Happenstance ~M/L C/C~ Pt. 45 added 4/21

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 5:34 am

I understand that Angel but that doesn't make me any less mad! I think I keinda let my anger do the talking<img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/lol.gif ALT=":lol"> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... f8323d.jpg" style="border:0;"/></div>

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 3:52 pm

This was soooooo good, I´ve printed it and take it with me to my home. I couldn´t finish reading at work ....jeje and I wasn´t going to wait till arrive there <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> Awesome update !! I dont´regret my words about Zan, but he was a baddddddd baddddddd boy. <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/nono.gif ALT=":nono"> I was wondering if Max had to be apart from Liz, if he would become such an animal , if he would feel that voice inside of him , that connection toward Liz. <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/confused.gif ALT=":confused"> What else can I say, your writing overwhelms me <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> Max feeling sad and destroyed because he wasn´t there, he didn´t pay attention to his inner voice that was telling him that something was wrong. *******sigh******** awesome this story is awesomeeeeeee <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup">

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 3:58 pm

I have to agree with Angel , as soon as Zan realized what he had done, he immediatelly tried to fix the mess and heal Liz. And I love the idea of Max being Liz´s fiance <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> Ah !!! another think that occur to me, may be someone was trying to push Zan to make Liz become her queen. Someone far far far away ?? <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/idea.gif ALT=":idea"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/idea.gif ALT=":idea">

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Post by **Angel13** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 11:04 am

Thanks for all the great feedback!! Part 26 The door crashes open, startling Ava from her snack in the kitchen. She rushes into the front room and her eyes widen in shock at the sight before her. “What the hell?” Zan turns and seals the door with his powers and looks around the room frantically. He can’t stay here, but he needs to get a few things before he goes. Ava looks him over and sees blood on his face and hands and knows that it’s not his. She takes a few steps toward him and asks, “What did you do, Zan?” His eyes meet hers and the first thing she sees in them is fear and it makes her gasp. Fear isn’t something she sees in him very often and she feels the panic start to swell inside of her. “Zan…what happened?” He swallows hard and looks down at his shaking hands. “I…I don’t know. I hurt her…I didn’t…I didn’t mean to.” Ava looks from his bloodied hands to his face and she asks the question that she’s afraid she already knows the answer to. “Who?” “I have to get out of here. They’ll be comin’ for me.” He answers instead and stumbles toward the bedroom. She hears him opening drawers and cursing to himself and she follows him, standing in the doorway. “Did you kill her?” She asks quietly, hoping his answer is no. He freezes as he looks down at the backpack he’s packing. “I don’t know.” He says softly before turning to look at Ava. “I don’t know what’s happenin’ to me.” “Do ya want me to check it out?” She asks. He looks like a skittish rabbit that’s about to bolt at the slightest movement. But if he did what she thinks he did, there’ll be no escaping. He can run now…but he’ll never get away from the vengeance he’ll have coming to him. He considers her offer for a moment, not sure if he wants to know what she’ll find. But he has to know. He looks back up at Ava and nods slightly, watching as she walks toward him. He sits on the bed as she stands in front of him and places her hands on either side of his face. She makes the connection easily and searches for the familiar thread that’s been woven through Zan’s head for the last three years. She also gets flashes of what he did tonight and she almost gets knocked out of his head with the shock of what she sees. Strengthening her hold on him, she continues to search. Zan looks up fearfully as Ava drops her hands and takes a step back. He can see the fear, the revulsion on her face but he waits…his heart beating wildly, knowing already what she’s gonna say. “It’s gone. You…she’s dead. You killed her.” Ava says with venom in her voice right before she slaps him and turns from the room. ~~~~~~~~~~ Michael glances over at Max and sees him staring at the wall in front of them. He said earlier that Zan did this to Liz and he wonders what they’re gonna do about it. He knows that Max won’t leave here until he knows that Liz will be ok, though. Slumping in his chair, he feels like he’s failed somehow. He doesn’t know why…it’s not like it’s his job to protect Liz. But he can’t stop the feeling of disappointment with himself…for letting her leave alone…for letting this happen to her. As Max continues to stare at the crooked beach scene on the wall in front of him, he suddenly realizes what the strange feeling is that he’s had all night. When Liz left their apartment, he could feel his connection to her stretching thinner and thinner as she walked away. He can always feel her presence strongly when she’s near, but the further away she is, the thinner the thread to her gets…it’s always there, though. But the longer he sits here, the more he realizes that he can’t feel the thread to her at all anymore. He wonders if it’s because she’s unconscious, but quickly dismisses that because he would feel it even if she were sleeping. He starts to feel panic rise again as he wonders if he missed something when he was in there. Is she dying? Is that why he can’t feel her anymore? Michael notices Max fidgeting restlessly and he asks, “You ok?” Max stands up, not able to get rid of the feeling that something’s seriously wrong. “I think I missed something. I need to get in again.” He looks at Michael helplessly as he walks back in the hall and paces, glancing at the nurse’s station as he reaches the corner. Michael follows him and asks, “You said you got everything before. What makes you think you missed something now?” “I…I don’t know. I…just feel like…” Max runs his hand through his hair uneasily. Michael doesn’t know about his connection to Liz. “What…what is it?” Michael doesn’t understand Max’s behavior or agitation. Max looks once again toward the nurse’s station and sees the nurse from earlier looking at him. “I can’t feel her anymore.” He looks at Michael, sees the confusion on his face. “Cal never got rid of our bond…he couldn’t. Instead he created a block on Liz’s end so she wouldn’t feel the connection and so she wouldn’t attract any…anyone to her.” Michael freezes, his jaw dropping slightly. “What? Are you saying you’ve had a connection to Liz ever since we left Roswell three years ago?” Max nods. “Why didn’t you tell us?” Max shrugs and says, “No reason to.” Michael’s flabbergasted. No reason to? All this time…he’s been tied to Liz and hasn’t seen her, hasn’t… “So she…she’s not connected to you because of the block?” “She is…she just can’t feel it.” Max says, starting his pacing again. “But I can’t feel her anymore…and I always can. Something’s wrong. I need to get back in there.” Michael watches Max pace, in shock over what Max has just told him. He can’t even remember anymore what Cal told them about the bond. He just assumed Cal broke it and that was that. He never gave it another thought. He should have known…the way Max never wanted to hear or talk about Liz. The way he would just get up and leave if conversation ever turned toward her. He should have figured out something was wrong. Turning his mind back to the problem at hand, Michael says, “Maybe I could go distract them and you could sneak in.” Max shakes his head. “I don’t think so. They can see right in all the rooms…you’d have to get them both away from the desk.” Suddenly they hear an overhead announcement calling for security in ICU and both Max and Michael turn around, realizing that’s where they are. Max turns toward the nurse’s station to see them both look up in his direction, but he doesn’t see anyone else around. “I wonder what’s going on.” Michael says, looking around, just as confused as Max. Just when he says that, they hear a loud commotion at the end of the hallway behind the swinging double doors. People yelling and shouting and flashes of light pulsing through the small square windows in the top of the doors. When the doors are shoved open, Max sees dozens of people all crowding around Alex, who has Maria shielded in front of him…his sister close behind. It’s a tangled mess of cameras being held above heads, microphones shoved in front of Maria and bright spotlights being held up while video cameras surround them. “Maria, who are you here to see?” “Is it true you’re postponing your tour because of your health?” “Maria, over here!” “Maria, are you in New York with your new boyfriend?” Questions are being shouted from every direction, reporters yelling above each other to be heard. Max watches Alex and his sister struggling to get ahead of the crowd as Michael races to the end of the hall along with the two nurses guarding the ICU. He sees his opportunity and takes it. Quietly slipping around the corner, he makes his way back into Liz’s room and steps up to the side of her bed. She looks exactly the same as she did when he left her. Glancing back to see the still empty nurse’s station, he places his hands over her and scans her entire body. He checks her head, her arms, legs, neck, chest, abdomen, spine…everything. But he can’t find one thing wrong with her internally. Confused, he looks up at her face and grabs her hand. He still can’t feel her. He’s right here…touching her. He should be able to feel her throughout his entire being right now. But all he feels is himself…there’s nothing else there. He hears more shouting coming from down the hall…it sounds like security finally arrived and the din of the reporters is getting quieter. Not wanting to get caught back here, he leans down and places a kiss on her forehead, then lifts her hand to brush his lips across her bruised and scraped knuckles. He turns and sees Julie the nurse looking at him with a mixture of annoyance and sympathy. “Sorry…I uh…just wanted to make sure she was ok.” He looks down at the floor before peeking up to glance at her, expecting her to throw him out of the hospital. But instead of anger, he sees her smiling indulgently. “It’s ok, I understand. You must love her very much.” He looks at her for a moment before saying, “Yah.” “You should get back to your friends. It’s kind of crazy over there.” She nods her head toward the waiting room as she walks back around the desk and sits down. He nods and says, “Thanks.” as he walks back down the hall and turns the corner. He sees five or six security officers herding all the reporters out of the double doors as he makes his way into the waiting room. Michael is standing in the doorway watching the doors down the hall close and he turns toward Max. “Jesus, they’re like vultures.” Max nods and looks inside to see Maria sitting in a chair against the wall with her knees pulled up to her chest. Alex is next to her, stroking her hair. He walks in and asks, “Everyone ok?” Isabel turns and says, “It was like a swarm. We came out of the cafeteria and they just…attacked. God, aren’t there like, laws or something against that?” Maria puts her legs down and rubs her face. “Sorry guys. I expected this…just not so soon.” She sighs and starts digging around in her bag. “Is it like this all the time? Every time you go out?” Isabel asks incredulously. Maria shrugs and says, “Not every time. Depends on the circumstances. Eating at a restaurant…going to a party…not such big news. But being in a hospital emergency room suddenly…” She shrugs again and pulls out her cell phone. She needs to call her manager and let him know what’s happened so he can field phone calls. She’s actually surprised she hasn’t heard from him yet, but then she sees that her battery is dead and the phone is off. “Crap. Are there payphones around here?” She looks up and searches around the waiting room. “Yah, just around the corner.” Alex points her toward the hallway. She nods and stands up, heading in the direction Alex pointed. When she’s gone, Max asks Alex, “How does she live like that?” Alex looks up and says, “She doesn’t go out much. Usually only when there’s an arranged appearance…controlled circumstances.” He takes a deep breath and says, “It’s not normally so bad when she comes to New York. Most of the time we can go out and not have anyone bother us. That’s why she likes to come visit whenever she can…L.A. is like a prison for her.” From the doorway, Michael looks down the hall and sees Maria on the phone. How does she deal with this all the time? Why would she put herself in the public eye like that if this is what it’s like? He thought the mob earlier would crush her if they had the chance. They had absolutely no regard for her personal space…no regard for what she was feeling. He just wanted to go swoop her up and carry her out of here to safety. Michael walks up to Max and asks in a low voice, “So, did you see her?” “Yah. Everything’s fine. I don’t understand.” Max shakes his head and drops into a nearby chair. He looks at his watch and sees that it’s after midnight and he feels exhaustion settle in. He didn’t get much sleep last night on the floor outside of Liz’s apartment, and the emotional day on top of the use of his powers tonight has him wiped. “Don’t understand what?” Michael asks, dropping into the chair next to him. Max shakes his head. “There’s nothing wrong with her.” He looks up at Michael with a mixture of confusion and pain. “But I can’t feel her anymore. I should be able to…but I can’t.” Michael sees the look of defeat in Max’s eyes and still can’t believe that he didn’t tell them about this. “I don’t know, man. Maybe Zan did something to her.” Taking a deep breath, Max looks down to the floor and wonders if Michael’s right. Every cell in his body is screaming at him to go after Zan…the only thing keeping him here is Liz. But as soon as he knows she’s ok, he’ll be having a discussion with Zan. One that won’t involve a lot of talking. But right now, all he wants to do is curl up in a ball and sleep for a couple of hours. He doesn’t realize that his eyes have drifted shut until Michael’s voice breaks the silence. “What are we gonna do about him?” Personally, Michael thinks they should go and kill the bastard now. “Do about who?” Maria walks back in the waiting room just in time to hear Michael’s comment to Max. Michael’s head snaps up and he quickly stands as he throws a guilty look toward Max. “Everything ok?” He asks motioning toward the phones she just came from. Maria doesn’t bite the bait. Instead she cocks her head to the side and narrows her eyes at Michael. “Do about who?” Michael sighs, feeling a sense of déjà vu with Maria standing there looking at him like she’s ready to bite his head off. At any moment now, he expects to see her eyes blaze red and smoke pour out of her ears. Bringing his hand up to scratch at his eyebrow, he glances down at Max hoping for a little interference but he’s still staring at the floor. “Just a guy we know…nothing important.” He shrugs, hoping to show a sense of indifference. She knows he’s not telling her the whole story, but decides to drop it. She’s tired and just doesn’t have any fight left in her. Sighing instead, she walks over to Alex and sits next to him. “I called my manager and gave him the heads up. He’ll take care of the press.” Alex grabs her hand and asks, “Are you ok?” “Yah.” She lays her head on his shoulder and yawns. “I’m so tired.” Alex pats his lap and says, “Lay down for a little while.” She smiles at him and does as he says, thankful that Alex is here to take care of her. With her head in his lap, she closes her eyes and takes a deep shuddering breath, and tries to relax. First she has to be in the same room with Michael all day. Then Liz…and the press. Her nerves are shot, and as she forces her eyes to remain shut, she can still feel Michael’s eyes on her. Her thoughts wander to the past and she thinks about a happier time when Liz and Alex were still in college…two years after they graduated high school. Spring Break, 2004 “I still can’t believe you actually live here.” Liz says with a smile as she leans back on her towel. The three of them are lying on the beach and Liz is enjoying the feel of the sun beating down on her and the smell of the ocean. “You are definitely living the good life, Maria.” Alex throws his head back and glances around at all the scantily clad women around the beach. Maria snorts and says, “Right. The good life consists of sharing an apartment with three other people and begging for a spot at open mic night at the corner bar.” “You’re gonna make it, Maria. I just know it. Someday the right person is going to be there on a night you’re singing and you’ll be discovered. Then you’ll be rich and famous and you’ll forget all about us and your crowded apartment and open mic nights.” Liz smiles at her friend. “What, can you predict the future now?” Maria jokes, not noticing the way Liz flinches. “I’d never forget you guys. Although I could go with forgetting about the apartment.” Maria laughs and lies back on her towel. “So how’s Jack?” Liz rolls her eyes and says, “He’s fine.” “Wow, don’t overwhelm me with all the details.” Maria says sarcastically. “There’s nothing to tell. We go out, we have fun…” “How much fun?” Alex asks, wiggling his eyebrows. “Alex!” Liz laughs before she notices Maria looking at her with raised eyebrows. “Are you sleeping with him?” Maria asks. Liz blushes and lies down fully on her towel, not really wanting to talk about this with her friends. “Sometimes.” Maria looks at her knowingly and says, “Liz, you don’t even love him. What are you doing?” “I don’t need you to judge me, Maria.” Liz says, irritated at Maria’s tone. “I’m not judging you. I just don’t understand…I mean, you dated Kyle for three years and wait until you’re in college to have meaningless sex with someone you don’t even know?” “It’s just sex. I’m an adult, he’s an adult. There’s nothing wrong with that.” Liz closes her eyes and her hand drifts to her stomach as an unwanted image of Max Evans appears behind her eyelids. She imagines what it might feel like to have Max in her bed instead of Jack. Maybe that’s why she chose Jack…he looks a little bit like Max. Tall, dark hair. After all these years, she still can’t get the thought of him out of her head. As if she’s reading her mind, Maria quietly says, “He’s not who you want him to be.” Maria met Jack once and immediately recognized the similarity between him and Max Evans. She’s still convinced that Max Evans did something to her friend that day in the Crashdown, but Liz refuses to talk about it. She’s also noticed how her friend has changed since that day. Liz isn’t the same carefree girl she used to know. She has secrets now…secrets that she won’t share with her closest friends. “He’s what I need him to be right now.” Liz says in answer. “Can we not talk about this?” “Yes, please. I love you guys, but hearing about your sex lives is a little much.” Alex cringes. Maria laughs and says, “You’re just jealous. Have you heard from Molly lately?” Molly Young was Alex’s girlfriend during their senior year, but they decided to break up when they both went to different colleges. Although they still get together during breaks. “Yah. She’s not going home for the summer. She got some kind of internship in Chicago and decided to stay there instead.” Alex says sadly. “Awww…poor Alex won’t be getting any this summer.” Maria says as both she and Liz look toward him with pouty looks on their faces. “Shut up.” Alex laughs at them and squeezes his water bottle filled with ice water at both of their stomachs. They both scream and jump up from their towels, looking at Alex in shock…then mischief. He backs away slowly as both girls stalk toward him and he breaks out in a run toward the water. They catch up with him then, and the three of them go crashing into the water…all laughing. Maria smiles at the memory of that week. The three of them had so much fun, going to clubs and hanging out at the beach. They went to Disneyland and Universal Studios. They never got to spend a spring break together again, because as Liz predicted, Maria did get discovered in a nightclub later that year and her career took off, leaving her with little time for her friends after that. Liz’s prediction…after she found out about Liz and her alien powers, she spent a good amount of time reviewing the things Liz had done and said ever since high school. Her encouragement and belief of Alex and herself, the unexplained pain relief Liz would offer…there were so many things that seemed innocent enough at the time, but upon reflection, Maria realized she had been performing some of her alien mojo. No wonder Liz couldn’t wait to get out of Roswell. She had these powers that she knew nothing about and the Sheriff was on her back almost 24/7. In fact, Liz left Roswell the morning after they graduated to spend the summer in Florida with her aunt before going to Boston for school in the fall. May, 2002 “I wish I were going with you.” Maria says as she hugs Liz in front of the Crashdown. Liz hugs her back. “I know. But I’ll see you in a few weeks and we’ll have a whole month together before school starts.” The Parker’s car is loaded down with two big suitcases and her parents are standing by the car waiting to drive her to the airport. Maria lets go and lets Alex have a chance to say goodbye. As the three friends linger on the sidewalk in the early morning sun, Maria sees the Sheriff pull up next to them. Mr. Parker steps up as soon as the Sheriff gets out of his car. “What can I do for you, Sheriff?” “Jeff.” Sheriff Valenti tips his hat in his direction before looking toward Liz. “Just had a couple questions for Liz, here.” Knowing Jim’s obsession with his daughter, Jeff steps between them and says, “Well, we’re running late. We have to get to the airport so Liz won’t miss her flight.” “Kyle told me she’s going to Florida…to visit her aunt.” Jim says skeptically. “Yes, she is.” Jeff will be glad when Liz can get out of here and away from Jim’s curiosity about her. “Why the rush, Liz? There wouldn’t happen to be someone else there that you’re going to see, would there?” Jim questions, hoping to see some reaction from Liz. Liz turns to him and says, “If I were, it wouldn’t be any of your business. But I’ll tell you why I’m leaving so soon after graduating. So I can get away from you. You’ve done everything you could to destroy my life, but you won’t succeed. I’m getting away from this town and from you, and there’s nothing you can do to stop me. Have fun chasing your aliens, Mr. Valenti. I really hope you find whatever it is you’re looking for someday. In the meantime, I’m going to delight in the fact that I never have to see you again.” Maria sees a flash of something cross the Sheriff’s face…regret, sadness? But it’s gone quickly before he smiles stiffly and turns back toward his truck. Minutes later, Alex and Maria stand with their arms around each other, waving as the Parker’s car heads down the street and out of town. In the years that followed, Liz only went back to Roswell less than a handful of times and only for two or three days at most. Maria went straight to L.A. after she spent a month in Florida with Liz and never went back to Roswell. There was nothing there for her anymore. Alex was the only one to return regularly for breaks and holidays. But after college, his visits home tapered off and his parents came to New York to visit more often instead. ~TBC~

