The City that Never Sleeps (UC, Z/M, Mi/L, Adult) {COMPLETE}

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Chapter 21

After everyone was showered, they all sat down and got comfortable. It had been a long trying day. Isabel was wearing Maria’s clothes. It looked quite funny. The pants were way too short, so she used her powers to lengthen them. Everyone laughed.

“I better go see my parents tomorrow,” Isabel said after a long silence. Liz, Kyle and Maria looked down. Isabel noticed, “What’s wrong?” she asked?

“Ummm,” Liz started, “When uhh, when you and Max left, they…they left town.” She finally got out.

“Left? Oh my god.” Isabel said dropping her head in her hands. Kyle who was next to her wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into him.

“They went to Sante Fe. They aren’t that far. I’m sure they would love to see you.” Liz said. She didn’t want Isabel to be sad. They had all been through enough for one day.

“They left town, all because of me.” Isabel said. She couldn’t help the tears from falling.

Zan hated to see a girl cry, “Uhh we…we could go to Sante Fe tomorrow, ya know so they knows ya back in town.” He said.

Maria ran into his arms. She was so happy that he had offered to go to Sante Fe. She was just about to offer, but it ment so much more to her that he did. She knew he didn’t really want to be in New Mexico.

“You guys don’t have to. I mean I can go by myself.” Isabel said. She really did want someone to come with her, but she didn’t want them to feel obligated.

“I would really like to come.” Maria said honestly. Isabel gave her a smile.

“Rath and I will stay here, we don’t want to bombard the Evan’s with a party.” Liz said with a laugh. While that wasa true she also wanted to spend some alone time with Rath.

“Yeah, Kyle and I’ll stay back too. Cool if we stay here?” Ava asked.

“Yeah, no problem.” Maria said. “You think we should get Max?” she asked.

Isabel thought for a second. “No.” she finally said, “To tell you the truth I don’t think he is in any shape to see them.” She hesitated for a moment, “Plus, I want to tell them about us. The alien thing, you know. I want them to know why we left.”

Zan looked uncomfortable, but realized it wasn’t his decision to make.

The rest of the day, the group sat around Maria’s living room watching movies. It was just like old times. Only Max wasn’t there, and they had 3 new people. Maria stayed close to Zan, but didn’t fawn all over him because of Michael. He was taking her new relationship pretty well under the circumstances, but she didn’t want to rub salt on a wound.

Everyone turned in early. Zan, Maria, and Isabel wanted to get plenty of sleep for tomorrow. Ava and Kyle wanted to spend sometime alone because they had been mediating most of the day. Rath and Liz were just exhasted.

Maria and Zan took her room. Liz and Rath took her mom’s room. Ava and Kyle took the guest room, and Isable took the couch while Michael took the floor in the living room. Maria felt bad about not being able to offer them and bed, but they insisted.

In Maria’s room…

“Thank you so much for offering to go with Isabel,” Maria said.

“Is nothin’,” Zan said shrugging. No one had ever really thanked him before. Not like this. He didn’t know how to react.

“I really do love you, Zan.” Maria said to him.

He leaned in and kissed her lightly, “I really love ya too.”

Maria smiled an kissed him back, deeper this time. After several minutes of kissing, Zan broke the kisses and said, “We better go to bed, baby doll.”

Maria smiled, she could tell in his eyes that it took all his strength to stop himself. “Ok, but can we sleep naked?” she said cocking an eyebrow.

“Whatevea ya want, baby.” Zan said as he shed his clothes.

In Maria’s mom’s room…

“God, I’m so tired.” Liz said pulling off her shoes.

“Ya I feel that.” Rath said as he plopped down on the bed. He peeled his shirt off and got under the covers. “Come here, sweet pea.” He said.

Liz climbed under the covers and into Rath’s arms. “I love you, Rath.” She said as she snuggled closer to him.

“I love you to.” He said without hesitation.

In the living room…

Isabel was worried about leaving Michael in Roswell with the two new couples. “Michael, are you sure you don’t want to come with us to Sante Fe?”

Michael knew why she was asking. “No, I’m gonna stay here, try to talk some sense into Maxwell.” He said.

“Ok.” Isabel said. “Look, Michael I;m really proud of you for how you are taking all of this.”

“Thanks,” Michael said half heartedly, “It’s just when I saw the look in her eyes when she looked at Zan, I knew I couldn’t stand in the way of that. I don’t like it, and it hurts, but I just want her to be happy.”

“You’re a good man Michael.” Isabel said, “Night.”

“Night Isabel.”

In the guest room…

The minute Kyle and Ava closed the door they were at each other. They couldn’t get enough of each other.

“Kyle, I want you.” Ava said as they made their way to the bed.

Kyle was cuaght off guard. “Are you sure? We don’t have to rush.” He said. He really wanted this, but he didn’t want her to do something she didn’t want to.

“I never wanted anythin’ more in my life.” She said as she pulled his shirt over his head. She ran her hands over his hard body.

Kyle captured her mouth again with his. He loved the taste of her. He picked her up into his arms and laid her down on the bed. She looked so beautiful.

Ava pulled him down on the bed with her and straddled him. She pulled her shirt over her head and unhooked her bra. “Hey, isn’t that my job?” Kyle chuckled.

Ava laughed and leaned down again to plunder Kyle’s mouth. She reached inbetween them to unhook his belt. When she sucessfully freed him of his pants, Kyle turned her over and returned the favor leaving her naked except for a pair of black panties.

“God, you are so beautiful,” he said.

“Ya aint so bad yourself,” Ava said with a smile. Kyle grabbed one of her brested in his hand. He lowered his mouth onto one of her erect nipples and suckled her. Ava let out a sweet moan and bucked into him. She could feel his erection on her thigh. She wanted it inside her.

Kyle kissed his way down Ava’s body until he got to her panties. He gently moved them down her body and off of her. He moved back up her body. Ava was aching to feel him inside her. She tried to get her point across by rubbing herself against Kyle’s member.

Kyle got the message. He took his cock in his hand a guided into Ava’s tight hole. He slowly moved inside her. He had to control himself or he would have slammed into her right then and there.

Ava let out a breathy sigh when he filled her completely. Nothing had ever felt this right. She never felt this good with Zan.

Kyle picked up his pase setting a rythym that fit them both. As much as he hated it, he soon felt himself reaching the edge. He wanted to prolong it, but he didn’t know if he could so he reached between them and found Ava’s bundle of nerves. He lightly teased her and she bucked into him harder.

