Different Times ~AU~ *Update:6/27-28/05 Part 64-70

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Sep 10, 2002 1:09 am

ho no! wat's going on?

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Thu Sep 12, 2002 12:05 pm

Oh My God !!!!!!!! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> Yessss !! you make me go through the same feelings after "Heatwave" againnnnnn !!! All that agnst ( like you use to post ) about if he´s going to kiss her or not , WOWWWWWWWWWW !!!! I love it !!!! I want more romance ....in order to that Max should stay on Earth of course !!! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> :D See you

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Thu Sep 12, 2002 1:48 pm

Welcome vecastone! <img src=http://216.40.241.68/contrib/legionxs/wavey.gif ALT=":wave"> Thanks for the great feedback everyone. I am anxiously working to finish up this fiction..just want to make sure I tie up all loose ends! <center>*************<center>And I believe<center> <center>That angels breathe<center> <center>And that love will live on and never leave<center><center>*************<center>************* <center>The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Thu Sep 12, 2002 4:57 pm

Part 52 &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Aleman showed us the control room where Khivar was able to communicate with those on Antar. The images came across as holograms. We made Khivar communicate with his men. They immediately bowed to Max and Michael. Their faces held a look of fear and awe. With Aleman among us he was able to tell us who in Khivar’s regime was still loyal to the true throne of Antar. Khivar was livid and began speaking in his true language, his face becoming more enraged as his plans seemed to wither away. As Max and Michael asked questions to the council on Antar, we finally learned the true power of the Granolith. It was a sort of time machine, and could only be activated by the King of Antar. As long as Max had been alive, Khivar would not have been able to activate it and use it. After killing Max and having the lineage of the Royal family destroyed, he would be the only king of Antar, by default. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What are you thinking now Khivar?” Maria boldly asked him. “So much for being a big enemy, huh?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You would be wise to keep your earth mouth shut,” he responded. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “And you’d be wise to show respect,” Michael said gruffly. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Enough,” Max said, looking at all three of them. “We have a decision to make,” I stared at Max and could see the worry in his eyes and along with worry was fear. Before I realized it I was reading his thoughts. He wanted to go back to Antar…wait...he  wanted to go back to Antar alone. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Sire, what should we do with Khivar and Nicholas?” Geiphe. “Surely they do not need to be privy to your discussion?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Hang them in the same room he had us in,” Max said. Aleman instructed a few soldiers to take them away and watch guard. As they drug them away Nicholas began crying. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Please don’t kill me…I had to do it…or I’d never get back to Antar…please…” Kyle reached over and socked him. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’ve had enough of his whimpering,” he said as we all looked on in shock. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Kyle Valenti, Buddha does not condone violence,” Maria said, hands on hips. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Yeah, well Buddha never had to listen to that moron drone on and on,” Max cleared his throat at the head of the table we had all been seated at. The holgrams waited expectantly. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m going back to Antar,” he finally said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What? Why?” Isabelle immediately asked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Tell them the rest Maxwell,” Michael said. He had his arms crossed and a look of pure anger on his face. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m going alone...to make sure Khivar is dealt with accordingly,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Alone? Max, we can’t let you do that,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He will not be alone. I will be going back as well,” Geiphe said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You are? But what about Jeff Parker?” Alex asked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He will not remember any of this,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “But if you go…where is Jeff going to appear from? You have his body,” Alex continued to query. I listened to the banter. But my mind was still on the statement Max had thought and finally said.  He was going back to Antar. I caught him staring at me and felt him ask me if I was ok. I just smiled and focused on the conversation that had continued to go on around me. Geiphe was telling everyone how Jeff would just appear in his place. He could not explain the exact science of it, but it would be as if he (Geiphe) had never been on Earth. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m going too,” Isabelle said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I will not allow you to jeopardize you child Iz,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You may be King Max, but you do not make my decisions for me,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Then I’m coming along as well,” Alex said. “There is no way I’m going to stay here and let Isabelle go off without me,” Max sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. He looked tired and I expected he was weary from having to worry about the group. Weary from thinking about plans and what if’s and now…and now he was going back to Antar. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “How long will you stay Sire?” A figure from the hologram asked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “As long as necessary,” Max responded. Soon everyone was firing questions of how it would be done and if it was safe. The Council on Antar informed us that the technology was far more advanced then that of 60 years ago. They had traveling devices and on occasion used the UFOs the Earthlings raved about seeing. Michael had remained quiet throughout the discussion and Maria looked ready to scream and finally did. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Michael Guerin, you have not said a word in the last 10 minutes…please tell me what you plan to do so I can decide whether to cry or lavish you with kisses,” Michael let out a breath and turned to look at Maria. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I have to go Maria. I’m the 2nd in command,” Maria began crying and he pulled her to him in a tight embrace and began whispering things we could not hear. Finally they left the room followed by Isabelle and Alex. Kyle looked at me and finally asked what everyone had been thinking. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “So Parker…what are you going to do?” Max looked over at me expectantly. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I don’t know Kyle, I don’t know,” He nodded and rocked back and forth on his chair’s legs, staring from Max to me and back at Max. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Well Max…if you’ll have me…I’d like to come,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I appreciate that Kyle,” Kyle nodded and sat the chair correctly and then got up. Pounding a fist on the table, he looked once again at both of us. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I think you two need some privacy,” And he walked out. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I don’t know what to say,” Max began. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Max, it’s ok…you don’t have to try and explain yourself to me. I understand why you want to go back…go home,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “It’s not a home I remember…all I remember is you,” he said quietly. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “But you have to go back. You’re their King,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I know, but why is it I don’t feel like a King? Why is it the thought of you not coming with me is tearing my up inside?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I-I don’ t know,” Max got up and sat beside me, taking one of my hands. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You really have no idea?” My heart began to pound loudly in my ears. I looked into his eyes and then I knew. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You’re afraid of losing me again.” <center>*************<center>And I believe<center> <center>That angels breathe<center> <center>And that love will live on and never leave<center><center>*************<center>************* <center>The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Sep 12, 2002 10:56 pm

