A/N Hello all! This is a follow up story and set several months on.

My OC Rebecca is now 18.

Chapter 1: A new beginning

It was a particularly chilly day in New York, the wind whipped round buildings and there was evidence of previous snow fall. Rebecca Madison walked at a brisk pace keeping her head down against the elements. A couple more blocks and she would be arriving at April and Casey's and be able to get out of this wind.

She had passed Central Park a while back and in doing so had briefly remembered all that had taken place there. 10 months had passed since then but she couldn't help but think about it for at least a few minutes every day. Even now it still felt like it had all happened to somebody else.

Her life had changed so much and so had the lives of all those in her circle. April and Casey were now officially and item and living together – her father had changed his job and she Rebecca was attending college. She had made friends and felt more confident.

A normal life had always felt beyond her reach, something she just couldn't quite get hold of. So she had kept herself away from others, fearing ridicule and rejection, and lived the majority of her life as a singular. She was not human - she had always had special "gifts" powers that she could use. These had been instilled in her since day one. They had intended her to be a weapon - something that could destroy life. That, however, was now in the past. Her alien self appeared to be disappearing and tests proved she was now practically human. Although there was no understanding as to why this had happened.

Arriving at April's apartment she pushed the buzzer and waited.

"Hi" came April's cheery voice over the intercom.

"Hi April, it's me Rebecca"

"Oh hi, c'mon up" The buzzer sounded again and the main door clicked open.

After riding the lift up to the thirtieth floor she stepped out to see that April was out in the corridor ready to greet her.

"How are you?" she gave her a brief hug and ushered her inside.

"I'm great thanks" replied Rebecca taking a seat.

"Coffee?"

Rebecca smiled and nodded as April headed out to the kitchen. April's apartment was tidy and spacious - there was little evidence of Casey within it, she could imagine April liked things in their place and Casey's things probably had a room of their own.

"Casey's out" called April from the kitchen "I sent him so he had no choice"

"How's it all going with you two?" asked Rebecca, knowing they had only been living together for 3 months and that their relationship was in that "new" phase. In spite of them being radically different – Casey and April had a really lovely relationship – he absolutely adored her, was completely under the thumb and he didn't mind a bit. Their close connection made Rebecca feel quite envious at times. Her relationship with Leonardo was not going as well. He just didn't seem to have time for her anymore.

"All is good" replied April smiling as she re-entered the lounge. She handed Rebecca a cup of coffee "I have him well trained"

Rebecca laughed at this "Does he know?"

April shook her head and sat down "He has no idea - but he loves it"

"So, how about you?.." began April "How's college going?"

"Really good. It's nice to use my brain" Rebecca blew on her coffee to cool it and tentatively took a sip. She was enjoying college, it was nice to get out 3 days a week and mix with people.

"And the other students are still playing nicely?"

"Yep. Everyone's nice."

April smiled "I'm really pleased for you." Rebecca was keen to switch the topic over to April - she didn't want her to start asking about Leo as that would make things awkward.

"How's life in the world of journalism?"

"Okay" replied April puttin her coffee down "Tell you the truth it's a bit slow at the moment – there just doesn't seem to be much going on at all. I think I was spoilt with all that went on so now it is all boring" She paused, realising at that point she shouldn't have said that "Sorry I didn't mean..."

Rebecca held up a hand "Don't worry, it's okay"

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Professor Madison stared at the computer screen, his mind was elsewhere today. Leaving his previous role behind he was now a "data analyser" but he just couldn't get his head round the figures today. He still linked in with his previous field but this new post removed him from the firing line (so to speak) and (as his daughter reminded him daily) kept him out of harms way.

He leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath, picking up the photograph he had of Rebecca off his desk he looked at his lovely daughter.

She was his world. The daughter he would have otherwise never had.

Brian Madison had never married; in fact he hadn't dated much at all. He had, however, always wanted children. When Rebecca had come to him it was a huge responsibility and one that had brought many challenges – more recently the invasion of the Kraang – but he would not wish to change her for the world and certainly could never imagine a life without her.

He placed the photograph back on his desk just as an email sprung up. He clicked on it to view. It was from his good friend Stephen Baker.

Brian, have the results – let's discuss

SB

He sounded cryptic as usual. This made Brian smile. He picked up the phone and dialled his friend's number.