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

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 1:36 am

worth the wait!!!! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 8:22 am

Woo Hoo! Kivar got smoked by the girls! Way to go Liz and Isabel! Now he's got a perfect trifecta (Maria got him the first time). He should've given up while he was only dead once! Great chapter! <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"> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/skysymb ...   Gerry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopeless Candy-Coated, Stargazing, Dreamer! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</div>

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 9:54 am

WTG Majik, but is it the real kivar this time??????

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 6:15 pm

Tracie, you are da bomb! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... kliam2.gif ALT=":hotpink"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... kliam2.gif ALT=":hotpink">

Post by **majiklmoon** » Sun Dec 29, 2002 1:53 am

Sacrifice A Sequel to Quietly into the Night Conventional Couples Rating: PG-13 Chapter Forty-Three Antar – Capitol City &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp The smoke from the battle rose to the vaulted ceiling of the great hall. The surviving rebels began to gather in the center of the room. Very few guardsmen remained standing, and those that did held their arms up in the universal gesture of surrender. Michael supported and injured Maria as she limped to the center of the room, to where Max knelt beside Naloch’s body and tried to heal him. “Max, don’t,” said Jereon, touching the King on the shoulder. “It is too late for my father, but there are others who need your help.” Max lifted his battle-stained face and gazed blankly at Jereon. “I tried,” he said, his voice thick with tears. “I tried, but I couldn’t save him. “Max, don’t,” said Liz, placing her hand on his arm. “He knew it was going to happen. He made his peace with it. You have to do the same.” “What do you mean, he knew?” questioned Max. “Not here, not now, Max,” said Liz, looking over to where Jereon now stood, comforting his sister. “I need to talk to them first, they deserve to hear it first.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Max nodded and motioned to Kyle and Michael. “Can you two contain what’s left of the guardsmen?” “Yeah, Maxwell, we can. Just what do you have planned?” answered Michael. “Liz and Isabelle can set up a kind of triage area for the wounded, and I’ll start healing them,” said Max. Michael nodded and began to round up the remaining guardsmen and herd them across the room. “And Michael,” Max called out. “Maria will be first, don’t worry!” Michael flashed a smile of acknowledgement as he and Kyle crossed the room. Isabelle and Liz began to organize the wounded. Liz struggled to move one of the guardsmen when a shadow fell across the prone body. Liz looked up and saw Saranara standing over her. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “May I help?” asked the Antarian girl. “Of course,” Liz responded. “But only if you want to.” “It’s better than standing in the corner being sad,” said Saranara. “I’ll feel better if I’m doing something.” “Saranara, I’m truly sorry,” said Isabelle, joining the conversation. “Thank you Isabelle.” “How is Jereon doing?” inquired Isabelle. “I’m not sure,” said Saranara. “He decided to go over and help Michael and Kyle.” Saranara looked across the hall longingly where her brother worked with Kyle. “Saranara,” said Liz, interpreting the other girls gaze. “If you’d rather be over there, go ahead. Isabelle and I can manage over here.” “No, I’ll stay here. Besides, I do have some healing power. I may be able to help Max a little.” As she spoke, she placed her hands over the burned area of he guardsman Liz had been struggling to move. There was a faint glow from her hand, and the burn, while not healed, was significantly improved. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp After several hours of hard work, most of the wounded hand been healed. The guardsmen that had survived quickly pledged their loyalty to Max. Though doubtful of their true allegiance, Max released them. An emergency meeting of all the rebel leaders was called, and those not already at the palace began to slowly arrive. A small stream of leaders arrived at first, followed by a steady stream of those who supported the Royal Family. Within several hours, the palace was filled with the leaders from all the rebel factions on Antar. Max, with the help of Jereon, Saranara and Kyle explained the type of government they had in the United States. The Antarians were intrigued, but were unwilling to give up their idea of a royal family. Liz quickly stepped forward and explained to the Antarians, the type of government used in Great Britain, with their House of Parliament, and the monarchy as the symbolic head of the country. After much discussion and debate, the Antarians agreed that a government similar to that of the United States and United Kingdom was acceptable, but with one exception. They insisted that there be a member of the Royal Family to lead the country in conjunction with a parliament of elected officials. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Max ended the meeting, pleased that they had accomplished so much, but concerned over the stipulation that a member of the Royal Family remain on Antar to rule. “What are we going to do?” he asked his friends. “I love this world, but I love Earth more. I don’t belong here. Isabelle, what do you think? Do you want to stay?” Isabelle looked over at Jereon, with regret and longing in her eyes, and shook her head. “No,” she whispered. “I want to go home.” “Michael, what about you?” “Maxwell, I think that battle fried your brains. I’m not royal; besides, I belong with Maria and Beth. I made my decision years ago. My home is on Earth.” Maria smiled at her husband’s pronouncement and reached over and squeezed his hand tightly. “Kyle, what about you? I know the only thing royal about you is the pain you give me in my ass,” Max said with a grin, trying to inject some levity into the situation. “Would you want to stay? Maybe they’d accept you in some type of advisory position instead.” Kyle thought for a moment, and glanced over at Saranara, who was staring hard at her hands. Before he could answer, Liz spoke up. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Before you make a decision Kyle, I need to say something. Jereon, Saranara, you need to know about your father. He knew that his chances for surviving this battle were very slim. He asked me to tell you that he loved you both very much, and not to mourn his passing too much. He wanted you to celebrate his life, and the fact that he died fighting for something he believed in so strongly.” Liz had been looking down at the ground while she spoke, but as she finished, she looked up, and the tears in her eyes, mirrored those shining in both Jereon and Saranara’s. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What else did he say, Liz?” asked Jereon, his voice thick with tears. Isabelle moved from where she was sitting and sat next to Jereon, and placed her arms around him. “He wanted you to realize that there are all sorts of avenues opened to you now. Your destiny is NOT carved in stone.” The word destiny caused Kyle to look up sharply. He had had many talks about the future with Naloch, and he was anxious to hear what Liz had to say. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Your father loved you both very much and above all, he wanted you to be happy. He just wasn’t certain that you would,” she paused, looking for the right words. “Find your happiness here on Antar,” she finished in a rush. Her words caused Kyle to smile. He and Naloch had talked about finding a way back to Earth many times, and bringing Jereon and Saranara with them. Now all he needed was for Saranara to make her decision. Once he knew what she was doing, he could give Max an answer. He didn’t want to stay on Antar, but if it was the only way to stay with Saranara, he would. “Earth,” said Jereon slowly. “He wanted us to go to Earth, didn’t he?” “I think so,” said Liz. “He wanted you to have a chance to heal, and he wasn’t sure that would happen here on Antar, with all the memories. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Liz’s pronouncement caused varying degrees of excitement in her friends. Isabelle said nothing, but her eyes were filled with longing. Kyle sat back and looked at the others, his expression carefully schooled to hide his thoughts. Two bright spots of color shown on Saranara’s cheeks, while Jereon chewed thoughtfully on his lower lip. “Saranara, what do you think?” he asked his sister. “I-I want to go,” she said in a rush, looking at Kyle with love in her eyes. “I rescind my offer,” whispered Max to Kyle. “You are too much of a pain in the ass to remain here as a royal advisor.” “Shut up idiot,” said Kyle, shoving his friend. “You’re just afraid that the Antarians would like me better, that’s all.” “I refuse to dignify that remark with an answer,” said Max, smiling. “Jereon, what about you?” asked Liz. “What do you want to do?” “I think it would be best if I were to remain here,” he said regretfully. “I don’t belong in your world. There is no place for me there.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You stupid, selfish, self-centered arrogant idiot!” shouted Isabelle. “What do you mean there is no place for you. How do you know that? Have you ever been to our world? You don’t know anything about our world! And what about your sister? Do you think she’s going to be able to leave here and go to Earth, knowing that you are here on Antar?” “There isn’t any need for me to go to Earth, Princess!” shouted Jereon. “Saranara has Kyle, she doesn’t need me. She’ll be fine without me. I’d just be in the way.” “Well what about me? Did you ever think that maybe I’d need you, you stupid jerk!” she shouted. The two stared at each other, anger and tension filling their faces with color. “I did, but I wasn’t sure you did,” said Jereon softly. “I do,” said Isabelle. “I need you, but if you won’t come back to Earth, then I’ll stay here with you.” “No Princess,” said Jereon, pulling her into his arms. “I’ve shown you my world. Now it’s your turn to show me yours.” “Well, that’s decided,” said Michael. “What are we going to do about the royal ruler?” “I think I can help with that,” said an elderly voice from the doorway. <center><a href="http://pub129.ezboard.com/fmajiklmoonsr ... ID=1.topic" target="_new">The Departure Debacle - A Roswell Fanfic contest/challenge</a></center><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** » Sun Dec 29, 2002 3:51 am

<img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> Great! Loved it! So they're all going back, and Isabel got Jereon <img src=http://216.40.249.192/mysmilies/otn/love/yllove.gif ALT=":love"> ... but who is this new voice from the door? Hmmm? Another mystery! Great part, Tracie! <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/slinkie.gif ALT=":slinkie"> <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: 12/31/02 2:34:59 am

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Dec 29, 2002 4:17 pm

yah for isabelle! who's the voice???? <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 12:19 pm

Iujuuu !! you´re back !!! Great part !! great part !! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... bounce.gif ALT=":green"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... bounce.gif ALT=":green"> <img src=http://216.40.249.192/mysmilies/otn/love/yllove.gif ALT=":love"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... ldblue.gif ALT=":blue"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Tue Dec 31, 2002 12:56 pm

<img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... m/eek2.gif ALT=":jawdrop"> You're almost to the end aren't you? <img src=http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/cwm/3dlil/cry.gif ALT=":cry"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> But this was so cool! i'm glad your Muse is working!

