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Writing is something I always enjoy doing. I hope to some day to may be be a writier but we shall see.

This is my first FanFic I hope you enjoy it. I will try to post when I can. It might be short, it might be long, but what ever it is, it something I hope you enjoy reading as I enjoy writing it. It's entitled "The Journey Home" It will take place a year later after the gang left Roswell. So sit back and enjoy!
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Erin AKA Roswell 10/2/00


Banner by the very talented ChrissyP47

The Journey Home
Author: Roswell 10/2/00
Couples: Mostly Dreamer related but I do include every couple!
Disclaimer: I don’t own Roswell, and have no association with one who does.
Rating: TEEN may go ADULT you nerver know

The Journey Home
Chapter One

It's May 14, 2003. I am Liz Parker Evans and lately I have been thinking
about the past year. Where to start? I don't know - so much has happened in these few months that we never thought possible....

The van door slammed shut as the six climbed out on to the sunny long street in front of a very tall brick building. Liz walked up and pulled the dark wood glass doors entering the dark building. Her voice echoed and made the walls vibrate as she cried out "Mom? Dad?" Suddenly there was a rumble from upstairs and after a few minutes two smiling figures appeared flying through the blue back door and into the arms of their daughter.

"Oh Lizzie," Jeff cried through a stream of tears, "You’re home!" “We never thought we would ever see you again!” Nancy cried as she wiped her eyes. Liz looked up at them through blurry red eyes and said, "I love you both so much." She gave them a hug before she turned and took the hand of the man that had made it possible for them to return home.

Max squeezed her tiny hand and smiled. "Max! You’re home!" Jeff said, giving him a huge hug. “It's incredible to see you both again.” His eyes sparkled through the huge smile on his face.

"Here, let me take your things. Where are the others?" Nancy asked as she took the torn and ratted bags from their arms. "They are on their way. They are just getting their stuff out of the van," Max replied, smiling to look at the four faces beaming in the desert
sun.

With in a few minutes the whole Crashdown was a joyous gathering as Nancy and Jeff greeted the weary travelers. Soon the phone was ringing off the hook as Nancy told Amy De Luca the good news that Maria was home. In a cheerful tone she invited Amy to come and celebrate the homecoming of their children with them. She then called the Evans’ and Jim Valenti to tell them the joyous news.

"Mom, Dad!" Max and Isabel said as they ran to hug their parents when they arrived. Philip and Diane were all a wreck, hugging and kissing their children and telling them they loved them over and over. "I kept praying I would see you again. I was so worried about you two!" Diane
said though teary eyes. "Oh Mom," Isabel said, "We kept hoping we would find a way to return." She wiped the tears from her eyes and looked at the familiar faces she loved so much.

In a few moments Amy and Jim arrived carrying a huge banner and a cake saying ‘Welcome Home’ in big blue letters. "Kyle!" Jim said as he ran to hug his son. "Dad!" Kyle said as his arms embraced his father. They stood there a long time before Kyle broke the silence by saying, "I hope my room is still the same and that you didn't make an extension or throw away my magazines." Jim laughed and said, "No it's still there, Buddha and all." "Good! I can't wait to sleep in my own bed." Kyle smiled as he started to help Amy hang the banner.

"Mom!" Maria exclaimed as she ran to her mother, smiling. She dragged
Michael along with her. "Maria, Michael! Oh my god! Why, I never!" Amy cried, stepping down from the ladder and giving both of them a hug. "Now you didn't get arrested at all, did you? I hope not, crossing those state lines."

Michael and Maria both laughed and said "No, far from it." "Though there was this one time..." Michael said, smirking. Amy's mouth fell open in shock. "I'm kidding!" Michael said and hugged Amy again. She pushed him a little and said "I hope you are, Michael Guerin, or else!" She smiled and said, "Okay who is ready for a party?"

The music played loudly as the Crashdown was a noisy gathering as everyone shared and exchanged the stories of their cross-country adventures.

Max turned and from afar he could see Liz, who was helping get some plates out for the cake. He stared at her for a while, smiling. Liz turned to the back door and went inside to get some more plates. Max followed her and the door closed with one long swoosh.

Liz turned her deep brown eyes to his, glowing as he enclosed her with a long, passionate kiss. They both hugged each other tight, not wanting to let go. Max broke the kiss and whispered softy into her ear, "Brings back memories." He smiled longingly at her.

"Yes it certainly does," Liz replied as her hand reached up to touch his cheek. "It so nice to finally be home," she sighed as her lips came to up to touch his, looking deep into his golden eyes. In a few seconds the space between their lips was gone as they drove into a passionate kiss.

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Chapter One countinued....

The night wandered on and the Crashdown was busy with chatter. The clock read one by the time everyone was getting tired and sleepy. "I think it's time to call it a night,” Jeff Parker said, yawning. "I think you’re right,” Diane Evans replied. "Max, Isabel, come and get your things - you can stay at our house tonight and sleep in your old rooms."

As much as Max would have wanted to stay with his parents he would have preferred to stay at the Crashdown with Liz. But he knew she didn't have the room and didn’t want to bother her parents after they’d had such a long day.

"Ok Mom," Max answered, turning to the pile and gathering up their bags.
Isabel thanked the Parkers for the wonderful party and told them how
grateful she was for their warm welcoming home. Everyone agreed and said their thank-you's as they headed towards the door. Liz helped Max to the car with his bags, wishing he could stay but knowing that he needed sleep after the day they just had.

"So I guess I will see you in the morning, then," Liz said, staring into his eyes. "Yeah I’ll see you then. Sleep well," Max said and leaned down to give her a kiss on the cheek. The car door slammed as Max climbed into the back seat while Isabel fell dead asleep across his lap. The car’s headlights lit up the street and within a few seconds the Evans family was gone.

"I'll call you in the morning," Maria said as she and Michael helped Amy and Jim put the last of the decorations back into the trunk. "Ok, thanks Maria," Liz said. "Anytime." Maria smiled and gave Liz a hug. "Thank your dad again for the great time," Michael said, giving Liz a hug. "I will. Get home safe you guys."

Liz watched her friends go. "Come on you two, let’s go!" Amy exclaimed, opening the car door before sliding in and starting it. "Liz, thanks again,” Amy yelled out the window before speeding off into the night. Liz waved as she watched the car disappear.

"Wow what a night!" a voice from behind her said. "Oh Kyle, I didn't know
you guys were still here," Liz said smiling. "Yeah we are leaving in a few
minutes. I don't know about you but I am beat." “Yeah me too." Liz replied, yawning. In a few minutes Jim was standing on the street beside them as they made their way to the car. "I never thought the day would come when you would return to Roswell. It is great seeing everyone." Jim said, beaming.

"Have a nice night with your parents, Liz. We will see you in the morning."
Jim said as he and Kyle got into the car. "OK, drive safely." Liz said,
waving as they drove off.

The dark wood door opened with a creak and Liz flipped on the light. Her old room was just the way she had left it a few weeks ago. It was like time stood still here. Nothing was changed. Liz placed her bag on the floor and opened her dresser drawer. She quickly changed into her nightgown. As it was a hot night she decided that her white nightgown would be the best choice.

Once changed, she looked around the room and walked over to her desk. She noticed books and papers from school and some science awards she
had won as well as her gold honor cords she wore for graduation.

Her eyes turned to her top shelf where her pictures were displayed. She
picked one up and blew some dust off of it. It was a picture of Liz, Maria,
and Alex. She remembered the day it was taken: she and Maria were working and Alex came in all excited. He had just gotten his first camera and was really eager to use it.

She smiled remembering how Maria complained about how dorky she looked in her uniform, but Liz didn't mind. Alex had copies of the picture made for them and since then it had been her favorite picture of the three of them.

She smiled as tears filled her eyes. God, she missed him so much! Alex was her best friend besides Maria. He was so full of life, passionate about
music and a loyal friend. She always enjoyed her talks with Alex. Liz
thought to herself, "God why did he have to die? He would have loved to
have been here tonight, talking and laughing with all of us - especially
Isabel. Oh how he loved her so."

Liz placed the picture back on the shelf and went to another one. She picked it up and stared at it as her mind wandered to a time she remembered like it was yesterday. It was a picture of herself in a beautiful black dress.

Her hair was all pinned up in an Audrey Hepburn hairdo and next to her was Max in jeans, a gray shirt and leather coat. Maria took it of the two of them the night of the Blind Date Concert, after Alex and his band The Whits had played and Maria sang with them.

"God why did Maria enter me in that stupid KROZ Radio Blind Date Contest anyway?" Liz thought to herself. It was the most embarrassing night of her life, going out on a date with Doug Shellow. More like Shallow! It wasn't until Max had come to save her that it turned from an embarrassing night to the most magical night of her life.

He confessed his love to her and how he truly felt about her. Liz smiled remembering how drunk he was as a result of Kyle. Her heart told her he wasn't drunk when he told her that she was his dream girl and asked "What’s so great about Normal?" and made sparklers out of the parking meters.

Normal was something she certainly never wanted and Max was far from it. And she wouldn't have traded it for the world. Max had showed her things she never thought possible and opened her world to things she could only dream about. She still couldn't believe that they were married.

