The Familiar Abomination

Daniel looks around, trying to remember where he is. The familiar scene makes him realize he's in the same place where he disappeared into the dimensional turbulence. As this realization sinks in, he turns and sees a familiar estate—his home on Elpis.

Everything looks the same. If there have been any changes, he doesn't notice them.

Cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck…

The sound of a chicken clucking draws his attention. The chicken struts around, pecking at the dirt as if searching for food—or perhaps out of habit. It notices Daniel and locks eyes with him.

Cluck! ...Squawk!

The chicken is alarmed and quickly runs away, flapping its wings as if fleeing for its life.

"Arrrrrrrrggghhhhh! Don't kill me!!!!!" the chicken shouts in a familiar voice. Daniel frowns, trying to place where he's heard that voice before.