Yes. My magic manifested in that moment. I wanted nothing more for my toy sword to be real so I could save us. Imagine my shock when I was able to cut down our attackers with that little toy of mine.

[She smiles a bit, although it's a slightly sad smile.]

When it was all over, I even tried to comfort my mother and tell her everything was all right now. Children that young normally think their parents can protect them from all harm.