Author: Lisa
Category: Max and Liz all the way baby!
Summary: Max leaves for Antar comes back with drops of Jupiter in his hair.
Author's Note: The song is "Drops of Jupiter" from Train's new album. Instead of a guy's POV, this is a mix of both Max and Liz. There are also some spoilers just to warn you. And there is definately happiness insurance on this fic.
Feedback: Always wanted. I just love it even if you write one word comments.
Disclaimer: The characters and such belong the WB and the creators. The lyrics belong to Train. I own nothing.
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's a time to change, hey, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey
Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And there did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there
Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey, hey
She checks out Mozart while she does tae-bo
Reminds me that there's a room to grow, hey, hey
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane
Told a story about a man who was too afraid to fly so he never did land
Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind
Was it everything you wanted to find
And there did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there
Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you even when I know you're wrong
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance, five-hour phone
conversation,
The best soy latte that you ever had... and me
Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way
Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there?
And did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And did you fall for a shooting star, fall for a shooting star
And are you lonely looking for yourself out there?
Part 2
"Maria, how could you not tell me about this?" Liz asked in a distressed voice to Maria. They were on the balcony of Liz's room and Liz had dragged Maria up there to talk about why Maria hadn't told Liz about all that had occurred in the last month.
"I don't know, Liz, I'm sorry. But you were just so sad about Max already hooking up with Tess that I didn't want to upset you any more," Maria said, truly sorry that she hadn't told Liz earlier.
"Didn't you think that I would want to know anyway?"
"Honey, I don't know what to say except that I am so sorry for not telling you everything that's happened and that I should have," Maria said, wringing her hands. Tears started forming in her eyes.
Liz took one look at her and sighed. "I'm sorry, Maria. I shouldn't have accused you like that. You were only trying to protect me, I know."
"Don't you think this is hard for me too, Liz? I mean, Michael is going like a billion light years away and I'll never see him again. I don't want him or the others to go either."
"I know, Maria, I know," Liz went and gave her a hug. "I'm sorry too."
Maria sniffled. "It's not your fault I fell in love with an alien, Liz."
At those words, both Maria and Liz started giggling. "I never thought I would say that!" Maria exclaimed.
"It's okay, chica. We're just two loons who love aliens," Liz smiled. Right then, Maria's cell phone rang. Maria went to answer it and Liz could see by the change in Maria's face that it was not good news.
"The podsters want us to meet with them at Michael's. Something about a meeting," Maria informed Liz.
Liz shook her head and said, "I don't know if I should go. After all, I haven't been around…"
"Oh no you don't. You complain about not being in the loop and now that you have a chance to be, you don't want to be? You're coming with me."
Liz then found herself being dragged with Maria's. As they got closer to Michael's, Liz's sense of apprehension grew. As they got out of the car, she turned to Maria and started again, "I don't think…"
"You think too much. Just come on!"
Maria and Liz were the last to arrive. Everyone was already there: the Czechoslovakians, Alex, Kyle, and even Sheriff Valenti. Once the girls were settled, Max began. "I think everyone already knows what this is about. We need to decide soon if we want to leave or not. I'm not going to make the choice for everyone, it's up to you whether you go or not." Max turned to Isabel first. "Iz?"
"I don't know, Max. If I do go, how do I explain it to Mom and Dad? It would just kill them if we left without saying anything. We owe them so much more than that," Isabel stated. This stress was starting to wear down on her. She rubbed her temples and said, "I need a little more time."
"I don't think we can tell Mom and Dad about us being aliens, Iz. I want to be honest with them but if we tell them, it would just put them in danger," Max said a little sharply.
Isabel stiffened at his tone. "You're one to talk, Max," she shot back, staring pointedly at Liz. Liz flushed slightly at her words and looked at Max for the briefest of seconds before looking away.
"All right, Isabel," Max ground out, his jaw set. He always hated it when Isabel and Michael did that to him, telling him it was a bad idea to have told Liz the truth. But he didn't regret it, not one bit. He looked at Michael. "How about you?"
Before Michael could speak, Maria shot out, "I don't want you to go, Michael! Stay here with me! I need my spaceboy!" The quiet pain and desperation she was feeling was etched in her face as she faced him.
