Mary's dreams were filled with fragmented memories of the teleportation. She saw flashes of light and heard strange buzzing noises. In one memory, she felt a surge of energy coursing through her body. In another memory, she saw a warning message on the teleporter's display screen, but she couldn't remember what it said exactly.
As Mary woke up, she felt a sense of confusion and disorientation. She looked around and realized that she was still in the jungle. So this hasn't been just a dream at all... she thought. The events of the previous day flooded back into her mind, and she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by everything that had happened. Full of expectation, she focused her eyes on a tree several feet away. Her gaze zoomed in on the tree, and she confirmed that her heightened senses were still very much present.
As she got up, Mary decided to head towards the mountain in the far distance. She needed to get a sense of the size of the jungle and perhaps acquire some orientation. She gathered the bare minimum of useful stuff, she had used to build the shelter and started to walk in the direction of the mountain. The trek was challenging, but thanks to her enhanced stamina, she managed to push through the thick vegetation and climb the steep terrain. The young girl was a bit surprised at how effortless the journey was in her new body. She had already walked for hours now.
As the day progressed, the heat and humidity increased due to the tropical climate. Mary's clothes started to stick to her skin, making her feel uncomfortable and constricted. Sweat dripped from her face. In need of some relief, Mary decided to get rid of some extra fabric. She was still wearing her comfy yoga pants and a too-large T-shirt from yesterday, made for a much colder climate. Mary quickly undressed, feeling safe and unobserved in the large, lonely jungle. Her new leather skin still gave her a sense of protection. Something inside her made her feel like she shouldn't wear any clothes at all. Somewhat confused, she decided against it, not wanting to go in just her panties.
With her newfound strength, she effortlessly ripped off most of the legs of her yoga pants as well as half the fabric of her t-shirt, including the sleeves. Satisfied, she put on her self made hot pants and belly top. She realized for the first time that not only her skin, but also her whole body had undergone some physical changes. Her body seemed more toned in general and showed small signs of definition. Her exposed legs looked stronger, her biceps larger. Even her abdomen showed a small line of definition. With her new skimpy clothes and her straight long black hair, she felt somehow proud of her new look, even a bit sexy.
Mary decided to move on and grabbed the scraps of her cloth. The sun was high in the sky, indicating that it must be about noon. For the next couple of hours, Mary trekked up the mountain. The climb was tough, but she persisted, eager to reach the summit and see the vast expanse of the jungle from above. Her body was more than capable of taking the challenge.
As she neared the top, the vegetation thinned out, and the trees gave way to a stunning panorama. She gasped in awe as she looked out over the endless canopy, stretching as far as the eye could see in every direction. The view was breathtaking, and Mary couldn't help but feel grateful for the opportunity to witness such beauty. She spotted the lake where she had started in the morning, far off in the distance. Even though she had somehow lost her sense of dimensions, she knew it had to be several miles away. Until yesterday, she would not have been able to walk such a distance in one day, let alone climb the mile-high mountain.
The sun was beginning to set, and the sky was ablaze with oranges, pinks, and purples, casting a warm glow across the jungle. Mary sat down on a large rock and took in the view, marveling at the colors and the sheer vastness of the jungle. Even though it was getting dark and she had nothing to eat or sleep, she was very calm. She had never felt so alive and free before. The jungle was a mysterious and beautiful place, and Mary knew that she had much to discover and explore. And yet she had to find a way out of the jungle to get home. She had been in this jungle for over a day now, and her dad was surely already worried about her. But for now, she was content to watch the world below and be at peace with herself and the world. As she sat there and paused, she finally felt the stress of the day overwhelm her. Finally, she decided to lie down right where she was and drifted off into sleep.