Part 26

Tess POV

"We know. Why do you think he is not here." Kyle said. I stopped for a minute and looked around; they did not seam worried that he was not there.

"Well that takes care of that bad news." I said.

"Yes, but we do not know what is wrong with him." Liz said leaning against the counter with her arms folded.

"Neither do we. Larek thinks it has something to do with Nasedo, but even he is unsure. We were kind of hoping you all would know what is up with him." I said.

"Oh he just has his boxers in a bunch because Parker is dating Alec and not him. He still thinks he and Liz are "Soul mates." Kyle said causing a few of the people to laugh.

"Who is Alec?" I asked.

"Oh sorry!" Liz yelled getting up. "Tess this is my older brother Zack, my older sister Max, her well I am not sure what he is now Logan, and my boy Alec." Liz said causing a huge grin to come over Alec's gorgeous features.

"So now that introductions are done is there anything else you need to tell us?" Zack asked.

"Um yeah we think that the FBI is going to appoint a new head of the special unit." I said.

"What? I thought that Nasedo had exposed them and that the FBI did not want to take a risk and face being exposed again." Liz said.

"Yes that is true, but there is another power at work here. Have any of you ever heard of a race called Familiars?" I asked.

"Yes." They all responded together.

"Well they are everywhere and we have reason to believe that some are in the FBI." I said.

"Oh great just what we need." Maria said.

"Guys I think its time we talked about taking Deck up on his offer. When the battle comes our way we are going to need as much muscle as possible." Liz said.

"Who is Deck?" I asked.



"He is one of the people who run Manticore." Alec said.

"One?" Maria asked looking scared.

"Yes there are several." Zack said.

"Oh Manticore is that place you all are from." I said in understanding.

"Yes but how did you know that?" Liz asked.

"Like I said we have been watching Earth closely and know a lot of what goes on." I said.

"Really? Because Manticore excelled in keeping hidden." Alec said.

"That is true, but we have our ways." I said winking at Liz who smirked.

"Okay guys back on topic. I say we go to Eagle Rock and here him out. If we don't like what he has to say we can mind warp him into thinking we were never there. Would you help us Tess?" Liz asked me.

"Yes." I said.

"Great. We will need to go in un-armed because there is no way we will get in other wise." Alec said.

"Also I think it would be wise if only Tess, Liz, Alec, Zack and I went in. Sorry guys but is just too risky to put you all in danger." Max said and I completely agree with her.

"What? Max no I am going with you there is no way I am letting you go in there alone." Logan said causing Liz to growl.

"She will not be going alone she has us. Besides she cannot concentrate on what she needs to when she is worried about your safety. You will do more good for her out of there then in." Liz said.

"Excuse me but who do you think you are making decisions like that for Max?" Logan asked outraged.

"She is right you will only do more harm then good." I said sticking up for Liz.

"Yeah Liz is right except that I am coming along because I can provide fire power." Michael said.

"Good thinking Michael." Liz agreed.



"No I am going!" Logan said sounding a lot like a spoiled child.

"No Logan you are not. I would be too worried about your safety and I would put myself and the others at risk." Max said.

"Come on Logan be reasonable about this." Maria said shocking me, I expected her to want to come along as well.

"Wow Maria I have to say I am shocked. I never thought you of all people would go along with this ridicules idea." Logan said.

"Hey! I know Liz and the others, and I know they are perfectly capable of doing this on their own. I know that they will work better not having to worry about me." Maria said.

"Isabel, Kyle…" Kyle cuts off Liz.

"We will stay behind don't worry. We know you need us here incase something goes wrong. We have your back Parker." Kyle said and Isabel nodded her approval.

"Okay everyone in two days we will go to Eagle Rock. In the mean time we will get our supplies ready and come up with some story as to why Tess is back." Liz said.

"Thanks. Do you think you guys could help me get re-enrolled into school?" I asked.

"Sure." Liz said her face showing her shock.

"Wait you actually want to go to school?" Michael asked.

"Yes. Besides it would look weird if I was not in school." I said.