Michael said, "Come here," and reached for Maria's hand. Then he pulled her close to him in a rare show of public affection. Maria rested her head on his chest and spoke.
"I know you've always wanted to go home but couldn't you consider me your home?" Michael felt her tears soak into his shirt and knew his answer then.
"I'm staying." Maria and everyone's heads shot up with those words.
"Are you sure, Michael? All our lives, all you've ever wanted was to go back to our home planet," Isabel exclaimed.
"I know," Michael said wryly. "But my priorities have changed." He looked down at Maria, whose eyes were shining brightly back at him.
"If you're sure, Michael, then I'm not going to try and change your mind," Max said slowly. For some reason, he had always assumed that he, Michael, and Isabel would always stick together. "But I can't say that I'm surprised also."
"You mean you want to stay here?!" Tess shot out. Everybody turned to look at her in surprise. "What about your Destiny?"
They all stiffened at the mention of the word 'Destiny.' No one knew what to say but Michael spoke up. "Like Max said once, 'We make our own destinies.' Besides, I don't think Iz would miss me too much as her husband."
"Michael, I don't know when you have ever said anything so true," Isabel joked. However, no one was really in the mood to laugh too much.
"Well, I for one am going home," Tess said loudly.
"Why am I not surprised," Maria muttered.
Kyle's voice spoke for the first time, quietly and calmly. "So what are we doing here? I mean, is it necessary for me and Dad to be here? I told you once that I didn't want to be involved with you aliens and I mean it! Come on, Dad. It's obvious they don't need us here!" with each word, Kyle's voice escalated.
"Son," Valenti said, trying to calm him down.
"No, Dad! We don't belong here and they obviously don't want us here!"
Max said to him, "Kyle, we don't mind if you're here. We want you to know what's going on. That's why I asked the Sheriff to bring you here also."
"You know what, Evans? I don't care what you have to say. You may be some hot shot king back home, but you aren't one here! So why don't you go home and just leave us all alone!" Kyle shouted angrily before storming out.
Valenti looked at all of them and said, "I'm sorry," before turning around and going after Kyle. A few minutes later they heard car doors slam shut and an engine starting. Tess looked a little troubled when she heard the sound of the engine fading.
Alex spoke up then. "Not to sound all like Kyle and everything, but I also fail to see why I'm here. I don't really see how my appearance here will help you guys make your big decision whether you go on the mothership or not."
Liz had to smile at Alex's words but she knew how he felt too. Isabel turned to look at Alex and said, "Because we need your support."
"Well right now, Michael is staying and Tess is going. That only leaves you and Max," Alex said.
Max looked pained at having to make a decision. He knew that whichever choice he made, Isabel would follow him. He looked around the room, almost as if he could see the clear answer somewhere. His eyes settled on Liz.
"Liz? What do you think?" he asked softly.
"I already told you, Max. It's not by choice to make," Liz replied, uncomfortable with everyone staring at her. It didn't help that Tess was glaring at her and Max.
"I know," Max told her. "I just want to know what you think."
Liz looked at him, Isabel, Alex, and finally Maria and Michael. The words that Future Max kept ringing in her ears. "Sometimes we make our own destinies, Max. But sometimes … sometimes, we don't. And I think everything happens for a reason. You've been waiting a long time for this, a chance to finally get to explore that side of you. I think that you owe it to yourself to find all the answers you need. You owe it to your people to be there for them," Liz said, her heart breaking inside with each word. "Go, Max."
Max's eyes never left Liz's face as she spoke. He knew that he had to go then because what she said was true. "Alright. I guess then … that … I'm going."
"If you're going, Max, then I will to," Isabel said. "You're my brother and we stick together no matter what."
"Well, I guess that we can leave now," Alex said. He stood up and sighed. "It's been nice knowing you Czechs but I respect your decision. I'm going to go. Liz?"
Liz looked at Max and unspoken words were both said inside their heads. She then turned to Alex and said, "Yeah, I'm coming." As she left, she could feel Max's eyes burning into her head.
Thank you to everyone who has left feedback. I think I should make it clear that there is happiness insurance out on this fic! All of my fics will always have a Dreamy ending! Thanks to all the people who left feedback again!