Chapter 71
Laurie/Alex’s Office, Dupree/Whitman Enterprises, Same Time
Isabel was lying back in Alex’s arms, both savouring the high from their mutual orgasm. Alex caressed her thighs with his hands while kissing her shoulder with little pecks.
“You know this really is a nice desk.” Isabel said
“It’s Laurie’s but I’ll buy you one.” Alex said as his hand moved up to her belly
“LAURIE’S??” Isabel said loudly, “Alex, it is not the done thing to make love on the desk that belongs to my brother in-law’s sister.” she joked in a fake posh voice
“Well what Laurie doesn’t know won’t hurt her. Besides, we were a little too far gone to care.” Alex said
“We were a little bit out of control weren’t we?” Isabel said with a wicked grin
“Oh yeah.” Alex agreed as he looked up at a clock on the wall. “I think we better get going. We don’t want you dad accusing me of keeping you out late.”
“No…you just keep me up late. But yeah, you’re right we should get going.” Isabel said
Isabel kissed Alex and slid off his legs. Alex stood up and pulled on his boxers as Isabel refastened her bra, both gazing into each other’s eyes as they dressed. When they were fully clothed and just as Isabel was about to fasten the top button of her blouse, Alex walked over to her, lifted her chin with his finger and kissed her lovingly.
“You are so beautiful.” Alex stated as a matter of fact
Isabel put her arms over Alex’s shoulders and rested her forehead against his.
“I love you Alex…and thank you.” Isabel said
“I love you too.” Alex said. He closed the last button on Isabel and then opened a wormhole that would take them to her house.
Valenti Residence, 11:00
Kyle had seen Serena very early in the morning after slipping out of bed from beside Tess without disturbing her. Serena had agreed to send Kyle’s request for an audience with Reagent Trall and now all that was being waited on was the reply. While Kyle was out Tess had informed Ava who had come over to keep her company and when Kyle arrived home he found them already planning the wedding.
Kyle now discovered that all the girls had gotten together earlier in the week after Lonnie and Rath’s wedding in to discuss how things should go. They had decided that since at least four of the couples were of both Antar and Earth that they would compromise – there would be the preparation rituals but the main ceremony would happen in a church, registry office or where ever the couple decided. The bride would also where a dress that, unlike Lonnie’s, wouldn’t be as revealing. White was completely optional for the guys.
“I do have a question.” Kyle said as he listened to them prattle on
“What’s that Kyle?” Tess asked
“Correct me if I’m wrong but the guy preparation ritual leaves the guy with a hell of a hard on. Not the kind of thing I should have if we do this in a church.” Kyle stated
Ava and Tess looked at him and then to each other.
“Crap…he’s right.” Tess said
“Yeah.” Ava said, “Well…I could talk to Zan, get him to forget the oils.”
“Sort of cancels out the point of the ritual doesn’t it?” Tess said
“Well we could forget the rituals all together.” Ava suggested
“NO WAY.” Tess said sternly, “I want my ritual.” She said with a grin that wasn’t missed by Kyle.
“What the hell happened in that ritual?” Kyle asked
“Nothing.” Tess said as she sat back in her seat, trying to avoid the question
“Anyway back to the subject…” Ava said, “We do our ritual, you spend some time with the guys and do…what ever guys do.”
Just then there was a knock at the door and Ava answered it. When Tess and Kyle saw that Serena was on the other side, they immediately stood up.
“Serena…did Tess’s dad get back to you?” Kyle asked cautiously
“Actually, he did.” Serena said
“What was his reply?” Tess asked
Serena moved into the room and held the door open allowing Shalara and Thrall to enter.
“Lord Trall, may I present your daughters Tess and Ava Harding. And this is Tess chosen, Kyle Valenti.” Serena said
Kyle was speechless. He didn’t want to say anything our of place or do anything that could hamper his chances with Trall. Serena could see his hesitance so she decided to continue her introductions.
“Ava, Tess. This is your father, Reagent Trall of Klendo.”
Trall almost had tears running down his face as he looked at his daughters. He never thought that he would see Ava again since her death on Antar and now here before him was her legacy, where once he but a single child now he had two beautiful girls. Slowly he moved over to them and much to the surprise of both girls, he held them tightly.
“You’ll never know how good it is to finally meet you both.” Trall said as he closed his eyes
“You really are our dad.” Ava said and held him back.
Tess also felt the connection that her sister felt and also put her arm around her father. Trall could see the hesitation in her but continued to hold her.
Just then Shalara cleared her throat to gain her uncles attention.
“Hey Kyle, how’s your dad?” Shalara asked, deciding to break the ice between the young man and the head of her household.
“He’s good, thanks for asking.” Kyle said
“Uncle Trall…” Shalara said
“Yes of course.” Trall said, “Kyle Valenti.”
He released his daughters and moved over to him. As he appraised the young man, Trall circled around Kyle with the intent of making him nervous. Kyle knew what Trall was trying to do but wasn’t having any of it…he was nervous enough. So he just decided to stand tall and stick it out, no matter what this man did to him he would be marrying Tess.
“So you intend on marrying my daughter. I’m told that you two have already mated and she carries you’re children…is this true?” Trall asked
“Yes sir.” Kyle simply said, “The Granolith, with a little help, adjusted our hormone levels in order for it to happen.”
“So it was forced. Do you plan on abandoning Tess?” Trall asked
Kyle snapped his head around and stared Trall in the eye. “No sir, I could never leave her or our children.”
Trall nodded. “Very well…I am curious as to the whereabouts of your own parents.”
“My mother…my mother died when I was very young. My father is on duty at the moment, he’s the local Sheriff.” Kyle said proudly
“Sheriff?” Trall paused, “Ah yes, law enforcement. A commendable vocation, I assume he brings honour to his work?”
“Yes sir, he’s one of the best. He even helps Serena and the Secret Service with the protection of Tess and the others.” Kyle said
“Commendable. He also took in Tess after her protector was killed at the hand of the Skins?” Trall asked
“Yes. I gave her my bedroom, after a while we got closer and then we found out that Tess was infected with Ganderial and that was when I realised how much I really cared for her.” Kyle answered
Trall nodded, “King Zan thinks highly of you. However, as no doubt Serena or Shalara had told you, my family is strict with protocol.”
Kyle looked at Tess and then to Shalara with a smile.
{Yeah Right.} He thought to himself and through the bond Tess had heard him.
Trall followed Kyle’s line of sight to his niece and shook his head, “Well most of them are strict with it. Anyway, as such it is…inappropriate…to allow my daughter to marry someone who is not a noble.”
Kyle’s nervousness evaporated and was quickly giving way to anger.
“However…” Trall started to say
“Dad if you think that I’m going to let you stand in my way from marrying the man I love…” Tess said
Trall just looked at her to silence her. He succeeded, even though this was not his body he did choose it well. He was just as imposing as Tess imagined he would be.
“Reagent Trall, please reconsider…” Kyle started to say
“However…” Trall said sternly, “Kyle Valenti of Earth, I hereby grant you the title of Nalat of Southern Continent of the Klendan colony of Krallen.”
Kyle just blinked. Everyone else was in shock, not least of which was Shalara and Serena.
“I…uh…thank you sir.” Kyle said then paused for a minute, “What does that mean exactly?”
“Krallen is the colony where Shalara rules. I have given you control over the southern continent of that planet, you will answer to her and to me until such time when you have wed my daughter and upon my passing you will control the House. The title Nalat…I suppose it is the equivalent of the Earth’s Dukes.” Trall said
“Seriously?” Kyle asked
“I never joke about my family my boy.” Trall said and moved in closer to Kyle, “Take care of my girl…I can’t loose her…either of them again.” he whispered
“I promise sir.” Kyle said
“Now if you’ll excuse us, I would like to take a walk with my daughters.” Trall said.
With that Ava and Tess left with him and, with additional security, toured Roswell. Kyle took a deep breath and slumped himself into the seat as Shalara and Serena sat on either side of him.
“Did that really just happen?” Kyle asked
“It would appear so.” Serena said, “I have never known him to do something like this.”
“You got that right.” Shalara said
“So…the southern continent. Got anything going for it?” Kyle asked Shalara
“It’s a jungle region, much like your Amazon. Occupied by about 12 million people spread around 6 cities. The total population of Krallen is just over 132 million. As a matter of fact we just detected massive mineral deposits in the area…you really hit the big time.” Shalara said
“Understatement much.” Kyle said, “So what’s the job description?”
“I’ll teach you that in class.” Serena said, “But you better start paying more attention. In case you missed that last part, Trall is ready to make you his named heir.”
“Yeah…I caught that. I thought Tess or Ava…” Kyle said
“Oh they’re his heirs all right but as Tess’s husband you will have a very direct role in the household.” Shalara said
“And Zan?” Kyle asked
“Yeah I was curious why he never mentioned him.” Shalara said, “Maybe he really wants to give you a chance.”
“So you’re my boss.” Kyle asked
“Yeah.” Serena said, “Then one day, you’ll be mine.”
“My life just doesn’t seem to want to settle down.” Kyle said
Crashdown, Noon
Alex, Isabel, Max and Liz were sitting down with Candy while Michael was out back in the kitchen with Maria. Each and every one of them was ready to punch Candy’s lights out after numerous “Freak” comments that she quickly corrected. Gandi, who was feeling Liz’s frustrations, had hovered down to the table and rested in front of Liz. Every so often Gandi would extend one of her tendrils closer to Candy and allowed her thorny protrusions to come out of her skin.
Eventually, Candy got the hint and much to the pleasure of the others who patted Gandi’s head. However, some damage was already done. During the groups irritations they had let slip the origin of Alex’s knowledge, the truth surrounding Liz’s conception and that Kivar was eager if not ready to wipe out the planet.
“You guys are kidding right?” Candy asked with concern
Realising that it was too late to rescind the comment the group sat back.
“Not entirely.” Max said, “Kivar would like nothing more than to kill all of us.”
“Yeah so why doesn’t he and leave the rest of us alone.” Candy asked
“Kivar’s on a power trip.” Liz said, “Killing us would just be the appetiser, he won’t be happy until he controls everything.”
“And what he can’t control he’ll…well.” Alex said
“So the reason that no one else knows about this is?” Candy asked
“Well the President, Joint Chiefs, The Leaders of both parties and the U.N. Security Council all know.” Max said
“Beyond that…they all agreed that no-one else should know because the mass panic that would follow would probably so the same amount of damage as Kivar.” Liz said
“Which is why you can’t tell anyone about it.” Isabel said sternly, “If you do you’ll cause nothing but trouble and get nothing out of it.”
“We’ll see.” Candy said
Each of the others looked at each other with concern. They knew that they had to do something about Philip’s half of the family.
{We need to do something about this.} Liz said through the bond to the others
{Guys?} Tess said while on the other side of town. {What’s going on?}
{Candy knows about Kivar.} Max said, {whatever she and Dad’s family have planned we need to deal with this…preferably before Kivar shows up.}
{Yeah okay.} Kyle chipped in, {but what?}
{What about Granddad?} Isabel said
{He did look like he wasn’t in on whatever the plan is.} Alex said
{I’ll go speak to him.} Max said,
{Okay.} Everyone agreed.
“Helloooo.” Candy said, trying to get their attention, “You guys okay…you kinda spaced out for a second.”
“Yeah we’re fine.” Max said as he waved his hand over his watch, causing the alarm to go off. “Damn lost track of time…we better get going.”
The gang quickly got up and dispersed but left Candy in the company of Gandi.
“Stop staring at me freak.” she said
The next thing she knew was that there was a high pitch shriek and Gandi’s tendrils were heading for her face. They stopped barely an inch from her eyes, causing the eyelids to flicker uncontrollably as she pulled her head back. Gandi hovered closer to Candy so that they were virtually eye-to-eye.
All of a sudden Candy heard “Don’t” in her head.
She looked around and then looked back toward Gandi. “Wa…was that you?”
{Yes.} Gandi said
“How can you speak?” Candy asked
{A gift from Liz…but she doesn’t realise it yet. If you cause problems for her or the others I will end you. } Gandi threatened
Gandi then floated away through the doors to the back and Candy got up and quickly left. From the kitchen Michael looked out and saw Candy having an apparently one-sided conversation with Liz’s pet. He knew Candy wasn’t nuts, self centred and greedy perhaps, but not crazy. He decided that when he was finished with his shift he would have a little chat with Liz and try to find out what was going on. But in the mean time, Maria had moved up behind him and pulled down the zipper on his jeans. Quickly her hand snaked its way inside and she claimed her property.
“Maria…” Michael said huskily.
“Michael. My love. You are getting very, very hard.” Maria said
“Well with you stroking me like that how could I not be?” Michael said, “TAKIN’ A BREAK.” he called out and someone replaced him at the grill
He grabbed Maria’s hand and pulled her into the stock room where he pushed her up against the back wall and kissed her hard. When he released her, Michael started to undo the snaps of her uniform and found only wearing a pale blue silk g-string.
“Oh god.” Michael groaned as he looked over her body
Maria pulled him closer to her and kissed him while she raised her leg up to Michael’s him, which he grabbed to keep in place as he caressed her flesh.
“Do you remember the first time you kissed me?” Maria asked him
“Hmmm, yeah. Max and Liz were meeting Riverdog for the first time, you were worried…”
“And you calmed me down a lot with that kiss…now all you seem to be able to do is get me excited.” Maria said as she pulled open his shirt and started to kiss his naked chest.
“Glad to hear it babe.” Michael said as he started to nibble on her earlobe
Michael pulled her ass so that his length was pushed tight against her. Maria quickly jumped up and wrapped her legs around him as he reached down to undo the button on his jeans. Michael’s cock sprung forward and Maria slowly started to pump his length.
“God you’re skin feels so soft.” Michael said as he gave feather light kissed over her shoulders
Michael reached his hands around from her ass and moved her underwear aside before thrusting his dick deep insider her, causing her to close her eyes and tilt her head upward.
“Like that?” Michael asked as he gently circled his hips
“Ughhh…uh...oh yeah.” Maria whimpered but Michael suddenly stopped. “Wh…why’d you stop?”
“Maria, I love you.” Michael said seriously
Maria smiled, “I love you too Michael.”
“Will…will you move in with me?” Michael asked
“What did you just say?” Maria asked as she stopped squirming against him
“I want you to move in with me. For us to get our own place together.” Michael said
“Oh god Michael, yes.” Maria said as she started to piston up and down on his cock.
“Oh god Maria, I love you so much.” Michael groaned as he pushed his dick into Maria and then withdrew, over and over again.
“MICHAEL…YES…YES…YESSS…YESSSSSSSS.” Maria called out
For five more minutes Michael continued to make love to his little pixie until they were both slumped on the floor.
“You do know I’m going to have to ask my mom first?” Maria asked
“We’ll ask her together.” Michael said as he kissed her knuckles.
“We’ll certainly be the talk of the school when it gets out.”
“Babe, we’re already the talk of the school. You remember, the whole alien thing.” Michael said
“Yeah I remember.” Maria said as she looked down at Michael’s crotch as saw that he was still hard, “You definitely need some help with that.” she said and bent her head down into his lap and took him into her mouth.
Michael put his hand on her head as she bobbed up and down, wrapping her tongue around him as she went.
“Oh sweet jeez…oh Maria.” he moaned as his fisted his hands.
“MMMHHHHH…HNNNNN…MNNNNNNNFFFFFFFGGGG.” Maria mumbled as her mouth was filled with him.
Maria knew exactly how to get Michael off. If she wanted to she could keep him going for ages…thirty minutes were their record. However, if she wanted to she could get him to cum in a few minutes, he could never stand up to her oral talents. Not that he ever even tried.
Within ten minutes Michael filled her mouth with his seed, which she swallowed before licking the remainder off of his length and kissing the tip. Michael just stared out into space as she brought her head back up and looked at him as she fixed her underwear and put her uniform back on.
“Michael…helloooo…Hey Spaceboy I know I’m good but you need to get back to work.” Maria said
“Yeah Pixie…just give me a sec.” Michael said. A few minutes later he was dressed and back at the grill while Maria was out on the café floor taking orders and giving her sly smiles now and again.
To Be Continued…
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Chapter 72
Living Room, Parker Residence, 10:00 The Next Day
“Where the hell is she?” Michael said as he flumped down in the seat next to Liz
“Maria, will be here Michael. Don’t worry.” Liz said
It was only a couple of days until the Presidents visit and Maria was taking Michael out to buy a suit. They had already spoken with Amy about Maria moving in with Michael and had reluctantly agreed - so long as they found an appropriate place to raise two children. Amy hated the idea from the off but only relented when she accepted that her baby was about to be a married woman with her own children. She did manage to get them to hold off until they had at least finished this year of school.
“Why are you not nervous about this?” Michael asked
“Michael, I’m engaged to a king who’s best friend, you, is his second who rules over a house. In case you hadn’t noticed we deal with planetary leaders…not national ones. Not that he isn’t just as important. I mean when he found out about this he could have hunted us all down.” Liz said
“You’re really making me feel a whole lot better Lizzie.” Michael said
Liz turned her head sharply and looked at her, “Call me that again and those twins of yours will be the last ones you’re capable of making.” she said
“Point taken…Liz…have you noticed anything different with Gandi recently?” Michael asked
“No, why?” Liz asked
“Oh its probably nothing.”
“Michael.”
“Okay, it’s just that I saw Candy talking to her.” Michael said
“Michael, we all talk to her.”
“Not that way. It looked like Candy was having a conversation with Gandi and I know that she isn’t THAT crazy.” Michael said
Liz looked around and stood up and called out, “Gandi.”
Gandi came floating out of Liz’s room and landed on the back of the seat where Liz had been sitting.
Liz ran her hands along Gandi, scanning her, looking for anything wrong.
“I don’t see anything different and it’s not like I can take her to the vet.” Liz said, “I wish you could tell me if something was wrong.” she said to Gandi while stroking the alien’s body.
{I can tell you.} Gandi said into both of the teen’s minds.
When Michael heard it he jumped up and fell backwards onto his ass.
“Lizzz.” Michael said
“G…Gandi?” Liz asked
{Hello Liz.} Gandi said softly
“How is…how can…HOW???” Liz asked
{You gave me my awareness, Liz. Being with you day after day, your energy became a part of me.} Gandi said
“So…you can think like us now? Your sentient?” Liz asked
{Not completely but from now on my offspring will be and all of them will be able to reproduce, not just the queens.}
“In that case we need to get a bigger cave.” Michael said
“Michael, we can’t lock them up in a cave.” Liz said, “The previous generations will have to remain there, they still follow their instincts to infect humans but the new ones…Gandi and I will have to come up with a few options on that.”
{Liz, I understand why my children must be contained but thank you for taking care of them.} Gandi said, {However, my next litter must be free.}
“What if we send each litter to Antar?” Michael suggested
“No, they shouldn’t be too far from Gandi. Besides this is a new level for them and I’m responsible for it, I can’t just abandon them on Antar.” Liz said
“Somehow I knew you’d say that but we can’t let them out on Earth. I don’t think the natives would be too happy.” Michael said
“Hey…I’m one of those natives Michael.” Liz said
“Yeah but you’re also one of us…My Queen.” Michael said with a bow, slightly mocking her
“Michael do that again and I’ll…I’ll…I’ll…”
“You’ll what? There isn’t a threat that you’ve not already used…including that last one.” Michael teased
“Well, I have been practicing my powers and there is this nice little trick that works.” Liz said
“And what would that be?” Michael asked with crossed arms
“I can reduce the size of…uh…certain objects.” Liz said as she looked down at his crotch
“You wouldn’t…Maria would kill you.” Michael said
Liz just smiled and turned back to Gandi. “What do you say we go out to the cave and think about our options?” she said
{Okay.} Gandi said and floated away after Liz just as Maria entered the room.
“Hey Spaceboy, ready?” Maria asked
“Yeah, I suppose.” Michael responded grumpily and together they went to the best tailors in Roswell.
Hillman Tailors, Roswell Main Street, 20 Minutes Later
Michael and Maria had arrived and were promptly greeted by the owner, who was also the head tailor. He had taken up the role after his father passed, who inherited it from his father.
“Ms Deluca, Mr Guerin. I’m glad you chose to come here.” Mr Hillman said
“Well you did come highly recommended. I take it Mr Evans told you what we needed?” Maria asked
“Not directly but I assume that you need something for the Presidents upcoming visit.” Hillman said
“Yes, some people…” Maria said while indicating to Michael, “…Like to leave things to the last minute.”
“Well, given the right circumstances I can produce something…acceptable.” Hillman said
“How much does your best suit go for?” Maria asked, assuming that ‘circumstances’ meant money,
Hillman considered for a second, he never really had any major purchases until now but he had created several suits in the past that he spent a great deal of time over. Ones that were labours of love, hand stitched, silk lined and that he considered artwork.
“I have a couple of suits that could retail for $2000.” Hillman responded
“Well if you can put together something like that in time for the visit we’ll pay you…” Maria said then looked at Michael, considering an amount. “…$3000. That’s 1000 bucks over the asking price.”
Hillman’s eyes widened and gleamed. “Mr Guerin I will need your measurements…please come this way.” he said.
Just then Alex and Kyle came in to the store.
“Hey guys.” Maria said, “What are you doing here?”
“Picking up our suits. What else?” Kyle said as one of the shop assistants approached them. Kyle and Alex went with him and a few minutes later they returned from a changing room.
“Well how do we look?” Alex asked
“You look good. Very sharp.” Maria said. Just then another assistant returned, carrying several suits and held them out for Alex’s inspection. “Alex how many suits are you buying?” she asked
“5 or 6. I am a businessman now.” Alex said as he felt the material of the jacket and nodded, “Very nice. Thank you.”
“This Hillman guy is going to be making a fortune from us. Bet you he’s glad that Mr Evans shops here.” Maria said
“You can say that again.” Kyle said as he went back to the changing room and got changed. When he returned he pulled out his credit card and paid.
Alex also went back to change and by the time he returned Michael was back beside Maria. Alex looked him over and shook his head.
“Why do you leave things like this to the last minute? Even Rath got his earlier than this.” Alex asked
“Hey…not always. Just things that…” Michael said
“Things that make him look respectable.” Maria said as Hillman walked back out.
“Gentlemen, Ms Deluca. Well I have everything I need to complete the suit. It can be finished by tomorrow evening but I will need you back here, Mr Guerin, in the morning for a fitting. Any adjustments can be made over the rest of the day.” Hillman said
“I guess I’ll see you then.” Michael said as he shook Hillman’s hand.
Alex and Kyle grabbed their suits and the quartet left.
2 Days Later…
The day of the Presidents had arrived and everyone was running around like crazy. The Secret Service presence in the town had skyrocketed, local officials were running around like headless chickens and the Sheriff, Deputy Hall and Deputy Hanson were now wearing their dress uniforms.
Yesterday a local construction group put up a temporary stage in the school grounds and the local theme was red, white and blue. Michael had collected his brand new suit and had even gotten himself a hair cut. Much to Maria’s surprise, and everyone else’s, Michael looked very respectable.
It had been some time since the Dupes had shed their ‘street’ look but they had kept the tattoos. Today, for the first time, they removed them from their bodies, even the ones that weren’t normally seen due to their location. Lonnie, now just two weeks into her pregnancy had a noticeable swell of her belly. Every time Rath saw her he couldn’t help but rest his hand against where his daughter was growing and then kissing his wife.
At around half nine in the morning Agent Flynn had given the word that Air Force One had touched down at the airstrip on the Eagle Rock grounds. The facility may have been abandoned but it was the closest airstrip on Roswell that could handle the presidential plane. When the President departed the plane he got into his car along with his Chief of Staff and the Chairman of the JCS, while the press were put into the bus. Half an hour later they were at the Roswell City Limits and everyone had gathered in the school.
Max hated being the centre of attention but today he couldn’t avoid it. He was meeting the President along with the rest of his family for the first time. The entire town was filled with press as well as visitors. The top three floors of the newest hotel, the Hilton, were taken up with the presidential delegation. After checking in they headed out toward the school.
When they got the word, Max and the others, along with the mayor and other officials went out onto the stage. Through the crowds cheers the mayor introduced the President and he came out on stage waving. He shook hands with everyone, but spent longer with Max than anyone. The President gave a speech, toured the school and a few local sites. Brody was especially thrilled when they visited the UFO museum, The President asked how much of what was on display was actually correct…no one could give him an answer.
When they got back to the school the president announced that he had a gift for Max and the next thing anyone knew was that there was a wide load vehicle transport heading up the road. Its cargo was concealed under a large tarp.
“Is that what I think it is?” Serena asked
“I thought you might like it back.” The President responded as several military personnel removed the tarp to reveal a spacecraft underneath. Brody was visibly drooling.
“Serena is that…” Max asked
“The ship that brought us to Earth.” Serena said
“Uh Serena…this isn’t Antarian.” Alex said
“It’s not?” The President asked
“No. It’s a diplomatic transport that we borrowed from Kelnora. We thought that Kivar would be hesitant about attacking a ship on a diplomacy run but some how he found out we were on board. We were able to destroy the ship that was attacking but this one sustained a lot of damage and we crashed.” Serena said as he ran her hand along the edge and spotted some minor work. “You’ve been doing some repairs.”
“The technicians we had working on it were hoping to adapt some of the technologies but apparently they couldn’t repair all systems. They couldn’t even get inside.” Harrison said
“Why didn’t you active the self repair function?” Alex asked
“Huh?” Harrison asked
“Self repair…Kelnoran ships can use particle synthesis to repair any damage.” Alex said as he touched his hand to the skin of the ship.
The ship glowed, causing several people to move backwards from the police line. Everyone watched as the scars on the hull vanished and then as a door opened.
“We have the damn thing for 60 years and get nothing. You have it for 60 seconds and repair the full thing.” The president said
“Anyone want a ride?” Alex asked
Brody almost had to be restrained before he ran himself into the opening to find the best seat but Max shot down the idea.
“Maybe later. We have a lot to discuss.” Max said to the President
Presidential Suite, Hilton Hotel, Roswell, 11:30
After Alex sealed the ship, Max, Alex, Zan and Michael had come with the President to his hotel suite. Everyone else went to the Crashdown, which Jeff had closed for the day…much to his regret – he would have made a fortune on this one day alone.
“I have to admit, it’s much better speaking to you face to face than over the phone.” President Harrison said, “So what did you want to talk about?”
“Well you know that U.N. thing we’ve been putting off?” Max said
“Yes, our ambassador there receives daily…requests from other ambassadors wanting you to address them, either publicly or privately.” Harrison said
“So would it be too difficult setting up a meeting then?” Max asked
“I wouldn’t imagine so…why?” Harrison asked
Max then looked to Alex, “Alex.”
“Mr President as you probably already have guessed Antarians are not the only species out there. Now most races are decent enough, they have their criminals and things. Other races are completely peaceful and then there are ones that would like nothing more than to wipe out everything on this planet.” Alex said
“Like this Kivar?” Harrison asked
“Kivar is getting powerful enough to do that but he is one individual. We can deal with him, I hope, when the time comes. However, what I’m talking about are races that are the alien equivalent of the Nazi’s only with fewer morals. When I was in Egypt setting up a weapon that can be used against Kivar I found out that there is a cache of satellite weapons ready for launch. Now I control these things and they are intended only to be used as a planetary defence network. The satellite’s would orbit Earth or take up random spots throughout the solar system…it’s the ultimate defence system but we’ll need international approval before launching it.” Alex said
“Well the meeting can certainly be arranged and the offer of being able to defend ourselves against any aggressors out there is tempting. But…” Harrison said
“But…” Zan said
“But what do you want in return?” Harrison asked
“Well right now nothing.” Alex said, “I mean this planet it still our home and none of us want to see it destroyed.”
“I’ll arrange it soon but you do still have the Congressional Hearings coming up.” Harrison said
“Ugh, don’t remind me.” Max said
Ruins of Kith, Antar
The chrysalis that held Kivar was now full of cracks from which and eerie black light glowed. It was time; Kivar could feel it and he had absorbed enough energy to sustain him through the initial moments of the transformation. He focused all his power and shattered the cocoon into a billion fragments. His body was no longer Antarian, it was now a swirling mass of black energy; he was like a living shadow.
When Kivar exploded from the cocoon a blast of energy shot forth. It trailed through space along the link that Kivar had created between himself and his home world of Skoross.
Command Chamber, Kalaria, Same Time
The blast of energy had been picked up by satellites in the area and had sent the imaged back to Kalaria. Each of the nobles around the table saw the picture and stood up quickly.
“By the Progenitors.” Larek said as he ran over to the comm. station, “This is Larek to all ships. Retreat, get out of Skorossian Space now.” he yelled down the line.
Out in space all the ships kicked up to maximum speed and evacuated the area. All cleared the area and headed back to Kalaria just as the energy blast impacted Skoross and blew the planet to bits.
None of the nobles could believe what they had just seen and moved closer to the screen.
“Larek.” Lorat said but never got a response, “LAREK.”
“Lorat?” he responded
“Larek, the debris of Skoross…I just ran the calculations. 78% of it will impact all of our worlds. Some of those rocks are massive and will wipe out all life on the planets…we’re looking at the total annihilation of this solar system in 2 months.” Lorat said
The nobles then watched as the image on the screen shifted to Kivar.
“You defy my will and ally with that half breed boy? You isolate my world from your own? You’re extinction is now your punishment.” Kivar said as his voice echoed.
The picture once again shifts and they all watched as another pulse of energy, Kivar himself took off from the surface and headed toward Earth.
Larek turned back to Lorat. “Lorat talk to me, tell me we can stop this.” he said
“Larek. I’m sorry; the fragments are just too large and are going too fast. There isn’t even the remote possibility of diverting the rock or constructing a shield big enough to stop them. There is nothing we can do.” Lorat said flatly and he was correct there was NOTHING that could be done to prevent the destruction of the four remaining worlds of the Antarian solar system.
Back on Earth…
All of a sudden the ground began to shake, not just in Roswell but everywhere else. Even places that were nowhere near fault lines were experiencing 5 pointer earthquakes. It was as though the planet itself was shaking in fear of what was to come. Just then the skies and the sun darkened.
Presidential Suite, Hilton, Same Time
When the earthquakes stopped and the sun darkened everyone in the room moved to the windows and looked up.
Alex then said “And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood.”
The president looked at the young man along with everyone else.
“Book of Revelations 6:12.” The President said and then looked back up to the sky, “Judgement Day.”
“Yeah, my grandmother was heavy into it.” Alex said
Max, Zan and Michael looked at each other and knew they were out of time. “It’s time.” Max said
Crashdown…
Liz and the others were also looking up at the skies and she then looked down.
“Liz?” Isabel asked
“He’s here.” Liz said before looking back up.
“Kivar…he’s here?” Maria asked and Liz nodded
“Lets get to the others.” Tess said and then all went out into the street where they met up with the guys as they got out of the car that brought them from the hotel.
Each of the teens moved to their mates and held their hands. They looked as a black mass descended from the sky and formed before them.
“Now, Your Majesty, now we end this.” Kivar said, his voice echoing from the mass as it took humanoid shape.
To Be Continued…
Living Room, Parker Residence, 10:00 The Next Day
“Where the hell is she?” Michael said as he flumped down in the seat next to Liz
“Maria, will be here Michael. Don’t worry.” Liz said
It was only a couple of days until the Presidents visit and Maria was taking Michael out to buy a suit. They had already spoken with Amy about Maria moving in with Michael and had reluctantly agreed - so long as they found an appropriate place to raise two children. Amy hated the idea from the off but only relented when she accepted that her baby was about to be a married woman with her own children. She did manage to get them to hold off until they had at least finished this year of school.
“Why are you not nervous about this?” Michael asked
“Michael, I’m engaged to a king who’s best friend, you, is his second who rules over a house. In case you hadn’t noticed we deal with planetary leaders…not national ones. Not that he isn’t just as important. I mean when he found out about this he could have hunted us all down.” Liz said
“You’re really making me feel a whole lot better Lizzie.” Michael said
Liz turned her head sharply and looked at her, “Call me that again and those twins of yours will be the last ones you’re capable of making.” she said
“Point taken…Liz…have you noticed anything different with Gandi recently?” Michael asked
“No, why?” Liz asked
“Oh its probably nothing.”
“Michael.”
“Okay, it’s just that I saw Candy talking to her.” Michael said
“Michael, we all talk to her.”
“Not that way. It looked like Candy was having a conversation with Gandi and I know that she isn’t THAT crazy.” Michael said
Liz looked around and stood up and called out, “Gandi.”
Gandi came floating out of Liz’s room and landed on the back of the seat where Liz had been sitting.
Liz ran her hands along Gandi, scanning her, looking for anything wrong.
“I don’t see anything different and it’s not like I can take her to the vet.” Liz said, “I wish you could tell me if something was wrong.” she said to Gandi while stroking the alien’s body.
{I can tell you.} Gandi said into both of the teen’s minds.
When Michael heard it he jumped up and fell backwards onto his ass.
“Lizzz.” Michael said
“G…Gandi?” Liz asked
{Hello Liz.} Gandi said softly
“How is…how can…HOW???” Liz asked
{You gave me my awareness, Liz. Being with you day after day, your energy became a part of me.} Gandi said
“So…you can think like us now? Your sentient?” Liz asked
{Not completely but from now on my offspring will be and all of them will be able to reproduce, not just the queens.}
“In that case we need to get a bigger cave.” Michael said
“Michael, we can’t lock them up in a cave.” Liz said, “The previous generations will have to remain there, they still follow their instincts to infect humans but the new ones…Gandi and I will have to come up with a few options on that.”
{Liz, I understand why my children must be contained but thank you for taking care of them.} Gandi said, {However, my next litter must be free.}
“What if we send each litter to Antar?” Michael suggested
“No, they shouldn’t be too far from Gandi. Besides this is a new level for them and I’m responsible for it, I can’t just abandon them on Antar.” Liz said
“Somehow I knew you’d say that but we can’t let them out on Earth. I don’t think the natives would be too happy.” Michael said
“Hey…I’m one of those natives Michael.” Liz said
“Yeah but you’re also one of us…My Queen.” Michael said with a bow, slightly mocking her
“Michael do that again and I’ll…I’ll…I’ll…”
“You’ll what? There isn’t a threat that you’ve not already used…including that last one.” Michael teased
“Well, I have been practicing my powers and there is this nice little trick that works.” Liz said
“And what would that be?” Michael asked with crossed arms
“I can reduce the size of…uh…certain objects.” Liz said as she looked down at his crotch
“You wouldn’t…Maria would kill you.” Michael said
Liz just smiled and turned back to Gandi. “What do you say we go out to the cave and think about our options?” she said
{Okay.} Gandi said and floated away after Liz just as Maria entered the room.
“Hey Spaceboy, ready?” Maria asked
“Yeah, I suppose.” Michael responded grumpily and together they went to the best tailors in Roswell.
Hillman Tailors, Roswell Main Street, 20 Minutes Later
Michael and Maria had arrived and were promptly greeted by the owner, who was also the head tailor. He had taken up the role after his father passed, who inherited it from his father.
“Ms Deluca, Mr Guerin. I’m glad you chose to come here.” Mr Hillman said
“Well you did come highly recommended. I take it Mr Evans told you what we needed?” Maria asked
“Not directly but I assume that you need something for the Presidents upcoming visit.” Hillman said
“Yes, some people…” Maria said while indicating to Michael, “…Like to leave things to the last minute.”
“Well, given the right circumstances I can produce something…acceptable.” Hillman said
“How much does your best suit go for?” Maria asked, assuming that ‘circumstances’ meant money,
Hillman considered for a second, he never really had any major purchases until now but he had created several suits in the past that he spent a great deal of time over. Ones that were labours of love, hand stitched, silk lined and that he considered artwork.
“I have a couple of suits that could retail for $2000.” Hillman responded
“Well if you can put together something like that in time for the visit we’ll pay you…” Maria said then looked at Michael, considering an amount. “…$3000. That’s 1000 bucks over the asking price.”
Hillman’s eyes widened and gleamed. “Mr Guerin I will need your measurements…please come this way.” he said.
Just then Alex and Kyle came in to the store.
“Hey guys.” Maria said, “What are you doing here?”
“Picking up our suits. What else?” Kyle said as one of the shop assistants approached them. Kyle and Alex went with him and a few minutes later they returned from a changing room.
“Well how do we look?” Alex asked
“You look good. Very sharp.” Maria said. Just then another assistant returned, carrying several suits and held them out for Alex’s inspection. “Alex how many suits are you buying?” she asked
“5 or 6. I am a businessman now.” Alex said as he felt the material of the jacket and nodded, “Very nice. Thank you.”
“This Hillman guy is going to be making a fortune from us. Bet you he’s glad that Mr Evans shops here.” Maria said
“You can say that again.” Kyle said as he went back to the changing room and got changed. When he returned he pulled out his credit card and paid.
Alex also went back to change and by the time he returned Michael was back beside Maria. Alex looked him over and shook his head.
“Why do you leave things like this to the last minute? Even Rath got his earlier than this.” Alex asked
“Hey…not always. Just things that…” Michael said
“Things that make him look respectable.” Maria said as Hillman walked back out.
“Gentlemen, Ms Deluca. Well I have everything I need to complete the suit. It can be finished by tomorrow evening but I will need you back here, Mr Guerin, in the morning for a fitting. Any adjustments can be made over the rest of the day.” Hillman said
“I guess I’ll see you then.” Michael said as he shook Hillman’s hand.
Alex and Kyle grabbed their suits and the quartet left.
2 Days Later…
The day of the Presidents had arrived and everyone was running around like crazy. The Secret Service presence in the town had skyrocketed, local officials were running around like headless chickens and the Sheriff, Deputy Hall and Deputy Hanson were now wearing their dress uniforms.
Yesterday a local construction group put up a temporary stage in the school grounds and the local theme was red, white and blue. Michael had collected his brand new suit and had even gotten himself a hair cut. Much to Maria’s surprise, and everyone else’s, Michael looked very respectable.
It had been some time since the Dupes had shed their ‘street’ look but they had kept the tattoos. Today, for the first time, they removed them from their bodies, even the ones that weren’t normally seen due to their location. Lonnie, now just two weeks into her pregnancy had a noticeable swell of her belly. Every time Rath saw her he couldn’t help but rest his hand against where his daughter was growing and then kissing his wife.
At around half nine in the morning Agent Flynn had given the word that Air Force One had touched down at the airstrip on the Eagle Rock grounds. The facility may have been abandoned but it was the closest airstrip on Roswell that could handle the presidential plane. When the President departed the plane he got into his car along with his Chief of Staff and the Chairman of the JCS, while the press were put into the bus. Half an hour later they were at the Roswell City Limits and everyone had gathered in the school.
Max hated being the centre of attention but today he couldn’t avoid it. He was meeting the President along with the rest of his family for the first time. The entire town was filled with press as well as visitors. The top three floors of the newest hotel, the Hilton, were taken up with the presidential delegation. After checking in they headed out toward the school.
When they got the word, Max and the others, along with the mayor and other officials went out onto the stage. Through the crowds cheers the mayor introduced the President and he came out on stage waving. He shook hands with everyone, but spent longer with Max than anyone. The President gave a speech, toured the school and a few local sites. Brody was especially thrilled when they visited the UFO museum, The President asked how much of what was on display was actually correct…no one could give him an answer.