omg! how can u just end it there? good chapter though

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 4:57 pm

Author's Note: This is the last update before my vacation. Hopefully rest and relaxation will give me the juice I need to come back with an awesome, kickas$ ending! Enjoy!! Part 53 &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Max sighed and looked away. The holograms were still there, but had been muted out. They watched us in interest and I wondered if they could read lips. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I am afraid of losing you again. I remember how you made me feel and how I made you feel and it excites me…because I’ve never had these feelings before with anyone. I want to know  you Liz, I want to create new memories…I want to wake up in the morning and have you beside me,” I felt a stirring in the pit of my stomach and shivered at the thought of waking up beside Max. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “That all sounds so wonderful Max and I feel the same way, but I want to kow the Max from Earth, not Max the King,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I want you to know him too,” he said, reaching to stroke my cheek. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I will wait for you to return and we can begin our relationship,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Wait…for me to return…you don’t want to come?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I – no, I don’t,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Liz, you’re part of the Royal family too. I am sure the people will expect to see you,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I can’t go Max, this is all too much for me right now,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m sorry Liz,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “It’s not your fault. I think part of me is just scared of everything that happened to us back there,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “But we survived this time, we made it, we defeated Khivar,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Did we? Don’t you think it’s a little strange that Khivar was her and we managed to defeat him so easily?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I don’t think he counted on Tess flipping out,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Maybe not, but I think he was going to kill her anyway,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Either way…I’m not sad. That makes me a bad person doesn’t it?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Not really, it makes you an honest person,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Thanks. Liz?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What Max?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Will you reconsider?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I can’t Max, as much as the thought of another planet intrigues me…the thought of actually going there…scares the hell out of me,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp All of a sudden the hologram screen began beeping and we saw the figures running excitedly back and forth. Something was happening back on Antar. We quickly walked to the communication board and Max pushed a few buttons. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Sire, there has been a revolt...those that honor Khivar are burning down the city...they insist you come and show yourself now,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Now? We are not ready,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You must come now, bring the Army, please hurry…we will ready the castle for your arrival,” and then they were gone. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m not ready to go now...neither is anyone else,” Max said looking at me. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “They need you Max,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Let me get the others,” He ran from the room calling to the others. Everyone soon made their way back to the room and Max explained the situation on Antar and the need to go back immediately. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “This is so sudden,” Isabelle said looking at me. I shrugged my shoulders and looked away. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “The Council said the factions loyal to Khivar have begun to burn down the city. We can’t let more innocent people die,” Max said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I agree. I’ll get Khivar and Nicholas and we will go,” Michael said. Kyle followed him out, and Maria made her way over to me. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You aren’t going are you?” she whispered to me as the rest grilled Max for more information. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m not. Is it that obvious?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Your aura seems sad…part of you wants to go and part of you is scared,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Wow...you could join the circus,” I said, hoping the laughter would calm her. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m not going either,” she finally said, tears spring to her eyes. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You aren’t? Why not?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “This battle is his…I don’t need to be there, getting in the way,” she managed, tears falling from her eyes. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Did he say that?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “No…it’s what  I want. If I lose him...it will be easier to bear…if he happens to be on another planet,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Oh Maria, you can’t think like that. Michael is going to come back and you guys will finally get married and have a bunch of little Deluca-Guerin’s running around,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You don’t know that, you can’t promise me that,” I reached over and hugged her. She collapsed in my arms and I rubbed her back. This alien madness was tearing everything we knew as normal apart. Alex was working with the hologram transmitter, trying to get it to show images again. Michael was guarding Nicholas and Khivar, along with Kyle. Geiphe stood with Max and Aleman, going over the city, the castle and everything that would be different. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I got it,” Alex yelled and we all rushed over. There was a lone figure in the conference room on Antar. They sat there, as if waiting for us. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What the hell is going on there?” Max asked angrily. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Khivar’s men have access to the satellite link to Earth and temporarily shut it down,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What about those loyal to the Royals?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “They are fighting back Sire…they anxiously await your command,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We are preparing to make the journey to Antar,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Very good, the castle is ready for your arrival. Is the Knower among you?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “She is, but will not be making the journey,” The Councilman nodded and something hit me as strange. I couldn’t quite place my finger on what had all of a sudden sent a shiver down my spine and so kept quiet. Max sent the Army ahead, keeping Aleman and several other guards with him. They were going to be 2 groups going. Alex, Isabelle, Geiphe and two guardsmen were to go first. And then Max, Michael, Kyle, Aleman, Khivar and Nicholas were to follow. Maria and I said our good-byes and watched as the first group got ready to go. No sooner were they standing before us then they disappeared before our eyes. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “How will we know if they got there?” Kyle asked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We don’t…we have to trust they did,” Max said. Michael was holding Maria. I gave Kyle a hug and told him to be safe. Finally I stepped to Max. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Are you sure you won’t come?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m sure. Hurry back…we have a relationship to start,” I said, smiling. He leaned over and placed a gentle kiss upon my lips. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m looking forward to that,” He stepped back and the 6 of them got into a circle. Just before they disappeared Khivar began to laugh and then he said “ This went just as planned.” And they were gone. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp <center>*************<center>And I believe<center> <center>That angels breathe<center> <center>And that love will live on and never leave<center><center>*************<center>************* <center>The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 9:49 pm

awesome updates Melis...vaca? already *whimper* have fun! <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>

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 10:54 pm

I'm confused...why tie up the lose ends, don't you want your story to be like Roswell <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> These last few parts have been incredibly gripping. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 11:39 pm

It was a ploy. Kivar's men were not buring the city. I don't understand why Liz and Maria did not want to go. <center>*Denise*

