Young Survival

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"I'm Eric and I am 8 years old."
Eric must have read Brianna's mind because he answered what she was about to ask. Where are your parents. He said said "my parents disappeared a few years ago."

"Eight years old? That's how old I am." Brianna had tons of questions for him now. But after thinking them through she decided to ask the one that was bothering her the most. " Are you alone?"

"I was. But now that I found you I dont have to be. I can help you if you like."

"You can help with what? Finding my parents? I dont think so. I'm fine on my own."

"You are? Yeah thats why I saw you almost eat those poisoness berries. Plus I may or may not have seen your parents."

" You saw them?"

"Maybe. They may or may not have told me to make sure that you are still safe."

"Are they hurt?"

"No. Not yet anyway. They said to tell you that the cave isn't safe anymore. You need to find new shelter."

"I dont trust you."

"You have to. I am telling the truth. But fine. I guess dont believe me. Go get hurt."

"If you think I'm gonna get hurt then mom and father must be in danger. I have to save them!"

Brianna ran off farther into the woods calling mom and father hoping they can hear her. No reply. She tries again. Same results.

Little did she know that Eric was telling the truth. And little did she know that he was following her. Making sure she was safe. Little did she know was that he was her twin brother. The reason her family came here. He, too, was a McAllister.