Ray calls for a scout. A slender-built kobold with brown scales comes forward. "Yes, chief?"
"Go back and inform the rest of the clan to prepare for my arrival."
"Yes, chief." Said the kobold. The slender kobold gets up and heads out to inform the rest of the clan.
Ray transforms back into his kobold form. He walks over to the pile of troglodytes. He places his hand on one of the troglodytes.
"Hmm. I'll try to mass assimilate these body's." Said Ray.
Ray chants assimilate. He concentrates on multiple bodies and begins the assimilation. The bodies of the troglodytes begin to turn liquidity, it expands to twelve bodies. 10%,..., 30%, ...60%. It's taking longer but it seems to be more efficient. 90%, 100%. Assimilation completed.
Ray looks up and motions for the kobolds.
"Come gather the remaining body's, fresh food for my troops. Don't forget the weapons and gear. Leave that one here to rot. Said Ray. Ray points at the body of the dead chief.
Ray points to a red and brown kobold. "You there come here, help stack body's in Primes arms he can carry more than five. Prime you ready to go?Said Thorzen.
"Yes, Thorzen." Said Prime. (Telepathy).
"Everyone loaded up?" Asked Ray.
"Yes, chief!" Yelled the kobolds.
"All right let's head back. If we have to make another trip will send more kobolds to gather the rest." Said Ray.
Everyone marched towards the kobold's base.
They go through the tunnel and shortly after arrival at the kobold base.
As they enter the base they drop off the bodies of the troglodytes.
"Alright prep the troglodytes for food." Said Ray.
The brown slender kobolds approach Ray and bow. "I gathered the rest of the kobolds." Said the brown slender kobold.
"Good job! What's your name?" Asked Ray.
"I don't have a name chief." Said the brown slender kobold.
"Why don't you have a name?" Asked Ray.
"Only the strongest gets a name chief. Zog was strong so he got named." Said the brown slender kobold.
"Who else has a name?" Asked Ray.
"Only Zog and old chief Lar." Said the brown slender kobold.
"Only two out of thirty+ had a name? That's not good. I'll have to name every one of you. But not now. I'll name you Zek." Said Ray.
Zek looks at Thorzen with wide eyes. "Thank you chief Thorzen." Said the brown slender kobold.
"Yeah, no problem. I'll give names to everyone else at a later time. For now, Zek takes 10 kobolds and gathers the rest of the troglodyte's bodies and weapons. When you get back we will feast on troglodytes." Said Ray.
All of the kobolds cheer!!
"Ok get going Zek." Said Ray.
"Yes, chief. Said Zek.
"Prepare the feast!" Yelled Ray.
"Yes, chief!" Yelled the kobolds.
Ray looks around and heads towards the biggest hut. He arrives at the hut. This must be the old chief's hut. Ray pulls open the door with a flap of cloth. He enters the hut.
"Prime comes to the big hut and guards the doorway." Said Ray. (Telepathy).
"Yes, Thorzen." Said Prime. (Telepathy). Prime walks over to the doorway and stands guard.
Ray looks at the inside of the hut. It consists of an old stool, straw bedding, and some useless trinkets. Ray analyzes the trinkets. "Garbage! We will be heading back out tomorrow." Said Ray.
"Prime wake me when Zek gets back." Said Ray "Yes Thorzen." Said Prime. (Telepathy).
Ray lays down on the straw bedding. He falls asleep shortly after.
Over an hour passes by. "Thorzen Zek is back. Prime told Ray by telepathy. Ray wakes up. "What Zek is back?" Asked Ray. "Yes, Thorzen he is back. Said Prime. (Telepathy). "
"Ok, I'll be out in a minute." Said Ray. "Yes, Thorzen." Said Prime. (Telepathy).
Ray notices his hand is his Changeling's hand.
"I must have reverted when I fell asleep." Said Ray.
Ray rubs his head. "Yep, it's my bald Changeling head." Said Ray. Ray gets up and transforms back into his kobold form.
Ray opens the door flap and sees Prime standing in front of the doorway.
"Prime move out of the way." Said Ray. Prime moves to the side.
Zek comes forward. "We have captured five adolescent troglodytes." Said Zek.
"Five adolescent troglodytes? Athena, why weren't they included in the quest?" Asked Ray.
"They are non-combatant." Said, Athena.
"Non-combatant?" Asked Ray.
"Yes underage." Said, Athena.
"Oh, I get it." Said Ray.
"Zek where did you take them?" Asked Ray.
"They are in the hut with the orc my chief." Said Zek.
"Ok take me to them." Said Ray.
Zek leads Ray to the hut. Prime follows behind.
They arrive at the hut. Two kobolds are standing guard.
"You two take a break and go get some food." Said Ray.
They both bow. "Yes, chief." Said the kobolds.
"Prime guard the entrance." Said Ray.
"Yes, Thorzen." Said Prime.
Ray and Zek enter the hut. As Thorzen enters he stares down the orc. Zek comes in and stands next to Thorzen. The orc looks at Thorzen then puts its head down in silence.
Thorzen looks at the five adolescent troglodytes huddled in a corner of the hut. "
You five come forward! Yelled Thorzen. The troglodytes are frightened by Thorzen. The oldest-looking troglodyte hesitating comes forward.
"Hmm, how's this?" Asked Ray. Ray transforms into a troglodyte.
The older troglodyte steps back with eyes wide open. The other four troglodytes' jaws drop in amazement as they witness the miraculous transformation.
The older troglodyte asks in a shaky voice. "Are you a god?"
"Haha no, I'm not a god. I'm chief of my clan. I'm a Changeling." Said Ray.
The looks on the faces of the troglodytes are of amazement and confusion.
"Do you not know what a Changeling is?" Ray asked the troglodytes. The older troglodyte shakes its head no.
"Well, I'm a Changeling." Said Ray. Ray transforms back to his Changeling form, then to kobold, goblin, troglodyte, and then purple poison Lizard. Then back to his Changeling form. The eyes of the troglodytes are wide with amazement. The orc watched and his jaw dropped in astonishment.
"Now you five have a choice you join my clan or we can set you free. If you choose to join my clan you will be full-pledged members. You will be taken care of and trained to be productive members of my clan. If you choose to be freed we will take you away from my village and released you in the wild. You won't be allowed back to the caves or my village. If you are seen by us you will be seen as enemies. So think about your choices." Said Ray.
Ray stares at the oldest troglodyte. The troglodyte bows its head and stands silently.
"I'll give you till tomorrow to decide." Said Ray.
The oldest troglodyte lifts its head. "May I speak?"Ray nods his head yes.
"I'm the oldest troglodyte here. You are amazing we don't want to be freed we want to join your clan." Said the older troglodyte.
"Haha very good but don't misunderstand. As a member of my clan, you will be free." Said Ray. The troglodytes nod their heads.
"Now then what is your name?" Asked Ray.
"I don't have a name." Said the oldest troglodyte.
Thorzen puts his head in his hand. He thinks what is up with this planet no one has names just a select few. "Fine, I'll give names to you at a later time." Said Ray.
"Zek! Take these five and feed them. Oh and don't feed them the main course. Feed them fish." Said Ray.
Zek nods his head. "Yes, chief." Said Zek.
"Follow me you five." Said Zek. They all exit the hut.
"Prime guard the five troglodytes." Said Ray. (telepathy).
"Yes, Thorzen." Said Prime. Prime followed them.
"Now you orc what's your story?" Asked Ray.
The orc looks at Ray then puts his head down.
"No matter you don't need to say anything." Said Ray.
Ray puts his right hand up to analyze.