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Hey everyone.

Yes back with another post. I felt rather ambitious.

Ellie, I'm glad you like the story and all your questions will be answered.

Peace Carolyn


Chapter 19~Nobody Knows~By Carolyn Sawyers

"Here it is. Just where Jack said it would be." A skin named Simone announced, staring at a hugh boulder that towered over her by five feet.

"So what are we suppose to do now?" Michael asked, his hands propped on his hips, surveying the Rock, that is suppose to be the entrance, that'll eventually take them to the Harvest Chamber. Isabel, Tess, and Max, along with their skin allys, stood there behind her, also staring, hoping this plan Courtney and Felix thought up will work.

"Max, needs to open it. He's the king. He'll be able to by-pass any command that was set up by Nicholas." Simone repiled softly. Max walked beside her, seeing no symbols of his homeworld or anything for that matter, to indicat that there's a opening here. Max was worried about Jack, whom from shapeshifting into one of the skins, that guarded this town, had a memory flash of the entrance location.While Max and the others hoped to have the upper hand by using this entrance, Courtney and the others will distract Nicholas and company. Jack has taken the dangerous job of shifting into him, just like Nasedo did, when he baited FBI Agent Pierce, to kill him. Of course Max got captured anyway, and was tortured by Pierce in the white room, when he went to rescue Liz, who Nasedo took hostage for leverage. Max hated that place, and tried not to think about it. It was weird watching Jack make the transformation and seeing a mirror image of himself. It brought back the memeories of that night back. Let's hope they get there in time, before Nicholas catches on. Taking a deep breath, Max walked up to the rock and placed his hand on the rough surface, making it line up directly across from his face. Instantly, a section of the rock in front of them turned into a cave opening.That was easier than he though it would be. Maybe he shouldn't have jinxed them, by thinking that. Of course this is the easier part. Defeating Nicholas without killing their friends, is going to be the hardest part.They made thier hands glow as the entered the dark cave, praying that they won't be arriving to late...
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"You think you can defeat me, without the rest of The Royal Four Zan?" Nicholas said with a laugh,"I don't think so."

"YOU killed them Nicholas, and now you're going to pay!" Jack exclaimed angrily, totally getting into the roll of Max., praying he gave the real one and the rest of the royal four( who were very much alive), enough time to get into the entrance and make their way here.

"Well I'm sorry ,but I didn't have the pleasure,wish I was there to see it."Nicholas exclaimed an evil grin on his face."Look Jasper,it's Felix and Courtney,the king's faithful little dogs!You two have been a pain in my ass, for the last time.

"Kivar is going to love that you're finally dead!" Jasper proclaimed,walking next to Nicholas."I'm going to love killing you."

"Well, you can sure as hell try!" Courtney exclaimed, throwing the two, off guard by flinging Jasper into one of the Harvest tubes. It remained unbroken, but the loud thud that echoed inside the chamber when the mayor of coppersummit crashed into it was very gratifying. Felix simutaneously did the same to Nicholas.However, he anticipated the move and raised a yellow sheild. Felix's attempt asorbed into the sheild.

Nicholas gave a satisfying evil smirk,"Nice try, but you're old Felix, not as powerful as you use to be." then returned back a yellow wave of power towards them. Courtney, Felix and Jack, raised thier shields up instinctivly together.This made Nicholas raise his eyebrows in confusion., and exclaimed, "Your not Zan, you're a shapeshifter." He went on angrily, "Zan's shield would be green, yours is blue."

Courtney cursed herself for forgetting about that. That was how the Royal four was protected, in case a shapeshifter took the kings form, to try and endanger him. He smiled as if he already won this fight,"Courtney,you think your little rag tag team of scum,can actually come in here and defeat me."

"So where is Zan?" One of the guards asked curiously,from behind Nicholas.

"Dead. They're all dead Nicholas, but that doesn't mean we're not going to try and stop you from destroying this planet." Courtney lied, trying to stall time a little bit more.

Liz whipped her face up to the scene, that was going on at the entrance. Max. Dead. It can't be. She would've of felt him die, she was sure of it. No something definately was going on. Courtney and Felix are planning something, and Liz has a feeling, that Max and the others are alive, and in on it. The thing is, what exactly are they up to?

The ropes behind her back were not even remotly becoming loose. She needed to break free before things went down.The explosions weren't connected to the ignitor yet.Maybe if things got chaotic enough where the guards got distracted she could finish the job,Simon started.

"Nicholas,I belive you were looking for me?"

Liz spun around behind her to see Max and the others. Standing there in a battle stance, hands raised out before them, ready for anything. How in the hell did they get in here? Simon didn't mention another entrance.

Faces turned toward the Royal fours sudden apperance. Some were suprised, especially the ones who thought they were dead, and then others were not so suprised,and that included Nicholas,"I should've know you'd have found the back entrance. I guess I underestimated you, Zan"

"You're not going to get away with this, you can count on it." Max exclaimed, then with a thought Nicholas was thrown off his feet, and fell hard on his back,(This caused the suspension feild,that held Simon and the others to disappear,and with a thud, they fell to the ground a few feet from where Liz,Kyle,and Maria were tied up.) If Nicholas was injured or scared, he didn't show it, instead he just started laughing insanely, he got up, while dusting the dirt off his pants, then announced,"Oh this is going to be fun." The next thing Liz knew, skins from both factions filled the room, battling with one another.

"We've got to get out of here Liz,we're sitting ducks!" Kyle replied, manuvering his way up by sliding up the Husk tube.

"What about Simon,and Jacob? We can't just leave them here." Liz asked, fallowing his lead.She nervously looked at Simon on the ground,why was he still uncouncious?The other skin immediately woke up when Nichols pulled him out of the Suspension field.

"What do you expect us to do?" Kyle asked, bearly dodging a skin, that was flung his way."It's not like we can carry them,"

"Liz, you've got to leave." Simon whispered groggily, he was sitting up now, holding his head. Jacob, came around too,"You okay Jacob?" His friend nodded ,and smiled when he saw Courtney kneel beside him. They embraced quickly, then she helped him up.

"Stay alive Liz, get to the redouvouz point as soon as you can." Then the two ran off. To where, Liz wasn't sure. She kind of wished Courtney stuck around long enough to untie her.

"Simon." Liz replied, kneeling down akwardly beside him, it was hard to balance, when your arms were tied behind your back. "I'm not leaving without you, besides, we still haven't finish the job we were assigned to do."

Simon smiled, then wrapped his arms around Liz, and with his powers, the ropes fell off her wrists.Liz immediately took Simon's arm and pulled him out of harms way.They nearly got trampled on by Michael and a skin he was fighting. Maria and Kyle was immediately by their side.

"Jesus,that was close." Maria said out of breath, they were having an adventure of their own,while Liz was taking care of Simon.They encountered a few of Nicholas' henchmen, and would've probably been killed, had it not been for Michael.

"Are you two okay?" Kyle asked, seeing them almost get trampled on.

"Yes," Simon said standing up, going to both Maria and Kyle to free them of thier bindings

"Thank you." Kyle and Maria said simutaniously, they watched as Simon with his powers, made his backpack, that was piled with the others, a few feet away from him, fly into his hands.

"Fallow me." He ordered, running and dodging to the row of husk tubes that had yet to be connected to the ignitor.

"I can't belive they didn't disconnect anything." Maria pointed out nervously, watching her back, as the battle continued around them.

"Well thier stupidity is our victory."Simon said with a smile, as he fiddled with some wires.

"Liz,watch out!" Kyle warned, but it was too late, a skin grabbed her.However, the next thing she knew ,a rain of dust fell around her.Liz turned around and saw Alex, holding his laptop like a weapon..

"Alex!" Liz replied,pulling him into a hug."Thank you."

"Anytime,"Alex replied, then pointed to Simon, "He's still trying to blow this place up."

Liz nodded as they watched Simon punch the number buttons on the ignitor.He stuck it on one of the tubes and with a press of a red button, announced,"Time to go kids. We've got Five minutes."

"You started it now!" Maria exclaimed terrfied,"What about the others?"