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 12:46 pm

Oh my!<img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> There were so many things to think about in this part (which btw was really nice and long :D<img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/love.gif ALT=":love"> ) First off, why did Ava tell Zan Liz was dead? She must have known that Liz is alive. Why would she lie? Does she have some ulterior motive? Zan did look pretty shaken up and disgusted with himself so here's to hoping he'll redeem himself. (I just can't get myself to hate Zan<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> ) Secondly, why can't Max feel the connection? Is Liz slipping away or is it what Michael said? That Zan had something to do with it. It would make sense since Zan and Max are identical, maybe the bond got weired out by having both near by? Maybe this will pave way for a Dreamer future?<img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/Grin_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> <img src=http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/co ... rkitty.gif ALT=":kitty"> Thirdly, I LOVE Michael whenever he's around Maria. He doesn't really say anything but it just oozes love and cuteness!<img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/lol.gif ALT=":lol"> totally adorable! Also it's interesting to see Maria's 'other' life. I can imagine Isabel and Michael were taken aback by it. But poor Maria! She must be going through so much . She so does not need reporters hounding her! Lastly, but not least, I was very fascinated by the peek into their past. It does show how carefully Liz hid her powers and yet they were pretty open (okay, notmaking much sense here<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... rassed.gif ALT=":o"> ) Liz settled for meaningless sex with a Max lookalike? Don't blame her <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> I liked how she unconsciously let her hand trail to her stomach when talking about Max (in a round about way) And I can't belive Jim was still after her! <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/doh.gif ALT=":doh"> I found this line very intriging: <blockquote>Quote:<hr>Maria sees a flash of something cross the Sheriff’s face…regret, sadness? But it’s gone quickly before he smiles stiffly and turns back toward his truck.<hr></blockquote> Why the regret/sadness? Can't wait to find out! Come back soon with just as long if not longer part!<img src=http://www.contrabandent.com/cwm/s/otn/blobs/pinkie.gif ALT=":pinkie"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... bounce.gif ALT=":green"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/boldblue.gif ALT=":blue"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... yellow.gif ALT=":yellow"> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... f8323d.jpg" style="border:0;"/></div>

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 2:20 pm

******sigh******* What can I say ??? You´re awesome Angel13. Fallen Magic About the Sheriffs reaction I think he realized in that moment what he had done to Liz´s life. <blockquote>Quote:<hr>“If I were, it wouldn’t be any of your business. But I’ll tell you why I’m leaving so soon after graduating. So I can get away from you. You’ve done everything you could to destroy my life, but you won’t succeed. I’m getting away from this town and from you, and there’s nothing you can do to stop me. Have fun chasing your aliens, Mr. Valenti. I really hope you find whatever it is you’re looking for someday. In the meantime, I’m going to delight in the fact that I never have to see you again.”<hr></blockquote> Don´t forget he really cared about Liz, she dated his son for three years. I also believe Ava told Zan that Liz were dead because she couldn´t feel her, just like Max couldn´t feel her. I think Zan indeed did something to her...I don´t know what , let´s see in the coming updates what we found out <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/Grin_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> : I find lovely the way you described Michael/María interactions jejejeje They are so cute and I am waiting for a Candy moment soon <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> Please update one more time this week , please please please .....ok I´m begging here !!! please <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/slinkie.gif ALT=":slinkie">

