Our Life Together
OUR LIFE TOGETHER- PART ONE( SEQUEL TO LOST WITHOUT YOU.)
Max Evans drove down Elm St. with an everlasting grin spread across his face. He was on his way to meet the love of his life, Liz Parker, for lunch. She was at work right now, and he was hoping to surprise her. He had bought her a boquet of white roses with one red one placed in the center. Liz was always on Max's mind. He even daydreamed about her. He had almost lost her once, and he made it his life goal to make up for all the pain he had caused her.
Max pulled up into the campus parking lot, quickly stepping out of the Jeep, with the boquet of flowers. He straightened his khakis pants and his dark silk purple shirt. Unbuttoning the top collar, Max marched into the school, towards Liz's classroom.
Liz was exhausted. She had just dismissed the class early due to good behavior. They had finished their lesson plans so why not. Besides she had mounds and mounds of papers to grade. Regardless, she was in the best mood that she had been in a long time. Max Evans was now permently in her life. She longed to see him. Liz glanced at her clock, only three more hours. She sighed and then shifted in her seat, as she began to grade papers.
Max crept up on Liz's classroom door, and peeked through the small window, to see Liz sitting at her desk. She was obviously concentrating hard on something. Liz always looked extremely sexy when she was really focused on something. Max remembered back in highschool, during Biology class. She carried the same expression on her face. Max quietly chuckled as he slowly turned the door knob.
Liz was so engrossed in her work that she didn't notice or hear Max enter the room.
Max smiled at what she was wearing. She looked beautiful.Her hair was worn down, with a somewhat see through cream top, and a med. length black skirt. Max licked his lips and then crept up behind her. Wrapping his arms around her neck, and presenting the flowers in front of her.
Liz smiled as she turned her chair, so that she was facing Max. " They are beautiful. Thank you." Liz leaned in and lightly kissed Max.
" No, you're beautiful." Max lifted Liz from her seat, and brought her into his arms. " How about we get out of here?"
" Oh and where were you planning on us going, Evans?"
Max smiled and then lightly kissed Liz's neck as he whispered, " Anywhere, just as long as we are alone."
Liz pouted her lip," I like the sound of that."
Max was leaning in for another kiss when they were both caught off guard by an all to familiar voice. Liz and Max moaned in frustration. Michael smiled, with Maria, Isabel, and Alex standing by the doorway watching them.
" Okay you horndogs. How about we go get some lunch?"
Max sighed in frustration. " Perfect timing Michael." It being obvious that Max was frustrated.
" Always Maxwell. " Maria began giggling. " Isn't this great, the six of us together!" Michael scratched his head and then turned to Maria. " Sweetie, please don't get too overexcited. It's only lunch." Michael turned back to Liz and Max. " Come on lets go!" Liz and Max exchanged looks and then relunctantly gathered their things and followed Michael and the others out into the parking lot. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Max and Liz followed Michael, Isabel, Alex, and Maria out to the campus parking lot. Max leaned down and whispered in Liz's ear, " I was hoping to spend some alone time with you." Liz stopped and turned to Max, kissing him. " Me too."
" We could make a run for it?" Liz laughed, and was about to respond,but Isabel spoke first. " I hope you two aren't planning on making a run for it." Max sighed.
" Of course not Is."
" Good. We will meet you two in twenty min. at JoJo's." Max and Liz nodded as the others jumped in the Jetta took off. Liz grabbed Max's hand.
" Well, we had probably.." Before Liz could finish Max had his lips on hers. He quickly whispered, " We have twenty min." , before kissing her again.
Isabel and the others arrived at JoJo's restaurant, and sat at a table, waiting for Max and Liz.
Max and Liz quickly jumped in the Jeep, and sped off to the restaurant. Throughout the ride to the restaurant, Liz noticed that Max was suspiciously quiet.
" Max is everything okay?" Max stiffened in his seat.
" Yeah." Liz frowned, knowing that he wasn't telling the truth.
" Okay." Max sighed, knowing that she didnt believe him.
" Liz, it's just that I have been thinking a lot lately, about us."
" What about us, Max?" Max nodded and then pulled the Jeep over to the side of the road,and then turned to Liz.
" Liz I wanted to ask you this earlier, but heh we were interrupted." Liz smiled and waited for him to continue. " We have been through a lot. The good and the bad, but in the end our love prevailed. Liz Parker, when I am not with you I go crazy. My love for you grows minute by minute. For us to be together isn't just a want. It' s now a need. I need you in my life to live, to breathe even. I love you Liz Parker. Will you marry me?"
Liz felt so many emotions run through her body at that moment. The "man" that she loved and adored was proposing to her. They would no longer be girlfriend and boyfriend,but husband and wife. The sound of them being more permanent made her heart jump. " Max, I have always loved you. When we were and weren't together. Our love makes my life complete, for without you I am miserable and lonely. A feeling that no one should have to feel." Liz moved closer to him, wrapping her arms around his neck, " Yes, Max. I will marry you. I love you." Liz then pressed her lips against his. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Max smiled, and slid the shiny diamond ring on her finger and then began kissing her. Him not wanting their lips to be apart.He shifted in his seat so that Liz could easily sit on his lap. Max cupped Liz's face with his hands and continued to kiss her,passionately. Liz moaned a little, driving Max crazy. In response to this, Max tightened his grip on her. Max moved his lips away from hers and began kissing her neck. Liz smiled , knowing where this was leading. " No Max.We have to stop. Isabel and the others are waiting for us." Max slowly stopped kissing her, and then spoke through his escaped breath, " Fine, but after.." Liz smiled and then seductively whispered, " I promise."
Isabel, Michael, Alex,and Maria waited impatiently at JoJo's in a booth. Isabel put her hands up on the table. " Where are they?" Maria shook her head. " Maybe there's heavy traffic." Michael smiled and shook his head. " I know Maxwell. He probably pulled the Jeep off to the side of the road and..." Michael was interrupted by Maria hitting him in the arm. Michael narrowed his look on her." What did I do now?" Maria sighed and rolled her eyes. " Is that all you ever think about Michael?"
" Hey, you got a problem with that?"
" The male species go figure." Alex immediatley spoke, jumping to his defense," Excuse me, but I happen to know for a fact that not all men are like that." Alex obviously speaking about himself. Everyone began laughing and then Isabel spoke. " I know you're a gentleman Alex." Alex gave Maria a "I told you so" look and then sipped on his soda.
Just then Liz and Max walked in the restaurant. Michael called to them, " Well if it isn't Gidget and Moondoggie." Maria hit Michael again and then everyone focused their attention to Max and Liz. Isabel glared at her brother. " So what took you so long, Max?"
" Oh, um there was heavy traffic." At that moment everyone began laughing. Max and Liz obviously left in the dark.
The glimmer on Liz's ring caught Maria's attention. " Liz, oh my God!" Liz raised an eyebrow and gave Maria a confused look. " Maria what?"
" Where did you get that ring? Did Max propose?" Isabel, Michael, and Alex diverted their attention to Liz's hand.
Max and Liz smiled. Max then spoke, " I have an announcement to make. Liz and I are engaged."
Everyone became quiet and then suddenly a rush of excitement filled the room. Before Max or Liz knew it they were being embraced in hugs and laughter.
Isabel was estatic! She looked to the engaged couple, "So I guess we are going home to Roswell for this wonderful event?" Liz and Max spoke at the same time, but with different answers. Liz had said yes and Max had said no.
Liz looked to Max. " Max, why don't you want.." " No, Liz. We aren't going back to Roswell for the wedding." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Isabel, Michael, Maria, Alex, and Liz all frowned at Max in confusion. Liz grabbed Max's hand and pulled him aside. " Max, what's going on?"
" What do you mean?"
" Roswell is our home. Our family and friends are there. Why are you so against us going back there?"
" Liz we are not going back to Roswell and we definetly aren't getting married there. It carries to many bad memories and...listen I said we aren't going there." Liz let go of Max's hand and met his eyes. " That surprises me. I thought that we would both feel the same way about Roswell. It carries my most cherished memories. That's where our life together began. That's where I met and fell in love with you." Max sighed and then lowered his gaze to the ground and then back up to Liz.
" Liz, we aren't going back. Period."
Liz bit her lip and then brushed pass Max and headed over to Maria, whispering in her ear, " Could you please give me a ride back to the Campus?"
" Sure babe." Maria then turned to Michael and softly kissed him. " I will be right back, and find out what the hell is a matter with your friend." Michael nodded as Maria stood up and headed out the door with Liz following.
Max's look turned into a glare, as he grabbed Liz's arm. " Where are you going?"
" I have lost my appetite and I have some work to do at the Campus." Liz then broke away from Max's grip, but he immediately grabbed her again. " Liz, I have reasons for why we can't go back to Roswell."
" Why Max?"
" I don't want to talk about it."
