Lizard

Grrr...

Suddenly, a loud growl echoed through the sound of running water.

Startled, I quickly jumped out of the stream and picked up my sword that was lying on a nearby rock.

With my heart pounding in my chest, I carefully scanned the dense forest around me, searching for the source of the growl.

My eyes darted from tree to tree, trying to catch a glimpse of movement in the shadows.

Grrr...

The growl grew louder, reverberating through the ancient trees and sending shivers down my spine. My grip tightened on the hilt of my sword as adrenaline coursed through my veins.

Whatever lurked in the depths of the forest, it was no ordinary creature.

The air hung heavy with anticipation as I took a cautious step forward, my senses on high alert. The underbrush rustled nearby, hinting at the presence of an unseen menace. With each passing moment, the tension in the forest grew, as if nature itself held its breath, waiting for the impending encounter.

Whoosh...

As the tension in the forest reached its peak, a sudden gust of wind swept through the trees, causing their branches to sway and creak. The sound of the wind drowned out the growl momentarily, but it also carried with it an eerie presence that made my skin crawl.

And then, emerging from the depths of the shadows, a monstrous figure slowly materialized before my eyes. Its towering form was a terrifying sight to behold, with gnarled limbs and a hulking silhouette that blocked out the sunlight. Dark, leathery scales covered its body, reflecting the dappled light filtering through the canopy above.

The creature's eyes glowed with an otherworldly intensity, radiating a malevolence that seemed to seep into the very fabric of the forest. Its razor-sharp fangs protruded from its elongated snout, and a low, rumbling growl emanated from deep within its chest.

It was a lizard of some kind and it didn't seem friendly.

Click...

Without hesitation, I channeled Wendigo's essence through my body, feeling its powers surge within me.

Crack...

Bones snapped and popped as the transformation began, my body contorting and reshaping into a fearsome creature of the supernatural.

The very first time I transformed it was an exhilarating and terrifying process, but now I was slowly getting used to it.

Roar...

Observing my strange transformation, the Lizard let out a thunderous roar that resonated through the forest.

It doesn't seem like it would halt its attack because I'm also a monster.

Shit...

Swish...

The Lizard suddenly spun around with lightning speed, its tail whipping through the air towards me.

I tried to dodge the attack, but not being quick enough I was struck by the force of the Lizard's tail.

Thud...

The impact sent me tumbling through the underbrush, pain shooting through my body as I collided with trees and rocks.

Grrr...

I groaned in pain, struggling to regain my footing as the Lizard advanced towards me.

My head snapped in its direction and I instinctively parted my lips to let out a growl that only Wendigo could produce.

Phwwwwwhht...

The sound of my growl echoed through the forest, causing a momentary pause in the Lizard's advance.

Even a predator like the Lizard could probably feel spooked by the menacing sound emanating from me.

And I took advantage of that momentary hesitation to dash toward it and strike with my claws.

I lost my sword, due to its previous blow, but I still had my powerful claws as weapons.

Pluck...

My claws sliced through the air and connected with the Lizard's scaly hide, leaving deep gashes in its flesh.

I could feel the resistance of its tough skin against my claws, but I persisted, slashing and tearing at the creature with all my might.

My instincts screamed to sink my fangs into its flesh, consume it, but I groaned against the urge, reminding myself to stay focused on defeating the Lizard.

Roar...

The Lizard let out a deafening roar of pain and fury as it thrashed in response to my attack.

It snapped its powerful jaws at me, forcing me to back away and dodge its violent bite with a bit of luck.

Grrr...

It looked at its injured side, where some of the deep gashes were still bleeding profusely and bared its sharp teeth in a threatening display.

I locked eyes with the wounded Lizard, my heart pounding in my chest. Wendigo's primal instincts were driving me to fight the creature and consume it.

But I couldn't let them control me.

I don't want to turn into a monster myself.

Summoning every ounce of strength within me, I lunged forward, claws poised to strike once more.

Slash...

My claws tore through the air, aiming for the Lizard's face, eyes specifically. But the creature was quick, dodging my attack with a swift sidestep.

Before I could attempt another strike, the Lizard seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

It lunged forward, its massive jaws snapping inches from my face. I could even feel the hot breath on my skin as the rows of teeth clicked dangerously close to my nose.

Thud...

However, I didn't freeze up in fear, instead, I quickly delivered a powerful kick to the Lizard's jaw, stunning it momentarily.

Slash...

Harnessing the opportunity, I reached forward with my claws, slicing through the air and raking them across the Lizard's exposed face with relentless ferocity.

ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...