Resident Evil 7 [AU]

Prologue

Dedicated to

Mickey the Kitten(2017 - 2018)

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15th December 1996

Laying on the floor, Zoe watched as her brother was busy working away on another one of his projects. He had been sat at his desk for what felt like an eternity for the young girl. Their parents had left the house not long ago, leaving the pair of them in the care of their uncle, who was currently downstairs in the living room.

Tentatively, Zoe reached her foot out and placed it against the leg of her brother's chair. She waited for a reaction from him, but when none came she did an experimental kick. Which he didn't react to. With her confidence growing, she kicked the chair three more times, putting more power into it with each hit.

"Zoe!". Lucas finally cracked. She immediately stopped as Lucas turned to stare down at her. "Can't you just go play with your dolls?".

"I'm bored... when are Mama and Daddy coming home?". She asked him.

A mixture of anxiety and fear quickly passed over Lucas's face, before he shook his head and schooled his features. "I don't know". He answered slowly.

"Does it have something to do with our new brother?".

"I... I hope not". Lucas hesitated. "I honestly don't know Zoe".

Silence fell over the pair for a time before Lucas sighed. "If you're really that bored, you can watch me finish this".

Zoe jumped up instantly, she leaned against his desk and silently watched what he was doing. She wasn't entirely sure what was going on, all she could make out was random scraps of metal and a half-built, odd-looking contraption, sitting in the centre.

"What are you building?". She asked.

"Something that I hope is going to help Mama when she gets back. Allow her to relax and rest... if it works".

"Is that why she was screaming and why daddy had to take her away?".

"I-uh...". Lucas fidgeted uncomfortably. "I... I don't know Zoe. M-maybe? She could just be sick or something".

Just as Zoe was about to ask another question. They heard the front door open and then their father's voice calling out to them. Without wasting a moment, the two raced out of their shared bedroom and came rushing down the stairs. Their mother, father and uncle all stood in the centre of the large main hall. Each of them had a beaming smile on their face. The pair stop dead in their tracks at the bottom of the stairs.

"Lucas, Zoe". Their father began in a kind and gentle voice. "Come and see your little brother".

Cautiously, the two inched their way closer as their mother knelt to their level. Carefully manoeuvring the bundle of blankets she was holding, showing the tiny baby hidden inside the bundle.

"This is your new little brother, his name is Scott". Their mother told them.

As the two leaned in closer, they were greeted with the sight of the baby looking back up at them with bright blue eyes. He didn't cry, he didn't move, just stared back at them as they stared at him.

"You're a big sister Zoe". Their father told them as he ruffled her hair.

"So, your not in pain anymore Mama". Zoe asked as she dragged her eyes away from the little face watching her. Her mother smiled softly at her