Title: Changes and Discoveries
Author: secrets_of_the_sky@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Roswell, except Claire, Chris, Josh, and Linda.
Category: Liz/Max
Rating: PG-13
Summary: It takes after Destiny, it's mostly centered around Liz, and instead of going to Florida for the summer she went to New York. Now read and find out the rest.
Distribution: Just ask.
Author's note: I want to thank Julie for giving me the names (Josh, and Chris) and Rainydayinapril for correcting this fic.
Feedback: Depending on the feedback, I'll decide if I'll continue this. Please tell me what you think!
Changes and Discoveries 4
"Aunt Linda, what are you doing here?" Liz asked, sweetly.
"You didn't expect me to stay in New York, when all of you where here." Was the only answer Liz's aunt offered.
Claire, Josh, and Chris stood quiet, they knew better than to come between Liz and Linda.
Linda caught a glimpse at Liz's tattoo. "Liz, when I said you should get a tattoo I didn't mean a butterfly."
Linda put her hand over Liz's shoulder where the tattoo was encrypted and after a few seconds she took her hand away, and in it's place was a tattoo of the four square symbol.
"You shouldn't have done that. People already saw the butterfly, and if they see this one they are going to ask question, especially Michael. He is going to have a fit," Liz argued, exasperated.
"Then you should have done it right the first time."
Liz knew there was no use arguing with her. "Where are Mom and Dad?"
"Where they should be."
Liz immediately knew there was something wrong. "Where's that?"
"In their home-in their real home. You knew they would had to go back," Linda finished, gently.
"I never thought it would be this soon."
Chris was going to hug Liz, but Linda sent him a glare that stopped him right in his tracks.
Linda knew she had to talk privately with Liz. "Claire, you'll be staying with Liz, in her room. Josh, Chris, you'll have to share the guestroom, you'll have to figure out the arrangement yourself. There's a couch in the closet."
Liz waited for them to leave the room, after she was sure they couldn't hear anything she spoke, "Why? How?"
"You knew they weren't your real parents. Why must you suffer?"
"Because they raised me, and it wasn't 'till two months ago that I found out that they weren't my parents, and for me they truly are my parents. They stood besides me 17 years of my life." Liz took a deep breath, and asked the question that she really wanted to ask. "Will I ever see them again?"
"No," Linda answered, sadly and sincerely.
"I want to know…"
Linda knew what Liz wanted. "They will find two bodies in the Parker's car on their way to a convention. All evidence will indicate that they were the Parkers and it will appear as an accident. But the Parkers are in a hospital, supposedly they had been in a comma for years. When they wake up they won't remember you, or that Roswell even exists."
"What will happen to the Crashdown-to me?"
"I'll be your legal guardian."
"Since when was this plan?" Liz curious asked, not being able to hide the hurt she was feeling.
"Since before you were born," Linda sincerely answered.
"I'm going to sleep," Liz mumbled.
"Yes, try to get some rest, tomorrow is going to be a long day." As an after thought Linda added, "Liz, tomorrow they will tell you the news about your parents."
With a nod Liz left. She felt numbed. Once she got to her room, she headed directly to her bathroom. She came out half an hour later. She saw Claire siting in the bed, clearly waiting for her. Liz didn't let Claire speak. "Let's just go to sleep."
In the morning Liz debated what to wear, since she knew she had to hide her tattoo. She finally decided to wear a blouse with v-neck and sleeves that reached her wrist, the blouse it self reached just above her bellybutton showing off her pierce. She also pick up a brown leather skirt that reached her just above her knees and her favorite pair of boots that reached just on top of her knees. Now all there was left to do was her make up.
Liz stood in front of her mirror and saw that the dark circles under her eyes, indicating just how troubled her sleep was. She passes her hand over her face and all traces disappeared and her make up was all set. 'The advantages of having alien powers." Liz gave herself one more look and with a nod of satisfaction she left her room, in search for her Aunt.
During the night Liz had managed to coop with the new information, she decided to leave her grieving for when they told her they were dead. Liz found her Aunt in the kitchen making breakfast. "Why do you want me to wear the four square tattoo?"
Linda lifted her gaze from the stove and looked at Liz. "Good morning to you too."
"No really, I mean, the tattoo marks me. Isn't it dangerous?"