"We'll then we better start warning them then." Simon said taking Liz's hand, helping his fellow skins as they weaved out of the way, "Erin, this palce will blow in less than ten minutes. Spread the word as quickly as you can, and get the hell out of here!" Erin nodded and ran off into the opposite direction.They reached the entrance,and said, "Now get out! Go to the rendvouz point."

"I'm not leaving-"

"Without Max. I know, but you have too," Simon interupted, grabbing a hold of her shoulders, "Liz you've got to listen to me. Max and the others will make it, they can't die just yet. I'm going back in there to find them. SoPlease, would you just go."

Liz reluctantly nodded her head, and watched as he went back into the Chaos.

"Are we really leaving Liz?" Maria asked, taking a hold of Liz's arm. Alex and Kyle stood nervously beside them.Watching the bloody battle going on in front of them.

"Yeah, I have faith in Simon. He'll bring the others back to us." Liz replied bravely, taking one last look in the chamber hoping to catch a glimpse of Max.In the middle of the Chamber,she saw him,using the green shield to block an attack from Nicholas. She saw Simon making his way toward Max, satisfied, Liz turned around and left the chamber,with Maria, Alex and Kyle close behind her.

TBC

Chapter 20~Nobody Knows~By Carolyn Sawyers

Max breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Liz, Maria, Kyle and Alex leave the chamber. They are safe. Now all he has to do is surrive, yet another battle, then they could go home, and actually live a half-way normal life. He'll admit, Nicholas was powerful, but Max started to feel confident he could beat him.They countered each other evenly, neither one giving up on trying to destroy the other. Max knew Nicholas was starting to feel fustrated, and it was only a matter of time,before Max would feel the gratification,of seeing Nicholas on his hands and knees, begging for his life.Max will not spare it, not after what he did to Liz, Simon, and the many others he's destroyed or try to hurt.

Max immediately dropped his shield, and ducked as Nicholas took an oppurtunity to hit him. Max raised a hand, and with everything he had inside him,managed to make Nicholas go flying through the air. Max ran to where he landed, not wanting to give his enemy time to recover, and started to punch him. Max was seeing red, he had no intention of stopping. All his fustrations went into his fists,and Max enjoyed every minute of it."You son of a bitch!" a blow connected to Nicholas jaw, "All I wanted was to live in peace!" A crack came from his nose, Max still kept on swinging, "You-and Kivar are-"

"Max, you've got to stop this," Simon interupted, trying to pull Max off of Nicholas."It's time to go."

"I'm not through Simon I need-"

"Max, for the love that's all good and evil just kill him already! WE. GOT TO LEAVE N-O-W, NOW! This place is going to blow in less than five minutes."Simon explained loudly.Then ran off, leaving Max to stare down at a very battered and very beaten Nicholas.

Nicholas just started laughing,watching Max stare down at him with hate, anger, and a very swollen and bloody face.He spatted red spit and exclaimed, "Well,Zan,I guess you win this round. Killing me and destroying the harvest doesn't mean it's over,"

"Oh it's over Nicholas,I'm not going to buy into your scare tactics,"Max exclaimed,clenching his fists.

"We'll Zan,in time you'll see I'm right,"Nicholas exclaimed, reaching behind his back,"Don't get to comfortable,who knows what's lurking in your neighborhood." Nicholas flashed Max a smlie,Then right before Max's eyes, Nicholas truned into a pile of dust.He killed himself, taking control of his destiny,while Max stood there, thinking about the warning Nichoals told him.

"Max,are you nuts!"Simon shouted, Max was glad to See,that Isabel and the others were with him,"Let's go,endless you want to be killed."

Max looked at the spot where Nicholas died one last time,before running after Simon.

We see the ignitor clock counting down the last second.Then a ball of fire exploded through out the chamber,destryoing whatever was left behind.

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Liz and Maria huddled together waiting anxiously to see any sign of their significant others,and friend,come out of the museum entrance.It felt like they've been waiting for hours.Though if that were the case,the explosions would've gone off and whoever was inside would be dead.

"Wait I see somebody,"Alex exclaimed pointing to the entrance.

Indeed it was Simon, Isabel,Tess, Michael, and a handful of rebel skins, running towards them.Courtney and Jacob were next, but still no Max. This began to make Liz start to worry.

"Where's Max?" Liz thought to herself, clutching Maria's hand tightly.

"Don't worry Liz he'll come out." Maria reassured, feeling Liz tense up, thinking the worse.

"Who's here?"Courtney asked, looking disheavled,dirty, battered, but alive.

"I don't see Max!" Liz screamed, as she started to pull away from Maria to run towards the entrance.

"Wait Liz don't!" Maria screamed.

Liz didn't get very far,a loud explosion was heard fallowed by the museum bursting into flames. The force of the blast caused glass,wood,and other materials fly in many diffrent directions.Causing everyone to instictivly protect themselves, with arms, alien sheilds, or flying to the ground.

"Max!"Liz screamed from the ground,her body was filthy,she was bleeding from a cut on her forehead."Oh my God,he's still in there!"

"Liz,you've got to calm down,maybe he used his shield to protect himself,it's possible,"Simon explain,going to her,and holding her back,knowing she'll probably run into the burning building with no care for her safety.

"He wasn't far behind us,I thought he'd make it."Jacob proclaimed,holding onto Courtney tightly,hoping to god Simon was right,and that Max had surrive.

"I feel him still," Isabel announced hopefully,clutching herself.

"I also," Tess added, looking at the burning building,"I can't tell if he uncouncious or not, it's kind of hard.."

"Wait." Kyle suddenly announced, sheilding his eyes ashe looked toward the destroyed building, "Looks like someones coming out of the building," Kyle exclimed excitedly,"Is it him?"

Liz managed to break free of Simons grasp and ran toward the figure, that had collapesd on the gorund just outside the entrance. Liz kneeled before the body and turned it on it's back. Liz sighed in relief, It was Max, dirty, bleeding in a few places, his clothes were tattered, but he was alive."Max, can you hear me?"Liz asked taking his face in her hands and placed a kiss on his lips.

"Yes I can." Max said softly,coughing,"I love you."

Liz looked up and grinned at the others,"He's okay, but he needs help, he's hurt." Then she glanced back down at Max,kissing him again,"I love you too."They smiled at each other, happy that they've both surived this ordeal.

Could it finally be possible? Can they now actually be with each other now?

Liz couldn't even imagine not, looking over their shoulders, no one trying to break them apart, because of some destiny.

Then she stared down at Max and looked into his eyes and he lkooked into hers and smiled

For the first time in quite a while, Liz Parker knew things were going to be okay. Things were finally going to be normal again.

TBC
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Chapter 21~Nobody Knows~By Carolyn Sawyers

Exhausted and battered the rag tag team of skins,four hybirds,one shapeshifter,and four humans,managed to trudge thier way back to the campsite.They've won this battle.Ready to live a life without the threat of the end of the world.Though there was one thing that's been eatting away at Liz,since they've found the harvest.What's going to happen to the rebel skins?They've risked thier lives to protect thier exhile king.Destroyed a harvest that was benificial to them.However,in less then a year,they will be dead.The husks they wear will gradually deteriorate,in an attempt to survie, the husk will turn on it's host,slowly and painfully eatting away,and killing them.

Max also distracted in thought,was concern about Nicholas' last words.Was this really the last they'll see of the skins Kivar commands.Are they truly safe?One things for sure,at least they've made a few new friends that'll give them a hand. In case, Nicholas threats were real.

Arriving at the campsite, Max saw that there were more rebel skins who haven't arrived in time to help fight in the battle at Coppersummit.In all Max calculated that there was about 50 skins spread aimlessly throughout the site.

When thier pressence was known,the skins congregated around the royal four,and went to thier knees and bowed,showing respect to thier ruler.It made Max feel slightly uncomfortable,especially when Simon Jacob,Courtney,and the skins who fought by thier side did the same.

"Please get up," Max announced with a sigh,they did as was told, and he went on,"The harvest is destroyed,but that doesn't mean we put our guard down."

Liz held Max tighter as she listen to his speech,"We lost people out there today,and I think we should mourn thier lost and not take the lives they've given up for granted." He looked at the sea of faces hanging on to his every word,then went on,"What I want you to do is go on with your lives,but keep your ears and eyes open,this fight may not be over just yet."