" Max, why do you continue to push me away?" Why can't you talk to me about things? Max you can't always be in control fo everything especially not me. When in a relationship you have to compromise, but you're not even willing to see things my way. Did you ever thing that being married in Roswell is, to see my family might mean a lot to me? Max I love you with all my heart, but I feel us growing distant over these secrets. Like I don't even know who you are anymore."
" Listen, I am who I am, okay. I have a lot of things going on and I am trying to make them work."
" You know what your problem is Max? You put everything on your own shoulders. Why not have some faith in the people around you?" Liz now on the brink of crying. " Why not have some faith in me?" She then quickly ran out with Maria by her side.
Max clenched his jaw, as he watched Liz and Maria leave. " Damn it!" Max ran his fingers through his longer black hair and then reached for his car keys, that were sitting on the restaurant table.
Isabel grabbed the keys before Max could and then demanded, " What the hell is your problem?" Max groaned and the eyed her.
" Don't push it Isabel."
" No Max! Why were you being so rude to Liz?"
Max sat down, knowing that Isabel wasn't going to give him his car keys back unless he explained himself. " Isabel, when you, Michael, and Tess left Roswell it was because of the crystals. I left for other reasons." Isabel and Michael'e eyes widened in surprise and with curiosity. Alex, sitting next to Isabel, felt a little out of place, but he too wanted to know why Max was acting like such a jerk to his best friend, Liz. Isabel then asked, " What other reasons Max?"
Max shifted uncomfortably in his seat, when out of the corner of his eye he saw his keys lying next to Isabel's hand. Max leaned in, appearing like he was about to answer, but instead he grabbed his keys and stood up.
Michael was angry that Max wasn't being honest with him, but he couldn't help, but laugh at the look on Isabel's face when Max took his keys back. Isabel heard Michael laughing and shot him a nasty look, that quickly made him stop. Isabel then turned back to Max, " Max!"
" Sorry Isabel, but I have to catch up with Liz..." His voice now softer, " ..and explain things to her." Isabel feeling a little hurt.
" Oh so you will tell all to Liz, but you won't even consider telling Michael and I the truth. I mean we've only known you our whole life. Not to mention we are the same species!"
" Isabel keep your voice down!"
" No, Max. I am so sick of you telling me what to do! Why the hell are you so damn controlling?"
" Iam not controlling."
" Like hell you're not. You just hurt Liz with your need to be in control and now us. Let me tell you Max, one day we you aren't going to have anybody if you don't start loosening up and trusting us!" Max took a deep breath.
" You sure no how to piss someone off don't you Is!" Isabel stood up and then eyed Max. " I learned from the best!" She then glared at him and ran out of the restaurant with Alex following. Max sighed in frustration and then swore under his breath, " Damn!"
Michael sat back, watching the entire confrontation. He then stood up and said, " Hey nice way to stick up for yourself. Now do you mind giving me a ride home? You scared my other ride away." Max glanced at Michael. " Come on." Michael and Max walked out of the restaurant and to Max's Jeep, heading home.
Maria dropped Liz off at the campus and then headed over to Michael, Max, Isabel, and Tess's place. Figuring that they would be there by now.
" See you later, Liz."
" Bye Maria!" Liz watched her friend speed off out of the parking lot. She then pulled her hair back into a ponytail and headed into the campus.
Liz walked down the quiet halls and then into her classroom. She was so confused by Max's actions that she didn't have room to feel hurt. Liz moped to her desk and sat down, preparing to grade her papers.
MEANWHILE OUTSIDE THE CAMPUS-
MAN #1- Yes, Iam sure she is involved with Max Evans.
MAN #2- How can you be sure?
MAN #1- See for yourself. ( He hands MAN # 2 a picuture of Liz and Max, kissing.)
MAN #2- Well lets do it. Which room is hers?
MAN #1- ( He points to her room window) That one.
MAN # 2 and MAN #1 yell to a group of other men, that look the same. They tell them to enter the building and play the plan out. The men began pouring lighter fluid and gasoline around and inside the Campus building.
MAN #1- ( yells to the the other man.) Okay light it and let's go.
The other men light the matches, and then jump into their black cars, speeding out of the parking lot.
Max and Michael arrived at their home, to find Isabel, Alex, Tess, and Maria already there. Isabel continues to ignore Max, as she walks throughout the house. Max rolls his eyes and then picks up the phone, to call Liz.
Isabel is in the kitchen, getting something to drink, when images began to flood her mind.
* Liz grading papers
* Men in suits spreading lighter fluid
* Flames everywhere
* The Campus Building
Isabel screams as she drops the glass onto the floor. It shattering everywhere. Max, Michael, Maria, Tess, and Alex come running in, worried. Alex grabs a hold of Isabel, " What is it!"
" I had flashes of Liz at the Campus. There was a fire!" Max and the others, don't need an explanation. They jump into the cars and speed to the Campus.
Liz, while grading her papers, smells smoke. " What is that?" She stood up and looked out the window, to see flames surrounding the building. " Oh God!" Liz then ran to the door, but jumped back, " Ouch!". The door being extremely hot. She then rans over to the fire extinguisher, but because she was panicked, when Liz attempted to reach it. She accidently broke the case it was in and glass flew everywhere, cutting her hand. Liz whimperd and then held her hand. She then frantically began looking around and taking deep breaths. The smoke was everywhere. It was all she could breath. Liz dropped to the ground in hopes of lessening the amount of smoke she was inhaling. Her eyes began to water, and Liz's vision became blurry. Liz whimpered again as she began to cough, violently. Suddenly she remembered that she had her cell phone. Liz crawled to her desk and grabbed her purse, pulling out her cell phone. She then frantically began to dial 911. The smoke was getting darker, so she couldn't see as well. " Damn it!" She must have dialed the wrong buttons, because she had gotten an out of order number. Liz was about to try again, but the smoke was all she could breath now, as she fell down, her cell phone smashing hard against the floor.
Max, in his Jeep with Isabel, Alex, and Tess, sped down the main highway on his way to the Campus. Michael, and Maria followed them. Max's voice angry, worried, and choked, " Isabel are you sure that what you saw was true?" Max hoping that maybe she was mistaken.
Isabel glared at Max, " Max I would never lie about a flash, especially when it involved Liz." Max gripped harder on the steering wheel, his knuckles now turning whiter, from the pressure.
Tess and Alex gripped onto their seatbelts, fearing that Max would crash because of how fast he was going.
Maria and Michael were behind Max. Maria turned to Michael. " I can't keep up with him, he is going to fast." Michael rolled his eyes and then put his foot on top of Maria's and pressed down on the gas pedal.
" It might help if you pushed more on the gas pedal." Maria screamed as her Jetta was now going 102mph.
" Michael the engine can't take it!"
" Maria shutup and drive!"
Max now at 120mph, turned off the highway, ran 3 stop lights, and jumped over the curb into the Campus parking lot. Isabel, Alex, and Tess screaming throughout the entire drive,were now able to breathe. Isabel speaking for all of them, " Damn it Max. You could have killed us. Not to mention I'm sure some cop saw you." Max ignored her and yelled, " Shit." when he saw smoke and flames coming form the Campus building. Max jumped out of the Jeep and began to run into the Campus, but someone grabbed him. Max whipped around to see a police officer holding him.
" Son you can't go in there! Stay back!"
" No, Liz, my fiance is in there!"
" They are doing the best they can. Stay back!" Max eased back, but as soon as the police officer let up, Max bolted into the burning building and to LIz's room.
Michael and Maria pulled up in time to see Max run into the building. Michael swore, " Shit." and jumped out of the Jetta and after Max. Maria yelled and ran after Michael. She surprisingly caught up with him and wrapped her arms around his waist.
" No Michael. You can't go in there!"
" Max and Liz are in there!"
" I can't lose you. I love you." Michael's eyes widened, not expecting to hear Maria say that. He pulled her closer to him, whispering, " I love you too."
Isabel broke down into tears, as Alex embraced her in a hug.
Tess stayed in the Jeep and cried, alone.
As Max ran through the building he could feel the flames, prickling his skin and the smoke, taking his oxygen. He began coughing violently, as he fell to the ground. Max shook his head and attempted to stand back up, but it was no use. His body was paralyzed by the smoke that he had accidently inhaled. Max wasn't going to lose Liz and if they were to die, he was going to die next to her. He couldn't stand, so Max began crawling to Liz' s room.
Liz was now unconscious as the room, continued to fill up with smoke, and fire.
Max slowly crawled to Liz's door, and reached out for her door handle. At first he pulled back, because the door handle was scortching hot. Max groaned and grabbed the handle again, not pulling back as the heat burned his flesh. He hollered with pain, but Max didn't let that stop him. Slowly his burning hand turned the door handle, the door easily opening.
