The Allure of Steel and Flora (Heisenberg x OC)

Curiosity Killed the Cat

Author's Note: Hello! We're going right in with the next chapter =D!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Resident Evil Franchise! All rights belong to Capcom! Any grammatical errors you see I apologize and I hope you can still easily read my story! Happy reading everyone!

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"How was it? Did you learn anything?" The Duke had asked as Ethan returned from the errand the merchant had instructed him to follow, searching for the house with the red chimney on the western side of the village and seeking out the man who lives there. Ethan found the house, obviously, but the owner of the house had been killed and gnawed on by one of the many lycans that roamed the desolate village.

"I found these feathers. Now tell me how to fix this like you said you would." Ethan forcefully insisted, bringing out the Four Winged Key that he had just put together after finding the second piece back in the house with the red chimney.

"Settle down. First, you must use that key and collect all of your little Rose's flasks." The Duke attempted to pacify Ethan's anger with a charming smile.

"Where are the rest of them?" Ethan growled impatiently, not taking into consideration anything that the Duke was trying to do.

"There are four in total. You have one, and the other Lords have the rest." The Duke responded with patience.

"Lords?" Ethan asked with a quirk of his brow as the Duke nodded his head.

"Mother Miranda is the cold, calculating ruler of this village. Four Lords serve under her." The Duke said, intending to give Ethan a little 'history' lesson of the workings of this village. "The first you've already met, the Lady Dimitrescu. The second lives deep in a valley of mist, the doll maker Donna Beneviento. None of her playmates have ever come back from the dark, old estate. The third is Moreau, a being of twisted flesh that lives in the reservoir past the windmills. It is said that he is not the only monster that lives in those waters." Ethan nodded his head, though he wasn't as trusting of this 'Duke' character, what other choice did he have if the large man was willing to give him this kind of information freely. "The fourth and the most dangerous is Heisenberg. He works in his factory on the village outskirts. And the project? Let's just say parts of the human imagination are better left alone." The Duke smiled as he pointed to one of Ethan's pockets. "Do me a favor, hand me your map if you please."

Though a bit hesitant to oblige, Ethan did as the Duke instructed and handed the large man his map of the whole village. Ethan had watched as the Duke took out a pen and began scribbling a few things on the piece of paper before quickly handing it back to Ethan. Upon further investigation, Ethan saw that the Duke had marked several things on his map...as well as pinpointed where the other Lords resided.

"If you truly wish to save your daughter, you must first gather the four flasks. I did you a personal favor. I've marked the Lords' locations on your map." Even if Ethan had already come to that conclusion, the Duke was inclined to explain in detail what he had done. "Some treasures, as well, still lurk in this village. I'm sure each one will prove of great use to you."

"Why are you doing all this?" Ethan asked the Duke skeptically as he carefully folded the map and placed it back into the pocket of his jacket.

"Why it's all part of our first-class customer service." The Duke smiled. "Please do come again soon..."

"Actually, I was hoping to purchase a few things from you." Ethan bashfully said causing the Duke to clap his hands, wringing them together almost greedily as he let out a jolly laugh.