Personal Powers: Acceptance

Lisa

*** NICOLA'S POV ***

The last couple of weeks have been extremely hard for the group. Going to Egypt was an eye opening experience and then traveling from London to Norway was just very extreme. I always wanted to travel the world, but this was not the way I wanted it to be. 

After the whole situation in Norway, we returned back to London. The city was becoming our second home. Now that we were being called from every corner of the world, it seemed kinda appropriate for us to stay in London. 

I personally prefer warm places where the sky always shines and the weather is perfect. But London was still an ok of a city to stay at even though it was far away from home. 

Ethan and Emma were becoming more and more busy with their work with Alexia and the United Nations. Nancy was slowly creeping herself into that whole work too. Nathaniel and Dylan were there to support of course, and since Dylan was very close to Ethan, his role in the team was very important. 

Some part of me felt as if I was not essential to the team. For some time now, I have been feeling as if my place in the team was not important. Don't get me wrong, I love being part of the gang. I am so glad I was able to help defeat the Chief and Nick and help Ethan bring peace in the United States. However, recently... my role has been limited.

Ever since coming back from Norway, I have been spending a lot of time alone. Walking through the parks, enjoying the local foods and being alone with my thoughts. We do not get to do that often but I think I need alone time to rethink my place in the team. 

Today was one of those days, one of those days where I needed to go out of the apartment and be alone with my thoughts. 

I have not told Nancy yet. I am just not comfortable enough to tell her. She seems happy with what she is doing, and she actually does have work to do within the group. As for now, I am just not going to tell her. 

*** LATER THAT DAY ***

I have been walking alone in the park for some time now and decided to head back to the apartment. I usually walk with my head down so less people would recognize me. I must admit, I do not like the attention I receive from every one. Wether it be good or bad...

I've had encounters where I have been thrown objects because of the hate people have towards benders. I have also received gifts, but the attention overall is just something I am not comfortable with.

Anyways, I was walking back towards the apartment where we were staying when suddenly I decided to stop for a drink. I was thirsty and I thought it would be nice to bring the gang a few drinks too, I think they would've appreciated it. 

I decided to stop at a local shop and get in line. It was one of your typical shops filled with college students and other local people. Nothing special.... to me at least.

While in line, I felt this light tap on my right shoulder from the back. Someone must've recognized me already... ugh here we go again....

I turned around slowly and noticed this girl, around my age with very familiar features...

"Hey, sorry to bother but are you in line for-" the girl started talking, then she stopped. 

She stared at me and I stared back. Her pupils began to widen as she slowly began to recognize who I was. Her mouth slowly began to form a smile and the excitement on her face began to show up and overtake her features. 

"Nicolas?" she asked...

"Yeah, that is my name" I responded.

"You do not remember me ?" She asked.