Prologue
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The Unknown Shapeshifter
The tall shapeshifter watched from the trees, securely hidden behind the branches with the overhanging leaves. Even with the bristling chill of the Ogacio winds, he stood very still barely making a sound. From the very spot where he was standing, he could see in plain view the actions of the young female and the very small baby she was delightedly playing with. He looked around the area where she sat to see if there was anyone else in her company. Feeling confident that no one else was there with her, he stood and watched for a couple of minutes as he tried to make sense of what he was seeing. He narrowed his eyes as different thoughts raced through his mind and felt a slight ache in his chest. Suddenly, as if in pain, he quickly turned and walked away.
From across the way, Miala, the young female felt as though someone was watching her as the little hairs on the back of her neck stood on end. Quickly, she raised her head and searched the area before her. Her eyes slowly scanned across the way to the thick bunch of trees and bushes but she saw nothing amiss. No one looked out of place. This was one of the few known oasis areas where beings came to take in the greenery and live surroundings. See scanned across the green fields and saw mostly elves and their children, casually going about their business. Frowning at herself, she lowered her head slowly and turned her attention back to her baby girl and lost herself in thought…
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