leon felt his heart twist.

"I'll come..." he murmured quietly. He heard Hayden breathe out a sigh of relief.

"Thank you." He whispered then he hung up.

The blond waiter had absolutely no idea why he said yes to Hayden's demand and as he sat slumped in the darkness of his home he realized that he was going to have to explain this to Ashley. The girl despised Hayden with the harshness of a thousand suns. She would never forgive the man who broke her big brother's heart and she had made that abundantly clear whenever Leon brought it up.

Leon placed his head in his hands to stave off a headache he felt coming on. He had two weeks saved up for a holiday. Whatever Hayden wanted he could tell Leon once he got to the city. The rational part of his mind was demanding that he forget the bastard ever called and go about with his life as it was. But Hayden had sounded really scared...and Leon was a sucker when it came to helping others out.

He knew he would have to explain this to Ashley but for now he had a bag to pack and a holiday to request from his boss. He had been working at the diner for three years now and he was one of the best staff members there. His co-workers often teased him that it was his boyish appearance and bright eyes that drew people to him. Pulling out a suitcase from his wardrobe Leon went about packing. If he left tomorrow he could be in Raccoon City in three days. He was terrified of flying so that left a car ride across the country. Leon stopped when he heard the front door opening and Ashley's excited voice rang out.

"Leon, are you home?" she called out.

"I'm in my room Ash." Leon called back. Packing would have to wait for the moment.

"Guess what Lee, I finally asked Martin out and he said yes!" the blond girl leapt into her stepbrother's arms as she laughed.

"That's great Ash." Leon hugged her back.

"We're going out tonight and before you say anything Mom has already given Martin the stern parent speech and we're going out tonight to see a movie." Ashley was gleeful.

"I'm happy for you Ashley." Leon nodded. Ashley immediately stopped smiling and frowned at Leon.

"What's wrong Leon? You've got something on your mind?" she asked as she crossed her arms.

"You always could read me Ashley." Leon ruffled her hair earning him a pout. "Sit down."

"So what is it?" she asked once she sat on his bed. Leon took a breath before sitting next to her.

"Ashley...Hayden called me an hour ago." Leon said hesitantly. At first Ashley thought he was going to deliver the punch line to his joke. When nothing came her face contorted into fury.

"What does that bastard think he's trying to pull?" she hissed but Leon grabbed her hands.

"Please listen to me Ash. He sounded really scared and he was begging me to come to Raccoon City. Hayden never begged fir anything from me." Leon choked sadly on that last part. "I think he's in trouble."

"Leon, he broke your heart. You were a mess for weeks when he left you after that bullshit excuse. I don't want you getting hurt again." Ashley said sadly.

"I'm not getting back together with him Ashley; I don't think I can after what he did. But he sounded really scared and you know me." He said feebly.

"Yeah, I know you Leon." She sighed heavily. She didn't want him getting involved with that cold hearted prick again but he looked adamant. "So when are you going?"

"As soon as I talk to my boss at the diner." He ran a hand through his sandy locks. "I'm sorry Ash..."

"Don't apologize Leon." She shook her head. "Just promise me you'll be fine and call me once you get there."

"I'm really messed up aren't I?" Leon chuckled.

"Of course you are." Ashley nodded then laughed when Leon began to tickle her. "Ok! I give!"

Leon grinned as he released her. Ashley gave him one last saddened look before leaving the room. Once he resumed his packing he pulled out his wallet and retrieved picture from it. It was a photo of Hayden with his arms around Leon's waist. Leon looked so carefree and happy. He frowned as he placed the photo back inside his wallet. He often wondered where that happy Leon went.

Once he got to Raccoon City he would listen to Hayden and for the red head's sake his reasons better be damn good. Despite the feelings that lingered for his ex-lover Leon didn't want to be sucked back into a relationship that would only break his heart again. Grabbing his bag he resumed packing all the while praying that he wasn't making a huge mistake.

Raccoon City

Underground Laboratory

Hayden Swanson sat on the cold floor of his lab with his back pressed against the glass of the tube containing his legacy. The tears had long since dried up but the sadness and pain had yet to release him. Two days ago he had called his ex-lover, the only person he trusted completely and begged him to come to the city. It had been his only option.

His research was still so fragile and if Umbrella ever found out about it everything he worked for would be lost. He had tried to get back into contact with Leon but since the outbreak all communications had been severed. The day after he called his ex the outbreak had happened and within hours the city had been lost to the T-Virus. William Birkin and his G-Virus were long gone by now.

Hayden forced his body up and then turned to stare at the man slumbering within the tube. Hayden caught his reflection in the glass and he scowled as a result. His vibrant red hair was knotted and greasy. He had dark circles under his eyes and his clothing stank of sweat. Since the outbreak he had hardly slept, trying to stay alive and keep his legacy a secret even now. Reaching into his lab coat pocket he pulled out the precious glass tube containing his greatest work. He had to get this out of Raccoon. The city was lost, there was nothing he could do for the people but he wouldn't let this be in vain. He wouldn't let Umbrella win.

