Re4 Leon x DSO!Reader yet again, on a mission together.
Reader who is perched on a cliff, watching through her scope as Leon maeuvers through the buildings of what seems to be a ghost town, hidden in a mountain pass.
Leon who is feeling her ire through the scope, a flash he only catches when the sun hits it just right.
Reader who is deffinitely still pissed at him for the stunt he pulled the day prior, almost getting himself killed to save her.
Leon who feels the whir of her bullet shoot past his head, hair waving from the wind force before he ever hears the gunshot echo off the rocks.
"What the fuck? I get you're mad at me, but that was unecessary."
"Look behind you, Kennedy."
Leon who looks behind him to see the dead body of a townsperson, who had a hatchet in theit hand ready to strike.
"Jesus Christ,"
Leon who can feel the smirk on her face, knowing full well if he just swayed to the right the bullet would be in his head instead.
"I have a name, but that works too."
Reader who has that exact smirk he is picturing on her face, watching him process in real time that she can in fact end his life and he'd be none the wiser.
[Y/N]: *Helping their kid with math* Grayson, what’s 9 + 10?
Grayson (Leon & [Y/N]’s son; 5 y/o): *Struggling with his homework* …
[Y/N]: Honey, I know math can be hard. Try counting your fingers. Sometimes, I use them in the lab. Okay?
Grayson: *Nods and starts counting*
Leon: *In the background watching his son and partner* “This is nice. Just the three of us, [Y/N] helping our son in a peaceful morning.” *Sips his coffee*
Grayson: I think I got it.
[Y/N]: Awesome, what’s the answer?
Grayson: *Proudly* 21!
Leon: *Chokes on his coffee and coughs*
Grayson: Huh? Why’s dad coughing? Was it the wrong answer?
[Y/N]: Grayson, sweetie. It’s alright, you just added two additions to the question. *Turns their head at him* Leon, that’s not funny. Our son is trying his best.
Leon: *Calming down* Sorry, sorry. *Clears his throat* Caught me off guard.
[Y/N]: *Sighs* Come over. We can help our kid with homework, as a family.
[(A/N)]: I don’t know why. The name “Grayson” seems fitting if they had a son. If they had a daughter, “Elizabeth” would be the name. “Lizzie” for short. What do you think?
Leon Kennedy with a partner/lover/spouse, who suffers from seasonal allergies.
I have terrible allergies during the Spring season and I have to take allergy medicine to suppress them. Well, depends if there’s a rainy day that washes the damn pollen away.
Imagine his partner needing to wear a mask (like those KN95/KF94 Masks) during work/missions (I’m leaning more towards them working along side with Leon). They would sneeze at random: during debriefings, writing reports, even on lunch breaks when they meet up with Kennedy. He feels sorry for them and “discreetly” passes them a tissue.
They’ll try to refuse to be assigned on missions during Allergy Season since they see it as a disadvantage if one sneeze compromises a mission, things will end badly. The government being the government, they assigned them anyway. They would have to pack extra medicine and get a traveling packet of tissues.
He would remind them to take their medication.
“Did you take your medicine?”
“…Uh…”
“Take it.” As he gives them the pill and some iced water. They thanked him.
You can also imagine if a horde of infected are near by and the two are hiding from them. Unfortunately, a sneeze was about to come out and Leon has to quickly cover their nose and mouth.
It hurts holding down a sneeze as it felt like your lungs and throat were about to combust while your eardrums may pop.
Overall, Leon would have to be prepared for Spring every year as the season is cruelest enemy to his other half.
Okay hold on though, RE4 Leon and DSO!Reader on a mission together to gather intel and retrieve something. While they are on this mission, a certain red-clad mercenary shows up and throws several wrenches in their plans.
Reader who watches Leon and Ada dance around each other, and not liking it one bit. She tells herself that its becuase Leon is putting the mission at risk, trying to ignore the twist of jealousy deep in her gut as she watches Ada effortlessly throw their dynamic out the window and create a new one.
Leon who is oblivious to all of this, is honestly more focused on Ada and what she is doing there. Unsure if she is helping or making things worse.
Ada who sees all of it, and purposely pokes at both Reader and Leon to see how long it takes for one of them to snap. Constantly pushing buttons and boundaries like it's a game, until she takes it a step too far and someone snaps.
Who is it that finally loses it? Well, that's the question, isn't it?
[Y/N]: I’m telling you, something is terribly wrong with Leon. *Points at his unconscious body*
Leon: *Slouched forward and tied to a chair with locked chains and rope wrapped around his body*
Chris Redfield: Why is he tied up and knocked out?
[Y/N]: I drugged him. Ever since we came back from Spain and rescued Ashley, we both got tested if any remnants of Las Plagas still in our systems. We thought we were clear.
Claire Redfield: Then, what happened?
[Y/N]: When we returned to our usual routines at work, Leon seemed fine at first. Except, he gradually became affectionate. Subtle touches, resting his chin on my shoulder, even quick kisses without anyone noticing.
