Title:Rollercoaster
Author: Domino
Email: zahfat@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: Not Mine...
A/N: This is based on spoilers from the second season.
Part One
"We have two choices. Destroy them from the inside or from the outside. Obviously the latter was a complete failure. All attempts had disastrous results. The group is too strong together. We need a new strategy, a new plan."
"It has been decided to activate Operation Iago. The subject chosen is a Maria Deluca. All of our studies and surveillance have shown that she is the heart of the group. Destroy her relationship with the group and they will fall apart."
"Easy pickings. Is the husk ready?"
"Yes. It has an extremely limited time factor. Possibly an hour before it will disintegrate. The mission must be complete before that happens. Has a time been chosen yet?"
"The decision has been made. Tomorrow night. Miss Deluca will be home studying alone, leaving the playing field open. All three of the other subjects are working. The timing will be perfect. Who have you fitted to the husk?"
"Santia. Her size is exact. Matches Miss Deluca almost to the letter. The fitting showed no abnormalities."
"And the classes?"
"She has watched every surveillance tape of the subject. Her mannerisms are almost perfect."
"This has to go well. We cant afford any more screw-ups. Is that clear?"
"Perfectly, sir. By this time tomorrow – the eight of them in a group will be a mere memory."
"Alright, then. Notify Courtney that the plan is in effect. Her attempts to destroy Michael Guerin and Maria Deluca's relationship so far has been a dismal defeat. She should abort that immediately and begin observance, starting now."
"Yes, sir."
"Alright, then. Report tomorrow. Dismissed."
The Next Day
Maria had the night of. For a change she wasn't hanging around the Crashdown but instead due to her recent grounding, (she broke curfew again on an alien fact finding mission) she was stuck at home. After feeling sorry for herself for at least half an hour, she finally decided to use the time spent away from her boyfriend and friends to study, a rare occasion for her unless necessary.
At the Crashdown, life without her, was as interesting as Maria's study session. Michael was bored. Flipping burgers on a daily busy wasn't exactly the fun aspect of his life, not that much was, but Maria always made it more interesting. And much as he hated to admit it, he missed her. Liz felt the same way. Without Maria around, the only person serving was Courtney and they were both part of the same mutual hate association. If it was possible, and it was, Courtney was hated even more than Tess was, when she first arrived. The shift passed slowly for both of Michael and Liz. They didn't talk much to each other. Liz never knew quite what to say to Michael – that is small talk that didn't involve some sort of alien crisis, and Michael never said anything that wasn't alien related to anyone besides Maria.
Thirty minutes had been bearable for Liz. This was when Max came in for his break. He was working across the street at the UFO Museum, his job safe again. For that period at least Liz had someone to talk to, even though from Michael's perspective all they did was stare each other. It was good to see them back together again, after all they had been through but only in limited periods as they did have that somewhat nauseating quality to onlookers. Still all it did was make him miss Maria more. Worse he had to suffer through this all alone. Isabel, Alex, Kyle and Tess had gone on a double date. Michael cringed when he heard that - the words double date having bad memories for him.
After Max left, Liz resumed the countdown to the end of the shift. Michael had begun his the second his shift began. Still it was only another hour before Max fetched her for their date. He was supposed to give Michael a lift home and then she would have him all to herself. Time passed.
Outside, Max locked the door of the museum before starting to cross the street. He was smiling. Just before he stepped of the pavement, he ran into his best friend. Inside the café, Courtney made sure both Liz and Michael were positioned in front of the glass door. It had a perfect view of the street across.
The plan went perfectly. Santia performed an Oscar-worthy performance, her timing expert. In full view of two shocked observers and one participant, Santia kissed Max. He was too stunned to even react. Before his voice returned, she had disappeared around the corner. And the damage was done.
Max didn't run after her, his eyes moving to the Crashdown to meet Liz's shocked and betrayed ones. Michael was already out the Crashdown and in one quick motion, his fist shot out and hit Max in the face before he turned and ran away. Liz turned around and ran up the steps to her room and Courtney watched in glee as Max lay on the sidewalk, holding his jaw before getting to his feet and uncertainly standing there, deciding who to go after first.
The plan was a success. Finally they had broken the four up. It was perfect. Sheer brilliance. She couldn't wait to report in. With that last thought Courtney raced to the backroom and dialled her superiors.
