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AU
Summary: Alex is still alive and Tess isn't evil. The Roswellians leave after graduation to keep themselves safe and end up in Smallville meeting Clark Kent and all his friends. Jessica Peterson is Clark's girlfriend and another alien. Chloe is keeping a secret from the whole group that could get them all killed.
Disclaimer: I don't own Roswell or Smallville though a girl can dream. Jessica is my own made up character.
Part One
Michael Guerin's eyes followed the pretty blond waitress in the small coffee shop in Smallville, Kansas. She was tall and had long hair that was pulled back out of her face with a barette. Her long legs carried her from one table to the next with a grace and ease he'd never seen in Liz or Maria or even Isabel. "Michael." Max Evan's voice cut into his daydream. He turned back to face his friend, taking his eyes off the girl as she disappeared behind the counter and spoke to a dark-haired girl before reappearing just as a dark-haired young man walked through the front door.
"Michael." Max said again and he finally turned to look at his friends. Maria glared at him though the others just looked curious. "There's something about her." He said softly causing Max and Isabel to exchange glances. "What is so fascinating about a smalltown waitress?" Liz Parker asked softly, shifting her position so she was closer to Max. Michael glared at her. "Not that it's any of your business Liz but she seems like she may hold the key to our existence." He said. Isabel turned to watch the blond kiss the young man on the cheek and then lead him over to a table a short distance away.
"Can I get you anything else?" The dark haired girl asked as she stopped next to their table. "Who is she?" Isabel asked, motioning to the girl across the room. The brunette turned to look. "That's Jessica Peterson. She lives with the Kents on their farm. Why do you ask?" She asked sharply. Isabel shrugged. "No special reason." She said. The girl eyed them suspiciously but turned on her heel and walked away. Max watched her go. "Some people in this town sure are strange." Alex said, speaking up for the first time. Kyle smirked and hid his face behind the menu he held in his hands.
'Uh guys don't look now but we got trouble." Maria said as the waitress said something to the blond and the girl shoved herself to her feet and walked over to their table. "Why are you so curious about me and my friends?" She asked sharply. Max shot a sharp glance at Michael as Maria and Liz nervously exchanged glances. "Look we didn't mean to upset you." Alex quickly spoke up trying to soothe everyone's fragile nerves. Jessica looked over at him before staring hard back at Michael. "Stay out of my way." She said before turning to walk away but Michael reached out and caught her arm, yanking her back around to face him. "Don't threaten me, babe." He snarled, just as the boy she'd been with ran across the shop and placed himself between them. "Let her go." He said angrily. "Clark." Jessica said softly trying to calm him.
Maria got to her feet and grabbed Michael's arm. "Let it go." She said. Michael glared at her but let go of Jessica's arm. "Let's get out of here Maxwell. Don't wanna stick around these hayseeds any longer they may grow on us." he said.
Before Clark or Lana could stop her Jessica hauled back and punched Michael as hard as she could. Everyone gasped and Lana grabbed Jessica, pulling her back before she could hit Michael again. "This don't look good." Alex muttered, as Kyle was trying his hardest not to laugh and even Tess had an impressed look on her face. Jessica glared across the room at Michael, the fury in her eyes unspeakable. Clark walked over and took her hands staring deep into her eyes. "Let's just go home, Jess." He said. Jessica sighed and nodded allowing Clark to pull her out the door. "See you tomorrow." Lana called after them and then disappeared behind the counter.
Max helped Michael up. Michael glared at his friends when he realized almost all of them had smirks on their faces. "It's not funny." He said, dabbing at his lip, which was starting to swell. Max shook his head. "You got what you deserved Michael." He said and went to pay Lana. The others went outside to the jeep and the jetta.
The following morning Maria awoke before everyone else and went to the Coffee shop. She smiled at Lana as she walked through the door. "Can I help you?" Lana asked. Maria smiled. "I'd like a cup of java and also I was wondering if you could tell me where the Kent's live?" She asked. Lana stared at her suspiciously. Maria smiled understanding why the other girl was so suspicious. "I just want to talk to her." She reaasured the girl. Lana nodded and filled a cup with Java for Maria and then gave her the directions. Maria thanked her and headed towards the farm. She pulled in the driveway and saw a handsome older man walk across the drive to the barn, though he stopped when he saw the approaching car.
