MB: Sally [ Anyanka]
Title: Earth No More
Author: Erica aka POM
Rating:Mature
Category: CC
Disclaimer: I own nothing of Roswell or its characters
Summary: Liz, Alexx, & Ava-Maria are royality on Earth, but when their partents find out that their world is to be destroyed by another planet, they send their children away for the Summer. Tell them they will join them at the end--but knowing they will never see there children again. But for Elizabeth Whitman, her fate is not in her hands. Her fate was sealed before she was born, before her parents knew about the triplets--she is to marry, King Maxwell of Antar--but will he or she be willing to set romance on it's way when Tragety strikes?
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Couple Pairing:
**Max & Liz- Betrothed. Born in two different worlds,Max King of Antar and Elizabeth Scarlett-Rose Whitman Princess of Earth. What will they think when the meet eachother for the first time? TRU LUV
**Tess & Kyle [Kyle is Maxwells assistant]--they are happily Married for 4yrs.now and have two children [Troy & Hope].
**Michael is Maxwells second in command and is a bit of a Ladies Man~well that is untill he sees Ava-Maria, it's almost as if his world has been turned upside down--He doesn't know what has come over him, the thing is will he act on it or not.
**Isabel is Michaels cousin and Tess childhood friend, she comes to live with them in the palace after a divorce from her husband leaves her with nothing. She always gets what she wants when she wants it. Since Alexx came to Antar she's had an eye on him.
Sibling Pairing:
** Maxwell and Tess: are Brother and sister
** Michael and Isabel: are 2nd cousins
**Elizabeth, Alexxander, aand Ava-Maria: are Triplets [oldest to youngest Listed]
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Part one:
ELIZABETH
Part one: Earth No More
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April 14th, 4321 A.D.
"Alexxander should we tell the children? I mean this war is never going to end! Mars has already threated us already...now there going to terminate the world...we should really tell them..they have a right to know!" the queen (are mother) cried out at her husband. He shook his head with sarrow and guilt deep within his eyes.
"It's better if we just tell Liz about the arranged marriage and send them all to Antar where I know they will be safe. Earth is not safe anymore...Scarlett it's better that they don't know too much information now, I know that Maxwell will know what to do...I mean if we can't fight this war maybe he can...thats why we have this arranged marriage between Antar and Earth.
Promise to say anything love! Scarlett they will find out in good time what really happened, and they will understand!" he told her. She looked down at her hands and nodded.
"I'll go get the children!" he motions twards the door to hear Ava-Maria & Alexander Jr. going at it again. He let out a sigh and shook him head before leaving the den to leave Scarlett to her thoughts.
"Maria...Will you give me back my 'Ivy' CD?? C'mon you've had it for almost a week" I yelled at the top of my lungs. Her door was alway locked...and her music was always blasting as loud as it could go. I started to bang on the door, it's the only way.. I could get in the room. Then Alex came around the corner with his disc man in hand--singing a song that was familiar to me. I grabbed the disc man from him and opened it up. "Hey, Liz..I was listening to that give it back!" he said, as he tried to get it back out of my grasp.
"Where did you get this CD?" I asked him. "From Maria..she said, I could barrow it!! Why?" he said. "Alex, this is my CD..You know that..you know I've been looking for it, why didn't you give it to me?" I asked Alex sternly. "Because, I'm not done listening to it--thats why..." then he tried to reach for it again. The music shuts off in Marias room...the door opens.."What is all this racket??You know it's not easy trying to study with the two of you fighting, what's wrong... c'mon you can tell your sister.." She says calmly.
My attention turned towards her, how dare she...I've been knocking of her door for the past hour.."Why do you always get into my stuff and claim it yours?" I asked. That set everyone off, we all started to yell and fight. "Children..Children!!"was all we heard, then we all stopped...turned around to stare at our father. "Who started it this time?" he asked. Alex pointed at me, I pointed at Maria, and Maria pointed at Alex. "Right...well, we need to talk to all of you...'we' meaning your mother and myself..." He said at ease. "All of us.." Maria said.
"Yes 'Ria..all of you." he said again. And with that my father turned around and started to walk away. Then he noticed that nobody was following him, he sighed and turned around slightly and gave us that look that he was not kidding. We all started to walk with him to the study where Mother was at, "Maria...see what you did..you got us in trouble..nice going.." Alex whispered angerly.
