They all stood there, together as one. Together as one strong and powerful unit, stronger than ever before. They all watched the gray marble shoot out from the chamber onto the ground. Hurriedly, Max ran out of the chamber, grabbing onto Liz's small wrist. After fleeing from the site, they all stood on top, gazing up at the sky. A white trail of smoke was the only sign of Tess's existence on Earth. After it faded away, her place in the group would soon fade away into nothing. Their would be no memory of her, only in heart. The emotional pain would be the only thing left of what was caused in her time here on Earth. As they each stood their, their eyes fully on each other, they knew that they couldn't be separated now. Even thought she was still alive, and out there in that other world, they weren't going to let that come between them. She departed this world, with one goal in mind. But now that the two soul mates had reunited, nothing could stop them from happiness.
Standing on the top of the hill, everything became clearer than it was before. This was how life on Earth was meant to be. The six of them together, including Valenti.
Liz Parker gazed upwards into the sky. Her enemy was gone after everything that they went through these past years on her behalf. Everything that her life was put at risk for was all her fault. Even though she left Earth, she would be back. Inside there was a feeling that Liz couldn't put her finger on quite yet, but in time she would. Then the truth would be revealed to all. Tess Harding would always be a threat to her, but now that Max and her had finally reunited to form a strong connection once more, she wouldn't let her stand in the way of her happiness. No more tears now Parker.
"What do we do now, Max?" Isabel asked, turning to face Max. She noticed how Max and Liz were embraced in each other's arms once again and she couldn't be more happier. When her brother was happy, she was. Smiling to herself, she couldn't help but feel that feeling of loneliness once again. Alex was really gone. In her mind, she hoped that it wouldn't be true, that Tess didn't kill him, that he was some where out there. Now she knew. He was really gone. In her heart, she knew he would still be there, guiding her, loving her, watching over her. He hadn't really left her after.
"I have to save my son," Max announced. Liz looked up at him, and smiled lovingly. The light had been relit in his eyes. He was reborn. When with Tess, he was blank. Empty. His life was once more open.
Everyone began to make their way down the slope into the town. They had to get to Valenti to tell him everything. Starting with the future of the Royal Seven here on Earth. It was no longer just Michael, Max, and Isabel. It was Maria, Liz, Kyle, and Valenti. In their heart, Alex would always be a part. He would be a member of the elite group. The seven shared a powerful sense of closeness that couldn't be denied by anyone. You could look at each person and know that they all cared deeply for the other. It showed in their eyes, their heart, their soul. Even if some people couldn't see the care for each other, the seven knew that they loved each other.
Each member of the elite family had a special place that no one could over take. Max lead them into their battles, with Michael close behind. Max promised himself that their would be no more putting him down because he didn't chose the right ideas. He would go to him for help and support. Everyone was equal.
Beside Michael, was his heart sister. Liz. He had always thought that he had a duty to protect her. They would all be protecting each other, now. But he would never let her go any where alone. They were more powerful together than apart. When together, each could watch over the other person. No one's life could be put at risk when they were all together.
Next to Liz was Maria. Michael's true love. Liz's sister. Nothing had changed between them in the time of Alex's death. They remained close. They hadn't broken their bond as being close sisters.
Beside Liz was Kyle. He would help. He had the strength to battle the trials that would soon come ahead in the pursuit to save Max's son from the evil life on Antar and the life with Tess Harding. During the time after Alex's death, he had Isabel to comfort. He watched after her. Kyle would keep on, comforting her, helping her move on from the loss. He wasn't going to let her live her life in pain.
Isabel stood beside Kyle. She liked Kyle, she did. But she could only think that should be Alex there, sneaking glances at her. She knew that he was here, somewhere, watching her. In her mind, she heard the sound of a soft whisper. I am here. Always. Don't ever forget it.
Noticing that the jeep was gone, they all stared ahead at Maria's Jetta. "There's no way we call get in there," Maria said, looking at each person. It was impossible.
A thought occurred to Liz. Since Tess had tried to take away Max's love from her by using her evil abilities, he wouldn't leave her side. They would stay together in everything. "Well, Max and I can meet you guys in town. There's something that he and I need to straighten out any way," Liz said.
Everyone caught what she was referring to. Isabel let out a sigh. "Okay then. Maria drive. Michael, front seat. And Kyle and I will sit in the back." Everyone nodded their heads to Isabel. No was going to argue, dispute over a decision making. If someone had to argue their opinion, their would be a group meeting each day. They all climbed in the Jetta. Max and Liz stood back, Max's arms still firmly around her waist, waving to their friends as they drove away.
Taking his arms from around her waist, he placed his hand into hers. Walking behind the Jetta, they walked in silence. When Max couldn't take it anymore, he stopped and turned to Liz. "Liz, I'm so sorry. I didn't want to lose you. I thought that you had moved on. To Sean. And you told me you slept with Kyle. I didn't think that my heart could take any more pain," he said, placing her hand over his heart. She felt it thump wilding against her chest. She raised her hand up to caresses his cheek. A tear dripped from his eyes. Her thumb wiped it away.
"Max, I had to make you think I slept with Kyle. You told me to do it," Liz said. Seeing him protest to her announcement, she placed her finger over his lips. He took her hand and kissed each finger.
"It was you. Only you came fourteen years from the future. I thought it was a shape shifter. But it wasn't. He knew things, so many things. He told me things that he could only know if it were you. Future you was up on my balcony that evening when you came with the Marachi band," she chuckled as she thought back to that night. He was so cute. His hat that he wore. As he sung to her, she only wanted him more.
"He said you practiced for weeks learning the lyrics."
"Why didn't you tell me he was here?" Max asked. Liz closed her eyes to remember everything. So many things were learned that night, said that night. Things that she would never forget. But after a while, everything ran together.
"I couldn't Max. I wanted to. I wanted to so badly. But I couldn't. You would be destroyed. Both of you, and I couldn't lose both of you. I thought that I had lost you already," Liz cried. Max could feel the pain inside of her, and he couldn't bear knowing that he had caused everything. As he was about to place his hand over her heart to ease the pain, she stopped him.
"I have to, Liz. I have to ease the pain," Max said. Seeing the determination in his eyes, she knew that she couldn't protest. He placed his hand over her heart, and concentrated on Liz. As he felt her pain go away, he saw everything. He felt everything.
"Liz, I saw everything. I felt everything. I hate myself for actually being away from you. I should have listened to my instincts. I should have kept being by your side. Why did I actually leave you by yourself to face everything that you were put through?" By now, Max had broken down. Tears tracked down his cheeks. She wrapped her arms around him, bringing him close to her. She wiped away his tears that fell on his cheeks. Rocking him back and forth, she whispered soothing words to bring solace to him.
"Come on Max. We have to get you home," Liz said. They walked down the streets, hoping to become closer to a new life. A life where they will everything behind them. Liz knew that she couldn't forget the fact that Tess and Max had sex. She couldn't forget that she was carrying his baby. It all should have been her. She should have Max's child inside of her, growing.
As they walked down the streets, they didn't notice the woman and child coming from behind the bushes. "All in time son," she said.