*Due to physical disabilities, Iggy is isolated for his own protection. He only knows his two brothers, Baine and Nansen, and their world within a brick wall, called New Eden. In spite of his overbearing brothers, Iggy sneaks out of his room and goes into the garden during the day, where he comes in contact with a strange woman. Before he can say anything to her, he loses consciousness, and awakens to her biting his face. As his only caregivers, his brothers save him from the woman, but they cannot save him from himself. Soon after the attack, Iggy is overcome with depression and craves nothing more than to end his own life. But then, a survivor arrives, and changes everything for the worst and the better.*
*Baine infects Iggy with the virus. Iggy's body becomes perfect in all ways and he is granted unique powers (umbrakinesis). Things are going well, until Iggy sees the color red and his thirst reflex awakens. It is all a matter of time before Iggy's bloodlust leads the F.U.S military to New Eden, to destroy everything that Baine has created. Especially the infected ones.*

IGNATIUS The Colors of Rage

 Iggy had rinsed himself off, redressed, and made the bed by the time Firmin returned with Emi in his arms. He rushed up to them, ready to catch Emi, who was still unconscious and seemingly untouched after the exam. Firmin ignored his eagerness, walked around him, and laid her back onto the bed. Her skin lacked that interesting pink hue and her smell returned to the flowery aroma that Iggy knew so well. Everything felt… fine. 


 Firmin’s voice became a tiny whisper, “everything is fine.” Iggy looked over at him. “She doesn’t need to know.” He walked toward the door, waving his hand over his shoulder. “Come with me.” Torn between the desire to stay with her and the knowledge that he needed to obey Firmin, Iggy fought hard to make himself leave the room. When he did, they came into the hallway and Firmin shut the door. He squared himself to Iggy, and said, “let’s give her some extra time to rest. I’ll take you to lessons myself.” 


Chapter 25 b Culture Shock