"Liz, the tattoo is your right to wear and even though it's dangerous it also has it advantages. Even though you'll make enemies wearing this tattoo, you'll make better and greater allies," Linda explained.
Just then Josh and Claire came in hand in hand, Chris behind them. They were already seated and about to start eating, when Linda interrupted them. "What do you think you are doing? You can't eat now, or you'll be late."
Grumbling they got out of their seats. When they had reached the door, Linda called out, "Liz, Chris, Claire, Josh, don't even think about cutting classes."
"Yes, mother," Josh mocked, and they were headed to school.
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Isabel woke up extra early; she was going to put Max in his place. Who would have thought that the Ice Queen was going to put her brother in his place for Liz? She may have resented Liz at one point, but things change-Alex had changed her. Isabel learned to give people second chances and Liz disserved it.
Isabel didn't care if Max was up or not; she would knock on his door until he did. "What's the matter with you?" Were the first words out of Isabel's mouth once she saw Max. She saw Max was going to say something, but she continued before he could say anything. "What were you thinking, going after Tess? How could you hurt Liz like that?! This isn't the time to hurt her, you should be sweeping her off her feet!" Isabel threw her arms in the air, "What am I suppose to do with you? I thought you were smarter than this, yet you turned out to be the dumbest one!"
"Enough!" Max barked out, interrupting Isabel.
Isabel jumped at the sound of Max' voice, but there was no way she was going to back down.
"Isabel, I listened to you, now you are going to listen to me. I went after Tess, because even though she is annoying, she is part of this group. And whether we like it, or not we need her." Max patience had come to an end.
Isabel knew Max was right. "But still, Max, you hurt Liz."
Max smiled a sad smile, "Liz ahs moved on, she doesn't want anything to do with me."
"How do you know?" Isabel challenged. "Just because she gets along with a guy you don't know doesn't mean a thing."
Exasperated Max sighed, "Isabel, it's not that easy."
"You know what I think, Max? I think you are so afraid that Liz has really moved on, that you prefer to believe it now than to have to hear it directly from Liz. I never thought I said this about you, but you are a coward. You are willing to lose the only girl you ever loved, because you are afraid. You are a man, a king start acting like one, and stop being a coward."
"I'm a coward? I wasn't the one that left!"
"Well, I think Liz deserved that break! She has done more than enough for us, maybe it's time we repay her!" Isabel screamed.
"Max, Isabel, what's going on?" Mrs. Evans intervened. Just as she said this they heard a honk.
Isabel looked at her mother. "I'm sorry, but I have to go, that's Alex," Isabel finally shuttered, as she left the room.
Mrs. Evans stared at Isabel until she was out of sight. "Max, care to explain?"
"It's nothing, Mom. I got to get ready for school." Max said, as he indicated to his state of clothes.
Mrs. Evans looked skeptically at Max after a few seconds she said, "You better hurry, or you'll be late for school."
Half an hour later Max was on his way to school. When Max got to the school, he saw they were all together even Claire, Josh, and Chris. Max approached them, and he could feel the tension rise and all eyes fell upon him. Max knew that if looks could kill he would already be seven feets under. 'Maybe approaching them wasn't a good idea.'
Max was going to speak, but Isabel already had a head start. "Max, if you aren't going to apologize, save it."
Max got out a white Kleenex and waved it. "I come in peace."
Isabel not being able to hold her grudge against Max, she smile, and hugged him. "You still are not off the hook."
Max let Isabel return to Alex's side. "Liz, can we talk?" Just then the bell rang.
Liz avoided eye contact. "Can't, or will be late for class." To Claire, Josh, and Chris, she added, "Let's go."
Max stood there looking after Liz until, Michael nudged him. "Come on. You can talk to her another time."
When Michael saw Max finally moving towards his classes, he dropped his arm over Maria's shoulder and made their way to their respective classes.
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Liz led them to their classes which wasn't quite difficult, since they all had the same schedule. Liz knew it wasn't a coincidence. She had spent most of the day trying to avoid Max, which had been quite easy, since Claire, Josh, and Chris helped.
Claire sat next to Liz leaving Maria no other option than to look for another seat. "What's up with you, Liz? Your are more quiet than usual."
"It's nothing, it's Max, my parents, Aunt Linda." Liz replied, not seeing Maria pass by, or the hurt look at being left out.
