MLP Infection AU

Intro As you saw from the title, this is an infection AU. It's my own, with little inspirations from other creators. This is a parasite named Iakaphix. It's spread by consuming contaminated food or water. This parasite takes the form of a microscopic worm that invades the body through consumption. Once in the stomach, it burrows into the lungs. It then lays eggs. Once these eggs hatch, they make their way to the brain. Stages + Symptoms Stage one: Stage one symptoms include pain in the chest, coughing up blood, difficulty breathing, and throat irritation. This stage usually occurs about three days after infection. Stage two: Stage two symptoms include swelling/tearing of the lungs, teary eyes, intense abdominal pain, and loss of sanity. This stage usually occurs about one week after stage 1. Stage three: Stage three symptoms include mushrooms sprouting out of the skin, hair/feather loss, pupil dialysis, and rotting stomach/chest area. This stage usually occurs about two weeks after stage two. Stage four: Stage four symptoms include complete loss of control, an immense hunger, spores continually being released, and extreme aggression. This stage usually occurs about four days after stage three. Stage five: Stage five symptoms include either mutation or death. This stage has no definitive timeline. It depends on the pony. Stage Five Mutations The mutation depends entirely on the pony, but here are the most common. (You can obviously create your own!!) The Mockingbird: This mutation allows the infected to mimic the screams of somepony uninfected, luring ponies in. The Giraffe: This mutation makes the infected's limbs and neck stretch, allowing them to reach ponies that are farther away. The Turtle: This mutation grows a protective shell-like skin around the head and chest, which makes it a trouble to exterminate. Again, you can make others!! Sry abt long intro