September 14 2024

It was revealed, Melissa Stones. The CEO of EXO was the Mysterious Women all along, Chris Redfield was her Bodyguard. Everyone stood in shock as Melissa fixed her hair and smirked.

Melissa: What's the matter?

Maria: Melissa?. . . . . . .

Leon: You were part of this? . . .You never were kidnapped?

Redfield was starring in silence as Jill and Claire were in shock.

Claire: What the- Chris, What are you doing!?

She shouted at her older brother until a guard pointed a gun on her head which made Claire feel angry but stayed quiet.

Melissa: Now now, Your making this really awkward.

Alex: Why did you do this!?

Melissa looked at Alex then sighed as She looked.

Maria: I can't believe you Melissa, You wanted to help people and Now You . . . .

Melissa: *Sighs* Looks like I need to explain.

She was looking a bit upset as Redfield got up in anger as Melissa started speaking.

Melissa: In 1998, My future Husband or You can say My boyfriend lived in Raccoon City. He told me he worked as a police officer but in real, I knew what he worked as. . . . . He was an employee to Umbrella and also helped to start the outbreak. . . . Our marriage was suppose to take place that day but we cancelled it due to the outbreak. I already escaped Raccoon City but he didn't. . . He was killed in the process.

Melissa was starring at the ground as Everyone was listening to her.

Melissa: I don't know who or what killed him. But after that day, I cried for days. I don't even know when I finally moved. He was the love of my life, I was so excited to marry him. . . .

Melissa had a tear in her eye but she wiped it off and continued speaking.

Melissa: But then, I found out how he died. He was killed by a soldier. . .

Melissa fixed her hair and had a small smile.

Melissa: Its been so many years since he was gone, A week ago was his birthday and I. . . Gave a gift.

Leon: And was that the start of the outbreak?

Leon said it with an angry tone as Melissa looked at Leon and smirked.

Melissa: Yes.

She had a sinister smile as Maria was starring at Melissa in anger.

Maria: You monster! I feel bad for your Husband dying despite being an employee in umbrella but it doesn't mean that you have to kill the innocents!

Melissa: Maria, No one is innocent in this world. Its time we show them a lesson.

Cora: I can't believe you Melissa. We thought of you as a kind hearted soul. . . .

Chris: But your just a monster in disguise of a Human being . . . .

Melissa laughed as Everyone was getting Ticked off. Leon had his eyes and glared at Redfield who was starring at the Group.

Leon: Why?

Redfield: . . . .

Leon: I don't even know what you are, Chris. Your not even Chris Redfield. . . .

Redfield was quiet and glared at Leon as Leon looked at Melissa, unknown to him Melissa secretly had a flash grenade and quickly threw it as Everyone couldn't react ot run.

Everyone was covering their eyes as Melissa and some guards were running away.

Melissa: Enough with the chit chat, Not only Raccoon City is gonna be filled with the Dead. The whole world will be filled with death.

It was a sign that Melissa was gonna start outbreaks around the world. It wasn't good at all, They needed to stop it. The Delta Team quickly got up and started attacking the remaining Guards as Leon saw Redfield and started beating eachother.

Maria kicked a Gaurd and stomped on his chest as Maria was helping the Delta Team face the guards. Redfield charged at Leon but Leon elbowed him as They glarring at eachother.

Leon: Redfield. . . .

Redfield: Leon . . . .

Leon: Ironically you were so angry when Ada Wong killed your teammates in 2013, Now your teaming up with a Devil.

Redfield was triggered by Leon's words as Redfield grabbed Leon by the throat but Leon quickly got out and punched Redfield two time on the face.

The Delta Team, Jill and Maria were beating up the guards as Alex and Chris hit a double roundhouse kick. Gerald was helping Claire off of her handcuffs as Maria saw Redfield giving a hard punch to Leon as Leon fell down.

Maria: Leon!

She quickly ran and Tried to Attack Redfield but He grabbed her wrist and threw her to the ground. The Delta Team tried to help Maria but Were stopped by the guards.

Maria: You Coward!

Redfield tilted his head and looked at Leon then looked at Maria.

Redfield: I'm sorry, Leon.

