Strange Aftermath

Prologue

2025

The beginning

Earth is a grave

The district known as seventy-two caused the globe to length out in a hazardous road when the newly unidentified virus mutated in patients

A mythological change they recorded but still unheard of -

According to their research -, the special patients that was transferred to district sixty-seven - held a viral infection.

Figures unknown to society that experimented on individual forms - Extraterrestrial abducting them - but according to the narrative . . . it seems these patients carried a virus

A virus known as Blank Spots

Researching through a fine comb - district seventy-two collected a private investigation that the virus melts together with the brain - infecting the intelligence - taking over the nervous system to control the host.

Causing severe damage to the living organs that leaves their brain signalling the limbic substitute

Causing the figures to change completely -

Developing symptoms unknown to the world -

However, the side effects were more brutal than the infection itself - creating a world-known antidote to kill the parasite, but according to record, the parasite is indestructible to any injection.

Acting at first, but needless to say - kills the host and transforms them completely to accommodate the parasite.

Causing the patients to react savagely

Starvation - bloodshed - transformation to the fleshly form

2025

Jow News

“Doctor Viles, thank you for joining us tonight,” “Not a problem at all,” “You must be enthusiastic about the world-known antidote you created to cure this recently developed virus. Is there any information we could expect from this?”

“So far we have contained this newly developed virus. I am proud to announce that we took this into our own palms and have pinned down the dilemma,” “And this antidote - how did you manage to create this if there is no news recorded on this or have you discovered what caused the infection?”

“This antidote is invented from the physical virus itself - mixed with a few components to toughen it. I know this was a daunting task and although we have discovered that this virus is unlike any other we have experienced before - it still was hard but also easy to find a cure. From as far as we know, does this antidote work, but it is still too early to tell what it does exactly,”

“I am certain it was difficult to create a newly high risk antidote, but the question is . . . where did this virus come from? All around the globe we hear of this possible outbreak, but is it such a risk?” “As we understand, yes, but so far we have held down it is not from Earth,” “What do you mean?”

“This virus infected a few figures, a minor group to say the least and of course, I have seen the outcome which killed the host immediately. However, I cannot explain at this moment . . . that is confidential. What I can explain is. We discovered it came from a rock - according to our research, this mineral releases some form of black element, which causes the ears to bruise and then infect the figure. Our sources claim it came from mining.”

“Mm . . . interesting, and where exactly is this located?” “We have learned in Texas,”

The deceased took over everything - they made their marks on the streets. Leaving us in hiding and there was no warning and we only saw what Earth became after the damage was made.

Because of their inquisitiveness, it left us one - sided, and we only learned this after . . .

2025

Bayonet Trust Scientific Laboratory

“What do you think will happen if the subjects showed negative side effects? I have seen the outcome but I am not certain it has fully shown what it can do . . . perhaps if we leave on subject to completely change; we would have the understanding of what we are dealing with Viles,”

“Well . . . we are not here to revolutionize the patients - we are here to heal the patients . . . but answering upon your question. Body temperature causes the virus to grow in minutes. It certainly starts with skin changing. Once the patient is infected, the area arouses in black vines, causing red substance to leak freely from the skin, which we know distorts. Older patients loose all elasticity. However, young patients - it is not likely to happen. The eyes surrounds in black circles because the body is tired but cannot seem to decade. Although the body generates cells to fight the virus . . . once it consumes the cells, there is no cure for the infected. Although what triggers me is why the ears bruise when the infection starts and what I have learned is that their brain is controlled. I am uncertain if the virus controls the brain. However, from brain scans, we have seen the infection playing part as a parasite - perhaps the virus is not a virus at all. But of course, we know organ failures would follow highly along with the figure losing control over their corpse.”

