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Chapter 8: The Cave

Max and Isabel went to the cave. The cave that contained their pods. The pods they came out of.

So what are we doing here? Giles said tonight was the big night. We should be doing something. Not being here in the cave, Isabel said entering a new area of the cave.

I need to find the book. I have this feeling about it,Max said looking under a rook.

Why? We can't read the book to begin with, Isabel said groaning. She wanted to get back home. Say something to her parents. Buffy said they may not all make it back alive. At that point Isabel hated Max for agreeing to help. She wanted to live life. She didn't want to die.

But still ,Iz, maybe Giles could encode it somehow, Max said with hope in his voice. They tried to decode it before, but the language the book was written in is very different.

Maybe, what's this? Isabel asked, they were at a area that they haven't been before. The walls were covered with dust. A green light was seen seeping through a crack in the hole.

Max, look at that light. Isabel said pointing to it. They carefully walked up to it. Once their feet were planted on the green marble boxed stones, they lit up and the wall opened revealing an array of video equipment, weapons, books, and supplies.

Max, this is the ship isn't? she said picking up a book, no use can't read it.

This has to be it, he sat down on the chair that was built for the king,this is a way home. Max clicked a button on the seat handle that looked vaguely familiar. The result was a light coming out of the ground.

the beautiful woman said,Vilandra, my children.

Oh, God, mom is that you again? Isabel asked astonished.

Yes, my child. It is your mother.

Mother, are you ok? The people? Max asked.

No, we are still captives of Kivar. You always thought of others before yourself. My son you were a great leader. the ghostly figure said.

What about me mom, I was a traitor. I betrayed my family, the people, Isabel said in tears.

No, my daughter that was in the past and no one is sure who killed Novalee. I trust you and Ava. Its the past. You must forgive me. I hear someone coming. Take care my children. Give me love to Ava and Rath. Good-bye children. those were her last words before blowing a kiss to her children.

Bye mom, Isabel said waving to her.

Bye, mother, Max said not having a chance to do anything else. Their mother was gone. With her gone, the light disappeared going back into the ground. Max and Isabel hugged each other and Max wiped Iz's tears away.

Max, whose Novalee? she asked wiping her nose.

I don't know, Iz, lets get the book and go to the others, Max said.

Yeah, but no Buffy. This is family issues, Isabel said moving her hair away from her face.

Of course. I'll call Michael and Tess once we get outside, Max said leaving the room.


Max found what he was looking for, while holding it in his hands he felt a sensation coming from the book. A vibe coming off it. He placed the wrapped book on the passenger seat of his jeep and unwrapped it. The book was glowing a bright white color.

Max yelled,get over here quickly, his eyes widen as he saw the book open.

What is it now Max? she said rolling her eyes but quickly opened them,Oh my God, Max its glowing, Isabel said in surprise and amazement, What's happening? But she didn't get a response. They watch the book write pages. It was adding text on its own.

It looks like its adding to the book. Max said not moving his eyes from the book.

What its add history or something? Isabel said dumbfounded.

Maybe with us entering the chamber and seeing mom we triggered something that sent a chain reaction, resulting in the book adding text. Max said confused.

Let's go to Michael's and figure this out before tonight, Isabel said sitting in the back. Leaving the book in the passenger seat.

Max and Isabel rode in silence as the car sped on the highway. When they reached Roswell, Isabel used Max's cell phone to call Tess. Nothing major was told to Tess, but she agreed to meet at Michael's. Isabel then called Maria's cell phone to talk to Michael. He agreed to meet them. Maria was suspicious about the call, but her worries were gone when Michael and her began kissing again.

Meanwhile at Buffy's hotel room, she was feeling weird. Maybe it was because it was the . She and Xander were training. Well, not Xander but Buffy was. Xander was in the sumo outfit and Buffy was punching the living hell out of it. Still she couldn't help but not shake the feeling about Max.

Xander do you ever get the feeling you know someone when you just met the person? Buffy asked rewrapping her hands with Ace bandages.

Oh yeah happens all the time, Xander said trying to catch his breath.

Seriously, Xan. I feel like I know Max, Buffy said.

Have you talked to Max about it? Xander said readjusting his sumo helmet. Normally the head piece would be plastic hair, but with Buffy at it he couldn't risk it, you know talking helps.

I haven't had a chance. I think I'll do that. Thanks, Xander. With that Buffy stopped and left the room, leaving Xander on the floor, A little help, please.....Anyone?


Willow was in her room, Tara, how are you? Joyce? he said into the phone, Well I'm glad everything is ok over there. Um, Tara, I have to go I have some rewiring on the bot left. I'll call you before it begins. Bye Tara. I love you too.