Smoke rushed out of the room and at Max, making him dizzy as he fell back down. Max now couldn't even crawl. He began calling out, " Liz!" Max cried out in pain, when he didn't recieve an answer. Max squinted his eyes as he swore he saw something flashing. He shook his head and looked again. Was it Liz's engagement ring? Max knew that the chance was slim, but he had nothing else to go on. He knew that his life was slipping away and that there wasn't much time left. Max groaned and pushed himself to crawl, with Liz being his only motivation.
Isabel, Michael, Maria, Alex, and Tess stood outside the burning building and watched fire fighters bring victims out of the building. None of them had yet been Max or Liz. The police officers kept an extra eye on them, afraid that they would run in like the other one(Max).
Max weakily approached the shiny item, and reached out for it. He felt a sense of relief and hope, when he felt someone's hand. It was Liz! Max pulled her closer and whispered to her, " Liz, please it's Max. Can you hear me?" Max coughed again and waited for an answer. He began crying, violently when he realized that she was unconscious. " No, Liz I have to get us out of here." Max shook his head, as his view was slowly becoming black.
Isabel,Michael,Maria,Alex,and Tess stood outside the Campus building, in tears. None of them wanted to lose Max or Liz. They needed them just as much as they needed them. Maria began thinking about her and Liz's friendship. * When Liz spilt milk all over Maria's dress. * Maria laughing at Liz, because of her cupcake dress. * Liz and Maria spending the night at eachothers house * Becoming best friends * Liz and her in the Cafe, and Liz getting shot. * Maria finding ketchup on Liz's order book and confronting her about it. * Liz telling Maria the truth about Max, Isabel, and Michael. * Them eating ice cream and discussing their alien interests * Her thinking that she would never see Liz again, after Nasedo had kidnapped her. * Them dancing to at the Cafe, to Tarsha Vega
Maria cried out Liz's name and bolted out of Michael's arms and into the burning building. Michael wasn't going to lose Maria too. He quickly ran after her,and then grabbed her just as she was heading into the campus. " No Michael let me go!" " No Maria!" Michael cradled her in his arms as she wept for her friends.
Isabel turned to Alex again as she cried.
Tess stood alone and wept, thinking of how rude she had been to Max and Liz.
Max squinted his eyes, and shook his head in attempts of keeping the blackness from taking over. He then fell to the ground, hitting his head against the corner of the chair. Max was too weak to feel the pain. He laid his head against the cold tile floor, and held onto Liz's hand as his eyes shut, whispering, " I love you Liz."
The firefighters skimmed the building, and now approached Liz's classroom to find in surprise that the door was open. Using their smoke vision goggles they were easily able to see two bodies lying next to eachother.
FIREFIGHTER 1- Come on! I found two more in here! Hurry!
FIREFIGHTER 2- We are right behind you. Come on men. Go! Go! Go!
The firefighters quickly approached the two unconscious bodies, lifting them into their arms and carrying them out.
Tess wiped her eyes and then noticed the firefighters bringing people out of the building. It wasn't just anybody. It was Max and Liz! Tess screamed with excitement as she yelled out, " Liz! Max!" Isabel, Alex, Michael, and Maria, in response to Tess's outburst turned around and looked to the firefighters. They all were relieved to know that Max and Liz had made it out. Without stalling, they all ran over to them.
The paramedics, began by putting oxygen masks on Liz and Max, in hopes of getting their lungs to breathe again.
Max slowly felt himself, drifting back into life as his senses, emotions, and sight came back to him. He opened his eyes to see paramedics hovering him and he swore he saw Michael peeking through the paramedics shoulders. A sharp pain, from his head became more apparent as Max groaned. He then remembered what had happened and why he had ran into the burning building. Max sat straight up and yelled, " L...I..Z!"
The paramedics were pushed back, by Max's unexpected strength. They then began pushing him back down. Max could hear them saying, " Son lay back down." Max becoming more and more frustrated sat back up and yelled, " Where is she?!?" An unfamiiar voice answered him.
" She is being taken care of son. Please stay down." Max whimpered as he was being pushed back down. He then turned his head,and wept, whimpering Liz's name between breaths.
Max felt the stretcher being lifted into the ambulance. He made one last attempt to see where Liz was, but his vision was now blurred by his tears. " Liz! " Max began screaming her name over and over, " Liz! Liz!" Unable to control his anger, frustration and worry, Max began to shake violently. The paramedics quickly injected a serum in him, making him calm down.
PARAMEDIC #1- How is the other victim holding up?
PARAMEDIC #2- I'm not sure. Let me call the other ambulance.(Calling ambulance and recieving information on the other patient. He then turns to PARAMEDIC #1) They are stabilizing her now.
PARAMEDIC #1- Has she waken up yet?
PARAMEDIC #2- No.
PARAMEDIC #1- I'm sorry to hear that. Who is this young man?
PARAMEDIC #2- Max Evans.
PARAMEDIC #1- What is his relationship to the girl?
PARAMEDIC #2- She is Liz Parker. I believe his fiance.
PARAMEDIC #1- I see. Let's see if we can apply some gel to his burns. Especially his hands. I'm surprised he made it.
PARAMEDIC #2- I'm on it.
Isabel, Michael, Alex, Tess, and Maria split up in the Jeep and the Jetta. Then following the ambulances to the hospital.
1 HOUR LATER-
Max woke up, to find himself in a hospital bed with tubes and bandages all over him. The pain was slowly coming back to him, but it wasn't as bad as earlier. Suddenly the only thing that mattered came to him. " Liz! " Max began yelling her name. " Liz where are you?" Within minutes the nurses came running in, and attempted to calm him down.
" Please sir, calm down." Max pleaded to the nurse.
" Please just tell me where Liz is. That's all I ask." The nurse feeling horrible for the man, nodded.
" I will go check for you." Max nodded.
" Thank you." He then laid back down, impatiently waiting for the nurse to come back and tell him of Liz's condition. Within minutes the nurse came back and approached Max.
" I just scanned her charts. The doctors did all that they could, but I am afraid that she didn't make it. The smoke was in her body for more than twenty minutes, killing her lungs and blocking her air flow."
Max began shaking as he slowly sat up, trying to comprehend everything that the nurse had said. He was beyond crying or even yelling. His body or heart didn't know how to respond. His life was over. Max still, shaking turned to the nurse, hoping that she had made a mistake. " Liz Parker. Are you sure."
" Yes I checked the charts twice. I am so very sorry." Max was now paralyzed. He had never prepared himself for this. He then clenched his jaw and turned to the nurse.
" I'm leaving."
" What?"
" Give me the damn papers. I am signing myself out."
" Sir that wouldn't be a wise idea."
" Go get the papers!"
The nurse nodded and then ran out of the room.
Max then began pulling the needles out of his arms as he sat up. Quickly he threw his clothes on and weakily walked out of his hospital room to see a crying Isabel, Maria, Tess,and even Michael. It was obvious to Max that they had heard the news about Liz.
Isabel saw Max come out of his room. She then ran up to him, " Oh My God Max." Isabel then broke into tears. Max put his hands on her shoulders and looked at her.
" I am going to go home now." Max nodded to everyone and then slowly walked down the hospital hall, feeling more alone than ever.
Isabel was about to run after Max, but she was stalled by the sound of someone calling Max's name. She turned around to see one of the nurse's holding papers and calling out Max's name. Isabel walked over to her. " Hi, I am Max's sister. Can I help you with something?"
" Yes, I need Mr. Evans to sign these release forms."
" Oh, he is over by the soda machine. I will take them to him." Isabel rolled her eyes and then walked around the corner, where no one could see her. She then waved her hands over the papers, creating a copy of Max's signature.
Max walked out of the hospital with his hands hanging loosely by his side. His mind was dazed and unable to comprehend anything or anyone around him. Max's face carried a blank, emotionless expression. His eyes dried and sore,a result of the large amounts of tears. He couldn't even cry anymore. There weren't anymore tears in him. As Max walked further out into the parking lot, the cold wind hit him, stinging against his newly found burns, but he didn't care. Nor did he try to heal them. For no amount of physical pain could compare, or even come close to the amount of pain inflicted on his heart.
Now at his Jeep, Max opened the door and crawled in as if he were a beaten dog. He then shut the door and stared out his windsheild.
Maria was still crying as Michael lifted her into his arms and then carrying her outside to the car. Isabel and Tess followed with their arms around the others shoulders. Both of them putting their past and differences aside for the sake of needing someone.
Max drove home, wreckless. Not caring if he were to get involved in a car accident. Nothing mattered to him anymore. Not even his own life. His house was now coming into sight. Max slowed the Jeep down and then pulled into his driveway. He then stepped out of the Jeep and entered the house. As soon as Max was inside, he threw his keys on the floor and then walked into his bedroom, sealing the door shut with his powers.
35 MINUTES LATER-
Isabel, Michael, Maria, and Tess arrived at the house, not much later than Max. As they entered the house an eerie feeling ran through them. The house was silent with the exception of a small cry. It resembling the cry of a continious whipped animal.