She smiled as she looked at the picture. Things were so innocent back then, and scary. But through all of the hard times they always found a way. That's why it was one of her favorite pictures of the two of them - because no matter what happened, it was their pure love and innocence that made them strong.

Liz broke out of her trace and blinked her eyes when she heard a tapping at her window. She turned and smiled when she saw who it was. "What are you doing here?" she asked as she opened the window and helped him climb into her room.

"I just had to see you," Max said as he placed a passionate kiss on her lips. "You’re so beautiful," he whispered when they finally broke. Liz smiled and then started to cry. "I can't believe we are home," she said. "Thank you for finding a way back." Liz gave him a hug. Max looked into her eyes and kissed her again.

"So what were you looking at?" Max said, eyeing Liz's desk. "Oh I was
looking at old pictures. Look what I found.” Liz handed the photo to him.
"Oh my god you still have this!" Max said as he sat on Liz's bed taking off
his shoes. "I remember that night like it was yesterday. Wow, what a wild and crazy night that was. I still can't believe Maria entered you into that contest and you went out with that Shallow guy." Liz laughed as she sat on the bed next to him. "I know – god, he was so boring and a little creepy." Liz said.

"What - he wasn't mysterious, dark-haired or exotic enough for you?" Max teased, smiling. "No," Liz said "There is only one man who’s mysterious, dark-haired and exotic enough for me." Liz leaned Max more on to her bed. "Really?" Max grinned. "So, who is this guy?" Liz laughed.

"No seriously, who is this guy?" Max said, liking this game. "Oh my god do I have to tell you?" Liz said, laughing as she placed a kiss on his lips. "Oh so that’s the guy!" Max said as he pulled Liz closer to him. "Yes, that’s him, Max Evans." Liz stopped and looked over at her wall. "I wonder if it is still there?" she said as she got up from the bed.

She reached the wall and began to search it. Finally she found the brick and pulled it until it came away from the wall. She placed the brick on the
floor and looked into the rectangular abyss. She reached in and felt the
hard texture of the cover as her figures brushed against the object. With a look of awe in her eyes she pulled out a black book as Max looked at her in wonder. Liz walked back and sat down next to Max on the bed.

"What’s that?" Max asked, looking into Liz’s deep brown eyes. "Oh this," Liz hesitated for a minute, and then said "This is my journal. You remember - the one I lost but found." Max nodded. "Anyway, I, - I want you to read it." Liz stared at the cover. "Liz, no, these are your personal thoughts. I could never read this." Max took her hands into his. "Max, I want to give this to you. I want you to know everything.”

”When we left I told my Dad to burn it by the pod chamber after my mom and Maria's mom read it, but he didn't. I am grateful he never did because it's my most precious gift. I want you to read it. Consider it a piece of my heart that I am giving to you." Liz smiled. "Liz, thank you." Max said as he took the journal from her. "I'll treasure it forever." He gave her a light kiss.

Their light kiss soon turned passionate as Max lay Liz down onto her bed. It had been too long since they were together like this. The last few weeks had been crazy for them, always running and wondering who was after them next. But not tonight. No, tonight it was about them and they knew they were safe again - forever this time.

"Max," Liz sighed as he started to kiss her neck and the base of her chest
while she ran her fingers through his dark hair, "We can't, at least not
tonight. My parents might wake up and you need to get home before yours start to worry." Liz said breathlessly.

"I know." Max said in between kisses. He didn't want to leave. He wanted to stay in this room with her for eternity. "I should go and get my things." He pulled Liz up from the bed as they kissed passionately. "No, not yet." Liz said as she placed him down onto the bed. "Liz!" Max sighed while she kissed him hard.

She then broke from their kiss and laid her head on his chest, feeling his
heart pounding in her ear. It was the most beautiful sound and she loved
listening to it while his chest rose and fell with each breath. "Don't
leave. Stay, please stay." She softy cried.

"I wish I could but the sun will be up in a few hours and if I am not home
before sunrise my parents will worry." Max kissed her head. Liz turned and looked into his deep golden eyes. "Ok, you better go but will you come again tomorrow night? I miss sleeping with you." "Don't worry I will come. I'll be here." Max rose from the bed and put his shoes on. He placed a hand on Liz's journal. "Don't worry; I'll guard it with my life." He whispered softly into her ear, before walking to the window.

Liz rose and followed him out onto the balcony. The sky was an explosion of diamonds as stars twinkled in the sky. Max walked over to the fire escape and started down but stopped midway, awestruck at what he saw. Liz looked like an angel among the stars in her white nightgown. She was his Venus, his Queen.

"Sweet Dreams," Max said while Liz bent down to give him a goodnight kiss. They parted and Liz watched Max while he climbed down to the pavement below, got into his new jeep and drove off into the night.

Liz looked up at the stars and smiled. She entered her bedroom, snuggled into her old bed and closed her eyes.

Max arrived home and quickly parked the jeep in the driveway. He entered through the back door and quietly made his way upstairs to his old room. He entered the dark bedroom and placed Liz's journal into his top dresser drawer. He got changed and climbed into bed. Within minutes he was fast asleep.

In the room across the hall, moonlight shining through the window made the room glow. Isabel slept soundly but woke in a sudden shock. Opening her eyes wide, she cried out "Alex!"



Chapter Two

Max sank deeper and deeper into his dreams while his right arm reached out towards the window in the moonlight, hoping he could hold Liz's hand in his.

He always dreamed of Liz whether she was miles away or right next to him. It didn't matter as long as they were together. Max sighed as he snuggled into his pillow, thinking it was Liz he was curled up to as she softly called out his name. "Max, Max...Max!"

Max woke up, startled, when he realized it was the voice of his sister
Isabel who was calling his name. Max got up and rubbed his tired eyes.
"Isabel, what is it?" His sister sat down on the bed.

"It's Alex! Max, he's alive - Alex is alive!" Isabel said with a huge smile across her face. Her eyes glowed with excitement. "Are you sure, Iz? I mean, you have had dreams about Alex before. What makes this one different from the others?" Max said with a look of confusion on his face.

He knew Isabel would dream of Alex sometimes, especially in the days after his death. She would wake up in the middle of the night screaming his name.

"He was really there. I could talk to him, hear him and touch him." Isabel had tears in her eyes as she took her brother’s hand. "But just because you might have seen him doesn’t prove he is alive." Max said with a look of concern as he looked deep into his sister’s eyes.

"No, I felt him. He is out there, somewhere, alive. He told me he would find a way back and that I have to find him." Isabel looked out the window at the stars.

"Do you remember the night we went camping in the woods on the annual
Roswell Father’s Camping Weekend?" Max nodded. "Well, Alex and I went stargazing. It was like a night just like tonight and we saw the Cygnus constellation." "So?" Max said, trying to see his sister’s point.

"Well look," Isabel said, pulling Max out of his bed and showing him the stars outside. "There it is." Isabel pointed. "The Cygnus constellation is in the sky tonight and I saw it in my dream. Don't you see, Max? It’s a sign. Alex is sending me a sign saying he is alive."

Max turned to look at his sister as her outstretched hand fell to her side.
"You don't believe me, do you? You think I am crazy." Isabel’s eyes dropped to the floor.

"No. Far from it, Isabel. Look, if what you are saying is true, then this is incredible." He took her hand and walked back to his bed. "So what do we do now, Max?" Isabel asked, concerned. "Well let’s see what happens tomorrow night and see if you get another vision." Max said.

"Alex! Oh my god! My blood brother, alive!" Max said in wonder,
remembering all the good times they had shared together. Alex was one of Max's close friends. He was always walking around with the biggest smile on his face and always cracking jokes.

Max laughed to himself remembering the time he decided to do a police officer striptease act for his sister’s surprise party. Yeah, that good old Alex was quite a character. Alex was also one of the most loyal friends Max ever had. Through thick and thin he stood by him, even if it meant dying.

Alex and Max's friendship got off to a rocky start in the beginning when
Alex thought that Max was a druggie. Isabel had to take Alex's blood and
switch it with Max's in order to hide his alien DNA when he and Liz got into
that horrible car accident one day during school. During that time Alex
didn't know the secret.

It made it hard for Max to be friends with Alex until Liz finally told him the night they were in jail. The two sixteen-year-olds had been falsely accused of possessing alcohol at the Old Soap Factory rave during the bizarre heat wave in Roswell that December.

Isabel smiled and tears filled her eyes as she gave her brother a hug.
They stayed like that until Max broke away and asked, "What about Jesse?" Isabel looked at her brother with troubled eyes.

"I haven't, I haven't thought that far ahead." Max kissed her on the forehead. "Don't worry, we will find a way." Max assured, squeezing her hand. "Yeah, we will figure something out. I just can't believe Alex is alive.”

"Wow, Max, you look so tired. Where were you tonight, anyway?" Isabel said, concerned. "I was on top of Venus." Max smiled as he remembered how radiant Liz looked in her white nightgown. Isabel jumped off the bed with her hands waving in the air. "Oh my god Max, tell me you didn't! You know I really didn't need a mental picture of you and Liz..." Max laughed, teasing his sister.

