Part 7-
-January 5-
It felt like his limbs were made of lead. He didn't feel sick, but he also didn't feel healthy.
"Khaji, what's wrong with me?"
{Dimensional Shift}
"You're lying, if this was happening because of the Shift, than Brenda and Paco would be experiencing the same effects" Jaime groaned and rolled over, pain radiated through his entire body.
"Khaji, what's really going on?"
The Scarab remained silent for a few moments before answering.
{The Reach of this dimension noticed that this Scarab was Off Mode, they are trying to correct the problem}
Jaime groaned, "and you didn't think to tell me?"
{This Scarab did not mean to be deceitful; this Scarab merely did not want Jaime Reyes to worry. This Scarab is activating the extra counter-measures against being put On Mode}
Jaime groaned once more and nodded, "I have school, I have to get ready and leave"
{Recommendation: call in sick, do not go to the Mount Justice to train. Stay home and rest}
"Have you met me?" Jaime rhetorically asked before forcing himself to stand.
A knock on his door sounded.
"Jaime, time to get ready for school!" Brenda's voice called.
"Coming" Jaime called back, wincing when the sound made his head pound like drums.
He stumbled to his dresser and threw on a random set of clothes before heading to the bathroom, he brushed his teeth and hair.
{This is a bad idea Jaime Reyes}
Khaji Da's warning met deaf ears as Jaime opened his door and headed downstairs. Brenda tossed him an apple (which he caught) and the three left after saying bye to the remaining occupants.
"Are you alright Jaime?" Paco asked when Jaime didn't respond to their usual banter.
"I'm fine, just tired... I guess" Jaime responded before yawning, he didn't want his friends to worry.
They soon got to school before heading their separate ways to their classrooms. Jaime sat down heavily in his chair. Jaime ignored the concerned look from Tye Longshadow, this dimension's Jaime's best friend, as he laid his head in his arms, which were crossed over the table.
"Hey, you alright?" Tye asked, concern was clear in his gaze.
Jaime hummed and closed his eyes, the feeling of being sick growing.
Jaime thought as he drifted off, 'wake me once class starts'
{Understood}
…
Once it was lunch time, Jaime slept with his head resting against Paco's shoulder. Paco and Brenda shared concerned looks.
…
Jaime entered Mount Justice, his head pounding even more than before.
{This is not recommended Jaime Reyes}
"Yeah, I know" Jaime murmured before entering the Mission Room.
"Good, you're here" Nightwing said when he laid eyes on the Beetle.
"Sorry I'm late" Jaime apologize.
Nightwing accepted the apology before giving him and Bee their assignment, "you two will apprehend the Krolotaen at Bibbo's Diner"
They left and headed to the diner in civilian clothing. They entered and the Krolotean took off when it saw them. Karen and Jaime dawned their suites as they gave chase.
Blue Beetle transformed his arm into a netting system and fired. The machine got caught and the more they struggled, the stronger the net became.
"Good job Blue!" Bee smiled as she took the Krolotean out of the disguise, holding it by its scruff.
It screeched in anger as the two took it with them to the Cave.
…
Jaime collapsed after patrol and shivered as the cold hit him.
"How much longer until those systems are up?" Jaime asked and he curled under the covers.
{Systems are 67 percent done}
Jaime groaned and closed his eyes, "wake me in time for school"
{At this rate, you will fall into a really sickness Jaime Reyes, I suggest staying home tomorrow}
"I'll take that under consideration" Jaime murmured before falling into a fitful sleep.
Khaji Da remained silent and returned to fighting the Reach broadcast.