Chapter 41
They hailed a cab and told him where to go. Every few seconds the driver looked in the rearview mirror at Liz.
She whispered to Michael. �He�s looking at me.�
{Don�t worry.}
Liz did not expect what happened next. Michael looked at her and said �Damn babe. That top makes your tits pop out. You�re making me hard.�
Liz gasped. Michael grabbed her face and kissed her. Liz felt like she was going to explode. {Oh my God.}
Liz got into it, running her fingers through his hair. {Michael, you feel so good. Where did you learn to kiss like this?}
{You�re a good kisser too.}
Liz pulled back. The driver had stopped looking at her. She looked at Michael. {Later.}
He just smiled and put him arm around her. {So far, great night.}
~~~~~~~
They were finally at the club. All of the people in line seemed to be around their age and at least half of them looked like the dupes. This was going to be harder than they thought.
Liz took off her coat and handed it to Michael. �What are you doing?�
�Watch and learn.�
Liz walked over to the bouncer with Michael in tow, making sure to sway her hips a little more than usual just for him.
�Hey. My name�s Liz, this is Michael. Kat told me to tell Vic we�re her friends.�
The bouncer gave Liz the once over and licked his lips. Then he looked at Michael and scoffed. Liz managed to hide her revulsion quite well.
He checked the list and made a call. After a moment he hung up and let them in, no wait.
Liz walked first, but the bouncer put his hand on Michael�s chest to stop him. He was watching Liz�s ass as she walked away. Michael was getting pissed.
�That�s a fine piece of ass.�
Apparently he said this a little too loud. Liz heard and turned around. She walked back, grabbed Michael and planted an amazingly passionate kiss on him.
When she pulled away his knees almost buckled. �I�m his fine piece of ass.�
She clasped Michael�s hand and led him into the club. While she was checking her coat Michael walked up behind her and placed his hand on the exposed patch of skin on her lower back. She shuddered at his touch.
�So, what was that for? �I�m his fine piece of ass�? Didn�t know you had it in you Parker.�
{There�s a lot you don�t know about me.} �Now, get your mind out of the gutter. I want to dance.�
�I don�t dance.�
�Oh yes you do.� She pulled him onto the dance floor and pushed her way into the center. She grabbed him, smiled, and pulled him close.
{Follow my lead.} She started grinding into him and leaned back slightly. He followed by placing his hand on her back. She shot straight up and turned around so her back was against his stomach. She bent at her waist and stood up slowing gliding her fingers up her thighs, past her stomach, till she was playing with his hair.
{If you don�t quit that you�ll be sorry.} he whispered, kissing her ear lobe.
Just to tease him she shoved her ass as far back as his body would allow and started to gyrate and grind.
{You asked for it.} Michael turned her around. �You know that everyone�s staring at you?�
Liz looked around. �All the men you mean!� {Jealous?}
He grabbed her and looked into her eyes. His hand went up and gently caressed her cheek. She leaned into his touch, making a small noise almost like a purr.
{Can I kiss you?}
{You don�t have to ask.}
He kissed her and could feel her smiling against his lips. He pulled away. �What�s so funny?�
�You heard me, right?� He nodded. �I was just wondering how it works, that�s all.�
�Maybe it only works if we�re touching and the thoughts are directed at me.�
�Maybe. Let me try something.� She pulled her hand back from his grasp and took a few steps backwards. She paused for a moment. �Hear anything?�
�Nope.�
She clasped his hand again. {Good.}
{Heard that.} �What did you think?�
�Nope. Not gonna tell you.� {Let�s go find a table in a corner where we can talk.}
�Good idea.�
{I like this.}
{Me too.}
�Next step is figuring out how to block each other.�
�Why?�
�Do you really want me to hear everything you think?�
Michael paused. {Maybe.}
Liz could only smile. They made their way to a table where they could see the entire club. �Look around. Do you see anyone who looks like Ava?�
Liz and Michael scanned the crowd.
