Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Forty-Six - 867-5309
Ava wrinkled her nose as she smoothed down the rather conservative shirt that Liz had loaned her. She tucked it into the jeans that Kyle’s father had bought her, and grimaced as she thought about how plain she looked. With a sigh, she slid of the counter in the bathroom she was hiding in, and looked around. It was pretty standard, as far as equipment went, but it had one point in its favor. The girl’s room at West Roswell High was about a hundred times cleaner than any of the public bathrooms back in New York City
The bell rang, signaling the end of the period, and Ava waited, counting to ten. Taking a deep breath, she opened the door, and stepped out into the crowded hallway.
“Tess! Hey, Tess, wait up!” she heard a voice behind her call out. She turned and waved a hand, but kept pressing on. After several minutes of prowling the unfamiliar hallways, she found what she was looking for.
“Isabelle!” she called, doing her best to eliminate all traces of her New York accent from her voice. “Isabelle, can I talk to you for a second?”
“What do you want, Tess?” Isabelle asked, unable to keep the coldness out of her voice. “Look, I really don’t have a lot of time, so why don’t you go hang all over Max, or something?” As she spoke, Isabelle allowed her eyes to wander over the students in the hallway, looking for something to distract her from the girl standing in front of her. Her eyes widened in shock, as she saw Max turn the corner and start waking down the hall, his arm around Tess, and a look of barely concealed disgust on his face.
“Wha?” began Isabelle. “Ava?” she finished, incredulously.
“Yeah, I got a message from Alex for you,” said the other girl.
“Alex?” asked Isabelle. “Is he alright? I’ve been so worried about him.”
“Relax, he’s fine. He called to give,” Ava stopped speaking as Isabelle grabbed her by the arm and began to drag her down the hallway. She shoved her into a janitor’s closet and whispered, “Wait for me here. And whatever you do, don’t come out. Max and Tess are on their way down the hall. I’ll be back in a few minutes.” She closed the door behind her without waiting for an answer and used her powers to lock the door. She ran down to her classroom. Just before she walked in the door, she used her powers to remove the make up from her face. When it was gone, she walked into the classroom and went directly to the teacher’s desk.
“Ms. Johnson?” she asked.
“Yes, Isabelle, what is it?” asked the teacher, not really looking up from the papers she was grading.
“I’m not feeling very well, and I was wondering if I could have a pass to the nurse’s office.”
Ms. Johnson looked up, prepared to turn down the request, when she saw Isabelle’s face.”
“Of course Isabelle,” she said. “You are looking a bit pale. I hope it’s nothing serious.”
“Oh, I don’t think so, Ms. Johnson,” said Isabelle, taking the pass the teacher offered. “I’m sure it’s just too many late nights studying, coupled with a bit of a cold. Thanks for the pass.”
Isabelle quickly exited the classroom and made her way down to the janitor’s closet. Using her powers, she released the lock and opened the door.
“Come on,” she whispered to Ava. “We can’t talk here. We can’t risk anybody seeing you and Tess in the same place.”
“I know,” said Ava. “But I figured you’d want to get any messages from Alex ASAP.”
“You’re right,” said Isabelle. “Come on, the bell’s about to ring. We can go sit in the library. Nobody will bother us there.”
Isabelle and Ava climbed the staircase that led to the library. Ava hung back and allowed Isabelle to lead the way through the book filled room to the back, where the quiet study area was located. Isabelle pulled a chair out and was about to sit down, when she felt Ava nudge her from behind.
“Look,” whispered Ava, pointing across the room. Isabelle looked up, and saw Liz sitting at a table, while Kyle hovered nervously above her.
“Tell me one thing,” she whispered to Ava. “Is Alex okay? I mean, everything really is okay, right? You weren’t just saying that, were you?”
“I promise you, Alex is fine, and just as weird as ever,” said Ava. “Why?”
“We’d better go see what’s up with them, don’t you think?” said Isabelle, nodding in the direction of Kyle and Liz. A smile lit up Ava’s face when she saw Kyle, and the two girls crossed the room and sat down.
“Hi Isabelle,” said Kyle. He slipped his arm around Ava and kissed her on the cheek. “Not that I’m NOT happy to see you,” he said. “But aren’t you taking a huge risk coming here dressed like Tess? How did you know anyhow? Did Michael call you?”
“Wait a second,” interrupted Isabelle. “I’m confused. What was Michael supposed to tell us, and how did you know that it was Ava, anyhow. I thought she was Tess, until I saw Tess in the hallway with Max.”
“It’s easy,” said Kyle, smugly. “Look at her ears. She has too many earrings in her ears. Tess only has one hole in each ear. Ava forgot to take out some earrings. Besides, “he continued, his voice softening, “Look at her eyes, they are so much softer, more innocent. Tess has that hard, I’m going to kill you in your sleep look. Oh and Michael is out looking for Rath, he’s somewhere in the school,” he added as an afterthought.
“What!” Ava and Isabelle exclaimed in unison.
“Yeah,” said Liz, who up till now had remained silent. “I thought it was Michael who grabbed me in the hall. He challenged me to a game of tonsil hockey, so I just blew him off and went to class. All of a sudden, there was Michael again, coming from the opposite direction. I told him what happened, and he figured it out that it was Rath right away. I can’t believe I didn’t think of it myself, what a spazz. Anyway, he grabbed Kyle for babysitting duty, and went to try and figure out what’s going on.”
“Have you told Max yet?” asked Isabelle
“No, I didn’t get a chance,” said Liz. “Kyle dragged me up here, right away.
“Um, Liz, not to state the obvious,” said Isabelle gently. “But you and Max do have that whole alien baby induced telepathy thing going on, remember?”
“Oh, God,” said Liz, burying her head in her hands. “I am so stupid today. What is wrong with me?”
“N’ah, you’re not stupid, Liz,” said Ava, rubbing Liz’s back gently. “Bumpin into Rath like that just freaked you out, not to mention everything else that’s been goin on. Why don’t you try it now.”
Liz closed her eyes, and concentrated intently. Several seconds later, she opened her eyes and glared at her friends.
“This would probably work a lot better if you all weren’t staring at me,” she snapped. She waited until the all moved several feet away, and tried again. After several minutes, she opened her eyes, a look of dejection on her face.
“It’s no good,” she said. “It didn’t work.”
“Well, maybe the baby has to be awake or something,” said Kyle, leaning towards her stomach. “Hey, Junior! Wake up in there. Mommy has to make a phone call.”
“God, you are such a loser, Kyle,” laughed Liz, pushing him away.
“Don’t worry about it,” said Isabelle. “I’ll find him.” She paused and looked at her watch. “Class is just about over. Where are you guys going to be?”
“I have got Spanish,” said Kyle, the look on his face clearly conveying his opinion of that subject.
“And I’ve got history,” added Liz.
“Do you think it would be okay if I hung out in here?” asked Ava, her eyes scanning the rows of books hungrily.
“Perfect,” said Isabelle. “And Ava, if one of us doesn’t get back here before 2:45, meet me in the student parking lot, over by the cafeteria. Liz, what was Michael wearing today?”
“I don’t remember,” said Liz. “Typical fashions by Michael, I would guess, but Rath was wearing a West Roswell High sweatshirt.”
“Thanks,” said Isabelle as the bell rang. “Now I know who to avoid.”
“Isabelle wait,” said Ava. “That message from Alex…he called and said he picked up one of those cell phones where buy the minutes month by month, and he wanted to give you the number.”
“Thanks Ava. What is it?” asked Isabelle, her eyes alight with joy.
“Well, it was kind of weird, he said when you called, to say it was Jenny, and the number was 867-5309. Does that make any sense to you at all?”
“Yes,” groaned Isabelle, thinking of the old 80’s song. “Alex being Alex, it makes perfect sense. Thanks again, Ava. Are you ready Liz?”
She and Liz walked to the door and waited while Kyle said goodbye to Ava. After he joined them, the three left the library. Kyle walked Liz to class, while Isabelle went in search of her brother. She walked into the student lounge and looked around, and froze. Walking out the door, she saw Maria walking arm in arm, with Michael, a Michael that was wearing a West Roswell High sweatshirt.
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Chapter Forty - Seven 8/2/03
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Forty-Seven Blaze of Glory
“Yo, Maria-babe, you are looking hot today,” said Rath, slapping Maria on the ass as she walked down the crowded hallway.
“Michael,” Maria whispered. “What are you doing?” She looked around, hoping nobody had noticed Michael’s stunt.
“Whaddya mean, what am I doin? Can’t I get some lovin from my woman before I head back to the salt mines?”
“Um, yeah, sure,” said Maria, looking at him closely. She paused as her mind worked feverishly, putting pieces together. Suddenly, everything clicked into place. She slipped her arm through Rath’s and began to lead him down the corridor towards a door that lead outside.
“I thought we’d agreed to keep it low key here at school. You said the public displays of affection were bad for your image.”
“Yeah, I know,” said Rath, trying to grin engagingly. “But you looked so hot, I couldn’t control myself.”
“Well, I’ll tell you what,” said Maria, snuggling up to him seductively. “Why don’t we take a walk down behind the bleachers on the football field, and we can, ah, talk or something.”
“Righteous, Maria-babe,” said Rath, his hand sliding down to cup her behind. Maria forced herself not to shudder and continued walking down the hall.
“Maria! Maria!” a voice called. Maria turned, and saw Isabelle calling and waving at her. Maria turned away, and smiled at Rath.
“Ignore her,” she said. “I try to, as much as possible. She’s such a bitch.”
“Yeah, she’s really been comin down on you, hasn’t she?” agreed Rath. “Screw her, let’s get goin.”
Maria smiled to herself; Rath just buried himself with that statement. He proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he wasn’t Michael. As mad as he may get with Isabelle, Michael was intensely loyal to her, and to Max. The two walked across the school grounds and down to the football field. Maria looked around before she slipped under the bleachers. She picked her way across the trash-strewn ground, with Rath right behind her.
“Oh, this is just so disgusting,” she said, kicking a half eaten hotdog. Maybe this wasn’t such a great idea.”
“I think it was a perfect idea,” said Rath, pulling her close. He pressed his lips against hers, and thrust his tongue into her mouth. Maria choked back a gag, and tried to return the assault on her mouth that he called a kiss.
“What about Tess?” Rath asked when he paused for a breath. “You must be pretty pissed at her for bein with Max. I mean with you and Liz bein so tight and all.”
“Well, maybe a little, at first,” said Maria. “But after all, they’re supposed to be together, it’s their destiny, right?”
“But if you believe that, then that means me and Isabelle belong together,” said Rath.
“No, silly,” said Maria, trying to make her voice flirtatious. “We belong together. That’s different.”
“No it ain’t babe,” said Rath, morphing from his Michael face, back to his regular pierced self. “And I ain’t lettin’ you, or any of your stupid redneck friends stop us from goin home. You are one hot chic, Maria, but it’s over for you. This is the end of the line, it’s time for you to check out.”
“I don’t think so, you bastard,” said Maria, her voice grim. “It’s time for you to check out.” She pressed her hand against his chest and blasted him with a bolt of energy. Rath flew backward, and landed against one of the steel girders that supported the bleachers.
“Oh my God,” said Maria. “What did I just do?” She turned to run, and found herself wrapped in a pair of arms.
“Maria, Maria, it’s okay, it’s me,” said Michael, holding her tightly. “It’s okay, I’m here. I’ve got you.”
“I killed him, I killed him,” she sobbed.
“Maria, stop it,” said Michael. “You had to do it. He was going to kill you. You did what you had to do to save yourself.”
“Maria! Michael!” called Max as he ran under the bleachers. “What happened? Maria, are you okay? Isabelle told me she saw you leaving with Rath. Did he hurt you?”
“H-he was going to kill me,” sobbed Maria. “He s-said that we were standing in his way, preventing him from going home. I k-killed him. Me, I did this,” she cried, pointing to Rath’s body.
“Okay, here’s what we’re going to do,” said Max. “I want you to go find Kyle, and Ava, and get my Jeep and bring it as close to here as possible. I’m going to heal him, and we’re going to get him out of here.”
“Heal him!” shouted Michael. “Are you whacked, Max? That bastard tried to kill Maria.”
“I know that,” said Max, trying to remain patient. “But think about what’s going to happen if anybody finds the dead body of Michael Guerin. Don’t you think that will cause a bit of confusion, especially when they see you walking around.”
“You’re right,” admitted Michael. “I didn’t think of that. We’ll go get Kyle and Ava.”
“Never mind,” said Max. “They’re on their way, and Isabelle and Liz are with them.”
“What? How?” asked Maria, coming out of her reverie.
“Baby bonding thing,” said Max. “Liz said she’d been trying to contact me all day, but it wasn’t working. It finally kicked in after I came down here.” He knelt down beside Rath’s body and placed his hand over the wound in Rath’s chest. He concentrated, and a silver glow emanated from his hand. After several minutes, Rath tried to sit up, but was restrained by Michael.
“I don’t think so, you son of a bitch,” said Michael. “We have other plans for you.” Rath struggled to get away, but was unable to free himself from Michael’s grasp.
“Max, Michael, where are you guys?” Kyle whispered from behind the bleachers.
“Here, underneath,” said Max. “Is Ava with you?”
“Yeah, hang on, we’re coming,” said Kyle. He climbed under the bleachers and held out a hand to help Ava. The two joined Michael, Max, and Maria, followed by Isabelle and Liz.
“Ava, I want you to try and mind warp him,” Max whispered, so that Rath couldn’t here him. “Plant some false memories of today in him. Can you do that?”
“I think so,” said Ava, her voice betraying her nervousness. She closed her eyes and concentrated, filling Rath’s head with a few meaningless, chance encounters with Max, and Isabelle. “Okay,” she said. “I think I’ve got it. Ask him about lunch?”
“Rath, what happened at lunch today?” asked Max.
