Author's Note: A oneshot that takes place before the events of Keraled and Animalization but after Protector. A bit complicated but ah well. I originally had this idea for just a one page oneshot, but it turned into a multi-page one. 

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 (Takes place after a few days after Protector)

 Zee's POV:

 " Mini, are you okay?" I questioned as I started to rub some medicine at some creeper burns that Mini had on his back. Mini tensed up as he stopped rubbing at the large scar on his shoulder. 

 My partner in crime glanced back at me with a dead expression; his eyes were hallow as he stared at me. I tensed up as well. He only had this look when his mind would lose focus on things. He isn't a full zombie, of course, but he lost some sense of humanity in a moment that he hasn't talked to any of us about. Not even me. 

 " ...." Mini remained silent as I started to wrap his torso in the bandages. He didn't really talk in this dead state. No moans or groans happened either, and it was pretty concerning. Grian assured me that Mini would come out of this state, but the concerned feeling always gnawed at me. 

 Once I finished, Mini put his head on my shoulder. He was mumbling weakly to himself as he wrapped his arm around me. I could barely make out the word 'rabbit' in his mumbles. The Evolutionist continued to fall asleep until Solidarity crashed into the room with a panic.

 Mini leapt up and readied him fist before clutching his shoulder in pain. I shot up and immediately put him back down. Mini let out a groan of pain as his eyes became hollow again. This time, however, he just laid down and curled up in pain. I covered him with a blanket before shooting a glare towards the officer. 

 Solidarity was too busy panicking to notice my glare of anger. I rolled my eyes and put my hands onto his shoulders, " Get a grip, Solidarity." I hissed as he started to steady his breathing. After a few minutes, Solidarity looked at me with panic in his eyes, " Z-zee, Martyn's still a deer, a-and BigB is gone!" he frowned as I lowered my hands off his shoulders.

 I knew about Martyn, and his animal curse, but I didn't know about BigB leaving the server. I let go of Solidarity as he crossed his arms anxiously over his chest, " Where was Tom?" I questioned as Solidarity looked between the exit and Mini's sleeping body.

 " Unconscious and in front of B's castle... Someone smacked him with the blunt of a diamond sword." Solidarity shook slightly. I crossed my arms, " How do you know it was diamond?" I questioned as Solidarity's eyes twitched, " B-because only a sword of that material could cause so much damage to someone and knock them out!" he almost yelled before slapping his hand over his mouth. 

 I let out a sigh, " Where's Tom now?" I questioned as I rubbed at my facial hair. Solidarity pointed upstairs, " We got him to the station. Netty and Stampy are bandaging him up." he explained with a nod. That's right... Stampy, for some reason, was here in EVO. I still need to question Netty on that, but I suppose that can wait.

 My foot tapped against the ground as I looked at the comfortably sleeping Mini. He mumbled and kicked his legs occasionally. I had to go with Solidarity and see Tom, but I couldn't leave Mini here, nor could I risk hurting him more for waking him up and moving him. Already we have lost Taurtis, Pearl, and Salem, so I don't want to lose anymore of my friends. 

 " What do we do about Mini?" I asked as Solidarity frowned. The Evolutionist walked over to Mini and carefully wrapped him up further in his blanket. I watched as he scooped Mini up and gently carried him. He silently motioned with his head for me to follow. 

 ((Mighty pup is following Little!Fantasy while pulling a wagon. In the weapon, a sign that reads " Thirty minutes later " is present))

 As Solidarity laid Mini down onto the couch, I stood next to a now healed and healthy Netty as she nervously looked down at Tom. I put my hand on her shoulder, " How's Martyn?" I asked as I tried to turn her attention away from the unconscious Evolutionist. Netty looked up at me, " He's downstairs... He's probably either sleeping, eating, or trying to force himself back to normal." she told me. I nodded slightly, " How's turning himself back to normal going?" I questioned with a sad look. Netty told me about how half of Martyn's body was human, but he still had fur spots on his upper body, deer-like ears, antlers, and a black-ish nose. 

 " That's good." I told her as she nodded. Netty soon left the room due to not wanting to look at how hurt Tom really was. I looked over at Grian as he came through the door. He looked exhausted as he breathed heavily, " S-sorry I'm late. I was working on Sahara." he apologized with a tired look. 

 Solidarity sighed, " It's fine, Grian, but you're basically the only other healer we have..." he sighed as he looked through the doorway where Netty disappeared out of. Grian frowned as he approached Tom's bed. 

 The hermit scratched at his shoulders and twitched uncomfortably. Grian studied the wounds on Tom's shoulder, head, and neck with a stern and serious look. Pretty soon, this look shifted to an expression of blank shock and horror as his body started to shake. 

 " G-grian?" I questioned as moved to his side and approached. Grian tried to open his mouth to talk, but he backed away with his mouth opened slightly. His hands twitched as he started his eyes blinked rapidly. 

 " Grian....?" I repeated myself as I cleared my throat. Grian shook his head as his body shook slightly, " It's fine... I'm fine..." he repeated to himself  as he scratched at his shoulders again. I moved slowly and gently gripped my hand on Grian's shoulder before rubbing at it. Grian's eyes widened as he snapped his head up to look at me. 

 Grian's eyes were wide open as he looked between Tom and Mini. The hermit scratched at his shoulder blade and breathed heavily. The hermit rubbed his face and let out a shaky breath, " W... W.... We... We need to stay together..." he spoke in an unconfident manner as he handed Solidarity the medical supplies. 

 Solidarity frowned as he started to bandage Tom up. Tom made a weak sound as he slowly began to come to. As Solidarity was bandaging Tom up, I was gently putting my hands on Grian's shoulders. Grian slowly moved in and wrapped his arms around me.

 " H.... he's back...." Grian whispered as he shivered. I gave him a confused look as he dug into me, " He's back..." Grian repeated as I started to hug the shorter man myself, " Who's back... Grian?" I questioned in a low, calming voice as Grian looked up at me. 

 " S... I can't.... I.. " Grian kept trying to force the word out of his mouth, but he lowered his head in nervous shame. I continued to hold him, " It's okay, Grian... Just breathe..." I told him as he nodded and continued to hug against me. 

 What was happening in this server? Something very wrong was happening, that's what. We needed to solve this mess before we lose someone else.