The Ludicrous Escapade Pt.3

High on Chlorophyll

A small tree had grown from the man's mouth and nose, his tongue sticking out at the base and his teeth lining the trunk like rocks. Vines also crawled out from his eye sockets as he began to arch his back even further. "The light... is warm... It gives me energy... Everyone, it's so warm..."

"What the fuck is up with this guy?!!" Foo was ready to riddle the monstrosity with bullet holes.

The man's eye bloomed into a flower. At the same moment, a strange substance exploded from the back of his head and onto the wall

You put a hand out, signaling for the rest of them to stay put. "We shouldn't get too close. Whatever that stuff is, it's probably better not to touch it."

"It doesn't look like a Stand..." Noted Anasui, though he wasn't really sure what else it could be.

"Ugh," Jolyne found the new appearance absolutely horrid. "it looks like he transformed into something." Then she noticed the empty hands, "But wait! Where's the bone he was holding?!"

You turned to look for it, only to see that nearly all the bloated bodies had trees growing out of them and flowers emerging from their flesh. "The others are already affected."

Anasui followed your gaze, "While we were down there, these plants must've started growing!"

"Someone must have activated this ability... but why?" Jolyne still wasn't entirely sure of the situation. "And it's growing incredibly fast!"

You took a step forward, only for the pinkette to call out to you. "Don't move any further, (Y/N)! Stop right there!"

You obliged, wondering what the hell he wanted now. "Well... what is it?"

"Nothing." He gave your head a pat before ruffling your hair. "Just stand still for a moment. I need to check something." He looked at your face first, then tilted it up to look at your neck. Anasui proceeded to open your mouth, lean forward, and sniff.

Jolyne wacked aside the man's hand. "Seriously, what the hell is wrong with you, you creep? Why'd you even bring this guy, anyway, Foo?"

"Anasui, you bastard!" In truth, Foo was starting to regret the decision, too.

"Just shut up, F.F.!" Snapped back the pinkette. "The reason all these people are like this must be because of the bone. If it was an enemy Stand, it would've attacked us first. We can assume all these people were affected first because the one guy was frolicking around with the bone. When you grabbed that guy with your blood, (Y/N), you might've accidentally touched the bone."

"Then I might be affected then, too." Having tried to grab the man with her string, Jolyne didn't think the notion was too unlikely.

"The bone!" You could see it being practically carried around by the roots. "We need to get it!" You dove for it, only for roots and blossoms to simultaneously emerge from your body.

"(Y/N)! You've been infected!" Jolyne began to reach a hand toward you, only to reach the same state. "Ah! I'm infected, too!"

"Diver Down!" The Stand phased through your body, forcing out most of the little plants.

"Get rid of the one's on Jolyne first, Anasui." You didn't want her to be put any further at risk. You prioritized her safety above your own. So he begrudgingly helped the Cujoh out, too.

Although, Foo wasn't satisfied with his work, "There's still some left! What the hell are you doing?! Remove the rest!"

"I'm not so sure that'd be a good idea." Anasui returned to looking at you. "The plants have become a part of them. They're being transformed into them. Did you feel any pain, (Y/N)?"