Edit: October 2021.
I found the original version of this chapter in my drafts and forgot to include Ben's account. I have added it now.
Felicity didn't want to think about what Autumn had just told them before she had forced them to leave her apartment. She ran across the rooftops of London and then used her whip to pull herself up to a higher building. Her partner landed a few seconds after she did.
"I never get tired of seeing the city from up here," Tawny Owl said.
"It so peaceful," Felicity said.
"What do you think Autumn meant when she said that she wasn't the only one to watch out for?" Tawny Owl asked.
"I don't know. I guess we will have to be very careful from now on," Felicity replied. "I think that there will always be people that will judge us for who we are and why we keep our real identities a secret from everyone."
"I don't get why people are like that. If they were in the same situation as us then maybe they would understand," Tawny Owl said. "Do you think that Autumn will say anything about us?"
"I don't think so and if she did I don't think that many people would believe her," Felicity replied as she noticed the time. "I didn't realise it was so late. I have to go."
"I guess I will see you around Wolfie," Tawny Owl said as he kissed her on the cheek "You never fail to amaze me, Wolfie."
A small blush appeared on Felicity's checks. She didn't know what to say.
Felicity entered her room via the bedroom window. She released her transformation and Rikki appeared in front of her.
"Tawny Owl kissed me, even if it was on the cheek, it still counts but I didn't do anything or say anything," Felicity said. "I can't have feelings for Tawny Owl. I like Ben."
"Everything happens for a reason, Felicity. You will figure it out in your own time" Rikki said.
Ben flew across London and noticed his partner using her whip to pull herself up to the top of a building. He landed next to her and sat down.
"I never get tired of seeing the city from here," Ben said. The lights from the buildings made him feel proud to call London his home.
"It's so peaceful up here," Wolfette said.
"What do you think Autumn meant when she said that she wasn't the only one to watch out for?" Ben asked.
"I don't know. I guess we will have to be very careful from now on," Wolfette replied. "I think that there will always be people that will judge us for who we are and why we keep our real identities a secret."
"I don't get why people are like that. If they were in the same situation as us then maybe they would understand," Ben said. "Do you think Autumn will say anything?"
"I don't think so. If she did I don't think most people would believe her," Wolfette replied. Ben noticed that Wolfette looked at her whip. "I didn't realise it was so late. I have to go."
"I guess I will see you around, Wolfie," Ben said. He didn't know why he did it but he kissed her on the cheek.
Wolfette blushed.
Ben watched as his partner extended her whip and swings away into the night.
Ben entered his room. He released his transformation and Oona floated in front of him.
"Why did I do that? I'm trying to get Felicity to like me not Wolfette," Ben said.
"Seems like you still have feelings for Wolfette," Oona said.
"It's not fair. I can't be in love with two girls at the same time" Ben sighed as he got ready for bed. "Why do I still feel like this?"
(Time Skip)
The cold December weather made Felicity shiver as she walked home from school. Christmas was only two weeks away and Felicity was looking forward to spending time with her family.
Felicity walked into the house. She wanted to spend the evening relaxing but that wasn't going to happen. Her cousins Jackie and Felix along with her brother Teddy waited for her with the coats on. Her Mum smiled as Felicity entered the house.
"Felicity, perfect timing, I'm taking your cousins and brother to see Santa." Her Mum said.
"Please, Felicity, come with us," Teddy asked.
Felicity looked at her brother and her cousins. She was tired but she didn't want to see her brother upset and it was almost Christmas. She also remembered the promise that she made back in March before her Aunt Rose passed away.
"Ok, I will come with you," Felicity said.
The shopping centre was busy. Decorations and Christmas lights could be seen around the centre. In the middle was a Christmas tree with lots of pretty decorations. Fake snow decorated the floor underneath it. Next to the Christmas tree was Santa's grotto.
Felicity used to come here every year to visit Santa when she was younger and being there brought back memories of her childhood.
Flashback
"Mummy, Please let me see Santa," A five-year-old Felicity said as she looked towards the grotto. Christmas was Felicity's favourite time of year and now that she had started school, she started to understand it more.
"I don't know if we have time. We have to meet your dad at the station" Her Mum said, "How about I get you a nice hot chocolate with marshmallows?
"Mummy, please it's Christmas," Felicity said.
"Alright, let's go and see Santa" Felicity's Mum said.
Young Felicity skipped towards the entrance, her Mum followed behind her.
End of Flashback
"Felicity lets go. It's our turn," Her Mum said. Felicity found herself back in the present. She followed Teddy, Jackie and Felix inside.
Felicity stood with her Mum while Teddy, Jackie and Felix went to Santa. Santa asked the three children what they would like for Christmas.
Teddy said that he wanted a lego building set and some paints.
Felix said that he wanted a remote control racing car.
The two boys smiled for a picture with Santa.
"Jackie, what's wrong?" Felicity's Mum asked. "Do you not want to see Santa. It's ok if you don't,"
Jackie didn't say anything, she just looked at Felicity's Mum and then ran off.
"I'll find her" Felicity said.
Felicity eventually found Jackie. She hadn't gone far.
"Jackie, why did you run off. It's a busy shopping centre?" Felicity asked. She was concerned about the safety of her cousin.
"I miss her so much. I know that I still have Dad but I just find it hard sometimes" Jackie said.
"I understand, It's not easy losing a loved one but if you ever want to talk about things or need to have some girly talk, you can talk to me" Felicity said as she hugged her cousin. "Shall we go and find the others now?"
The two cousins smiled at each other.
Note:
This chapter includes a time skip. The rooftop scene takes place at the begining of November 2016. The Christmas scene takes place in the middle of December 2016.
This chapter will probably be the last one I finish this year. 2020 has been a crazy year for everyone but writing Fan Fic helped me to take my mind of the events of this year.
