Thank you all so much for being fans of this story it really ment alot. The next will be a Buffy crossover, better than this in my opinion so watch out for it
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Part 16
Liz rode into camp and was greeted by Linda. “Ella thank goodness you are alright” She said engulfing Liz in a hug
“I’m fine. Would you give me a hand, his name is Syrah he escaped from the royal prison he has important news but we’ll go into that later. He needs some rest”
“Of course” Linda said and helped Syrah into a tent where he could sleep.
“The ones who returned with Serena are around the campfire with Tom. He is feeding them; we decided to wait on the explanations until you returned”
“Thank you” Liz said as the two of them headed to the fire
“Ella!” Serena said before running over and wrapping her arms around Liz’s legs
“I’m okay. It wasn’t Nicholas it was someone who brought news from the royal prison but we’ll talk about that later”
Everyone sat down including Linda and Tom. Michael, Tess and Lonnie still had their faces hidden.
“Everyone this is Linda and Tom. This is Kyle Maria and Alex” Liz began
“And the others?” Tom asked
“That needs an explanation first. I am not from this planet, you know that but my home planet is not in the V constellation, it’s a planet far away called Earth. That is where we are all from” Liz said gesturing to everyone
“You have heard Serena mention that the royal four was recreated but you never believed her. She spoke the truth. Max, or as you know him Zan, was in love with me and I got shot one day and he wanted to heal me so bad that he transferred the royal seal to me” Liz said projecting the seal for Linda and Tom to see to prove her point.
“Wait a minute I had a belching contest, with the future queen of Antar?” Tom asked
“Yes” Liz chuckled blushing “Anyway there were two sets recreated. And many of them could not be trusted as they were in league with Khivar and his men” At this Linda gasped
“But, three of them I would trust with my life, Lonnie, Tess and Michael. Or as you know them Vilandra, Ava and Rath”
“You mean my nephew really is alive?” Linda whispered
Liz smiled and waved her hand causing the cloaks to disappear, Tom gasped and Linda remained silent for a moment before launching herself at Michael and wrapping her arms around him.
“Oh you look just like your father” She whispered to him “But you have your mother’s eyes”
Michael could only manage a weak smile as he awkwardly patted his aunty on the back.
“One other thing Syrah, escaped from the royal prison, I searched his mind, I believe him to be trust worthy and telling the truth”
“The truth about what?” Tom questioned
“It seems that Areth though weak, seems to be alive”
“Who’s Areth?” Michael asked when Serena answered for him
“Daddy?” she mumbled “But Ella I saw Khivar kill them. I was hiding nearby I saw the whole thing” Serena began to sob against Liz’s shoulder.
“I know Serena. But there is always the possibility that it was a mind warp” Liz said wrapping her arms around the sobbing girl. “Either way we’ll be attacking in the next few days when will the troops be ready?” Liz asked Tom
“Uh they will be assembled here tomorrow afternoon your highness” Tom stated
“Tom, unless you want hair like Michael’s I suggest you not call me your highness and stick to Liz” Liz threatened
Tom smiled
“Uh Liz what did you do?” Michael asked
“Well when you asked me to change your hair back to normal I kinda made it purple. I am surprised no one said anything yet. Um do you have any questions or anything?” Liz asked turning to Tom and Linda
“May I ask why you did not confide in us?” Linda asked
“The less you knew the better. Before I saved Serena that day I heard Nicholas say that khivar was after me. So I had you call me Ella and I kept anything that might put you in danger, to myself”
“I am just glad you are all okay” Linda stated honestly “Now you all seem to be tired so I suggest you get some rest before tomorrow” She suggested
Tom showed almost everyone to a tent where they could sleep meanwhile Liz bent down to talk to Serena “Can you bunk with Ria tonight I want to take Michael up to the look out”
“Alright but when you get back can you come get me?” Serena asked
“Sure thing kiddo” Liz said before she ran off.
Liz turned to Michael and took his hand in her own “Come on, I want to show you something”
Michael silently took her hand as she led him through a different part of the forest heading slightly higher as they moved along. After about ten minutes of walking the forest thinned out and they were standing at the top of a cliff looking out across a large area of land.
