… I would have died for you
She sat in a dark corner, bitter tears running down her white porcelain skin. How cruel life had been with her a horrible outcome had she received. It had never been her intention to harm anyone but it was like poison poured out from her and killed.
Damn you Nasedo. She whispered bitterly into the darkness.
Forever she would be damaged, why couldn't she have been born with her family. No, alone she awoke, alone she would die under her enemy's hand; but she had to try and make things right even if the cost was her life.
Still all thoughts ran back to that last moment when it blew up in her face. So close she felt heaven and now hell surrounded her. Anything they wanted she would have done, never would she have gone through with the horrible plan of sacrificing them to there enemy she would have killed him if he even touched one single hair. Was it so wrong to want them to go home with her?
Maybe. Tess answered herself. Just maybe.
Instantly her mind caved in again and she let herself be covered by her inner darkness and she sobbed like a small child.
Earth…
Max looked outside his window, it had only been a couple of hours since he had found out the horror of what Tess had done. As much as he wanted too he couldn't harm her something deep inside compelled him to let her go; maybe it was love or guilt that she had always been alone and missing them. Whatever it was she was gone and Liz resented him for it, he never thought that little brunette could be so vindictive. Strangely enough he missed Tess' company, she always had a way of having good timing and on top of that she always knew exactly what to say or for that matter not what to say to make him feel like a king.
How ironic. Max thought as he chuckled a bit to himself. But now what? He spoke out loud looking once again to the great beyond. Memories of the past couple of hours flooded his mind.
Although Liz had seemingly come to his rescue he had afterwards realized that it was mostly because of Alex. She would destroy Tess or at least prevent her from getting what she wanted. This reality hit him right after Tess took off; yes Liz hugged him but then as fast as she had held him she let go and began to walk towards the road, as if her mission was over.
Liz? Max cried out to her. She turned and an empty look covered her face. How could you let her go? Her words came out like daggers. I'm sorry, but you don't understand. Tess will suffer more than you can ever imagine now that she has left. The boy kings words surprised all even himself. Why did he defend her all of a sudden? No Max it wont be enough nothing will ever be enough! You should have done what needed to be done. Now she can come back a hurt someone else. Liz looked down to the ground, she was tired and disappointed. Once again she turned and began to walk. Like soldiers Maria and Kyle followed leaving Max, Isabel and Michael alone.
This is the way it should have been. Michael added to the wound with his words now understanding that Maria had chosen Liz and Kyle over him. Maybe Tess was always right Max we can never be human or be with a human.
Max did not turn to look at his second in command he simply raised a hand, a sign to tell him to stop talking. Michael complied looking once up to the sky and then back down to the ground.
And then Isabel just stood, still absorbing all that had just happened. Tess killed Alex, Tess killed Alex… Why? Tears ran down her face. Anger consumed her body. She looked at her brother and wondered what stopped him from at least hitting the curly haired blonde. Isabel opened her mouth and let her anger take over.
You traitor! Max you are a traitor! She yelled with all her might pointing at her baby brother. Michael and Max stood in complete and utter shock. Suddenly Isabel walked quickly towards him and smacked him as hard as she could. You let her go! She took Alex and you let her go… why? She whispered softly as more sobbing came out.
Max felt for his sister he hugged her and sighed. No words could make this right in her mind, but he would try for all there sakes. I… let her go because she did not fulfill her plan. Kivar will most likely kill her when she lands and she has nothing to give to him. As much as I wanted too I couldn't hurt her knowing that she was traveling to the end of her life. I'm…I'm… sorry. By now he had tears in his eyes and he couldn't figure out if it was because of Isabel, Liz or perhaps him wanting Tess to come back.
The memories ended and he was still standing alone watching the stars. He wished deep inside that her ship would come back that same night. If it did he would run to her.
He turned his back to the window and walked over to his bed not knowing that simultaneously Tess was doing the same where ever she was. He turned off the light and laid in bed, quickly sleep over took him.
Space…
Tess now lay in bed; she was so tired but feared falling asleep. She had not the least bit idea of how long it took to get to Antar and that is what she feared, waking up and finding herself about to get killed by Kivar. But try and try as she did sleep over powered her and she gave into her body.
