Thirteen

Advice.

   A week later.

   We are still trying to see what their tattoo means, why it's different from one to another and, at the same time, the meaning of the last two letters. The doctors are making a short appointment with all of us to talk about our evolution, but also about the recent tragic event.

Maison 'Ok... First of all, I want to show my deepest regrets for those three teenagers. We have no idea how something like this could have ever happened.' He is not even finishing his thoughts as another voice is heard louder than his.
Lyvia 'Under your supervision! It seems you are not the assurance to our life.'
Maison 'It wasn't our fault, Lyvia. We don't know the cause of their death yet, but doctors Andrew and Monica went to the hospital to find it out. There could be other outside factors which we aren't able to control. So, as I was saying, our last wish is this won't happen again, so you need to tell us every problem you have, no matter how irrelevant you think it is. Life is something all of us must fight for.'
Primer 'Consider us your friends.'
Stephanie 'What about Jo? Have you found out where she is or what really happened to her?'
Primer 'People in the town were informed about the incident, so if they accidentally see Jo, we'll be announced. As for us, every day so far a doctor has been walking in the forest to find something which could lead us to her missing.'

   No one says anything; everybody looks around confused and lost.

Maison 'I was told all of you have discovered your ability which can't make me feel happier. Not to create disorder, every single one of you is going to name it without getting interrupted by the others and, at the end, you'll talk more about it together with your doctor.' No one seems eager to begin, so he chooses. Lyvia, would you like to be the first person who starts, please?'
Lyvia 'Hm, well, I realised I can feel people's ''soul'' from the distance.'
Maison 'Ok, the next one.'
David 'I can feel when something bad is going to happen to someone I care about.'
Stephanie 'I am able to move and react faster.'
Dylan 'I can make any effort without getting tired.' he smiles.
Aiden 'I can't feel the cold.'
Nick 'My smell is really developped.'
Tess 'I am able to climb anywhere, no matter how high it is.'
Eva 'The fire doesn't make wounds on my body.'

   All of them said something, except me and I gather all my belief not to be asked because I have no answer.

Maison 'And you, Lore? What is your ability?'

   Of course Maison had to do this. What should I say now? That I am the weakest from here, that I probably don't own such a power, that I am a failure? They are waiting for me to answer, but I am frozen. I can't find my words and my feelings are getting literally hard at the moment.
Lore 'I don't know yet.' I am barely mumbling. 'I think I need more time.'
Maison 'Don't worry! You'll find a way, eventually.'
Primer 'Well, that was all. Thank you for your presence and attention. Be careful!'

   A sad smile takes place on my lips, my eyes are going down and my steps fly away from the group. A noise right behind me is able to be heard.
   It's Kevin.

Kevin 'Why are you walking by yourself?'
Lore 'It would be excelent if I had a few moments alone.'
Kevin 'You don't have to be upset, Lore! Every human has his own qualities, limits or boundaries. Could I say my opinion?' I nod. 'I think you're concentrated on some unimportant things, so you're missing the essential. You should be more focused on details, take a distance and create a new perspective. You would be surprised of how these little steps could make you change everything you think you have known so far.'
Lore 'Are you trying to say that important events require time?'
Kevin 'Sort of. Of course you're right, but make sure that time hasn't already been used.'

   We deeply focus on our conversation as we don't notice a tree right in front of us which Kevin wasn't able to avoid. He is struck and, unfortunatelly, he falls and scratches his blouse.

Lore 'Are you ok?' I try to get him up by grabbing his arm when, in a flash moment, I see on it a covered-blood ,,13.L.E.". I let go of him looking shocked and a little scared. Kevin is watching me confused by my reaction, so I shake my head to get back to reality not to give him reasons to doubt me. 'You're bleeding!'
Kevin 'It's ok! Let's hurry up and I will treat myself at home.'

   When I reach the front door, I bust into Stephanie's room to tell her what happened and what I might have figured out.

Stephanie 'What is happening?! You scared me.'
Lore 'I think I know where 'JS' comes from.'
Stephanie 'What?! How?' she looks so surprised.
Lore 'I even saw a part from Kevin's tattoo. L.E were engraved at the end. L.E. from Lore. JS from Jo and Stephanie. They own the initial from the teenagers they take care of. Kevin looks only after me, but I suppose they must have two letters and he wrote my last one, too.'
Stephanie 'I don't know what to say, Lore. It doesn't seem very logical.'
Lore 'Yes, it does. Think about it... Why didn't Lucien have a letter? Because he is not a doctor. He is just a simple person from this town. Well, not that simple.'
Stephanie 'Maybe you are right, but I am not so sure about Kevin's initials. I have the feeling that E doesn't represent your name. Let's rest until tomorrow and we'll think about it after a good sleep. '

   I'm hugging her and I'm going to my room having an horrible tiredness getting control to my whole body. I start thinking about my conversation with Kevin. He gave me the impression that those words have a hidden meaning and I am on charge to find out what he was trying to tell me. 'Make sure that time hasn't been already used.'
   Some kind of a shadow is crossing my bed heading to the door, so I Ieave my thoughts away for the moment and pay attention to it. I can't see clearly, but for what it seems, it looks like a body shape.

Lore 'Excuse me? Who are you and how did you came in my room?' Right now, I'm starting to be scared.

   I get no answer, but I am able to see a plank and I realise it is that little girl who always shows up in my dreams. I can't believe she's actually real. Suddenly, my fear is gone and I'm trying to get closer to her.

Lore 'Are you lost? Do you need help?'
L. Girl 'Yes, I am and, yes, I do.' She is getting away everytime I make a step to her, so I stop doing it. It's obvious she doesn't want me to see her.
Lore 'How could I offer you my help?'
L. Girl 'Try not to let your worries take control of your real desires.'
Lore 'And how am I supposed to help you?' I'm asking her being surprised.
L. Girl 'It will set us free at the end.' Us?! 'You need to find yourself, but you are not focused. This is why you can't see me. Your mind is a mess. It is full of ideas about everyone and everything, but yourself.'
Lore 'I am sorry, but I can't understand a word of what you're saying. You are talking like you have known me forever. You have no idea of what I've been through until now!' I'm getting angry.
L. Girl 'Clear your mind and you'll understand. Now, wake up because it's already morning and Stephanie is waiting for you near the door.'