Claire: He’s your husband. Couples who work in the same place sometimes have those moments.
[Y/N]: Yeah, but that’s not how he does public display of affection. We only be that affectionate when we’re back home.
Chris: Okay, you think something is wrong with him. Anything else that made you assume he’s sick?
[Y/N]: Two days ago, he almost attacked another researcher in the lab. I was discussing test results with them and Leon was visiting at the time. He saw us and uncharacteristically lunged at them.
Claire: Okay, that doesn’t sound like him.
[Y/N]: *Nods* After I put him in high doses of anesthesia, I took samples of him and comparing them to samples back in the previous mission. I even connected with a radiologist to perform an MRI and CT Scan on his brain.
Claire: I’m guessing you found something in his brain.
[Y/N]: Oh, definitely. Look. *Hands them copies of Leon’s scans*
Chris: *Focuses on the X-Ray copies* …What am I looking at?
[Y/N]: The ventral tegmental area and the caudate nucleus. Also, the prefrontal cortex. Those are the main components of making you fall in love.
Chris: *Looks closely* Oh, yeah. I can see something in the X-Rays.
[Y/N]: That’s the parasite. It’s controlling Leon to behave like some lovesick zombie, trying to ruin our marriage.
Claire: Do you have a cure for this thing?
[Y/N]: I’m working on it. For the time being, I’m keeping him calm and well-fed.
[The Next Day]
Leon: *Waking up and groans* What happened?
[Y/N]: *Cautiously steps forward to him* Leon, honey.
Leon: *Perks up* [Y/N], sweetheart, what happened? Why am I tied up?
[Y/N]: You’re infected. The parasite from Spain, it somehow evolved and affecting your behavior.
Leon: What? So, why the chains?
[Y/N]: A precaution. You attacked somebody back in the DSO lab and I couldn’t risk you harming yourself or others because of that tiny bastard in your brain.
Leon: That can’t be right. We killed Saddler. Now what? I’m stuck like this until a cure happens?
[Y/N]: I’m trying to develop a cure for you. I want you back safe and healthy once more.
Leon: *Sighs and leans back* This couldn’t get any worse.
[Y/N]: Uhhh… *Pulls out a mirror in front of him* Your symptoms are very visible.
Leon: *Checks his reflection* What the hell is wrong with my eyes?
[Y/N]: They’re abnormally heart-shaped.
Leon: They look ridiculous.
[Y/N]: They do, but I’m doing everything I can to find a cure. I’m already missing to hug and kiss you without the risk of expose.
Leon: *Huffs* Same. I feel these binds are too tight when you tied me up.
[Y/N]: I probably did. I may need to loosen it- I’m not letting you go!
Leon: *Confused by the outburst* Sweetheart, you could adjust a little.
[Y/N]: You think I was born yesterday? That’s the parasite talking through my husband’s voice.
Leon: *Glares at them* …Damn, you caught me. Figured Leon’s partner is clever, but not that clever.
[Y/N]: Can’t fool someone who survived the old city and even made the infected scared of me.
Leon: Forgot how crazy you can be.
[Y/N]: I still have sanity, and my sweet retriever knows I mean well. I’ll return with some food. That’s still Leon’s body and I’m keeping it nourished until he’s back. *Leaves the basement of their house*
[Another day passed]
[Y/N]: *In front of the imposter*
Leon: You still working on a cure for him? There’s no way you can get rid of me that easily.
[Y/N]: Well, that’s true. Cures take time and resources to find the right amount to get rid of diseases like you. *Reveals a syringe in hand*
Leon: *Jerks away from them* You found it that fast?!
[Y/N]: I reimagined the cure I used against Saddler back in Spain. Injecting this in you, good riddance.
Leon: *Struggles to move away from the researcher* Stay back! I’ll break your husband’s body!
[Y/N]: Oh, please. Leon suffered through so much back trauma, he’s practically invincible by this point. Now, be a good boy and stay still~
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
[The next morning]
[In their shared bedroom]
Leon: *Groans and wakes up in their shared bed* What happened?
[Y/N]: *Comes inside* Leon, you’re awake. *Walks over to his side* How are you feeling?
Leon: Like I had a hangover. What happened yesterday?
[Y/N]: I cured you. You had a nasty parasite affecting your brain to become irrationally aggressive to anyone who’s around me.
Leon: Let me guess: that same parasite from Spain.
[Y/N]: Yeah, that thing was controlling you. Sorry for also tying you up with chains and rope and for drugging you.
Leon: It’s alright. You did everything you can to contain another Bioweapon.
[Y/N]: Yeah, I tried. Get more rest. You’re still recovering. *Kisses his cheek and leaves the room*
[Y/N]: I can’t remember the last time we had a break for ourselves. Especially traveling to another state.
Leon: It has been a while. Where should we go?
[Y/N]: Well…It may sound childish.
Leon: There’s nothing childish about what you’ll suggest, hun.
