"What are you talking about Liz? Why 24 hours?" Everyone started shouting at Liz.
"I know how to get back to Antar. This crystal my grandmother gave me is the key to make the granilith work. Once it's placed in it takes 24 hours for it to transport us to Antar." Liz explained.
"Yeah, okay I get that. The crystal isn't in the granilith now, so why do we have to leave now. I mean we could do that whenever we want." Isabel commented.
"True, but I killed the skins back there. It won't take long for Kivar to find out what happened. We have to leave before he sends more troops. If we don't leave, he won't just track us down, he will capture our parents and everyone else we love. I don't want to leave either but I refuse to stand around and watch everyone around me die." Liz said with a tear coming to her eye. While Liz said all of this she thought back to when future Max had come and told her that the world was about to come to an end and that Isabel and Michael had died in his timeline. Liz refused to let that happen again.
Everyone just looked at each other, realizing the truth in Liz's words. Maria, Kyle, and Alex realized what this meant; they would be left behind.
Valenti dropped Maria and Michael off at Maria's. "Don't forget, granilith, 2 hours." Liz said to Maria. Maria nodded. They had agreed that they all need to tell their parent's the truth, since now 5 people are going to be gone. They all did want to be together when they put the crystal in the granilith, so they agreed to meet in 2 hours. Michael decided he wanted to be dropped off with Maria, because he knew she would need support telling her mom, and because he knew he would have to leave Maria soon and didn't want to miss any of the time he had left with her.
Valenti then dropped off Max and Isabel, Alex, Liz, and then finally Tess, Kyle and Valenti arrived at their home.
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Isabel had wanted to tell the Evans about her and Max for years, but Max always insisted that they couldn't. She knew he was right, but now they were finally going to tell them. Isabel was just upset that she has to leave the only parent's she has known, to go to a home she doesn't know.
Max always dreamed of telling their adoptive parents the truth, but always had this fear that they would find Isabel and him freaks. He had this nightmare on and off as a child that they would sit down and tell them, but Diane and Phillip looked at them in horror and threw them out of the house. There was no time to worry anymore. No matter if his nightmares were right or not, they were leaving. Max grabbed Isabel's hand as they entered the living room of their house where Diane and Phillip were sitting.
"Isabel, Max! How was camping? We missed you two." Diane said as she got up and gave them a hug. Max winced at the camping reference. He knew Tess had mind warped them to think they had gone camping so that they would put their worries to rest, but that was before they knew they were leaving.
"Good to see you too mom, dad. Can we talk to you, we have something really important to tell you both." Isabel said as she looked at Max. Mr. and Mrs. Evans nodded and they all sat down.
"Mom remember when you showed me that old video, and you asked about that bird." Max said as he looked as his sister for help. Tears were coming to both Max and Isabel's eyes.
"Mom, dad, we are aliens. We believe that we were in
the 1947 crash. Our pods, which is what kept us protected, hatched us 1989 when
you found us on the highway. We wanted to tell you a thousand times."
Isabel started to say as her eyes welded up with tears.
Diane got up and gave Max and Isabel a huge hug. Phillip was hesitant at first, but eventually realized what was going on and hugged Max and Isabel too.
"Mom, we haven't told you everything. We weren't really camping. There are these other aliens that we call "skins" that are controlling our planet." Isabel went on to summarize the last year or so. Isabel left out a lot of the details about the torturing, and tests. The pain that Mr. and Mrs. Evans were going through was enough, they didn't need to know the full truth.
"So, now we have to go home. We are supposed to meet everyone in a little less than hour and we are going to start the granilith. When we do, we will have 24 hours left here on Earth, and then we will be transported to Antar. We love you both so much, we should have told you before but we were so scared you wouldn't accept us. No matter who are real parents are, you'll always be our parents." Max went on. Everyone was now openly sobbing.
"I don't know what to say Max. That was a lot to take in such a short period of time. I just can't believe how much you kids have gone through. We'll miss you so much. All I ask is can we come with you when you go to initiate the granilith?" Phillip said. Max looked at Isabel, who nodded.
"Of course. We better go if we want to meet everyone on time." Max replied.
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After getting dropped off Liz went straight upstairs where she found her father and mother watching t.v. Liz wasn't sure what to say to her parents. She was sad that she was going to leave them, but at the same time was furious that they had sheltered her from her alien side.
"Mom, dad we need to talk. I know about my alien heritage." Liz blurted out. Jeff and Nancy Parker just looked at each other and turned off the t.v. They knew that one day they would have to tell Liz about it, but they figured it would never be an issue. Liz explained what had happened the last 2 years. They felt so guilty that they hadn't told her earlier about her past, now realizing that by hiding her alien side, they could have lost their daughter for good.
