Chapter 22: Reunion in Los Angeles
After years of struggling to survive, Alice, Claire, and Chris finally reunite in Los Angeles. The city, once filled with splendor, is now in ruins, but there is a glimmer of hope left. With the army successfully clearing the area, and a safe zone being built, the survivors can see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.
Alice (speaking slowly, looking into the future): "After five years… it's finally over. Maybe it's time for us to rebuild what we lost."
Chris (looking full of regret): "Claire, I… I thought you were dead all along. I was even accused of collaborating with Umbrella and imprisoned by the government. There was no time to find out about you."
Chris (with deep guilt): "I'm sorry, Claire. I should have done more to find you and find you."
Claire (staring at Chris with mixed feelings): "Brother… you're such an idiot. I worried about you every day, but I never stopped hoping that we'd see each other again. I never thought you'd survive."
Chris (smiling, though a little overwhelmed by emotion): "I'm also very happy that we finally met, Claire. I won't let anything separate us again."
The three of them stood together, while the Astra Militarum troops continued to work to ensure that there were no remaining zombie threats. The cleanup of the area was expanding, and the medical unit was relentlessly treating those who were injured or who had managed to survive the infection. Piles of corpses began to be burned, with the help of survivors and troops on guard. The Leman Russ Tank and Chimera Transport remained on standby, ready to deal with any possible threats that could appear at any time.
Astra Militarum troops (quickly): "All areas are secure, the zombie threat is gone. We will begin setting up a new area for recovery. All recovered survivors must undergo a 48-hour quarantine to ensure that there are no remaining infections."
The Astra Militarum troops, who had just secured the area and ensured that the zombie threat was gone, continued their duties to ensure a wider recovery. In a slightly calmer atmosphere, they received an important report.
Astra Militarum (in a firm voice, reporting): "We have received an unknown signal, Colonel Schaeffer. It goes like this…"
Received message:
"This is the Arcadia. If anyone hears this message, we are sailing east, away from the infected zone. We are heading to a location we believe is safe. If anyone is out there, you are not alone. Please respond."
Astra Militarum (continuing the report carefully): "We attempted to respond to the signal, but there was no further response. The ship is likely still drifting at sea. We have not been able to determine their condition."
In addition, they also reported a significant discovery.
Astra Militarum (carefully): "During our patrol, we captured a woman who claimed to be Ada Wong. She claimed to be a spy working for the Umbrella Corporation. She surrendered to us and provided information about Umbrella's plan to destroy the world with a new virus. She also mentioned two locations connected to Umbrella: one in Russia, and one in the Nevada Desert. She claimed to have provided this information as a sign of sincerity."
Colonel Schaeffer (receiving the report and pondering for a moment): "Alright, we will follow up on the information provided. However, it should be noted that we cannot yet confirm the truth of this information. We will send spies to verify whether the facility mentioned by the woman exists. For the time being, the woman Ada Wong will be placed among the survivors, while we conduct further checks."
Astra Militarum (confirming): "Understood, Colonel. We will continue with monitoring and sending spies to confirm whether the information provided is true."
Colonel Schaeffer (making a wise decision): "Do that. We will continue to monitor the situation. I will also contact General Creed for further guidance on what steps to take regarding this report."
Astra Militarum (reporting calmly): "We will proceed as ordered. We will keep the situation under control."