Sacrifice COMPLETED 1/16/03 Quietly into the Night Sequel

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 12:27 am

whoa! wat's up w/ the color readin ability? he can't die! don't let him die! on a happier note: michael has a family! michael has a family! yah!

isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:57 am

Lexie having the color aura seeing ability is cool! I liked that. And Michael's real Mom and Dad in the pictures and his extended "family" there. But I'm afraid Liz's premonition means more trouble ahead! I hope she decides to reveal the whole truth so they can try to be prepared! Great part, as always! <center><img src=http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/skysymb ... r>Gerry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopeless Candy-Coated, Stargazing, Dreamer! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</center>

Post by **majiklmoon** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 8:22 am

Well the ability to see aura's comes directly from the Roswell High books, which were actually quite good. I try to stay semi faithful to both the books and the show....Jereon causing Franchet to collapse was taken from the books as well <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... 2a.gif></a>

Post by **splatty** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 8:55 am

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isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 7:08 pm

I was aware of the auras having come from the books, but I think it's cool that Lexie has that ability! I keep saying that I'm going to buy all the books and read them, but I have yet to do it. I will though! So far, I've never read any of the books. I do have all the shows recorded and have watched them all... several times! I wasn't aware of the collapsing thing with Jereon and Franchet being in the books, but in "Life in the Stars," I think it was, when I had one of Liz's girls seeing the auras left by Maya, JoLeesa, and Andya 12,000 years before in the cave on Michael's Moon, someone commented that that was faithful to the books, because they could see auras in the books. That's where I heard of that. Very cool story you've got going. I'm enjoying it tremendously! <center><img src=http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/skysymb ... r>Gerry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopeless Candy-Coated, Stargazing, Dreamer! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</center>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub129.ezboard.com/uisndbreeze.s ... dbreeze</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/aim116b.jpg" BORDER=0> at: 10/12/02 6:10:35 pm

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Mon Oct 14, 2002 12:43 pm

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Post by **majiklmoon** » Wed Oct 16, 2002 10:09 pm