“Nothin much,” said Rath. “But the food really sucks here, and I saw Max’s ex bitch Liz cryin at a table by herself.”
“Perfect,” said Ava. “I figured Tess would get a kick out of hearing that.”
“Now, we have to dump him somewhere,” said Max. “Any suggestions.”
“Wait a second,” said Isabelle. She used her powers to shorten her hair, and change her appearance to resemble Lonnie.
“Yo, lover, what’s the plan for tonight?” she asked.
“You and me are supposed to wait for Tess back at the hotel,” answered Rath. “Man, I am so sick of that bitch always tellin’ us what to do. She needs to get over herself in a big way.”
“Ava, can you wipe that from his mind?” asked Isabelle as she changed back to her normal appearance.
“Yeah, I can do that,” said Ava, her voice more confident. “Why don’t I ride out with Kyle and Max, and take care of everything at once?”
“Come on,” Kyle said to Michael. “Let’s get this piece of trash out to the Jeep.”
“Okay,” said Michael, turning to where Maria stood with Liz. “Maria, do you want to walk with us, or stay here with Liz?”
“I’m coming with you,” she said softly. She started to walk away, but Liz pulled her back and hugged her tightly. The two girls clung to each other for a minute, and then Maria pulled away, to follow Michael out into the bright sunshine.
“Max, I was so scared,” said Liz, once the others had left. “I tried and tried to contact you all day, but it didn’t work, and then all of a sudden, I was there, inside your head, and I could see everything. I could see Maria and Michael, and Rath lying on the ground dead. I didn’t know what had happened.”
“We’ll figure it out Liz, all of it. Remember, we’re supposed to be able to contact each other for the safety of the baby. Maybe because I wasn’t in any real danger today, it wouldn’t work. Maybe it’s triggered by an increase in adrenalin or something. And when I found Michael and Maria here with Rath, that sent my adrenalin levels skyrocketing, and in turn, turned on the internal walkie talkies.”
“I don’t know,” said Liz, stepping into his embrace. “But we need to know more about how it works. We’ll have to ask Che’koth. But this isn’t the time. You need to get going, and I want to go and talk to Maria some more. She’s trying to be strong, but inside, she’s falling apart.”
“I love you Liz,” said Max. “Stick close to Michael and Isabelle for now, will you? Something just isn’t feeling right about this whole thing.”
“Will I see you tonight?” she asked as the two climbed out from beneath the bleachers.
“I’m supposed to meet Tess at the library to study,” said Max, but I’ll come by your room after that.” The two walked over to where the others waited around the Jeep. Max kissed Liz goodbye and climbed into the Jeep. She watched as the Jeep drove out of sight, and turned to Michael.
“Why don’t you take Maria back to your place,” she said. “Isabelle and I will pick up some food and meet you there in about an hour and a half.” She turned to Isabelle. “Does that sound okay with you?”
“Yeah, said Isabelle,” smiling at the smaller girl’s sensitivity. Her plan gave Michael and Maria some much needed time alone. “We’ll go to Senor Chow’s for take out. Does that sound good?” Without waiting for an answer, she continued. “And I’ve got a number where we can call Alex safely. We can all talk to him tonight!”
“Thanks guys,” said Michael softly as the four walked over to the Jetta. “Watch your backs, and watch each other, and we’ll see you in a while.” Michael helped Maria into the passenger seat in a gesture of unexpected gallantry, and crossed the front of the car and slid into the drivers seat. As he pulled away, Isabelle and Liz climbed into Kyle’s Mustang.
“You heard from Alex?” Liz asked as Isabelle started the car.
“No, actually, he got a hold of Ava and left me a message. He bought one of those prepaid cell phones so I can talk to him, and Alex, being Alex, you’ll never guess what the number is.”
“What,” said Liz, a smile forming on her lips.
“867-5309,” said Isabelle with a laugh. “And I’m supposed to be Jenny.”
“Oh, no,” groaned Liz in between giggles. “That is so Alex.”
“Yeah it is,” said Isabelle, softly. “It really really is.”
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Forty-Seven Blaze of Glory
“Yo, Maria-babe, you are looking hot today,” said Rath, slapping Maria on the ass as she walked down the crowded hallway.
“Michael,” Maria whispered. “What are you doing?” She looked around, hoping nobody had noticed Michael’s stunt.
“Whaddya mean, what am I doin? Can’t I get some lovin from my woman before I head back to the salt mines?”
“Um, yeah, sure,” said Maria, looking at him closely. She paused as her mind worked feverishly, putting pieces together. Suddenly, everything clicked into place. She slipped her arm through Rath’s and began to lead him down the corridor towards a door that lead outside.
“I thought we’d agreed to keep it low key here at school. You said the public displays of affection were bad for your image.”
“Yeah, I know,” said Rath, trying to grin engagingly. “But you looked so hot, I couldn’t control myself.”
“Well, I’ll tell you what,” said Maria, snuggling up to him seductively. “Why don’t we take a walk down behind the bleachers on the football field, and we can, ah, talk or something.”
“Righteous, Maria-babe,” said Rath, his hand sliding down to cup her behind. Maria forced herself not to shudder and continued walking down the hall.
“Maria! Maria!” a voice called. Maria turned, and saw Isabelle calling and waving at her. Maria turned away, and smiled at Rath.
“Ignore her,” she said. “I try to, as much as possible. She’s such a bitch.”
“Yeah, she’s really been comin down on you, hasn’t she?” agreed Rath. “Screw her, let’s get goin.”
Maria smiled to herself; Rath just buried himself with that statement. He proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he wasn’t Michael. As mad as he may get with Isabelle, Michael was intensely loyal to her, and to Max. The two walked across the school grounds and down to the football field. Maria looked around before she slipped under the bleachers. She picked her way across the trash-strewn ground, with Rath right behind her.
“Oh, this is just so disgusting,” she said, kicking a half eaten hotdog. Maybe this wasn’t such a great idea.”
“I think it was a perfect idea,” said Rath, pulling her close. He pressed his lips against hers, and thrust his tongue into her mouth. Maria choked back a gag, and tried to return the assault on her mouth that he called a kiss.
“What about Tess?” Rath asked when he paused for a breath. “You must be pretty pissed at her for bein with Max. I mean with you and Liz bein so tight and all.”
“Well, maybe a little, at first,” said Maria. “But after all, they’re supposed to be together, it’s their destiny, right?”
“But if you believe that, then that means me and Isabelle belong together,” said Rath.
“No, silly,” said Maria, trying to make her voice flirtatious. “We belong together. That’s different.”
“No it ain’t babe,” said Rath, morphing from his Michael face, back to his regular pierced self. “And I ain’t lettin’ you, or any of your stupid redneck friends stop us from goin home. You are one hot chic, Maria, but it’s over for you. This is the end of the line, it’s time for you to check out.”
“I don’t think so, you bastard,” said Maria, her voice grim. “It’s time for you to check out.” She pressed her hand against his chest and blasted him with a bolt of energy. Rath flew backward, and landed against one of the steel girders that supported the bleachers.
“Oh my God,” said Maria. “What did I just do?” She turned to run, and found herself wrapped in a pair of arms.
“Maria, Maria, it’s okay, it’s me,” said Michael, holding her tightly. “It’s okay, I’m here. I’ve got you.”
“I killed him, I killed him,” she sobbed.
“Maria, stop it,” said Michael. “You had to do it. He was going to kill you. You did what you had to do to save yourself.”
“Maria! Michael!” called Max as he ran under the bleachers. “What happened? Maria, are you okay? Isabelle told me she saw you leaving with Rath. Did he hurt you?”
“H-he was going to kill me,” sobbed Maria. “He s-said that we were standing in his way, preventing him from going home. I k-killed him. Me, I did this,” she cried, pointing to Rath’s body.
“Okay, here’s what we’re going to do,” said Max. “I want you to go find Kyle, and Ava, and get my Jeep and bring it as close to here as possible. I’m going to heal him, and we’re going to get him out of here.”
“Heal him!” shouted Michael. “Are you whacked, Max? That bastard tried to kill Maria.”
“I know that,” said Max, trying to remain patient. “But think about what’s going to happen if anybody finds the dead body of Michael Guerin. Don’t you think that will cause a bit of confusion, especially when they see you walking around.”
“You’re right,” admitted Michael. “I didn’t think of that. We’ll go get Kyle and Ava.”
“Never mind,” said Max. “They’re on their way, and Isabelle and Liz are with them.”
“What? How?” asked Maria, coming out of her reverie.
“Baby bonding thing,” said Max. “Liz said she’d been trying to contact me all day, but it wasn’t working. It finally kicked in after I came down here.” He knelt down beside Rath’s body and placed his hand over the wound in Rath’s chest. He concentrated, and a silver glow emanated from his hand. After several minutes, Rath tried to sit up, but was restrained by Michael.
“I don’t think so, you son of a bitch,” said Michael. “We have other plans for you.” Rath struggled to get away, but was unable to free himself from Michael’s grasp.
“Max, Michael, where are you guys?” Kyle whispered from behind the bleachers.
“Here, underneath,” said Max. “Is Ava with you?”
“Yeah, hang on, we’re coming,” said Kyle. He climbed under the bleachers and held out a hand to help Ava. The two joined Michael, Max, and Maria, followed by Isabelle and Liz.
“Ava, I want you to try and mind warp him,” Max whispered, so that Rath couldn’t here him. “Plant some false memories of today in him. Can you do that?”
“I think so,” said Ava, her voice betraying her nervousness. She closed her eyes and concentrated, filling Rath’s head with a few meaningless, chance encounters with Max, and Isabelle. “Okay,” she said. “I think I’ve got it. Ask him about lunch?”
“Rath, what happened at lunch today?” asked Max.
“Nothin much,” said Rath. “But the food really sucks here, and I saw Max’s ex bitch Liz cryin at a table by herself.”
“Perfect,” said Ava. “I figured Tess would get a kick out of hearing that.”
“Now, we have to dump him somewhere,” said Max. “Any suggestions.”
“Wait a second,” said Isabelle. She used her powers to shorten her hair, and change her appearance to resemble Lonnie.
“Yo, lover, what’s the plan for tonight?” she asked.
“You and me are supposed to wait for Tess back at the hotel,” answered Rath. “Man, I am so sick of that bitch always tellin’ us what to do. She needs to get over herself in a big way.”
“Ava, can you wipe that from his mind?” asked Isabelle as she changed back to her normal appearance.
“Yeah, I can do that,” said Ava, her voice more confident. “Why don’t I ride out with Kyle and Max, and take care of everything at once?”
“Come on,” Kyle said to Michael. “Let’s get this piece of trash out to the Jeep.”
“Okay,” said Michael, turning to where Maria stood with Liz. “Maria, do you want to walk with us, or stay here with Liz?”
“I’m coming with you,” she said softly. She started to walk away, but Liz pulled her back and hugged her tightly. The two girls clung to each other for a minute, and then Maria pulled away, to follow Michael out into the bright sunshine.
“Max, I was so scared,” said Liz, once the others had left. “I tried and tried to contact you all day, but it didn’t work, and then all of a sudden, I was there, inside your head, and I could see everything. I could see Maria and Michael, and Rath lying on the ground dead. I didn’t know what had happened.”
“We’ll figure it out Liz, all of it. Remember, we’re supposed to be able to contact each other for the safety of the baby. Maybe because I wasn’t in any real danger today, it wouldn’t work. Maybe it’s triggered by an increase in adrenalin or something. And when I found Michael and Maria here with Rath, that sent my adrenalin levels skyrocketing, and in turn, turned on the internal walkie talkies.”
“I don’t know,” said Liz, stepping into his embrace. “But we need to know more about how it works. We’ll have to ask Che’koth. But this isn’t the time. You need to get going, and I want to go and talk to Maria some more. She’s trying to be strong, but inside, she’s falling apart.”
“I love you Liz,” said Max. “Stick close to Michael and Isabelle for now, will you? Something just isn’t feeling right about this whole thing.”
“Will I see you tonight?” she asked as the two climbed out from beneath the bleachers.
“I’m supposed to meet Tess at the library to study,” said Max, but I’ll come by your room after that.” The two walked over to where the others waited around the Jeep. Max kissed Liz goodbye and climbed into the Jeep. She watched as the Jeep drove out of sight, and turned to Michael.
“Why don’t you take Maria back to your place,” she said. “Isabelle and I will pick up some food and meet you there in about an hour and a half.” She turned to Isabelle. “Does that sound okay with you?”
“Yeah, said Isabelle,” smiling at the smaller girl’s sensitivity. Her plan gave Michael and Maria some much needed time alone. “We’ll go to Senor Chow’s for take out. Does that sound good?” Without waiting for an answer, she continued. “And I’ve got a number where we can call Alex safely. We can all talk to him tonight!”
“Thanks guys,” said Michael softly as the four walked over to the Jetta. “Watch your backs, and watch each other, and we’ll see you in a while.” Michael helped Maria into the passenger seat in a gesture of unexpected gallantry, and crossed the front of the car and slid into the drivers seat. As he pulled away, Isabelle and Liz climbed into Kyle’s Mustang.
“You heard from Alex?” Liz asked as Isabelle started the car.
“No, actually, he got a hold of Ava and left me a message. He bought one of those prepaid cell phones so I can talk to him, and Alex, being Alex, you’ll never guess what the number is.”
“What,” said Liz, a smile forming on her lips.
“867-5309,” said Isabelle with a laugh. “And I’m supposed to be Jenny.”
“Oh, no,” groaned Liz in between giggles. “That is so Alex.”
“Yeah it is,” said Isabelle, softly. “It really really is.”
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Sorry for the delay in updating. Blame it on RLS, thunder storms and the major job search. But on the plus side, I found a great job in my field, and I got my purple belt in karate last night 
This part is really short, but it was a part that really needed to be written. Hope you like it.