"Leon...I'm so sorry." Hayden murmured as fresh tears began to fall. He had sent his ex-lover into a meat grinder and he had no way to help him. "He'll make it won't he? He has to." Of course he didn't get a response from the man sleeping within the liquid.

The scientist turned away when he heard a scream echoing from within the vast underground labs. Another person had fallen victim to one of the many nightmarish monsters Umbrella was responsible for. Cerberus, Lickers, Hunters, Zombies, the plant specimens and the Tyrants, all designed originally as biological weapons. The value of human life didn't matter to Umbrella, only ways to improve their products.

They had to pay for their crimes. Hayden gripped the pistol he had been carrying since the viral leak. He was hungry had the food he had brought to the lab had run out. He would have to make a trip to the cafeteria. He managed to collect bullets and some medicinal herbs to stay alive but he held no hope for getting out of the labs. There were too many monsters between here and the train.

"But we deserve this don't we?" he smirked at the sleeping man. "I deserve it..." his thoughts drifted to blue eyes, soft blond hair and a smile that melted him every time. "Forgive me Leon." Hayden may deserve his fate but he had to contact Leon somehow. He'd die before hurting the blond again. With the city as it was he may not have much of an option.

Raccoon City

Three days after receiving the phone call Leon stopped his car within the city limits. Ashley had tried to talk him out of going to see his ex-lover but Leon was adamant about going to the city. Despite their history he couldn't ignore a call for help. Once he was within the limits Leon frowned as he looked around the street. There were no cars, not even a single soul on the pathways. The place looked like it was deserted.

Leon shivered despite the fact he was wearing his favourite jacket. He stopped when his headlights caught something lying on the road. He felt his heart leap into his throat when he saw that the shape was a person. Without a second thought Leon got out of the car and pulled out his cell phone as he ran to the person. When he reached the person he saw that it was a woman. His skirt and blouse were bloodied and a pool of dark liquid surrounded her.

"Oh god, what sick bastard did this?" he dialled 911 but scowled when he couldn't get a signal. "What a fucking mess."

The blond felt his breath catch in his throat when he heard a shuffling noise behind him. Turning around he saw a man stumbling out from a building. The guy was staggering across the street, his arms outstretched and his mouth hanging open. Leon would've assumed the guy was drunk had it not been for the blood covering his torso. Another man emerged from the same building, his leg obviously broken as he dragged it behind him. His arms were shredded and blood covered his lower jaw. A thick smell of rotten meat assaulted the stunned waiter. They were both moaning as they shambled towards him.

"What the fuck?" Leon felt his mouth go bone dry. "Don't come any closer!" the men just kept on coming, their fingers clawing towards him. Leon screamed when the woman on the ground grabbed his ankle. He watched in horrid fascination as she tried to bite him.

"Get off me!" he screamed as he tore his foot away. He backed away until he reached a building. Not bothering to see where it lead to he grabbed the door and pulled it open.

Once he entered the diner he slammed the door shut and threw a chair in front of the doorway. Glancing out of the window he saw the two men scrambling towards him. They banged their fists against the glass, desperate to get inside. Leon managed to get a good look at them now and he had to fight down the urge to start laughing hysterically. He was staring at a zombie. Its skin was falling off its face and one of the eyes was hanging out of its socket. Those horrible groans wouldn't cease. Backing away from the window Leon looked around and almost cried with relief when he saw another man in the diner with him. The guy was sitting at a table with his head bent low.

"Thank god..." Leon approached the man. "Sir, what the hell is going on out there? I was almost attacked by those...zombie things. What the fuck happened here?" when the man didn't reply Leon began to feel uneasiness creep into his stomach. "Sir...are you ok?"

Leon gulped loudly when the man finally acknowledged his presence and turned around. Unfortunately all Leon saw was the headless corpse of a waitress sprawled across the tabletop. He saw her name tag, the name Cindy written in dark letters. Choking back another scream Leon backed away when the man revealed his face. Pus and blood oozed from his mouth and ears as his arms reached out. He was missing nails and blood dripped from his fingers as well as his open mouth. A lump of flesh was still visible within the orifice.

"Don't come any closer." Leon's back hit the wall. "Get away from me!"

His eyes were drawn to the EXIT sign behind the shambling creature. Moving quickly Leon dodged the bloodied hands that reached out for him and ran towards the door. When his fingers gripped the door knob he yanked it open and ran out into the alleyway. Just as he mentally thanked god for his escape his eyes were fixed ahead as he stared down the barrel of a gun pointed at his head.

Note-So who should be on the other end of the gun? My sister has already voted for Billy Coen but here is a list of guys and whoever gets the most votes shall be holding the gun. The list includes Billy Coen, Chris Redfield, Kevin Ryman, Carlos Oliveria and Luis Sera. Personally I'd like to write Kevin but make your pick. The guys who aren't picked will still make an appearance though to evolve the story. So make you votes and enjoy.