Claire was going to say something, but Liz's name was called out. Claire saw that the teacher stood next to a police officer. Before Liz got up, Claire asked, "Who is he?"
"That's Sheriff Valenti." Liz whispered and headed to Sheriff.
"Miss Parker, please can we step outside," Sheriff Valenti asked.
Liz nodded not knowing what else to do, she knew why he was there and she didn't know if she was ready to hear what he had to say.
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Every one in the room waited for Liz to come back, they wondered if she was in trouble.
Maria's thoughts were running. 'What if it's something about the Michael, Max, and Isabel? Could they have gotten into trouble in such a short time?' Maria didn't know what else to do except sniff her cedar oil.
Claire looked back at Josh and Chris asking with her eyes if they had any clue as to what this was about. The only thing Chris and Josh could do was shrug their shoulders, they were as oblivious as she was.
Ten minutes later Liz came in looking pale and ready to dropped. Liz approached her desk and picked up her books.
Claire was worried she hadn't seen Liz look like that in two months, and that was when she discovered Max's destiny and hers. "Liz, was wrong?"
Liz lips felt dry, hoarsely she managed to get out, "I'm going home…Mom and Dad died."
Claire gasped, "Liz, hold on. I'm going with you."
Liz didn't argued when she saw Josh and Chris also follow. She was to numb, to argue. Even though she had known what would happen, it still hurt her, and she knew they weren't really dead, but she would never see them again and to hard that made it seem like they were dead. Liz ignored all the stares she was receiving, she just wanted to be alone.
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Maria wanted to know what was going on and she was going to find out. She step-out of the room and went in search of Sheriff Valenti. She found him in the Principal's office.
Maria didn't care if he was talking to the Principal. "Sheriff Valenti, what happen?"
Sheriff Valenti was going to scold that interrupted them, but once he saw whom it was he knew what her worries were. "Could you excuse us?" The Sheriff asked the Principal.
When the Principal gave his approval, the Sheriff took Maria to a corner. "Miss felucca-"
"What did you tell Liz?" Maria asked, urgently.
"Miss DeLuca, Miss Parker's parents died in a car accident." Sheriff Valenti answered. He knew he shouldn't have told Maria, but he also knew that Liz would need someone to be there with her.
Maria felt as if she were struck by lightning. "Are you okay?" She heard Sheriff Valenti ask. She nodded and left, she had only one thought in mind to find the others. 'Why didn't Liz tell me?'
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When Liz got to her house, she immediately went to her room, slamming the door.
Linda jumped at the sound of the door crashing, when she turned she Claire, Josh, and Chris. "What happen?"
Josh stepped forward. "They told her that the Parkers died."
Sighing, Linda headed to Liz's room. Linda found Liz on her bed. "What's wrong, Liz? You knew what was going to happen."
Liz faced Linda. "I know, but I was hoping it wasn't true." Liz turned so that her back was to her Aunt.
"Liz, you have to learn to accept the loses too, you can't win every time." Linda knew Liz wouldn't pay attention now, so she left it at that. "Rest, Liz, you'll need it."
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Maria was able to find them in the parking lot, she didn't know how she was able to make until her classes ended, and all she wanted to do was cry. She was relieved when she told them and she could finally break down and cry to her heart's content. After that the atmosphere around them was gloom and sad. They were grieving, and too many questions plagued their minds.
They agreed to let Liz grieve that day and the next day would be another story, for they knew that if she wanted them to be with her, she would have told them herself.
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Liz woke up to find it was already night. She was tired of being of sleeping and being in the house, she wanted to get out of there at least for a while. Liz made sure everyone was sleeping and she made sure she would disturb Claire and slipped out her window.
Liz was glad to finally be able to breathe some fresh air and to be able to clear her thoughts. Liz suddenly felt like someone was watching her when turned to look back she saw a shadow, she didn't need any further invitation to start running. Liz knew that if they caught her she wouldn't make it through the night. Only one word played over her mind. 'Escape.' All she could do was run and the only thing she could her was the pounding of her heart and her mind screaming: Escape. She knew that it didn't matter how fast she ran they would gain up on her. The faster she ran the closer they seemed to be. She knew there was no escape, when she felt a hand grabbed her arm and stopped her from running.
"Ahh!" Liz screamed.