"Relax, Iz, nothing happened, I swear." "I know, I'm just teasing
you!" Isabel said, laughing. "I think it's great you have someone in your
life. I'm happy for you. Liz is so sweet and so lucky to have you, my
brother, as her husband." She stood there dazed as her thoughts started to wander, wishing she could be as lucky as her brother.

"Don't worry, we will find him." Max assured Isabel, reading her thoughts
and giving her a hug. "I know. Good night, Max. I will see you in the
morning." Isabel got up off the bed and made her way to the door. She
turned and regarded her brother lying there in his old bed. "It's so nice to
be home." Isabel said. "Good night, Isabel, I will see you in the morning.
Sleep well." Max said before his sister closed the door behind her.

Max climbed under his covers. He could hear her footsteps in the hallway
before Isabel’s bedroom door creaked open and closed. Soon the house was quiet while the stars above shined in the midnight sky.

Chapter Two Countinued

Sunlight shined its golden rays onto the once darkened town as the sun
peeked out from the horizon. Liz woke up from a very peaceful night's sleep filled with beautiful dreams. She yawned and stretched and started
downstairs. She could smell the coffee brewing and her stomach was telling her it was time to eat.

She made her way into the Crashdown. It was still really early and the
usual Roswell townies wouldn't be there yet. Liz swung the blue door open and saw her parents sitting at one of the booths, finishing up breakfast. "Lizzie, you’re up!" Jeff Parker said, putting down the morning paper and giving his daughter a hug. "Morning, Dad." Liz said sleepily as she turned as saw her mom sitting in the booth. Nancy got up and gave her daughter a kiss on the cheek. "Morning, honey. Did you sleep well, Liz?" Nancy asked, getting up to pour some more coffee for herself. "Yes I slept very well,” Liz said as she sat down in the booth.

Can I have some coffee?” Liz asked while her mother made her breakfast. "Sure." Nancy smiled. "It must have been nice to sleep in your own bed," Jeff commented, smiling at his daughter. "Yes, it was." Liz sighed, remembering being together with Max on her bed. "I still can't believe you are here." Jeff said beaming. “So tell me, how did you guys get back home anyway? Last thing I heard the FBI was after you." "Well," Liz began, taking the coffee and waiting for her mom to sit down with a plate of strawberry pancakes, "It's a long story." She took a sip of coffee.

She was just about to tell them what happened when she heard the front door open. "Max!" Liz said and jumped up to greet him as he and the Evans made their way into the Crashdown. "Morning," Max said as he gave Liz a hug. He turned and hugged both of Liz's parents. "Isabel!" Liz said as she gave her a big hug. "Liz! I have to tell you something - but later," Isabel said, eyeing her mother. She remembered her mother had said she called Jesse’s mom and asked if Isabel would have lunch with her this afternoon. God, she hated how her mother was too involved with her life.

Isabel was going to tell her mom about Alex this morning but Diane was too busy with other things and wouldn't understand about her dream - at least, not until she had some more information to tell her as to where Alex was."Ok," Liz replied. She looked down, embarrassed that she was still in her nightgown. "You guys can start breakfast. I am just going to go and get changed."

Liz made her way through the blue back door and up the stairs. In
all of the excitement no one noticed that Max followed her upstairs. Liz
laughed as she ran towards her bedroom and Max followed her. She eventually opened her door and let out a small scream as Max picked her up and lay her down onto her bed. Max leaned down and kissed her passionately. "God I missed youm" he said breathlessly. Liz smiled. "I miss you" she said as she reached her arms around him and kissed him. Max then lifted her up off the bed, smiling. "I had the best night last night." "Really? I'm glad." Liz replied as she made her way across the room to her dresser drawer.

"So what time did you go to sleep last night?" Liz asked as she rummaged
through her drawers. "About 3 in the morning," Max said as he watched her from her bed. "Why so late?" Liz said, concerned, as she looked to find a pair of pants. "Well, Isabel really wanted to tell you and now is not the time." Liz stopped and turned, looking at him with troubled eyes. "Is it
something bad?" Liz asked as she held her clothes in her hand. “No, let’s
just say that an old friend is coming home." Max smiled. "Really?" Liz’s
eyes glowed. "Yeah," Max said.

Liz smiled and then turned to the bathroom to change. "Um…you can change here." Max said, shyly, and turned his head. "OK," Liz said. She walked over to him and placed her hand on his cheek. She turned his head so that he was facing her. Then she slowly pulled her nightgown over her head. Max was in awe and his eyes widened at the sight before him. Though she was still partially clothed, he was amazed at how breathtaking she was.

He stood up and walked over to her. He took her hand and kissed her softly on the lips. They stared into each other's eyes for a while before their trance was broken when someone called Liz’s name from downstairs. She quickly got dressed and Max handed Liz her clothes and shoes. "As much as I like being home sometimes, I also wish we were still traveling on the road," Liz said as she made her way to the door.

"I agree," Max said, "We just have to adjust to being home. But we will
find a way. We always do.” He followed Liz to the door. "Besides, I will
see you tonight," he whispered into her ear as they headed for the stairs.
Liz smiled and hand in hand they walked down the stairs.

Chapter Two countinued

Max and Liz flew through the back door and stood in the crowed Crashdown. "Lizzie, there you are. I thought you got lost up there," Jeff Parker said to his daughter. Liz hoped he wouldn't question why Max was with her. Unfortunately he did.

"Max, what where you doing upstairs?" Jeff demanded. Liz could feel the blood rushing to her cheeks, embarrassed that she was caught. "Um, I just went upstairs to get her." Max turned and looked at Liz with loving eyes.

Liz let out a sigh of relief, thankful Max had covered for her. "Oh, ok. Well you missed Maria's call. She told me to tell you she and Michael will be over in a few minutes." Jeff Parker helped Nancy brew some more coffee for the Evans’.

"Oh, ok," Liz said as she and Max made their way to the booth Isabel was sitting in. "Hi, Isabel, how are you?" Liz asked as she and Max slid into the booth. "Me? I am great, couldn't be better.” Isabel smiled at her brother. "So what was it you have to tell me?" Liz asked curiously. "I will tell you later. I want to wait for the others," Isabel replied as she took another bite of her eggs.

Within minutes they heard the main doors swing open as Maria, Michael and Amy made their way into the Crashdown. "Liz!" Maria let out a yell and ran to hug her best friend. "Maria!" Liz said, getting up from her seat to embrace her. After she hugged Maria she turned to Michael and hugged him. "How was your night?" Max asked, getting up to greet the two. "Oh, our night was fine," they both said together.

"Slept like a log." Michael said as he slid into the booth. "More like night of the living dead. God, your snoring could wake the dead," Maria commented as she sat down across from Michael. "Shut up, Maria. Your snoring could wake the dead. I am surprised they weren’t banging on the door." Michael shot back in response to her comment.

"Alright you two, enough." Isabel slammed her hand on the table. "It’s way too early to hear the two of you quarrel." She rolled her eyes as if to say, “god, here we go again.”

Michael and Maria both looked at each other angrily and then smiled. "So, Liz, how was your night?" Maria asked as she observed her friend’s tired state. "Oh, my night? My night was fine." Liz smiled as she placed an arm around Max. "Really? I hope you two weren't – well, anyway, glad you had fun," Maria teased while she stared at Max. "Maria, unlike you I didn't have an invitation with the dead. I was very much alive." Max looked deep into Liz’s amber eyes. “OK sorry I asked!" Maria said, laughing.

"So what did I miss?" a voice bellowed from behind. "Let me guess. These two are quarreling as usual while the lovebirds are at it again," Kyle said, laughing. "Yeah, you could say that." Isabel rolled her eyes and sat up to give Kyle a hug. "Kyle, how are you?" "I am good, Isabel." Kyle said as he received her hug.

"I have to tell you something but I’ll wait till later." Isabel smiled. "Hey Kyle." Max said, giving him a hug. “Hey Max, Liz, Maria, Michael. My dad and I just got here." Kyle smiled as he moved into the booth with the others. The six of them were finally together again after a long and exciting night.

"So what's this I hear about an Orb?" Amy De Luca asked, making her way to the table where Jim sat. "Maria mentioned something about it last night." The Parkers and the Evans’ looked up to see what they were taking about. The six young people looked at each other, not knowing where to begin. "I think Max should tell the story. He was the one who got us home," Kyle said, pointing to Max.

Max looked at Kyle and then took a deep breath. "OK, well, we were on the road for quite sometime. We stopped everywhere. We saw the Grand Canyon, The Rocky Mountains, even went to Hollywood to see some old friends of mine - Kal, Avi, Bunny and Laurie. Anyway the whole time we had to be careful with the FBI always following us. One night when we were at the Grand Canyon I saw some Indian reservations there. It got me thinking back to River Dog, the old Indian who lives here in Roswell.

”One night back when we were sixteen, Liz and I went to see River Dog to find out what the symbols of our alien language meant and if he could heal Michael when he was sick. He couldn't help us as far as the symbols went, but I still remembered the symbols. Then I thought about Nasedo and what he said about the Orbs. They had the same alien symbol on them and they were used as a communication device..."

