The Invader

Chapter four

Meanwhile, Janus had miraculously recovered over night, he sat up, ripping the medical tape off. He was shocked to see normal looking skin instead of discoloration. He ripped off the other medical stuff and ran out of the med bay to find Patton.

Patton is preparing breakfast for everyone, he hums while he cooks. Janus ran into the kitchen, still in his hospital gown. "Patton, Patton!"

Patton quickly looked over and stopped humming. "Oh my goodness Jan, what are you doing out of bed?" He asked worriedly and turned off the stove.

"I survived. Look, my skin is normal!" He exclaimed and then paused. "I should probably put some clothes on."

Patton nodded a bit. "Yes please go get dressed..." He said softly and resumed cooking, he wasn't sure how Janus recovered so quickly.

Janus went to get dressed and rejoined Patton, nothing seemed different, the bite marks were still visible but they didn't hurt. However, he was extra affectionate towards Patton. Maybe Janus felt lonely, he sometimes acted like this.

Patton didn't complain about how affectionate Janus was being recently, he had gotten food ready and waited for everyone else to get up.

Everyone come out to the cafeteria, Virgil seemed like a bit of a mess if anything.

After breakfast Patton cleaned up after everyone once everyone went their separate ways for the day, Roman hanging around Virgil like usual.

Janus continued his show of affection, as if nearly dying never happened. He decided to follow Patton around today.

Patton eventually stopped and looked at Janus. "Why are you following me around so much? you always have something to do." He wasn't angry, he was confused.

"That stuff can wait. I just..." he took a moment. "I missed spending time with you before the foundation took up all my time."

Patton smiled warmly and hugged Janus. "Well I'm happy you want to spend more time with me." He said softly.

"And... we can both take pictures of organic life. I know you how much you like doing that."

Patton's eyes sparkled with joy as he pulled away from the hug and looked up at Janus. "Yes! I love finding new creatures and plants!"

Janus grinned at that, momentarily forgetting all the troubles and remorse.

Patton began happily talking about what he had found recently on the yellow planet he explored, there were things he of course hadn't shown Janus yet.

"You doing alright, hot shot?" Roman gave him a concerned look. He reached down to take Virgil's hands in his.

Virgil gave Roman a weak smile. "Yeah...I'm alright." He said softly, he could barely remember what happened to him last night.

"You sure you're alright to do missions? I can take over. I don't have much to do." Roman offered.

Virgil was about so say something until he got a stabbing pain in his stomach, he groaned and wrapped his arms around himself and nearly dropped to his knees in pain.

Roman caught him before he could fall to the floor. "No, change of plans. To the med bay you go."

Virgil didn't understand why he felt so much pain, but he couldn't speak due to it, he almost couldn't walk.

Roman picked him up bridal style and carried him to the med bay. He gently placed him on the table. "We'll figure this shit out, I need you to lay on your back alright?"

Virgil writhed in pain on the table, he put his arm over his eyes while his other hand remind on his stomach. He bent one of his legs up while the other was flat, he felt himself starting to sweat.

Roman was torn as to what to do, he closed the doors and just tried to comfort Virgil as much as he could. "I'm not leaving your side, I promise." He wasn't sure if he was heard, but said it anyway.