Ava ground her nails into Kyle’s back as she felt her self getting ready to come. Kyle was right there with her, and as he walls constricted around his cock, she called his name. He released his seed into her with her name on his lips.

TBC..
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Sorry i ment to post last night but it jsut didn't pan out... i hope this was worth the wait!!

Chapter 22

Maria slapped her alarm clock off the next morning. She looked over at Zan. His eyes fluttered open. “Morning,” she said.

“Morning, baby doll,” he said with a smile.

Maria got out of bed and pulled on her rob and pulled out some clothes for Isabel. She walked out into the living room to wake up Isabel. She shook her, “Isabel, time to get up.”

Isabel stretched and nodded. She sat up and Maria handed her the clothes. “You know you’re going to start making me feel fat with these clothes,” she said giggling softly as to not wake Michael up.

Maria smiled and went to the kitchen to start the coffee maker. “I’m gonna go get dressed and motivate Zan to do the same, so we will be ready in a few.”

“Ok,” Isabel said heading to the bathroom.

Twenty minutes later the three were standing in the living room, ready to go. “I’m going to leave a note for the sleepy heads,” Maria said finding a pen and paper. She jotted down a note, and they headed out the door.

“Who’s driving?” Maria asked.

“I’ll drive, you just direct me.” Zan said.

“You sure?” Maria asked.

“Yeah, I’ll be nice to drive again fo once.” He said kissing her lightly on the lips.

Zan climed behind the wheel and Maria took shotgun leaving Isabel the bench seat behind them.

“Thanks again for coming with me.” Isabel said. With that they headed out to Sante Fe.

Meanwhile at Maria’s…

Kyle busted out of the guest bedroom door. He was flying this morning. Michael was awakened by the sound. He saw Kyle strutting around. “Got, laid last night, did you?” he said with a grin.

“That obvious?” Kyle asked grinning right back. Michael nodded.

Ava soon joined them in the living room. She kissed Kyle and sat down next to Michael.

“Looks like Isabel, Zan, and Maria left already,” Kyle noticed. “Think we should wake up beauty and the beast,” he asked which got him a glare from Michael.

“Hey, he has my face,” he growled good naturedly.

“Yeah, I’ll get ‘em” Ava said, and retreated to the master bedroom.

She emerged with Liz and Rath looking none too happy to be awake. Michael spotted the note on the coffee table and read it aloud.

Hey Guys,
We left. Obviously. Make yourselves at home. I don’t know when we will be back but if there is an emergency or something call my cell.
See ya,
Maria, Isabel, Zan.

He set it down and chuckled. He did still miss being with her, but he would definatly rather be her friends than nothing. He was making the right decision. “Well, I’m going to go take another crack at getting Maxwell to come to his senses, so I better get going.” Michael finally said.

When Michael left, the rest of them rumaged around the kitchen. They were starved. They had been so caught up in yesterdays events that they hadn’t eaten.

Rath made omletes. And they ate. It was nice to be together without all the drama. They knew they would have to deal with Max eventually, but they decided to put off for now.

At the Valinte’s…

Michael rang the doorbell, and Jim answered the door. “Hey, Michael. It’s good to see you,” he said hugging Michael.

“I assume Max is still here?” Michael asked.

“Yep, he is none too happy either.” Jim said. “How are you doing?”

“I’m ok, it hurts you know, but I just want Maria to be happy.” Michael answered truthfully. “Has Max gone to the baby yet?”

Valenti shook his head, “Won’t look at him.” He said.

“I need to talk to him,” Michael said. Valenti nodded and motioned toward Kyle’s room. If anyone could snap Max out of this, it would be Michael.

Michael walked into the room without bothering to knock. He saw Max sitting at the desk writing something franticly. “Maxwell,” Michael said getting his attention.

“What do you want?” Max growled, “Aren’t you with them?”

“Look, Max. This doesn’t have to be an ‘us vs. them’ thing. The bottom line is that I love Maria and want her to be happy. That is the most important thing to me, and if Zan makes her happy then she will be with Zan.”

Max snuffed, “Whatever,”

Michael continued, “And if you really loved Liz you would see it that way.”

“I do love her,” Max growled.

“Fine, then let her go. You can’t make her love you the way you want her to. All you are doing is making her hate you.” Michael said. He thought if he was honest with Max he would get the picture.

Apparently not, because Max lunged at Michael, “Get the fuck out. I have no place to the disloyal. Go be with them. Liz will be mine, that’s all there is to it.”

Michael raised his arms in surrender, “Fine, sit here in Kyle’s room and feel sorry for yourself forever.” He said and stormed out of the room. He found Jim sitting on the living room couch with little Zan.

“We can take him off your hands if you want. Max is in no shape to be a father right now.” Michael said to Jim.

“Well, that would be good. I actually have to get down to the station.” Jim said handing the baby to Michael.

In Sante Fe…

Zan pulled into the Evan’s new driveway 5 hours after leaving Roswell. Isabel saw her dad’s car in the driveway. She took a deep breath before climbing out of the car with Zan and Maria.

Maria grabbed her hand, and they made their way to the door. Isabel lifted her arm and rapped on the door. “Why am I so nervous,” she said with a nervous chuckle.

The door swung open. Diane Evans stood there strarring at them. “Isabel? It can’t be?.” She gasped.

“Mom, it’s me. I’m back!” Isabel said hugging her mother.

Diana finally cuaght a glimpse of Zan standing behind Isabel and Maria, “Oh Max, what have you done to yourself,” she asked noticing his tattoos and peircings.

“Umm, uhhh,” was all Zan could get out before he looked at Isabel for help.

“Mom, this isn’t Max.” Isabel said.

“What?” Diane said.

“Mom, there is a lot we need to tell you. Is daddy home?” Isbael asked.

“Yes, honey, he is in the kitchen,” Diane said still very confused. She let everyone in the house and got Philip.

Isabel greeted her father, and told her parents to sit down. Phillip noticed Zan but didn’t say anything yet. “Mom, Daddy, I have something to tell you.” Isbael said. They nodded for her to continue. Isabel went on to tell her parents everything about there lived for the past 2 years.

Her parents listened patiently as Isabel exlpained to them why they had to leave, and why Max didn’t come with her. She also told them who Zan was and about the rest of the dupes. She told them everything, just like she wanted to a year and a half ago.

When she was done Diane’s eyes were filled with tears, “Oh, Honey, I’m sorry you thought we wouldn’t love you anymore if we knew.” She said.