"Your highness,may I speak please."Replied Simone,the red hair skin,who was a major part of thier sucess,she was a mind warper like Tess,giving them the element of suprise when they walked into the skin infested town.Max nodded his head,urguring her to say what was on her mind.

"We will of course help as much as we can,but with the harvest gone,so is our second chance of life."Simone said softly,speaking for every skin in attendance,Max was confused,what did she mean by this.Then Liz suddenly spoke making things very clear for him.

"Max, many of the rebel skins came here with Nicholas, undercover. Thier husks were destroyed in that chamber."she went on,"They will die without a new husk."

Max felt stupid for not realizing this earlier. So thier reward for being brave and fighting against Nicholas and company was death. No there's no way he's going to give up on his friends."There's got to be some way to reverse this."

"Yes, wearing a new husk Max." Courtney replied, then added,"but the only way for us to put on those husks, was during the harvest, with the rest of the skins, rebels,and Kivar supporters alike, it would've been risky and illogical."

This was horrible.There's got to be some way to help save thier friends. They don't deserve this fate,not after what they did for them all. Then Liz had a flashback of what Future Max told her when he first arrived in Roswell..

"No, no, I don't...I don't know who you are, but you...you're not Max."

"Liz, I know this is all hard to believe..."

"Wh-what? You expect me to believe that the...the granilith is like some sort of time machine?"

"It wasn't intended to be, but it does have an enormous amount of power, and we were able to modify it to artificially create a tear in time space."

"Ah Max..." Liz began, a far-off look appeared on her face, scaring Max. He ran to her side, scared that something happen to her during the explosion.

"What is it Liz, are you hurt?" Max asked, checking her over for any wounds.

"No Max I'm find," Liz reassured him, then with a huge grin on her face and everyone's attention now on her she announced, "I think I may actually know of a way to save the skins."

Not a sound was made as they waited for her idea.

"What do you mean?"Max asked excited by a prospect, but confused in what it could actually be.

"We use the granilith."
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Two days later.......

The Royal Four, Liz and Courtney stood in the Granilith's room. It's location idden behind the pod chamber, the place where Max, Isabel, Michael and Tess were born.The machine made a humming noise, and the purple bluish light, was what lit up the granilith's home. It was as tall as the room, the black funnel looking object, appeared to be floating above an almost black circluar base, the top was a glowy white. It looked very intimadating, but, this may be thier friends last chance of surival.

"So,a future version of Max used this as a time machine?"Courtney asked, placing her hand on the smooth black surface of the granilith.Liz shook her head, looking at the granilith in awe. She's heard so much about the thing, but this was actually the first time she's seen it.

"Did he tell you how he did it?" Tess asked,her intrested peeked.

"No. He didn't go into details." Liz replied, then added,"All I know is that this Serena chic made it possible-"

"Wait, did you say Serena?" Courtney interupted, whipping her head around,to look at Liz.

"Ah, yeah," Liz answered slowly, a bit confused.

Courtney's lip formed a half smile and announced,"I know a Serena. Big time smart, loves technology, and she may actually be the one and the same,that Future Max knew in his time."

"So, she may be able to rig this thing to prevent the husks deterioration?" Isabel asked hopefully.

"Yeah, I think she might." Courtney replied, taking her hand off the granilith, "Liz your smart thinking may have saved me and my friends."

Liz smiled, glad that Simon may be around longer than she anticipated. Max pulled her closer to him and after kissing the top of her head announced, "Well, let's bring this Serena here as soon as possilbe. We don't know how long it's going to take to rig it."

"I'm already on it." Courtney replied, taking out her cell phone.She pressed the numbers,put the phone to her ear and after a few moments said to the person on the other line,"Hello Serena...it's Courtney..."She paused as Serena spoke to her, she then went on,"I'm find, but listen, I need you in Roswell...yeah in New Mexico where else...Just get here...Just go to the downtown area, meet me at a place called the Crashdown Cafe okay....Well if you answered your phone once in awhile and got an answering machine, you wouldn't be so out of the loop...It's important. Belive. Me. I'll explain everything to you when you get here okay..Okay see ya,bye."

"Well she's taking the next flight out of las Vegas." Courtney announced, putting away her phone,"So we go back into town and wait."
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Later that night..............

Courtney just finish explaining the entire story to Serena, starting with Future Max's vist, to Liz's idea of using the granilith's harness power to save the rebel skins from dying. "So do you think it's a possiblitly?"

Serena sat there in a booth, of a alien themed resturant. Sucking on the straw in her soda, letting everything Courtney told her, sink in her mind. She finished her drink with a slurping sound.licking her lips and replied,"So,because of something I did in a future that no longer exsits, makes you think I could rig the granilith into a skin saving device."

"Exactly." Courtney said, thinking her request was as simple as getting a drink of water.

"How in the hell, am I suppose to do this?"Serena asked, gesturing her hands out before her.

"Ah,using your amazing intellect,"Courtney replied,as if this comment answered her question.

"Courtney, I have never seen the granilith." She whispered through gritted teeth in frustration, " I've only just heard stories.My future self seeing it doesn't mean I obtain the knowledge, in how to understand the schematics of it." Serena felt her patience slowly wearing thin.

"So do you want to see it or what?" Courtney asked, not giving up.With a sigh, Serena rolled her eyes, glanced at Courtney as if she was crazy to even think about agreeing to this far fetch plan of her's, and just gave in by shaking her head yes.

"Great. We'll leave now." Courtney replied, waving to get thier waitresses attention, so they can get thier check.

"Courtney you do realize, I might not be able to do this." Serena warned, hating that Courtney has put this task firmly on her shoulders.

"No, no, Serena, we must think positive here!" Courtney insisted, shaking a finger at her,"Standing face to face with the thing might trigger something."

"Or it won't and I'll look like a total idiot." Serena said grimmly.

"It's all about faith Serena.it's all about faith."Courtney stated with a smile.

Serena huffed a sigh and wished she could belive things will work out in the end. However, Serena knew that someone had to be realistic here.She never took sides, never thought Kivar should be on the throne, but didn't like the vigilante approach the rebel skins sometimes took. Serena stayed in contact with Courtney, but tend not to get involed. Serena was happy with her life here on earth. She was a painter, and her boyfriend Charlie, knew of her unique heritage,and loved her no matter what. He didn't know she was going to die in less than a year, and Serena wanted it to stay that way. Why waste time being unhappy, when they can do so much more being happy.

When Courtney told her the possiblity to have thier second chance of life after all, she couldn't help but think of Charlie. She could stay, and not have to leave in the middle of the night when the change started. When Courtney said she was the key to that second chance, Serena felt her hopes drop. She hasn't touch a piece of her homeworld's technology since she landed on earth. Serena esacped that very same day, making her way to Las Vegas and never looking back. It's kind of hard to belive, she is the saviour of the stranded rebel skins.

"You coming?" Courtney asked, causing Serena to snap out of her inner conflicts.

"Yeah. I am." Serena replied, sliding out of the booth,wishing she said no to Courtney,and stayed in Las Vegas.
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It was amazing! She could feel the graniliths power, just right outside the cave. She stood outside the entrance, that Courtney open with the wave of her hand.Serena felt hesitant about going inside.She wanted so badly to help, but didn't want to fail even more.With a sigh she stepped inside the cave and checked out her surroundings. It was your avarge looking cavran, but the pod chambers she was familar with,decorated the back of the cave.A purple bluish light glowed from the bottom left pod.Serena walked toward the bunkbed like chamber,went on her hands and knees,and crawled through the glowing hole.Serena gawked in awe,as she enetered the room, the granilith stood there,daring her to crack it's secrets, and she knew she was up for the challange.

"Pretty impressive huh?" Courtney exclaimed, standing next to the granilith, that almost touch the ceiling of the cave. All Serena could do was shake her head yes. Words failed to eminate from her mouth. Picking her self up from the ground, she brushed off the dirt from the knees of her pants and started to pace around the granilith.Sizing up the machine with intrest.

"Your there aren't you." Courtney commented, seeing Serena connect with the machine. She remebered the old Serena back on Antar. There wasn't a piece of Technology Serena couldn't figure out.You could only hide from your past for so long.

