I stared at the human in front of me for a few seconds before letting out a small screech and swatting him. The human went flying and slammed into the ground as I anxiously stared at the most likely dead body.

I was about to walk over and poke it when the human suddenly stood up and said. “That wasn’t very nice. I always try talking to monsters before attacking them. But every time, they just attack me. It’s poor manners. That’s what it is.”

I stared at the completely unharmed human advancing towards and screamed. “What the fuck!” Before turning and sprinting away. I made it maybe a hundred feet before I felt something grab my back leg.

I was dragged backwards, towards where I had met the human. I stabbed the human multiple times but my tail spike simply bounced off his skin. After a few more seconds of being dragged I was sailing through the air. I slammed into a nearby tree, toppling it as the human calmly walked towards me.

“I’ll give you one more chance. If you attack me again I’ll snap your neck.” I stood still, not even breathing as the human monster stared back at me. “Good. You are definitely smarter than most of the beasts around here.”

I still didn’t move, mainly focusing on not dying as the human continued to talk. “ I’m going to repeat myself from earlier. Have you fought anything called a Zorkid? That’s what the words that appear in front of you would call it.”

I trembled but said. “Yeah I’ve seen them.” He just shook his head and said. “I am not able to speak your language. Just nod if yes.” Wow this man was just rude. I nodded vigorously as he smiled and said. “Finally! Now show me where they are, or were. Come on, let’s go.”

He motioned for me to get up so I hopped to my feet and started walking towards the cave. My mind raced with worries and theories as we walked. Why am I able to understand him? Why is he so mean? Is he rich or poor? Will he hurt my kids if he sees them? Are all humans on this world this strong?

“Move faster… Mud Skink? One of you got this far? Huh, a queen too. Probably means you got a whole bunch of small versions of you round here.” How the fuck does he know my race and evolution without killing me?

We walked in silence until we reached the cave. I plopped down and motioned my head towards the cave. The man smiled and threw me a small piece of jerky. It bounced off my head and landed on the ground beside me. He frowned and said. “Ungrateful. Don’t leave, make sure nothing else gets in here. I’ll be here for around an hour. You will not leave, if you do you will die.”

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I nodded and waited until he had been in the cave for a few minutes before freaking out. “Okay he got what he wanted, now he’ll hopefully leave me alone. Okay you know what, things are fine. Humans will leave and I can get back to my kids. We’ll enjoy a nice day of chilling in the lake. Then we’ll all curl up and go to sleep.”

I repeated this to myself for what felt like hours until the man finally came out. He had a big smile on his face and said, “Well, looks like you and your kids managed to clear those bastards out. I assume at least. There was a good amount of paralyzing venom left over.”

I nodded and started walking away before he said something that made me want to scream in fear and rage. “Now take me to your kids. I need to make sure none of you get corrupted.”

I debated slapping him and sprinted in the opposite direction of my kids to try and lead him away but sighed. He would catch me instantly and probably just find my pride and joys in the next day or two.

Better to be able to facilitate the whole thing instead of him entering my nest covered in blood and smelling like me. My children would rush him, then get pulverized. We had a good time making it to my home.

My kids were all playing around or working on something when I walked in with a human. They all looked uncertain of what to do so I said. “It’s alright everyone, he's just a friend that's visiting. He’s gonna make sure no ones sick.”

I hate lying to them but telling them that a small human was holding me hostage would confuse them. They might try to attack and I’m gonna assume he would just kill them all. He looked at each of them before looking back at me and said.

“Everything looks fine. Now come on, I wanna make it back to my campsite before dark.” I stared at him for a few seconds, confused as he turned to me and said. “Say you're goodbyes, then we gotta go. My sons have been nagging me to get him a pet, and well. You seem smart enough. Say goodbye, now. Hurry it up or all of you die.”

I stared at the outrageous little man as the children around understood everything he said. I wanted to scream and charge at him. But I can’t. If I resist he’ll kill me. Then my kids would get butchered.

I turned towards my children and yelled. “Everyone! I will be going on a trip for a… while. I don’t know when I’ll be back. Diana will be in charge while I’m gone. I love you all and I’ll be back before you know it. Stay safe and take care of each other.

I couldn’t hold back the tears as the human said. “We’re leaving, let's move.” I grumbled as we walked away. Imagining all the ways I could turn this piece of shits insides into a puree. He turned toward me as we were walking and said. “You’re Lady now by the way. That’s your name. If I say your name you listen to me, understand?”

I was taken aback by the small man’s audacity. Lady? You name your dog that! Am I a fucking housepet now? Also I’m not even a lady! Really? I got stolen away from my kids and turned into a house pet and called a name that doesn't make sense.. Oh fuck that. I am going to kill you. I don’t know how long it’s gonna take but you are going to die. And it is going to be glorious. Maybe I can make some money off of selling his organs. Oh yes, he’ll die slowly and profitably. I can already see it.