�No. Even if I did she probably changed. For all we know she doesn�t even live here anymore.�
�This may sound weird, but can�t you guys feel each other?�
�I can sense Max and Isabel, but I was never able to tell when Tess was around.�
�The dupes are more alien then you guys, right?�
�Yeah.�
�So, they should have a different aura or something?�
� �Aura�? You sure you�re not a Deluca.� Michael paused. �Wait.�
�What?�
�I.... look straight ahead.�
Maybe Michael couldn�t sense Ava, but Ava could definitely sense him.
�Is that her?� Liz looked at the girl walking towards them. She had blonde hair. It was the same length as before only curly. She looked exactly like Tess. It was actually kind of like seeing a ghost. The only difference was the makeup, way more intense than Tess�s. {She must have changed her hair so they wouldn�t recognize her. She could pass for Tess.}
Michael�s mind flashed to that night. She was dead yet there was someone standing right in front of them looking just like her. He decided he should say something. �Hey Ava, how you been?�
�Michael, Liz. What are you doing here?� She spoke to them in perfect accent-free English.
�Nevermind that. Where�d your accent go? And what�s with the hair?�
�Oh, that. It comes out sometimes, the accent I mean. When I left Roswell I decided that I didn�t want to be anything like Rath and Lonnie anymore. I scanned my memories and remembered the way Tess acted. I decided that since we were technically the same person there was no reason why I couldn�t act the way she did, minus the whole �holier than thou art� attitude. I dyed my hair, stopped straightening it, took out the piercings and healed them, and removed the tattoos. I couldn�t completely erase my past though. That�s why I�m in New York still. I work here a couple of nights a week, the days I work at the coffeehouse next door. I rent an apartment upstairs. I�ve almost gotten used to sleeping above ground. But seriously, why are you guys here? Where�s Max and Maria? If you�re here then they can�t be far away.�
�Actually, we broke up. They�re together now.� {That kinda sounded weird.}
�What about you Michael?�
He started to blush, but Liz saved him. �He�s mine.�
�Yours?� Michael�s head perked up.
Ava stared at him. �Okay, what�s going on?�
Liz looked at Michael. {What?}
{Yours?}
{Yeah. We never worked out what to say.}
{I was thinking you�re my girlfriend. We�re together.}
{Are you asking me or telling me?}
Their conversation was broken by Ava�s voice. �Oh my God, you guys are connected.�
�Connected?� Michael was so confused.
�Yeah, speaking with your mind. It only happens with those destined to be together. Rath and Lonnie had it, but Zan and I never did. Can you block the other one yet?�
�No. We just realized this was happening this morning. We had flashes.�
�Good to know you�re both virgins.�
�Huh?� Michael had started to feel as clueless as Kyle.
�When you �consummate� your destiny, if you will, that�s when you can block the other one. The flashes are the first stage. They�re the way to tell who you�re destined to be with. You can get flashes from other people, like Liz could have gotten them from Max, but from Michael they�re different. From your soulmate you can see the future. Anyway, after the flashes comes the mindtalking. You�re connected, but if you�re not very close, like touching close, it doesn�t work. Everything changes when you have sex. Then you can connect anywhere. Even if one of you wasn�t on Earth you could still connect.�
The last statement hit too close to home. Especially since the book with this information was at this moment in Isabel and Alex�s possession. Michael had to tell Ava what was going on. �Tess is dead. She went crazy and tried to kill Max, then she killed herself. Max from the future came to Liz through the granolith and told her that without Tess Isabel and I would die and the world would end. We�re here because we want to know if you�ll come back to Roswell with us.�
�And be Tess?� She seemed totally unfazed by this bombshell.
�Tess, or Ava. We can say you�re her twin from New York. We�ll say that Tess decided to live with your mom and you came here because you guys weren�t getting along.� Michael chose to explain.
�Wouldn�t being Tess be easier?�
Liz took over. �Yeah, except that Tess and Kyle, the sheriff�s son, they were in love.�
�Oh. So, I�d have to be with Kyle?�
�No, Kyle would understand. You�re Ava, not Tess. You don�t have to love him, but she did live at his house.�
�So, does that mean you�ll do it?� Michael figured the sooner this was set up the sooner Liz and him could spend some �quality� time together.
{Michael, don�t rush her.}
�Yeah.�
Her answer surprised both of them.
