Chapter 33 – Escape
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Olivia woke up in a stark, white room, her mind groggy and memories fragmented. The last thing she recalled was being interrogated by Max. Fear and determination mingled in her eyes as she scanned her surroundings. A single steel door was her only way out, a daunting barrier that separated her from freedom.

Clutching her head, Olivia took a deep breath, trying to steady her racing thoughts. Focus settled in her eyes as she devised a plan. The room was sparsely furnished, devoid of any useful tools, but her mind was her most potent weapon. She approached the door, her fingers tracing the cold metal bars that confined her.

With calculated precision, Olivia assessed her situation. There was only one guard, and a solitary camera monitored the long corridor. Opportunity knocked when the guard approached her cell. Seizing the moment, Olivia feigned pain, diverting his attention. "Hey, I'm having my period, can I have some sanitary pads here, please?" she pleaded, her voice laced with desperation.

The guard, momentarily caught off guard by her request, looked at her skeptically. "Where?" he inquired, his tone lacking empathy.

"That's rather rude, isn't it?" Olivia snapped, feigning offense. The guard quickly apologized and promised to fetch what she needed. As he turned to leave, Olivia seized the opportunity. With lightning speed, she grabbed his hand, pulling him closer, and in one swift motion, she ended his life, snapping his neck with a sickening crunch.

Taking the keys from his belt, Olivia's pulse quickened with a mixture of adrenaline and grim satisfaction. "That was easy," she mused, her mind already racing toward her escape plan.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Olivia, within the confines of Santa Monica City Hall, Max Sterling was at work when the Red Queen materialized before him, her digital form flickering with urgency. "Mr. Sterling, the target has awoken and is now escaping," she informed him.

Max nodded calmly, his lips curving into a calculated smirk. "Let's watch the show," he replied, his tone dripping with confidence. His plan was set into motion the moment Olivia escaped, and now he observed, a puppet master orchestrating events from behind the scenes.

Max's laptop screen shifted to surveillance mode, displaying Olivia's movements with meticulous detail. From the monitors, her figure could be seen navigating the corridor, determination etched into every step she took. The room was silent except for the soft hum of electronics, intensifying the tension that hung in the air.

Olivia moved swiftly, adrenaline pumping through her veins as she made her escape from the confinement that had held her captive. With newfound determination, she pushed forward, her steps echoing in the sterile corridor. The stark, clinical environment seemed to intensify the urgency of her situation.

As she reached the door, a guard spotted her and opened fire. The shots echoed in the corridor, but Olivia, immune to the infection, possessed a resilience that allowed her to evade the bullets. In a matter of moments, the guard lay lifeless at her feet. Olivia wasted no time, swiftly grabbing his weapons and ammunition, arming herself for the challenges ahead.

Her gaze fell upon the elevator, a potential escape route from the nightmare unfolding around her. Just as she approached it, a Licker's tongue lashed out, its grotesque form a testament to Umbrella's experimentation. Olivia's training kicked in, allowing her to dodge the deadly attack. She recognized the creature from her past encounters, its presence confirming her suspicions: Umbrella's Bio-Organic Weapons were unleashed upon her.

With precision honed from experience, Olivia aimed her weapon and fired, putting down the Licker with a well-aimed shot to its brain. However, her victory was short-lived. More Lickers emerged, a horde of them crawling from the ceilings and walls, their nightmarish forms closing in on her.

Fear propelled her forward as she sprinted toward the elevator, her heart pounding in her chest. The doors slid shut, temporarily separating her from the horrors that pursued her. Breathing a sigh of relief, she pressed the button for the first floor, hoping for safety below.

But her respite was short-lived. The elevator shook violently as something powerful assaulted its roof. Olivia's instincts took over as she pointed her submachine gun upward, anticipating the threat. A claw tore through the metal, revealing a Hunter α, its reptilian features contorted into a predatory snarl.

Reacting swiftly, Olivia squeezed the trigger, her bullets ricocheting harmlessly off the Hunter's scales. In a daring move, the creature exposed its face, a fatal mistake that gave Olivia the opening she needed. She fired, the bullets finding their mark, and the Hunter α fell, defeated.