"Children I assure you that nobody is in trouble.." and with that we quited down for the rest of the way to our destination. Our Father was a kind and gentle King. He wanted many things from his people: Freedom, Peace,changes for the better and good! But maybe now that I think of it that it was too much change to fast! "Your Mother and I have desided for your 21st Birthdays that are coming up in Month that we are going to give you your presents early and send you all to the planet Antar for vacation for 2 months! Now how do you think about that?"
We all screamed with excitment. We've always wanted to go travel to other planets but our parents would never let us, saying we had to set an example for the world with being royality and all. "We are happy you guys like your present, well you've better go pack; your scheduled to leave this afternoon!" Alexx and Maria ran out the room first and I walked behind them until my parents called my name.
"Elizabeth, can you come here for a second?" I shruged and walked back towards them. "Elizabeth..theres something we have to tell you...you'd better sit down" so I did. "Liz, your the first born--there was an agreement before you were even born...before we even knew we were going to have triplets but there is a responsibilty to you and only you in being the first born of the royal family." He said steadily. "What is it?" I asked. " Elizabeth your betrothed to Maxwell Evan 'King of Antar' on your 21st birthday, you have to get married on the evening of your birthday." He said to me. I looked from my father to my mother and they both nodded their heads. " Does he know about this?" I asked them.
"When his parents died...they told him..so yes, he does know. Elizabeth he is a good man...he is the one yr older than you are. The oracle said that you two are a match, you two are soulmates...you know that we would not send you to be with someone is awful and not your true love." Scarlett told her daughter. "Now daughter do pack your belongings...you don't have that much time!" He said to me. I nodded and got up slowly an d steadily walked to my room. "Alexxander, do you really think we are doing the right thing??" Scarlett asked her husband in doubt of their decision. " Scarlett, don't worry the less they know right now the better they will be...plus, by the time they get to Antar they will see the tape that we made to tell them what happened and what will happen next." he walked over to his wife to comfort her.
"Alexx what are you bringing??" Ava-maria screamed over from the next room over. He screamed back, "Just about everything...You?" "The Same!!" Maria exclaimed. " I'm bringing all my CDs...I can't live without my music for an hour!!! what do I have here...Bob Marley, The Killers, Sarah McLaughlin, EWWW... Moby...this must be Lizs CD!!" Maria said with a discusted face. She ran across the hallway and opened Lizzys door, and she saw Liz just sitting there; like she was in daze. "Are you alright Elizabeth??" Maria asked her all of a sudden worried in her own unique way. "I'm getting Married...Wh--when we get to Antar I'm getting married to the King..." I spat out almost in disbelief. "Mom & Dad told me that the one reason is why I'm going to Antar is that I'm to be Wed upon the eve of my 21st. Birthday." I told her. "But that's only a three months away!! that dosen't leave you much time to get to know eachother, is there anyway out of it??" she asked me. I shook my head no.
"They arranged it before we were even concived...yet alone born." I told her. "How come I'm not in the same situation you are in? I mean we are triplets..." She asked me eager to know. "Because, I am the first born of the triplets...that's why!!" I told her. Maria didn't bother me with anymore of her questions. " Do you need some help packing??" Ava-Maria asked me. I shook my head and rejected her offer..."It's okay Maria, I got it, you go on ahead..but thanks for the offer." I told her and gave her a hug. She walked back to her room, and I started to pack as fast as I could like father told me to...making sure I didn't miss anything. It was the last time I'd be in my room, I took ever keepsake I could bring with me...things in my life would be different from today on. I will not be going back to Earth for a very long time. I am the future QUEEN of Antar, It sounded wierd to actually say aloud." I said to myself.
All of a sudden our father called out for us... "Children are you ready??" he asked. We all came out of our rooms and took one last look around and started off the the space craft that we were all set to depart from.
Alexx and Ava-Maria gave our parents a hug and a kiss, Our Mother alway cried if we went somewhere even if it was to school, but this time it was different for me..only this was the last time I was going to be home...the last time I were to see my parents as just a 20 yr. old girl...the next time I see them I'll be a queen and a married woman.
Alexx and Maria loaded there stuff and when on the space craft and waited for me. "Elizabeth Scarlett-Rose Whitman you do know that you Mother and I are very proud of you...you must know that by know." he said to me. I shooked my head and started to cry..."I'm going to miss you Mama & Daddy" I told them both. They started to cry as well. My Dad handed me a viedo tape...and said, "give this to King Maxwell when you get there...they know you are coming...he'll be there to greet you on your safe arrival."