Post by **majiklmoon** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 2:04 am

Sacrifice A Sequel to Quietly into the Night Conventional Couples Rating: PG-13 Chapter Forty-Four Antar – Capitol City &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Who is that?” asked Kyle to the room in general. “Tragenta, is that you?” he called out. “Silly boy, of course it’s me,” said Tragenta, moving into the room. “I’m glad to see you didn’t let Kivar and his foolish guardsmen win. He is dead I assume. I didn’t just willing surrender myself to be a prisoner, did I?” Kyle laughed as he stood up and walked across the room to escort the elderly Antarian into the hall. “No you old bat,” he said affectionately, we didn’t lose. Kivar is dead, and his guardsmen surrendered before the smoke from his disintegrated body had dissipated.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “That’s no surprise,” Tragenta snorted. “They never were known for their brains, or their loyalty. Kyle,” she said abruptly changing the subject, “Introduce me to your friends if you please.” Kyle gave Tragenta a puzzled look, while Max brought a chair over for the elderly woman to sit on. “Well, Tragenta, the one with the chair is Max Evans, and this is his wife, Liz.” Liz and Max both smiled politely, while Kyle continued the introductions. “This is Isabelle, Max’s sister, and the best friend I have ever had,” continued Kyle. “This is Michael Guerin, and his wife Maria, and you already know Jereon and Saranara.” “Yes, children, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, he was a great man and a wonderful friend.” “Thank you Tragenta,” said Jereon. “We are sad, but Liz told us that our father wanted us to remember that he died fighting for something he believed in with all his heart. That is helping some.” “Tragenta, I’m not meaning to be rude,” interjected Max, “But did I hear you say that you may know of some way to help us? We are willing to listen to any suggestions you may have.” “How do you know you can trust me, young King?” cackled the old woman. “Well, I don’t, but Kyle trusts you, and Naloch trusted you, and I’m smart enough to trust their judgment,” said Max. “You are very wise, like your father,” said Tragenta. “That is good.” “You knew our family?” asked Isabelle. “Yes Isabelle, I knew your family very well,” said Tragenta. As she spoke, her appearance changed until she resembled an older, more mature Isabelle. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What is this?” demanded Max. “Who are you, and what kind of a trick is this?” “It’s not a trick Max, and you know who I am.” “No, you’re dead. Kivar killed you years ago.” “No, Kivar only thought he killed me. One of my attendants modified her appearance and took my place. She gave her life so that I could go into hiding. We didn’t know if you would ever come back to Antar, but we knew that if you did, you would need guidance.” “Okay, maybe I’m being totally stupid here,” said Maria, “But I’m lost.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Maria, allow me to present Amaratha, Queen of Antar, and my mother,” said Max. “If she’s telling the truth, that is.” “The queen,” said Kyle quietly. “I’ve been calling the queen and old bat for the past few years. Buddha help me, I’m going to die.” Amaratha laughed, and clapped her hands together gleefully. “Nonsense, Kyle. You have been a true friend to me, and my children. “No, I’m sorry, I don’t believe it,” said Max. “This is some trick of Kivar’s.” “Max, I’m sorry you doubt my words, but in truth, I would worry if you did not,” said Amaratha. “And yet, there is nothing I can say that will change your mind. I can only tell you my story and allow you to decide for yourself.” “Fine,” said Max. “We’ll listen to what you have to say, but I don’t believe there is anything you can say that will convince me that you are who you say you are.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Amaratha stood and paced around the room and began her tale. “You may or may not know that some of our people are gifted with the ability to foretell the future. One such seer was particularly close to me, and she told of the terrible future she had foreseen for our world. My husband dead, my children dead, our world ruled by a tyrant like we have never seen before. The seer’s have always said that the future is always in motion, and changing one event in the present could completely alter the future. Knowing that, we tried everything we could to change the future the seer had seen, but nothing worked. It was terrible, my children were going to die, and there was nothing I could do to prevent it. By this time, your father had already died,” Amaratha paused, and took a drink from the glass Kyle handed her. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp I approached several of our leading scientists to see if they could help me find some way to save you, but they too were at a loss. I thought all was lost, until one night, one of the scientists came to me and suggested we take some of your essence, and use it to duplicate you. I was opposed to it at first, it just didn’t seem right, but as time went by, I knew there was nothing else I could do.” “Nothing you could do?” questioned Max. “Did you ever think that perhaps you could have told your children what was happening -- take them into your confidence and see if they could help you find a solution?” “Of course I did!” shouted Amaratha. “That’s it,” she continued excitedly. “I did tell you. You wrote a letter and sealed it with the royal seal, and hid it in the floor, under the throne.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp As one, the group turned to look at the imposing throne that stood at one end of the hall. Michael and Kyle stood and walked over and began to search the base. Michael pressed various parts of the throne until there was an audible click, and a small panel in the base slid open. He reached his hand in and removed a small packet of letters. Michael walked back over to where Max was sitting and handed the packet to his friend. Max flipped through the papers until he found two that were sealed with the royal seal. Both of them had writing on the front, but Max was unable to translate them. He passed them to Liz who took them and translated the writing on the first letter. “To be read only by King Zan and or any surviving members of his family,” read Liz in a shaking voice. “Open it,” said Max. The seer’s have foretold a time of great strife for the people of Antar. The death of all those near and dear to me is imminent. On the advice of one of the scientists, my mother, Queen Amaratha has convinced us to have some of our essence duplicated and sent to a planet far from here, to protect the royal line of the House of Antar. The hope is that our doppelgangers will find a way to return to Antar and free our people from the tyrant that has overthrown our world. If you have succeeded, watch over our people, guide them, and rule them well! King Zan. “What does the other one say, Liz?” asked Max. Liz broke the seal on the other paper, and looked up at her husband before she began to read. His complexion was deathly gray, and his lips were compressed into a thin line. Liz looked over at Isabelle and saw the look of shocked disbelief fading from her face. Clearing her throat, Liz began to read. My mother died last night. It was an accident, much like my father’s. I don’t believe it. I can’t believe it. When my father died, I knew he was dead; there was no doubt in my mind that it was him. But this time, I am not so sure. Not that someone died, and under very suspicious circumstances, I am just not sure that it was my mother. I say this here, because if what the seer’s foretell is true, I will soon be dead, but there is a chance that my mother’s plan will work, and the duplicates of us will be back. If you find this letter, you will know what has happened. And if my theory is right, my mother is alive, and she will find some way to find you. Good luck, Zan &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Max and Isabelle both stared at the woman claiming to be their mother. “Is there a date on the letter?” asked Max. Liz nodded and read the date on the letter. “That’s the night before you were killed Max,” said Saranara softly. “It could be true,” said Michael. “Could be!” shouted Isabelle. “Look at her, look at me. She looks exactly like what I’m going to look like when I’m older. And we have those letters. They confirm everything. It’s true, it has to be true.” She burst into tears. Max moved to comfort his sister, but he wasn’t quick enough. Jereon had her in his arms and was running his hand through her hair. “I believe it,” said Max. “I believe you,” he nodded to Amaratha. “Can you forgive me for doubting you,” he paused, “Mother?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Of course my son,” said Amaratha, holding her arms open to her children. “You do not have the luxury of trust. Isabelle,” she whispered. “Are you alright daughter?” Isabelle rose from Jereon’s grasp and stepped into her mother’s arms. “Thank you Mother,” she said. “Why do you thank me?” asked Amaratha. “You gave us life, not once, but twice. That is a wonderful gift.” “Well, as to that,” said Amaratha. “I believe you have a saying on Earth, the third time’s a charm?” “Oh wait a second, you don’t mean those freak duplicates that live in New York, do you? They’re insane!” said Maria. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Amaratha smiled at Maria’s outburst. “I like her Michael,” she said. She suits you far more than my Vilondra ever did. No Maria, those duplicates, as you called them, were not created by the scientists that worked for me. After Kivar had you killed, he removed some of your essence and had his own scientists create another set of you. He thought that if he had trouble securing the throne, he could use them as puppets to control our world. My people found out what he planned and stole the pods and sent them to Earth along with yours. My people feared that because the essence was removed from you after your death, it would be defective. “Well it was,” muttered Maria, darkly. “Those freaks were insane.” “I don’t know,” joked Liz. “Ava wasn’t so bad. I still think that someone screwed up and switched Tess’s pod with Ava’s. You guys got stuck with the wrong one.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I do not think you are far from wrong, Liz,” said Amaratha. “Naloch told me of your lives on Earth, and based upon everything he described, that is what happened.” “Wait, you mean Naloch knew you were alive all this time and he never told us,” raged Max. “No my son, calm your temper. Naloch never knew who I was. He only knew me as Tragenta, attendant to the queen. Yes, I took the identity of the very woman who sacrificed her life for me.” “And worked tirelessly with the rebels as well,” added Kyle. “As did all of you,” said the queen. “You are all very resourceful.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Mother, I don’t mean to be rude, but unless you are planning on taking the throne yourself, I don’t see how you can help us with our problem,” said Max. “Oh Max,” laughed Amaratha. “You are wise like your father, but you also seem to have the same lack of creativity that he has. “What do you mean?” asked Max, a bit hurt at the criticism. “She means she wants to clone us again,” said Isabelle. “God Max, do we need to draw you a road map? Keep up, will you?” “Can you do that?” asked Max. “Not that I’m all that crazy about the thought of another me running around.” Believe me bud, none of us are too crazy about it,” said Michael and Kyle at the same time. “The technology was kept safe, as were the scientists who performed it. It can be done again; the choice is up to you &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I don’t know,” said Max. “It’s kind of strange to think about. I mean if you make another me, will he fall in love – and have another wife and family?” “Actually, that technology is one of the few that prospered under Kivar’s reign. He wanted to make a veritable army of himself,” said Amaratha. “We could actually create another you and Liz, as well as your children, as you are right now, and they will be forever connected to you. You will be aware of their thoughts and decisions. I’m not well versed on the technical aspects of it, but it appears to work very well. Naloch told me of the Kivar clone that was tormenting you on Earth. He said it was exactly as if the real Kivar was there.” “How long would the process take?” asked Liz “Once the samples were taken, it could be done almost immediately, and the duplicates would be viable almost right away.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What do you think?” Max asked Liz. “I don’t think we have a choice,” said Liz. “It’s either, or we remain here forever. What do the rest of you think?” “I think we should,” said Isabelle. Noting the puzzled looks of her friends, she continued. “Well, if you are going to do it, I will too. We’re stronger together, remember?” “I’m in,” said Kyle. “I always wanted a brother anyhow?” “Jerk,” said Michael, cuffing him playfully. “The world is so not ready for another one of you. Maria, what do you think?” “What the heck,” she said. “I suppose it will be some consolation to know that while I’m stuck on Earth having a bad hair day, the other me will be here looking totally glamorous.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp They waited in silence, looking at Jereon and Saranara expectantly. Finally Jereon spoke. “Why are you all staring at us, this is your decision, not ours?” “Of course it’s yours,” said Max. “We can’t decide if there are duplicates made of you.” “Of us?” asked Saranara, incredulously. “Why us?” “Weren’t you listening all those times we told you? We’re stronger together than we are apart. You are a part of us now – we need you.” “And it’s love that makes us stronger,” said Jereon softly, remembering the words Isabelle had told him. “I’ll do it,” he said in a louder voice. “I will too,” said Saranara. “Amaratha?” asked Liz. “Would it be possible not to do the children right now, just until they are old enough to make their own decisions. Can’t we simply say we’ve sent the children away for now until we are positive that it is safe here.” “That is most wise Liz. It is easy to see why you sacrificed everything to protect your children. I will send word to the scientists, they can begin at once, and then you can return to your home.” <center><a href="http://pub129.ezboard.com/fmajiklmoonsr ... ID=1.topic" target="_new">The Departure Debacle - A Roswell Fanfic contest/challenge</a></center><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 **roswellkitkat** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 10:42 am

