Once again, Mike became very dizzy, but this time, he did not pass out. Rather, he was entirely conscious as his body spasmed and swelled. His legs felt like they were on fire, and he fell over. Looking down at them, he saw hair explode on them, and then they stretched and bulged, until they grew into a horse's body! His upper body became larger and stronger as well, growing into a centaur's powerful, muscular torso.
After several minutes, the pain finally subsided, and Mike lay on the ground, panting and wheezing pathetically. His legs were unsteady at first, but he managed to rise.
"Well," said Ty, "I guess everything is okay now. You're a centaur again."
Mike just looked at Ty, a dark and angry expression on his face.
"Okay, maybe it was a lot to go through," Ty admitted, still smiling. "To make it up to you, I'll tell you this: the rest of your party is just fifteen miles down the road south. You should recognize the village when you get there."
Mike's anger dissipated, and with a broad grin, he galloped off, to find the road south.