[ WP ] Every person in the world develops a weird mutation/power the day they turn 16 . Everyone 's powers are always different , some more insignificant than others . You turn 16 , and watch as all your friends discover their newfound ability 's . That is , until you discover the severity of your own .

It's a cloudy, dim-lighted room. My vision is still foggy. I would have rubbed my eyes off of crusts if I did n't have restraints in the first place. 
 
 Ahhh, I'm in the reception room in the enlightenment center. Still. I guess my birthday has n't come yet. I must've woke up earlier than expected. I hear steps coming in my direction. It's probably my guide. I guess I woke up at the right time after all. 
 
 The guide peeked over to the small glass ensemble of the reception door before opening it. `` I am very pleased to see you already awake. ``, he smiled at me as he walked calmly and slowly, `` My name is Ed and I will be your guide. How are the straps? Just right? Not choking too much I hope.'' 
 
 I just nodded to his question. `` Ed. ``, I softly mumbled trying to get his name in my head. Ed, meanwhile, went to the back of the wheelchair I was situated in and casually pushed me out of the reception room. 
 
 The hall that welcomed me was brightly lighted as compared to the reception hall. It was busy with other guides moving another teenager to their own enlightenment rooms. This place was specifically made to analyze each person's enlightened skill. All of the other guys I see are either hyper, ecstatic or just plain pensive on what they will be in their appointed hours. The guides themselves are all very supportive of this and have made sure each of them are at their best. 
 
 Oh, there's a cute girl! 
 
 Not going my way. Ugh. 
 
 `` Are you excited to see what you're gon na get? ``, Ed broke the silence. 
 
 I looked at Ed and smiled. He smiled back, `` Good answer! ``, as he patted my head. 
 
 I usually have words to say to people. 
 
 I am not the silent type. 
 
 It's just today is a mix of emotions for me. 
 
 Do n't pat my head Ed. I am not a kid. 
 
 Having enlightened is n't what it's hyped up to be. I have seen dozens and dozens of news of teenagers losing control and getting their lives on the line. I guess this is the new line of population control. 
 
 Hahah. That's too sarcastic. I do n't want to jinx myself. 
 
 I hope I do n't get those crazy powers. 
 
 Or I hope I do. 
 
 It would be awesome to. 
 
 And probably dangerous as well. 
 
 What would I be getting? 
 
 Ed and I got into room 216. The doors open and I got greeted into a small room with some hi-tech stuff complete with screens and buttons, probes and cameras that cover the whole room well. Just entering the room makes you feel that it's time. 
 
 Time to get that enlightenment thing going on! Time to face the world and show them what you are made of! 
 
 The guide got in front of me and held my hands. He smiled again, `` This is it! Now, I would like to say good luck and all, but I'd rather say'Keep calm and do n't panic'. Do n't be surprised or pissed if your enlightenment is n't what you expected. You may go out of control and, in worse cases, die here.'' 
 
 I felt my hands getting squeezed a bit. Ed continued on with this shitty, terms-and-conditions-disclaimer-stuff that is obviously a party pooper. For all I know, it's probably in their handbooks to say this to every kid out there. I just need this done. 
 
 Oh, Ed is done with his talk. 
 
 `` Thanks, Ed. ``, I quickly fake-smiled at him. This guy needs it for doing his best after all. He is as excited as me too. Ed smiled as he went to the controls of the analyzing machine and grabbed some probes to put on me. 
 
 After he put a couple on my arms, Ed's eyes grew big as if remembering something important, `` Before that, lem me show you what I got!'' 
 
 Ed stared at my face for a bit. I stared at him back. 
 
 Waiting. 
 
 I raised my eyebrows. What is this guy doing? The creep. 
 
 Then I saw his eyes, the color of his eyes... irises change from dark brown to a glowing blueish light. It was slow at first but the next moments were quick. It was like facing an interrogation light beaming at you. I quickly moved my face away. 
 
 I was blinded for a moment. 
 
 `` Oh, sorry. ``, Ed apologizes, `` must be my excitement. It's usually just enough for me to read before sleeping.'' 
 
 `` It's okay. No harm done'', I was closing and opening my eyes to get focus back. 
 
 Never knew Ed was a big, book-lover. 
 
 Nerd. 
 
 My sight got restored without any problems. Ed continued putting more probes when we both heard a beep from his belt. `` They need an assist. ``, he said. `` Must be important. ``, I followed. Ed nodded, his eyes trying to give me a calming assurance. 
 
 `` Stay calm, buddy. We'll get you done after this emergency, okay? ``, he quickly got out of the door and the springy door closed me to my isolation. 
 
 This is n't so bad. Quiet. Well, not quite. Monitor buzzing. Cold probes were n't cold as before. 
 
 They need to paint this room better. What a dull color! 
 
 Wait. 
 
 Did I hear screaming right now? Hmmm, some drama queen got too excited, I guess. Oh, another scream. I do n't feel special on my birthday now, sharing birthdays with these... 
 
 Ugh... 
 
 It's my birthday! You're wrecking my birthdaaaaay! I wish I could just tell her to shut up. 
 
 Huh, another one. Wait, that's not the same as the one before. Damn, are all people born on the same day as me all whiny? 
 
 Another one. 
 
 Oh, I hear sirens. Firetrucks. Lots. and police cars. 
 
 Smoke. 
 
 What's going on? 
 
 What time is it? 
 
 It's my birthday.