Max stared at the orb in his hand. He had used the Orb once before when he Isabel, Michael, and Tess were in the Pod Chamber. This was just after Nasedo (a shapeshifter and guardian of the royal four, as he claimed - but he was more like a guardian to Tess then anything else) had used Max as bait to lead him to FBI Special Agent Pierce in order to see what he was up to. Max had been captured and tortured in the white room.

Luckily Isabel, Michael, Tess and Nasedo had saved Max before he was cut open for refusing to show Pierce how the Orbs worked. Liz, however, was the ultimate savior. She was what kept Max alive and what made him fight to keep the others alive while the FBI was running after them.
They eventually caught and killed Agent Pierce after Pierce tried to shoot them in a line of fire. However, the bullet got Kyle instead. Max chose to heal him, letting Kyle and his father Jim Valenti in on the secret.

The Orb was a communication device Nasedo had told them about. They used it in the pod chamber to receive a message from their mother that had been sent 40 years ago. The message told them that in their past lives Max was the king of Antar, Isabel princess of Antar, Michael the king’s second in command and Tess Max's bride.

The message from their mother also sent out a signal that was strong enough to be picked up by their enemies. One group was the Skins; another, Kivar - a powerful King who destroyed Antar after Vilandra (now Isabel) betrayed Max and led the two planets and their three neighbors into battle 50 long years ago.

Max had tried to settle the battle between the three other planets’ leaders, Kathana, Sero and Hanar, and the leader of the Skins, Nicholas, at a summit meeting in New York City. Max and Tess had been brought there by the Dupes Rath and Lonnie - duplicates of the Royal Four. They had killed their leader, Zan, and attempted to kill Max and Tess but were unsuccessful. The only Dupe who remained good and faithful was Ava. She helped save Max by encouraging Liz to warn him in New York by dreamwalking him with Isabel.

At the summit Max refused to give Kivar the Granolith, a powerful transportation and time traveling device that was safeguarded in the pod chamber. This made Kivar very angry.

The original eight had been very brave and made many sacrifices as they fought their enemies. No-one expected Tess to kill Alex. It happened as a result of a mindwarp she used in order to have Alex decode their alien book. Tess made Alex think he was on a trip to Sweden. Unfortunately, the mindwarp killed him in the process.

Tess’ goal was to get the royal four back home to Kivar with Max's unborn son. Nasedo had made a pact with Kivar forty years ago, arranging for Tess’ safety if she delivered the other three royals to Kivar.

They eventually won the battle against their enemies. They lost Alex in the process and Tess returned home to Kivar. Later she came back to Roswell with Max's son, Zan, because Kivar betrayed her. Tess ended up blowing herself up along with the Air Force lab that had secret files on them. Despite Tess' sacrifice, the FBI still came after them. They were forced to leave Roswell in order to save their lives.

"Max, do you think it will work?" Liz asked, looking up at him with concern. "I am not sure. It's worth a try, Liz. I mean, what do we have to lose?" Max said as he looked at the Orb and squeezed Liz's hand. "I want you to know that whatever happens, I love you," Max said as he kissed Liz passionately. He closed his eyes and concentrated. Liz watched in awe as the alien symbol of a whirlwind lit up and a bright blue light shot into the air. In a few minutes there was a large explosion as the light burst on all sides and sent a pulse through the desert sky.

Max opened his eyes, gasped and collapsed on to the cold desert ground. "Max!" Liz said as she hovered over his body. He turned and stared over her shoulder at the sight before him. Liz turned and saw the blue figure of a beautiful woman standing before them. "Max, your Mother," Liz whispered.

"Hello, my son. As I stand here before you I want you to know how proud I am of you. Because of you and your work here on Earth you have brought peace to Antar! The war is over and has been won. You fought bravely in battle and used your heart rather then your power to guide you. Because of this, you are a great and noble king. I have seen the suffering you have endured here on Earth. I never wished for you or your sister or fellow brother to experience this. Therefore, you are free. The spell has been broken and you will no longer have to run or fear for your life. You may come home to whichever home you choose."

Max’s mother smiled. "My heart tells me you have chosen Earth as your home," she said, looking at Liz with loving eyes. "I saw you in the pod chamber that day so many years ago. I knew you would make a beautiful bride and a strong queen for my son to love. Even though you both have gone through so much, I knew you would find a way. Now here you are, my children – together as I had hoped.

”Love is the greatest power and most precious gift. It conquers all, which you have shown countless times. I am honored and blessed to have you as part of my family. Tell the others I love them and I am thinking of you always. God bless you all. You are forever in my heart."

With that, the blue light faded and evaporated into the darkness. Max and Liz stood in awe at what they had just seen. "It worked, it really worked," Max gasped as tears streamed down his face. Liz turned and kissed him, tears running down her own face. "I always knew you would find a way," she said. They turned and faced the outstretched canyon before them.

The journey home was now in front of them, once a dream and now a reality. They turned and looked at each other before Max stretched out his hand to Liz. She placed her small hand into his and held it tightly as they walked together into the desert under a starry sky.

Chapter Three

Max finished and looked up at the sight before him. His friends smiled
and his parents looked at him with tears in their eyes. "How did you know
what to do?" Jim asked in amazement after hearing the story of how the
group got home using the Orbs.

"I don't know, I just knew," Max said, still in shock that they were back in the familiar place they knew and loved so well. Mrs. Evans came and hugged her son, whispering "I am so proud of you and that I have you as my son. I love you." She turned to give Isabel a hug.

"Oh, my beautiful children." Diane turned and hugged the others. Mr. Parker came and hugged Max. "Thank you for bringing my Lizzie back. I am honored to have you as my son-in-law,” he said as tears streamed down his face.

Max looked at Mr. Parker as emotions filled his heart. He was now a part of Liz’s family. It didn't matter that he was an alien; he was loved for who he was. "Well, I think we have had enough of an emotional roller coaster for one day," Philip Evans said as he went to get his coat. "Diane, come on, let’s go." He thanked the Parkers and made his way to the door.

"I'll be right there, Dad," Isabel said as she looked at the six faces in
front of her. "Guys, I have something to tell you all. Meet me at my
house tonight and I will tell you everything." She smiled as she turned
to leave. Max got up and started to follow his sister. "I wish I could
stay but I promised my parents I would help unpack and clean the house,"
Max said to the group. “I will see you all later tonight." He leaned
down to give Liz a kiss. "See you, Maxwell," Michael said, waving to him
before Max left.

Soon the Crashdown was empty. "So are you working today?" Kyle asked
Maria, Liz and Michael. "Yeah, might as well,” Liz said as she made her
way to the back to change into her uniform. "OK well I guess I will see
you guys later, then. I am getting together with some of my football
buddies to see how they are doing. I hope they aren't jerks as usual,"
Kyle said, walking towards the door. "Are you kidding? They’re jocks!
Of course they are jerks," Maria said, laughing.

Kyle smiled "Yeah I guess you’re right. But I, for one, am not. No conditions are permanent. No conditions are reliable. Nothing is self. See you guys later," Kyle said as he left. "You tell 'em Buddha Boy," he whispered to himself and smiled, remembering how Tess used to tease him.

The doors swung closed behind him. "Wow, I never thought I would be
wearing this uniform again," Liz said as she adjusted the sliver alien
antenna headband on her head. "You’re telling me,” Maria said with a
groan as she rolled her eyes. And with that, the three of them started
work.

"So tell me, Isabel, why was your cross country college trip cut short?
Your mom told me it was going to be for the semester," Mrs. Ramirez said
as she took another sip of her coffee. "Oh! Well... you know how these
college trips are always changing at the last minute. So instead of the
whole semester they decided on two months in the summer - from May to the
end of June. The trip was amazing. I had a wonderful time," Isabel
said, relieved that she was able to cover for herself. Mrs. Ramirez
didn't know the truth about her alien identity.

Jesse didn't even know for a long time. It had made it hard for Isabel
to have a real relationship with Jesse without him knowing everything
about her, even after they were married. She was too afraid he wouldn't
accept her. Jesse finally found out the truth after she was shot and Max
captured by the billionaire Clayton Walker. She recovered, but never
felt Jesse truly accepted her. She could tell by the way he acted
towards her after he discovered her secret, even though he told her
countless times that he accepted it.

"That's great! You will have to show me your pictures sometime. So when
are you moving to Boston to live with Jesse?" Mrs. Ramirez asked, smiling
at her daughter-in-law. "Um, Boston. Well," Isabel hesitated, "I am
going to be staying in Roswell for the fall semester - you know, with
college and everything," Isabel said, smiling. "Well can't you transfer
to a different college in the Boston area? Have a fresh start?" Mrs.
Ramirez asked. "I would love to, I really would,” Isabel replied. “I
miss Jesse and I am so happy he is doing well with his new law firm - but
I already signed up for classes.