To be continued…
Author: secrets_of_the_sky@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Roswell, except Claire, Chris, Josh, and Linda.
Category: Liz/Max
Rating: PG-13
Summary: It takes after Destiny, it's mostly centered around Liz, and instead of going to Florida for the summer she went to New York. Now read and find out the rest.
Distribution: Just ask.
Author's note: I want to thank Julie for giving me the names (Josh, and Chris) and Rainydayinapril for correcting this fic.
Feedback: Depending on the feedback, I'll decide if I'll continue this. Please tell me what you think!
Changes and Discoveries 4
"Aunt Linda, what are you doing here?" Liz asked, sweetly.
"You didn't expect me to stay in New York, when all of you where here." Was the only answer Liz's aunt offered.
Claire, Josh, and Chris stood quiet, they knew better than to come between Liz and Linda.
Linda caught a glimpse at Liz's tattoo. "Liz, when I said you should get a tattoo I didn't mean a butterfly."
Linda put her hand over Liz's shoulder where the tattoo was encrypted and after a few seconds she took her hand away, and in it's place was a tattoo of the four square symbol.
"You shouldn't have done that. People already saw the butterfly, and if they see this one they are going to ask question, especially Michael. He is going to have a fit," Liz argued, exasperated.
"Then you should have done it right the first time."
Liz knew there was no use arguing with her. "Where are Mom and Dad?"
"Where they should be."
Liz immediately knew there was something wrong. "Where's that?"
"In their home-in their real home. You knew they would had to go back," Linda finished, gently.
"I never thought it would be this soon."
Chris was going to hug Liz, but Linda sent him a glare that stopped him right in his tracks.
Linda knew she had to talk privately with Liz. "Claire, you'll be staying with Liz, in her room. Josh, Chris, you'll have to share the guestroom, you'll have to figure out the arrangement yourself. There's a couch in the closet."
Liz waited for them to leave the room, after she was sure they couldn't hear anything she spoke, "Why? How?"
"You knew they weren't your real parents. Why must you suffer?"
"Because they raised me, and it wasn't 'till two months ago that I found out that they weren't my parents, and for me they truly are my parents. They stood besides me 17 years of my life." Liz took a deep breath, and asked the question that she really wanted to ask. "Will I ever see them again?"
"No," Linda answered, sadly and sincerely.
"I want to know…"
Linda knew what Liz wanted. "They will find two bodies in the Parker's car on their way to a convention. All evidence will indicate that they were the Parkers and it will appear as an accident. But the Parkers are in a hospital, supposedly they had been in a comma for years. When they wake up they won't remember you, or that Roswell even exists."
"What will happen to the Crashdown-to me?"
"I'll be your legal guardian."
"Since when was this plan?" Liz curious asked, not being able to hide the hurt she was feeling.
"Since before you were born," Linda sincerely answered.
"I'm going to sleep," Liz mumbled.
"Yes, try to get some rest, tomorrow is going to be a long day." As an after thought Linda added, "Liz, tomorrow they will tell you the news about your parents."
With a nod Liz left. She felt numbed. Once she got to her room, she headed directly to her bathroom. She came out half an hour later. She saw Claire siting in the bed, clearly waiting for her. Liz didn't let Claire speak. "Let's just go to sleep."
In the morning Liz debated what to wear, since she knew she had to hide her tattoo. She finally decided to wear a blouse with v-neck and sleeves that reached her wrist, the blouse it self reached just above her bellybutton showing off her pierce. She also pick up a brown leather skirt that reached her just above her knees and her favorite pair of boots that reached just on top of her knees. Now all there was left to do was her make up.
Liz stood in front of her mirror and saw that the dark circles under her eyes, indicating just how troubled her sleep was. She passes her hand over her face and all traces disappeared and her make up was all set. 'The advantages of having alien powers." Liz gave herself one more look and with a nod of satisfaction she left her room, in search for her Aunt.
During the night Liz had managed to coop with the new information, she decided to leave her grieving for when they told her they were dead. Liz found her Aunt in the kitchen making breakfast. "Why do you want me to wear the four square tattoo?"
Linda lifted her gaze from the stove and looked at Liz. "Good morning to you too."
"No really, I mean, the tattoo marks me. Isn't it dangerous?"
