Author's note: Ello. This is a Michael/Maria story. I have never understood what the hell "Candy" means when talking about the couple so if it's "Candy" then fine, if not, alright then. ;D Eventually, the rating will kick in. Tess never died, she was locked up. But she escapes and returns to the group. So now it's Max, Liz, Michael, Maria, Kyle, Isabel, and Tess.
Story summary: Life after Graduation, what happened to everyone? Maria/Michael, Tess/Kyle, and Liz/Max, oh and Liz is pregnant.
Chapter Title: Tess returns.
Chapter Summary: Tess returns to the group. After surrendering herself to the FBI and being put in the White Room to be studied for three years, the gang is finally ready to forgive her. But why is so hard for Kyle? And just what is going on with Michael and Maria?
Side note: Every child that is born in this story will have certain powers.
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The woman looked at them, "Isabel, Max, Kyle…it's me, Tess." she said.
Liz and Maria gasped. Isabel was silent. Max and Michael exchanged nervous glances. The only one able to speak was Kyle, "Tess?" he asked slowly.
The woman before them looked nothing like the old Tess, her hair, now strawberry blonde and long, a bit above her waist, extremely curled and wild, looking thin and under-fed, bags under her eyes, no make up, simple clothing.
But it was her. Kyle couldn't believe it, his mind was racing, his heart was thumping against his chest. He almost rushed to hug her but he remembered their past. She had killed Alex. But he loved her. Even after she was gone. Even after he realized she had mind-warped him. Still, there was no one else like her.
Max reached to hold Liz's hand. Michael didn't move to comfort Maria, who had shed silent tears. Isabel finally spoke, "Did you escape?" she asked, her voice sounding choked.
Tess nodded, "You gave Zan up?" she questioned Max.
Max looked at her, "I had to let him live a normal life." he answered, sadly and Liz kissed his cheek gently.
Tess smiled, "Thank you, Max, you protected our son, he is safe now." she said, sliding her arms behind her and clasping her hands together.
Maria spoke up, "I thought they killed you." she said bitterly.
Tess shook her head, "No, they wouldn't kill me, no matter what I did, I killed at least four dozen before they captured me. I was experimented on for three straight years." she said, but there was no emotion in her voice.
Michael chose that moment to take Maria into his arms as she started to cry for Alex.
Tess murmured, "I'm sorry." and Kyle narrowed his eyes.
"Why should we believe you?" he asked her.
"Kyle, I know what I did was-"
"Tess, you murdered Alex and made me help you!" he yelled and the nearby lamp shattered.
She looked confused and Michael sighed, "Yeah, he's got super powers now, too. The only one who doesn't is Maria." he said and Maria pulled away from him.
Tess looked at Kyle, "You have to understand, I was scared and confused, Nasedo raised me to kill when that happened. I thought I had no other choice. Kyle, I'm sorry. Maria, I'm sorry. Liz, I'm sorry. I just…" she trailed off and looked down.
Liz shook her head and stepped up to put her hand on Tess' shoulder awkwardly, "I forgive Tess, I think we all should." she said and gave Tess a half-hug.
Maria scoffed and stomped away.
Michael looked at the two girls, nodding before he turned to go after Maria. Max looked at Tess, "I believe you, and though it will take time, I will forgive you." he said and Liz smiled as he walked to join them.
Isabel hugged Tess tightly, and the two old friends cried, hugging warmly. Tess sighed and pulled away from Isabel, looking at Kyle, "Kyle…" she said.
Kyle didn't speak, he couldn't, it hurt too much. "Fine." he said and Tess rushed to hug him. He stood there for a moment before raising his arms to hug her back, resting his head on her shoulder.
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Michael caught up with Maria and held her against him, "We can't trust her, Michael, she killed Alex. Tell me you understand." she whispered.
He nodded, "We'll give her a chance. Maria, just focus on us, focus on your work, focus on being happy." he advised her comfortingly.
She looked at him, the first smile gracing her face, "Michael, say everything will be okay. Even it won't be, at least I'll have someone to blame it on when it goes wrong." she said with a laugh.