When they got back to the school the president announced that he had a gift for Max and the next thing anyone knew was that there was a wide load vehicle transport heading up the road. Its cargo was concealed under a large tarp.
“Is that what I think it is?” Serena asked
“I thought you might like it back.” The President responded as several military personnel removed the tarp to reveal a spacecraft underneath. Brody was visibly drooling.
“Serena is that…” Max asked
“The ship that brought us to Earth.” Serena said
“Uh Serena…this isn’t Antarian.” Alex said
“It’s not?” The President asked
“No. It’s a diplomatic transport that we borrowed from Kelnora. We thought that Kivar would be hesitant about attacking a ship on a diplomacy run but some how he found out we were on board. We were able to destroy the ship that was attacking but this one sustained a lot of damage and we crashed.” Serena said as he ran her hand along the edge and spotted some minor work. “You’ve been doing some repairs.”
“The technicians we had working on it were hoping to adapt some of the technologies but apparently they couldn’t repair all systems. They couldn’t even get inside.” Harrison said
“Why didn’t you active the self repair function?” Alex asked
“Huh?” Harrison asked
“Self repair…Kelnoran ships can use particle synthesis to repair any damage.” Alex said as he touched his hand to the skin of the ship.
The ship glowed, causing several people to move backwards from the police line. Everyone watched as the scars on the hull vanished and then as a door opened.
“We have the damn thing for 60 years and get nothing. You have it for 60 seconds and repair the full thing.” The president said
“Anyone want a ride?” Alex asked
Brody almost had to be restrained before he ran himself into the opening to find the best seat but Max shot down the idea.
“Maybe later. We have a lot to discuss.” Max said to the President
Presidential Suite, Hilton Hotel, Roswell, 11:30
After Alex sealed the ship, Max, Alex, Zan and Michael had come with the President to his hotel suite. Everyone else went to the Crashdown, which Jeff had closed for the day…much to his regret – he would have made a fortune on this one day alone.
“I have to admit, it’s much better speaking to you face to face than over the phone.” President Harrison said, “So what did you want to talk about?”
“Well you know that U.N. thing we’ve been putting off?” Max said
“Yes, our ambassador there receives daily…requests from other ambassadors wanting you to address them, either publicly or privately.” Harrison said
“So would it be too difficult setting up a meeting then?” Max asked
“I wouldn’t imagine so…why?” Harrison asked
Max then looked to Alex, “Alex.”
“Mr President as you probably already have guessed Antarians are not the only species out there. Now most races are decent enough, they have their criminals and things. Other races are completely peaceful and then there are ones that would like nothing more than to wipe out everything on this planet.” Alex said
“Like this Kivar?” Harrison asked
“Kivar is getting powerful enough to do that but he is one individual. We can deal with him, I hope, when the time comes. However, what I’m talking about are races that are the alien equivalent of the Nazi’s only with fewer morals. When I was in Egypt setting up a weapon that can be used against Kivar I found out that there is a cache of satellite weapons ready for launch. Now I control these things and they are intended only to be used as a planetary defence network. The satellite’s would orbit Earth or take up random spots throughout the solar system…it’s the ultimate defence system but we’ll need international approval before launching it.” Alex said
“Well the meeting can certainly be arranged and the offer of being able to defend ourselves against any aggressors out there is tempting. But…” Harrison said
“But…” Zan said
“But what do you want in return?” Harrison asked
“Well right now nothing.” Alex said, “I mean this planet it still our home and none of us want to see it destroyed.”
“I’ll arrange it soon but you do still have the Congressional Hearings coming up.” Harrison said
“Ugh, don’t remind me.” Max said
Ruins of Kith, Antar
The chrysalis that held Kivar was now full of cracks from which and eerie black light glowed. It was time; Kivar could feel it and he had absorbed enough energy to sustain him through the initial moments of the transformation. He focused all his power and shattered the cocoon into a billion fragments. His body was no longer Antarian, it was now a swirling mass of black energy; he was like a living shadow.
When Kivar exploded from the cocoon a blast of energy shot forth. It trailed through space along the link that Kivar had created between himself and his home world of Skoross.
Command Chamber, Kalaria, Same Time
The blast of energy had been picked up by satellites in the area and had sent the imaged back to Kalaria. Each of the nobles around the table saw the picture and stood up quickly.
“By the Progenitors.” Larek said as he ran over to the comm. station, “This is Larek to all ships. Retreat, get out of Skorossian Space now.” he yelled down the line.
Out in space all the ships kicked up to maximum speed and evacuated the area. All cleared the area and headed back to Kalaria just as the energy blast impacted Skoross and blew the planet to bits.
None of the nobles could believe what they had just seen and moved closer to the screen.
“Larek.” Lorat said but never got a response, “LAREK.”
“Lorat?” he responded
“Larek, the debris of Skoross…I just ran the calculations. 78% of it will impact all of our worlds. Some of those rocks are massive and will wipe out all life on the planets…we’re looking at the total annihilation of this solar system in 2 months.” Lorat said
The nobles then watched as the image on the screen shifted to Kivar.
“You defy my will and ally with that half breed boy? You isolate my world from your own? You’re extinction is now your punishment.” Kivar said as his voice echoed.
The picture once again shifts and they all watched as another pulse of energy, Kivar himself took off from the surface and headed toward Earth.
Larek turned back to Lorat. “Lorat talk to me, tell me we can stop this.” he said
“Larek. I’m sorry; the fragments are just too large and are going too fast. There isn’t even the remote possibility of diverting the rock or constructing a shield big enough to stop them. There is nothing we can do.” Lorat said flatly and he was correct there was NOTHING that could be done to prevent the destruction of the four remaining worlds of the Antarian solar system.
Back on Earth…
All of a sudden the ground began to shake, not just in Roswell but everywhere else. Even places that were nowhere near fault lines were experiencing 5 pointer earthquakes. It was as though the planet itself was shaking in fear of what was to come. Just then the skies and the sun darkened.
Presidential Suite, Hilton, Same Time
When the earthquakes stopped and the sun darkened everyone in the room moved to the windows and looked up.
Alex then said “And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood.”
The president looked at the young man along with everyone else.
“Book of Revelations 6:12.” The President said and then looked back up to the sky, “Judgement Day.”
“Yeah, my grandmother was heavy into it.” Alex said
Max, Zan and Michael looked at each other and knew they were out of time. “It’s time.” Max said
Crashdown…
Liz and the others were also looking up at the skies and she then looked down.
“Liz?” Isabel asked
“He’s here.” Liz said before looking back up.
“Kivar…he’s here?” Maria asked and Liz nodded
“Lets get to the others.” Tess said and then all went out into the street where they met up with the guys as they got out of the car that brought them from the hotel.
Each of the teens moved to their mates and held their hands. They looked as a black mass descended from the sky and formed before them.
“Now, Your Majesty, now we end this.” Kivar said, his voice echoing from the mass as it took humanoid shape.
To Be Continued…
Chapter 73
Same Place, Same Time
The time had come. Kivar stood over them, glowing with a black light that imposed his form over everyone that looked upon him. Those who were in the streets ran to cover when the saw him, most went to the Crashdown, looking out of the windows as the twelve teenagers stood defiantly before him. The Secret Service, while relocating the President and his party to Eagle Rock, had moved off to the side. They knew that for this one there was nothing that they could do – it was completely in the hands of those they were supposed to be protecting.
Both Alex and Liz felt something within them. Similar to what they felt when they were in the presence of an Omniriad but this sent chills down their spines and through the bonds to their mates and the others everyone felt it.
“Alex now would be a good time.” Max said
Alex felt around his wrist and found the flat panel of the bracelet he received in Egypt. He pressed down hard on the panel, causing it to glow brightly.
Weapon Control Room, Great Pyramids, Egypt, A Few Seconds Later
The entire chamber buzzed to life. Conduits filled with energy, directing it to the emitters on the peak of the ancient building. Suddenly a mechanical voice started to speak, one that sounded like Alex.
“Generators online.”
“Mars Uplink online.”
“Reflectors online.”
“Containment Protocols Online.”
“System armed and firing.”
Outside…
The people of Cairo watched as the pyramids began to glow. The small pyramids shot beams of pale yellow light from the tips and impacted on the four side walls of the pyramid in which Future Alex build his command centre. Slowly parts of the building began to rotate, channelling the energy through the building and up to its own tip. As the energy culminated at the point it suddenly shot upward into space.
Mars…
In addition to the pyramids on Earth that Alex created he built one on the dead world that held humanities fascination. It had received a signal from Earth and activated, sending the thousands of years of rock, dust and sediment away from it in a blast of energy. It to started to glow, drawing energy from deep in the planets core before sending a pulse of energy out toward Earth.
Location: Midway point between Earth and Mars
The two beams collided together. The shockwave travelled throughout the solar system as a tear began to form where the energy combined. The doorway to the Omniriad prison rapidly began to expand, becoming larger than Jupiter. On the outer edges of the opening were ripples of red gasses that looked like flames as they moved & encircled it.
Back in Roswell…
As the door opened everyone looked up into the sky and watched as it filled their field of vision. It was so enormous that as they looked to the horizon they could still see the trailing field of red gases.
Suddenly a voice spoke from the bracelet.
“Three minutes until cut-off engages to prevent growth of gravitational forces.”
“Alex that wormhole thing could be a good idea.” Zan said, “You know before we run out of time.”
“Yeah, unfortunately it won’t work.” Alex said
Everyone looked at Alex; each worried now that their plan had gone to hell.
“Alex what’s going on?” Michael quickly asked
“I just tried to open a wormhole…it didn’t work. He’s blocking my powers.” Alex said while staring at the black mass.
“Pathetic human…now who’s stronger.” Kivar said as he remembered how Alex stormed through his New York headquarters. Now he was going to storm through his planet.
“Liz, can you do anything?” Max asked
Alex looked at Liz and then back to Max. “No. No she can’t but you can.” He said
“Me. Alex…I…”
“Max, it’s always been you. Not me, not Zan, you. You’re the one who has to beat him, we have just over a minute and a half left…I still have one power left…if you’ll take it?” Alex said as he held out his hand
Max looked at Liz and then took his friends outstretched hand. Alex’s entire body began to glow and it surged into Max, blasting the teens off their feet and knocking Alex out.
As they looked up they watched Max become surrounded by a brilliant white light. Alex had transferred his energy into Max, forcing an evolutionary response resulting in Max becoming the exact opposite of Kivar and further a long than Alex had ever gotten. Max, acting out of sheer instinct to protect his family, rushed toward Kivar. They grappled together, struggling for domination as they tried to force their power on to each other.
As the pair fought, Isabel cradled Alex’s head in her lap as he slowly came back to reality.
“Isabel?” he croaked out
“Alex. Are you okay?” Isabel responded
Alex looked as the swirling mass of black and white energy and quickly jumped up onto his feet before looking up. The field was considerable smaller than when it first opened, their time was short.
“There has to be something we can do to help him.” Michael stated
“There is.” Alex said, “Liz, they’re too evenly matched you can channel your powers into Max and everyone else can focus theirs into you.”
Everyone put their hands together, connecting everyone together as Isabel and Alex put their hands on Liz’s shoulders. Liz opened her bond to Max as wide as it could go; she sent him everything she could.
“You cannot defeat me boy.” Kivar stained out as he struggled to restrain Max’s power overtaking his own.
“Oh yeah…try this.” Max said as he pushed away from Kivar and accepted every ounce of strength Liz and their family sent him.
With one swift move Max released the energy and used it to net Kivar and launch them both from the planet and out into space. With one punch Max sent Kivar spiralling toward the vortex but Kivar used his own power to drag Max along with him.
By now the portal was almost closed but the force of it was still strong enough to pull Kivar into it but he wasn’t going alone. Max had used all the energy he had to get Kivar this far and none left to save him from the prison that ensnared countless numbers of the darker side of the Omniriad race.
Back in Roswell, Liz could see what was happening. Despite giving up a lot of strength to deal with Kivar she still had enough to use her abilities to see elsewhere. There was no way she was going to loose Max and used everything she had left to bring him home. From Kivar’s perspective it looked as though Max simply disappeared.
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.” Kivar trailed off as the doorway close behind him, his outstretched hand trying to keep it open but he was unsuccessful.
In Roswell Max appeared before Liz and the others. His glow was still prominent although he was unconscious; Alex moved over to him and put his hand on Max’s forehead. The glow travelled up Alex’s arm and his body reabsorbed the power returning Max to his former self. Liz was by his side in a heartbeat, their bond allowing her to speak to his subconscious mind, easing him awake.
Liz and Michael helped him to his feet and watched as crowds of people came back out on to the streets.
“Did we just w…” Zan started to say
“Ah…don’t say it. Major bad luck.” Maria said as she continued to look up at the sky while waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Before the press started to surround the teens three black cars pulled up and they were escorted into them by the Secret Service who drove them back to the Evans house.
Command Chamber, Kalaria, 15:00
All of the nobles, ship commanders and regional governors had been assembled and briefed on the situation. The destruction of Skoross had sent wave after wave of rock toward the other four planets and within 6 months all of them would be incapable of supporting any form of life. Together, Lorat and Larek had come up with a plan that was now submitted to the group for their consideration and approval.
“In human mythology they called it the exodus. One of their cultures was led from enslavement to a new home. Here we will die; we have the ships and resources to carry all our people to a new world.” Larek said
“Each of our worlds holds in excess of 5 billion people. Every ship we possess was involved in the quarantine and they can’t nearly hold that number.” Said one of the minor nobles.
“Almost all of them were used.” Lorat said, “Our advanced ships are capable of holding crews of three thousand and we have twelve more almost ready for launch. If we give you the designs each of you could dedicate you’re resources to producing enough ships to carry all of the population we could evacuate the system within the 6 month timeframe.”
“Where would we go?” Trall asked, “Only a handful of colonies are self sufficient but even they cannot absorb this many refugees.”
“You’re right, they cant.” Larek said, “Which leaves us the only option available to us. We travel the colonies, our slowest ships will break off and those worlds will take them in. Our database is extensive and there are several worlds cable of supporting life, our technology can purify the atmosphere of our chosen home so that it is suitable to us. However, we do estimate that to take some time. We will be living inside the ships for several months…years if we include the actual journey.”
“What does King Zan say?”
“He has not yet been informed. We wanted the councils opinions before we went to see him…if he is still alive. As you know Kivar destroyed Skoross, I don’t know how long it would take him to reach Earth but given his new level of power it would be unwise to underestimate him.” Lorat said
Trall looked at each of the people around the table. They all knew that they had no other option but to agree with what Larek had put on the table. One by one as Larek looked at them they all nodded.
“Contact the King, Larek. He should be informed.” Trall said
“Very well. Lorat will upload the schematics for the ships into your personal computers. Take them back to you’re worlds and begin immediately.” Larek said and then left.
Evans Residence, 2 Hours Later
Everyone had gathered in the living room and they were watching the news repeat the same story over and over again. Earth was on the verge of Armageddon and Max saved it. The President gave announcements, world leaders were even more anxious to meet the young aliens and polling done by the stations showed the approval ratings of the group at an all time high. Saving the world does have its advantages.
“This is unbelievable. I wonder how long this will last?” Isabel said
Max who was still recovering from the stress his body was under had his head resting on Liz. “You never know, this might get rid of some of those hate groups that Flynn told us about.”
“Oh yeah, there’s wishful thinking.” Liz said
“Well maybe its time for things to start changing.” Max said as he kissed her cheek
“Yeah it is.” Zan said as he moved over to Ava. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. “Ava…the one thing I was afraid of most was Kivar taking you away from me again. That isn’t an issue anymore and I’ve been carrying this around for a while. Ava, will you marry me?”
The entire family looked on as a tear rolled down from Ava’s eye and then as she wrapped her arms around Zan and closed her eyes tightly in a vain attempt to stop any more tears.
“Is this a good hug?” Zan asked, partly concerned that she hadn’t responded
Ava let out a gasp of air and started to laugh as she backed off and wipe the tears from her eyes.
“Yes Zan it’s a good hug. I will marry you Zan.” Ava said and hugged him once more
Each of the others started to move to the couple. Philip and Diane were eager to be the first to congratulate their son and his new fiancé. Max and Isabel could see the looks on their parents’ faces and told the others to back off for a minute through their bond.
Zan opened the box and slid the ring onto Ava’s finger. They both stood up, Zan holding Ava’s hand as Diane suddenly hugged him very tightly.
“Mom.” Zan gasped, “Air.”
“Sorry Zan…I cant believe this. Just a few months ago I had one son and daughter and I feel like I’m losing both of you already.” Diane said
“Mom, there is no way in hell that you’re losing us. Aside from Serena you two are more like our parents than anyone else.” Zan said
“Congratulations Zan, you too Ava. So when are you two planning…” Philip said
“Soon. We’ve just…” Ava started to say but Zan turned to her
“What about tonight.” Zan said, “What about you guys? Anyone up for a few rituals?”
All the girls suddenly smiled.
“Oh yeah, I’m willing.” Maria quickly said
“After last time, definitely.” Tess said while smirking at her sister.
“Okay, what the hell happened?” Max asked as he saw one of Liz’s rare smiles, ones that he only saw when they were together.
“Sorry sweetie, can’t tell you…but if it makes you feel any better none of the other guys knows what happened and if we ever have a daughter I will be telling her.” Liz said
“Yeah…somehow that doesn’t make me feel better.” Max said
“Me neither.” Michael said
“How the hell can a culture keep a ritual secret for thousands of years?” Kyle asked
“Wish I knew.” Zan said
“Got that right.” Rath said as he and Lonnie moved to congratulate the next pair to bond in the waters.
A little later Larek had arrived. He was glad to see the young royals alive and well, he has even happier when they informed him of Kivar’s imprisonment but he had to inform Max that his kingdom was about to be reduced to lifeless balls of rock floating through space. The faces of the alien teens and Serena were grief stricken as Larek told them. For the teens it was a home that they never new but at least one half of them was from that place and they would forever have ties to it, besides they had always dreamed of seeing it at least once and now they never could.
“Is there nothing that can be done?” Max asked
“No, Lorat tells me the debris it just too large and too fast. Our only option is the complete evacuation of the four remaining worlds. We’ve begun mass production on ships to carry our people but as for saving Antar, Kalaria, Klendo and Slikt…” Larek trailed off
“Where would you go?” Michael asked
“We don’t know. There are a few possibilities I can think of off hand but it would mean years of confinement to the ships.” Larek said
Just then Liz looked up and remembered the prophecy of the Seer that Nashana had quietly told her.
“I think I might have a suggestion.” Liz said, “Alex…”
Together they moved off into a corner and began whispering as everyone looked at the pair. For a second Alex looked confused but then looked up and straight into Liz’s eyes.
“It’s possible.” Alex said, further baffling the group, “Uh, we’ve gotta go now. Don’t worry we’ll be back in plenty of time for the wedding.”
Together they moved off and Alex opened a wormhole. Max and the others started to run after them but the passage closed before they could enter it.
Granolith Chamber, Immediately Following
Liz had her hand on the Granolith, relaying instructions directly into its internal computer while asking if it was possible.
“Negative, insufficient power.” was the response
“Granolith, if Liz and I were to feed you power from ourselves…could it work?” Alex asked
“Calculating…Confirmed, note it will take six days from transformation to be complete.” The Granolith said
“Well now we really do have a doozy to ask the U.N.” Alex said
“You could always put it as the price for you’re weapons system.” Liz suggested
“Why not…at least we now have somewhere for the Antarians to go and Max wont have to go far from home.” Alex said
To be continued…
Same Place, Same Time
The time had come. Kivar stood over them, glowing with a black light that imposed his form over everyone that looked upon him. Those who were in the streets ran to cover when the saw him, most went to the Crashdown, looking out of the windows as the twelve teenagers stood defiantly before him. The Secret Service, while relocating the President and his party to Eagle Rock, had moved off to the side. They knew that for this one there was nothing that they could do – it was completely in the hands of those they were supposed to be protecting.
Both Alex and Liz felt something within them. Similar to what they felt when they were in the presence of an Omniriad but this sent chills down their spines and through the bonds to their mates and the others everyone felt it.
“Alex now would be a good time.” Max said
Alex felt around his wrist and found the flat panel of the bracelet he received in Egypt. He pressed down hard on the panel, causing it to glow brightly.
Weapon Control Room, Great Pyramids, Egypt, A Few Seconds Later
The entire chamber buzzed to life. Conduits filled with energy, directing it to the emitters on the peak of the ancient building. Suddenly a mechanical voice started to speak, one that sounded like Alex.
“Generators online.”
“Mars Uplink online.”
“Reflectors online.”
“Containment Protocols Online.”
“System armed and firing.”
Outside…
The people of Cairo watched as the pyramids began to glow. The small pyramids shot beams of pale yellow light from the tips and impacted on the four side walls of the pyramid in which Future Alex build his command centre. Slowly parts of the building began to rotate, channelling the energy through the building and up to its own tip. As the energy culminated at the point it suddenly shot upward into space.
Mars…
In addition to the pyramids on Earth that Alex created he built one on the dead world that held humanities fascination. It had received a signal from Earth and activated, sending the thousands of years of rock, dust and sediment away from it in a blast of energy. It to started to glow, drawing energy from deep in the planets core before sending a pulse of energy out toward Earth.
Location: Midway point between Earth and Mars
The two beams collided together. The shockwave travelled throughout the solar system as a tear began to form where the energy combined. The doorway to the Omniriad prison rapidly began to expand, becoming larger than Jupiter. On the outer edges of the opening were ripples of red gasses that looked like flames as they moved & encircled it.
Back in Roswell…
As the door opened everyone looked up into the sky and watched as it filled their field of vision. It was so enormous that as they looked to the horizon they could still see the trailing field of red gases.
Suddenly a voice spoke from the bracelet.
“Three minutes until cut-off engages to prevent growth of gravitational forces.”
“Alex that wormhole thing could be a good idea.” Zan said, “You know before we run out of time.”
“Yeah, unfortunately it won’t work.” Alex said
Everyone looked at Alex; each worried now that their plan had gone to hell.
“Alex what’s going on?” Michael quickly asked
“I just tried to open a wormhole…it didn’t work. He’s blocking my powers.” Alex said while staring at the black mass.
“Pathetic human…now who’s stronger.” Kivar said as he remembered how Alex stormed through his New York headquarters. Now he was going to storm through his planet.
“Liz, can you do anything?” Max asked
Alex looked at Liz and then back to Max. “No. No she can’t but you can.” He said
“Me. Alex…I…”
“Max, it’s always been you. Not me, not Zan, you. You’re the one who has to beat him, we have just over a minute and a half left…I still have one power left…if you’ll take it?” Alex said as he held out his hand
Max looked at Liz and then took his friends outstretched hand. Alex’s entire body began to glow and it surged into Max, blasting the teens off their feet and knocking Alex out.
As they looked up they watched Max become surrounded by a brilliant white light. Alex had transferred his energy into Max, forcing an evolutionary response resulting in Max becoming the exact opposite of Kivar and further a long than Alex had ever gotten. Max, acting out of sheer instinct to protect his family, rushed toward Kivar. They grappled together, struggling for domination as they tried to force their power on to each other.
As the pair fought, Isabel cradled Alex’s head in her lap as he slowly came back to reality.
“Isabel?” he croaked out
“Alex. Are you okay?” Isabel responded
Alex looked as the swirling mass of black and white energy and quickly jumped up onto his feet before looking up. The field was considerable smaller than when it first opened, their time was short.
“There has to be something we can do to help him.” Michael stated
“There is.” Alex said, “Liz, they’re too evenly matched you can channel your powers into Max and everyone else can focus theirs into you.”
Everyone put their hands together, connecting everyone together as Isabel and Alex put their hands on Liz’s shoulders. Liz opened her bond to Max as wide as it could go; she sent him everything she could.
“You cannot defeat me boy.” Kivar stained out as he struggled to restrain Max’s power overtaking his own.
“Oh yeah…try this.” Max said as he pushed away from Kivar and accepted every ounce of strength Liz and their family sent him.
With one swift move Max released the energy and used it to net Kivar and launch them both from the planet and out into space. With one punch Max sent Kivar spiralling toward the vortex but Kivar used his own power to drag Max along with him.
By now the portal was almost closed but the force of it was still strong enough to pull Kivar into it but he wasn’t going alone. Max had used all the energy he had to get Kivar this far and none left to save him from the prison that ensnared countless numbers of the darker side of the Omniriad race.
Back in Roswell, Liz could see what was happening. Despite giving up a lot of strength to deal with Kivar she still had enough to use her abilities to see elsewhere. There was no way she was going to loose Max and used everything she had left to bring him home. From Kivar’s perspective it looked as though Max simply disappeared.
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.” Kivar trailed off as the doorway close behind him, his outstretched hand trying to keep it open but he was unsuccessful.
In Roswell Max appeared before Liz and the others. His glow was still prominent although he was unconscious; Alex moved over to him and put his hand on Max’s forehead. The glow travelled up Alex’s arm and his body reabsorbed the power returning Max to his former self. Liz was by his side in a heartbeat, their bond allowing her to speak to his subconscious mind, easing him awake.
Liz and Michael helped him to his feet and watched as crowds of people came back out on to the streets.
“Did we just w…” Zan started to say
“Ah…don’t say it. Major bad luck.” Maria said as she continued to look up at the sky while waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Before the press started to surround the teens three black cars pulled up and they were escorted into them by the Secret Service who drove them back to the Evans house.
Command Chamber, Kalaria, 15:00
All of the nobles, ship commanders and regional governors had been assembled and briefed on the situation. The destruction of Skoross had sent wave after wave of rock toward the other four planets and within 6 months all of them would be incapable of supporting any form of life. Together, Lorat and Larek had come up with a plan that was now submitted to the group for their consideration and approval.
“In human mythology they called it the exodus. One of their cultures was led from enslavement to a new home. Here we will die; we have the ships and resources to carry all our people to a new world.” Larek said
“Each of our worlds holds in excess of 5 billion people. Every ship we possess was involved in the quarantine and they can’t nearly hold that number.” Said one of the minor nobles.
“Almost all of them were used.” Lorat said, “Our advanced ships are capable of holding crews of three thousand and we have twelve more almost ready for launch. If we give you the designs each of you could dedicate you’re resources to producing enough ships to carry all of the population we could evacuate the system within the 6 month timeframe.”
“Where would we go?” Trall asked, “Only a handful of colonies are self sufficient but even they cannot absorb this many refugees.”
“You’re right, they cant.” Larek said, “Which leaves us the only option available to us. We travel the colonies, our slowest ships will break off and those worlds will take them in. Our database is extensive and there are several worlds cable of supporting life, our technology can purify the atmosphere of our chosen home so that it is suitable to us. However, we do estimate that to take some time. We will be living inside the ships for several months…years if we include the actual journey.”
“What does King Zan say?”
“He has not yet been informed. We wanted the councils opinions before we went to see him…if he is still alive. As you know Kivar destroyed Skoross, I don’t know how long it would take him to reach Earth but given his new level of power it would be unwise to underestimate him.” Lorat said
Trall looked at each of the people around the table. They all knew that they had no other option but to agree with what Larek had put on the table. One by one as Larek looked at them they all nodded.
“Contact the King, Larek. He should be informed.” Trall said
“Very well. Lorat will upload the schematics for the ships into your personal computers. Take them back to you’re worlds and begin immediately.” Larek said and then left.
Evans Residence, 2 Hours Later
Everyone had gathered in the living room and they were watching the news repeat the same story over and over again. Earth was on the verge of Armageddon and Max saved it. The President gave announcements, world leaders were even more anxious to meet the young aliens and polling done by the stations showed the approval ratings of the group at an all time high. Saving the world does have its advantages.
“This is unbelievable. I wonder how long this will last?” Isabel said
Max who was still recovering from the stress his body was under had his head resting on Liz. “You never know, this might get rid of some of those hate groups that Flynn told us about.”
“Oh yeah, there’s wishful thinking.” Liz said
“Well maybe its time for things to start changing.” Max said as he kissed her cheek
“Yeah it is.” Zan said as he moved over to Ava. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. “Ava…the one thing I was afraid of most was Kivar taking you away from me again. That isn’t an issue anymore and I’ve been carrying this around for a while. Ava, will you marry me?”
The entire family looked on as a tear rolled down from Ava’s eye and then as she wrapped her arms around Zan and closed her eyes tightly in a vain attempt to stop any more tears.
“Is this a good hug?” Zan asked, partly concerned that she hadn’t responded
Ava let out a gasp of air and started to laugh as she backed off and wipe the tears from her eyes.
“Yes Zan it’s a good hug. I will marry you Zan.” Ava said and hugged him once more
Each of the others started to move to the couple. Philip and Diane were eager to be the first to congratulate their son and his new fiancé. Max and Isabel could see the looks on their parents’ faces and told the others to back off for a minute through their bond.
Zan opened the box and slid the ring onto Ava’s finger. They both stood up, Zan holding Ava’s hand as Diane suddenly hugged him very tightly.
“Mom.” Zan gasped, “Air.”
“Sorry Zan…I cant believe this. Just a few months ago I had one son and daughter and I feel like I’m losing both of you already.” Diane said
“Mom, there is no way in hell that you’re losing us. Aside from Serena you two are more like our parents than anyone else.” Zan said
“Congratulations Zan, you too Ava. So when are you two planning…” Philip said
“Soon. We’ve just…” Ava started to say but Zan turned to her
“What about tonight.” Zan said, “What about you guys? Anyone up for a few rituals?”
All the girls suddenly smiled.
“Oh yeah, I’m willing.” Maria quickly said
“After last time, definitely.” Tess said while smirking at her sister.
“Okay, what the hell happened?” Max asked as he saw one of Liz’s rare smiles, ones that he only saw when they were together.
“Sorry sweetie, can’t tell you…but if it makes you feel any better none of the other guys knows what happened and if we ever have a daughter I will be telling her.” Liz said
“Yeah…somehow that doesn’t make me feel better.” Max said
“Me neither.” Michael said
“How the hell can a culture keep a ritual secret for thousands of years?” Kyle asked
“Wish I knew.” Zan said
“Got that right.” Rath said as he and Lonnie moved to congratulate the next pair to bond in the waters.
A little later Larek had arrived. He was glad to see the young royals alive and well, he has even happier when they informed him of Kivar’s imprisonment but he had to inform Max that his kingdom was about to be reduced to lifeless balls of rock floating through space. The faces of the alien teens and Serena were grief stricken as Larek told them. For the teens it was a home that they never new but at least one half of them was from that place and they would forever have ties to it, besides they had always dreamed of seeing it at least once and now they never could.
“Is there nothing that can be done?” Max asked
“No, Lorat tells me the debris it just too large and too fast. Our only option is the complete evacuation of the four remaining worlds. We’ve begun mass production on ships to carry our people but as for saving Antar, Kalaria, Klendo and Slikt…” Larek trailed off
“Where would you go?” Michael asked
“We don’t know. There are a few possibilities I can think of off hand but it would mean years of confinement to the ships.” Larek said
Just then Liz looked up and remembered the prophecy of the Seer that Nashana had quietly told her.
“I think I might have a suggestion.” Liz said, “Alex…”
Together they moved off into a corner and began whispering as everyone looked at the pair. For a second Alex looked confused but then looked up and straight into Liz’s eyes.
“It’s possible.” Alex said, further baffling the group, “Uh, we’ve gotta go now. Don’t worry we’ll be back in plenty of time for the wedding.”
Together they moved off and Alex opened a wormhole. Max and the others started to run after them but the passage closed before they could enter it.
Granolith Chamber, Immediately Following
Liz had her hand on the Granolith, relaying instructions directly into its internal computer while asking if it was possible.
“Negative, insufficient power.” was the response
“Granolith, if Liz and I were to feed you power from ourselves…could it work?” Alex asked
“Calculating…Confirmed, note it will take six days from transformation to be complete.” The Granolith said
“Well now we really do have a doozy to ask the U.N.” Alex said
“You could always put it as the price for you’re weapons system.” Liz suggested
“Why not…at least we now have somewhere for the Antarians to go and Max wont have to go far from home.” Alex said
To be continued…
Chapter 74
Living Room, Evans Residence, 18:00
Liz and Alex had just told everyone of their plan. In response they all just stared at them.
“Okay on one hand we have Liz Parker, future queen.” Maria said, “On the other…Liz Parker, God. I always figured God was a woman.”
“Maria…” Liz said
“You two are really serious about this?” Zan asked
“Pretty much.” Alex said
“You…you can’t just buy a planet.” Michael said
“Why not? In exchange for protecting Earth and the solar system, the Antarians get to colonise Mars.” Alex said
“I knew the Granolith was powerful but can it really make Mars like Antar?” Laurie asked
“Not by itself…it needs a little power from Liz and myself.” Alex said
“Okay that’s it.” Max said bluntly. His fiancé’s plan concerned him a little but right now she needed all her energy, he didn’t want her under anymore strain than she already was and they were all still recovering from the fight with Kivar.
“Max?” Liz asked
“Liz we…I can’t risk you. This sounds far too dangerous.” Max said, his voice slightly pleading with her
“Max, this isn’t an immediate thing. Larek said we have 6 months before Antar…before it happens. After that it’ll take months for them to get here.” Liz said calmly
“Why can’t they just find somewhere else to go?” Kyle asked
“There are only a handful of planets that can meet the needs of the Antarians. All of them have already been colonised but they can’t take in this amount of refugees, they’ll need a complete planet that they can live on.” Alex replied
“Where’s a point.” Isabel said, “Is Mars even big enough? We are talking several billion.”
“Ehhhh…we’re not sure.” Liz said, “But they need somewhere to go, Larek said they wanted to be near their king. This way, when we do move, we’ll still be close to home. At least think about it.”
“Yeah…but I’m not going to let you do anything that puts you in danger.” Max said softly
“Okay.” Liz said just as softly
Suddenly Maria jumped up, “Well, we’ve got a wedding to get ready for.” she said
Zan and Ava looked at each other and smiled; before the night was out they would finally be husband and wife. Zan’s only regret that his mother, Nashana, would not be there to officiate over it as she had done with Lonnie. However, he was greatly happy and honoured that Serena would perform the ceremony.
The group split into their sexes, said goodbye to Diane and Philip and that they would see them at the ceremony. As they left Isabel stopped and turned to Alex.
“Alex, could I see you for a second?” Isabel said quietly
“Sure…I’ll catch up to you guys at the house.” Alex said and then turned to Isabel, “What’s up?”
“Uh…lets go somewhere first. The mountain?” Isabel said
Alex opened the wormhole that connected them to the peak of the rock that hid the pods. They travelled through it and when they arrived Isabel moved to the edge of the rock, the exact spot where she and Michael had the dream of them having sex. She looked out over the desert and up into the night sky.
“So what’s going on?” Alex asked as he moved up behind her.
“I’m scared.” Isabel admitted
“Of what?” Alex asked
“When you transferred your powers to Max…I couldn’t feel you, not even a little bit.” Isabel said
“Yeah…I stopped feeling you as well. But it came back, it may be fuzzy but it is there.” Alex said, trying to reassure her
“I know but when it went away and you collapsed…I thought you died.” Isabel said, “I don’t want to feel that way again. It was just so…”
“Cold?”
“Yeah.” Isabel said
Alex put his hands on her arms before wrapping them around her and holding her tight.
“I’m never going to leave you Isabel. The two of us are going to spend the rest of our lives with each other and I am going to make you very, very happy.” Alex said
“Alex you’ve always made me happy.” Isabel stated
“Except those times that I was on deaths door.” Alex replied but he felt Isabel shudder, “I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s okay.” Isabel said as she turned to face him. “I just don’t like thinking about it.”
“Neither do I. But if it wasn’t for those times then I wouldn’t be the way I am today and Kivar could have won.” Alex said
Isabel rested her head on Alex’s shoulder as her own arms snaked their way around his body.
“Now, how about we do our little part for Zan and Ava’s wedding?” Alex suggested and turned away
“Not yet.” Isabel said as she grabbed Alex and pulled him into a searing kiss.
Slowly they sank to their knees and Alex laid her back against the cold rock. It was too cold for them to take their clothes off but Isabel reached down to unfasten Alex’s jeans while he began to bunch her skirt up to her waist. He parted her legs and after moving in between them he thrust up into Isabel, causing them both to cry out, their voices echoing through the desert.
As Alex kissed the skin that her top exposed, their hands gripped together and Alex slid almost all of the way out of Isabel before gliding back in. As he looked up, Isabel gazed deeply into his eyes and with each deep, penetrating thrust her body arched against Alex while her eyes closed. Pleasure wracked through their bodies as they mated.
“Al…Alex…pleaaaaase.” Isabel gasped
“God…ISABEL....” Alex called out as Isabel wrapped her long legs around him, pulling him deeper.
Both of them opened their bond as much as it could go. They felt each other’s bodies as they moved from both their own perspective and that of their mate. That’s when it happened. Their minds fused, they had been bonded for a while now but for the first time they were inside each other.
As their hands glided along each other, streaks of blue light trailed the movement. Whenever their hands joined, the light mixed and both cried out as the sensations doubled in intensity.
“ARHHHHHHHHH, ALEXXXXXXXX...” Isabel screamed out
“UHHHHHHNNNNNNNN ISABEL...” Alex called out at the same time
Their minds were touched each other, their souls mated until the blue light was no longer limited to where their hands were. It coated their entire bodies, sending a bright beacon out across the desert and one that could be faintly seen in Roswell. The unique energy patterns that Phoenix had told them about were aligning themselves to match that of their mate. To the best of their knowledge the only people that were in perfect sync were Liz and Max but now it was them as well – they were now truly Soul-Mates.
Alex continued to thrust into his love, grinding his hips against Isabel. They kissed intermittently as they held each other tightly.
“Oh god…oh god…OH GOD...” Isabel cried as she reached her climax
The feel of Isabel’s tight walls contracting on his dick caused Alex to spurt his load into her. The light didn’t die down, even after he withdrew from her they both glowed brightly.
“Alex, what’s happening?” Isabel asked without fear as she pulled her skirt back down.
“We’re apart of each other Isabel. Even more than before, my energy is with you now and yours is with mine.” Alex whispered into her ear while stroking her hair.
Alex helped Isabel stand up and took her hands as he looked into her eyes. Through their bond they both focused and the light withdrew into them but they could both still feel it. As they prepared to leave Alex spotted an odd geological formation just next to them. It was like two stalagmites, protruding from the ground but they twisted together and formed a point.
“I didn’t notice that before did you?” Alex asked
“No. Weird isn’t it?” Isabel said.
Isabel knelt down in front of it and reached out to touch it. When her fingertips made contact, there was a slight glow and the formation untwisted and withdrew into the ground. She smiled as she looked back at Alex and then to the spot where the item was. Isabel extended her hand and reformed the rock.
“Well, well, well. Looks like you have a new power.” Alex said as he knelt back down beside her.
“What? Shaping rock? Some power.” Isabel said
“Actually I think it might be along the lines of controlling earth. That could be one hell of a power.” Alex said
“I wonder how it happened?” Isabel asked
Alex thought for a moment. “If our powers are connected now then you could be getting it from me.” He said as he looked at his watch, “Damn, we’re gonna be late…we’ve got a wedding to attend.”
Isabel nodded and stood up. Alex opened the wormhole and both entered it.