Sacrifice A Sequel to Quietly into the Night Conventional Couples Rating: PG-13 Chapter Thirty-Two  Antar – Capitol City &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Isabelle slipped behind a door in the tavern, out of sight of the guardsmen who populated the establishment. She looked out across the room and watched as Jereon clear a table. He wasn’t thrilled about acting like a busboy, but Isabelle pointed out that people tended to ignore the wait staff in a restaurant, unless they needed something. The opportunity to gather information was too great. Jereon argued that if it was such a good opportunity then she ought to do it. Isabelle smiled smugly and reminded him that she didn’t speak Antarian. Across the room, two guardsmen stood up and walked towards the hallway where she was hiding. Looking around, she saw a door. Opening it up, she peered inside and saw that it was a small, private dining room. She ducked inside and left the door slightly ajar. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “It’s to be done soon,” said the first guardsman. “We must gather as many of them as we can, the execution is scheduled for the night of the double moon.” Isabelle cursed to herself wishing she understood what they were saying. She pulled a scrap of paper from her pocket and a crayon of Lexie’s that she had in her pocket when she transported from Earth. She tried to scribble the words she could pick out phonetically on the paper. “We have most of the rebels rounded up. Those that we have not yet captured are under surveillance. We will stamp out all those who honor the royal family. They will all die!” “What about the traitor Naloch? Have they found him yet?” “No, we haven’t found him yet, but we will, and when we do, his execution will be cause for a great celebration, as well as great rewards for the person who captures him. Lord Kivar has promised treasures untold to whoever captures Naloch.” “Well then, why are we wasting time here, when we should be looking for the traitor? Let’s move out and start searching again.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Isabelle waited until she heard a door slam shut. She peered cautiously out into the hallway and saw that it was clear. She raced down the hallway to the eating area and caught Jereon’s eye, and motioned him over. Jereon shoved the pile of dishes he had been carrying into the arms of a passing patron, who looked at him and the plates in shocked amazement. “Outside,” Isabelle whispered, and the two exited the building. Jereon looked around and pulled Isabelle down the street to a small empty park where they could talk privately. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What is it, Princess, what is wrong?” he asked. “I overheard two guardsmen talking,” she began. “Obviously, I had no clue what they were saying. I could only understand about one word out of ten, but I tried to write down what they were saying.” She shoved the paper in his hands and waited expectantly. Jereon examined the paper briefly and handed it back to her. “I’m sorry Princess, I can’t read it. You wrote it in English,” he said. “Damn,” she said. “Okay then, how about if I try and read it to you. Um, the first word is  karachatna, she said. “Execution,” said Jereon. “Good, what else do you have?” “I also heard the word for rebels. I know that word. I learned it from your father when he came to Earth with Kivar’s forces. The guardsman also said something like  daaratariza.” “That’s capture or prisoner,” said Jereon. “It sounds as if they’ve captured some of our forces, and are planning on executing them. But when?” “The also said something about double moon. I know those two words, but it makes no sense to me,” said Isabelle. “Does it mean  anything to you?” “Unfortunately, it does. DoubleMoon is a type of holiday for us. It comes in the equivalent of four Earth days. Was there anything else Princess?” “Don’t call me that,” snapped Isabelle. “They also spoke of your father, and a  pirotentia, and one of them said  daaratariza again.” “I’m not quite sure of the first word, can you say it for me again please?” asked Jereon.  Pirotentia, said Isabelle, clearly and distinctly.  Pirencha? asked Jereon. “Yeah, that sounds like it. What does it mean?” “Nothing good, I’m afraid. Basically, there is a bounty on my father’s head,” said Jereon. He stopped speaking abruptly and looked off into the distance, trying to contain his emotions. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Isabelle moved closer to Jereon and wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly. “Don’t worry, Jereon,” she said as she rubbed his back in a comforting gesture. “It won’t happen, we won’t  let it happen.” Jereon pulled back slightly from her embrace and looked into Isabelle’s eyes. Isabelle looked away first, staring down at the ground, her face slightly flushed. “We need to go back and tell the others what we’ve heard,” she said finally. “You’re right, Princess. Let’s grab the provisions we stored and head back. “Don’t call me,” she began. “Oh, never mind.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp They left the city under the cover of darkness, the provisions in sacks slung over their backs. “Why do you not wish to use your title, Princess?” Why would you deny your heritage and birthright in such a way?” “It’s not  my title or  my birthright,” said Isabelle. “It belongs to another woman; another life.” “But I don’t understand. You are that woman,” said Jereon as they began their upward climb. “I may have the same genetic make-up as that other woman, but my life on Earth was, is, so different. My experiences, the things that shaped me have made me into a completely different person. I’m just Isabelle.” “You’ll always be a Princess to me,” whispered Jereon under his breath, looking at her with longing. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp The sun peeked over the tops of the mountains, filling the forest with a rosy glow. Jereon reached back and held out a hand to help Isabelle over a fallen log that blocked the trail. “It’s not much farther,” he said as Isabelle scrambled over the log. “Just around the next bend,” he added encouragingly. “Good,” said Isabelle. “I guess I’m not as in shape as I thought I was,” she said. “I’m exhausted.” “You haven’t slept in over 48 hours,” said Jereon. “That may account for some of your exhaustion.” “Neither have you,” countered Isabelle. “True, but I trained as a soldier and a warrior, you did not,” said Jereon. “Look, up the hill,” he said, pointing. “It’s your brother and Kyle.” Isabelle looked up and smiled to see her brother and her best friend loping down the trail towards them. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Kyle reached them first and quickly reached to remove the pack from Isabelle. She gladly relinquished the burden and continued her climb. “What did you find?” Kyle asked over his shoulder. “Plenty, and none of it good,” said Jereon. “We have a lot to do.” “We know,” said Max. “Well, we have an idea anyhow. Liz had a vision while you were gone. She saw signs of a major battle.” “On DoubleMoon,” said Jereon. Max looked at him with a puzzled expression and Isabelle translated for him. “DoubleMoon is a holiday here on Antar. It’s in four, no, three and a half days now.” “There’s more,” said Jereon. “Kivar caught some of our people, and he is planning an execution.” “We have to rescue them,” said Max. “No more Antarians will die because of us!” <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... 2a.gif></a>

isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Wed Oct 16, 2002 10:50 pm

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Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Oct 16, 2002 11:06 pm

wha-! come back! very very good chapter <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

