Serena was in awe, speechless as Selene smiled at her though her eyes were thoughtful now as she clasped her hands in front of her. "Serena" she began "I brought you here because the decision you've made was a completely selfless one. Not wanting innocent lives to be lost is commendable and takes a lot of courage to make." Serena was walking beside Selene now as they walked through the meadow, Selene stopping every so often to sniff a flower or watch one of the beautiful birds flying overhead. It was almost like they were in their own magical bubble, time having no meaning or even a concern. Then suddenly Selene stopped and turned, forcing Serena to halt in her tracks as well. "But if you go to Alpha Richard, the one Xavier told you about, you will fail Serena. Not only will you die

