Title: Truth
Author: Dark Roswellian Angel
Elizabeth McDowell
Disclaimer: I don't own any of it. If I did, "Roswell" would still be airing, and Tess would not have turned out the way she did.
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T due to some violence
This is part of at least a 2-fic series crossover. Possibly 3, depending on what kind of response I get.
A.U. that is still very loosely based on the series. It will eventually be mostly CC.
I actually started writing this quite a while ago, so if it seems a little disjointed it's probably because my writing style has changed a bit. I've gone over it and tried to change it to my current style, but I guess only time will tell. Or you could let me know through that little button down there (hint, hint) :)
Also, I know this chapter is short and may feel a bit rushed, but at least I'm adding, right? And I promise to make the next one longer.
Synopsis: The aliens tell their families the truth and think that everything will be okay. But they still have a prediction to prevent.
A New Son
Philip and Diane had a barrage of questions (as only a couple of lawyers could create) for their children, most of which Max and Isabel had been able to answer. Some of the questions were put off until Michael could get there. When he got there he looked nervous, but when Diane and Philip both enveloped him in a giant bear hug, he relaxed.
Diane, with tears in her eyes, pulled back to say, "We've always felt as though you are one of our children, as though you belong with us just like Max and Isabel. We're so sorry it's taken us so long, but now that we know the truth, we want you to know that we consider you part of our family."
"We'd love it if you'd consider calling us 'Mom' and 'Dad'," Philip added, and a huge grin took over Michael's usually passive face.
They continued talking, occasionally hitting on some of the more painful parts of alien life in Roswell. When Diane asked a question about what they had meant about the F.B.I. pursuing them, the aliens met each other's eyes briefly and after a silent communication they decided to share everything with those present, except what was coming in the future. As Max explained the White Room, Diane sat with tears streaming down her cheeks and even Philip slipped a few out. After Max finished, everyone was very silent. As Diane and Philip took time to realize what being aliens could and did really mean for their three children, they looked at these children warriors with new respect and realized again what old souls these little ones had.