Mighty's Book of Oneshots 2

The Evolutionists and A Rabbit (2)

Author's Note: It seems like the guys (plus Netty) have continued to figure out the mystery behind Tom's attack and BigB's kidnapping. I haven't submitted another part to this story in a while. 

 Enjoy!

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 Zee:

 I gently helped Grian down onto the couch. He wrapped himself up into a blanket and shivered every now and again.

 " How's Tom doing?" I turned my head towards Solidarity. The Evolutionist looked up at me, " I've got him all medicated and bandaged. He's also gone back to sleep." Solidarity nodded with a weak smile. 

 I kneeled down in front of Grian and rested my hand on his knee. Grian was staring at his legs blankly; he was barely breathing as he twitched. I wish we could snap him out of this paralyzed state. Why is he like this? What caused this?

 The only clue that I have is that Grian mentioned that someone is back. Who is this person though? Grian eventually looked at me and blinked, " G...grian? What is trying to harm us?" I questioned as the hermit continued to steady himself. He rubbed the sides of his head.

 " S...Someone wants myself, Mini, and Taurtis dead." Grian eyes looked like he saw death itself coming for him. I tilted my head as I looked between Mini and Grian. I knew that those two had some history, but I didn't think it would involve either a serial killer, a murderer, a hitman, or a sociopath.

 " Pardon my language here, but who the hell would want you dead mate?" Solidarity piped in as he looked towards us. I moved in order to sit next to Grian, but I gave him just enough space to let him take the blanket off. 

 Grian was rubbing at his shoulders and arms. He looked down at his stomach and grimaced slightly. I frowned at him, " His.... No, their name was, or is, Sam... I went to a college in the MC world with him and Taurtis." he told us with a frown of his own. Grian went on to talk about how Sam killed a lot of people, and how he nearly killed Taurtis, and how he harmed Grian by stabbing him and trying to manipulate how he thought. 

 The more Grian spoke; the more he scratched at his shoulders and arms with a small twitch of his body occasionally. I rubbed his shoulder, " You... You don't have to talk about it anymore..." I told him gently as he gave me a careful nod. 

 Before Grian could say another word, Tom let out a groan. We all looked towards him as the Evolutionist sat up and nursed his bandaged wound. He looked over at us with a confused look, " How did I.... How did I get here?" he tiredly spoke as he put his head in his head. 

 " Do you not remember?" I questioned as I looked at him. Tom gently nodded his head, " No... No clue." he squinted his eyes as he spoke. I looked over at Solidarity as he walked over and took Tom's glasses out of his pocket. 

 Solidarity sighed, " I'm going to go get Netty and Stampy. If Martyn can come, I'll have him come with us." he told me as I nodded. The Evolutionist left the room and down the stairs.

 I looked over at Grian as he laid down on the couch. The hermit looked over at me with a scared, helpless look. He kept looking between Tom and I before retreating into his blanket. I wanted to coax him out of it, but it was probably for the best to let him recover or face the risk of losing my ability to see. 

 Returning my attention to Tom, he looked somewhat better. Of course, his eyes were still bloodshot, and he still seems a bit dizzy based on how his body would sway like a metronome even if his head was in his hand. Tom let out a weak groan as he laid down on his backside. 

 I sat down on his bed and looked down at him in order to let him see me better. Tom put his glasses on and looked up at me. I frowned as I looked down at him, " Do you really not remember what happened to you?" I questioned as Tom nervously looked at me. 

 " I... I don't?" Tom breathed harder, " What happened to me? Why... Why do I have bandages on my head?" he put his hand to his head. Tom started to breathe as if he was being choked as he winced at himself, " Where's B?" he whispered as he stared at me. 

 Tom really doesn't remember. My hand clenched up into a fist as I briefly looked away. I crossed my arms as I narrowed my eyes. Sam has really messed up now. My hand quickly clenched and unclenched. My teeth grinded together as I let out a low growl.

 After about two minutes, I regained my cool with my body still shaking slightly. I looked down at Tom has he slowly recaptured his breath; his face was paler than a ghost as he coughed. I put my hand on his shoulder and squeezed it gently.

 " You and BigB were attacked... " I told him with the calmest tone I could muster. Tom's eyes widened to the point I could see the popped vessels in his eyes. He put his hand to his head, " That... That explains why my head hurts..." Tom laughed awkwardly. 

 The Evolutionist let out a sigh, " So, where's B then? Is he upstairs getting treated by Netty?" Tom questioned as he looked between me and Mini's sleeping body. Mini was still fast asleep despite the madness that's happening here. 

 " He's gone.... Thomas...." I told him as I lowered my head. Tom continued to stare at me with a confused expression, " Gone?" he questioned as he put his hand to his bruised head. I nodded, " This man, Sam, kidnapped him after knocking you out..." I explained with a frown. 

 Tom laid there in disbelief as Solidarity followed by Netty, Stampy, and a very wobbly half deer Martyn trailing behind. Tom tried to force himself to get up, but I gently forced him back down. I looked over at Netty as she sat down next to Grian. She gently pulled the slightly taller man, " My back hurts, Netty...." Grian hoarsely mumbled as Netty nodded. 

 Netty put her hand to Grian's forehead, " You're burning up Grian..." she whispered with a worried look as she turned to her brother, " Stampy, go upstairs and get some medicine." she told him as he nodded and hurried up the stairs. Solidarity went after him. 

 Martyn sat down on the floor and picked at his hooves. I opened a nearby chest and brought out some ice and a washcloth. I handed Netty the supplies causing Netty to smile and make Grian put the makeshift ice pack to his head. 

 " Now, I'm going to half to remove your jumper, Grian." Netty told him causing Grian to nod. The hermit was shaking slightly, " I... I don't care..." he whispered as he stared at his hand. Netty raised her claw and gently cut into the back of Grian's sweater. 

 Martyn, Tom, and I watched in pure shock as black and purple wings stretched out as black feathers gently flowed to the ground.

 " Oh my god....."