The kids walked alongside Arthur and Linus through the village. Although the kids were lively and their oblivious selves, Arthur noticed the tension in the air.

The towns people were all shooting them dirty looks and muttering insults such as freaks and monsters.

Arthur’s eyebrows furrowed as his jaw clenched. He would not let these children be belittled.

“Come on, children.” Arthur tried to stay his kind self as he led them towards a shop.