“Maybe after I finish in December. Then I can move to Boston," Isabel
said as she looked lovingly at her mother-in-law. "Oh, well Jesse will
be thrilled to know that you are back home. Maybe he can visit you
during the semester," Mrs. Ramirez turned aside to pay the check. "That
would be nice. Thank you for lunch. We should do it again," Isabel
said, relieved she survived the afternoon. "Yes, we should," Mrs.
Ramirez said, giving Isabel a hug. "My! Look at the time! I really have
to run. It was great seeing you, Isabel." Mrs. Ramirez made her way to
the car. "You, too," Isabel said before the car sped out of sight.

"So what did you want to tell us, Isabel?" Liz asked, excited. She sat
on Isabel's bed with Max, Maria, Michael, and Kyle. "Well, I don't know
where to begin," Isabel said as she stood before them. She took a deep
breath. "Alex, he's... Alex is alive!" A huge smile crept across her
face. "What?!?" the others said at once. "Yes, it's true. I had a
dream last night. He talked to me and I could feel him. He wanted me to
know that he is safe and is on a journey. I have to find him and bring
him home," she said, her eyes glowing with excitement.

"Alex, alive?" Liz and Maria both said at once as they looked at Isabel
in awe. "But wait, Isabel - I mean, how can you be sure? You have had a
lot of dreams of Alex. Every time it was a starry night you would cry
yourself to sleep," Kyle said, looking at Isabel with concern. "No.
This is different; he sent me a sign. You remember when we went on the
Roswell father’s camping trip?" They all nodded. "Well that was the
night we went stargazing and we saw the Cygnus constellation.

“I had a vision of it in my dream and last night it was in the sky. It's
a sign. He was telling me he is alive." "It's true,” Max said, “I saw it
with my own eyes." He stood up. "That's great, Maxwell, but what do we do
now?" Michael asked his two friends. "Well, I’m going to see if I can
get any more information tonight about his whereabouts," Isabel said as
she sat down.

Liz sat in shock. She couldn’t believe it. Alex was alive - her best
friend in the whole wide world. They met in Ms. Elmer's fifth grade
class, though Alex always claimed it was in fourth grade. But it didn't
matter. She had gone to the ends of the earth to find out the truth
about his death – and he was alive. Liz smiled as tears filled her eyes.
She hugged Maria, who was also crying. "I can't believe it," Maria said
as she hugged Liz.

Kyle was ecstatic knowing his best friend was alive. The “B-team” was
going to be reunited again. He smiled, remembering the good times they
had in Vegas and in the crystal cave singing American Pie. Kyle got up,
went over to Isabel and gave her a hug. "That Alex. I always knew he
would find a way back to us," Kyle murmured as he held her tight. Isabel
smiled and then turned and hugged Michael and then Max. The six of them
then did a huge group hug before they left, all excited that a friend,
once lost, was about to return home.

Liz sat awake in bed, too excited to sleep after hearing the news about
Alex. She couldn't wait to find him, to be with him again, to hear his
laughter, to talk to him. Her mind wandered, thinking of the
possibilities as to where he could be. She blinked her eyes when she
heard the tapping at her window.

Liz walked over to the already open window and helped Max inside. "You
came.” She smiled and kissed him. "Of course I did." He looked into
her beautiful amber eyes that glowed with desire. "I can't believe it.
Alex is alive!" Liz said as the excitement welled up in her and she
returned to her bed. "I know. I'm still in shock,” Max said, taking
Liz's hand. He sat down on her bed, removed his shoes and lay down. Liz
pulled the cover aside and climbed into bed next to him. "I was thinking
about the last time we saw him all happy and full of energy - at the
Prom. He and Isabel had such a wonderful time that night," Max said,
smiling. "Yeah, that was the last time we were all together before
things got really complicated," Liz said. Her mind wandered back to that
night.

"Max, can I ask you a question?" Liz turned to face him, looking into his
eyes. "Sure," Max said. Liz hesitated. "Well, - I mean, I know it's in
the past - but why did you kiss Tess that night?" Liz asked as she bit
her lower lip.

Max felt his heart drop as images of their Prom flashed into his head.
That night had felt like a dream. He was taking Liz Parker to the Prom.
But the dream soon turned into a nightmare as Liz caught him kissing
Tess. He and Liz had just had a talk about how she held him back. Max
took a deep breath before answering his wife. "Well, I didn't kiss her.
She kissed me. I don't know why I didn't stop her. I mean, it was like
I had no control over my body. My heart was telling me to stop, but my
body wasn't letting me. I think she might have mindwarped me. It was
the scariest thing I ever experienced - not being in control," Max said
as fear sounded in his voice.

Liz draped her hand around his chest and held him. "I know how scary it
was. I am sorry I asked. I mean, things were so scary back then. I
guess I wasn't even in control at times. But I want you to know that I
forgive you. With all that’s happened I never got a chance to tell you
that," Liz whispered. "I know you do," Max softly replied as he threaded
his fingers through hers.

"Do you remember our wedding night?" Max whispered. "Like it was
yesterday," Liz sighed. "I remember how we danced till the wee hours of
the night in the desert under the stars, just the two of us," she said
breathlessly. "Yeah, we danced and danced. Do you remember how everyone
was tired and fell asleep? But we still danced - and do you remember how
the radio played ‘I Shall Believe’ at the end of the night?" Max asked
softly.

"Yes and for one moment the world seemed to stand still and it was only
us in the desert. We swayed to the melody as it filled the night. And
then we went back to the van and you used your powers to make it glow
with white lights that sparkled in the twilight," Liz whispered. "Yes
but you were the one who glowed, Liz. I’ve never seen such a beautiful
sight in the candlelight. Your eyes were like fire in the light," Max
whispered.

"And then we made love while the melody of Gomez’s ‘We Haven't Turned
Around’ filled the van,” replied Liz. “It was so sweet and passionate -
yet so innocent and tender. I remember how you didn't want to hurt me
and stopped every now and then to see if I was ok. And I did the same
for you. But despite the pain of losing our virginity it was so amazing.
We were finally one - one soul as we danced in the shadows of the
night." Liz sighed.

"It was the most beautiful night of my life. I’d never imagined it would
be so breathtaking. I love you, Liz," Max said softly and kissed her
passionately. "I love you, Max,” she said as she returned his kiss.

"Liz, I am not going to leave you tonight," Max said as he threaded his
fingers through her hair. "But Max, what about your parents?" Liz asked,
worried. "It's ok. I'll be back before sunrise. Besides, I’d much
rather be here with you. But what about your parents?" "Oh, mine? They
are at a restaurant event far away and won't be back till morning." Liz
looked deep into Max's eyes before kissing him again. "Liz," he murmured
against her lips as his burning desire for her grew. He turned and lay
on top of her while he pulled the covers over them.

"Max!" Liz cried. He kissed her passionately along her face and then
down her neck. He went further and further along her still-covered body
while his hands moved under her nightgown. "Max," Liz gasped into his
ear, "Don't stop! Please don't stop!" She moaned with each sensation
that filled her body while she unbuttoned his shirt. Max moved along
her, still kissing her passionately, and then reached up with one hand
and removed his shirt. He pulled the covers slightly off of them so that
he could breathe. "Liz, I love you!" he said breathlessly as he cupped
her face in his hands. She threaded her hands through his hair and then
down his face. "I love you," she said softly as she pulled him closer to
her and kissed him hard.

Max stopped and looked deep into Liz’s glowing eyes. "Are you sure you
want to do this?" he asked, out of breath. "Yes more then ever. We
haven't had a night like this since the desert." She smiled into his
dark eyes. They kissed each other and then Liz leaned forward. Ever so
slowly, Max reached up and removed her nightgown. Liz sank back down
onto the bed, her long dark brown hair cascading around her.

However, they did not have a night like the one in the desert. Liz fell
fast asleep the moment her head hit the pillow. Max sighed, looking at
his beautiful wife asleep in the moonlight. He knew they would have
their night, but not tonight. Sleep was overtaking him as well. He
yawned and curled up beside her before he closed his eyes. And the moon
shone above them in the starry night sky.

Chapter Three Countinued

Isabel slept soundly in her warm bed as her golden hair glistened in the
moonlight. Her hair had been dyed brown for the longest time, but she
didn't have time to keep it up in the past few weeks because they were
busy running from the FBI. It was finally back to its natural color and
Isabel was happy with it; she had missed her golden locks.

She let out a sigh as she sank deeper into her dreams. Suddenly she
opened her eyes and looked in a daze towards her window. Once she heard
the tapping she wearily crawled out of bed and over to the window.

"Michael, what are you doing here? It's, like, three in the morning,”
Isabel said sleepily as she yawned and opened the window. "Look, I have
been thinking about what you said tonight about Alex and I think I found
a way we can locate him," Michael replied as he crossed the room to her
bed. He had a piece of paper rolled up in his hand.

"Michael, that’s really sweet. But how can you help me when I don't even
know where Alex is?" Isabel asked as she returned to her bed and sat
down. Michael held out the scroll so she could see. "Well, you
mentioned something about the Cygnus constellation. So I did a little
research." Isabel’s jaw dropped as she looked at Michael in shock.
"Wait, hold on. You did research? Wow! I'm surprised you even knew what
research was!" She looked up at him. "Right," Michael said, shrugging
off her comment. "Anyway, this is what I found." He unrolled the
scroll.