“This explains a lot.” Phillip said hugging the three teenagers.

Back in Roswell…

Liz laid the baby down in the middle of the master bed so that it wouldn’t fall off the sides and went into the living room. ‘He’s finally asleep,” she said.

They all nodded. “I’m hungry,” Rath said out of the blue.

“Yeah, I feel that,” Ava said.

“Let’s go to Senior Chow’s,” Kyle said, “because it’s really all that is here besides the Crashdown which we CANNOT go to.”

Rath and Ava wanted to know why, but they decided to wait to find out.

“I’ll stay with the baby, just bring me back something,” Liz said.

“You sure?” Rath asked. She nodded. She was tired anyway.

The gang headed out the door into the jeep that Valenti had saved for them. The didn’t noticed the dark figure standing in the shadows of Maria’s house.

Liz went back into the master bed room to check on the baby. She decided to lay down and catch some sleep until the gang got back. When her eyes closed she heard glass breaking. What the hell was that she said jumping up. A blast of energy knocked her to the ground, unconscious.

Max picked her up and carried her out the window. “You will be mine,” he said, “all mine.”

TBC...
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Chapter 23

Rath, Kyle, Michael, and Ava walked into the house with a bags of Chinese. Rath didn’t want Liz to eat alone so they decided to bring the food back.

“Liz,” Rath yelled into the house expecting her to come running down the hall into his arm, but he heard nothing but a baby’s cry. Rath began to panic, “LIZ!” he screamed.

The four of them began searching the house for her. She wasn’t there. All they found was the baby laying in the master bedroom and the window in there broken.

“Oh my God,” Kyle said.

“Shes gone,” Rath said falling to his knees. Ava joined him on the floor and flung her arms around him unable to control her sobs. Kyle began pacing, and Michael searched the house one last time.

Michael knelt down next to Rath and Ava, “We have to call Isabel, Zan, and Maria.” He said.

Rath nodded still in shock. Michael picked up Maria’s phone and dialed her.

Back in Sante Fe…

Isabel, Zan, and Maria had finished telling the whole story of their lives and were now answereing their parents questions.

Diane was so relived to have Isabel back, but she was worried for Max. Maria assured her that Max would be ok. He just needed some time.

Phillip was interested in the intergalactic parts of the story. He couldn’t belive that his children had been through so much and he hadn’t even noticed. Sure, he knew there was something off, but he never guessed they had spent their weekends wiping out races of homicidal aliens and FBI agents.

Everyon jumped when Maria’s phone rang. Maria fumbled through her purse and put the phone up to her ear, “Hello?”

She heard a panicked Michael on the other end, “You guys have to get back here ASAP. Liz is missing.”

Panic struck through Maira. “What do you mean, she is missing?” Maria screamed into the phone.

Zan could feal the fear rising in Maria. He grabbed the phone from her, “What’s going on?” he asked.

“Liz is missing, you guys have to get back here, we need you.” Michael said.

“Alright, G we’s on the way,” Zan said ending the call. He turned to Isabel, and the Evans’, “We gotta go. Liz is missin’. They need us.” He said.

Isabel who was already terrified, nearly collapsed. She turned to her parents, “We’ve got to go, I’ll be back here when I can.” She said.

Diane and Phillip were sad to see their daughter leave, but they knew she was needed. The hugged her and kissed her and then turned they attention to Zan. Diane was the one to speak, “Zan, I know you are not Max, but I want you to know that you have a family here when you need it.”

Zan nodded not knwoing what to say. No humans besides Liz, Maria, and Kyle had ever treated him with love and warmed. Adults were usually scared of him or thought he was trash. The minute the three got out the door, his thoughts turned to Liz. He thought of her as a sister. He was in full on protector mode as he climbed behind the wheel.

He drove as fast as he could safely back to Roswell. Isabel and Maria held each other in the bench seat behind him.


In Roswell…

Michael had also called Valenti who arrived minutes later. He inspected the scene. He started to rack his brain. Who could have taken Liz?

Ava and Kyle were still busy keeping Rath under control. He felt gulity. He was supposed to be the protector. The general and he couldn’t even protect the woman he loved more than anything. He never should have left her alone.

Little did Rath know that a different version of the same thing was going through Michael’s head. They were more alike than he could ever realize. Both felt completely guilty.

A thought stuck Valenti, but he was afraid to voice it, knowing the hostilities they New York aliens still had towards Max. But it was a lead. “When did you guys go out for dinner?” He asked again.

“About 5:30,” Rath spoke up for the first time to everyone’s surprise.

The wheels were turning in Jim’s head. “Well, I don’t want you guys ro jump to conclusions…this is just a thought, but Max left the house at 5:00 and hasn’t been back since.” Jim said hesitantly.

“What?!?” Rath yelled moving to his feet. “That bastard.”

Michael didn’t want to admit it, but Max had motive and opportunity. Dammit, he should have seen this coming. Ava tried to calm Rath down, “Rath, you gotta calm down. We gonna get her back, but ya can’t fly off tha handle. We gotta wait for Zan, Maria, and Isabel and come up wit a plan.”

“How can I wait?!? I don’t know what he’s doin’ to her.” Rath yelled.

Kyle, Michael, and Jim finally got Rath to sit down and wait. The rest would be back any minute, and they would come up with a better plan if all of them were there.

After a half hour of silence, Maria, Zan, and Isabel burst in the door.

In the pod chamber…

Liz began to come to. Her head hurt but her vision was coming back. She looked around and saw Max sitting across the room staring at her. “Max, where am I?” she asked in a weak voice.

“You are with me, just like I know you want to be. Now we don’t have that pesky ape around, we can be together.” He said. He was clearly delusional.

“Max, let me go!” Liz yelled.

“Why would I do that?” Max asked.

“Max, look we can work this out. But you can’t make me love you if I don’t want to.” She said as calmly as she could manage.

“But see, you want to love me, I know it.” Max said, “You just forgot when I was gone, but I’m going to get us reaquainted.” He said as he walked toward her.

Liz tried to send a message out to Rath through their connection, but she was cut off. Not by Rath, but by something else. She didn’t know what it was, but it was like her mind was too weak.

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Chapter 24

Back at Maria’s…

Kyle, Michael, Ava, and Jim cuaght the other three up on the Liz situation while Rath paced the living room.

“Oh my God, Liz,” Maria gasped and fell into Zan’s arms.

“We have to think of a plan,” Jim said. Zan and Isabel nodded and helped Maria to the couch, where they all sat down.