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 6:56 pm

Goah,I think everyone else took the words out of my mouth. This was an excellent update! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> There was a lot going on in this update...hopefully we will get more answers soon! <div style="text-align:center">Knowing you'll be haunting me to the end of time? Mmmm...It's a dream come true...</div>  <div style="text-align:center">Angel to Spike</div>

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 8:26 am

Veca, I think you're right. He must have felt sad if nothing else that he might have destoryed Liz's life especially since she was dating Kyle. Why didn't I make the connection before<img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/doh.gif ALT=":doh"> ? And you might be right about Zan and Ava too, but I don't know..something doesn't feel right somewhere! Guess we'll have to wiat won't we Angel? <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/lol.gif ALT=":lol"> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... f8323d.jpg" style="border:0;"/></div>

Post by **Angel13** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 12:21 pm

Part 27 By 4am, all five of them have found sleep in the waiting room. Michael is slouching in a chair, his head leaning against his hand. Isabel is curled up in a chair in the corner while Alex sleeps sitting up with his head thrown over the back of his chair as Maria rests in his lap. Max is on the floor with his jacket serving as a pillow. Julie walks in and sees them all sleeping, not wanting to wake them up. But Liz Parker has woken up and she came to see if anyone wanted to see her. She shifts, not sure who she should wake up, when Isabel opens her eyes and sees her standing there. Blinking away her sleep, Isabel sits up straighter and asks, “Is something wrong?” Thinking the nurse is coming to tell them some bad news. “No, nothing’s wrong. She’s awake…and I thought one of you would like to see her.” She offers, looking around at the sleeping figures in the room. Waking up fully, Isabel stands up and says, “Oh. Yah…um, I’m sure they’ll want to.” She walks over to Alex and Maria and gently shakes Maria’s shoulder. “Maria, wake up.” Maria jerks awake with a start and sits up. “What? What’s wrong?” She looks around, confused to see the nurse standing there. “Nothing. Liz is awake. She said you could go see her.” Isabel tells her as Alex slowly wakes up. “Oh my God. Yes, can we?” Maria shakes Alex to wake him totally as she stands up. “Just two of you for now.” Julie says to them and nods toward Maria and Alex, assuming by their reaction that they’ll be the ones to go with her. Maria grabs Alex’s arm and they follow Julie as Max and Michael wake up. “What’s going on?” Michael mumbles as he yawns and stretches. “Liz is awake.” Isabel tells them. Max watches Maria and Alex go and wants so badly to go with them. But he’s already seen her twice. She’ll want to see her friends. When they walk into Liz’s room, Maria rushes to the far side of Liz’s bed and grabs her hand. “Oh Liz…I’m so glad you’re awake.” She sees Liz’s head turn toward her slowly and she tries not to cringe at the bandages, bruises and marks that cover her. Instead, she tries to smile in reassurance. “Hey.” Liz says weakly as Alex steps next to Maria. “How do you feel?” Alex asks with concern. “Better than I look, prob’ly.” Liz winces and brings her hand up to the side of her face. “God, we were so scared.” Maria whispers and looks Liz over. “I’m so sorry.” Liz shakes her head. “S’not your fault.” She slurs, still feeling the effects of the drugs in her system. She tries to smile at her friends but it ends up looking like a grimace. “I’m fuzzy.” Her eyes droop when the room looks like it’s starting to tilt. Alex looks over her I.V.s and says, “They’ve probably got you on some good drugs.” He reaches up and touches her cheek. “But you’re gonna be ok now. Max was here.” He looks up to see the nurses at the desk outside. Liz closes her eyes and says, “Mmmmaax.” She struggles to keep her eyes open. She doesn’t remember Max being here. “He’s here?” Maria nods and says, “Yah, and Isabel and Michael. They’ve been here all night.” She smiles slightly at the dreamy look that came to Liz’s face when she slurred Max’s name. “Mmmmiiiiichael.” Liz mumbles, which causes both Alex and Maria to chuckle. “We better let you get some more rest, you big druggie.” Alex jokes and leans over to kiss her cheek. “I love you, chica.” Maria does the same and by the time they’re to the door, Liz’s eyes have shut again in sleep. As they walk back to the waiting room, they look at each other and both start laughing at the way Liz said Michael’s name. “I would kill to have seen the look on his face if he had heard that.” Maria laughs as they round the corner. Max, Michael and Isabel are all waiting for them when they walk back in the waiting room. They’re faces turn from anxious to confused when they see Maria and Alex laughing. When Alex sees Michael, he almost starts laughing harder. Instead he says, “She’s pretty drugged up. But she’s sleeping again.” “Is she ok? Does she feel ok?” Max asks, wondering what’s so funny. “I’d say she’s feeling pretty good right now.” Maria smiles at him, before throwing a smirk toward Michael. “The way she was moaning Michael’s name and everything.” Alex laughs out loud at the looks on Max’s and Michael’s faces…shock and horror on Michael’s, jealousy and anger on Max’s. “Don’t worry Romeo, she was moaning your name, too.” He says to Max. Maria decides to put them out of their misery and says, “You guys, she barely knew we were there. I think she was just repeating what we were saying. It was just funny as hell.” She sits down and says, “She did say she felt ok, though. I think she’s just really tired and groggy from the drugs.” Isabel looks at her watch and says, “Well, I probably won’t be getting anymore sleep. I’m going for a coffee run…anyone else want some?” “I’ll go with you.” Alex offers before turning to Maria. “Maybe you should stay here.” He glances nervously toward the end of the hall, worried that there might still be press out there waiting for her. Maria nods…resigned. “Get me some coffee, would you? A lot of it?” Alex smiles at her as Michael gets up to join them. “I’ll try to find you something, you look like shit.” Michael says to Max as he walks away with Alex and Isabel. Max smiles weakly and slumps back down in a chair. Moving to sit across from him, Maria says, “He doesn’t hold anything back, does he?” She shakes her head as she looks Max over. Michael’s not too far from the truth, though. She sees that Max is pale and his hands are shaking…along with the dark circles beneath his eyes, he looks like death warmed over. “But he’s right…you do look like shit.” He smiles up at her and rolls his eyes. “Thanks, but flattery will get you nowhere.” “Is it because you healed her?” She asks, suddenly concerned. Max nods and says, “That, and the last couple of days haven’t exactly been relaxing. I just need to sleep…for a very long time.” “Why don’t you just go home? We’ll call you if anything happens.” Maria feels bad for the guy. Shaking his head, Max says, “I’m staying until they do the second MRI. I wanna be sure.” Smiling slightly, Maria looks at him for several moments…thinking back to the boy he used to be. The boy who would spend hours in the Crashdown staring at her friend. The boy who would sit on the other side of the playground in grade school and watch Liz playing with her and Alex. “Have you always loved her?” Her voice is so soft that Max isn’t sure she actually said anything and he looks up at her. “What?” She clears her throat and looks him in the eye. “Have you always loved her?” A protest is fighting its way out of him, as if by reflex. But the look on her face tells him that she already knows the answer to her question. Of course she would know…she always caught him watching Liz when they were kids. She always offered up a sympathetic smile or an encouraging look, but he would look away…blushing from embarrassment at being caught. So instead of denying it, he nods and says, “Yah, always.” May 1999 “What is he waiting for? A sign from God?” Maria grumbles from the booth she shares with Liz, who is currently on her break. On the other side of the Crashdown, Max Evans and Michael Guerin are sharing another booth and Max is currently on the receiving end of Maria’s evil glare. “Maria…just drop it. This whole theory of yours is totally based on your imagination.” Liz says, trying to get Maria’s attention. “I just don’t get it. That boy has been in love with you since grade school. I’d bet my first born on it.” Maria frowns at Liz when she snorts laughter at her statement. “This is the perfect time for him to make his move. It’s the end of the year…a party coming up…” Shaking her head with a smile, Liz says, “Have you ever considered that he just doesn’t like me that way? I mean, Max Evans would never be interested in someone like me.” Maria notes the shadow that crosses Liz’s face and she once again throws an impatient glance in Max’s direction. Maria snorts in dismissal of Liz’s comment before changing the subject. “So…we’re going tomorrow night, right?” There’s an annual bon fire party the next night signaling the end of the school year and everyone is going. Groaning, Liz shifts uncomfortably in her seat. “Do we have to?” “Come on! We have to go…we’re officially not freshman anymore and we have to celebrate. Alex already said he’d go, but only if you did.” Maria begs and gives Liz her puppy dog face. Liz rolls her eyes and looks at her watch. “Alright, fine. But right now I have to get back to work.” As she stands up, Maria claps her hands excitedly. Maria spies Max glancing over at Liz as she stands up and says, “Why don’t you go check on Max’s table.” She bats her eyelashes as Liz smiles indulgently and walks away. Once Liz is in the back room, Maria catches Max’s gaze and gives him an exasperated look followed by one that says, ‘What are you waiting for?’ After tying on her apron and putting her antenna back on, Liz walks out and takes a look around at her tables. Shaking her head with a small smile, she sees that Max and Michael both have empty glasses and she starts to make her way over there…throwing an annoyed look in Maria’s direction. Just as she’s about to ask them if they want refills, the bell over the door jingles and Liz looks up to see Kyle Valenti walk in and straight over to her. “Liz, can I talk to you for a second?” Liz looks at him in confusion for a moment, wondering what he wants. Kyle hardly ever talks to her and when he does, it’s only in relation to the history class they shared this last semester. He’s popular…a jock…and they don’t exactly hang around in the same circle of friends. Shrugging, Liz turns to him and says, “What is it, Kyle?” He steps up to her and shifts nervously, glancing around briefly before nodding to the empty table they’re standing next to. “Can you…sit for a minute?” She sits down with him and glances over to see Maria watching in suspicion. She turns her gaze to the left and sees that Max and Michael don’t seem to be paying any attention to her and Kyle. She looks at Kyle and lets him know she’s waiting to hear what he wants to say. He laughs nervously and says, “I was uh…wondering…if you wanted to go to the party tomorrow night. You know, with me.” Liz’s mouth drops open slightly and she asks, “Are you asking me out? Like on a date?” Kyle Valenti…the most popular guy in her grade is asking her out? Why? Is it some kind of dare? “You’re not serious?” “Yah…I’m serious. Really. Look, I know this seems like it’s coming out of nowhere…but…” He shrugs, searching for the right words. “You’re…different.” “I’m different?” Liz asks, her eyebrows rising. “No, no…I didn’t mean like…I just…” He sighs and looks at her helplessly. “I meant that you’re different from other girls. And I like you. And I thought we could just hang out.” Liz can feel the blush creeping up to her face and she smiles…embarrassed. She glances to the side again and freezes when she catches Max looking at her. He looks away quickly, but for that split second she held his gaze she saw something in his eyes. A mixture of resignation, pain, and something else she couldn’t define. He looked so sad. But it couldn’t be because of her…he and Michael must be having a conversation about something that put that look on Max’s face and he happened to glance over at her at the same time she looked at him. She stares at him for several more moments, but he doesn’t look over again. She can hear Michael whispering something to Max and Max just looks down at the table and says angrily…almost under his breath, “I know…just drop it.” “Liz?” Liz jerks her head back to Kyle…forgetting about the scene next to her. “Oh, sorry. I just kind of…sorry.” She smiles at Kyle and says, “I’d really like that…to go with you to the party.” Kyle smiles and exhales loudly as if he’d been holding his breath. “Great! I’ll pick you up around 7 tomorrow night.” Liz nods and stands up. “Sounds good. I should really…” Kyle stands up, too. “Get back to work. Sure. I’ll just see you tomorrow, then.” He gives her a wave and leaves the restaurant. After Kyle is gone, Liz remembers what she’d been doing before Kyle came in. She turns toward Max and Michael and gestures toward their empty glasses and asks, “Can I get you refills?” Michael grunts and shoves his glass toward her. A move that Liz is familiar with…Michael’s indication that he does, indeed, want a refill. She grabs his glass and looks at Max. “Max? Refill?” He doesn’t look up as he says, “No, I’m fine. Thanks.” Maria meets Liz at the counter as she moves around to fill Michael’s glass. “What was that about? What did Kyle want? Did he ask you out? It looked like he was asking you out.” Liz smiles and nods her head. “He asked me to go to the party with him tomorrow.” “Oh my God!” Maria shrieks, causing everyone in the Crashdown to look toward them. “Did you say yes?” “Yup. You have to come over tonight and help me pick out something to wear.” Liz says. “You know it.” Maria says, watching Liz walk away. She sees Max look back toward her and she shrugs her shoulders and gives him a sympathetic look, as if to say, ‘You blew it.’ She doesn’t react to his answer, just sits back in her chair with a nod of acknowledgement. “I know you won’t believe me, but it’s the same for her. It’s always been you, Max. Even when we were kids.” Max stares at her in disbelief. “I don’t think so, Maria. What about Kyle?” “You never made a move…never showed her any interest. And Kyle did.” She tells him. “Then you were gone. I never understood. All these years, I never got why she couldn’t get over you. But it’s always been you. Every guy she’s gone out with, dated, been with…they’ve all been you. I thought she had some serious mental problems for a while and I begged her to get some help. But I understand now…three years ago, I finally got all my questions answered.” Max doesn’t know what to say. He looks at Maria in confusion. What’s she saying? That Liz only went out with guys who looked like him? That she’s felt the same thing for him that he’s felt for her since they were little kids? “You know what I think? I think you two were made to be together. And I don’t mean in that sappy love song way…I mean, seriously. I think something out there, your alien people or whatever…I think they created the two of you to be together. Because that kind of love…it just doesn’t exist in the real world.” Maria shakes her head. “At least not with normal people.” “I think you’re delirious, Maria. You know Liz is completely human. You’re right though, I’ve always loved her. But it doesn’t matter.” “Of course it matters. You can both be happy. I know about the bond, she told me. And I know she has the crazy idea that if you weren’t bonded to her, that you wouldn’t love her and she thinks that you can’t be together because then she would never really know for sure. But that’s bullshit and you and I both know it. You need to…” “Maria.” Max interrupts her nonstop monologue. “There’s more going on than you know. I appreciate your enthusiasm, but there are other issues here that you don’t know about.” He sighs at her looks of irritation. “We found out this morning that our bond was never broken. Cal couldn’t break it, so he put up a barrier in Liz’s mind so that she wouldn’t feel it and so she wouldn’t send out her…signal.” Maria looks at Max blankly. “Huh? Wait…so you two are still bonded? Both of you? To each other?” “Not completely. The block in her mind is keeping it from being complete and we have to leave it there, or Liz will be in danger.” “So leave it there. That doesn’t mean you can’t be together, does it?” She’s not seeing a problem here. Max closes his eyes and sighs. “The block is temporary. If we were to…if we were together, my energy would knock it down so the bond could be complete.” Maria’s eyes widen in understanding and she says, “And you know this because…” “Because it almost happened this morning.” He says, once again wondering why he can’t feel her now. “Did you ask Cal about it earlier?” “Yah. He said the bond was too strong…that it had been there for a long time. So he blocked it instead, so that she would be safe. There’s no way to break a bond once it’s been created. Not unless one of us dies.” His forehead wrinkles in thought as he says this and he looks at the crooked beach scene once again, thinking back to what Cal told them on the phone. Thinking about the fact that he can’t feel Liz anymore. Thinking about her injuries…her heart stopping… He thinks it just as Maria says it. “She did die…kind of. Her heart stopped and they had to resuscitate her.” She says it off-handedly but looks in shock as Max bolts up out of his chair and starts pointing at her with a crazed look on his face. “That’s it. That’s why. I didn’t even think about it before…you know, I was worried…and there was so much going on…” He’s looking around wildly at the room and she thinks that he’s finally gone over the edge. Maybe she should go find Michael. She backs up in her seat as he walks toward her with a wild look in his eyes and a smile on his face. “You’re a genius, Maria. You do know that, right?” She’s frozen when he bends over and grabs her face between his hands and plants a big kiss on her lips. “What the hell are you doing, Maxwell?!” Michael yells as soon as he walks in the room, Isabel following close behind. “Max!” Isabel cries out and she runs over with Michael getting ready to run interference. Max doesn’t acknowledge the angry and shocked expressions on everyone’s faces. He stands up and looks at Michael with that same smile on his face. “I know why I can’t feel her.” He declares this like it’s the biggest discovery of the century. “Feel who? And what are you doing kissing Maria?” Alex asks. “What?” Michael stops in front of Max, completely confused by the look on his face. He looks down at Maria to see the same look of confusion on her face, knowing it mirrors his own. “Why I can’t feel Liz anymore. It’s because she died. For a few minutes, she was dead…that’s why our bond isn’t there anymore…that’s why I can’t feel her anymore.” Max looks toward the hallway and says, “Do you think they’ll let me see her? I have to tell her. I have to check…know for sure.” “Max, she’s asleep.” Isabel walks over to him, putting her hand on his arm in an attempt to calm him down. She can’t remember ever seeing him like this before. He’s…giddy. And giddy isn’t a word she would have ever associated with her brother. Especially since the reason he seems to be giddy is because Liz died for a few minutes. He must be delirious with lack of sleep. Maybe she should get him out of here and take him home. Max nods enthusiastically. “Yah…yah. You’re right. I’ll wait until she wakes up.” He can’t keep the smile off of his face, though, and he’s anxious to test his theory…to connect with her again and see if the bond is really gone. “I think he’s gone crazy.” Maria says as she looks up at Michael. “Do aliens go crazy when they’re in love?” Michael looks at her moment, then says, “I wouldn’t know.” before walking away. Maria raises her eyebrows as she walks over to Alex. Letting out a big, noisy breath, she stretches her arms over her head and asks, “What time is it?” Alex looks at his watch and says, “4:30.” She grabs her coffee from him and breathes in the aroma deeply, blows gently across the surface and takes a sip. “Do you think we should call her parents?” She asks Alex. Alex shrugs and says, “Maybe we should wait and ask her if she wants us to.” “Did the doctor say what time they would do the follow-up MRI this morning?” Max asks as he paces in front of the doorway. This waiting is killing him, but he’s too wound up now to go back to sleep. He has a quick thought that he should use this time to go find Zan, but he’s reluctant to leave until he’s sure that Liz is ok. “No, he didn’t say.” Alex says and notices a security guard hovering in the doorway. “Um, Ms. Deluca.” The man clears his throat and everyone looks toward him. “There’s woman outside, says she’s a friend of yours…Ava? Should I let her through?” Max and Michael exchange knowing looks and Maria says, “Ava? Yah…she can come back here.” She hesitates for a moment then asks, “I hope you’re not making other people who want to be back here with their family or friends wait outside because I’m here.” “We’ve diverted other patient’s visitors to another waiting room, ma’am.” He nods to her before leaving. She had been wondering why they were the only ones here all night…knowing that Liz couldn’t possibly be the only patient in ICU. “I wonder why Ava’s here.” She questions, looking between Max and Michael and not missing the meaningful glances they’re throwing each other. Max looks at her and says, “I don’t know…we’ll take care of it.” He motions for Michael to follow him out into the hall to wait for her. Isabel joins them and they form an intimidating front as Ava walks toward them. She looks frightened as she steps up. After she found out what Zan had done, she called every hospital in the phone book until she found out where they’d taken Liz. She knew she had to get down there…knew that Max and the others would come looking for her anyway. This way, she’s at least in a public place where a scene can’t be made. She’s not surprised to see everyone here already. Zan told her he called and told Isabel that Liz was hurt. She looks up at Max and sees nothing but pure rage. “Where’s Zan?” He asks her instead. She maintains eye contact, not wanting him to think she’s not telling him the truth. “I don’t know. He took off.” And she really doesn’t. After she found out what he’d done, he quickly packed some stuff and took off without saying a word to her. He kept mumbling to himself, but she didn’t care to listen and went into the other room. He fucked up…and now she’s gonna have to clean up his mess. Max studies her, looking for the slightest hint that she’s lying. But he knows she wouldn’t have come down here just to lie to them. She’s not stupid. “Is she dead?” She asks, barely above a whisper. She already knows it, she saw the truth in Zan’s head. “No, she’s not.” Max says and looks in confusion as Ava’s head pops up in surprise. “But…I…she’s not?” Ava is thoroughly confused now. She saw it. The connection in Zan’s head to Liz…it was gone. The only way that could have happened would be if she died. “You’re surprised.” Isabel notices and wonders why. Did Ava have something to do with Liz’s attack? Ava shifts on her feet and looks around for anyone else listening. “Look, Zan came back earlier totally freaked out. He was a mess…he looked like a crazy person. And he had blood on his hands. I knew he did somethin’ to her…I knew it then. So I connected to him and saw…it wasn’t there anymore, so I assumed that meant he killed her.” “What wasn’t there?” Isabel asks, but Max knows. Now he knows why Zan’s been following Liz around all this time. “The bond.” Max says, still studying Ava. “He’s had it since I claimed her as my queen three years ago.” “What are you talking about, Max?” Isabel looks at him. Ava nods and says, “You share the same alien essence, you’re both the king. When you bonded to her, it bonded him to her, too. It’s for safety…he’s the…” “Back up.” Max finishes for her. “But…the bond was broken. Cal broke it when we were in Roswell.” Isabel doesn’t understand what’s going on. Max motions for Michael to explain to her what’s going on and he leads Ava down the hall. “Have you talked to Cal since Roswell?” He asks her. “Did he tell Zan what he did?” He’s wondering why Cal didn’t fill him in with this bit of information and he feels his anger rise another notch. “No. We figured it out after we got back.” She tells him. “Why? Why did he do this to Liz tonight?” He asks, wondering how he could if he had the same bond to Liz that he did. She shakes her head and looks up at him. “I don’t know. I think he snapped or somethin’.” “You don’t know where he is, then?” Max asks her. When she shakes her head, he says, “But you could help find him. You know where he would go…you must have some sort of connection to him.” “I’m not gonna help you hunt him down and kill him.” She says defiantly. “He knows that’s what you’re gonna do, it’s why he took off. He’s scared…and he did a really shitty thing. But I’m not helpin’ you kill him.” Max takes a deep breath and runs his hand through his hair. “No one said anything about killing him. Besides, I don’t think you want to be responsible for him doing this to someone else. I can’t go around healing all of his victims.” Ava rolls her eyes and says, “He ain’t gonna do this to no one else. You don’t understand what he’s been like.” “I don’t care what he’s been like…I don’t care that he’s scared, and I certainly don’t care about anything he might be going through right now.” Max advances on her and pins her to the wall with his steely gaze…one that’s turned from golden brown to pitch black. In a measured, even voice, Max says, “He will pay for what he’s done. And if you don’t help me find him, you will too.” Isabel and Michael step up to them when they hear the change in Max’s voice and Isabel gasps when she sees her brother. His eyes have turned completely black and what’s even more shocking is that Ava’s eyes have turned as well. Michael takes a small step back, not sure why he does exactly. Ava bows her head after Max’s proclamation and says meekly, “Of course, my lord.” Michael watches Max nod his head at Ava and take a step back. “What the hell is this ‘my lord’ shit?” He looks over at Isabel who’s watching the scene in front of her in fascination. Isabel steps close to Michael, not able to take her eyes off of Max and Ava. “I don’t think that’s Max.” ~TBC~