"How could you not tell me that I was a hybrid? All this time I done something to help my friends, but I always thought I couldn't." Liz said with tears in her eyes.
"Honey, I'm so sorry. I always resented the fact that I was half alien. I didn't believe I was even that for years. I mean, I'm not a normal human, but I don't even have the perks of being an alien. Sure I could have my blood work done, and no one thought any different, but deep down inside I always knew I was. I didn't want to burden you with that. I had no idea that you were capable of powers, I just assumed that because I can't that you couldn't as well." Mr. Parker explained.
"I understand dad, but you never gave me a chance. What I didn't tell you is that because I am the legendary hybrid, I have to return with the royal four to Antar so that we can end the war there. In less than an hour we are all meeting to start the granilith. Grandma gave me the crystal that starts it years ago, but I never realized what it was until a little while ago. Once the crystal is in the granilith, it will take 24 hours for it to take us back to Antar." Liz said. Jeff and Nancy Parker got up and hugged their only child. They realized that their child was a legend, was going to leave them to another planet, and was going into war.
"Liz sweetie, can we come with you to see this machine that's going to take you away from us?" Nancy spoke up with tears running down her face.
"Sure." Liz said and smiled.
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Everyone arrived at the rock formation. Isabel smiled. She was worried that everyone would be upset that her and Max had brought their parents, but she looked around, everyone who had parents brought them. Max silently walked up to the rock formation and placed his hand on it. A glowing handprint appeared. An opening appeared. Everyone grew silent. The teenagers entered.
The parents with their tear soaked faces walked slowly and quietly into the opening. All that could be heard was "Oh…" and "My god."
Max held onto Liz's hand for support. Liz looked up at Max and he nodded. Liz showed everyone the way to the granilith. Liz then walked up to it and knelt down. Liz, checking, looked over to Isabel, Michael, Tess, and finally Max making sure that what she was about to do is what they wanted. When she saw the approval she placed the crystal into the base of the granilith. The room glowed purple. A counter appeared on the wall.
"We have 24 hours before we leave." Liz said quietly to the silent group of people. Maria walked up to Liz and asked her what they were going to do for the next 24 hours. Liz simply replied, "I guess try and have fun."
The hours passed by way too quickly for all of them. The teens told some of their happier times to the parents. They all laughed at the little jokes. However what was on all of their minds was the fact they might not all be together like this again. Liz's father was the most bothered by all of this. He should have seen this coming. He stood up and said, "Hey Max, can I talk to you for a minute." Max looked over at Liz and squeezed her hand. Max and Mr. Parker walked over to the corner of the room.
"Max, I have a lot to say so let me get through all of this okay? When my mother told me that I was half alien I didn't know what to think. Half of me was excited that I was different, and the other was scared. When I found out I had no powers I was devastated. What was the point of being different if there was no perks to it? I tried to forget my heritage. When Lizzie was born, I never even thought of her as part alien. My mother told me that I had to tell her when she was old enough to understand, but I refused. I didn't want to put any unnecessary pressure on her. I had heard the stories from my mom about the royal four being born, but I thought since you guys hadn't been born in about 40 years that you wouldn't ever be born. Then one day my mom told me you were all gone. She was heartbroken, I thought all of you had been taken by the government. So I decided that the point of telling Lizzie was pointless now that the royal four were gone. I never knew Lizzie was shot that day, she kept insisting it was ketchup." Mr. Parker said.
Max looked at in the eye and then looked at his feet. Max didn't know what to say to something like that.
"I want to thank you Max. You saved my little girl, and tried to save my mother. I always thought you were good to my little girl, I just never realized that fate was apart of that. Now I'm not going to pretend that I didn't notice that you and Liz are close. I guess what I'm saying is that if one day you decide to marry my little girl when you are on Antar, I give you permission." Mr. Parker said now with tears to his eyes. "I know you'll make Liz a great husband one day, and a great king."
Max couldn't believe what he was hearing. It was the best thing he could be possibly told. Max also with tears in his eyes pulled Mr. Parker into a hug. Then something dawned on Max. "Mr. Parker, you're half alien, you could come with us if you wanted."
"No, Max I can't. The reason I'm not going is the same reason why Maria, Alex, and Kyle aren't. Sure I am part alien, but I have no powers and I would be useless there. I need to be here with my wife, I know she'll be devastated when Liz leaves us." Mr. Parker explained. Max nodded his head. The two walked back to the group.
Liz saw Max returning with her father. It warmed her heart to see them talking. They didn't know but Liz saw Max and her dad hug, although she wasn't sure why. It didn't matter why. Max sat down to Liz. "Hey what did you talk about?" Liz asked. Max just simply kissed Liz on the lips. Max suddenly stood up. He walked over to Isabel and whispered something in her ear. Isabel nodded and smiled.