The sound immediately pierced each and everyone of their hearts. Isabel and Michael ran down the hall to Max's room, the small cry now a tortured scream. Michael turned the door knob, but to his disappointment it was locked.
" Shit."
" Michael what is it?"
" It's locked."
" Use your powers."
" Yeah, right."
Michael placed his hand over the door knob, but the door wouldn't unlock. " Isabel he sealed it."
Isabel whimpered and then pushed Michael aside, while yelling to Max, " Max please let us in!" Isabel only recieved another tortured scream. Michael put his arms around Isabel, and led her back into the living room where Maria and Tess were.
Max remained still, as he sat on the floor, in the corner with his head buried in his hands. He continued to whimper as the small cries escaped his lips.
5 DAYS LATER-
Maria and Alex, now knowledgable of the past events, were constantly at Michael, Isabel, Tess, and Max's place. All of them needing eachother more than ever. Maria and Alex notified the Parkers of Liz's death, and had kept their other Roswell contacts notified. Liz's death wasn't the only thing that had everyone moping around. Max had not yet left his bedroom. Tess and Michael made continious attempts to get Max to leave his room, but it was no use. Isabel would set his meals outside the door, but it to was another attempt wasted. For Max couldn't live let alone eat.
Max still sitting in the same corner, patiently waited as the days passed him by. His body grinded and ached for food and sleep, but Max hadn't the willpower anymore. His life had ended the day that Liz had died.
MEANWHILE SOMEWHERE IN ROSWELL-
A small and weakened figure sat in the dark, cold room, awaiting rescue from the beasts who held her capture. Her memory and thoughts were somewhat disoriented. She quietly whispered, " Max..." as she slid the engagement ring back on her finger.
Max, still sitting in his corner,groaned as his stomach began grinding from his everlasting hunger. He brought his hands and wrapped them around his stomach in hopes that the pain would go away. Just then flashes began flooding his mind.
* Him kissing Liz on her rooftop for the first time. Her red shirt lifting as his body pressed against hers, exposing her stomach.
* Liz crying as he climbed down her ladder after telling her that he needed to take a step back.
* The bowl of strawberries falling onto the kitchen floor, as he kissed her passionately.
* Liz walking away from him after he learned his predetermined destiny.
* Liz telling him that she wouldn't die for him.
* Liz and Kyle in bed together.
* A weakened Liz, sitting in a dark, cold room, calling his name.
Max eyes widened at the sight of the last flash. He hadn't remembered or reconized the last flash. Max slowly sat up. His body weak and feeble due to the lack of food and sleep. He then slowly crawled to the door, reaching his hand up and unsealing it. Max then, using all of his strength, stood up and opened the door.
Tess was sitting on the couch,reading a news article when she heard the a door open. Immediately her eyes locked on Max's room and a sense of relief ran through her as Max came into view. As soon as she saw him a gasp escaped her mouth, for Max looked horrible! Tess turned to Isabel who was talking to Michael and Maria.
" Isabel! It's Max!"
Isabel, Michael, and Maria ran out of the kitchen to see a weary Max, leaning against the hallway wall. Isabel screamed in delight as she ran over to Max, engulfing him in her arms.
" Oh my God Max. You are so sick!" Max sighed and then pulled away from Isabel with a look of seriousness. " I had a flash."
" A flash?"
" Of Liz?" Isabel, along with Michael, Tess, and Maria, lowered their gaze as a cloud of sadness hovered the room. Isabel then held her tears back and looked at Max.
" Max, please don't do this to yourself. Liz is dead." Max shook his head and then moved away from Isabel.
" I had a flash of her sitting in a room, calling my name. It seemed so real."
" Max?"
Max ignored Isabel's pleas and then ran over to Tess, kneeling in front of her. " Tess, you can help me."
" Max, I don't know how I can help you."
" You are talented when it comes to using your mind."
" What do you want me to do?"
" Go inside my head and retrieve the last flash I had. You have to tell me if it is real."
Tess couldn't help but say yes to Max. After everything that she had put him through it was the least that she could do. " Okay Max. I'll do it." Max jumped up with excitement as he hugged Tess, whispering,
" Thank you." Tess nodded.
" Max I need you to be sitting down." Max weakily stood up and sat down on the sofa.
Tess then placed her hands on each side of his head, closing her eyes and concentrating. " Now try to blank any thoughts and focus only on Liz." Tess took a deep breath and waited for the connection to be made. It took a little longer than normal, for Max was not in a strong condition. Suddenly Tess felt herself floating in a dark orb. She was now in Max's mind. His feeling for Liz were now very apparent. Tess concentrated a little harder as images began to fill her mind.
* Him kissing Liz on her rooftop for the first time. Her red shirt lifting as his body pressed against hers, exposing her stomach.
* Liz crying as he climbed down her ladder after telling her that he needed to take a step back.
* The bowl of strawberries falling onto the kitchen floor, as he kissed her passionately.
* Liz walking away from him after he learned his predetermined destiny.
* Liz telling him that she wouldn't die for him.
* Liz and Kyle in bed together.
* A weakened Liz, sitting in a dark, cold room, calling his name.
Tess gasped as the image of Liz sitting in a dark, cold room became clearer and more distinct. Liz was in a corner, weeping. It was obvious that she had been beaten for the new blood stains covered the old and just like Max had said, she was calling his name, " Max, " Max ". Liz seemed so scared, but of what? Who or what had her here? Tess wanted to see more, but the images began to fade as her connection was lost.
Max felt a headache coming on as he slumped back down on the couch, trying to regain his strength. Isabel quickly ran over to Max and helped him sit up.
" Max you need to eat and rest."
" I will Is. I promise." Max nodded to Isabel and then turned to Tess. " Tess what did you see? Was my flash of Liz...real?" Max at first was afraid to ask for a part of him was scared that the flash was a part of his imagination.
Tess took a deep breath and said, " Max it was real." Max nearly jumped out of his seat in excitement and hope.
" Where? Where is she? I have to find her. To be with her! Please Tess tell me!" Tess bit her lip and turned to Maria, Michael, Isabel and Max.
" Max I am not sure where she is."
" Well what did you see?"
" I saw Liz sitting in a dark, cold room. She was in a corner, weeping calling your name." Max gulped and then asked cautiously.
" Is she hurt?" Tess kept herself from crying and then said, " Max there were blood stains,everywhere. New and old." Max shivered as his heart began to break.
" Damn it! Who would do this to her? They should have taken me!" Michael shook his head no, and put his hands on Max's shoulders.
" No Maxwell. Don't say that. We will find Liz." Max sighed and then turned to Isabel.
" Isabel can you dreamwalk in Liz's mind. Like you did for me in the White Room?" Isabel stood up and brushed her shirt as she nodded.
" Of course Max. I am just afraid of what I will see." Max walked over to Isabel and touched her shoulder. " We are all scared Isabel, but we must stay strong." Isabel nodded and then sat down as she began to focus on making a connection with Liz.
Max, Michael, Maria, and Tess sat around Isabel in hopes of providing support.
Suddenly Isabel was in the cold, dark room with Liz. Isabel ran over to Liz and knelt down beside her. " Liz it's me Isabel." Liz whimpered in relief.
" Isabel! Oh please help me. I am so scared of what he'll do."
" Liz where are you?"
" I don't know."
" Do you remember or know anything that can help us find you?"
" I.." Liz was unable to finish as a sharp pain ran through her, causing her to cry out. " Liz! What's wrong? " Isabel looked down to see blood running off of Liz's body. " Oh My God! Liz please give me something to go on?" Isabel was now crying. Deep down she had always cared for Liz.
Liz took a deep breath between cries and said, " I am far away from Colorado. I remember the number 285."
" Oh My God, highway 285 South?"
" I think so, I can't think..." Isabel put her hands on Liz's shoulders.
" No Liz please don't give out on me. Is there anything else you remember?"
" A bus station..."
" I know where that is! Liz who is doing this to you?"
" His name is..Kiv..."
Suddenly the image faded and Isabel lost her connection with Liz. Isabel shot up out of her seat and screamed, " Roswell! We have to go back to Roswell!"
Max's eyes widened as the word Roswell echoed off of his ears. Did he hear her right? Max ran his fingers through his hair and cleared his throat. " Isabel what did you say?"
Isabel frantically stood up and stuttered, " Max I saw Liz. I mean I spoke with her. She said she was by a bus station and she remembered the number 285. I know that place. God Max whoever has her took Liz back to Roswell. We have to go there right away!"
" Was she hurt?" Max asked cautiously.
" Yes." Max nearly fell to the floor, but Tess grabbed his arm, keeping him in balance. He was afraid that Isabel would answer him with yes. Max has deep reservations about leaving Colorado and heading back to Roswell, but his selfishness was of no matter. The only thing that was of concern now was reuniting with Liz. Max nodded thanks to Tess and then molded into his leader persona.
