The Sound of Silence, A Resident Evil Fanfiction

Proposal

Once Leon got in through security clearance and was at his office desk, he went right to work. He knew that he couldn't let his morning sickness show. But as the day wore on, and as soon as noon came around, he picked up his bag, ready to depart.

"Leon."

He stopped in his tracks and sighed. Shit...

He turned to Hunnigan and asked, "Yes ma'am?"

"The President wants to see you to debrief over today's reports."

Leon grimaced internally. Fuck him sideways. He responded, "I'll be right there."

He stood and gathered his papers. He glanced back at his bag and popped a ginger drop into his mouth. No nausea, can't have that. He then made way to the President's Oval Office.

And who should he find but the BSAA Golden Boy, Chris Redfield waiting with the President. At first his heart leapt, his face flushing as he stared at the captain. He stayed quiet, abnormally quiet.

The President asked Leon, "Uh, Leon? Do you know this gentleman?"

Leon shook his head rapidly. He walked over and replied, "Yes sir, we uh, crossed paths in China." He looked back at Chris, adding, "He also saved my life."

Chris couldn't help but smile at that. He spoke up, "Yes sir, we, uh, had similar objectives when we crossed paths."

"Oh! Well then this will be easier than I was beginning to suspect it'd be," He chuckled and gestured for both men to sit down. Leon sat across from Chris as the President continued, "Now you both know I haven't been but a year in since replacing President Benford, but I want to take into account of the original motion he was about to make in regards to the Raccoon City incident."

Leon's stomach twisted. He spoke carefully, "Um, the original plan was to speak to the world about the events in Raccoon City, to address the concerns of the constant repetition of outbreaks, and come to a solution to put an end of them."

The President nodded. He asked Leon, "But Benford never got the chance to make his speech did he?"

Leon shook his head, feeling a little uneasy. He answered him, "No sir, he didn't. He was turned before we could discuss plans and name a date."

The President nodded and told him, "Well, then, I will be taking up that mantle for him. He may be a political force but he was a good man, and a very well intended one. I don't plan on disappointing my predecessors any time soon. He ran this country right, and that's where I want to take it."

Leon blinked in surprise. He nodded and asked, "When do you plan on making this speech sir?"

"The day the outbreak happened," The President declared. "In September."

Leon nodded. He shivered at the date, not only due to the memory of it, but how far along he would be. Sixteen weeks, shit...

He asked, "What can we do to help?"

"I'd like for the Division of Security Operations to be able to work with the BSAA to ensure our security is at its top game," The President explained, "It's going to be tricky being able to make the speech without potential targets, so I will need all of America's best men, even international, to oversee that this event is done safely."

Chris nodded. He looked at Leon, then at the President. "I'd be honored to work with you, sir, and of course my old friend here. We'll coordinate as best we can and make this a safe event for you, sir."

Leon nodded. He added, "If I may? Having the extra arms and aim would also speak a political message, sir?"

The President and Chris watched Leon for a moment. Leon continued, "Considering our statuses, the DSO being state-side and the BSAA international, wouldn't this best show that two security divisions can in fact work together when it comes to the concerns of the nation?"