"I'm going to need some supplies, a computer, and a few helping hands." Serena demanded, finally touching the cool smooth black surface of the granilith.

"No problem." Courtney asked folding her arms across her chest."Anything else?"

"Yeah alot of wishful thinking."

TBC

Well it's been awhile and since ERin really wanted an update I had to oblige.

These parts are dedicated to you sweetiekins!

Peace CArolyn


Chapter 22~Nobody Knows~By Carolyn Sawyers

Max made good on his silent vow, by spending some quality time with Liz, before taking her back to the Parkers. It sounded selfish, but they've been through so much together. The last couple of days were hectic and quality time wasn't an option. Max just wanted to feel her again. It's been so long since they've been together intimately. All he wanted was a few nights with Liz, alone and without any interuptions. So he told Michael (who drove Liz's blue mustang back to Roswell), to tell Liz's parents that they were a few days behind, that she wanted to settle things in the town she's been living at.

Max kissed the top of her head, as the two of them laid peacfully in each others arms, reeling in the after glow of thier lovemaking. Max was a little upset,cause they'll have to be leaving in a few hours.There's so much that's going on right now in Roswell, that his pressence would be required there. Plus, Mr. and Mrs Parker, are probably anxious in seeing thier daughter again.

Liz began to stir in his arms, he smiled as she lazily raised her head to look at him, "Morning," Liz said, her voice groggy from sleep.

"Hey sleepy head." Max whispered, gathering her up in his arms, her body running the length of his.

"How long have you been up?" She asked, kissing him softly on his lips.

"Awhile. I love watching you sleep, even your snoring is sexy." He joked, laughing as she playfully slapped him on the arm.

"Jerk!" Liz excalimed, playfully pouting at him.then asked,"What time is it anyway?"

"12:00." Max replied, feeling himself getting hard, Liz looked at him hungrily as she felt him on her stomach.

"So we've got a few hours to kill, before we have to leave." She said, giving him this sultry look, that took Max's breath away.

"Yeah, just enough time for us to do some serious damage to this bed." Max gasped,as Liz began to plant feathery kisses down his neck.

"Well, times a wasting, big boy, whatcha waiting for?" Liz asked, taking his lips hungrily with hers.

Max pulled away, out of breath,looking at her face,framed with her long dark hair. Before claiming her mouth he moaned,"Absolutely nothing."
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Max parked the jeep across the street from the Crashdown.The gears to his emergany break creeked as he pulled it back. After shutting off the jeep, he took the keys out of the ignition, and turned to her. "Well, here we are." He announced, taking her hand that was placed on his knee, Max lifted it up to his mouth and kissed her knuckles, then asked "Nervous?"

"A little yeah." Liz replied quietly, bitting her lower lip,"I've worried them so. I feel like total shit Max."

"Hey,now. They love you Liz," Max countered, intertwining his fingers with hers,"They're not going to hate you."

"At first, but then when they realize I'm okay, they're going to kill me." Liz commented, giving Max a pleaded look, "Let's go back to the hotel, make love a few more days. I'm not ready to face them yet."

"Liz." Max scolded, "You're just procrastinating the inevitable." He climbed out of the jeep and walked over to the passengers side.Taking liz's hand to help her out of the jeep. Liz reluctantly stepped to the ground, he went on, "Besides. If I'm not mistaken, your mother is peeking out behind the blinds of the crashdown window. We're spotted. No turning backnow, I'm afraid."

Liz sighed in fustration, looked towards the resturant, and sure enough there was her mother's excited face. Liz looked back towards Max and exclaimed,"You won't leave me right." She grasped tightly to Max's hands as if her life depended on it, "You'll be my support so I can get through this."

"You know I will Liz." Max said pulling her hand to his mouth, then gently urged her toward the edge of the sidewalk.The two of them staring ahead across the street.With a sigh, Liz announced, "Okay. Let's get this over with."

With determination they walked towards the resturant, feeding off each others strength, knowing they've got each other, and no matter they'll be able to get through anything...as long as they were together.
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As Liz suspected, it was a tearful reunion. She was also crushed in death hugs by both of her parents.Max grinned by the look of embaressment all over her face.

The crashdown was closed for the day.The Parkers, wanted to reunite with Liz without any interuptions.

Food was laid out on one of the tables, they told Max to help himself. He declined, but asked if it was okay if he stayed for a little while.

"Of course Max, you stay as long as you want." Nancy Parker exclaimed, letting Liz go for the first time since she got here,and took Max in her arms.

"You're always welcome here." Mr.Parker added,"You brought back our daughter, we'll always be grateful to you for that."

"I'm sorry for leaving like that." Liz excalimed in guilt, she sat down at a table with a sigh, and added "I was not in a right state of mind at the time."

"We know Liz, Max said this was over a big misunderstanding." Jeff parker exclaimed, sitting across from her, covering her hand with his."You are an adult now, Liz. There will be choices you make that we'll not always agree with, but shutting us out, not telling us where you are, it just scared us."

"I know. I'm sorry." Liz cried, her tears started to streak down her face, "I promise no more impromptu trips without telling you about them."

They all laughed and formed a group hug. Max was brought in on the moment, by Liz's mom dragging him in. He smiled at Liz, and she smiled back.gald that things were going to be okay.

Just then a ringing came from Max's jacket.

"Excuse me." He said, leaving the group hug of love, and walked towards the crashdown's door, for some privacy. "Hello."

"Maxwell, you home yet?" Michael asked,an urgent tone in his voice.

"What's up?" Max asked looking at Liz's family, glad that they were to preoccupied with each other and not Max's phone call.

"Serena had a break through." Michael exclaimed

"I hear a but in your voice." Max replied,switching the phone to his other ear.

"Yeah, well she needs to do a test run, make sure it actually works." Michael proclaimed, as if it was bad news.

"Who's the guinea pig?" Max asked, going to the empty booth nearest the entrance.

"Simon's insisting that he'd be the first one." Michael said unhappily.

"Wait a minute, could he die?" Max whispered, not wanting Liz to hear. The two of them were close. Simon's dead sister's essence is in Liz's body, So Simon has decided to adopt her as his own flesh and blood.

"If it doesn't work yeah." Michael said, then added, "We won't be able to know for sure if it's not tested."

"Shit." Max whispered, dreading to tell Liz what happen to Simon if the test wasn't sucessful. "Don't do anything untill I get there!" Max ordered, getting up from the booth."Give me thirty minutes. I need to finish up things here."

"Fine." Michael said, then asked,"Please tell me you're not bringing Liz, it might be unplesant."

"Oh. no. I wouldn't even think of it." Max said, hating that Simon would do this to Liz, "I'll see ya soon."

"Alright, bye," Then Michael ended the transmission.

Max looked at the Parkers.As they laughed and ate a late lunch.God he didn't want to leave Liz out of the loop, but he knew she'll want to be there, he couldn't bear to see her witness Simons possible death.No it'll be best to let her be with her parents right now.

"Hey, ah that was Michael." Max announced, hoping she wouldn't see right through the lie he was about to tell her.

"What's up?" Liz asked, beaming at him, unaware of what's about to happen in the granilith's chamber in about thirty minutes.

"He needs some help moving some things." Max replied, looking at Liz.

Liz shook her head knowingly, probably thinking it was alien related, which it is, but probably not what she's thinking about.

"Do you need any help?" Liz asked, getting up to be next to him.

"No, it's under control." Max lied, encircling her in his arms, he kiss the top of her head, and added, "Stay with your parents, you've got some catching up to do."

"Alright." She said squeezing him tightly, then glanced up at him and asked,"Will you call me later, tell me about it?"

"Of course." Max said, kissing her cheek."I may even stop by, if you're not tired."

"I'll be up, just come by." Liz suggested, she turned her head so she could look at her parents, "Is it okay if Max comes by?"

"Of course he can." Jeff replied, he held his wife's hand, the two of them were in great moods.Better take advantage of it now,before it wears off.

"Then it's date." Max announced, reluctantly removing himself from her embrace.After a final galnce at her smiling face, Max walked out of the resturant. Leaving Liz with an uneasy feeling.Something wasn't right. He's trying to protect her from something. Hopefully when he comes by tonight, he'll tell her what happen.

