Re: Battle For Freedom (Multi XO, UC, Adult) Pt.9 pg.9 1-31-08
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:35 pm
Hey guys thanks for the replies to the last part. Thanks...
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Part 10: The Dark Summer
The rest of the year went by oddly fast. The students around the school started to notice small changes in their beloved Salem. There were more rules and restricted areas where certain students were not allowed, this was a far cry from the open exploration Salem previously allowed. The Headmaster explained to the students that these changes were for their protection and that they meant well. The group knew that there was more to it than that, the European schools were starting to enforce their will on Salem. Many of the changes were frighteningly similar to those imposed at Hogwarts such as a restricted section of the library housing books full of spells deemed too dangerous for students.
Another source of irritation for the group was Professor Prince’s annoyingly close eye she kept on them. No matter what they were doing it seemed as if she was always around the corner and just happened upon them. A pleasant change though was Reid and Caleb started to balance their time better opting to spend individual time with their friends instead of quick hellos and goodbyes.
Sadly summer came far too quickly for their liking and the friends saw themselves saying goodbye to one another again. Liz and Alex didn’t have the same comfort of going home as their friends knowing the oppressive environment that was going to welcome them in Roswell.
Tyler looked over at Liz as she looked out the window of the train another depressed sigh escaping her small body. “Cheer up Lizzie remember you can see us whenever you want all you have to do is will yourself to us.” Tyler said trying to cheer her up as he slung an arm over her shoulders.
Liz gave him a small smile, “Yeah but what happens if I walk in on something naughty?” She asked with a small giggle.
Tyler rolled his eyes at her, “Chances of that happening with me are slim, girls in Ipswich are gold diggers or snobs. Nope you Liz can pop in on me anytime and I would gladly welcome your company.” Tyler said making her smile wider.
“Same goes for you. Maybe you can come to Roswell and I can finally force you to drink a Blood of Alien smoothie that my family’s restaurant is so famous for.”
Tyler laughed, “Right and I can meet this Maria friend of yours, she sounds a lot like Louise.”
Liz nodded, “She is I am sure you will find her just as amusing.”
Tyler squeezed her tighter to him making her squeal, “Maybe but she will never be as amusing as you Lizzie.” Liz let out another shriek as she felt his fingers dig into her sides tickling her. Gales of laughter left her as she fell across his lap as her body went weak from his assault. Pogue and Serena watched them amused while Louise and Jasmine cheered Liz on as she failed time and time again to get away. Finally Tyler and her rolled onto the ground where he pinned her with his knees so he could tickle her better.
Neither of the two heard the compartment door slide open as Caleb and Reid appeared before them. “What is it with you and your need to tickle Liz?” Caleb growled startling the tickle monster. Tyler looked up at his friends with wide blue eyes as Liz tried to regulate her breathing.
“He just likes the feel of her wiggling underneath him, it fuels his fantasies.” Pogue laughed making Serena snort.
“Sept he would prefer her naked when she waz doin it.” Serena giggled sending Louise and Jasmine into a fit of laughter as well.
“What is going on in here?” Alex asked as he and Corry pushed in behind Caleb and Reid. “Oh Tyler is on Liz again.”
“Sad that this is becoming a common sight.” Corry agreed in mock pity.
Caleb clenched his fists tightly at the comments swimming about the urge to hurt someone growing stronger by the second. Tyler blushed red as he crawled off Liz helping her up. “Aw I was having fun.” Liz pouted hugging his waist, “If only you were the one naked.” She sighed before giggling at the shocked look on his face.
“When and where Black when and where.” He joked.
“My house tonight just climb up the ladder in my ally and knock on my window.” Liz giggled.
“I will be there with protection.”
“We have spells for that.” Liz snickered.
“Okay TMI dudes.” Reid laughed.
“Garwin yous just jealous youz can’t get in on da Black action. If Iz I dude Id do Lizzie.” Serena said.
“See this is one fine piece of woman.” Liz said giggled when Alex poked her in the side.