Post by **splatty** » Sun Sep 15, 2002 10:29 pm

oh no! oh no! they fell into kivar's trap? vacay?! you have to tie this up now!! great parts! can't wait till you get back! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <center>I want to be what I was when I wanted to be what I am now.</center>

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 1:08 am

have a good vacation. thx for the ch.! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 12:11 pm

Are you crazy ???? vacations ?? now ??? and left with this unfinish ??? Amazing story !! , ......mmmmm M&L.........mmmm She will go alone to save him !!! YESSSSSSS !!!! She´s the knower !!! she has to go !!! hope you have fun and return soon !!! see you

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Wed Sep 25, 2002 4:38 pm

I'm back Part 54 &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp As the darkness subsided and Max took a look around he realized they had been bamboozled. Isabel and Alex stood before him in restraints. Isabel had her chin out and looked brave, but he could see the fear in her eyes. Alex’s eyes were tiny and calculating. He watched Khivar with great interest. Max turned to face Khivar who had easily melted away his restraints and stood tall. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Welcome home King Zan, welcome to  MY planet,” he sneered. Max, Michael, Kyle, Aleman and Geiphe were quickly subdued and placed in restraints along with Alex and Isabel. Khivar made several motions and they were dragged out and placed into a cell, surrounded by light. In the cell beside them were Geiphe and Aleman. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Well, we fell right into his trap, now what?” Kyle said Max shook his head and slid to the floor in defeat. He held his head in his hands and sighed. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I don’t know. I guess we were to quick to think it would be this easy,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What about Liz and Maria…maybe we can contact them some how…” Isabelle began. One look from Michael made her stop. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “How are we going to contact them? We haven’t a clue about this freaking planet…let me see, maybe Khivar will let us make a call to Earth…” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You don’t have to be an ass,” Kyle said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “No one asked you too come,” Michael replied. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “All of you just STOP it,” Max yelled from his spot on the floor. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We should have just killed him back there,” Alex said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We should have, but I thought this way was better. I never asked to be King, anyone could have spoken up and said my decision was wrong,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “No one is knocking your decision Max. I just think we would do better if we all thought about any decision instead of just assuming your way is the right way,” Alex said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Alex is right Max. No one is coming down on you. We are going to get through this, this time Khivar is not going to win,” There was clapping and they looked to see Nicholas standing there. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What a rousing speech Princess, but you have it all wrong. Isn’t there a saying on Earth about history repeating itself?” Michael put his hand out to strike. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Let us out now,” Michael growled. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “OR what General? I’ll have you know that if you dare use your powers while in that cell, the energies are reflected back at you.. So if you feel the need to strike, go ahead, I’m ready,” Michael put his hand down and began pacing. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Things go so much better when you all cooperate. Now Khivar says to get comfortable, it will be a while before he needs you,” And with those words Nicholas turned on his heals and left the group. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “My apologies, Sire,” Aleman said from his cell. “Khivar was wise to not let any of us know his true intentions,” Aleman said. Max pulled himself from the floor. His eyes held fear and defeat in them.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Please stop calling me Sire, I am a man, just as you are. A true King would have never let this happen,” Max said, his voice tired and spent. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You could not have know,” Geiphe said. “There are those that will come for you and the Royals once they know you are here,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “And you, our  Protector, you did a fine job of Protecting,” Isabel spat. “How could you let us be caught, let us be so naïve,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Princess I can only protect you all from what I know…it was up to Elise to see through Khivar’s plan,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “It was up to Liz?” Max began “How the hell was she suppose to know? She’s just spent the last 10 years hiding what she did know,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “While this may be true, all hope is not lost. The people of Antar, the followers of all that is true will not let Khivar harm you as he has planned to do. Nicho was correct about the Earthling phrase, but there is also a saying that history can rewrite itself,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We have to be ready to fight for our lives,” Kyle said. “We can’t just sit here and let Khivar think he has won. We can rewrite the history books and in this version you all live,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He is right. You are lucky to have such a brave man among you,” Aleman said. As the night turned into morning the group talked. Mostly in whispers, but they talked about plans, about cooperating with Khivar. About making sure in this version of their lives they lived.  Back on Earth &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Maria and I had searched the grounds, looking for a way to follow the group that had disappeared and fallen into Khivar’s trap. All the holograms were silent and blank. If they had indeed made it we did not know. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What are we going to do? “ Maria whined. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We have to save them,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Um Liz, unless one of your powers includes flying through space, I don’t think we can,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “There has to be a way Maria. I should have known this was all too easy, we have to help them,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I know this Chica, but how?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Let’s get out of here first. If the cops find Alex’s truck here and no Alex, they are coming to us next,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp We headed outside and found Alex’s SUV parked in the back of the property. I hoped the keys were in it as we approached. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “5 bucks Alex took the keys,” Maria said in a whisper. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Why are you whispering?” I asked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Why are you?” she replied. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m not,” I said, realizing I was. Maria shook her head and held back a snicker. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I know I shouldn’t be laughing, but this is too funny. Do you realize what has just transpired in the last few hours?” I pulled the door of the SUV open and grinned at Maria. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Well, at least this was something positive. Let’s get out of here,” She hopped in and I backed out the way they had come in, through the melted fence. Maria looked out the window at the fence, her eyes wide. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Alex did that,” she said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He was worried about Isabelle. You would have done the same for Michael,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I know. Liz…Tess is really dead isn’t she?” I didn’t say anything for a few minutes. Maria stared at me and waited. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “She is, Khivar killed her,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m not even sad about it. I never liked her and I feel awful about it. She tired to warn us last night. She wasn’t all bad, she couldn’t be,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We will never know Maria. But think about it, all this time she knew the plan was to kill Max, Isabelle and Michael and myself and she never breathed a word until it was too late,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You’re right. I still feel bad that I’m not more upset at her death,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Don’t worry…you aren’t alone,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You too?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Kinda, but Max felt he should have been upset too and wasn’t,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Oh,” she replied and turned to stare out of the window. We drove in silence and as I thought about how we were going to help the others I heard Isabelle. I looked at Maria to see if she too had heard, but was still looking out the window, watching the stars in the sky.  &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Isabelle is it really you? Oh Liz, you can hear me...I’ve been trying all week to get you to hear me. All week? It’s only been a few hours. The time in Antar goes faster. Are you all ok? We are...it was all part of Khivar’s plan. We have been confined to a cell and been mocked by Khivar and his men. But we have a plan. A plan? What type of plan? I am turning into Vilondra again. I am going to try and win Khivar over again and help the others. Isabelle, I don’t think that’s a good idea…you could be hurt. There is no other way…with Max gone… I slammed on the breaks and Maria screamed, putting her hands out in front of her and being snapped back into place by her seatbelt. A horn behind me sounded and I looked apologetically at Maria. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What the hell was that?” I sped onto the side of the road and made a motion for Maria to stay quiet. She watched me and looked around, trying to see what had caused me to stop so suddenly.  &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Liz…can you still here me? &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp What do you mean Max is gone? &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Khivar has taken him…we haven’t seen him since the first night here,  A small cry escaped my lips.  &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp What did he tell you he did to him? Is he dead? &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp We don’t know…but I don’t think he is...he’s my family…I would be able to tell if he was…dead…I think you would too Liz. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Oh Iz, he can’t be can he? We didn’t even have a chance to… I couldn’t go on, as the tears began to fall more freely now. Maria reached over and took my hand. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What’s going on Liz? What’s wrong?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Max has taken Khivar from the others…they haven’t seen him in a week,” I managed through my silent sobs. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Max? How do you know?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Isabelle just contacted me…she’s going to make Khivar believe she is Vilondra…God Maria this has all gone horribly wrong. We need to get up there and help,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “How Liz?”  &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Isabelle…what can we do? &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Liz, I can’t do this much longer…I’m getting very weak. Geiphe said to go to the Granolith, the answers and way back are there And she was gone. I looked at Maria. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We’re going to Antar ‘Ria, we’re going to get them all back,” I put the SUV in drive and pulled back onto the road, kicking up a dust cloud as I sped to the desert. <center>*************<center>And I believe<center> <center>That angels breathe<center> <center>And that love will live on and never leave<center><center>*************<center>************* <center>The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Thu Sep 26, 2002 11:08 am