Living Room, Laurie’s Place, A Minute Earlier
“Where the hell are they?” Rath said as he paced back and forth.
When they arrived at the house Zan and Ava immediately separated, Zan headed to his room and Ava went downstairs into the cave. Once again everything was prepared as it was when Rath and Lonnie bonded but they still had to wait for the final couple to arrive before the rituals could begin.
“Relax, they’ll be here.” Max said
Just then Lonnie jumped a little and put her hand over the swell on her belly. Rath saw it and immediately went to her side.
“Are you okay?” Rath asked quickly with concern
“Oh yeah…she just kicked a little.” Lonnie said
Just then the wormhole passage opened and Alex and Isabel emerged.
“Where the hell have you been?” Tess said, slightly annoyed. It was her sister’s wedding after all.
“Uh…we were up at the mountain.” Isabel said
Max looked over the pair. “Are you two feeling okay?”
“Yeah, why?” Isabel asked
“I don’t know; there just seems to be something different about you.” Max said
Liz looked at the pair and also noticed something. “Yeah, I can see it as well. It’s almost like you two are closer.” She said. Then she realized what it was; she and Max had experience the same thing during their first time. The Granolith was in the process of merging with its Antarian counterpart while Max and Liz were inside it, their bodies had been changed into energy and as a result they too merged. Liz knew that Alex and Isabel were truly close too each other…as close as anyone could get.
Max then realised the same thing. His brotherly protectiveness for Isabel surged to the top once again as he was once again reminded that his sister and Alex were having sex. However it was quickly replaced by jealousy. He had been that way with Liz only once and that was no where near enough, he yearned to be with Liz that way again.
Alex moved his hand and took hold of Isabel’s, both smiling but what they didn’t know was that there was a faint aura surrounding their hands. Everyone else saw it but they never said anything.
“Yeah well, it turns out Isabel’s got a new power.” Alex said with a smile
Everyone looked up them, especially Lonnie.
“What power?” Lonnie asked
“I can move dirt.” Isabel said, still not entirely convinced of the benefits of her new power other than making nice garden sculptures.
“You can control earth.” Alex said, “Which mean manipulating rock, clay and soil. Probably having the ability of starting or stopping earthquakes, sealing up caves or making them and you might even be able to stimulate the growth of whatever is growing in the soil.”
“Cool.” Lonnie said, “When do I get it?”
“Not sure of you will.” Isabel said, “We think it’s tied to Alex’s powers.”
“Anyway…rituals.” Rath said
The groups separated. When the girls were down in the cave, they all stripped off and dressed in their specially designed robes. Just like last time, they spent some time talking with Ava, eating pizza and chatting about men. Only this time they wanted to check out Isabel’s new power. When the time came they moved into the bathing chamber, stood by their cushions and stripped off their robes. Unlike last time, none of them had any issues about being naked together.
The layout was slightly different than last time. Now Ava was at the head of the pool, kneeling on the white cushion. To her left were Lonnie, Isabel and then Liz. On the right knelt Tess, Laurie and then Maria. As Ava slid into the water, she dunked under the surface and soaked her blonde hair. Liz and Maria where the first ones into the water after her and took hold of their oils which they caressed into Ava’s skin.
Even this initial contact had sent Ava’s blood boiling. Her thoughts drifted to Zan, she couldn’t wait for him to be inside her but he resigned herself to the fact that there were still four other girls waiting to do their parts. When Liz and Maria were done they swam to the side, making way for Laurie and Isabel and then Lonnie and Tess.
As the final girls caressed Ava’s skin her mind opened and experienced the same climax that Lonnie had felt on her night. The combined orgasms of all her sexual encounters with Zan struck her in a single moment and it took her sister and soon to be sister in-law to keep her head above the water as her body became limp.
“Lonnie, in no way did that description of yours even come close to what this felt like.” Ava said
“I know but I dare you to find the words to describe it.” Lonnie said while she caressed Ava’s hair
“No…there’s nothing.” Ava said as she found her footing once again and stood up.
One by one she moved around her friends and hugged them tightly until she came to her sister.
“I can’t believe this is happening…I’m really going to marry him.” Ava whispered as she held Tess
“You better believe it and this time no one is going to interrupt it.” Tess said, Ava had told her of the images she got from Zan. The flashes of Kivar killing her predecessor while Zan was forced to watch haunted her a little bit but now that he was gone nothing stood in their way.
The girls left the water, dried each other and then dried Ava before putting on their robes once again, Ava wearing her own version of Lonnie’s white dress. Led by Ava they all went upstairs.
Zan’s Bedroom, Same Time
Zan knelt in the middle of the symbol that was etched on his floor. All his furniture had been moved to the sides of the room. One by one each of the guys performed their ritual, Rath drew the glyphs on Zan’s chest, arms and back before the others poured their oils onto the groom. The oils were absorbed into the skin, carrying the ink and eventually caused blood to surge into Zan’s dick, giving him an erection that could only be relieved by mating with Ava.
The guys left and allowed Zan to change into his own white outfit. When he was dressed they all left and met the girls down in the front hall.
“Well are you two ready?” Alex asked and both nodded.
Alex opened the passage to the Granolith and Zan and Ava entered it.
Granolith Chamber, Immediately Following
Zan and Ava stood before each other in front of the Granolith. They gazed deeply into each other’s eyes before Zan pulled off his top, leaving him bare-chested in front of her. Slowly Ava moved closer to him, running her hands over his chest. Zan bent down and kissed her hard, sliding the straps of her dress down over her shoulders and exposing her breasts.
They stripped each other until all of their clothes were in a pile in the corner. Slowly and with heavy breathing they moved on to the floor where Zan moved in between Ava’s spread legs and positioned his cock at her waiting entrance. Slowly he inched himself deeper and deeper into her, causing Ava’s legs to pull back to a point where she could wrap them around Zan.
Zan pulled back slightly but then thrust back inside of Ava, fully sheathing himself inside her soaked core.
“Arhhhhhhhhhh.” Ava called out, her voice echoing throughout the small room.
“God, Ava, you’re so beautiful…so good.” Zan strained out
The slid against each other, sweat already forming on their skin as they made love. While they were desperate to cum, neither wanted to draw this out. They were mating before the Granolith for the sole purpose of bonding together and nothing else mattered, except for bringing each other pleasure.
Ava suddenly flipped them over so that she was sitting on his wait, connected by his cock. Quickly she started to bounce up and down on him. Ava was in a frenzy of passion and love; she wanted to feel Zan’s seed within her. She knew that tonight they would not conceive a child, hybrid physiology may have been similar to humans but there was one big difference and that was that there was no set time for ovulation. It happened randomly and Ava could always tell when it would happen and it wasn’t happening now.
Zan caressed his hands up Ava’s body to her breasts. One of them cupped the supple flesh while the other continued to move up to her face where she took one of his fingers into her mouth and bit down on it, sucking it slightly. They had formed a wild rhythm, every time Ava crashed down Zan thrust his hips up.
“A…Av…OH GOD AVAAAAAAAA.” Zan cried out as his wad shot deep into her.
“ZANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.” Ava screamed before collapsing on top of Zan
Slowly their breathing became less ragged as Zan held her close to his body, her nipples digging in to Zan’s chest.
“Oh yeah…that was good.” Zan said
“You can say that again.” Ava responded
The Granolith went through its procedure once again and produced the rings for the pair. Slowly they stood up and moved over to the pedestal. Zan took the rings and gave one to Ava.
“Ava, will you marry me?” he asked
“Yes Zan.” she said calmly and he slid the ring onto her finger where it fused with her engagement ring.
Ava slid the other ring onto Zan’s finger and then both melted into their fingers.
Pool Room, Laurie’s place, 10 Minutes Later
Serena was presiding over the ceremony; Zan and Ava were already in the pool as the waters spiralled around them. Shafts of light shot forth from them as the rings once again emerged from their fingers, publicly symbolising their marriage to each other and the union of two of the most senior families of Antarian nobility.
As the waters calmed themselves, Zan and Ava emerged from the pool. Serena smiled warmly at two of the teens she had raised for the first few years after they emerged from their pods
“Ladies and gentlemen. I present Prince Zan and Princess Ava of Antar, heirs apparent to the throne.” Serena said to conclude the ceremony
The family stood from their seats and went to congratulate the newlyweds and the newest addition to the Evans clan.
“Welcome to the family Ava.” Philip said as he hugged his new daughter in-law and shook his sons hand.
“Thanks dad.” Ava said as a joke but it felt right saying it.
“Yeah, thanks dad.” Zan said
“Should we tell them now?” Diane asked
Zan perked up and turned his attention from his bride. “Tell us what?”
“I suppose now is as good a time as any.” Philip said
“We booked you two into the honeymoon suite of the new hotel…just don’t cut it short like another couple we could mention.” Diane said while giving a subtle look toward Rath and Lonnie.
“Oh just make sure you two are in school tomorrow morning.” Philip said
“You want us to go to school during our honeymoon?” Zan asked with disbelief.
“Don’t worry, it’s just for the morning. And trust me, you’ll want to be there.” Philip said and then walked away with his wife in tow. Neither wanted to say much more.
After 2 hours of celebrating Zan and Ava were driven to the hotel. After another couple of hours, everyone left and went to bed, Alex and Isabel may have been separated by a couple of miles but they could still feel each other like they were right next to them. Both found it extremely comforting as they realised that they would never again be without each other.
West Roswell High, Monday Morning
The group had arrived at school, a few minutes after everyone else as usual. The Service had insisted on it as a security measure but it was one that none of them minded as they got to walk down empty halls. As they entered the main doors they were met by Agent Flynn who informed them of an assembly in the Auditorium and that they should head over there immediately.
When Flynn opened the doors to the room the group stopped suddenly. Up there on the stage was the faculty as well as their parents, along with television cameras. All of the schools students were in the room and as they turned to face the bewildered aliens and their human mates someone started to clap. Then another and another and another until eventually everyone was up on their feet, applauding the group. Pam Troy, who was resigned to do nothing but be there was eventually caught up in the celebration and slowly started to clap.
Liz looked at Max and smiled as they held hands. Flynn turned around and smiled at them.
“You really didn’t think that you would save the planet and have everyone here not thank you for it? Did you?” Flynn said
Every member moved further into the room, each with a warm smile on their face as they looked around the people in the room. Their parents smiled proudly at them from the stage and Diane beckoned them up as the Principal moved to the microphone.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce the President of the United States.” he called out and Harrison came out on stage.
The President moved over to the teens as they came up on stage and shook Max’s hand and then moved onto Alex and then everyone else before going over to the microphone. He indicated for them all to stop clapping and sit back in their seats and then started to speak.
“I only have one message for you your majesty. Everyone on the planet knew that when Kivar would finally show up, he would either try to take control of our world or destroy it. You stopped that from happening at great risk to yourself and your families. I wanted to be here personally to do this and almost every leader of ever nation that the U.S has a diplomatic relationship with has asked me to say this as well.
From a grateful world and one that you would always be welcome and find a home…Thank you. We thank each and everyone of you for protecting our home and opening our eyes to the wonders beyond Earth.” Harrison said and the entire room burst out with applause once more
Max, Liz, Isabel, Alex, Michael, Maria, Kyle, Tess, Zan, Ava, Rath, Lonnie and Laurie could honestly say they had never felt anything like this before. Mass acceptance of everyone they knew sent warmth through them that they relished in.
To be continued…
Living Room, Evans Residence, 18:00
Liz and Alex had just told everyone of their plan. In response they all just stared at them.
“Okay on one hand we have Liz Parker, future queen.” Maria said, “On the other…Liz Parker, God. I always figured God was a woman.”
“Maria…” Liz said
“You two are really serious about this?” Zan asked
“Pretty much.” Alex said
“You…you can’t just buy a planet.” Michael said
“Why not? In exchange for protecting Earth and the solar system, the Antarians get to colonise Mars.” Alex said
“I knew the Granolith was powerful but can it really make Mars like Antar?” Laurie asked
“Not by itself…it needs a little power from Liz and myself.” Alex said
“Okay that’s it.” Max said bluntly. His fiancé’s plan concerned him a little but right now she needed all her energy, he didn’t want her under anymore strain than she already was and they were all still recovering from the fight with Kivar.
“Max?” Liz asked
“Liz we…I can’t risk you. This sounds far too dangerous.” Max said, his voice slightly pleading with her
“Max, this isn’t an immediate thing. Larek said we have 6 months before Antar…before it happens. After that it’ll take months for them to get here.” Liz said calmly
“Why can’t they just find somewhere else to go?” Kyle asked
“There are only a handful of planets that can meet the needs of the Antarians. All of them have already been colonised but they can’t take in this amount of refugees, they’ll need a complete planet that they can live on.” Alex replied
“Where’s a point.” Isabel said, “Is Mars even big enough? We are talking several billion.”
“Ehhhh…we’re not sure.” Liz said, “But they need somewhere to go, Larek said they wanted to be near their king. This way, when we do move, we’ll still be close to home. At least think about it.”
“Yeah…but I’m not going to let you do anything that puts you in danger.” Max said softly
“Okay.” Liz said just as softly
Suddenly Maria jumped up, “Well, we’ve got a wedding to get ready for.” she said
Zan and Ava looked at each other and smiled; before the night was out they would finally be husband and wife. Zan’s only regret that his mother, Nashana, would not be there to officiate over it as she had done with Lonnie. However, he was greatly happy and honoured that Serena would perform the ceremony.
The group split into their sexes, said goodbye to Diane and Philip and that they would see them at the ceremony. As they left Isabel stopped and turned to Alex.
“Alex, could I see you for a second?” Isabel said quietly
“Sure…I’ll catch up to you guys at the house.” Alex said and then turned to Isabel, “What’s up?”
“Uh…lets go somewhere first. The mountain?” Isabel said
Alex opened the wormhole that connected them to the peak of the rock that hid the pods. They travelled through it and when they arrived Isabel moved to the edge of the rock, the exact spot where she and Michael had the dream of them having sex. She looked out over the desert and up into the night sky.
“So what’s going on?” Alex asked as he moved up behind her.
“I’m scared.” Isabel admitted
“Of what?” Alex asked
“When you transferred your powers to Max…I couldn’t feel you, not even a little bit.” Isabel said
“Yeah…I stopped feeling you as well. But it came back, it may be fuzzy but it is there.” Alex said, trying to reassure her
“I know but when it went away and you collapsed…I thought you died.” Isabel said, “I don’t want to feel that way again. It was just so…”
“Cold?”
“Yeah.” Isabel said
Alex put his hands on her arms before wrapping them around her and holding her tight.
“I’m never going to leave you Isabel. The two of us are going to spend the rest of our lives with each other and I am going to make you very, very happy.” Alex said
“Alex you’ve always made me happy.” Isabel stated
“Except those times that I was on deaths door.” Alex replied but he felt Isabel shudder, “I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s okay.” Isabel said as she turned to face him. “I just don’t like thinking about it.”
“Neither do I. But if it wasn’t for those times then I wouldn’t be the way I am today and Kivar could have won.” Alex said
Isabel rested her head on Alex’s shoulder as her own arms snaked their way around his body.
“Now, how about we do our little part for Zan and Ava’s wedding?” Alex suggested and turned away
“Not yet.” Isabel said as she grabbed Alex and pulled him into a searing kiss.
Slowly they sank to their knees and Alex laid her back against the cold rock. It was too cold for them to take their clothes off but Isabel reached down to unfasten Alex’s jeans while he began to bunch her skirt up to her waist. He parted her legs and after moving in between them he thrust up into Isabel, causing them both to cry out, their voices echoing through the desert.
As Alex kissed the skin that her top exposed, their hands gripped together and Alex slid almost all of the way out of Isabel before gliding back in. As he looked up, Isabel gazed deeply into his eyes and with each deep, penetrating thrust her body arched against Alex while her eyes closed. Pleasure wracked through their bodies as they mated.
“Al…Alex…pleaaaaase.” Isabel gasped
“God…ISABEL....” Alex called out as Isabel wrapped her long legs around him, pulling him deeper.
Both of them opened their bond as much as it could go. They felt each other’s bodies as they moved from both their own perspective and that of their mate. That’s when it happened. Their minds fused, they had been bonded for a while now but for the first time they were inside each other.
As their hands glided along each other, streaks of blue light trailed the movement. Whenever their hands joined, the light mixed and both cried out as the sensations doubled in intensity.
“ARHHHHHHHHH, ALEXXXXXXXX...” Isabel screamed out
“UHHHHHHNNNNNNNN ISABEL...” Alex called out at the same time
Their minds were touched each other, their souls mated until the blue light was no longer limited to where their hands were. It coated their entire bodies, sending a bright beacon out across the desert and one that could be faintly seen in Roswell. The unique energy patterns that Phoenix had told them about were aligning themselves to match that of their mate. To the best of their knowledge the only people that were in perfect sync were Liz and Max but now it was them as well – they were now truly Soul-Mates.
Alex continued to thrust into his love, grinding his hips against Isabel. They kissed intermittently as they held each other tightly.
“Oh god…oh god…OH GOD...” Isabel cried as she reached her climax
The feel of Isabel’s tight walls contracting on his dick caused Alex to spurt his load into her. The light didn’t die down, even after he withdrew from her they both glowed brightly.
“Alex, what’s happening?” Isabel asked without fear as she pulled her skirt back down.
“We’re apart of each other Isabel. Even more than before, my energy is with you now and yours is with mine.” Alex whispered into her ear while stroking her hair.
Alex helped Isabel stand up and took her hands as he looked into her eyes. Through their bond they both focused and the light withdrew into them but they could both still feel it. As they prepared to leave Alex spotted an odd geological formation just next to them. It was like two stalagmites, protruding from the ground but they twisted together and formed a point.
“I didn’t notice that before did you?” Alex asked
“No. Weird isn’t it?” Isabel said.
Isabel knelt down in front of it and reached out to touch it. When her fingertips made contact, there was a slight glow and the formation untwisted and withdrew into the ground. She smiled as she looked back at Alex and then to the spot where the item was. Isabel extended her hand and reformed the rock.
“Well, well, well. Looks like you have a new power.” Alex said as he knelt back down beside her.
“What? Shaping rock? Some power.” Isabel said
“Actually I think it might be along the lines of controlling earth. That could be one hell of a power.” Alex said
“I wonder how it happened?” Isabel asked
Alex thought for a moment. “If our powers are connected now then you could be getting it from me.” He said as he looked at his watch, “Damn, we’re gonna be late…we’ve got a wedding to attend.”
Isabel nodded and stood up. Alex opened the wormhole and both entered it.
Living Room, Laurie’s Place, A Minute Earlier
“Where the hell are they?” Rath said as he paced back and forth.
When they arrived at the house Zan and Ava immediately separated, Zan headed to his room and Ava went downstairs into the cave. Once again everything was prepared as it was when Rath and Lonnie bonded but they still had to wait for the final couple to arrive before the rituals could begin.
“Relax, they’ll be here.” Max said
Just then Lonnie jumped a little and put her hand over the swell on her belly. Rath saw it and immediately went to her side.
“Are you okay?” Rath asked quickly with concern
“Oh yeah…she just kicked a little.” Lonnie said
Just then the wormhole passage opened and Alex and Isabel emerged.
“Where the hell have you been?” Tess said, slightly annoyed. It was her sister’s wedding after all.
“Uh…we were up at the mountain.” Isabel said
Max looked over the pair. “Are you two feeling okay?”
“Yeah, why?” Isabel asked
“I don’t know; there just seems to be something different about you.” Max said
Liz looked at the pair and also noticed something. “Yeah, I can see it as well. It’s almost like you two are closer.” She said. Then she realized what it was; she and Max had experience the same thing during their first time. The Granolith was in the process of merging with its Antarian counterpart while Max and Liz were inside it, their bodies had been changed into energy and as a result they too merged. Liz knew that Alex and Isabel were truly close too each other…as close as anyone could get.
Max then realised the same thing. His brotherly protectiveness for Isabel surged to the top once again as he was once again reminded that his sister and Alex were having sex. However it was quickly replaced by jealousy. He had been that way with Liz only once and that was no where near enough, he yearned to be with Liz that way again.
Alex moved his hand and took hold of Isabel’s, both smiling but what they didn’t know was that there was a faint aura surrounding their hands. Everyone else saw it but they never said anything.
“Yeah well, it turns out Isabel’s got a new power.” Alex said with a smile
Everyone looked up them, especially Lonnie.
“What power?” Lonnie asked
“I can move dirt.” Isabel said, still not entirely convinced of the benefits of her new power other than making nice garden sculptures.
“You can control earth.” Alex said, “Which mean manipulating rock, clay and soil. Probably having the ability of starting or stopping earthquakes, sealing up caves or making them and you might even be able to stimulate the growth of whatever is growing in the soil.”
“Cool.” Lonnie said, “When do I get it?”
“Not sure of you will.” Isabel said, “We think it’s tied to Alex’s powers.”
“Anyway…rituals.” Rath said
The groups separated. When the girls were down in the cave, they all stripped off and dressed in their specially designed robes. Just like last time, they spent some time talking with Ava, eating pizza and chatting about men. Only this time they wanted to check out Isabel’s new power. When the time came they moved into the bathing chamber, stood by their cushions and stripped off their robes. Unlike last time, none of them had any issues about being naked together.
The layout was slightly different than last time. Now Ava was at the head of the pool, kneeling on the white cushion. To her left were Lonnie, Isabel and then Liz. On the right knelt Tess, Laurie and then Maria. As Ava slid into the water, she dunked under the surface and soaked her blonde hair. Liz and Maria where the first ones into the water after her and took hold of their oils which they caressed into Ava’s skin.
Even this initial contact had sent Ava’s blood boiling. Her thoughts drifted to Zan, she couldn’t wait for him to be inside her but he resigned herself to the fact that there were still four other girls waiting to do their parts. When Liz and Maria were done they swam to the side, making way for Laurie and Isabel and then Lonnie and Tess.
As the final girls caressed Ava’s skin her mind opened and experienced the same climax that Lonnie had felt on her night. The combined orgasms of all her sexual encounters with Zan struck her in a single moment and it took her sister and soon to be sister in-law to keep her head above the water as her body became limp.
“Lonnie, in no way did that description of yours even come close to what this felt like.” Ava said
“I know but I dare you to find the words to describe it.” Lonnie said while she caressed Ava’s hair
“No…there’s nothing.” Ava said as she found her footing once again and stood up.
One by one she moved around her friends and hugged them tightly until she came to her sister.
“I can’t believe this is happening…I’m really going to marry him.” Ava whispered as she held Tess
“You better believe it and this time no one is going to interrupt it.” Tess said, Ava had told her of the images she got from Zan. The flashes of Kivar killing her predecessor while Zan was forced to watch haunted her a little bit but now that he was gone nothing stood in their way.
The girls left the water, dried each other and then dried Ava before putting on their robes once again, Ava wearing her own version of Lonnie’s white dress. Led by Ava they all went upstairs.
Zan’s Bedroom, Same Time
Zan knelt in the middle of the symbol that was etched on his floor. All his furniture had been moved to the sides of the room. One by one each of the guys performed their ritual, Rath drew the glyphs on Zan’s chest, arms and back before the others poured their oils onto the groom. The oils were absorbed into the skin, carrying the ink and eventually caused blood to surge into Zan’s dick, giving him an erection that could only be relieved by mating with Ava.
The guys left and allowed Zan to change into his own white outfit. When he was dressed they all left and met the girls down in the front hall.
“Well are you two ready?” Alex asked and both nodded.
Alex opened the passage to the Granolith and Zan and Ava entered it.
Granolith Chamber, Immediately Following
Zan and Ava stood before each other in front of the Granolith. They gazed deeply into each other’s eyes before Zan pulled off his top, leaving him bare-chested in front of her. Slowly Ava moved closer to him, running her hands over his chest. Zan bent down and kissed her hard, sliding the straps of her dress down over her shoulders and exposing her breasts.
They stripped each other until all of their clothes were in a pile in the corner. Slowly and with heavy breathing they moved on to the floor where Zan moved in between Ava’s spread legs and positioned his cock at her waiting entrance. Slowly he inched himself deeper and deeper into her, causing Ava’s legs to pull back to a point where she could wrap them around Zan.
Zan pulled back slightly but then thrust back inside of Ava, fully sheathing himself inside her soaked core.
“Arhhhhhhhhhh.” Ava called out, her voice echoing throughout the small room.
“God, Ava, you’re so beautiful…so good.” Zan strained out
The slid against each other, sweat already forming on their skin as they made love. While they were desperate to cum, neither wanted to draw this out. They were mating before the Granolith for the sole purpose of bonding together and nothing else mattered, except for bringing each other pleasure.
Ava suddenly flipped them over so that she was sitting on his wait, connected by his cock. Quickly she started to bounce up and down on him. Ava was in a frenzy of passion and love; she wanted to feel Zan’s seed within her. She knew that tonight they would not conceive a child, hybrid physiology may have been similar to humans but there was one big difference and that was that there was no set time for ovulation. It happened randomly and Ava could always tell when it would happen and it wasn’t happening now.
Zan caressed his hands up Ava’s body to her breasts. One of them cupped the supple flesh while the other continued to move up to her face where she took one of his fingers into her mouth and bit down on it, sucking it slightly. They had formed a wild rhythm, every time Ava crashed down Zan thrust his hips up.
“A…Av…OH GOD AVAAAAAAAA.” Zan cried out as his wad shot deep into her.
“ZANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.” Ava screamed before collapsing on top of Zan
Slowly their breathing became less ragged as Zan held her close to his body, her nipples digging in to Zan’s chest.
“Oh yeah…that was good.” Zan said
“You can say that again.” Ava responded
The Granolith went through its procedure once again and produced the rings for the pair. Slowly they stood up and moved over to the pedestal. Zan took the rings and gave one to Ava.
“Ava, will you marry me?” he asked
“Yes Zan.” she said calmly and he slid the ring onto her finger where it fused with her engagement ring.
Ava slid the other ring onto Zan’s finger and then both melted into their fingers.
Pool Room, Laurie’s place, 10 Minutes Later
Serena was presiding over the ceremony; Zan and Ava were already in the pool as the waters spiralled around them. Shafts of light shot forth from them as the rings once again emerged from their fingers, publicly symbolising their marriage to each other and the union of two of the most senior families of Antarian nobility.
As the waters calmed themselves, Zan and Ava emerged from the pool. Serena smiled warmly at two of the teens she had raised for the first few years after they emerged from their pods
“Ladies and gentlemen. I present Prince Zan and Princess Ava of Antar, heirs apparent to the throne.” Serena said to conclude the ceremony
The family stood from their seats and went to congratulate the newlyweds and the newest addition to the Evans clan.
“Welcome to the family Ava.” Philip said as he hugged his new daughter in-law and shook his sons hand.
“Thanks dad.” Ava said as a joke but it felt right saying it.
“Yeah, thanks dad.” Zan said
“Should we tell them now?” Diane asked
Zan perked up and turned his attention from his bride. “Tell us what?”
“I suppose now is as good a time as any.” Philip said
“We booked you two into the honeymoon suite of the new hotel…just don’t cut it short like another couple we could mention.” Diane said while giving a subtle look toward Rath and Lonnie.
“Oh just make sure you two are in school tomorrow morning.” Philip said
“You want us to go to school during our honeymoon?” Zan asked with disbelief.
“Don’t worry, it’s just for the morning. And trust me, you’ll want to be there.” Philip said and then walked away with his wife in tow. Neither wanted to say much more.
After 2 hours of celebrating Zan and Ava were driven to the hotel. After another couple of hours, everyone left and went to bed, Alex and Isabel may have been separated by a couple of miles but they could still feel each other like they were right next to them. Both found it extremely comforting as they realised that they would never again be without each other.
West Roswell High, Monday Morning
The group had arrived at school, a few minutes after everyone else as usual. The Service had insisted on it as a security measure but it was one that none of them minded as they got to walk down empty halls. As they entered the main doors they were met by Agent Flynn who informed them of an assembly in the Auditorium and that they should head over there immediately.
When Flynn opened the doors to the room the group stopped suddenly. Up there on the stage was the faculty as well as their parents, along with television cameras. All of the schools students were in the room and as they turned to face the bewildered aliens and their human mates someone started to clap. Then another and another and another until eventually everyone was up on their feet, applauding the group. Pam Troy, who was resigned to do nothing but be there was eventually caught up in the celebration and slowly started to clap.
Liz looked at Max and smiled as they held hands. Flynn turned around and smiled at them.
“You really didn’t think that you would save the planet and have everyone here not thank you for it? Did you?” Flynn said
Every member moved further into the room, each with a warm smile on their face as they looked around the people in the room. Their parents smiled proudly at them from the stage and Diane beckoned them up as the Principal moved to the microphone.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce the President of the United States.” he called out and Harrison came out on stage.
The President moved over to the teens as they came up on stage and shook Max’s hand and then moved onto Alex and then everyone else before going over to the microphone. He indicated for them all to stop clapping and sit back in their seats and then started to speak.
“I only have one message for you your majesty. Everyone on the planet knew that when Kivar would finally show up, he would either try to take control of our world or destroy it. You stopped that from happening at great risk to yourself and your families. I wanted to be here personally to do this and almost every leader of ever nation that the U.S has a diplomatic relationship with has asked me to say this as well.
From a grateful world and one that you would always be welcome and find a home…Thank you. We thank each and everyone of you for protecting our home and opening our eyes to the wonders beyond Earth.” Harrison said and the entire room burst out with applause once more
Max, Liz, Isabel, Alex, Michael, Maria, Kyle, Tess, Zan, Ava, Rath, Lonnie and Laurie could honestly say they had never felt anything like this before. Mass acceptance of everyone they knew sent warmth through them that they relished in.
To be continued…
Chapter 75
Club Antar, Roswell, 14:50 Monday Afternoon, Two Weeks Later
The old soap factory was completely gone, in its place stood Zan and Rath’s pride and joy. The new building was the same height as the old but the floor space was doubled and now it was just a matter of some internal construction work and then the decoration. On occasion Ava and Tess even helped them out but using their abilities to show the construction crew precisely what was wanted.
Just then Alex came running into main room. He looked around for Rath but couldn’t see him anywhere until he looked up at one of the catwalks that crossed over the building from the highest point possible.
“Rath.” he yelled up but went unheard as the workers hammered, sawed and welded around him.
“RAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHH.” he yelled as loudly as he could but to no avail
Alex looked down, shook his head and extended his hand upward as he looked back up and called Rath once again. However this time a bright beam of light shot forth, illuminating everything in the room and drawing everyone’s attention. Rath simply looked at the scorch mark where the light had impacted and then looked down at Alex.
“Damn it Alex what the hell is your problem? I just had that painted.” Rath yelled down
Alex brought his hand down and looked at it while shaking his head. He looked back up at Rath as he remembered the urgent reason for being here.
“Rath, Lonnie’s gone into labour. She’s at the hospital now.” Alex yelled up
Rath stumbled a little and looked at his brother in-law. “I…I…I’m going to be a dad.” he said
Rath then quickly moved away but Zan grabbed hold if his shoulder and stopped him dead in his tracks.
“Zan, what the hell are you doing?” Rath said, “I got to get to her.”
“Yeah but the stairs…” Zan said while turning to look in the opposite direction of where Rath was running, “…are over that way.” He said softly
Rath looked at Zan and ran past him, heading down the several flights of stairs from the upper catwalks down to an area near the main floor. Zan quickly followed and all three left the building. When they were outside Alex opened a wormhole to the hospital waiting room and all ran into it, Rath going first.
Roswell Hospital, Immediately Following
Most of the family had already gathered and were waiting for the guys to arrive. Isabel was staying with Lonnie, keeping her company. Around them were several yellow stands, the floors had just been cleaned and were still quite wet. It wasn’t even Michael’s kid but he was pacing back and forth.
“Where the hell is he?” Michael asked
“Babe, come on, sit down.” Maria said
“He isn’t here. His wife is in there about to give birth to their daughter and he isn’t here.” Michael said
“Michael, come on.” She said
“He isn’t…”
“Michael!” Maria said while standing up, “Sit down.” She said
Michael promptly sat down as he looked at Maria.
“If you’re gonna be like this when it’s our turn you are so gonna be waiting out here.” Maria said as she sat next to him
It was then when Tess and Ava arrived. The girls had spent the afternoon with their father who just wanted to spend time with his daughters. He had left by the time that Maria had called them and told them that Lonnie was in the hospital.
“Hey guys…how is she?” Tess asked as she and her sister sat down next to Kyle.
“Fine, the last we heard.” Max said
“This is totally cool. Who would have thought that after everything you guys have been through, it would be Lonnie and Rath that would be having the first kid?” Ava said
“Yeah.” Max said as everyone looked at her.
Quickly Tess then turned to Kyle, “Oh hey, I asked my dad what my moms name was.” She said
“Yeah…what was it?” Kyle asked, they had considered using her mother’s name for their daughter but the only problem was that they didn’t know it.
“Shanala.” Tess said with a slight cringe
“Shan…” Kyle said
“Shanala.” Tess corrected
Kyle smiled at her. “I like it. What about your dad? What does he think about naming her after your mother?”
“Actually he couldn’t be happier. Apparently it was a tradition on his side of the family that fell a little lax.”
Just then the wormhole opened and Rath came running out but he couldn’t get his footing and slipped on the wet floor. Everyone looked on as Rath went sliding from one side of the corridor to the other, eventually falling on his butt as he got to a dry bit of the floor. Alex desperately tried not to laugh as he and Zan moved over to their fallen comrade and helped him up to his feet. Everyone moved over to them.
“Where the hell have you been?” Michael said agitatedly
Rath just looked at his brother, not even registering his comment. “How is she?” he asked
“She’s doing good.” Maria said
“Isabel’s sitting with her but you should get in there.” Liz said
“Yeah…yeah…oh boy.” Rath said as he ran his hands over his face. “Hey, where’s Laurie?” he asked
“Andrew’s bringing her over now. She should be here in ten minutes…just get in there.” Ava said
Rath turned; a nurse who showed him into Lonnie’s room met him. By her side were Isabel, a couple of nurses and a doctor who was reading notes from a clipboard. In the far corner, keeping an eye on the medical staff was a Secret Service agent. Right now half the agents on the Roswell detail were going nuts, the media had immediately gotten wind of the imminent birth of the first of the next generation of aliens on Earth and as such the agents were securing the hospital.
“Hey Lonnie.” Rath said softly as he moved to Lonnie’s side
“I’ll see you guys later.” Isabel said as Rath took her place. Isabel looked at the couple before leaving the room and joining the rest of her family
Lonnie was lying on the hospital bed, covered with sweat and her eyes closed in concentration. When she heard Rath, she immediately felt a contraction and grabbed hold of his arm.
“Ahhh…Lonnie…Lonnie…Lonnie…pain…whole lot of pain.” Rath said as his body twisted
“No shit.” Lonnie strained out as the contraction passed. She struggled to regain her breath but when she did she looked back up to Rath. “If you touch me…if you even look at me and get any ideas I’m going to make sure that you’ll never put me or any other woman through this.”
“Yeah…I heard women tend to say something like that. Michael said I should just ignore it.” Rath said. He didn’t realise it until after he said it that it was a hugely stupid mistake and then Lonnie felt another contraction and squeezed down hard on Rath. “Okay…okay…okay…deal.” Rath yelled quickly, trying to suppress the agony
“ARGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.” they yelled together
When Lonnie released him he used his other hand to cradle the other. “Is it always like this?” he asked the doctor
“Pretty much.” the doctor said
Three Hours Later…
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.” Lonnie screamed out. “I…I thought Serena said it shouldn’t take this long?” she breathed out
“Yeah but for Antarians. We’re half human but you’re nearly there baby.” Rath said softly as he patted her face with a towel.
Lonnie looked at him and smiled as they held hands. Rath had gotten used to the pain about half an hour ago and no longer cared. He even opened their bond; he was talking her through everything in her head as well as taking some of the pain from her.
1 Hour Later…
As the family paced the floor of the waiting room, Lonnie’s daughter was coming into the world. A few minutes later she was out, cleaned and wrapped up in a warm blanket. The agent kept his eyes on the new born the whole time, he had no intention of letting anything happening to the child, the agency may have done background checks on the doctor and nurses but he still didn’t trust them. It wasn’t his job to trust them, simply protect the people in his care.
“Hey Ziala.” Rath said as he ran his finger along his daughter’s cheek as his wife cradled her in her arms.
“She’s so beautiful Rath.” Lonnie whispered as she looked down at the small bundle
It didn’t take long for the family to invade the room, forcing the doctor and the nurses out at space became a premium. Laurie had arrived and immediately moved to her brother’s side but his attention was completely taken up by Ziala, her brand new niece. Zan moved to the other side of Lonnie and kissed her forehead.
“Great job sis.” Zan said
Over the next thirty minutes everyone held the newborn, pictures were taken and the new parents were congratulated.
“So how long before you guys get out of here?” Laurie said as he handed Ziala back to Lonnie
“Tomorrow morning.” Lonnie said with a yawn
“That soon?” Maria asked
“We heal fast, remember?” Rath said, “And I think we better let you get some sleep.” He said to Lonnie and picked up Ziala.
Everyone agreed, said goodbye and then left as Rath put the baby in the incubator. He had no intention of leaving the room so he took his place by her side as she fell asleep. Not too long after her, he fell asleep. The Agent in the corner moved over to the incubator and looked in at the infant, he was expecting to see something unusual…black eyes, pointed ears, something but all he saw was a small baby and he smiled.
Laurie’s Place, The Next Morning
“Hey are you two done yet, they’ll be back in a few minutes?” Laurie yelled up the stairs
“Nearly.” Zan yelled back
They had been arranging a little surprise for the new family ever since they came back last night. They had all discussed it and had no intention of separating what they had here in their home, Ziala may cause a few problems and Rath and Lonnie may want to find their own place but they wanted to give the trio a very enticing option.
Laurie had been cooking up lunch while Zan and Ava did a little remodelling upstairs. Andrew spent most of the morning buying a few things; chief amongst them was a crib. He promised Rath we would have bought it by now but he spent the time most of the time looking for something perfect. When he couldn’t find one that we considered suitable, he arranged for something a little special - one handmade by his father.
“Laurie.” Andrew called out as he opened the door
“Hey…how’s it look?” She asked as he held open the door so her lover could pull in the crib
“It’s great. They’re gonna love this…now, how do we get this up there?” Andrew said
“That’s where having powers come in handy.” Zan said as he and Ava came walking down the stairs, “Everything is done…we just need that.” he said
Ava moved round to inspect the new piece of furniture and then looked between Laurie and Andrew. “Your dad made this…from scratch?” she asked the deputy
“Yeah…don’t you like it?” Andrew asked
“Are you kidding, this is beautiful work.” Ava said as she ran her hand over the lines of the crib. “I mean this…this…”
“Is a labour of love?” Andrew said
“Yeah.” Ava said
“My dad loves to work with wood. You should see my parent’s house, almost every piece of furniture is one he made in the garage.” Andrew said proudly
“What’s in the bag?” Zan asked as he spotted on in the crib
“Oh yeah, a little gift from my mom. She thinks it’s good luck so…” Andrew said as he opened the bag and revealed bedclothes for the crib, “These are the bedclothes that have been in my family for the better part of a century. I had them, my sister, my mother, my grandmother.”
