Leon Kennedy

The heat of the bite spreads to Leon’s whole body as he lay there staring up into the night sky. It happened, it finally happened. He let his guard down for too long, a zombie took that chance and now, blood seeped out of Leon’s arm at an alarming rate.

As Leon layed there he thought back to his life. His parents death, going from foster home to foster home. Thea bulling all throughout school. Pushing himself as hard as he could during police academy. And now this…

His life was ending, though he felt nothing but the pain in his arm. All his life he seemed to fade in and out, and it was finally his end. He would finally be free. Be free from this endless loop of tiring days. Free from the guilt he carries after not being able to save the people of raccoon city.

The feeling soon leaves Leon’s body, all he feels is cold. Soft rain falls down, gently soaking him, though he can’t feel. Leon stares at the sky for one last time, taking the darks blues and blacks. His eyelids get too heavy too keep open, he takes his last breath and…

Warmth spreads through his cheeks, then his back. Leon’s eyes open slowly only to see a vision in front of him. Staring down at him was you. You had many names, the grim reaper, death, but you were beautiful.

You hold Leon in your lap, one hand behind his head, one on his cheek. He looks up at you, at your bright hair cascading down your shoulders, you soft, delicate smile. Your thumb caresses his cheeks and he feels a sort of understanding. Of who you are, what you’re here to do and all of sudden, Leon can’t help smiling himself.

Your energy was nothing but safety and warmth. Leon blink slowly, his eyes still adjusting to your glow against the dark outdoors. “How… How are you…” Leon says with as much voice as he can muster out.