Lights at Night

Story by Russ on SoFurry

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#23 of Transformation Stories

Shy is out hunting for the clan and stumbles upon a visitor from another place!


The night air was thick with humidity still after the long day beneath the savanna summer sun. It was lessening however, the night sky was clear of clouds and there was a breeze out of the north blowing away the trapped heat of the day.

Climbing up the small hill that lay aside his usual patrol route Shy kept low and crept out onto the crown to enjoy the full force of the breeze blowing through his spiky mohawk and fur. Resting his spear across his knees he rocked back on his haunches and just enjoyed the wind, letting it blow some of the dust out of his fur. It had been a long day, spear practice in the morning before dawn, then hunting food for the tribe. Then he'd been sent out on patrol to keep the borders of their territory secure.

He wasn't the best gnoll, he was puny compared to some of the big hunters but he did his bit! Even with his fuzzy vision and his stolen, broken human spectacles wired over his muzzle he was still able to patrol and hunt and watch! He'd stopped a goblin who was trying to pollute one of their water holes that afternoon which he was proud of! He'd lost his only shirt during the fight though, it had been shredded by goblin claws but now that goblin was hung up in the tribes cold hut, he'd be good eating after a few weeks curing.

Now though Shy was back to just a heavy leather loincloth and a belt for clothing. He'd have to make or steal something else soon, until then he would have to rock the wild barbarian look out in the savanna and just get on with it. Oh he had his necklace of interesting bones and rocks but that didn't count as clothing, if anything it just made him look even more like a barbarian gnoll. He wasn't though, he was smart, he could mix potions and alchemical unguents and was learning more from their healer every time he could fit in a lesson! Shifting carefully down to lie on his back to avoid presenting a silhouette against the night sky he stretched out and stared up at the stars.

It was magnificent out here at night, the sky was ablaze with stars. More than he could ever count and the thick column their shaman called the river of souls was toward the south tonight. The densely packed line of bright lights out of the way so he could see clearly the black space of the void and the bright constellations. Resting his arms behind his head he got comfortable and watched the stars, green eyes roving back and forth from one to the other, sketching out constellations in his mind. His patrol was over, he could go back to the village and the fire and food at any time but it was nice to rest and watch the stars and enjoy the breeze. The humid air would linger down in the valley for longer, making the fire close and stifling and thick with the stench of gnoll whilst up here it was clear and fresh and beautiful.

Suddenly a single bright star shifted and started to move, the bright white point dropping out of the sky, racing down toward the earth! Shy sat up on his elbows and watched in awe as it plummeted from the heavens! It grew larger, surrounding itself with a swirl of red and orange mist that streamed away into the night as it plummeted down, down toward the earth. It was heading toward the copse of trees that marked the edge of their territory, about a mile east of the tree and it was so bright Shy had to cover his eyes with his paws and peer out between his fingers to watch it. The divine object lost its bright sheen, the white light faded as he drew closer to the ground and right before it vanished behind the trees he could have sworn it suddenly expanded in size! Then it was gone, disappearing behind the trees and all was dark once again leaving purple spots to dance and blink across his vision. Grabbing his spear Shy hurried down the hill, loincloth flapping and thumping against his thighs as he moved toward the trees.

He had to get their first, something that bright had surely been noticed by the other tribes in the area! He had to claim it for his people, a divine gift from the heavens! It could make them strong and powerful! Maybe strong enough to break out of the scrublands of the savannah and beat back the humans who hogged all the decent hunting grounds! Scrambling down the last rocky incline of the hill Shy hit the savanna floor with a thump and started to race through the long, dry grass toward the trees! He was fit, he was a gnoll, such exertion was nothing to him so he pounded along, darting around rocks and boulders as his green eyes scanned the ground ahead of him and then he was amongst the trees and slowing down.

Crouching low he moved silently through the night darkened woodland. His feet made no sound, he avoided twigs and leaves and shrubs eyes scanning the woodland for any signs of life or magic. Then his eyes made out the light up ahead, it was bright and steady, glaringly white, unwavering like a fire or lantern or even magical light would have been! It had to be the divine object so he crouched lower and crawled forwards. Dirt and leaves and twigs got stuck in his fur as he wriggled forwards on his stomach, using his elbows to dig into the ground and pull himself forward toward the source of the light. His tail was a mess, his fur dirty but it didn't matter, the tribe came first and he wanted to see and claim this gift from above! Slowly, carefully the gnoll slid forwards the last few inches until he had a good view of the clearing and gaped at the strange sight laid out before him.

There was a gigantic creature filling the clearing, crouching on all fours and emanating the bright white light from several spots along its flanks. It was massive, at least as long and tall as the great communal hall at the village where the Chief ruled and the workers made cloth and worked pottery and stuff when it was raining. It had four massive paws whose big claws had sunk into the earth, a long flat tail and a head that stared straight ahead with two dark eyes. It's back and sides were covered in dark brown overlapping plates whilst its underbelly, chest and neck was smooth and a lighter shade of brown. It also gleamed, shimmering under the reflection of its own lights as if it was not made of normal metal. Every surface was shiny, sleek and slippery looking, so alien and peculiar and beautiful. It was like no creature Shy had ever seen before and it was not breathing, its chest did not move at all and as the gnoll watched the divine creature in awe it's mouth opened!