Max's Point of View
Zan sat at his throne quite distraught, he had pleaded with Rath not to go but his stubbornness had cost him his life. Over and over it played in his head how he had ordered him to not fight Kivar and still he went. He was valiant until the last moment. Still, Kivar had brutally killed him on the battlefield. And the only consolation Zan had was that Rath had died honorably in the way he wanted to die, for his King and Country.
The doors to the royal throne opened. At that sight Zan regained composure, the last thing he needed was for his counsel to see him in such a weak state especially now with Kivar's up rising; the people needed a strong leader.
Your highness may I come in. A petite voice called from the other side of the doors. Ava? The king asked confused. Yes, it is I my love. Ava answered in the most sweet and humble. She always knew when he needed her the most. The king thought to himself. Please come in. She noted a certain amount of despair in his voice. So she proceeded, leaving her maidens to wait for her.
My love I have sensed you are greatly saddened. Ava said as she approached him, once at his feet she sat and laid her head on his lap. A hand he placed feeling the soft curls.
In his sleep Max gasped at how incredibly beautiful Ava was.
He died. Zan finally broke down in the presence of his wife. And I 'am quite sure that a traitor moves among us. At those words Ava's saddened expression turned to a disturbed one, she also suspected a traitor and it was someone close to them.
Do not worry your self with such speculations; we are now mourning that passing of a dear friend. Please do not allow more things to trouble your mind; let us worry of one thing at a time.
Zan smiled grateful at his wife's words; but all around everything reminded him how the Royal Four was now broken. He touched the crown made of white precious metal that wrapped around his forehead to the back of this head and felt the four spots (note: it's like the symbol they show in Tess, Lies and a Video Tape.) all the stones were a vibrant yellow. He passed his finger on the one that represented Rath and turned it dark; this would automatically turn the stones of the remaining meaning Ava and Vilandra dark as well.
End of Dream
Tess' Point of View
Ava walked along a glass corridor beneath she could see a large river and above the red night sky and the multiple moons. What a beautiful night on such a tragic day. Quietly she thought to herself. Two young maidens followed behind her. Ava kept feeling Zan's sadness grow and grow and she could no longer wait until he called for her. The queen was not just beautiful she was a force to be reckoned with when it came to her love.
She stood almost 6 ft. tall, the Antarian people where a tall breed. Her skin glowed a golden hue; her eyes were completely blue in an alien way. Her locks of hair flowed all the way down her back all that decorated her head was her crown that wrapped around her forehead like the kings and represented the Royal Four.
A massive guard stood in front of the throne room's door at the sight of his queen he bowed done deeply. It felt as though it would take such a large man half an hour to reach the floor.
Open the door I wish to speak with my husband. Ava was always sweet and respectful even to those beneath her.
My Queen. The guard with certain fear lingering in his words. His royal majesty has requested that no one except the counsel disturb. The man replied very low as to not upset his Queen.
Please move aside. Ava now ordered. But my Queen... The man began to speak. Move aside, I assure you that you will not be reprimanded by the King, so move aside. Without another thought he stood and moved. Ave knew her place with the king and slightly opened the door before entering.
Your highness may I come in. A petite voice called from the other side of the doors. Ava? The king asked confused. Yes, it is I my love. Ava answered in the most sweet and humble. Please come in. She noted a certain amount of despair in his voice. So she proceeded, leaving her maidens to wait for her.
My love I have sensed you are greatly saddened. Ava said as she approached him, once at his feet she sat and laid her head on his lap. A hand he placed feeling the soft curls.
While asleep Tess blushed feeling his love.
He died. Zan finally broke down in the presence of his wife. And I 'am quite sure that a traitor moves among us. At those words Ava's saddened expression turned to a disturbed one, she also suspected a traitor and it was someone close to them.
Do not worry your self with such speculations; we are now mourning that passing of a dear friend. Please do not allow more things to trouble your mind; let us worry of one thing at a time.
Zan smiled grateful at his wife's words and Ava returned the smile and lay her head on his lap again. She could not bare to tell him that she suspected Vilandra to be the traitor it would be like killing him. Ava contemplated her next move.
End of Dream.
Both Max and Tess sat up gasping. Never had they had such a clear memory before.
Tess…don't die. Max said laying back down.
On the ship Tess cried out Max's name over and over until she fell back asleep.
To be continued
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