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Forty-Eight Aftermath
“How’s Maria?” Liz asked Michael as he opened the door to admit Isabelle and herself to the apartment.
“She says better,” said Michael, “But I don’t believe her. It’s not something you can get over just like that.” He took one of the bags from Isabelle’s hands and set it on the table. Wordlessly, Liz began to unpack the food while Michael continued to speak. “I just don’t know what to do about it.”
“Will you please stop talking about me as if I’m not here,” said Maria. She stood in the doorway leading from Michael’s room, smoothing one of his shirts down on her body to make sure it covered her. “It happened, it’s over with, now move on.”
“It’s not that simple, Maria,” said Liz. “I mean, I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now, but if you want to talk…” her voice trailed off as she saw the look of barely concealed rage on Maria’s face.
“That’s right,” spat Maria, venomously. “You have no idea of what I’m feeling right now. I killed someone today, but he was scum, and he deserved to die. So if I say it’s no big deal, it’s no big deal.”
“It was a big deal,” said Isabelle, her voice trembling. “And I DO know how you feel. This isn’t something you should keep bottled up inside, Maria.”
“Like you know ANYTHING about what I’m feeling!” shouted Maria. “You killed some stupid skin, and she withered into a big fat pile of dust and blew away. What’s the matter?” she taunted. “Do you have nightmares about the big bad dust bunnies coming to get you?”
“Maria, that’s enough!” yelled Michael.
“No Michael,” said Isabelle. “Let her go. You’re right Maria. I do have nightmares all the time. I see the hate on her face, the rage in her eyes, and then, I see it all fade away, in a millisecond, when I kill her. THEN and only then, does she turn into dust. But not a day goes by that I don’t have a nightmare about what I did. I see Whitakers’s face in my mind every single day, and I will for as long as I live.”
“She was nothing to you, Isabelle,” said Maria. “She was a skin, the enemy. I was looking at Michael, the man I love. I looked right into Michael’s eyes, and I killed him.” She burst into violent tears. “Oh God, I killed him. What if I had been wrong? What if it wasn’t Rath? I could have killed Michael.” She turned to Michael. “I could have killed you!”
Michael gathered the sobbing Maria into his arms and held her close. He looked over her head to where Isabelle and Liz sat silently.
“Thank you,” he mouthed. He swept Maria up in his arms and carried her back into the bedroom.
Isabelle used her powers to reheat the food. The two girls sat down to eat as the door opened and Kyle, Ava and Max entered the apartment.
“Hey,” said Kyle. “Did we miss anything?”
“No, not really,” said Liz, passing the Kung Pao chicken to Ava. “It’s been pretty quiet, really. How did it go with you guys?”
“Pretty straight forward,” said Max, helping himself to the Sweet and Sour pork. “We dropped Rath about a half a mile from the motel, and Ava gave him one more mind warp.”
“Yeah,” added Ava. “I also tried something new. I tried implanting a suggestion in that cesspool he calls a mind to have him and Lonnie head back to New York.”
“Do you think it will work?” asked Isabelle. “Because I for one would be more than happy for both of them to be gone. Seeing Lonnie gives me the creeps. It’s like looking in a really defective fun house mirror.”
“Well, I won’t be sad to see them go either,” said Kyle. “Having them here, puts all of us in danger. Tess by herself is bad enough, but when you add them to the mix, look out.”
“Hey,” said Michael, coming out of the bedroom and closing the door softly behind him. “Maria’s asleep finally.”
“She okay?” asked Liz.
“Yeah, she’s going to be fine. Isabelle really managed to get through to her.”
“What do you mean?” asked Max.
“Nothing Max, it’s not important,” said Liz. “We can talk about it later. Right now, we have something else to talk about, something more important.”
“What is it Liz, you sound really serious,” said Kyle.
“It is serious,” said Liz. “And it effects all of us. So far, we’ve been on the defensive. I think it’s time we go on the offensive. We have to take them down.”
This part is really short, but it was a part that really needed to be written. Hope you like it.
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Forty-Eight Aftermath
“How’s Maria?” Liz asked Michael as he opened the door to admit Isabelle and herself to the apartment.
“She says better,” said Michael, “But I don’t believe her. It’s not something you can get over just like that.” He took one of the bags from Isabelle’s hands and set it on the table. Wordlessly, Liz began to unpack the food while Michael continued to speak. “I just don’t know what to do about it.”
“Will you please stop talking about me as if I’m not here,” said Maria. She stood in the doorway leading from Michael’s room, smoothing one of his shirts down on her body to make sure it covered her. “It happened, it’s over with, now move on.”
“It’s not that simple, Maria,” said Liz. “I mean, I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now, but if you want to talk…” her voice trailed off as she saw the look of barely concealed rage on Maria’s face.
“That’s right,” spat Maria, venomously. “You have no idea of what I’m feeling right now. I killed someone today, but he was scum, and he deserved to die. So if I say it’s no big deal, it’s no big deal.”
“It was a big deal,” said Isabelle, her voice trembling. “And I DO know how you feel. This isn’t something you should keep bottled up inside, Maria.”
“Like you know ANYTHING about what I’m feeling!” shouted Maria. “You killed some stupid skin, and she withered into a big fat pile of dust and blew away. What’s the matter?” she taunted. “Do you have nightmares about the big bad dust bunnies coming to get you?”
“Maria, that’s enough!” yelled Michael.
“No Michael,” said Isabelle. “Let her go. You’re right Maria. I do have nightmares all the time. I see the hate on her face, the rage in her eyes, and then, I see it all fade away, in a millisecond, when I kill her. THEN and only then, does she turn into dust. But not a day goes by that I don’t have a nightmare about what I did. I see Whitakers’s face in my mind every single day, and I will for as long as I live.”
“She was nothing to you, Isabelle,” said Maria. “She was a skin, the enemy. I was looking at Michael, the man I love. I looked right into Michael’s eyes, and I killed him.” She burst into violent tears. “Oh God, I killed him. What if I had been wrong? What if it wasn’t Rath? I could have killed Michael.” She turned to Michael. “I could have killed you!”
Michael gathered the sobbing Maria into his arms and held her close. He looked over her head to where Isabelle and Liz sat silently.
“Thank you,” he mouthed. He swept Maria up in his arms and carried her back into the bedroom.
Isabelle used her powers to reheat the food. The two girls sat down to eat as the door opened and Kyle, Ava and Max entered the apartment.
“Hey,” said Kyle. “Did we miss anything?”
“No, not really,” said Liz, passing the Kung Pao chicken to Ava. “It’s been pretty quiet, really. How did it go with you guys?”
“Pretty straight forward,” said Max, helping himself to the Sweet and Sour pork. “We dropped Rath about a half a mile from the motel, and Ava gave him one more mind warp.”
“Yeah,” added Ava. “I also tried something new. I tried implanting a suggestion in that cesspool he calls a mind to have him and Lonnie head back to New York.”
“Do you think it will work?” asked Isabelle. “Because I for one would be more than happy for both of them to be gone. Seeing Lonnie gives me the creeps. It’s like looking in a really defective fun house mirror.”
“Well, I won’t be sad to see them go either,” said Kyle. “Having them here, puts all of us in danger. Tess by herself is bad enough, but when you add them to the mix, look out.”
“Hey,” said Michael, coming out of the bedroom and closing the door softly behind him. “Maria’s asleep finally.”
“She okay?” asked Liz.
“Yeah, she’s going to be fine. Isabelle really managed to get through to her.”
“What do you mean?” asked Max.
“Nothing Max, it’s not important,” said Liz. “We can talk about it later. Right now, we have something else to talk about, something more important.”
“What is it Liz, you sound really serious,” said Kyle.
“It is serious,” said Liz. “And it effects all of us. So far, we’ve been on the defensive. I think it’s time we go on the offensive. We have to take them down.”
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Chapter Forty-Nine 9-2-03
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Forty-Nine Patience is a Virtue
Tess sat on the sofa in the deserted Valenti living room and opened the large envelope that had just arrived in the morning mail. Silently, she flipped through the pages, her eyes skimming rapidly. The faster she read, the more excited she became. Finally, she had what she wanted. Alex had translated the book for her. She could bring him back from Las Cruses, and nobody would ever be the wiser, thanks to her ability to mind warp.
“Hey, Tess,” said Kyle, walking through the front door. “Whatcha got there?”
“Oh, this, nothing,” she answered vaguely. “Just some college information I sent away for. I’m hoping that Max and I can get into the same school.”
“Mmm, yeah,” Kyle answered, walking to the kitchen. He reached into the refrigerator and pulled out a cold soda. “That would be kind of cool. Just remember, Buddha says that,”
“Please,” said Tess, holding up a hand to stop his conversation. “Spare me the two-bit Zen crap. I have to go, I’m meeting somebody at the library.” Tess picked up the pile of paper, grabbed her bag and walked out the door. Kyle waited until he heard her car start, and then slipped over to the window to watch as she drove down the road. He grabbed the phone and dialed a number.
“It came,” he said into the telephone. “Yeah, hook, line and sinker. She was practically salivating when I walked in. You should be getting a call shortly. Now it’s up to Michael. I’ll see you later.” He hung up the phone, grabbed his soda and his car keys and walked back out the door.
Michael sat in a booth at the CrashDown Café, and watched as Tess’s car drove past. He watched as she parked in an available slot near the library, and went inside. He finished his soda and slid out of the booth. He walked across the café floor towards the door. He pulled the door open and felt the warm air hit him. He turned and looked back at Maria who stood by the register, and gave her a reassuring smile, before turning and walking out the door.
The hot desert sun beat down on Michael as he made his way up the library steps. Before he entered the cool interior of the library, he turned back and looked in the direction of the CrashDown. He imagined that he could see Maria watching him through the large plate glass window. Michael took a deep breath and entered the cool, dark interior of the library. He waited for a moment, giving his eyes time to adjust to the change in light. After his eyes adjusted to the dimmer light, he gazed around the library, until he saw Tess, sitting in a corner, with a stack of papers spread out in front of her.
“Hey,” he said, pulling up a chair and sitting next to her. “How’s it going?”
“Since when do you care?” asked Tess, her voice slightly suspicious.
“Well, I don’t care,” said Michael. “Not exactly, but I do need something.”
“Please,” said Tess. “You virtually ignored me since I got to Roswell, and then you have the nerve to sit down, insult me and ask for a favor in the same breath? I don’t think so.”
“Come on, Tess. I’m serious about this,” said Michael.
“Fine, what do you want, Michael, and it better not be anything about getting back together with Maria. You don’t belong with her, you belong with Isabelle.”
“No, it’s nothing like that. Maria and I are over, she was just a thing, you know? No, it’s about my powers.”
“What about them?” asked Tess, her curiosity piqued.
“I want to learn how to use them better, how to control them. I mean, I can do all these really cool things, but not when I want, you know what I mean? And Max was saying that you’ve done some memory retrieval things with him, to help him remember your lives together on Antar. I want to do that too. I was thinking, maybe I can remember how to read and speak Antarian, and then we can read the book. I bet there is a tone of information in there that could help us with our power, and maybe help us get home.”
“Why now, Michael?” Tess asked, her voice tinged with suspicion. “I wanted to help you months ago, but you wanted no part of it. What’s changed?”
“Me, I’ve changed,” said Michael. “At one point, I actually thing Maria and I might have something going for us, and that maybe it would be okay to be here with her, but we don’t. That much is obvious.”
“I don’t know,” said Tess, her voice thoughtful. “What about you and Liz?”
“Liz, what do you mean, me and Liz? There’s nothing between me and Liz, no matter what Maria may have thought. I don’t even like her very much. She’s the reason we’re in so much danger from the Special Unit. If Max hadn’t healed her, we wouldn’t be in any danger!”
“What about that day in the eraser room?”
“What! That was nothing, she just wanted to whine to me about Max dumping her for you, that’s all.”
Tess paused to mull over the information Michael had given her, and then nodded. “Okay, I’ll help you, but we have to lay down some ground rules first.”
“Okay, whatever,” said Michael. “I just want to get started.”
“First, nobody knows about this, not Max, not Isabelle, not anybody. Is that clear?”
“Yeah, sure, but why all the secrecy?” asked Michael.
“Because I’m going to show you something, but before I do, I want to make sure you and I are on the same page.”
“Fine, fine, I won’t say a word to anybody. When can we get started?”
“First I want you to swear that you won’t tell ANYBODY about this. I’m serious Michael.”
“I promise, Tess. Jesus, what’s it going to take for you to believe me?”
“I believe you Michael,” said Tess, staring at him intently. He felt her probing his mind, trying to find out if he was misleading her. Apparently satisfied with what she found, Tess smiled and pushed the stack of papers in front of her, over to Michael.
“I already decoded the book,” she said, proudly. “I’ve been working on it for months, as a surprise for Max. But now I think it would be better if you and I study it together, and then we can show him and Isabelle how powerful we could be, if they would just give up their insane desire to live out their lives, here on this planet.”
“You translated it?” asked Michael. “By yourself? Tess, that’s incredible. What does it say? What can we do? When do you want to get started working on our powers?”
“Calm down Michael,” said Tess. “I haven’t finished reading it, but as soon as I do, I’ll tell you everything, and as far as working on your powers, what’s wrong with now? We can drive out to the desert and start working.”
“Great!” said Michael, standing up from the chair he had been sitting in. He waited until Tess walked past him and began to follow her out of the library. He turned his head as the walked past a young girl with short dark hair sitting alone at a table and nodded at her.
Tess and Michael exited the library, and the dark haired girl jumped up and quickly followed them to the outside. She climbed into the passenger seat of an old Toyota and smiled at the driver.
“She bought it,” she said. “They’re going out to the desert to practice.”
“Great,” said Kyle, leaning across the seat to kiss the girl. “Are you sure you can warp her into not seeing us?”
“No problem, Ava answered. “She won’t see us, and we can get close enough to listen to her AND convince her that Michael’s doing exactly what she wants.”