Post by **splatty** » Thu Oct 17, 2002 9:38 am

awesome, awesome as always. <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <center>I want to be what I was when I wanted to be what I am now.</center>

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 3:27 pm

Wow...they better think fast!! This story is absolutely excellent Tracie!!! <center>*************<center>I'm insane,<center> <center>What's his excuse?<center> <center>Spike to Buffy and Xander<center><center>*************<center>************* <center>If you can't have it all, why not just TAKE it all?

Post by **majiklmoon** » Mon Oct 21, 2002 11:57 pm

Sacrifice A Sequel to Quietly into the Night Conventional Couples Rating: PG-13 Chapter Thirty-Three  Antar – Outside Capitol City &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp The group sat around the table, tossing out ideas, trying to formulate a plan. Kyle and Michael had to physically restrain Max at one point; so strong was his desire to head down the mountain and rescue the rebels. “Maxwell, will you think with your head just this one time!” urged Michael. “We can’t go rushing down there without a plan. The only thing that will do is get all of us killed. Is that what you want?” “It so scares me when Michael is logic boy,” said Maria. “But he’s right girlfriend. You go rushing down there, and you’ll be signing our death warrants, and personally, I still have a lot of living left to do.” “Why does she call Max girlfriend?” Saranara whispered to Liz. “It’s confusing, and a long story. I’ll fill you in later.” “It is kind of scary,” said Kyle, agreeing with Maria. “But Max, Michael’s right. We need to calm down, and look inward to find our answers.” “Kyle, keep the Buddha crap to yourself. We don’t have time for it,” snapped Max. “Max!” said Liz in shock. “Damn, I’m sorry Kyle. I just hate the thought of anybody else suffering because of us.” “Don’t worry about it. I’ll just kick your ass after we get back home.” The group laughed, and some of the tension fled the room. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Oh,” said Saranara. “I have an idea. The feast of DoubleMoon happens tomorrow night. Thousands of people will enter Capitol City to celebrate. It is a very important festival in our culture. All the single women come to the city offer a sacrifice to their deity in the hopes of finding a husband.” “And of course, where the women go, the men follow,” said Jereon. “Saranara, that’s excellent. We can sneak back into the city and blend in with the crowds.” “Okay, we’ve found a way into the city unnoticed, now we just have to figure out where they are holding those people, and how to get them out,” said Liz. “And we have to act fast, DoubleMoon is fast approaching,” said Saranara. “We don’t have much time.” “You are right daughter. We will have to leave within the day to get down there in time,” said Naloch. “Will Isabelle be able to do it?” asked Maria worriedly. “She’s totally wiped out. She didn’t even stir when I went in to check on the kids.” “Isabelle is far stronger than any of you imagine,” said Jereon. “She will manage quite well. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Liz and Maria exchanged smiles with Max, Michael and Kyle. Obviously, Isabelle’s power over men wasn’t limited strictly to Earth. “We still need a way to get back home,” said Liz. “Naloch, how is that coming?” “Not as well as I would like Liz,” he admitted. “Jereon left word with several people telling them what we need, but he wasn’t able to locate anyone who could help us.” “What do we need?” asked Maria. “I must be out of the loop on this one?” “I need another set of orbs,” said Naloch. “The ones I had were destroyed when my shop was destroyed. I have the schematics to manipulate them, but without the orbs, the information is useless.” “Um, well, I have a question then,” said Maria. “The orbs that Max had, would they work?” “Yes, those would be perfect. I had manipulated those to correspond with the orbs I had in my shop. I did that to ensure that when you transported back to Antar you would come directly to the shop.” “But you don’t need to have two sets of the orbs to make it work?” asked Maria. “No, not at all.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Maria left the table and went to the room that she and Michael had used to sleep in and returned with her backpack. “Here,” she said reaching inside the bag. “Maybe this will help.” She removed the orbs and placed them on the table. “Maria, have I told you lately how much I love you?” asked Kyle with a smile. “Watch it Buddha boy,” said Michael with a grin. “She’s all mine! Maria, why didn’t you tell us you brought them with you?” “I didn’t think about it,” she admitted. “I never let them go when they started to work, and when I got here, I just shoved them in my bag. Before I had a chance to even think, Kyle was grabbing me and dragging me away. I guess I just forgot about them until now.” “It doesn’t matter,” said Max. “We have a way to get the kids out of here.” “Maria, you’re going with them,” said Michael. “I don’t want any arguments either. Our daughter needs you.” Maria opened her mouth to argue, but shut it quickly. She realized her husband was right. “Maria, will you watch out for Lexie and Kam?” asked Liz. “Lexie loves you like a mother already, and Kam will grow to love you just as much if we don’t make it back.” “Oh no Chica, don’t talk like that!” said Maria. “You know I’ll do anything for you and for those two little babies of yours, but you come home. I know it!” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Liz, can I talk to you for a second,” said Max. “Sure Max, what is it?” “Not here,” he said. “Come outside and walk with me for a while.” The two left the table and went outside. Once they were away from the house, Max turned to Liz. “I want you to go back with the kids, Liz.” “I want to too, but I can’t,” she answered. “I have to stay and fight. You know it too. My place is beside you Max. If I live or die, it will be by your side.” Max wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tightly. “I love you so much Elizabeth Parker Evans. You are my world. The entire time you were gone, I existed, but I didn’t live. I need you beside me to make me whole.” “Oh Max,” she whispered. “I love you so much.” He leaned down and kissed her passionately. “And I love you Liz. We’ll get through this, and then we’ll go home and with our children and have a wonderful life.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp The two stood outside talking and looking at the stars for quite a while before they returned inside. Once inside the lodge, they found Naloch working with the orbs while Michael, Maria, Kyle, Saranara and Jereon continued to plan their infiltration of the city. “Maxwell, Jereon thinks he may have an idea of where they are holding the rebels. But he needs to talk to Isabelle before he can be sure. I told him to go and wake her but he keeps insisting that she needs to rest. Will you try and explain to him just how royally pissed your sister is going to be if she thinks she’s being babied. And Jereon,” he said turning to the Antarian. “When I say royally pissed, I don’t mean that in a nice gentle princess type of pissed.” “He’s right, Jereon,” added Kyle. “Isabelle hates to be babied. Well, she doesn’t hate to be babied, but she doesn’t like to be sheltered. Trust me, go wake her up.” Jereon turned to Max who nodded. “Very well, but I still think she needs to rest some more.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Jereon walked into the room where Isabelle was sleeping. He stood in the doorway for several minutes and stared. Her beauty was mesmerizing. He knew then that once she left his planet to return to her own, his life would be over. He would never again find a woman who affected his heart in such a way. He stepped into the room and moved quietly to her bedside. “Isabelle,” he whispered, touching her arm softly. “Isabelle, I need to talk to you.” “Jesse,” she said in her sleep. The name drove a spike through his heart. “Princess, wake up,” he said more curtly. “Princess, I need your help.” “Jereon, is that you?” she asked, her mind fogged by sleep. “I was having such a strange dream. Jesse was here, he was saying,” “We don’t have time for that,” said Jereon interrupting her. “I need to talk to you about the conversation you overheard. Are you sure you told me everything?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Isabelle sat up in bed; hurt by the way Jereon had cut her off. “No, of course I only told you part of the conversation. I thought it would be so much more fun if you tried to fill in the blanks all by yourself!” “That’s not what I meant Princess and you know it,” he snapped. “No, I may have an idea, but I need for you to tell me everything you can possibly remember.” “Fine,” said Isabelle, and she began to recount the conversation. Jereon listened intently until she was finished. “Are you sure you didn’t hear the word  Viskrada at all?” he asked. “I don’t know,” she admitted. “It was hard, they were talking so fast. Say it again for me.” “ Viskrada,” he said slowly and clearly. “Yes!” Isabelle cried. “ Viskrada elcha Drenta. What does it mean?” “It means you are perhaps the most incredible woman I have ever met,” said Jereon grabbing her and pulling her close. “I think I know where they are holding our people!” <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... 2a.gif></a>

isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Tue Oct 22, 2002 1:56 am

Way to go, Isabel! Now maybe they can find and rescue the hostages! Another exciting chapter, tracie! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> But I'm still biting my nails! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> You're keeping me hanging on the edge of my seat! <center><img src=http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/skysymb ... r>Gerry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopeless Candy-Coated, Stargazing, Dreamer! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</center>