Tyler saw the snack cart move down the hall and he quickly excused himself, Caleb following behind. “Hey Caleb.” Tyler greeted when he saw his friend standing behind him in line.
“Tyler.” Caleb ground out. Tyler shot his friend a worried look but quickly brushed his unease off as Caleb just being Caleb. “Tyler what is going on between you and Liz?” Caleb suddenly asked.
“Gee that’s a little blunt.” Tyler said when he finally regained his wits handing the wizard some money as he took his treats. “Why do you want to know?”
“So there is something going on between you?” Caleb asked his arm reaching out to stop Tyler’s movements. A dark look came about his eyes as he stared at his friend and Tyler had no idea what to make of it.
“Not really man the two of us just mess around a lot. She is different than most girls in case you hadn’t noticed, she doesn’t care about the money and the powerful magic that flows in us all she cares about is the real us.” Tyler said.
“So the two of you aren’t like thinking of dating or anything?” Caleb asked trying to look as uncaring as possible but Tyler could easily pick up on the worry.
“Not at the moment, why?” Tyler asked his blue eyes narrowing at his friend. “Why do you care so much, you have a girlfriend remember?”
“I just don’t want to see Liz hurt she is…young.” Caleb said.
“Not that young.” Tyler grunted.
“No but you are a lot older than her.”
Tyler raised an eyebrow at that, “Not that much older than her Caleb I am like two years older than her. Besides we aren’t exactly looking to score right now.”
Caleb pinched the bride of his nose as he stared at his friend a grimace coming over him. “Just be careful Tyler.” Caleb groaned.
“Yeah whatever man.” Tyler grumbled pushing his way past his friend into the compartment. A funny burning feeling took place in Caleb’s chest as he watched Tyler sit next to Liz and whisper something in her ear making her laugh. There was a slight tug in his stomach every time he watched her eyes light up or a wide smile come over her and for the life of him he couldn’t figure out what that feeling was.
Caleb sat down next to Louise forcing everyone to suck it in if they wanted to sit together, Alex and Corry opting for the floor with Reid and Jasmine. Louise was gazing absently in front of her biting her lower lip as her eyes flickered to and from Corry every so often a look of fear clouding their depts. “You alright?” Caleb asked.
Her gaze swung to him as she let out a shaky breath. “Something is wrong.” She whispered softly, “I can feel it, every night in my dreams I see a growing shadow in my mind. I see red walls and cold footfalls in the night. The shadows warn that by the end of summer one of us will forever remain in the garden of good and evil.”
“A prophecy?” Caleb asked.
“I think so, this is only the second time so I am still unsure of what is going on.” Louise admitted ducking her head slightly.
“Do you want to tell the others?” Caleb asked quietly.
Louise shook her head furiously, “No not yet I don’t want to worry them for nothing. I want to talk to my mom about it first and see if she can help me understand the images better.”
“Louise you said garden of good and evil you know what that is right?” Caleb asked.
“I think so; all I know is that I heard Pogue whisper it in my dreams.”
“Louise the garden of good and evil is a cemetery. It is supposed to be the one place where things are buried that are both light and dark.” Caleb said and the small blonde nodded.
“I thought so.” She whispered. “Please Caleb don’t tell the others yet I want to make sense of what I saw before I ruin their summer.” Louise begged her large eyes imploring him to agree with her. Caleb was helpless to disagree so he reluctantly nodded.
Caleb’s eyes were drawn back to Liz and Tyler their closeness instantly creating a raging heat inside him. He didn’t like the way Tyler would brush against her skin or talk lowly to her never taking his eyes off of her. Even worse was how Liz responded to him blushing at the slightest teasing comment, goose bumps on her flesh if the touch was too light.
“They are just friends you know.” Louise suddenly whispered beside him. Caleb reluctantly broke his gaze away from Tyler and Liz to look at her. She was looking at the two across from them a small smile on her face. “I guess what you would call their relationship is more experimentation than anything. They mean nothing serious.” Louise whispered.