<img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> That was a wodnerful update Tracie! I didn't see that coming!

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 12:13 pm

Wow !! <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> that was goooood !!! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... bounce.gif ALT=":green"> Can´t wait for more <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 8:15 pm

wow! killer part! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Fri Jan 03, 2003 2:09 am

<img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <blockquote>Quote:<hr>“What the heck,” she said. “I suppose it will be some consolation to know that while I’m stuck on Earth having a bad hair day, the other me will be here looking totally glamorous.”<hr></blockquote> He, he, he! Leave it to Maria! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"> Great part, Tracie! I kind of wondered if the voice might be their parents, but I had no idea where you would go with it or about Tragenta being their mother. You really caught me by surprise on that one! Loved it! <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://users.aol.com/isndbreeze/skysymb ...   Gerry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopeless Candy-Coated, Stargazing, Dreamer! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</div>

Post by **majiklmoon** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 1:13 am

Sacrifice A Sequel to Quietly into the Night Conventional Couples Rating: PG-13 Chapter Forty-Five Antar – Capitol City Thanks to Kivar’s obsession with creating a perfect replica of himself, Amaratha’s scientists were able to begin work on the replication process immediately. Cell samples were taken from everyone and the scientists retreated to their lab to work. Liz, ever the scientist, wanted to join them, and argued her point strongly. Amaratha however was adamant. Earth was in no way ready for any of the knowledge that Liz may glean from her observations. Liz agreed reluctantly that Amaratha was right. After several days of processing, the clones were ready. In a special ceremony in the Great Hall, the Earth contingent lined up across from their Antarian counterparts. At a signal from his mother, Max and his clone, moved to the center of the hallway. Max took one hand and placed it on his own forehead, and extended his other hand and placed it on the head of his duplicate. A golden beam of energy emanated from Max and enveloped both him and his clone. The light slowly faded, and Max lowered his arms. The two stepped away from each other. “Thank you,” said the clone. “I will do my best to live up to the responsibility you have entrusted in me.” Liz stepped forward and met her clone in the middle of the room. She duplicated Max’s arm placement, and she and her clone were enveloped in an aura of shimmering pale blue light. When the light faded away, and the connection between the two was broken, Liz stepped away. She and her clone looked at each other and smiled. “Thank you,” said the clone. “We shall do you justice.” Michael and his duplicate stepped to the center of the room. Michael placed one hand on his forehead, and the other on that of his clone. Soon they both were encircled by a vibrant green light that swirled around them. After several minutes, the connection ended, and the two stepped quickly away from each other. “I will protect them with my life,” said the Michael clone. Isabelle stepped forward and met her duplicate in the center of the room. She duplicated the hand placements of the others, and soon a soft pink light surrounded her and her clone. The light swirled around them, turning from light pink, to dusty rose, and back to light pink again before the connection ended. As they stepped away from each other, Isabelle’s clone looked at her with a sad sweet smile. “I’m sorry for all the losses you have suffered,” she said. “But rejoice in knowing that you were loved. You are loved,” she said, looking at Jereon. As Isabelle stepped back into her original place, Kyle and his clone stepped forward. He placed one hand on his own head, and the other on his clone. A vibrant metallic blue aura surrounded the two, covering them as the ocean covers a swimmer. The vibrant blue slowly faded away, Kyle broke the connection and stepped back. He looked at his clone and said, “Watch over them, protect them all.” “You sacrificed much for your friends, Kyle Valenti,” said his clone. “I will do no less.” Max nodded to Jereon who slipped forward and met his clone in the center of the room. He reached out and his clone and placed his hand his forehead and a rich red light encircled them, pulsing with energy. After the connection ended, the two stepped away from each other and Saranara and her clone stepped into the center of the room. Saranara made the connection, and the two were immersed in an aura of lavender light. The light slowly faded and the two stepped back to their original positions. Everyone turned to look at Maria. “I so can’t do this,” she said, nervously. “I don’t have any powers. I need one of you to help me.” “Will you not try Maria?” asked Amaratha. “I think you may surprise yourself.” Maria shrugged and stepped into the circle and placed one hand on her forehead, and the other on the head of her clone. “Now focus Maria. Feel the power from deep inside you,” said Amaratha. Maria closed her eyes and concentrated. She opened her eyes and was surprised to see that a deep magenta light surrounded her, swirling around her and her clone. The light faded, and she stepped back and looked around at the stunned faces of her clone and her friends. “Here,” she said, reaching into her pocket and removing a vial of cedar oil, and handing it to her clone. “I think you are going to need this.” Everyone laughed, and Amaratha quickly ushered the duplicates out of the Great Hall. When she returned, she hugged her son tightly. “You are a brave and wise man, much like your father. I love you my son. Isabelle,” she said, pulling her daughter close. “I regret that I wasn’t there as you grew up, but judging from the woman you are now, you have parents on Earth who love you and care for you deeply. I am only willing to let you leave me, because I know that they love you so much.” Isabelle wiped a tear from her eye and returned her mother’s hug. “I love you too, Mother,” she whispered. “Liz,” said Amaratha. “You above all others know the sacrifice I am making by letting my children leave. You put the safety of your children, and mine, above yourself. Thank you for giving up so much for them. Now it is your time to enjoy your life.” “Kyle, you have been a true friend to me and to my children, you deserve all the happiness in this world as well as in your own. I hope you will find it. In fact, I am sure you will,” said Amaratha, looking at Saranara. “Michael, you are so much like your father was,” she continued. “Strong, brave, loyal, and impetuous,” Amaratha added with a grin. “Fortunately for you, you have a wife who is strong enough to stand up to you. Maria, I wish you luck, in dealing with this wonderful, stubborn man.” “Wait,” said Maria. “How did you know I had powers now. Max only healed me a few days ago. It took Kyle and Liz years to develop their powers.” “Not only strong, but wise,” said Amaratha. “I’m not positive Maria, but I think being on Antar, coupled with the fact that you just carried a child that was part Antarian accelerated the process.” “Cool,” said Maria. “Nice to know I can blow him up if he pisses me off too much.” “Saranara and Jereon, I have watched the two of you grow, and your father was one of my dearest friend. He wanted nothing but happiness for you, as do I. I hope that when you set out on this great adventure, you find the happiness you deserve, the happiness your father so desperately wanted for you. The time has come for all of you to leave this planet, but know that you will be in my hearts, as I hope I will be in yours.” She nodded to Max, and he fitted the two orbs together and they began to glow. When their power reached its apex, the group held hands and stepped into the circle of light. “Farewell,” whispered Amaratha, as they disappeared from site. ******* Edited becuase as someone pointed out to me, in the second to last paragraph, I had Maria commenting that she could blow Michael, as opposed to blowing him UP. Major oopsie on my part <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> <center><a href="http://pub129.ezboard.com/fmajiklmoonsr ... ID=1.topic" target="_new">The Departure Debacle - A Roswell Fanfic contest/challenge</a></center><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: 1/14/03 10:04:23 pm