“Let’s do it, then,” said Kyle, starting the car. He eased into traffic and began to drive out of town. “Here,” he said, passing Ava a cell phone. “Call Liz and let her know her plan is working. Then call Maria. She must be freaking right about now.”
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Forty-Nine Patience is a Virtue
Tess sat on the sofa in the deserted Valenti living room and opened the large envelope that had just arrived in the morning mail. Silently, she flipped through the pages, her eyes skimming rapidly. The faster she read, the more excited she became. Finally, she had what she wanted. Alex had translated the book for her. She could bring him back from Las Cruses, and nobody would ever be the wiser, thanks to her ability to mind warp.
“Hey, Tess,” said Kyle, walking through the front door. “Whatcha got there?”
“Oh, this, nothing,” she answered vaguely. “Just some college information I sent away for. I’m hoping that Max and I can get into the same school.”
“Mmm, yeah,” Kyle answered, walking to the kitchen. He reached into the refrigerator and pulled out a cold soda. “That would be kind of cool. Just remember, Buddha says that,”
“Please,” said Tess, holding up a hand to stop his conversation. “Spare me the two-bit Zen crap. I have to go, I’m meeting somebody at the library.” Tess picked up the pile of paper, grabbed her bag and walked out the door. Kyle waited until he heard her car start, and then slipped over to the window to watch as she drove down the road. He grabbed the phone and dialed a number.
“It came,” he said into the telephone. “Yeah, hook, line and sinker. She was practically salivating when I walked in. You should be getting a call shortly. Now it’s up to Michael. I’ll see you later.” He hung up the phone, grabbed his soda and his car keys and walked back out the door.
Michael sat in a booth at the CrashDown Café, and watched as Tess’s car drove past. He watched as she parked in an available slot near the library, and went inside. He finished his soda and slid out of the booth. He walked across the café floor towards the door. He pulled the door open and felt the warm air hit him. He turned and looked back at Maria who stood by the register, and gave her a reassuring smile, before turning and walking out the door.
The hot desert sun beat down on Michael as he made his way up the library steps. Before he entered the cool interior of the library, he turned back and looked in the direction of the CrashDown. He imagined that he could see Maria watching him through the large plate glass window. Michael took a deep breath and entered the cool, dark interior of the library. He waited for a moment, giving his eyes time to adjust to the change in light. After his eyes adjusted to the dimmer light, he gazed around the library, until he saw Tess, sitting in a corner, with a stack of papers spread out in front of her.
“Hey,” he said, pulling up a chair and sitting next to her. “How’s it going?”
“Since when do you care?” asked Tess, her voice slightly suspicious.
“Well, I don’t care,” said Michael. “Not exactly, but I do need something.”
“Please,” said Tess. “You virtually ignored me since I got to Roswell, and then you have the nerve to sit down, insult me and ask for a favor in the same breath? I don’t think so.”
“Come on, Tess. I’m serious about this,” said Michael.
“Fine, what do you want, Michael, and it better not be anything about getting back together with Maria. You don’t belong with her, you belong with Isabelle.”
“No, it’s nothing like that. Maria and I are over, she was just a thing, you know? No, it’s about my powers.”
“What about them?” asked Tess, her curiosity piqued.
“I want to learn how to use them better, how to control them. I mean, I can do all these really cool things, but not when I want, you know what I mean? And Max was saying that you’ve done some memory retrieval things with him, to help him remember your lives together on Antar. I want to do that too. I was thinking, maybe I can remember how to read and speak Antarian, and then we can read the book. I bet there is a tone of information in there that could help us with our power, and maybe help us get home.”
“Why now, Michael?” Tess asked, her voice tinged with suspicion. “I wanted to help you months ago, but you wanted no part of it. What’s changed?”
“Me, I’ve changed,” said Michael. “At one point, I actually thing Maria and I might have something going for us, and that maybe it would be okay to be here with her, but we don’t. That much is obvious.”
“I don’t know,” said Tess, her voice thoughtful. “What about you and Liz?”
“Liz, what do you mean, me and Liz? There’s nothing between me and Liz, no matter what Maria may have thought. I don’t even like her very much. She’s the reason we’re in so much danger from the Special Unit. If Max hadn’t healed her, we wouldn’t be in any danger!”
“What about that day in the eraser room?”
“What! That was nothing, she just wanted to whine to me about Max dumping her for you, that’s all.”
Tess paused to mull over the information Michael had given her, and then nodded. “Okay, I’ll help you, but we have to lay down some ground rules first.”
“Okay, whatever,” said Michael. “I just want to get started.”
“First, nobody knows about this, not Max, not Isabelle, not anybody. Is that clear?”
“Yeah, sure, but why all the secrecy?” asked Michael.
“Because I’m going to show you something, but before I do, I want to make sure you and I are on the same page.”
“Fine, fine, I won’t say a word to anybody. When can we get started?”
“First I want you to swear that you won’t tell ANYBODY about this. I’m serious Michael.”
“I promise, Tess. Jesus, what’s it going to take for you to believe me?”
“I believe you Michael,” said Tess, staring at him intently. He felt her probing his mind, trying to find out if he was misleading her. Apparently satisfied with what she found, Tess smiled and pushed the stack of papers in front of her, over to Michael.
“I already decoded the book,” she said, proudly. “I’ve been working on it for months, as a surprise for Max. But now I think it would be better if you and I study it together, and then we can show him and Isabelle how powerful we could be, if they would just give up their insane desire to live out their lives, here on this planet.”
“You translated it?” asked Michael. “By yourself? Tess, that’s incredible. What does it say? What can we do? When do you want to get started working on our powers?”
“Calm down Michael,” said Tess. “I haven’t finished reading it, but as soon as I do, I’ll tell you everything, and as far as working on your powers, what’s wrong with now? We can drive out to the desert and start working.”
“Great!” said Michael, standing up from the chair he had been sitting in. He waited until Tess walked past him and began to follow her out of the library. He turned his head as the walked past a young girl with short dark hair sitting alone at a table and nodded at her.
Tess and Michael exited the library, and the dark haired girl jumped up and quickly followed them to the outside. She climbed into the passenger seat of an old Toyota and smiled at the driver.
“She bought it,” she said. “They’re going out to the desert to practice.”
“Great,” said Kyle, leaning across the seat to kiss the girl. “Are you sure you can warp her into not seeing us?”
“No problem, Ava answered. “She won’t see us, and we can get close enough to listen to her AND convince her that Michael’s doing exactly what she wants.”
“Let’s do it, then,” said Kyle, starting the car. He eased into traffic and began to drive out of town. “Here,” he said, passing Ava a cell phone. “Call Liz and let her know her plan is working. Then call Maria. She must be freaking right about now.”
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Chapter 50 - 11/1/03
nobody faint or anything, but it's an update *gasp* Thanks for waiting so patiently
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Fifty Delusions of Grandeur
Tess grinned to herself as she walked down the halls of West Roswell High. Everything was going according to plan. Her last practice session with Michael was fantastic. His ability to control his powers was growing by leaps and bounds, and even better, she was subtly turning him to her way of thinking. Alex had decoded the book for her, and the information contained in it was very useful. The things she learned were extremely valuable, both on Earth, as well as on Antar. An added bonus was that Michael was starting to believe everything she told him. She hardly ever had to use her powers to mind warp him any longer. Michael was really starting to believe everything she told him. She hardly ever had to use her powers on him any longer. The book was right. After a while, the mind warp became firmly entrenched in the mind of her victim. Michael was doing whatever she wanted, with just the smallest shove. Yeah, she thought to herself. Michael’s turning out to be really cool, it almost seems like a shame that he’s going to die.
Things with Max were going really well also. That stupid little bitch Liz had finally backed off, and Alex had provided her with the information she needed to fulfill her destiny. She was close, so close to completing the pact Nascedo had made with Kivar
“We need a break,” Michael said to Max. “It’s too much. I feel like I’ve been subjected to a constant barrage of Tess lately, and if I don’t get away, I’m going to explode.”
“Well, you’ve been working with her constantly,” said Max. “Maybe that has something to do with it?”
“Ya think?” said Michael sarcastically.
“Sorry, that was rather stupid,” said Max.
“No, I’m sorry,” said Michael. “I shouldn’t have jumped down your throat like that. I’m sure it is spending all that time with Tess, but still, I’d rather do that than put up with what you’ve had to do. Pretending she’s your girlfriend must be killing you. I don’t know how you are handling that.”
Suddenly, Michael found his mind filled with images of Tess kissing and caressing him. He felt her remove his shirt. Her hands began to move slowly down to the snap of his jeans. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead and he began to mutter under his breath.
“This isn’t right. It’s a mind warp, just a mind warp. Tess is doing this, it isn’t real.”
As quickly as they began, the images fled his mind, and he fell back against the decrepit couch, gasping for breath.
“What the hell was that?” he asked Max. “Why is she doing this to me.” “And,” he added as an afterthought, “How could she do this to me? I was wearing my ring.” He paused and looked down at his hand. “Shit, I lost my ring.”
“I have it,” said Max, struggling not to smile. “You took it off this afternoon to work on my car, remember?”
“Fine,” said Michael, as he shoved the ring on his hand. “But that still doesn’t explain why she tried to fill my head with all that crap.”
“She didn’t,” said Ava, walking out of Michael’s bedroom. “I did it. But Michael, do you realize that you broke through my mind warp by yourself. You did it yourself, that’s so amazing!”
“I don’t know whether to hug you or hit you,” said Michael. “Why did you put those disgusting images in my head? I’m feeling sick just thinking about it.”
“You wanted to know how I handled the romantic stuff with Tess, right?” said Max. “Somehow, Ava’s figured out a way to kind of get inside of Tess’s mind warps on me, and turn them back around on her.”
“That’s incredible,” said Michael, his voice filed with mock pride. “And to think my little sister did it all by herself.”
“Shut up, you big geek,” said Ava, throwing a pillow at Michael. “We are twins, after all. You’re not that much older than me.”
Max sat back and watched as Michael and Ava bantered back and forth. He was amazed to see the how the usually dour and brooding Michael had changed since finding out Ava was his sister. At least Tess did one good thing, Max thought to himself. She brought Ava into our lives.
“Okay,” said Max, pulling himself out of his reverie. “If you two are done playing, we have a couple of things to talk about.”
“Sure thing, Max,” said Ava. “What’s up?”
“Michael somehow managed to throw off your mind warp,” said Max. “The question is, how? Michael, what exactly did you do?”
“I’m not sure, Maxwell. I just knew something wasn’t right, and some small part of me kept fighting against it.”
“Ava, did you feel anything when he broke through?” asked Max.
“No, not really. At least I don’t think I did, but I’d want to try again, just to make sure.”
“I don’t have to tell you how big this is,” said Max. “It’s another line of defense against Tess. The platinum is great, but any extra leverage we can get, the better. We better get everyone together and figure out what’s going on. Maybe it means our powers are getting stronger, or maybe hers are getting weaker.”
“We also need to discuss my getting out of here for a while,” said Michael. “I was serious about what I said earlier. I need a complete change of scenery.”
“What do you have in mind?” asked Max.
“Vegas, baby,” said Michael with a grin.
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Chapter Fifty Delusions of Grandeur
Tess grinned to herself as she walked down the halls of West Roswell High. Everything was going according to plan. Her last practice session with Michael was fantastic. His ability to control his powers was growing by leaps and bounds, and even better, she was subtly turning him to her way of thinking. Alex had decoded the book for her, and the information contained in it was very useful. The things she learned were extremely valuable, both on Earth, as well as on Antar. An added bonus was that Michael was starting to believe everything she told him. She hardly ever had to use her powers to mind warp him any longer. Michael was really starting to believe everything she told him. She hardly ever had to use her powers on him any longer. The book was right. After a while, the mind warp became firmly entrenched in the mind of her victim. Michael was doing whatever she wanted, with just the smallest shove. Yeah, she thought to herself. Michael’s turning out to be really cool, it almost seems like a shame that he’s going to die.
Things with Max were going really well also. That stupid little bitch Liz had finally backed off, and Alex had provided her with the information she needed to fulfill her destiny. She was close, so close to completing the pact Nascedo had made with Kivar
“We need a break,” Michael said to Max. “It’s too much. I feel like I’ve been subjected to a constant barrage of Tess lately, and if I don’t get away, I’m going to explode.”
“Well, you’ve been working with her constantly,” said Max. “Maybe that has something to do with it?”
“Ya think?” said Michael sarcastically.
“Sorry, that was rather stupid,” said Max.
“No, I’m sorry,” said Michael. “I shouldn’t have jumped down your throat like that. I’m sure it is spending all that time with Tess, but still, I’d rather do that than put up with what you’ve had to do. Pretending she’s your girlfriend must be killing you. I don’t know how you are handling that.”
Suddenly, Michael found his mind filled with images of Tess kissing and caressing him. He felt her remove his shirt. Her hands began to move slowly down to the snap of his jeans. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead and he began to mutter under his breath.
“This isn’t right. It’s a mind warp, just a mind warp. Tess is doing this, it isn’t real.”
As quickly as they began, the images fled his mind, and he fell back against the decrepit couch, gasping for breath.
“What the hell was that?” he asked Max. “Why is she doing this to me.” “And,” he added as an afterthought, “How could she do this to me? I was wearing my ring.” He paused and looked down at his hand. “Shit, I lost my ring.”
“I have it,” said Max, struggling not to smile. “You took it off this afternoon to work on my car, remember?”
“Fine,” said Michael, as he shoved the ring on his hand. “But that still doesn’t explain why she tried to fill my head with all that crap.”
“She didn’t,” said Ava, walking out of Michael’s bedroom. “I did it. But Michael, do you realize that you broke through my mind warp by yourself. You did it yourself, that’s so amazing!”
“I don’t know whether to hug you or hit you,” said Michael. “Why did you put those disgusting images in my head? I’m feeling sick just thinking about it.”