His sigh spread across the room, “Viles, is this is a parasite - than we have this all wrong . . . than the antidote we created will not work.” “Shaman, I am convinced this antidote will work . . . I will not allow my patients to change completely just for your sake, to experiment on them. We have orders and this new virus is daunting yes - but doubtful we need to figure this . . . if a parasite infected the subjects - it could mean they control the brain, which means . . . humans might be the host for their existing. Still I am indecisive if this causes the change in them - perhaps these parasites are diseased individuals. But still it would make little sense how they came to be . . . we learned they are not from Earth, perhaps this is indeed an extraterrestrial raid.”

“Viles, do you hear yourself? What would their reason be to wipe out the human population? They have no need for that, yes we heard that district seventy-two is indeed in lock down, but this virus comes from a mineral. The mining was indeed infected, but it makes little sense why the mine was infected to start with . . . unless it was rather dissimilar.”

“I am not convinced that it was build for something else - rather that the mines is infected on purpose . . . this infection comes from Texas mines, I would have thought that they would have known how to cure this in district seventy-two, seeing how they have particular scientist trained for this kind of eruption. However, it seems - the - my exceptional managed to infect themselves. So tell me - this is not conflict Shaman. If these particular subjects do not repair we might have a problem on our palms.”

“Well one thing is certain. We have tested our antidote and they seem to function well with this new injection. However, I have noticed subject ten is not doing so well as - he seems to have developed new symptoms.”

My hide leaves the wooden chair. “New symptoms - I assume you learned this from your routine check this morning. He did not show any new symptoms last night . . . in fact, I gave him morphine because he was complaining about ear infection - I am still concern over the fact that we are little informed about this virus, Shaman . . . what was the new symptoms?”

“It seems have increased - blood, along with ear wax is freely flowing from his ear canal. I did indeed enter his room this morning and saw his skin loosing colour . . . it seems rather pale - his eyes keep turning over, almost leaving him blind. I cannot comprehend this, Viles. He is barely the age of thirty. How can his organs be so weak? He barely makes the door of his room. The guard complained about his sheets again this morning.”

“This is indeed new symptoms which are not supposed to be showing this soon - perhaps the host is resisting the antidote?” “You might be correct Viles. Perhaps we should gas the room. . . ”

“No, I need to inspect this - is there anymore patients showing the same symptoms?”

He scrolls through his clipboard, “Patient five and eight seem to suffer the same dilemma. Perhaps we should do a schedule check right now?” I nod following behind him with my black informational book in hand. “I cannot comprehend why you tell me how? It should have been after your return Shaman. Patient five and eight are my patients . . . your task is patient five. If we do lose them to the infection you know how this will end; we cannot accept the fate awaiting them, Shaman.”

Our brisk walking echoes throughout the hall. Conceivably, we were wrong all along and these patients are meeting their maker. “I should have informed you, Viles, and of course, I realize that subject five is my responsibility - it must have slipped my mind. Forgive me for intruding on this subject - but district seventy-two called in lock down this morning - maybe we are unaware of why they are in lock down, but possibly we should go into lock down as well.”

“It is not for us to decide if we can follow the same path Shaman, and besides, we are perfectly safe here. These subjects cannot escape their rooms and if they do show any of the symptoms we have reported - they will be eliminated instantly.”

“I am definitely not comfortable with that Viles -”

“Well Shaman . . . you agreed upon this contract - now . . . we need to see the subjects.” “Of course Viles”

We follow the white tiles carefully, inspecting each room. “Subject five - Shaman you recorded new symptoms, but subject five is showing -” The bulletproof glass shutters, our feet almost gives in jumping backward, “This is something more than the report you gave me Shaman, why is acting so violently? Are you seeing this Shaman?” “What is the red substance in the corner? I am assuming that subject five and eight are sharing the same faith?”

“I-I am unsure, Shaman, but seeing how he is in no control of his body - why is his head wobbling? Perhaps -” “Viles - I might have been wrong . . . seeing how this patient is reacting - I think they might indeed be infected with parasites.” “Now is not the time Shaman - we need to report this-filing this? This patient is showing indeed what we feared. The outcomes of this infection are extraordinary - his skin-eyes - he changed into a-a . . . I am assured that this is a whole new level of contamination.”

