Title: Mislead Belief
Author: Gaudicia
E-mail: life_mistery@hotmail.com Title: A Life Unknown
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Roswell characters.
Rating: Pg-13
Category: UC-Mi/L
Summary: You'll just have to read to find out.
Distribution: Please, ask first.
Dedication: Polarist, Erin (Cleopatraroswellemperass, who I hope to speak to soon!), Rainydayinapril, Julie, Summer (RokUalnyte, e-mail me!), Veronica.
Author's note: I'm still working on my other fics! I just had to start this one.
Feedback = New chapter.
Chapter 1
13 years later
As Liz moved around the Crashdown serving her customers, she let her gaze drift to where her mother sat. She was worried about her, she looked pale, the war was taking its toll on her, she had wrinkles on her face from all the worry lines she always wore. Liz wondered how it was possible for someone to have kept a war this important from people, there were only a few people that knew of it and Liz wished that her family was part of those lucky ones.
Liz sighed as she took their orders, she wanted to go and comfort her mother. Liz knew that something was worrying her, she had her suspicions but she hoped she was wrong. Liz met her mother's gaze and she could clearly see the exhaustion in them. Her mother shook her head, telling her she was fine. Liz slowly nodded and then also shook her head. Her father should be comforting her mother, but he was in one of his meetings, that was nothing new. Over the years she had gotten used to it, but it wasn't fair to her mother, she needed her husband. Jeff Parker was so busy fighting a war, nurturing his hate for Antarians that he neglected his family. He wanted them out of Earth by any means possible.
Liz bitterly and mentally laughed. 'If he only knew.' Since she was a child she had always been able to tell the difference between humans and aliens, and if her father knew how many aliens there was he would have a heart attack. People he thought were humans were aliens, some of his friends were aliens, his belief would be put in shame, just by knowing that. He was a very stubborn man and if he had any inkling of what she knew his hatred would turn even more powerful.
Liz looked at the clock and couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. 'Maria will be here soon.' Having just thought that Maria came through the door.
"Liz, I'll be right out." Maria called out as she went to the backroom to change. Ten minutes later Maria came out. "I've come to relieve you of your duty." Realizing she would be the only waitress on duty, she added, "You should tell your father to hire more help."
Liz took off her apron and antennas. "I have, but he won't listen…he never listens." Changing the subject, Liz asked, "Are you sure you will be okay with this crowd?"
"Sure, when aren't I? Beside it isn't that crowded and if I need any help I'll just con Alex into helping."
"Thanks! I'm out of here." Liz didn't wait for an answer, by the time Maria opened her mouth she was racing up the stairs.
Maria wistfully watched Liz leave, and then turned to her work.
Liz spotted her mother in the living room. "Mom, I didn't see you leave the Crashdown."
"You worry too much, dear," Mrs. Parker acknowledged. Turning serious, Mrs. Parker said, "Liz, lets go for a walk. It's a beautiful day, and it would be a shame to waste it."
Sensing something wrong, Liz nodded, "Sure."
They exited the Crashdown in silence, with a soft good bye to Maria. Liz didn't speak, she knew her mother wanted to say something, she was just trying to find the words.
"You've noticed the change in me, physically and emotionally," Nancy stated. "There's nothing to worry about, I knew this would happen… I'm growing old-"
"Mom, you are not that old, you are 40 year-old not 60, and that's how you look like," Liz blurted out.
Nancy sadly smiled, and repeated, "I knew this was going to happen sooner or later. You know what will happen today… I have taught you all I know, you are old enough to do with my teachings what you wish… Jeff didn't want you to know just yet, but I will tell you so you can prepare yourself for when the times comes… He wants you to take his place…" Mrs. Parker trailed off, letting Liz digest the news, she knew she didn't need to specify which place was that, Liz was a smart girl, and she could figure it out.
"He can't do that! I know he expects me to stand by his belief, but I don't! I don't want to be a part of it…" Liz finally admitted.
Nancy hugged her daughter. "I know, sweetheart, I know. But you don't have to fight for his belief; you must fight for yours. Think of this as an opportunity to finally stop the war. Your grandmother would have wanted you too."
