The evil sneer left Braum’s face as his glare hardened onto Serenity. He had lived a long time and was wise, he knew that this girl had the power to destroy him. He was not going to go down without a fight and knew what Serenity’s weakness was. With that thought he cackled and smirked at her in an inviting challenge. Serenity looked up at the dark clouded sky before returning her sights on the scheming man in front of her. She felt her hands secure their grip on Crimson. The heat rose up inside her. The dust swirled around her. She felt her power pass through her and into her weapon. The Crimson sword suddenly burst into flames. The power of the phoenix was now awakened, and the blood sword took on its true form, a flaming sword. The red fire crackled defiantly towards Braum. The warmth f

