AN- This is not part of the trilogy but a past explaining Marron's encounter with Oreo. How Marron knew Oreo and how he first associated with Big Mama. Hope you like this one too. Happy reading.

Disclaimer- As usual I don't own Bakaretsu Hunter.

"Marron!" Carrot shouted coming closer to a huge tree. "Marron please come out now." Marron heard his brother's plea but he sank deeper inside his hiding place. "No. I'm not going back. He heard his brother's voice grow distant. He sniffled a tear. Why didn't he protect me? Why did he let those guys beat me up? Why did he just watch? He asked himself as he went out of his tree. When he looked up four sky blue eyes greeted him. "Aaahhggg!" He shouted and fell on his back. He heard laughter and a pale hand appeared in front of him. "Here let me help you up." He reluctantly accepted and stood up brushing his clothes. "Who are you?" "Are you a son of that tree?" At this Marron couldn't help but laugh. "What?" "Nothing. I'm Marron Glace and you." He was shocked at what he saw. "What are you?" Two very angry faces looked at him. He bowed his head and said softly. "I'm sorry." "Heck don't worry about it. I'm Eora." "And I'm Moira, were twins." Marron looked at them and smiled. "Where do you live?" Moira asked him. " Nowhere. I'm. I'm running away." "Then come with us?" Moira said happily. "I've always wanted a brother. Ouch!" Moira said holding her head. "Stupid, we can't do that his parents would be worried." "No they'll not!" "He protested and Moira held his hand. "See Eora. Let's go home."

Moira enthusiastically pointed to Marron everything inside their big home. "Wow you have a wonderful house but why don't I see your parents?" "That's when Moira's reaction turned gloomy. "Our mother died a whole year ago. Father isn't around much." Eora answered for Moira. They gave him a room and there he lived for a while. Every few days Marron saw Moira and Eora grow up. One day while they were playing Marron just had to ask. "Eora why do you grow up so fast?" Eora looked solemnly at Marron. "If I tell you do you promise to keep it a secret?" Marron nodded. "Marron our father isn't an ordinary father, he's a." "Sorcerer." Marron looked up and saw a tall man standing behind Eora. "Hello Father." Eora and Moira said sadly in unison. "Is this the boy Marron?" Marron flinched at hearing his name. The man smiled and patted him on the head. "Don't be afraid Marron." With that he picked up Marron and looked into his eyes. A cold feeling enveloped Marron's being. "I'm Oreo and you are always welcome at my house." Setting him down Oreo started walking away. "Marron are you all right?" Marron nodded but felt naked from Oreo's stare.

After a whole month had passed Marron was beginning to miss everything and Eora with Moira had grown six years older than Marron. He wasn't bothered that his two playmates are older but the thought that no one tried finding him placed a whole in his young heart. Everyday he felt worse and worse. He didn't want to acknowledge it but he missed home, he missed his friends and his brother but he won't let others know he would always hide his feelings. Every night he would picture Tira crying looking for him, his father worried about him, Chocolate also looking for him and Carrot. Would he even care if I were gone? Would he stop looking for me? He would regularly cry himself to sleep and every day he pushed the feeling deeper into his heart. His hope slowly disappeared but every time that happened he felt worse and laughing became a rare sight from him.