Liz tightened her grip on Nancy. "But there are so many things going on, so many secrets kept from Dad, she wouldn't approve… She doesn't know…"
Mrs. Parker put Liz at arm's length, so she could meet her eyes. "Lizzie, she knew more than we could possibly know. Just look at your father, really look at him and you'll know the truth." Nancy put a lock of Liz's hair behind her ear. "There are some things that I can't tell you, you'll have to find them for yourself. There's more to your grandmother and father than you know, than your father knows."
Suddenly mist started to appear around them. Mrs. Parker frantically and automatically held Liz closer. "Liz, you have to hide, they can't see you."
Liz started to protest, "Mom-"
Mrs. Parker sternly looked at Liz and in a hard voice said, "Hide, Liz. You need to have the element of surprise on your side, but you must use it well and to your advantage. You are the only one that knows the truth, Liz. If they see you they will take you too. You knew this would happen." Nancy hugged Liz. "I've known for years and so did you."
Before Liz could say anything an invisible force ripped her away from her mother. She landed behind a giant trash can, she didn't even question what happened, she just sat up straight and turned to look to where her mother stood. Yes, she had known what was going to happen, but she didn't have to like it.
The mist cleared, and a kid who was probably 14 year old came out of the mist.
Liz could clearly hear what was being said.
"Nancy, its time to leave." The kid pealed something off his face. "Ugh, don't you just hate the heat here? Look at what it did to my skin."
Mrs. Parker didn't even flinched. "What do you want, Nicholas?"
"Well, your husband has being doing a great job fighting against Antar, but he lacks motive and we feel he needed an extra push. I hope you don't mind, but taking you seemed like a good idea…it's for the greater good," Nicholas snidely said.
"I won't go anywhere with you!" Before Mrs. Parker could do or say anything she was incased in a crystal box.
By the time Liz could react they had vanished. Liz scrambled out of her hiding place and ran to the spot where her mother had stood. She had seen what had happened, but being in that spot and not being able to feel her mother made it more real. Feeling as though she couldn't do anything, she fell to her knees and sobbed. Mentally crying out for her mother.
To be continued…
Author: Gaudicia
E-mail: life_mistery@hotmail.com Title: A Life Unknown
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Roswell characters.
Rating: Pg-13
Category: UC-Mi/L
Summary: You'll just have to read to find out.
Distribution: Please, ask first.
Dedication: Polarist, Erin (Cleopatraroswellemperass, who I hope to speak to soon!), Rainydayinapril, Julie, Summer (RokUalnyte, e-mail me!), Veronica.
Author's note: I'm still working on my other fics! I just had to start this one.
Feedback = New chapter.
Chapter 1
13 years later
As Liz moved around the Crashdown serving her customers, she let her gaze drift to where her mother sat. She was worried about her, she looked pale, the war was taking its toll on her, she had wrinkles on her face from all the worry lines she always wore. Liz wondered how it was possible for someone to have kept a war this important from people, there were only a few people that knew of it and Liz wished that her family was part of those lucky ones.
Liz sighed as she took their orders, she wanted to go and comfort her mother. Liz knew that something was worrying her, she had her suspicions but she hoped she was wrong. Liz met her mother's gaze and she could clearly see the exhaustion in them. Her mother shook her head, telling her she was fine. Liz slowly nodded and then also shook her head. Her father should be comforting her mother, but he was in one of his meetings, that was nothing new. Over the years she had gotten used to it, but it wasn't fair to her mother, she needed her husband. Jeff Parker was so busy fighting a war, nurturing his hate for Antarians that he neglected his family. He wanted them out of Earth by any means possible.
Liz bitterly and mentally laughed. 'If he only knew.' Since she was a child she had always been able to tell the difference between humans and aliens, and if her father knew how many aliens there was he would have a heart attack. People he thought were humans were aliens, some of his friends were aliens, his belief would be put in shame, just by knowing that. He was a very stubborn man and if he had any inkling of what she knew his hatred would turn even more powerful.
Liz looked at the clock and couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. 'Maria will be here soon.' Having just thought that Maria came through the door.