Hey !!! Glad you´re back !!! I love both of them going to save the others , Liz and María work better together <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> And we have to have a huge reunion between M&L , am I right ?? jeje !! Keep writing ... <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> See you

Post by **splatty** » Thu Sep 26, 2002 12:48 pm

welcome back! great chapter!! it's getting really exciting . . go maria! go liz! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Fri Sep 27, 2002 4:34 pm

Part 55 &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp I drove to the spot where Max had first taken me earlier in the week. The rock formation loomed in front of us. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “It’s kind of scary looking,” I nodded in agreement and pulled as close as I could to the path to the chamber. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We’ll be safe inside,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Are you sure this will get us to Antar?” Maria asked skeptically. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Isabelle said it would. Remember the Council on Antar said it was a time machine as well,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Oh Liz, I don’t want to mess with the timeline of our lives…I just want to have Michael come back to me,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “But if we can get there just before they arrived maybe…” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Liz, you just told me that time passes more quickly on Antar. How are we suppose to know when to get there?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I was just throwing ideas out there Maria. I may not even be able to start the damn thing,” Maria gave me a look and I sighed. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Sorry. I’m just stressed,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “It’s ok. We have to do this together for it to work,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You’re right,” We got out of the SUV and walked up the path. I searched for something that resembled the place Max had waved his hand over. Not noticing anything I began waving my hand over several sections of wall. My scar began to glow and the handprint on the rock wall did as well. “Bingo,” I said. I carefully placed my hand on the print and the ground began to move. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What’s happening?” Maria screeched. I pointed to the opening and we both hurried to crawl in. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Oh my gosh…this is unbelievable,” Maria said after brushing dust from her dress. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Isn’t it? And through there is where they were born,” I said pointing to the next chamber. Maria made her way to the pods and stared in amazement. I looked around the Granolith, looking for some way to get the thing started. The crystal in the center of the room began to glow as I touched it. I placed both hands on it and it began to make a slight humming sound. All of a sudden a piece of rock shot up from the ground, in it was several buttons and some writing. I stared at the writing and willed the voices to help me with the translation.  Ok, now is the time you should be whispering directions…come on you come every other time. I need you now. The only sound was that of the humming and Maria talking to herself in the pod chamber. I slammed my fist on the makeshift keyboard and a flood of light filled the room. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Are you ok Liz?” Maria said running back towards me. She stopped just short of entering the Granolith. Before me was Queen Arian, Max and Isabelle’s mother. She was a hologram, but so real at the same time. I didn’t know what to do so I bowed. She smiled and reached out to touch me. I couldn’t feel her, but saw her fingers caress my shoulder with the scar. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Hello Elise,” she finally said.  Back on Antar &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “She talked to Liz,” Alex whispered. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Are they ok?” Michael asked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Yeah…they are going to try and make the journey here. She said she told them what Geiphe said about the Granolith. She also told them about Max being MIA,” A guard came and brought a small dish with a cloth in it for Isabelle who was lying in a cot in the corner of the cell. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp ‘Excuse me,” Michael said, standing tall. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Yes sir,” the guard said, looking carefully over his shoulder. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Do you know who I am?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You are General Rath of the town of Nedrad, of the planet of Antar,” he said bowing ever so slightly. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Do you see that woman over there?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Ye-yes,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You go back and tell that fake king we DEMAND rooms. Tell him we have conditions that will be met, do you understand me?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Yes sir,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Good, now go” Michael finished. The guard hurried away. A few seconds later another guard came back with food. Aleman recognized him and quickly stood. The guard quickly placed food in each of the cells and handed a note to Aleman. He nodded, saluted Michael and left. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What’s it say?” Kyle asked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “The Royalist have begun to meet underground to overtake Khivar. Zan is alive…Khivar has him under a warp and Zan has been going around backing Khivar as king. At the end of this month, the anniversary of your initial deaths, he shall kill you all again in the town square.