Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Dark Angel characters. They belong to James Cameron, Charles Eglee, and Fox. But Benjamin, Mackenzie, and any other characters you are not familiar with are mine.
Summary: Sequel to "Changing Fate". Mackenzie and Benjamin fixed the future, but you can never change your destiny, you can only put it off for a little while. Something out there just wants to make Mackenzie's life miserable. M/L, A/J, and M/B.
AN: It might be a good idea to read "Changing Fate", but you don't necessarily have to.
"I changed my mind." Mackenzie simply stated.
"You're always changing your mind." Benjamin sighed.
"That's why you love me." Mackenzie smiled at him.
"Yea. Suuurrre." Benjamin replied.
"That sounded like sarcasm Benji. Now you can't deny that you love me." Mackenzie laughed.
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"Guess I should listen to you more often, huh?" Benjamin questioned looking down at Mackenzie, not moving.
"That's what I keep telling you." Mackenzie replied smiling at Benjamin.
"Like I said I should listen to you more." Benjamin said leaning down, and within seconds the gap between Mackenzie and Benjamin's lips disappeared. Mackenzie wrapped her arms around Benjamin's neck and deepened the kiss that she had been waiting so long for.
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"You were dead Kenzie." Mackenzie could see tears in Benjamin's eyes threatening to fall. "God Kenzie, I don't know what I would of done if that really happened. I was so scared that I lost you."
Mackenzie pulled Benjamin's head down to her shoulder and started to stroke the back of his head, while she wrapped her other arm around his abdomen. "Benji, I'll never leave you. I'm sorry to say this, but you're stuck with me for the rest of your life. You're stuck with me till we're both old and grey."
"You promise Kenzie?" Benjamin questioned pulling away and looking at her.
"Of course. There's nothing I enjoy more then annoying the hell out of you Benji. Now you just gotta promise no matter how annoying I get you'll always be there for me, especially when I need you most."
"Promise." Benjamin replied.
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Taking his hand she whispered, "Look who got shot this time. For once it's not me. But then again, I got stabbed. You better wake up soon, I'm beginning to miss those brown eyes of yours."
Mackenzie laughed to herself, "Remember that time I pushed you completely forgetting we were on a hill, and you rolled down it? Or the time we were painting my room at Biggs' place and I dumped the paint over your head? God you had blue hair for days." Then Mackenzie sighed, with her free hand she pushed some of Benjamin's brown hair out of his face.
"Benji if you would of died, because you took that bullet for me, I don't know what I would of done. Seeing you lying there with a bullet wound to the chest that was my fault, practically killed me. I was so scared that the bullet hit your heart or lung, or something important like that. Benji if you ever scare me like that again I may have to kill you."
Mackenzie sat there in silence for a few minutes, before saying, "I don't know why it took me so long to realize this, but, I love you Benjamin Jordan Cale."
Mackenzie shot up. "What the hell?" she whispered to herself. That was the fifth time in the past week she had dreamt things that felt like memories, yet she didn't remember them at all. Glancing at the clock that sat beside her bed, she groaned, 3:05 am, the clock's red numbers jumped out at her. Lying back down, Mackenzie stared at the roof, there was no way she was going to be falling back to sleep.
Her dream played, once again in her head. It was always the same three scenes, and she just didn't get it. Her and Benjamin weren't together, and they never would be, they were just friends. Good friends. Sure she wanted to be more than that, but she didn't see it ever happening. That's why her dream confused her even more. Could it be predicting their future? Did they really have a chance of ending up together, and everything working out for the better?
Mackenzie sighed, sitting up once again. Stretching she got out of bed, and left her room, walking into the kitchen. She walked over to the fridge and looked at it's contents, after a few seconds Mackenzie decided to have a class of milk, with the left over cake from her brother's fifth birthday. She took the carton of milk out of the fridge, along with the plate the cake was on, and put it on the counter. Searching threw the cupboards she found her favorite cup, the one she had won from Benjamin. She poured her herself a glass of milk, and put the carton back in the fridge, before sitting down at the kitchen table.
Mackenzie had started to eat the cake, when she saw her parents bedroom door open. She watched with a raised eyebrow has her father walked out of the room, closing the door behind him. Looking at her he asked, "You can't sleep either?"
"Nope." Mackenzie sighed. "Want to share the rest of the cake with me?"
"If I hadn't come out here, you would of finished it off yourself." Alec said taking a seat beside her after he grabbed himself a fork.
"You know me to well." Mackenzie laughed softly.
"This is definitely a change." Alec amused, his mouth full with a fork full of cake.
"I know what you mean." Mackenzie smiled at him. "It's usually mom and Lucas sitting out here picking out on the left over desserts at three in the morning."
"And tonight their both passed out." Alec stated.
"How would you know? Lucas could be wide awake in his room."
"He came into mine and your mom's room at midnight, ranting on about the boogeyman being under his bed, or in his closet."
"That's your fault you know." Mackenzie stated. "You're the one who let him watch that movie with us last night."
