It was now Wednesday and Mat after the morning classes at school, he was at his house and after having lunch, he was preparing his room to welcome Teri and Carmen for science research "Mat - (thinks) Then my desk is clean, the room is in order and my computer access is ready to be used. I'll go check the mushroom to be analyzed that is in the in the fridge"
FLASHBACK OF THE PREVIOUS TWO SCHOOL DAYS
"Miss Simian - For the group of Gumball, Darwin and Banana Joe I assign this sample of bacteria in capsule to be analyzed, see not to destroy the world. For the group of Teri, Mat and Carmen I assign you this mushroom sample in capsule. (expression bored) Then I repeat it for the last time. You all in groups will have to do a science research on these samples of viruses, bacteria and mushroom. They are only infectious to plants and therefore harmless to you (she is interrupted)" "Banana Joe - (puzzled expression) But I am a banana, am I at risk?" "Miss Simian - (expression bored) Only if you handle this samples inappropriately... frankly, if you could create a disaster with these samples I would be surprised. More questions?" But nobody whispered. (ten minutes later the lesson was finished) "Mat - We got a fungus to analyze, not bad" at that time Mat was with Carmen and Teri "Carmen - Yes, it could have been worse" "Teri - With my microscope we can make a good description of its structure. I recommend Mat, follow the instructions on the back of the capsule for its proper storage. I would not want the sample to be damaged on these days. We meet at your house for science research on Wednesday" "Mat - (smiles) Relax Teri, I wouldn't want the fungus to grow up and maybe infect us all afterwards" and all three laughed. (several hours later when Mat has arrived at home) "Mat - (thinks) First I see what is written on the capsule... Well, store in a cool place. I think the fridge in the kitchen is ideal (put the capsule in the fridge). Great, now I'm going to study the mushrooms in the science book. So at least for Wednesday I can help the group with some theory about mushrooms" (a few hours later) "Mat's mom - (thinks) What the hell is this capsule? How many times I have to tell Mat that he should not fill my fridge with dirty things (she takes it and puts it outside the fridge in a shelf nearby). Well now I clean the surface where that capsule was laid". (the next day at school, during the school break) "Penny - (sad expression) Our bacteria sample, unfortunately I'm afraid it's dead. Yesterday my little sister while she was playing with her toys, she hit my desk and the capsule fell off and broke on the floor. I thought that putting the sample on another capsule would survive, instead this morning it was all dried up" "Teri - (agitated expression) Mat, is the sample safe? I would not want any nasty surprises during the science research" "Mat - (relaxed expression) But sure Teri, don't worry. I put the capsule in a cool place as indicated on the back of the capsule, exactly in my fridge in the kitchen. You will see that the mushroom sample will be perfectly preserved"
END OF FLASHBACK FROM THE PREVIOUS 2 SCHOOL DAYS
(opens the fridge) "Mat - (expression of surprise) Wait a minute, but what happened to the capsule?" and Mat started to search in the whole fridge for the capsule, but with poor results "Mat - (agitated expression) It's not possible, the capsule can't have moved by itself..." and then Mat started to check the whole kitchen, until he found the capsule inside a shelf even if it was a little different from how he remembered it "Mat - (expression of surprise) But what the hell happened? It is as if the capsule was about to explode because of the fungus that has grown inside. It's amazing how big it has become from a small fragment. But I don't think it was supposed to be like this. Surely one of my parents moved the capsule without asking me anything... I hope the research is not compromised" but in taking the capsule, Mat noticed as if the fungus inside was far too alive. In fact every movement that made his finger on the capsule was followed by a movement more slower from the mushroom "Mat - (confused expression) What a strange, for being a simple fungus it seem to be too active... it may be a special mushroom" and he took the capsule to his room, putting it on his desk. But as he moved away from the capsule, the capsule moved slightly on itself "Mat - (confused expression) But what is this mushroom? I could swear that I saw the capsule moving, maybe it's better (ring the doorbell). (happy expression) Oh they arrived I guess all two (Mat observes the capsule with the mushroom) see to not run away from here (smiles)" and went out of his room to open the door to guests.
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The Intruder
FanficMat is a 12-year-old boy and his life is very ordinary although he would prefer something better. But something truly extraordinary is about to happen, something he would never have imagined and that will change his life forever. Who knows what will...