“I take it it’s been cleaned?” Laurie said
“Oh yeah, and carefully maintained.” Andrew said
“When you speak to you’re folks again, make sure you thank them for us.” Ava said
“I’ll do that…now how do we get this upstairs?” Andrew asked
“Watch and learn.” Zan said as he waved his hand over the crib and it started floating up the stairs
“Any sign of powers from you yet?” Ava asked
“No not yet. But I got to admit I’m curious to see what I could do.” Andrew said
“Just don’t get shot again.” Laurie said as they all walked up the stairs.
20 Minutes Later…
Rath and Lonnie’s car was just pulling into the driveway; Laurie was standing by the window, acting as look out while the others put the finishing touches on their surprise.
“Guys, they’re here.” he yelled up
With that Zan, Ava and Andrew came running down the stairs to join Laurie as they stood behind the door.
“This is nut’s, I feel like a teenager.” Andrew said
“You’re not that much older.” Laurie said
“I’m 24 Laurie.”
“And I’m a hot 19 year old you loves you.” Laurie said, “And one of my little brothers is about to bring home his own baby.”
Laurie opened the door and greeted Rath by jumping him and hugging him. Lonnie moved closer, trying not to laugh as he held her daughter.
“Hey Lonnie.” Laurie said and then turned to the infant, “Hey little Z.” she said softly
“Less than a day old and you’ve already given her a nickname?” Rath asked
“Of course…that’s the responsibility of the favourite aunt.” Laurie said
“Second favourite.” Ava said
“Joint first?” Laurie said
“Done.” Ava finalised
“Are you two done?” Zan asked, “Come on you two, we…have a little surprise.”
“Yeah?” Lonnie said
“Follow us.” Ava said
The group headed up to Rath and Lonnie’s bedroom and entered.
“I’m not seeing anything different.” Rath said as he looked around the room
“Well there is this.” Andrew said as he opened a door to an adjoining room.
As Rath and Lonnie entered the new room with were greeted with a brand new nursery with the crib in the middle. The walls were brightly painted with rainbow colours and Peter Pan images everywhere. The roof was painted like a night sky, in the middle of which was the Antarian Royal Seal of the five stars. There were also a couple of chairs next to the crib as well as several stuffed alien toys around the room as well as a few toys that Antarian children played with – Larek, Lorat and Nashana had sent several through to Earth in anticipation of the birth.
“This is…this is…” Lonnie said with a tear in her eye
“Did you guys do this last night?” Rath asked with amazement
“We wanted to let you know that if you decided to move out then that’s okay but we really wanted you to stay. The walls around the room are soundproofed except for the one that connects to you’re room. There’s a nightlight on the back wall that will give a nice green glow in the room and the crib was made by Andrew’s dad.” Laurie said
Lonnie handed Ziala to Rath and moved over to Laurie. She tearfully wrapped her arms around her sister in-law and thanked her.
“You are very welcome Lonnie.” Laurie said
Living Room, 10 Minutes Later
The group had eaten lunch, Rath and Lonnie were famished and so was their daughter. After Lonnie had privately fed her, Ziala found herself in Laurie’s arms and for twenty minutes that was where she remained as she slept.
“You know Laurie, I would like to spend sometime with my daughter before she’s eighteen.” Rath said
“Sorry guys.” Laurie said, “She just too cute.”
Laurie stood up carefully and met Lonnie, gently placing the sleeping child back in the arms of her mother. Rath sat next to his wife and smiled as she yawned, her eye’s drifting open.
“You are so gonna have a good life, Ziala.” Rath said, “I promise you.”
Command Room, Kalaria, Same Time
“You’ve heard?” Larek asked
“No, what?” Lorat said
“I just got a message from Max. Rath and Vilandra’s daughter was born last night, they’ve named her Ziala.” Larek said
Lorat’s face brightened, finally some good news. His niece had arrived and was waiting for her other family members here on Kalaria to meet her properly. However, his task right now was to spread the word to his family, Jared would really be looking forward to it – until now he was the baby of the family.
Over the next two hours word spread throughout Earth and the four remaining worlds of the Antarian system of the royal birth. Given the current state the alien population used it to hold an impromptu celebration that helped them forget about the giant rocks that were heading for them. Images of the party’s had been recorded and then transmitted to Earth. Larek had the idea that the extended family on Earth would like to look over their subjects when they celebrated. As Max looked over the images he smiled as did all the hybrids, for the first time they saw where part of them came from…unfortunately they would never see it in reality.
To Be Continued…
Club Antar, Roswell, 14:50 Monday Afternoon, Two Weeks Later
The old soap factory was completely gone, in its place stood Zan and Rath’s pride and joy. The new building was the same height as the old but the floor space was doubled and now it was just a matter of some internal construction work and then the decoration. On occasion Ava and Tess even helped them out but using their abilities to show the construction crew precisely what was wanted.
Just then Alex came running into main room. He looked around for Rath but couldn’t see him anywhere until he looked up at one of the catwalks that crossed over the building from the highest point possible.
“Rath.” he yelled up but went unheard as the workers hammered, sawed and welded around him.
“RAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHH.” he yelled as loudly as he could but to no avail
Alex looked down, shook his head and extended his hand upward as he looked back up and called Rath once again. However this time a bright beam of light shot forth, illuminating everything in the room and drawing everyone’s attention. Rath simply looked at the scorch mark where the light had impacted and then looked down at Alex.
“Damn it Alex what the hell is your problem? I just had that painted.” Rath yelled down
Alex brought his hand down and looked at it while shaking his head. He looked back up at Rath as he remembered the urgent reason for being here.
“Rath, Lonnie’s gone into labour. She’s at the hospital now.” Alex yelled up
Rath stumbled a little and looked at his brother in-law. “I…I…I’m going to be a dad.” he said
Rath then quickly moved away but Zan grabbed hold if his shoulder and stopped him dead in his tracks.
“Zan, what the hell are you doing?” Rath said, “I got to get to her.”
“Yeah but the stairs…” Zan said while turning to look in the opposite direction of where Rath was running, “…are over that way.” He said softly
Rath looked at Zan and ran past him, heading down the several flights of stairs from the upper catwalks down to an area near the main floor. Zan quickly followed and all three left the building. When they were outside Alex opened a wormhole to the hospital waiting room and all ran into it, Rath going first.
Roswell Hospital, Immediately Following
Most of the family had already gathered and were waiting for the guys to arrive. Isabel was staying with Lonnie, keeping her company. Around them were several yellow stands, the floors had just been cleaned and were still quite wet. It wasn’t even Michael’s kid but he was pacing back and forth.
“Where the hell is he?” Michael asked
“Babe, come on, sit down.” Maria said
“He isn’t here. His wife is in there about to give birth to their daughter and he isn’t here.” Michael said
“Michael, come on.” She said
“He isn’t…”
“Michael!” Maria said while standing up, “Sit down.” She said
Michael promptly sat down as he looked at Maria.
“If you’re gonna be like this when it’s our turn you are so gonna be waiting out here.” Maria said as she sat next to him
It was then when Tess and Ava arrived. The girls had spent the afternoon with their father who just wanted to spend time with his daughters. He had left by the time that Maria had called them and told them that Lonnie was in the hospital.
“Hey guys…how is she?” Tess asked as she and her sister sat down next to Kyle.
“Fine, the last we heard.” Max said
“This is totally cool. Who would have thought that after everything you guys have been through, it would be Lonnie and Rath that would be having the first kid?” Ava said
“Yeah.” Max said as everyone looked at her.
Quickly Tess then turned to Kyle, “Oh hey, I asked my dad what my moms name was.” She said
“Yeah…what was it?” Kyle asked, they had considered using her mother’s name for their daughter but the only problem was that they didn’t know it.
“Shanala.” Tess said with a slight cringe
“Shan…” Kyle said
“Shanala.” Tess corrected
Kyle smiled at her. “I like it. What about your dad? What does he think about naming her after your mother?”
“Actually he couldn’t be happier. Apparently it was a tradition on his side of the family that fell a little lax.”
Just then the wormhole opened and Rath came running out but he couldn’t get his footing and slipped on the wet floor. Everyone looked on as Rath went sliding from one side of the corridor to the other, eventually falling on his butt as he got to a dry bit of the floor. Alex desperately tried not to laugh as he and Zan moved over to their fallen comrade and helped him up to his feet. Everyone moved over to them.
“Where the hell have you been?” Michael said agitatedly
Rath just looked at his brother, not even registering his comment. “How is she?” he asked
“She’s doing good.” Maria said
“Isabel’s sitting with her but you should get in there.” Liz said
“Yeah…yeah…oh boy.” Rath said as he ran his hands over his face. “Hey, where’s Laurie?” he asked
“Andrew’s bringing her over now. She should be here in ten minutes…just get in there.” Ava said
Rath turned; a nurse who showed him into Lonnie’s room met him. By her side were Isabel, a couple of nurses and a doctor who was reading notes from a clipboard. In the far corner, keeping an eye on the medical staff was a Secret Service agent. Right now half the agents on the Roswell detail were going nuts, the media had immediately gotten wind of the imminent birth of the first of the next generation of aliens on Earth and as such the agents were securing the hospital.
“Hey Lonnie.” Rath said softly as he moved to Lonnie’s side
“I’ll see you guys later.” Isabel said as Rath took her place. Isabel looked at the couple before leaving the room and joining the rest of her family
Lonnie was lying on the hospital bed, covered with sweat and her eyes closed in concentration. When she heard Rath, she immediately felt a contraction and grabbed hold of his arm.
“Ahhh…Lonnie…Lonnie…Lonnie…pain…whole lot of pain.” Rath said as his body twisted
“No shit.” Lonnie strained out as the contraction passed. She struggled to regain her breath but when she did she looked back up to Rath. “If you touch me…if you even look at me and get any ideas I’m going to make sure that you’ll never put me or any other woman through this.”
“Yeah…I heard women tend to say something like that. Michael said I should just ignore it.” Rath said. He didn’t realise it until after he said it that it was a hugely stupid mistake and then Lonnie felt another contraction and squeezed down hard on Rath. “Okay…okay…okay…deal.” Rath yelled quickly, trying to suppress the agony
“ARGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.” they yelled together
When Lonnie released him he used his other hand to cradle the other. “Is it always like this?” he asked the doctor
“Pretty much.” the doctor said
Three Hours Later…
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.” Lonnie screamed out. “I…I thought Serena said it shouldn’t take this long?” she breathed out
“Yeah but for Antarians. We’re half human but you’re nearly there baby.” Rath said softly as he patted her face with a towel.
Lonnie looked at him and smiled as they held hands. Rath had gotten used to the pain about half an hour ago and no longer cared. He even opened their bond; he was talking her through everything in her head as well as taking some of the pain from her.
1 Hour Later…
As the family paced the floor of the waiting room, Lonnie’s daughter was coming into the world. A few minutes later she was out, cleaned and wrapped up in a warm blanket. The agent kept his eyes on the new born the whole time, he had no intention of letting anything happening to the child, the agency may have done background checks on the doctor and nurses but he still didn’t trust them. It wasn’t his job to trust them, simply protect the people in his care.
“Hey Ziala.” Rath said as he ran his finger along his daughter’s cheek as his wife cradled her in her arms.
“She’s so beautiful Rath.” Lonnie whispered as she looked down at the small bundle
It didn’t take long for the family to invade the room, forcing the doctor and the nurses out at space became a premium. Laurie had arrived and immediately moved to her brother’s side but his attention was completely taken up by Ziala, her brand new niece. Zan moved to the other side of Lonnie and kissed her forehead.
“Great job sis.” Zan said
Over the next thirty minutes everyone held the newborn, pictures were taken and the new parents were congratulated.
“So how long before you guys get out of here?” Laurie said as he handed Ziala back to Lonnie
“Tomorrow morning.” Lonnie said with a yawn
“That soon?” Maria asked
“We heal fast, remember?” Rath said, “And I think we better let you get some sleep.” He said to Lonnie and picked up Ziala.
Everyone agreed, said goodbye and then left as Rath put the baby in the incubator. He had no intention of leaving the room so he took his place by her side as she fell asleep. Not too long after her, he fell asleep. The Agent in the corner moved over to the incubator and looked in at the infant, he was expecting to see something unusual…black eyes, pointed ears, something but all he saw was a small baby and he smiled.
Laurie’s Place, The Next Morning
“Hey are you two done yet, they’ll be back in a few minutes?” Laurie yelled up the stairs
“Nearly.” Zan yelled back
They had been arranging a little surprise for the new family ever since they came back last night. They had all discussed it and had no intention of separating what they had here in their home, Ziala may cause a few problems and Rath and Lonnie may want to find their own place but they wanted to give the trio a very enticing option.
Laurie had been cooking up lunch while Zan and Ava did a little remodelling upstairs. Andrew spent most of the morning buying a few things; chief amongst them was a crib. He promised Rath we would have bought it by now but he spent the time most of the time looking for something perfect. When he couldn’t find one that we considered suitable, he arranged for something a little special - one handmade by his father.
“Laurie.” Andrew called out as he opened the door
“Hey…how’s it look?” She asked as he held open the door so her lover could pull in the crib
“It’s great. They’re gonna love this…now, how do we get this up there?” Andrew said
“That’s where having powers come in handy.” Zan said as he and Ava came walking down the stairs, “Everything is done…we just need that.” he said
Ava moved round to inspect the new piece of furniture and then looked between Laurie and Andrew. “Your dad made this…from scratch?” she asked the deputy
“Yeah…don’t you like it?” Andrew asked
“Are you kidding, this is beautiful work.” Ava said as she ran her hand over the lines of the crib. “I mean this…this…”
“Is a labour of love?” Andrew said
“Yeah.” Ava said
“My dad loves to work with wood. You should see my parent’s house, almost every piece of furniture is one he made in the garage.” Andrew said proudly
“What’s in the bag?” Zan asked as he spotted on in the crib
“Oh yeah, a little gift from my mom. She thinks it’s good luck so…” Andrew said as he opened the bag and revealed bedclothes for the crib, “These are the bedclothes that have been in my family for the better part of a century. I had them, my sister, my mother, my grandmother.”
“I take it it’s been cleaned?” Laurie said
“Oh yeah, and carefully maintained.” Andrew said
“When you speak to you’re folks again, make sure you thank them for us.” Ava said
“I’ll do that…now how do we get this upstairs?” Andrew asked
“Watch and learn.” Zan said as he waved his hand over the crib and it started floating up the stairs
“Any sign of powers from you yet?” Ava asked
“No not yet. But I got to admit I’m curious to see what I could do.” Andrew said
“Just don’t get shot again.” Laurie said as they all walked up the stairs.
20 Minutes Later…
Rath and Lonnie’s car was just pulling into the driveway; Laurie was standing by the window, acting as look out while the others put the finishing touches on their surprise.
“Guys, they’re here.” he yelled up
With that Zan, Ava and Andrew came running down the stairs to join Laurie as they stood behind the door.
“This is nut’s, I feel like a teenager.” Andrew said
“You’re not that much older.” Laurie said
“I’m 24 Laurie.”
“And I’m a hot 19 year old you loves you.” Laurie said, “And one of my little brothers is about to bring home his own baby.”
Laurie opened the door and greeted Rath by jumping him and hugging him. Lonnie moved closer, trying not to laugh as he held her daughter.
“Hey Lonnie.” Laurie said and then turned to the infant, “Hey little Z.” she said softly
“Less than a day old and you’ve already given her a nickname?” Rath asked
“Of course…that’s the responsibility of the favourite aunt.” Laurie said
“Second favourite.” Ava said
“Joint first?” Laurie said
“Done.” Ava finalised
“Are you two done?” Zan asked, “Come on you two, we…have a little surprise.”
“Yeah?” Lonnie said
“Follow us.” Ava said
The group headed up to Rath and Lonnie’s bedroom and entered.
“I’m not seeing anything different.” Rath said as he looked around the room
“Well there is this.” Andrew said as he opened a door to an adjoining room.
As Rath and Lonnie entered the new room with were greeted with a brand new nursery with the crib in the middle. The walls were brightly painted with rainbow colours and Peter Pan images everywhere. The roof was painted like a night sky, in the middle of which was the Antarian Royal Seal of the five stars. There were also a couple of chairs next to the crib as well as several stuffed alien toys around the room as well as a few toys that Antarian children played with – Larek, Lorat and Nashana had sent several through to Earth in anticipation of the birth.
“This is…this is…” Lonnie said with a tear in her eye
“Did you guys do this last night?” Rath asked with amazement
“We wanted to let you know that if you decided to move out then that’s okay but we really wanted you to stay. The walls around the room are soundproofed except for the one that connects to you’re room. There’s a nightlight on the back wall that will give a nice green glow in the room and the crib was made by Andrew’s dad.” Laurie said
Lonnie handed Ziala to Rath and moved over to Laurie. She tearfully wrapped her arms around her sister in-law and thanked her.
“You are very welcome Lonnie.” Laurie said
Living Room, 10 Minutes Later
The group had eaten lunch, Rath and Lonnie were famished and so was their daughter. After Lonnie had privately fed her, Ziala found herself in Laurie’s arms and for twenty minutes that was where she remained as she slept.
“You know Laurie, I would like to spend sometime with my daughter before she’s eighteen.” Rath said
“Sorry guys.” Laurie said, “She just too cute.”
Laurie stood up carefully and met Lonnie, gently placing the sleeping child back in the arms of her mother. Rath sat next to his wife and smiled as she yawned, her eye’s drifting open.
“You are so gonna have a good life, Ziala.” Rath said, “I promise you.”
Command Room, Kalaria, Same Time
“You’ve heard?” Larek asked
“No, what?” Lorat said
“I just got a message from Max. Rath and Vilandra’s daughter was born last night, they’ve named her Ziala.” Larek said
Lorat’s face brightened, finally some good news. His niece had arrived and was waiting for her other family members here on Kalaria to meet her properly. However, his task right now was to spread the word to his family, Jared would really be looking forward to it – until now he was the baby of the family.
Over the next two hours word spread throughout Earth and the four remaining worlds of the Antarian system of the royal birth. Given the current state the alien population used it to hold an impromptu celebration that helped them forget about the giant rocks that were heading for them. Images of the party’s had been recorded and then transmitted to Earth. Larek had the idea that the extended family on Earth would like to look over their subjects when they celebrated. As Max looked over the images he smiled as did all the hybrids, for the first time they saw where part of them came from…unfortunately they would never see it in reality.
To Be Continued…
Chapter 76
Ziala’s Nursery, Laurie’s Place, Midnight
Lonnie wasn’t getting much sleep that night; she couldn’t keep her eyes off her daughter as she slept. It didn’t take long for her to leave her bed and sit next to the crib that sat in the middle of the nursery. Eventually Rath realised his wife wasn’t next to him and went in search of her.
“Hey, if either one of us should be asleep right now it should be you.” Rath whispered as he moved to her side
“I know. I just couldn’t stay away from her.” Lonnie whispered back, trying not to wake Ziala
“Yeah, look what we did.” Rath said as he stared in amazement at the infant
“We?” Lonnie asked as she looked at Rath
“Well I did have a hand in it.” Rath whispered back
“I suppose you’re right…that was a fun night.” Lonnie giggled quietly
Rath looked over the crib. “You know I gotta wonder.”
“Wonder what?” Lonnie asked
“How someone can make something like this without powers?” Rath asked
“Maybe their just good at what they do. Besides it’s Andrews father.” Lonnie said
Rath then sat down on the other chair and just looked at his daughter, taking in every detail of her face.
“You know Laurie’s right. She’s really cute.” Rath said
“Rath did you just use the word cute?” Lonnie asked
“Father’s prerogative.” Rath whispered,
“Rath…have you noticed anything weird about Alex?” Lonnie asked seriously
“Not really. Why?” Rath answered
“It’s probably nothing, it’s just that he seems a little more run down than usual.”
“Well I think it’s safe to say that Isabel keeps him up at night.” Rath said
“Raaath.” Lonnie trailed out
“They do say that twins raised apart are very similar.” Rath said and then paused for a moment; “Actually now that I think about it his last wormhole to the hospital was a little rockier than usual but then he did just have his powers inside Max. God knows what that did to him.”
“Yeah. I think he needs to stop using his powers for a while.” Lonnie said
“If you want I can have a quiet word with Isabel when you and the others are busy with Ziala.” Rath said
“Thanks, that would be great. Could you also speak to Max?” Lonnie asked
“Yeah. Come on, you need to get some sleep. Besides this little one has a big day tomorrow.”
“Oh yes, attack of the loving grandparents.” Lonnie said and stood up.
Both took one last look at Ziala and walked back into the bedroom.
Living Room, The Next Morning
After breakfast Laurie and Ava were looking after Ziala as Lonnie relaxed in a bath. As they played with the child, trying to get her to laugh or smile, Andrew and Zan sat on the other end of the room looking at the three.
“They better not start getting broody.” Andrew stated
“Not ready for that step?” Zan asked
“Hell no.” Andrew said, trying not to attract the attention of the women, “I mean I love Laurie, I’ve never loved anyone like that in my life but I don’t know if I could do the dad thing. Besides my folks would kill me, then they’d beat me up.”
“Oh…okay.”
“Oh yeah Laurie that reminds me…” Andrew said
“Yeah Sweetie?” Laurie said while continuing to make faces at Ziala
“On our way to New York for the U.N thing my parents convinced me that we should make a slight detour.”
“Oh yeah? Where to?”
“They’re place.” Andrew said, suddenly gaining Laurie’s complete attention as well as everyone else’s.
“Come again?” Laurie said, causing Zan and Ava to try and hold in their laughter
“They want to meet you.” Andrew said
Laurie suddenly became very nervous. “Ooooooh kay. Why?”
Andrew stood up and went to stand in front of Laurie. “Laurie, I love you. I told them everything about you and they would like to get to know you.”
“And you’re telling me this just two days before we leave?” Laurie asked with disbelief.
“Laurie chill. They’re gonna love you.” Andrew said
Just then Lonnie came into the room, dressed in a bathrobe and drying her hair with a towel.
“Hi guys. What’s going on?” she said before moving over to her daughter
Ava picked up Ziala and handed her to Lonnie while saying, “Andrew’s mom and dad wants to meet Laurie.”
“Cool. When?”
“Not cool; totally not cool.” Laurie said
“Laurie, the parents of the man you love want to meet you. What’s the problem?” Lonnie asked
“Oh nothing much, just the fact that I’m the reason their pride and joy quit the Secret Service.” Laurie countered. It had always bothered her that Andrew had quit his job for her. She loved him dearly but always wondered if she was worth his sacrifice.
“No actually they wanted to thank you for that.” Andrew said getting the attention of the other. “They never really liked the fact that I was in a dangerous job, sure they were proud of me for getting there but they especially don’t like jobs where I would have to stand in front of a bullet. They like the fact that I’m now a deputy of Roswell and they like the fact that I’m in love with you and they want to meet you.”
Laurie’s heart melted. She moved into his arms and hugged him. “What if they don’t like me?”
“Not possible.” Andrew said as he held her back
1 Hour Later…
The entire family had gathered in the living room, each of them brought a present for Ziala most notably of which was a giant fuzzy alien teddy that Maria had picked out and made Michael carry. Even Brody turned up, just to pay his respects to the new parents but he brought a present as well – a bracelet that he happened upon during his travels in South America, one that was made from gold and covered in precious stones. He never kept it for it’s monetary value; he kept it because of the alien glyphs that were written in lines on the top and bottom of the item. It was only recently that he was able to identify the symbols as Antarian.
“Brody we can’t accept this…it’s too…” Lonnie said
“Yes you can. Besides I have no use for it but maybe this little princess can find something to do with it.” Brody said but then saw Serena’s face, “Serena?”
“That’s a Vor’Tal. Where did you get it?” Serena asked
“South America, in the ruins of a Mayan temple. You know what this is?” Brody asked
“Of course I do, I have one back at my home on Kalaria. So do you guys by the way.” Serena said
“The Vor’Tal is given to a royal…it’s sort of like a tiara or a crown. Something that shows the people they are of noble birth, lord knows what one is doing on Earth.” Serena said
“Well I’d say it’s a perfect present then.” Rath said as he picked up the bracelet and waved it in front of Ziala. He chuckled as his daughter reached up with and tried to grab hold of the sparking object.
2 Hours Later…
Later on, Lonnie decided she wanted to speak to her mom and Nancy, so she asked if she could speak to them and all three went into the kitchen.
“Lonnie are you okay?” Diane asked
“I need to ask the two of you for something. God this is embarrassing.” Lonnie said as she rested against the fridge. “I don’t know any…I was wondering…could you teach me some lullaby’s?”
“Lonnie that’s nothing to be embarrassed about.” Nancy said
“I’m a mom now I feel like I should know some.” Lonnie said, slightly frustrated
“Lonnie, you’ve never needed them before besides you grew up in…” Diane started to say
“A sewer?” Lonnie said
“Not my first choice of words.” Diane said
“No, it’s okay. It was a sewer, what we have here almost made me forget about it.” Lonnie said
“Well don’t worry, Nancy and I will be able to teach you a few things.” Diane said
“Absolutely but you just focus on taking care of that baby.” Nancy said
Lonnie looked out of the kitchen door and down the hall where she saw Rath holding Ziala. “That you don’t have anything to worry about.”
Kitchen, A Little Later
Rath had lured Max and Isabel into the kitchen on the premise of helping carry out the lunch. However, when they got into the kitchen Rath stopped them from picking anything up and told them of Lonnie’s concerns about Alex.
“No, no way.” Isabel stated, “If there was something wrong with Alex I would know it.”
“Would you?” Max asked as he folded his arms
“Isabel, not even Alex knows how much power he has. He could have found away to block some things from you.” Rath said
“Okay even if he was wanting to keep things from me, Liz and Maria know him better than anyone…they would have spotted something.” Isabel said, feeling slightly resentful of the long time friendship her lover had with the girls. Isabel then quickly looked at Max and asked, “Liz hasn’t spotted anything has she?”
“Not that she’s told me.” Max said
“Damn it this is ridicules.” Isabel stated, “I’ll just ask him.”
With that she marched off down the hall, Rath and Max quickly on her heals.
“Alex.” Isabel said as she stood in front of him
“Yes my dearest.” Alex said playfully
“Are you feeling okay?” she asked
“I’m fine, why?” Alex dismissed…a little too quickly
“Alex…” Isabel trailed out
“I’m just a little tired, that’s it.” Alex said defensively
Rath smiled and looked at Lonnie, “Told you.” he said with a grin, assuming that it was Isabel keeping him up at nights.
Lonnie, Isabel and Alex just looked at him, knowing what he was thinking.
“That’s all?” Isabel asked as she turned back to Alex
“Alex, your last wormhole was a bit of a bumpy ride.” Zan said
Alex suddenly looked a little guilty as though he was trying to his something and Isabel immediately picked up on it. She moved over to the seat and sat down next to him.
“Alex, I love you but if something is wrong I need to know.” Isabel said softly
“I…my powers just seem a little off. Ever since I transferred them to Max.” Alex said
“Off? What do you mean?” Max asked, beginning to think that he had caused something to go wrong.
“They just seem…I don’t know…diluted.” Alex said, “It’s been fading every day but its still there.”
“And with all the travel you do to Texas and back as well as everything else…” Isabel said
“I’m just a little run down.” Alex said, trying to reassure Isabel
“Okay, from now on you’re going to take it easy. No wormholes, no shields, no nothing unless it’s an emergency.” Isabel stated bluntly
“Yes doctor.” Alex said
“Hey, I was a doctor back on Antar remember. I mean this Alex; if it is fading then just give it a little time. Let your body heal or whatever it has to do. Promise me…no powers.” Isabel said
Alex relented, “I promise. I suppose I could use my old wormhole machine to get to Texas…but what about the U.N.?”
“Taken care of. The President is sending Air Force 1 to take us to JFK.” Max said
“Really?? Cool.” Alex said with a wide smile, “I always wanted to see inside that plane.”
“What about Ziala?” Laurie asked, “Is it safe to take a new born on a plane ride?”
“I don’t see why not, she has two uncles nearby who can heal her.” Rath said
“And you get to meet the boyfriends parents.” Maria said with a smile, slightly teasing Laurie
“Don’t, I’m nervous enough as it is.” Laurie said
“Relax Laurie, they’ll love you.” Diane said reassuringly
“Everybody keeps saying that.” Laurie said as she sat back in the sofa
“That’s because everybody loves you, especially me.” Andrew said, “Now how about we eat, then I can get ready to start my shift.”
“Oh god, I totally forgot you’re working tonight.” Laurie said as she suddenly at him
“Is that a problem?” Andrew asked
“NO.” Laurie said quickly, “I was just planning something…you know, it’s…”
“The three month anniversary of when we first got together.” Andrew said
“Yeah…I was going to cook you dinner.” Laurie said, slightly disappointed that Andrew apparently hadn’t planned anything
Andrew simply smiled at her and reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a long box and gave it to Laurie. He kissed her cheek and then whispered in her ear, “Did you really think I would let today go by without doing something?”
Laurie opened the box and was presented with a pearl necklace. She shook her head and held it out to Andrew.
“No…Andrew this is way too expensive, you can’t afford this.” She said
“Yes, I can.” Andrew said as he lifted the necklace out of the box, “Laurie, trust me. I love you and I want you to have this.”
Laurie smiled and turned her head, pulling her hair to one side and out of the way as Andrew wrapped the pearls around her neck and fastened the clasp.
“How do I look?” Laurie asked her friends as she turned back round
Everyone told her she looked great and they knew that Andrew would be getting a reward for that little present, much to the discomfort of Rath and Michael.
“Have you been taking lessons from these guys?” Diane asked while indicating to her son and extended family
“No. Well maybe a little of this famous Whitman charm as rubbed off.” Andrew said as he held Laurie’s hand
New York City, 2 Days Later
Air Force 1 had landed precisely on schedule and now a motorcade drove through New York and pulled up at the Hilton where the aliens and their families would be staying for their stay in the city. Publicly each of the teens, aside from the two couple who were already married, were given rooms by themselves but their parents knew that the couples would be paired off before the end of the first day.
They were planning on spending four days in the city; the first was going to be spent with the President and his staff as they briefed Max and the others on U.N. procedures as well as the speechwriters working with the Antarians to produce appropriate comments. Alex arranged displays and visuals for the ambassadors and officials that would be present. The second day would be their actual trip to the building where they would meet the ambassadors or any heads of state that accepted an invitation to meet the aliens – over 70 were in the country already. The third day would be for sight seeing and the fourth would be where they heard the U.N.’s answer on the proposal.
Alex’s Bedroom, 22:00
It had been a long day for the teenagers as they prepared. Max never knew that international diplomacy could give him such a headache and given the fact that it was now interplanetary diplomacy he was resting with Liz by his side with an icepack on his forehead. Alex was resting in his bed but found it had to get to sleep; it had been a long time since he slept alone and he was missing Isabel. He didn’t have to wait for long.
Isabel slipped out of her room, crossed the suite and slipped into Alex’s room, dressed only in the red silk nightdress that Alex had given her.
“Alex.” Isabel whispered
“Isabel?” Alex said as he sat up and looked to the door
“Yeah, it’s me.” She said as she sat down on the bed.
“You should be sleeping.” Alex said
“Alex, I can’t sleep without you anymore.” Isabel said.
Alex pulled back the bed covers and allowed Isabel to slip in beside him. As she got comfortable, Alex reached up and tucked a stray strand of hair behind Isabel’s ear.
“So, have you been following doctor’s orders?” Isabel asked slightly playfully
“Yes I’ve been a very good boy. No use of powers at all, just the brain.” Alex said
“Hmmm good, very good. I think you deserve a reward.” Isabel said as she pressed her body against Alex, crushing her breasts against his naked chest.
“I love you.” Alex said
“I love you Alex.” She said
The two lovingly kissed each other, their tongues caressing each other as they held each other. Alex started to kiss down her shoulder, pulling off the silk strap and pressing his lips lightly on her soft skin. Isabel reached down under the sheets and pushed Alex’s boxer’s off, bringing her foot up to drag them down his legs.
Alex gently pushed Isabel back, pulling the delicate fabric from her firm mound and capturing the peak with his teeth. The intense sensation caused Isabel to take a sharp intake of breath and tilted her head backward.
“You are so beautiful my princess.” Alex whispered in her ear as he moved up and kissed along the skin of her face to her ear.
“So are you Alex.” Isabel said as she looked into his eyes.
Alex smiled, trailed his hand up Isabel’s leg, parting the sides of the silk and exposing her naked flesh. As he went, Alex gently pushed apart her legs and moving in between them. He gently thrust forward, pushing the tip of his cock just inside of her lower lips. The feel of Alex barely inside her caused her to bring her hand up quickly and cup Alex’s cheek; they looked at each other as Alex slowly eased his way deeper inside.
“Alexxxxxx.” Isabel gasped
Slowly Alex began a steady rhythm, sliding in and out of her core. His body glided over the silk, closing his eyes in ecstasy every time Isabel clamped down with her muscles on his dick. Whenever Alex thrust deep into her he hit her g-spot, causing her to breath in deeply and whimper. Her hands reached up to hold the back of his neck, her other was placed on the soft skin above his waist.
They kissed deeply and passionately as Isabel pulled his head down to meet hers. As the kiss broke, Alex rested his forehead on hers as they stared into each other’s eyes, smiling lustfully.
“UHNNNNNN.” Isabel gasped as her lover’s dick bottomed out
“Hmmm…UGHHHHH…OH YEAH.” Alex called out
“Alex…PLEASE…I’m so…CLOSE.” Isabel begged him
Alex just kept grinding his hips against Isabel, gazing deep into her soul as they made love.
“OH GOD…YES…UGNNNNNNN…GOD…UGNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.” Alex cried as he pressed his hips tightly against Isabel, shooting his load into her
“ALEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.” Isabel screamed at the same time.
For a few minutes they just stayed like that, Alex lying on top of his fiancé as their breathing returned to normal. They never broke their eye contact as his dick lost its erection and softened inside her. Eventually Alex removed himself from her and rolled beside her, Isabel moving with him as she rolled onto her side, both still looking at the love filled stares from each other’s eyes. Neither saying anything as they revelled in the lingering sensations of their mutual high.
Eventually Isabel spoke. “Guess what I heard on the family psychic grapevine today.”
“Iz, you know you’re not supposed to listen in on our families private conversations.” Alex said, pausing for a moment as he looked over the slightly guilty look on her face and he laughed silently. “What did you hear?” he asked eagerly
“No. You were right, I shouldn’t have been listening in.” Isabel said as she rolled on to her back.
“Please.” Alex begged in a high-pitched voice
“No.” Isabel said while smiling
Alex rested his head on the pillow, barely an inch from her face and looking like a begging puppy. “PPPPlease.” He said doing a Roger Rabbit impersonation
Isabel laughed and turned back to face him. “Okay…it’s Kyle and Tess. They’re getting married.” She said
“Honey, we’re all getting married.” Alex said
“Yeah, but they’re planning it for the day after we get back to Roswell. Valenti has okayed it and they’ve got an appointment at the Registrars office” Isabel said
Alex lifted his head off the pillow and looked at her. “Seriously?” He asked and Isabel nodded, “Why wouldn’t they tell us this?”
“They were planning on it…the day before they go. They wanted to avoid any potential party opportunities.” Isabel said vaguely
“Stag and Hen Nights?” Alex asked
Isabel nodded
“Oh this deserves a little punishment.” Alex said
“You got that right.” Isabel said
“I take it from your tone that you have a little plan?” Alex asked
“I have one brewing.” Isabel said
“Does it involve getting Kyle drunk? Or at least as drunk as possible?” Alex asked
“Yes. You boys will be have a very wild night out on the town…just no strippers.” Isabel said and Alex smiled evilly.
To Be Continued…
Ziala’s Nursery, Laurie’s Place, Midnight
Lonnie wasn’t getting much sleep that night; she couldn’t keep her eyes off her daughter as she slept. It didn’t take long for her to leave her bed and sit next to the crib that sat in the middle of the nursery. Eventually Rath realised his wife wasn’t next to him and went in search of her.
“Hey, if either one of us should be asleep right now it should be you.” Rath whispered as he moved to her side
“I know. I just couldn’t stay away from her.” Lonnie whispered back, trying not to wake Ziala
“Yeah, look what we did.” Rath said as he stared in amazement at the infant
“We?” Lonnie asked as she looked at Rath
“Well I did have a hand in it.” Rath whispered back
“I suppose you’re right…that was a fun night.” Lonnie giggled quietly
Rath looked over the crib. “You know I gotta wonder.”
“Wonder what?” Lonnie asked
“How someone can make something like this without powers?” Rath asked
“Maybe their just good at what they do. Besides it’s Andrews father.” Lonnie said
Rath then sat down on the other chair and just looked at his daughter, taking in every detail of her face.
“You know Laurie’s right. She’s really cute.” Rath said
“Rath did you just use the word cute?” Lonnie asked
“Father’s prerogative.” Rath whispered,
“Rath…have you noticed anything weird about Alex?” Lonnie asked seriously
“Not really. Why?” Rath answered
“It’s probably nothing, it’s just that he seems a little more run down than usual.”
“Well I think it’s safe to say that Isabel keeps him up at night.” Rath said
“Raaath.” Lonnie trailed out
“They do say that twins raised apart are very similar.” Rath said and then paused for a moment; “Actually now that I think about it his last wormhole to the hospital was a little rockier than usual but then he did just have his powers inside Max. God knows what that did to him.”
“Yeah. I think he needs to stop using his powers for a while.” Lonnie said
“If you want I can have a quiet word with Isabel when you and the others are busy with Ziala.” Rath said
“Thanks, that would be great. Could you also speak to Max?” Lonnie asked
“Yeah. Come on, you need to get some sleep. Besides this little one has a big day tomorrow.”
“Oh yes, attack of the loving grandparents.” Lonnie said and stood up.
Both took one last look at Ziala and walked back into the bedroom.
Living Room, The Next Morning
After breakfast Laurie and Ava were looking after Ziala as Lonnie relaxed in a bath. As they played with the child, trying to get her to laugh or smile, Andrew and Zan sat on the other end of the room looking at the three.
“They better not start getting broody.” Andrew stated
“Not ready for that step?” Zan asked
“Hell no.” Andrew said, trying not to attract the attention of the women, “I mean I love Laurie, I’ve never loved anyone like that in my life but I don’t know if I could do the dad thing. Besides my folks would kill me, then they’d beat me up.”
“Oh…okay.”
“Oh yeah Laurie that reminds me…” Andrew said
“Yeah Sweetie?” Laurie said while continuing to make faces at Ziala
“On our way to New York for the U.N thing my parents convinced me that we should make a slight detour.”
“Oh yeah? Where to?”
“They’re place.” Andrew said, suddenly gaining Laurie’s complete attention as well as everyone else’s.
“Come again?” Laurie said, causing Zan and Ava to try and hold in their laughter
“They want to meet you.” Andrew said
Laurie suddenly became very nervous. “Ooooooh kay. Why?”
Andrew stood up and went to stand in front of Laurie. “Laurie, I love you. I told them everything about you and they would like to get to know you.”
“And you’re telling me this just two days before we leave?” Laurie asked with disbelief.
“Laurie chill. They’re gonna love you.” Andrew said
Just then Lonnie came into the room, dressed in a bathrobe and drying her hair with a towel.
