(INFECTION AU FOR MY FRIEND HIHI ELECTRIC ^_^)

(DAWNING POV)

Well, this wasn't exactly your ideal situation. Sure, you'd thought you could survive the light cages... but this was a whole new level. You had just now realized why Dusk screamed so loud that he tore his vocal cords when he started growing his wings, his bones tearing from his back in a bloody scene. Because it was happening to you right about now.

You sat in a corner, guilt and hunger for more overwhelming your senses. You needed more. More bodies, more food. Everything. But why? You didn't usually feel this hungry. This bloodthirsty. This wasn't good. You felt like a freak, cowering in a corner of pure darkness in hope that it'd help in some way possible, your bones mutilated in a weird way, making you look like a monster. Even to yourself. And... what if he thought the same way, leaving you alone, nobody to help you overcome this newfound appearance? Hell, you didn't even know if this was the orbs doing anymore. It was so terrible it seemed like it was out of the Orb's power to do. Or maybe the Orb was tormenting you further and it was going to end you in pain and suffering and alone and-

"...oh.my-"

"Dawn.ing?!"

Dusk's panicked voice rang through your ears. He didn't seem disgusted. He seemed more concerned and worried. He knelt down, analyzing you. Your mutilated features. The elongated tailbone and spine, your ribs showing like a malnourished child, the mandibles, the fingers stretched to form claws... it was a horrific sight. He still loved you either way. ... well, he hoped he could find a way to. He hesitantly reached out, unsure if you'd bite him. Then he remembered something. He literally has Orb-blessed armor, he'll be alright. He reached out and grabbed your shoulders, trying to soothe you.