In the back of a black hawk helicopter sat seven soldiers:

James Burke, Riot Battalion leader and military veteran with 8 years of service specializing in knife combat and Anti - Terrorism.

Y/n Callahan, Covert elimination expert and small arms marksman with a reliable mission success history.

Horatio Winger, retired demolition employee and 2 year army explosives advisor.

Ben Silverstein, Sniper and field medic from the UK navy and local chaplain.

Gideon Belter, 5 years speciality in front line assaults and communications with all moles and middle men.

April Van Nelson, Surveillance and Translation. Operated in over thirty wire tap, stake out, and recon missions on a international scale.

Jill Valentine, S.T.A.R.S operative and mission leader.

The seven soldiers organize their weapons and supplies, Horatio lines up a corn chip on his knee and flicks it into Gideon mouth. He chokes before spitting it out and flipping off Horatio.

Fuck you Winger and those nasty dollar store chips!

When you got a mouth that big you make an easy target Giddy~

You wish bruv.

Callahan do you have that multi tool?

Yeah here.

Y/n passes it to Silverstein while Burke takes a swig from his flask. Silverstein zeros his sights, he looks to Y/n and nods to Jill who wasn't sitting far from him.

Jill looked tense, her pistol in hand since take off.

You doing okay miss Valentine?

It took a minute but Jill looked to him and shyly brushed her hair back.

Sorry, yes im fine thank you... Just preparing, mentally.

I get it, but your waaay to tense that's the kinda stress that'll put you to an early grave.

If only you knew... But your concern is appreciated...

She didn't unwind at all, Y/n thought about it then smirked.

Watch this..... Sarge that doesn't smell like Sand Bourbon...

I swear to god if it's vodka again...

Oh y/n...

Silverstein looks down at his gun to hide his shitty grin as Burke slowly put the flask reluctant to tell the truth.

No... It's Moonshine...

OH COME ON!

And you wonder why Louisiana has a bad reputation?

If you start flirting with me again i WILL go straight for balls!

Ball April, singular.

Didn't even offer us any.

The seating bay broke into a family like comical dispute, Y/n leaned over to Jill who couldn't stop smiling.

It's one thing to prepare but don't forget you got a family at your back... We got your back here Jill.

Thank you Callahan.

Y/n's fine, you ever need anything I think everyone here likes you enough to help.

Jill smiled and the two locked eyes for a bit before the pilot's voice broke the moment.

Touchdown in 3 minutes, get ready for load off!

The care free squad quickly shifted into kill mode, guns loaded and gear equipped. Y/n pulled a camo hat over head and slipped a pair of goggles on.

The helicopter touched down and as soon as the doors opened the entire squad filed out quickly that the helicopter didn't even touch the ground before taking off again.

Down below, that highway is the only secure and discreet path up north. The convoy has three vehicles a lead, a carrier, and a tail we need to disable the lead and tail to secure the target in the middle without major resistance. Remember none of these mercs can be left alive, any of them could be infected with a virus and we can't risk an outbreak!

Understood Valentine, Silverstein take the hill here and overlook us. Callahan, Horatio, Gideon set up the Stinger strips meanwhile i want April on Recon while Jill and I secure the area.

The squad saluted and went to work, Y/n and the other two got to the road and got to work. Horatio rolled out three white 4m long bundles while Y/n made sure all cables came to the same point.

Horatio and Gideon set up the trigger while Y/n set up the roost. After the preparations the squad was secure and in place, Y/n and Horatio played rock, paper, scissors where the loser gets slapped.

Horatio got slapped for the fourth time in a row while Gideon looked away disappointedly, The calm broken by a radio call.

Eyes on the bird, 15 seconds to nesting!

The three jumped into position, the blink of a light from a top the hill let them know they had sniper cover.

The convoy moved up and the lead humvee drove over the first stinger to no effect then the carrier with no effect but when the tail hit Horatio it the switch and the stinger deployed releasing a quick fiery burst that blew the rubber off the back tires.

The tail separated from the without the other two vehicles noticing, the urgent radio transmissions blocked out by April's interference.

The drove and passenger got out to inspect the damage only to have Jill and Burke cut them down in the dark of night.

The second and third Stinger strip were released, the lead had its front tires burst causing it to flip into the ditch. The carrier tried to stop but the stinger burst its back tires forcing it to jackknife in the middle of the dark snowy road.

Callahan remove the lead. Horatio Gideon secure the truck.

Burke gave his orders over the radio, the three kicked into action. Y/n stalked through the bushes to the lead vehicle where 4 umbrella spec ops were roaming back to the truck.

The one lagging behind dropped and all his buddies turned shining lights at his body realizing it was a corpse with a 9mm hole in his temple.