With the immediate threat neutralized, Olivia's elevator finally arrived at the first floor. Stepping out into the expansive garage, she felt a mixture of relief and apprehension. The vast space seemed both a sanctuary and a potential battleground. Her eyes widened in alarm as she spotted another figure in the garage.

But before she could react, the massive garage door was forced open, revealing a hulking silhouette. Olivia's breath caught in her throat. "FUCK, it's a Tyrant," she muttered, her voice laced with dread. With determination fueling her every step, she opened fire on the seemingly unstoppable creature, knowing it was a desperate gamble. Bullets ricocheted off its armored hide, but Olivia persisted, firing in a last-ditch effort to fend off the relentless pursuer. As she continued her assault, she turned and ran, her escape route narrowing as the Tyrant closed in, the echoes of gunfire mingling with the rapid beating of her heart.

Inside his office, Max Sterling watched the unfolding events on his screens with a mix of anticipation and amusement. As he witnessed the Tyrant tear through the garage gate, he couldn't help but sigh in exasperation. "Couldn't you have introduced the Tyrant in a more subtle manner without damaging company property?" he remarked to the Red Queen, his voice laced with mild frustration.

The Red Queen, as composed as ever, responded, "My apologies, Mr. Sterling. It seems that visible threats can instill fear effectively, especially when it involves a Tyrant. I will dispatch personnel to repair the garage door promptly."

"Send them later," Max interjected, his mind already strategizing the next moves. "And ensure the Tyrant's aggression is controlled. We can't afford for it to capture her immediately. If it kills her on sight, our entire plan will be compromised."

Acknowledging his instructions, the Red Queen swiftly relayed new orders to the T-103 Tyrant that was hot on Olivia's heels. The directive was clear: walk slowly, approach methodically, and be a menacing presence. The Tyrant, previously sprinting toward Olivia, abruptly slowed its pace, creating a deliberate aura of dread.

Olivia, momentarily baffled by the Tyrant's sudden change in behavior, didn't linger on her confusion. Instead, she seized the opportunity to escape, bolting toward another room that seemed to offer a potential exit. Glancing back, she saw the Tyrant stalking after her, its menacing gait sending chills down her spine.

Meanwhile, Max observed the scene unfolding before him with a chuckle of satisfaction. "Now, this is the Resident Evil Tyrant I know," The T-103 Tyrant's slow, menacing approach was reminiscent of Mr. X in Resident Evil 2, who had relentlessly pursued the main character. Max couldn't help but reflect on the sometimes questionable decisions made in video games, perhaps for plot convenience or difficulty balancing. But in the real world, he was in control, and his creations would be far deadlier.

Olivia's heart raced as she found herself trapped in the narrow confines of the office, her sanctuary becoming a battleground. With adrenaline fueling her every move, she swiftly scanned her surroundings, her eyes falling on her satellite phone. A small, inconspicuous bug attached to it caught her attention. Olivia's instincts kicked in; she knew she needed to rid herself of any surveillance.

With nimble fingers, she removed the bug from the phone, all the while knowing it was likely a decoy. Nevertheless, she couldn't afford to let Umbrella track her every move. Her mind raced as she contemplated her next move, her thoughts a chaotic whirlwind of escape plans and survival strategies.

"30% battery, no signal... I have to get out of here and find somewhere safe to call," she thought, her mind racing against time and danger.

Suddenly, her focus was shattered by a gruesome snarl. A Licker, one of Umbrella's twisted creations, lunged at her with feral intensity. Olivia's reflexes kicked in, and with a swift, evasive move, she dodged the creature's attack. In a split second, she raised her firearm and pulled the trigger, putting the Licker out of its misery.

Every step she took within the Umbrella facility was fraught with peril. As she pressed forward, she encountered a relentless onslaught of Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W.s). Each corner turned, each hallway traversed, brought a new threat, a new challenge to overcome.

In a desperate bid for freedom, Olivia maneuvered through the labyrinthine corridors, encountering various B.O.W.s along the way. Her training and instincts were put to the test as she fought back, determination burning bright in her eyes. She knew the stakes were high; every moment spent within Umbrella's clutches increased the danger she faced.

However, as she turned another corner, she found herself face-to-face with a towering, menacing figure—the Tyrant that had been relentlessly pursuing her. Panic surged within her; how could she have forgotten about this formidable foe?

