RAYMAN {My True Self}

Chapter 10. {memories}

Flashback.

"Rayman was only 4 years old when he was a curious little boy and always a dreamer, at his age he was so tender, full of innocence and energy. He never worried about anything, but the question he asked that surprised Betilla was (Mom, why are you a fairy? Why don't I have wings the same as yours?) So small and innocent without knowing why Betilla was a fairy, she with her sweet voice and her face full of pride towards little Rayman answered him (Because you were born with a gift special, your dreams will come true my little hero, I love you so much my child.) He never knew how to express the truth to him being such a happy and energetic child, Betilla wanted his childhood to be happier and carefree while she hurt him a lot the heart for knowing the truth about his parents. She was always sincere to the little boy but the only truth she could never tell him was so that his little and tender heart would never break at a young age"

End of flashback.

In one morning, Rayman dreamed of his little past with tears in his eyes, the most painful moment of his that he will never forget in his life, luckily he woke up calmly until he heard Barbara's voice.

Barbara: Hi Ray...How are you feeling?

Rayman: Hello Bar...-(sighs).- The truth is... I feel very sorry, I'm sorry for what happened to me yesterday...-(sighs sadly)

Barbara: Hey, calm down, I'm not mad. You just worried me and I wanted to see you to find out how you were and look.-(takes out a small stew).- I know you're hungry and I don't want to leave you without eating, come on... You need strength, Globox did it and we'll save half of it for you.

Rayman: Thanks... But seriously... I was an idiot to want to hurt them... ah... Damn anger won me...-(cries while covering his face).- I hurt my best friend for my stupidity to destroy everything...

Barbara without thinking hugged him to let off steam.

Barbara: Shh it's okay... I know what happened was very hard for you, but everything will be fine brother... I promise.-(smiles at him).- Now I want you to eat, I don't want you to lose strength. We are waiting for you down here...

Rayman ate slowly but he was able to eat at ease. After 5 minutes he went down the tree to apologize to his only friend, Globox may be a fool but with a tender heart he hugged Rayman telling him that he is fine and that it was a bad thing that he beat him, so he understands with a smile. After this they went ahead of their trip trying to forget what happened, luckily their trip had 1 hour left to get there until they heard noise, the three of them prepared to fight but by accident the voice of a small boy being discovered in the bushes making Rayman angry.

Rayman: Are you the kid with the Hoodlums? What do you want from us?

Hoodie: Oh my God! Don't do anything to me please.-(scared)

Rayman: Did you follow us? DID THEY SEND YOU TO WATCH US?-(He grabs him by his clothes)

Barbara: Rayman wait, don't hurt him!

Hoodie: Wow... It's you...-(surprised and blushing)

Barbara: What?...Okay, Ray please put it down.

Without thinking Rayman released him and let Hoodie speak while he gasped.

Hoodie: Excuse me, I don't want to harm anyone alone... I want to help you, my boss and the others want to harm you and I want to guide them to a shortcut to safety.

Rayman: And how do you want us to trust you? After all your stupid team did...

Globox: Maybe he wants to be our friend.

Barbara: But...why did you follow us?

Hoodie: Because... They seem to be the best of friends and the truth is, I don't have any friends. Please... Let me help you, it would be something I can do.

Rayman: (sighs).- Okay, but I hope you don't have anything on your hands, friend.

Hoodie: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!-(happy hugging Rayman)

After that, Hoodie took them very deep shortcuts during the trip and surprisingly knew how to get there. Without noise or sight, while they made the trip together with Barbara so they could meet her and talk a little. After all, they reach the depths of the forest while they take refuge, it was night and since it looked dark they lit a bonfire (SERIOUS MISTAKE).

Everyone was talking, laughing until they had barrels of plum to have an even better time, but the only one who didn't drink much was Rayman, he feels a little suspicious and weird until he looked at his friends with his big smiles. He reflected a little on his discomfort and his past with Betilla.

Rayman: Umm... Hoodie, I'm sorry I mistrusted you when you tried to help us and... I thank you.-(with a smile)

Hoodie: Hey, no problem... They told me all about you and you're a great guy with great potential... Something I've always wanted to have.

Rayman: Boy... I really feel that you are a great young man and I know that you will be able to do great things....

In that a noise was heard in the bushes, everyone is preparing to fight but to their bad surprise it was the Hoodlums and Jockwell with a malevolent smile.

Jockwell: Yes, you are very intelligent... right, Hoodie?