The Human World

In the morning, after having enough rest, the two brothers prepared themselves to continue their journey to the human world.

- Aaron, are you ready?

- Yes...

- You don't mind flying with me, don't you?

- Well, normally, I would prefer to walk on my feet, but I got enough of the snow.

Aaron jumped on his brother's back. That was his first time flying. No matter how much Tarou had asked him to make a tour, he always refused.

- Hold on tight.

- Alright.

Tarou spread his big wings then he started flying.

Aaron became amazed when they got away from the ground. Everything underneath them became small, even that big cliff.

Tarou kept raising until they reached the clouds. It was such beautiful scenery.

Aaron felt so free, and for a moment, he forgot about all his worries.

- WOW...THIS IS AMAZING!

After about an hour, they finally arrived at a small town under a big mountain. It was surrounded by a big forest.

- We need to get down quickly. Before someone sees us.

Tarou landed in the forest, then they walked until they reached the village. When they arrived, Tarou pointed at a train:

- Do you see that?

- What is that?

- That is a train, it's our way to go to the city.

- Can't we just keep flying?

- No, humans shouldn't see us. Consider this as a chance to get to know the human world.

That was the first time Aaron left the land of the monsters. He didn't know anything about the human world except the stories he used to hear from those who came back to the land.

Tarou hid his wings and turned himself into a human.

The two entered the village and went directly to the train station. Tarou bought two tickets and a few snacks.

Aaron was walking while looking dazzled.

" How can weak humans build something like that?

Tarou closed his brother's mouth :

- Save it for later Aaron, you still didn't see anything.

After some waiting, they took the train. Aaron was so excited. He was like a little child on a playground.

- I didn't expect to see this. What can we do inside that thing?

- You will just sit down and it will take you to your destination.

- Really?

- Yeah, enjoy the scenery. We will arrive in the city in two hours.

After some time, Aaron took the courage to ask his brother

- What was your task?

- I thought you will never going to ask.

- If you don't want to talk, it's fine. Replied Aaron while looking out the window.

-It was a witch. My mission was to find a witch and bring her down.

- Why? What's the purpose?

- She kidnapped little girls and took their souls so she will have youth for eternity.

- But it has nothing to do with us!

- Well, she did kill many children and terrified lots of families.

- Aren't we supposed to hate humans because they are weak and a disgrace to our nation, why do we help them?

-Who told you that? Humans did with their brains things we couldn't do with our power. I think that we envy them. Going on a mission is not just helping them, but helping ourselves to improve by learning from them...

Suddenly Tarou stopped talking. He stood up and started looking around while looking tense and anxious

- What's wrong, Tarou? What's happening?

- There is a witch on the train. Replied Tarou with a trembling voice.

- I'm going to look around, don't leave your seat, Aaron. I will be back soon.

Tarou left quickly and started checking all the passengers, one by one. He could feel her presence.

" Where is she? What is she doing here? Witches usually transport using magic. I must find her quickly before something dangerous might happen".

He suddenly stopped

" There she is"