Time seemed to freeze as the Tyrant moved with deliberate, monstrous force. Olivia's instincts screamed at her to survive, to escape this relentless pursuer. With lightning reflexes, she dodged the Tyrant's attack and sprinted toward the open door behind the hulking monstrosity.

The room shook with the impact of the Tyrant's attacks, walls and floors cracking under the strain. Olivia's escape hung in the balance, and she pushed her body to its limits, praying that she could evade the relentless onslaught and find safety beyond that open doorway.

With every ounce of her strength, Olivia managed to make it outside the architecture building and onto the rail tracks. Her breath came in ragged gasps as she pushed herself to keep running, the adrenaline surging through her veins. The sense of danger lingered like a dark shadow, and she couldn't afford to slow down.

As she sprinted across the rail tracks, a deafening crash echoed behind her. She glanced back and saw a forklift hurtling through the air, a horrifying display of the Tyrant's immense strength. Panic surged through her once more, and she dodged to the side just in time, narrowly avoiding the catastrophic impact of the forklift.

In his office, Max watched the chaos unfold on the surveillance cameras. His eyes narrowed as he questioned Red Queen about the use of the forklift. "I know that we simply claimed the forklift as our own, but really?" he said with a mixture of annoyance and amusement.

Red Queen's response was swift, "My apologies, Mr. Sterling. I have commanded the T-103 to cease throwing vehicles."

The T-103 Tyrant, under Red Queen's orders, stopped its vehicular onslaught and resumed its slow, menacing pursuit of Olivia.

Meanwhile, Olivia had no time to contemplate the peculiar choices made by the Tyrant. Her priority was survival, and she kept moving, bolting toward the other side of the river. Evening had settled in, and the darkened streets were a perilous place to be. Special Infected lurked around every corner, but Olivia's immunity granted her an edge. With skill and precision, she dispatched each threat that came her way, all the while focused on her goal—escape.

Perched on the edge of a rooftop, Olivia finally found a moment of respite. The cityscape stretched out before her, a haunting panorama of destruction. The setting sun cast an eerie orange glow across the desolate streets. Her heart raced, her breaths came in ragged gasps, and sweat soaked her brow. She had narrowly escaped the relentless pursuit of the T-103 Tyrant.

A few minutes of jumping from rooftop to rooftop had allowed her to outmaneuver the hulking monstrosity. The Tyrant, unable to match her agility, had lost track of her amidst the labyrinthine cityscape. Olivia's quick thinking and athleticism had granted her a temporary reprieve.

Looking around, she saw that the city below had fallen into an eerie silence. Little remained of the once-vibrant metropolis; now it was a ghost town haunted by the memories of its former glory. The absence of Volatiles, the most dangerous of the infected creatures, was a stroke of luck. Umbrella's ruthless campaign to eradicate volatile nests had paid off, clearing the immediate vicinity of these terrifying threats.

The adrenaline that had fueled her escape began to ebb, replaced by a sense of urgency. She needed to make her way to safety, but before that, she had to report back to her handler.

With trembling fingers, she dialed the familiar number and waited anxiously for a connection. A voice crackled through the line, its tone sharp and demanding. "Report, what happened to you for the last weeks, agent?"

"This is Olivia Beaumont," she replied, her voice tight with tension. "I was captured by Umbrella, but I managed to escape. I need evacuation now, ASAP."

The voice on the other end grew more serious. "Do you still have your mission objectives?"

"Yes," Olivia confirmed, her grip on the phone tightening. "However, I only managed to save one vial of the initial strain. Umbrella took everything else. They're very, very dangerous."

"Good. Proceed to Los Angeles Airport. There, your extraction team will be waiting. Be careful, agent. Don't let anyone follow. The leader in charge of your extraction is a mercenary called Hunk. He and his team work for us, so rest assured."

"Roger that. Olivia out," she said, ending the call. A growl from her stomach interrupted her thoughts, a reminder of the physical toll her ordeal had taken on her. "I better find something to eat," she muttered to herself, mustering the strength to continue her journey toward safety and the promised evacuation.