“You wanted to know how I handled the romantic stuff with Tess, right?” said Max. “Somehow, Ava’s figured out a way to kind of get inside of Tess’s mind warps on me, and turn them back around on her.”
“That’s incredible,” said Michael, his voice filed with mock pride. “And to think my little sister did it all by herself.”
“Shut up, you big geek,” said Ava, throwing a pillow at Michael. “We are twins, after all. You’re not that much older than me.”
Max sat back and watched as Michael and Ava bantered back and forth. He was amazed to see the how the usually dour and brooding Michael had changed since finding out Ava was his sister. At least Tess did one good thing, Max thought to himself. She brought Ava into our lives.
“Okay,” said Max, pulling himself out of his reverie. “If you two are done playing, we have a couple of things to talk about.”
“Sure thing, Max,” said Ava. “What’s up?”
“Michael somehow managed to throw off your mind warp,” said Max. “The question is, how? Michael, what exactly did you do?”
“I’m not sure, Maxwell. I just knew something wasn’t right, and some small part of me kept fighting against it.”
“Ava, did you feel anything when he broke through?” asked Max.
“No, not really. At least I don’t think I did, but I’d want to try again, just to make sure.”
“I don’t have to tell you how big this is,” said Max. “It’s another line of defense against Tess. The platinum is great, but any extra leverage we can get, the better. We better get everyone together and figure out what’s going on. Maybe it means our powers are getting stronger, or maybe hers are getting weaker.”
“We also need to discuss my getting out of here for a while,” said Michael. “I was serious about what I said earlier. I need a complete change of scenery.”
“What do you have in mind?” asked Max.
“Vegas, baby,” said Michael with a grin.
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Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine. A lot of stuff in the beginning is taken from End of the World. God knows THAT’S not mine. Anything that makes sense and makes it all better, now that’s mine. Seriously, Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-One - Viva Las Vegas
“Max has a plan,” said Liz. “I don’t know what it is, but he says it will work, and he said the sheriff helped him come up with it.”
“Liz, chica, Max’s plans are only slightly more successful than Michael’s plans. It’s never going to work, and oh look, we’re going to see it not work first hand.”
Liz looked up and say Sheriff Valenti walk into the CrashDown, followed by Maria’s mother Amy, and Kyle.
“Oh God,” whispered Liz. “Kyle looks like he’s going to be sick. This cannot be good.”
“Morning ladies,” said Sheriff Valenti. “Liz, I was wondering if I could speak with your parents for a minute.
“Uh, sure thing, Sheriff Valenti,” said Liz, flashing Kyle a curious glance. She wasn’t aware of that particular power
This was so NOT my idea she heard Kyle’s voice whisper in her head. Just play along with whatever he says.
Liz glanced at Maria, and then turned and leaned through the pick up window and yelled to her father.
“Dad, Sheriff Valenti is here. He wants to speak with you and Mom.” Liz shouted to her father. At his concerned glance, she quickly added, “No, it’s not about me.”
“Well, Liz, actually it is,” said Sheriff Valenti as Liz’s dad joined them at the counter. “But it’s a good thing. See Jeff, I’m here with good news actually. It seems that Kyle here, has won an all expenses paid vacation for himself and 9 friends to Las Vegas, and it was thanks to Liz. Seems she helped him write the winning essay.”
“That’s great Kyle,” said Jeff, looking confused. “But I don’t understand why you’re telling me.”
“Oh, didn’t I mention that,” said Jim Valenti, looking as innocent as possible. “Kyle wanted to invite Liz, Maria and their friends along. Amy has agreed to come along and act as a chaperon with me,” added the Sheriff.”
“Oh my God,” muttered Maria. “THIS is Max’s plan. There is no way they are going to go for this.”
“You’re mother already did,” whispered Kyle, and without the benefit of Ava’s mind warp.”
“Look, I never claimed my mother was brilliant,” snapped Maria in an undertone. “She married my father, after all.”
“I don’t know,” said Jeff. “I need to check with Nancy before I agree to anything.”
“Check with Nancy about what,” said Liz’s mother as she walked into the café. The sheriff quickly outlined the trip again, stressing the free, as well as the chaperons.
“Why not,” agreed Nancy, to Liz’s shock and amazement. “Liz has been putting in a lot of extra hours here, as has Maria. It would do them some good to get away. What did you say the sleeping arrangements would be, Amy?”
“We have two adjoining suites,” said Amy. “Each with two bedrooms, and a sofa bed in the living rooms. We can put two girls in each of the bedrooms, and I’ll take the sofa bed, and Jim can do the same with the boys. The connecting door is between the two living rooms, so there isn’t any way they can sneak back and forth between rooms.”
“Jeff, what do you think?” asked Nancy.
“If you think it’s okay, then it’s fine with me,” said Jeff. “Did Philip and Diane agree to these plans?” he asked, referring to Max and Isabelle’s parents.
“They sure did,” said Jim Valenti. “So did Alex’s parents.”
“So soon?” questioned Amy. “I mean, he just got back from Sweden, didn’t he?”
“Yeah, but his parents were so impressed by the reports from the school he attended over there that they decided to cut the apron string a little more,” said Amy. “I was a bit surprised, to be honest. They always were a bit over protective.”
Liz, Maria and Kyle listened in amazement to the discussion that was going on around them. Unbelievable as it seemed, Max’s plan was working.
“Well, it seems like it’s too good an opportunity to pass up,” said Jeff. “As long as you and Amy are going, I’m okay with Liz going. In fact, Liz, why don’t you schedule a few extra shifts for you and Maria so you can pay for your meals and such.”
“Meals and hotel and travel all come as a part of the package, Jeff,” Jim interjected. “As well as tickets to many of the age appropriate activities. All the girls will need is spending money.”
“Th-thanks Mom, Dad!” cried Liz, running around the counter to hug her parents. “It’s going to be such a blast!”
“No problem, Lizzie,” said Jeff, hugging her tightly. “You’re only young once, and I haven’t forgotten that, no matter how much you may not believe it. By the way, what was Kyle’s winning essay about?”
“Th-the essay?” stammered Liz, her puzzlement showing on her face.
“Yeah, sweetie,” said Jeff Parker. “Kyle’s winning essay. The one you helped him with.”
“Oh, um,” stammered Liz.
“It was about the crash and ’47,” said Kyle. “And what would have happened if there were survivors from the crash living among us today. I compared how I thought they would feel, trying to survive in an alien world and how kids feel trying to survive in the same alien world. You know, they are both outsiders, looking in.”
“That’s a very interesting topic,” said Jeff. “Do you suppose I could read it some time?”
“Uh, yeah, sure Dad, no problem,” said Liz, glaring at Kyle. “Listen, why don’t we all get together tonight and make some plans and go over the itinerary. Kyle could you give everyone a call and have them meet us here after we close. If it’s okay with you and Mom,” she added, looking at her father.
“Sure, Lizzie. You know we don’t mind when you and your friends hang out here.”
“Thanks Dad, and thank you Sheriff Valenti, and you too Mrs. DeLuca. None of this would be possible if it wasn’t for you.”
“No problem, Liz,” said the sheriff, leading Amy towards the door. “It will be fun for all of us.
“A comparison of how the survivors of the 47 crash and kids would feel!” screeched Liz the second Kyle walked back into the café that night. “My God, Kyle! What were you thinking?”
“Actually, it was my idea,” said Max. All a part of that hiding in plain sight thing.”
“Well, it’s stupid,” said Liz. “And I hope you have the essay written, because my father wants to read it.”
“As a matter of fact,” began Max.
“Oh shut up,” said Liz with a laugh as she stood on tiptoe and pressed a kiss against his lips. It figures you already wrote it.”
The small group of friends laughed and planned how to spend their time in Las Vegas. They laughed, and threw french fries at each other. None of them noticed the small blond girl staring at them through the window of the CrashDown.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-One - Viva Las Vegas
“Max has a plan,” said Liz. “I don’t know what it is, but he says it will work, and he said the sheriff helped him come up with it.”
“Liz, chica, Max’s plans are only slightly more successful than Michael’s plans. It’s never going to work, and oh look, we’re going to see it not work first hand.”
Liz looked up and say Sheriff Valenti walk into the CrashDown, followed by Maria’s mother Amy, and Kyle.
“Oh God,” whispered Liz. “Kyle looks like he’s going to be sick. This cannot be good.”
“Morning ladies,” said Sheriff Valenti. “Liz, I was wondering if I could speak with your parents for a minute.
“Uh, sure thing, Sheriff Valenti,” said Liz, flashing Kyle a curious glance. She wasn’t aware of that particular power
This was so NOT my idea she heard Kyle’s voice whisper in her head. Just play along with whatever he says.
Liz glanced at Maria, and then turned and leaned through the pick up window and yelled to her father.
“Dad, Sheriff Valenti is here. He wants to speak with you and Mom.” Liz shouted to her father. At his concerned glance, she quickly added, “No, it’s not about me.”
“Well, Liz, actually it is,” said Sheriff Valenti as Liz’s dad joined them at the counter. “But it’s a good thing. See Jeff, I’m here with good news actually. It seems that Kyle here, has won an all expenses paid vacation for himself and 9 friends to Las Vegas, and it was thanks to Liz. Seems she helped him write the winning essay.”
“That’s great Kyle,” said Jeff, looking confused. “But I don’t understand why you’re telling me.”
“Oh, didn’t I mention that,” said Jim Valenti, looking as innocent as possible. “Kyle wanted to invite Liz, Maria and their friends along. Amy has agreed to come along and act as a chaperon with me,” added the Sheriff.”
“Oh my God,” muttered Maria. “THIS is Max’s plan. There is no way they are going to go for this.”
“You’re mother already did,” whispered Kyle, and without the benefit of Ava’s mind warp.”
“Look, I never claimed my mother was brilliant,” snapped Maria in an undertone. “She married my father, after all.”
“I don’t know,” said Jeff. “I need to check with Nancy before I agree to anything.”
“Check with Nancy about what,” said Liz’s mother as she walked into the café. The sheriff quickly outlined the trip again, stressing the free, as well as the chaperons.
“Why not,” agreed Nancy, to Liz’s shock and amazement. “Liz has been putting in a lot of extra hours here, as has Maria. It would do them some good to get away. What did you say the sleeping arrangements would be, Amy?”
“We have two adjoining suites,” said Amy. “Each with two bedrooms, and a sofa bed in the living rooms. We can put two girls in each of the bedrooms, and I’ll take the sofa bed, and Jim can do the same with the boys. The connecting door is between the two living rooms, so there isn’t any way they can sneak back and forth between rooms.”
“Jeff, what do you think?” asked Nancy.
“If you think it’s okay, then it’s fine with me,” said Jeff. “Did Philip and Diane agree to these plans?” he asked, referring to Max and Isabelle’s parents.
“They sure did,” said Jim Valenti. “So did Alex’s parents.”
“So soon?” questioned Amy. “I mean, he just got back from Sweden, didn’t he?”
“Yeah, but his parents were so impressed by the reports from the school he attended over there that they decided to cut the apron string a little more,” said Amy. “I was a bit surprised, to be honest. They always were a bit over protective.”
Liz, Maria and Kyle listened in amazement to the discussion that was going on around them. Unbelievable as it seemed, Max’s plan was working.
“Well, it seems like it’s too good an opportunity to pass up,” said Jeff. “As long as you and Amy are going, I’m okay with Liz going. In fact, Liz, why don’t you schedule a few extra shifts for you and Maria so you can pay for your meals and such.”
“Meals and hotel and travel all come as a part of the package, Jeff,” Jim interjected. “As well as tickets to many of the age appropriate activities. All the girls will need is spending money.”
“Th-thanks Mom, Dad!” cried Liz, running around the counter to hug her parents. “It’s going to be such a blast!”
“No problem, Lizzie,” said Jeff, hugging her tightly. “You’re only young once, and I haven’t forgotten that, no matter how much you may not believe it. By the way, what was Kyle’s winning essay about?”
“Th-the essay?” stammered Liz, her puzzlement showing on her face.
“Yeah, sweetie,” said Jeff Parker. “Kyle’s winning essay. The one you helped him with.”
“Oh, um,” stammered Liz.
“It was about the crash and ’47,” said Kyle. “And what would have happened if there were survivors from the crash living among us today. I compared how I thought they would feel, trying to survive in an alien world and how kids feel trying to survive in the same alien world. You know, they are both outsiders, looking in.”
“That’s a very interesting topic,” said Jeff. “Do you suppose I could read it some time?”
“Uh, yeah, sure Dad, no problem,” said Liz, glaring at Kyle. “Listen, why don’t we all get together tonight and make some plans and go over the itinerary. Kyle could you give everyone a call and have them meet us here after we close. If it’s okay with you and Mom,” she added, looking at her father.
“Sure, Lizzie. You know we don’t mind when you and your friends hang out here.”
“Thanks Dad, and thank you Sheriff Valenti, and you too Mrs. DeLuca. None of this would be possible if it wasn’t for you.”
“No problem, Liz,” said the sheriff, leading Amy towards the door. “It will be fun for all of us.
“A comparison of how the survivors of the 47 crash and kids would feel!” screeched Liz the second Kyle walked back into the café that night. “My God, Kyle! What were you thinking?”
“Actually, it was my idea,” said Max. All a part of that hiding in plain sight thing.”
“Well, it’s stupid,” said Liz. “And I hope you have the essay written, because my father wants to read it.”
“As a matter of fact,” began Max.
“Oh shut up,” said Liz with a laugh as she stood on tiptoe and pressed a kiss against his lips. It figures you already wrote it.”
The small group of friends laughed and planned how to spend their time in Las Vegas. They laughed, and threw french fries at each other. None of them noticed the small blond girl staring at them through the window of the CrashDown.
