[AlexFili]

Chapter 20: Infect/Implant

Rook tried to look for the creature on the sonar display, but it was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly he felt a sharp pain is his arm as the creature sunk it's teeth into Rook. "Argh!", he took the side of his gun and whacked the beast squarely on the head. As it hit the floor, it flapped it's wings madly. Rook shot it with the tranquilizer gun and then walked backwards and sat down with his back against the wall. He put a hand to his wound to try and stop the bleeding.

He heard a yell and some gunshots from down the corridor, "Gotcha!". Rook saw a shadow fly past the corridor before hitting the floor. Alon walked into the scene with a smile on his face, he then looked at Rook. "Oh, there was another one? I guess we managed to handle things pretty well here". Rook winced, "The darn thing bit me though". Alon nodded, "Not to worry, just take this". He handed Rook a small test-tube with some white liquid, Rook looked at it, "Anti-Bacterial?". Alon responded, "Well... yes and no. I'll explain more after you take it".

Rook drank the liquid, draining the entire tube. Alon smiled, "It's a special liquid that fights infections and... some of the other side effects of a bite". Rook was confused, "Side effects?". Alon nodded, "It's not just bacterial infections to worry about. This creature has egg cells in it's blood. If left unchecked it could really screw around with your body". Rook was shocked, "Yuck, that's gross. So, that formula is an antidote?". Alon nodded, "Yeah. You'd better go to the medical lab anyway... just to make sure you're okay". Alon walked around and picked up the creature. "Let's bag these and be on our way. Good work tonight by the way".

= Epilogue =

The next day, Flek went to visit Rook in the medical wing. "Rett told me you did a great job with hunting. We found four Dark Wings in total. Hopefully that should keep everything under control for a while". Rook nodded, "Sawk is up and about now, he seems much better". Flek chuckled, "That's true. Anyway, not bad for your first week eh?". Rook chuckled, "It was quite exciting. I think I understand why you told me to keep my eyes open all the time". Flek smiled, "You'll be a fine red capper someday. I'll be sure to let you know when the next graduation exam takes place". Rook saluted, and Flek gave a wave and left the medical facility.

= 1 month later =

Nakka was in a panic, his medical robes were stained with a dark liquid. "That's three bodies now, three!". Flek shook his head, "No choice then, call up the hunters... This Dark Wing problem has become a lot worse...".