The convenience store provided a temporary sanctuary for Olivia, a brief respite from the relentless pursuit that had dogged her every move. Her fingers trembled as she tore open a packet of biscuits, desperately shoving them into her mouth, washing down the dry crumbs with water. The food felt like a lifeline, a small comfort in the midst of chaos. But her haste proved to be her undoing; she choked, coughing violently as her throat rebelled against the hurried intake.

Catching her breath, Olivia sighed and leaned against the cool surface of the store's wall. Her heart pounded in her chest, the adrenaline still coursing through her veins. But before she could allow herself more than a moment's rest, the distinct sound of heavy, purposeful footsteps reverberated in the air. Dread settled in her stomach like a lead weight; the Tyrant had found her again.

Peering cautiously through a grimy window, Olivia confirmed her fear. The Tyrant, that unstoppable force of destruction, was approaching, its massive form casting a daunting shadow on the pavement. Panic flickered in her eyes as she realized the gravity of her situation. How is it finding me? she wondered, her mind racing to comprehend the relentless pursuit.

Every step she took seemed to echo in the quiet of the store, her breaths shallow and rapid. Backing away slowly, Olivia felt a surge of dread as the Tyrant quickened its pace, its predatory instincts sensing her presence. A whispered curse escaped her lips, her determination mingled with fear as she turned and fled once more.

Meanwhile, in his office, Max Sterling sipped his coffee, the bitter taste juxtaposed against the tension in the room. His eyes were fixed on the screen, capturing every moment of Olivia's desperate escape. He marveled at the eerie familiarity of her situation, memories of his gaming days flooding back. "Ah, the dreaded 'how is it finding me' vibes," he mused, a wry smile tugging at his lips. The mystery that had intrigued him in the virtual world was now a life-and-death struggle for Olivia. As he watched her evasive maneuvers, he couldn't help but admire her resilience, even in the face of overwhelming odds. The Tyrant's pursuit continued, a deadly dance orchestrated by the unseen hand of the Red Queen, supplying the creature with every detail of Olivia's movements, ensuring that escape remained a distant dream.

The night settled over the city like a heavy shroud, casting long shadows that stretched across the deserted streets. In the quiet of his office, Max Sterling's voice cut through the silence, his orders crisp and decisive. "Red Queen, let her rest. Station a few B.O.Ws and the Tyrant near the Los Angeles Airport," he instructed, his mind already moving several steps ahead in the deadly game he was orchestrating. "Have Leon on the site as early as tomorrow. I want to see him fight HUNK. It would be interesting, wouldn't it? If the Grim Reaper possesses the same skills as the game, it will be a fascinating battle. Leon Kennedy versus HUNK, a fight HUNK will lose. But in the end, we'll gain his DNA and perhaps create a clone of him."

"Orders received," Red Queen replied, her synthetic voice devoid of emotion as she acknowledged his commands.

Beside him, his adoptive daughter Sophia lay, her small form curled up in a chair, having succumbed to sleep in the midst of the unfolding chaos. Max glanced down at her, a mix of affection and protectiveness evident in his eyes. "Let's continue tomorrow," he murmured, aware of his responsibilities as both a father and a commander. "Sophia is already asleep. I have to deliver her to the Hive; otherwise, Alisa might say I'm a bad parent." He chuckled softly, the sound carrying a hint of genuine warmth. "I'm an excellent parent," he affirmed to himself as he carefully lifted Sophia into his arms.

"Dad?" Sophia's groggy voice cut through the quiet, her eyes fluttering open in confusion. Max offered her a reassuring smile, his touch gentle as he smoothed her hair. "Go back to sleep, honey. We'll be home soon," he cooed, his voice a soft lullaby meant to soothe her worries. With a sigh, Sophia snuggled closer, her trust in her adoptive father unwavering.

"Turn off the electronics, please, Red Queen," Max requested as he began to make his way out of the office, cradling Sophia protectively. "Yes, Mr. Sterling," Red Queen replied, her compliance swift and efficient. As the office fell into darkness, Max left, his thoughts already racing ahead to the next move in his calculated game, his daughter safe in his arms, a testament to the dual roles he played in this dangerous world. In the quiet of the night, the city's fate hung in the balance, manipulated by the hands of a man driven by his own vision of order and control.

 

 

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