I am married, and not interested in any romance here in this Realm.

Shenna Rai is a full shapeshifter whose color is whiter than pure snow. She is also the mother of Jazira (The character, not the person.) Unlike Jazira, Shenna can shapeshift as many times an hour as she wishes, although she has no magical talents. Her forms include the Draiken (her usual), a wolf, a falcon, and many others. Beware of her if she changes into a dragon, for she cannot completely control her dragon's instincts and rage.

Shenna was born into a world where all were accepted, no matter what beast or creature or being they were. Elves were commonly seen helping the Humans and Dwarves, the Dragons were seen with Minotaurs and Centaurs and even Knights of all races. Even skirmishes that sometimes came up were solved quickly and quietly.

Although the land was in peace, not all was light and happy. There were some who wished for war, and did all they could to make it happen...and finally succeeded. The old Dark Mage was the one who started it. He hated the Draikens; he hated all races save for those who were like himself. Dark and evil minded. He started a gathering of such beings and creatures, and made a plan to cause war. He ran false messages between all the races, at first uniting them, then slowly spreading dissention between them. The result was disastrous, and all according to his plan.

The humans no longer trusted any one, not even their own. The Draikens removed themselves from sight, hiding deep in the forests. The Elves and the Dwarves also hid in their homes, killing or chasing away any who came near. The was always constant war after that... 

**I was young then, no more than 4 years old. My family was hiding in their woods, when they came. It was night, and very dark. The normally beautiful star filled night sky was covered by dark clouds and the occasional lightning. I had heard a story that night about dragons and lightning, how they used it when fighting and such. I was scared. I thought they might be angry at us, with the war going on. I did not understand why they may be after us, but I could not make that thought go away. I flew into the branches, searching for my parents.

Then, I heard pain filled screams from the Draikens I knew, and shouting from males in some foreign language. I ... felt .. changes. Changes in the world around me that should not happen. The air itself was full of electricity, and heat, and damp, all at the same time. It was more frightening that the thought of the dragons using lightning...so I flew faster and further away, until I was stopped.

I couldn't move. I could breathe, I could think, and I could see. But I couldnt move. My muscles tried, but nothing happened. I heard more screams and shouting, and bangings of stone on ... metal? I was suddenly dropped to the ground, injuring a wing as I landed awkwardly. I looked around but didnt see anyone near. Tears rolling down my face, I ran. I ran for so long, and as fast as I could. I couldn't go fast enough... Everything became darker, losing all color.. then I thought no more.

I awoke to cool water on my face. I opened my eyes and looked around. A female Centaur was there beside me.

(to be continued.)