Kyle thought of something, “Well, we don’t know where she is, but maybe Isabel could dream walk her, you know to find out.” Ava put her hand on his. That was a good idea.

Isabel nodded. “I just hope I can get in.” she said. Maria went into her room and found a picture of Liz for Isabel to use.

Isabel got up and went into Maria’s bed room. When she sat down on the bed she noticed Michael at the door. “What’s up Michael?” she asked.

“It’s just that, I remember how scared you got when you dreamwalked Max in the white room…and I just…I just wanted to be here for you…you know, when you wake up.” He studdered looking down at his feet.

Isabel smiled, “That would be great, Michael.” They had grown stronger during the trip to Antar. He was all she had had. Max was busy pretending to be king, and Tess was a backstabbing bitch. They had to trust in each other.

Michael wrapped his arms around Isabel as she touched the picture. It took a lot of work to get into Liz’s mind. It was almost like it was blocked off, but with some prodding, Isabel got in.

Isabel was transported to the pod chamber. She found Liz chained to the floor and Max trying to seduce her. Liz kept fighting him off. Isabel kneeled next to Liz and took her head in her hands, “Liz, you have to listen to me. What is going on.”

Liz took a deep breath and looked into Isabel’s worried brown eyes, “I’m in the pod chamber. Max took me. He’s crazy. I don’t know what he is going to do. He has a crazy look in his eyes. I’m afraid of him Isabel. I can’t get to Rath. I think Max did something to me.” She said. Then her eyes got wide with fear, “I have to go, hurry Isabel.”

Isabel jolted up in bed. Michael wrapped his arms around her. His heart was beating fast. He could feel her fear, “What did you see, Iz?” he said calmly.

“She’s with Max in the pod chamber. She is scared. I think Max is going to hurt her. We have to get there, Michael.” She said.

She and Michael rushed out the door. The other’s looked up as they rushed into the room. “She’s in the pod chamber. Max has her,” Isabel said as they all bolted for the door. They crammed into the Tahoe and Mad their way to the pod-chamber.


Back in the pod-chamber…

“You shouldn’t try to reach the others,” Max said. He moved closer to Liz capturing her mouth with his.

Liz tried to get him off of her, but she was tied up and a lot of her strengeth was drain, especially after letting Isabel in for the dream walk. Max moved his mouth down Liz’s body. “Max, plase stop. You are scaring me.” Liz pleaded.

Max just grunted. He was going to get her to remember the love they had for one another if it was the last thing he did. She was his. He had saved her life. Now, she belonged to him and he’d be damned if he let that New York trash steal her from him.

Max reached his hand up the squirming Liz’s chest. She was helpless. She hoped her friends got there fast. She didn’t know what was going on with Max, but he definatly wasn’t like this before he went to Antar. Something had to have happened to him. But what. She racked her brain and Max began to remove her shirt.

“Stop, Max. You don’t want to do this,” she yelled.

“No, that’s where you are wrong. I’ve never wanted anything more in my life,” Max said.

Just as Max reached Liz’s pants, He heard the pod chamber open. Who the hell could that be? He thought. He looked up to see Zan, Michael, Kyle, Jim, Maria, Ava, and Isabel staring back at him in horror.

Rath saw what Max was doing to Liz and ran at him before he could control himself. He pushed Max against the wall and punched him square in the nose while Ava, Maria, and Isabel helped Liz out of her chains.

Michael and Kyle joined Rath. “What the fuck were you just going?” Michael said enraged. He didn’t care if Max was his brother, he wanted to kill him right at that moment.

“She’s mine, Michael.” Max spat.

“No, Max. You are wrong. She doesn’t belong to anyone. She had chosen Rath. Now, you have to grasp that or leave her the fuck alone.” Kyle said as calmly as he could though the thought of pounding Max into dust seemed very inticing right then.

“I’m goin’ ta fuckin’ kill ya,” Rath yelled. He lifted his hand in the air to direct a blast at Max, but Liz who had now put her shirt back on grabbed his hand to stop him.

“No, Rath. We aren’t killing anyone. There is something wrong with Max. I don’t know what it is, but we cant just kill him.” She said pleading with Rath.

Rath wanted nothing more than to personally kill the ass hole in front of him, but He felt the urgency in his connection to Liz which was now working. He lowered his hand but kept a firm grasp on Max. Rath punched him one more time to make him pass out.

Kyle and Michael chained Max to the chair he was in. They had to find out some answeres. The Max they knew wouldn’t act like this. They searched his body for any evidence that could be of use. Jim walked over to help them and the girls tried to calm down Rath. He was living up to his name. His anger was coming off in waves that Liz could feel so completely.

“What the hell?” they heard Jim say and walked over to the guys.

“You find something, dad?” Kyle asked.

“Umm yeah, I think so.” Jim said pushing Max’s head forward to get a better look. He pulled out a chip from the back of Max’s head and held it up for everyone to see. “Who the hell put this in Max?” he said to no one in particular.

TBC...
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Chapter 25

Zan put his hand on Max’s head, trying to get in. It was too full. Zan fell back onto the ground and Maria ran to him. “Ya boy’s head is full.” Zan said between big gasps of breath.

“What does that mean, I mean what happened to him?” Isabel said almosst hysterical. Michael moved to her and wrapped her in his warm arms. She laid her head in his chest. He was so warm and comfortable to her.

Ava explained, “Somehow someone got this chip into Max and overloaded his brain. He has all his memories, but he has someone elses too.”

“Wait, who’s memories? Will they go away with the chip gone?” Liz asked. This was too confusing even for her.

“I don’t know. We just have to wait,” Zan said going to Maria who he could feel was scared.

“So what’s the plan, we just stay here until he wakes up?” Kyle asked.

Everyone looked at Zan. He was the leader, really. He thought for a moment. “Yeah, thas tha best plan.” He finally said going to Maria who he could feel was still very scared.

Each couple moved to a separate area of the chamber. Kyle and Ava laid down together. Rath swept Liz into his arms and sat down with her. Zan grabbed Maria’s hand and led her just outside the pod-chamber. Michael, who was still holding Isabel moved to another corner.

“I’m going to go back to the house and get some blankets and stuff, just in case.” They nodded at him and he left.

Outside…

Zan could still feel fear in Maria, “Whas tha matter, baby doll?” he knew it was a dumb question, but he wanted her to talk to him.