“Hi guys. What’s going on?” she said before moving over to her daughter
Ava picked up Ziala and handed her to Lonnie while saying, “Andrew’s mom and dad wants to meet Laurie.”
“Cool. When?”
“Not cool; totally not cool.” Laurie said
“Laurie, the parents of the man you love want to meet you. What’s the problem?” Lonnie asked
“Oh nothing much, just the fact that I’m the reason their pride and joy quit the Secret Service.” Laurie countered. It had always bothered her that Andrew had quit his job for her. She loved him dearly but always wondered if she was worth his sacrifice.
“No actually they wanted to thank you for that.” Andrew said getting the attention of the other. “They never really liked the fact that I was in a dangerous job, sure they were proud of me for getting there but they especially don’t like jobs where I would have to stand in front of a bullet. They like the fact that I’m now a deputy of Roswell and they like the fact that I’m in love with you and they want to meet you.”
Laurie’s heart melted. She moved into his arms and hugged him. “What if they don’t like me?”
“Not possible.” Andrew said as he held her back
1 Hour Later…
The entire family had gathered in the living room, each of them brought a present for Ziala most notably of which was a giant fuzzy alien teddy that Maria had picked out and made Michael carry. Even Brody turned up, just to pay his respects to the new parents but he brought a present as well – a bracelet that he happened upon during his travels in South America, one that was made from gold and covered in precious stones. He never kept it for it’s monetary value; he kept it because of the alien glyphs that were written in lines on the top and bottom of the item. It was only recently that he was able to identify the symbols as Antarian.
“Brody we can’t accept this…it’s too…” Lonnie said
“Yes you can. Besides I have no use for it but maybe this little princess can find something to do with it.” Brody said but then saw Serena’s face, “Serena?”
“That’s a Vor’Tal. Where did you get it?” Serena asked
“South America, in the ruins of a Mayan temple. You know what this is?” Brody asked
“Of course I do, I have one back at my home on Kalaria. So do you guys by the way.” Serena said
“The Vor’Tal is given to a royal…it’s sort of like a tiara or a crown. Something that shows the people they are of noble birth, lord knows what one is doing on Earth.” Serena said
“Well I’d say it’s a perfect present then.” Rath said as he picked up the bracelet and waved it in front of Ziala. He chuckled as his daughter reached up with and tried to grab hold of the sparking object.
2 Hours Later…
Later on, Lonnie decided she wanted to speak to her mom and Nancy, so she asked if she could speak to them and all three went into the kitchen.
“Lonnie are you okay?” Diane asked
“I need to ask the two of you for something. God this is embarrassing.” Lonnie said as she rested against the fridge. “I don’t know any…I was wondering…could you teach me some lullaby’s?”
“Lonnie that’s nothing to be embarrassed about.” Nancy said
“I’m a mom now I feel like I should know some.” Lonnie said, slightly frustrated
“Lonnie, you’ve never needed them before besides you grew up in…” Diane started to say
“A sewer?” Lonnie said
“Not my first choice of words.” Diane said
“No, it’s okay. It was a sewer, what we have here almost made me forget about it.” Lonnie said
“Well don’t worry, Nancy and I will be able to teach you a few things.” Diane said
“Absolutely but you just focus on taking care of that baby.” Nancy said
Lonnie looked out of the kitchen door and down the hall where she saw Rath holding Ziala. “That you don’t have anything to worry about.”
Kitchen, A Little Later
Rath had lured Max and Isabel into the kitchen on the premise of helping carry out the lunch. However, when they got into the kitchen Rath stopped them from picking anything up and told them of Lonnie’s concerns about Alex.
“No, no way.” Isabel stated, “If there was something wrong with Alex I would know it.”
“Would you?” Max asked as he folded his arms
“Isabel, not even Alex knows how much power he has. He could have found away to block some things from you.” Rath said
“Okay even if he was wanting to keep things from me, Liz and Maria know him better than anyone…they would have spotted something.” Isabel said, feeling slightly resentful of the long time friendship her lover had with the girls. Isabel then quickly looked at Max and asked, “Liz hasn’t spotted anything has she?”
“Not that she’s told me.” Max said
“Damn it this is ridicules.” Isabel stated, “I’ll just ask him.”
With that she marched off down the hall, Rath and Max quickly on her heals.
“Alex.” Isabel said as she stood in front of him
“Yes my dearest.” Alex said playfully
“Are you feeling okay?” she asked
“I’m fine, why?” Alex dismissed…a little too quickly
“Alex…” Isabel trailed out
“I’m just a little tired, that’s it.” Alex said defensively
Rath smiled and looked at Lonnie, “Told you.” he said with a grin, assuming that it was Isabel keeping him up at nights.
Lonnie, Isabel and Alex just looked at him, knowing what he was thinking.
“That’s all?” Isabel asked as she turned back to Alex
“Alex, your last wormhole was a bit of a bumpy ride.” Zan said
Alex suddenly looked a little guilty as though he was trying to his something and Isabel immediately picked up on it. She moved over to the seat and sat down next to him.
“Alex, I love you but if something is wrong I need to know.” Isabel said softly
“I…my powers just seem a little off. Ever since I transferred them to Max.” Alex said
“Off? What do you mean?” Max asked, beginning to think that he had caused something to go wrong.
“They just seem…I don’t know…diluted.” Alex said, “It’s been fading every day but its still there.”
“And with all the travel you do to Texas and back as well as everything else…” Isabel said
“I’m just a little run down.” Alex said, trying to reassure Isabel
“Okay, from now on you’re going to take it easy. No wormholes, no shields, no nothing unless it’s an emergency.” Isabel stated bluntly
“Yes doctor.” Alex said
“Hey, I was a doctor back on Antar remember. I mean this Alex; if it is fading then just give it a little time. Let your body heal or whatever it has to do. Promise me…no powers.” Isabel said
Alex relented, “I promise. I suppose I could use my old wormhole machine to get to Texas…but what about the U.N.?”
“Taken care of. The President is sending Air Force 1 to take us to JFK.” Max said
“Really?? Cool.” Alex said with a wide smile, “I always wanted to see inside that plane.”
“What about Ziala?” Laurie asked, “Is it safe to take a new born on a plane ride?”
“I don’t see why not, she has two uncles nearby who can heal her.” Rath said
“And you get to meet the boyfriends parents.” Maria said with a smile, slightly teasing Laurie
“Don’t, I’m nervous enough as it is.” Laurie said
“Relax Laurie, they’ll love you.” Diane said reassuringly
“Everybody keeps saying that.” Laurie said as she sat back in the sofa
“That’s because everybody loves you, especially me.” Andrew said, “Now how about we eat, then I can get ready to start my shift.”
“Oh god, I totally forgot you’re working tonight.” Laurie said as she suddenly at him
“Is that a problem?” Andrew asked
“NO.” Laurie said quickly, “I was just planning something…you know, it’s…”
“The three month anniversary of when we first got together.” Andrew said
“Yeah…I was going to cook you dinner.” Laurie said, slightly disappointed that Andrew apparently hadn’t planned anything
Andrew simply smiled at her and reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a long box and gave it to Laurie. He kissed her cheek and then whispered in her ear, “Did you really think I would let today go by without doing something?”
Laurie opened the box and was presented with a pearl necklace. She shook her head and held it out to Andrew.
“No…Andrew this is way too expensive, you can’t afford this.” She said
“Yes, I can.” Andrew said as he lifted the necklace out of the box, “Laurie, trust me. I love you and I want you to have this.”
Laurie smiled and turned her head, pulling her hair to one side and out of the way as Andrew wrapped the pearls around her neck and fastened the clasp.
“How do I look?” Laurie asked her friends as she turned back round
Everyone told her she looked great and they knew that Andrew would be getting a reward for that little present, much to the discomfort of Rath and Michael.
“Have you been taking lessons from these guys?” Diane asked while indicating to her son and extended family
“No. Well maybe a little of this famous Whitman charm as rubbed off.” Andrew said as he held Laurie’s hand
New York City, 2 Days Later
Air Force 1 had landed precisely on schedule and now a motorcade drove through New York and pulled up at the Hilton where the aliens and their families would be staying for their stay in the city. Publicly each of the teens, aside from the two couple who were already married, were given rooms by themselves but their parents knew that the couples would be paired off before the end of the first day.
They were planning on spending four days in the city; the first was going to be spent with the President and his staff as they briefed Max and the others on U.N. procedures as well as the speechwriters working with the Antarians to produce appropriate comments. Alex arranged displays and visuals for the ambassadors and officials that would be present. The second day would be their actual trip to the building where they would meet the ambassadors or any heads of state that accepted an invitation to meet the aliens – over 70 were in the country already. The third day would be for sight seeing and the fourth would be where they heard the U.N.’s answer on the proposal.
Alex’s Bedroom, 22:00
It had been a long day for the teenagers as they prepared. Max never knew that international diplomacy could give him such a headache and given the fact that it was now interplanetary diplomacy he was resting with Liz by his side with an icepack on his forehead. Alex was resting in his bed but found it had to get to sleep; it had been a long time since he slept alone and he was missing Isabel. He didn’t have to wait for long.
Isabel slipped out of her room, crossed the suite and slipped into Alex’s room, dressed only in the red silk nightdress that Alex had given her.
“Alex.” Isabel whispered
“Isabel?” Alex said as he sat up and looked to the door
“Yeah, it’s me.” She said as she sat down on the bed.
“You should be sleeping.” Alex said
“Alex, I can’t sleep without you anymore.” Isabel said.
Alex pulled back the bed covers and allowed Isabel to slip in beside him. As she got comfortable, Alex reached up and tucked a stray strand of hair behind Isabel’s ear.
“So, have you been following doctor’s orders?” Isabel asked slightly playfully
“Yes I’ve been a very good boy. No use of powers at all, just the brain.” Alex said
“Hmmm good, very good. I think you deserve a reward.” Isabel said as she pressed her body against Alex, crushing her breasts against his naked chest.
“I love you.” Alex said
“I love you Alex.” She said
The two lovingly kissed each other, their tongues caressing each other as they held each other. Alex started to kiss down her shoulder, pulling off the silk strap and pressing his lips lightly on her soft skin. Isabel reached down under the sheets and pushed Alex’s boxer’s off, bringing her foot up to drag them down his legs.
Alex gently pushed Isabel back, pulling the delicate fabric from her firm mound and capturing the peak with his teeth. The intense sensation caused Isabel to take a sharp intake of breath and tilted her head backward.
“You are so beautiful my princess.” Alex whispered in her ear as he moved up and kissed along the skin of her face to her ear.
“So are you Alex.” Isabel said as she looked into his eyes.
Alex smiled, trailed his hand up Isabel’s leg, parting the sides of the silk and exposing her naked flesh. As he went, Alex gently pushed apart her legs and moving in between them. He gently thrust forward, pushing the tip of his cock just inside of her lower lips. The feel of Alex barely inside her caused her to bring her hand up quickly and cup Alex’s cheek; they looked at each other as Alex slowly eased his way deeper inside.
“Alexxxxxx.” Isabel gasped
Slowly Alex began a steady rhythm, sliding in and out of her core. His body glided over the silk, closing his eyes in ecstasy every time Isabel clamped down with her muscles on his dick. Whenever Alex thrust deep into her he hit her g-spot, causing her to breath in deeply and whimper. Her hands reached up to hold the back of his neck, her other was placed on the soft skin above his waist.
They kissed deeply and passionately as Isabel pulled his head down to meet hers. As the kiss broke, Alex rested his forehead on hers as they stared into each other’s eyes, smiling lustfully.
“UHNNNNNN.” Isabel gasped as her lover’s dick bottomed out
“Hmmm…UGHHHHH…OH YEAH.” Alex called out
“Alex…PLEASE…I’m so…CLOSE.” Isabel begged him
Alex just kept grinding his hips against Isabel, gazing deep into her soul as they made love.
“OH GOD…YES…UGNNNNNNN…GOD…UGNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.” Alex cried as he pressed his hips tightly against Isabel, shooting his load into her
“ALEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.” Isabel screamed at the same time.
For a few minutes they just stayed like that, Alex lying on top of his fiancé as their breathing returned to normal. They never broke their eye contact as his dick lost its erection and softened inside her. Eventually Alex removed himself from her and rolled beside her, Isabel moving with him as she rolled onto her side, both still looking at the love filled stares from each other’s eyes. Neither saying anything as they revelled in the lingering sensations of their mutual high.
Eventually Isabel spoke. “Guess what I heard on the family psychic grapevine today.”
“Iz, you know you’re not supposed to listen in on our families private conversations.” Alex said, pausing for a moment as he looked over the slightly guilty look on her face and he laughed silently. “What did you hear?” he asked eagerly
“No. You were right, I shouldn’t have been listening in.” Isabel said as she rolled on to her back.
“Please.” Alex begged in a high-pitched voice
“No.” Isabel said while smiling
Alex rested his head on the pillow, barely an inch from her face and looking like a begging puppy. “PPPPlease.” He said doing a Roger Rabbit impersonation
Isabel laughed and turned back to face him. “Okay…it’s Kyle and Tess. They’re getting married.” She said
“Honey, we’re all getting married.” Alex said
“Yeah, but they’re planning it for the day after we get back to Roswell. Valenti has okayed it and they’ve got an appointment at the Registrars office” Isabel said
Alex lifted his head off the pillow and looked at her. “Seriously?” He asked and Isabel nodded, “Why wouldn’t they tell us this?”
“They were planning on it…the day before they go. They wanted to avoid any potential party opportunities.” Isabel said vaguely
“Stag and Hen Nights?” Alex asked
Isabel nodded
“Oh this deserves a little punishment.” Alex said
“You got that right.” Isabel said
“I take it from your tone that you have a little plan?” Alex asked
“I have one brewing.” Isabel said
“Does it involve getting Kyle drunk? Or at least as drunk as possible?” Alex asked
“Yes. You boys will be have a very wild night out on the town…just no strippers.” Isabel said and Alex smiled evilly.
To Be Continued…
Chapter 77
Hall Residence, Miami, 21:00
Laurie’s fears were completely unfounded, she loved Andrew’s parents and they loved her, as Andrew had promised her. After digging out old stories of Andrew when he was younger that were told by both parents and his sister, out came the baby pictures. Laurie loved watching him squirm as his mother went over EVERY little detail of the pictures, where and when they were taken, circumstances…everything.
Laurie particularly enjoyed his high school yearbook photo, long hair, and black make up…completely unlike the Andrew she knew and loved.
“Okay, so I was a Goth…so what?” Andrew asked defensively
“Absolutely nothing sweetie.” Laurie said, “Oh by the way when we get home you can give me some mascara tips.” She teased causing his parents and sister to start laughing.
Then came his prom night photo and in that one he looked more like himself. Right next to him however, was one extremely hot blonde bimbo that looked like she spent most of her time in the back seat of cars.
“And who is this?” Laurie asked
“Oh that…that is…Cathy.”
“And Cathy is?”
“My classes Pam Troy.” Andrew said
Both parents looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders, as they didn’t understand the reference.
“I thought Cathy was…” his mother started to say
“Ahh.” Andrew quickly interrupted, not wanting Laurie anywhere near that situation
“Andrew?” Laurie asked
“She was my girlfriend and nothing more than a huge mistake that I regret right up ‘til today.” Andrew stated
“Why, what happened?” Laurie asked, not seeing the ‘no don’t’ looks from his sister
His mother looked at Andrew and he nodded.
“Cathy accused Andy of getting her pregnant after he left for the army. Basically she accused him of being a dead beat dad.” His mother said, regretting the pained look on Laurie’s face.
“She was full of it.” his sister said quickly, “Andy got some leave, came back and did a paternity test and was in the clear but you know…mud sticks.”
“Tell me about it.” Laurie said, “Why didn’t you tell me about this?” she asked Andrew
“I just wanted it behind me, there was a lot of people that we knew that didn’t think too highly of me during it and Cathy’s parent’s were…well off.” Andrew explained
“So how long before you two have to leave for your plane?” His father asked, causing Andrew to look at his watch
“We have an hour or so.” Andrew responded
“Oh goody, time for more stories.” Laurie said giggly as she looked evilly at Andrew
“Mom, dad…next time you want to spend time with Laurie, remind me not to be here.” Andrew said
“Oh come on babe, you cant blame a girl for having fun.” Laurie said
Just then the family cat P.C. (Park Cat – where they found her abandoned) jumped up on Andrew and he sneezed. The next think anyone knew was that an old, ugly vase that was a gift from an obscure aunt suddenly shattered.
“Oh congratulations.” Laurie said happily as everyone else in the room looked stunned, “I was wondering when that was going to happen.”
“Uh…wha…” his sister just said
“Oh when Andrew was shot by Maria loser cousin, Zan healed him. A little side effect is that some of the energy gets transferred into the body and after a few months, bam, alien powers.” Laurie said
“So its normal for someone…”
“Yep, he’s apart of the family now…we should probably get the others to give you a few lessons so that doesn’t happen again.” Laurie said as she looked over at the vase.
Andrews father and mother just smiled, “No believe me dear THAT was a good thing. We’ve been trying to accidentally break that think for years but it’s almost indestructible.” She said
1 Hour Later…
Laurie and Andrew were ready to leave. They were out by a rental car ready to drive to the airport but first came the goodbyes. Andrew’s family each took their turns to hug him and then his mother turned to Laurie and hugged her, much to her surprise.
“Come back anytime Laurie, I have a few more photo’s you might like to take a look at.” She said making sure her son couldn’t hear her
“Really.” Laurie smiled, “I think I might be a regular visitor over here.”
“Just make sure you are. I’ve never seen Andy look at anyone like he has with you. You really are special to him.”
“He’s special to me as well. I can’t believe how much I love him.” Laurie smiled as she looked at him
A few minutes later and several hugs more the couple were driving to the airport where they caught a flight to JFK and then on to the hotel where they slept peacefully until the morning.
United Nations, New York, 09:00 Local Time The Next Day
“That is a hell of a lot of people.” Max stated as he looked out of a window that overlooked the General Assembly along with the rest of the family.
“Nervous?” Liz asked
“Uh…no.” Max answered
“Terrified?” Liz asked
“Absolutely.” Max responded
“Honey, relax. You’ll be fine” Liz said as she took his hand
“Easy for you to say, you’re not going to be out there speaking to a bunch of world leaders, foreign secretaries and ambassadors.” Max said
“No but I will be with you.” Liz said, “I’m always with you.”
“I know.” Max said, “Did Isabel talk to you about…” he whispered
“Oh yeah, those two are so gonna pay for keeping this from us.” Liz said as she looked over to Tess and Kyle to make sure they were out of hearing range. “You just make sure that you and Michael stay away from the alcohol…and no strippers.”
“Yeah, that Isabel made very clear.” Max chuckled
Just then the President walked in with his Chief of Staff.
“Mr President.” Max said
“Your Majesty.” Harrison said knowing that it would make the young king cringe
“Oh come on, I asked you never to call me that.” Max said
“I know but you need to get into the role.” Harrison said
“I know.” Max relented, “Is everything ready?”
“The assembly will do their routine discussions, the leaders will be up here meeting you and then we’ll all be down there for your speech.” Harrison explained
“Is anybody a no show?” Liz asked as she and Max sat down across from the president
“A few from the middle east…as expected. As well dictators from small countries…generally people who think they’ll be shot the second they step off they plane.” The Chief of Staff said
“But all the main players. They’re all here?” Max asked
“Yes, a dozen or so are still in the air but they’ll be here for the speech. I’ll give you half an hour before you’re meetings start, no doubt you’ll want to go over your remarks and focus yourself. Look on the bright side; if you get through this those congressional hearings will be a snap. In the mean time I’ll be with my staff if you need me” President Harrison said
“Thank you Mr President.” Max said as the two leaders stood up and shook hands.
After the President left Max went back to the window and looked out. His father came up behind him and put his hand on his sons shoulder.
“How can I do this dad?”
“Simple, just be yourself.” Philip said, “Besides, those people are leaders of nations. You have four entire planets that answer to you and then there are those colonies.”
“Is that supposed to make me feel better?” Max asked
“No, just to give you a little perspective. I always knew you were destined for great things…just remember the people down there deal with international politics. You and the others are bringing them into interstellar politics, there are going to be common things but otherwise this will be new to them. If nothing else you are not inferior to them, don’t act superior, act like they’re equals.”
“Dad I don’t think I could act superior to them even if my life depended on it.”
“I know.”
Max turned back around and looked at the reassuring smiles from his extended family. Even little Ziala smiled at him as her mother and father played with the infant on the sofa.
“What about you Alex? Are you ready?” Max asked
“Yep, I even have something that could help make the point…if Doctor Isabel will let me?” Alex asked as he looked at Isabel
“And just how much of a strain will it put on you?” Isabel asked as she crossed her arms
“Ehh…I…”
“Alex, you know the rules. You need to rest your powers and without my permission you are forbidden from doing anything.” Isabel said sternly
“Okay is anyone else suddenly seeing Isabel dressed in leather with a dominatrix whip?” Rath asked, earning him a whack from Lonnie and looked from everyone in the room, “Ouch…okay…eh…nurses uniform?”
Rath never even saw whose hand it was that hit the back of his head he just felt the pain. However, Ziala was having fun and smiled up at her parents, having no clue as to what was going on.
“Actually that last one sounds kind of interesting.” Alex whispered to Isabel who smiled as she considered the idea but then shook her head as she turned her attention back to her lover.
“Alex. Come on, seriously.” Isabel said
“Honestly Isabel, I don’t think it’ll make a dent. I’ll just be using…it’s kind of like making…I don’t know…like a mind warp but not.” Alex said
“Then why can’t Tess do it?” Isabel asked
“Because we need the cameras to pick it up and her solid mind warps could cause some injures. Especially this one…”Alex trailed off as he looked around the room. “Uh…where are Michael and Maria?”
“They just went to look around a little.” Amy said
Men’s Bathroom, down the hall and to the left, Same Time
Michael and Maria had sneaked into the bathroom, sealed the door shut and walked each other into the room, kissing as they went.
“I can’t believe we’re doing this.” Maria gasped as she started to undo Michael’s trousers. “The bloody U.N., a bathroom in the U.N.”
“Oh please, half the guys in this building probably screw their secretaries over their desks. We’re just doing it in the bathroom.” Michael responded as he started to unzip her dress.
Maria backed off from Michael and let her dress fall down her body and onto the floor. Michael gazed over her body, barely covered by blue silk panties and bra; slowly he undid his belt and allowed his trousers to join her dress at his ankles. The next thing Maria knew was that Michael was lifting her up and she was seated on the counter.
Michael inched his way forward; Maria parted her legs allowing Michael to position himself as he released his dick from his boxers. Maria just sat there, staring at Michael’s hard length as it approached her. Silently she licked her lips and stroked her thighs. When Michael was an inch from her body, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her body tight against his. He pulled a bra-strap down, allowing a cup to become loose and fall away from her pliant mound.
Michael licked his own lips as her nipple came into view. He swooped down hard to kiss her but slowed at the last second and captured her lips. Gently he stroked her body as their tongues caressed each other. Maria wrapped her fingers around his length and gently pumped him, causing him to groan into her mouth. Slowly he brought his head away from hers and the two looked into each other’s eyes.
Maria leaned back against the large mirror that was mounted over the counter, angling herself for Michael and pulled her panties out of the way. Michael aimed his dick and pushed inside his fiancé.
“Hmmmm…Michael.” Maria sighed as Michael buried himself deep into her.
“Uhh, you feel so good.” Michael moaned as he lifted Maria’s legs and wrapped them around his body.
Slowly Michael began to push and pull his hips back and forth, driving his dick deeper into Maria as she pulled at him with her legs. Maria met him thrust for thrust, circling her hips as Michael leaned over her. Soon he his hands moved up from her waist and cupped her breasts, kneading the flesh as he felt her nipples scrap along his palm.
Over and over again they moved against each other. With one of Michael’s thrusts he scraped along her clit, causing her to take a sharp intake of breath and bringing her hand up over her head, dragging her hand over the smooth mirror.
“MICHAEL.” She called out as Michael started to take sharp thrusts into her
“GOD BABY.” Michael said as he felt Maria clench on him
Michael then went back to her legs and raised them up onto his shoulders where he held them firm as he drove into Maria, in and out, again and again and again. Michael pushed her legs back against her, Her knees almost touching her tits and the pair mated.
“Ughnn, oh god yes.” Maria breathed, hoping not to draw attention from the VIPs that walked the halls
“Let it go baby…UGNNNNN…come on…OH GOD…cum for me.” Michael begged the blonde beneath him
Maria’s body began to shake, both grunting and groaning as their bodies came together. Then they reached their climax, Michael shooting deep into her womb where their children were growing and Maria stiffened as wave after wave of intense pleasure flowed over her body.
A few seconds later Michael pulled out of her and readjusted her underwear as Maria recovered. When her senses returned she hopped off the counter and pulled on her dress and Michael pulled his trousers back up, straightening out his suit. When Maria had difficulty pulling up the zipper Michael lent a hand, kissing up her skin as his fingers pulled up the metal. When they were both dressed Michael used his powers to remove any evidence of their activities, sweat, wrinkles, odours…they were all gone within a few seconds. Maria reached into her purse and pulled out a small bottle of perfume and put some on as Michael unsealed the door and then escorted her back to the room with all the others. They were just in time for the first visit from the British Prime Minister and his U.N. ambassador.
2 Hours Later…
“Well are you ready?” Harrison asked as he entered the room as the final representative left
Max took a deep breath and took a last look around his family and then turned back to the President. “Yeah, I’m ready.” Max said confidently, “Alex?”
Alex looked at Isabel, “Isabel?”
“Okay, but the second you feel off I want you to stop it.” Isabel said
“I promise.” Alex said and then went back to Max, “Ready.”
The family left the room under heavy protection, each taking seats in the front of the assembly. As they were introduced Max stood up at the podium and looked out over the mass of officials and press with the lights bearing down on him.
“Ladies and gentlemen, since the dawn of human civilization you’ve looked up to the stars with wonder and curiosity. My people have had that same curiosity and we went out into the stars and we found you. Over time my ancestors watched as your people grew and developed and we found so many similarities that we kept coming back until the last time when my ship crashed in Roswell. We were sent here because it was thought that Earth would be a perfect place to hide from our enemy Kivar until the time when we would return home and bring with us all that we’ve learned from our time here on you’re world.
However, I came here today for a very different reason. By now all of you know what happened in Roswell a few weeks ago. Kivar came to Earth with the intent of killing myself, my family and then destroying Earth. With the power he had achieved it would have been very possible for him to do this but we were able to stop him. However, Kivar had already done a significant deal of damage.
In my home star system there are five planets capable of supporting life. When Kivar left and came to Earth he released a blast of energy that destroyed his home world of Skoross. The resulting debris will impact the remaining world, including Antar, within 5 to 6 months leaving them incapable of supporting life. Honoured delegates and world leaders, I have come here to ask for your help.
An evacuation is already planned, ships are being built that can carry the populations of these worlds to new homes but they have nowhere to go. Antar has several colonies but only a few are self sufficient to the point where they can take in refugees in this magnitude. These worlds will take in as much as possible but it will still leave hundreds of billions of people without a home. I ask that you permit my people to colonise the world you have named Mars. Alex…” Max said and took a step back and Alex took his place.
“As no doubt you are all aware I have slightly different powers than the other members of my family. I, along with Elizabeth Parker, am part of an ancient alien race known as the Omniriad. These people are now extinct but their legacy remains within us and apart of that is the knowledge they have accumulated over millions of years which resides within myself. Ladies and Gentlemen…the universe.” Alex said as he raised his hand.
His hand glowed and as energy flowed from it the entire room darkened. It became filled with swirls of light, galaxies and stars. Each of the delegates stood up and marvelled at what they were seeing, many tried to reach out and touch the images as they floated past them. If Tess had used her solid mind warp to achieve this result it would have created a very real imitation of the universe, radiation, cold and above all else a lack of air.
“The Omniriad gathered their knowledge by placing devices called Granolith’s on billions of worlds in every galaxy that the travelled to, including Earth and Antar. These two Granolith’s eventually merged to become one and is now controlled by both King Max and Elizabeth.”
The image became to highlight worlds with red circles, a billion lights that indicated the locations of the Granoliths. The images then accelerated flowing through the galaxies until it reached this one.
“Everyone, our home. It’s a single spec of light and one among uncountable others. Along with the information I received was knowledge of a set of laws that date back to long before Earth even formed. One of these Interstellar Laws states that the dominant species of a star system controls all planets within that system. Every race adheres that these laws when they go out into space and that is why we are asking you for your permission. We have the technology to terra-form Mars and give it an atmosphere that the Antarians can adapt to. In exchange for Mars we can deploy a series of satellites around Earth and through the solar system that would protect this world against any aggressor. Believe me there are hundreds of races out there that would make certain people in our history look…tame, Gengas Khan, Hitler and others. In addition we can begin to teach your scientists, all of your scientists about things that are taken for granted out there but are barely theoretical here.” Alex said as he closed his hand, ending the images and returning the appearance of the room back to what it was.
He then took a step back and Max stepped back up to the microphone.
“On your desks you will find documents laying out the proposals and the timeframe. Please study them over the next couple of days and think carefully over what we’re asking. I’m told the vote on this matter has been scheduled of 4pm the day after tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you then.” Max said and then they were all escorted back to the room they were in before.
Then came the next set of meetings an hour later. Leaders were coming in, after going briefly going over of the items in the information packets that were handed out they wanted a little more information. It was all provided, answers were given freely but it was one question that was asked over and over – How long before the hostile races would come to Earth?
That question they couldn’t give an answer to. For the most part Alex spent his time relaying information on those races and for the most part he scared them – the perfect response. Alex wanted them to be scared if they were going to agree to the deployment of the satellites and he made one thing abundantly clear – Earth had no where near the technological capability to stop them if they came.
Hotel Suite, 18:00
Wearily the family walked into the room and slumped down onto the sofas and chairs.
“That was a long day.” Max said
“Got that right.” Isabel said, “So…any problems?” she asked Alex
“No.” Alex said as he wiggled his fingers, “No drain what so ever.”
“Really?” Isabel asked
“Absolutely, I think we can put my tiredness down to the last few hours.” Alex said, “Looks like Ziala got the brunt of it.” She said as Zan’s namesake yawned
“Are you kidding, she is way past her bed time.” Rath said as he picked up his daughter and carried her into his and Lonnie’s room where there was a crib.
“So how do you think it went?” Michael asked
“I don’t know but it’s all over the television.” Liz said, “They’re talking about it everywhere…and they’re starting a poll.”
“How’s it looking?” Laurie asked as they watched the visuals on the screen.
To Be Continued…
Hall Residence, Miami, 21:00
Laurie’s fears were completely unfounded, she loved Andrew’s parents and they loved her, as Andrew had promised her. After digging out old stories of Andrew when he was younger that were told by both parents and his sister, out came the baby pictures. Laurie loved watching him squirm as his mother went over EVERY little detail of the pictures, where and when they were taken, circumstances…everything.
Laurie particularly enjoyed his high school yearbook photo, long hair, and black make up…completely unlike the Andrew she knew and loved.
“Okay, so I was a Goth…so what?” Andrew asked defensively
“Absolutely nothing sweetie.” Laurie said, “Oh by the way when we get home you can give me some mascara tips.” She teased causing his parents and sister to start laughing.
Then came his prom night photo and in that one he looked more like himself. Right next to him however, was one extremely hot blonde bimbo that looked like she spent most of her time in the back seat of cars.
“And who is this?” Laurie asked
“Oh that…that is…Cathy.”
“And Cathy is?”
“My classes Pam Troy.” Andrew said
Both parents looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders, as they didn’t understand the reference.
“I thought Cathy was…” his mother started to say
“Ahh.” Andrew quickly interrupted, not wanting Laurie anywhere near that situation
“Andrew?” Laurie asked
“She was my girlfriend and nothing more than a huge mistake that I regret right up ‘til today.” Andrew stated
“Why, what happened?” Laurie asked, not seeing the ‘no don’t’ looks from his sister
His mother looked at Andrew and he nodded.
“Cathy accused Andy of getting her pregnant after he left for the army. Basically she accused him of being a dead beat dad.” His mother said, regretting the pained look on Laurie’s face.
“She was full of it.” his sister said quickly, “Andy got some leave, came back and did a paternity test and was in the clear but you know…mud sticks.”
“Tell me about it.” Laurie said, “Why didn’t you tell me about this?” she asked Andrew
“I just wanted it behind me, there was a lot of people that we knew that didn’t think too highly of me during it and Cathy’s parent’s were…well off.” Andrew explained
“So how long before you two have to leave for your plane?” His father asked, causing Andrew to look at his watch
“We have an hour or so.” Andrew responded
“Oh goody, time for more stories.” Laurie said giggly as she looked evilly at Andrew
“Mom, dad…next time you want to spend time with Laurie, remind me not to be here.” Andrew said
“Oh come on babe, you cant blame a girl for having fun.” Laurie said
Just then the family cat P.C. (Park Cat – where they found her abandoned) jumped up on Andrew and he sneezed. The next think anyone knew was that an old, ugly vase that was a gift from an obscure aunt suddenly shattered.
“Oh congratulations.” Laurie said happily as everyone else in the room looked stunned, “I was wondering when that was going to happen.”
“Uh…wha…” his sister just said
“Oh when Andrew was shot by Maria loser cousin, Zan healed him. A little side effect is that some of the energy gets transferred into the body and after a few months, bam, alien powers.” Laurie said
“So its normal for someone…”
“Yep, he’s apart of the family now…we should probably get the others to give you a few lessons so that doesn’t happen again.” Laurie said as she looked over at the vase.
Andrews father and mother just smiled, “No believe me dear THAT was a good thing. We’ve been trying to accidentally break that think for years but it’s almost indestructible.” She said
1 Hour Later…
Laurie and Andrew were ready to leave. They were out by a rental car ready to drive to the airport but first came the goodbyes. Andrew’s family each took their turns to hug him and then his mother turned to Laurie and hugged her, much to her surprise.
“Come back anytime Laurie, I have a few more photo’s you might like to take a look at.” She said making sure her son couldn’t hear her
“Really.” Laurie smiled, “I think I might be a regular visitor over here.”
“Just make sure you are. I’ve never seen Andy look at anyone like he has with you. You really are special to him.”
“He’s special to me as well. I can’t believe how much I love him.” Laurie smiled as she looked at him
A few minutes later and several hugs more the couple were driving to the airport where they caught a flight to JFK and then on to the hotel where they slept peacefully until the morning.
United Nations, New York, 09:00 Local Time The Next Day
“That is a hell of a lot of people.” Max stated as he looked out of a window that overlooked the General Assembly along with the rest of the family.
“Nervous?” Liz asked
“Uh…no.” Max answered
“Terrified?” Liz asked
“Absolutely.” Max responded
“Honey, relax. You’ll be fine” Liz said as she took his hand
“Easy for you to say, you’re not going to be out there speaking to a bunch of world leaders, foreign secretaries and ambassadors.” Max said
“No but I will be with you.” Liz said, “I’m always with you.”
“I know.” Max said, “Did Isabel talk to you about…” he whispered
“Oh yeah, those two are so gonna pay for keeping this from us.” Liz said as she looked over to Tess and Kyle to make sure they were out of hearing range. “You just make sure that you and Michael stay away from the alcohol…and no strippers.”
“Yeah, that Isabel made very clear.” Max chuckled
Just then the President walked in with his Chief of Staff.
“Mr President.” Max said
“Your Majesty.” Harrison said knowing that it would make the young king cringe
“Oh come on, I asked you never to call me that.” Max said
“I know but you need to get into the role.” Harrison said
“I know.” Max relented, “Is everything ready?”
“The assembly will do their routine discussions, the leaders will be up here meeting you and then we’ll all be down there for your speech.” Harrison explained
“Is anybody a no show?” Liz asked as she and Max sat down across from the president
“A few from the middle east…as expected. As well dictators from small countries…generally people who think they’ll be shot the second they step off they plane.” The Chief of Staff said
“But all the main players. They’re all here?” Max asked
“Yes, a dozen or so are still in the air but they’ll be here for the speech. I’ll give you half an hour before you’re meetings start, no doubt you’ll want to go over your remarks and focus yourself. Look on the bright side; if you get through this those congressional hearings will be a snap. In the mean time I’ll be with my staff if you need me” President Harrison said
“Thank you Mr President.” Max said as the two leaders stood up and shook hands.
After the President left Max went back to the window and looked out. His father came up behind him and put his hand on his sons shoulder.
“How can I do this dad?”
“Simple, just be yourself.” Philip said, “Besides, those people are leaders of nations. You have four entire planets that answer to you and then there are those colonies.”
“Is that supposed to make me feel better?” Max asked
“No, just to give you a little perspective. I always knew you were destined for great things…just remember the people down there deal with international politics. You and the others are bringing them into interstellar politics, there are going to be common things but otherwise this will be new to them. If nothing else you are not inferior to them, don’t act superior, act like they’re equals.”
“Dad I don’t think I could act superior to them even if my life depended on it.”
“I know.”
Max turned back around and looked at the reassuring smiles from his extended family. Even little Ziala smiled at him as her mother and father played with the infant on the sofa.
“What about you Alex? Are you ready?” Max asked
“Yep, I even have something that could help make the point…if Doctor Isabel will let me?” Alex asked as he looked at Isabel
“And just how much of a strain will it put on you?” Isabel asked as she crossed her arms
“Ehh…I…”
“Alex, you know the rules. You need to rest your powers and without my permission you are forbidden from doing anything.” Isabel said sternly
“Okay is anyone else suddenly seeing Isabel dressed in leather with a dominatrix whip?” Rath asked, earning him a whack from Lonnie and looked from everyone in the room, “Ouch…okay…eh…nurses uniform?”
Rath never even saw whose hand it was that hit the back of his head he just felt the pain. However, Ziala was having fun and smiled up at her parents, having no clue as to what was going on.
“Actually that last one sounds kind of interesting.” Alex whispered to Isabel who smiled as she considered the idea but then shook her head as she turned her attention back to her lover.
“Alex. Come on, seriously.” Isabel said
“Honestly Isabel, I don’t think it’ll make a dent. I’ll just be using…it’s kind of like making…I don’t know…like a mind warp but not.” Alex said
“Then why can’t Tess do it?” Isabel asked
“Because we need the cameras to pick it up and her solid mind warps could cause some injures. Especially this one…”Alex trailed off as he looked around the room. “Uh…where are Michael and Maria?”
“They just went to look around a little.” Amy said
Men’s Bathroom, down the hall and to the left, Same Time
Michael and Maria had sneaked into the bathroom, sealed the door shut and walked each other into the room, kissing as they went.
“I can’t believe we’re doing this.” Maria gasped as she started to undo Michael’s trousers. “The bloody U.N., a bathroom in the U.N.”
“Oh please, half the guys in this building probably screw their secretaries over their desks. We’re just doing it in the bathroom.” Michael responded as he started to unzip her dress.
Maria backed off from Michael and let her dress fall down her body and onto the floor. Michael gazed over her body, barely covered by blue silk panties and bra; slowly he undid his belt and allowed his trousers to join her dress at his ankles. The next thing Maria knew was that Michael was lifting her up and she was seated on the counter.