"Liz, the tattoo is your right to wear and even though it's dangerous it also has it advantages. Even though you'll make enemies wearing this tattoo, you'll make better and greater allies," Linda explained.
Just then Josh and Claire came in hand in hand, Chris behind them. They were already seated and about to start eating, when Linda interrupted them. "What do you think you are doing? You can't eat now, or you'll be late."
Grumbling they got out of their seats. When they had reached the door, Linda called out, "Liz, Chris, Claire, Josh, don't even think about cutting classes."
"Yes, mother," Josh mocked, and they were headed to school.
---
Isabel woke up extra early; she was going to put Max in his place. Who would have thought that the Ice Queen was going to put her brother in his place for Liz? She may have resented Liz at one point, but things change-Alex had changed her. Isabel learned to give people second chances and Liz disserved it.
Isabel didn't care if Max was up or not; she would knock on his door until he did. "What's the matter with you?" Were the first words out of Isabel's mouth once she saw Max. She saw Max was going to say something, but she continued before he could say anything. "What were you thinking, going after Tess? How could you hurt Liz like that?! This isn't the time to hurt her, you should be sweeping her off her feet!" Isabel threw her arms in the air, "What am I suppose to do with you? I thought you were smarter than this, yet you turned out to be the dumbest one!"
"Enough!" Max barked out, interrupting Isabel.
Isabel jumped at the sound of Max' voice, but there was no way she was going to back down.
"Isabel, I listened to you, now you are going to listen to me. I went after Tess, because even though she is annoying, she is part of this group. And whether we like it, or not we need her." Max patience had come to an end.
Isabel knew Max was right. "But still, Max, you hurt Liz."
Max smiled a sad smile, "Liz ahs moved on, she doesn't want anything to do with me."
"How do you know?" Isabel challenged. "Just because she gets along with a guy you don't know doesn't mean a thing."
Exasperated Max sighed, "Isabel, it's not that easy."
"You know what I think, Max? I think you are so afraid that Liz has really moved on, that you prefer to believe it now than to have to hear it directly from Liz. I never thought I said this about you, but you are a coward. You are willing to lose the only girl you ever loved, because you are afraid. You are a man, a king start acting like one, and stop being a coward."
"I'm a coward? I wasn't the one that left!"
"Well, I think Liz deserved that break! She has done more than enough for us, maybe it's time we repay her!" Isabel screamed.
"Max, Isabel, what's going on?" Mrs. Evans intervened. Just as she said this they heard a honk.
Isabel looked at her mother. "I'm sorry, but I have to go, that's Alex," Isabel finally shuttered, as she left the room.
Mrs. Evans stared at Isabel until she was out of sight. "Max, care to explain?"
"It's nothing, Mom. I got to get ready for school." Max said, as he indicated to his state of clothes.
Mrs. Evans looked skeptically at Max after a few seconds she said, "You better hurry, or you'll be late for school."
Half an hour later Max was on his way to school. When Max got to the school, he saw they were all together even Claire, Josh, and Chris. Max approached them, and he could feel the tension rise and all eyes fell upon him. Max knew that if looks could kill he would already be seven feets under. 'Maybe approaching them wasn't a good idea.'
Max was going to speak, but Isabel already had a head start. "Max, if you aren't going to apologize, save it."
Max got out a white Kleenex and waved it. "I come in peace."
Isabel not being able to hold her grudge against Max, she smile, and hugged him. "You still are not off the hook."
Max let Isabel return to Alex's side. "Liz, can we talk?" Just then the bell rang.
Liz avoided eye contact. "Can't, or will be late for class." To Claire, Josh, and Chris, she added, "Let's go."
Max stood there looking after Liz until, Michael nudged him. "Come on. You can talk to her another time."
When Michael saw Max finally moving towards his classes, he dropped his arm over Maria's shoulder and made their way to their respective classes.
---
Liz led them to their classes which wasn't quite difficult, since they all had the same schedule. Liz knew it wasn't a coincidence. She had spent most of the day trying to avoid Max, which had been quite easy, since Claire, Josh, and Chris helped.
Claire sat next to Liz leaving Maria no other option than to look for another seat. "What's up with you, Liz? Your are more quiet than usual."
"It's nothing, it's Max, my parents, Aunt Linda." Liz replied, not seeing Maria pass by, or the hurt look at being left out.