"Do you remember in our 9th grade English class we learned about Greek
Mythology? Well, there is a story about how Cygnus, the son of Aries,
was killed by Hercules. But Cygnus was transformed into a swan when he
died." Michael turned to Isabel and pointed to the scroll. "The Cygnus
constellation is know as the Swan or the Bird of Return. So I did some
reading about when it would appear in our skies and look - they say it is
best seen during the summer months because it is so far up in the sky
along the Milky Way.

“June is the best time to see it in the sky. That’s this month."
Michael smiled as he looked at Isabel's widening eyes. "So, Michael,
what does this mean?" Isabel asked. "Do you remember the night of the
Blind Date concert I looked up Aries to see if we could send a sign to
Nasedo?" Isabel nodded. "Well Aries interconnects with Cygnus. Don't you
see? It really is a sign. I think if we look closer we might be able to
find Alex.

“I also read that the swan was the lordly king-bird of the waters. In
classic writings the swan was considered the emblem of poetic dignity,
purity and grace. It seems to be flying down the Milky Way, in the same
general direction with the river, which pours from the heavenly urn. It
is thus the bird of matchless beauty, bearing aloft the cross and
circling with it over the blessed waters of life."

Isabel looked at Michael with an expression of shock. "I know where he
is. He’s in Frazier Woods. There is a lake just a few miles from where
we went camping,” Isabel said as she got up off the bed. "Oh my god, we
have to go there tonight!" She put on her shoes. "Come on, let’s go!”
“Wait, what about the others?” Michael asked as he rolled up the scroll.
“We should tell Maxwell. Where is he?"

"Oh, Max is over at Liz's. I think he might be there for the night,"
Isabel replied as she pulled on her coat. "Maria is asleep and Kyle
might be as well," Michael said. "There’s no time to get everyone,”
Isabel replied, “If we are going to get any information it has to be
tonight. Sunrise is in a few hours." She hurried to the window.
"You’re right, we can't wait. Let’s go." Michael climbed out the open
window and extended his hand to Isabel.

"Michael, you know you really didn't have to do this. I mean, you went
to all this trouble. But thank you," Isabel said as she took his hand.
"It was nothing. I want to find him just as much as you do. Besides, you
said you would always come for me when no one else would. So I guess
it’s my turn to come for you." Michael smiled. With that, the two of
them walked away from the window into the darkness.

Chapter Four

The wind whipped through the swaying trees and leaves crunched under
their feet as Michael and Isabel made their way into the black abyss. The shadows danced on the trees as the flashlight guided their steps. Deeper
and deeper into the woods they went until they found it - the liquid
mirror of silver. The lake shone before them in the moonlight. "Here it
is!" Isabel exclaimed, out of breath as she ran to the water’s edge.

Michael quickly followed her and came to a sudden stop. "We made it.
Now let’s see if we can locate Cygnus in the sky," he said as he took the
scroll out of his jacket and unrolled it. Michael stared at the vast
display of stars. He adjusted his eyes and tried to concentrate. The
blurry mass became a distant figure as he saw the cluster of Cygnus come
into focus in front of him.

"There it is!" he said, pointing. "Come on - we have to go this way."
Michael started to run towards the grove of trees on their left. Isabel
followed and stopped as he pointed out the constellation to her. "Look,
we can see it clearer here," Michael said, looking at the sky. Isabel
focused on the stars. She tried to clear her mind and then the flash
came.

She could see Alex running in the woods at night, alone and afraid. He
stopped suddenly and walked towards the lake and began to stare about at
the stars. Tears ran down his cheeks. "There must be a way," he whispered
to himself. And then he heard voices in the distance off to his right.
Within an instant there was a splash and he was swimming in the lake
trying to reach the other side. He made it safely and ran further into
the woods.

Isabel broke out of her trance with a gasp. "He was here, Michael! I saw
him! He was here; he looked so scared!" Tears ran down her cheeks.
Michael gave Isabel a hug and held her tight. "Isabel, it's ok. What did
you see?" Michael looked into her eyes. "I saw him running. He stopped
at the lake for a while and then I heard voices coming. The next thing I
know he was swimming to the other side and then he ran through those
trees right there." Isabel was out of breath as she pointed to the
shadowy mass.

She started to run to where she last saw Alex in her flash and crouched
down, moving the cold dirt between her fingers. "Oh Alex, give me a
sign! There must be something, anything!" Her movements became frantic.
Michael bent down and touched Isabel's shoulder. "Isabel," he said with
a concerned look.

"No!" she cried, "Come on, come on Alex! No, don't leave me now! Not
when I’m so close!" With that, Isabel broke down sobbing into Michael’s
arms. He rubbed her back. "Isabel, it's ok. Alex is out there." He
looked up at the sky and then turned to look at her. "Isabel, I think I
can find a way to reach him. You remember what I said - how Cygnus was
the son of Aries?" Isabel nodded. "Maybe if we send Alex a sign he will
send us one back, like Nasedo did." He placed his hands on the ground.

"Michael, what are you doing?" Isabel asked as she placed her hand on the
hard surface. "Making the Ram, Aries. But I need your help to make it
glow in the night sky.” He finished making the V shape in the ground.
Isabel looked at Michael. "Do you think we can reach him?" She put her
hand above the moved earth. "It's worth a try,” Michael said. In a few
seconds a purple light started to grow as their hands hovered over the
shape, creating an energy force. The symbol soon took form and within
minutes a V shone brightly in the woods. It stood clear and strong as
Michael and Isabel combined their energy. Then the illuminated figure
faded into the darkness.

"Well, there’s nothing else we can do, Isabel. The sun is almost up, so I
think we should call it a night and get back." Michael took her hand and
pulled her to her feet. "You’re right, but I’m still worried about him.
He looked so lost. I kept on thinking he was trying to reach me
somehow." Isabel stood in a daze as her thoughts started to wander back
to the vision.

She crouched down and started to brush her hand over the spot where she
was before. Then she felt it - the crinkle of paper beneath her hand.
She quickly picked it up and looked at it, her eyes widening in wonder.
"Michael, I think I found what I was looking for," Isabel whispered.

On the paper in very fine letters were written the words
The woods are lovely dark and deep
But I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep
And miles to go before I sleep"

Chapter Four Countinued

A cool breeze wipped passed the curtian causing it to sway in the dark room as Liz let out a small sigh while Max held her tight. Max nuzzled his head inside her neck and fell deeper into his dreams. Then he heard her voice calling out his name. "Max" Liz sighed softy as Max woke. "Yes" he whispered looking at her but then realised she was asleep and was dreaming. Max sighed he could feel her naked body next to his, He staired at her for awhile, until he saw her eyes blink open. " Max What time is it?" She said sleeply. "About 4 in the morning don't worry we still have time before the sun rises." He said and kissed her forehead. "Good" Liz said and snuggled in closer to him.

Liz then rose up with a jolt clutching the coves when she hear her phone ring and reached across to her dresser to get it. "Hello" Liz said still tired. Hi Liz it's Maria" she said with concern. "Maria" Liz said in a questioned tone as she turned on the light. "What time is it why are you calling so late is ervythingn ok" Liz asked now more allert.

"Well It's Micheal he is not here and I searched everywhere. I was wondering if you knew where he was I am worried about him." Maria said. "No he is not here I am not sure where he is. I am sure he is alright. Did you try Max's house?" Liz asked her worried friend. "Well I did but the problem is that no one is there as well. I tried Max he wasn't there then Isabel but they are not home." Maria said now sounding frantic. " Maria calm down. Max is here with me. Hold on" Liz said as she turned to face Max.

"It's Maria she saids that Micheal is not there and she tried calling your house but no one is home. Do you know where Isabel is?" Liz asked. "Thats just like Micheal always running somewhere! He can't stay still for a minute! No I don't know where him or Isabel is!" Max said a little annoyed but concerned. Liz went back to the phone "Maria Max dosn't know where Isabel is I mean I am sure they are alright. Call me the minute they both come home." Liz said.

"OK I will... up too late here is the dirty stay out now is Isabel with you?" Liz could hear Maria ask Micheal over the phone. "Yeah she is back home. Wow what a night I'll tell you in the morning Maria I am so tired." Micheal said sleepy. "Micheal are you ok. Well I am glad you are home. Liz everything is fine sorry for the late phone call. See you tomorrow. Good night. " Gald things are ok. Good night Maria" Liz said as she placed the reciever down on the phone and turned out the light.

"What was that all about?" Max asked Liz. "Oh everyone is fine Micheal was out with Isabel I am not sure why. I guess we will find out tomorrow. I am just glad they are safe." Liz said as she snuggled back down into bed. "Me too. Thats the last thing we need is for another person to not be safe." He said as he looked at Liz and threaded his hands though her hair. Liz leaned up and kissed him. "Speaking of being safe you better get back home before the sun rises." She said as she looked into his amber eyes.