“It’s just, I was so scared for Liz, and then seeing her like that…I don’t know I’m just scared. We are never going to be done with the Roswellian drama are we? I mean someone planted a chip in Max’s head! What if someon did that to you?” Maria was sobbing now.

Zan enveloped her in his arms. “Shhh, baby, is gonna be ok. We are gonna fix Max. And thas not gonna happen to me. OK? I will always be here to protect ya. I’m never gonna leave ya.” He said honestly. He was never going to let her out of his sight after he just saw what Rath went through.

Maria held Zan tighter, “I love you, Zan.” She said between tears.

“I love you too, Maria.” It was one of the first times he had used her name. She liked the sound of it on his lips.

Back inside…

Rath was comforting Liz. “I’m so sorry I wasn’t there. I shoulda been.” He said still feeling guilty.

“No, don’t feel like this is your fault. You are the best thing that has happened to me, and in the end you saved me. I love you, and being who you are is enough for me.” Liz said hugging him tightly.

Rath still felt guilty, but he felt a lot better. Liz could always make him feel better, just with a wink or a smile.

The Max began to stir. Michael was the first to notice. He disengaged himself from Isbael and walked over to him. “Maxwell?” he said.

All he got was a grunt. Max was still pretty out of it. Kyle got Zan and they joined Michael next to Max. Rath reluctantly let go of Liz to see what was going on.

Max began to come around. When his eyes were fully opened he looked around. Jim was reentering the pod chamber with blankets. “What’s going on?” he asked.

Jim and the girls joined the guys standing aroung Max. Max began to struggle against the chains. He was confused. “Why am I tied down?” he asked.

“You attacked Liz!” Rath said in anger. Liz put her hand on his chest, trying to sooth him.

“Attack Liz. Why would I attack Liz?” Max said infuriated at the emplication.

Jim tried to get answeres. “Max. You did attack Liz. Now we have to know why.” He said. “Who put this into your head?” Jim asked holding up the chip. Max looked at it confused.

“I don’t know what you are talking about!” max said in despiration. Why didn’t they belive him.

Suddenly the group hear a stranger’s voice behind them, “I put it there.” He said. The group turned around to look at the man who had just admitted to toying with their leader.

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Everyone’s mouth hung open. “Kivar…” Isabel said in astonishment.

“How the hell did you get here, and what do you want?” Michael said feeling his anger rising.

“Well, general, I was a little stowaway on the granolith. I’m amazed you guys didn’t notice, but then again you were a little out of it. As far as what I want, that is simple. I just want to kill every last one of you.” Kivar answered.

“Wh…why did you put that chip in Max’s head?” Liz said finding her voice.

“Well, my dear…I have been watching you all for some time, and I saw an opportunity open when you and Rath got close. I had to be able to control Za…Max’s actions. I knew the whole gang would get together to save out favorite ‘damsle in distress.’” Kivar said stepping closer to her.

Rath quickly pushed Liz behind him to protect her. “So, you made Max kidnap Liz to get all of us together to kill us?” Maria said, summing up what he just said.

“Very good, Maria. You never were to quick, but I like my women a little on the slow side.” Kivar smirked and advanced now to her. He had always liked her, since he began looking in on the aliens. He always wanted to know what that compact little body would feel like us against his. And the passion…he wanted her to take it out on him. But that could wait for later.

As Zan saw Kivar step near Maria he instinctivly through up his gree sheild. “Stay away from her, Kivar.” He warned. If Kivar laid a hand on her he would kill him.

“Oh, Zan, common. Share the wealth.” Kivar teased, and then got down to business, “Enough! This is what is going to happen so listen very carfully. I’m going to kill Michael, Isabel, Max, Zan, Rath, and Ava while you humans watch. Then I’m going to take you back to Antar where you will be the new royal court. Along with Tess of course.”

Kyle was confused. Why would he want them, they aren’t even Antarian. “What? We aren’t even from Antar. Why would you want us?” he said.

“Very good question, grasshopper,” Kivar said, “Well, see I can control you three and Tess is loyal to me, so it seems the best way to get the Antarian people their royalty, and I stay in power.” He said simply.

Then he advanced to Maria once more, “Plus, you ladies are not bad on the eyes,” he said reaching up to her cheek. Zan quickly smacked his hand away and moved in front of Maria like Rath had with Liz.

They almost had forgotten about Max who now yelled from his seat, “Can someone unchain me?” he said irritated. He was furious at the idea of being mind controlled.

Rath jumped into action, using his powers to set Max free. He knew that Max was being controlled and it wasn’t his fault he had been acting the way he did, or that he took Liz, but he was still a littl hesitant to let Liz near him so he moved her across the room.

Kivar wanted to get the strongest Aliens out of the way first, so he shot a blast of energy at Michael sending him flying across the room. Isabel immediately ran to his side.

Zan and Max, together, sprang into action. They returned Kivar’s blast with their own. Kivar laughed, “That all you got,” he said. Max began t get worried, that was almost the best he had and it didn’t seem to even phase Kivar. He knew that he and Zan were the strongest aliens and if they couldn’t take him down no one could.

Meanwhile, Kyle had moved Liz and Maria to the pods. “Get in the pods,” he said.

“No, Kyle we can’t just hide.” Maria protested.

“Yes you can, and you will. Just sit in there out of the line of fire.” He said ending the discussion. Then he made his way to Michael and Isabel.

He helped Michael up. “Common, let’s go help Max and Zan,” Michael said. Rath and Ava had already joined the fight.

Kivar looked at the sight before him. All the aliens except for Vilandra and Tess before him in fighting stance. Kivar chuckled to himself. They honestly thought they could take him. The huna half of them had made them very weak.

Michael tried throwing a blast of energy. This one threw Kivar off balance, but did not real harm to him. How were they going to get him to die? Ava was next, her blast didn’t even move Kivar.

Zan saw Kivar plan another blast their way so he threw up his shield once more. Kivar grew tired of this. He stopped and looked at the aliens plus Kyle. Zan dropped the shield to conserve energy.

Kyle took Ava’s hand, not knowing why. It was just a feeling his mind sent to his body. When he grabbed her hand, they both felt their connection burn inside each other. Ava once again threw an energy blast at Kivar. This time his face grimaced and he fell directly on his ass.

Everyone’s eyes widened. They looked at Ava. “I don’t know what happened…Kyle grabbed my hand and…Oh My God. It was Kyle. We combined energy. That’s what made it stronger.” Ava said realizing what happened.

Liz and Maria heard Ava and rushed into action. If they could help Zan and Rath, that was what they had to do.

