Roswell Fanatics

OOC: Probably sucks I know, but I'm trying - not much good at plausable excuses I'm afraid though lol

~Alex~

As the sheriff continues his conversation, it appears that he’s unaware of our proximity and Maria pulls me into the bushes, inching a little closer so that we can hear better. It’s a pretty good position, and certainly we can hear all that’s being said now, but when Kyle ‘walks in on us’ as such, I feel like groaning. The bushes…how are we going to explain this one…?

It’s obvious what he’s suggesting of course, but even if it’s in a good cause, I hate the idea of letting anyone actually believe that… Maria’s my friend, she’s like a sister to me though…so definitely not like Isabel…

Of course Maria is not that great a lier either, I remember just as she opens her mouth. I feel like wincing as I hear her response. Just what we need… Could this night really get much worse…?

First of all Kyle suggests we’re making out, but I guess even he can see how unlikely that is… His next suggestion has a little more promise, although we’ll have to be careful about how we answer…I for one don’t want to get into trouble, and from what I saw with Moira, those wolves appear to be pretty real…

To give her credit, Maria doesn’t do too badly though, and as she looks at me, apparently wanting my assistance, I nod awkwardly. “Right…we had some ideas, but it looks like the camp’s got exciting enough without it anyway…probably just as well it’s broken…” I comment, grimacing inwardly at how I feel. Could I sound any more of an idiot…?

*Kyle*

I frown at Alex's 'explanation.' His joke isn't working? It's not like Alex to be careless with his sound equipment. To bad I can't nail him for this, I'd love to get him sent home. Although I guess If I'm honest, Alex really hasn't done anything. The one I'm really pissed at is Dad.

"Well, stop goofing off," I say, almost 'yelling' at them. "We gotta make sure everyone's okay." I get up and start going from tent to tent to see if anyone is missing.


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*Max*

"Careful," I tell the girls in a whisper. It's completely un-necessary as both of them are already frozen in place. We wait and soon hear another crash. Whatever it is, it doesn't seem to be making any attempt to be quiet. It's probably something fairly large.

I creep forward, trying to determine where it's going to emerge from the deeper tree cover. I stand near a thick tree and raise my hand, ready to blast if it looks dangerous.

There! I can see the shape. Dark and lumbering as it moves into the moonlight. I ready myself and --

"Michael?"

OOC: hope this works

~Alex~

I half expect Kyle to burst out laughing, telling us we’re terrible liers and demanding to know the truth… He certainly doesn’t look very convinced…

“Well stop goofing off!” He orders, his voice raised although not quite shouting at us it seems. “We gotta make sure everyone is okay…”

I’m still trying to work out what to say, but as I see him near Liz and Maria’s tent, my eyes widen and I motion to Maria. “We gotta do something…he can’t know she’s gone…” I hiss at her desperately. From what Isabel had said earlier I didn’t expect them to be taking anyone with them, and since they have I kinda wish that I had been able to go too, but right now it’s no point in thinking about that…

Right now, the most important thing is to keep anyone from realising just who is missing… “I’ll try and keep Isabel and Max from being missed…you take Liz okay…?” I ask in a low voice.

~Michael~

It had been decided when I heard the wolf howls emulating from the direction in which I knew the campers were supposed to be in, that River Dog would rest near the symbol and I would try to see whether my friends were still coming. I have to admit, I had been doing pretty damned good at walking silently until a huge twig snapped beneath my foot.

Shrugging, I decide to say the hell with being quiet and simply continue through the trees. As I exit a small amount of cover from the trees, I smiled seeing Iz standing there and turned when I heard my name from Max, "Michael?"

Grinning, I nodded. "Yeah, Maxwell it's me. River Dog and I traveled here. So, come on and let's figure out the reason for the symbol." Of course, I frown as I note that the Parker girl is here as well. "What the hell is she doing here?" Deciding that it wasn't as important as the present situation, I shook my head, "Nevermind, tell me about it later. You've got to see this thing before it decides to fade or something."

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~Liz~

“Careful…”

We stop dead, not moving an inch. I look around, trying to tell what direction it came from, and a moment later comes another crash. What the…? [/i I hold my breath and bite my lip, remaining silent.

Max creeps forward. Be careful… I think to myself although say nothing knowing it is important to keep quite. Through the darkness I can just about make out his figure as he stands near a thick tree and raises his hand.

It isn’t long until a second figure emerges, revealed by the moonlight. I see Max tense, and then… “Michael…?”

“Yeah Maxwell…it’s me. Riverdog and I travelled here. So come on and let’s figure out the reason for the symbol.” He suddenly seems to become aware of my presence, and immediately he frowns, demanding why I’m here. A moment later he shakes his head, deciding it can wait, but I’m afraid he’s about to find out now anyway…

I gasp and take a few deep breaths. I was tense and worried, scared…and those feelings have no little effect on that energy inside. I wince slightly, as a single spark runs over my hand, followed soon after by another. It’s not the worst it’s been, but it’s not good… “This would be why…” I respond softly, holding up my hand for him to see and then closing my eyes, searching for the control I need. I can do this…just as Max showed me…just like before...

