Hello Everyone, I'd like to quickly apologize about how long it's taken me to write this. A lot of things happened during the last while that's delayed me from writing this. With that out of the way, enjoy.
Files upon files had taken up space in Jon and Wendy's new office, given to them after Wendy's change. Their work with the World Health Organization had them make all types of protocols and procedures if a person starts changing. They also had to make plans for those who are disabled by their changes, patents for extra strength keyboards were ready for anyone who had sharp claws thanks to Wendy. Ramps and access to the elevators were available for Sarah as she was stay to help people who change. Maya on the other hand got used to her new form and decided to leave since her life was mainly the same since all she lost were her arms.
Jon and Wendy had been taking a walk around the outside of the facility to stretch their legs, when a familiar looking truck started pulling up to the loading bay. "Oh, right. Mellow Farms is delivering today." The two approached the truck to find the older pair of farmers unloading the truck of milk, cheese, and other products. "Jess, Frank. How're you guys?"
"We're good but Rose is due for her check up. Could you come back with us? We're almost finished here." Frank asked the young doctor.
"Wouldn't you want to go to a normal doctor? I can do it but I know people prefer some doctors over others." Jon said.
Jess joined in at this point, "We know Rose prefers you." She said chuckling to her husband who picked up on what she meant.
Jon looked towards Wendy, "Will you be fine if I'm gone for a bit?" He asked.
"Yeah, It'll give me time to test something." She said with a small smirk, picking up on what Jess was talking about. She walked towards the entrance of the labs while Jon got into the Mellow's truck.
It had been a while since Jon's last visit to Mellow Farms. He first met the Mellows when he went to their open fair years ago. Sick of being kept in the facility, he asked to go to the event since it was nearby. He only needed one scientist to monitor his vitals, a woman by the name of Wendy Majors. They had walked around and had a good time; they interacted with animals, played games at the booths, and also got to try some of the farm's products. That's where Jon met the farmers and their daughter. Rose had instantly took an interest to Jon, tagging along with him all around the fair until the young man left. Ever since, Rose would stop by the lab every once and a while to deliver some of the farm's milk and other goods to Jon. Gentech saw the increase in Jon's health after consuming so much of the farm's organic products that they ordered a batch for the labs ever since.
The car stopped bringing Jon out of his memories and into the present. He exited the truck to the familiar site of the farm, their family dog running up to him. "Hey Bella!" he said reaching down to pet her. Bella barked in response.
"Rose just texted me, she's waiting up in her room." Frank said pointing to the two story house. Jon took his bag and steadily climbed up the stairs, stopping at Rose's door.
Jon knocked at the door. "Rose, It's Doctor Withers. May I enter?" He asked to the closed door.
"You're good to enter Jon." She said, opening the door. Rose was a pretty girl, she had long brunette hair, blue eyes and freckles adorning her face. She was 17, only a year older than Jon. "Where would you like to do this?" She asked.
"Please sit on the bed," He asked, she sat down and Jon pulled out all sorts of medical instruments. He asked her all sorts of questions about her health leading to some blushes from the both of them. After he finished, he sat down in a nearby chair. "Now, have you heard of the monster infection going around?" He asked.
Her cheery mood deflated a bit. "I have, it must be terrible for those people to go through... why do you ask?"
"Well, you're not infected to my knowledge. If you start feeling an unbearable heat on you body, tell your parents to call me immediately. Just think of your favorite animal while you wait for me to get there." He said standing up. "I'm going down to see if your parents are showing signs of infection. Are you going to join me?"
"No," she said "I have to go milk the cows but I'll see you off when you go." The pair headed down the stairs, finding the older couple in the kitchen. Jon stopped to talk to the older farmers while Rose kept walking out to the barn. Inside she found Bella patrolling like she usually did. "You're doing a great job Bella." She said picking up a bucket.
"So you've been feeling fine ever since the mist came? No sudden body temperature changes?" Jon asked curious on why the older couple seemingly had no sign of change what so ever.
"Yep, perfectly fine." Frank said, holding his wife's hand. "I think this might just be effecting younger people. All those cases have been with younger folk so maybe that's something to look into."
Jon stood up and said "I should look into that, thanks guys. If you need anything, please call me." He said picking up his bag, ready to get going when Bella ran in through the doggy door. The three humans turned to the dog, who started tugging on Jon's lab coat. "What's wrong Bella?" He asked. Bella let go of his lab coat and ran out the doggy door. Jon followed her to find Rose rolling around on the floor. "Oh no. Rose!" He exclaimed, dropping to his knees. He pulled out his phone and sent a quick text to Wendy to start heading over.
"Jon! What's happening?" She asked, scared of the answer.
"You started reacting. What animal were you thinking about when it started happening?" Jon asked.
"I was thinking about how I needed to feed the horses next when my body started burning up." She said grunting through the heat.
"Okay, I've had enough of these scenarios to say you're gonna turn into a centaur. So we need to get your pants off because they won't be able to contain your new legs." He said pulling out a pair of fabric scissors.
"Wait! I can do it." Rose said unbuttoning her pants and sliding them off. Jon turned away as soon as she slid them off. It was fortunate that she did as her legs started swelling up, brown hairs poking their way out. Rose also lifted her shirt to find two black bumps growing out of her chest. These bumps soon made their way out as Rose's lower half began swelling as well, her muscles growing to a healthy young horse's body. A tail popped out above her rear the same color of her hair. Rose's torso got longer as the changes slowly stopped.
Rose laid on the ground, unsure of how to move with her new body. Jon circled around her trying to find a way to help her up. Frank and Jess still hadn't said a word since watching their child change before their eyes. The suddenly sprang into action when remembering what happens when a horse lies down for two long. With Jon's help, the three humans lifted Rose back up into a standing position.
"Well, this might be a problem. I can't really milk the cows anymore." She said looking towards them.
A small rumbling made Jon turn his head towards the barn door. A large truck with scientists had pulled into the farm, Wendy and Sarah sitting in the bed of the truck.
After the Gentech crew had rolled through, collecting all the data that they needed piled into the truck waiting for the two doctors and their friend. Sarah had been talking to Rose's parents about what to expect; dietary changes, changes of mobility and smaller physical changes with some in her senses. Major had been doing a thorough examination of Rose and something else she was alluding to. Jon sat there in thought about what to do next when Wendy had stepped out with Rose in pursuit, wearing new clothes. "Wendy, I didn't know you brought clothes for Rose. Thank you." He said to the spider.
"I didn't bring them, I made them." Wendy said with a beaming smile. She quickly extended a string of her webbing and held it out for Jon. He took it, expecting it to stick to his hand but finding it as smooth as silk. "These claws actually help me while making fabric and such." She said handing a couple more skirts to Rose. Sarah slithered out of the farm house at this point, ready to head back to the lab.
The three departed for the truck when Jon was stopped by Rose. "Jon, can I tell you something?" Rose said to him.
"Of course Rose, you can tell me anything." He said giving her a smile.
"I... I... I really like you. I have ever since that day we met." She said blushing. "Would you want to go out sometime?" She asked.
Jon kept his smile. "I would love that. we can have dinner on the Lab's balcony and it can be candlelit. How does a week from now sound?"
Rose smile and nodded. "It sounds great, though I don't think I'll need a ride with my new body."
The truck full of scientists departed. As soon as they were out of earshot of the newly change girl, everyone started poking fun at Jon. "Well ladykiller, A date under the full moon. Hopefully, nothing goes wrong." Wendy said.
"You said it. Besides, whats the worst that can happen?" He said, not knowing of the danger that loomed.