When Jessy walked into the vet's office carrying a huge package, no one gave it much of a second glance. All that the young girl was doing was taking her pet in for routine maintenance. Jessy approached the secretary and said that she had not scheduled an appointment but that the matter at hand was time-sensitive. The helper's face went white as she opened the package.
What in the world could Jessy have brought to the vet in that box….
A Great Deal of Chaos
Jessy was rushed to the vet when the receptionist saw a ruckus in the waiting area. Some of the others had fled in panic. Jessy was fearful; she was committed to save the wild creature she had discovered.
Getting Pale
When the vet unwrapped the package, he became completely white. Jessy didn't know why, but the vet had suddenly left. With the package in hand, he hastily left the room. Jessy yelled for the vet's attention, but he ignored her. The situation required immediate attention.
Strange Behavior
Jessy, befuddled, decided to remain behind. She felt as if the thing had been taken from her. She had the intuition to see it need assistance. She had unearthed a rare treasure. She hadn't ever seen anything like that in the woods before. At that point, the veterinarian came back.
Attitude shift
Everything around him had changed. He assured Jessy that everything was OK and that the monster was safely contained in a container. Jessy was certain that she needed to see it. After all, she had kept it for later. The veterinarian advised against her attending. It was an unnecessary risk.
The vet stood in the way
Jessy was trying to go, but the vet stood in her way. Requesting that she take a seat, he waited. In short order, cops would come to assess the situation. "The cops!" yelled Jessy. It made her feel like a criminal that she was being handled so harshly.
Alarms outdoors
She was startled to hear outside sirens. The animal was trapped in a chamber that the doctor had locked. Jessy had the impression that there was more going on than the vet was willing to disclose. Environmental specialists from the police department were also sent to the vet's clinic.
Inquiries
Although Jessy was just 12, they wasted no time in bombarding her with questions. They had to let her go. After feeling helpless, she insisted that her parents be contacted.
Parents of Jessy
After around 15 minutes, Jessy's parents entered the room. Jessy flat-out refused to discuss the incident with the police. Meanwhile, those dressed for the danger began entering and exiting the chamber where the monster was located.
Extremely Upset
As soon as Jessy's parents realized that they couldn't take their daughter home from the vet's office, they were frustrated with the cops. Keeping a kid against her will is inexcusable. The two of them were stunned until they finally began to describe what had occurred.
I'm going to guide them in the right direction
Rapidly, they pressed Jessy to fill them in on the details. She was compelled to provide them with some kind of clue as to where she had sourced the beast. This may be a life-or-death scenario. Jessy herself required inspection. They were told a doctor will be there shortly.
An Outbreak
Still resolved to safeguard the creature, Jessy was startled by the sound of nearby shouts. The animal had escaped its enclosure. The door was now completely blocked. It seemed as though the thing had attempted to exit, but that did not succeed. Finally, Jessy opened her mouth.
Person who loves animals
Insofar as Jessy can remember, she has always had a soft spot in her heart for critters. She probably wouldn't be saving a helpless animal for the first time today. She was always out on a stroll in the woods, admiring the scenery and looking for animals in need to rescue. Nonetheless, not all is as it seems.
Animal rescue
As far as Jessy was concerned, he had seen it all. Indeed, she had saved a wide variety of creatures, including birds, rats, lost dogs and cats, and even a wild boar-like creature. She hated the label of "hero," but she had to admit that it felt nice to save these creatures' lives. Given how adorable they were, it was hard to resist. No decent human being would turn away from a helpless animal, yet she did just that.
Discussing with the authorities
Her parents told the authorities that their daughter was a young volunteer at the local animal shelter and that she had saved several animals in the past. Today, though, she discovered something new in the woods.
Animal sounds
Jessy was certain that she heard a distress call from a wild animal on one of his hikes in the forests outside of the city. For a moment, she stood still in the forest, listening. The next time she heard the scream was just a few seconds later. The sound was quite soft, but it was something she had never heard before.
Sure of Herself
Jessy's search for the missing animal was dogged. She walked quietly into the woods, listening to the screams for guidance. When the animal's cries suddenly stopped, she was terrified that she'd lost it. Instinctively knowing that she had gone too far, Jessy retreated a few paces till she could once again make out the faint wails.
Something gigantic
The huge object finally came into view. On top of it was a thin layer of moss. Initially, she couldn't believe what she was hearing. It was completely beyond her comprehension. There were few creatures she hadn't seen before, but even she was unfamiliar with this one.
Massive Creature
Jessy took her time examining the massive beast, hoping to find signs of injury. The only signs of distress were the creature's isolation and perhaps fear. What could that possibly be, though? In fact, the more Jessy examined it, the less certain she became. It wasn't the only strange thing about this place, though.
Bed of Moss
Jessy found something eerie about the small moss bed that housed this enormous beast. There was little chance of discovering this in the wild. Maybe an animal used it as a nesting place. A messy animal, though, is inevitable. It was only possible to draw one terrifyingly perplexing conclusion.
Various Queries
There was just one other option if it wasn't a natural occurrence or an animal. Humans. The great mystery was who would go out into the wilderness and then leave such a creature alone. There was just one thing she could do about it.
Improvised vehicle
She gently placed the large animal inside her travel bag's cover, which she had fashioned into a makeshift carrier. It stung her hand just a bit. She was hurt by the beast. The cops and doctor only saw her hand now.
Altering to a purple hue
She saw that the purple color had spread over the whole place on her palm. One way or another, the animal bit or stung her. Jessy was hesitant to tell anybody because she didn't want her loved ones to worry, but she knew she needed medical attention quickly.