Michael inched his way forward; Maria parted her legs allowing Michael to position himself as he released his dick from his boxers. Maria just sat there, staring at Michael’s hard length as it approached her. Silently she licked her lips and stroked her thighs. When Michael was an inch from her body, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her body tight against his. He pulled a bra-strap down, allowing a cup to become loose and fall away from her pliant mound.
Michael licked his own lips as her nipple came into view. He swooped down hard to kiss her but slowed at the last second and captured her lips. Gently he stroked her body as their tongues caressed each other. Maria wrapped her fingers around his length and gently pumped him, causing him to groan into her mouth. Slowly he brought his head away from hers and the two looked into each other’s eyes.
Maria leaned back against the large mirror that was mounted over the counter, angling herself for Michael and pulled her panties out of the way. Michael aimed his dick and pushed inside his fiancé.
“Hmmmm…Michael.” Maria sighed as Michael buried himself deep into her.
“Uhh, you feel so good.” Michael moaned as he lifted Maria’s legs and wrapped them around his body.
Slowly Michael began to push and pull his hips back and forth, driving his dick deeper into Maria as she pulled at him with her legs. Maria met him thrust for thrust, circling her hips as Michael leaned over her. Soon he his hands moved up from her waist and cupped her breasts, kneading the flesh as he felt her nipples scrap along his palm.
Over and over again they moved against each other. With one of Michael’s thrusts he scraped along her clit, causing her to take a sharp intake of breath and bringing her hand up over her head, dragging her hand over the smooth mirror.
“MICHAEL.” She called out as Michael started to take sharp thrusts into her
“GOD BABY.” Michael said as he felt Maria clench on him
Michael then went back to her legs and raised them up onto his shoulders where he held them firm as he drove into Maria, in and out, again and again and again. Michael pushed her legs back against her, Her knees almost touching her tits and the pair mated.
“Ughnn, oh god yes.” Maria breathed, hoping not to draw attention from the VIPs that walked the halls
“Let it go baby…UGNNNNN…come on…OH GOD…cum for me.” Michael begged the blonde beneath him
Maria’s body began to shake, both grunting and groaning as their bodies came together. Then they reached their climax, Michael shooting deep into her womb where their children were growing and Maria stiffened as wave after wave of intense pleasure flowed over her body.
A few seconds later Michael pulled out of her and readjusted her underwear as Maria recovered. When her senses returned she hopped off the counter and pulled on her dress and Michael pulled his trousers back up, straightening out his suit. When Maria had difficulty pulling up the zipper Michael lent a hand, kissing up her skin as his fingers pulled up the metal. When they were both dressed Michael used his powers to remove any evidence of their activities, sweat, wrinkles, odours…they were all gone within a few seconds. Maria reached into her purse and pulled out a small bottle of perfume and put some on as Michael unsealed the door and then escorted her back to the room with all the others. They were just in time for the first visit from the British Prime Minister and his U.N. ambassador.
2 Hours Later…
“Well are you ready?” Harrison asked as he entered the room as the final representative left
Max took a deep breath and took a last look around his family and then turned back to the President. “Yeah, I’m ready.” Max said confidently, “Alex?”
Alex looked at Isabel, “Isabel?”
“Okay, but the second you feel off I want you to stop it.” Isabel said
“I promise.” Alex said and then went back to Max, “Ready.”
The family left the room under heavy protection, each taking seats in the front of the assembly. As they were introduced Max stood up at the podium and looked out over the mass of officials and press with the lights bearing down on him.
“Ladies and gentlemen, since the dawn of human civilization you’ve looked up to the stars with wonder and curiosity. My people have had that same curiosity and we went out into the stars and we found you. Over time my ancestors watched as your people grew and developed and we found so many similarities that we kept coming back until the last time when my ship crashed in Roswell. We were sent here because it was thought that Earth would be a perfect place to hide from our enemy Kivar until the time when we would return home and bring with us all that we’ve learned from our time here on you’re world.
However, I came here today for a very different reason. By now all of you know what happened in Roswell a few weeks ago. Kivar came to Earth with the intent of killing myself, my family and then destroying Earth. With the power he had achieved it would have been very possible for him to do this but we were able to stop him. However, Kivar had already done a significant deal of damage.
In my home star system there are five planets capable of supporting life. When Kivar left and came to Earth he released a blast of energy that destroyed his home world of Skoross. The resulting debris will impact the remaining world, including Antar, within 5 to 6 months leaving them incapable of supporting life. Honoured delegates and world leaders, I have come here to ask for your help.
An evacuation is already planned, ships are being built that can carry the populations of these worlds to new homes but they have nowhere to go. Antar has several colonies but only a few are self sufficient to the point where they can take in refugees in this magnitude. These worlds will take in as much as possible but it will still leave hundreds of billions of people without a home. I ask that you permit my people to colonise the world you have named Mars. Alex…” Max said and took a step back and Alex took his place.
“As no doubt you are all aware I have slightly different powers than the other members of my family. I, along with Elizabeth Parker, am part of an ancient alien race known as the Omniriad. These people are now extinct but their legacy remains within us and apart of that is the knowledge they have accumulated over millions of years which resides within myself. Ladies and Gentlemen…the universe.” Alex said as he raised his hand.
His hand glowed and as energy flowed from it the entire room darkened. It became filled with swirls of light, galaxies and stars. Each of the delegates stood up and marvelled at what they were seeing, many tried to reach out and touch the images as they floated past them. If Tess had used her solid mind warp to achieve this result it would have created a very real imitation of the universe, radiation, cold and above all else a lack of air.
“The Omniriad gathered their knowledge by placing devices called Granolith’s on billions of worlds in every galaxy that the travelled to, including Earth and Antar. These two Granolith’s eventually merged to become one and is now controlled by both King Max and Elizabeth.”
The image became to highlight worlds with red circles, a billion lights that indicated the locations of the Granoliths. The images then accelerated flowing through the galaxies until it reached this one.
“Everyone, our home. It’s a single spec of light and one among uncountable others. Along with the information I received was knowledge of a set of laws that date back to long before Earth even formed. One of these Interstellar Laws states that the dominant species of a star system controls all planets within that system. Every race adheres that these laws when they go out into space and that is why we are asking you for your permission. We have the technology to terra-form Mars and give it an atmosphere that the Antarians can adapt to. In exchange for Mars we can deploy a series of satellites around Earth and through the solar system that would protect this world against any aggressor. Believe me there are hundreds of races out there that would make certain people in our history look…tame, Gengas Khan, Hitler and others. In addition we can begin to teach your scientists, all of your scientists about things that are taken for granted out there but are barely theoretical here.” Alex said as he closed his hand, ending the images and returning the appearance of the room back to what it was.
He then took a step back and Max stepped back up to the microphone.
“On your desks you will find documents laying out the proposals and the timeframe. Please study them over the next couple of days and think carefully over what we’re asking. I’m told the vote on this matter has been scheduled of 4pm the day after tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you then.” Max said and then they were all escorted back to the room they were in before.
Then came the next set of meetings an hour later. Leaders were coming in, after going briefly going over of the items in the information packets that were handed out they wanted a little more information. It was all provided, answers were given freely but it was one question that was asked over and over – How long before the hostile races would come to Earth?
That question they couldn’t give an answer to. For the most part Alex spent his time relaying information on those races and for the most part he scared them – the perfect response. Alex wanted them to be scared if they were going to agree to the deployment of the satellites and he made one thing abundantly clear – Earth had no where near the technological capability to stop them if they came.
Hotel Suite, 18:00
Wearily the family walked into the room and slumped down onto the sofas and chairs.
“That was a long day.” Max said
“Got that right.” Isabel said, “So…any problems?” she asked Alex
“No.” Alex said as he wiggled his fingers, “No drain what so ever.”
“Really?” Isabel asked
“Absolutely, I think we can put my tiredness down to the last few hours.” Alex said, “Looks like Ziala got the brunt of it.” She said as Zan’s namesake yawned
“Are you kidding, she is way past her bed time.” Rath said as he picked up his daughter and carried her into his and Lonnie’s room where there was a crib.
“So how do you think it went?” Michael asked
“I don’t know but it’s all over the television.” Liz said, “They’re talking about it everywhere…and they’re starting a poll.”
“How’s it looking?” Laurie asked as they watched the visuals on the screen.
To Be Continued…
Chapter 78
Hotel Suite, New York, 3 Hours Later
The family sat around the room, watching the television intensely as the poll changed every 15 minutes. Every so often they would go to reporters on the street as they asked citizens of their opinions.
“You know, we spend millions trying to get there and now it’s going all to waste.” Said one
“If we can help them we should. Besides they did say they would give us all this new technology.” Said another
“Well, it sounds pretty divided out on the street.” Said the TV anchor, “Our poll is still running, our phone circuits are jammed. I don’t think we’ve ever had a response like this, our latest count is well over 300,000 calls in the since it started. Right now 60% say that we should hand over Mars to the Antarians, many of which support the exchange of technology. However, there has been some outcry from groups that feel that the Antarian presence in Earth space will allow them to attack Earth with relative ease. Many nations have also expressed concern that much of the promise advanced technology will solely be under the control of the United States, stating that no deal could be confidently reached until such time written assurances can be provided.”
Max then shut off the television.
“It never ends.” he said as he sat back in the sofa, “We save their butts and they still don’t trust us.”
“Well…our popularity polls did take a boost. They seemed to like it when you and Alex said ‘family’.” Liz said as she sat next to him. She had just come out of the shower and was wearing the silk robe Max had bought her
“Yeah.” Max said. “They do seem to like seeing how much we aren’t different from them.”
“Max there is another problem.” Serena said
“What?”
“That Interstellar Law that Alex talked about…our people have been bound by those laws as well.” Serena said
“So?”
“One of those laws is that advanced technology, and that includes weapons technology must not be given to developing worlds for any reason.” Serena said
“We got you covered.” Isabel said
“How?”
“Antarians aren’t giving Earth the technology. I am. And given the fact that I’m human and from Earth…” Alex said with a smile
“Convenient loophole.” Serena said
“I’ll say.” Philip said
“I’m going to bed…if the president calls wake me. Other than that, shoot them.” Max said as he continued to think over the news reports. He got up and walked into his bedroom. His mother and father were about to stand up and say something to him but Liz stopped them.
“I’ll go speak to him.” She said and then went after him
Max’s Bedroom, Immediately Following
“Liz, I’m really not the best company right now.” Max said as he sat on the bed
“Max, everything will be alright - trust me.” Liz said, sitting next to him
“Liz how can you say…” Max said and then realised it, “…you’ve seen it. One of your future vision things?”
“Kind of. You still have a little back alley diplomacy to handle but that’s for tomorrow.” Liz said as she moved up on to her knees on the bed and moved behind Max and rubbed his shoulders. “Max, you are so tight up here…you need to relax.”
Max closed his eyes as Liz’s hands soothed his shoulders. It felt so good that he thought he would pass out there and then. Liz then reached round to his chest and started to unbutton his shirt before pulling it off.
“Max, lay down.” Liz whispered in his ear
He did just that, laying flat on his chest when Liz moved out of the way. Quietly Liz reached into a drawer and pulled out a small vial of oil. She then straddled Max, resting herself on his waist as she opened the vial and coated her hands. Liz started to massage the oil into Max’s shoulders and back, kneading the flesh firmly yet softly.
“Hmmmmm…where did you learn this.” Max moaned out
“Isabel gave me a few pointers and Maria has this book…” Liz said as she sent energy through the oil, heating it up.
“Make…make sure you give…hmmm…me a copy. I might want to return the favour.” Max said
Liz started a gently chopping action on his back, causing Max to groan with vibrations.
“Maybe you could pass it on to the guys. I bet they’ll love to do it for us girls.” Liz whispered as she bent down to kiss his neck.
Max then felt a tingling in his groin and inhaled the aroma of the oil. “Liz where did you get that oil?”
“Lonnie swiped it from Zan’s bedroom back home. I hear it has some interesting effects.” She teased knowing that by now Max’s cock as starting to harden.
“Ughmmmmmm…you’re evil. Pure evil.” Max said as he realised that it was the oils for the preparation ritual.
Liz raised herself up a little and Max turned onto his back, looking up at Liz as she smiled down at him.
“You are so beautiful.” He calmly stated
“And you are ever the charmer.” Liz said as her hands stroked around his belly button. She could feel his cock strain against his trousers, aching to be free.
Max reached down and unfastened his trousers, allowing his cock to spring free and open to Liz’s touch. She wrapped her fingers around him, coating his length in the oil and causing his dick to jerk and become as hard as possible. She then used her free hand to undo the sash of her robe, Max reached up and removed it from her shoulders, letting it fall from her body but remain on her arms.
Liz knelt up on to her knees and positioned Max at her core. Slowly she moved down on him, taking his length deep into her. When he was completely inside her, Max took hold of her legs and flipped them around so that she was on the bed beneath him. He pulled out of her slowly, drawing out the sensation before sliding back inside.
“Maxxx.” Liz gasped as she felt his dick bottom out
“Oh Liz…ughnn” Max groaned
“Ohhhh god right there.” Liz uttered.
“You are amazing Liz.” Max said softly, revelling in the feel of her around him.
“Doing my best lover.” Liz gasped, her eye's going wide, and her mouth forming a circle as Max’s prick slid fully into her into her. She waited for a moment, silently counting to ten before beginning to work her hips back in the pace they had set earlier.
“Aaahhh Jesus....” Max gasped, as Liz picked up the pace, meeting him thrust for thrust, grinding her hips up and down, her whole body centred on his thick rod of flesh that spread her wide open with each downward stroke.
Max slid his hands up her body, filling both of his hands with Liz's breasts, using his thumbs and index fingers to stimulate and pinch her erect nipples.
“Cum for me Max.” She demanded breathlessly, the new sensations sending jolts of pleasure through her overly stimulated body. “Come for me Max...please…do it.” Liz shouted, clenching her pussy clenching his cock hard.
Liz's demands had the desired effect, almost as if by command, Max’s cock began to swell, growing thicker by the second. He could feel the pleasure building deep inside his body and as Liz sat down hard on his twitching muscle, he buried it deep inside her and held her waist, preventing her from moving. Quickly she started to clench her sex hard bringing them to the end.
“Ohhh fuuucckk.” Max grunted, as his seed spurted into Liz’s womb.
Liz said nothing as she continued to grind her hips in delirious pleasure, Max continued to pump his spunk into her wet pussy. As their liquids began to mix as one they slowly came down from the high of their orgasms.
“Oh I love you.” Max breathed as he rolled off of her and lay down next to Liz.
“Hmmm…we need to do that more often.” Liz mumbled as she snuggled into Max.
“I thought we already did that pretty often.” Max smirked
“What? A few more times would kill you?” Liz joked and Max kissed her forehead.
“You know I’ve been thinking…”
“Really, would you like some aspirin?” Liz joked, drawing a gentle smack from Max, “Sorry sweetie. What were you thinking?”
“That maybe we should take a leaf out of Tess and Kyle’s book.” Max said
Liz quickly raised her head and looked at Max. “What…what do you mean?”
“I mean that as soon as it can be arranged…I want you to be my wife Liz, in every way. On Antar we’re bonded but I want it to be accepted by Earth. I want to be able to go home and know that it will be to OUR home, not to mine, not to yours.” Max said with sincerity
Liz nodded her head with tears in her eyes, smiled and kissed him passionately.
Main Room, Hotel Suite, Hilton, 09:00 The Next Morning
Max and Liz were the last ones up. Neither had any intention of leaving the bed that morning but Max had work to do. They knew from experience that anything that Liz saw through her powers was what may be and not what is…it can be changed very easily. When they did wake up the went into the front room to find their family already enjoying room service with Laurie keeping an eye on her infant niece while Lonnie ate.
“Morning guys.” Maria said to chirpily.
“Have a nice night?” Isabel asked equally happily.
“Okay what’s with you guys?” Max asked
“And where are our parents?” Liz asked as she looked around.
“They went shopping, we’re gonna meet them at Central Park later.” Alex said
“Okay so why are you guys happy?” Liz asked
“Well let’s just say that a good night was had by all.” Maria said as she jumped into Michael’s lap.
“Okayyyy…oh Maria I might need a copy of that book later.” Liz said
“Sorry, already promised it to Michael…then to Alex and then Kyle.” Maria said
Both Max and Liz then knew that all the girls had given their men very, very relaxing massages. The couple then sat down and started to enjoy their breakfast. When Michael had finished eating he looked over to his sister as she held Ziala.
Rath had seen his brother look at the infant, “What?” he asked
“Doesn’t that kid ever cry?” Michael asked, drawing looks from everyone
“What kind of question is that?” Maria asked, “Of course she’s cried, she’s a baby…babies cry.”
“Actually I don’t think she ever has since she was born.” Rath said and then looked at Lonnie
“How could we not have noticed that?” Lonnie asked
“Wait…if she hasn’t cried how do you know if she’s hungry or needs changed?” Isabel asked
“Telepathy.” Alex said, “She’s linked to Rath and Lonnie, they’ll know what she needs when she needs it but I would have still thought she would have cried.”
“Maybe she’s just…quiet?” Maria suggested drawing looks from everyone, “What, it was just a suggestion?” she said defensively
“Well she is a hybrid like her parents…you guys could cry when you were younger right?” Liz asked
“Yeah.” Max said, “But we came out of those pods when we were physically five years old…it could be something that needs to develop…like our powers.”
“We better ask Serena about it when we see her.” Rath said
“Ask me about what?” Serena said as she entered the room.
“Ziala doesn’t seem to cry.” Lonnie said as she held her daughter
“And?” Serena asked
“And? Well kids cry right?” Rath asked
“On Earth yes. But Ziala is half Antarian. She gets…some…emotional stability from the two of you.” Serena said to the inexperienced parents, “Anything she needs she’ll tell you in her own way.”
“So there’s nothing wrong with her.” Lonnie asked
“No Lonnie, She’s perfect.” Serena said as she held her finger over the infants face and smiled as Ziala tried to grab it.
“Oh hey, we’re gonna be late meeting the folks.” Maria said as she looked at her watch
The group finished getting ready, met up with their Agents and headed off to the park.
Central Park, 1 Hour Later
The group had met up with their parents at the middle of the park and walked through it. Many of the Agents where busy keeping autograph seekers from the group, as they made their way to the other side of the park.
“Are you guys sure you want to do this?” Zan asked, voicing the doubts of his fellow dupes
“Zan…stop worrying. Yes we’re sure.” Diane said
“Okay, you asked for it.” Ava said
The group then went to the cars and drove off to a subway station.
Dupe Pod Chamber, A Little Later
“Well here it is, dump sweet dump.” Zan said, not happy at being back in the sewer
“Actually I like it?” Nancy said, causing the dupes to look at her, “What I mean is that you managed to make this place a little homey.”
“I guess, but like hell would I’ll be raising Ziala in this place.” Rath said as he walked up to his pod.
“Guys could we leave? I don’t want Ziala to catch anything.” Lonnie said as she held her daughter close to her while looking at her pod.
“You guys miss this place, don’t you?” Liz said
“A little but not the actual place…just these.” Zan said as he touched his own pod.
“Well maybe we can do something about that?” Alex said, “I mean the chamber in Roswell does have one or two walls not in use.”
“You’d do that? Send our pods to yours?” Ava asked
“We’ll do what should have been done in the first place. All eight together.” Max said, “But how?” he asked
“There are release buttons just on the side. Pressing it will cause it to come away from the wall, after that we can just send it back to Roswell or take it with us.” Serena said
“Or I could just…” Alex said
“Alex.” Isabel said
“Isabel, I’m fine I swear.” Alex said
“Two more days, give me that then you can go back to full thrown wormholes.” Isabel said
“Okay, I promise.” Alex said dejectedly but Isabel moved over to him
“Cheer up, I bought a nurses uniform yesterday.” Isabel whispered in his ear causing him to smile widely as he remembered a part of their talk yesterday.
“I think we better just pack them up and take them with us. It’ll be a lot safer than trusting some delivery service.” Kyle said.
“There is something else we need to get out of here.” Serena said as she walked up to the back wall.
The Dupes looked on as Serena waved her hand over a spot on the wall. A silver handprint appeared and then frizzled out. The elder alien looked confused and worried for a second and waved again but this time with no result.
“What the hell?” she said
“What up? What behind there?” Zan asked. None of his group ever knew about that spot, Serena had never told them and they never went looking
“Its something…” Serena started to say
“I’ll go get it.” Kyle interrupted and phased through the wall.
Seconds later Kyle came running back through, with a look of utter petrifaction. He hadn’t expected to see it, once before he saw Gandi burst out of Grant Sorenson’s chest and that didn’t affect him but this did.
“What, what’s back there?” Ava asked
Kyle just backed up from the wall, pointing his finger as he tried to find the words but only one came to mind. “You.”
“What?” Almost all of them said together
“When we left Antar…we brought the remains of your predecessors.” Serena said
“You mean…” Max started to say
“Zan, Ava, Vilandra and Rath. The remains of the original royal four are behind that wall.” Serena said, “Back on Antar, under Kivar, they would never have been given a proper burial. Not the one that would have been appropriate for the king. I brought them here so that we could give them that burial when we went back to Antar but now that isn’t going to happen.”
“Then we should leave them here.” Zan said, “If the U.N. agrees then they can be buried on Mars when the rest of our people arrive.”
“And if they don’t?” Lonnie asked
“Then we’ll take them to Roswell.” Max said. “At the very least they’ll be near us.”
“That doesn’t strike you as particularly weird?” Maria asked
“No.” Tess said, “They’re apart of us, we came from them just like we came from our parents.”
“But how do we get them out?” Lonnie asked
“We’ll deal with that when the time comes. Lets just leave them alone right now.” Max said as he touched his hand to the wall, “Can this room be sealed like our Pod Chamber?”
“Yeah, we just never closed it.” Zan said
“Seal it up, we’ll come back down with crates for your pods before we leave.” Max told his brother and then the family left.
For the first time since Serena left the Dupes, Zan sealed the door and made it indistinguishable from the others in the tunnel.
For the rest of the day the family split up. Max, Zan, Rath, Michael, Alex, Philip and Jeff spent their time at the U.N. Max met with countless leaders making promises, signing assurances – after his father checked them. President Harrison also arrived; he brought the objections of NASA and certain Senators and Congressmen who had problems with what would be the cancellation of the Mars Program and the wastage of millions of dollars as well as the failure to get any real scientific knowledge from the surface of the planet other than what the probes sent back.
“I should really have expected that.” Max said
“I actually didn’t expect there to be this much of a problem with them.” Harrison said
“OH…Uh…compromise.” Alex said excitedly
“What?” Zan asked
“Well it just so happens we have access to a great big space ship that can be on Mars in less than half an hour.” Alex said
“We could give a lift to the guys NASA wants to send up, they do the experiments and then bring them back home.” Zan said while nodding
“I’ll call them right now.” Harrison said, “Oh by the way what did you do with that ship anyway. The day after I gave it back to you it just disappeared.”
“Oh…we…uh…hid it.” Michael said with a smile. It was one of his better ideas, besides aside from providing water to the desert town no one knew that the reservoir would be used to conceal an alien ship.
U.N. General Assembly, Noon The Next Day
Once again the family had gathered and was awaiting the decision of the leaders that had come. Delegates arrived, their votes already recorded and awaiting announcement of the Secretary General. Everyone in the room had spent the last couple of days meeting with Max and talking with their advisor and their parliaments back in their own countries. When the Secretary General arrived he stood before the representatives and placed his hands on the podium.
“Honoured Delegates, King Zan. It is the decision of this assembly of world leaders that we help the Antarian people in any way we can. Therefore we grant King Zan’s request that he alter the planet Mars and that his people colonise it. We welcome them into our star system with thanks of what has already been done for us when the Antarian Kivar threatened out world and with the promise of protection from those races that would come to destroy us.”
To Be Continued…
Hotel Suite, New York, 3 Hours Later
The family sat around the room, watching the television intensely as the poll changed every 15 minutes. Every so often they would go to reporters on the street as they asked citizens of their opinions.
“You know, we spend millions trying to get there and now it’s going all to waste.” Said one
“If we can help them we should. Besides they did say they would give us all this new technology.” Said another
“Well, it sounds pretty divided out on the street.” Said the TV anchor, “Our poll is still running, our phone circuits are jammed. I don’t think we’ve ever had a response like this, our latest count is well over 300,000 calls in the since it started. Right now 60% say that we should hand over Mars to the Antarians, many of which support the exchange of technology. However, there has been some outcry from groups that feel that the Antarian presence in Earth space will allow them to attack Earth with relative ease. Many nations have also expressed concern that much of the promise advanced technology will solely be under the control of the United States, stating that no deal could be confidently reached until such time written assurances can be provided.”
Max then shut off the television.
“It never ends.” he said as he sat back in the sofa, “We save their butts and they still don’t trust us.”
“Well…our popularity polls did take a boost. They seemed to like it when you and Alex said ‘family’.” Liz said as she sat next to him. She had just come out of the shower and was wearing the silk robe Max had bought her
“Yeah.” Max said. “They do seem to like seeing how much we aren’t different from them.”
“Max there is another problem.” Serena said
“What?”
“That Interstellar Law that Alex talked about…our people have been bound by those laws as well.” Serena said
“So?”
“One of those laws is that advanced technology, and that includes weapons technology must not be given to developing worlds for any reason.” Serena said
“We got you covered.” Isabel said
“How?”
“Antarians aren’t giving Earth the technology. I am. And given the fact that I’m human and from Earth…” Alex said with a smile
“Convenient loophole.” Serena said
“I’ll say.” Philip said
“I’m going to bed…if the president calls wake me. Other than that, shoot them.” Max said as he continued to think over the news reports. He got up and walked into his bedroom. His mother and father were about to stand up and say something to him but Liz stopped them.
“I’ll go speak to him.” She said and then went after him
Max’s Bedroom, Immediately Following
“Liz, I’m really not the best company right now.” Max said as he sat on the bed
“Max, everything will be alright - trust me.” Liz said, sitting next to him
“Liz how can you say…” Max said and then realised it, “…you’ve seen it. One of your future vision things?”
“Kind of. You still have a little back alley diplomacy to handle but that’s for tomorrow.” Liz said as she moved up on to her knees on the bed and moved behind Max and rubbed his shoulders. “Max, you are so tight up here…you need to relax.”
Max closed his eyes as Liz’s hands soothed his shoulders. It felt so good that he thought he would pass out there and then. Liz then reached round to his chest and started to unbutton his shirt before pulling it off.
“Max, lay down.” Liz whispered in his ear
He did just that, laying flat on his chest when Liz moved out of the way. Quietly Liz reached into a drawer and pulled out a small vial of oil. She then straddled Max, resting herself on his waist as she opened the vial and coated her hands. Liz started to massage the oil into Max’s shoulders and back, kneading the flesh firmly yet softly.
“Hmmmmm…where did you learn this.” Max moaned out
“Isabel gave me a few pointers and Maria has this book…” Liz said as she sent energy through the oil, heating it up.
“Make…make sure you give…hmmm…me a copy. I might want to return the favour.” Max said
Liz started a gently chopping action on his back, causing Max to groan with vibrations.
“Maybe you could pass it on to the guys. I bet they’ll love to do it for us girls.” Liz whispered as she bent down to kiss his neck.
Max then felt a tingling in his groin and inhaled the aroma of the oil. “Liz where did you get that oil?”
“Lonnie swiped it from Zan’s bedroom back home. I hear it has some interesting effects.” She teased knowing that by now Max’s cock as starting to harden.
“Ughmmmmmm…you’re evil. Pure evil.” Max said as he realised that it was the oils for the preparation ritual.
Liz raised herself up a little and Max turned onto his back, looking up at Liz as she smiled down at him.
“You are so beautiful.” He calmly stated
“And you are ever the charmer.” Liz said as her hands stroked around his belly button. She could feel his cock strain against his trousers, aching to be free.
Max reached down and unfastened his trousers, allowing his cock to spring free and open to Liz’s touch. She wrapped her fingers around him, coating his length in the oil and causing his dick to jerk and become as hard as possible. She then used her free hand to undo the sash of her robe, Max reached up and removed it from her shoulders, letting it fall from her body but remain on her arms.
Liz knelt up on to her knees and positioned Max at her core. Slowly she moved down on him, taking his length deep into her. When he was completely inside her, Max took hold of her legs and flipped them around so that she was on the bed beneath him. He pulled out of her slowly, drawing out the sensation before sliding back inside.
“Maxxx.” Liz gasped as she felt his dick bottom out
“Oh Liz…ughnn” Max groaned
“Ohhhh god right there.” Liz uttered.
“You are amazing Liz.” Max said softly, revelling in the feel of her around him.
“Doing my best lover.” Liz gasped, her eye's going wide, and her mouth forming a circle as Max’s prick slid fully into her into her. She waited for a moment, silently counting to ten before beginning to work her hips back in the pace they had set earlier.
“Aaahhh Jesus....” Max gasped, as Liz picked up the pace, meeting him thrust for thrust, grinding her hips up and down, her whole body centred on his thick rod of flesh that spread her wide open with each downward stroke.
Max slid his hands up her body, filling both of his hands with Liz's breasts, using his thumbs and index fingers to stimulate and pinch her erect nipples.
“Cum for me Max.” She demanded breathlessly, the new sensations sending jolts of pleasure through her overly stimulated body. “Come for me Max...please…do it.” Liz shouted, clenching her pussy clenching his cock hard.
Liz's demands had the desired effect, almost as if by command, Max’s cock began to swell, growing thicker by the second. He could feel the pleasure building deep inside his body and as Liz sat down hard on his twitching muscle, he buried it deep inside her and held her waist, preventing her from moving. Quickly she started to clench her sex hard bringing them to the end.
“Ohhh fuuucckk.” Max grunted, as his seed spurted into Liz’s womb.
Liz said nothing as she continued to grind her hips in delirious pleasure, Max continued to pump his spunk into her wet pussy. As their liquids began to mix as one they slowly came down from the high of their orgasms.
“Oh I love you.” Max breathed as he rolled off of her and lay down next to Liz.
“Hmmm…we need to do that more often.” Liz mumbled as she snuggled into Max.
“I thought we already did that pretty often.” Max smirked
“What? A few more times would kill you?” Liz joked and Max kissed her forehead.
“You know I’ve been thinking…”
“Really, would you like some aspirin?” Liz joked, drawing a gentle smack from Max, “Sorry sweetie. What were you thinking?”
“That maybe we should take a leaf out of Tess and Kyle’s book.” Max said
Liz quickly raised her head and looked at Max. “What…what do you mean?”
“I mean that as soon as it can be arranged…I want you to be my wife Liz, in every way. On Antar we’re bonded but I want it to be accepted by Earth. I want to be able to go home and know that it will be to OUR home, not to mine, not to yours.” Max said with sincerity
Liz nodded her head with tears in her eyes, smiled and kissed him passionately.
Main Room, Hotel Suite, Hilton, 09:00 The Next Morning
Max and Liz were the last ones up. Neither had any intention of leaving the bed that morning but Max had work to do. They knew from experience that anything that Liz saw through her powers was what may be and not what is…it can be changed very easily. When they did wake up the went into the front room to find their family already enjoying room service with Laurie keeping an eye on her infant niece while Lonnie ate.
“Morning guys.” Maria said to chirpily.
“Have a nice night?” Isabel asked equally happily.
“Okay what’s with you guys?” Max asked
“And where are our parents?” Liz asked as she looked around.
“They went shopping, we’re gonna meet them at Central Park later.” Alex said
“Okay so why are you guys happy?” Liz asked
“Well let’s just say that a good night was had by all.” Maria said as she jumped into Michael’s lap.
“Okayyyy…oh Maria I might need a copy of that book later.” Liz said
“Sorry, already promised it to Michael…then to Alex and then Kyle.” Maria said
Both Max and Liz then knew that all the girls had given their men very, very relaxing massages. The couple then sat down and started to enjoy their breakfast. When Michael had finished eating he looked over to his sister as she held Ziala.
Rath had seen his brother look at the infant, “What?” he asked
“Doesn’t that kid ever cry?” Michael asked, drawing looks from everyone
“What kind of question is that?” Maria asked, “Of course she’s cried, she’s a baby…babies cry.”
“Actually I don’t think she ever has since she was born.” Rath said and then looked at Lonnie
“How could we not have noticed that?” Lonnie asked
“Wait…if she hasn’t cried how do you know if she’s hungry or needs changed?” Isabel asked
“Telepathy.” Alex said, “She’s linked to Rath and Lonnie, they’ll know what she needs when she needs it but I would have still thought she would have cried.”
“Maybe she’s just…quiet?” Maria suggested drawing looks from everyone, “What, it was just a suggestion?” she said defensively
“Well she is a hybrid like her parents…you guys could cry when you were younger right?” Liz asked
“Yeah.” Max said, “But we came out of those pods when we were physically five years old…it could be something that needs to develop…like our powers.”
“We better ask Serena about it when we see her.” Rath said
“Ask me about what?” Serena said as she entered the room.
“Ziala doesn’t seem to cry.” Lonnie said as she held her daughter
“And?” Serena asked
“And? Well kids cry right?” Rath asked
“On Earth yes. But Ziala is half Antarian. She gets…some…emotional stability from the two of you.” Serena said to the inexperienced parents, “Anything she needs she’ll tell you in her own way.”
“So there’s nothing wrong with her.” Lonnie asked
“No Lonnie, She’s perfect.” Serena said as she held her finger over the infants face and smiled as Ziala tried to grab it.
“Oh hey, we’re gonna be late meeting the folks.” Maria said as she looked at her watch
The group finished getting ready, met up with their Agents and headed off to the park.
Central Park, 1 Hour Later
The group had met up with their parents at the middle of the park and walked through it. Many of the Agents where busy keeping autograph seekers from the group, as they made their way to the other side of the park.
“Are you guys sure you want to do this?” Zan asked, voicing the doubts of his fellow dupes
“Zan…stop worrying. Yes we’re sure.” Diane said
“Okay, you asked for it.” Ava said
The group then went to the cars and drove off to a subway station.
Dupe Pod Chamber, A Little Later
“Well here it is, dump sweet dump.” Zan said, not happy at being back in the sewer
“Actually I like it?” Nancy said, causing the dupes to look at her, “What I mean is that you managed to make this place a little homey.”
“I guess, but like hell would I’ll be raising Ziala in this place.” Rath said as he walked up to his pod.
“Guys could we leave? I don’t want Ziala to catch anything.” Lonnie said as she held her daughter close to her while looking at her pod.
“You guys miss this place, don’t you?” Liz said
“A little but not the actual place…just these.” Zan said as he touched his own pod.
“Well maybe we can do something about that?” Alex said, “I mean the chamber in Roswell does have one or two walls not in use.”
“You’d do that? Send our pods to yours?” Ava asked
“We’ll do what should have been done in the first place. All eight together.” Max said, “But how?” he asked
“There are release buttons just on the side. Pressing it will cause it to come away from the wall, after that we can just send it back to Roswell or take it with us.” Serena said
“Or I could just…” Alex said
“Alex.” Isabel said
“Isabel, I’m fine I swear.” Alex said
“Two more days, give me that then you can go back to full thrown wormholes.” Isabel said
“Okay, I promise.” Alex said dejectedly but Isabel moved over to him
“Cheer up, I bought a nurses uniform yesterday.” Isabel whispered in his ear causing him to smile widely as he remembered a part of their talk yesterday.
“I think we better just pack them up and take them with us. It’ll be a lot safer than trusting some delivery service.” Kyle said.
“There is something else we need to get out of here.” Serena said as she walked up to the back wall.
The Dupes looked on as Serena waved her hand over a spot on the wall. A silver handprint appeared and then frizzled out. The elder alien looked confused and worried for a second and waved again but this time with no result.
“What the hell?” she said
“What up? What behind there?” Zan asked. None of his group ever knew about that spot, Serena had never told them and they never went looking
“Its something…” Serena started to say
“I’ll go get it.” Kyle interrupted and phased through the wall.
Seconds later Kyle came running back through, with a look of utter petrifaction. He hadn’t expected to see it, once before he saw Gandi burst out of Grant Sorenson’s chest and that didn’t affect him but this did.
“What, what’s back there?” Ava asked
Kyle just backed up from the wall, pointing his finger as he tried to find the words but only one came to mind. “You.”
“What?” Almost all of them said together
“When we left Antar…we brought the remains of your predecessors.” Serena said
“You mean…” Max started to say
“Zan, Ava, Vilandra and Rath. The remains of the original royal four are behind that wall.” Serena said, “Back on Antar, under Kivar, they would never have been given a proper burial. Not the one that would have been appropriate for the king. I brought them here so that we could give them that burial when we went back to Antar but now that isn’t going to happen.”
“Then we should leave them here.” Zan said, “If the U.N. agrees then they can be buried on Mars when the rest of our people arrive.”
“And if they don’t?” Lonnie asked
“Then we’ll take them to Roswell.” Max said. “At the very least they’ll be near us.”
“That doesn’t strike you as particularly weird?” Maria asked
“No.” Tess said, “They’re apart of us, we came from them just like we came from our parents.”
“But how do we get them out?” Lonnie asked
“We’ll deal with that when the time comes. Lets just leave them alone right now.” Max said as he touched his hand to the wall, “Can this room be sealed like our Pod Chamber?”
“Yeah, we just never closed it.” Zan said
“Seal it up, we’ll come back down with crates for your pods before we leave.” Max told his brother and then the family left.
For the first time since Serena left the Dupes, Zan sealed the door and made it indistinguishable from the others in the tunnel.
For the rest of the day the family split up. Max, Zan, Rath, Michael, Alex, Philip and Jeff spent their time at the U.N. Max met with countless leaders making promises, signing assurances – after his father checked them. President Harrison also arrived; he brought the objections of NASA and certain Senators and Congressmen who had problems with what would be the cancellation of the Mars Program and the wastage of millions of dollars as well as the failure to get any real scientific knowledge from the surface of the planet other than what the probes sent back.
“I should really have expected that.” Max said
“I actually didn’t expect there to be this much of a problem with them.” Harrison said
“OH…Uh…compromise.” Alex said excitedly
“What?” Zan asked
“Well it just so happens we have access to a great big space ship that can be on Mars in less than half an hour.” Alex said
“We could give a lift to the guys NASA wants to send up, they do the experiments and then bring them back home.” Zan said while nodding
“I’ll call them right now.” Harrison said, “Oh by the way what did you do with that ship anyway. The day after I gave it back to you it just disappeared.”
“Oh…we…uh…hid it.” Michael said with a smile. It was one of his better ideas, besides aside from providing water to the desert town no one knew that the reservoir would be used to conceal an alien ship.
U.N. General Assembly, Noon The Next Day
Once again the family had gathered and was awaiting the decision of the leaders that had come. Delegates arrived, their votes already recorded and awaiting announcement of the Secretary General. Everyone in the room had spent the last couple of days meeting with Max and talking with their advisor and their parliaments back in their own countries. When the Secretary General arrived he stood before the representatives and placed his hands on the podium.
“Honoured Delegates, King Zan. It is the decision of this assembly of world leaders that we help the Antarian people in any way we can. Therefore we grant King Zan’s request that he alter the planet Mars and that his people colonise it. We welcome them into our star system with thanks of what has already been done for us when the Antarian Kivar threatened out world and with the promise of protection from those races that would come to destroy us.”
