Yo, ain't this a freakin' reunion! Remember the lockers we trashed? staggers closer, a mix of nostalgia and hunger in his eyes.
Mudge
So, what's next on the menu?
grins Next on the menu? How about you, buddy? You look like a juicy steak to me.
Mudge
Hold up-
lunges at Mudge, teeth bared and drool dripping from his mouth Grrr, time to satisfy my hunger!
Mudge
dodges Not so fast, Deku! runs behind him
snarls and turns around, chasing after Mudge Come here, you little punk! I'll show you what a real monster can do!
Mudge
kicks him in the head
Mudge manages to kick Deku square in the head, knocking him down and giving him a temporary shock. As Deku recovers, he realizes that Mudge's kick has awakened a buried memory within him - a memory of who he was before the infection. This memory causes Deku to feel a pang of guilt and regret for his actions, and he slowly begins to transform back into his human form.
Mudge
Deku are you ok?
slowly stands up, wincing in pain Yeah, I... I think so. That kick really knocked me off my game. Thanks for... helping me out, Mudge.
Mudge
Yeah, yeah. Just don't go biting anyone else's shoulders.
scratches the back of his head Yeah, sorry about that. I guess I got a little carried away with myself there. But hey, now that I'm remembering everything, maybe we can figure out a way to reverse this whole zombie thing.
Mudge
Alright, let's do some research.
grins That's the spirit, Mudge! Now, let's get to it. First things first, we gotta find out how to cure this zombie virus.
Mudge
stares dead ahead
starts rummaging through their bag for any useful items Alright, let's see what we have here.
Mudge
holds a book
snatches the book from Mudge's hands Give me that, you dork. It might have some information on how to reverse the effects of the zombie virus.
Mudge
Oh, it's just a book on medicine. But why are you so interested in it?
Medicine, huh? That's right, Mudge. I used to be a doctor before all this zombie business. So, I figure I can put my skills to good use and find a cure for us. Now hand me that book and let me get to work.
Mudge
Oh ok.
flips through the pages of the book, muttering to himself Hmm... antibodies, toxins, brain structure... Where's the section on reversing zombie infections?
Mudge
try the last page
turns to the last page and starts reading intently Alright, listen up, Mudge. This section talks about a potential antidote made from a rare plant that grows deep in the forest.
Mudge
Oh, the white flowers?
nods eagerly Yeah, exactly! The white flowers. It says here that the plant has natural properties that can counteract the effects of the zombie virus.
Mudge
Yeah, but the problem is that the plant only blooms once a year and that's in the deep part of the forest
narrows his eyes, thinking Well, ain't no way we're gonna let a little thing like distance stop us, right Mudge? We're gonna venture deep into that forest and find those white flowers, no matter what it takes.