TITLE: A Failure and A Promise
AUTHOR: Pedellea
E-MAIL: pedellea@hotmail.com
DATE: April 26, 2001
RATING: G
SUMMARY: Max reflects on his failure to save Alex.
SPOILERS: Heart of Mine, Cry Your Name
DISCLAIMER: Roswell and its characters (at least the TV version of things) belong to Jason Katims Productions, not me.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: I'm relatively new at watching Roswell, but from the episodes I have seen, Max's love for his sister has always inspired me. This short piece deals with this inspiration, as well as a tie up (sorta) of Alex's death. It's also my first attempt at a Roswell fic. Hope you enjoy, and don't forget to send feedback!
It breaks my heart to see my sister so heartbroken.
She and Alex had finally given into their love for each other. The happiness that glowed from their eyes... something I lost, but I was still happy for them.
It was shocking to learn that Alex had died in a car accident so soon after the prom. Much too soon.
It was then Isabel depended, expected me to bring him back to life. After all, I did save Liz and Kyle from their deaths once, right?
But I failed her. It was so hard to bring myself to unzip the body bag of a friend that was close to me. Staring at his ashen face, life completely drained away... it scared me so much just to touch him, and when I did, it was too late...
His cold flesh haunts me. But failing to save him is so much more terrible.
I know it's not my fault that I couldn't save Alex. I can't always play God. But the expectation placed on me makes me feel like I was the one that killed him.
I failed them. Liz, Maria, but most of all, Isabel.
I love her. She's my sister. I would do anything to keep her safe, make her happy.
But this time, I've done nothing but crush her hopes.
I'm sorry, Isabel.
I won't fail you again. Promise.
THE END
Hope you've enjoyed this little piece. Don't forget to send me feedback at pedellea@hotmail.com. Thanks for reading!