“Looks serious to me.” He grumbled.
“That’s because you are looking at it emotionally. He does not feel for her what you feel for her.” Louise said.
“What I feel for her?” Caleb chocked looking at her through wide eyes.
Louise just grinned at him, “You will figure it out eventually Caleb.” She sighed before she turned to look out the window.
The train ride came to an end far too quickly for the group of friends. Caleb and Reid quickly said their goodbyes as they went to find their girlfriends to arrange meeting times. Tyler and Pogue just rolled their eyes preferring to take their time. “So you promise to come and visit me?” Liz begged the others.
“Promise.” Tyler said, “Who knows I might even drop by tonight.”
“Liz you know we will come and see you and if we don’t you can pop in on us and kick our butts.” Corry said.
“Come on Liz we need to go so we don’t miss our plane, you know our parents would cream us if we did.” Alex said gently tugging on her hand to lead her along. Tyler quickly grabbed her hand and tugged her closer to him making Alex stop. Tyler wrapped his arms around her and gave her a tight hug placing a kiss on her head before he released her.
“See you soon Lizzie.” He whispered as she gave him a sad smile before she walked away.
“Youz goin ta see her tonight?” Serena asked smirking at the guy.
“Most definitely,” Tyler said a large grin suddenly on his face.
“Youz really think dis whole plans gonna make Caleb see da light?” Serena asked.
“Oh it will.” Pogue snickered.
“He already cornered me.” Tyler admitted softly.
“So that’s what took so long.” Pogue snorted.
“How the hell did you get Liz to go along with this?” Corry asked softly watching as Tyler fought a blush.
“I might have told her that I was doing this to make someone jealous.” Tyler admitted in a low hiss.
“Who?” Pogue asked.
“Well I couldn’t say I was doing this to make Caleb jealous so he would dump is slut of a girlfriend who is sleeping with half the school for Liz so I had to improvise.” Tyler defended.
“Who?” Pogue asked again.
“Louise.” Tyler sighed.
Said girl just laughed as she leaned against Jasmine, “This should be interesting.” She giggled.
“I know, besides the two of us did agree that it would be nice to have some experience under out belts for later.” Tyler quickly added.
Pogue suddenly stopped and narrowed his dark eyes at his friend. “Experience how?”
Tyler wouldn’t meet his gaze, “Well I am the least experienced of the four of us never actually having kissed a girl let alone doing anything else and I told Liz this and she might have agreed to ah…experiment with me.” Tyler mumbled.
Serena laughed falling into Corry for support as Pogue just stared wide eyed at his best friend. “Oh Caleb is so going to kill you.” Pogue whispered.
“What Danvers doesn’t know won’t hurt him.” Serena giggled.
“I have a feeling he is going to find out anyway.” Corry mumbled.
“You aren’t going to like go all the way with her are you? Cause Danvers would blow a fuse faster than well…” Louise glanced at Pogue who just glared at her.
“No!” Tyler screeched blushing when he realized how loud and girlish he sounded.
“But theyz are gonna do other stuff.” Serena giggled.
“Maybe.” Tyler sighed.
“Well I don’t know if it will make Caleb jealous so much as piss him off.” Jasmine sighed, “I mean we all know he has it bad for her but he is too thick to realize it. I don’t know if seeing his best friend with her will be the right push he could just back off more.”
“Nope Caleb is not like that he is like a dog with a toy. When he sees another dog has his favorite bone he gets hostile and fights for his bone. He does not give in without a fight to the death.” Tyler said.
“Well then this summer should be interesting.” Jasmine sighed.
Liz and Alex arrived back in Roswell sooner than they would have liked. Their parents were there to greet them and Liz shied away when her father and mother tried to hug her opting to stick close to Alex instead who seemed to sense her discomfort keeping his hand firmly locked in hers.
“Welcome home sweetie.” Nancy said giving Liz a strained smile.