Claire was going to say something, but Liz's name was called out. Claire saw that the teacher stood next to a police officer. Before Liz got up, Claire asked, "Who is he?"
"That's Sheriff Valenti." Liz whispered and headed to Sheriff.
"Miss Parker, please can we step outside," Sheriff Valenti asked.
Liz nodded not knowing what else to do, she knew why he was there and she didn't know if she was ready to hear what he had to say.
---
Every one in the room waited for Liz to come back, they wondered if she was in trouble.
Maria's thoughts were running. 'What if it's something about the Michael, Max, and Isabel? Could they have gotten into trouble in such a short time?' Maria didn't know what else to do except sniff her cedar oil.
Claire looked back at Josh and Chris asking with her eyes if they had any clue as to what this was about. The only thing Chris and Josh could do was shrug their shoulders, they were as oblivious as she was.
Ten minutes later Liz came in looking pale and ready to dropped. Liz approached her desk and picked up her books.
Claire was worried she hadn't seen Liz look like that in two months, and that was when she discovered Max's destiny and hers. "Liz, was wrong?"
Liz lips felt dry, hoarsely she managed to get out, "I'm going home…Mom and Dad died."
Claire gasped, "Liz, hold on. I'm going with you."
Liz didn't argued when she saw Josh and Chris also follow. She was to numb, to argue. Even though she had known what would happen, it still hurt her, and she knew they weren't really dead, but she would never see them again and to hard that made it seem like they were dead. Liz ignored all the stares she was receiving, she just wanted to be alone.
---
Maria wanted to know what was going on and she was going to find out. She step-out of the room and went in search of Sheriff Valenti. She found him in the Principal's office.
Maria didn't care if he was talking to the Principal. "Sheriff Valenti, what happen?"
Sheriff Valenti was going to scold that interrupted them, but once he saw whom it was he knew what her worries were. "Could you excuse us?" The Sheriff asked the Principal.
When the Principal gave his approval, the Sheriff took Maria to a corner. "Miss felucca-"
"What did you tell Liz?" Maria asked, urgently.
"Miss DeLuca, Miss Parker's parents died in a car accident." Sheriff Valenti answered. He knew he shouldn't have told Maria, but he also knew that Liz would need someone to be there with her.
Maria felt as if she were struck by lightning. "Are you okay?" She heard Sheriff Valenti ask. She nodded and left, she had only one thought in mind to find the others. 'Why didn't Liz tell me?'
---
When Liz got to her house, she immediately went to her room, slamming the door.
Linda jumped at the sound of the door crashing, when she turned she Claire, Josh, and Chris. "What happen?"
Josh stepped forward. "They told her that the Parkers died."
Sighing, Linda headed to Liz's room. Linda found Liz on her bed. "What's wrong, Liz? You knew what was going to happen."
Liz faced Linda. "I know, but I was hoping it wasn't true." Liz turned so that her back was to her Aunt.
"Liz, you have to learn to accept the loses too, you can't win every time." Linda knew Liz wouldn't pay attention now, so she left it at that. "Rest, Liz, you'll need it."
---
Maria was able to find them in the parking lot, she didn't know how she was able to make until her classes ended, and all she wanted to do was cry. She was relieved when she told them and she could finally break down and cry to her heart's content. After that the atmosphere around them was gloom and sad. They were grieving, and too many questions plagued their minds.
They agreed to let Liz grieve that day and the next day would be another story, for they knew that if she wanted them to be with her, she would have told them herself.
---
Liz woke up to find it was already night. She was tired of being of sleeping and being in the house, she wanted to get out of there at least for a while. Liz made sure everyone was sleeping and she made sure she would disturb Claire and slipped out her window.
Liz was glad to finally be able to breathe some fresh air and to be able to clear her thoughts. Liz suddenly felt like someone was watching her when turned to look back she saw a shadow, she didn't need any further invitation to start running. Liz knew that if they caught her she wouldn't make it through the night. Only one word played over her mind. 'Escape.' All she could do was run and the only thing she could her was the pounding of her heart and her mind screaming: Escape. She knew that it didn't matter how fast she ran they would gain up on her. The faster she ran the closer they seemed to be. She knew there was no escape, when she felt a hand grabbed her arm and stopped her from running.
"Ahh!" Liz screamed.
To be continued…