"I know." He said as he turned to get up. Liz placed her arm around his bear cheast and kissed his cheek. "Thank you for staying with me. Sorry I feel asleep." Max smiled and turned to look at her. "Anytime. And don't worry about falling asleep I was really tired myself and there is no where else I rather be then sleeping in your arms. Don't worry We will have our night. He said and then arched one eye brow and looked into her deep dark eyes. "We stiill have to have a proper Welcome Home." Max said as he leaned in and kissed her passionatly.

Liz smiled and then laid her head down on the pillow. Max got up form the bed, still wearing his green and white plade boxers. He quickey got dressed and then walked over to wear Liz lay. "Good night my Venus Sweet Dreams!" he said and leaned down and kissed her passionalty.

"Good night" Liz said breathly. "I will see you tomorrow" She said while she watched him make his way to her window. Max turned to looked at her one last time before he made his way into the night.

Chapter Five

"The Woods are lovely Dark and Deep but I have Promises to Keep and Miles ot go before I sleep and Miles ot go before I sleep" What does that mean?" Isabel said the next day while her Max and Kyle looked over the tore pice of paper while sitting in the Crashdown while Liz,Maria, and Micheal worked their shift. "Got me. I have no idea" Kyle said as he staired at the piece of paper. "Isabel where did you say you fond it again?" Kyle asked in puzzlement.

"I told you out by Frazier Woods after Micheal and I sent out a signal of the symbol Aries." Isabel said as her mind wondered searching to find some clues. "Liz" Max called from the booth "Can you come over here when you are done." He said giving Liz a smile as she finished taking an order."Sure whats up" Liz said smiling as she walked over to her friends. "We need your help Isabel found this the other night when her and Micheal were out in Friar Woods. Does htis mean anything to you?" Max said as he handed the piece of paper to her.

Liz took the worn artifact and looked it over in her hands. Her eyes widened with excitement like she had just discovered some scientific discovery that was going to change the world. "I know what this is." Liz said as a smile creepted across her face. "It was a clue that Alex left for me when I was looking into his death.

On his desk was a Robert Frost book so I went there and picked it up and I found tickets for that Beth Orton Concert he purchashed the day he die. You remember I brought them to the Furnal afterwards when we were at the Wittmans house. Well when I opened the book to find the tickets this was the poem that was on the page. The title of the poem is called "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening" thats where these verse come from they are the last few stanzas of the poem . I am really not sure what it means but I could research Roberts Frost life and see what I come up with."

Liz said as she handed the piece of paper back to Isabel. "Could you Liz that would be great." Isabel said with a smile. Liz hesated for a minute then asked "Isabel Is Alex ok?" She said hoping Isables answer would be yes however her hope faded when she answered. "No Liz I am worried about him he looked so scared. I have to find him there has to be away." Isabel said as memories flashed through her mind as she remembered Alex running through the darkened woods.

Kyle put his arm around Isabl and gave her a squeeze. "We will find him if there is anyone who can pull though this its Alex thats for sure." He said smiling at her. "Your right" Isabel said as she got up from the booth. "Well I really have to get back home. You know mom I think she said that Jessie is flyign in tonight. It will be nice to see him. I miss him." Sje said with a smile. "Liz thank you again. We will get him back." Isabel said giving her a great big hug. Liz smiled and then waved as she watched Isabel leave though the big wooden glass doors.

"Liz thanks for coming over" Kyle said as he opened the door to his house later that evening. "Sure whats up." Liz said as she walked with Kyle to his bedroom. Kyle sat down on the bed and then let out a sigh. "I still can't believe all that has happened I mean coming home and finding out about Alex. I told my dad and he still can't believe that Alex is alive." He said. "Yeah I know what you mean." Liz said sitting down next to him.

Kyle and Liz has dated the summer before there sophmore year of high school. They had always been good friends and had fun together enjoying movie nights, hanging out with friends, and even going to a "Y" pool party one hot summer night in which Kyle got drunk at with his football buddies. However Liz that night had to watch in discust as he barfed all over the pool while everyone laughed.

However since the shooting at the Crashdown Kyle had become Jelious of the instant love connection that Max and Liz had shared that day. She had told Kyle countless times that there was nothing there but he saw through her.

It wasn't until Kyles friends beat Max up that Liz broke up with Kyle not becasue of him he didn't even know his freinds whould do such a thing like that but becasue of his freinds and how they acted. Kyle understood his friends were jerks but he didn't quight get the message that thye were over and would follow her and Max around to make sure she was safe.

It wasn't until he broke his leg in a basketball game that Liz and Kyle started to built there freindship. She had missed it and it was nice that there were still friends after all they had been through.

"So Kyle why did you call me over?" Liz asked looking at her friend in the eye. "Well I can't help but think with this whole Alex thing about Tess." Kyle said as memories of her flooded his mind. "I mean I feel terrible with everything she put me actually both of us through. She lived in my house after Nascado died lived in my room selpted in my bed. And then she mindwarps me into thinking that Alex body was luggage and that I should put in in the car.

Then I took her to the Prom and I was having a really good time and then she mindwarps me into think that I think of her as my sister. And you Liz god where do I begin she used Alex to crack the Alien book while the whole time he thinks he is in Switzerland and then kills him while the whole time she is getting closer to Max and sleeps with him and bears him a son."

Liz looked on as Kyle retold the painful yet true story about her life during her junior year of high school it was a complete and utter nightmare one she thought she would never wake up from. First she found out about Max's destiny to Tess then Future Max comes to visit her saying that Max and Tess have to be together in order to save there planet and so she asked Kyle to stage somehting to look like she slepted with him so Max would turn away from her.

"Kyle... Shh... I know" Liz said as she placed her hand in his. "It's ok. But assided from all of that what is troubling you?" Liz looked into his lost eyes. "The fact is Liz even with all of the terrible things Tess put us through there was a lot of good in her I believe. The truth is I never though of her as my sister I always loved her and I still do. I miss her so much." Klye said through sobbs. "Oh Kyle come here" Liz said as she held her weeping friend.

They stayed like that for a few seconds before breaking. Kyle wipped his eyes "Sorry didn't want to get all Mr. Emotional on you." "Kyle it's ok to cry we have been trough a lot and I don't hate you for loving Tess. I think it makes you stronger because you do.

Believe me no of us asked for this. It took a lot for me to forgive her. Some times I still question why I forgive her but then I look at the life I have and I realise that there is no need for hate when I am filled with so much love." Liz smiled "Thank you Liz for saying that." Kyle said as he gave her a great big hug.

"Do you think she might still be alive?" he said getting up off the bed. "Kyle I don't know but like I always say anything is possible." Liz smiled up at him. "yeah your right so speaking of which are you and Max going to get your own place anytime soon?" Kyle said laughing. "Kyle" Liz staired up at him and smiled. "I am not sure about that I mean things have been so crazy for the both of us it might be awhile.

I mean money wise and everything is hard but maybe we can live with either my parents or Max's for a while like build an extra room or somthing. I am not sure. But for now I don't mind we are making the best of it." She said smiling remembering the other night of when Max came to visit.

"Ok just making sure. You know I love you Liz and you are a really close friend of mine I want to see you happy" Kyle said smiling. "Thanks for coming over and talking we haven't had a good talk like this in a while. "yea I know what you mean." Liz said getting up off the bed.

"Well I really should go. It's late. "Ok I'll walk to you to the door." Kyle said as he made his way out of his room. "The place looks good." Liz said as she made her way to the living room to the frount door. "Thanks my dad and I finally cleaned today before it looked like an earthquake had hit." They both laughed. "Good night Liz see you tomorrow." Kyle said as he opened the frount door.

"Good night Kyle Liz said and started to walk out then stopped and turned around. "You know Kyle I know that Tess loved you the most out of everyone. You made her feel like she belonged, andI know she would of wanted to you to know that." Liz said

"I know." Kyle sighed."Get home safe." And with that the diamond door closed as Liz walked home into the golden light of the sunset as it glowed the desert sky.

Chapter Five countinued

"Flight 265 from Boston now arriving at gate 14" the intercom announced as Isabel made her way to the gate. With in a few minutes a large group of passangers made there way through the enterance and into the airport. Isabel waited annciously until she saw the tall figure amerge with a huge smile on his face running towards her.

"Isabel" Jessie cried as he dropped his bag to the ground and scooped her into his arms. They kissed and then squeezed eachother tight. "Oh my god I never thought I would ever see you again" Jessies said his eyes glowing through the tears running down his face. "I know I knew we would find away back" Isabel said as she rubbed her hands down jessies neck and hugged his again. "Wow I can't believe you are really here" She beamed as they walked arm in arm through the slidding doors and into the taxi.

The drive wasn't too long and Isabel and Jessie had a lot to talk about along the way. Isabel talked about their adventures driving cross country of course nothing alien related was discussed being they were in the presence of the driver. The taxie then pulled into the drive way of the huge white house and stopped. Jessie payed the driver and Isabel took his luggage into the house.

"Oh Jessie it's so good to see you" Mrs. Evans cried as she open the frount door and let the two weary travelers in. "I hope you guys are hungry. I made a huge dinner for you guys tonight" She said she she hugged Jessie. "Thats great Mrs. Evans. It's great to see you. " Jessie said as he made his way into the house.