" I trust you Isabel. If you say Liz in Roswell then she must be. We have to leave today. Maybe it would be better if I went alone."
Michael stood up and shook his head no. " Hell no Maxwell. We all care about Liz and whoever has her isn't human. There is no way in hell that you are going alone." Maria nodded and added,
" Liz is my best friend like a sister. I am going."
Max knew he was beaten. He then nodded and politely ordered Isabel to call the airlines and book 5 tickets. Maria frowned and then questioned, " Wait! What about Alex?" Max hestitated for a moment before answering,
" I thought he left town?"
" I am not sure. Please let me see if I can get a hold of him before we leave."
" Sure, but hurry." Maria smiled for the first time in weeks. She then ran over to the phone as she dialed Alex's number.
Max rubbed the back of his neck and then parted to the bathroom to quickly shower.
Tess smiled as she watched Max open, enter, and shut the bathroom door. Yes Tess loved him. More than anything, but he was not a possession and his heart belonged to someone else..to Liz. Tess knew when she was beaten. Max would always be a part of her life but no more than a friend. Tess would have to accept this as an unoticed tear slid down her cheek.
MEANWHILE IN ROSWELL,NEW MEXICO~
Liz sat in silence. Every breath and sigh echoed off of the walls. She slowly slid back against the wall and brought her knees to her chest. As she did this a loud whimper escaped her lips as the concrete floor scraped and grinded against her wounds. Her skin was sticky and wet due to the old and new blood that continued to leave her body. Would Max come for her? Did Isabel know where she was? Her thoughts began to scramble as an unfamiliar sound became apparent. Liz slowly lifted her head to see the door to the room opening. She was to weak and exhausted to be afraid or conscious of who it was. Liz tried to focus on the person, but her vision continued to blur. The sound of footsteps lightly tapped against the cold concrete floor. Liz could hear each step becoming louder as the person grew closer. Suddenly the sound of footsteps stopped as the person knelt down in Liz's blood and smiled.
Liz moaned as she looked to her right to see a familiar face. She then whispered, " Alex?"
Liz's pain was covered by her feelings of fear. She had been captive, beaten, starved,tortured, and taken away from Max, but now she was face to face with her capturer. It wasn't just anyone. It was her best friend, Alex Whitman. Liz forged enough strength to speak, " Alex! What are you doing?"
Alex laughed and then turned away from her. He raised his hands and snapped his fingers. Just then more people entered the no longer dark room, for they switched on the lights. Liz scanned the room. She had never actually seen it. The room was a baby blue. The only other color was red, her blood. Liz shook her head and looked back up to Alex.
Alex smiled and reached his hand out to her face, lightly touching her hair. " You are so beautiful. No wonder The King Of Antar fell in love with you."
" Alex?"
" No I am not Alex."
" Then why do you look like him?"
" I am using his body."
" Oh God is he dead.."
" No he is in what I would call a deep sleep."
" Please why am I here?"
" My name is Kivar. I am here to destroy the Royal Four. I know it to be true that The King is in love with you."
Kivar stood up and began pacing back and forth while he spoke. " You see I was in love with the woman he married in our world. You refer to her as Tess. He took her away from me and I lived a lonely life. Now it is my turn to steal the one thing that keeps him on this world and that would be you."
" Max was there. In the fire. Why did you not take him then if you are out to destroy him."
" Ha. You foolish human. I want him to suffer as I have suffered."
" Are you planning on killing me?"
Kivar devilishly smiled and then knelt down next to Liz and whispered in her ear, " I don't know what I am going to do with you, but trust me it will provide me with great pleasure." Liz shivered at this. He then took his hand and began healing her wounds. " I think you have suffered enough...For now." He then began evily laughing as he dashed out of the room. Liz attempted to stand up and run over to the door, before it closed but she didn't make it in time. Liz then fell to the floor, crying Max's name.
Max, Maria, Isabel, Michael, and Tess had hurried with gathering their things and preparing themselves to leave. After that had been done they rushed to the airport, taking the earliest flight to Roswell, New Mexico.
Max, Maria, Isabel, Michael, and Tess ran down the terminal to gate 51. They arrived upon boarding. Quickly they handed the lady their tickets and boarded the plane. Max was placed next to Tess, and Isabel between Michael and Maria.
Max took the window seat as Tess sat in the aisle seat. She then placed her hand on his shoulder and said, " Max we will find Liz." Max glanced over at Tess.
" I know. It's just that I am scared. Seeing her alone and frightened in that room. Made me think of me and the white room. I know what she is going through. God I mean who knows what they are doing to her." Max unable to control his anger hit the back of the seat in front of him. Luckily no one was seated there so no commotion was caused.
Tess continued to speak to Max, " I know that you love her and when you love someone. I mean you never lose hope or give up on them. Knowing that you will be together."
Max sighed and glanced over at Tess, " I am sorry Tess. I know that we are destined to be together, but I don't care about that. I am in love with Liz."
" I know that Max, but you did love me. Even more than you do Liz."
" I don't think that's possible to love someone more than I do Liz."
" Max you did."
" Tess, but I don't remember that."
" If you could remember for only a second I know that you wouldn't turn from me. Please let me help you remember." She then reached her hand out to his cheek. Max sighed and gently grabbed her hand. As he did this a rush of feelings ran through his body. Feelings for Tess and yes they were real! Max shoved Tess's hand away from his. Tess knew that he had felt what she felt. Tess then asked, " You remember don't you?"
Max gulped and found himself unable to say anything to her. For his voice had left him. All he could do was stare at Tess. Max looked at her differently now. He remembered the way he felt about her in their past life. God he had loved her. Why was this happening to him now. Liz needed him and Tess was trying to push herself on him. Max shook his head and then shifted in his seat so that he wasn't looking at Tess and said, " Tess I want you to switch places with Isabel."
" But Max..." Max glanced over at her and firmly said.
" Just do it."
Tess bit her lip and nodded as she stood up and beckoned to Isabel. Within minutes Isabel was sitting next to Max. She raised an eyebrow and glanced over at Max, confused. " Max what's going on?"
" I will tell you later. Right now all that matters is that we find Liz." Isabel nodded and then sat back in her seat wondering what had happened between Max and Tess.
Maria and Michael frowned when Tess sat in between them. Michael sighed and then asked, " Why did you and Isabel switch seats?"
" No reason."
" Yeah right." Michael exchanged looks with Maria. They then both kept quiet deciding that it would be better if they didn't know what had happened between Tess and Max.
Max kept looking out the plane window, his thoughts scrambled. What was happenening to him? Why did he find himself thinking of Tess? No Max loved Liz. She was his soulmate. His destiny and that's the way it would always be. He wasn't going to let anyone or thing change that. Tess could pollute his mind, but never his heart. For he knew that his heart belonged to Liz. It always would.
MEANWHILE IN ROSWELL~
Kivar walked down a long hallway with his arms crossed. What was he going to do with the Parker girl? Kill her? He had no idea and this was a first. Seeing how he was usually in control and in the know. Kivar was sure of one thing. As soon as he and Max as they called him were to meet...someone would die and Kivar didn't plan on it being him. As he was walking, Kivar passed a mirror. His reflection catching his eye, he stopped and glanced in the mirror. " Well well Alex Whitman. You are a fine fellow. Too bad I am going to have to kill you once I am done with your pathetic, but good looking body. Speaking of bodies..that Parker girl sure is high on the good looking scale." A smile came to Kivar's face as he beckoned men in suits to pay the Parker girl a visit and to give her an ultimatum. The men nodded and then proceeded to her room.
Max nearly jumped out of his seat when the plane began to land. He probably would have gotten out of his seat if the flight attendant hadnt asked him to stay seating. Isabel sighed and then playfully hit Max on the shoulder. Max calm down.
Calm down? You want me to calm down? My fiance. The love of my life is being held captive and tortured by someone or something. Then I have Tess pushing me to love her! Not to mention, here I am back in Roswell!
People sitting around Max turned to face him, all of them startled by Maxs sudden outburst. Isabel sighed in frustration and then asked, Max please! Now what is this about Tess?
She touched me and she made me remember.
Remember?
Yes my feelings for her. I remember loving Tess.
Oh my God Max. How could she do that with Liz needs you.
I dont know, but Im worried Isabel.
Worried about what?
My feelings for Tess are growing. Becoming stronger. Why?
Max your once lived love for her must be resurfacing.
I dont want to be with her.
I know that. God do you think I want to be with Michael? We have to stay strong. Max what we did in our past life was just that. Our past life.
Youre right. I love Liz.
Just follow your heart.
Thanks.
Yeah.
Just then the plane shook as it hit the runway and began to slow down to a stop. Michael, Maria, and Tess shifted in their seats, prepared to jump out of their seats a.s.a.p. Maria glanced over at Michael, I cant believe it.
What?
Were home. I mean back in Roswell.