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 12:43 pm

Where else can you here the words giddy and my lord and it all refer to Max? <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/lol.gif ALT=":lol"> Most excellent update Angel! I'm eagerly awaiting the next one!<img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <div style="text-align:center">Knowing you'll be haunting me to the end of time? Mmmm...It's a dream come true...</div>  <div style="text-align:center">Angel to Spike</div>

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 3:16 pm

WOAHHHH !!!!!!!! <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/love.gif ALT=":love"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/love.gif ALT=":love"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/love.gif ALT=":love"> I love the flashbacks !!!!!! I can´t help but LOL when reading Liz´s drugness jejejeje !!! Lovely escene when Max kissed María. And we were right he and Zan were connected to Liz. Both of them. Amazing end with Max chatting with Ava. <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/love.gif ALT=":love"> <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/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap">

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 2:49 am

Umm...what just happened?? Is that what I think it is?? And giddy and my lord? <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/lol.gif ALT=":lol"> ! <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... f8323d.jpg" style="border:0;"/></div>

Post by **Angel13** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 1:43 pm

Thanks for the feedback!! Part 28 There are very few times in his life that Michael can remember ever being afraid of Max. Generally, Michael considers himself bigger and stronger than Max…and though they’ve had few occasions to fight over the years, Max is always the first to back off. Max is the practical one, the smart one, the one with the college degree and the office job that pays their bills. He’s always been steady and dependable…and always predictable. Michael on the other hand has always thought of himself as the protector. He always watches their backs…is always aware of what’s going on around them. He researches their co-workers and friends to make sure they’re safe. He’s the only one who seems to care about their vulnerability…the only one who cares about their safety. And he and Max often butt heads over Michael’s diligence. Max thinks he’s being paranoid, and Michael thinks Max is being lazy. But ultimately, Michael knows he’s physically stronger and he guesses that if they got into a full-blown battle of powers, Michael’s pretty sure he could blow Max away. So he finds himself looking at Max now and is shaken when he realizes that he’s terrified of the Max standing in front of him now. There’s a power radiating from him that Michael can feel in his bones and he even feels Isabel take a step back. She’s right, this isn’t Max. He catches the security guard at the end of the hall paying a little too much attention to them and says, “Maxwell, we’re being watched. Back off.” To his surprise, Max immediately steps back although his gaze never leaves Ava. “You stay here until we know Liz is ok, then you’re going to take us to find Zan.” Max says to Ava before turning around and leaving the three of them gaping at him. Michael sees that Ava’s eyes are back to their normal blue and he asks, “What was that?” She shakes her head slightly and looks at him in confusion. “What was what?” “That thing…with your eyes.” He clarifies for her, impatient. “Our alien sides.” She says simply, as if he should know this. “You haven’t ever turned before?” “Turned?” Isabel asks. “The people we used to be…in our other life.” She looks at them both in question. “They come out when we need them.” Michael watches Max walk down the hall and through the double doors to go outside and he says, “I’ll be right back.” As he follows Max, he thinks about what Ava just told them and what he saw. That’s never happened to any of them before…not that he knows of. Has it happened to Max and he never said anything? When he gets to the reception area, he sees that there are in fact a few reporters still lingering around. They give him a disinterested look when they realize he’s not Maria and he slips past them to go outside. It’s dark and chilly when he steps outside and the old saying, ‘It’s always darkest just before dawn.’ runs through his head. He glances around and spots Max leaning against a square pillar a few feet away. He walks up and leans on the adjacent side. Max can’t see him, but Michael’s pretty sure Max knows he’s there. They stand in silence for a few minutes, both caught up in their own thoughts. Max looks up at the stars and feels a hatred for them that he’s never felt. When he was a kid, he used to look up at them and wonder which one was his home. As an adult, he would look up at them in curiosity and think about all the other worlds that were out there. But now, he has this irrational need for them to go away. They’re always there…mocking him and reminding him of what he is. Reminding him that he’ll never have a normal life, that the people he loves will always be in danger because of what he is. He knows Michael is there, waiting for him to say something…or not. But the fact that he came out here to be here if he needed him calms him. “I’m responsible.” He says quietly. Michael turns his head toward Max and can only see his shoulder around the corner. He doesn’t respond, knowing Max doesn’t need his empty reassurances. “All the things we’ve seen…those other timelines. I’ve realized tonight that you were right all those years ago.” Max’s voice is quiet, tinged with regret. “Letting people into our lives, telling them our secret…it’ll only end badly and all we do is put them in danger.” Michael thinks for a minute, then says, “Maybe.” He sighs and runs his hand through his hair. “Maybe not.” When they were kids, the three of them agreed to never tell anyone what they are. And when Max healed Liz that day in the Crashdown, Michael was the most vocal about how wrong Max was. Through the years that followed, he constantly rode Max about the mistake he made and how they were all going to have to pay for that mistake for the rest of their lives. But seeing glimpses of the other timelines, he can’t help but think about the fact that the same people always seem to be a part of their lives. It’s like it’s always been fated to happen and no matter what decisions they make along the way, the end result is always the same. Liz, Maria and Alex always come into their lives anyway. Is there some great, cosmic plan out there for them? Always ensuring that these three humans become part of their destiny? I’m missing something in all of this.” Max says, still looking up to the sky. Michael looks to the ground and snorts a derisive laugh. “I think we’re missing a lot of something in all of this.” “If everything stems back to the shooting in the Crashdown…why let the shooting happen?” Max muses. “Why not go back in time to before the shooting and prevent it?” Leaning his had back against the cold brick, Michael shrugs to himself. “Dunno. There must be a reason. You went back in time twice and it had to have been an option each time that you chose not to take.” “I couldn’t have been that selfish, could I?” Max turns now and faces Michael. “I can’t help but think that I chose not to prevent the shooting because I was too selfish to live my life knowing Liz Parker didn’t know what I am. That I was too selfish to let her go completely. And that thought terrifies me.” Michael just looks at Max a moment and sees the strain on his face. He’s been thinking about every possible angle of this and analyzing it, even though he hasn’t said anything. And it’s eating away at him. “Maybe you were. But I know you Maxwell. If stopping the shooting had been the best and safest choice, you would have made it. Even if you had to sacrifice Liz knowing. There has to be more going on here than we know. And you need to accept that we may never find out those reasons.” Max rubs wearily at his eyes and says, “When did you turn into Mr. Patient and Logical?” Michael looks away and smirks. “A few years ago…when I grew up.” “I guess I must have missed that.” Max smirks back at him and turns to lean against the pillar again. “What was that back there…with Ava? Has that happened to you before?” Michael asks. Max sighs. “I don’t know…I couldn’t even control what I was saying. I don’t know where that came from. I was just so furious that she was defending him.” “Ava said it was your alien sides coming out. She seemed surprised that it’s never happened to us before.” Michael explains and waits for Max to respond. When he doesn’t, he asks, “What are we gonna do about Zan?” Max is silent and for a moment Michael doesn’t think he’s going to respond. “I want him dead.” The tone of Max’s voice sends a chill down Michael’s spine. “But I don’t know if I can kill him.” Michael nods, knowing that Max would never be able to. But what kind of justice can there be for Zan. They can’t exactly call the police. He thinks about the other two that are with the FBI now…or at least he thinks they’re there. Who knows what happened to them over the last three years. Are they still alive? Did they escape? Is the government performing experiments on them…finding out all their secrets? There’s no way to know. “I will. If that’s what you want.” Michael offers. Max steps away from the column to stand in front of Michael and looks at him with no small amount of admiration for his willingness to do something that he, himself, would be unable to do. “As much as I want him to pay for what he’s done, there’s something wrong with this whole thing. First, he called us to tell us that Liz needed my help. Whatever happened, he couldn’t heal Liz before the cops stumbled across them and chased him. Second, Ava thought Liz was dead when she got here. Why? If Zan thought he’d killed Liz, why would he call us to go help her?” Max runs his hands over his face, scrubbing the weariness away. “Thank you, though…for offering.” He tells Michael sincerely as he puts his hand on Michael’s shoulder. Michael nods and walks with Max back inside the hospital. ~~~~~~~~~~ At just after nine in the morning, a new nurse on duty tells them that Dr. Franklin is on his way in and they’re taking Liz down for an MRI. They’re also told that Liz is awake and alert, which helps further everyone’s belief that Max was successful in healing her. By 10:30, Maria has just about had enough of the waiting room. “Where is he?” She questions as she paces around the room…stepping out of it for a glance down the hallway on every pass. Alex is getting antsy with Maria’s pacing, and he can see that everyone is on edge. They’ve all been holed up in this room for twelve hours with little sleep. He has little doubt about what they’ll find with Liz’s MRI and he hopes they’ll be able to take her home soon. He’s somewhat surprised that Max, Isabel and Michael decided to stay all night. But he’s grateful. Especially to Isabel, who has been a big help in keeping Maria distracted. The two of them have spent a lot of time talking and he knows that Isabel has done wonders in keeping Maria calm over the course of the night. Max and Michael have stuck together most of the night and morning, often huddled together talking quietly. He’s pretty sure their intense discussions have to do with Liz, but he doesn’t know why. Max doesn’t look well. He’s pale and shaky and looks like he could use a few days of solid sleep. Healing must take a lot out of him and he’s watched Isabel and Michael go out of their way to take care of him by bringing him juice and food from the vending machines. What Alex can’t figure out is why Ava is here. Yes, she helped them get Liz back all those years ago, but he can’t figure out what her connection in this whole situation is. It’s not like she and Liz have kept in touch over the years. Everyone looks up when Dr. Franklin enters the room. He’s carrying a clipboard and he looks around, surprised to see that the group of people in here has apparently been here all night. He glances around as they all step toward him anxiously, his gaze finally settling on the man who said he was the fiancé. “We’ve got the MRI results back and it looks good. The bleeding has completely stopped.” They all have the good sense to act surprised and relieved before Maria asks, “Can we take her home?” Dr. Franklin looks at her and says, “Not quite yet. Considering the condition she was in when she was brought in last night, I’d like to keep her here.” “How long does she have to stay here?” Alex asks. “At least until tomorrow, and that’s if I see that everything is ok with her heart and her head during the next 24 hours. Although, she seems to have recovered remarkably since the last time I saw her. We talked for a bit and after she’s moved, I’m sending a staff psychologist in to talk with her.” He sees the questioning looks on their faces and continues. “It’s standard after such a severe attack and also part of her coverage as an employee of NYU.” “Will we be able to see her when you move her?” Maria asks. The doctor nods and says, “She’ll be moved here shortly and you’ll be able to see her all you want…within the hours of visitation, of course.” Maria steps forward and says, “So, she’s ok, though…right?” “Physically, I think she’ll make a complete recovery. Like I said, she’s doing great right now…much better than I expected.” He waits