From my chest an ethereal blue light shined resonating with the necklace. The light began to coalesce. It shimmered and swirled before me.
The light concentrated in two places swinging even brighter, not in a blinding way, but more of a mesmerizing light like the Aurora Borealis.
The shape floated down and slammed a what appeared to be a foot down and threw the two bright spots up. The light shattered like glass and what took its place were two powerful horns.
The figure was a dark brown and Grey covered in fur. 4 hooves, powerful curved horns, and brown eyes with a line like the horizons edge as pupils. They brimmed with confidence and power.
Instinctively, I knew what the beast before me was.
"BAAH! Why did you have to summon me in such a place."
The Ram spoke English though it still screamed out its words guttural, like a goat's cry. Despite the absurdity of the situation I felt strangely calm.
Maybe it was because I had already seen some sort of clone of me or because I was overwhelmed and hadn't fully processed the Ram talking to me yet.
But, most of all I felt calm because something in my soul told me I could trust this one.
Which was exactly what put me on edge.
I don't know anything about this Sheep or situation. For all I know it could be some sort of demon masquerading as a literal wolf in sheep's clothing. On top of that it just suddenly materialized from my chest and the necklace.
The fact I felt I could inherently trust it is exactly why I couldn't immediately trust it. Who knows this demon lamb could be using some sort of magic to make me lower my guard.
"Baah! Are you just gonna stare all day?"
"Who or what are you?"
"Baah! Do you always ask people that?
"Sorry, its just not every day I meet talking animals."
"Well all animals taahk!"
"I meant English." I clarify
"What else would I speak? Mandaahrin?"
"You still haven't answered my questions."
"Baah! I am your Spirit Animal, Big Horns." It said its name with much pride and reverence.
"Baah! What is your name?" It inquired
"My name is Ren." I replied without thinking
"Wait I'm getting off track. How did I summon you and what exactly is a 'Spirit Animal'?"
Once again I ended up feeling comfortable with the Ram. I had to stay wary.
"Baah! You summoned me with the help of that pendant. I am your Spirit Animal, a guide from the spirit realm summoned to aid you."
"If you're here to help me then will you help me out of here."
"Baah! Not before beating everyone here."
Big Horns declared.
"I'm a wrestler. If you wanna beat some people up we'll be able to fight a lot outside of here."
Big Horns earthy eyes shined with an ethereal glow.
"Then, I must help my summoner escape. I didn't like this place anyways."
"Great, then-"
"ON THE COUNT!"
I suddenly heard a guard yell.
Sitting on the bed I quickly position myself in front of Big Horns.
The guard stared at me intensely. Did he know something was up? What if he comes in my cell to do a search. My thoughts ran like the wind and every moment passing by felt like an eternity.
As I was trapped in a prison of my own mind the guard opened his mouth.
"Check."
Then he moved on without another word.
"Baah!" Big Horns goes to rams his horns into the guard, but he passes right through both the bars and guar
"What are you doing?! We're gonna get caught!" I whisper yelled out.
"Baah! There is no reason to hide me."
"Yes, there is im not supposed to have anything in here let alone a magic spirit sheep. What do you thinks gonna happen if they catch us?"
"Summoner, don't you think they have cameras in this prison?"
"Yeah! Thats why you should conceal yourself!"
"Baah! Hiding is for cowards. Besides only someone with another Spirit Animal can see or hear Spirit Animals."
Big Horn's words pulled me out of my daze just as fast as I was put there.
"Wait what?"
"Yes, summoner none of these other humans can see or hear me. They can hear you though."
I felt like I had a headache.
"At least that's solved then. Also call me Ren, not summoner."
"Baah! As you wish."
"God, I have so many questions."
"Ask away, Ren."
The rest of my time I spent learning as much as I could from Big Horns. Although, I was still paranoid he was the only one I could ask regarding well him.
We talked for what seems like hours until it was finally Lunch time.
"ON THE CHOW!"
I learned that Spirit Animals are spirits meant to guide or help their summoner in life. They can come in the forms of all sorts of animals.
Each Spirit Animal was unique to the summoner. Two people might have spirits that take on similar animal forms, but in the end the spirits are unique and distinct from each other.
Think of it as having a pet. Two people may both have the same species of dog, but each dog is its own creature with only one owner.
For now I made it to the mess hall to join lunch with the other inmates.