To Be Continued…
Chapter 79
Hotel Suite, New York, 14:00
The group had arrived back at the hotel; throughout the journey Max never said a thing, which had Liz concerned. When the group entered their suite they all paired off into the couples and sat around the main room. Max silently moved toward his bedroom as Andrew started to order some room service – they all needed a snack.
“Max, are you okay?” Liz asked softly
“I’m fine. I’ll be in here if you need me.” Max said and then entered his room and closed the door. “YESSSSSSSSSSSS.” Everyone heard him call out just as the door clicked shut, causing them all to smile.
“I think he’s okay.” Zan said as he held his wife close to him
“You can say that again.” Ava said
“So…who wants to be the first human to set foot on Mars?” Kyle asked as he thought over the deal made with NASA.
His comments caused everyone in the room to look at Alex.
“What?” Alex asked
“Oh please. Like you haven’t thought about it.” Maria said
“Okay, yeah I’ve thought about it but I think that should go to one of the astronauts we take up there.” Alex said
“Why? We’re providing the ride.” Tess asked
“Yeah but I am a part of this family and a lot of people out there might not like that. It’s best to leave it to some one NASA picks besides I still plan on being up there, I mean besides Serena who else can fly the thing.” Alex said
“I suppose.” Isabel said
“So. Kyle. How did you know…I mean the bodies?” Zan started to say, trying not to be indelicate
“How did I know that it was you?” Kyle asked
“Yeah, I mean they must have looked different and even then they’ve been down there for…what…60 years?” Zan asked, “They should have been decomposing.”
“They were in some sort of tubes. I’m guessing it was to preserve them but you are right, aside from the hair and eyes they did look different from you.” Kyle said
“So how did you know?” Isabel asked
“Their names were written on the sides of the pods.” Kyle said
“They were written in Antarian.” Serena said, “Since when can you speak Antarian?”
“Nas ten avek…rek…shree Shalara.” Kyle said in almost perfect Antarian causing everyone, including Tess, to stare blankly at him.
“Come again.” Isabel said
“Shalara gave me a book to study.” Kyle translated
“Not bad Kyle. The effort is certainly gonna earn you more brownie points with Tess and Ava’s father.” Serena said she was a lot more impressed with what Kyle had learned secretly than she had let on.
“When exactly were you going to tell me you could do that?” Tess asked
“I wanted it to be a surprise.” Kyle said and then leaned in close to whisper in her ear, “Besides we’ve been keeping a few secrets ourselves.”
Just then there was a knock at the door and room service arrives with a trolley full of sandwiches and drinks.
“Liz do you want to get Max?” Diane asked her future daughter in-law
“Sure.” Liz said as she stood up and went to find her fiancé.
Max’s Bedroom, Immediately Following
Liz entered Max’s room and found him lying on his bed, staring up at the ceiling with a wide grin on his face.
“Max?” she said
“Hey Liz.” Max said
“Uhh…foods here.”
Max sat up and looked at the young woman he loved more than his own life.
“Are you okay?” Liz asked
“That’s the second time you’ve asked me that today.” Max said
“I know but you just seem so…”
“Unbelievably chilled.” Max said
“You’re not the kid behind the tree anymore are you?” Liz said as she sat next to him
“He’s long gone Liz, he didn’t have anything left to hide. All that’s left is you and I.” Max said
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen you like this.” Liz said
“Usually I’ve only felt like this when you’re near but I’ve always kept it hidden.” Max said, “Liz, I’ve been thinking. Your dad really looked up to his father didn’t he?”
“Yeah, but he died when my dad was young…if it wasn’t for my grandmother.” Liz said
“Well, I was thinking about naming our son after him.” Max said
“Really?” Liz asked happily, “My dad would love it.”
“Richard Evans.” Max said proudly
“Prince Richard Evans.” Liz corrected, “Come on. I’m hungry, lets go eat.”
The couple walked hands in hand into the main room and joined the family in munching away at the sandwiches, some of which had a liberal filling of Tabasco Sauce.
19:00
“Ready?” Michael asked Max
“Oh yeah. Is Rath, Zan, Andrew and Alex ready?” Max asked
“They’re down stairs with the limo.” Michael said
“And the girls?”
“Distracting Tess.”
“Lets go.” Max said
The two aliens sneaked around the corner of the room and saw Kyle sitting watching television. The slipped up to him and grabbed his arms, pulling him up off of the chair and through the door.
“Hey Kyle, thought we could use a night out. Care to join us…good.” Michael said quickly
“Guys…slow down a little.” Kyle said but before he knew it he was in the elevator heading down to the lobby. “So where are we going?”
“Just a club that Rath and Zan know.” Michael said
“Yeah apparently they got kicked out a few times…like to see them try it this time.” Max said
The Club, New York, 15 Minutes Later
When the limo pulled up at the club, the 7 guys jumped out and entered the club – preceded by a mass of Secret Service agents who positioned themselves at elevated positions in and around the club. When they were inside the club manager greeted the group and showed them to the VIP area, which was relatively isolated in a high room that over looked the dance floor.
“Okay, why were they expecting us?” Kyle asked
“Uhhhh…Secret Service called ahead.” Max said quickly
When they were in the room Kyle was greeted with the sight of a room kitted out for a party with a banner over the room. Michael waved his hand and used his powers on the cover of the banner and caused it to fall away allowing Kyle to see the message ‘Happy Stag Night Kyle.’
“How the hell did you know?” Kyle asked
“Isabel accidentally listened in on your bond with Tess and this is what you get for keeping it from us.” Alex said
Kyle looked around the room. “No strippers?”
Max chuckled, “Nah, we had to promise the girls besides Tess would kill us and you.”
“Pity but your right.” Kyle said, “PARTY TIME.” he yelled
For the rest of the night the group partied, they drank (non-alcohol of course) and generally enjoyed themselves knowing that in two days, the day after they returned home to Roswell Kyle and Tess would be married.
Second Limo, Same Time
“Come on guys where are we going?” Tess asked
“It’s just a club we know about. We’re just having a night out.” Ava told her sister
The limo pulled up outside a club, unknown to either group it was the same club. As they entered the club the manager once again appeared and personally escorted the young women to a second VIP room adjacent to the other one. Like the guys, it was kitted out for a part with a similar banner and several boxes lying on the table, presents for the bride to be.
“Okay, who’s been poking around in my head?” Tess said, “Sis?”
“Uh sorry, it was be but it was an accident.” Isabel said
“Yeah?” Tess asked
“Honestly, complete accident.” Isabel said
Tess smiled and looked around. “You know we kept this a secret because we didn’t want a party.”
“Well you should’ve known that wasn’t gonna happen.” Lonnie said as she sat down and started to pour eight glasses of champagne. She promptly used her powers to remove all the alcohol and passed the glasses around to her family.
They all sat down and started to talk over everything.
Girl’s VIP Room, 2 Hours Later
“So what you guys get me?” Tess asked as he attention returned to the boxes on the table.
“Oh, oh, oh…mine first.” Ava said as she reached over and picked up two boxes and gave one to Tess.
Tess unwrapped the box and opened it. Inside she found a long, white silk negligee, which she pulled out and stood up, holding it against her body.
“God, Ava this is totally beautiful.” Tess said as she hung the garment over her arm and hugged her sister.
“Just a little something for your wedding night.” Ava responded, “Now for present 2.”
Ava handed her a long box and Tess opened it. She pulled out a long horsewhip that caused her to look at her sister with concern.
“What? Sometimes a guy needs a little discipline…and punishment.” Ava said
Isabel, Liz, Maria and Laurie then looked round at Lonnie.
“Don’t look at me, I don’t know anything about their sex life. And I DON’T what to know.” Lonnie said as she stared at the whip.
“Ava?” Tess said
“Relax sweetie, I’m kidding. Open the top of it.” Ava said with a smile
Tess looked at the whip and looked at the ends and found a small fold that she opened. A small red jewel, similar to a ruby, with a gold chain fell out and landed in Tess’s hand.
“What’s this?” Tess asked
“The family jewels.” Ava joked as she pulled out a similar gem from her pocket and held it against the Tess’s - they were a perfect fit.
Everyone looked at the gems as the sisters unified them. “Come again.” Tess said
“The gems, they’re a family heirloom. Dad sent them through the wormhole machine that Lorat built on Kalaria. He said it was about time that his heirs had them and he felt that now would be a good time. He wanted to be here for our weddings but…” Ava said
“Yeah, he’s tied up with the evacuation preparations.” Tess said
“And the resources needed for a mind link with a human host is at a premium. The council of nobles decided to only use it for emergencies so we’ll be communicating the old fashioned way.” Ava finished, “He asked me to tell you congratulations and that he would like to watch it…at the very least see a recording.”
“Better make sure someone had a video camera then.” Tess said as she hugged her sister
Together Tess and Ava put on the gems, pulling the chain over their heads and slipping them underneath their tops.
“Anyway…more pressies.” Tess said as she sat down.
Lonnie was the next one to give her a package. Tess found a red lace teddy with a matching, transparent robe. Maria gave her several bath oils, Isabel got her silk bed sheets, Laurie bought her several lingerie sets of bras, panties, garter belts and stockings all of different colours. Liz had spent a lot of the day looking for something for Tess. She had been torn between something sexy to aid her sex life, not that she needed help, something romantic or something more practical. In the end she chose romantic. She bought several scented candles and used her powers to change the scent. After getting some information from Ava, Serena and Shalara she changed it so that they smelt like an assortment of different flowers on Antar – all her favourites.
Guy’s VIP Room, Same Time
“Okay guys present time.” Michael said as they all sat around
“Presents? You guys got me presents?” Kyle said
“No we got you a present.” Zan said as he put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a small bottle. “Kyle, as someone who is already married to one of the Harding Sisters take it from me…this could come in very useful.” He said as he tossed Kyle the bottle.
Kyle caught it and looked at it before holding it up. “Viagra.” he said, “Thanks guys but I’ve never needed this stuff.”
“Yeah right, say that after hour 6.” Zan said with a wicked grin
“Come on guys seriously, thanks but in no way am I gonna be needing a pill to keep up with Tess.” Kyle said
“Just in case.” Max said, “Besides I think the girls have arranged for a few things that might provide the needed effect.”
“Really?” Kyle said, “Anything I should be aware of?”
“Nah, they promised us not to blab.” Michael said
“But from what we’ve heard…you’re in for one hell of a night.” Alex said
“Just so long as that oil stuff stays at least fifty feet from us. No fake stimulation for this couple.” Kyle said
“Kyle that oil isn’t fake just magnified.” Rath said
“Still looked painful as hell.” Kyle said
Zan and Rath looked at each other and Max suddenly felt uncomfortable as he remembered it when Liz used it for massage oil. Kyle looked between the three as they squirmed but decided not to say anything.
“So, question.” Andrew said, “Why are we going to Rowell if we’re going to be in D.C. in about 2 weeks?”
“Aside from wedding number 3?” Kyle asked
“Aside from wedding 3.” Andrew said
“Well I’ve got some tinkering to do in the ship before we take it to Florida.” Alex said, “Then there’s updating the Space Centre’s systems so they can pick up the signals, yadda, yadda, yadda.”
“Then there’s telling Larek about Mars.” Michael said
“Also putting the other four pods in the chamber.” Max said
“A whole lot to get done and not a lot of time.” Andrew said
“Basically.” Rath said, “What time is it?”
“Just after 9, why?” Max asked
“Cause he looks tired.” Rath said as he looked to Alex
“Alex?” Max said, “I though you were feeling better.”
“Oh please. Guys you’re worse than Isabel, I’m fine.” Alex said as he stood up to go over to the bar and get a drink but felt dizzy and fell to his knees, his hand grasping on to the arm of a chair for support. “Then again…”
All the guys in the room moved to his side.
Girls VIP Room, Following
Maria had told a joke and the girls had been laughing but all of a sudden Isabel’s face became serious and looked over her shoulder.
“Alex?” she whispered
Then all of the others felt massive waves of fear and concern from their lovers. Out of sheer instinct Liz focused her powers and the girls all disappeared.
Guys VIP Room…
“Alex.” Isabel said as she rushed to his side
“Isabel.” He wheezed
“What happened?” Liz asked as she moved next to Max as they knelt by Alex
“I don’t know…he just collapsed.” Max said
Alex raised his hand and saw it glow but everyone else saw his entire body glow and then shake violently. It was then that he fell down on to his side, the room was filled with a blinding light that penetrated the windows and attracted the attention of the dancers in the club.
“Alex…what’s happening, please?” Isabel begged
“I can’t…I can’t stop it.” Alex mumbled
“Liz is there anything you can do?” Isabel asked
Liz looked at the blonde, “I don’t know.” She said as she took Alex’s hand.
***Flash***
Liz found herself floating in mid air, in front of the Granolith. The edges of the alien device rippled, the symbols on the wall glowed intermittently and the blue light of the walls faded on and off.
“Liz.” came a voice that echoed through her head.
Liz turned around and came face to face with Phoenix.
“I thought…I thought…”
“Thought that I was dead?” Phoenix said
“Alex said that he saw you die…the crystal you gave him had your life force in it.” Liz said
“I am dead Liz, well not really.” Phoenix said, “The process that The First stopped in us was finished when my people turned on each other. That act, the massive realise of energy tore a whole between dimensions that many of my people escaped into. It turns out, I’m quite the hero.”
“So you’re okay?”
“Liz we don’t have time for this. It take a lot of energy just to speak to you like this and this is the only time I can ever do this.” Phoenix said and Liz nodded, “We were expecting this in Alex, but not this quickly. The transfer between Max and himself changed everything, Antarians are now joining with the Omniriad energy just like you and Alex have and the rest of humanity eventually will.
Liz, Alex has too much energy for his body to process. He’s trying to evolve but he can’t complete the change. Liz you have to get Alex to a rooftop, somewhere high and open. My people have made some arrangements but you have…”
It was then that Phoenix faded.
***End Flash***
Liz quickly let go of Alex’s hand and looked at her childhood friend.
“We have to get him upstairs, right onto the roof Max.” she said
Max just nodded and the guys moved all around their friend and picked him up.
Club Roof, Immediately Following
The Secret Service and brought the teens through the packed building to the roof access and escorted them up. It was a clear and starry night in the big city as the group helped Liz put Alex in the dead centre of the roof and they watched as Liz looked up.
“Come on Phoenix.” Liz whispered, “Tell me what to do.”
“Nothing.” Alex said
Everyone looked down at him and watched as she stood up onto his own two feet and then opened his eyes. They glowed with a bright blue light that Liz recognised immediately.
“Phoenix?” she asked
Alex bowed his head, “A part of me at least. Don’t worry, everything will be fine.” He said as he looked up, “NOW.” he called out as the moon shimmered as a wave travelled its surface, uncovering an abandoned Omniriad city. Inside the main building, technology powered up and created a conduit for what was about to happen.
From Alex’s mouth, nose and eyes shot a beam of blue light that pulsated its way up into space. It moved faster than anything the group had ever seen and the sound, the roar, was almost deafening. Then it stopped.
Alex almost fell back to the ground but Andrew caught him. “Easy man. Take it easy.” He said as he helped him to the ground
The energy travelled though space, pulsating through the conduit until it hit the Central Granolith as it floated through space. From there it bounced off and was relayed to every other Granolith on every planet that the Omniriad had placed them.
On one of the worlds the inhabitants were still at a Stone Age level. Since the Omniriad fell and the Granolith shut down they felt their god had left them. Every day they knelt on mass before the icon and prayed, begging for the return of knowledge and wisdom. All of a sudden a light from the stars hit the device and it powered back up. A bright yellow light then shot forth from it and hit a collection of rocks nearby, cutting Antarian and English letters into it along with the local language. It was a simple message, ‘From distant stars, we will come in peace.”
On a world that had space travel for several decades, the deactivation of their Granolith proved to be a great mystery and one that they wanted to solve. They ran test after test, carefully removing components and then reinstalling. For months it went on until a blue light hit the lab that stored the Granolith. The energy snaked its way thought the buildings electrical system until it came in contact with the device, powering it up once again. Once again the yellow light left the Granolith but this time locked on to the computer system in the lab and filled it with information. Everything about the situation on Antar, the planet Earth and what was happening between the two cultures. It all came under the one heading – ‘From distant stars, we will come in peace’. Within minutes of the incidents on those worlds that were technologically advanced, their governments were in charge of the situation and started to analyse the data.
The Club, New York, Earth
Alex opened his eyes to find everyone looking down at him.
“Wow, what a rush.” he said as he ran his hand over his eyes
Max helped him to his feet. “Someone want to tell me what happened?” he asked
Alex looked at Liz and smiled. “The Granolith network is back online. All of them.” she said as the entire group looked back up to the stars.
To Be Continued…
Hotel Suite, New York, 14:00
The group had arrived back at the hotel; throughout the journey Max never said a thing, which had Liz concerned. When the group entered their suite they all paired off into the couples and sat around the main room. Max silently moved toward his bedroom as Andrew started to order some room service – they all needed a snack.
“Max, are you okay?” Liz asked softly
“I’m fine. I’ll be in here if you need me.” Max said and then entered his room and closed the door. “YESSSSSSSSSSSS.” Everyone heard him call out just as the door clicked shut, causing them all to smile.
“I think he’s okay.” Zan said as he held his wife close to him
“You can say that again.” Ava said
“So…who wants to be the first human to set foot on Mars?” Kyle asked as he thought over the deal made with NASA.
His comments caused everyone in the room to look at Alex.
“What?” Alex asked
“Oh please. Like you haven’t thought about it.” Maria said
“Okay, yeah I’ve thought about it but I think that should go to one of the astronauts we take up there.” Alex said
“Why? We’re providing the ride.” Tess asked
“Yeah but I am a part of this family and a lot of people out there might not like that. It’s best to leave it to some one NASA picks besides I still plan on being up there, I mean besides Serena who else can fly the thing.” Alex said
“I suppose.” Isabel said
“So. Kyle. How did you know…I mean the bodies?” Zan started to say, trying not to be indelicate
“How did I know that it was you?” Kyle asked
“Yeah, I mean they must have looked different and even then they’ve been down there for…what…60 years?” Zan asked, “They should have been decomposing.”
“They were in some sort of tubes. I’m guessing it was to preserve them but you are right, aside from the hair and eyes they did look different from you.” Kyle said
“So how did you know?” Isabel asked
“Their names were written on the sides of the pods.” Kyle said
“They were written in Antarian.” Serena said, “Since when can you speak Antarian?”
“Nas ten avek…rek…shree Shalara.” Kyle said in almost perfect Antarian causing everyone, including Tess, to stare blankly at him.
“Come again.” Isabel said
“Shalara gave me a book to study.” Kyle translated
“Not bad Kyle. The effort is certainly gonna earn you more brownie points with Tess and Ava’s father.” Serena said she was a lot more impressed with what Kyle had learned secretly than she had let on.
“When exactly were you going to tell me you could do that?” Tess asked
“I wanted it to be a surprise.” Kyle said and then leaned in close to whisper in her ear, “Besides we’ve been keeping a few secrets ourselves.”
Just then there was a knock at the door and room service arrives with a trolley full of sandwiches and drinks.
“Liz do you want to get Max?” Diane asked her future daughter in-law
“Sure.” Liz said as she stood up and went to find her fiancé.
Max’s Bedroom, Immediately Following
Liz entered Max’s room and found him lying on his bed, staring up at the ceiling with a wide grin on his face.
“Max?” she said
“Hey Liz.” Max said
“Uhh…foods here.”
Max sat up and looked at the young woman he loved more than his own life.
“Are you okay?” Liz asked
“That’s the second time you’ve asked me that today.” Max said
“I know but you just seem so…”
“Unbelievably chilled.” Max said
“You’re not the kid behind the tree anymore are you?” Liz said as she sat next to him
“He’s long gone Liz, he didn’t have anything left to hide. All that’s left is you and I.” Max said
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen you like this.” Liz said
“Usually I’ve only felt like this when you’re near but I’ve always kept it hidden.” Max said, “Liz, I’ve been thinking. Your dad really looked up to his father didn’t he?”
“Yeah, but he died when my dad was young…if it wasn’t for my grandmother.” Liz said
“Well, I was thinking about naming our son after him.” Max said
“Really?” Liz asked happily, “My dad would love it.”
“Richard Evans.” Max said proudly
“Prince Richard Evans.” Liz corrected, “Come on. I’m hungry, lets go eat.”
The couple walked hands in hand into the main room and joined the family in munching away at the sandwiches, some of which had a liberal filling of Tabasco Sauce.
19:00
“Ready?” Michael asked Max
“Oh yeah. Is Rath, Zan, Andrew and Alex ready?” Max asked
“They’re down stairs with the limo.” Michael said
“And the girls?”
“Distracting Tess.”
“Lets go.” Max said
The two aliens sneaked around the corner of the room and saw Kyle sitting watching television. The slipped up to him and grabbed his arms, pulling him up off of the chair and through the door.
“Hey Kyle, thought we could use a night out. Care to join us…good.” Michael said quickly
“Guys…slow down a little.” Kyle said but before he knew it he was in the elevator heading down to the lobby. “So where are we going?”
“Just a club that Rath and Zan know.” Michael said
“Yeah apparently they got kicked out a few times…like to see them try it this time.” Max said
The Club, New York, 15 Minutes Later
When the limo pulled up at the club, the 7 guys jumped out and entered the club – preceded by a mass of Secret Service agents who positioned themselves at elevated positions in and around the club. When they were inside the club manager greeted the group and showed them to the VIP area, which was relatively isolated in a high room that over looked the dance floor.
“Okay, why were they expecting us?” Kyle asked
“Uhhhh…Secret Service called ahead.” Max said quickly
When they were in the room Kyle was greeted with the sight of a room kitted out for a party with a banner over the room. Michael waved his hand and used his powers on the cover of the banner and caused it to fall away allowing Kyle to see the message ‘Happy Stag Night Kyle.’
“How the hell did you know?” Kyle asked
“Isabel accidentally listened in on your bond with Tess and this is what you get for keeping it from us.” Alex said
Kyle looked around the room. “No strippers?”
Max chuckled, “Nah, we had to promise the girls besides Tess would kill us and you.”
“Pity but your right.” Kyle said, “PARTY TIME.” he yelled
For the rest of the night the group partied, they drank (non-alcohol of course) and generally enjoyed themselves knowing that in two days, the day after they returned home to Roswell Kyle and Tess would be married.
Second Limo, Same Time
“Come on guys where are we going?” Tess asked
“It’s just a club we know about. We’re just having a night out.” Ava told her sister
The limo pulled up outside a club, unknown to either group it was the same club. As they entered the club the manager once again appeared and personally escorted the young women to a second VIP room adjacent to the other one. Like the guys, it was kitted out for a part with a similar banner and several boxes lying on the table, presents for the bride to be.
“Okay, who’s been poking around in my head?” Tess said, “Sis?”
“Uh sorry, it was be but it was an accident.” Isabel said
“Yeah?” Tess asked
“Honestly, complete accident.” Isabel said
Tess smiled and looked around. “You know we kept this a secret because we didn’t want a party.”
“Well you should’ve known that wasn’t gonna happen.” Lonnie said as she sat down and started to pour eight glasses of champagne. She promptly used her powers to remove all the alcohol and passed the glasses around to her family.
They all sat down and started to talk over everything.
Girl’s VIP Room, 2 Hours Later
“So what you guys get me?” Tess asked as he attention returned to the boxes on the table.
“Oh, oh, oh…mine first.” Ava said as she reached over and picked up two boxes and gave one to Tess.
Tess unwrapped the box and opened it. Inside she found a long, white silk negligee, which she pulled out and stood up, holding it against her body.
“God, Ava this is totally beautiful.” Tess said as she hung the garment over her arm and hugged her sister.
“Just a little something for your wedding night.” Ava responded, “Now for present 2.”
Ava handed her a long box and Tess opened it. She pulled out a long horsewhip that caused her to look at her sister with concern.
“What? Sometimes a guy needs a little discipline…and punishment.” Ava said
Isabel, Liz, Maria and Laurie then looked round at Lonnie.
“Don’t look at me, I don’t know anything about their sex life. And I DON’T what to know.” Lonnie said as she stared at the whip.
“Ava?” Tess said
“Relax sweetie, I’m kidding. Open the top of it.” Ava said with a smile
Tess looked at the whip and looked at the ends and found a small fold that she opened. A small red jewel, similar to a ruby, with a gold chain fell out and landed in Tess’s hand.
“What’s this?” Tess asked
“The family jewels.” Ava joked as she pulled out a similar gem from her pocket and held it against the Tess’s - they were a perfect fit.
Everyone looked at the gems as the sisters unified them. “Come again.” Tess said
“The gems, they’re a family heirloom. Dad sent them through the wormhole machine that Lorat built on Kalaria. He said it was about time that his heirs had them and he felt that now would be a good time. He wanted to be here for our weddings but…” Ava said
“Yeah, he’s tied up with the evacuation preparations.” Tess said
“And the resources needed for a mind link with a human host is at a premium. The council of nobles decided to only use it for emergencies so we’ll be communicating the old fashioned way.” Ava finished, “He asked me to tell you congratulations and that he would like to watch it…at the very least see a recording.”
“Better make sure someone had a video camera then.” Tess said as she hugged her sister
Together Tess and Ava put on the gems, pulling the chain over their heads and slipping them underneath their tops.
“Anyway…more pressies.” Tess said as she sat down.
Lonnie was the next one to give her a package. Tess found a red lace teddy with a matching, transparent robe. Maria gave her several bath oils, Isabel got her silk bed sheets, Laurie bought her several lingerie sets of bras, panties, garter belts and stockings all of different colours. Liz had spent a lot of the day looking for something for Tess. She had been torn between something sexy to aid her sex life, not that she needed help, something romantic or something more practical. In the end she chose romantic. She bought several scented candles and used her powers to change the scent. After getting some information from Ava, Serena and Shalara she changed it so that they smelt like an assortment of different flowers on Antar – all her favourites.
Guy’s VIP Room, Same Time
“Okay guys present time.” Michael said as they all sat around
“Presents? You guys got me presents?” Kyle said
“No we got you a present.” Zan said as he put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a small bottle. “Kyle, as someone who is already married to one of the Harding Sisters take it from me…this could come in very useful.” He said as he tossed Kyle the bottle.
Kyle caught it and looked at it before holding it up. “Viagra.” he said, “Thanks guys but I’ve never needed this stuff.”
“Yeah right, say that after hour 6.” Zan said with a wicked grin
“Come on guys seriously, thanks but in no way am I gonna be needing a pill to keep up with Tess.” Kyle said
“Just in case.” Max said, “Besides I think the girls have arranged for a few things that might provide the needed effect.”
“Really?” Kyle said, “Anything I should be aware of?”
“Nah, they promised us not to blab.” Michael said
“But from what we’ve heard…you’re in for one hell of a night.” Alex said
“Just so long as that oil stuff stays at least fifty feet from us. No fake stimulation for this couple.” Kyle said
“Kyle that oil isn’t fake just magnified.” Rath said
“Still looked painful as hell.” Kyle said
Zan and Rath looked at each other and Max suddenly felt uncomfortable as he remembered it when Liz used it for massage oil. Kyle looked between the three as they squirmed but decided not to say anything.
“So, question.” Andrew said, “Why are we going to Rowell if we’re going to be in D.C. in about 2 weeks?”
“Aside from wedding number 3?” Kyle asked
“Aside from wedding 3.” Andrew said
“Well I’ve got some tinkering to do in the ship before we take it to Florida.” Alex said, “Then there’s updating the Space Centre’s systems so they can pick up the signals, yadda, yadda, yadda.”
“Then there’s telling Larek about Mars.” Michael said
“Also putting the other four pods in the chamber.” Max said
“A whole lot to get done and not a lot of time.” Andrew said
“Basically.” Rath said, “What time is it?”
“Just after 9, why?” Max asked
“Cause he looks tired.” Rath said as he looked to Alex
“Alex?” Max said, “I though you were feeling better.”
“Oh please. Guys you’re worse than Isabel, I’m fine.” Alex said as he stood up to go over to the bar and get a drink but felt dizzy and fell to his knees, his hand grasping on to the arm of a chair for support. “Then again…”
All the guys in the room moved to his side.
Girls VIP Room, Following
Maria had told a joke and the girls had been laughing but all of a sudden Isabel’s face became serious and looked over her shoulder.
“Alex?” she whispered
Then all of the others felt massive waves of fear and concern from their lovers. Out of sheer instinct Liz focused her powers and the girls all disappeared.
Guys VIP Room…
“Alex.” Isabel said as she rushed to his side
“Isabel.” He wheezed
“What happened?” Liz asked as she moved next to Max as they knelt by Alex
“I don’t know…he just collapsed.” Max said
Alex raised his hand and saw it glow but everyone else saw his entire body glow and then shake violently. It was then that he fell down on to his side, the room was filled with a blinding light that penetrated the windows and attracted the attention of the dancers in the club.
“Alex…what’s happening, please?” Isabel begged
“I can’t…I can’t stop it.” Alex mumbled
“Liz is there anything you can do?” Isabel asked
Liz looked at the blonde, “I don’t know.” She said as she took Alex’s hand.
***Flash***
Liz found herself floating in mid air, in front of the Granolith. The edges of the alien device rippled, the symbols on the wall glowed intermittently and the blue light of the walls faded on and off.
“Liz.” came a voice that echoed through her head.
Liz turned around and came face to face with Phoenix.
“I thought…I thought…”
“Thought that I was dead?” Phoenix said
“Alex said that he saw you die…the crystal you gave him had your life force in it.” Liz said
“I am dead Liz, well not really.” Phoenix said, “The process that The First stopped in us was finished when my people turned on each other. That act, the massive realise of energy tore a whole between dimensions that many of my people escaped into. It turns out, I’m quite the hero.”
“So you’re okay?”
“Liz we don’t have time for this. It take a lot of energy just to speak to you like this and this is the only time I can ever do this.” Phoenix said and Liz nodded, “We were expecting this in Alex, but not this quickly. The transfer between Max and himself changed everything, Antarians are now joining with the Omniriad energy just like you and Alex have and the rest of humanity eventually will.
Liz, Alex has too much energy for his body to process. He’s trying to evolve but he can’t complete the change. Liz you have to get Alex to a rooftop, somewhere high and open. My people have made some arrangements but you have…”
It was then that Phoenix faded.
***End Flash***
Liz quickly let go of Alex’s hand and looked at her childhood friend.
“We have to get him upstairs, right onto the roof Max.” she said
Max just nodded and the guys moved all around their friend and picked him up.
Club Roof, Immediately Following
The Secret Service and brought the teens through the packed building to the roof access and escorted them up. It was a clear and starry night in the big city as the group helped Liz put Alex in the dead centre of the roof and they watched as Liz looked up.
“Come on Phoenix.” Liz whispered, “Tell me what to do.”
“Nothing.” Alex said
Everyone looked down at him and watched as she stood up onto his own two feet and then opened his eyes. They glowed with a bright blue light that Liz recognised immediately.
“Phoenix?” she asked
Alex bowed his head, “A part of me at least. Don’t worry, everything will be fine.” He said as he looked up, “NOW.” he called out as the moon shimmered as a wave travelled its surface, uncovering an abandoned Omniriad city. Inside the main building, technology powered up and created a conduit for what was about to happen.
From Alex’s mouth, nose and eyes shot a beam of blue light that pulsated its way up into space. It moved faster than anything the group had ever seen and the sound, the roar, was almost deafening. Then it stopped.
Alex almost fell back to the ground but Andrew caught him. “Easy man. Take it easy.” He said as he helped him to the ground
The energy travelled though space, pulsating through the conduit until it hit the Central Granolith as it floated through space. From there it bounced off and was relayed to every other Granolith on every planet that the Omniriad had placed them.
On one of the worlds the inhabitants were still at a Stone Age level. Since the Omniriad fell and the Granolith shut down they felt their god had left them. Every day they knelt on mass before the icon and prayed, begging for the return of knowledge and wisdom. All of a sudden a light from the stars hit the device and it powered back up. A bright yellow light then shot forth from it and hit a collection of rocks nearby, cutting Antarian and English letters into it along with the local language. It was a simple message, ‘From distant stars, we will come in peace.”
On a world that had space travel for several decades, the deactivation of their Granolith proved to be a great mystery and one that they wanted to solve. They ran test after test, carefully removing components and then reinstalling. For months it went on until a blue light hit the lab that stored the Granolith. The energy snaked its way thought the buildings electrical system until it came in contact with the device, powering it up once again. Once again the yellow light left the Granolith but this time locked on to the computer system in the lab and filled it with information. Everything about the situation on Antar, the planet Earth and what was happening between the two cultures. It all came under the one heading – ‘From distant stars, we will come in peace’. Within minutes of the incidents on those worlds that were technologically advanced, their governments were in charge of the situation and started to analyse the data.
The Club, New York, Earth
Alex opened his eyes to find everyone looking down at him.
“Wow, what a rush.” he said as he ran his hand over his eyes
Max helped him to his feet. “Someone want to tell me what happened?” he asked
Alex looked at Liz and smiled. “The Granolith network is back online. All of them.” she said as the entire group looked back up to the stars.
To Be Continued…
Chapter 80
Hotel Suite, New York, 20 Minutes Later
While the Secret Service kept the press at bay in the lobby, the teens went back up to their suite where they met their parents. Lonnie immediately went to Nancy who was holding Ziala and held her daughter tightly.
“What happened out there?” Philip asked
“Its all over the news. There was some sort of light and…” Jeff said
“Uh that was my fault.” Alex said, “But the good news is that I’m all better now.”
To demonstrate it Alex waved his hand and in seconds he opened a series of small wormholes with out any effort. Isabel crossed her arms and stared at her fiancé before clearing her throat. Alex looked guilty for a second and then closed the holes.
“Sorry.” he said
“I said two days, not 2 hours.” Isabel said sternly
Philip and Diane smiled, Philip in particular was pleased that Isabel could wrap Alex around her finger but both of the elder Evans knew that it went both ways. When necessary Alex could easily get Isabel to agree with him.
“So its okay now?” Jeff asked, “Nothing to worry about?”
“No, I just switched the Granolith’s back on.” Alex said
“We better call the P.R. firm in the morning. We’ll need to explain this one quickly, in the mean time you all better get some sleep we leave early in the morning.” Philip said
The group agreed and dispersed to their rooms, Max was intending on heading to the bathroom but ended up following Liz into her room.
“Liz? Are you okay?” Max asked
“Yeah, I’m okay.” She answered
“You miss him, don’t you?” Max asked
“Phoenix? Yeah.” Liz responded, “At least he’s still alive.”
“And it’s good to know that he’s still looking out for us.” Max said
“Yeah, but I don’t think we’ll ever hear from him again.” Liz said sadly
“Why? If he did it once…”
“He’s in another dimension Max…or something like that. I think it took almost everything he and the others had just to do what they did for us tonight. Maybe someday they can come back, I just don’t think it’ll be in our lifetimes.” Liz said sadly
“Actually I think he might make a few appearances now and then.” Max said
“You trying to cheer me up?” Liz asked
“Always.” Max said as he kissed her forehead, “I’ll see you in the morning.”
Max stood up and left, continuing his journey to the bathroom. Liz stood up and went out onto her room’s balcony.
“Will I see you again?” she asked as she looked up to the stars. Liz smiled as she watched a shooting star streak across the sky. “Always got to be showy don’t you.” she joked and before she knew it the sky was filled with dozens of meteors. “Okay, point taken.” The last one dimmed slightly and quickly brightened again like a it was a blink of the eye.
Liz smiled, turned back into her room and prepared for bed.
Pod Chamber, Roswell, 13:00 The Next Day
The family had arrived back in New Mexico, landing at the Eagle Rock airstrip. It was the only suitable strip anywhere near Roswell that could handle Air Force 1 and as much as the group hated to be anywhere near the facility, they did have the Presidents assurance that it would be demolished within a couple of weeks and be replaced with a new airstrip that could handle the influx of tourists to the small town.
Carefully they unloaded their cargo and prepared to leave but realised that there would be no way to get the crates up to the pod chamber without being followed. As a result Isabel relented and allowed Alex to open a passage to the chamber. It didn’t take long for the Dupes pods to be unpacked and placed up against one of the empty walls. Serena pressed a button on the side of each of them and a metallic frame, similar to the one that housed the other pods, formed around them.
Max looked at Zan and Lonnie and smiled. “Welcome home guys.”
“Thanks man.” Zan said as he touched his pod. “I owe you one.”
“No you don’t.” Max said, “We’re just putting things the way they should be.”
“Yeah.” Zan said
For nearly 20 more minutes, the teens just sat around the room and looked at the pods as they talked.
“Guys, have you considered about what the Granolith will do to this place?” Kyle asked
“What do you mean?” Rath asked
“Well whatever the Granolith is going to do to zap Mars, it’s gonna have to do through rock. Unless it can shoot through the top of the chamber I’m guessing it’ll do some damage.” Kyle explained
Alex and Liz, the formulators of the plan looked down at the floor. They hadn’t thought of the potential damage to the place that meant so much to their mates. Max and the other hybrids looked at Liz and Alex.
“Will it damage the cave?” Max asked
“I actually hadn’t thought about it until now but…yeah, I think it would.” Liz said sadly
“We’re going to have to move the Granolith.” Alex stated, “And it’s going to have to be out in the open.”
“Are you serious? We can’t expose the damned thing.” Michael said
“Why not?” Maria asked, drawing looks from everyone
“Why not?” Michael asked with disbelief, “This thing is the most important thing on the planet.”
“Yes it is but half of it belongs to Earth. Look, Liz and Max are the Caretakers. They’re the only ones who can use it so worrying about others getting their hands on it wont matter. Alex can make some sort of shield so that it’ll be protected…what’s the problem.” Maria said
“You know she’s right.” Tess said
“I already came up with something to put around my old wormhole machine to stop anyone getting to it. A bigger version…I could put one together in less than two days.” Alex said
“We could find a nice little location and put the Granolith there in some sort of ceremony…presenting it to the President or something. Show everybody, what it’s all about.” Max said
“Yeah but where? If we put it on top of the mountain then everybody will start asking questions about this place and maybe even find this chamber. If we put it in the park, the place will be packed with people trying to get close to it, so no one will enjoy it there…where could we put it?” Liz asked
Everybody sat in silence, and then Alex raised his head…and smiled.
Roswell High, 14:00
Serena had come back to school to prepare the materials for the next days ‘Antarian Politics’ class that she taught. She was walking down the halls, planning on stopping by the teacher’s lounge for some coffee. Usually the teachers at the school couldn’t stand the coffee that they were forced to drink and many winced when the watched Serena down her first cup of it and then went back for more.
When she arrived in the lounge she found several teachers, all of who taught the group under her protection. Along with them was the Principle, who looked up when he saw Serena enter the room.
“Serena, good I’m glad you’re in. We need to talk.” The Principle said
“Sure what’s up?” Serena said
“As you know, Max, Liz and the others were given examinations before you all left for New York.”
“How’d they do?” Serena asked
“They all aced them…all of them, including Kyle and Maria.”
“And you’re thinking that there was some cheating.” Serena stated
“Well there are some rumours of some sort of telepathy going on with them. Besides when we all first found out about their origins we’ve been keeping an eye on them just to see what they could do. After they were exposed we saw a rapid development in their test scores, Liz and Max were always the highest of the school to begin with but the others…”
“Have been average students?” Serena asked
“Yes.”