Max turned back to the group. "I'll be right back, I need to get something." Michael stood up and told Max that he should go with him in case anything should happen. Everyone looked puzzled, but went back to their reminiscing.
20 minutes later Max and Michael returned. Liz stood up and hugged Max. Max knelt down. "Liz Parker, I've been in love with you since the moment I saw you. We've been through so much this year, but I know that no matter what I will love you forever. Now we have legends to prove this too." Max said, and everyone laughed. Liz was now uncontrollably smiling and crying because she knew what was coming next. "Liz, I always pictured us getting married when we were 20 or so, with our families there with us. I don't know what's going to happen now, but I do know that I would be the happiest person for all time if you would be my wife." Max said.
Liz couldn't believe that this was happening; Max was proposing to her. She felt like she could do anything now, she could fight an entire planet, because Max Evans wants her to be his wife. Liz smiled with a tear coming down her face and said, "Of course" and pulled him up to her level and threw all of her passion into a kiss. Everyone clapped around them. Max placed a diamond ring that he had planned to give her in a year or two. Typical Max always plans things in advance, right down to marriage.
Michael walked over to Maria who was now crying out of happiness for her best friend. Michael also bent down on his knee." Maria, I don't have a diamond ring like Max. I may not always be the perfect boyfriend to you, but I love you more than you know. I don't know what's going to happen when we get to Antar, but I know you are it for me. Will you do me the honor of being my wife?" Michael asked. Maria looked down at Michael. She couldn't believe that this was happening, Michael "The Stonewall" Guerin was actually asking her to marry him.
Maria had never been speechless in her life, but she was now. All she could do was nod her head and kiss him. Michael took out a ring he had made and placed in onto Maria's finger. Ms. DeLuca didn't know what to think but clapped her hands with everyone else. She almost thought this was some whacked out dream but she was glad that Michael made Maria happy, although she wasn't too happy with the idea that Michael might not come back and Maria waiting for him for the rest of her life.
After witnessing two proposals Isabel and Alex agreed that they would wait for one another, but they need to make their relationship more stable before promising things like marriage. Tess to make it easier on Kyle, said, "Don't worry Buddha boy, we haven't dated long so I'm not expecting marriage now." Kyle relaxed but kissed her gently to let her know he loved her.
Liz looked up at the counter and realized that they only had ten minutes left. When she pointed that out to everyone, tears began to yet again roll down everyone's cheeks. The royal four and Liz made their rounds saying goodbye to everyone.
Tess told Valenti that although she wasn't blood related she would always see Valenti as her father. She gave Kyle a long passionate kiss goodbye.
Michael went over to Ms. De Luca and reassured her that he would be back as soon as he could and he would make Maria happy. He then hugged her. He turned to Maria who was playing with her engagement ring and bawling. He hugged her also and gave her a long kiss. He whispered into her ear "I'll always love you. I can't wait to come back so we can have that wedding." Maria, through her tears, smiled.
Isabel hugged her parents and thanked them for everything they had done for her and Max, but mostly for accepting them for who they are. She then walked over to Alex. Alex didn't let Isabel say anything; he just pulled her into a hug. Isabel cried on his shoulder. She kissed him and promised him that she would come back soon.
Liz and Max said their good-byes to Liz's parents. They walked over to the Evans. Liz hugged her soon to be her mother and father in-law. They thanked Liz for everything she did for Max. She gave them one last hug. She then said her good-byes to everyone else and joined Isabel, Tess, and Michael by the granilith. Max thanked them again for everything and told them that he would be back as soon as he could. He then joined Liz by the granilith.
The royal four and Liz placed their hands on the granilith as it counted down the last 10 seconds. They all were sucked into it. The looked out and saw their family and friends crying and waving. They all questioned if what they were doing was right, but they knew they had to save Antar.
Liz didn't let go of Max's hand as the granilith took off towards Antar. She thought back to her life. She had gone through so much, but through all of it she finally realized something, she found herself.
It was a Monday, when my lover told me,
"never pay the reaper with love only."
what could I say to you, except, "I love you."
and "I'd give my life for yours."
I know we are, we are the lucky ones. (3x)
The first time we made love, I I wasn't sober.
(And you told me you loved me over and over!)
How could I ever love another, when I miss you every day
remember the time we made love in the roses?
(And you took my picture in all sorts of poses!)
How could I ever get over you, when I'd give my life for yours.
I know we are... we are the lucky ones. (4x)
My dear, It's time to say I thank god for you.
I thank god for you in each and every single way.
And, I know... I know.. I know.. I know...
it's time to let you know. Time to let you know.
Time to let you know. Time to sit here and say:
I know we are... we are the lucky ones. (4x)
We are the lucky ones, dear...
Bif Naked-Lucky