I nodded my head in reply since I couldn't get any words out. I hugged him and whispered in his ear, "I love you Daddy...always & forever nomatter what...I'm proud to be your daughter and proud to represent the planet Earth." He hugged me closer and tighter.
I turned to my mother and in which she took off the necklace that was around her neck and gave it to me. "Mother I can't take this...grandmother gave this to you on your wedding day, it means the world to you!" I proclaimed to her. She did not take it back but simply said in return, "You mean the world to me and I would like for you have it!! You are the first born and you are getting married...it's only best for you to have it for now..just until we can make it t---." she sighed in a deep breath then continued.
"Just until we can make it to Antar for the big wedding, just think of it as something Old." She hugged me and kissed me on the cheek, She looked close to tears. Until my father barged in saying,"Well, we can't keep you all waiting any futher... don't forget to give those items to Maxwell and remember we love you all...we'll see you in a few months!!" He said to me as I boarded the space craft.
The engine started and and took off within minutes--I glared out of the window to see my Dad waving at us to see us off and our Mother crying her eyes out. I didn't know...but for some strange reason I knew in my gutt that this was the last time we were going to see eachother!! Like some awful news was awaiting us when we did actually get to Antar.
I looked out of the window until there was nothing to see anymore--I looked to the package that was in my hand and the necklace that was in the other and wondered what my life was going to be like from this day forward, I knew I had these instints that I could feel about a situtation but this time I just didn't know!! It would be 3 days until we would land...3 days until my life as a human princess was going to be over.
Meanwhile, back on Earth..."Alexxander, what do we do know?" Scarlett asked her husband in between sobs. "We wait it out..thats all we can really do, Maxwell will know what to do after Earth is no more...he will defend us...he will defend our kids...he will defend Elizabeth!" He told her.
Scarlett just stood there sobing and crying because they knew, there time was running out...that Earth was losing and fast. That their kids were there only hope for Earth for survival. Alexxander walked over to his wife to comfort her. "Our time is running out...in 2 days Earth will be No More." he replied saddly.
April 17th,4321
It has been 3 days since we departed from Earth, I could see a V shape in the atmosphere...I knew that we were almost there to Antar at least and hour and a half away, to say the most or least...I didn't really know what to think of this Maxwell character...will he be wonderful, charming, handsome, or will he be old, bitter, and fat! I didn't want my curiostly to get the best of me so I put it out of my mind the best that I could until I went back to sleep.
The next time that I would awake, we would be ready for re-entry...I quickly got up and got ready, trying to look my best for my future husband who was going to be greeting us personally.
I quickly woke up Alexx and 'Ria, which was not easy to tell you the least. We all had powers...as everyone did.. I could see the future, well sorta..I saw only what I wanted to see.
Ava-Maria could brainwash people, having them to things for her without them even knowing about it..she used to have so much fun when we were younger, until my Mother told her to stop..or else she was going to take it away. Alexx can do a little bit of both...he dosen't use them though. He dosen't like tempting fate like that.
With the wave of my hand over my face..I changed my make-up, hair and outfit. I finally chose a purple and White summer dress with my hair down with lots of curls with a purple bow in my hair as well, with make-up to match.
Ava-Maria and Alexx were already dressed and ready to go. I put on my Mothers necklace, the one she gave me right before we left. I grabbed the viedo our father told me to give to King Maxwell, and headed to the door. We saw a black limosine and a young handsome man came out of the car, I wasn't attracted very much, I always expected that love at first sight sentsation. But I had to make it the best, since I was the oldest my younger sibling made me get out to the spacecraft first.
I walked to him half ways, and took his hand and said, "My King..It is very nice to finally be meeting you!" I told him. "Oh..no Miss, I am not the King...I am the Kings personal assistant and brother in-Law." He replied quite casual. And then continued.."You see, he had been detataned--he is in a very important meeting and tried to get out of it sooner but as you can see he did not make it!!" He smiled. "He does plan to greet you right away once we arrive, Shall we get going?" He asked us.
I grabbed on hold of the viedo tape so hard that my fingertips turned white, I was so scared...I didn't know what was going to happen next--but I had a feeling that it was a bad one.
Within minutes we were all inside of the Limo and heading toward the Palace, and the beginng and end of my life. We all pulled up to the Palace doors..standing outside the doors went to the pavement of the steps to the very top of the ceiling. It was all so beautiful, the palace was placed at the very top of a mountain top...and overlooked the city of Antar, It almost looked as if he had the world at his feet.
