se·ren·i·ty

səˈrenədē/

noun

Definition

the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

"an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city"

a title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.

My name used to be Rebecca Joyce. I lived happily with my friends and family. I took everything I had for granted. However, that changed in just 30 minutes. We were testing for any traces of magic in me. I was only 13 years old. I can remember everything oh so clearly. My father and grandpa hooked me up to the machine right outside of town hall. Everyone in town was watching to see whether the town gained a potential guard and mage. Suddenly, right after the power was switched on, everything started to shake. People looked at the machine with shock written all over their faces. I was a Pain magic user.

Pain magic, is a very dangerous magic. It is extremely rare, and thank god for that. It involves bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, and pretty much everything else in one's body. The user can shape their body to become something else, the user will have enhanced physical capabilities, and if another is within a certain range from the user, break that intruder too. But it hurts a lot when used. Imagine your body being ripped apart, put back together in a different way, forced to stay conscious and that's only a small fraction of the pain.

So, you see, there's a reason it's called 'Pain' magic.

Anyway, the moment they realized I had Pain magic, my vision became blurred. The machine aroused the magic dwelling inside of me, and it took over my systems and internal structure. My whole body was racked in pain, and I began slipping away from self-control, it hurt so much. Somewhere off in the distance, I could hear screaming from the people watching and I could somewhat see my family desperately clawing at the machine, trying to stop the inevitable.

I tried holding on, but it was no use. Screaming at everyone to get away, I shifted into a wolf-like form. Jumping off the platform, I began ripping, tearing, biting, clawing, stabbing, and destroying everyone and everything within my sight. By the time only my mother was left, dying, I began to regain myself. Shocked at what I had just done, I began to scream and sob at the same time.

I noticed my mother and ran over to her, jumping over carcasses as I went. My mother managed to smile her infamous smile.

"It's okay Mom, I'll get you out of here. I'll take you to a doctor and you'll be okay." I frantically said into my mother's ears.

"No. Stop it Rebecca. I'm not going to make it. Listen to me. The townspeople here forgive you for this. I do too. The thing that killed us wasn't you. Don't forget that. I will love you no matter what you have or will do." Mother croaked out just before her heart ceased to beat.

I cried out for my mother, hugging her limp body close to mine, rocking it until I too slipped into unconsciousness.

When I woke, I dried my tears, put on my brave face, and stumbled down to the lake. I washed quickly, and then changed into clothes in my bag I took from my house, and packed for the long journey to Magnolia. I then carried all the town members I could find to the burial site. Laying the bodies on wood, I burned them. Saying my final prayers, I ran out of the town. I realized I would have to come with a fake name, because people might recognize me. Thinking hard, I tried to come up with a good name. An idea popped into my head. My mother would always call me her 'serenity' because I was always the quiet, caring child. Serenity was what I needed now. And for a last name, I could just use my favorite animal-dragon.

So that's who I am now. Not the innocent, ignorant child, but the strong, peaceful, beautiful, caring wonder woman.

Serenity Dragon.