"Marron we need to talk." Eora said and ushered him to the kitchen. "What is this about Eora ne-san, Moira ne-san?" Moira seemed to be near in tears and Eora wasn't cheery either. "You have to escape Marron." "Escape from what?" "Who not a what. You have to escape our father." Marron was confused. "Why?" "We can't explain but you have to leave us." "When?" "As soon as possible." "Humanely possible." Moira added. "I'm still confused but I'll listen to you." Just then Oreo's voice rang through the house and Marron felt the cold grasp his being again. "Marron run!!!" Eora shouted. Marron looked confused. "I can't leave you here." Eora detached herself from the younger child. "You have to leave! Oreo, father is a powerful sorcerer. He knows your future, he knows you will someday turn against him. Save us Marron." That was the first time anyone told him that. In his young mind he could not understand making him more confuse. He was just a child, how will I save them when I myself can't save myself? His thoughts were interrupted by the loud thunder that rang inside the room. Eora and Moira looked around. They were scared for they knew who was coming. Eora looked very frightened but she looked at Marron with pleading eyes. "Leave now Marron so someday you can become a powerful being and you can save us." Moira, Eora's twin sister came up to them. She gave him a pressed flower, the color completely preserved, magic surrounded it. "My father gave me that and we decided to give it to you." Marron took the flower and looked at Moira. "Why?" "You have a family to return too. From what you've told us you have a loving brother, wonderful father and a lot of friends. We don't!" Moira was crying. "You left all of that because of what Marron?" She shook her head vigorously. "Forget it, go back. Your life is much better there." The opened door interrupted her words. Eora and Moira pushed him into the hiding place near the secret tunnel. A cold voice rang through the walls and Marron kept quiet. "Where is the boy?" It demanded. He heard Eora's scream. No don't hurt them. Then it was Moira's. "Where is he!!!" The voice demanded. Marron wanted to cry out but their pleas rang louder in his heart. Marron contented himself in pushing everything deep in his heart that at least made the voices grow soft. When he heard silence he slowly crept out of the place only to find Eora and Moira beaten up and in complete pain. "Good he didn't find you." Eora said with much difficulty. "Remember what I told you Marron Glace. Go back ho." Moira wasn't able to finish as she took her last breath. "Moira." Marron replied tears welling up. "Don't mind us Marron." Eora said in a hoarse whisper. "We are okay. Go home Marron Glace, be someone important and save." Eora didn't finish either she was gasping for breath. Marron was now crying. He saw them deteriorate at an alarming rate and die. "I promise Eora, Moira I will save you."

He escaped from the house without a scratch and he wandered aimlessly in the woods. He hid himself in between the roots of his tree and there he cried freely. He remembered Eora and Moira. All those times that they were together. He opened his eyes and thought he heard Oreo's voice. He scrambled to get out and run. Teary-eyed he ran farther from the tree. He did not notice that it was raining he just kept running. His chest was screaming for air and his tiny legs ached but he wanted to get away, very far away. He bumped into something and he felt his whole body tremble. No don't let him be the person. Please no. He looked up and saw a woman, he felt a little relieved but he was still scared. "Who. Who are you?" He asked frightened, cold and hungry. The woman smiled. "You can call me Mama." Marron backed away from her. "Why aren't you wet from the rain? Are you a fairy?" Mama shook his head and kneeled to level his eye. "Does that bother you little Marron?" He shook his head slightly forgetting the reason he was out there in the woods. He looked up in surprise and backed away from her frightened once again. "How did you know my name? Are you with him?" "No I'm not with him but I have been watching you. Do you wish to go home?" "NO!" Marron said. The person named Mama saw the fear and pain in his eyes. She waved her hand and all of a sudden raindrops started staining her purple hair and dress. She came closer to Marron and said in her gentle voice. "What happened Marron? You can tell me." Fresh tears fell down his eyes and stammering he replied. "My friends. Back there. They died." With those words Mama scooped Marron and held him close to her, cradling the crying child and comforting him. "Shh. Don't worry everything is all right now." This is so warm. It's so nice. Marron thought as he cuddled deeper into the warmth. The woman's voice was enchanting and gentle. "My little Marron. Sometimes in life our dearest ones have to leave us. Reason varying all the time but your friends died to save you because they know that you will be someone great soon." The other words were left unheard as Marron felt himself fall into a very calming sleep, tears still falling in his eyes.

"Will he be all right Mama?" Mama nodded and headed towards Marron's house. "He won't remember a thing but it is still up to him if he wishes to remember. His heart has taken too much pain and pressure. If this continues we will lose him to the other side. The death of his friends had a greater effect than fear. It's better if he doesn't remember a thing." Daughter flew near them. "Where will you bring him?" "I'll just ask one of the hunters to bring him home." "Who will you send?" "Maybe Caramel she's great with excuses and we can sure do use one right now." Daughter looked around feeling a little frightened "Do you think he's still around?" Mama nodded. "But he'll never dare bother him now." As the two left the woods a lurking shadow materialized. "You can't protect him for long Mama. Someday soon he'll fall into my trap and then I'll finish him and also your reign."

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