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 1:33 am

omg! is it almost over???? great chapter btw!

isndbreeze · Post by **isndbreeze** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 11:06 am

<img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> ...and about the quote <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <blockquote>Quote:<hr>The light faded, and she stepped back and looked around at the stunned faces of her clone and her friends. “Here,” she said, reaching into her pocket and removing a vial of cedar oil, and handing it to her clone. “I think you are going to need this.” <hr></blockquote> Oh, No! Not nearly over!<img src=http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/cwm/3dlil/cry.gif ALT=":cry"> It's been a good run! Another great part! Loved it!<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: 1/14/03 9:12:03 am

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 5:39 pm

You blow me away with your talented writing. This whole story has been excellent from begin to end! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /frown.gif ALT=":("> It can't reaaly be almost over, can it? <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... bounce.gif ALT=":green"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... ldblue.gif ALT=":blue"> <img src=http://www.contrabandent.com/cwm/s/otn/blobs/pinkie.gif ALT=":pinkie"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... yellow.gif ALT=":yellow">

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Thu Jan 16, 2003 10:57 am

Beautiful !! I can´t believe its almost finished <img src=http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/cwm/3dlil/cry.gif ALT=":cry"> <img src=http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/cwm/3dlil/cry.gif ALT=":cry"> <img src=http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/cwm/3dlil/cry.gif ALT=":cry">