TBC

Chapter 23~Nobody Knows~By Carolyn Sawyers

Max climbed up the steep, unsteady hill, that'll eventually lead him to the pod chambers entrance. Damn that Simon! What was he thinking? Liz did not need to lose Simon from her life right now. Their bonding just began, and it would tear Liz's heart to pieces if she lost him.Waving his hand across the rock wall in front of him; a silver hand print appeared. Max placed his hand over it, which caused a section of the rock wall to slide aside revealing an opening. Max bent down, entered, saw that almost everyone was there,and going about tasks that were asigned to them.

"Well it's about time you showed up." Serena exclaimed, looking ready to drop. Max had a feeling she didn't sleep since working on the project.

"Where's Simon?" Max demanded angrily

"In the chamber." Serena answered pointing to the pods, where he was born. She quickly added; sensing his anger at the situation, "Max, I was trying to talk him out of it, but he wouldn't listen to me."

"It's not your fault Serena." Max said with a smile, "Simon has quite the stubborn streak." Then walked to the pods, going on all fours and crawled into the granilith chamber.

"Great your here! Can we start now?" Simon asked impatiently, watching as Max rised to his feet.

"You're not going first Simon and that's an order." Max demanded, pointing at Simon. Michael grimace knowing there was going to be a fight.

"Try and stop me Max." Simon said defiantly, standing his ground, as Max got in his face.

"What about Liz? Are you even thinking about her feelings in all of this?" Max countered angrily.

"If it works than she'll not have to know." Simon explained, starting to walk away from him.

Max grabbed his arm to stop him, and shouted," And if it doesn't, than it's me that'll have to tell her what happen. She doesn't need that right now."

"Let go of me Max!" Simon demanded, his voice full of warning."I will hit you if I have to."

"I will not Simon." Max countered,standing his ground,"I'll do what it takes to prevent you from doing the test."

"Find. Have it your way." Simon proclaimed, taking Max's arm and flipped him to the ground. Simon stood over him and was about to grab him by his jacket lapels when Max used his powers and shot him across the room, bearly missing the granilith.

"Ah we need some help in here!" Michael screamed, hating that he was right. Running over to where Max and Simon were equally kicking each others asses.

Courtney was the first to enter the chamber seeing what was going on exclaimed, "HOLLY SHIT! What in the hell is going on in here!?"

"Max and Simon are having a slight disagreement in the upcoming test." Serena said, wincing as Max this time was throw across the room. The gramitlith still wasn't harm, but who knows how long before this testosterone filled battle damaged thier only chance in surving.

"Felix! Thank god! Would you do something!" Courtney demanded, gesturing towards Max and Simon fighting a few feet in front of her.

"Jesus!" Felix gasped in exasperation, "Jacob, Michael,and Jack, some help please."

The three nodded as the cautiously walked with Felix to where Max and Simon were fighting.The two didn't even notice thier ever growing audience, or the four aliens that were going to end thier little tantrum.

"Jacob, Michael take care of Max. Jack we got Simon." Felix directed, raising his hand and with Jacks help, Simon got pulled off Max, by an invisible force that kept him levitating in the air for a few seconds, then unceremonially let him fall to the ground, the two immediately held onto him so he wouldn't charge back towards Max.

Michael and Jacob were also restarining Max, who was not to happy with the interuption.

"This is redicoulous!" Felix exclaimed raising his hands up in fustration,"Fighting amongst ourselves like a bunch of school children!"

"You shouldn't do the test." Felix pointed to Simon who was about to rebuttle, but he quickly interupted him,"The king said no you fallow his orders!"

"Thank you Felix, I knew you'd see it my-"

"Oh and you're not getting off either mister!" Felix exclaimed, swinging his entire body towards Max, and pointed at him,"What kind of example are you showing your fallowers?"

Max bowed his head in shame knowing he was in the wrong.Simon too looked emabressed at his behavior.

"Now that that nonsense has been taking care of." Felix said, then announced," I will do the test." Gasps erupt through out the group.

"Felix,you can't you're--"

"The perfect candidate Jacob,"Felix replied softly,gripping his shoulder"I'm old and have little to lose if this test fails." He let his grip go and walked to stand face to face with Max,and said,"You know this to be true your highness I will voulnteer."

Max sighed knowing they had no choice,and indeed Felix was the one who should be the first to go.Reluctantly he nodded his head.Praying it'll work."Serena,tell me what you're going to do?"Max asked,waking toward her,his heart,heavy with worry.

"Well,as you know the granilith is powerful,it can be used for alot of functions,a weapon and as Liz told us a time machine."Serena explained,walking towards the machine.

"Yeah,well she also said it can only be used once,"Max pointed out,walking behind her.

"True, but think of the graniltih as a program,it shuts down when it's task is finished,"Serena said,putting down a bag she carried with her,"I just programed that about 81 skins will be passing through the granitlith,so when the last one get's it's new husk,the task is done"

"So what's going to happen if the granilith fails?"Max asked,watching her as she pulled out of the bag,a twelve inch purple crystal.

"It'll read that the task was unsucessful,it'll reset itself.Hopefully through my dignostics,I'll try and figure out the problem,reprogram the numbers,and start the process all over again."Serena replied walking around the granilith untill she stopped in front of the place where she wanted to be,shoved the crystal in the base of the granilth.A loud rumble echoed through the chamber,the lights turned a deep purple and disco ball like lights twirled inside the room,"The granilith will take thirty minutes to charge up,so Felix if you come with me,I'll prepare you for the test."then added"NO one is to touch the granilith,I don't know what will happen if any contact is made to it."

Heads nodded in understanding through out the room.With final glances at the activate machine most of the crowd left the chamber, leaving Courtney, Max, Michael and Simon to stare in awe. Praying that no one else will have to die.

TBC

Hey everyone! I'm here not with an Author's note, but an honest to goodness update! You all Can thank Ernest for letting me use his computer.

I like to dedicate these next two Parts to the memory of Cherie, who read this story and gave me FB and support. I miss her terribly.

Also I also like to thank everyone for your patience and support.

There's only the epilouge after this...hopefully I will get that finished ASAP.

Anywho, YOU GUYS ROCK!

Peace Carolyn


Chapter 24~Nobody Knows ~ By Carolyn Sawyers
Two hours ago, Serena, Felix and a few assistants, entered the granoliths chamber. Leaving strict instructions, that everyone else should wait outside in the pod chamber.

"I don't care if I'm in there for two hours, or two days! I want nothing, or no one screwing this test up!" She ordered. Glancing at everyone in the cave, daring them with her eyes, to defy her!

Max assured Serena, that her wishes would be fallowed.

So they've been anxiously waiting and hoping that soon they'll see Serena, or anyone else from her team, crawl out of the bottom pod with news.

Max was nervous, he really wanted this first try to work. Didn’t enough people die for the good of Antar already. It’s time his new friends got a second chance of life. There was no way back home once the granolith was used, to regenerate new husks for the surviving skins. They were stuck here, for god knows how long. Max suggested they use it to go back to Antar, but they wouldn't hear of it.
"We can't go back Max," Felix replied sadly, speaking for the group, "Antar is under Kivar's rule. We are as good as dead; if we show up there. No! Our home is earth, we will stay and protect you and hope one day we can go back to a peaceful Antar, just as I remember it when, I was a boy."

Max paced impatiently, dying from the wait. Michael strolled calmly up, with a Styrofoam cup of coffee and handed it to Max.

"It's terrible, but it's warm and it's got quite the kick.” Michael explain with a yawn. It’s been a long day, and it looks like it's going to be an even longer night. Maybe he should call Liz and cancel? There’s no way he's leaving this place until he knows the results of the granoliths first test.

"Thank you," Max said grabbing the Styrofoam cup, taking a sip, and making a face in disgust, "Yeow, you weren't kidding!"

Michael laughed and whapped him on the shoulder,” Just chug it Maxamillion, it's the only way to drink this stuff."
Max laughed, but the levitatey was short. He couldn't help but look at the pod, that leads to the granoliths chamber. Wondering what was taking so long. Did something go wrong? Is Felix dead? Will Serena be able to get the granolith working safely, if it failed? Max began to pace again, and Michael looked on, feeling Max's anxiousness.

