The Rescue Mission

After finishing eating, they went for a walk around the town. Everyone was in the same state even the children.

- We must talk to someone.

- I don't think they will easily reveal anything to you.

- I will try.

They kept walking until Aaron noticed a very old lady walking with a stick, she was buying some groceries but she couldn't hold them well. Aaron ran toward her to help her. He smiled at her, but she didn't make any reaction, just kept looking at him. It was quite awkward:

- Thank you young boy.

- I will help you take them to your house.

- You must be an outsider.

- Yeah, me and my friends are strangers.

Aaron kept smiling to hide his confusion.

- It's been a while since a saw such expression. Strangers usually fear us, and avoid crossing over this town. Let's go, my house is over there.

The old lady took them to her small house, they went in. It was very warm and cozy.

- Again, Thank you ....

- Aaron, my name is Aaron.

- Right, Aaron. You are so sweet.

- Can I ask you a question?

- You want to know about our curse.

Aaron felt embarrassed. The old lady just saw through him. He couldn't know how she really felt about that. Her face didn't change a bit.

- I'm sorry, I was curious....

- It's okay, I will tell you our story. It is not like something worse will happen to us. Sit down I will prepare some tea.

- I feel like we are not welcome here. Said Tarou while whispering.

- Shut, we got finally the chance to know something, maybe it will lead us to the key.