*Max*

I'm relieved it's only Michael and not the Sheriff or some other threat. I'm also glad he decides not to press the issue about Liz. We do have some problems with time here. Gotta find out what we can and get back before we're missed, if possible...

“This would be why…” Liz says.

I would almost think she's trying to explain the sighting, but there's a tingling at the back of my neck. Something that tells me things aren't as they should be. I turn and see that her hands are starting to spark again.

I can tell that she's trying to control it on her own, but right now we're in the middle of the woods in the dark. Every flash is like a beacon and we'll be another 'sighting' in about ten seconds.

Reaching back, I put my hand over hers. In a moment, I've opened the connection and smoothed her energy flows. Then, without releasing her, I move my hand around to hold hers. "I got ya," I tell her quietly. "Let's go see this thing," I say to the others.

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*Maria*

"Yeah, sure why not?" I groan exhasperated. First, I don't get to go now I'm here covering for those who did. My life sucks. Well at least I'm not alone. Alex is still here, but from the expression on his face I know he wanted to go more than I did. I wonder why Liz got to go ,but he didn't.

I run over to our tent in front of Kyle blocking his entrance.

"Shhh!" I put my index finger to my lips. "You can't go in there." I whisper. "Liz is sleeping, and she gets very very angry when she is disturbed. Trust me Grouchy Liz is a force to be reakened with." Gosh, I hope he buys this. Otherwise, I'm gonna have to flirt with him, and I'm sure he doesn't want that. Either way, he ain't gettin in this tent.

*Kyle*

I roll my eyes at Maria's description. "I dated her for a year. You think you have to tell me about 'grouchy Liz'?" I ask. Of course, she wasn't usually grouchy around me. At least, not until this past October when she started getting all distant and finally broke up with me. Why? Because my friends beat up Maxwell. It's not even like I knew anything about it.

What I do know is that it wasn't the reason. She'd been making eyes at him and sneaking off to talk to him -- all because he was a 'friend.' At the same time, my dad starts to investigate him. I know that guy is bad news. I try to explain that Liz should stay away from him, but she doesn't believe me. She thinks I'm just jealous.

Okay, so maybe I am jealous, but that's not the only reason. My dad knows the real reason. I wish he'd tell me about it, too...

"Listen, Maria. I just want to make sure she's okay. I don't plan to wake her up."

ooc:

Hope this is cool with ya'll...... figured it might be interesting if we had something more for distractions, however...... so ya know..... I'm cool with the idea of Kyle having looked into Liz's tent, noting she's not there, before he hears his dad.... if ya'll want to work it that way lol

~Moira~

I suddenly realize that if the Sheriff decides to try and do a headcount, he's going to find Mista missing, along with some of the others from our pack. "Damn." I mutter as I stand, wincing with the pain that even the splint isn't helping with. Walking out of the tent, I look around for the Sheriff and find him on the phone. Walking over to him, I start talking really loud and fearfully, "Sheriff! I can't believe I forgot to mention it... Daniel is going to be so upset. His daughter is out there! We were both kind of wandering. Please, You have to find Mista."

Having become a consumate actress, my eyes watered appropriately. Valenti simply looked at me, "We'll do our best." Then he glanced around and tried to determine something, from what I was guessing. Looking back at me, he said, "Stay here."

He turned as if to walk away from me and I reached for him with my good arm, "Sheriff! Please! I... I..."

He spun around toward me and looked at me with very little patience before I heard him call out, "Kyle!" Why would he be calling for his son?

He glanced around and then stopped, I noticed he was looking at his son, "Kyle, sit with Moira here and keep her calm." He said gruffly and I felt the urge to knee him where it hurt for talking to his son that way.

"Calm! Calm! How can you expect me to stay calm? My best-friend is out there! She could be dead or dying! Calm!" My hysterical words fell on deaf ears as he walked away and I lowered my head, my shoulders shaking with the effort not to laugh, though to others it would look as though I was crying.

*Kyle*

I glance in the tent and see that Liz and her father are both gone. Looking up, I notice Mr. Parker at the far side of the campfire, but I don't notice Liz immediately.

I should find Evans. She's probably with him. Mr. Evans is with Mr. Parker, but I don't see Max or Isabel at the moment. I do see Dad. If anyone knows where Max is, it would be dad.

"Dad!" I call across the crowd of scared campers. He comes my way but only to insist that I sit with Moria. "Dad, I need to talk to you --" I try, but he's already moving away and Moria seems to be nearly hysterical.

"Alex? Maria?" I ask, but the two of them seem to have disappeared. Damn. I sit down besides Moria and put my arm around her. "Hey, you okay?" I ask.

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