I remember that time passed slowly that day. It was like the day before my birthday when I was human. That day would be so slow that if felt like months rather than hours. Anyway, back to the story.

After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, the festival finally started. It began with people starting to dance. People were offering others masks and hugging as well. Just what was this festival. It was strange... yet... it was also awesome!

" This is great," I muttered.

I heard a thud sound. Everyone stopped and turned their attention to the south. Another thud shook the ground. It came from the North. I could see people's faces fill with wonder and amazement. These giants must be really big! Soon, I could see silhouettes of large figures on each cardinal direction. They were large and strange looking. They stepped closer. I saw that they had giant noses and they were red! They stepped inside the town.

" They're here," shouted a woman from the crowd.

Everyone started cheering.

It might of been my imagination, but I think I saw them blush.

" People of Termina, thank you once again for waiting for our return. You never asked where we go. Know this, we will always watch over this town. It's very special to us. Every person here is near and dear to us," announced the south giant.

" One person is the nearest though," said the east giant.

Everyone started whispering to themselves. They wondered who among them had the giant's favor. I didn't think that. I just came here. Why would I be the one they were talking about?

Immediately, a man with a red pompadour and a purple moon mask stepped out of the crowd and onto a new house foundation.

" It's obviously me, town mayor, Groosley Greyfield," he announced for all to hear. " Why wouldn't it be me? This is my town!"

The giants shook their heads.

" No. It's not you. It's," started the north giant.

Groosley looked stunned. He quickly regained his composure for the sake of his pride. " Then who? Who is worthy of being the friend of the giants who saved our town," asked Groosley. While he was smiling on the outside, his eyes said otherwise. He was scoping the town. He was looking for the 'lucky' person who won the giants' favor.

The giants pointed to the building I was on.

" Skull Kid," they all said.

I was shocked. Me? Why me? Everyone was staring at me. They saw me arrive in town not to long ago.

" But... I-I," I start.

" That imp," asked Groosley. He snarled the word imp. " Why him? He hasn't even been here for more than a day!"

Everyone in town started whispering. Why that imp? Groosley's right! Who is that guy to have that honor?

" He's our friend from another place," started the north giant.

" But one day... he left... without saying goodbye," muttered the east giant.

" We saw him again but he looked strange," continued the west giant.

" He was scared and alone," explained the south giant.

" We vowed to protect him," said the east giant.

" But we couldn't," muttered the west giant.

" Yeah yeah yeah, I don't care about this sob story! That... that thing has no right to be your friend! He's not rich! He's a nobody," exclaimed Groosley. He smirked. He thought his argument won.

Those words cut into me like daggers. They were all things I remembered calling myself. I was felt like a nobody. I wasn't human. I was a thing! Tears formed in my eyes. I tried to fight them back but I kept thinking of the words that hurt me so. I started crying. I sniffled.

The giants glared at the man.

" Well, this is our friend that you are insulting. He's not a nobody. You respect us, so respect him too," exclaimed the north giant.

I looked up at the giant. He offered his hand.

" Come on Skull Kid, lets go play somewhere," said the north giant.

I looked at him and smiled. I had a friend who stuck up for me. Groosely interrupted this happy moment for me.

" What about the festival," asked Groosley angrily.

" He's right... we can't leave yet," muttered the south giant.

Groosley smirked. He got his way. He got the giants to stay. He pointed out the outsider and made him feel isolated.

" Groosley, you're so smart," chimed a girl in the crowd.

" Only our mayor could be this smart," chimed another.

He turned to the crowd. " Indeed! I'm glad that you all know this about me," he shouted. He turned to me and frowned. " Now there's the issue of the monster in our peaceful town. Because I'm feeling generous, you can stay till the end of the festival. You have today, tomorrow, then the next day. When the clock strikes midnight on the fourth day, I expect you to pack your stuff and go! If you don't, we will hunt you down and kill the beast that's been brought here," threatened Groosley.

I shook with fear. I saw anger in those eyes. They stared at me. Even if I hadn't heard what he said, I knew I wasn't welcome.

" As your guardians, we say that he's harmless! Don't just chase him away," yelled the west giant. His voice boomed. He covered his mouth. He didn't mean to yell.

" But I'm the glorious leader of this town," he bragged. " That outranks you," he sang. He had an emphasis on the 'you' part.

The giants glared at the leader.

" That's right! Enjoy the festivities! Especially you Skull Kid. After three days, you will not be allowed back into town," said Groosley.

And done with this chapter! I'm making chapters when I have one as a buffer in case I am gone for a while or can't update. Anyway, thank you for reading! Bye guys!