As the sun sets, the day ends, and I glare into the now-visible stars, the beautiful moon, staring right at me, the darkness that engulfs the vast sky, the most relaxing time of the day.
It's all peace, no one screaming or gossiping, It is the time of the day when the town isn't lively.
As I get lost in Nature's beauty, I somehow resonate with the dark. It's comforting as if It made me feel safe, as if... I had a connection. I'm not entirely sure.
Still thinking about what I had done, sitting in the dark, with my arms placed on my legs, my right hand soothing my chin.
'Did I do right?, yes I did, it was to survive' I reassured myself, I believed that it was necessary, I mean..., it wasn't right for the bakery, but... if it wasn't for the encounter with the blond-haired girl, I would've returned empty-handed, maybe even with some bruises...
I let out a deep sigh, 'okay, I'm heading back home'
As I stood up, I looked at the dark eerie alleys, I thought to myself 'I guess a nice, calm walk to my "home" would be amazing'
While slightly nodding my head.
As I was on my way home, I took a turn, then suddenly... I heard footsteps and breathing, but... not humans?... I suddenly froze, my first instinct was to slowly but steadily step back.
The footsteps kept getting louder; I didn't know what to do, my eyes fixed on the dark alley's corner, imagining the worst situation possible, a monster... had breached the walls? Am I really... going to die? My feet trembled, my pupils dilated, and my body went into a fight-or-flight state.
Suddenly another set of footsteps was heard, followed by a voice
'MILOOO, get back here. It's time for a shower,' sounding friendly and caring manner.
Before I could even react, a savage beast launched at me; in a split second, I remembered my best memories; well, there weren't many, as I accepted my fate...
A small dog had jumped on my chest, sticking its claws into it, for I had not braced it; the seemingly small but powerful dog knocked me down, and I hit the floor with my back *crack* the bones in my back had been cracked.
As I moan in pain 'Agh'.
'Milo' kept being recalled, suddenly a young man had appeared behind the dog,
As he saw me knocked out on the floor, and his dog wagging his tail while licking my face.
I opened my eyes; it was a tan young man with dark brown hair that resembled the earth's soil; his eyes under the street light seemed as if it was raw honey.
As we both look at each other with uncertainty.
He quickly approached me. "Are you ok-?"He paused, his face forming a sharp smile.
"Your eyes..."
He said in a toned curious voice
I felt embarrassed; I felt as if I was being judged; about to defend myself,
the young boy responded, "THEY ARE SO COOL!" With his eyes glistening like the stars in the darkest place in space.
He suddenly realized he was being rude and had not introduced himself.
"My name is Alan, sorry for not introducing myself earlier. What is your name?" He expressed this in a cheerful manner
"M- My name... is Ezio," I spoke softly, stuttering, my awkwardness filling the room, as I am not used to people talking to me.
He said with his eyes wide open. "Wow, that is such a cool name, they're as cool as your eyes! I can't stop admiring them, I have never seen or heard of them".
Feeling flattered but weird, I had never received compliments; no one had dared to acknowledge me, It was the first time in my 16 Years of life that I ever heard someone talk great about me.
"T-Thanks, it's the first time someone has said that," I responded awkwardly while stuttering.
"Really? That's odd, what you have is something amazing and unique" Alan exclaimed in a confused manner
After a bit, Alan looked at my attire, he had seen my condition, 'and he murmured 'I see'
"DO you want to come to my place, my family is making dinner, I can give you a pair of clothes that fit a bit too big on me" he spoke in a friendly and assuring tone
I didn't know what to say; I had never had this happen to me before; as I looked, contemplating and worried, Alan reassured me it was fine; his parents would love for him to stay the night.
After giving it another thought. I agreed we walked to his home, it wasn't very far,
As Alan knocked 'MOM it's me, I brought a guest'
As she opened the door, a fruity smell eradicated the room, attacking my nose, It was such an amazing smell that I slightly curled my lips, closed my eyes, taking a deep, refreshing breath.
"Oh Welcome kid, please, come in"
Spoke Alan's mother, as she opened the door, a lady with pale skin and brown hair and beautiful honey eyes.
I took a step inside, 'no smell of alcohol it smells amazing', I told myself.
"Oh sorry for not introducing myself, my name is Freya, nice to meet you-" she paused, "wow your eyes are stunning," said in a soft-gentle voice
"I know right? I told him the same thing, and he says it's the first time crazy, right?"Alan exclaimed in an Intrigued manner.
"That can't be true," Freya, Alex's mom, exclaimed as she looked into my eyes.
Feeling flattered, I did not know what to say.
As silence engulfed the room, Alex's Father entered the living room, a tall Tan and robust complex figure with dark hair resembling dark obsidian, Speaking in a loud and clear voice.
CI didn't know we had guests! Nice to meet you-, Wow, your eyes..., they're... SO COOL!".
He had Exclaimed with a surprised tone, eyes shining bright.
Feeling overwhelmed, I said, "T-thanks" in a shaky voice.
As he stood still, his hand rubbing his chin, seemed he was analyzing me
"A shy boy, I see, no need to be afraid. You can be at peace, the name is Bob nice to meet you"
As he reached out for a handshake.
I didn't shake his hands, not because I was being rude, but because... my hands were dirty; how could I get him dirty?
Bob, seeing this, grabbed my hand and, with his other, grabbed my shoulder.
"I don't mind getting a little bit dirty"
reassuring me it was fine.
"T-Thanks for being so kind" I spoke with a low tone and embarrassed
"Hmm, I see," says Bob.
As Freya interrupted us, she spoke,
"I will go prepare you a bath. Give me a second, Alan, get him a pair of new clothes".
as Alan and Freya stared at each other,
Alan nodded; after both had left, I was alone with Bob.
After a moment of silence, Bob looked at me, "Do you have a home?... or any relatives?"He spoke In a low understanding voice.
The question had thrown me off, it was sudden.
"Well.. my father-..," as I bit my tongue "No I do not, my only family passed away as I was born" I said with a saddened voice.
Bob looking down with a saddend face reassured me and told me how sorry he was to hear that, patting my back.
"It's fine, why would I burden myself on something I never had" I spoke in a neutral manner.
As Freya entered the room, letting me know the bath was ready, I nodded.
"I didn't catch your name" said Bob in an intriguing tone.
"My name is Ezio" I said in a respectful tone.
Bob nodded back and signaled me the way to the bathroom.
As I enter looking at myself in the mirror, my dirty robe looked like rags that were poorly stitched together,
My slim slender body,
My jet black wavy hair that's to the length of my neck, my face covered in mud,
And.. my eyes, I forgot my eyes looked this way... brown like pure copper, and the mix of Grey, a grey that resembles the shining moon
My eyes are two different colors, I told myself. Is this why people see me as a freak? Maybe it's my presentation? Or is it because people think a peasant like me deserves it? I'm not sure. Feeling dismayed.
As I prepare to take a bath, I think, and I think, what am I doing with my life? While the water pressure sends a relieving feeling to my skull, at utmost peace, and tranquility breathing deeply,
'I haven't had a shower as good as this in a long time'
As I close my eyes,
'Where am I?'
Feeling an abrubt pressure in my abdomen,
I find myself at the edge of a cliff.
Looking down into a calm ocean, the water was still, the winds were gushing, and the phenomenal smell of rain was about to pour.
A place so dark, yet relaxing, I see a burst of particles... beautiful like an aurora.
Is this mana?...
I feel it rushing through my body.