�What?� Michael wanted to make sure he heard her right.
�I�ll come with you. I�ll be Tess. All I need is a couple of days to sort things out: quit, pack. Then I�ll be set.�
�Oh my God. Ava, I mean Tess, you�re incredible.� Liz jumped up and hugged her. Ava stood there for a second and then brought her arms up to complete the hug.
Liz finally let go after a few minutes so that Ava could speak. �Cornball. I can�t promise I�ll be good at being her, or that I�ll fall in love with Kyle, but I�ll try.�
Now Michael hugged her. �That�s all we need.�
�Wow, you guys are big huggers.�
�Not usually. Just when we�re happy.� Liz was beaming.
�Give me a few minutes. I�ll change, quit, and meet you outside.�
�Okay. Liz, I�ll get your coat.�
�Thanks.� Michael kissed her forehead and walked away. �So, before you go and quit, what�s with your powers?�
�Tess�s, only more powerful. I don�t mindwarp or mindrape unless necessary. Since we were made more alien we�re advanced. Our powers and our control is much higher.�
�Mindrape?�
�The thing Nicholas does.�
�Oh.� Liz looked scared.
�Like I said, not unless necessary. I don�t like hurting people.�
�Tess emerged alone and Nasedo took care of her. He was just evil, too alien. That�s why she killed herself, she went insane. She was taught not to trust anyone, only Nasedo and the other three. She didn�t understand her emotions.�
�Well, we may be more alien but we can handle all of that. Besides, when I met Tess I could kinda tell something was brewing in her. So Liz, what�s with the clothes? Pretty sexy.�
�Well, I�m different now. I�m with Michael. I want to feel things, not just go through the motions.�
�Good for you. Listen, you guys get some alone time. I�ll quit at the end of the night. Just come to my place around noon tomorrow. We�ll start to pack, call the airport and chat some more about you two.�
�You sure?�
�Listen, enjoy yourself. Everything will be fine. Now go and �strengthen your bond�.�
�Pervert,� Liz joked.
�You know it.�
�Bye.�
They hugged. �See you later.�
Liz walked outside to meet her man and find that alley from the flash.
Chapter 42
After quite an extensive makeout session that ended with Michael having to heal cuts on Liz's shoulders from the bricks the two lovebirds headed back to their hotel.
The night had gone so well. Their first day in New York and they had already accomplished their mission.
But after everything was said and done both Michael and Liz still had what Ava had told them encompassing their thoughts.
Liz changed into her flannel pyjamas {Anything more sexy and Michael would be able to block me out in no time.} and got into bed.
They ended up falling asleep back to back (more flashes coming true) because neither really knew what to do with the information Ava had given them.
They were soulmates. They already knew this, but the flashes and the mindtalking really showed them the strength of their bond. They were only seventeen yet they both knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lives with the person sleeping next to them.
Love is a great thing. It is probably the best feeling in the world. But at the same time it is also the scariest. You feel complete when another person is around. You feel invincible, like nothing bad can happen as long as you're together. But with the feelings of invicibility and perfection also comes the unknown. The terrifying idea of what would happen if suddenly you weren't together. That is the duality of love. It brings joy and pain. And this was what Liz and Michael spent their dreams (or were they nightmares?) exploring.
They had just discovered their mindtalking capabilities but they had already taken them for granted. Ava had said that even if one of them wasn't on Earth they could still connect once they were completely bonded. This was an uplifting but terrifying possibility. With Ava now on their side the Pod Squad may eventually go to Antar and try to regain it from Kivar. And what if they couldn't return? Or what if one of them didn't return?
Liz knew from the moment she got involved with Michael that all of these things were a possibility. Michael had always thought he would hurt the ones he loved just by being who he was. What he was.
But now that he could feel Liz in his mind, his heart, his soul he never wanted to go a day without that feeling. But what if something happened to him? What if one day he wasn't there any longer? What if Liz had to go without feeling his presence in her? Would she be able to go on? Or would it be too much for her?
Either way when they woke up in the morning Liz and Michael both knew that they were in this for the long haul. They would take the good with the bad. They would take the wonderful and the horrifying. Because they were in love. And they would deal with whatever came their way. Together.