Kivar was making his way back to his feet when Liz and Maria rushed to their men. Maria bumped Isabel into Michael as he was about to send another blast Kivar’s way. They felt a tingle run through them, and Michael’s blasted knocked Kivar against the wall.

Kivar let out a blast their way as he hit the wall. Max listed his shield just in time to block it. Liz clung to Rath who blasted Kivar yet again. Kivar let out a scream, then Maria and Zan combined their powers and shot one last blast. They hit Kivar dead in the head, but not before Kivar got one blast out.

Kivar slumped to the ground lifeless. Zan, Max, and Michael went over to his body to make sure he was dead. Kivar’s body began to dissolve right before them.

Suddenly they heard a blood curddling scream, “Liz!” Maria yelled. Everyone looked in horror at Liz’s lifeless body. Kivar’s last botl of energy must have hit her.

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Chapter 27

Rath dropped to his knees and pulled Liz into his arms. “Common, baby. Wake up. Get up, sweet pea. We killed him. He’s gone. Common, get up!” He screamed now unable to hold back his tears.

Maria was also sobbing in Zan’s arms, while Kyle held Ava up. They were all terrified. Max wasted no time before jumping into action. He could not let Liz die.

He walked over to Liz. Rath pushed him away, “Leave her alone. She needs me.” He said. He knew he was being irrational, but he was so scared for her.

Max understood, “Rath, I’m not goig to hurt her. But I can help her.” He said in a soothing voice trying to cover his fear for everyone’s sake. Rath relented and laid her down on the ground.

Max saw that Liz was still breathing. He put his hand on her chest. “We must have weakened Kivar’s blast. It just knocked her out. But she is fine.” He said with relief. Then he placed his hands on Liz bringing her back to consciousness.

As Max brought her back he received flashes from her. He saw her with Rath in New York. He saw how happy she was with him. He saw them in loving embraces. He saw how hurt she was when he yelled at her. He saw the pain he caused then he was made to kidnap her.

Liz’s eyes fluttered open, and Max backed away. He was still reeling from the images he saw. He felt like a complete ass for how he treated her. Sure he was under Kivar’s control, but he had ment some of the things he said to her.

Rath scooped Liz into his arms and held her so tight she had to push him away to catch her breath. “Rath, I can’t breath. I’m fine. It’s ok.” She said to him. He relented a little but still kept her in his arms.

Maria ran to Liz, “Are you ok? Lizzie?” Maria yelled.

Liz got to her feet with Rath’s help. “No, I’m fine. I was just knocked out. But I’m fine now,” Liz said with a smile. She ddn’t want everyone worrying about her needlessly. “Do you think we could go home now?” Liz asked.

Rath smiled and wrapped his arms around Liz. “Yeah let’s get back to Maria’s” He said.

Outside, Maria noticed Max’s shy look. She could tell he wanted to be included in tonights activitied, whatever they were. “Max,” she said, “why don’t you come over too. Unless, of course, you are planning on kidnaping Liz again.” She grinned.

He grinned back, she was messing with him. “Ok,” he said.

“We will ride with you,” Maria said motioning for Zan to follow. She saw no reason for all of them to cram into the tahoe and leave Max to drive alone. Max smiled. He really didn’t want to drive back alone. He was grateful to Maria and Zan for offereing to come with him.

When everyone got back to Maria’s, Jim decided that they should talk about what had happened with Max. Max felt it his responsibility to appologize. “I just want to say that I’m really sorry to everyone, but especially Liz and Rath,” Max then turned to Liz, “When I healed you, I saw your connection to Rath. I saw the love that you had for him…and…and I’m really sorry that I didn’t accept it at first. But I really just want you to be happy.” Max said.

Tears of joy filled Liz’s eyes as she ran into Max’s arms, “Max, thank you.” She said.

Rath was happy to see Liz happy. He still didn’t completely trust Max, but he knew that Max wouldn’t cause Liz harm. That he was sure of.

Everyone else in the room watched the exchange with smiles. They were all so happy that everyone was getting along again. Zan put his arms around Maria and kissed the top of her head. Then he began speaking, “As far as the Kivar situation, I don’t think we have ta worry about that prick anymore. He is dead.”

Everyone else nodded. They were all more than relived to be through with Kivar. Rath spoke up, “I’m tired, Think we could go ta bed and talk about this in tha mornin’?”

Jim nodded. “Yeah, your right. Let’s all get some rest.” He said. Kyle, Ava and Max went to Valenti’s while everyone else stayed at Maria’s.

Rath had already taken Liz back to the Master bedroom, and Maria and Zan were headed toward Maria’s room when Isabel turned to Michael. “I need to talk to you,” she said. She wanted to talk to him about the connection she felt to him. About the blast he sent into Kivar after she touched him. She had feelings for him, and she wanted to know if he felt the same about here.

Michael nodded and followed Isabel to the guest bedroom. He wanted to talk to her too. He didn’t know how to explain the feelings he was all of a sudden feeling for her. How had he not noticed a connection to her sooner. Yeah, they had gotten closer on Antar after Max’s funny behavior and Tess’s betrayal, but he didn’t think that was it. It was almost as if he had always had feelings for her but he was just now noticing them.

The two intered the room and Isabel shut the door behind them.

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In the guest room…

“So, what do you wanna talk about,” Michael said nervously. He wanted her to talk first.

“Michael, I think you know what I want to talk about.” She said. Getting no reaction from him, she continued, “What happened in the pod chamber? I mean I think I know what happened, but I want t here what YOU think happened.”

Michael shifted uncomfortable on his feet. “Umm…well.” He stammered.

Isabel saw his discomfort. She knew it had been too much to ask Michael to open up first. She would have to take a chance and see if he followed. Michael had been hurt and rejected too much to do it first. “Michael, I have feelings for you. Romantic ones. And I think that is why you got stronger when I touched you.” Isabel said in one breath. She needed to get all of that out before she changed her mind.

Michael’s eyes widened. She had feelings for him too? He watched her stand there embarassed. She didn’t think he liked her Michael finally found his voice, “You mean you have feelings for ME?” Isabel rolled her eyes. He was going to make this difficult wasn’t he? Michael noticed, “No, I mean I have feelings for you too. I probably always have, but I didn’ notice them until the other night. I mean we got so much closer on Antar, and I thought that our connection was purly platonic, but now I’m not so sure.”

