"I'm a Healer, but..." [Arknights x Male Reader Insert]

Episode 0 - 1: Cornered

"How could this be...?" Dobermann muttered as everyone witnessed the chaos amongst the streets of Chernobog. "What in the world is going on here?" She asked once again.

The smoke and flames flushed out civilians, Reunion members were murdering, vandalizing, and burning down people and buildings, spurring despair and madness into the people. People separated from their families in the crowds fleeing for their lives, leaving men, women, and children by their lonesome.

"What's going on?! Why... is Reunion doing this...?" Amiya asked with widened eyes, alongside everyone else. "After all these years, the wolves in sheep's clothing finally bare their fangs." Dobermann said with gritted teeth. "The Infected... they, they're attacking the Ursus troops!" The Medic observed in shock. "But why?! Challenging the Ursus government like this is basically suicide!" The Guard said in disbelief.

"No, look at how fierce this attack is. This must have been a planned operation. The place we rescued Doctor from was supposed to be top secret... but they somehow still managed to infiltrate it. It's possible that Reunion's attack has already spread through Chernobog in its entirety." Dobermann suggested. "No... How, how can that be..." The Guard mumbled.

"Shhhh!" Amiya suddenly hushed. Everyone quieted down and listened closely to a conversation between two Reunion members. They were headed the opposite direction, but due to the smoke, the Medic coughed, quickly covering her mouth with widened eyes.

"What was that?" One asked, turning back around. "Over there!" They shouted, but, they didn't run towards the sound of the cough. Doctor peeked out from behind the corner and watched as they approached a woman and her child. Everyone peeled out and saw the same sight, and Amiya was about to speak up, before a pink blur flew out.

The group watched as Doctor dashed up the building to the left, before leaping off and over top of the two Reunion members. He suddenly appeared overtop of them, stomping their bodies into the ground with a boom as they slammed into the concrete. Doctor stood up for the two civilians to see, and they stared in shock and awe. Instead of letting them respond, he pointed for them to run, and they quickly did silently.

Doctor reappeared before everyone with a sigh.

"Sorry. Couldn't let whatever was gonna happen, happen." Doctor said frown, rubbing his nape. "It's alright, Doctor. I was going to suggest we took them out anyway." Amiya said with a bright smile at his sense of justice, the same as she remembered.

"Also, I've been meaning to ask— what is the Infected?" Doctor asked, since he heard it used negatively. "I am an Infected. Dobermann and I, and most of the members of Rhodes Island, are as well. Even those Reunion members you just fought... We've all contracted a terrible illness. Something that terrifies most people. It's called Oripathy." Amiya began, Doctor listening intently. "Those who have contracted Oripathy are called the Infected. Ursus has always treated the Infected harshly. I mean, who doesn't? Ursus just happens to be particularly cold-blooded about it. Civilians are taught to fear the Infected through propaganda. Nobody even bats an eyelid when the Infected are hunted down, and some even cheer for it. That's why Reunion chose this place..." Dobermann explained.

"However... This time, it's not just a simple protest anymore." Amiya commented.

"They've begun to resort to large-scale violence. When Ursus puts an end to the rioting, the Infected in Chernobog will only face more cruelty. In contrast, with you here, Doctor, perhaps Rhodes Island's situation will improve." Dobermann said making Doctor raise an eyebrow.

"Both Kal'tsit and Amiya have mentioned that you are a cutting-edge Oripathy researcher." Dobermann said making Doctor perk up. "I am a Doctor!" He said to the others with stars in his eyes. "... But with your memory loss, I doubt whether you'll be of any use again." Dobermann said with a shrug. Doctor immediately dropped his head and fell to his hands and knees.