Roswell Fanatics

Alex

I stand along with Isabel after Cameron leaves the room. I think we all look confused at what she and Mena has told us. I, myself, am completely confused. I've had these feelings and strange things happen my whole life and now I find that I'm...not exactly normal. I'm a Son. A warrior for the people of Earth. Someone who is being hunted by the Atrox...seeking out to kill me and destroy all that is good in this world. I'm a big part of protecting it.

My mind is muddled and clouded with this revalation. I know I should go home, but...I don't want to be alone. Not yet. If I am, I'm sure I'll go crazy until my mind processes everything.

I look at Isabel. Her eyes are shifting from Max, to Michael, to Tess. I wonder if she knew about Max's abilities...or even about Trevor's. Somehow I believe so about Max because of her lack of surprise when he revealed his secret.

"Isabel," I say getting her attention. "Did you need a ride home?" I ask. Maybe I can drive her home and by that time, my mind would have cleared and I wouldn't mind going home and being alone.

OOC: I know this probably isn't great, but hope this will work for you Isabelle

~Liz~

As we head back into the room, Max guides me over to the chair where Maria was sitting earlier, perching on the arm while motioning for me to sit down. I smile and nod, doing as he says, and as we resume, Cameron seems to take over this time. I know she says it's not neccessary to hold hands, but I can't help wanting to do so, and reaching for Max's hand as I sit there, waiting...

Mena begins to tell her tail, and images run through my mind, complimenting the story being told. She explains a little of what a 'son' or 'daughter' is I suppose, and I feel a cold sensation settle over me as the image of a man appears next. I shiver, swallowing as I hear Maria's voice, soft sweet, saying who he is. "The Atrox..."

Mena confirms that she is right, and then suddenly the images fade and as I look over, I find she's passed out. Cameron tells Adam to take her up to her room, before turning back and asking us to think about what we've seen. She appologises for the way in which this has been dropped on us, and then says she'll probably see us sometime during the weekend before turning to leave the room, telling us to leave when we're ready...

I sit there, not really knowing what to say, and I don't even realise the way my hand has tighened around Max's... Thoughts are running through my head at a mile a minute, but I'm broken out of my contemplation as I feel Max rub the back of my hand, getting to his feet.

Cameron leaves us with a warning, that this isn't going to be easy if we choose to accept what we are, and I swallow nervously, looking up at Max as I feel him squeeze my hand and smiling gratefully. The look in his eyes tells me that this isn't all over though, and as he tells me he'd still like to talk to me, I'm reminded of his earlier words... Equally strange things, that should be good...

Despite him being right about feeling overwhelmed by everything that I've heard though, I don't have to think twice about my response to Max at least. Looking back at him, I nod. "Of course...just tell me where..." I respond with a small smile.

*Max*

"We could go for a ride," I suggest, leading the way to my jeep. I'm thinking we could find a private place in the desert somewhere to talk -- a place where I could demonstrate what I can do if she needs proof.

"But it can wait until tomorrow, if you're tired," I add, allowing her a chance to change her mind. I don't want to wait. Everything in me is screaming to tell her now, but it has to be well past midnight by now.

OOC: hope this works for you Isabelle

~Liz~

"But it can wait until tomorrow, if you're tired..."

He's right of course, I should probably be getting home, not least because if my mom and dad find out I'm out at this time they'll ground me for the rest of the term... I get the feeling that Max is hoping that I won't agree to this though, but in truth, usual considerations such as tiredness and parents don't even come into the equation right now... I shake my head. "Honestly, I'm exhausted, but I hardly see myself getting any sleep at the moment anyway..." I sigh and reach up to push my hair back out of my face. "There's too much going on in my mind...you know...?"

Shrugging, I try to put all the 'sons' and 'daughters' stuff to the back of my mind for now though, allowing myself a brief break although I'm not too sure how long that's going to last... It's not like time is on my side, this is a decision I have to make...soon... A short break will do me good though, let me clear my mind. Besides, Max has something that he wants to tell me, and I want to listen... We've been friends for a long time, but I've always held back from letting myself really get close to him, and tonight I got the feeling that maybe he had been doing the same... Maybe I'm misreading this, and maybe I'm wrong, but I need to find out one way or another, and if there's something he wants to talk to me about, I'm going to be there to listen...

I look back at Max now as we continue walking towards the jeep. "A ride sounds really good though...got anywhere in particular in mind to go?" I ask curiously as I open the door and climb up into the passenger seat.

~Maria~

"How about my place? I'm sure that we can get some privacy there." I watch him glare at Trevor and can't help but smile, thinking that it had to be because of helping me make him jealous. As he leads the way out, I follow eagerly. I can't wait until he and I have the chance to spend more time alone and figure things out even more.

Not to mention, I liked the idea that I could hold onto him when I wanted to. I see Max and Liz, and simply give my best-girl a smile as we walk past them and exit the house.

