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Before we start I want to clarify that yes, like the tags says this is a self insert, but all it is- is a character with my personality and reactions. (or at least how I think I'd react) So you can treat it like a reader insert if you wish. So, that's all I wanted to say. Enjoy the story!
'Oh how I would do anything for warm clothes right now'
I thought to myself as I shivered.
My situation wasn't great, suck in the woods with no way home. I didn't know where I was, all I had on was a tank top and some shorts, not even shoes on my feet, it is freezing out here and I have no idea what things are edible!
What if I can't find food? What if it rains? What if I come across something aggressive like a murderer or vicious wild animal, I had nothing to defend myself with!
I mean....I could always try just punching...I don't think that'd go very well.
I don't know where I am, I don't know how far from home I am- if I'll even see home again-
Tears welled up-
No, stop thinking about that.
'But what if-'
'No. No what if's. Stop. You are not going to cry in the middle of nowhere.'
Deep breaths. In. Out. In. Out.
...
Okay.
Just...think about this.
What would be the best thing to do right now?
...
Well, it's dark, cold.... finding a safe place to rest would be ideal...
But where? And do I even trust myself to fall asleep in the forest? I didn't even know if I was kidnapped or something, maybe it was like some weird hunger games situation...
Yeah if that was the case I am dead.
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Shelter...what would be a safe place to sleep? A tree wouldn't...maybe- no, I'd fall.
Wandering it is then.
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Okay no I'm too tired for this, I want to sleep. I plop down against a tree, hopefully nothing gets me.
Haha.
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"Ack-!"
I jolt up, feeling something crawl on my arm...it was a spider. A spider.
'I'm never going to get to sleep...'
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Eventually I do fall asleep due to the exhaustion of the day.
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The next morning I am awoken by my rumbling stomach.
'right....food....'
Slowly, I stood, glancing around my surroundings.
"Surely there's something edible here...."
...
Y'know, ignoring the whole situation and all the forest really was beautiful, it was dense, light barely able to come through the canopy. The sounds of nature made it sound peaceful.
It was a shame I couldn't exactly appreciate that right now.
The more time that passed the more frustrated I felt, it wasn't just being unable to find food, but just... everything that's happened in the past couple of days catching up to me bubbling up into a pot of frustration that was about to boil over.
I just want to go home.
Why can't I go home?
Will I ever be able to go back?
Am I stuck here? Doomed to wander endlessly until something kills me?
Before I knew it I was crying, the tears cool against my warm face. I back up until I hit a tree, sitting down on the ground.
I didn't want to cry, it felt... vulnerable, I didn't want to feel that way. Not when something could be watching.
But all this was just so frustrating! And sad...stressful...
What am I going to do?
Where do I go?
I'm scared.
I'm so, so scared.
As any sane person would be.
Suddenly the sound of...hisses? Growls? Could be heard nearby.
I paused, what could that be? Some wild animal?
No. No it felt off, it wasn't a dog or wolf, not even a coyote.
Nor any feline predator.
It sounded like those noises from dinosaur movies she used to watch when she was small, a velociraptor maybe? I hadn't watched those movies since I was like...ten. Never really was a fan of dinosaurs.
Anyways, needless to say hearing that in the middle of the woods scared the shit out of me.
I went to stand, that was when several large definitely not human figures jumped out at me, brandishing weapons. While most held swords I was certain their claws and fangs would not feel pleasant either.
One swung its sword at me, making me jump back with a panicked yelp. I nearly tripped on my own feet, the others went to attack, being fairly quick.
With all the speed and grace of a newly birthed foal I scrambled to get away, running as fast as my body would allow.
Oh how I regret not being more active.
And I really want some shoes.
The rocks, twigs and other forest debris poked at my bare feet, tree branches snagging my clothes, sometimes leaving tears in them as I ran.
I could feel my heat beating rapidly in my chest, I could feel my heartbeat from my ears, it seemed deafening.
Those lizard things were familiar though...I can't remember from where, but whatever, don't think of that now!
The creatures were pursuing me, they were much faster, it wouldn't take much to outrun me.
Fuck.
I am going to die here aren't I? These things were going to catch me and I am going to die. Hopefully it would be quick, I do not want to just take forever to die.
No, no I didn't want to die at all! I had to keep running, as far as I can.
Unfortunately luck was not on my side, as I looked back at the lizard things I didn't see the felled tree blocking my path and ran straight into it, causing me to fall and groan in pain as my face hit the floor.
Ew. Dirt doesn't taste good.
I turned around and tried to get up, wincing as my ankle gave out.
The fastest lizard thing was already upon me, immediately attempting to impale me with its sword. I let out a startled yelp and move the fastest I could, but not fast enough as the edge of the blade caught the side of my torso, making me bite back a noise of pain.
I backed up, the lizard thing seemed to feel some sick, twisted satisfaction at my weakness, if it's slow taunting steps were anything to go off of.
This is it. I'm going to die here.
I'll never get to see home again.
I'll never get to see my parents or siblings again, I won't even get to say goodbye.
I'll never get to play videogames again. Never taste the candies and sweets I loved to eat again.
My favorite foods, drawing... everything I loved....I'll never experience any of it again.
And what did I accomplish in life?
Nothing.
I was going to die, having done nothing.
No one would remember me, only my parents, siblings and close family members. After they die? Nobody would remember me, just another face that came and went in this world.
The lizard thing stalked closer, ready to strike.
I closed my eyes, bracing for the pain that was sure to come.
Then-
A sudden sharp and shrill sound rang out, catching the attention of the lizard in front of me. It glanced at me before going to check out the noise, only to immediately be cut down by-
A person!
Oh my God, another person! Another living-
Looking at them closer I notice something.
Pointed ears, long pointed ears. At first I thought them fake, but no.
They were real.
Secondly their clothes were strange- as in they weren't modern at all, or at least didn't look it.
A green tunic, a red waistband, trousers that were either a faded brown or olive green she couldn't tell. Brown boots that went up to their knees, a white cape? With some type of design on it, as well a brown gloves, hair and blue eyes.
They called out to others? There were others?
They said something I didn't listen to, too distracted. They were definitely male.
He turned to me with a look of kindness and concern, asking me something.
His voice didn't quite register, as more of these figures arrived I found more and more familiarity. The more I found, the more dread that crept up.
Despite being saved my heart didn't calm, it kept beating fast, faster still.
This situation, all of this. It couldn't be happening, it couldn't! I was hallucinating! I had to be!
The last thing I saw was the concerned yet familiar face before my vision went black...