End Part One.
Author: Domino
Email: zahfat@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: Not Mine...
A/N: This is based on spoilers from the second season.
Part One
"We have two choices. Destroy them from the inside or from the outside. Obviously the latter was a complete failure. All attempts had disastrous results. The group is too strong together. We need a new strategy, a new plan."
"It has been decided to activate Operation Iago. The subject chosen is a Maria Deluca. All of our studies and surveillance have shown that she is the heart of the group. Destroy her relationship with the group and they will fall apart."
"Easy pickings. Is the husk ready?"
"Yes. It has an extremely limited time factor. Possibly an hour before it will disintegrate. The mission must be complete before that happens. Has a time been chosen yet?"
"The decision has been made. Tomorrow night. Miss Deluca will be home studying alone, leaving the playing field open. All three of the other subjects are working. The timing will be perfect. Who have you fitted to the husk?"
"Santia. Her size is exact. Matches Miss Deluca almost to the letter. The fitting showed no abnormalities."
"And the classes?"
"She has watched every surveillance tape of the subject. Her mannerisms are almost perfect."
"This has to go well. We cant afford any more screw-ups. Is that clear?"
"Perfectly, sir. By this time tomorrow – the eight of them in a group will be a mere memory."
"Alright, then. Notify Courtney that the plan is in effect. Her attempts to destroy Michael Guerin and Maria Deluca's relationship so far has been a dismal defeat. She should abort that immediately and begin observance, starting now."
"Yes, sir."
"Alright, then. Report tomorrow. Dismissed."
The Next Day
Maria had the night of. For a change she wasn't hanging around the Crashdown but instead due to her recent grounding, (she broke curfew again on an alien fact finding mission) she was stuck at home. After feeling sorry for herself for at least half an hour, she finally decided to use the time spent away from her boyfriend and friends to study, a rare occasion for her unless necessary.
At the Crashdown, life without her, was as interesting as Maria's study session. Michael was bored. Flipping burgers on a daily busy wasn't exactly the fun aspect of his life, not that much was, but Maria always made it more interesting. And much as he hated to admit it, he missed her. Liz felt the same way. Without Maria around, the only person serving was Courtney and they were both part of the same mutual hate association. If it was possible, and it was, Courtney was hated even more than Tess was, when she first arrived. The shift passed slowly for both of Michael and Liz. They didn't talk much to each other. Liz never knew quite what to say to Michael – that is small talk that didn't involve some sort of alien crisis, and Michael never said anything that wasn't alien related to anyone besides Maria.
Thirty minutes had been bearable for Liz. This was when Max came in for his break. He was working across the street at the UFO Museum, his job safe again. For that period at least Liz had someone to talk to, even though from Michael's perspective all they did was stare each other. It was good to see them back together again, after all they had been through but only in limited periods as they did have that somewhat nauseating quality to onlookers. Still all it did was make him miss Maria more. Worse he had to suffer through this all alone. Isabel, Alex, Kyle and Tess had gone on a double date. Michael cringed when he heard that - the words double date having bad memories for him.
After Max left, Liz resumed the countdown to the end of the shift. Michael had begun his the second his shift began. Still it was only another hour before Max fetched her for their date. He was supposed to give Michael a lift home and then she would have him all to herself. Time passed.
Outside, Max locked the door of the museum before starting to cross the street. He was smiling. Just before he stepped of the pavement, he ran into his best friend. Inside the café, Courtney made sure both Liz and Michael were positioned in front of the glass door. It had a perfect view of the street across.
The plan went perfectly. Santia performed an Oscar-worthy performance, her timing expert. In full view of two shocked observers and one participant, Santia kissed Max. He was too stunned to even react. Before his voice returned, she had disappeared around the corner. And the damage was done.
Max didn't run after her, his eyes moving to the Crashdown to meet Liz's shocked and betrayed ones. Michael was already out the Crashdown and in one quick motion, his fist shot out and hit Max in the face before he turned and ran away. Liz turned around and ran up the steps to her room and Courtney watched in glee as Max lay on the sidewalk, holding his jaw before getting to his feet and uncertainly standing there, deciding who to go after first.
The plan was a success. Finally they had broken the four up. It was perfect. Sheer brilliance. She couldn't wait to report in. With that last thought Courtney raced to the backroom and dialled her superiors.
End Part One.