“Okay, number one – don’t repeat you’re suspicions to anyone. The mere accusation will not go well with my people.” Serena said sternly, deliberately trying not to say ‘or else’. “Number 2 – there is a telepathic bond between them but they’ll never cheat…but I should speak to them.”
1 Hour Later…
“Well?” The Principle asked
“Well they didn’t like the accusation that’s for sure.” Serena said, “Alex did say that the information in his brain…leaks. Sometimes it just comes out. Mainly it’s through dreams but I suppose its possible that subconsciously they can all access limited amounts of the data he holds – probably no more that general understandings of what’s they’ve already been taught.”
“Well that’s good to know. It means I can get on with this then.”
“Get on with what?” Serena asked as she watched the Principle move to his desk and pick up some paperwork.
“Well, these latest scores are just more proof that those kids don’t need to be in school any more. Hell, most of the teachers have more or less said that their answers are either so over their heads or so simple that…well at the rate they’re going, a few more exams…they could graduate nearly a year and a half early.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. I just had to be sure that there wasn’t any cheating going on.”
“Well, I think you’ve just made their day.” Serena said
“Of course they’ll still be welcome here for you’re classes…if they’re also open to it I can arrange for a few teachers to do some tutoring, you know just to get them up to speed on next years work. It would make this go faster and would help if anyone in the school board or the press start asking questions – I would have something to show them.”
Serena smiled, “I’ll let them know. I think that Max, Liz and Alex will be you’re first confirmations but I’ll ask.”
Serena then looked at her watch and the Principle smiled
“I’ll let you go now, oh and give Tess and Kyle my congratulations.”
“How did you know?” Serena asked
“CNN broke their wedding plans five minutes before you came in the door. A few of the teachers are concerned about them being so young but if Sheriff Valenti is okay with this…”
“He is. He already sees Tess as part of his family and he knows how much his son and Tess love each other. However, this isn’t something you need to be concerned about, it’s two young people in love who choose to be married, they have the blessings of the family here on Earth and Tess’s father back on Klendo but I’ll pass on your regards.”
Serena left and went back to her apartment where she prepared for the wedding.
Command Centre, Kalaria, Same Time
Larek and the other nobles sat around the table in the command centre. Larek had summoned them from their home-worlds at the request of their king. Most were not happy about it, as they were mostly busy with evacuation plans. Thrall, who wanted to be on Earth for his daughter’s union but couldn’t, was already pissed that he had to miss the second of his children’s weddings. Others were busy after a couple of meteors that were travelling ahead of the main volley had impacted a few regions on their worlds. Just then the screen blinked to life with a fuzzy image of Max appeared.
“Larek…are you picking this up?” Max said
“Yes, Your Majesty. It’s a little distorted but the sound is clear. Congratulations on Earth’s first interstellar comm. link.” Larek said
“Alex needs the credit on this one.” Max said
“As usually Your Majesty.”
“Yeah, not bad for a two hour job, give him to days to work out the bugs and we’ll be in regular communication. Well I didn’t call just to say hi. Are the nobles there, I can’t make it out?” Max asked
“We’re all here, just as you requested.” Thrall said
“Reagent Thrall, I’m sorry you couldn’t be here today. Tess and Ava send their love. Anyway, Lords and Ladies, It’s my pleasure to tell you that the United Nations of Earth have agreed for the terraforming of the planet Mars and it’s colonisation by the people of the Antarian star system.”
The nobles looked at each other and then back up to the screen. “Your Majesty…why would they agree to this?” Thrall asked
“Protection and Technology. All of which Alex was going to give them anyway but this way…you guys don’t need to spend years searching for a new home. You’ll have one waiting by the time you have to leave.” Max said
“Your Majesty, Earth does not posses the relevant technology for the necessary change of the planet and we couldn’t do in less than a year. The new atmosphere would not be stable.” Said another noble
“We plan on using the Granolith. My future queen and I can command the Granolith for the purpose and my sister’s future husband can provide additional power. It can be done…I’m sending more information on a sub channel as well as information from Alex for enhancing your ships engines. Hopefully you wont be in space for very long.” Max said, “Unfortunately I have to go, Reagent Thrall we will record Tess’s wedding and send it one to you by the end of the day.”
“I look forward to it Your Majesty.” Thrall said as the screen turned black
Larek turned back to the nobles. “We have a home.”
“Lord Lorat, could you please bring up that planet’s specifics.” Said one of Kivar’s old allies
Lorat did as was requested and displayed the picture of Mars on the main screen along with its details.
“That is what that boy is proposing…a barren rock. Even after terraforming it may not be capable of growing plant life.” The noble said as many others stood up in anger at his comments
“That boy is our king…remember that.” Lorat said sternly
“Perhaps but I for one do not want to put my future in the hands of a half breed with a human queen.”
“My daughter’s soon to be husband is human. If you have problems with this then leave, you are only a minor member of this council. Your co-operation is not needed to complete the evacuation of our people.” Thrall said
The outspoken noble looked at the Reagent who had remained silent during Kivar’s reign and knew that during Max’s reign he would not be so quiet. The majority of prominent nobles were now backing the new Zan unlike his predecessor who caused some division with his politics. When he saw the looks of the people around him, including former allies of Kivar, he sat quietly down.
“My friends, Earth has given us hope. Mars may be inhospitable now but Nashana did inform me that her son would lead us to a new home. It was a vision from the Seer and one shared in the dreams of our future queen. Our plan can now be modified, many of our colonies are on the way to the Earth Solar System and we can stop off at them but we will have a home.” Larek said as he put his hand flat on the table, palm up. “I vote yes.”
One by one the other nobles made similar moves, many voting yes. Two voted ‘no’ by placing their palms flat down; both resented the idea of humanity entering into their royal family.
“By Council Law, majority rules.” Lorat said, “We will accept the humans invitation and colonise Mars.” He said officially
“My lords, return to your worlds. We still have a lot of work to do.” Larek said.
The nobles dispersed, returning to their ships prior to heading home. Each took with them copies of the details sent by Max for their review.
Court House, Roswell, 16:00
Everyone was gathered at the court of Tess and Kyle’s wedding. It wasn’t elegant or regal but neither of the couple wanted that. They wanted official and they didn’t care if it was long, they wanted to begin their lives together as quickly as possible. A judge who was a friend of Jim Valenti had agreed to perform the ceremony and was actually quite excited. He had married couples before but never did he think that he would be the first to marry people from two separate worlds. Outside the press had every entrance cornered and a camera was on nearly every window, the best they could hope for was a snap shot.
The last couple of hours had seen Tess take part in the ritual where the girls had bathed her and massaged her body with the oil prior to dressing her. Her dress wasn’t as revealing as the traditional one that Ava and Lonnie wore but it was her best dress and it was white satin. The guys had also spent some time with Kyle, they decided against using the oil, as the last thing he headed was a hard-on in front of the judge. Besides he wouldn’t be able to relieve it until tonight as they already mated before the Granolith. They all dressed in their best suits and left.
When they arrived at the court Kyle put his hands in his pockets and felt a small bottle and pulled it out. When he looked at his he shook his head and looked at Zan.
“Zan.” he said as he held up the Viagra bottle
Zan smiled and caught the bottle as Kyle tossed it to him. “Fine, just don’t come to me tomorrow complaining.”
Kyle then looked back up at his soon to be brother in-law.
“What?” Zan asked
“I just realised, you guys don’t have your New York accents any more. When did that happen?” Kyle asked
Zan looked at him and then to his fellow Dupes and his brother. The Dupes never realised it but now that Kyle mentioned it the Roswell group agreed with him.
“Hey he’s right.” Max said, “You do sound like the rest of us now.”
Zan just shrugged his shoulders, “Okay.” He said he never really cared about his accent. None of them did, it was never really important to them other than the fact it helped them blend in, in New York.
“Alex…this idea of yours, you’ve thought about this for a while haven’t you.” Michael asked
“Yeah, well…it was an option that I liked ever since those weird dreams started.” Alex said
“But buying our own land…it’s a bit much isn’t it?” Max asked
“Not really. We buy it, build our own homes…ones that we’ll use when were on Earth at least and we put the Granolith in the middle of the whole thing.” Alex said, “The royal estate of the Antarian king and his family when they are on Earth. What’s wrong with that?”
Just then Tess and the girls came round the corner with the girls and Kyle looked soulfully into her eyes as he moved up to her.
“You look beautiful.” Kyle said
Tess leant upward to whisper in his ear. “And you look good enough to eat.” She said with a purr
Then someone cleared his throat and they all turned to see the Sheriff and the judge.
“Are you ready?” The judge asked.
Kyle took Tess’s hand and they nodded before following him into a room. The family stood around the couple as the judge began to speak.
“One of the greatest pleasures of this job is I get to see many couples come here, ready to commit their lives to each other in matrimony. Kyle, Tess…please, come forward.”
And they did.
“Now, while I understand that Tess and Kyle have requested a short ceremony, they have written vows to each other that they will now pledge…Kyle.”
“Tess.” Kyle said softly, “From the first moment I saw you, I knew that you were special and I’m not talking about the alien side of you. I could see something so beautiful in you just waiting to come out and it started to shine just after you moved in with dad and me. I love you so much and I promise you that I will stand by you and your family in all things.”
“Tess.”
“Kyle…all my life Nasedo told me what to do and I did a lot of things I’m not proud of. After he was gone and I spent more time with you and your father the part of me that I spent most of my time rejecting…my human side became alive. You brought it out in me and I started to care about you, you were the first real family I had. Then, when I was infected with the Ganderial, you stayed with me. From the second I was in the Granolith to when I woke up the next day, you never left my side. It was then that I knew just how much I loved you and how much you loved me. I’ll never let anything get between us, especially my family, and I’ll be with you in everything that we have to deal with today and in the future.” Tess said just as softly
The Judge moved closer to the couple and looked at each of them. “Kyle, do you take Tess Harding to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love and honour her in sickness and in health?”
Kyle, who never broke eye contact with Tess as the judge spoke, smiled at his bride. “I do.” He said
“Tess, do you take Kyle Valenti to be you lawfully wedded husband?”
Tess smiled, a single tear forming on her gleaming eyes; she couldn’t believe that this day had actually arrived. “I do.” She said happily, her hands still in Kyle’s.
The judge smiled at the young couple and the looks they gave each other. “The rings.” he said
“Oh that’s me.” Alex said as he reached into his pocket and pulled out two simple gold bands. His task as best man was down when he handed each of the rings to the couple.
“Okay, put the rings one each other’s fingers and repeat after me…” The Judge said
The couple did as they were instructed as they repeated the words spoken by the judge. As their hands slid the rings down their fingers there was sparks of yellow electricity connecting them. The Judge watched in silence as their bonding rings from the Granolith emerged from under their skin and merged with their wedding rings. The air in the entire room became charged; the spark began to travel down their bodies and into the building. Anyone inside suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of joy and contentment.
Suddenly the energy travelled back into them and there was a bright flash of light but nobody winced away from the bright aura that surrounded the couple. Instead they could see through it, their eyes having no problems with the light. Then, just as suddenly as it started the light stopped. Kyle looked back to the Judge and nodded, indicating for him to continue.
“Ehhhh…I…I now pronounce you husband and wife.” The Judge said, “Oh, you may kiss the bride.”
“That part I’ve been looking forward to.” Kyle said with a smile as he and Tess came together and a gentle, tender and loving kiss.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Mr and Mrs Valenti.” Said the Judge but Jim whispered in his ear. “Oh my apologies, I give you Lord and Lady Valenti.”
Everyone moved in closer to congratulate the newlyweds. Ava hugged her sister tightly but backed off when she realised that she might wrinkle Tess’s dress, when she did back off she immediately wrapped her arms around her new brother in-law and kissed his cheek.
“Welcome to the family bro.” Ava said with a smile, “You’re gonna love it.”
“Thanks sis.” Kyle said
A few minutes later the family moved out of the building and out the cars. The agents cleared a path through the mass of press that had gathered outside and the family got in and drove off to the Evans for a reception.
Evans Residence, 30 Minutes Later
Everyone was having a good time; Kyle spent most of his time sitting in a chair with Tess on his lap. Both were just whispering while staring lovingly at each other. Nobody wanted to disturb them but Jim had a good reason.
“Kyle.” Jim said
“Yeah dad.” Kyle responded without looking away from his new wife.
“Kyle I think you might want these.” Jim said as he tossed his son a set of keys.
Kyle looked at them and then looked back at his dad. “Uh, dad I already got a set of keys.”
“Those aren’t for our house.” Jim said
“Then where?” Tess asked
“The old Harding place. Electricity is back on, as well as the heat, water and gas. The fridge is fully stocked, the girls spend a few hours cleaning it…you two have a home of your own.” Jim said
Both teens stood up.
“Are you serious?” Kyle asked
“Its your place, its time you started to live your lives.” Jim said
Tess moved to her father in-law and hugged him tightly. She and Kyle had decided to move into her old home a long time ago to start building some happy memories there to blot out what she remembered of Nasedo there. Several hours later it was time for the couple to leave and everyone said their goodbyes.
Jim stood out of the front and watched his son drive off with Tess. Amy came up behind him and put her hand on his arm.
“You okay?” she asked
“Yeah, I just realised I’m gonna have a pretty empty house.” Jim said
“Well if it makes you feel any better, Michael asked Maria to move in with him.” Amy said
“Ouch, he’s brave.” Jim joked
Amy slapped his arm. “Hey.”
“Sorry.”
“I did manage to get them to hold off until they’ve finished this year of school.” Amy said
“Oh you didn’t hear?”
“Hear what?”
“There’s a chance they all might be graduating early…at least that’s what Serena said.” Jim confided
“Well…looks like we’re both gonna have empty houses.” Amy said dejectedly
“We need a drink.” Jim said
“Scotch…definitely Scotch.” Amy said as Jim hooked his arm around hers and they walked inside to raid Philips liquor cabinet.
Kyle/Tess’s Residence, 15 Minutes Later
Kyle drove over to his new home with his wife. When they were inside they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Kyle lifted her into his arms and carried Tess up to the master bedroom. They found the bed covered with the silk sheets that were a present from the girls and on the bedside cabinet they found a bottle of viagra. Kyle shook his head as he allowed his wife to stand on her own two feet. Silently they moved closer to the bed and began to undress each other.
“Welcome home Mrs Valenti.” Kyle said as he removed the dress’s shoulder straps. Then allowed the dress to glide off of Tess’s body.
“You too Mr Harding.” Tess joked as she took off Kyle’s suit
Kyle smiled before kissing Tess. Soon they were both naked, their clothes lying in two piles on the floor as they moved onto the bed. The couple rolled around on the sheets until they were wrapped up in them, the silk was tight around their waists. Kyle inched Tess’s legs apart with his own legs and rolled the blonde onto her back before kneeling between her legs.
“I love you.” Kyle said
“I love you.” Tess repeated
Kyle pushed forward, his rock hard dick slipped easily into his wife’s waiting cunt. Both lovers took a sharp intake of air as they held onto each other’s bodies. Slowly Kyle pulled back and then thrust deep back inside, causing Tess to moan as his length filled her core.
“Hmmm…Kyle.” she gasped
“Tess…”Kyle groaned
In and out, over and over they moved against each other. Tess’s nipples burned into Kyle’s chest as the couple consummated their marriage. Tess used her legs to lock Kyle in place; out of instinct she kept her mate close to her body, not giving him much room to move except to thrust his hips against her.
“OH GOD TESS.” Kyle cried out as he slowly moved inside her, straining to keep a slow pace to make love to Tess and not fuck her.
“Ky…KYLE…YESSS…UHMMMM…PLEASE…OH GOD…UGHNN.” Tess moaned over and over again
Kyle lifted her legs further up, feeling the silken smooth skin of her inner thighs against his own body. Their hands held onto multiple parts of their bodies, sliding over their sweating and flushed skin.
“OH GOD…GOD YESS…OH YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.” Tess screamed as she came, Kyle’s dick hitting her g-spot every time it was inside her.
The vibrations on Kyle’s cock from Tess’s body were all that Kyle needed and shot his seed inside her. The pair rolled onto their sides and looked at each other, Kyle’s dick was still hard inside her, neither wanting the other to move.
“What?” Tess asked Kyle as she looked into his eyes
“I’ve just never made love to a married woman before.” Kyle joked as he kissed her
“That’s okay, I’ve never made love to a married man before.” Tess countered as she pressed against him.
Kyle began to wonder how many times and in how many rooms he would make love to his bride this night. He turned his head and looked at the small bottle on the table and thought {I think I might need them after all.}
To Be Continued…
Hotel Suite, New York, 20 Minutes Later
While the Secret Service kept the press at bay in the lobby, the teens went back up to their suite where they met their parents. Lonnie immediately went to Nancy who was holding Ziala and held her daughter tightly.
“What happened out there?” Philip asked
“Its all over the news. There was some sort of light and…” Jeff said
“Uh that was my fault.” Alex said, “But the good news is that I’m all better now.”
To demonstrate it Alex waved his hand and in seconds he opened a series of small wormholes with out any effort. Isabel crossed her arms and stared at her fiancé before clearing her throat. Alex looked guilty for a second and then closed the holes.
“Sorry.” he said
“I said two days, not 2 hours.” Isabel said sternly
Philip and Diane smiled, Philip in particular was pleased that Isabel could wrap Alex around her finger but both of the elder Evans knew that it went both ways. When necessary Alex could easily get Isabel to agree with him.
“So its okay now?” Jeff asked, “Nothing to worry about?”
“No, I just switched the Granolith’s back on.” Alex said
“We better call the P.R. firm in the morning. We’ll need to explain this one quickly, in the mean time you all better get some sleep we leave early in the morning.” Philip said
The group agreed and dispersed to their rooms, Max was intending on heading to the bathroom but ended up following Liz into her room.
“Liz? Are you okay?” Max asked
“Yeah, I’m okay.” She answered
“You miss him, don’t you?” Max asked
“Phoenix? Yeah.” Liz responded, “At least he’s still alive.”
“And it’s good to know that he’s still looking out for us.” Max said
“Yeah, but I don’t think we’ll ever hear from him again.” Liz said sadly
“Why? If he did it once…”
“He’s in another dimension Max…or something like that. I think it took almost everything he and the others had just to do what they did for us tonight. Maybe someday they can come back, I just don’t think it’ll be in our lifetimes.” Liz said sadly
“Actually I think he might make a few appearances now and then.” Max said
“You trying to cheer me up?” Liz asked
“Always.” Max said as he kissed her forehead, “I’ll see you in the morning.”
Max stood up and left, continuing his journey to the bathroom. Liz stood up and went out onto her room’s balcony.
“Will I see you again?” she asked as she looked up to the stars. Liz smiled as she watched a shooting star streak across the sky. “Always got to be showy don’t you.” she joked and before she knew it the sky was filled with dozens of meteors. “Okay, point taken.” The last one dimmed slightly and quickly brightened again like a it was a blink of the eye.
Liz smiled, turned back into her room and prepared for bed.
Pod Chamber, Roswell, 13:00 The Next Day
The family had arrived back in New Mexico, landing at the Eagle Rock airstrip. It was the only suitable strip anywhere near Roswell that could handle Air Force 1 and as much as the group hated to be anywhere near the facility, they did have the Presidents assurance that it would be demolished within a couple of weeks and be replaced with a new airstrip that could handle the influx of tourists to the small town.
Carefully they unloaded their cargo and prepared to leave but realised that there would be no way to get the crates up to the pod chamber without being followed. As a result Isabel relented and allowed Alex to open a passage to the chamber. It didn’t take long for the Dupes pods to be unpacked and placed up against one of the empty walls. Serena pressed a button on the side of each of them and a metallic frame, similar to the one that housed the other pods, formed around them.
Max looked at Zan and Lonnie and smiled. “Welcome home guys.”
“Thanks man.” Zan said as he touched his pod. “I owe you one.”
“No you don’t.” Max said, “We’re just putting things the way they should be.”
“Yeah.” Zan said
For nearly 20 more minutes, the teens just sat around the room and looked at the pods as they talked.
“Guys, have you considered about what the Granolith will do to this place?” Kyle asked
“What do you mean?” Rath asked
“Well whatever the Granolith is going to do to zap Mars, it’s gonna have to do through rock. Unless it can shoot through the top of the chamber I’m guessing it’ll do some damage.” Kyle explained
Alex and Liz, the formulators of the plan looked down at the floor. They hadn’t thought of the potential damage to the place that meant so much to their mates. Max and the other hybrids looked at Liz and Alex.
“Will it damage the cave?” Max asked
“I actually hadn’t thought about it until now but…yeah, I think it would.” Liz said sadly
“We’re going to have to move the Granolith.” Alex stated, “And it’s going to have to be out in the open.”
“Are you serious? We can’t expose the damned thing.” Michael said
“Why not?” Maria asked, drawing looks from everyone
“Why not?” Michael asked with disbelief, “This thing is the most important thing on the planet.”
“Yes it is but half of it belongs to Earth. Look, Liz and Max are the Caretakers. They’re the only ones who can use it so worrying about others getting their hands on it wont matter. Alex can make some sort of shield so that it’ll be protected…what’s the problem.” Maria said
“You know she’s right.” Tess said
“I already came up with something to put around my old wormhole machine to stop anyone getting to it. A bigger version…I could put one together in less than two days.” Alex said
“We could find a nice little location and put the Granolith there in some sort of ceremony…presenting it to the President or something. Show everybody, what it’s all about.” Max said
“Yeah but where? If we put it on top of the mountain then everybody will start asking questions about this place and maybe even find this chamber. If we put it in the park, the place will be packed with people trying to get close to it, so no one will enjoy it there…where could we put it?” Liz asked
Everybody sat in silence, and then Alex raised his head…and smiled.
Roswell High, 14:00
Serena had come back to school to prepare the materials for the next days ‘Antarian Politics’ class that she taught. She was walking down the halls, planning on stopping by the teacher’s lounge for some coffee. Usually the teachers at the school couldn’t stand the coffee that they were forced to drink and many winced when the watched Serena down her first cup of it and then went back for more.
When she arrived in the lounge she found several teachers, all of who taught the group under her protection. Along with them was the Principle, who looked up when he saw Serena enter the room.
“Serena, good I’m glad you’re in. We need to talk.” The Principle said
“Sure what’s up?” Serena said
“As you know, Max, Liz and the others were given examinations before you all left for New York.”
“How’d they do?” Serena asked
“They all aced them…all of them, including Kyle and Maria.”
“And you’re thinking that there was some cheating.” Serena stated
“Well there are some rumours of some sort of telepathy going on with them. Besides when we all first found out about their origins we’ve been keeping an eye on them just to see what they could do. After they were exposed we saw a rapid development in their test scores, Liz and Max were always the highest of the school to begin with but the others…”
“Have been average students?” Serena asked
“Yes.”
“Okay, number one – don’t repeat you’re suspicions to anyone. The mere accusation will not go well with my people.” Serena said sternly, deliberately trying not to say ‘or else’. “Number 2 – there is a telepathic bond between them but they’ll never cheat…but I should speak to them.”
1 Hour Later…
“Well?” The Principle asked
“Well they didn’t like the accusation that’s for sure.” Serena said, “Alex did say that the information in his brain…leaks. Sometimes it just comes out. Mainly it’s through dreams but I suppose its possible that subconsciously they can all access limited amounts of the data he holds – probably no more that general understandings of what’s they’ve already been taught.”
“Well that’s good to know. It means I can get on with this then.”
“Get on with what?” Serena asked as she watched the Principle move to his desk and pick up some paperwork.
“Well, these latest scores are just more proof that those kids don’t need to be in school any more. Hell, most of the teachers have more or less said that their answers are either so over their heads or so simple that…well at the rate they’re going, a few more exams…they could graduate nearly a year and a half early.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. I just had to be sure that there wasn’t any cheating going on.”
“Well, I think you’ve just made their day.” Serena said
“Of course they’ll still be welcome here for you’re classes…if they’re also open to it I can arrange for a few teachers to do some tutoring, you know just to get them up to speed on next years work. It would make this go faster and would help if anyone in the school board or the press start asking questions – I would have something to show them.”
Serena smiled, “I’ll let them know. I think that Max, Liz and Alex will be you’re first confirmations but I’ll ask.”
Serena then looked at her watch and the Principle smiled
“I’ll let you go now, oh and give Tess and Kyle my congratulations.”
“How did you know?” Serena asked
“CNN broke their wedding plans five minutes before you came in the door. A few of the teachers are concerned about them being so young but if Sheriff Valenti is okay with this…”
“He is. He already sees Tess as part of his family and he knows how much his son and Tess love each other. However, this isn’t something you need to be concerned about, it’s two young people in love who choose to be married, they have the blessings of the family here on Earth and Tess’s father back on Klendo but I’ll pass on your regards.”
Serena left and went back to her apartment where she prepared for the wedding.
Command Centre, Kalaria, Same Time
Larek and the other nobles sat around the table in the command centre. Larek had summoned them from their home-worlds at the request of their king. Most were not happy about it, as they were mostly busy with evacuation plans. Thrall, who wanted to be on Earth for his daughter’s union but couldn’t, was already pissed that he had to miss the second of his children’s weddings. Others were busy after a couple of meteors that were travelling ahead of the main volley had impacted a few regions on their worlds. Just then the screen blinked to life with a fuzzy image of Max appeared.
“Larek…are you picking this up?” Max said
“Yes, Your Majesty. It’s a little distorted but the sound is clear. Congratulations on Earth’s first interstellar comm. link.” Larek said
“Alex needs the credit on this one.” Max said
“As usually Your Majesty.”
“Yeah, not bad for a two hour job, give him to days to work out the bugs and we’ll be in regular communication. Well I didn’t call just to say hi. Are the nobles there, I can’t make it out?” Max asked
“We’re all here, just as you requested.” Thrall said
“Reagent Thrall, I’m sorry you couldn’t be here today. Tess and Ava send their love. Anyway, Lords and Ladies, It’s my pleasure to tell you that the United Nations of Earth have agreed for the terraforming of the planet Mars and it’s colonisation by the people of the Antarian star system.”
The nobles looked at each other and then back up to the screen. “Your Majesty…why would they agree to this?” Thrall asked
“Protection and Technology. All of which Alex was going to give them anyway but this way…you guys don’t need to spend years searching for a new home. You’ll have one waiting by the time you have to leave.” Max said
“Your Majesty, Earth does not posses the relevant technology for the necessary change of the planet and we couldn’t do in less than a year. The new atmosphere would not be stable.” Said another noble
“We plan on using the Granolith. My future queen and I can command the Granolith for the purpose and my sister’s future husband can provide additional power. It can be done…I’m sending more information on a sub channel as well as information from Alex for enhancing your ships engines. Hopefully you wont be in space for very long.” Max said, “Unfortunately I have to go, Reagent Thrall we will record Tess’s wedding and send it one to you by the end of the day.”
“I look forward to it Your Majesty.” Thrall said as the screen turned black
Larek turned back to the nobles. “We have a home.”
“Lord Lorat, could you please bring up that planet’s specifics.” Said one of Kivar’s old allies
Lorat did as was requested and displayed the picture of Mars on the main screen along with its details.
“That is what that boy is proposing…a barren rock. Even after terraforming it may not be capable of growing plant life.” The noble said as many others stood up in anger at his comments
“That boy is our king…remember that.” Lorat said sternly
“Perhaps but I for one do not want to put my future in the hands of a half breed with a human queen.”
“My daughter’s soon to be husband is human. If you have problems with this then leave, you are only a minor member of this council. Your co-operation is not needed to complete the evacuation of our people.” Thrall said
The outspoken noble looked at the Reagent who had remained silent during Kivar’s reign and knew that during Max’s reign he would not be so quiet. The majority of prominent nobles were now backing the new Zan unlike his predecessor who caused some division with his politics. When he saw the looks of the people around him, including former allies of Kivar, he sat quietly down.
“My friends, Earth has given us hope. Mars may be inhospitable now but Nashana did inform me that her son would lead us to a new home. It was a vision from the Seer and one shared in the dreams of our future queen. Our plan can now be modified, many of our colonies are on the way to the Earth Solar System and we can stop off at them but we will have a home.” Larek said as he put his hand flat on the table, palm up. “I vote yes.”
One by one the other nobles made similar moves, many voting yes. Two voted ‘no’ by placing their palms flat down; both resented the idea of humanity entering into their royal family.
“By Council Law, majority rules.” Lorat said, “We will accept the humans invitation and colonise Mars.” He said officially
“My lords, return to your worlds. We still have a lot of work to do.” Larek said.
The nobles dispersed, returning to their ships prior to heading home. Each took with them copies of the details sent by Max for their review.
Court House, Roswell, 16:00
Everyone was gathered at the court of Tess and Kyle’s wedding. It wasn’t elegant or regal but neither of the couple wanted that. They wanted official and they didn’t care if it was long, they wanted to begin their lives together as quickly as possible. A judge who was a friend of Jim Valenti had agreed to perform the ceremony and was actually quite excited. He had married couples before but never did he think that he would be the first to marry people from two separate worlds. Outside the press had every entrance cornered and a camera was on nearly every window, the best they could hope for was a snap shot.
The last couple of hours had seen Tess take part in the ritual where the girls had bathed her and massaged her body with the oil prior to dressing her. Her dress wasn’t as revealing as the traditional one that Ava and Lonnie wore but it was her best dress and it was white satin. The guys had also spent some time with Kyle, they decided against using the oil, as the last thing he headed was a hard-on in front of the judge. Besides he wouldn’t be able to relieve it until tonight as they already mated before the Granolith. They all dressed in their best suits and left.
When they arrived at the court Kyle put his hands in his pockets and felt a small bottle and pulled it out. When he looked at his he shook his head and looked at Zan.
“Zan.” he said as he held up the Viagra bottle
Zan smiled and caught the bottle as Kyle tossed it to him. “Fine, just don’t come to me tomorrow complaining.”
Kyle then looked back up at his soon to be brother in-law.
“What?” Zan asked
“I just realised, you guys don’t have your New York accents any more. When did that happen?” Kyle asked
Zan looked at him and then to his fellow Dupes and his brother. The Dupes never realised it but now that Kyle mentioned it the Roswell group agreed with him.
“Hey he’s right.” Max said, “You do sound like the rest of us now.”
Zan just shrugged his shoulders, “Okay.” He said he never really cared about his accent. None of them did, it was never really important to them other than the fact it helped them blend in, in New York.
“Alex…this idea of yours, you’ve thought about this for a while haven’t you.” Michael asked
“Yeah, well…it was an option that I liked ever since those weird dreams started.” Alex said
“But buying our own land…it’s a bit much isn’t it?” Max asked
“Not really. We buy it, build our own homes…ones that we’ll use when were on Earth at least and we put the Granolith in the middle of the whole thing.” Alex said, “The royal estate of the Antarian king and his family when they are on Earth. What’s wrong with that?”
Just then Tess and the girls came round the corner with the girls and Kyle looked soulfully into her eyes as he moved up to her.
“You look beautiful.” Kyle said
Tess leant upward to whisper in his ear. “And you look good enough to eat.” She said with a purr
Then someone cleared his throat and they all turned to see the Sheriff and the judge.
“Are you ready?” The judge asked.
Kyle took Tess’s hand and they nodded before following him into a room. The family stood around the couple as the judge began to speak.
“One of the greatest pleasures of this job is I get to see many couples come here, ready to commit their lives to each other in matrimony. Kyle, Tess…please, come forward.”
And they did.
“Now, while I understand that Tess and Kyle have requested a short ceremony, they have written vows to each other that they will now pledge…Kyle.”
“Tess.” Kyle said softly, “From the first moment I saw you, I knew that you were special and I’m not talking about the alien side of you. I could see something so beautiful in you just waiting to come out and it started to shine just after you moved in with dad and me. I love you so much and I promise you that I will stand by you and your family in all things.”
“Tess.”
“Kyle…all my life Nasedo told me what to do and I did a lot of things I’m not proud of. After he was gone and I spent more time with you and your father the part of me that I spent most of my time rejecting…my human side became alive. You brought it out in me and I started to care about you, you were the first real family I had. Then, when I was infected with the Ganderial, you stayed with me. From the second I was in the Granolith to when I woke up the next day, you never left my side. It was then that I knew just how much I loved you and how much you loved me. I’ll never let anything get between us, especially my family, and I’ll be with you in everything that we have to deal with today and in the future.” Tess said just as softly
The Judge moved closer to the couple and looked at each of them. “Kyle, do you take Tess Harding to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love and honour her in sickness and in health?”
Kyle, who never broke eye contact with Tess as the judge spoke, smiled at his bride. “I do.” He said
“Tess, do you take Kyle Valenti to be you lawfully wedded husband?”
Tess smiled, a single tear forming on her gleaming eyes; she couldn’t believe that this day had actually arrived. “I do.” She said happily, her hands still in Kyle’s.
The judge smiled at the young couple and the looks they gave each other. “The rings.” he said
“Oh that’s me.” Alex said as he reached into his pocket and pulled out two simple gold bands. His task as best man was down when he handed each of the rings to the couple.
“Okay, put the rings one each other’s fingers and repeat after me…” The Judge said
The couple did as they were instructed as they repeated the words spoken by the judge. As their hands slid the rings down their fingers there was sparks of yellow electricity connecting them. The Judge watched in silence as their bonding rings from the Granolith emerged from under their skin and merged with their wedding rings. The air in the entire room became charged; the spark began to travel down their bodies and into the building. Anyone inside suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of joy and contentment.
Suddenly the energy travelled back into them and there was a bright flash of light but nobody winced away from the bright aura that surrounded the couple. Instead they could see through it, their eyes having no problems with the light. Then, just as suddenly as it started the light stopped. Kyle looked back to the Judge and nodded, indicating for him to continue.
“Ehhhh…I…I now pronounce you husband and wife.” The Judge said, “Oh, you may kiss the bride.”
“That part I’ve been looking forward to.” Kyle said with a smile as he and Tess came together and a gentle, tender and loving kiss.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Mr and Mrs Valenti.” Said the Judge but Jim whispered in his ear. “Oh my apologies, I give you Lord and Lady Valenti.”
Everyone moved in closer to congratulate the newlyweds. Ava hugged her sister tightly but backed off when she realised that she might wrinkle Tess’s dress, when she did back off she immediately wrapped her arms around her new brother in-law and kissed his cheek.
“Welcome to the family bro.” Ava said with a smile, “You’re gonna love it.”
“Thanks sis.” Kyle said
A few minutes later the family moved out of the building and out the cars. The agents cleared a path through the mass of press that had gathered outside and the family got in and drove off to the Evans for a reception.
Evans Residence, 30 Minutes Later
Everyone was having a good time; Kyle spent most of his time sitting in a chair with Tess on his lap. Both were just whispering while staring lovingly at each other. Nobody wanted to disturb them but Jim had a good reason.
“Kyle.” Jim said
“Yeah dad.” Kyle responded without looking away from his new wife.
“Kyle I think you might want these.” Jim said as he tossed his son a set of keys.
Kyle looked at them and then looked back at his dad. “Uh, dad I already got a set of keys.”
“Those aren’t for our house.” Jim said
“Then where?” Tess asked
“The old Harding place. Electricity is back on, as well as the heat, water and gas. The fridge is fully stocked, the girls spend a few hours cleaning it…you two have a home of your own.” Jim said
Both teens stood up.
“Are you serious?” Kyle asked
“Its your place, its time you started to live your lives.” Jim said
Tess moved to her father in-law and hugged him tightly. She and Kyle had decided to move into her old home a long time ago to start building some happy memories there to blot out what she remembered of Nasedo there. Several hours later it was time for the couple to leave and everyone said their goodbyes.
Jim stood out of the front and watched his son drive off with Tess. Amy came up behind him and put her hand on his arm.
“You okay?” she asked
“Yeah, I just realised I’m gonna have a pretty empty house.” Jim said
“Well if it makes you feel any better, Michael asked Maria to move in with him.” Amy said
“Ouch, he’s brave.” Jim joked
Amy slapped his arm. “Hey.”
“Sorry.”
“I did manage to get them to hold off until they’ve finished this year of school.” Amy said
“Oh you didn’t hear?”
“Hear what?”
“There’s a chance they all might be graduating early…at least that’s what Serena said.” Jim confided
“Well…looks like we’re both gonna have empty houses.” Amy said dejectedly
“We need a drink.” Jim said
“Scotch…definitely Scotch.” Amy said as Jim hooked his arm around hers and they walked inside to raid Philips liquor cabinet.
Kyle/Tess’s Residence, 15 Minutes Later
Kyle drove over to his new home with his wife. When they were inside they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Kyle lifted her into his arms and carried Tess up to the master bedroom. They found the bed covered with the silk sheets that were a present from the girls and on the bedside cabinet they found a bottle of viagra. Kyle shook his head as he allowed his wife to stand on her own two feet. Silently they moved closer to the bed and began to undress each other.
“Welcome home Mrs Valenti.” Kyle said as he removed the dress’s shoulder straps. Then allowed the dress to glide off of Tess’s body.
“You too Mr Harding.” Tess joked as she took off Kyle’s suit
Kyle smiled before kissing Tess. Soon they were both naked, their clothes lying in two piles on the floor as they moved onto the bed. The couple rolled around on the sheets until they were wrapped up in them, the silk was tight around their waists. Kyle inched Tess’s legs apart with his own legs and rolled the blonde onto her back before kneeling between her legs.
“I love you.” Kyle said
“I love you.” Tess repeated
Kyle pushed forward, his rock hard dick slipped easily into his wife’s waiting cunt. Both lovers took a sharp intake of air as they held onto each other’s bodies. Slowly Kyle pulled back and then thrust deep back inside, causing Tess to moan as his length filled her core.
“Hmmm…Kyle.” she gasped
“Tess…”Kyle groaned
In and out, over and over they moved against each other. Tess’s nipples burned into Kyle’s chest as the couple consummated their marriage. Tess used her legs to lock Kyle in place; out of instinct she kept her mate close to her body, not giving him much room to move except to thrust his hips against her.
“OH GOD TESS.” Kyle cried out as he slowly moved inside her, straining to keep a slow pace to make love to Tess and not fuck her.
“Ky…KYLE…YESSS…UHMMMM…PLEASE…OH GOD…UGHNN.” Tess moaned over and over again
Kyle lifted her legs further up, feeling the silken smooth skin of her inner thighs against his own body. Their hands held onto multiple parts of their bodies, sliding over their sweating and flushed skin.
“OH GOD…GOD YESS…OH YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.” Tess screamed as she came, Kyle’s dick hitting her g-spot every time it was inside her.
The vibrations on Kyle’s cock from Tess’s body were all that Kyle needed and shot his seed inside her. The pair rolled onto their sides and looked at each other, Kyle’s dick was still hard inside her, neither wanting the other to move.
“What?” Tess asked Kyle as she looked into his eyes
“I’ve just never made love to a married woman before.” Kyle joked as he kissed her
“That’s okay, I’ve never made love to a married man before.” Tess countered as she pressed against him.
Kyle began to wonder how many times and in how many rooms he would make love to his bride this night. He turned his head and looked at the small bottle on the table and thought {I think I might need them after all.}
To Be Continued…