“Right.” Liz said attempting to give her a small smile but completely ignoring her dad. It soon became apparent to Jeff Parker that all was not forgiven as far as his daughter was concerned. Nancy squeezed her husband’s arm and led the way out to the cars leaving the teens to trail behind miserably.
“I hate it here.” Alex grumbled softly.
“I know, just think next year is our last year of being at school full time.” Liz whispered.
“Ugh don’t remind me I don’t want to go to high school.” Alex whined.
“Well I will be there to tough it out with you and we will at least get to spend more time with Maria and Kyle.” Liz added and Alex nodded reluctantly.
“Hey did you read the paper this morning?” Alex asked and Liz shook her head.
“No why?”
“Well apparently some famous alchemist died. Nicholas something or other.”
“He famous?” Liz asked and Alex nodded.
“Apparently he created the sorcerer’s stone which is now destroyed. Apparently he and his wife are tired of living forever.” Alex snorted.
“I somehow think there is more to it than that Alex.” Liz laughed.
“I don’t know I just thought it was interesting.” Alex added, “Well that and that Professor that we met at the beginning of the year is dead.”
“Which one?” Liz gasped.
“The Defense teacher from Hogwarts, Quil I think it was.” Alex said.
“What happened to him?” Liz asked.
“Apparently he was into some dark stuff and it backfired and killed him or at least that is one theory going around. Apparently the only people who really know what went on are Dumbledore, McDougle the deputy headmistress, and that Potter kid.”
“Why would Potter know what happened?” Liz asked as they approached the familiar cars their parents drove.
“Because apparently he was there when it happened.” Alex whispered.
Liz shivered suddenly a dark pull in her stomach, “I don’t know Alex I get the feeling that there is a hell of a lot more to the story than they are letting on.” Liz said.
“Of course there is Liz have you learned nothing from the Ipswich witches, there is always a catch with those people at Hogwarts they all have hidden agendas and only let on half of what is really going on.” Alex said as Jeff waved Liz into the backseat. It was apparent that Liz did not want to be separated from her friend but the sour look on Jeff Parker’s face left no room for compromise.
“See you later Alex.” Liz sighed.
“Cheer up Liz I think Simms is going to drop by later.” Alex said making Liz smile as she instantly perked up.
“You’re right.” She sighed before she finally got into the car.
“So Liz excited to see Maria?” Nancy asked kindly knowing that her husband would receive no response.
“Yes.” Liz replied softly.
“Liz when we get home your mom and I have some news that I think you are going to be pretty excited about.” Jeff said grinning at her through the rearview mirror.
Liz gave him a bleak smile, “Doubt it,” She whispered but they heard her anyway. Nancy shared a strained look with her husband and the rest of the car ride was silent.
Liz groaned when they reached the café and her parents rushed her upstairs and made her sit patiently on the couch as they made a production of telling her the news. “Liz your mother and I are expecting a baby.” Jeff suddenly blurted out.
Liz just gapped at their grinning faces knowing the reaction they wanted but unable to muster up the act. All she could do was stare, this was her worst nightmare come true. She always knew she was not the daughter her father wanted she was too much like her biological mother and too distant from him. She was a magical freak like him and he wanted her to be human. She was going to get shunted to the side even more and her father would no longer want anything to do with her. Thousands of thoughts raced through her head and all of them ended with Liz alone and miserable no longer part of her family.
“Right, congrats.” She finally croaked never meeting their gaze before she stood up and walked to her room closing the door firmly behind her. She could hear them whispering to each other in the family room as the tears welled in her eyes pain taking over her. It looked like her parents were going to get what they wanted after all, a real child of their own. Nancy would have her child with Liz’s father and she would no longer have to pretend to care for the temporary child from Jeff’s previous relationship.
Shudders ran through Liz as she leaned against her door hugging her knees to her chest. She could feel the shift in the air as soft pops were heard around her she could just feel them there. “Liz?” Pogue’s deep voice rumbled in the expanse of her room. Liz looked up through teary eyes and saw all of her friends there even Reid and Caleb all looking anxious.
“Lizzie what is it?” Tyler asked crouching down next to her.