"I'm sure everything will work out Max," Michael assured softly, knowing he too was having doubts of successfulness.

"I'm just trying to be positive here Michael," Max said softly, not wanting the rest of the skins to hear his doubtfulness, "I just can't help but think the worse. Everything always seems to go wrong whenever we think things are going our way, I need this test to work."

"Everyone does," Michael said with a smile, finishing off his coffee with a grimace, then he turned to Max and added,” Just be sure you don't blame yourself in case doesn’t. Everything is not always your fault you know.” He gave Max a wink, and walked away, before Max could rebuttal.

Michael could always read him well. Yeah he blamed himself, but it's hard not to. He’s king to a planet that's in a terrible war. He has a responsibility to these people to keep them alive. They were here because of him after all. It’s kind of humbling to know people actually die so you can live. It’s all still very new to him, and Max didn't want to let these people down. Just then his jacket began to ring. He reached inside his coat pocket and pulled out his cell phone. Liz’s number appeared on the window. Shit, she's probably wondering where he was. He kept telling himself he needed to call her, but of course he got distracted.

"Hey Liz," Max replied, wishing she was here with him.

"So, why do I have a sinking feeling you'll not be able to make our little rendezvous tonight?” Liz replied on the other end.

"Well you're right of course, I’m still at the cave. I’m sorry Liz, I've been meaning to call you forever, I totally lost track of time." Max said apologetically, walking towards a more private area of the cave.

"So, are you going to fill me in, or are you going to leave me here guessing?” Liz asked, making Max smile.

"Serena completed her work on the granolith, she's testing it right now." Max replied, making a chair out of a nearby boulder. Dying to sit down.

"Really,” Liz said excitedly, then a thought occurred and she said it out loud anxiously,” When you said she was testing it, do you mean it may-"

"Not be quite safe. Yeah. You're assumption is right." Max said, finishing Liz's sentence.
"So who's ah..."

"The guinea pig. Felix volunteered.” Max interrupted sadly, glancing a look at the pod chamber,” They’ve been secluded in there with the granolith for hours, I’m starting to feel a little nervous."

"I'm sure Everything will work out,” Liz assured him, sounding like Michael, a few minutes ago.

"Yeah. I hope so." Max said, wishing he could make him self sound a little bit more positive.

"Felix wasn't the first choice was he Max," Liz asked, wondering why she asked him that. The question just suddenly started echoing in her head.

"Yeah." He huffed not surprise. God it was like she was reading his mind, he was just thinking about how he was glad Simon didn't go first, and then she goes and asks him this question.

"Simon was demanding to go first wasn't he.” Liz asked, even though she knew the answer.

"Yes, that’s why I ran off suddenly, I was going to demand that he not act so hastily." Max replied.

"That's so like him, going off not thinking about himself,” Liz said, then asked,” So you went there to talk him out of it."

"Well I tried, but he pretty much told me, in not so many words, to screw myself, that he was going to anyway, I was standing my ground, next thing you know we were creating our own little WW 3, in the granoliths chamber, next thing I knew, Michael and Jacob were holding me back, while Jack and Felix took care of Simon." Max mused, shaking his head,” Felix wasn't too thrilled with us, I thought he was going to send us to our room without dinner."

Liz laughed as she listen to Max tell his story, "Well, I’m glad you interfered, I would hate to lose Simon again."

"Again?” Max asked confused, then added, Liz you just meet him.”

"Well, no I mean I-uh I sorry, it’s a bit hard to explain. Max, Lexianna's memories are still in my head, and sometimes you know.."

"Ah, no need to explain, it’s an alien thing, I know a couple." Max joked, deciding to take another sip of his coffee, made a face and wished he hadn't.
"Really.” Liz replied going along with the joke.

"Yes, nicest bunch you'll ever meet," Max said, raising an eyebrow.

"Well, If you happen to run across the handsome dark haired one,” Liz quipped, “Could you tell him if things don't run too late, could he come by anyway, even if it's for a little while."

"No problem,” He laughed, grinning from ear to ear,” I’m sure he'll be glad to do that, but he's thinking about maybe breakfast, if visiting tonight isn't possible."

"Breakfast would be wonderful,” Liz said with a sigh, then added,” I love you Max."

"I love you too Liz." Max whispered, closing his eyes, longing to feel her lips.

Liz ended the phone call, and Max smiled hoping Serena will crawl out of that Pod chamber, cause there's a girl who he would love to be holding and kissing right now. No sooner did Max put away his cell, Serena came crawling out, fallowed by one of her assistants. A huge grin on her face.

Max immediately was by her side, fallowed by some really anxious skins.

"It worked?" Max asked hopefully.

"It worked!" Serena assured, causing gasps of relief to echo through out the cave.

"So Felix is?"

"Resting nicely.” Serena confirmed, standing upright,” He’ll be out for twenty four hours, when one is forced regeneration, it kind of takes a toll on the body."

"So when will the rest of the skins get a turn at the granolith." Courtney asked, clutching tightly to Jacob, overjoyness beamed from her face.

"Well the granolith had kind of created ten incubation tubes, for us to rest in, when the first stage of the regeneration is done,” Serena replied, grabbing a clip board from her assistant, Simone "So I'll be announcing nine more names, and in twenty four hours I'll announce ten more until everyone gets a turn."

"So the second stage of the process.."

"Occurs in the incubation tubes, yes," Serena answered Max, handing a bunch of papers to Simone, "Pass these out and then bring the first nine to the prep area." Simone nodded her head in understanding and went off to complete her task. Serena then turned to Max and continued," The granolith has done it's job regenerating our cells, the incubation pods contain and sterile the environment. It let's the new husks get use to it's new host, without the risk of infection, or foreign contact."

"Interesting," Max replied amazed by the whole process, then asked” So how long will it take to get everyone regenerated."

"I'm going to estimate about a week.” Serena answered, taking the Styrofoam cup Michael handed her, she gulped the hot, horrid, liquid ,and sighed when she finished.” It could be longer, but who knows."

"Maybe you should get some sleep Serena, you look ready to drop," Max suggested, concern filled his face.

"I'll rest when it's my turn for regeneration,” Serena replied, touching Max's arm, giving him a grin, "Until then I've got lots of work to do, and it's not going to get done with me talking to you,” She paused, linking her arm with his and started leading him towards the caves exit, and added,” Why don't you go and see Liz, take the rest of the royal four with you, I’ve got things here under control."

"I will be back tomorrow," Max proclaimed, unlinking their arms and gave her a hug, then asked,” Do you need me to bring anything?"

"Yes, some better coffee,” Serena joked, pulling away from the hug.

"You got it." Max replied with a laugh, then he got serious for a moment and added," Serena, I can't even begin to thank you for all that you're doing, I know you were hesitant at-"

"No thanks is needed Max," Serena interrupted, sheepishly,” I should've not even for once hesitated, they’re my people Max, this is the least I could do for them."

Max kissed her cheek, stared at her in appreciation, until Serena feeling kind of embarrassed, insisted that he leave.” Go to her Max, you're through here."
Max smiled at her one last time, then turned to leave the cave, dying to see Liz. Longing to hold her in his arms.

TBC

Chapter 25~Nobody Knows ~ By Carolyn Sawyers

Liz sat on her balcony for the first time in over a year. Everything was exactly as she left it. The lounge chairs, twinkle lights, the candles. Well except for the telescope, her parents kept it in her room. So it wouldn't get damaged in unpredictable weather. It’s now back in the spot where she usually kept it. By her window, right near her favorite full length lounge chair. Liz looked through the eyepiece, getting a closer view of the night
sky.

It was so good to be home again.

Even her parents constant suffocating was refreshing. However, saying goodnight to her parents and escaping into the sanctuary of her room, was heaven. To sleep in her old bed again. To walk around her room and embrace the familiarity, of her things. The pictures of her friends, the posters on her wall, to climb out of her window and enjoy the night air on her balcony.

To finally be with Max, and not have to worry about the End of the world.
With a sigh, Liz lifted her head up from the eyepiece of her telescope and plopped down on the lounge chair.