Isabel’s eyes filled with tears. Michael liked her too. She hadn’t felt this happy since she was with Alex at the Prom. She lunged at him and wrapped her arms around his neck. Michael returned the gesture by bring Isabel into his body. He pressed his lips down on hers.

The kiss was heated and passionate. Isabel’s toung jutted out into Michael’s willing mouth. He messaged her toung with his as they fell on the bed together.

In the Master bedroom…

Rath laid Liz on the bed gingerly. He almost felt like he would break her if he was to rough. Liz noticed a smiled at him, “Rath, I’m fine. You don’t have to treat me like a china doll.” She didn’t want him to treat her like that. She wanted him to ravage her body with all the passion he possesed.

Rath looked down at Liz. She stared up at him with eyes filled with desire. Or was that wishful thinking on his part. His doubts subsided when Liz opened her mouth and surprised him, “Rath, I really do love you. And I want you.” She said simply.

Rath took a step back. He wanted her too, but he didn’t want to push. “Are you sure, Liz. We don’t have to… I mean we don’t have to rush this.” He said.

Liz grabbed his hand and pulled him onto the bed with her. She viciously slammed her mouth onto his trying to remove his doubt. “I’ve never wanted anything more in my life.” She said in a husky voice.

Rath’s eyes turned dark with lust for her. He wanted to be inside her more than anything. His hand’s inched their way up Liz’s back under her shirt. The feel of her skin under his hands was intoxicating. He couldn’t help a slight groan escape his lips.

Lis smiled on his mouth. She reached down to the hem of his shirt tugging at it. He lifted his arms in the air alowing her to lift his shirt above his head. Liz marveled for a second at Rath’s suprisingly toned body. She didn’t realize that his body was that defined.

Rath unbuttoned Liz’s shirt. His breath hitched at he pulled it off noticing she was without a bra. Her breasts her small, but they looked perfect to him. He rubbed a rough thumb over Liz’s erect nipple. She lightly moaned and pushed her body into his hand.

Liz explored Rath’s chest down to his abdomen, before reaching her destination. She unzipped his pants and slid them down off his body. He raised his hips to help her. Then he picked her up into his strong arms and laid her further up on the bed.

He kissed her again, moving down her body to her stomach. He deftly unbuttoned her pants and removed them from her body leaving them only in boxers and panties.

Rath pushed his fingers down inside the waist band of Liz’s panties slipping them off her body. Her breath became ragged and fast. He slid back up her body to her mouth. He hungily kissed her again.

Liz could feel Rath’s hard arousal on her thigh. She couldn’t take much more. He needed him. She wanted him as close to her as possible. “Now, Rath…I want you now.” She whimpered pushing her core in his leg.

“Anything for you, baby.” He said removing his boxers. He setteled inbetween her legs. He rubbed the tip of his cock on her clit a few timed before he slowly guided himself into her core. He inched his way in until her reached her barrier. He looked at Liz. She nodded, and he thrust into her causing a mixture of pain and pleasre she ahd never felt before Her nails dug into his back as she got comfortable with him inside her.

When she nodded again, Rath began thrusting into her. Slowly at first, but as she bucked into him with greater speed, he increased intensity. She was so tight around him and he loved her so much that he knew he wasn’t going to last long.

He felt her walls constrict aroung him, signaling that he could let go and he did. He came into her screaming her name, as as she yelled “Raathhh.”

They crashed on the bed falling asleep easily in each other’s embrace.

In Maria’s room…

“I’m glad Michael and Isabel are getting closer.” Maria said to Zan as she kicked of her shoes, Zan was doing the same.

“Yeah,” Zan said. He didn’t really care if Michael found someone except that it would keep him out of Maria’s business.

Maria smiled and walked over to join Zan on the bed. Something was bothering him. “What’s the matter?” she asked lifting his head to look her in the eye.

He couldn’t lie to her, “It’s just seeing Liz like that, with Max. What if that happened to you? I don’t know what I would do.” He said, his words full of emotion.

Maria kissed him lightly, “You don’t’ have to worry bacuase I’m pretty sure you aren’t going to let me out of your sight,” she said with a laugh.

He smiled, “damn straight,” he said pulling her into his arms. She kissed him deeply. She pushed him down on his back and kissed him again.

She pulled her shirt over her head and then assisted Zan in removing his. She licked every part of his toned chest. God he was beautiful. Maria’s long fingers moved down to Zan’s waistline She begina unzipping his pants.

Suddenly she stopped. Zan sat up. “What’s wrong?” he asked.

“I’m…I’m just not ready for this.” She said ashamed of herself. She wasn’t ready, but she didn’t want him to think she loved him any less.

“Baby, there is not rush. I’m ready whenever you are.” He said honestly. He wanted her more than anything but he didn’t want to push her. He simply laid her down and rapped his arms around her. He was content feeling her soft skin against his as they slept.

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Chapter 29

Maria’s eyes fluttered open and she found herself in her loves embrace. She smiled loving the feel of his arms around her. She noticed he was also away. She inwardly groaned. She had to talk to him about last night. She didn’t want him to get the wrong impression.

Maria stretched and sat up in bed. Zan let out a loud groan at the lost of her skin on his. Maria looked down at him, “Zan, I want to talk to you about last night.” She said seriously.

Zan sobered up, “We don’t have to, baby.” He said. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to hear what she was going to say.

“No, we do. I just wanted to tell you why I wasn’t ready.” She looked at him. He nodded, “it’s…it’s just that well…” this was going to be harder than she thought. “I am just scared basically.” She finally said.

Zan visibly withdrew. She was scared of him! “I don’t mean to scare you, baby.” He said.

Maria looked shocked that he thought she was scared of HIM, “No,” she exclaimed, “that’s not what I mean. Let me try to explain this.” She took a deep breath as Zan hel her hand for comfort. “Ummm I never knew my father. He left my mother while she was pregnate. Occasionally I would get a 3 month late birthday card from him, but mostly I don’t know the man.” Maria said as tears rolled down her cheeks.

Zan wiped her tears away with his hand. Maria continued, “And my whole life I have been in meaningless relationship after meaningless relationship. That is until Michael,” Zan looked uncomfortable talking about Maria’s ex but he knew she needed to get this out, “but the thing is, that I gave myself to him completely. I showed myself to him, I was completely exposed with him. And I finally gave him my virginity,” Maria was now crying. “But the thing is, he left me too. Just like my father, and I can’t help but think that everyone leaves me.”

Zan was dumbfounded. He would never understand why anyone would leave her. She was the most amazing woman he had ever known. “Maria, baby, I’m so sorry,” was all he could say before he pulled her into his arms.