"That sounds like a good idea." I comment quietly as we make our way to the vehicles. As concerned as I am for the others, my sister included although I now know that she isn't quite human either... I still can't think of anything other then being certain where things will be with me and Michael. I'm scared that after admitting things to each other and being held, that one of us will end up trying to pull back. Him, because he's not used to being open and me... because I'm afraid that my 'gift' will act up too often.

"We'll go on my bike so Tess can have the car." Michael says and I nod. I wait until he climbs on and then climb on behind him. My arms wrapping around his waist as I simply hold onto him and rest my head against the back of his shoulder. I love Michael so much, I only hope that this Goddess Selene doesn't have some sort of rules or that he won't be placed in danger because of me.


ooc: That would be great! I definitely need a Theresa and Tess temped.

~Isabel~


Standing, I look at Michael and Maria then at Liz and Max with a surprised expression, but also concern. It looked as though Trevor had a great deal to tell all of us and I wanted answers, but I was also concerned about Alex. I glanced over at him and sighed a moment before looking at Tess and Trevor who both seem to be waiting for Kyle and Theresa to respond to something.

"Isabel," I hear from beside me and turn to look at Alex, "Did you need a ride home?"

I nod, giving a light smile as I reply, "That would be great, Alex. I think Max has something to talk to Liz about and looks like the others are pretty much the same. Besides, I think I should tell you something..." Wait! Did I just say that? Am I really thinking of telling him?

Of course, I answer my own questions with a yes that surprises me. Without thinking, I reach out my hand to take Alex's. "Thank you for being you, Alex." I comment, thinking about how he was being so great when I was worried about Max even when he was learning that he wasn't the way he'd thought he was.

ooc: I'll update when I can Storm but did you want me to temp for one of the other characters? I can't remember which character I pm'ed you about....let me know and I'll work on it

*Max*

I smile as Liz agrees to go driving with me, even this late at night. I open the passenger door for her and help her climb inside the jeep. As I come around to the driver's side and get inside, I say, "There's a place just out of town in the desert where I like to go to think," I tell her. "I'd like to take you there."

I start up the jeep and drive down the road to the highway. There's plenty of time for her to decide that the desert is too isolated. If she wants a more public venue, I can make adjustments.

We won't be going all the way to the pod-chamber. That's a bit too far, I think. But there's some nearer places I've used to practice my powers.

The whole idea that I'm actually going to tell her is filling my stomach with butterflies. I'm so nervous and excited at the same time. If this goes well, it will be so completely amazing. Of course, there's a chance she'll freak out and want nothing to do with me. I'm trying very hard not to think about that. Afterall, she already knows about the teleknesis and she's part of a centuries-old tradition of fighting some evil force. Would aliens really be that much more freaky? I hope not...

OOC: sorry if this is rubbish Isabelle, just tell me if I need to change it, it's about the best I can come up with at the moment though

~Liz~

Max explains that there's somewhere in the desert that he'd like to tell me, and I don't object... If my mom and dad found out about this, they'd have something to say of course... Not to suggest that Max is anything but a gentleman, but somehow I don't think my going driving with him in the middle of the night would go down too well.

I'm not thinking about what they would want though, and right now, anywhere that Max wants to take me sounds great. I look over at Max as he starts the engine, taking my silence as an acceptance I guess, and pulls back out onto the road.

We travel in silence for a few minutes, and I look over at him, trying to figure out what he's thinking. He looks nervous, and maybe a little worried too... The little smile he gave me a few minutes before confirms to me that he does want to do this though, and I smile over at him. I've been in the jeep with him before of course, but usually one or both of Isabel and Teresa are with us, and it's compeltely different right now.

"So...it's been some night..." I comment softly, looking over at him, not really sure what else to say. "Max...I'm sorry I didn't tell you about me sooner, I always wanted to but I-" I break off, shaking my head. "Like I said earlier, I guess I was scared..."

*Max*

We've already left the town limits before Liz speaks. I can tell she's a bit nervous, not knowing what's coming next. I'm feeling VERY nervous, because I do know what I have to tell her and I'm just concerned about how she's going to take it.

"So...it's been some night... Max...I'm sorry I didn't tell you about me sooner, I always wanted to but I- Like I said earlier, I guess I was scared..." she says.

"That's okay," I say pulling off the road and putting it in park, although I keep the engine running and the headlights on. "I understand completely. I never told you about me, either. It's ... not easy."

I turn and look at her, wondering if we should get out of the jeep. It is pretty dark out and I decide to stay here for now. I bite my lip, look at my hands and then force myself to meet her eyes. I want to reach out and take her hands but I don't know if that's a good idea. What if she jerks them back when she knows I'm not human? I'm not sure I could take that...

Still, it seems like the thing to do. Hestitating, I take her hand loosely, allowing her to pull back if she doesn't want to do that.

"Liz, there's things about me that I've dreamed about telling you almost since the first time I saw you. Things I wanted to share with you, but I was afraid. Afraid of being ... different. That you'd be afraid of me, or get creeped out or something," I shiver, knowing this isn't getting any easier. "There's more that's different about me than just the teleknesis."