The Deer Girl's Discovery

    By Storybird

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    10 Aug, 2023

    Alex awoke with a start, his head throbbing and body aching. He looked around, bewildered. He was lying bare in the town square under the curious gaze of dozens of deer girls.

    He didn't know how he got there or why he was naked in the first place. All he remembered was a blinding light and a crushing feeling, like being squeezed through a narrow tube.

    The deer girls around him were unlike anything he'd ever seen. Human from the waist up, but with deer-like lower bodies, complete with fur and hooves. Their eyes were large, doe-like and curious.

    Alex felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him. He hastily covered his privates with his hands and frantically looked around for something, anything, to cover himself up with.

    One of the deer girls, the one with white spots on her fur, approached him with a shy smile. She extended a piece of cloth towards him. It was rough but it would do. Alex quickly wrapped it around his waist.

    The deer girl introduced herself as Mia. She explained that he was in the Kingdom of Cervidae, a place where deer girls ruled. It was a world entirely separate from his own, she said.

    Alex found it hard to wrap his mind around the information. He was from Earth, from a city filled with skyscrapers and technology. This fantasy world felt like a dream, or a nightmare.

    As days turned into weeks, Alex slowly became familiar with the kingdom and its inhabitants. He learned that the deer girls were kind and peaceful, living in harmony with nature.

    He even picked up their language, a musical and rhythmic dialect which he found oddly soothing. Despite the strangeness of his situation, Alex could not help but feel a certain sense of peace.

    Mia was his constant companion, teaching him about the kingdom and the customs of the deer girls. She was patient and kind, and before long, Alex found himself warming up to her.

    During his stay, Alex learned of an impending danger to the kingdom. A pack of bloodthirsty wolves was slowly encroaching the borders, intent on causing havoc.

    The deer girls, being peaceful creatures, were ill-equipped to deal with the threat. Despite his initial reservations, Alex realized he could help. After all, he was the only one with knowledge of human warfare.

    He began training the deer girls, teaching them basic defense and strategy. He also fashioned simple weapons from tree branches and rocks, hoping it would be enough against the wolves.

    The day the wolves attacked, the deer girls stood their ground. It was a difficult battle, but they managed to fend off the invaders. Alex couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride in his chest.

    Victory, however, came at a cost. Many were injured, including Mia. Alex rushed to her side. He had grown fond of her and the thought of losing her was unbearable.

    Mia's injuries were severe: she had been bitten by one of the wolves. Alex did his best to apply first aid, using the herbs he had learned about during his time in the kingdom.

    Despite his efforts, Mia's condition appeared to worsen. Alex felt helpless and desperate. He wished he had the advanced medical technology from his world.

    With a heavy heart, Alex asked the deer girls if there was anything else that could be done. They told him about a legendary healing spring hidden deep within the forest.

    Without wasting a moment, Alex embarked on a journey to find the healing spring. The path was fraught with peril, but he was determined to save Mia.

    After days of traveling, he stumbled upon the spring. Its waters shimmered in the sunlight. Alex filled up a bottle and rushed back to the kingdom.

    When he returned, Mia was barely hanging on. Alex had the water administered to her. They all waited with bated breath. Slowly, Mia's breathing stabilized and her wounds started healing rapidly.

    Mia made a full recovery. The kingdom celebrated their victory over the wolves and Mia’s miraculous recovery. In the midst of the festivities, Alex realized he had found a home in the Kingdom of Cervidae.

    However, a part of him yearned for his own world. Mia, sensing his dilemma, told him about a portal that could take him back to his world. But it would only open once every hundred years.

    It was a difficult choice. He had grown to love the Kingdom of Cervidae and its inhabitants. But he also missed his home. Alex made a decision. He decided to stay, choosing the new family he had found.

    Years passed and Alex lived a peaceful life in the Kingdom of Cervidae. He taught the deer girls more about his world and they taught him about theirs. It was a life full of harmony and understanding.

    The human boy who had once woken up naked in a town square was now an integral part of a world so different from his own. He had become a hero, a friend, a family member.

    From an outsider, Alex transformed into a beloved member of the Kingdom of Cervidae. And in this fantastical kingdom full of deer girls, he had found a place he could finally call home.

    The Deer Girl's Discovery