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chapter 52
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine. A lot of stuff in the beginning is taken from End of the World. God knows THAT’S not mine. Anything that makes sense and makes it all better, now that’s mine. Seriously, Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-Two – Viva Las Vegas – Part Two
Tess peered in the window of the CrashDown and watched the group of friends laughing and joking together. She could feel the anger and rage build up inside her. She wanted to hurt someone, and hurt them badly. How could Max do this to her? How could he betray her this way? They were destined to be together. He knew that. She could feel his love growing for her, more and more each day. What was he doing with that evil bitch Liz Parker, anyhow? What was it about her that kept pulling Max away? Tess vowed that she’d never get the chance to do it again.
Ava stiffened and looked out the door.
“Don’t look,” she said softly, but Tess is outside right now, watching us.”
“What do we do now, Max?” asked Isabelle, her voice pensive.
“Panic?” said Max, his voice faint. “I don’t know.”
“Well, I do,” said Kyle. “Ave, can you,” he paused.
“Yeah, I’m invisible girl,” said Ava with a sigh. “I’d really just rather, like blow her up or something.”
“That may happen,” said Kyle under his breath as he jogged towards the door. He pulled it open and stuck his head out into the cool spring air.
“Tess, is that you?” he asked. “Where have you been? I’ve been calling your cell phone all day. Did Dad give you the news?”
“Oh, hi, Kyle,” said Tess, her voice dripping with scorn. “I’ve had my phone with me all day, so obviously you couldn’t have tried to hard to call me.”
“No, really, I did,” said Kyle. “So did Max. We have some awesome news. Come on in, we’ll tell you about it.”
“Kyle, I’m telling you, I’ve had my phone on all day, and it didn’t ring once,” said Tess as the two walked through the doors of the CrashDown.
“Well, maybe the battery’s dead or something,” said Kyle as he led Tess over towards the table where the group was sitting. “Let me see it.”
Tess reached into her bag and pulled out her phone, and Kyle surreptitiously directed a small jolt of energy towards the phone. Tess looked at the display, and her face flushed with anger and embarrassment.
“You were right,” she said grudgingly. “The battery’s dead. So what was your big news, what’s so important?”
Max stood up and swept Tess into his arms and spun her around.
”How would you like an all expenses paid vacation to Las Vegas?” he asked. “Kyle entered an essay contest and first prize was a trip to Las Vegas for the winner and a group of friends. Nine friends to be exact. That’s all of us, and the Sheriff and Maria’s mom to act as chaperons.
“Oh,” said Tess, looking slightly mollified. “What about her?” she asked, glaring at Liz.
“Liz helped me write the essay,” said Kyle, slipping his arm around her shoulder. She’s coming.” He pressed a kiss on her cheek and brushed a strand of hair off her face. Liz giggled nervously and tried to relax her body against him.
“Uh, yeah, and I guess this is a good time to tell you all that Kyle and I got back together.” She shot an apologetic look at Ava, who smothered a laugh with her hand, and then shot Liz a thumbs up sign.
“Whatever,” said Tess, glaring at Liz, her eyes burning with hate. “So, Max, when do we leave?”
“The day after tomorrow,” said Max, slipping Tess’s hand into his. “The limo is picking us up at school, and then it’s….
“Viva Las Vegas,” the group sang out together.
They settled into the suites at the Stratosphere Hotel, and Jim and Amy left the kids to enjoy the casino. Michael took charge as soon as the adults left the room and transformed everybody’s id’s; to make them all appear legal.
“”You all can do what you want,” said Michael. “But Max and I are going to do some serious male bonding type activities. Anybody has any problem with that,” he said, glaring at Tess. “Too bad. Now get out of here, and have a good time!”
Max and Michael headed out the door to try their luck at the casinos, followed closely by Kyle and Alex and Ava, who was still using her mind warping abilities on Tess. Maria scurried out the door almost immediately after them, muttering something about auditions and agents.
“Well, I’m going to go look for some excitement,” said Isabelle. She and Alex had already made plans to meet up once they were out of the room, and she didn’t want Liz and Tess tagging along. Liz and Tess looked at each other and shrugged, and headed out the door together to the casino.
After several hours of walking around together, trying to make polite small talk, Liz made an excuse to Tess and hurried away. The smoke in the casino was thick and was really making her feel nauseous. Liz waited until Tess was out of sight and then made her way to the elevators that would take her to the top of the Stratosphere.
After a long elevator ride, Liz emerged from the elevator and made her way out onto the observation deck. She was shocked to find that it was dark. She had lost all track of time while she was in the casino. With a sigh, she leaned against the railing and looked out across the sea of sparking lights that made up the Las Vegas Strip.
“What’s a nice girl like you doing in a place like this,” a voice said.
”Max,” said Liz. “How did you know I was up here?”
“Junior told me,” he said, placing his hand on her stomach.
“What?” she asked, confused. “Now the baby is talking to you?”
“No,” Max said with a laugh. “I’m just kidding. I saw you head up here, so I followed you.”
“But what about Tess?” Liz asked with concern. “What if she sees us?”
“Relax, I found Alex and Isabelle with Ava and Kyle. They were just coming back from seeing the water show at the Bellagio. Ava volunteered to track Tess down and convince her that we were having an intimate moonlit swim.”
“Great,” said Liz, sinking against Max. “I really needed to be with you right now. I was missing you so much.”
“I love you, Liz,” said Max softly.
“And I love you,” said Liz. “And I always will.”
“Liz, lets get married.”
“We are,” answered Liz.”
“No, I mean now, right here. Everyone is here. Let’s get them and go find a wedding chapel and get married. Right now.”
“Max, I, I don’t know what to say,” said Liz.
“Say yes,” urged Max “Say yes.”
“I, yes,” said Liz, her mind filled with the images of the Elvis wedding that Tess had put in her mind. “As long as it’s not an Elvis chapel, I say yes!”
Max kissed her, then took her by the hand and led her to the elevator so they could find their friends and tell them their news.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-Two – Viva Las Vegas – Part Two
Tess peered in the window of the CrashDown and watched the group of friends laughing and joking together. She could feel the anger and rage build up inside her. She wanted to hurt someone, and hurt them badly. How could Max do this to her? How could he betray her this way? They were destined to be together. He knew that. She could feel his love growing for her, more and more each day. What was he doing with that evil bitch Liz Parker, anyhow? What was it about her that kept pulling Max away? Tess vowed that she’d never get the chance to do it again.
Ava stiffened and looked out the door.
“Don’t look,” she said softly, but Tess is outside right now, watching us.”
“What do we do now, Max?” asked Isabelle, her voice pensive.
“Panic?” said Max, his voice faint. “I don’t know.”
“Well, I do,” said Kyle. “Ave, can you,” he paused.
“Yeah, I’m invisible girl,” said Ava with a sigh. “I’d really just rather, like blow her up or something.”
“That may happen,” said Kyle under his breath as he jogged towards the door. He pulled it open and stuck his head out into the cool spring air.
“Tess, is that you?” he asked. “Where have you been? I’ve been calling your cell phone all day. Did Dad give you the news?”
“Oh, hi, Kyle,” said Tess, her voice dripping with scorn. “I’ve had my phone with me all day, so obviously you couldn’t have tried to hard to call me.”
“No, really, I did,” said Kyle. “So did Max. We have some awesome news. Come on in, we’ll tell you about it.”
“Kyle, I’m telling you, I’ve had my phone on all day, and it didn’t ring once,” said Tess as the two walked through the doors of the CrashDown.
“Well, maybe the battery’s dead or something,” said Kyle as he led Tess over towards the table where the group was sitting. “Let me see it.”
Tess reached into her bag and pulled out her phone, and Kyle surreptitiously directed a small jolt of energy towards the phone. Tess looked at the display, and her face flushed with anger and embarrassment.
“You were right,” she said grudgingly. “The battery’s dead. So what was your big news, what’s so important?”
Max stood up and swept Tess into his arms and spun her around.
”How would you like an all expenses paid vacation to Las Vegas?” he asked. “Kyle entered an essay contest and first prize was a trip to Las Vegas for the winner and a group of friends. Nine friends to be exact. That’s all of us, and the Sheriff and Maria’s mom to act as chaperons.
“Oh,” said Tess, looking slightly mollified. “What about her?” she asked, glaring at Liz.
“Liz helped me write the essay,” said Kyle, slipping his arm around her shoulder. She’s coming.” He pressed a kiss on her cheek and brushed a strand of hair off her face. Liz giggled nervously and tried to relax her body against him.
“Uh, yeah, and I guess this is a good time to tell you all that Kyle and I got back together.” She shot an apologetic look at Ava, who smothered a laugh with her hand, and then shot Liz a thumbs up sign.
“Whatever,” said Tess, glaring at Liz, her eyes burning with hate. “So, Max, when do we leave?”
“The day after tomorrow,” said Max, slipping Tess’s hand into his. “The limo is picking us up at school, and then it’s….
“Viva Las Vegas,” the group sang out together.
They settled into the suites at the Stratosphere Hotel, and Jim and Amy left the kids to enjoy the casino. Michael took charge as soon as the adults left the room and transformed everybody’s id’s; to make them all appear legal.
“”You all can do what you want,” said Michael. “But Max and I are going to do some serious male bonding type activities. Anybody has any problem with that,” he said, glaring at Tess. “Too bad. Now get out of here, and have a good time!”
Max and Michael headed out the door to try their luck at the casinos, followed closely by Kyle and Alex and Ava, who was still using her mind warping abilities on Tess. Maria scurried out the door almost immediately after them, muttering something about auditions and agents.
“Well, I’m going to go look for some excitement,” said Isabelle. She and Alex had already made plans to meet up once they were out of the room, and she didn’t want Liz and Tess tagging along. Liz and Tess looked at each other and shrugged, and headed out the door together to the casino.
After several hours of walking around together, trying to make polite small talk, Liz made an excuse to Tess and hurried away. The smoke in the casino was thick and was really making her feel nauseous. Liz waited until Tess was out of sight and then made her way to the elevators that would take her to the top of the Stratosphere.
After a long elevator ride, Liz emerged from the elevator and made her way out onto the observation deck. She was shocked to find that it was dark. She had lost all track of time while she was in the casino. With a sigh, she leaned against the railing and looked out across the sea of sparking lights that made up the Las Vegas Strip.
“What’s a nice girl like you doing in a place like this,” a voice said.
”Max,” said Liz. “How did you know I was up here?”
“Junior told me,” he said, placing his hand on her stomach.
“What?” she asked, confused. “Now the baby is talking to you?”
“No,” Max said with a laugh. “I’m just kidding. I saw you head up here, so I followed you.”
“But what about Tess?” Liz asked with concern. “What if she sees us?”
“Relax, I found Alex and Isabelle with Ava and Kyle. They were just coming back from seeing the water show at the Bellagio. Ava volunteered to track Tess down and convince her that we were having an intimate moonlit swim.”
“Great,” said Liz, sinking against Max. “I really needed to be with you right now. I was missing you so much.”
“I love you, Liz,” said Max softly.
“And I love you,” said Liz. “And I always will.”
“Liz, lets get married.”
“We are,” answered Liz.”
“No, I mean now, right here. Everyone is here. Let’s get them and go find a wedding chapel and get married. Right now.”
“Max, I, I don’t know what to say,” said Liz.
“Say yes,” urged Max “Say yes.”
“I, yes,” said Liz, her mind filled with the images of the Elvis wedding that Tess had put in her mind. “As long as it’s not an Elvis chapel, I say yes!”
Max kissed her, then took her by the hand and led her to the elevator so they could find their friends and tell them their news.
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Chapter 53 - 1/18/04
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine. A lot of stuff in the beginning is taken from End of the World. God knows THAT’S not mine. Anything that makes sense and makes it all better, now that’s mine. Seriously, Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-Three Into the Frey
The young man put his hand against the Tabasco slot machine as he pulled the lever. Bells began to ring, and a steady stream of quarters spilled out of the machine. The man scooped them up and stuffed them into a large plastic container. He walked over to the cashier’s booth and waited in line to exchange the coins for bills. In front of him a voluptuous blonde waited to cash in her containers of quarters.
“You are one hot babe,” said the man. “Whadda ya say we cash in our money and party the night away.”
“Sounds like you an me got sumptin sumptin goin down,” answered the woman.
“You know it. Let’s get out of these stupid disguises, and take our cash and do this town up right.” Rath wrapped his arms around Lonnie and started to kiss her, his tongue thrusting violently into her mouth.”
“Shouldn’t we get to Roswell and find Tess, and find out what’s goin down, first?” said Lonnie, pulling away from Rath.
“Screw her,” said Rath. “I’m sick of waitin for her to contact us,” he said. “Our friggin book is missen, and it was either her, or that Zan wanna be that stole it. I’m sick of doin this on her terms. It’s time for us to do this our way. But first, we party.”
“Ya know,” said Lonnie. “Zan, man he was wrong. He weren’t da man, Rath, you da man!”
The line moved up and Lonnie handed her container to the cashier, who glared at her suspiciously.
“You seem to be winning an awful lot,” the cashier stated.
“Nah, that’s just your, you know, imagination or sumptin,” said Lonnie. “You ain’t never seen me before, now just give me my friggin money.” She glared at him, her eyes full of anger.
The cashier instinctively took a step back, as if to shield himself from the rage that burned within her eyes.
“M-my mistake, Miss,” he stammered. He quickly grabbed her container of change and fed it through the counter. When it was done, he grabbed a stack of bills and passed it through the security window. “Thank you for patronage. I hope you enjoyed your time at the Stratosphere.”
Lonnie stood to one side, and waited while Rath cashed in his change. When he was done, he walked over to where she was waiting. He pulled her to him, and pressed his body against hers, while his hand caressed her behind.
“I thought I was gonna have to axe that mother,” he said. But you played him good.”
“Shaddup, Rath,” Lonnie answered, staring over his shoulder.