I know what you mean. I feel like it was just yesterday when you and I were working in the Crashdown Maria giggled.
Yeah I know. I miss it sometimes.
Me too, but we have to get Liz back before we are able to relive old times.
Michael, trust me I know that getting Liz is the most important!
Sorry, sorry.
Michael then glanced over at Tess. What the hell did you do to Max?
Michael I didnt do anything wrong. I let Max remember.
Remember?
Who he was. What he felt for me. Michael clenched his jaw.
Who the hell do you think you are?
What?
Liz is in trouble and the only thing you can think about is yourself. You selfish little bitch. I dont want you sitting be me either.
Michael please understand. You, Isabel, Max, and I are a family.
No. Max, Isabel, Maria, Liz, Alex, Kyle, Valenti, and I are a family. You are an extra. Someone who happened to drop in. If you dare fuck with Max, or anyother I swear to God. Tess jumped with fear. No one had ever spoken to her that way before. Tess crossed her arms and sighed. Things werent going the way she wanted them to. She felt so alone. Why was everyone against her?
Maria rolled her eyes and whispered, My friend Liz. No my best friend Liz is so much more deserving of Maxs love. If you were the one in trouble, regardless of what you have done. She would fight for you. But I guess feeling or caring for anyone else besides yourself is too much to ask for." Maria scowled and then crossed her arms.
MEANWHILE~
Liz sat in the corner of the room with her knees to her chest. " Max please find me. I am so scared." The sound of the door handle turning startled Liz. A small gasp escaped her lips as two men entered the room. They stood by the doorway and began speaking to her in a commanding tone.
" Kivar is giving you an ultimatum. You can either help him catch Max Evans or you can face severe consequences."
Liz whimpered, but quickly put on a strong front. " You tell Kivar that I would rather die then betray Max."
" You are one stupid human."
" Someone of your intelligence would say that." The man began approaching her, but the other man stopped him. A moment of silence passed before the men left,angry.
ROSWELL AIRPORT~
Max, Michael,Isabel, Maria, and Tess stepped off of the plane and walked down the white corridor. Max could feel himself tensing up as his body began to sweat with fear and nervousness. He was back in Roswell, New Mexico. The city that he vowed to never return to. He had his reasons. Roswell brought back to many horrible memories. Ones that he never wanted to remember, but his fears were going to have to be pushed aside. Liz is what mattered now. As soon as he had her in his arms they would leave Roswell, for good.
Michael grabbed his bags and then glanced over at Isabel.
" Hey don't we need to rent a car or something?"
" No need."
" What?"
" I called mom and dad, telling them that we were going to be in town. They were going to bring the Jeep."
" Sweet."
Max clenched his jaw and then semi-forcefully turned Isabel around. " What? You called mom and dad? How could you? Damn it Isabel. This isn't a reunion."
" Max they are our parents."
" Regardless they aren't why we came back here!" Isabel was about to respond, but she was interrupted by the sound of someone screaming their names. Isabel turned around to see Diane and Phillip Evans, smiling and running towards them. Isabel glared at Max and then ran to her mother and father, embracing them in a hug.
Max groaned and then put on a fake smile when his father, Phillp approached them. " Hey son?"
" Dad."
" I am sorry. I heard about Liz." Max lowered his gaze.
" Listen I know that we haven't been here for long, but we really have to take care of something."
" Nonsense. You guys can come back to the house and grab something to eat."
" No we can't. Not yet."
" Max is there something wrong?"
" There won't be." Phillip eyed his son, obviously confused. He then nodded. " Okay then."
Diane broke away from Isabel and ran towards Max.
" Oh sweetie!"
" Hey mom."
" I missed you so much."
" I missed you too."
" Are you coming back with us to the house?"
" No not yet."
" Max?"
" Please mom. Trust me."
" I trust you. I always have." Max smiled and then kissed his mother on the forehead before glancing over at Michael, Maria and Tess.
The 7 of them then marched out into the parking lot. Max was surprised to see his old Jeep sitting in the parking lot. Just seeing it brought back so many memories.
* WHEN HIM AND LIZ DROVE OUT TO THE OLD TOWER TO EXPLORE THE FLASHES(SEXUAL HEALING)
* WHEN HE AND LIZ HAD SKIPPED ENGLISH TO ENJOY THE SCENERY, BUT UNFORTUNATELY GETTING IN A WRECK(BLOOD BROTHERS)
* SITTIN IN THE JEEP WHILE HE LECTURED MICHAEL(INDEPENDENCE DAY)
*HIM AND MICHAEL DRIVING AWAY FROM THE CRASHDOWN CAFE AFTER HE HAD HEALED LIZ.
*WHEN HE HAD VISITED LIZ IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER SHE CALLED, SAYING THAT HER GRANDMOTHER HAD A STROKE AND THEN KYLE WAITING OUTSIDE FOR HIM
Max groaned and shook his head in attempts to forget. Tess walked over to Max, putting her hand on his shoulder. Max quickly moved away and angrily said, " Please don't." He then sighed and walked over to Bob. He and Isabel said good-bye to their parents and then the 5 of them hopped in the Jeep and sped off.
Max and the others sped down the roads of Roswell in the Jeep. The ride had remained silent untill Michael annoyingly asked Isabel.
" Where in the hell are we going?" Isabel glanced up at the front passenger seat where Michael was sitting.
" Michael I will know when we get there."
" Oh excuse me fucking Nazi."
" What did you say?" Michael stiffened and tried to keep a straight face, but with Max laughing it was hard. Michael mumbled.
" Nothing."
" Good." Michael nodded and then turned around, smiling. He then glanced over at Max who was also smirking. It made Michael feel good to see Max smiling. He hadn't seen much of it lately, but he would never actually tell Max that.
Tess was in the back sitting next to Maria. She squirmed in her seat and somewhat rudely asked, " Maria can you scoot over a little?"
" Tess you aren't the only one who is uncomfortable."
" I didn't say that. I was only asking if you could scoot over!"
" Maybe if your gerbil ass wasn't so damn big!" Tess screeched and then slapped Maria. In response to this Maria too began slapping at Tess.
Michael groaned and then turned around to see Maria and Tess acting like four year olds. He raised his voice and yelled, " Hey! Hey! Hey! Knock that shit off! Maria keep your hands to yourself and Tess cut down on the donuts. Now shutup." Michael turned back around to see Max laughing. Max wasn't the only one who found Michael's comment funny. Isabel too was cracking up. Maria smiled. Michael had taken her side. He was her spaceboy.
Tess crossed her arms and glanced out the Jeep window, muttering, " One day you will all take me seriously. One day you will all accept your destinies."
Max quit laughing and gripped the steering wheel. He then in the rearview mirror to see Tess, moping. He had heard what she said and in response to that Max loudly commented, " I have accepted my true destiny with Liz." Tess shot a hurt look at Max, but to her surprise Max didn't seem to show the slightest bit of sympathy. His eyes were dark and emotionless. Tess shivered and then quickly looked away from him. His eyes alone ran shivers up and down her spine.
Liz was starting to feel somewhat better. She had regained much of her strength back. Liz sighed and then scanned the dark room. There was no way in hell that she was going to spend her life here. Max was waiting for her. Liz now more determined than ever to escape began to stand up. She tried not to make much noise, knowing that someone could be near or watching her. Being captured and away from her loved ones wasn't the only thing that troubled her. The fact that her best friend Alex Whitman was being used for such evil. She had to help him. Liz couldn't clearly see what the room boundaries were seeing how it was nearly pitch black. So she decided to use the wall as her guide. Liz was now standing up. She then began walking backwards untill she hit the wall. Liz spread her arms out and slowly began walking to her right, the wall being her sense of direction. The feeling under her fingertips was concrete like. There were small bumps and then surface was hard and cold. Suddenly a cry of joy escaped Liz's lips. The surface was no longer concrete like, but smooth like a door! She began frantically searching for a door knob or handle. " Come on where is it!" Liz reached down a little to the left to find a door handle. Just then she heard someone approaching her room. " Shit." It had to have been Kivar! Liz whimpered as she jiggled the rusty door handle. Just as Kivar entered the dark room Liz opened the secret door. Quickly she ran into the other room, quietly shutting the door as Kivar switched on the lights.
Kivar's eyes widened with anger. " Where is the human!!" He was so blinded by his anger and frustration that he didn't take the time to even think that Liz would escape through the secret door, but just to make sure he sent five of his best warriors after him. He then yelled out behind them, " Shoot to kill." The warriors nodded and then ran after Liz.
Liz hurried down the dark passage. The walls were made of stone with lamplights on each side. Almost as if she were in a medieval castle. She didn't know where the passage led, but it had to have better results then staying in the dark room with Kivar. The thought of him or whatever it was scared Liz beyond belief. Her, Max and the others had spoken of Kivar and how he was Max's greatest enemy. All of these years Liz had wanted to believe that Max's past life was just a myth. That none of what they talked about was true, but now she knew better. It was more than true. It was her reality and she wasn't even alien. She had to keep going if she wanted her life back. If she wanted to be with Max again.