The Rest of the narrative
Before she was ready to be taken away, Jessy had more of her tale to tell. She had signaled a passing automobile, and its occupants had given her a box and taken her to the clinic. This was crucial in pinpointing where she had first saw the monster.
Rash is another symptom
Finding her license plate helped authorities locate the lady swiftly. She was also covered with a purple rash. In other words, whatever the monster used to infect Jessy and the lady was likely disseminated via the air.
Veterinarian Coughing
The veterinarian, at that same moment, began hacking up a lung of his own. Evidently, unusual events were occurring. The vet may have also become ill from the beast. They needed to get to the location where the beast was discovered. Hopefully this might elicit some responses.
Group sent out
The woods have been invaded by a squad. Meanwhile, the veterinarian, the lady, and Jessy were all sent to the emergency room. Before they could decide what to do, they needed to take blood samples.
Passing Out
In the ambulance, Jessy passed out. The situation was growing grave. There was concern that it might spread if her parents came with her, therefore they were not permitted to come. They were being isolated for observation purposes.
Those on the Lookout
The search crew arrived at the wooded spot swiftly, and what they found there shocked them. Everything in the area where Jessy had discovered the beast had died. There wasn't a single tree or shrub left. This was a terrible disaster.
Stopping the Epidemic from Spreading
The risk of injury necessitated that they take special precautions. They began by forming a perimeter around the area to prevent the outbreak from spreading further. They had to do one more thing, but several of the cops were too afraid to even come near.
Taking a Sample
Gathering a sample for lab analysis was necessary. One courageous cop volunteered to get the material and deliver it to the lab on his own. Fast thinking was required of him. From what he'd heard, Jessy's health had worsened.
Special Escort
A fleet of SUVs hurriedly escorted the officer to the laboratory. The area's highways were all shut down, and everyone pulled together to make sure things went as quickly as possible. After waiting for 15 minutes, the policeman showed up to the research facility.
Protecting Themselves
Inside, he was met by two physicians in protective gear who took the sample and put him in isolation. Unfortunately, they still had to deal with the gigantic beast that had been locked up in the veterinarian's office.
Hoping
Nobody could do anything except hope and pray that the scientists will come up with a solution soon. There were more dudes in the animal hospital. All but a select few were denied entry. The health agency then contacted them.
Putting it Out of Its Misery
They had no choice but to destroy the creature since they had no way of knowing whether it would survive the trip. They no longer need the creature since they had already taken a specimen.
Travelling
The scientists knew the creature wasn't from this part of the planet because of its geographic characteristics. This item most likely came from another nation by air freight. They dispersed the data sets across the globe in an effort to glean more insights.
Incoming Phone Call
The health agency from another nation finally phoned after a long wait. They knew what the beast was. They, too, had experienced an epidemic only lately. They advised the researchers to destroy everything that came into touch with the monster first.
Destruction by fire of the affected region
Another group was sent into the woods to set fire to anything on the ground. They also destroyed the clothing of those who had come into touch with the monster. After that, they learned much more. They had discovered a potentially lethal bug.
Limited time
Jessy had 'saved' a potentially harmful bug that might transmit disease and cause extensive environmental damage and human illness. There wasn't much of a safety net. They needed to know the results of the blood tests immediately…
In Unison
Jessy and the rest of the researchers were aided by the collaborative efforts of many different labs. The media took it up, too, to help get the word out about what was happening. There can be a flood of worried calls from others experiencing the same symptoms within the hour.
Inexplicably Expanding
More and more people were affected than anybody had anticipated, therefore several hospitals opened their doors to those in need. They needed a treatment, and they needed it quickly. Something like this could not continue indefinitely. That might endanger the general populace.
The Creature Laid Eggs
Within the sealed area, the monster was burnt to death. The location revealed that the creature had placed eggs. This explained why other individuals were suddenly exhibiting the same symptoms. They needed to discover what happened to the eggs.
Another Phone Call
The government set up a toll-free hotline for people all throughout the country to ring in with information. A large number of them were delivered to them. People even went out looking for them in large groups. At the city's core and on the outskirts, they discovered a few of them.
Medicine For the Issue
At last, it seemed that the situation had been brought under control. They needed to start working on the remedy now. Medications to halt the progression of the disease were flown in from the other countries that benefited them, but a cure has not yet been discovered.
Well Protected
Fortunately, it seemed that Jessy's parents were protected. Their blood was used to make copies of the antibodies. Jessy had an injection of it in her arm. Jessy awoke after two hours of waiting. Eventually, her health restored itself, and she felt well.
Telling Her the Details
And she wanted to know what was going on and where the beast was. The medical staff filled her in on everything. Jessy couldn't contain her astonishment. She felt terrible about causing this situation... When she became too anxious, the physicians quickly soothed her.
Rescuing the nation
All of the county was safe because of Jessy. She had managed to stop the spread of the monster. Eventually, the authorities determined that the creature had been positioned there on purpose to send a message to the government.
Bigger Than She Knew
The individual was apprehended with other members of the same gang who posed a similar threat to the community. After Jessy had recovered completely, she was summoned to the president's office. She still denied responsibility, even now.
An Honor
The president told Jessy that he was glad to see a young woman with such courage and that others should look up to her as an example. She received a medal and the president's highest accolade for her efforts. As an adult, she became a staunch advocate for animal rights and animal welfare and ran her own shelter. Her name will be remembered forever in the annals of history.
The events of this story are entirely fictional and are products of the author’s imagination. Images included are meant for illustration purposes only. Any resemblance to actual events, places or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.