[Y/N]: Visiting the Lego store.
Leon: Alright, lead the way.
[The couple led themselves to the Lego store and inside is crowded with kids running around and adults looking through many sets.]
Leon: What are we getting from here?
[Y/N]: I’m thinking about purchasing one of those plant sets. Since our house is kind of “gloomy” and you’re notorious for killing anything with roots.
Leon: *Feign an offended look* Ouch. That hurts, sweetheart.
[Y/N]: You did joke about that from last time. Against the mutated plant.
Leon: Right. *Picks up an orchid set* Looks nice.
[Y/N]: *Picks up a Japanese maple bonsai set* After buying these, we can find that popular Italian restaurant and enjoy the rest of the night back in the hotel.
[After they purchased their sets, they walk out to find it started raining.]
[Y/N]: *Opens an umbrella for both of them*
Leon: *Takes the handle from their grasp*
[Y/N]: Leon…
Leon: I got it.
[Y/N]: You’re carrying the bag and umbrella. I can hold one of them.
Leon: It’s fine. Let’s go.
[Always a gentleman. The couple walked together sharing the umbrella. [Y/N] close to Leon’s side, a comfortable silence around the two. A few blocks down, they stopped by at a café and went inside for some drinks.]
[Y/N]: I’ll take a [Favorite Drink].
Leon: Just a dark brew. No sugar and no milk.
[Y/N]: *Looks over at him* Dark as always.
Leon: You haven’t changed your taste since getting to know you.
[Y/N]: Well, I have changed. I don’t order desserts with my drinks anymore. It’s already sweet enough.
Leon: Really? I thought I saw you eyeing at one of the desserts since we got here. *Discreetly points at a [Favorite Dessert] in display*
[Y/N]: …We’re supposed to have dinner after drinks. The doctor told me to control my sugar intake.
Leon: You have since the appointment.
[Y/N]: And I’m still being responsible for my health…I’m gonna freshen up. Wait for our orders. *Hands their card to him and left to do their business*
[Minutes later]
Leon: *Sitting by at a window with their drinks and a pastry box* They’ll thank me later.
[Y/N]: I’m back. *Notices the box* Honey, you order something?
Leon: Yeah, something to bring back to our room. *Hands their card back*
[Y/N]: *Takes it back* Thanks for waiting for our orders.
[They chatted for time to past. Mostly [Y/N] talking away while he listens, intently with his input.]
[Y/N]: I’ve also learned there’s a new exhibit at the National History Museum. *Sighs* I remember our family trip last time we were over there. Grayson and Lizzie were excited to see “Rex”.
Leon: *Cracked a little smile from the memory* Yeah, we did our best to give them a normal childhood.
[Y/N]: We did. We were both busy and I owe my parents big time for taking care of them when we’re in the field. Now, they’re grown adults with their own lives.
Leon: *Sips his brew* You can call them.
[Y/N]: I don’t want to bother our kids. They’re probably busy.
Leon: One call wouldn’t hurt. You’re not those parents everyone exposes online.
[Y/N]: True, and I’m only titled “crazy” during work…
Leon: Heh, that’s the truth.
[Y/N]: …You know what, I’ll try to call them later. Let’s finish up and head to that restaurant for a romantic dinner.
[The rain finally stopped when the couple exit out of the café. They walked down a few more blocks and arrived at the restaurant. The evening went smoothly: laughing at their inside jokes, reminiscing good memories during their marriage, and just enjoying each other’s company.]
[Back to their hotel room]
[Y/N]: *Recording a voicemail while on the bed* Hey, kids. Your father and I are having a great time visiting New York. We’re planning to stop by at the museum tomorrow. Hopefully, nothing happens. Call us when you’re available. *Finishes the voicemail*
Leon: *Sits next to them* They’ll call back.
[Y/N]: I know. Maybe we’ll plan the next trip together, as a family.
Leon: *Wraps his arm around their waist* We’ll see…I got you somethin’ from the café.
[Y/N]: *Looks at him* Honey, you didn’t have to.
Leon: My amazing partner deserves everything.
[Leon hands them the pastry box and as they open it, it revealed the [Favorite Dessert] inside. Displayed beautifully.]
[Y/N]: Leon…
Leon: My sweetheart deserves to be happy. Especially with their favorites.
[Y/N]: You’re the best husband, you know that?
Leon: Hm…I think I need proof for that title.
[Y/N]: *Playfully rolls their eyes* You hound dog… *Kisses his lips*
Leon: *Smiles softly at his spouse*
[Those two enjoyed the dessert together.]
[(A/N)]: I never intended for this blurb to be long, but I couldn’t help add some lore between Leon and Researcher![Y/N] and their family.
Oh, if you’re wondering what kind of dessert I’d love to have with a drink of choice, it’s 蛋挞 [Daan Taat]. It’s a Hong Kong-styled egg tart similar to the Portuguese “Pastel de Nata”. I used to eat them after Yum Cha or stopped by at a Chinese bakery growing up.