Chapter 43
"Michael, I love you."
{I love you too.} "Had some bad dreams?"
"You could say that. But I also had some good ones."
"You were thinking about what Ava said, weren't you?"
"Yeah. You too?" Michael nodded. "Michael, I meant what I said back at my house. You're the one. Ava saying we're soulmates just confirms what we already knew."
"But that's not all she said."
Liz blushed. "Yeah, I know."
"Liz, I'm not going to rush you, you know that right?"
"Uh huh."
"I love you. We've got out whole life ahead of us and we don't need to do anything right now. I'm content with just holding you. Just one thing: no more sleeping back to back. Having you that close but not being able to touch you was hell."
"I know. I just, I wasn't sure what you thought about the bonding thing. I do want to make love to you. So much. But you're right. We don't have to rush anything."
"So we're agreed then: when it's right it'll happen?"
"Agreed."
"So, you never did tell me what Ava said after I left."
"She uh... she told me about her powers."
"And..?"
"Well, she can do everything Tess could only she's more advanced and she had more control. Also, she can mindrape."
"Mindrape. You mean like Nicholas?"
"Yeah. I think she realized knowing that scared me. She told me she doesn't do mindraping or mindwarping unless necessary. Especially mindraping. She said she doesn't like to hurt people. That was Nasedo's thing and she knew it."
"She knew Nasedo?"
"Apparently they must have at least known of him. I told her a small amount of what I knew of Tess when she was in Roswell. She didn't seem surprised though, so chances are they had either met or something he had done came to their attention."
"She seemed really fine about the entire situation."
"She was betrayed by her family. They killed the only man she had ever loved. She's alone and we're the only people she thinks she can even remotely trust. I think everything's gong to be okay."
"Yeah, I think so too. So, that's all you talked about?"
"Well...."
"Why do I not like the sound of that?"
"We're gonna meet her at her place around noon. To help her pack and stuff."
"Pack? Liz, we're on vacation."
"Baby, don't wine. It really doesn't suit you. Now, I'm gonna jump in the shower. You be a good boy while I'm gone."
"You're killing me Liz."
"I know. But you're loving every minute of it."
Chapter 44
The next few days were a blur. Liz and Michael spent most of their time with Ava. She was helping Michael hone his powers and Liz and her were getting very close.
At one point Michael had gone out to get lunch. When he came back the girls hadn't realized he was there. He just watched the two of them. They seemed like old friends, kind of like sisters. It warmed his heart to see them so happy. Liz had never been close to Tess (who could blame her?) but Ava and her seemed to be alike. They even ganged up against Michael.
Soon it was New Year's Eve. Ava decided she wanted to spend her last New York New Year's in Times Square. She had never done it and it seemed apropos to serve as her send off. A New Year, a new life.
Liz had convinced Michael to let Ava and her take him shopping. So after much arguing Michael had some clothes that weren't see-through and filled with holes.
That night Michael had planned a surprise that he wouldn't tell Liz about. All he said was to get ready and she would find out soon enough.
Liz put on the light purple silk dress she had picked out especially for that night, and slipped on a pair a rhinestone-laden sandals she had picked up the day before. She piled her hair on top of her head and curled it. She thought she looked pretty darn good. She paid careful attention to the application of her perfume. All of the pressure points were covered.
When she was done she called out to Michael. "I'm done. Is it safe to come out yet?"
"Yeah. Hold on." He walked to the bathroom door. "Close your eyes and I'll tell you when to open them."
"Okay."
She did as she was told and was lead into the room. She felt Michael back up.
"Open."
The view was breathtaking. Michael was wearing a black dress shirt and pants. He cleaned up so well.
She looked to the window which was opened to the skyline at night. The entire city was aglow and it looked enchanting.
Michael had ordered room service, all of her favorite foods, and had covered the room with candles. Liz had no clue when he found the time.
"It was when you and Ava were shopping yesterday."
Liz turned around. "I sometimes forget about the mindreading. It's beautiful Michael, thank you."
She kissed him and pulled back to look in his eyes.
"You're beautiful Liz. I just wanted to show you how much I love you. How much I've enjoyed the past couple of days. How much I'm looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you. I just... I love you so much."