to see if anyone has any more questions before stepping back and saying, “I’ll have someone let you know where she’s being moved and I’ll be back to check on her later this afternoon.” “Thank you.” Alex says. The doctor nods and looks back to Maria. “She’s asking to see you and Alex.” He glances toward Alex, trying to remember if that’s his name. “Why don’t you come on back for a few minutes before she’s moved. She should be more coherent this morning…I took her off the morphine.” As the three of them walk out of the waiting room, Max watches them go sadly. He knows he shouldn’t feel rejected because Liz asked for Maria and Alex and not him; they’re her friends. But a small part of him was hoping she would ask for him. He looks at Michael and Isabel and can see how tired they are and he stops Alex before he reaches the hall. “We’re gonna…I think we’re gonna head out. It sounds like Liz is going to be fine. If you need me, just call.” He says, his gaze wandering to the floor. Alex looks at him quizzically. “You sure? You don’t wanna wait to see her?” “I’ll come back later…after she’s settled in her new room.” Alex nods and says, “Ok. Max…thank you…for everything.” Max gives Alex a small smile and nods his head before Alex walks off to join Maria. When they disappear around the corner, Max turns to Ava and says, “We’re going home…you’re coming with us.” ~~~~~~~~~~ Liz’s eyes light up as soon as she sees Maria and Alex and a broad smile appears on her face. “Hi!” “Hey, Lizzie.” Alex says as he approaches her and gives her an awkward hug while trying to dodge the equipment surrounding her bed. “How’re you feeling?” “Good. Were you guys here all night?” She looks over at Maria when she grabs her hand, bringing it up for a small kiss. “Of course we were. You think we’d just leave you here?” Maria says with incredulity. “Even though we had to sleep on ugly, uncomfortable chairs.” A look of mock disbelief comes to Alex’s face. “What are you talking about? I seem to recall you using me as a pillow…not the chairs.” “Awww…I’m sorry Alex. I’m forever in your debt. Although, I think Max had the right idea with the floor.” Maria laughs. “Max? He’s here?” Liz asks suddenly. Alex and Maria exchange a look before Alex says, “He just left, actually. But yah…don’t you remember?” Liz shakes her head. “He, Isabel and Michael have been here all night. Max…healed you.” He whispers the last part, throwing a glance toward the door to make sure no one was near. “Oh.” Liz says, her gaze drifting away from them. She vaguely remembers Max, but thought she was dreaming. “Do you remember what happened to you last night?” Maria asks, scared that Liz lost her memory. Liz shrugs and says, “Yah…kind of. I remember Zan, and then…” She turns her head away, not wanting to think about it. “Zan?!” Alex and Maria both exclaim. “He’s the one who did this to you?” Alex demands. But he knows. Now that he thinks back to Max and Michael’s hushed conversations…Ava showing up and looking scared. They knew and didn’t tell him and Maria. “Dammit.” He curses under his breath and turns from the bed. Why would they keep this to themselves? Are they protecting Zan? “Oh my God. We should tell Max and Michael!” Maria says excitedly. “They already know.” Alex says with clenched teeth. He can feel his face redden with anger and he sees Liz watching him with concern. Forcing himself to calm down, he smiles at her and says, “I’m just glad you’re ok now.” Liz nods and wonders why Max would leave now if he’d been there all night. He probably just wanted to make sure she was ok before he left. Her eyes drift toward the glass that looks out over the nurse’s station and the hallway and she hopes she might catch a glimpse of him. But he’s not there. Seeing the look on her face, Maria says, “He said he’s coming back later when you’re settled in your new room. They don’t allow a lot of visitors in here.” Liz looks around the cramped room. There’s hardly enough room for both Maria and Alex with all the equipment. “I really just wanna go home.” She gives Maria a sad smile, knowing the doctor said he wanted to keep her here longer. “I know. Maybe just another day, though. Then you get to be spoiled senseless by me and Alex.” Maria says with a bright smile. Liz smiles back and says, “Cool. Will you get me a bell?” “Don’t push it, Parker.” Alex says with a laugh. ~~~~~~~~~~ Silence reigned for the four aliens as they made their way back to the loft. Max didn’t talk and Michael and Isabel took their cue from him and kept silent as well. Ava followed, knowing she didn’t really have a choice in the matter. She can tell that Max is physically exhausted and probably wants to regroup before going out to find Zan. She’s not sure what they’re gonna do to Zan, but she knows that she’ll have to help them find him. He can’t have any hope of hiding. Having only been to the loft one other time, she immediately sits on the couch when they get there. Max tells them he’s going to take a shower and Michael and Isabel start foraging around for something to eat. Ava glances at her watch and sees that it’s almost noon and she settles back, thinking about Zan. Their relationship hasn’t ever been a smooth one, but in some way they’ve always helped take care of each other; knowing that they were all they had. Cal left them when they were 12. He took off without a backward glance, calling them rejects and saying he wasn’t going to waste any more of his life acting like a nanny. He told them that he couldn’t help them anymore and that they had to start making a life for themselves on this planet because this was where they were staying. The money he left them ran out quickly and they couldn’t afford the rent for the apartment they’d lived in with Cal since they broke out of the pods. So they went back to the only other place they knew would be safe…the abandoned underground area where their pods were hidden. Lonnie and Zan were constantly at each other’s throats and Rath never helped things. Zan always protected Ava from Lonnie and Rath…from their torment and teasing. And as she got older, she returned the favor when her mindwarping power developed more fully. She helped him sneak away without Lonnie knowing…sometimes for days at a time. And she would use her powers to wipe things from Lonnie and Rath’s minds if Zan asked her to. Things got really bad when Nicholas and the other shifter contacted them. Lonnie was all fired up to go back to their planet. Nicholas fed her a bunch of bullshit about Khivar and how much he loved her and wanted her home. She wanted nothing more than to get out of the sewers and take her place by his side. But Zan didn’t trust them…never did. They did everything they could to get him to go to the summit and things came to a head when he refused to meet with the emissaries of the five planets. But when Rath shoved Zan in front of the truck, Ava used her mindwarp to make Lonnie and Rath think the truck hit and killed him. When, in reality, Zan used his shield and flattened himself to the pavement as the truck passed over him. Afterwards, he saw what Ava was doing and took his chance to get away…leaving Ava helplessly behind. He contacted her several times over the years to check on her. But she couldn’t leave without raising Lonnie’s suspicions as well as the shifter’s. Besides, what else was she gonna do? She never had the same goals as the others…to find the king and go back to their planet. But she always thought it was a good idea to stick around so she would know what they were up to. She saw her chance at a new life that day they kidnapped Liz. It was the opportunity she’d waited a lifetime for…the chance to get rid of Lonnie, Rath, Nicholas and the shifter. The chance at a new beginning. But when they returned from Roswell and she agreed to move in with Zan, she knew something was wrong immediately. Three years ago… “What’s up with you?” Ava walks back into their apartment with Zan one afternoon, three months after getting back to New York from Roswell. “What’re you talkin’ about?” Zan asks, annoyed, as he avoids her and stalks into the living room. She follows and throws her keys on the counter. “I’m talkin’ about you sniffin’ after Liz Parker like some dog in heat.” He had just spent three hours leading her around the city following Liz like some kind of freaky stalker. “And don’t tell me again about how you’re just keepin’ an eye on her.” “You jealous?” He smirks at her. But she can see it’s bravado…she can see he’s trying to distract her from the subject. Ava narrows her eyes at him, telling him she’s not buying his bullshit. “You wanna fuck her, then fuck her. You know I don’t give a shit what you do. But we both know that ain’t what this is. This ain’t you, Zan. Just tell me what’s goin’ on. Maybe I can help.” He studies her for a moment and his shoulders slump. She knows he can’t keep things from her for very long and he knows she can see right through him. She watches his face screw up in confusion as he falls back onto the couch. “I dunno. Shit, Ava…I don’t know what’s wrong with me.” She walks over and stands in front of him, concern etched on her face. Hesitantly, she asks, “You want me to take a look?” Asking to see into his head is probably fruitless because that’s his number one rule for her…never mess with his mind. The first time she did it when they were kids, he was so furious he threw her down some stairs with his powers…breaking her leg. He was so horrified at what he’d done, he ran down and knelt over her…sobbing that he was sorry and helplessly running his hands over her limbs. That was the day they found out he could heal. After that, she promised him she’d never go into his head unless he asked. And when her mindwarping powers developed, she promised to never use that power on him either. He sits in silence a moment and she’s sure he’s going to turn her down. But she’s surprised when he looks up at her…defeated…and says, “Yah. I think maybe you should.” She stares at him in shock before nodding and kneeling down on the floor between his legs. Reaching her hands up to each side of his head, she says, “I won’t do nothin’. Just look…I swear.” He nods and says, “I trust you.” Nodding in return, she takes a deep breath and forms the easy connection between them. It doesn’t take her long to find what’s wrong with him and she quickly breaks the connection and drops her hands. “I don’t understand.” She shakes her head and stands up. “What? What’d you find?” He asks anxiously. “You got a bond.” She says simply…both of them knowing the implications of that. He takes a deep breath and says, “That asshole. He fuckin’ lied.” He tried to keep it under control over the years. But it steadily drove him crazy. And more violent as time went by. Granted, they never had a sweet, sappy relationship. They always fought and they fought hard, tough and dirty. And they both took pleasure in each other any way they wanted. But lately when they’d have sex, she would hear him call out Liz’s name and she always knew he was picturing Liz in his mind. But she never thought he would go this far. Sure, she was worried about him. But they always knew they’d be faced with the possibility of an unwanted bond. They were back-up. They knew their place. She just wouldn’t have ever thought he’d be capable of what he did. Something had to have made him snap…drove him over the edge. She’s brought of her reverie when she sees Max walk into the room. He goes up to the loft briefly before returning with a black address book and the phone. He leans against the counter and dials the phone, watching Ava out of the corner of his eye. When Max hears the now familiar voice answer on the other end, he cuts it off by saying, “We’re not going to Roswell. You’re coming here. Tomorrow.” He hangs up the phone then, and tosses it onto the counter. “I’m gonna go get some sleep. Make yourself at home, but I expect you to be here when I wake up.” He says evenly to Ava before walking out and into the kitchen. She bites her lip, understanding how he wouldn’t trust her. She doesn’t exactly trust him, either. Shortly after Max leaves, Isabel walks in and says, “There are some books and magazines up in the loft. Or you could watch TV. We’re gonna get some sleep, too. It’s been a long night. Just help yourself to whatever you want in the kitchen.” Ava smiles at her and says, “Thanks. But I think I might catch some shuteye, too.” “There are blankets and some pillows in that chest over there.” Isabel points to the far wall. “We plan on going back to the hospital around 5.” Then she leaves Ava alone as she and Michael head back to their rooms. Eyeing the remote on the coffee table and the big screen TV, Ava shrugs and thinks she’ll just watch a little TV and take a nap. She’s pretty sure that was Cal that Max called earlier and she has a feeling she’s gonna need all the rest she can get. ~TBC~

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 11:50 am

Wow, that Cal was a real jerk,huh? And poor Ava, shepretty much as been treated like crap from day one,without really deserving it. Jopefully they cang et back to the bottom of it all. As far as Zan saying Max lied....I figured that out a while back...even though they( Liz and Max) pretended to do the deed, I think somehow they really did....I'm not sure how...you better come back and explain the details! <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/lol.gif ALT=":lol"> <div style="text-align:center">Knowing you'll be haunting me to the end of time? Mmmm...It's a dream come true...</div>  <div style="text-align:center">Angel to Spike</div>