“I am being replaced.” Liz whimpered.
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Please let me know what you think of this new part!
Part 10: The Dark Summer
The rest of the year went by oddly fast. The students around the school started to notice small changes in their beloved Salem. There were more rules and restricted areas where certain students were not allowed, this was a far cry from the open exploration Salem previously allowed. The Headmaster explained to the students that these changes were for their protection and that they meant well. The group knew that there was more to it than that, the European schools were starting to enforce their will on Salem. Many of the changes were frighteningly similar to those imposed at Hogwarts such as a restricted section of the library housing books full of spells deemed too dangerous for students.
Another source of irritation for the group was Professor Prince’s annoyingly close eye she kept on them. No matter what they were doing it seemed as if she was always around the corner and just happened upon them. A pleasant change though was Reid and Caleb started to balance their time better opting to spend individual time with their friends instead of quick hellos and goodbyes.
Sadly summer came far too quickly for their liking and the friends saw themselves saying goodbye to one another again. Liz and Alex didn’t have the same comfort of going home as their friends knowing the oppressive environment that was going to welcome them in Roswell.
Tyler looked over at Liz as she looked out the window of the train another depressed sigh escaping her small body. “Cheer up Lizzie remember you can see us whenever you want all you have to do is will yourself to us.” Tyler said trying to cheer her up as he slung an arm over her shoulders.
Liz gave him a small smile, “Yeah but what happens if I walk in on something naughty?” She asked with a small giggle.
Tyler rolled his eyes at her, “Chances of that happening with me are slim, girls in Ipswich are gold diggers or snobs. Nope you Liz can pop in on me anytime and I would gladly welcome your company.” Tyler said making her smile wider.
“Same goes for you. Maybe you can come to Roswell and I can finally force you to drink a Blood of Alien smoothie that my family’s restaurant is so famous for.”
Tyler laughed, “Right and I can meet this Maria friend of yours, she sounds a lot like Louise.”
Liz nodded, “She is I am sure you will find her just as amusing.”
Tyler squeezed her tighter to him making her squeal, “Maybe but she will never be as amusing as you Lizzie.” Liz let out another shriek as she felt his fingers dig into her sides tickling her. Gales of laughter left her as she fell across his lap as her body went weak from his assault. Pogue and Serena watched them amused while Louise and Jasmine cheered Liz on as she failed time and time again to get away. Finally Tyler and her rolled onto the ground where he pinned her with his knees so he could tickle her better.
Neither of the two heard the compartment door slide open as Caleb and Reid appeared before them. “What is it with you and your need to tickle Liz?” Caleb growled startling the tickle monster. Tyler looked up at his friends with wide blue eyes as Liz tried to regulate her breathing.
“He just likes the feel of her wiggling underneath him, it fuels his fantasies.” Pogue laughed making Serena snort.
“Sept he would prefer her naked when she waz doin it.” Serena giggled sending Louise and Jasmine into a fit of laughter as well.
“What is going on in here?” Alex asked as he and Corry pushed in behind Caleb and Reid. “Oh Tyler is on Liz again.”
“Sad that this is becoming a common sight.” Corry agreed in mock pity.
Caleb clenched his fists tightly at the comments swimming about the urge to hurt someone growing stronger by the second. Tyler blushed red as he crawled off Liz helping her up. “Aw I was having fun.” Liz pouted hugging his waist, “If only you were the one naked.” She sighed before giggling at the shocked look on his face.
“When and where Black when and where.” He joked.
“My house tonight just climb up the ladder in my ally and knock on my window.” Liz giggled.
“I will be there with protection.”
“We have spells for that.” Liz snickered.
“Okay TMI dudes.” Reid laughed.
“Garwin yous just jealous youz can’t get in on da Black action. If Iz I dude Id do Lizzie.” Serena said.
“See this is one fine piece of woman.” Liz said giggled when Alex poked her in the side.