Post by **splatty** » Tue Oct 22, 2002 11:10 am

ok, now i want to know what jesse was saying! was it important? i love isabel and jereon . . they're so cute together. <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> so maria and the kids are going back already? well, i suppose that's safest but i thought the kids powers were quite handy. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> well, i hope the podsquad comes up with a good plan soon! go kick kivar's butt again! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin">

Post by **majiklmoon** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 9:00 pm

Sacrifice A Sequel to Quietly into the Night Conventional Couples Rating: PG-13 Chapter Thirty-Four Antar – Capitol City “I cannot believe you have been unable to find them!” shouted Kivar. “We have captured almost all of the rebel forces, and yet, none among them know anything about Elizabeth and that bastard son of hers. I want them found, immediately!” “Yes My Lord,” said Londro, Kivar’s new second in command. “The guardsmen are working tirelessly on this. It is just a matter of time before we track them down. If that doesn’t work, I’m sure one of the rebels will break under torture and reveal their whereabouts.” “Don’t be too sure of that Londro,” said Kivar. “They are incredibly loyal to the Royal Family, and are willing to die for them. They’ve proved that time after time.” Kivar got up from his throne and began to pace about the room. “They have thwarted me too many times, I refuse to allow it to happen again. With the rising of the DoubleMoon, the executions will begin. I want it announced far and wide. Make it known that if Elizabeth surrenders herself and that brat of a child, I will spare the rebels lives.” “What about the other one? The one called Kyle?” “Him, he should be destroyed on sight,” commanded Kivar. “As you wish My Lord,” said Londro, bowing to Kivar. He backed out of the room and left Kivar alone, staring out the window. Antar – Outside Capitol City Naloch made some final adjustments to the orbs, muttering to himself as he worked. “There,” he said. “They should work, but it’s going to take some time for them to charge sufficiently before they can be used. If I make a suggestion, I think it would be wise for all of us to travel back to Capitol City together. Once the orbs have charged sufficiently, Maria and the children can leave together.” “I think that’s a good idea Naloch,” said Max. “We can’t stay here until the orbs are charged, and we don’t want to be split up any sooner than necessary. So do we all agree?” he asked, looking at the others. They all nodded to show their agreement. “Then it’s settled, we can pack up and head back down the mountain. Naloch, I’m assuming you have someplace safe for us to stay until the orbs are charged?” “We shall have a safe place to stay. The accommodations may not be quite to our liking, but we will be warm and dry.” In less than an hour, the group started back down the mountain. Kam and Lexie road piggyback on Michael and Max’s backs. To them, it was a grand adventure. The others, however, realized that it far more serious than that. Naloch lead the way down the mountainside followed by Michael and Maria, who walked in silence. Max and Liz followed behind Michael, thereby allowing Lexie and Kam to keep each other in sight. The twins had formed a strong bond in their short time together, and didn’t want to be separated from each other. Behind them were Isabelle and Jereon, who were arguing amicably over everything under the sun. Kyle and Saranara walked several paces behind them. Isabelle looked back once to say something to Kyle but saw that they were discussing something intently and decided not to interrupt. “I’m afraid Kyle,” said Saranara. “I don’t want to be here without you, but I’m afraid to leave the only life I’ve ever known to go with you.” “I know Saranara. And it’s not something I’m asking you to decide. I’m willing to stay here with you. I just need to go back for a while. I need to see my Dad, and let him know that I’m okay. I haven’t seen him in so long. I know Max and Michael explained to him that I’m alive, but still, I really need to see him.” “Oh Kyle, of course you do,” said Saranara, taking his hand as they walked. “I would hate to be separated from my family like that. I know how hard it’s been on you.” Kyle smiled, but her words caused his heart to ache. He knew then that she’d never want to leave Antar and come to Earth with him, and he didn’t know if he could stay on this planet any longer. “Don’t worry, Saranara. We’ll figure something out,” said Kyle, squeezing her hand Their long arduous journey was almost at an end, as the buildings of Capitol City came into sight. From the woods, they could see streams of people making their way into the city for the Festival of DoubleMoon. Jereon’s plan was incredibly simple. They would join the groups of people heading into the city, and to the safe house that Naloch knew about. They had managed to duplicate the papers that every Antarian needed to carry, and had changed their appearances yet again. Once they were left Maria and the children in a safe place, they would make their way to where the rebels were being held. From there the plan got a bit more difficult. The first order of business was to free as many of their followers as possible. After that, there was still Kivar to take down. Naloch left the others in a bustling tavern while he made sure the place he had set up for them to stay was still safe. He walked down a crowded street, followed, unknown to him, at a discreet distance by Michael. The building looked safe, but Naloch approached it carefully, keeping an eye peeled for guardsmen. He opened a door to a nearby building and stepped inside. Michael started to follow him, but was pushed to the ground by a squadron of guardsmen rushing past him. He quickly jumped to his feet and ducked behind another building. He peered around the corner and watched as the guardsmen led Naloch out, his hands fastened behind his back. As he walked past Michael’s hiding place he shouted out, “Have faith loyal citizens of Antar. Deliverance will be yours. Freedom is forthcoming. Have faith. The