I wondered if he liked being king, like being the one in charge all the time...never having anyone else to blame but himself! Kyle had a few of the Maids get and gather the luggage and walk into the palace ahead of us, Okay...just so you know my name is Kyle Harding, if you need anything...day or night..I am your man.
Don't worry, I'm sure Mrs. wouldn't mind." As we walked into the house, I gently and kindly pulled Mr. Harding aside and asked him. "I don't mean to be a bother...but I really need to talk to Mr. Evans before him meeting all of us, I'd like to see him in private to discuss a few things." I asked him.
He nodded and replied.." No problem Miss Whitman, I don't see that as a problem in any shape or form." He smiled in return. He motion for Alexx and 'Ria to stay where they were, and I followed him, He took me to what seemed like an office and told me to wait there for Sir Maxell, to come..he noted that he would be getting out of his meeting in a matter of minutes and this was the first place that he when afterwards.
While he took the others to settle down into their rooms, I awaited for my soon to be husband to arrive. I still clung in my hands the viedo tape, I got up and walked around the office and saw pictures of him and his family, when he was little, and of him recieveing the throne.
I went to the window, I adored the view; which seemed can easily be viewed for miles and miles upon end. When all of a sudden there was a voice that scared me to pieces, not in a bad way, it was just that I thought I was alone and I jumped so high, and I was so red from embarresment that I tried to cover it up by replying, "Oh, yes...it is lovely isn't it?" I smiled to myself but I still didn't know who I was talking to. He asked me, " Who are you by the way? I don't like people snoppying around in my room! You're not a reporter are you?" he asked.. I smiled to myself and replied, "And If I was what are going to do?" I said to him still looking out of the window.
He couldn't believe this woman...does she know to whom she is speaking to? He replied to her, "I'd arrest you and have you put into jail for breaking an entry! Does that sound appealing to you??" he asked me. He also noted, "Do you want me to call?" I simply said in return..."No, that will not be neccary".
I turned around and stared him straight in the eyes, I felt weak to the knees--a tingling sentsation going all throughout my body; I wanted to kiss him right then and there but I knew it would be improper of me and as my status. and tried my best to ignore my feelings and say this without falling down, which I knew that was going to be hard.
"You do not know who I am because I only just arrived, I come from Earth...I myself do not want to be here; But I had no choice. My Father Alexxander C. Whitman, he had told me to give this viedo tape to give to you personally. As far as myself am Princess Elizabeth Scarlett-Rose Whitman and first to take the throne...I do not mean to be rude but I'd like to get settled, if you'd please be as kind to me as to tell me what exactly is on that tape once you've viewed it can you please let me know."
I tured and walked to the door, and Kyle was barely comming in...are you ready Miss Whitman?" He asked me. I nodded in return. Just as we were walking out, a young woman with blonde curly hair was walking in. I smiled at her and proceded up the stairs and out of their sight.
"Hello Maxwell, Just curious..who was that woman that just walked out of here?" He stared at her with a blank glaze and finally the words came to his lips and he fought to get them out. "Shes my betroyed--she my--my wife." he almost said in disbelief. He ran to the doorway and watched her walk up the stairs after Kyle, I looked back over once more to Max and smiled and saw him smile back.
Max stared back at the package in his hand, the one that I had just handed to him, he walked back into his study. "Tess, isn't there something you should be doing?" I asked my sister. She replied, "Why do you ask brother?" He didn't say anything but just gave her a look for her to get out, and without another word, she was out the door.
Max took the one look at the package and opened it and there was two digital tapes along with a note. saying,
Dear Sir Maxwell Evans,
I come to you in a desparte pleae, Planet Mars has gone against there agreement with Earth as well as Antar--please let my children view this viedo tape, it is mainly for them...My wife and I didn't want them to be endangered; when they did strike. We didn't want to take that risk, the children do not know that when the arrive at Antar--Earth will be no more. We kindly apprecaite you for taking them all in, when it is Elizabeth that you are marrying, because she is the oldest we'd like you to let her know first on her own so she can then tell her brother and sister. We both thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
King and Queen of Earth,
Alexxander Charles Whitman & Scarlett Rose Whitman
p.s. take care of our little girl always.
He put down the letter and summoned for Kyle to get Liz, so she could hear the bad news, he was just upset that he was the one--who was going to have to tell her. There was a knock on the door, "Come in.." he replied.
"You wanted to see me, Your Highness." I asked him.
He turned around in his chair and faced me, he looked serious...too serious. "something is wrong isn't there, I can sense it...Maxwell--what is it? Stop stalling and tell me." I told him.