Kivar's warriors stormed through the secret door and stumbled down the passage at full speed. If the human was down there it was their responsibility to kill her.
Max and the others were still in the Jeep, all of them remaing quiet. As Max was focusing on the road a sudden scream startled him. Resulting in him swerving off to the side of the road. Luckily no one was hurt. Max whipped around and eyed Isabel.
" Isabel what is it? Is it Liz?" Isabel gasped and cried out.
" Yes oh God Max we have to be close. I saw her."
" Was she hurt? Isabel what did you see?!" Isabel was almost into tears. Maria put her hand on Isabel's shoulder in hopes of providing some sense of comfort. Isabel smiled at Maria and then explained herself. " I saw Liz running down a hallway or corridor. Oh God Max she looked so scared! It has to be near here otherwise I wouldn't have recieved any flashes!" Max gulped and then nodded.
" Damn it. Where do we go from here?" Max groaned and threw himself back against the seat and then buried his face in his hands. Max then softly began crying. He wanted to help Liz so bad it hurt, but he had no idea of where to go from here. Roswell wasn't a big city, but when it came to not knowing where in Roswell you needed to be. It suddenley seemed bigger.
Tess's heart went out to Max. She hated to see Max troubled. If everyone hadn't been there she would have sat up front with him. She would have to wait until later.
Michael sighed and then sat back in his seat. Suddenley an idea came to mind. He quickly turned around and glanced at Isabel. " Isabel can you reach Liz with your mind shit?"
Isabel raised an eyebrow. " Mind shit?"
" Oh whatever the hell it is?"
" Yes I can try."
" So what are you waiting for?"
" Michael please."
" I'm sorry. I mean I wouldn't want to hurt you." Isabel and Michael stared into the other's eyes before returning back to reality. Isabel shook her head and then began concentrating on Liz.
Max crossed his fingers and began silently begging for Liz to be okay. He couldn't live life without her. No. Life didn't exist for him without Liz. She was everything to him. There was no way in hell that Tess or some alien force was going to tear them apart. They belonged together and that was that!
Liz hurried down the long dark hallway. She was beginning to tire out, but Liz was afraid to stop. That she might be recaptured and she couldn't let that happen. Her life depended on it. Liz took a deep breath and picked up the pace. Liz wasn't going to let some alien whacko destroy her life.
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Isabel began taking deep breaths as she attempted to focus on Liz. She had to reach Liz. It was there only hope of finding her.
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As Liz was running she began to hear voices. Great was she now going crazy. Liz stopped running and closed her eyes. The voice was becoming more and more clear. It was Isabel! Liz kept her eyes shut and attempted to concentrate on what Isabel was trying to tell her. Just then Liz felt someone touch her shoulder. Quickly her eyes opened to see Isabel standing before her. Liz gulped and the softly spoke, " Isabel is that you?" Isabel was standing before Liz, in tears.
" Yes yes it's me. Liz where are you?"
" I don't know. I was in this room and then I found a door...."
" Is there anything you can tell us?"
Liz bit her lip and began scanning the corridor for some distinct clue as to where she was. Her eyes lit up when she saw a small stream of light shining through the wall. Liz ran away from Isabel and to the other side of the wall. " Isabel look. Light. That means...." Isabel smiled and ran over to her.
" That the other side leads outside!"
" Exactly." Liz began pulling at the rocks but it was no use. She couldn't get them to budge. " It's no use." Liz slid to the ground. She was so tired and worn out to the point of pure exhaustion.
Isabel knelt beside her and put her arms on her shoulders. " No Liz you can't give up." Liz didn't respond. Just then Isabel felt herself fading away from Liz.
Liz gasped and screamed, " No Isabel. Please don't leave...."
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Isabel sat up gasping for breath. " Oh God. I was right. She is running down some corridor. Liz found a stream of light and she tried to remove the rocks, but she was too weak. That's when I left."
Max was staring at Isabel. " Isabel we have to do something. Is it possible to use our powers when making a connection?"
" Yes, but Max it takes so much cocentration...."
" I don't care!" Max turned around and sat in his seat and shut his eyes. Determined to help Liz.
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Liz stayed sitting with her knees to her chest. She was so tired and exhausted. Liz didn't even have the motivation to walk anymore. What was she going to do? Liz whimpered as tears fell down her cheeks. She missed Max and her friends so badly and what about Alex? Liz couldn't abandon him. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes not wanting to move. As if she were already dreaming a familiar voice swept through her ears. "Liz. It's me Max."
Liz didn't belive it. That Max was there with her until he reached out and touched her cheek. Liz's eyes opened at his touch to see his dreamy brown eyes staring back at her. " Max is it really you?"
" Yes Liz it is me. I'm here to help you."
" Max I don't think you can."
" Don't you dare give up on me Parker. Do you hear me? We are going to be together again soon. We have a wedding and our life together ahead of us remember?" Liz smiled as Max wrapped his arms around her waist and helped her stand up. He could feel her pain and bodies exhaustion. It killed him to know that she was in so much pain because of him. Her face expression reminded him of the same face he had when he was in the White Room. Max shivered at the thought. He glanced up and saw the same light that Isabel had been talking about. Max stood in front of Liz and held his hand out in front of him. He knew that using his powers in a dream walk would be nearly impossible and that the pain he would feel afterwards would be indescribable but he didn't care. No physical pain could amount to the emotional pain he was feeling, knowing that Liz wasn't with him.
Liz turned to her right to hear footsteps. Quickly she spoke, " Max I hear someone or something coming." Max clenched his jaw and focused on the wall. A loud groan of pain escaped his lips as a green light shot from his hand bolting through the wall.
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Liz watched in sheer surprise as the wall fell apart, revealing something she never thought she would see again. Daylight.
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Max sat straight up in his seat gasping for breath. Michael and Isabel flung to the front. Michael put his hands on Max's shoulder.
" Maxwell!" Isabel gapsed.
" Oh no he must have used his powers."
Maria felt so badly for Max. As she was sitting up something caught her attention from her right. It was a pile of broken rocks and if she wasn't mistaken....
Liz brought her hands to her eyes to block them from the floating debris. She could hear men shouting at her or were they men. All she knew is that they were Kivar's men and they were bad news. Liz quickly stepped out of the rocks and outside into the desert.
Max's body was now calming down. He glanced to Isabel and Michael.
" I'm okay....Liz where is she?" Michael and Isabel exchanged confused glances. Before they could answer him. Maria shouted, " Liz!" Quickly Maria jumped out of the Jeep and ran towards her friend who was staring off into the other direction.
Liz whipped around to her left to see Maria running towards her. Liz smiled and began screaming words of joy. " Maria! Maria! "
Maria opened her arms wide and embraced Liz in a hug. The two began crying. " Oh Liz I thought you were dead. I thought I would never see you again...."
" Maria I missed you so much!"
Isabel and Michael then bolted out of the Jeep and wrapped their arms around Liz and Maria. All four of them were crying.(Even Michael. LOL) After everything they had been through they were now finally together again!
Max jumped out of the Jeep and walked over his three friends and his Liz. Seeing them together triggered something in him. What in the hell was he doing in Colorado? Roswell, New Mexico was his home. This is how it belonged. The four of them together. Max smiled wishing that Alex was there. He belonged with them too and hey Kyle wasn't that bad. The seven of them. No Tess. She wasn't one of them. She never would be.
Liz was smiling at Maria when someone else caught her eye. It was her best friend, her lover, her soon to be husband. It was Max. The one alien she couldn't live without. Liz nodded to the others and began walking towards Max as he was her. The two of not wanting to wait any longer to hold the other picked up the pace and began running towards each other. Within seconds Max's strong arms were wrapped around Liz's body. Liz whispered, " Max I love you." Max pulled back from her and cupped her face in his hands.
" I love you Liz Parker." He then leaned in and kissed her ever so passionately.
Isabel, Michael, and Maria ran over to Max and Liz wrapping their arms around them. The seven of them. The way it was meant to be. For now and forever.
Tess watched from the Jeep. The sight of Max and the others all over Liz made her sick. Tess sighed. What was happening? Those stupid humans. She had gotten rid of one. Yes Alex Whitman. Kivar and her had made a deal. In exchange for him to have a human's body he would kidnap Liz. Well it was obvious to Tess that Liz was ok, but there battle was far from over. Sure she liked Alex. He was dorky but he was okay. She had visited him at his apartment and drugged his drink with a sleeping pill. As soon as he was knocked out. She kidnapped the body and delivered it to Kivar's men. If Alex or Liz were to die. It would be a small price to pay for Max's love.
Max held Liz tightly in his arms as Michael, Isabel, and Maria had their arms around them. Max whispered into Liz's ear, " This is the way things should always be." Liz smiled but a frown quickly appeared on her face. She pulled away from Max and the others.