Royal House of Antar will never fall!” Naloch was quickly subdued by the guards, and was led away. Michael followed at a safe distance. He quickly realized that they were taking Naloch to the Royal Palace, which was already in the process of being rebuilt after Liz’s little arson escape act. Aware that there was nothing more that he could do, Michael turned around and began to make his way back to the tavern where the others were waiting. He made several wrong turns before he found his way back. He stepped inside the overheated main room and searched until he found them sitting at a table in the back. He crossed the crowded floor and sat down with the others. “We have a problem,” he began. “Where is my Father?” asked Saranara. “I’m sorry,” said Michael. “He walked into a building and within seconds, guardsmen were all over the place. There wasn’t anything I could do.” “You left him?” she asked in a rage filled voice. “You just left him then?” “No, I didn’t just leave him. I followed them to the palace, but there wasn’t anything I could do to rescue him. Don’t you think I would have tried if there was?” “You should have,” began Saranara but Maria interrupted her. “He should have what, gotten captured too? So then none of us would have known what happened. Oh right, that makes a lot of sense. Use your head. I’m sorry they captured your father. He’s a wonderful man, and we’ll do anything and everything we can to save him, but there is no way in hell Michael could have done anything and you know it!” Liz grabbed Maria’s arm and whispered to her to calm down. “You’re drawing attention to us Maria. Calm down, Saranara’s upset, and she doesn’t mean half of what she’s saying. Remember, she spent the last few years thinking her father was dead. She just got him back and now he’s been taken away again.” “Yeah, all right, fine, but she better leave my husband alone,” Maria, muttered. “Listen, this is bad, but it isn’t the worst thing that could happen,” said Max. “Naloch’s still alive, and we know where he is being kept. We can get him out too.” “I don’t think it’s going to be quite that easy,” said Isabelle. “We’ll just divide into two teams, most of us on the major rescue, but two of us will break into the Palace and find Naloch.” “I should go,” volunteered Kyle. “None of you know your way around in there as well as I do.” “Great, Kyle,” said Max. “I was hoping you’d volunteer, but I wasn’t going to ask.” “Max, what about the kids?” asked Liz. “We can’t bring them on a search and find. It’s too dangerous.” “I don’t know,” admitted Max. “I want them out of here as much as you do. I’m just out of ideas.” Jereon looked thoughtful, and then smiled. “I may have an idea. When I was younger, my friends and I had a secret place where we used to meet. It was a part of the tunnel system, but this particular access point was useless due to so many cave ins. We could check it out, and if it’s safe, Maria and the twins could hide there. I doubt any of the rebel network even remember it, it’s been inaccessible for so long.” “That sounds perfect,” said Michael. “Okay, we need at least one more person to go in with Kyle to get Naloch out. Any volunteers?” “I’ll do it,” said Liz and Saranara together.” “No Liz,” said Max. “I don’t want you anywhere near that palace again.” “Max is right, Liz,” said Isabelle. “That is so not a place you need to be. I’ll do it.” “Princess, do you think that is wise?” asked Jereon. “It doesn’t matter if it’s wise or not,” said Saranara firmly. “I said I would do it, and I will. Where Kyle goes, I go!” They ironed out the last details of their plan, and set out across the city to the old building Jereon spoke about. Once inside, they were pleased to find that it looked as though it had been deserted for a good many years. Maria bid Michael a tearful goodbye, holding tightly to her husband for a long time. Liz and Max pressed hugs and kisses on their children and urged them to behave and do whatever Maria asked. The goodbyes said, Jereon led the others out of the tunnel and back upstairs and out into the streets. They were in sight of the palace when Isabelle took him by the arm and held him back. “Don’t you ever,” she said furiously. “Interfere with my life again. How dare you say anything about my wanting to go with Kyle.” “But Isabelle,” said Jereon softly. “It wasn’t because I didn’t think you could handle it. I’ve no doubt that you could deal with anything that comes your way. But I’ve noticed that you still hold yourself responsible for what Vilondra did. I didn’t want those old feelings to cause you any more pain. That is all,” he said simply. Isabelle was speechless for a moment. Finally she smiled and thanked Jereon. “By the way, you never told us,” she said. “Where is Kivar holding the rest of the rebels?” “Right outside the palace, there is an old detention center that the Royal Family used to contain the criminal element on Antar while they were rehabilitated. I had heard rumors at one time that Kivar had outfitted it as a torture and execution facility. I’m ninety-nine percent certain that he is holding the rebels there. It is the only place large enough.” “Plus,” added Michael, who had moved close enough to overhear the last part of their conversation. “I’m sure it has all the equipment he needs to torture and kill all the rebels. “Exactly,” said Jereon. “Well then, what are we waiting for?” asked Max. “Lets move out!” The two groups split up, Kyle and Saranara heading towards the tunnel entrance to the Royal Palace, while the others, led by Jereon, circled around the palace to the detention center. They moved in as close as possible, keeping their presence hidden by a large stand of trees. Jereon and Michael moved in to reconnoiter the site and them came back with information. “They are there,” said Michael. “Jereon nailed it, dead on.” “Let’s do it,” said Max and Liz together, their voices hardened by anger. <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... 2a.gif></a> Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub129.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsr ... iklmoon</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/images/moon18.gif" BORDER=0> at: 10/24/02 8:09:36 pm

isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Fri Oct 25, 2002 3:00 am

Whoa! whoa! whoa! Don't stop there! I want to know what happens! Another great part, Tracie! Now get back here and tell us what happens! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/skysymb ...   Gerry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopeless Candy-Coated, Stargazing, Dreamer! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</div>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub129.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsr ... dbreeze</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/aim116b.jpg" BORDER=0> at: 10/25/02 2:01:03 am

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Fri Oct 25, 2002 8:39 am

Go Tracie, Go Tracie,Go Tracie! Too bad there isn't a smilie that does the cabbage patch! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin">

Post by **splatty** » Fri Oct 25, 2002 1:33 pm

<img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> a cabbage patch smilie? <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> great part as always . . can't wait to see what happens next. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <div style="text-align:center"> I want to be what I was when I wanted to be what I am now.</div>

isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Sat Oct 26, 2002 4:37 am

<img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> Bumpin' back up <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> This is great, so I'll say it again! <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/skysymb ...   Gerry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopeless Candy-Coated, Stargazing, Dreamer! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</div>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub129.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsr ... dbreeze</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/aim116b.jpg" BORDER=0> at: 10/26/02 3:51:35 am

Post by **majiklmoon** » Sat Oct 26, 2002 8:19 am

<img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> , thanks for the bump, but we are so not busy lately, there is little fear of it getting lost *sigh* I wish we were busier <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /frown.gif ALT=":("> <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... 2a.gif></a>

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