A.N.: Here's my second Resident Evil story. Hopefully it will be much better then my first. Read, review, but no flames please.
Ashley Graham, daughter of the President of the United States, watched as yet another Ganado fell victim to Leon's Blacktail.
She shivered in her clothes, remembering she had bought them because they looked good on her.
To hell with that.
She just wanted to be home, away from Saddler and all these Spanish-speaking freaks. Away from the Las Plagas and the horrific images she was constantly seeing. Keeping one hand gripped tightly to the agent's shoulder, she spared a glance up at the sky.
It was dark, the crescent moon providing a small amount of light. The rest of the light came from the torches the villagers carried. Slowly pulling Leon backwards through the trees, Ashley felt her mind wander to the American agent.
At that exact moment he still had his calm, cool look even when under pressure. His ice-blue eyes narrowed as be blasted away Ganado after Ganado.
He was going through this living hell because of her.
Maybe when they got out of here, she'd offer him some "overtime". He deserved it. Ashley smiled to herself, despite watching a Ganado have his head blown off.
Rnnnnn Rnnnnnnnnn Rnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!
A metallic buzzing filled the air, and Dr. Salvador appeared out of the mob that followed the two Americans.
Leon cursed and fumbled for the shotgun which was strapped across his back. Turning slightly, he eyed the president's daughter.
"Ashley! Go hide!"
Turning away from Leon, Ashley turned and ran. Dodging through a pair of trees and over a fallen log, she pressed her back against the rough bark.
The only sounds she could hear was her own hard breathing, a chainsaw running, and shotgun blasts. Wiping a strand of blonde hair from her face, she then sat down against the tree covering her face in her hands.
Why her? What had she done to make God hate her so much? Looking down at her body, she sighed.
She was completely filthy. Any skin exposed by her clothing was covered with dirt, cuts, and bruises. She could imagine her friends from college seeing her now.
The girl probably would have looked hilarious had her situation not been so serious.
Ashley Graham shook herself suddenly. How could she be worrying about herself at a time like this? Leon was risking his life for her, and she was worrying about her looks of all things!
Ashley stopped and listened; remembering the American agent and Dr. Salvador. She couldn't hear anything, no gunshots or psychotic whirring of a chainsaw.
Standing up, she slowly made her way back to where she last saw Leon. The bodies of the Ganados were gone, evaporated like always.
Aside from blood streaks on the ground, there was no sign anyone had been there.
"Ashley..."
Ashley let out a frightened squeak and turned, relaxing at the sight of Leon. He had a nasty gash on his left shoulder, but other then that appeared okay. Ashley let out another cry, this one of joy, and threw her arms around Leon's neck.
"When we get home, I'll make sure you get a giant bonus. You'll never have to work again and can live the rest of your life in comfort." She murmured.
Leon smiled. "Let's get going. We need to find a place to spend the night."
It wasn't long before a small moonlit clearing. As Leon reloaded his shotgun and Blacktail, Ashley dug round in the attache case. Pulling out a first-aid spray for Leon, she found something else.
A small rectangle with a shiny wrapper. A Snickers bar. The first real food Ashley had seen in days. Her stomach growled loudly.
At first, she considered hiding the treat and having it all to herself later. She savagely discarded the thought and stood up. Handing the spray to Leon, she then held out the candy bar.
Leon shook his head in polite refusal. "You eat it, Ashley. I'm not hungry."
That was a lie and Ashley knew it. If she was as hungry as this, Leon must be starving. She was tempted to take up the offer and eat it all, but mentally kicked herself for being so selfish.
Don't be such a conceited bitch!
"We'll share." She said finally.
Unwrapping the sugary treat and breaking it in half, she handed a piece to Leon before taking a small bite of her own.
Nothing had ever tasted so good. She felt almost human again. Slowly consuming her portion, she then lay down to sleep.
"Good night, Leon."
Leon looked at her from his half of the candy bar.
"Good night, Ash."
Ashley awoke, looking up at the stars. Looking over at Leon, she saw the American agent sleeping on his back, Blacktail close to his hand.
Standing up, she inhaled deeply and closed her eyes.
Maybe this place isn't so bad, at least at night.
She opened her eyes...to see the snarling face of a Ganado.
Ashley opened her mouth to scream, but it was cut off as the Ganado clamped his filthy hand over her mouth. As he raised the ax which was held in his other hand, Ashley let out another muffled scream and closed her eyes.
The hand over her mouth was suddenly gone as Leon tackled the Ganado. Pulling the trigger on his gun, the Ganado was flung away in the bang that followed.
Ashley cheered quietly as the body dissolved, only to fall silent when Leon did not rise.
Moving quickly to his side, she slowly turned him over to reveal a horrifying sight. The blade of the ax had pierced deeply into the agent's chest.
"No! Leon!"
Falling to her knees, she quickly pulled off the sweatshirt tied around her shoulders and pressed into onto the agent's chest to stop the bleeding. It didn't help much, and the blood continued to flow.
"Ashley..."
Leon reached up and wiped away the tears that had begun to fall from her amber eyes.
"Don't..."
Ashley sobbed quietly. "Leon! Please don't go! How will I get home without you?"
Leon smiled. "You'll be fine, Ashley. You're a brave and clever girl. You'll be okay."
"Oh Leon..." Ashley sobbed.
Leaning down, Ashley pressed her lips to Leon's.
It was a wonderful kiss. The best Ashley had ever experienced. A feeling of warmth spread through her body, sending away the cool night air.
Opening her eyes, she saw Leon's face gently fall away as his body went limp. Burying her face in his neck, she gave up trying to stop the tears and cried.
A.N.: Please review! Please! I won't update until I get at least one!