"Liz, I'll be right out." Maria called out as she went to the backroom to change. Ten minutes later Maria came out. "I've come to relieve you of your duty." Realizing she would be the only waitress on duty, she added, "You should tell your father to hire more help."
Liz took off her apron and antennas. "I have, but he won't listen…he never listens." Changing the subject, Liz asked, "Are you sure you will be okay with this crowd?"
"Sure, when aren't I? Beside it isn't that crowded and if I need any help I'll just con Alex into helping."
"Thanks! I'm out of here." Liz didn't wait for an answer, by the time Maria opened her mouth she was racing up the stairs.
Maria wistfully watched Liz leave, and then turned to her work.
Liz spotted her mother in the living room. "Mom, I didn't see you leave the Crashdown."
"You worry too much, dear," Mrs. Parker acknowledged. Turning serious, Mrs. Parker said, "Liz, lets go for a walk. It's a beautiful day, and it would be a shame to waste it."
Sensing something wrong, Liz nodded, "Sure."
They exited the Crashdown in silence, with a soft good bye to Maria. Liz didn't speak, she knew her mother wanted to say something, she was just trying to find the words.
"You've noticed the change in me, physically and emotionally," Nancy stated. "There's nothing to worry about, I knew this would happen… I'm growing old-"
"Mom, you are not that old, you are 40 year-old not 60, and that's how you look like," Liz blurted out.
Nancy sadly smiled, and repeated, "I knew this was going to happen sooner or later. You know what will happen today… I have taught you all I know, you are old enough to do with my teachings what you wish… Jeff didn't want you to know just yet, but I will tell you so you can prepare yourself for when the times comes… He wants you to take his place…" Mrs. Parker trailed off, letting Liz digest the news, she knew she didn't need to specify which place was that, Liz was a smart girl, and she could figure it out.
"He can't do that! I know he expects me to stand by his belief, but I don't! I don't want to be a part of it…" Liz finally admitted.
Nancy hugged her daughter. "I know, sweetheart, I know. But you don't have to fight for his belief; you must fight for yours. Think of this as an opportunity to finally stop the war. Your grandmother would have wanted you too."
Liz tightened her grip on Nancy. "But there are so many things going on, so many secrets kept from Dad, she wouldn't approve… She doesn't know…"
Mrs. Parker put Liz at arm's length, so she could meet her eyes. "Lizzie, she knew more than we could possibly know. Just look at your father, really look at him and you'll know the truth." Nancy put a lock of Liz's hair behind her ear. "There are some things that I can't tell you, you'll have to find them for yourself. There's more to your grandmother and father than you know, than your father knows."
Suddenly mist started to appear around them. Mrs. Parker frantically and automatically held Liz closer. "Liz, you have to hide, they can't see you."
Liz started to protest, "Mom-"
Mrs. Parker sternly looked at Liz and in a hard voice said, "Hide, Liz. You need to have the element of surprise on your side, but you must use it well and to your advantage. You are the only one that knows the truth, Liz. If they see you they will take you too. You knew this would happen." Nancy hugged Liz. "I've known for years and so did you."
Before Liz could say anything an invisible force ripped her away from her mother. She landed behind a giant trash can, she didn't even question what happened, she just sat up straight and turned to look to where her mother stood. Yes, she had known what was going to happen, but she didn't have to like it.
The mist cleared, and a kid who was probably 14 year old came out of the mist.
Liz could clearly hear what was being said.
"Nancy, its time to leave." The kid pealed something off his face. "Ugh, don't you just hate the heat here? Look at what it did to my skin."
Mrs. Parker didn't even flinched. "What do you want, Nicholas?"
"Well, your husband has being doing a great job fighting against Antar, but he lacks motive and we feel he needed an extra push. I hope you don't mind, but taking you seemed like a good idea…it's for the greater good," Nicholas snidely said.
"I won't go anywhere with you!" Before Mrs. Parker could do or say anything she was incased in a crystal box.
By the time Liz could react they had vanished. Liz scrambled out of her hiding place and ran to the spot where her mother had stood. She had seen what had happened, but being in that spot and not being able to feel her mother made it more real. Feeling as though she couldn't do anything, she fell to her knees and sobbed. Mentally crying out for her mother.
To be continued…
