Black Birds

I walked over to the plants and crouched down to take a closer look at them. They were plants with grey leaves slowly growing, but at a rate that could just barely be seen by the naked eye. They had roots that latched on to the dead bodies of the creatures from before. Given that their dead bodies weren't the most intact, they were also quite scattered.

I rubbed my chin with my thumb and forefinger.

"These things have already snuck their way here. Didn't I just kill those creatures a moment ago?"

The piece of paper trembled.

"These plants... are like parasites."

I shrugged my shoulders.

"Were they in the creature the entire time, or do you think they just came along afterwards?"

The piece of paper paused for a moment.

"I don't remember seeing them come over, so it appears that they reside within these creatures, sprouting after they die."

I nodded.

"I see. What do you think they will grow into?"