A tongue slid out of it's maw, unrolling, shifting, shaping itself into a very peculiar configuration. It was like all jagged edges, right angles leading down like stairs but that couldn't be right. Shy was considering whether or not he should sneak closer when a creature came walking down the odd steps on all fours! They were huge and this creature was clearly alive, unlike the bigger one and he had such vividly bright fur, an orange coloured underbelly, chest and muzzle with purple fur that then changed into a massive array of spikes! They were solid and dangerous looking and coated him from head to tail in a thick layer of orange and purple striped spines!

He was exotic, alien and had a strange charm or collar about his throat. It looked like four metal circles, one over his throat, two at the sides of his neck and the other lost in his neck spikes. But linking them all together were bands of brightly lit, glowing turquoise light! Similar circles of metal clung to his temples and a band of light covered his eyes, transparent and glowing softly.

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Shy watched as he reached the bottom of the strange, shimmering shiny staircase and then stood up on his hind legs! He was huge, nearly six feet tall, he'd have stood eye level with Shy easily, maybe even a foot taller and though his front paws had thumbs and looked quite dextrous his body was in itself clearly feral in nature. Shy flattened himself against the ground and watched avidly, wondering what this messenger of the gods would do next! He lifted one hand to the circle of metal attached to his temple and slowly turned his head, looking at the forest. Shy held his breath, sure that he would be spotted, such a mighty divine being would probably see through his cover and he was right! His head stopped turning once it was level with Shy and for a long moment he stood there staring then beckoned with his other hand.

Slowly, nervously Shy stood up, brushing leaves and dirt from his fur before shuffling out into the clearing, clutching his spear tightly against his chest. He felt like such a ragged, unkempt beast in front of this smooth, brightly lit creature. Sure it was naked but it was so bright and powerfully built and he was a scruffy furred, stinking mess after a day of hard gnoll work. It stood there quietly, smiling down at Shy and swallowing nervously the gnoll bowed and barked out a reply in the rough, common language of the gnolls.

"Me Shy, welcome messenger of the heavens... "

Silence, the creature didn't speak, didn't respond just stood there, black eyes scanning up and down the gnolls body behind the shimmering band of light that covered them. It's head moved slightly, eyes roving, Shy felt as if every part of his being was being examined, his deepest, darkest secrets laid bare, he had no defenses against that black stare.

"Hello Shy," the huge creature said at last, his voice soft, melodical, like liquid that sent a shiver down his spine, "I am Zonti, I am pleased to meet you will you come aboard?"

Shy's eyes widened as the orange and purple critter gestured at the stairs leading up into the mouth of the huge shiny creature! He didn't trust himself to speak, just nodded his head and followed with trembling knees as Zonti led the way. The stairs felt slick beneath Shy's feet, he was afraid he was going to slip but strangely he didn't it was as if they were holding onto him and then he was passing the mighty shiny creature's jaws. The stairs led to the back of its throat were instead of a gullet there was a circular doorway through which he entered.

The lights were soft and white, there was a long shimmering corridor and then the wall to the left flowed open without a sound or warning and Shy jumped in alarm and stare at the long white corridor beyond. Zonti gestured at the opening and then held out his hand to Shy as he spoke

"You must be cleansed before you can go further, please give me your weapon and clothing and step within."

Shy hesitated for just a moment then bowed low and surrendered his spear and untied his loincloth. Handing over his necklace last he blushed as the mighty beast looked him over once again. He was entirely nude now and exposed but he just nodded and motioned toward the waiting chamber once again. Bowing low to the divine creature Shy stepped into the room and managed to hold back the whimper he wanted to make as the wall oozed shut sealing him inside the brightly lit chamber.

For a moment nothing happened then the floor beneath him started to move. Squeaking in alarm Shy tried to move back, to escape but there was nowhere to go. Quivering slightly in fear at the strangeness of it all he allowed the floor to carry him onwards. The walls ahead flashed with blue light, forming a glowing aura that extended across the length of the corridor. Bracing himself Shy swore to keep his eyes open and face it like a true gnoll! He hit the outer edge of the field and gasped as his whole body tingled... dirt and dust, grime and gunk streamed out of his fur.

Staring in wide eyed amazement Shy held up one arm and marvelled at the way the dust and grime from life on the savannah lifted right out of his fur. He'd never looked so fluffy and clean and he hadn't gotten wet to do it! Panting slightly Shy twisted around to look at his tail and swished it from side to side, marvelling at how it looked, he felt great! Looking ahead he waited to see what would happen next and was rewarded as the light bathing him suddenly turned green.

