I woke up in the forest, it's nice this morning and the smell of White Oak trees hit my nose with its gentle and creamy aroma. It's then I realized that I don't remember going to sleep in the forest, I also don't seem to know this forest. I was in the middle of wondering where I was when I also realized my body wasn't what I remembered it was, I was now a semi-anthropomorphic dog, dragon, goat ... thing? My new found fur coat was a dark black color, similar to the hair I remember having. When I looked forward I noticed that I now have a snout, that's where I got the dog part, when I felt my head, I felt horns that curved from the top of my head to under my jaw, similar to a ram, that's where I got the goat part, when I looked behind me I noticed that I have a pair of wings with light gray feathers and a long tail that was kind of furry, that's where I got the dragon parts from. Observing my new body the best I could without a minor, I came to the conclusion that I kind of wanted to pet myself, however that thought was interrupted by the sound of various paws padding on the ground. I looked toward where the sounds were coming from, a path that stretched the length of the forest. Soon five creatures that look similar to me but slightly smaller and barring no wings, except for one that looked more feminine, the rest seemed male from the sound of their shouting. I got a sudden urge to protect the female looking one with wings from the male sounding rest. And thus I start running towards them, I find myself getting on all fours, It feels weird but natural at the same time. As I get closer to the five other creatures, the female looking one gasped and curled in a ball, I immediately thought that was stupid as the other creatures would catch up to the female looking one, however they were slower than me, as they had ropes, spears and other sharp weapons in their paw-hands. This makes me think twice but it was already too late as I got in front of the curled up female looking creature. I don't know if these creatures can understand me, even if I am one now, so I just wave a hand-paw at them in a ‘shoo’ motion. This felt dumb, as the four armed creatures are, well… armed, but somehow it worked. Three of the other creatures scowled as they turned and ran away, while one stayed. As I think about how this thing is going to kill by this thing, it dropped it's weapon and slowly bowed, it backed away even slower, looking horrified at the mere presence of me, it backed a few more paces before bolting off, joining the other creatures. I sigh, feeling a little safe. I look down behind me and see the female looking creature, I opened my mouth to say something, but remember it probably won't understand me. I then have the idea of running away, like I was some superhero saving a girl, as I'm about to turn to do just that, my hand-paw was grabbed and kissed by the female looking creature.
“Oh thank thee, thank thee…”
The female looking creature also sounded female, so it had to be a she… right? Also being able to understand her is a plus, hopefully she'll be able to understand me.
“Uhh, yeah, you're welcome. My name's Blake, nice to meet you…?”
“Oh as it's an honor to meet thee Noble One, I am Brunhilda, daughter of Alaric”
I feel relieved that she unknowingly revealed my suspensions and that I no longer have to think of her as the female looking creature.
“Alright… So what was all that about?”
Brunhilda looks confused for a second, she tilted her head, causing some of her long slightly lighter hair to flow down a bit.
“Whatever doth thee mean dear Blake?”
Brunhilda suddenly went straight.
“Ohh, thee mean the males who is't w're chasing me? well end's what I receiveth f'r running through unclaimed land”
I noticed as she caught her breath, Brunhilda’s speech sounded older, like she was reading a script from an old play.
“Yeah… if you don't mind me asking, what exactly are you?”
Brunhilda looks even more confused, but seemingly not offended, thankfully.
“I'm an Sylvanisauri, liketh thee, art thee felling well dear Blake?”
I feel a little surprised at suddenly being comforted, albeit slightly, like I was the one being chased, it feels off, not bad of course, but I look around for an excuse to change the subject and I find it, Brunhilda was still holding my hand-paw.
“Yes, I'm feeling good but… uhh, could you let go of my hand, paw…. Thingy?”
Brunhilda looked slightly more confused, until she made a quick glance down.
“Oh, yes, yes of course… sorry
Brunhilda’s old play script speech dissipated for a second as she let go of my hand
“So… I guess I'll see you around?”
I said, indicating that the conversation was over in the nicest way I remembered how
“Oh? Oh uh… V'ry well, farwell f'r anon dear Blake”
Brunhilda looks slightly disappointed that the conversation was indeed over, she looks at me once more and smiles before turning and walking all fours down the path. It's when I see her leave my line of sight, I realized I should have asked her for directions to the nearest town, city, village, or whatever they have in this seemingly new world