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 3:34 pm

MMMM Roswellkitkat that´s quite an interesting idea. Why do you think they actually do the deed ? About the update, what can I say ? <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... humpup.gif ALT=":thumbsup"> I want Liz to see Max and reestablish that bond jejeje !!! Where´s gonna hide Zan ?? What would happen with the bond if they didn´t kill Zan ??? <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.majiklmoon.com/ezboardsmilies/clap.gif ALT=":clap">

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 1:06 pm

But if they did we got robbed of some good *ahem* scenes...but yeah, how else can the bond be explained? <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... f8323d.jpg" style="border:0;"/></div>

vecastone · Post by **vecastone** » Thu Nov 20, 2003 12:12 pm

I want the robbed escenessssssssssssssssss <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b">

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 11:22 pm

I've missed this so much...GO Angel!!!! You so rock...must be the boots of power <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> <center>It all started with a boy, a girl, and a silver handprint.</center><center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... a></center>

Post by **Angel13** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 11:34 am

Part 29 Her heart races as she struggles to keep up with him. She stumbles a few times and feels the painful jerk of her small wrist being crushed in his grip. What is he doing? Where is he taking her? Sirens in the distance. Maybe one will come close and see…save her. But her hope gets dashed when she’s pulled into the alley. His body pressed roughly against hers…bruising her. Her wrists scraping against the bricks above her head. She turns her head to the side and sees the dumpster…smelling the stench of rotting garbage. Her gaze drops down to the ground and she sees a rat scurrying underneath the rusting metal…searching for a meal. She’s not scared of the rat. Funny, usually she’d be screaming if she saw a rat so close to her. No, she’s not scared of it because right now there’s something scarier grinding against her…grinding and groping so hard that she thinks she’ll just disappear into the bricks scraping against her back. She looks back at him when he grabs her face and she sees his golden eyes so close…the individual hairs of his eyebrows…the stubble forcing its way out along his jaw-line…that freckle on his lip. His soft lips that she felt just this morning on her neck. No…not these lips. Different lips. Max’s lips. “That’s it baby. I want you so bad.” His velvet voice growls in her ear. She can’t fight him. She can only hang limply, pinned between him and the brick. She can feel his hands on her wrists and she tries half-heartedly to wrench them free but they only tighten their hold. Her eyes fly open and Max smiles at her, his hand stroking hers. But her eyes only open wider and she screams at him as she pulls her hand away from him and scrambles across the bed. “Get away from me!” Maria and Alex run over to her as Max backs slowly away from the bed. He looks on in confusion as she continues to look at him like he’s a monster about to attack…and realization hits him. He looks just like Zan…and waking up to see him hovering over her probably scared her. “I’m sorry.” He says softly before looking up at Maria. She glances over at him in sympathy and he says, “I’m gonna go…out there.” He nods his head toward the hallway and turns to leave as Maria and Alex try to calm Liz down. He can still hear Liz’s cries as he shuts the door behind him and finds Isabel on the other side waiting for him. “What happened?” “She woke up and saw me.” Max says, giving Isabel a pointed look…knowing she’ll understand. Her eyes widen with understanding. “Oh.” Then she frowns in concern. “Are you ok?” He nods, walking with her down the hall. “Yah. I didn’t think.” “Don’t beat yourself up about it. How were you supposed to know that she’d freak when she saw you?” Isabel tries to defend her brother, knowing he’ll feel guilty about it. “I should have anticipated it, though. I was just so…anxious to see her. I forgot that I look just like him.” They reach a small vending area where Michael and Ava are waiting and Max takes a deep breath. “Why don’t you guys go see how she’s doing? See if Maria and Alex need anything.” He looks at Ava and says, “Ava and I need to have a discussion.” “Are you sure you’re ok?” Isabel asks once again…concerned. “I’m fine.” Max waves them off. “Go. I’ll be back in a few minutes.” As Isabel and Michael walk toward Liz’s room, Michael asks, “What was that all about?” “I guess Liz woke up and saw Max there and…didn’t react very well. I heard her scream at him to get out.” Isabel explains. “Hm.” Michael grunts with nothing else to say. Isabel cracks the door open slightly when they get there and she peeks her head in. “It’s just me and Michael.” She says as Maria waves them in. Michael follows her and they step in, just inside the door. Alex is sitting next to Liz, who is wiping her eyes with a Kleenex. Isabel doesn’t know what to say…relieved when Maria speaks up. “Did Max leave?” Isabel glances at Liz before saying, “He took Ava somewhere to talk about something. He said he’d be back in a little while.” “And what are they talking about?” Alex asks, his back to Isabel. His tone is dripping with accusation and both Isabel and Michael frown. Isabel looks up at Maria in question, only to see her shrug and hand Liz another Kleenex…as if to say, this is your problem to deal with and I’m not helping you. “Alex…um…I don’t…” Isabel starts to deny what she knows when Alex turns around and pins her with a gaze so icy she feels the chill down to her bones. She realizes then that he knows Zan attacked Liz. And he thinks they’re trying to hide it. There’s no point in covering anything up now. “I guess you know what they’re talking about.” “Maybe we should argue about this later.” Michael interrupts the staring contest between Isabel and Alex and makes his way closer to the bed. When Liz looks up at him, he offers her a small smile and says, “Hey. How you doing?” Liz laughs slightly, blowing her nose, and says, “I’m ok. Just got startled a little when I woke up.” She throws the Kleenex away and says, “I hope I didn’t scare Max off with my screaming.” “He’s a big boy. He’ll live.” Michael says with a grin. “It takes more than a woman screaming at him to scare Max off. If not, he would have left Isabel on her own a long time ago.” Liz laughs as Isabel scoffs, “Michael!” She looks offended, right before she gets a gleam in her eye. “If anyone around here screams like a woman, it’s you when you see a spider.” Even Alex laughs at that as Michael’s face turns red and he shoots a death glare at Isabel. “Spiders can be dangerous.” This just makes everyone laugh harder and causes Michael’s face to turn a deeper shade of red. ~~~~~~~~~~ “I’m going to find him tonight.” Max tells Ava when they reach an inner courtyard to the hospital. Ava nods and says, “You won’t kill him, right? At least let him explain.” “I won’t kill him. But I need you to tell me the places he’s likely to have gone.” “You don’t want me to go with you?” She asks. “No. He’ll know when you’re near and he may bolt. I’m taking Michael.” “He never woulda done something like this if he was himself. You have to believe that. I know you don’t care, but he was terrified. And I’ve never seen him like that. Will you at least listen to what he has to say?” She doesn’t know what else to tell him…doesn’t know how else to protect Zan. “I already said I won’t kill him. What is it you want me to…” He sees the fear in her eyes and he understands what she’s afraid of. “You’re scared I’ll turn him over to Cal.” She nods and he says, “I don’t know what we’re gonna do yet. I can’t give you any guarantees. But I’ll hear him out. That’s all I can offer.” Her shoulders sag in relief…it’s the best she can hope for…and she tells Max about the most likely places he’ll find Zan. ~~~~~~~~~~ After everyone’s done laughing at Michael’s expense, Alex stands up and says to Isabel, “Can I talk to you for a minute. Out there?” He nods his head toward the hallway. “Sure.” Isabel agrees quickly, throwing a glance to Michael telling him it’s ok. Gaining some privacy down the hall a ways, Alex turns to Isabel and asks, “I’m assuming you guys have a really good reason for keeping the fact that Zan attacked Liz a secret.” He levels his gaze at her, hoping she tells him they do. “Alex, we didn’t mean to. I didn’t even know until Ava showed up. I guess Max saw it when he healed Liz, but he only told Michael. He didn’t think you needed anything more to worry about when we weren’t sure Liz would be ok.” She sighs and cuts him off when she sees he’s ready to argue. “We weren’t trying to hide it from you. There just wasn’t anything you could do about it, and Max was trying to decide what to do with him.” “You mean Max was worried about your secret.” Alex accuses. “He was worried we’d tell the cops and lead them to Zan…thereby risking your exposure.” “That’s not it.” Isabel defends, then waits a beat. “But it’s a valid concern if that’s what you would really do.” She assumes an offensive stance, suddenly concerned about what Alex is thinking of doing. Alex sees the look in Isabel’s eyes and sighs dejectedly. “You don’t trust us. After everything…you still can’t trust us?” He searches her face, sees that he’s right. “If we were gonna turn you in, we would have done it three years ago. I’m sorry that you probably can’t ever trust us completely…I really am. And I understand. But you should have told us about Zan.” Isabel doesn’t know what to say. Her natural inclination is to start trying to defend her actions and feelings, but for some reason doesn’t think she needs to defend herself to Alex. “I’m sorry Alex. Maybe Max should have told you, but there’s something you don’t understand. We live our lives as a unit. The three of us…we don’t make decisions or take action until we all agree. We can’t just make decisions…like telling you about Zan…without discussing the ramifications first. I’m sure he wasn’t planning on keeping it from you forever. He was waiting for a chance to talk to all of us and he was waiting to make sure Liz was ok.” Alex takes in what she says, thinking about it and understanding. He still doesn’t like it, but there’s no reason to argue about it now. “So you guys must have been pretty pissed when Max healed Liz that day she was shot.” Isabel snorts and says, “You could say that. But it’s not like we could have had a quick pow wow on what to do. Liz would have died. Max made a judgment call…one that we’ve been living with ever since.” “Well, I can’t say I’m sorry he did it.” Alex says. Isabel smiles and says, “I’m not either.” Smiling back at Isabel for a moment, Alex shakes his thoughts back to what he brought Isabel out here to ask her. “So what are you guys planning to do with Zan?” “We need to find him first. Ava said he took off, but she’s going to help find him. After that…I don’t know. I don’t think Max knows yet, either.” Isabel explains. “I guess you can’t exactly turn him in.” Alex frowns, unable to think of a suitable punishment for what Zan did. Especially for someone with alien powers. “Ava said he was bonded to Liz also. That at least explains his fascination with her. It doesn’t explain his attack, though. If anything, it makes it more confusing.” “He was bonded to Liz, too? Is it because he’s basically Max…because they share the same alien DNA?” Alex is thrown at this latest revelation. Isabel shrugs and shakes her head. “I think it has something to do with our alien essence and that Zan is Max’s back-up. I don’t know that much about it…this whole bond thing kind of freaks me out to be honest.” “I can see how it would. I can’t imagine being tied emotionally to someone for the rest of your life if you didn’t want to be.” Alex’s curiosity is peaked and he has even more questions than answers. But for now, he wants to get back in to Liz and Maria. “Come on…let’s get back.” ~~~~~~~~~~ “I’m sorry they all showed up at the hospital.” Liz apologizes to Maria after hearing about the press showing up. She knows how much Maria hates having her privacy invaded. Maria waves a dismissive hand at her. “Please. Like it’s your fault.” She rolls her eyes. “Besides, you should have seen Michael here fend them all off. He’s a regular bodyguard-in-training. Maybe I should hire him for my personal security whenever I’m in New York.” She winks at Liz dramatically to show that she’s joking. Liz smiles and looks over to Michael. “Looking for a job, Michael?” Michael scoffs and says, “Like I’d wanna follow her around all day.” “Hey!” Maria protests. “I happen to lead a very exciting life and you should be so lucky to be allowed to follow me around.” “Whatever. I’m sure all that excitement involves carrying lots of shopping bags and hailing cabs for you.” Michael smirks at Maria. “Maybe I can hold your purse while you get manicures.” Maria narrows her eyes at him in mock indignation before turning back to Liz. “I’ve never needed security when I’m here, and I don’t plan on starting now. This was just a fluke…I should hope that I won’t be making regular