"Michael, I love you too." Liz leaned in and kissed him again.
This kiss was different then any of their previous kisses. It made them feel like they were floating. Michael picked her up and carried her to the bed.
"Liz-"
"Shh.. Just go with it."
They kissed passionately. Liz felt like her lips were bruising but she didn't care. Suddenly nothing was too close. Michael unzipped her dress and Liz stood up to allow it to fall.
Michael ran his hand up the outside of her leg. "God Liz, you're so perfect."
"Michael, make love to me."
"But-"
"It's time. I feel it. If you don't do it right now I'll be forced to rip your clothes off and ravage your body."
{That doesn't exactly sound bad.}
Liz laughed. "I know you'd enjoy it. Seriously Michael, I'm ready. Please."
"You don't have to beg."
Then they made love. It was slow and beautiful. Michael hadn't wanted to rush Liz, but before he could even enter her she had looked into his eyes and told him "Do it fast."
This had surprised him but he listened obligingly. He saw a tear escape her eye and suddenly felt horrible.
"Liz, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you."
"No Michael, it doesn't hurt. It feels so perfect. Don't stop."
The floating feeling continued throughout their session. They both felt their orgasm coming quickly. Michael sped up and upon their release they were taken to another place. The saw stars shoot by. It didn't feel like they were floating anymore. Now they were flying.
When they came down from their high they didn't know how much time had passed. They just laid their basking in the glow of their post-coital bliss.
A few hours later they were awoken by the sound of chanting from outside.
"10.. 9.. 8.. 7.."
"Michael, I love you."
"6.. 5.. 4.. 3.."
"I love you too Liz."
"2.. 1.. Happy New Year!"
It was a New Year. It would be the first year of their new life together. They were lovers and they were bonded. They fell asleep in each other's arms.
Chapter 45
Morning came and so did Ava. She walked in unanounced and was greeted by a morning love session in progress.
"Eww.. guys, get a room."
Michael looked at her while Liz just laughed. "Uh Ava, this is our room."
"Oh. Good point."
"Ava, what are you doing here?"
"Well Liz, I wouldn't want to uh.. interrupt you or anything but when I told Vic I was quiting and moving he said I had to be out on the first of the year and today is the first."
"Oh Ava, I'm so sorry. You can stay here today, no problem."
"Yeah. We'll just go and get cleaned up. Make yourself at home."
Michael grabbed Liz and the bed sheet and wrapped it around them. He pulled her into the bathroom and shut the door behind him.
"Michael, what-"
She was interrupted by Michael's lips on her own.
"Good morning."
She opened her eyes dazed by his kiss. "Morning. I'd like to be woken up like that every morning."
"I might be able to arrange that."
"I'm gonna take a shower."
"I'll join you."
"Okay." She dropped her towel and moved to turn on the water.
Michael walked up behind her and she felt his arousal.
"Michael."
"See what you do to me?"
"Maybe I can fix it."
She walked into the shower and pulled Michael with her. Liz steps under the spray and soaks her hair. Michael grabs the soap and begins to lather her body. His hands creep down her back and wash the top of her ass, making sure to give each cheek a little squeeze to tease Liz.
"Michael." It was supposed to sound like a threat but it came out like a strangled moan.
"You like that Liz?"
She turned around and kissed him ferociously. Liz grabbed Michael's very erect penis and guided it towards her opening.
"Liz, are you sore?"
"Only a little."
"Let me heal you."
"No. I want to feel it."
They made love. It wasn't slow like the night before. This was hard and fast, but it was still filled with so much love. They climaxed together and even though it wasn't as intense as the first time it was still wonderful.
All of a sudden they heard a knock and realized the water was cold.
"Guys, it's been like an hour."
"Apparently they do last forever."
They washed up quickly and Liz turned the water off.
{I love her.} He made sure to block her out. She knew he loved her, but he just wanted to test the blocking out.
They grabbed towels and dried off. She grabbed her brush but he stopped her.
"Let me." She gave him the brush.
{Liz.}
{Yeah Michael?}
{Can I tell you something?}
{Sure Michael.}
{I love you.}
She turned around and looked into his eyes. "I love you too."