Tyler saw the snack cart move down the hall and he quickly excused himself, Caleb following behind. “Hey Caleb.” Tyler greeted when he saw his friend standing behind him in line.
“Tyler.” Caleb ground out. Tyler shot his friend a worried look but quickly brushed his unease off as Caleb just being Caleb. “Tyler what is going on between you and Liz?” Caleb suddenly asked.
“Gee that’s a little blunt.” Tyler said when he finally regained his wits handing the wizard some money as he took his treats. “Why do you want to know?”
“So there is something going on between you?” Caleb asked his arm reaching out to stop Tyler’s movements. A dark look came about his eyes as he stared at his friend and Tyler had no idea what to make of it.
“Not really man the two of us just mess around a lot. She is different than most girls in case you hadn’t noticed, she doesn’t care about the money and the powerful magic that flows in us all she cares about is the real us.” Tyler said.
“So the two of you aren’t like thinking of dating or anything?” Caleb asked trying to look as uncaring as possible but Tyler could easily pick up on the worry.
“Not at the moment, why?” Tyler asked his blue eyes narrowing at his friend. “Why do you care so much, you have a girlfriend remember?”
“I just don’t want to see Liz hurt she is…young.” Caleb said.
“Not that young.” Tyler grunted.
“No but you are a lot older than her.”
Tyler raised an eyebrow at that, “Not that much older than her Caleb I am like two years older than her. Besides we aren’t exactly looking to score right now.”
Caleb pinched the bride of his nose as he stared at his friend a grimace coming over him. “Just be careful Tyler.” Caleb groaned.
“Yeah whatever man.” Tyler grumbled pushing his way past his friend into the compartment. A funny burning feeling took place in Caleb’s chest as he watched Tyler sit next to Liz and whisper something in her ear making her laugh. There was a slight tug in his stomach every time he watched her eyes light up or a wide smile come over her and for the life of him he couldn’t figure out what that feeling was.
Caleb sat down next to Louise forcing everyone to suck it in if they wanted to sit together, Alex and Corry opting for the floor with Reid and Jasmine. Louise was gazing absently in front of her biting her lower lip as her eyes flickered to and from Corry every so often a look of fear clouding their depts. “You alright?” Caleb asked.
Her gaze swung to him as she let out a shaky breath. “Something is wrong.” She whispered softly, “I can feel it, every night in my dreams I see a growing shadow in my mind. I see red walls and cold footfalls in the night. The shadows warn that by the end of summer one of us will forever remain in the garden of good and evil.”
“A prophecy?” Caleb asked.
“I think so, this is only the second time so I am still unsure of what is going on.” Louise admitted ducking her head slightly.
“Do you want to tell the others?” Caleb asked quietly.
Louise shook her head furiously, “No not yet I don’t want to worry them for nothing. I want to talk to my mom about it first and see if she can help me understand the images better.”
“Louise you said garden of good and evil you know what that is right?” Caleb asked.
“I think so; all I know is that I heard Pogue whisper it in my dreams.”
“Louise the garden of good and evil is a cemetery. It is supposed to be the one place where things are buried that are both light and dark.” Caleb said and the small blonde nodded.
“I thought so.” She whispered. “Please Caleb don’t tell the others yet I want to make sense of what I saw before I ruin their summer.” Louise begged her large eyes imploring him to agree with her. Caleb was helpless to disagree so he reluctantly nodded.
Caleb’s eyes were drawn back to Liz and Tyler their closeness instantly creating a raging heat inside him. He didn’t like the way Tyler would brush against her skin or talk lowly to her never taking his eyes off of her. Even worse was how Liz responded to him blushing at the slightest teasing comment, goose bumps on her flesh if the touch was too light.
“They are just friends you know.” Louise suddenly whispered beside him. Caleb reluctantly broke his gaze away from Tyler and Liz to look at her. She was looking at the two across from them a small smile on her face. “I guess what you would call their relationship is more experimentation than anything. They mean nothing serious.” Louise whispered.
“Looks serious to me.” He grumbled.