He didn't say anything, he just pushed a button and the screen came up and I heard my fathers voice--
"Elizabeth, if you are watching this viedo tape--then I know that you've arrived at your future home of Antar safe and sound, I know why your wondering why this tape is in fact for you, when I told you last; it was for Sir Maxwell." I looked at Max who was glazing out the window. "Well, there is something I have to tell you;Something that is very important--We love you so much that we sent you to a far distant world to infact save you life as well as you brother and sister. I know that we promised to meet you all over there in a few months but I'm afraid we can't...we can't because in a matter of days, Earth will be destroyed", I started to shake my head. I felt tears streaming down my face, my cheeks growing hot and flushed.
"Lizzy, I know this is really sudden but you have to be strong for everyone--and for yourself as well. We didn't use your betroyed wedding as an excuse but as an escape and safty reason. We want you have a full and happy life, and we knew if you all stayed here...that would not happen--Don't worry, no one knew about this.Maxwell didn't know anything about this."
I looked over to him and he slightly turned and gave me a supporting smile, I looked down to the desk and saw a written letter on my fathers staionary, so I knew that my father was telling the truth. "Elizabeth, I know that you are scared...but you're a very strong person and I know you will find you way past this. Just remember we will always love you, Alexxander and Ava-Maria. More than you'll ever know and we will be watching you all from above."
The tape cut off, and the screen flashed off and that was that. I could hear Maxwell say something to me but it didn't trigger with my mind.
I felt hot and clamy, the room started to spin...I could feel myself hit the floor, and everything went black. "Liz, Liz...are you alright?"...I could here someone say, but I didn't know who...I just knocked out.
The next thing I knew I was in a luxourious bed, with gold embossing...I looked to my right and Max was sitting right there reading a book. He looked up and smiled and walked over to me.
"Are you alright?" He asked. "Your still a little warm, you should lie down some more." he gently told me. "Max, I don't want to face my siblings right now--I'm still in a state of shock, I'd rather tell them the bad news when I don't feel like bursting out in tears!"and right when I said that I did burst into tears...I covered my face with my hands and just cried.
Max leaned over and pulled me to him, he gently tried to calm me down. It was nice having someone there for me, even when I wasn't looking my best. "You don't have to do this Max, Don't you have more important things to do?" I asked him as I gently pulled away from his embrace.
"I mean you don't even know me." I told him. I looked up into his soulfull eyes, and it was like I knew him before--I knew this was where I was suppose to be. I'd lost my parents but gained a husband, I reached up and kissed him. Things grew so intense that...I wont go into detail, but it was over before it began.
" Do you think we should've waited for actually wedding night?" I asked him. We both laughed, and started to go at it again. We stayed in bed all day, I didn't want to see anyone...anyone but him. I knew I had to tell Alexx and Ava-Maria but I didn't want to do it today. I cuddled up next to him, and I was thankful for everything...everything execpt Earth was No more.
MAXWELL
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I looked into her eyes, and saw everything I ever wanted and much more. "Liz, I know that this time can be hard for you and your family...I want you to know that I will get revenge on Mars...if thats what you seek.
A plan of attack is going under affect, I have plans to ship out tomorrow. I will gather my armies right away, but I can't guartanee when I will back exactly. I could feel her clinging twards me, I didn't want to let her go. I watched her go to sleep, I tried to remember just how she looked, how beautiful her skin glowed--how incredible she truelly was...and how grateful I was to recieve a wonderful Angel.
I knew how strong she was--it's just that she didn't know it yet. I got up carefully, it was early in the morning. I looked at the clock and it read 4:25AM, I was amazed that I spent the entire day and night with her Elizabeth was wonderful, she brought out a part of me I thought died--when the massacre happened to my parents.
I remember Tess cried for days on end. She was 19 years old at the time, and I was 17 years old...I couldn't let any emotion out, I couldn't let every see me cry. Only 48 hrs. after their deaths, I was crowned King of Antar--and only then when I was going through my father affects did I see his will saying that once I'd becomed king and reached my 21st yr. that I would be betroyed to a princess of another orgin.
I was distrot, I didn't want to marry anyone one, she wasen't even going to be of my world. I had my doubts but it's what my parents wanted, and I didn't want to let them down so I hoped for the best. And know that I stand here remembering of all the things I worried about--I'm glad that I went along with them, I knew there were many things to come in the future.