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 12:54 am

I think this is the end. I'm not sure...there may be an epilogue, but i'm leaning towards not. And so, our journey has ended. Thanks to all of you for all the great feedback! ****************************** Sacrifice A Sequel to Quietly into the Night Conventional Couples Rating: PG-13 Chapter Forty-Six Earth – Roswell, New Mexico &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp The family room in Max and Liz’s house filled with a vibrant blue light as Max, Liz and the others materialized in the house. Liz’s eyes swept around the room, taking in the décor and she smiled. “So, this is our house, huh? Pretty nice job decorating, Max.” Max smiled and looked down at his wife. “I found the file folder you had,” he answered, his hand caressing her hair. “The one with all the furniture layouts and decorating plans. It wasn’t hard, Maria and I just shopped and picked out things that matched what you had in your folder.” “Well, as beautiful as it is,” said Liz. “I’ll look around later, right now, I need to see my babies &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Max pulled Liz close to him and pressed his body to hers, reveling in the joy of holding his wife in his arms once again. “Well, as much as I agree with you, Liz, we can’t leave yet. We need to get cleaned up, and changed into Earth clothing, and we need to come up with cover stories for Jereon and Saranara, not to mention explaining where you have been for the past few years.” “Damn,” grumbled Liz. “I hate it when you are right. What are we going to do about clothes?” “Well, I have my luggage here,” said Isabelle. “And I have a ton of stuff over here as well,” admitted Maria. “I’d watch Lexie a lot for Max, and we were forever getting dirty, so it just made sense to keep some stuff here. Between my stuff and Isabelle’s stuff, I’m sure we can come up with something for you and Saranara to wear.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Maria, why don’t you take Saranara upstairs and show her how everything works,” said Max. “Kyle, why don’t you Jereon start working on cover stories for him and Saranara. Michael, do you feel like grabbing some food for everyone?” Michael and Kyle nodded, and Max grabbed Liz’s hand and led her out of the room. She followed him down into the basement where he pointed to several boxes. “Those are all yours,” he said. “I couldn’t get rid of them, but it was so hard to look at them hanging up in our closet. I packed them up and moved them down here. I knew you’d be back, and that you’d need them again.” “Max, I- I’m so sorry for everything I put you through,” said Liz. “Don’t be Liz. I finally get it. You did what you had to; there wasn’t any other choice. I can see that now. Your first responsibility was to protect our children, and you did that to the best of your ability. Kam grew up loved, and you kept him as safe as you could. Lexie was safe with me on Earth. And you were right Liz. If you had told me the truth, I wouldn’t have let you stay there alone, and both our children could have grown up without parents. At least this way, they each had one of us. Now, stop worrying about it and dig into those boxes, I’m sure you find something to change into,” Max concluded with a laugh. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Liz eagerly tore into the boxes and rummaged through her old life holding up various articles of clothing that caught her eye. With a smile, she selected some clothing for herself, and a selection of items she thought might suit Saranara. She followed Max up the stairs, and from there followed the sounds of female laughter to the upper level of the house. Maria and Isabelle wielded a blow dryer over Saranara’s long wavy locks of hair. “I don’t understand,” said Saranara. “Why don’t you just use your powers to do this?” “Well, first off, because we have to hide our powers here on Earth,” said Isabelle. “And secondly,” added Maria. “There is something immensely satisfying about turning yourself into a goddess with nothing but your bare hands.” “Besides,” said Liz, joining the conversation. “Kyle is going to flip when he sees you. You look totally hot! Here, try this on, I think it will fit you.” Liz passed the emerald green tank, and black jeans to Saranara. “I’m going to hit the shower.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Liz slipped into the bathroom and turned the shower on full blast, causing the small bathroom began to fill with steam. Liz half-heartedly began to undress, but stopped, and sat down on the edge of the tub and put her head in her hands and began to cry. Through her tears, she heard a click as the bathroom door opened. She looked up and saw Maria standing there watching, with a look of concern on her face. “Are you all right chica?” Maria asked. “What’s the matter?” “I don’t know,” whispered Liz. “Nothing. Everything. I just don’t know. I mean, I’m home, my children are safe, everything is perfect, and I’m falling apart. I was out there playing DRESS-UP, for crying out loud. I should be with my children, not wasting time here!” “Liz, sweetie, relax. You know we can’t just barge in there. We needed to clean up and change and like Max said, we had to come up with some cover stories to explain where you’ve been.” “I know,” Liz said with a sigh. “But I just want my babies.” “I hear you on that one girlfriend. Remember, you’re not the only mom in the room.” “Oh God Maria,” said Liz shamefaced. “How whiney and stupid can I be? Of course you want to see your daughter too. I am such an idiot.” “No, you are my best friend and you’ve just been through a stressful couple of years. You are entitled to a freak out. I’m just sorry I gave the last of my cedar oil to my otherme. Now are you going to take that shower, or are you just hoping the humidity in here will make my hair frizz?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Liz laughed and hugged her friend; her equanimity restored, and after Maria left the bathroom, climbed into the shower. She made short work of showering and dressed quickly and hurried downstairs to where the rest of the group had gathered. She surveyed the group quickly, noticing that Kyle couldn’t keep his eyes off of Saranara in her new Earth clothing, and that Jereon looked really hot in an old rugby shirt and jeans that used to belong to Max. “Liz, I’d like to introduce you to Serena Andrews. Kyle met her last year while he was down in Texas. It was love at first sight, and they’ve been together ever since. And this,” he said pointing to Jereon, “Is Jeremy Miller, he’s a college friend of Isabelle’s from back east. It seems they’ve been dating off and on, and when she came back home, he found that he really missed her, and followed.” “Great,” said Liz. “And where have Kam and I been all this time?” “Well, actually, that works out really well,” said Max. “You and Kam have been in Florida, with your mom’s sister who has been very sick. Lexie and I flew down there frequently to see you. The reason why we split the kids up was because you didn’t think I could handle the twins on my own, and we both agreed it would be too hard for you to care for your aunt and two babies at once.” “You’ve been busy, I see,” said Liz, looking around. “Sounds great. Now what?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp A car door slammed close by, and the pounding of feet alerted them to the fact that the what was close at hand. The back door slammed and the pounding grew louder. “Mommy, Daddy, where are you?” shouted two little voices as Kam and Lexie came into view. Max and Liz knelt down and scooped their children into their arms. Liz looked up, and saw her parents, followed by Max and Isabelle’s parents, and Jim and Amy, with a baby carrier. She smiled and hugged her children tighter, she was finally home. ~The End~ <center><script language="javascript" src="http://members.cox.net/laurensnape/coun ... <center><a href="http://pub129.ezboard.com/fmajiklmoonsr ... ID=1.topic" target="_new">The Departure Debacle - A Roswell Fanfic contest/challenge</a></center><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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