“That’s because you are looking at it emotionally. He does not feel for her what you feel for her.” Louise said.
“What I feel for her?” Caleb chocked looking at her through wide eyes.
Louise just grinned at him, “You will figure it out eventually Caleb.” She sighed before she turned to look out the window.
The train ride came to an end far too quickly for the group of friends. Caleb and Reid quickly said their goodbyes as they went to find their girlfriends to arrange meeting times. Tyler and Pogue just rolled their eyes preferring to take their time. “So you promise to come and visit me?” Liz begged the others.
“Promise.” Tyler said, “Who knows I might even drop by tonight.”
“Liz you know we will come and see you and if we don’t you can pop in on us and kick our butts.” Corry said.
“Come on Liz we need to go so we don’t miss our plane, you know our parents would cream us if we did.” Alex said gently tugging on her hand to lead her along. Tyler quickly grabbed her hand and tugged her closer to him making Alex stop. Tyler wrapped his arms around her and gave her a tight hug placing a kiss on her head before he released her.
“See you soon Lizzie.” He whispered as she gave him a sad smile before she walked away.
“Youz goin ta see her tonight?” Serena asked smirking at the guy.
“Most definitely,” Tyler said a large grin suddenly on his face.
“Youz really think dis whole plans gonna make Caleb see da light?” Serena asked.
“Oh it will.” Pogue snickered.
“He already cornered me.” Tyler admitted softly.
“So that’s what took so long.” Pogue snorted.
“How the hell did you get Liz to go along with this?” Corry asked softly watching as Tyler fought a blush.
“I might have told her that I was doing this to make someone jealous.” Tyler admitted in a low hiss.
“Who?” Pogue asked.
“Well I couldn’t say I was doing this to make Caleb jealous so he would dump is slut of a girlfriend who is sleeping with half the school for Liz so I had to improvise.” Tyler defended.
“Who?” Pogue asked again.
“Louise.” Tyler sighed.
Said girl just laughed as she leaned against Jasmine, “This should be interesting.” She giggled.
“I know, besides the two of us did agree that it would be nice to have some experience under out belts for later.” Tyler quickly added.
Pogue suddenly stopped and narrowed his dark eyes at his friend. “Experience how?”
Tyler wouldn’t meet his gaze, “Well I am the least experienced of the four of us never actually having kissed a girl let alone doing anything else and I told Liz this and she might have agreed to ah…experiment with me.” Tyler mumbled.
Serena laughed falling into Corry for support as Pogue just stared wide eyed at his best friend. “Oh Caleb is so going to kill you.” Pogue whispered.
“What Danvers doesn’t know won’t hurt him.” Serena giggled.
“I have a feeling he is going to find out anyway.” Corry mumbled.
“You aren’t going to like go all the way with her are you? Cause Danvers would blow a fuse faster than well…” Louise glanced at Pogue who just glared at her.
“No!” Tyler screeched blushing when he realized how loud and girlish he sounded.
“But theyz are gonna do other stuff.” Serena giggled.
“Maybe.” Tyler sighed.
“Well I don’t know if it will make Caleb jealous so much as piss him off.” Jasmine sighed, “I mean we all know he has it bad for her but he is too thick to realize it. I don’t know if seeing his best friend with her will be the right push he could just back off more.”
“Nope Caleb is not like that he is like a dog with a toy. When he sees another dog has his favorite bone he gets hostile and fights for his bone. He does not give in without a fight to the death.” Tyler said.
“Well then this summer should be interesting.” Jasmine sighed.
Liz and Alex arrived back in Roswell sooner than they would have liked. Their parents were there to greet them and Liz shied away when her father and mother tried to hug her opting to stick close to Alex instead who seemed to sense her discomfort keeping his hand firmly locked in hers.
“Welcome home sweetie.” Nancy said giving Liz a strained smile.
“Right.” Liz said attempting to give her a small smile but completely ignoring her dad. It soon became apparent to Jeff Parker that all was not forgiven as far as his daughter was concerned. Nancy squeezed her husband’s arm and led the way out to the cars leaving the teens to trail behind miserably.