She then, grabbed her leather bound journal, from a beaten up side table, beside her, and open it up to where her favorite fountain pen bookmarked the last entry she made over a week ago. It was the day when, she left to meet Max at the gas station. It felt like ages ago. Pulling the pen's cap off with her teeth, she thought for a moment then began to write, letting the words flow onto the page. Liz had a lot of catching up to do and didn't want to forget a single moment. Especially the two days she and Max spent at the hotel right outside of town. A smile formed on her face, reliving his gentle caresses, his passionate kisses, the way he felt inside her and the words of love that he whispered in her ears.

"Liz,” whispered Max's barely audible voice, it came from the alley down below.

Liz bolted out of her chair, still clutching her journal, she ran to the edge of her balcony, placing her hands, and journal on the wall that came up to her waist, she looked down and smiled at the sight of Max.

"You made it,” Liz whispered a smile of happiness beamed form her face.

"Can I still come up for a little while?" Max asked hopefully.

"Are you crazy,” Liz exclaimed excitedly,” Get your butt up here mister!"

Max's smile beamed brighter as he ran to the ladder, that’ll take him to his soul mate, his eyes never leaving hers as he made the journey up the metal rungs. Placing his hand on the wall for leverage, Max jumped over the ledge with ease, landed on the roof balcony with a soft thud, and took Liz in her arms. Inhaling her scent, reeling in the feel of her body, feeling whole once again.” God I missed you,” He whispered into her hair.

"So did I" Liz sighed, resting her head on his hard chest,” I love my parents, but they were getting kind of...well clingy."
Max laughed and pulled away just enough to gaze into her eyes, "Well, I’m going to have to take their side on this, I may have to get clingy too."

"That's something, I’m counting on,” Liz quipped, leaning in on his descending mouth, and sighed in contentment, when their lips meet. They parted at the same time, their breath ragged, their foreheads touching, their eyes closed, enjoying the closeness of each other.

"I will never get enough of that," Max gasped, framing her face with his hands, placing a quick kiss on her lips. Her hands went over his, she turn her head and placed a kiss on his hand.

Neither will I,” She replied dreamily, then with a start, pulled away, taking his hands in hers and bringing them down between them. “If your here, that means..."

"Yes, the test was successful," Max answered, finishing her sentence. Fallowing Liz's lead as she brought him over to a lounge chair. She sat across from him, enjoying the feel of their still linked hands.

"I'm so glad," Liz sighed in relief, bringing his hands up to her mouth and kissed both of them.

"Yes, we all are," Max said, reeling in the feel of her lips, wanting to take Liz inside her room and make love to her all night long. "Serena said, that everyone should be regenerated in about a weeks time, Felix is.........."

Max's words slowly began to fade, as the familiar pain of a headache jolted through Liz's brain. They’ve been a fixture in her life since Future Max left her that night. She's learn to deal with them, knowing it was just related to stress, and her lack of sleep.

God, I can't wait for the pain to end,” She thought to herself, feeling her eyelids close.

"It really hurts, doesn't it Liz,” Replied a familiar voice in her head.

"Yes, I just want it to go away,” Liz thought, almost in tears.

"Soon Liz, soon," The voice assured her.

"Are you okay Liz?" Max asked, causing her to snap open her eyes, the headache ended as soon as it began, Max’s concern face, filled her view.

"Yes, I’m find,” she tried to assure him, deciding to not mention the headaches.” I’m just a little tired, it’s been quite overwhelming these days." That's what she needs to do, get a good nights rest. The worse is behind her, and so will also these headaches.

"Maybe you should go to the hospital,” He wondered, getting up from his chair, walking towards the open window to her room,” I’ll get your parents and-"

"No Max. please stop,” Liz demanded, grabbing his hand before he got to far, she made him face her and she assured him again," Max, please, I just really need to sleep okay."

He looked at her, not really assured at all, but nodded his head anyway, and announced, "Okay, but if you still feel this way I want you to go to the doctor's okay."

Liz shook her head, and got to her feet,” I’m tired Max, Really, I think it's time to call it a night.” She said reluctantly, hating to see Max go.

"Well,” He started to say, encircling her petite frame in his arms,” Maybe I should tuck you in?"

"I think that would be a splendid idea." Liz agreed, pulling away from his embrace, and fallowed Max towards her window. Max entered first, so he could help Liz Inside her room. Max sat on her bed, as Liz began to get undress, comfortable enough with Max, that she didn't ask him to turn around. Max looked on, enjoying this little strip tease show. She was in nothing but her black bra and panties. Liz gave him a smile, before she turned towards her dresser, but stopped when Max asked..

"Wait, uh can I do something?"

"What?" She asked, her eyebrow arched in curiosity.

Max got up from the bed, walked up to her, and with a wave of his hand; Liz was now dressed in a black lingerie slip gown, that barely touched the ground, it had thin spaghetti straps. Liz turned toward her mirror and smiled, admiring the transparent lingerie in the mirror.

"This is beautiful Max," Liz exclaimed, running her hands down her stomach, enjoying the silky feel of the cloth.

"I saw it in one of the Victoria Secret catalogs and well......"he paused for a moment and, with a gulp, went on,” I-I wanted to see how you would look in it."

"Really.” Liz said, turning around to face him, her arms gestured out at her sides, and then asked,” Well how do I look."

"Amazingly beautiful.” he whispered, willing himself to calm down, she was tired, now wasn't the time to be frisky.

Liz slowly made her way towards Max, draped her hands around his neck, and softly kissed his lips. His hands went to her hips, enjoying the feel of the cloth on his hands. What he would really like to do now is, take this night dress off and see how it looks on the floor. Instead, he buried his desires, pick Liz up, with her giggling excitedly, and gently placed her on the bed.” I think it'll be best if you sleep right now.” He suggested, pulling the covers up over her, kissed her lips and added,” I’ll see you tomorrow, I’ll take you out for breakfast."

Max turned to leave, but Liz took his hand and said,” Wait Max, please don't go."

"Liz, I think-"

"I-I just want you to lay with me Max, until I sleep,” Liz begged, pulling him down on the bed beside her.” I’m tired, but I don't think I could sleep very well if I didn't know you were beside me, I liked having you in my arms when I slept, back when we were in the hotel."

Max smiled as he took off his shoes, "Okay." Liz scooted over, as Max made himself comfortable, Sitting up and stretching out his legs, He sighed as Liz's head snuggled close to his chest.

"Thank you Max," She whispered softly, as a yawn escaped her lips.

"I'll do anything for you Liz." Max said softly, stroking her hair, suddenly feeling tired himself.” I love you Liz."

"I love you too Max." Liz replied, and immediately her breathing changed, she was fast asleep now. He kissed the top of her head, deciding to stay for a few minutes more, just to be sure Liz was okay. However, Max never left, he felt his eyelids slowly grow heavy, and five minutes later Max also was sleeping soundly.
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Jeff Parker saw that his daughter's room light was still on. He could resist the urge to check in on her one last time before heading off to bed. The door was slightly ajar, tempting him to push it open slightly more, so he could fully see the room. The sight of Max and his daughter sleeping in each others arms, prevented him from entering the room further. You'd think he would be angry, but in fact, a smile spread on his face. They looked so peaceful, Jeff couldn't bring himself to wake them up. The past year has not only been hard on him and Nancy, but Max suffered a great deal also, investing any extra time in trying to find her. Jeff couldn't count the many leads that turned into nothing. Max kept them in the loop thought, telling them everything, even though Jeff could see he didn't want to, that he failed them every time he came back without Liz. The parkers didn't hold anything against him, knowing he was doing everything humanly possible. Max really loved his daughter, and that made him feel good. Then there was Liz. Where had she been living all this time? He never asked her, though the question ate away inside him. There was more to Liz leaving then a misunderstanding between an ex-girlfriend of Max’s. Liz was stronger than that. No, something else happen, and though Jeff knew Max would never hurt her daughter intentionally, Max was the reason for her disappearing in the middle of the night. Soon he'll get the answers to his questions. He prayed that he wouldn't have to hate Max. He made his daughter happy, and this made Jeff happy.

"Jeff, what-"Nancy Parker started to say, but she stopped when Jeff placed a finger over his lips, then pointed inside Liz's room. Nancy’s face soften at the sight, and leaned into her husbands arms.” They do look amazing together."