Redfield shot Maria in the gut as Maria was screaming in pain as Leon got worried and was shocked
He quickly ran and kicked Redfield but Redfield quickly dodged it and punched Leon. He didn't wanna waste time and quickly ran as The Delta was shocked and took a gaurd down as They came running.

Chris: Maria!

Cora: Oh my gosh, Are you okay!?

They were checking on her as Leon quickly got up and looked at Maria who was slowly closing her eyes almost death.

Leon: Maria, Look at Me.

She tried to concrete as Jill and Claire were looking At Maria feeling worried, They heard a fire alarm as Theyw ere confused and looked threw the glass and saw the bodies burning as Leon spoke.

Leon: You all need to get out of here now.

Gerlad: Wait, What about you??

Leon: Look, I'll take care with Maria. You all need to leave now, This place is gonna burn down any mintue.

They all looked at eachother as Claire looked upset.

Claire: Dont do anything crazy, Leon.

Leon: I don't want you all to slow down because of me. Come on.

Cora: Come on, Guys. We cant waste time right now.

Chris: Fine, We will take the upper levels exit. The other one is blocked.

Alex: Lets get there now, Leon. Take care of yourself along with Maria.

Leon: Alright.

The Delta team, Jill and Claire quickly ran away as Leon carried Maria and quickly ran off. He went to the lower levels as He had rage in his eyes, He couldn't believe that Redfield would do such thing along with Melissa.

He found another exit which was open as He ran through the bridge in the Sewers as He saw Maria sightly looking at him.

Maria: Ow. . . . . . It hurts. . . .

Leon: Its okay, We're leaving right now.

Leon kept running away as He heard multiple explosions. He didn't turn back and ran faster while Maria was in his arm.

Almost a while, Leon saw the ladder and slowly helped Maria to climb but she could barely climb. Leon finally climbed up as He was breathing heavily and Saw Maria.

Leon: Maria?

Maria looked at him in pain as Leon carried her again and looked at her face before looking around. There wasn't any sign of zombies and he kept walking. He was feeling really tired but he had to help Maria with her injuries. Soon, He found a security room and made Maria lay on a table and was quickly searching for any bandages.

He found some bandages as Maria was slowly trying to place the bandages in her gut while Leon was helping her. He knows Maria can't do it herself and Maria knows he was just helping. The bandages was all over her body as She breathed heavily as Leon looked at her.

Leon: Hey.

Maria: Leon. . . . . . I'm. . . .sorry for-

She holded her gut as Leon was holding her hand.

Leon: Hey Maria, You need to slow down. This isn't your fault.

Maria looked at the ground and nodded, Leon knows Maria was feeling shocked and angry about Melissa's reveal.

Maria: I still can't believe it, My Boss who was like a Mother to me. . . . Did this.

Leon: Im really sorry if this happened Maria. . . . I'm honestly shocked as well. Especially when I saw Chris.

Maria: That guy. . . Is *sighs* a friend of . . Yours?

Leon: Yeah, He is. I know him very well.

Maria sighed and stared at the ground while still feeling pain, So many things has been happening.

Maria: Leon, Why can't you just . . . . . leave when you have the chance?

Leon: What?

Maria: I mean. . . . You don't really have to be with me now, You can just escape when you. . .can

Leon: There is no way I'm going to leave you here, Maria.

Maria looked at him as Leon touched her hand.

Leon: I'm not leaving you behind nor leaving this city in pain.

Maria looked at him as Leon kept starring at her.

Leon: Look, You need some rest right now.

Maria: I just. . Can't stop thinking about it though.

She looked a bit sad which made Leon feel sad for her, He understood that she was heartbroken from everything.

Leon: Maria, You have me.

Maria looked at him in the eyes as Leon kept starring at Maria's bright blue eyes.

Leon: I know how it felt now that Melissa is away from your life, But you have your sister and me by your side. I support you for everything you done.

Leon was gonna continue speaking until Maria . . . . .

Maria kissed Leon, Leon was shocked by the sudden kiss Maria gave him. She broke the kiss and looked at Leon, They both looked at eachother as They blushed a little.

Maria: Im. . . . Gonna rest. . .

Leon: No problem, You will need it.

Maria slowly layed as Leon was looking at her, The Kiss still got him thinking alot.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and Stay strong!!! :)