It was an amazing sight with many shades of green; not to far in the distance looking North West from where they were standing Michael could see the coast line.
“We are on the continent of Ahroemkah. It is the largest of the eight continents on Antar. We are standing near the west coast towards the northern most part of the island” Liz explained
“It’s beautiful” Michael commented
“I used to come up here at night and wonder what you would be doing. How you were going in school, if you were back with Maria.” Liz rambled slightly “Any way you seemed to have a lot on your mind”
“I just can’t believe everything you have been through in the hopes of keeping those around you safe. I mean that entire month with out you I was so worried but I was angry at the same time. I mean you left with no note not even as much as a goodbye. But now I know why” Michael said wrapping his arms around Liz’s waist “Having said that promise you won’t disappear again”
“I promise you’re stuck with me” Liz said before they sat on the ground, she sat between Michaels legs and he wrapped his arms around her holding her close.
“Michael, how do you feel about the possibility that your dad is alive?”
“I honestly don’t know. I mean all those years I was with hank, all I ever wanted was for my real dad to show up and take me away, then Tess showed up and we learnt about the massacre that took place so I presumed him dead. On one hand I am happy I get to meet my dad on the other hand I wonder what he’ll think of me. I mean in my past I was…some great general and now I am just Michael” Michael said venting many of his thoughts
“Michael, he is your father he’ll love you if you turn up hand in hand with Kyle while wearing a pink tutu” Liz chuckled
“You’re beginning to creep me out parker. Thanks” Michael chuckled
“No problem, scaring people is fun. Come on Tomorrow’s gonna be a long day to say the least” Liz said as they got up
Michael and Liz shared a deep passionate kiss before heading back to camp.
Part 17
Michael awoke first the next day with a half naked Liz in his arms. When they had returned from the cliff the previous night they had made love. Michael absentmindedly began wonder what would happen when the war was over.
Would they defeat Khivar? Or would they simply be captured? Was his father still alive? And if Areth was still alive what would he think of Michael? Would he and Liz still be together when or if she became queen? God how he hoped so.
Michael was brought out of his thoughts when Liz began to wake.
“Hey there” She whispered giving him a quick kiss on the cheek before getting dressed
After about an hour everyone was gathered, planning their attack.
“This” Liz began before projecting an image of the path they would be required to take to get to the castle “Is the quickest way to the castle”
“Wait a minute how many soldiers are there?” Michael asked
“About twenty plus us” Liz stated
“Well your path is out in the open. It would take an extra fifteen minutes or so but I think we should travel through this gully here. They won’t see us coming till it’s too late” Michael explained
“Spoken like a true leader” Liz pointed out
“So what happens now Liz?” Kyle asked
“Well I hope you are all ready to fight, because once I have informed the rogue soldiers of what is happening we leave”
“Gonna kick some ass” Alex chuckled as he rubbed his hands together.
“The only other thing, Serena, Linda, I want you two to stay here”
“Ella I am coming with you” Serena stubbornly whined
“No. This is going to be dangerous, I want you to stay safe” Liz explained
“But”
“No buts little sis. I promise as soon as we win I will send for you” Michael pointed out
Serena huffed “You promise?”
“Hell I’ll send for you when its almost finished so the you get a head start” Michael reasoned
“Fine” Serena huffed
“Liz it looks like all the rogue soldiers are gathered” tom informed her
“Is everybody ready?”
“Ready as we’ll ever be” Alex stated
“Lets go kick some evil Martian ass” Tess said with a grin on her face
Everyone followed Liz outside where she called for the attention of the soldiers.
Once all eyes were on her she began “Today is the day we will head into battle to defeat khivar once and for all. Some of you are thinking, what have we got to fight for? Who would be our leader? And many other questions that might dissuade you from going today. But the odds are greatly in our favor. Princesses Vilandra and Ava are fighting with us as well as general Rath” Liz gestured towards Lonnie Tess and Michael.