"It was his birthday, I wasn't about to say no." Alec defended himself.
"You're just to nice dad." Mackenzie laughed.
After a few minutes of silence Alec looked at Mackenzie and asked, "So you gonna tell me what has you awake at three in the morning?"
"Some messed up dream I don't exactly remember anymore." Mackenzie partially lied. "What about you?"
"Your mom snores." Alec stated.
"Haha, funny dad. Tell me the real reason you're up at this time in the morning."
"Your brother kicks in his sleep, and I was afraid for my life." Alec tried again.
"Oh come on dad, your lies are worse than mine." Mackenzie said shaking her head.
Alec sighed and looked at his daughter, "I had a dream that you decided you didn't need your mom and me anymore, and moved out. Actually you did more then move out, you left Terminal City, and never came back."
Mackenzie shook her head and looked at her father, "Dad I highly doubt you have to worry about me leaving you guys anytime soon. Even if I move out, not that I will considering I'm still only sixteen, I wouldn't move that far away. I'd probably kick Biggs, Tina, and Kelly out of the apartment next door, so that I could live close to you guys. I still rely on you to make me food and keep my clothes clean. The washing machine scares me and last time I tried cooking, I almost burnt down Benjamin's house."
"I remember that." Alec smiled. "I'm still surprised you got out of getting grounded for that incident."
"Hey! It's not my fault I didn't inherit mom's cooking abilities." Mackenzie grinned at her father, as she finished the cake off.
"What are your plans for today?" Alec questioned as he took the dishes and put them in the sink.
"Me and Benji were planning on hanging out in HQ to bug Mole for awhile."
"And Benjamin knows about this plan, right?" Alec questioned warily.
"Um... he will in the morning." Mackenzie grinned.
Sighing Alec said, "Just don't get the two of you into to much trouble."
"Oh come on dad, you know me, I'm not that big of a trouble maker."
"Sure you're not." Alec replied.
"Why do you have such little faith in me?" Mackenzie questioned.
"Because you are my daughter."
"That's a good point." Mackenzie laughed.
"What are you guys going to do after causing trouble?"
"I was gonna go to Joshua's place and help him patch up things with Serena."
"What he do now?" Alec questioned.
"Nothing." Mackenzie sighed. "Serena's just being stubborn. She claims he doesn't want anything to do with her and the baby. Pregnancy hormones I guess."
"I don't see why he didn't mention problems between him and Serena to me yesterday." Alec mused.
"'Cause he doesn't think you, or mom, or Max can help this time. He thinks he needs younger perspective. But I'm gonna go see if I can catch another couple hours of sleep. Later dad." Mackenzie said as she got up and headed back to her room.
"Have a good nap." Alec replied watching his daughter disappear into her room.
"Mackenzie get up. Benjamin's waiting for you in the kitchen." Mackenzie heard her mother say from above her.
"What time is it?" Mackenzie mumbled not opening her eyes.
"Eleven. Now get up."
Mackenzie opened her eyes and looked up at her mom, "Cant' I sleep for another hour?"
"No." Jondy sighed. "Like I already said Benjamin is waiting for you in the kitchen."
Sighing Mackenzie sat up, "Tell him I'll be out in five minutes."
"You better not make me a liar." Jondy stated.
Mackenzie laughed, "Don't worry mom. I won't."
Mackenzie watched as her mother walked out of the room, closing the door behind her. Slowly getting out of bed Mackenzie looked around her room, pondering what she wanted to where. She glanced over at the chair that sat in the corner of her room, where she saw a pair of jeans sitting. Walking over she picked them up and quickly changed in to them, before walking over to her small dresser. Mackenzie pulled out the first shirt she saw and threw it on. Looking in the mirror she fixed her hair and picked up her leather coat from the floor. She quickly threw on a pair of socks and left the room.
"How long did I take?" Mackenzie questioned her mother.
"It's a record." Jondy laughed. "You have a minute to spare."
"Wow, that's a first." Mackenzie grinned. "So we're gonna go. I'll be home before dinner."
"You better be." Jondy stated. "Your father is at HQ can you tell him that dinner is going to be earlier than usual tonight. And next time he lets Lucas watch a scary movie, he's going to be the one to sit him down and talk to him about it, not me."
"Sure thing mom." Mackenzie laughed giving Jondy a hug. "See ya later."
"Bye Mackenzie."
"Come on Benjamin, stop stuffing your face with cookies. We got things to do." Mackenzie stated, heading for the door.
"Wait Kenzie!" Lucas called from his room.
Mackenzie turned around and smiled at her little brother as he came out of his room. "When I get home you and me are gonna kick the boogeyman's butt, ok?"
"Kay. Bye Mackenzie."
"Bye." Mackenzie said kissing the top of Lucas's head before saying, "Hurry up Benji."
"Coming." Benjamin called after her. "Thanks for the cookies Jondy. Bye you guys."
"Anytime." Jondy smiled, watching Benjamin follow her daughter out the apartment door.
