It's been a while since I updated. I have been super busy with school and sports and the like. Not a great excuse, I know. I'll try harder. Here's the next chapter!
Ch. 3 Transmogrification
The trio departed the plane and Sera took in the cold and wet around her. She could practically feel her power shrinking, though it was probably nothing compared to what Keegan and Edana were going through.
They dragged their luggage through the crowded airport, following the signs leading to the taxis. The crowds ebbed and flowed around them until they finally reached their destination.
Just one whistle from Keegan was all it took, and a cab was in front of them. They heaved their suitcases into the trunk and slid into the smoke-scented taxi. Keegan gave the driver directions to the apartment they rented last night and they were off. Sera could hardly take her eyes off the overcast skies during the duration of the ride.
They pulled up outside of a dingy building with very little landscaping.
Welcome home, Sera thought dejectedly as the three walked inside.
The next few days passed quickly in a blur of housing plans and school arrangements. She would be heading off to Forks High school in just two days. But, more importantly she would be in her new form. The transformation would happen tonight.
She paced the room, back and forth, back and forth, in a state of nervousness. She just wanted the whole ordeal to be done with. She wanted full control and the beauty and power that came with it.
It was almost time. The digital clock read 11:59. One more minute and it would be November 16th, Sera's 19th birthday. Keegan started summoning the transformation flames. Her silver eyes glowed. Edana was watching it all and remembering what it was like for her. She knew nothing would go wrong.
The minute passed and fire suddenly illuminated the room, but only Sera's shadow was cast upon the wall. The other two were one with the flames. To be honest, before now Sera was nervous. But as soon as the fire appeared her fears vanished.
The fire was whispering to her. "Don't be afraid", it said, "You are no ordinary human. I shall not harm you." Its voice was rasping, yet strong and sure. It had a wisdom to it of one that had done many misdeeds but had also performed great wonders. "Step forward," The fire continued, "Step forward and greet your destiny, Serafina. Step forward."
It did not scare her that the fire knew her name. It was her friend. She stepped forward.
It was probably the best sensation she had ever felt. The blistering heat was as soft to her as chinchilla fur (Have any of you ever felt a chinchilla? They're so soft!) and it was as welcome as a cool breeze on a hot summer day. The tongues of flame covered her in a fiery shell, closing her off from the outside world. Sera sighed contentedly, never wanting to leave the comfort of the flames.
All too soon it was over. The flames dissipated, not leaving a single scorch mark on the walls or floor. She opened her eyes. A veil seemed to have been lifted. She could see everything so clearly. It was amazing!
Keegan and Edana rushed forward, for once showing off the speed the fire had gifted them with. They could move as fast as fire flickering at the edges of burning logs.
"How do you feel?" Edana asked, sounding concerned.
"I'm fine. No, I'm better than fine! I'm fantastic! Can I run as fast as you can now? Will I always be able to see so clearly? What do I look like?" Sera was glad that her voice didn't sound any different. She was almost afraid she would have the fire's rasp as well as its speed and beauty.
"The answer to your questions are yes. As for the last one, well…" she produced a mirror from behind her back.
Sera gasped. Her hair was as black as night and her irises were a spectacular silver. The beautiful qualities of her face were accentuated, and the plain were gone. She held a fierce beauty now. She finally looked like she belonged with her mother and grandmother. She finally was part of that world.
As if reading Sera's mind, Keegan spoke up. Now you are one of us, you can be given our knowledge. Knowledge of the immortals."
Sera will learn about vampires next!! Yay! Please review!
P.S. most of the names in my story mean something about that character. I looked up named meaning fire and found Keegan, Edana, and Serafina (Sera for short). The mean girl, Mara's name I think means bitter. Just a random piece of information!
Airlin