Auron was never the boy who stood out. He was the one who cared for others—especially Nolan, who followed him around like a shadow, and Aria, who trusted him like no one else. His childhood was quiet, marked by martial arts, barbecues in the backyard, and the feeling that the world was safe. His parents were proud of him: good grades, proper behavior, a heart that had always been bigger than his words could ever express.