Willow hung up the room and continued to fix the Buffy-bot. She looked over to Spike who was sleeping peacefully, except for the occasional snore.

Buffy went to the Crashdown to look for Max and to get some breakfast. Oh hey Liz

Liz walked up to her and got her order, Have you seen Max lately? I need to talk to him.

No, Buff but he may be at Michael's. Isabel called before and Michael left when he was still on his shift. So something must up. Liz said.

Oh, could you possibly take me there or give me directions? Buffy asked Liz taking a sip from her glass of O.J.

Um, my break is coming up soon and its pretty slow. I'll take you.

Ok, thanks, Buffy eat her breakfast quickly and they were on their way.

So your mother came to you guys and said something about someone else? Tess asked.

Yeah I asked her about me and she said no one sure who killed Novalee. So I'm thinking that I was suspected or something. Isabel said. Her eyes were red and puffed up. On the ride over to Michael's she would cry at any given moment. To be suspected of killing someone? God, everyone that I loved died, and I know I may have killed someone back home. Uh, Tess, Ava was suspected too, Isabel said quietly.

What me? I would never---

Tess that was back then, we all changed. Look we have to figure out who this person is. Maybe she's alive like us. Max said.

This is it, Buffy. Are you sure you don't want me to go in with you? Liz asked. Truth was she didn't want to go in. Tess was probably there and Max is definitely there. She didn't want to feel weird about him, but she would have to get rid of her awkwardness around him.

I'm sure. If you want come in, in a couple of minutes. Buffy said. Hey is it normal to feel nervous going into Michael's house?

Yeah if you did something wrong Liz said laughing.
Ok then I'm off. Buffy said walking up to the door. Whispering? Why would they be whispering. She knocked on the door. No answer. Hey Michael, its Buffy, open up! Still no answer, Aliens make things so hard. Buffy went around the back. She passed Liz a look and Liz followed her.

Liz asked, I don't fit through that.

Oh yes you do, you fit through anything.

Buffy went head first through the window landing in a very messy room, Michael's room I suppose?

Liz climbed the window successfully. They heard shouting. Michael and Max perhaps? Crying? Isabel?

Buffy said tugging on Liz's green uniform.

What is it? Liz asked not knowing what was happening, Is that Max shouting?

One way to find out Buffy said confidently unlike Liz. They made their way through the piles of clothes and other unidentifiable objects.

Max, you had no right to go to the cave without us. Its us four or no one. Michael said. Can't Max for once think like a leader and make his decisions rationally. Rationally? I shouldn't talk, but I'm not the one going to the cave looking for the book. OK, enough about me. Why does he need the book ? Why did you need the book?

i don't know, Michael. I just felt we needed it. Maybe Giles can decode it and we can finally read it, Max said. His eyes followed the moving shadows and landed on two pairs of feet. His eyes moved up and locked eyes with Liz first then Buffy. What are you doing here?

I needed to talk to you,Buffy said quickly cutting off Liz. Liz didn't know what to say. Do I babble or make up something, Liz thought. She was glad Buffy cut her off. Hey what's that glowy thing? Buffy asked noticing the glowing book.

Its our des--- Max started to say.

Its just a book that lights up whenever there is light. Nothing more, Isabel said smiling trying to cover up the book.

So if its nothing then you wouldn't mind me looking at it. Since you know its just a book and nothing more, she said quoting some of what Isabel said.

Buffy picked up the book and it flipped to the last page. She felt drawn to it. Without knowing it she started to read the book as if it was in plain English. You are the Royal Four. Zan the king, Ava his Queen, Vilandra his sister, Rath his counselor....

Everyone remained silent. They were shocked that Buffy, the vampire slayer understood the Antarian language. They were alien and had the book in their possession for a while now and they have never been able to decode the book, but here comes Buffy and reads it like nothing.

Buffy how can you..... Michael started. Isabel quickly shushed him.

....You were created from the genetic materials of your alien predecessors and human subjects. You were given human form so that you could live safely on the planet unaffected until the times comes for your return. You have been given two guardians. One named Nesado. He will guild you as long as he lives. It is come to the planet's attention that the guardian has been killed in the line of duty. You have another guardian. A woman. It is now time you realize who she is. She is the one who has understood this language and is reading this passage. She will protect you as long as she can. She and Zan will be the alliance Antar needs to save the planet and ultimately the universe. Buffy got out of the trance and dropped the book.

What just happened? Buffy asked out loud. That's the question everyone else had on their minds as well.