John smirked and popped the candy in his mouth saying “trust me, worse has happened to me love...nothing tht can’t be fixed or undone...” he reached out and took her hand and said “we would notice. The world would notice if it lost a light as bright as yours...you don’t have to hide anymore. Today you showed that your not just a treasure to be found...your also the dragon guarding the treasure...we can get more to your name...”

Serena was still standing in the kitchen, arms wrapped around her middle as silent tears rolled down her face. She had had to play strong and brave till now, now she remembered the own crap load she was being handed. She closed her eye, not hearing Chas come in as she muttered “you won’t be a battery for hell, Serena...it will be okay...get a grip...”