“What did you say to me, bitch?” he growled, shoving her away from him.
“I said shut the fuck up, that’s what,” she said. “Look over there.” She pointed across the casino. “It’s Queenie. Looks like she came to play with the big kids.”
Max, Liz and their friends walked down the strip, their eyes shining with the reflected lights on the buildings.
“What’s the big surprise?” asked Kyle. “And why are we all here, together? Shouldn’t somebody have Tess duty?”
“Someone did have Tess duty,” said Ava, slipping her hand into his. “Max asked me if I could put a long lasting warp on her to make her think she was going swimming with Max. Even now, she is probably splashing around in the hotel pool with Max by her side.”
“Nice,” said Kyle. “When we get back, could you do that on my teachers so they’ll all think I aced my finals?”
“Sorry to interrupt,” said Max, “But this is where we want to go.”
“The Venetian?” said Maria. “Oh goody, are we going on a gondola ride?”
“Something like that,” said Max, as the group entered the luxury hotel. “Liz and I have,”
“Will you look at that!” exclaimed Kyle, his voice reverent. He broke away from the group and walked over to a giant statue of Buddha.
“Um, Kyle, I hate to drag you away from your worship and all that, but I was trying to make a point here,” said Max.
“Max,” said Kyle. “I’m not worshipping. I’m merely admiring the fine work and artistry that went into capturing the image of Buddha.”
“Kyle, we need you to focus here,” said Liz, gently pulling him away from the statue. “You can come back later and admire to your hearts content.”
“Fine,” grumbled Kyle. “But I don’t see what’s so important that it can’t wait a few minutes.”
“Liz and I are getting married,” interjected Max. “Here, right now. With all of you as our witnesses.”
“WHAT?” everyone shouted.
“You heard me,” said Max. He turned and began to walk towards the Grand Canal. “Liz and I are getting married, and we want all of you to be there to share it with us.”
The group, led by Max, walked to the bridge that crossed over the canal. It was decorated with white roses, and music played softly in the background. Two white and gold gondolas bobbed in the water majestically, awaiting their joyous cargo. They waited quietly, as the wedding official explained the ceremony to them and prepared the marriage license. As he spoke, the other couples communicated silently among themselves. As one, they stepped forward towards Max and Liz, and the wedding official.
“Max,” said Michael. “I, we all get how this was going to be just for you and Liz, but it seems to me that since we did this once before as a group, it would kind of make sense for us to do this together, too.”
“Are you saying that you and Maria want to get married to?” Max asked, incredulously.
“We already are married, or mated, or whatever it is they call it back on Antar. We want to do it here, too.”
“We all do, Max,” said Isabelle. “Only this time, it’s our choice to do it. We aren’t activating the granolith or anything. We’re choosing to be together.”
“Isabelle’s right,” said Alex. “There is a certain sense of right about it. This time it’s our decision.”
“But only if it’s okay with you and Liz,” added Kyle. “We don’t want to take anything away from you.”
“I think it sounds perfect,” said Liz. “I can’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate our wedding.”
“Yeah, and this way, none of us have an excuse for forgetting our anniversary,” quipped Kyle.
Max stepped away from the group and had a hurried conversation with the wedding official. Several minutes later, they all stood on the bridge and recited their vows in front of each other. Cheers broke out from the onlookers as the couples kissed. The climbed into the two waiting gondolas and took their wedding cruise on the canal.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-Three Into the Frey
The young man put his hand against the Tabasco slot machine as he pulled the lever. Bells began to ring, and a steady stream of quarters spilled out of the machine. The man scooped them up and stuffed them into a large plastic container. He walked over to the cashier’s booth and waited in line to exchange the coins for bills. In front of him a voluptuous blonde waited to cash in her containers of quarters.
“You are one hot babe,” said the man. “Whadda ya say we cash in our money and party the night away.”
“Sounds like you an me got sumptin sumptin goin down,” answered the woman.
“You know it. Let’s get out of these stupid disguises, and take our cash and do this town up right.” Rath wrapped his arms around Lonnie and started to kiss her, his tongue thrusting violently into her mouth.”
“Shouldn’t we get to Roswell and find Tess, and find out what’s goin down, first?” said Lonnie, pulling away from Rath.
“Screw her,” said Rath. “I’m sick of waitin for her to contact us,” he said. “Our friggin book is missen, and it was either her, or that Zan wanna be that stole it. I’m sick of doin this on her terms. It’s time for us to do this our way. But first, we party.”
“Ya know,” said Lonnie. “Zan, man he was wrong. He weren’t da man, Rath, you da man!”
The line moved up and Lonnie handed her container to the cashier, who glared at her suspiciously.
“You seem to be winning an awful lot,” the cashier stated.
“Nah, that’s just your, you know, imagination or sumptin,” said Lonnie. “You ain’t never seen me before, now just give me my friggin money.” She glared at him, her eyes full of anger.
The cashier instinctively took a step back, as if to shield himself from the rage that burned within her eyes.
“M-my mistake, Miss,” he stammered. He quickly grabbed her container of change and fed it through the counter. When it was done, he grabbed a stack of bills and passed it through the security window. “Thank you for patronage. I hope you enjoyed your time at the Stratosphere.”
Lonnie stood to one side, and waited while Rath cashed in his change. When he was done, he walked over to where she was waiting. He pulled her to him, and pressed his body against hers, while his hand caressed her behind.
“I thought I was gonna have to axe that mother,” he said. But you played him good.”
“Shaddup, Rath,” Lonnie answered, staring over his shoulder.
“What did you say to me, bitch?” he growled, shoving her away from him.
“I said shut the fuck up, that’s what,” she said. “Look over there.” She pointed across the casino. “It’s Queenie. Looks like she came to play with the big kids.”
Max, Liz and their friends walked down the strip, their eyes shining with the reflected lights on the buildings.
“What’s the big surprise?” asked Kyle. “And why are we all here, together? Shouldn’t somebody have Tess duty?”
“Someone did have Tess duty,” said Ava, slipping her hand into his. “Max asked me if I could put a long lasting warp on her to make her think she was going swimming with Max. Even now, she is probably splashing around in the hotel pool with Max by her side.”
“Nice,” said Kyle. “When we get back, could you do that on my teachers so they’ll all think I aced my finals?”
“Sorry to interrupt,” said Max, “But this is where we want to go.”
“The Venetian?” said Maria. “Oh goody, are we going on a gondola ride?”
“Something like that,” said Max, as the group entered the luxury hotel. “Liz and I have,”
“Will you look at that!” exclaimed Kyle, his voice reverent. He broke away from the group and walked over to a giant statue of Buddha.
“Um, Kyle, I hate to drag you away from your worship and all that, but I was trying to make a point here,” said Max.
“Max,” said Kyle. “I’m not worshipping. I’m merely admiring the fine work and artistry that went into capturing the image of Buddha.”
“Kyle, we need you to focus here,” said Liz, gently pulling him away from the statue. “You can come back later and admire to your hearts content.”
“Fine,” grumbled Kyle. “But I don’t see what’s so important that it can’t wait a few minutes.”
“Liz and I are getting married,” interjected Max. “Here, right now. With all of you as our witnesses.”
“WHAT?” everyone shouted.
“You heard me,” said Max. He turned and began to walk towards the Grand Canal. “Liz and I are getting married, and we want all of you to be there to share it with us.”
The group, led by Max, walked to the bridge that crossed over the canal. It was decorated with white roses, and music played softly in the background. Two white and gold gondolas bobbed in the water majestically, awaiting their joyous cargo. They waited quietly, as the wedding official explained the ceremony to them and prepared the marriage license. As he spoke, the other couples communicated silently among themselves. As one, they stepped forward towards Max and Liz, and the wedding official.
“Max,” said Michael. “I, we all get how this was going to be just for you and Liz, but it seems to me that since we did this once before as a group, it would kind of make sense for us to do this together, too.”
“Are you saying that you and Maria want to get married to?” Max asked, incredulously.
“We already are married, or mated, or whatever it is they call it back on Antar. We want to do it here, too.”
“We all do, Max,” said Isabelle. “Only this time, it’s our choice to do it. We aren’t activating the granolith or anything. We’re choosing to be together.”
“Isabelle’s right,” said Alex. “There is a certain sense of right about it. This time it’s our decision.”
“But only if it’s okay with you and Liz,” added Kyle. “We don’t want to take anything away from you.”
“I think it sounds perfect,” said Liz. “I can’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate our wedding.”
“Yeah, and this way, none of us have an excuse for forgetting our anniversary,” quipped Kyle.
Max stepped away from the group and had a hurried conversation with the wedding official. Several minutes later, they all stood on the bridge and recited their vows in front of each other. Cheers broke out from the onlookers as the couples kissed. The climbed into the two waiting gondolas and took their wedding cruise on the canal.
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Chapter 54
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine. A lot of stuff in the beginning is taken from End of the World. God knows THAT’S not mine. Anything that makes sense and makes it all better, now that’s mine. Seriously, Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-Four Oops, We Did it Again
“Hey Queenie, how’s it goin?” said Rath.
Tess looked nervously back in the direction of the pool and quickly pushed Rath and Lonnie down the hall of the Stratosphere.
“What are you doing here?” she hissed. “Max is going to be leaving the pool any second.
“What you talking bout, Queenie?” asked Rath. “We’ve been watchin you for a while, and we ain’t,” Rath stopped, and shook his head. “Yeah, you’re right, we don’t want that Zan wanna be spyin on us,” he said.
“Both of yuse shuddup, will ya and let’s jam,” said Lonnie. “I think I hear him comin. Come on, we can hide in here.” She used her powers to open a door, and pulled Rath and Tess into the supply closet.
“That was close,” said Tess. “What the hell are you two doing here? I told you I’d contact you.”
“Yeah, well, we got tired of waitin, Queenie,” said Rath. “So we decided to take a little road trip back to Opieville. We’re missin sumthin, and the way we figure it, either you or your Zan, lifted it.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” said Tess. “Like the either one of you would have anything that I would ever want to steal.”
“Yeah, well what about good ole Maxie, then?” asked Lonnie.
“Right,” said Tess, sarcastically. “As if Max were capable of stealing anything. Anyhow, I’ve got more important news,” Tess continued. “I got that techno geek Alex to decode the book for me. As soon as I can read it, and get everything together, we’re going back to Antar.”
“You mean you ain’t read it yet?” asked Rath. “What the hell is your problem? Why the frig are you livin it up here in Vegas, when you should be figuring out how to get us home?”
“Because we still need Max, you idiot,” said Tess. “That’s why. We can’t go back without the Royal Four, and since you were stupid enough to kill Zan, we have to make due with that sub defective Max. You know that as well as I do. Now I want you to take yourselves back to that sewer you call a home and wait until you hear from me. Is that clear?” Tess. As she spoke, she used her powers to encourage them to see things her way. She waited, while the mind warp took effect. After a few seconds, they both nodded.
“Now get out of here, and don’t let anyone see you,” she said. “Everyone is here, including Michael and Isabelle. That’s the last thing we need, is for someone to see the four of you together.”
“Yeah, no problem Tess,” said Lonnie. “I don’t know what we was thinking of, comin here like this. You’ll contact us when it’s time.”
“That’s right,” said Tess. “I’ll contact you, when it’s time.” She waited while Lonnie and Rath stepped out of the supply closet and into the hall. After they were out of site for several minutes, Tess eased the closet door open and stepped into the hall. She looked around surreptitiously to make sure Max wasn’t around and began the long walk through the never-ending hallways of the Stratosphere, back to her room.
“Oh my God, that was close,” Isabelle whispered to Alex. “What are they doing here?”
“I don’t know, but we’d better go warn the others, before it’s too late,” Alex answered. He pulled out a cell phone and punched in a number.
“Code Blonde,” he said. “Meet at Lucky’s.” He hung up the phone and smiled at Isabelle. “There, that’s all set,” he said. “Isn’t modern technology wonderful?”
“You are such a geek,” Isabelle said with a laugh. “A techno loving, mind warping geek. And I’m lucky to have you.”
“Come on, Mrs. Whitman,” said Alex, holding out his arm to Isabelle. “Please allow me the pleasure of escorting you to Lucky’s. The fine purveyor of the world famous BLT.”
Within 20 minutes, the group assembled in a deserted corner of Lucky’s Restaurant. They placed their orders and waited for the waitress to depart before Alex and Isabelle began to share their story.
“So then Alex warped them into thinking they had seen you and Tess swimming in the pool,” said Isabelle.
“Good job, Alex,” said Max. “Your powers are really getting stronger. Unfortunately, Tess and the others are starting to get out of control. We have to figure something out, and fast, before someone gets hurt.”
“Max is right,” said Liz. “We can’t let Tess,” she stopped, and grabbed her midsection.
“Liz, what is it, what’s the matter?” asked Max. “Is something wrong?
“Wrong, no, nothing’s wrong, but I think I just felt our baby kick.”
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-Four Oops, We Did it Again
“Hey Queenie, how’s it goin?” said Rath.
Tess looked nervously back in the direction of the pool and quickly pushed Rath and Lonnie down the hall of the Stratosphere.
“What are you doing here?” she hissed. “Max is going to be leaving the pool any second.
“What you talking bout, Queenie?” asked Rath. “We’ve been watchin you for a while, and we ain’t,” Rath stopped, and shook his head. “Yeah, you’re right, we don’t want that Zan wanna be spyin on us,” he said.
“Both of yuse shuddup, will ya and let’s jam,” said Lonnie. “I think I hear him comin. Come on, we can hide in here.” She used her powers to open a door, and pulled Rath and Tess into the supply closet.
“That was close,” said Tess. “What the hell are you two doing here? I told you I’d contact you.”
“Yeah, well, we got tired of waitin, Queenie,” said Rath. “So we decided to take a little road trip back to Opieville. We’re missin sumthin, and the way we figure it, either you or your Zan, lifted it.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” said Tess. “Like the either one of you would have anything that I would ever want to steal.”