There were many whispers of excitement, learning of some of the royal fours existence was a moral boost
“Some of the royal four were blinded by power, only this version of Lonnie Tess and Michael can be trusted. Both Zan’s are traitors. We have been training for at least a month now and I have come to know each of you quite well. I would trust each of you with my life. However what you don’t now is that I bear the royal seal” Liz said projecting the image for all to see
“And I have just given all of you powers, similar to those of general Rath although not as powerful”
There were more whispers of excitement among the rogue soldiers “We will be taking the path through the reagor gully. Once at the castle everyone will split up into a few different groups and attack with stealth. Don’t let anyone know you are there until you can kill them. Each group will be accompanied by some of my friends here. Michael and I will be going after khivar. Lets go!”
There was a huge cheer before everyone headed off in the direction off the castle.
“You okay Michael?” Liz asked as they walked ahead of everyone
“Are you sure we can do this?”
“Of course we can Michael. I am hoping you will be re-united with your father”
“Yeah, me too” Michael said
It wasn’t long before they reached the castle.
Everyone gather around Liz “Right Kyle and Tess, Alex and Lonnie, Maria and tom. I want each pair to take about 4 soldiers and enter from the different castle gates, Michael and I will head straight to the throne room. That’s where I want everyone to meet in an hour. Move out” Liz stated before they all headed quietly off in the respective directions.
Meanwhile at the camp
Linda had been out by a fire preparing some lunch for Serena. She headed into her tent however was only greeted by a note in Serena’s handwriting.
I had to help Ella.
I’m sorry.
S
Part 18
Liz and Michael easily crept into the throne room to find it empty. They were about to leave when they heard someone approaching. Quickly ducking out of sight they waited, moments later a man, in his mid thirties, came in looking very mad.
“What do you mean there was no one at the camp?!” He roared to a slightly younger man Liz knew to be Nicholas.
“We searched everywhere with in a mile radius sir. They are no where to be found” Nicholas explained
“Well that means that they have either left the planet or they are on their way here to attack” Khivar pointed out furiously
Khivar paused and thought for a moment before turning to Nicholas “Bring me Areth, Now”
“We’ll see what happens, then we’ll kill Khivar” Liz whispered to Michael
“Liz, be careful…I can’t loose you” Michael replied
“You won’t I promise” Liz said before leaning forward and pressing her lips to his in a brief but meaningful kiss “I love you”
“I love you to Liz” Michael breathed before they heard Nicholas returning.
The glanced out of their hiding place and Nicholas throw an obviously weak Areth at khivar’s feet.
“Now Areth I brought you here to make a deal with you. Either you help me fight against soldiers working in honor of your son, or you die” Khivar stated quite calmly
Areth chuckled before answering “You are finally facing your defeat. You killed my wife, you killed my children, I have nothing to live for now I know your empire will fall. Do what you wish”
Liz chose this moment to step out of the shadows.
“Very well” Khivar muttered pointing his hand in Areth’s direction. But the next thing he knew Areth was surrounded by a shield
“Nicholas! I thought you stripped his powers” Khivar yelled but as he looked in Nicholas’s direction, it was in time to see Michael break his neck.
“Get away from him” Liz ordered
“Who are you?”
“Friends call me Liz. I don’t know what enemies call me, they’re all dead. Get away from Areth” She ordered again
“Or what?”
“Or nothing either way I am going to do this” Liz said as a large energy ball was shot out of her hand and into Khivar killing him instantly.
”Bad guys are so stupid she muttered to herself as she ran to Areth’s side “Are you alright sir?”
“I am okay, considering. Who are you?”
“My name is Liz”
“And you are fighting in honor of my son?” Areth asked sounding a little confused
“Not only in honor of, but with” Liz said looking up at Michael who was awkwardly making his way over
“With?” Areth questioned quietly
Liz helped him to his feet “Khivar didn’t kill your son when he was recreated. I’d like you to meet Michael”
Areth looked up and became overjoyed “My boy” he whispered before pulling Michael into a hug
“Areth, there is someone slowly sneaking up from behind who missed you a great deal” Liz pointed out “Even though she was asked to stay at the camp where she would be safe”
“Daddy?”
“Serena” He breathed dropping to his knees. Serena looked hesitant
“It’s alright Serena, it’s really him” Liz explained. Serena instantly ran forward into her father’s arms
“Liz!” They heard a male voice yell from the doorway it was Kyle carrying an unconscious Tess.