"So what exactly are we doing today?" Benjamin questioned as they walked down the stairs.
"We're going to annoy Mole" Mackenzie replied. "We haven't done that for awhile."
"Sounds like fun." Benjamin mused.
"Yea, so I was thinking you distract him, and I'll hide his cigars and gun."
"And if he doesn't kill us you can get him to play dress up."
"Come on, it will be hilarious. " Mackenzie defended her idea as the walked down the street towards HQ. "And we don't have to stick around for him to realize what we did, well I did. We can take off and help Joshua with Serena. So you with me or am I doing this alone?"
Benjamin looked at Mackenzie and sighed, "I guess I could help you."
"Good, 'cause I highly doubt I would of been able to go about my plans alone." Mackenzie laughed.
"It's good to know I'm needed." Benjamin stated. "Especially when your ideas can get me in trouble."
"But you go with my plans because you love me." Mackenzie grinned as they walked into HQ.
"No denying that." Benjamin sighed.
"Hey Luke! Where's my dad?" Mackenzie questioned as they walked by the main computer.
"In Max's office." Luke replied not looking up.
"Thank you Luke." Mackenzie said as she headed towards Max's office, Benjamin close behind her. Not bothering to knock Mackenzie walked right into the office and said, "Knock, knock."
"I thought you wouldn't be getting out of bed till after one." Alec mused.
"Max's wonderful son Benjamin decided to stop by our place, forcing mom to wake me up." Mackenzie sighed.
"Poor you." Benjamin laughed walking up beside Mackenzie.
Elbowing Benjamin Mackenzie said, "Dad mom told me to tell you that dinner is going to be earlier than usual tonight. And that next time Lucas watches a scary movie you have to sit down with him and talk to him. But I'm going to go now, I have things to do, people to annoy. See you later dad."
Shaking his head Alec said, "Bye Mackenzie."
"Bye mom." Benjamin sighed, as Mackenzie pulled him out the door.
"Bye Benji."
"I wonder how long it's going to take them to get together." Alec mused out loud.
"Forever." Max replied looking down at her papers. "It wouldn't surprise me if they never got together. Their stubborn."
"Well Benjamin get's his stubbornness from you." Alec replied. "I'm just glad he's not as abusive as you."
"Shut up Alec." Max muttered.
Mackenzie and Benjamin were sitting in Monty Cora eating lunch when Mole stormed in. "We're in for it now." Benjamin muttered.
"Just play it cool." Mackenzie replied.
"But Mole scares me when he's mad." Benjamin replied.
Mackenzie ignored Benjamin's comment and smiled up at Mole as he walked up to them. "Hey Mole, what's up?"
"Where are they Mackenzie?" Mole growled.
"What Mole?" Mackenzie questioned innocently.
"My cigars where are they?" Mole questioned in response.
"You mean you found your gun?" Mackenzie grinned.
"Yes I found my gun, but where are my cigars?" Mole replied.
"Cigars aren't good for you Mole." Mackenzie sighed. "Maybe that's why you can't find them."
Mole looked at Benjamin. "Benjamin you better tell me where my cigars are."
"I don't know where they are Mole. I was just the distraction." Benjamin quickly replied.
"Mole you're not going to get them back until you find them." Mackenzie informed him. "I'm not at liberty to say where they are. The only hint I can give you is, they're in the last place you'll look."
"It's always in the last place someone looks, because they stop looking." Mole muttered. "Now Mackenzie you'll tell me where you put them."
"Mole, I love you, but I can't tell you where they are, because I don't know." Mackenzie replied.
"But you're the one who hid them." Mole counteracted.
"Actually, I'm not." Mackenzie grinned. "I gave them to Seth and told him to hide them somewhere. So if you really want them, you'll find them yourself. But me and Benjamin have to go. I promised to help out Joshua today. We'll see you later Mole."
Mackenzie stood up and walked past Mole, dragging Benjamin out the door. Laughing she said, "Oh Mole's face was priceless."
"When did you give Seth the cigars? And why are you dragging a thirteen year old into your mischief?" Benjamin questioned as Mackenzie continued to drag him to Joshua and Serena's place.
"I didn't give Seth the cigars." Mackenzie replied. "I just wanted to get Mole off my tail for awhile."
"Then where are the cigars?"
Mackenzie let go of Benjamin's arm and stopped walking. Reaching into her coat she pulled a crushed box out of a pocket inside of the coat. "The cigars are right here. Like I said the last place he'd ever look is where it's hidden. Mole would think that I actually hid it, but I didn't."
"So when are you going to give them back to Mole?"
"I'm not sure." Mackenzie replied. "Maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow sometime."
"So you're willing to let everyone suffer with an angry Mole for a day?"
"Yuppers." Mackenzie laughed. "But we should hurry up, I promised Joshua we'd be at his place about ten minutes ago."
AN: Thank you, thank you, thank you. That's for all of the reviews I got for "Changing Fate". I hope you guys like the sequel as you did that one. Leave ideas, I'm open to them, and don't forget to leave a review!