Boy In The Forest(2)

HOOOLY MARBLES, HAHA. The main character is right here before me, is this a dream? Did the decayed smell get into my brain? I pinched my cheek, 'hmmm nope I'm awake' I thought. 'But what's he doing around here? Don't tell me...did the main storyline begin??'

I shook my head nervously, no way right, maybe it's just a pure coincidence and it's another adorably cute boy who fits the description of the main protagonist haha. Right, if he's truly the protagonist, he should have a little scar on his eyebrow. I studied the boy from my position.

'OOOH, IT'S THERE! IT'S THERE!' I shouted internally, it was a small scar right at the tip of his brow. So it really is him, ummmm. I flinched.

'W-what was his name again..'

[Mono 1]: YOU DON'T REMEMBER HIS NAME!?!?! YOU IDIOT!!!'

[Mono 2]: Maybe a snack can help you remember?

[Mono 4]: Ooh, such a small boy...he must be so afraid.

As I was yelling internally in my head, the small boy moved but fell flat on his face.

"Someone...please...help me...sniff" the boy was now whimpering, his face covered in dirt.

' I feel bad...he looks so helpless, but I have things I need to do sooo…' once more, I decided to turn back around.

"Mom….I miss mom..."

I stopped once more.

[Mono 1]: If Papa is not found he might die!

[Mono 4]: aww, the boy wants his mother, helping won't be so bad.

[Mono 1]: No it's more logical to simply let someone else find him, that way, he'd be more inclined to rely on them instead of a complete stranger. Besides, no human contact!

[Mono 5]: What if the child doesn't have anyone? WHAT IF HIS MOTHER DIED!!! He'd be all alone and starving!!

[Mono 1]: But pap-

[Mono 4]: The boy wants his mother, let's help him

[Mono 5]: if the boy doesn't have his mother, he'd be scarred for life, and it'll scar me too, I DON'T WANT THAT!!!

I felt a guilty pang for thinking of leaving the small boy alone. That was pretty cruel.

'Ahhh, I still have a human heart too. My thoughts were way out of line, cheering him up won't hurt'

With that decision in mind, I approached the boy.

I groaned inwardly while looking at the boys' wounds 'he'll need treatment, first let's try not to startle him'

If I was him, I'd be terrified of some random stranger walking up to me as well. It's best to approach cautiously and speak gently so as not to scare them.

'Oooh I sound so professional haha' I nodded before gently tapping the boy's shoulder.

The boy flinched his large eyes quickly peering up at mine. I paused and stared at them. They were a bright green-like emerald that gleamed brightly in the moonlight. Or maybe it was the tears shining in the moon?

'Whoa, pretty' I thought as I stared at the boy.

"Ah" he cried out and quickly crawled back to the stump of the tree, his body trembling.

'weird...I was as gentle as possible...is he just a scaredy-cat?' I title my head questioningly.

' Maybe saying some encouraging words will help' I nodded and opened my mouth to speak.

"A….re….y...ou….ok…." the boy looked confused as if he didn't hear what I said.

'AAAH, I forgot that after 10 years being in this forest I haven't had time to actually talk with anyone!!!' I inwardly tugged at my hair, but I looked pretty normal on the outside.

'Ok, let's try this then,' I stooped down at the boy and put both my hands on my face. I was mimicking the boy crying and shook my head.

'No crying...No crying' I peeked between my hands to see if the boy understood me.

The boy's large green eyes stared at me, he then quickly wiped his tears, his face looking red and embarrassed. 'Yes, he understood! ok….WHAT DO I DO NEXT!!!'

[Mono 1]: Children like toys...

'Toys yes….wait this is a forest there aren't any toys heeeeere!!!'

[Mono 4]: He must be bored, having nothing to see or do, having so much pain to bear, as expected of the MC!!

'R-right wounds, let's treat the boy's wounds!!' I quickly stood up and motioned to the boy. He looked confused as to what I was talking about.

'Since I can't speak I can only do signals, ooh marbles. Wait, I know, maybe I'll try some speech practice when this is all over…' I turned around and pointed towards my back, prompting him to get on. The boy was hesitant. Well it's to be expected, we barely know each other, and the only thing he can take note of is the fact that I don't speak.

But hesitation gets you killed so get on shy boy! I tugged the boy's arm so that he was on my back. "U-UWAH!?" he cried and squirmed. I stood up with him on my back and proceeded to start walking, gradually picking up speed. Alright first and only customer, you're about to experience a relaxing ride, enjoying all forms of dreadful scenery!

I call it: YUJI'S SPEEDY EXPRESS!!!

I hopped in the trees and quickly made my way to a specific location in the hollow grove.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH" the boy screamed in my ear and clutched his small hands on my clothing.

'Hm? Is it that fun? Maybe I was wrong to call him a scaredy-cat, keep screaming shy boy!!!….' I happily nodded and quickened my pace, his screams getting even louder as it echoed throughout the forest.