“My god what happened?” Liz asked running over
“The dupes showed up. They’re all dead now but they did this to Tess. Liz, help her please” Kyle pleaded
Liz took a deep breath before concentrating and healing Tess. She awoke with a deep gasp before she started coughing.
“How is it you can heal such things?” Areth questioned
Liz explained how she was shot and received the seal from Max. By the time she had finished her story everyone was alive and in the throne room. Thankfully her plan to use the element of surprise, had worked, they were beaten but alive none the less.
“Die!” They heard a male yell from the door way
Liz spun around in time to see Max throw an energy ball at Serena “NOO!” Liz yelled furiously as she threw her own much larger energy ball at Max. Everyone in the room watched as his body disintegrated in front of their eyes.
Liz turned to look for Serena hoping that Max had missed. However she saw Serena crouched over a very unconscious looking Michael, who had blood staining the front of his shirt
“No” Liz breathed as she ran over “What happened” She demanded, tears already trickling down her cheeks
“He jumped” Serena muttered to shocked to manage much else
“Oh baby please come back…Don’t leave me now” Liz mumbled as she knelt next to him and placed her hands above the wound and concentrated
“That sort of wound will be difficult to mend” She heard Areth painfully whisper
Liz new it was time to complete the rest of her purpose, shutting everyone else out she focused all her energy on Michael. The rest of the group watched in amazement as five glowing circles moved down Liz’s arm and into Michael where there began to glow even brighter before forming the v constellation over the wound where Max’s energy ball had hit.
The glowing died down and Liz wept silently as she waited.
Moments later Michael sat up with a large gasp before he began panting as if he was out of breath.
Serena jumped forward and threw her arms around Michael’s neck. Michael shakily stood up, Serena hanging from his neck “Hey you okay?”
Serena only nodded in reply before Michael put Serena down next to Areth; Michael then turned around and walked over to Liz and picked her up and cradling her in his arms before sitting down and holding her close.
“Hey I’m okay now” Michael whispered “You saved me”
“I almost lost you” Liz replied as she cried into his chest
“I have never seen anyone use that much power, are you okay?” Areth questioned
“I just did what I had been planning to do from the beginning” Liz pointed out
“What you planned to do?” Lonnie asked
“Did Serena get a vision I would get hit and you knew you’d heal me?” Michael asked as he scratched his eyebrow
“That’s not what I meant” Liz stated as she sat up, although still sitting in Michael’s lap She shakily lifted his shirt and mumbled “I made you king”
Michael looked at his right side where the energy ball had hit and saw the royal seal. “Liz, no I can’t be king”
“Michael, look around you, two weeks ago you lived by yourself and you were alone. Now you have your father, your sister, your friends… You were always destined to be king Michael, you’re a great leader, friend, brother. The bad guys are gone, the future of Roswell is in your hands” Liz pointed out “I think it’s safe to say we won’t be calling you king nothing” she added
Michael was deep in thought before Serena asked “What about you, Liz?”
“Liz, hand me your pocket knife” Michael requested before she could answer
Michael took the small knife and completely enclosed the knife with his hands. He closed his eyes in concentration and his hands emitted a white glow. Once the glow stopped Michael turned to Liz and ignored the fact that all of his closest friends were in the room.
“Liz, without you I wouldn’t half the guy you just explained I…” Michael paused and sighed “Regardless of what I do with the whole being king thing, I need to know if you’ll do one thing for me”
“What?” Liz asked cautiously
“Marry me” Michael said as he opened his hand to present Liz with a beautiful silver ring with a blue stone in the middle, which had a smaller red stone either side of it
Liz’s hands were shaking, partly due to lack of energy and partly due to shock. All she could manage was nodding her head. Liz raised her hand with a huge smile on her face as Michael slid the ring onto her ring finger.
“I love you” Michael breathed as he held Liz close
“I love you too” she replied
~
After much rest and relaxation, everyone was back to their usual selves. The wedding was due in a month, and Michael was taking to be king quite well. Anyone who was involved in the freeing of Antar that fateful day held an important role within the castle. His father, Areth had stayed on as an advisor to his son.
All that was left to do now was rebuild Antar to the once prominent position it had held in the V constellation. And Michael had every intention of doing that well, with his wife, his family, and his friends by his side.
THE END