Suddenly two muffled shots popped out ad the next two spec ops dropped the fourth turned to fire but received the butt of a pistol to the face and before he could pull the trigger Y/n pulled the mag out.

No shots fired and the soldier froze up for a second long enough for y/n to pop him in the throat twice with a knuckles only punch. The soldier dropped to his knees clutching his broken wind pipe before dying.

Y/n let out a slow exhale before shuddering, gun fire at the truck. Y/n called to Silverstein over the radio who had eyes on the truck.

Silver!?

They saw Horatio and Gideon! We got seven more guards and your the closest back up I have-

The radio cut off abruptly but Y/n had no time to ask the shooting was getting more frequent.

He was greeted by a umbrella guard holding an AR to his head.

Drop it-

Y/n faked surrender long enough to kick the guard knee and grab his AR, wrap the shoulder strap around the guards neck then yank hard till it snapped.

Taking the rifle he rounded the corner just narrowly dodging a few bullets.

Horatio was pinned behind a tree while Gideon was out of sight. The guards fired at Horatio and when he did Y/n leaned out and shot his leg causing him to fall over.

Head out in the open Horatio had a clear shot to blow the guards head into paste.

Where the hell is our cover?!

Fuck it just focus on them!

Y/n was curious too but he focused on not dying.

Oi cover up bat them up!

Y/n knew what that meant, Horatio had a stun grenade and needed Y/n to bat to the target. With the butt of the rifle he watched the stun grenade go up and nailed it hard and true sending it to the guards.

Y/n shields himself from the effects of the grenade but now all the guards were blinded, he and Horatio ran out unloading there clips into the guards who obstructed their goal.

The two relaxed as they watched the bodies hit the floor, they heard a loud bang behind them. A singular umbrella guard stood there, then collapsed as Gideon stood there holding a smoking revolver.

You owe me.

Clocktower, were even.

I just don't care.

Gideon flips them both off as Jill and Burke arrive.

You boys alright?

Alive at least.

Good. Then go find out what the fuck April and Silverstein are doing!

I got an idea.

Not the time Gideon.

He's right, we need to secure the container and move.

Yes ma'am

Gideon watch our backs, Y/n your with us.

Jill went to the drivers corpse and pulled his ID card, using it opened the back of the carrier. Jill, Burke, and Y/n aimed true and stepped inside the cold storage container.

Clear.

Clear.

Empty, let's grab and go!

Y/n grab that drum... Burke you grab the other.

Jill walked to the back where a large metal box was and started to inspect the locks, Y/n and Burke went to the drums marked 'Biohazard' and pulled them out of their containers.

The containers were the size of a beer keg and weighed as much. On the way out though...

The carrier lifted y/n was launched from the truck, Burke and Jill were no where in sight. His ears still ringing as he looked at Gideon who strolled over to him making weird hand gestures then pulled out his gun shooting Y/n in the stomach.

His hearing cleared enough to hear Gideon's words.

A wise man once said 'The game was rigged from the start~" hahahahaha.

Gideon picked up the virus container and pulled out a cellphone, as he began calling Burke tackled him and knocked the container out of his hands and rolled into the flames destroying them.

YOU DRUNK FUCK!

Get over it you fucking snake.

Burke pulled out a combat knife while Gideon did the same and the two clashed unleashing slash after slash at each other.

Y/n shambled to his feet now seeing the container in the back Jill was checking was empty.

Oi!

Y/n turned to see Horatio run towards him.

Silver needs Evac, Its a fucking double Cross! Gideon and April-

Horatio stopped in his tracks, looking down he had a single long talon piercing his chest. It lifted him up then just as easily tore him in half like cheap paper tossing him into the flames.

Horatio couldn't scream, he couldn't reach out of the fire helplessly as his last moments were begging in anguish and all y/n could do was watch.

He looked back over at the attacker as the footsteps of a giant emerged, the haunting bloody visage of the bioweapon before him.

The creature stepped towards Y/n who levels his pistol at it and starts firing seven or eight shots to no effect.

It lifts its hands up to cleave him.

A large explosion rips across the creature back as Jill appears holding grenades.

Y/n get back, secure the other case!

Y/n staggers as Jill attacks the creature, he shakes himself awake trying to focus as he grabs the the other case just be tripped by something around his ankle.

The licker pulled Y/n to it and pounced, he blocked its fangs with the case. They struggle, y/n kicks the creature back and fire off two shots to no avail.

The licker jumped again but Y/n dodged and ducked behind the debris and the licker followed only slowed by his bullets.

Meanwhile Burke and Gideon continued to brawl, Gideon tried to trip Burke but he flipped it around and slashed out one of Gideon's eyes.

