~Darkness~

‘Hey sleepy head, you are finally up. Get up, it’s time for school,’ a calm, lovely voice said.

Huno held his head and sat up. ‘what’s going on?’ he asked.

‘What’s going on is, you are going to be late for school, little man. Get up, I know today is your birthday, but that doesn’t mean you should sleep in and not go to school,’ the voice said and pulled him up.

Huno frowned when he got up. ‘what’s wrong son?’ the voice asked.

‘I don’t know, it seems I have gotten shorter,’ Huno said, staring at his body. ‘No, it seems I have gotten smaller,’ he added.

‘What do you mean?’ the voice asked.

‘Never mind, I should get a bath…,’ Huno said, looking up. ‘Mom?’ he called out softly, looking at the lady in front of him.

‘Yes, what is it?’ his mom asked.

‘When did you get back?’ Huno asked.

‘We got back last night. You were already in bed,’ she replied. ‘What’s wrong? Why are you crying?’

‘Huh?’