“I hate it here.” Alex grumbled softly.
“I know, just think next year is our last year of being at school full time.” Liz whispered.
“Ugh don’t remind me I don’t want to go to high school.” Alex whined.
“Well I will be there to tough it out with you and we will at least get to spend more time with Maria and Kyle.” Liz added and Alex nodded reluctantly.
“Hey did you read the paper this morning?” Alex asked and Liz shook her head.
“No why?”
“Well apparently some famous alchemist died. Nicholas something or other.”
“He famous?” Liz asked and Alex nodded.
“Apparently he created the sorcerer’s stone which is now destroyed. Apparently he and his wife are tired of living forever.” Alex snorted.
“I somehow think there is more to it than that Alex.” Liz laughed.
“I don’t know I just thought it was interesting.” Alex added, “Well that and that Professor that we met at the beginning of the year is dead.”
“Which one?” Liz gasped.
“The Defense teacher from Hogwarts, Quil I think it was.” Alex said.
“What happened to him?” Liz asked.
“Apparently he was into some dark stuff and it backfired and killed him or at least that is one theory going around. Apparently the only people who really know what went on are Dumbledore, McDougle the deputy headmistress, and that Potter kid.”
“Why would Potter know what happened?” Liz asked as they approached the familiar cars their parents drove.
“Because apparently he was there when it happened.” Alex whispered.
Liz shivered suddenly a dark pull in her stomach, “I don’t know Alex I get the feeling that there is a hell of a lot more to the story than they are letting on.” Liz said.
“Of course there is Liz have you learned nothing from the Ipswich witches, there is always a catch with those people at Hogwarts they all have hidden agendas and only let on half of what is really going on.” Alex said as Jeff waved Liz into the backseat. It was apparent that Liz did not want to be separated from her friend but the sour look on Jeff Parker’s face left no room for compromise.
“See you later Alex.” Liz sighed.
“Cheer up Liz I think Simms is going to drop by later.” Alex said making Liz smile as she instantly perked up.
“You’re right.” She sighed before she finally got into the car.
“So Liz excited to see Maria?” Nancy asked kindly knowing that her husband would receive no response.
“Yes.” Liz replied softly.
“Liz when we get home your mom and I have some news that I think you are going to be pretty excited about.” Jeff said grinning at her through the rearview mirror.
Liz gave him a bleak smile, “Doubt it,” She whispered but they heard her anyway. Nancy shared a strained look with her husband and the rest of the car ride was silent.
Liz groaned when they reached the café and her parents rushed her upstairs and made her sit patiently on the couch as they made a production of telling her the news. “Liz your mother and I are expecting a baby.” Jeff suddenly blurted out.
Liz just gapped at their grinning faces knowing the reaction they wanted but unable to muster up the act. All she could do was stare, this was her worst nightmare come true. She always knew she was not the daughter her father wanted she was too much like her biological mother and too distant from him. She was a magical freak like him and he wanted her to be human. She was going to get shunted to the side even more and her father would no longer want anything to do with her. Thousands of thoughts raced through her head and all of them ended with Liz alone and miserable no longer part of her family.
“Right, congrats.” She finally croaked never meeting their gaze before she stood up and walked to her room closing the door firmly behind her. She could hear them whispering to each other in the family room as the tears welled in her eyes pain taking over her. It looked like her parents were going to get what they wanted after all, a real child of their own. Nancy would have her child with Liz’s father and she would no longer have to pretend to care for the temporary child from Jeff’s previous relationship.
Shudders ran through Liz as she leaned against her door hugging her knees to her chest. She could feel the shift in the air as soft pops were heard around her she could just feel them there. “Liz?” Pogue’s deep voice rumbled in the expanse of her room. Liz looked up through teary eyes and saw all of her friends there even Reid and Caleb all looking anxious.
“Lizzie what is it?” Tyler asked crouching down next to her.
“I am being replaced.” Liz whimpered.