Roswell Fanatics

*Max*

"What do you think is going to happen now Max...I mean how long are we likely to be staying here...?" Liz asks. The question makes my stomach twist, because it's all just so complicated. I want to go home to my parents and my life on Earth but I have responsibilities here. Much bigger responsibilities than anything I have on Earth.

"I don't know, Liz," I say, running a curved finger along her cheek. "It's possible we could all leave together this afternoon, but I might have to stay a lot longer."

I drop my hand, holding hers on her lap. "You know I can't give Xadalyn the seal, like she wants. She and Xan aren't ready," I frown as I remember how close we came to losing both of them the first night we were here and they didn't even have the seal yet. I was so proud of Alexander then. He hadn't had any powers at all for his whole life, but he still managed to find control.

"I could give her authority to act as Queen, without the seal, but I hardly know her. And what I do see doesn't always make me comfortable," I bite my lip on that admission. I'm trying very hard to see her as herself, not a reflection of Tess, but so often there's some way she holds her head or an inflection in her voice, that seems just like her mother. The alternative would be to stay here and be King, myself. It really is my job, afterall, and I know Larak expects me to. The council favors Xadalyn, but it really isn't their choice and I'm sure I can change that. Or maybe I can put Adayla in charge? I wish I knew. I wonder if Michael and Isabel will be coming, or not.

"It might take a while. Maybe you and the kids can go home with Justin while I sort it out," I suggest. I don't really want them to go, but I don't want them to have to suffer because of it. After all, Liz and the kids have school and other obligations.

OOC: Picture of Xadalyn’s outfit.

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Picture of Training Area.

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~Xadalyn~

After slamming the door in Daimeon’s face I sit down on my bed for a few moments to try and figure out just what happened. Why did Skyler get so mad? Why was I not as mad as I should be, instead I feel… guilty. Why exactly did I explode at Daimeon? And where does he get off saying the things he said.

So many thoughts but I didn’t have time for any of them. I still had my morning workout…with Skyler. I walk into the bathroom and take a quick shower before returning to my room and get my workout clothes out.

I slip the off white shirt on with silver cuffs that serve as a power blocker that I can use to turn on and off depending on what kind of training we will be doing. One sleeve is cut short and one long, a fashion of the Antar army started long ago. During the war Antar soldiers that supported the late King Zan would tear one of their sleeves off, as a memento of there loyalty and to show they would rather die than serve under Khivar’s reign of terror.

The pants are the same off white as the shirt and made of the same material the army’s uniforms are made of. There lightweight and are made for the flexibility a fighter needs. They are also armor like, it that it takes a lot to break the material. The only way to break through them is directed hit from a laser gun that was fired short range or a hit from a laser saber would burn through it.

I slip on my cream colored combat boots that reach to my knees. I pulled my now slightly unruly curls into a low pony tail, clasping it at the base of my neck with a silver burette that used to belong to my Mother. Finally I finished getting dressed I walk out of my bedroom and head down the hall and down the stairs to the first floor and then out the side door of the palace.

Outside, the warm air hits my and it makes my whole attitude lighter. I’ve always loved the outdoors; they always have had a way of calming my spirit when nothing else could. Now approaching the training ground, on my way to the indoor arena, I stop to call out some encouraging words to some of the soldier who are practicing their skills.

This is my favorite time of the day, when I feel the most relaxed, when I actually have time to stop and talk to my people. I smile as one of the Lieutenants, stops me to tell me about his new baby, his wife just had. After congratulating him I wave my goodbyes and head into the indoor arena where I can start my workout training.

I spot Skyler over by the sinks. I stop for a moment before taking a deep breath before walking over to him. Thinking it will be easier to just forget about the incidence this morning, I get straight to business. I pick up one of the training laser saber, that are set to a lower power so to cause only a slight burn instead of the usual. I turn it on and it lights up a neon blue color.

“I’m ready, Captain.” I tell him not looking at him as I walk over to a training ring. I will just keep this entire exchange professional.


