The Nightmare

☬ Chapter Thirty-Four: The Nightmare End's ☬ (End)

"When someone you care for passes away, there is a strong temptation to remember them perhaps a little too well. Misdeeds are forgotten. Offenses are forgiven. Only the shining characteristics of our loved ones make it into the version of them that we keep with us when they depart. Even with all the challenges they faced against the World and Umbrella, they faced it with dignity, honor and optimism. Because of the tender friends and family they were to us, they will be sorely missed. But greater than the sorrow from their deaths is the happiness and joy they have fought to win has finally come. Just as they guided each other and us through the years, their life and values will continue to guide each of us throughout our lives." Ada says as she stands at the front of the stage, looking out into the sad teary-eyed audience in front of her.

Ada sniffles a little as she looks down at her black dress, she glances back up and nods her head. "Thank you for letting me have a chance to speak." Ada says before walking back to her seat in the front row. She takes a seat next to Nereyda, who is also in a black dress.

Heather tighten's her grip on Sebastian's hand as she tries to hold back some tears. Sebastian wraps an arm around her and pulls her in close to him to calm her down a bit.

A light breeze picks up sending chills down Jackson's back, he rubs his arms a bit to keep warm. He glances to his left and sees Hunnigan cleaning her glasses, he leans against her and smiles at her. Hunnigan slightly smiles back at him as she leans against him as well.

"Do you think she'll wake up today?" Nereyda curiously asks Ada.

Ada shrugs her shoulders, "I'm not sure. We can visit her after this is over."

"Okay."

The Team stands up with a flower in each of their hands as they surround four caskets about to be buried with dirt. They each put a flower on top of each of the caskets. The caskets are then lowered into their graves. They each grab a handful of dirt and toss them onto the caskets before being buried. The team stands back as the graves are filled up with dirt.

They each read over the graves names;

"Chris Redfield; A Leader and Well Loved Leader. Rest in Peace"

"Bug; A Well Beloved Friend. Rest in Peace."

"Kendra Wilson; A Courageous Saviour. Rest in Peace."

Cybil Bennet; A Brave and Gracious Woman. Rest in Peace."

Another gust of wind picks, blowing the tree beside them around in the wind. They each cross their arms as they try to keep warm from the early morning breeze. The Team stands still as the few other people begin to hop back into their cars and drive off. They each stand still staring at the tombstones, all twenty-three tombstones in their own secluded spot, away from the other civilian graves.

They each remember the friends and family they lost, images of them popping into their minds. Ada sighs to herself when she reads over Leon's name. Ada bites her lip and stops thinking about him.

'It's just us standing here. We are the last ones left. There's no one else.' Ada thinks to herself as she looks at the others standing beside her. She slightly smiles as she remembers she still has them to keep her company.

"We should go check on her at the Hospital and see if there's been any updates on her condition." Ada says as she begins walking back to the black SUV, everyone follows her and piles into the vehicle.

"Am I dead? Alive? I'm not sure. All I know is that I don't have that burning sensation anymore, its gone. Its been gone for awhile. But how long has awhile been? I don't know...I would just hear Heather's cries over and over again. I heard Jackson and Sebastian bicker about something on a tv. Nereyda and Hunnigan would talk about something, I kept hearing Bug's name thrown around, along with Umbrella. But I never heard Ada. I never heard her voice. I wonder if she's alright. I hope so."