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We have a month to get the hell out of here,” Alex said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Max is alive?” Isabelle whispered from the cot. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He is,” Michael said taking her hand and squeezing it. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I have to see Khivar, I have to get him to believe I am Vilondra,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Not in this condition, not now,” Alex said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We don’t have much time,” As they whispered back a forth a huge ruckus could be heard just outside of the cell holding room. The room was below the castle, in what could only be classified as a dungeon. Geiphe looked at the group. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Khivar is on his way,” he said with a short nod.  Earth &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “They are on Antar Your Highness. Khivar has captured them again,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He will be defeated this time. I am sure of this,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I wish I had your certainty. I’m afraid I don’t know much about how to get back there and help,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Elise, you are of noble blood. Your mind is your power. Do not doubt what it is that needs to be done. My son is wise to have chosen you for a mate. Together you both would have ruled Antar with great justice and love. It is a pity Zan felt it more important to bring peace on outside planets than to follow his heart.” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He did what he thought was right,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Just as you will do what you deem as right. You would have made your father proud. Before I go I ask you tell my children I am proud of the lives they lead as part Earthlings. Let them know that I do not expect them to stay on Antar, only to right the wrongs of the past. I understand they have lives on Earth they should continue to live. Khivar’s weakness is his need to overpower everything and everyone. Lastly, do not be afraid of the feelings and thoughts inside you Elise. You are the Knower and with this title comes many abilities you have not begun to tap in to,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Your Highness…how can we get back to Antar,” She began to diminish in brightness. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Use your mind Elise,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m trying, please, don’t go,” But it was too late she had vanished. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Liz, this just proves that you have always been the smart one,” Maria said, trying to dissipate the solemn mood that had encompassed the room &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I don’t feel so smart,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Liz, look at me,” Maria said, stepping closer to me. “I’m the one that flips out, I’m the one that goes screaming in terror. You ‘re the smart one, the levelheaded one, you can so do this. It has always been your destiny to be something great…now is your chance,” I reached over and hugged Maria tightly. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “When did my best friend get so smart?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “After hanging around Michael Guerin, you feel like a genius,” she laughed. I pulled away and laughed too. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We can’t go like this. Let’s go change, grab some weapons and then rescue the others,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Weapons? What do you mean weapons? This isn’t a Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode…” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “No, but we can’t just land on Antar and not have some way to protect ourselves,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Well, I don’t have any weapons, but my kick-boxing instructor says my hands are pretty quick,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I have a small caliber gun,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “A gun? You learned to shoot a gun?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Hey, I was living in an apartment in a big city, alone,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You never cease to amaze me Liz,” she said as we made out way back to the entrance. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You either Maria, you either,”  Antar &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “So it seems you have enough guts to make demands of me?” Khivar said, standing inches from the cell. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “That’s right. We are the  true Royals and you shall treat us as such. We demand you give us rooms in the palace. You may place as many guards to supervise us as you want, but these are no conditions for the Princess,” Michael said pointing at Isabelle who was still laying on the cot. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Anything else General?” Khivar mocked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “We want to see Max,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I’m afraid that’s not possible,” Isabelle slowly sat up. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Why not?” she asked. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He is on a trip of the Antarian countryside, begging the people to follow my leadership,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “He would never do that,” Isabelle said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Oh? Just like I can’t make you be my lover once again?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You think so? I’m wise to your tricks Khivar, you may have been able to fool me before, but no more,” He laughed and nodded. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I shall give you rooms in the palace this evening. As for you,” he said pointing at Isabelle you may want to rethink my offer,” He left the cells with a flourish. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What an egotistical bastard,” Kyle said shaking his head. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “ I’m going to kill him myself if I get the chance,” Isabelle said. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I may beat you to it,” Michael said grabbing the bars and shaking them. They didn’t even rattle. The group sat and waited for the day to turn to night. Just as Khivar had promised, they were moved to quarters within the palace. Each had their own room, which was lavishly decorated. The doors had been placed with steel doors that slid open and shut. Two guards were placed at each door. Isabelle marveled at the fabric on the bed and rushed to the small window in her room. She stared into the night sky and saw that the stars looked brighter and closer. She looked at the bookshelf in her room and saw books with familiar writing. It was her native language. She sighed, wishing she could understand. As she continued looking over her new surroundings she heard a small tapping coming from the small sitting room she was allotted. Against one wall were plastic windows that looked into Kyle, Alex and Michael’s rooms. There were small holes for each of them to hear one another. She also noticed that a steel covering was above each…meaning Khivar could control the contact each had with the others. “We can’t use our powers here either,” Michael said. “How do you know?” “I tried to blow a hole into the wall and nothing,” Michael said sheepishly. “Oh Michael, save your strength. I’m sure Khivar has some device that prevents us from getting away by using our powers,” “At least the three of you have powers,” Kyle said. “I’ve got nothing buy my good looks and charms,” he drawled. “Then I guess were stuck here,” Alex said. They all shared a laugh and continued talking about what each had in their new rooms. They wondered where Geiphe and Aleman had been taken. No sooner had they discussed it than Geiphe was pushed into Michael’s room. He was beaten and could barely stand. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “The-the-,” he said, coughing and wheezing &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What’s going on Michael? Is it Max?” Isabelle said. She stared into the window trying to see who had come in to Michael’s room. She saw a figure on the floor, but could not hear what was going on. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “It’s Geiphe,” Michael said. Isabelle passed this on to Kyle and Alex. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Is he ok? Why is he on the floor?” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Give me a second,” Michael hissed. Michael helped Geiphe to a seat at the small table and brought a cup of water to him. Geiphe drank some water and began coughing, this time blood came up. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “What happen to you? Who did this?” Michael asked. Geiphe shook his head and put his hand on Michael’s. Michael got a flash and a feeling. There was a break in the balance on the planet.  Earth &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp They were back at the Granolith chamber. I had my gun and Maria had her fist. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I still can’t believe you have on leather pants,” Maria said as we again crawled through the opening. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Well, they are black,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Sure, sure…I say Buffy and you decide to dress the part,” Maria said. I had put on a pair of tight leather pants I had bought on Newbury Street in Boston. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Is it that bad?” I asked, looking over my outfit and feeling overdressed. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “You look awesome,” Maria said. “I can’t help it if I opted for my gym gear,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “Yes, well, I those leggings are pretty tight too,” &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp “I had to be comfortable in case I had to throw a kick,” I shook my head and stepped to the slab of rock with the writing. As I stared at the writing, it came to me. My scar began to throb and glow and a handprint appeared on the crystal. I placed my hand over it, took Maria’s hand and we were sucked into darkness. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp <center>*************<center>And I believe<center> <center>That angels breathe<center> <center>And that love will live on and never leave<center><center>*************<center>************* <center>The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

Post by **splatty** » Fri Sep 27, 2002 8:05 pm

oh, it's getting really exciting now . . just when i thought you were wrapping things up! it's getting more and more complicated! go liz! go maria! more soon please. <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> <center>I want to be what I was when I wanted to be what I am now.</center>

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Sep 27, 2002 9:51 pm

wow...way excellent melisa...i hope you have a writing orgy over the weekend <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** » Fri Sep 27, 2002 11:04 pm

I thought I was wrapping it up too Patty! But my muse says no, to keep going. So I figure i'll listen to her for a while longer! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> A writing orgy? hmmmm <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)">

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Mon Sep 30, 2002 10:21 am

Awesome !!! I love it !!! I like Liz and María saveing the others jeje !!! Keep writing please <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> : <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> :

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