With a laugh, he laced his fingers between hers, kissing her hand, "It's going to be okay." he said and they kissed gently. Maria sighed happily and rested her head against his chest.
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Later, at the house, Isabel went to sleep first, saying it'd been a long day. They wished her goodnight, all except for Maria, who remained silent the entire night. Michael just sat next to her and kissed her cheek occasionally. Tess sat in a chair, Liz in the one opposite her, Max on the floor, between her legs, Kyle sat next to Maria and he kept glancing towards Tess.
They were watching a movie when Maria stood and looked at Tess, "I wanna talk to you." she said and without an answer, went into the kitchen. Tess nervously stood and followed her.
Maria stared at Tess, "I've been thinking about it and I forgive you." she said quietly.
Tess looked amazed, "Why? I killed Alex." she said stonily.
Maria nodded, "And I hate you for it. But seeing the way Kyle forgave you, seeing the way Liz could forgive you, makes me want to be as strong as them. And I am. And I accept your apology." she said and then nodded.
Tess went to hug her and Maria stood stiffly before closing her eyes and hugging her back.
Tess pulled back at smiled at her, "Thank you, Maria, it means so much to me." she said before Maria nodded and went back into the living room.
Tess followed after her and Maria announced the news before saying she was going to bed. Michael tried to talk to her but she ignored him and walked upstairs. With a sigh, he slumped back onto the couch and Tess looked at him, "Go after her, Guerin." she said and left to go to bed.
Michael sighed, "Now she's giving me orders." he mumbled.
Kyle and Liz looked at him, both of them bemused, Max just snickered. Liz smiled at Michael and used her powers to smack him with a pillow, "Just go talk to her, this is really stressing her out." she said and turned back to the movie.
Michael looked at her before grunting and standing up, following after Maria.
He found her in the room they shared, with two beds, of course. She was on her bed looking at old pictures. He sat next to her and she showed him the picture of Junior Prom.
She was beautiful, her dress, her hair, those flowers in her hair. And then there was the picture Liz took of them, he looked like a dork, but he was so happy to be with Maria. He put his arm around her, "What's wrong, Maria?" he asked quietly.
She looked at him, "I didn't mean to seem pissed earlier, but I couldn't talk about my conversation with Tess. It brings back bad memories and all I want right now is to be with you, is to be focused on you. Not this alien crap, just you, as my boyfriend, as my perfect man." she said, kissing him softly.
He grinned and kissed her back, arms circling her and lowering her down against the pillows. During, all the kissing, something happened. Michael's mind went black before he saw Maria holding a small child. The baby looked about a year or less. Michael stood nearby as everyone fawned over the child.
It was his. His and Maria's.
His eyes flew open and his breathing grew ragged and he pulled away.
Maria looked at him, concerned, "What's wrong, Michael?" she asked quickly.
He shook his head, "Just a flash." he said, trying to calm himself and her down.
She tilted her head and smiled, "Of what?" she asked happily.
He looked at her and grinned, kissing her lips, "Us, together, tonight." he lied.
Maria laid back against the pillows, "Was I happy?" she asked.
He nodded, "Delirious." and then he pressed against her, kissing her softly.
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"Michael." Maria moaned as Michael's lips were against her neck and moving fast. Michael murmured back incoherently.
He had to make his flash come true. Maria's eyes closed and fluttered open repeatedly. Michael whispered to her, "Maria, baby."
Maria pressed against Michael and said his name softly. The two continued kissing, Michael had completely undressed her. It was soon that he was ready to give it to her. When she didn't stop him, he entered her slowly, and she cried out in pleasure. There were brief moments of pain for her until she gripped Michael and closed her eyes, a satisfied look on her face.
Soon after, they fell asleep after pulling apart from each other. Michael held her in her arms, face pressed against her hair.
Author's note: Wow, that was a lot longer then I had planned. You saw the beginning and what is to come. About the baby note, yes, there will be alien babies in this story. :D