Max exchanged confused looks with the others and then walked closer to Liz. " Liz what's wrong?"
" It's Alex."
" What?" Liz ran her hands through her hair and shook her head.
" No please listen. The person or thing that was holding me captive....it was Kivar, Max."
Max felt his body freeze and tense up at the sound of Kivar's name. He wasn't alone in this. Michael and Isabel looked the exact same way. Max gulped and then asked. " Liz where is he?"
" I don't know Max, but that's not the worst of it all. Kivar is using Alex's body."
Maria gasped as she covered her mouth with her hands. Michael quickly pulled her to him. He then asked, " What the hell? Are you sure Liz?" Liz sighed in frustration.
" Yes I'm sure. He told me himself! We have to save Alex." Michael sighed.
" Liz he could have just been telling you that to freak you out. Alex is back in Colorado and I suggest we get out of here before more shit starts to stir up and what the hell is the damn gerbil looking at?"
Isabel glanced over at Michael. " The who?"
" The gerbil. I mean um Tess."
" Oh okay that makes sense." Isabel then turned to Liz. " Michael is right on this one."
Michael nodded. " I say we take a vote. Do we stay and see if it's Alex or do we get the hell out of here and save our lives? Well you know my vote."
Isabel sighed. " I don't know. I mean if it were Alex I"m sure I would have gotten a flash or something like I did with you. I say we leave. I mean if Alex isn't there then we could come back."
Maria looked up at Michael, " I don't want to leave. I mean what if it is Alex?"
Max cleared his throat and mumbled, " I have to agree with Isabel."
Liz couldn't believe what she was hearing. " Fine. You guys leave, but I'm not leaving without Alex." Max put his hands on Liz's shoulders.
" Liz it isn't Alex."
" No Max it isn't true. Kivar told me."
" Exactly why we shouldn't believe him. Come on." Liz pulled away from Max.
" No. "
Liz moved away from Max and began running back towards the blown up entrance. Max groaned and then ran after her. Within seconds he had caught up with her frail weakened body and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her back. Liz began crying and screaming. " Alex! No let me go Max!"
" Never. I won't lose you again." Liz used all of her strength to keep Max from holding her back but it was no use. Liz let her feet drag so Max would have a harder time keeping her back.
" Alex! Alex! Alex!"
Max groaned and turned Liz around to face him. He grabbed her arms and yelled, " We have to go now!" Liz shook her head as tears fell. She then began hitting her fists against his chest.
" No let me go! I have to help Alex!" Max lifted Liz into his arms and over his back. She continued to beat at his back screaming Alex's name.
Maria was now in tears also. She knew that her best friend wasn't delusional. For if Liz truly belived that Alex was there than he was. Ever since her and Liz were little she had always trusted Liz's instincts over her own. Michael didn't want to have to be in Max's situation. So he quickly put his arms around Maria and led her to the Jeep.
Isabel crossed her arms to keep the cold wind off of her as she followed the others back.
Max had to set Liz down in order to open the Jeep door and he didn't want to take the chance of hurting her. Liz saw this as her chance. She stayed in one place to make Max think that she was going to listen to him. She loved Max with all of her heart, but she wasn't going to let her best friend die. As soon as Max leaned in towards the front seat, Liz darted to the right and back to the opening, running as fast as she could.
Max heard her run away. He quickly backed away from the Jeep and after Liz as he yelled, " Shit."
Liz was just about in the opening when once again Max grabbed her from behind. Liz began screaming when the both of them were startled by what stood before them.
Isabel, Michael, Maria and Tess ran towards Max and Liz to see a cold dark man with black underlying his eyes. It was Alex.
Liz gulped as Max pulled her behind him. None of them could believe what they were seeing. It was Alex. How was it possible for him to be standing before them when he was suppose to be in Colorado? Max spoke for everyone in a demanding, but curious tone, " Alex is that you?"
Kivar laughed and then glared at Max. " Zan you inconcievable fool. It is I, Kivar."
Max exchanged confused and fearful looks with Michael, Isabel, and Maria before speaking again, " What have you done with Alex?"
" This is Alex. I am using his body, but don't worry. He will be dead in no time. First I must kill you, Zan."
" Zan? I don't know what you are talking about. My name is Max Evans."
" Don't try to fool me. You were once Zan. I know who you are and you will die."
" What do you want from me?"
" You took the one woman I loved away from me and then you became King of Antar. You ruined my life."
" I didn't take anyone away from you."
" Yes you did. Ava oh how I loved her."
Kivar glanced over at Tess, " I made a deal with her because of her resemblence to my dear Ava."
Max and the others glared at Tess.
Isabel turned to Tess and said, " I knew you were no good. You did this to Alex. It's your fault that he isn't here with us. That he isn't safe."
Michael stepped beside Max, " You aren't going to be killing anybody. Michael held his hand out, but Liz stopped him. " Liz what the hell are you doing?"
" You can't hurt him. He is using Alex."
" Then how in the hell are we going to get booger shit out of here?"
Kivar laughed and then glared at Max and said, " You're not." He then waved his hand and Max flew back and hit the ground. Liz screamed, " Max!" She ran towards him and knelt down beside his pained body. " Oh God Max."
Max struggled as he attempted to sit up, " I'm okay Liz. You have to get out of here."
" No I won't leave you." Max grabbed Liz's arm.
" Liz get out of here!"
" I won't leave you!"
Michael, Isabel and Maria gathered around Max. Max glanced up at Michael and gave him a secret coded look. Michael nodded.
Max then turned back to Liz, " Remember that I love you."
" Max?" Liz felt someone grabbing her from behind and pulling her away from Max.
Liz knew it was Michael. " No Max please!"
Max only mouthed, " I love you." as Liz was being pulled farther and farther away from Max. He didn't want her to leave but Max wasn't going to risk her life for him either.
Maria ran after Liz and Michael and began helping her friend by hitting Michael in the back. " Let her go you big brute!" Michael rolled his eyes and let Liz go for a moment so he could control Maria. Letting Liz go was the biggest mistake that he had ever made for Liz ran away from Michael and towards Kivar. She then stopped a few feet away from him and calmly spoke, " Please don't hurt Max and please let Alex go."
" Don't tempt me you little human."
Liz used her time to scan Kivar's appearance in hopes of finding some type of weakness. Nothing really stood out except a necklace he wore around his neck. Was that keeping the control on Alex's body?
Liz instinctively reached out and grabbed the necklace away from Kivar's neck. Kivar let out a horrific holler as the necklace escaped Liz's hands as she fell down.
Max struggled to stand up, but his will power dominated his physical strength. He then yelled Liz's name. " Liz!"
Liz began to stand up she then glanced over at Max, " No Max I'm fine. Use your powers to destroy the necklace!"
Max reluctantly looked away from Liz and eyed the necklace. He extended his arm and shot out at the necklace. His power alone wasn't strong enough to amount to any destruction.
Michael let go of Maria and ran over to Max and gave him a helping hand.
Isabel shook her head, in attempts to comprehend all that was going on. She then ran over to Max and Michael and used her powers.
When the three aliens powers struck the necklace it exploded on the spot.
At that moment a red light left Alex's body as he fell to the ground. Liz screamed Alex's name and ran over to him. " Alex please!"
Maria ran over to Alex also, but first she pushed Tess out of the way.
Max, Michael and Isabel ran over to Alex. Max then centered himself and placed his hand on Alex's body releasing a green light. A sudden rush of flashes ran through him.
* Alex walking home from band practice.
* Alex walking down the hallway and knocking on Liz and Maria' door, but sighed when there was no answer. He then walked two doors down the hall and entered his room.
* Stepping inside and within minutes to see Tess at his door.
* Alex half smiling to see Tess.
* Alex turning around as Tess knocked him out with a lamp piece.
* Tess tying Alex up and taking him to Kivar. Kivar being a distorted image.
* Alex being possessed by Kivar.
* Kivar using Alex's body for evil deeds.
* Kivar capturing Liz after the fire and placing a fake body in her place to make her look dead.
* Liz being tortured.
Max nearly passed out due to the amount of energy it took for him to be healed.
Alex's eyes opened as he was nearly startled to see everyone staring at him.
" Hey whoa guys. What's going on? And why in the hell aren't I in my dorm room? Guys?" Liz and Maria along with Isabel engulfed Alex in the arms, telling him that they would tell him later.
Michael stood up and walked over to Tess, placing his hand on her shoulder and making her pass out. He then picked her up and walked over to the blown up opening. Michael set her inside and then backed away.
Max ran over to Michael. " Michael what are you doing?"
" I think she needs an eye opener."
" Good idea."
Max and Michael then walked away from the semi closed opening and walked over to Maria, Alex, Liz and Isabel. The six of them then walked away arms around one another. They way is should be. They way is should always be.