Many happy things and I'm glad I get to spend them with my Wife. I quickly got dressed and leaned over my future Bride and kissed her gently on the forehead, and put a note that I wrote on the pillow beside her. And quietly left the room, I closed the door behind me and my second in command was standing by the door waiting for me. "
Sir, may I ask what took you so long?" Michael asked me. I jumped and pushed him away, "It is none of your business what I do with time, don't worry about it Michael and get a life of your own." I exclaimed to him. "Did you get lucky?" Michael asked me, I didn't answer him just replied, "did you gather the armies up are they ready to ship out?" He didn't bother to answer me, I knew that his silence meant 'yes'.
"Michael, I have a feeling about this...I know that King Zeroanlod and his fellow Marsianars followers will never expect this suprise attack, are you sure they nothing of the attack?" I asked as we proceeded to the underground plane yard.
We geared up and within a matter of minutes everyone had flown off into space, to seek Mars--who betrayed the trust of everyone and who demolished Earth into No more. Who killed Elizabeths parents who were to proud to save themselfs, but yet before saving their children and sacrificing their own lives in return.
Michael climed into the front cockpit as I climed into the rear seat, and within minutes we were off the palace grounds and into the early morning sky. With a quick glance at the palace, I could see the light on in my room was Liz piering out of the window.
I just smiled to myself because I knew she cared. I wanted more than anything is to accomplish this mission so, I could return home--so I could be with her, my beloved wife to be.
ELIZABETH
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I turned back around to the empty room that was layout out before me, then I saw a neatly written note that layed on the pillow besides mine. I carfully picked it up and sat on the bed, opened it and the note read as follows,
Dearest Elizabeth,
Liz, I know you've been through a lot--and you didn't want me to go but in a way I have to it's a breech of contract for Mars to Attack Earth and with as follows allows us to take action in starting a war. I don't know when I'm going to get back--but when I do, I want you to know...that we will start are lives together. I care deeply for you and I hope you feel the same for me, in such a sense. I will be fine, I promise you that--I know you will just as fine. You are a very strong individual and I know what you have to say today will prove that, remember that you will always be with me. I will miss you and expect me home in 4 weeks time.
Yours truely,
Maxwell Evans
With that I put down the letter, with everything that happened today...I totally forgot what happened to my family, as sadly as that is! His letter really woke me up.
I couldn't believe he truelly felt that I was indeed that strong of a person--I've never had to use that side of me before, but deep inside of myself I knew that I had to find that girl in order to do what I knew that my father wanted me to persue.
I got dressed and ready, I knew it was only 5:45 in the morning--but I couldn't go back to sleep...I went downstairs to his Den and put in the viedo tape of my father. It was the only thing I had left of him, as I watched the tape over and over again. I looked down at the necklace that my mother gave me shortly before we left, the tears in her eyes--the emotion of that day was overwhemling as I try to recall. I know know that it was mostly for me.
A desparte plea of Love and wanting more than anything for me to understand, but sadly I didn't understand it then; But I wish I had. I kept rewinding the tape and watching it over and over until the sun came up and I was interrupted by Tess. "What are you doing in here?" she exclaimed. I jumped up and looked her straight in the eyes, "what do you care? this isn't your den it's Maxwells..." I told her.
"I know that Missy--but what are you doing in here? Only family and dimplomats are allowed in here...and what looks like it your not either one of those so get out! NOW!!" She screamed at me. I got up from where I was sitting, and walked over to her, she was at eye level and calmly said, "Look Tessy, I've really been through a lot in the past 48 hrs, so I don't really need this from you right now, you airhead! Plus, Maxwell told me personally--that I can go anywhere I pleased; since I'm going to be the Queen and All!!" I screamed at her.
"When did he tell you this?" she asked. "Shortly before he left to fight King Zeroanlod of Mars." I told her. She looked stupped. "Wh--what do you mean Fight King Zeroanlod...why wou--would he do that, he never told me about any of this?" she asked me. "Well, you see Tess...Mars went against there agreement on Earth and now Max is fixing that, he promised me." I told her, trying to hide my amusement.
"Where is Kyle? I want to speak to him...Damn my husband or my brother dosen't tell me anything... she exclaimed. KYLE!!" She screamed for him as she stormed out of the room. I burst out laughing...in a way I knew Maxwell was right all along--I was a strong person but how he picked that out of me was odd, nobody has ever done that.