appearances at the hospital that require a full security detail.” “Let’s hope not.” Liz smiles at her friend and looks toward the door. Maria notices her and says, “You know, the door’s still there. Not going anywhere.” Liz rolls her eyes at Maria and says, “I was just hoping the doctor would come back soon and tell me I could go home.” “Uh huh.” Maria says, unconvinced. Ignoring Maria’s knowing look, Liz turns back to Michael. “So, did your paintings sell at the benefit the other night?” Michael nods and says, “Yah.” “I meant it. They were really good.” Liz turns to Maria. “You should have seen them…Michael’s really got a lot of talent.” “So you’ve said.” Maria says. “Have you got any others that we could see?” She levels her gaze at Michael and notices his discomfort at the discussion turning to him. He shrugs and says, “Not really. I mean, I have some at the apartment…but they’re not really any good.” “Well maybe we should be the judges of that. You know, I have some friends…maybe I could get you in touch with a couple of galleries here.” Maria says. “I don’t need your help.” Michael says quickly before noticing the frown that comes to her face. “I mean…I’d rather just do it on my own.” Maria nods and says, “Sure. But if you change your mind, just let me know.” He can tell that he hurt her feelings by refusing her help and tries to lighten the mood. “Plus, you know…being an artist kind of loses its charm if you don’t have to struggle.” “Right. Because that’s the fun part.” Maria smiles and rolls her eyes. Isabel and Alex walk in then and Maria looks at Alex. “So, you think we could head back to the apartment after the doctor comes? I’m in serious need of a shower, food that’s not of the vending variety, and some sleep.” Alex smiles and says, “That’s probably a good idea. Besides, Liz will be coming home soon and we’ll have to stock the freezer with ice cream. Oh, and I guess I need to stop and buy a bell.” He winks at Liz and receives a smile in return. ~~~~~~~~~~ As Max and Ava make their way toward Liz’s room, Ava stops Max and says, “Maybe I should just wait out here.” Max turns to her and says, “She already knows you’re here. But if you don’t want to go in, it’s up to you.” He waits a few moments and watches as she plants herself against the wall. “I’ll just wait out here. I don’t wanna upset her.” She says. He shrugs and turns to the door, opening it just a crack and peeking in. Everyone is inside and the mood seems to be light. He can see Liz smiling at something Alex is saying. Hesitantly, he steps inside and all eyes turn to him. “Hey.” He says, keeping his eyes on Liz to see if she has a negative reaction to him being there. “You can come in, Max.” She says with a smile. He steps further into the room, sticking close to Isabel and staying as far away from Liz as he can. She doesn’t seem to be upset that he’s there, though. She notices the distance he’s keeping and says, “I’m sorry about earlier. I was just…startled when I woke up.” “You don’t have to apologize. I shouldn’t have been hovering.” He sticks his hands in his pockets and shrugs. She looks around him at the door and says, “I thought Ava was with you.” “She thought she should wait outside. She didn’t want to upset you.” Max tells her. Liz looks back at Max and understands what he’s saying. Ava probably thinks Liz would blame her for Zan’s attack. “Oh. Well, she can come in…it’s not her fault.” But before Max can move back toward the door, it opens and Dr. Franklin walks into the room. He smiles when he sees how crowded the room is and he looks at Liz. “Well, I guess you’re not too tired for visitors.” Liz brightens, hoping she can convince him she’s well enough to go home. “Nope. Not tired at all.” Dr. Franklin looks around and says, “Could you all give Liz and I a moment alone so I can examine her?” As everyone files out of the room, the doctor makes his way over to the bed. “So, let’s see what’s going on with you.” He says as he flips through her chart, checking the status of her vitals. “Looks like everything has been going well today. All your vitals look normal.” He looks up at her and asks, “Any headaches? Nausea? Dizziness?” “None.” Liz shakes her head. “I feel perfectly fine.” He smiles at her eagerness, knowing she wants to go home and he puts the chart down as he takes his stethoscope off his neck. “Let’s have a listen to that heart of yours.” Liz sits up so he can have access to her back as well as her chest and breathes deeply, letting him listen to the steady beat of her heart. When he pulls back, she asks, “Everything sound ok?” He sighs and says, “Perfectly fine.” He shakes his head in confusion and says, “I have to say…I don’t see recoveries like yours very often. You’re a very lucky woman. When you came in last night, I didn’t hold much hope for a full recovery…let alone any recovery. And I’m not saying that lightly.” He pauses for a moment, thinking about how much of an understatement that is. “I know you want to go home, but I can’t bring myself to let you go without monitoring you at least until tomorrow.” Liz’s face falls but that’s what she expected him to say. “Maybe tomorrow morning, then?” He nods his head and smiles indulgently. “Maybe. Get some rest tonight and I’ll see you in the morning. I’ll send you for a final MRI early, then we might talk about you going home if it still looks good.” She smiles and says, “Thank you, Dr. Franklin.” He nods and turns to leave the room, only to find that everyone who just left is crowded around the door waiting. He laughs and says, “All done…you can go back in. But let her get some rest tonight…no staying after visiting hours.” As they all make their way back in, Maria confirms from Liz that she has to stay tonight. She seems resigned to it and waves Maria off, telling her and Alex to go home and get some sleep. “Really…I’ll be fine here. Go home and get some rest so you can come spring me from this place in the morning.” She smiles encouragingly at them as they both hug her goodbye. Walking toward the door, Alex stops in front of Max and says, “I want to make sure that you’re going to do something about this. I want you to tell me that and I want you to tell me Liz won’t have to worry about something like this happening again.” Surprised by the steeliness of Alex’s voice, Max quickly nods and says, “It’ll be taken care of, I promise you.” Alex studies him for a moment and sees that Max means what he says. “Good.” He glances at Isabel and Michael once before he follows Maria out of the room. He’s pissed about the whole situation. He knows it’s not their fault, but Zan is one of them. And since laws can’t protect them from aliens, then he fully expects Max – as their supposed leader – to do it. “You’re such a badass.” Maria teases him as they walk down the hall. He grins and shrugs. “Yah.” ~~~~~~~~~~ “Can you guys give me a minute…and go outside with Ava?” Max asks Isabel and Michael after Alex leaves. He wants to talk to Liz alone. There’s a lot he wants to tell her…and he wants to assure her that he’ll make sure Zan is taken care of. Isabel looks over at Liz and smiles. “Sure. Liz, we’ll be back in a little while.” Liz nods and watches as Michael and Isabel walk out, leaving her alone with Max. He looks so pensive, like he’s been laden down with responsibility since she last saw him at his apartment. She watches him shift uncomfortably for a moment as he stares at the closed door to her room…almost like he expects it to open again. “Max.” She says, getting his attention. He’s still on the other side of the room and she thinks he’s probably scared that she doesn’t want him to be nearer. “Come over here and sit down.” She gestures toward the chair next to her bed that Maria was sitting in earlier. He nods and moves toward her, taking the offered chair. “Maria and Alex told me what you did last night. I don’t even know how to thank you.” She says sincerely. He looks confused for a moment, then says, “I should have made sure you got home safe. I shouldn’t have let you leave alone.” She smiles and says, “Max…you didn’t let me leave alone, I insisted. You can’t protect me all the time. There was no way for you to know what would happen.” He shakes his head. “I should have known. I should have taken Zan’s behavior more seriously…I just thought…I didn’t even think he would do something like that.” “Why would you? I wasn’t ever really scared he would do anything. I’m just as guilty as you are…for underestimating what he’s capable of.” She says. “I thought he was harmless.” “I’ll make him pay for what he did, Liz. I’m taking Michael tonight to find him…and I’ll make sure he doesn’t ever come near you again.” He swears, looking into her eyes. Her eyes widen and she asks, “What are going to do to him?” He settles back in the chair and says, “I don’t know yet. But Cal is coming tomorrow. Right now, I just want to find out why he did it. A lot has happened…I’ve found out about things that have been going on.” He runs his hand through his hair in frustration. “I think there’s more going on than we know about and I plan on getting some answers.” “Tell me.” She gives him a look of encouragement, hoping that he doesn’t think she’s too weak to hear what he has to say. He nods almost imperceptibly…knowing he wants to tell her everything, but not sure where to start. “After Alex called to tell us to come down here, we got a call from Zan.” He sees the shocked look on her face and continues. “Isabel said he sounded weird…frantic. He said that I had to help you…that you were hurt. Then he hung up.” “Why would he call you?” She wonders. “I’m not sure. I didn’t think that much about it until I healed you…and I saw…I saw what he did. The police said that they caught him attacking you and tried to chase him, but he got away.” Max explains. “Then Ava showed up at the hospital. She thought you were dead. No, I’m pretty sure she knew you were dead.” “Why would she think that?” Liz asks. “Apparently, because Zan and I share the same alien essence, he also shared a bond to you. He’s been bonded to you for over three years. That’s why we think he’s been following you around.” “But…that’s crazy. Cal said we’d had the bond long before then…that maybe it started when you healed me. If he shared the bond, too, then he would have had it for a lot longer than that.” Liz says. “I don’t know how to explain it. The only thing I can think of is when I…when I claimed you, or whatever happened then…that it somehow transferred over to him. It was programmed into his DNA to protect you…Ava said it’s the same for all of them. They’re the back-up, as she calls it.” He shrugs. “I don’t know why he wouldn’t have felt the bond before that, other than we didn’t really know it was there, either. Maybe it took that one event to bring it to full power.” Liz looks away in thought and says, “Maybe he did feel it, but didn’t know what it was. We didn’t know what it was. I just thought I had an abnormal attraction to you all those years…that weird feeling that we should be together…like I told you yesterday. But he didn’t even know me. He probably just felt like he was missing something, but didn’t know what. Kind of like losing your car keys.” She smiles, trying to lighten the mood. Max smiles at her analogy and continues. “Anyway, she told us that he came home and had blood on him…that he was scared…and he started packing his things to leave. She connected with him and saw that the bond was gone. So they assumed that meant you were dead…that he’d killed you.” He watches her, waiting for her to process what he’s just said…waiting for her next question…one he already knows she’s going to ask. “Gone?” Her brow furrows in thought and she looks up at him. “If it’s gone…does that mean…is yours gone, too?” He nods slowly and says, “I think so. I stopped feeling your presence after you left last night. But I just thought it was because you were getting farther away. I realized it was gone after I healed you and I couldn’t feel you at all…even when we were in the same room.” “But…wait…what does that mean?” Liz sits up further in her bed. “How can it be gone? Did Zan do something? Is that why he attacked me? I thought it was permanent.” He can see the wheels turning in her head trying to figure it out and he leans forward, taking her hand in his. “Liz, when they brought you in last night the doctor told us your heart had stopped. They had to bring you back, and thankfully they were successful. But for a brief moment…when you heart stopped beating…you were dead.” He lets that sink in and he watches as she falls back onto her pillows. She looks at him and searches his face as she realizes what he’s saying. “Are you sure?” She whispers. “I want to check…but yah, I’m pretty sure.” He says, not completely sure how she feels about it. She shakes loose from his hand and sits up impatiently. “Well what are you waiting for? Why haven’t you checked already?” He smiles at her impatient questions and leans forward. “I haven’t really had the opportunity.” “Well? Come on. Check already!” She waves her hands in the air, practically bouncing on the bed in impatience. Max laughs as she grabs his hands and plasters them to the sides of her head. She looks into his eyes and says, “Ok, mind is blank…come on…do your stuff.” ~TBC~

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