“Yeah, well what about good ole Maxie, then?” asked Lonnie.
“Right,” said Tess, sarcastically. “As if Max were capable of stealing anything. Anyhow, I’ve got more important news,” Tess continued. “I got that techno geek Alex to decode the book for me. As soon as I can read it, and get everything together, we’re going back to Antar.”
“You mean you ain’t read it yet?” asked Rath. “What the hell is your problem? Why the frig are you livin it up here in Vegas, when you should be figuring out how to get us home?”
“Because we still need Max, you idiot,” said Tess. “That’s why. We can’t go back without the Royal Four, and since you were stupid enough to kill Zan, we have to make due with that sub defective Max. You know that as well as I do. Now I want you to take yourselves back to that sewer you call a home and wait until you hear from me. Is that clear?” Tess. As she spoke, she used her powers to encourage them to see things her way. She waited, while the mind warp took effect. After a few seconds, they both nodded.
“Now get out of here, and don’t let anyone see you,” she said. “Everyone is here, including Michael and Isabelle. That’s the last thing we need, is for someone to see the four of you together.”
“Yeah, no problem Tess,” said Lonnie. “I don’t know what we was thinking of, comin here like this. You’ll contact us when it’s time.”
“That’s right,” said Tess. “I’ll contact you, when it’s time.” She waited while Lonnie and Rath stepped out of the supply closet and into the hall. After they were out of site for several minutes, Tess eased the closet door open and stepped into the hall. She looked around surreptitiously to make sure Max wasn’t around and began the long walk through the never-ending hallways of the Stratosphere, back to her room.
“Oh my God, that was close,” Isabelle whispered to Alex. “What are they doing here?”
“I don’t know, but we’d better go warn the others, before it’s too late,” Alex answered. He pulled out a cell phone and punched in a number.
“Code Blonde,” he said. “Meet at Lucky’s.” He hung up the phone and smiled at Isabelle. “There, that’s all set,” he said. “Isn’t modern technology wonderful?”
“You are such a geek,” Isabelle said with a laugh. “A techno loving, mind warping geek. And I’m lucky to have you.”
“Come on, Mrs. Whitman,” said Alex, holding out his arm to Isabelle. “Please allow me the pleasure of escorting you to Lucky’s. The fine purveyor of the world famous BLT.”
Within 20 minutes, the group assembled in a deserted corner of Lucky’s Restaurant. They placed their orders and waited for the waitress to depart before Alex and Isabelle began to share their story.
“So then Alex warped them into thinking they had seen you and Tess swimming in the pool,” said Isabelle.
“Good job, Alex,” said Max. “Your powers are really getting stronger. Unfortunately, Tess and the others are starting to get out of control. We have to figure something out, and fast, before someone gets hurt.”
“Max is right,” said Liz. “We can’t let Tess,” she stopped, and grabbed her midsection.
“Liz, what is it, what’s the matter?” asked Max. “Is something wrong?
“Wrong, no, nothing’s wrong, but I think I just felt our baby kick.”
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Chapter Fifty-Five ~ 3/10/04
Disclaimer: You know the drill…the characters aren’t mine. A lot of stuff in the beginning is taken from End of the World. God knows THAT’S not mine. Anything that makes sense and makes it all better, now that’s mine. Seriously, Roswell and all characters belong to Jason Katims, 20th Century Fox etc. I’m just borrowing them.
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-Five Back in the Saddle Again
Right on cue, Jim Valenti walked into the suite and smiled apologetically at Kyle. “Son, I’m sorry,” he said. “I just got a call from Hanson, and I’m needed back in Roswell, right away. “
”No problem, Dad,” said Kyle. “We know things like that come up. You can head out now, and we’ll follow in the limo later on.”
“Well, see, the thing is, Amy and I were out really late last night. Actually, we didn’t get in until this morning, and I’m really tired. Too tired to drive in fact. I was hoping maybe you wouldn’t mind driving us back.”
“Oh, yeah, sure, Dad. No problem. After all, you were good enough to do this for us, it’s the least I can do for you,” Kyle answered.
“Tess? I was hoping you’d come along with us, and spell Kyle on some of the driving. I mean, since we’re all going back to the same house and all,” he let his voice trail off, but the subtle reminder that she was a guest in his house hung in the air.
“Oh, uh, yeah, sure,” Tess answered grudgingly. “Glad to do it.”
Tess and Kyle made quick work of gathering their belongings, and Kyle and Jim wheeled the bags out into the hall, while Amy and Tess made a last minute survey to make sure they hadn’t forgotten anything.”
“Great job, Dad,” said Kyle. “You were fantastic in there.”
“Why are we doing this again?” asked Jim.
“We just are Dad,” said Kyle. “I can’t explain it right now, but it’s complicated. Just know that we all really needed this trip. Thanks for going along with our plan to get away.”
The door to the suite opened, and Amy walked out, smiling romantically at Jim, while Tess trailed along behind her, with a scowl on her face.”
“Tell you what,” said Jim, as they stepped into the elevator. “I’ll get us out of Vegas proper, and then you two kids can take over.”
“Great,” said Tess, as the elevator door slid shut, shutting her effectively out of Max and Liz’s life for several hours.
The door to the suite clicked open softly, and Michael looked into the empty hallway.
“Their gone,” he said unnecessarily, to Ava, who stood next to him. “Are you sure you want to do this. I mean, you can ride back with us.”
“I’ll be fine, Michael. Don’t worry. Mind warping Tess is no big deal. She wants to believe that she and Max have this perfect life, so it’s not that hard to convince her it’s happening.”
”I just worry about you,’ Michael said, with uncharacteristic emotion in his voice. “I kind of like having you around. You’re a great sister.”
“And you’re a great brother,” Ava answered, hugging him briefly. “But my place is with my husband. I’d better get down there before they leave.”
“You’ve got your cell, right?” Michael asked. “If you need me, need anything, you call, right away.”
“Yes, Big Brother,” she giggled.
Michael walked her to the elevator and waited until she was safely ensconced inside the steel cage. After the elevator began its descent, he turned and walked back into the room.
“They’re gone,” he said. “Ava decided to go with them at the last minute. She didn’t want to be separated from Kyle. We’ve got two hours before the limo picks us up. I say we hit the casinos, and do some serious gambling. I’m still a little short of my goal.”
“Sounds like a plan,” said Max, while the others nodded their agreement. “Just remember to stick to the plan.
They made their way down to the casino, and split up. Each of them used their powers carefully to win money, but not too much at any table or machine at any one time. At the end of two hours, the group reassembled and waited in the hotel lobby for their limo to arrive.
“We have to do something huge for Kyle and Ava when we get back,” said Liz. “Their taking Tess back and giving us some alone time is way above and beyond.”
“Oh, and I suppose the hundred grand I just won for them doesn’t count?” said Michael.
“I think Liz was talking about something a little more romantic, Space Boy,” said Maria, slipping her arm in his. “But the cash is good too,” she added, practically.
“Hey, I hate to break this up,” said Alex. “But our carriage has arrived.”
“Yeah, it’s time to leave the bright lights and excitement of beautiful Las Vegas, and head back to boring old Roswell,” said Isabelle.
They gathered up their bags, and slipped out of the hotel, and into the hot Nevada sun. The driver helped the guys stow the luggage in the trunk, and one by one, they climbed into the limo, until only Max and Liz were left standing in the desert heat.
“Happy?” asked Max.
“As I’ll ever be,” said Liz, leaning against him. “Being married to you, and starting our family is a dream come true.”
“We’ll make it work, Liz,” said Max. “Going to school, and having a baby will be hard, but we can do it. We can do anything. I love you Liz Parker Evans, and I always will.”
“Paging Mr. and Mrs. Evans,” Maria called from the limo. “Mr. and Mrs. Max Evans, get your married asses back into the car with the rest of the newlyweds so we can head back to Roswell!”
Liz pulled herself reluctantly from Max’s grasp. “Keep your shirt on, Mrs. Guerin,” she joked. “We’re coming.”
“Are you kidding? I want to get home, so my husband can take it off,” came Maria’s unexpected ribald comment.
Liz and Max climbed into the limo after one last look around. The driver started the car, and pulled out onto the busy Las Vegas Strip. Two people stepped out from behind a parked shuttle bus, and watched as the limo stopped at a light, before it turned out of sight.
“Well, ain’t that just the sweetest thing,” said Lonnie, her voice rich with sarcasm.
“Yeah,” said Rath. “Queenie may think she’s all that, but she ain’t nothin but all wrong. We better get ourselves to Roswell fast, before this blows up in our faces.”
Rating: PG-13 – possibly to R
Love Changes Everything
Chapter Fifty-Five Back in the Saddle Again
Right on cue, Jim Valenti walked into the suite and smiled apologetically at Kyle. “Son, I’m sorry,” he said. “I just got a call from Hanson, and I’m needed back in Roswell, right away. “
”No problem, Dad,” said Kyle. “We know things like that come up. You can head out now, and we’ll follow in the limo later on.”
“Well, see, the thing is, Amy and I were out really late last night. Actually, we didn’t get in until this morning, and I’m really tired. Too tired to drive in fact. I was hoping maybe you wouldn’t mind driving us back.”
“Oh, yeah, sure, Dad. No problem. After all, you were good enough to do this for us, it’s the least I can do for you,” Kyle answered.
“Tess? I was hoping you’d come along with us, and spell Kyle on some of the driving. I mean, since we’re all going back to the same house and all,” he let his voice trail off, but the subtle reminder that she was a guest in his house hung in the air.
“Oh, uh, yeah, sure,” Tess answered grudgingly. “Glad to do it.”
Tess and Kyle made quick work of gathering their belongings, and Kyle and Jim wheeled the bags out into the hall, while Amy and Tess made a last minute survey to make sure they hadn’t forgotten anything.”
“Great job, Dad,” said Kyle. “You were fantastic in there.”
“Why are we doing this again?” asked Jim.
“We just are Dad,” said Kyle. “I can’t explain it right now, but it’s complicated. Just know that we all really needed this trip. Thanks for going along with our plan to get away.”
The door to the suite opened, and Amy walked out, smiling romantically at Jim, while Tess trailed along behind her, with a scowl on her face.”
“Tell you what,” said Jim, as they stepped into the elevator. “I’ll get us out of Vegas proper, and then you two kids can take over.”
“Great,” said Tess, as the elevator door slid shut, shutting her effectively out of Max and Liz’s life for several hours.
The door to the suite clicked open softly, and Michael looked into the empty hallway.
“Their gone,” he said unnecessarily, to Ava, who stood next to him. “Are you sure you want to do this. I mean, you can ride back with us.”
“I’ll be fine, Michael. Don’t worry. Mind warping Tess is no big deal. She wants to believe that she and Max have this perfect life, so it’s not that hard to convince her it’s happening.”
”I just worry about you,’ Michael said, with uncharacteristic emotion in his voice. “I kind of like having you around. You’re a great sister.”
“And you’re a great brother,” Ava answered, hugging him briefly. “But my place is with my husband. I’d better get down there before they leave.”
“You’ve got your cell, right?” Michael asked. “If you need me, need anything, you call, right away.”
“Yes, Big Brother,” she giggled.
Michael walked her to the elevator and waited until she was safely ensconced inside the steel cage. After the elevator began its descent, he turned and walked back into the room.
“They’re gone,” he said. “Ava decided to go with them at the last minute. She didn’t want to be separated from Kyle. We’ve got two hours before the limo picks us up. I say we hit the casinos, and do some serious gambling. I’m still a little short of my goal.”
“Sounds like a plan,” said Max, while the others nodded their agreement. “Just remember to stick to the plan.
They made their way down to the casino, and split up. Each of them used their powers carefully to win money, but not too much at any table or machine at any one time. At the end of two hours, the group reassembled and waited in the hotel lobby for their limo to arrive.
“We have to do something huge for Kyle and Ava when we get back,” said Liz. “Their taking Tess back and giving us some alone time is way above and beyond.”
“Oh, and I suppose the hundred grand I just won for them doesn’t count?” said Michael.
“I think Liz was talking about something a little more romantic, Space Boy,” said Maria, slipping her arm in his. “But the cash is good too,” she added, practically.
“Hey, I hate to break this up,” said Alex. “But our carriage has arrived.”
“Yeah, it’s time to leave the bright lights and excitement of beautiful Las Vegas, and head back to boring old Roswell,” said Isabelle.
They gathered up their bags, and slipped out of the hotel, and into the hot Nevada sun. The driver helped the guys stow the luggage in the trunk, and one by one, they climbed into the limo, until only Max and Liz were left standing in the desert heat.
“Happy?” asked Max.
“As I’ll ever be,” said Liz, leaning against him. “Being married to you, and starting our family is a dream come true.”
“We’ll make it work, Liz,” said Max. “Going to school, and having a baby will be hard, but we can do it. We can do anything. I love you Liz Parker Evans, and I always will.”
“Paging Mr. and Mrs. Evans,” Maria called from the limo. “Mr. and Mrs. Max Evans, get your married asses back into the car with the rest of the newlyweds so we can head back to Roswell!”
Liz pulled herself reluctantly from Max’s grasp. “Keep your shirt on, Mrs. Guerin,” she joked. “We’re coming.”
“Are you kidding? I want to get home, so my husband can take it off,” came Maria’s unexpected ribald comment.
Liz and Max climbed into the limo after one last look around. The driver started the car, and pulled out onto the busy Las Vegas Strip. Two people stepped out from behind a parked shuttle bus, and watched as the limo stopped at a light, before it turned out of sight.
“Well, ain’t that just the sweetest thing,” said Lonnie, her voice rich with sarcasm.
“Yeah,” said Rath. “Queenie may think she’s all that, but she ain’t nothin but all wrong. We better get ourselves to Roswell fast, before this blows up in our faces.”