I knew I was ready to tell my siblings the horrible news, I walked out to the courtyard, and look out to the amber sky, and I knew that he was okay--and that he'd be home soon, and I knew he was thinking of me. I picked up a daisy and smelled it-- it was sweet, I closed my hands over it and opened them up again and I changed the flower into a butterfly and watched it fly away into the sky.
I smiled as I watched it fly off, I knew my parents were looking down at all of us, and we were going to be more than fine here. They made the right choice, for the first time those 48 hrs. I was actually glad that I was betroyed, and my King was fighting just for me. What could get better than that? I walked back into the house and up to gather Ava-Maria and Alexx.
After I had gathered up my brother and sister, I lead them to the Den and closed and locked the door. "I have something I need to tell you?" I told them "Something important...something that I need to get out...because I can't hold it inside anymore." I told them.
"What is it Liz? What so important that you dragged us out of bed for?" Ava-Maria exclaimed. She was not a morning person! "Okay, I'm just going to come out and say this...you know how Mom and Dad were going to us out here and the end of the summer for our 21st Birthdays." I told them calmly. "Yeah...what about it Liz?" Alexx said. "Well, they aren't going to come here--and we can't go home to Earth ever again. This is our home now, and especially mine." I quickly said.
"What do mean we can't go home?" Ava-Maria asked curiously. "Well, at the end of this summer trip, I was to be married to King Maxwell that was the agreement, but what Mom and Dad didn't tell you was that Mars went against there peace agreement and was furious against our planet and instead of reasoning... King Zeroanlod went too far and completly destroyed Earth.
"How much did they destroy Earth?" Alexx asked. All I could really say to that was, "Earth is no more... and Mom and Dad went along with it." They looked dumb founded. I didn't know what else to say. I looked around the room, and saw the tape laying on the desk. "Watch this and you might understand more in detail. Father gave this to me shortly before we left...he told me it was Maxwell, but when he opened the package there was letter noting that it was for us.
He didn't want us to worry, because if we had known we probably wouldn't have left. They saved our lives--but sacrificed their own." I told them as I put on the viedo tape. As I heard my fathers voice, I couldn't help but to cry. I walked over to the window, and I saw the butterfly that I set free still flying around the garden, in a way I wanted to be that butterfly just to fly away from everything. Everyone was quiet after the tape ended, Alexx and Ava- Maria were quiet for the rest of the day.
It's been two weeks since that day, they knew that there was a war going on...and that It was for revenge. Alexx was upset that he didn't get to go and fight with With Maxwell. But in a sense I don't think Maxwell would had let him, knowing that if he'd lost his life I would probably would never forgive him for letting him go. and in a sense I guess he's right.
On afternoon, I was feeling tired...and went to go lay down--I was filling dizzy and sick. I went to sleep, and quickly went into a dream state--I saw myself with a huge stomach,and worried sick about Max. He was fighting in another war, I was pregnant with Twins...i knew that because I connected with my children. With that I woke up and jumped up, my stomach had grew in just those few minutes." I'm pregnant." I exclaimed.
In a way a was afraid of what Max might think--would he be happy or sad--or just upset. I knew I wasn't going to tell him until he got back and I didn't even know when that was going to be. I got up and ran to 'Rias room, and quickly closed the door behind me. " Liz, geez..don't you knock anymore? I don't barge into your room do I?" I looked at her that she even said that. "Okay, so I do, but what is the big deal?" she asked. " 'Ria, I trust you not to tell anyone about this but I have to someone before I burst." I exclaimed.
"Oh...Juicy gossip...what is it?" she asked eagerly awaiting to know. " I'm pregnant!!" I told her. "What...Liz, you can't be pregnant...you didn't even do anything... It takes to to Tango! and seeing by the look on your face I guess you already have." She looked at me curiously. "Well, yester--" Maria cut me off.. "this barely happened yesterday?!!!" she exclaimed.
"Will you just let me tell you the story..." I asked her, she made a face and gesture for me to continue. "like I was saying..Yesterday, I was feeling sick...and noticed that I didn't get my cycle this month and I remember what happended when we first arrived and when I first met Maxwell and how I nearly feel off my feet...he's so dreamy and perfect and everything I imagined my husband to be.
After I found out about Mother and Father, I fainted--and the next thing I knew was that he carried me to his room for me to lie down; and I was in such an emotions state that one thing lead to another...and We did it." I blurted out as quickly as I could. "How many times?" 'Ria asked curious to know. "Three times..." I uncomfortably noted.
