Two years later
"Did you hear about that new menace rooming around the village". Aaron's aunt said.
"Tell me about it, there are rumors he has red hair, no wonder he behaves like that". Aaron's uncle said. He has light brown hair, black eyes, chubby, with pot belly. He was wearing a brown shirt and black jeans.
"Dad don't discriminate people with red hair it's not all of them that are bad". Zach said. They all sat down as usual to have breakfast and talk as a family. As usual Aaron is always quiet and self-reserved just observing them.
"Aaron dear, aren't you going to say something". The aunt said looking at Aaron with worry. Aaron stood up with his plate on his hand and spoke. "Thank you very much for the food I will be out soon".
"You're always going somewhere; you should learn to stay with your family". The aunt said.
"I am going out to sell some of my wooden figure". Aaron bowed and left to the market.
"He is always so rude, why do we even keep him here". The uncle said.
"Ahh, how could you say that". The aunt said. "He is my sister's son so of course I have to take care of him".
"Mum to be honest two years has passed since that incident, so why does he still behave that way". Zach said.
"It's been two years since my sister died, and those memories still hunt me till now. When the whole thing was going on we were sheltered, and we still feel the impact of the event even till now, so why would you blame a boy who was only six years old when all this started. He Is a strong boy, after witnessing that blood bath he Is still sane, so please try to show him a little affection". Zachs mum said.
Zachs dad looked at his wife and thought she looked beautiful, and her kind nature makes her beauty radiates more. She has a light blond hair, orange eyes, light skinned, and her features complimented her white dress.
"Honey". Zachs dad said.
"Mm". she spoke.
"Ani, do you know you look like an angel". Zachs dad said.
"Loid, yes I know". Ani said.
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Meanwhile.
'The money I have saved up is too small to take me to military school'. Aaron thought.
From afar a young boy with red hair was running as some group of men tried to catch up with him.
"Help me catch that thief". A man shouted. All the villagers gathered hands to catch the boy with red hair, but they all failed.
Aaron was ready to ignore the scene, so he began walking away, when suddenly the boy with red hair grabbed Aaron and began running.
"What is your problem, let go of me". Aaron shouted.
"Sorry but no can't do". The boy said.
"What do you mean by that". Aaron said sounding angry.
"Zach will you shut up before they catch us". The boy said.
"Who is Zach, I am not Zach". Aaron continued shouting. The boy ignored him until they lost the villagers.
"You're not Zach". The boy said.
"Do I look like Zach? Aaron said.
"Yes, you do, you kind of have the exact color of hair, only that you have blue eyes, and he has orange". The boy said.
"So, what do you even want with Zach". Aaron said. The boy looked at him and spoke. "You are Zachs cousin, so I trust you. Zach and I made an agreement that I would steal herbs for his mother, and he will provide me with money and food".
"That does not make sense, he could have just bought it himself". Aaron said.
"The herbs are freaking expensive, and he does not have the money, so I gave it to him for a cheaper price". The boy said.
"What is your name? and why can't you just sell it to other people".
"My name is Eric". Eric said. "Yes, I do but I pity Aunt Ani, and I just want to find a way to help her".
Aaron sighed and spoke. "Why are you doing all of this?
"I don't have parents to fend for me". Eric said with a sad smile on his face. "Your different from Zach, Zach judges me but still buys from me, but you, you sympathize with me something I have not seen in a long time".
"Zach, he always smiles around me, but it is clear he does not want me there". Aaron said.
"So much for having a family". Eric said. "But you should still be happy you have people that take care of you, I wish I had that".
"Am trying to save up money to get out of that house, they are nice but something about them does not just seem right". Aaron said.
"How do you know". Eric said.
"I can feel it in me that those people are not normal". Aaron said.
"Anyhow you can go back but tell Zach I have the goods that should come pick them up". Eric said.
"Sure, but how am I going to meet you, you seem like a nice person". Eric said.
"You want to meet me". Eric said.
"Yeah". Aaron said.
"Just meet me in the same spot". Eric said.
"Sure, bye". Aaron said and he was about to step out of the alley when a ball of fire landed in front of him. "What the actual hell is going on".