They kissed and Michael rested his forehead against hers. "Do you know how nice it is to be able to freely say that?"
She kissed him again.
"Better not start that again."
They got dressed and walked out to find Ava laughing. "Took ya long enough."
~~~~~~~
The rest of the day was spent just hanging out. Ava talked about the night before and how it was just crazy. She was going to miss New York, but she was eager to be in Roswell.
She told Liz and Michael about their previous life on Antar. They all had arranged marriages. They tried to make it work but being unhappy made them rule less effectively. In this life they were supposed to fall in love first and get married and then focus on fighting and getting home after they were happy. With Rath and Lonnie it was just animal attraction. Ava tried to love Zan but he didn't want emotions. He thought that aliens shouldn't feel.
She also told them how she never felt like she was in the right place. Maybe Tess and her should've switched.
Liz told her some more thinga about Tess. There were little things she had to know about. Mannerisms, who people were, where people lived, etc.
Soon it was night and they started to argue over sleeping arrangements. Ava insisted she'd sleep on the couch, but Liz said she should take the bed. She finally agreed but then Michael said Liz should sleep in the bed with Ava.
After Ava fell asleep Liz slid into the pullout couch with Michael. He was still awake. "What are you doing?"
"It's the last night for a while that I'll be able to do this."
He kissed her and held her tight as they drifted off.
~~~~~~~
When morning came they found that they had overslept. Liz rushed to change. The only outfit left was the muscle tank and leather pants. "Not very practical for flying."
Michael looked up. "But you look hot."
"Well, if that's the case..."
Ava was already ready and had called the front desk to send up a cart for their bags. "Guys, hurry. Our flight leaves in less then two hours."
They rushed and managed to make the flight.
When they sat down Ava looked a little nervous.
"First flight?"
"Since the crash."
"Michael said the same thing."
"It kind of makes you wary of flying."
The flight was uneventful and they were all so tired that they slept most of the way. Liz had put both of her bags in the overhead compartment so there was no chance of losing them.
They got Michael and Ava's bags and walked out to where Max and Maria were supposed to pick them up.
Maria looked at Liz, screamed and ran to hug her. "Max and I had sex."
Liz pulled back kind of surprised. "What?"
"I think I love him."
She pulled her back into the hug. "I'm so happy for you. Plus.."
"Plus what?"
"Michael and I."
"No longer virgins?"
Liz nodded.
"Now, what's with the outfit?"
"Long story."
Max had hugged Ava. {So much like Tess.} The resemblance was kind of startling at first but he was getting used to it.
Max and Michael were putting the bags into the Jeep while talking. "Uh Max... Liz and I..."
"Congratulations."
"I really love her."
"I know. It's good to hear that. Michael Guerin saying he's in love. With Liz. It's kind of funny."
"So, what about you and Maria?"
Max just blushed.
"Good going."
All eyes turned to Ava once the Jeep was packed.
"Let's go. I wanna meet Kyle."
They all smiled and jumped in.
~~~~~~~
A short time after they were at the Crashdown. Inside everyone was waiting. They all walked in. Max and Maria were holding hands and Michael and Liz were linked arm in arm. Ava walked behind them suddenly nervous.
Michael brought Liz's things upstairs after hugging Isabel and shaking hands with Kyle and Alex.
Isabel looked at Ava. "Ava? You look just like her."
"Only look."
"And sound."
"Liz helped."
Isabel ran up to her and hugged her.
Everyone was surprised by the show of emotions by the Ice Queen but none more than Isabel herself.
"Thank you. Maybe you should go say hi to Kyle. We'll give you guys some time alone."
"Okay."
Isabel, Alex, Max, and Maria got into the Jeep and promised to be back in a few hours. Kyle and Ava went to the Valentis to move her in and get to know each other. Michael and Liz went to her room and got some more sleep.
At 6:00 everyone met back up. Ava and Kyle seemed to have gotten closer, considering the fact that they walked in hand in hand.
Everyone was happy. And for that moment everything was great, everything was perfect. For that moment nothing else mattered. For once they all felt at home.
THE END