Motherfucker!!

Burke follows up by punching Gideon who falls on his ass, Burke pulling a pistol out before Gideon could find a new gun.

Why'd you do it Gideon?

Oh god... Really? The sentimental act, money and a shot a real power how's that sound? Be real James! Years of service for chump change and a pat on the back? Valor doesn't pay bills or feed me but half a million for a few missiles and picking up drugs... That's fair enough for me!

Before Burke could pull the trigger, he was struck over the head by a pipe by April.

Plus your out of date sarge~

April and Gideon disarm Burke, then point the gun at him and sneer.

Where's the last container Burke?!

Right Here!

Y/n runs toward the duo, as Gideon smiles aiming the pistol at Y/n he drops letting the lunging Licker fly over him and literally rip April in half as it flies through the air leaving Gideon drenched in red.

Burke jumps up cutting off Gideon's gun hand, the licker not interested in the dead April lunges for Burke and Gideon. Burke pulls Gideon in front of him like a shield.

Gideon impaled by the claws witnesses huge feral teeth and a smiling burke holding a grenade pin as he gets up.

The licker and traitor are consumed by the blast.

Y/n helps Burke up, he flinches clutching his hip.

Looks like we both got a lil gutted kiddo... Good work out there...

He laughs and shake hands but his smile fades seeing the ghost behind Y/n's eyes, a loud boom is heard and the two rush over to find Jill laying on the ground.

The creature she fought missing its legs crawling too but stopped short by Callahan and Burke holding M16's.

The two aim at the head and shred it to ground beef with two full clips.

Jill lays there unconscious, Burke pulls her off to the side safe as he starts coughing hard.

I'll... I'll try calling the, um, the chopper...

Y/n took Jill's radio just as Burke started coughing more hunched over and gagging.

Good... Plan...

Y/n tries to call but the signal drops, on the second try he moves to a spot with more of an opening.

Behind him he doesn't see Burke charge him. The tackle collides with an unaware Y/n as the two roll into the ditch and land in the virus container with a loud crash.

Burke what the fuck im... Im... Burke?

Burker starts twitching, growling looking up he had this white eyes and veiny face. Y/n starts crawling backwards muttering in despair.

No. No. No. No. Nonononon not you too! Don't do this Sarge, come on...

Y/n pleaded but Burke crawled at him gnashing his teeth, Y/n could barely hold him off.

Please... Don't make me do this... Not like this... Please...

Burke rolled off Y/n writhing on the ground, Y/n holding the gun he shot into Zombie Burkes chest. The warmth of the tears running down his face was unrivaled by any blood or rage that could wager.

Y/n looked down at his struggling Commander, the man who mentored him, shaped him, taught him how to survive how to understand the worst of life... Couldn't have prepared him for this.

Burke stopped moving, Y/n dropped his gun in the snow.

He quietly crawled out of the ditch, looking up his cut wrist he ignores it and find Silverstein holding the hand if the charred up half of Horatio's hand while his other hand pulled the trigger of the gun in his mouth.

Y/n just took a shaky breath, processed Silverstein suicide, then picked up Jill and started walking.

[ 2 hours later ]

Walking into a small town, people stared confused snd concerned as Jill is carried to the police station by a catatonic Y/n.

The police ask him many questions but no reply and Jill doesn't wake yet.

Not until a BSAA operative arrives...

[ Two Days Later ]

Y/n wakes up in a hospital bed, looking around its an empty cold room and...

No memory of the last two days.

He sits up and looks at his hands, a scar on his right wrist. Then a knocking at the room door.

Mr.Callahan so good to see you awake... How do you feel?

Where am I? Where is my Battalion? Horatio? Silverstein?... Burke?

Im sorry Mr.Callahan... They aren't here...

Okay that tells me where they aren't.... Where are they now?

Meanwhile Jill watches from a far as Y/N receives the 'edited' version of what happened, watching the heartbreak and despair rip through him.

Im sorry Y/n...

Will he believe an I.E.D could do all that?

Barry put a hand on Jill's shoulder but she didn't really move maybe a nod to him.

Doctors say the abrupt emotional and psychological trauma will repress the events for his own health... Any signs of that Uroboros and G Virus infusion...

All Samples of the Balor Strain were lost at the scene... Im sorry Jill...

[ Back to Y/N and Chris ]

I killed Burke... I lost my family...

Sheva sits there a hand over her mouth while Chris sits stoically, unable to form speech as these horrid memories flood Y/N mind.

Y/n...

Claire kneeled beside him wiping a tear off his cheek, his hands trembling.

Fucking Balor Strain...

You know it?

A umbrella hybrid of the Uroboros and G Virus... It was a complete failure-

Chris!