The guard bangs against the window, almost allowing our heart to give in - screaming at the patient acting like a complete madcap. The glass vibrates again; his saliva splashes against the window along with his soft growling. “His saliva, Viles, it is green . . . could this be leaking from the brain? Perhaps this infection is like -”

“Verification - he is indeed infected with Blank Spots - but it makes little sense - why is he growling? Could this virus cause damage to their verbal communication?” “I think so, Viles, it might have caused more damage than we think. His organs are leaking freely - his skin is showing signs of battle - I still cannot comprehend this. “

“We should move along - find the other subjects-” We boot toward the room, “This cannot be happening Shaman, what have we caused? It was meant to cure them - help them, but -” He pulls me backward, “C-changed them into . . . what are they? What do we call them?” “I-I do not know - we do not name them,”

“Viles, we are facing a problem - this recent change is not what we have recorded and if these subjects do not show some change soon,” I swing my finger around, “Yes, yes, I know, Shaman, this is not good, do you notice her violence, Shaman, directly toward us,”

“Yes, yes, I see . . . it is like she seeks us, but why is the question, why would she seek us? Her skin is very pale, almost like a greyish pale; just like subject ten -, they share the same fate. But apart from the failing of her body, she seeks revenge it seems,” I examine her closely, inspecting every inch of her, “Yes, she is frightening to look upon, but see the dark circles around her eyes? Do you see her pupils, Shaman, it is-is almost like a reptile. Perhaps the hanging of her skin - her body is failing her but still she remains going, remaining alive,”

“Viles, this is indeed symptoms of Blank Spots,” “I am unsure Shaman; these two subjects seem to fit the description well, but now, I am not so certain anymore, they are alive, but how in the world can one be alive if all the organs fail? Unless they are merely but a host and the virus is indeed a parasite - but it still makes little sense - how is it possible for them to remain alive?”

“Viles, these two special subjects, they show what we have feared, and if they show such state, we have an idea why they locked down district seventy two,” I shake,

“Jumping to conclusions might get us in immense nuisance - so my theory is that . . . they discovered this infection and thought we could thoroughly search this, but we have not a clue what is happening here, we are not specialised in this Shaman,”

He pins his view on the female before us, “I am well aware of that Viles. Why would they possibly think we could contract with this? Unless it was not to deal with this - unless it was with purpose,” “Shaman - I know you are intruding - but I am utterly convinced you are correct . . . district seventy-two have specialist in this - we do not deal with such matters and if they purpose this transfer - I fear that this might be our own doing.”

“Our own doing - this is simply not our own doing Viles,” “I am just concern that we have let ourselves into something that might change humanity.” “Might cause humanity? You guaranteed our safety Viles - you said -“

“I know what I said, Shaman, but look at them - does this look normal to you? I know we are scientist and mythological is not our believes - but they are before our eyes, Shaman,”

“Do you think they seek human flesh? Perhaps blood, they are by far the most interesting experiment we have experienced so far, Viles, we know that the brain functions on the body and without the brain, there cannot possibly be life, but they seem to adapt well without the brain,”

“This is not an experiment Shaman, no, no, that is impossible, what could possibly be holding on to keep them alive? Wait - do you see that? The same red substance,”

He peers closer, “Yes, yes, I see it - what is that, oh, gosh Viles, do you perhaps think they feasted on the filthy vermin?” I shift my weight to the side, peering past her vile look, although her distraction is all I can see - “It could be Shaman, we need to file this, and then gas the room to see how she adapt to the new medication,”

“Viles, if we lure this on, she may worsen, they all may worsen . . . we need to destroy this-them,” “Destroy them? Do you realize what this means? We have to kill them all Shaman,” “We have no choice Viles, if these subjects escapes, we will cause millions, we cannot afford such disaster,” “Yes, yes, I realize that -”