Maria got out and smiled at him. He smiled back at her. "Can I help you?" He asked. Maria nodded. "I'm looking for Jessica." She replied. He smiled and turned towards the house. "Jess, you got a visitor." He yelled. Maria smiled at him and a moment later Jessica walked out the door, though she stopped when she caught sight of Maria. "What are you doing here?" She asked, walking towards her. Maria smiled. "I wanted to thank you." She said. Jessica's eyebrows shot up. "What for?" She asked. "For having the guts to put Michael in his place." Maria said with a grin. Jessica laughed. "That's not the first time I've done something like that." She admitted. Jessica paused and eyed her for a moment. "My friend Lana and I are going into Metropolis to do some shopping. Would you and your friends like to come?" She asked. " Are you sure your boyfriend would like that?" Maria asked, looking across the yard to where Clark stood staring at them. Jessica laughed. 'He won't care just so long as your boyfriend stays out of my way." She said.
Maria shrugged. "Michael isn't really my boyfriend anymore." She said. "Why not?" Jessica asked. Maria shrugged. "It's complicated." She said, just as a woman with auburn hair came out onto the porch. "Breakfast." She yelled and then saw Maria talking to Jessica. "Bring your friend on in here to have some breakfast." She said. Jessica turned to look at Maria who smiled and nodded, following the other girl to the house. Clark entered behind the two girls and sat down at his place as Jessica sat next to him and Maria sat across from Jessica. 'This is Martha Kent and you've already met Clark." Jessica said. Maria smiled at Martha. "Thanks for asking me to eat with you." She said. Martha smiled. Clark's and Jessica's friends are always welcome." She said, just as the door opened and Jonathan Kent walked in followed by Lana.
"Hey dad can we take Jess' car today?" Clark asked. Maria looked at Jess curiously. Jessica smiled and took a bite of her pancakes. Jonathan looked at Martha and shrugged. "Just be careful will you?" He said. The three teenagers nodded and promised they would.
Liz awoke to find Maria's side of the bed empty. She sat up and looked around and saw Isabel and Tess just starting to get out of their bed. "Did you hear Maria leave?" She asked them. The other two girls looked at her and shook their heads. "Maybe she's with Michael." Isabel suggested. Tess smirked. "After that scene that he created in that Coffee shop last night I doubt she's talking to him least of all spending time with him." She said. Liz laughed at that knowing that Tess was right. "That girl sure did pack a punch didn't she?" Tess joked, doubling over in laughter just as someone knocked on the door. Liz started giggling too and even Isabel was laughing so hard she could barely get up to answer the door.
Alex stood there looking confused. "Was it something I said?" He asked as Isbael stood there laughing. She shook her head and pulled him into the room, slamming the door shut behind him. He looked comfused when he saw all three of them laughing hysterically. "So Alex. How is Michael this morning?" Tess asked, smirking and nudging Liz who covered her mouth with her hand to keep a shriek of laughter from escaping. Alex laughed when he realized why they were laughing. "Michael hasn't said one word since last night." He said, just as a horn honked outside. Tess got up and went to the door and opened it to see Maria get out of the Jetta and a newer looking jeep pulled up behind her with three teens inside. "Look it's Michael's new best friend." Tess shrieked in laughter. "Hey let's go shopping." Maria said, hopping out of the Jetta and running over to the door.
"Count me in." Isabel said, coming out of the room and Tess nodded her agreement. Liz nodded too and came outside after grabbing her purse. "What about the guys?" She asked. "Jessica invited us all." Maria said and motioned to the jeep. The door next to the girls opened and Max, Kyle and Michael walked out. "What's going on?" Max asked when he saw the group in the hotel parking lot. Jessica slipped out of the jeep and approached, taking care to stay clear of Michael. "Lana, Clark, and I are going to Metropolis to do some shopping and I invited Maria to come with us." She said calmly. "You can all come." Lana said as she joined them. "Who all's going?" Max asked. Jessica shrugged. Maria walked over then. "All the girls are going." She said. Max nodded and looked over at Isabel and Liz as they joined them, followed closely by Tess who was still chuckling.
"I'm going too." Alex said and ran over followed by Kyle. "Who's gonna ride with who?" Max asked, deciding he wanted to go along too. "I can take two with me." Jessica offered. "Well in that case..."Max said and smiled at her. "You mind if Liz and I ride with you?" He asked. Jessica shook her head. "Not at all." She said with a smile. Michael muttered to himself as he got in the front of Maria's Jetta. Max helped Liz in the back next to Lana and then climbed in and introduced himself and Liz to Clark and Lana as Jessica got in and started the engine pulling out of the parking lot. She began to feel at ease with Max and Liz and was soon chatting with them like they'd been friends their whole life, instead of a few hours.
Suddenly black vans cut between the two vehicles and cut them off. "What's going on?" Lana screamed, as Jessica brought the jeep to a screeching halt. Max stiffened and grabbed Liz's hand. "They found us." He said. Jessica's eyebrows shot up and she and Clark exchanged a quick worried glance. "Who found you?" She asked. "The Special Unit!" Liz cried.
End Part One