"Wow I never thought I would be here again?" Jessie said as he made his way to the living room and sat down on the couch. "I know it's hard to believe I am still trying to let it all sink in." Isabel said smiling as she sat down next to him. "So how did you guys make it back home?" Jessie said with a questioning look. Isabel then retold the story about how Max figured out how to use the orbs and how they connected their mother and that they were free and were safe to return and never again did they have to live a life of being afraid. "And thats how we got home" Isabel said smiling as Jessie stood in shock.

"Wow thats amazing!! Never understanimate that brother of yours. Speaking of which where is Max?" he said as Mrs Evans brought in drinks to them. "Oh Max will be here shortly. Mrs Evans said as she sat down. "I told him it was a family dinner." She said taking a sip from her drink.

With in a few seconds the door bell rang and Mrs. Evans went to get it. The door flong open with Max carring a box as he entered. "I brought dessert. Sorry I am late the Crashdown was crazy as usual." he said giving his mother a hug. Isabel gave her brother a look knowing his real reason for being late was becasue he was seeing Liz at work. Max eyed his sister and smiled and then walked over to her. "Good to see you Izz." he said giving her a hug. "You too" She said laughing.

"Wow Jessie how are you? You made it" Max said excited to him. "yeah I did the flight wasn't bad I still can't believe it's really you." he said giving him a great big hug. "Hey Max where is Liz?" Mrs. Evans asked as she went to check on dinner. "Oh she had to work late tonight and could make it she saids hi though and can't wait to see everyone." Max said making his way into the living room.

"What smells so good?" Mr. Evans said making his way down stairs and into the kitchen. "Oh Philip your here. they are all in the living room dinner will be ready in a few minutes. Mr. Evans made his way into the living room and smiled. "So the Bostionan made it. It's great to see you Jessie." He said giving him a hug. "You too Mr. Evans. I still can't believe everyone is home again." He said beaming. "I know it's unbelievable." Mr. Evans said giving Isabel and kiss and Max a hug.

With in a few minutes the whole family was seated around the dinner table as Mrs Evans brought out the turkey to be carved. " Wow It looks great mom!! It's so nice to be here together again." She smiled and with that they all started to eat.

Chapter Five Countinued

"Oh Isabel honey you don't have to do that I'll take care of cleaning up the dessert dishes." Mrs. Evans said as she cleared the table. "Besides I am sure you two have a lot to talk about" She said eyeing Jessie and Isabel. "OK mom" Isabel said as she placed a dish into the sink. "Come on Isabel it's a beautiful night out and I thought we could go for a walk" Jessie said as he walked to the frount door. "OK" Isabel said taking his arm as they closed the door behind them and walked down the path.

"Where do you want to walk to?" Jessie asked eyeing Isabel. "Um the park is really nice besides we can sit there and talk." She said smiling. The two of them walked arm in arm talking and laughing about the good old days and about Isabels travels with her friends across america and Jessie success in the new Law firm. They entered the park and took a seat on a near by bench. Jessie held Isabel hand as he leaned back on the seat.

Isabel looked up at the sky. She could see burst of diamonds and the stars twinkled in the sky. Tears started to fill her eyes. "Isabel are you ok?" Jessie asked with a concern look. "Oh me yeah I am fine." She said wipping her eyes hoping he wouldn' t question her futher as to why she was crying. "It's just that I am so lucky to be alive and to be home again and to be here with you." She smiled and then kissed him.

They broke from there kiss. "Isabel wow I missed you." Jessie sighed and held her closer to him. "Look I am only going to be in town for a few days and I was wondering if you would like to come to Boston with me to live there." Jessie said smiling.

Isabel froze but held her composer it was the one question she had deaded to hear. Things were so crazy in her life now she was finally home and trying to rebulid her life and then there was the whole Alex thing. Jessie never knew that much about Alex. Isabel nerver talked about him to Jessie the only thing he knew was that Alex was a freind and that Tess killed him. And now that the question was here she didn't know how to answer.

She hestated a few seconds and then said "Well Jessie I am not sure right now. I mean I just got home and I am trying to rebuild my life here. Please don't be mad at me this is all happening so fast but right now I am not sure I need time to adjust." Isabel said looking into his deep brown eyes.

"Isabel I understand it's alot to handel for one night." Jessie said squeezing her hand. "I was just asking you don't have to answer right now. I am just so happy to be with my wife again." He said and kissed her. Isabel recieved his kiss and hugged him. They broke as they both looked into each other's eyes. "OK" she said and smiled "It's so nice to see you again Jessie. I missed you so much." She said as she rose from the bench.

Jessie took her hand and together they started walking home. "Isabel I am going to stay at my mom's house tonight. She really wants to see me." He said smiling. "Oh thats ok I don't mind really she was saying how much she missed you." Isabel said smiling remembering the last time she saw Jessie's Mom. "I know I can't wait to see her." Jessie said. The two walked hand in hand until the big white house came into view.

"Well Goodnight Isabel. Tell your parents thank you for everything. Dinner was great." He said making his way to his car. "I will." Isabel said as she watched him open the car door. "I'll see you tomorrow Isabel." Jessie said as he gave her a passionate kiss. "Good night Jessie." Isabel said smiling as the car door slamed. Jessie waved and drove off. Isabel then turned and took a deep breath before walking up the path and into the house.

The door closed shut as Isabel made her way into the kitchen and up the stars to her room. It was late and her parents were already asleep. She made her way down the hall towards her room when she noticed a light on down the hall.

Max sat on his bed and opened Liz's Journey.

September 3rd 2000 Well I am fianlly back from Florida after seeing my Aunt for the summer. It's been a week since I have been back here in Roswell. It's good to be home again considering everything that happened in May with Max and learning about his destiny to Tess. It's funny you think that I would dread seeing him after trying for the past two months to get over him but seeing him again today on the street took my breath away. My heart hasn't beated that fast in a long time he look gorgeous!!! He was so sweet I could tell he was nervious seeing me as well.

The one line that stuck with me for the whole day was when he said I looked "different". Was it his secret way of telling me that he is still maddly in love with me or was it just one of thoses things people say where their is an awarked moment. I am not sure but when he looked at me with his endearing eyes I just melted. Of course I had to be strong I mean I love him but he has this destiny thing that I can't get in the way of it. If only there was a way to change it. Maybe we can ok maybe not but one can dream can't they...

Max broke from his enthrolled state and looked up when he heard the knock at the door. he quickly placed the journal under his bed covers and walked to open his door. Isabel stood in the door way. "Hey whats up?" Max asked."Hi can I come in?" Isabel said troubled. "Of couse" Max said as his sister entered. "Sorry if i was interupted anything you were doing. Isabel said as she eyed the corner of Liz's journel sticking out form the covers. Max eyed the journey and got it. "No just doing some reading." he said smiling as he plaved it back into his top draw.

"Whats up he said as he walked back to the bed where Isabel was sitting. "Well I am just so confused you know. These past few days have been a worldwind. I feel like I haven't had anytime to breath. She said taking a deep breath. "Isabel believe me I know the feeling. It will be ok. How is Jessie?" Max said looking at his sister. "Well thats the problem you see I love Jessie I really do. It was great to see him. He is really doing great. But tonight he asked me if I could come to Boston to live with him after he leaves Roswell." Isabel said remembering the talk they had that night.

"So what did you say?" Max said looking concerned. "I didn't answer and that I would think about it. See Max I feel so torn between Jessie and the whole Alex situation. I love them both so much and I don't want to see them hurt. God I don't know what to feel anymore. I feel like i am spinning one part of me wants to go one way while the other is telling me to go another. I feel so lost and I don't want to miss out on the one chance I have to find out about Alex." She said as tears filled her eyes while she gasped for breath.

Max placed his arm round her and pulled her closer to him. "Come here Izz. Shh... It's ok...shh." he said as he held his sobbing sister. "It will be alright. We will find away it will all work out. I know how much this must be killing you. We will find away. Shhh... Just remember that no matther what I love you Izz and will be here for you always." Max sad giving his sister a hug.

"Oh Max I am so scared. I don't know what is going to happen. But thank you for awalys being there. I love you. She said squeezing his hand. "I knew you would understand. No one else seems to." She said as she wipped the tears from her face. "Isabel I am here. Anytime you want to talk let me know." Max said as he kissed his sister on the fore haed. "Get some sleep. I am staying her tonight so if you need anything let me know" He said smiling as he watched her make her way to the door. "Thanks Max. I am truly blessed to have you as my brother. Good night." She said as she closed the door behind her.

The night dragged on as the Evans house soon became filled with peaceful slumber. Max sank deeper into his dreams until he heard a tap. He woke up thinking it was his sister tapping at the door but then soon realised that the tapping was coming from his window.

He quickly got up to see what it was. He slowly opened the window until he could see a shadow coming towards him. The shadow soon clappsed and he caught the creater in his arms before it fell to the ground. He stared at the creature before him darkend by the night until he caught a glimps on the golden curls in the moon light. His eyes widened in shock as he reconginzed the creature and in a soft whisper cried out "Tess?"