The rain hammered down over the neon-lit rooftops of a desolate district in China. Gunshots echoed through the narrow alleyways as you and Ada Wong moved in perfect sync — a silent understanding built over countless dangerous missions together

Ada moved like a shadow, her red dress slicing through the darkness. You covered her from behind, your gun barrel smoking from the last volley of shots

Tonight's mission was supposed to be quick: retrieve a stolen viral sample before it fell into the wrong hands. But everything went sideways the moment you both realized an entire squad of mercenaries had been waiting for you

A grenade rolled dangerously close. You pushed Ada behind a broken concrete barrier, taking the brunt of the blast. The world rang out in a shrill, white-hot scream. Pain tore through your side as you hit the ground, coughing and gasping

"Stay down!" Ada barked, her voice sharp but trembling — something you rarely heard from her

Through blurry vision, you saw her stand and return fire, precise and lethal. But your injury slowed her down. You knew she could have escaped if not for you

Gritting your teeth, you forced yourself to stand. You fired into the shadows, each bullet buying her precious seconds

"Don't do something stupid!" Ada shouted over her shoulder, but you only smiled weakly

When the final enemy fell, Ada rushed to your side. Her gloved hands pressed against your wound, her breath ragged

"You idiot," she whispered, her face so close you could see the rain on her lashes "Why would you risk your life for me?"

You laughed, wincing "Thought you'd be used to people saving you by now."

Her eyes softened, a rare vulnerability breaking through her usual icy mask "Not like this," she murmured.