"Well, that should be enought to do it!" Maria exclaimed as she burst out laughing. "Maria, I need you to be serious here...I know you are the youngest out of all of us, and the one less likely to take this issue seriously...but can you try? For me." I asked her, as she quickly quited down and cleared her throat. "Okay, I'm back...but Liz isn't this what you've always wanted..a family, a husband, the perfect life; what did Max say when he found out?" she asked.
"I didn't tell him yet...and even how I am suppose to tell him...he's off in space fighting a war, there is no way of contacting him; plus I'd rather not tell him till he gets back." I calmy said. "Well, does this mean I'm going to be an Aunt? she exclaimed. "Yes, of course..and guess what I'm having twins." I exclaimed in excitment. "Twins..oh..Liz that is wonderful!!" Maria exclaimed right back at me. We joined to gether in a hug, and I was glad to I told her, at least I wouldn't be alone in this--at least for now.
It has been exactly 4 weeks since Maxwell left, and I miss him dearly...I awoke early this morning and waited eagerly all day for him to return home, but there was no sign of him.
When I gave up hope of him returning today, I went outside to the courtyard and took in the smells of the summer that was just begining. I had my brother and sister but that just wasen't enough... I need my love in order for my heart to endure another day. I need Maxwell by my side, I went to the gazebo and sat there looking at the stars; when I couldn't take it anymore and I just broke down and started to cry.
MAXWELL
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We were entiring Antars atmophere, I had to get home tonight--that's what I promised Liz, when won--everyone was still celebrating the victorious win, but I left early.
I left Michael in charge to make sure everyone is to head back tomorrow morning, But I couldn't spend another day there unless I didn't have to. I had a lot more important things on my mind. "LIZ" I said quietly to myself. Within mintues I was home, taking off my gear and walking up to the main house. I walked down the hallway where I saw my big sister Tess, "Max, You're HOME!!! when did you get back?" she asked me.
" Just know.. look I'll talk to you later..but have you seen Liz?" I curiously awaited her reply. "oh..her...yeah.. I just saw her go outside to the courtyard." she told him blandly. I looked at her disgusted at how she address my bride, but I will take care of her later. I quickly ran out to the garden and saw her sitting in the gazebo, as I got closer I noticed she was crying.
I'd hoped it wasn't my doing, I went up to her and gave her my hankercief and said, "Don't cry my love, I'm home." She didn't even take it..instead she looked up and all those sad tears turned into tears of joy. She jumped off the seat and into my arms--and welcomed me with a very passionate kiss that didn't end for several minutes.
She finally broke away and exclaimed in happiness, "I'm glad your home, I'm go glad your not hurt!!" she confessed. " I knew coming home one day early would make everything worth while." I told her. She just laughed and hugged me tighter. "Elizabeth, I missed you so much--I couldn't spend another day without you...and know I'm here, why don't we go upstairs and see how much we missed eachother."
ELIZABETH
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Upstairs, "Max before we start doing anything...I want to tell you something important." I told him. He was across the room taking off his shoes. "yeah..what is it?" he asked. "Remember the night... when we first met and we had that amazing night?" I asked him.
He smiled and nodded. "Well, something...happened because of that amazing night and that something is...I'm pregnant!" I said quickly. He stopped dead in his tracks. "I'm pregnant with Twins!!" I blurted out, almost afraid of what was to come next. He looked at me and walked over to me..." How did this happen?" he asked. "well, people aways say that third time is a charm--well at least on Earth that is..." I told him with a smile on my face. "say something Maxwell...say anything.
Are you Mad?" I asked him. "no...no I'm not Mad Liz, I just need a moment to let this all sink in. So we're preganant with Twins...and I guess--I guess" he tried to say. "You're not happy about this? I knew you were going to be upset, that first comes the wife you didn't want, and now the children that you don't want." I exclaimed. I got up and walked to the window.
MAXWELL
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"Liz, I'm not upset...I'm happy! I truely am. I 've always wanted a family, a wife, I just didn't know it was going to be this soon." I walked over to where she was standing and gently turned her around and lifted her up and carried her to the bed...gently layed her down and layed down next her. "So, we're going to have these babies...right? I told her.
"Right!!" she whispered to me. She reached up and kissed me very gently. I broke away, "you do know that Alien pregnacies take only 6 months rather than nine months like humans. So what if we move up the wedding to be in one month rather than in 3 months." I asked her.
She looked up at me and whisphered to me, "I would marry you right now, if thats what you wanted--I love you...of course I'm happy with that...I love you Max." "I love you too", I whispered back.