A voice spoke from all around and then, its words were intelligible to his wars but the light made his body tingle and his fur stand on end. It felt good and he emitted a soft, quiet, excited bark as the tingling made his sheath pull back and his cock grow. Reaching down with one paw he covered up his rapidly thickening dick and blushed deeply. This was no way to show off to the gods but he couldn't stop it. The intense, tingling sensations from the green light left his whole body trembling from pleasure along every limb and up and down his spine. So distracted by the sensations rushing through his body Shy failed to notice that he'd almost reached the far wall of the corridor.

He noticed in time to yowl in shock and throw up his arms to protect himself as the moving floor whisked him relentlessly toward the sheer white wall. He hit and passed through it, a wet gloop accompanying his passage as the thick layer of clear slime encased his body. It clogged his nose, formed a stretchable membrane over his mouth and clung to his fur in a single, solid layer of gelatinous gloop. Puzzled by this odd coating Shy rubbed his claws against his chest but the goop didn't part or move. It insulated his claws leaving them bluntly trapped in gel and his hands skittered across the frictionless surface. He couldn't get a good grip on the strange substance to tear it off him!

Oddly it wasn't inhibiting his breathing, air still flowed in and out of him effortlessly. The teasing pulses and feelings that had plagued his body in the red light were fading however and with a jerk the floor stopped moving. Hopeful now to get his embarrassing reaction under control Shy reached for his groin only to suddenly find the gel gripping his body growing tighter. It squeezed pressure points, massaged muscles and forced him to move against his will! Howling in alarm Shy gnashed his jaws at the rubbery membrane, trying to bite it with his teeth. It was his only hope as he was marched toward a door but the gel just applied pressure to his jaw, forcing his mouth shut!

Whimpering Shy walked onwards into the odd chamber beyond. The orange and purple creature Zonti was waiting for him along with some odd divine devices though as they hummed and came to life Shy wasn't sure if they were magic or technology.

"Good, you're all ready Shy, welcome aboard, I promise you'll enjoy this next bit," his voice was rich and deep and he had a very knowing grin plastered over his muzzle, "Let's get you all settled in then we can take some readings."

The gel pilaster and squeezed over Shy's body, forcing him to kneel on a silvery padded patch of flooring in the middle of the room. With his knees spread and his arms tucked behind his back he looked like one of the shaman's acolytes waiting for instructions outside her dream tent. The big orange creature, his spikes clattering walked around to stand in front of him and Shy tried to beg him to stop. The best he could do was whimper and his captor just smiled and made odd motions at his devices.

They rolled forwards and Shy shuddered as something slithered over his head. It clamped down firmly over his headz squeezing his temples and the base of his neck. A tingling sensation spread across the top of his head, the gel drew back, bare flesh touched cold metal across his head and Shy's eyes opened wide in shock at the sudden contact. What followed next made Shy's eyes pop as something slid beneath his tail and started to push into his rump. It stretched the gel and smoothly entered him leaving him whining as his balls and knot were massaged.

His cock went rock hard again and the walls of the room lit up with strange glyphs, ruins and images of his body. He tried to focus on them to distract himself from what was being done to him. It had to be a test of some kind, a ritual of endurance he mustn't give into the pleasure churning through his body. He had to hold out, to he a good gnoll and show his worthiness! It was all for nothing though, Shy's resistance crumbled as pulses of pleasure shot down his spine and grounded themselves in his dick. A strange clear snake engulfed the end of his cock and started to suck as the gel pulled back and his knot swelled.

Howling heavily the gnoll found his muzzle released so he could pant and howl and cum! Thick pulses rolled up his cock and jets of his virile seed were gulped down by the odd tube holding onto his cock. Tongue hanging out Shy started to drool as his orgasm carried on and on. His naked body trembled as at last, after what felt like an age his cock stopped and his body sagged. He still couldn't move and the gel was gently applying pressure to his bladder. Whatever these creatures wanted with him it wasn't over and he now doubted they had come from the gods at all!

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Zonti watched the mammal start to piss into the collection tube then turned back to his screens and regarded the specimens physiological data before touching a control on his collar.

"Specimen collection has begun on Subject-001-Shy, local species name Gnoll. Creature shows intelligence but lack of formal education. Memory read shows his society is tribal in nature."

The porcupine paused to look back at Shy and smiled, "Reaction to nerve impulse overrides satisfactory. Genetic material passed to Soo for analysis but initial reaction data shows promising for consideration as principle colonisation builder or guard species."

Turning back to his controls he instructed the gel examination suite to prep the gnoll for further tests, he still had a lot to learn about this creature. Thankfully they'd found the right buttons to press in his brain to make sure everything they did to him was pleasurable. He didn't like it when test subjects suffered and his mind seemed entirely malleable to their hypnotic suggestion and mental reconditioning. It'd be fun to see just what this little mammal could be convinced to do before he was handed over to the coloniser to be re-purposed.

-fin