~Skyler~

OOC: Skyler is wearing a white wife beater and grey jogging pants.

I place my hands on the side of the cabinet hanging my head limp. I look up into the mirror at the slash that remains in my lip. The bleeding has stopped yet the anger is no where near subsiding.

I can tell that Xada has entered the training room by the sound of soldiers pausing from their tasks to bow to her. Silence feels the room before everyone returns to their tasks. The training room is something new here. Before Avalyn died she had this building built and furnished with all the tools we needed to train our soldiers. On the right side of the training room we have balance beams, strength building rings, punching bags, etc and on the other side is every weight you would ever need. It has really become one of our most used buildings here in the palace.

“I’m ready, Captain.” I hear Xada say before looking back down into the sink. I say nothing, just let out a little sarcastic laugh. That was funny…captain? What was that? I guess she would just rather pretend nothing happened, well alright two can play at that game. I walk over to a wall that holds laser sabers. I pick my gloves up off of a nearby bench pulling them over my tender, red knuckles. I grab my saber from the very end switching the button to low and revealing a neon orange light.

Walking over to the mat my eyes never meet Xada’s. I get in my position right in front of Xada before looking up to her. “Let’s begin my queen.” I say using the same business only tone that was used before.

-Joint Post-

Xada and Skyler

The two of them face each other preparing for battle. The fighting begins, one blow after another, with no progress being made. Each blow attempted is anticipated and blocked. Skyler’s hard core fighting techniques are now matched by Xada’s graceful ones.

Anger rises in the both of them by this time. Skyler twists behind the unexpecting Xada slashing her shirt below her breasts. He smiles as she turns to face him. Skyler’s cocky attitude feels his face as she looks down to the rip in her shirt. She lays her saber down taking her hands through the hole ripping the lower half of the shirt off. She looks back at Skyler irritated before picking her saber up and getting back into her stance.

Skyler and Xada circle before Xada cuts into the middle of Skyler’s shirt. Xada smiles a ferral smile glancing at the tear. Skyler pulls the shirt over his head revealing a cut mixed with blood and sweat trickling down his cut abs. They begin again circling with anger filled eyes. Skyler hits Xada once more across the chest giving way to the leather strapless band underneath. Xada pulls the shirt off now pissed. A scowl surfaces on her face where the smile was before. Xada gives no time for circling, but instead rushes forward using her feet to catch Skyler off guard before slicing through his pants.

Skyler takes his pants from around his feet slinging them to the side. His boxers are all that remains. The now furious Xada and Skyler go head to head fighting with everything left in them. They sabers come together, their faces inches apart. Both gasping for breath.

A clapping begins behind them and they drop their sabers to the floor turning towards the source….Nicholas.

They look down at what is left of their clothing having nothing to put on.

*Sarah*

"Hey, Sarah. Any idea how we can get breakfast around here?" Justin said to me after Xan leaves. I'm really not that hungry, well Antar food makes me sick to my stomach. " No. I'm sorry I don't, I don't really like the food here." I said to him.

"did you sleep well? You know you snore when your sleeping" I said trying not to smile.

*Justin*

"Do not!" I grumble when Sarah says I snore. "That must have been Alexander." I don't know if I snore or not, but I'm not going to let her insult me.

"I didn't think the food was that bad," I say. "Some of it you have to watch out for, but it's still food." My dad says I'd eat anything, and maybe he's right, but I'm hungry. "Are your parents going to order something up again today?"

*Sarah*

"Do not. That must have been Alexander." Justin say, and I can't help but laugh at his reaction. He's kind of cute action all serious, he reminds me of a boy I once knew. A boy who died over my secret.

"I didn't think the food was that bad. Some of it you have to watch out for, but it's still food"Are your parents going to order something up again today?" Justin ask me.

"I think so, as soon as they get up I'm sure they will order something. But I don't think I'm going even eat the food. Its just to gross to me."