Maria, still sobbing, cries, “Everyman in my life has left me Zan. I want to trust you, I really do. But it’s just hard. I’m really going to try.” Maria said honestly. She wanted to give herself to Zan, she just wasn’t ready yet.

Zan smiled at her and held her tightly. “I’m here for ya, baby. I’m ready when you are. I’m not going anywhere,” he said and kissed her on the forhead. “Les get some breakfast.” He said and lead her into the kitchen.

Then Zan and Maria emerged from her room everyone was already sitting in the kitched starting breakfast. Even Valenti, Kyle, Ava, and Max were there. Maria took a seat on the bar stool while Zan made his way to Michael.

Maria eyed the two as they interacted. She saw that they were more comfortable with each other than they had been a few days ago.

Zan had to talk to Michael. He was a little pissed that Michael hadn’t explained himself to Maria. Zan hadn’t known about Maria’s father, but now that he did, he understood why Michael’s departure was harder on her.

“Michael, can wes talk?” Zan asked.

Michael looked surprised, “Uhh, yeah sure.” He said confused.

Zan motioned for Michael to follow him to Maria’s room. Maria had long since given up her watch on their activities. She was busy helping Kyle and Max make French Toast.

In Maria’s room…

“So what’s up?” Michael said shifting his feet awkwardly.

“Look, I know ya don’t like me much. An I can understand that, but I gotta talk to ya about Maria.” Zan said.

“What about her?”

“Ya know about how her fater left her right?” Zan said. Michael nodded so Zan continued, “Well, u probably also know she aint been in a serious relationship in her life ‘sep for you and me.” Michael looked down and nodded again. Zan continued once more, “Well ya know when ya jumped the galaxy after ummm….sleeing with her?” Zan hated remembering that. “Well, she felt llike you was leaving her too. She thinks all men abandon her. Her dad, you, even Alex.”

Michael’s jaw hung open, “Wow. I didn’t even think about that.” Michael said.

“Yeah, well maybe ya shoulda,” Zan said before he could stop himself. He immediately felt bad. He promised he was going tp try to be nice. “I’m sorry, I just care about her. I thought maybe you could talk to her.” Zan said.

Michael smiled, “I know Zan. I understand. And I will talk to her. But just remember, if you hurt her like I was dumb enough to do, I will have no problem taking you down.”

Zan grinned, “Deal.” He through his arm around Michael and exited the room. Everyone looked at the two with grins. The biggest comeing from Isabel and Maria.

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Michael approached Maria and said, “Hey ‘Ria. I know that we have had a lot to deal with since we got back, but I wondered if you wanted to spend some time together. You know to talk. Just because we aren’t together doesn’t mean we can’t be friends.”

Maria’s heart swelled. Was he really saying that. “I’d love that” she said in awe.

Michael turned to the group, “Maria and I are gonna hang out for a few.” Everyone looked surprised and nodded. Maria turned to Zan and flung her arms around him kissing him hard. She knew he had something to do with this, and she liked it.

Michael grabbed Maria’s hand and gave Isabel a kiss before walking out the door. It was not a brotherly kiss and everyone notice.

Isabel turned to her friends who were standing there, mouths open, and began to blush, “What?” she said trying to sound innocent.

Everyone grinned at her. “Nothing,” Kyle said trying to contain his laughter. When he could hold it no longer he busted up. It was weird to see them together, but somehow it fit. It was still funny though.

Isabel rolled her eyes and said, “Whatever,” before flopping down on the couch. She didn’t want to get into it right now. She and Michael hadn’t even decided where their relationship was going, yet.

Meanwhile…

Michael and Maria pulled up to Blue Moon canyon. Maria hopped off the back of the bike. “What are we doing here?” she asked. Usually they nly met out here on official business.

“I just wanted to talk to you alone.” Michael said. He wanted her to be completely open, and he knew that this was the best place to go for that.

“Oh, OK. What do you want to talk about?” Maria asked. She was a little nervous. Michael seemed really serious which usually ment he was going to say something that would make her see red.

They sat on the ground next to each other. Michael took a deep breath and began talking. “Ok, Maria. I wanted to talk to you about why I left.” He said. He knew this was not going to be easy to talk about, but he knew he had to.

“Michael, we don’t have to. I mean it’s over.” Maria said. She was still hurt that Michael could so easily leave her, but in the end it was for the best. If he hadn’t left, she would have never gone to New York and so she would have never met Zan.

“No, I think we do need to talk about it. I don’t want you to think that I left because I didn’t want to be with you, or that you were despendable. I did love you. I still do. But I think maybe the love we had for eachother was always platonic, but we never realized it until now. But that’s not even the point. The point is that leaving without you was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.” Michael said to her.

“Then why did you?” Maria said before she could stop herself.

Michael placed his hand on her’s. “Max needed me. You know how he was before we left. He was not all there, and I am his second in command. He needed me. So, did Isabel. I knew that we would have to deal with Kivar when we got their, and as their General, I couldn’t let them go alone. I want you to know that I begged Max to change his mind, but Tess had control of him.” Michael began to tear up. He remembered how he asked Max to reconcider.

Maria began crying too. She was still sad that Michael left, but she could understand more now. Michael continued, “I didn’t leave you because I wanted to or because it was easy. I left because I had responsibilities. I want you to know, though, that I understang how much I hurt you by leaving. I will never forgive myself for that.” He said wiping tears from her cheeks.

Maria looked up at him. He really did care about her. He wasn’t just like her father. “Thank you, Michael.” She said simply.

“For what?” he asked.

“For being the one constant thing in my life. You will always be my best friend,” she said and wrapped her arms around him. She loved Liz, but she shared something special with Michael that Liz would never understand.

They got up off the gound and headed for Michael’s bike. “Let’s get back before Isabel thinks we got back together.” Michael said with a grin.

“Hmmm you’re holding out on me, aren’t you spaceboy.” Maria said urging him to tell her everything.

“Well,” he said. “Isabel and I are together. I mean I think we are together. To tell you the truth I’m not really sure. We did a lot of kissing, but we didn’t really talk about the futur.” Michael continued.

Maria’s face lightened. She was so happy for her friend, and she knew that Isabel was worthy of Michael. She had been the first one to stand behind her about the whole Zan thing. “I think that’s great. You guys were ment to be together…litereally.” Maria said with a smile.

Michael rolled his eyes and smiled, “Common, let’s go.” He said and they drove back to her house.

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