Jeff shook his head, then reached in and shut off the light, closed the door, and the two went off to bed, leaving Max and Liz, to sleep without the threat of anyone or anything to come between them.
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She floated above the sleeping couple, wishing she could touch his skin with her owns two hands. Yes, Liz is the home to her essence, but is this really living? This was the only time she could leave her hosts body, whenever Liz was in a deep sleep. It took a lot of energy, to leave, but it was worth it, to look at Zan with her own eyes. She floated down to Zan's side of the bed, taking her white glowy hand to make, yet an another attempt to touch his face, to push his bangs from his sleeping eyes. She sighed in frustration, as her hand past through him. His face remain the same. He didn't feel her, didn’t know she was there, didn’t realize she never stopped loving him.

Soon, my love, soon, we’ll truly be together.” she promised, staring longingly at Zan, her astral body, began to fade into nothingness, returning reluctantly back to her prison, Liz Parker.
TBC

Epilogue ~ Nobody Knows~ By Carolyn sawyers
A month Later..

With the threat of impending death to the Rebel skins now over, thanks to Serena. The destruction of the harvest, and their enemies dead, or soon to be. Things have finally gotten back to normal.

Most of the rag tag band of aliens have returned back to their towns, wondering what they should do next? They’ve been so involved in fighting the enemy, that the thought of living a life without the threat of the earth's destruction had them a bit baffled.

Though there are a few, who have decided to uproot and make Roswell their new home.
Courtney and Jacob have just rented an apartment above the local flower shop two blocks from the Crashdown.

Jack Wade(He's the shape shifter),and Simon has taken residence in the same apartment complex, Michael lives in. Their new apartment is on the third floor. Liz wished it was on the first, like Michael's. It would've made helping them moving in a lot easier.
Liz leaned a box marked kitchen stuff, against the wall near the door, as she reached for the door knob. This of course was the time when a sharp pain shot through her head. Her hands flew to her temples, causing the box to crash to the floor. The door swung open, and Simon and Jack were immediately at her side.

"Jesus Liz, are you okay?” Simon asked, wrapping a arm around her shoulder, as his other hand caressed her arm, his eyes filled with concern. Jack had taken the dropped box and looked on, wondering if he could do anything.

"I'm find Simon,” Liz smiled assuring, patting his hand, on her shoulder,” It just fell out of my grasp."

"Come on inside Liz, and sit down.” Simon suggested, leading her through the open door. The apartment was filled with open and unopened boxes everywhere. He weaved Liz through the obstacle course, and planted her down on the couch.” Jack go get her some water.” Jack nodded, placing the box Liz dropped on the kitchen counter. Went to the fridge and open it to get a bottled water.

"Simon, I’m fine really.” Liz replied embarrassed, "I just dropped a box, that’s all."

"Still Liz,” Simon said grabbing the open water bottle from Jack, and handed it to her,” You’ve been going up and down those stairs all day, I appreciate the help, but I don't want you to keel over from exhaustion, just because you're helping us."

"Maybe you should go back home Liz,” Jack suggested, from behind the couch, he looked over at Simon, who was nodding his head in agreement, then added,” We can finish up here, all the major stuff is up, we can handle the rest."

"I agree Jack,” Simon replied, grabbing his jacket next to him, on the couch,” I’ll drive you home."

"Simon, I’m find let me finish-"

"The matter has been settled, Liz" Simon interrupted, getting up off the couch,” You’ve been a enormous help today, but I insist that you go home."

Liz sighed and gave him a smile, "Oh right, I know when I'm not wanted."

"Good night Liz,” Jack replied with a wave of his hand.

"Good night Jack,” Liz returned, to the tall, lanky man, with short cropped blond hair, his eyes were blue and he fidgeted nervously, kind of freaked out about the scene she caused. The lack of looking over his shoulder, must be getting hard to process just yet. Hell, she’s even been having a rough time getting back to her old routine herself. Thank god for Max. If it wasn't for him, she’d probably would still have a hard time
sleeping. Every night, Max would slip beside her in bed, cradling her in his safe embrace. Making the past year, slowly becoming a distant memory. Liz longed to move forward, and focus on their future together.

However, the constant headaches have her a bit worried. She hasn't told anyone about them, hoping they'd just go away.

"Are you sure you're okay?” Simon asked, opening the passenger side door for her.

"Yes, I’m find,” Liz lied, looking forward to getting home. Dying to see Max. "I am feeling a bit tired."

"I could see that,” Simon replied, closing the door, and walking to the drivers side, as he buckled himself in he turned to her and replied,” You forget we have a special connection Liz."

"I know, I have a bit of your sister in me,” Liz said, still feeling a bit weird about that.

"Yeah, I miss her terribly,” Simon sighed sadly, then asked, “-do you talk to her at all?"

"Well, it’s weird, she communicated with me once in a dream, kind of like clueing me in on what's going on, but I don't have conversations with her per say, it's mostly just feelings that I pick up on,” Liz explained, glad that her headache is finally going away, Liz looked over at Simon, who looked disappointed like ,he was hoping maybe, Lexiana would send him a message through her, Liz reached over and touched his shoulder, then softly replied" I know she misses you Simon.."

"Really,” He exclaimed, a bright smile beamed from his face. Liz nodded, glad that she could keep the spirit of his sister alive for him.” Thank you for telling me that, I feel like I failed her that day."

"You mean when she got killed?” Liz asked, Simon nodded his head, gripping the steering wheel.” I guess I thought she might've hated me for not protecting her better, I keep raking my brain thinking if I did things differently," He choked back a sob, hating to break down in front of Liz like this.

"Oh Simon, she doesn't blame you at all,” Liz assured him, touching his shoulder,” In fact she knows you done the best you could, she loves you Simon."

"I love her too,” He said softly, then with a shake of his head, abruptly announced,” Okay enough of this intense emotional stuff, let’s get you home."

"Okay,” Liz agreed anxiously, tomorrow is another big day for her. Her parents asked her to cover a morning shift for them, and she agreed. It’s time to get back to living. Headaches or no headaches.
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Max was waiting for Liz to return from Simon and Jack's place, out on her balcony. He laid on her full length lounge chair, eyes closed, enjoying the feeling of actually being off his feet. It was a busy day at the UFO center, and Brody worked him like a dog. Thoughts of Liz, and being in her arms, kept him from insanity.

"Have you been waiting long?” Liz asked, from behind him.

Max bolted up, turned his head towards, and smiled seeing Liz standing there. He shook his head and answered, "No, but I would've waited forever for you Liz."

"Well, if it wasn't for Simon, that might've just happen.” Liz quipped, sighing in contentment, as Max found his way into her arms.” He felt I needed to go home and take it easy."

"Why, what happen?" Max asked in concern, pulling slightly away to glance over Liz for any injuries.

"Nothing happen Max, I just dropped a box, and Simon was concern that I was overworking myself.” Liz replied with a laugh,” He’s defiantly taken on the brother role, with gusto."

"Well I'm glad he's looking out for you," Max said, planting a kiss on her head,” You’ve been out of sorts lately, did you see a doctor?"

"Yes I went today,” Liz lied, praying Max wouldn't pick on her fib,” Just before I went to help Simon, I’m just a little anemic, told me to take some more iron, multi-vitamins, stuff like that."

Max seemed to have bought it, by sighing in relief.” That’s good," Max took Liz's face in her hands and kissed her softly on the lips, pulled away and added,” I don't want anything to happen to you, I nearly went insane when you left, I-I"

Liz shut him up by kissing him firmly on the lips, back away a little and announced; "I'm right here Max." She raised her hand to his face, and pushed away his unruly brains from his eyes, before placing her hand on his face, "I'm not going anywhere-ever. I'm afraid you're stuck with me for a very." Liz kissed him on the lips, and pulled away slightly "very," she kissed him again, and whispered, "Very, long time."

"That Ms Parker, is what I'm counting on." Max answered, bending down, taking her lips with his. Knowing that nothing or no one will ever come in between them again. Their future for once looks unclouded, and obstacle free. All they could do now is go forward, letting their past disappear behind them, with no regrets.

The End, but not over....