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.
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Chapter 3

Alex stared at the determined lines on Liz's face for a moment and then turned to type on the computer. "Last name?"

Liz looked thoughtful, but then answered, "He doesn't has any, that I know of."

Alex nodded; his only answer was the sound of the keypad being hit. "Age?"

"13 or 14? He looks that age…" Liz began to pace.

"Race?"

Liz stopped pacing and stared at Alex like he had to be joking, then nonchalantly answered, "Alien."

"Liz, that's not a nice name to identify someone as. …I know that's official in some documents, but could you not use it?" Maria pleaded.

Liz rolled her eyes at Maria. "Well, I'm sorry, Maria, but that's the only word that fits him."

Alex ignored both of them, and continued to do his work. Seeing the results, he said, out loud, "Liz, this is going to take a few days."

Liz stopped arguing with Maria and looked at Alex, and in an exasperate voice asked, "How many 14 years old, aliens, named Nicholas can there be?!" Not waiting for Alex to answer she returned her attention back to Maria. "Maria, are you willing to help me with something?"

Maria immediately stood up. "You know you can count with me, Babe."

Liz smiled her gratitude. "Come on." Liz was already out the door when she stepped back inside. "Alex, we'll be right back, just do what you can," and she was out the door again.

Liz and Maria approached Jeff Parker's office. "Dad's not in his office… I think after our fight he went to one of his meetings…nothing new." Liz opened the door and peeked inside. "Maria, I need to get a large envelope. I need to remove the loose board that's just beneath the desk."

Maria stepped closer to Liz and whispered, "What am I going to do?"

Liz turned, bumping into Maria. "I need to make sure I'm not caught. Dad's expecting someone, and I need you to stall him. They usually wait for Dad here."

"But what if I can't stall him? What if I miss him? What if I let something slip and I tell them what you are up to?" Maria said in panic.

Liz took Maria by the shoulders. "Maria, Maria, I'm sure you'll stall him. Just breathe." Liz took deep breaths along with Maria trying to calm her.

Maria nodded and straightened her clothes. "Okay, I'm ready."

Liz nodded and watched Maria walk away. "Don't worry, Maria, you'll probably would drive him away from here with your chattering or drive him dizzy." Liz murmured, then more loudly said, "Which ever works the same."

Liz knew getting the envelope would be a piece of cake, but she had to photocopy the documents and put everything just as it was before she even touched it.

Liz didn't even bother to look at the documents her main objective was to get the photocopies.

Liz was just putting the loose board back on the floor when the door fell opened, making a loud crashing noise when it hit the wall. "And this is Mr. Parker's office." Maria's voice came through as the echo of the crash ceased.

Having collected her nerves, Liz stood up. "Maria, do you have to be so loud?" Seeing the man's surprised look at her appearance Liz said, "I was looking for a ring, which seems I can't find nowhere." Liz stretched her hand to shake the man's hand. "You must be Mr. Wallace, I was told to expect you. You can wait in here if you like." Liz said in a rush, not letting the man speak, and before he could even protest Liz had the door closed behind her.

Maria was almost choking from the held up laughter, and Liz was clenching her heart. "Liz, did you see his face? He was lost and dazed. I bet he's wondering who the hell are you."

For Maria's sake and her own, Liz smiled. "I bet he is."

"Just don't let it get to your head. Liz, did you get the papers? What do they say? Why do you want them?"

Liz frozed, she didn't want to share the information with her, at least until she had a peek at them in private. Just then Maria's cell phone rang. Liz let out a sigh of relief, and signal to Maria that she was going to her room.

Liz quietly approached Alex, and put her hand on his shoulder, telling him she was there. "Did you find anything?"

"No, nothing yet." Alex saw Liz's face fall and added, "This just takes time."

Maria hurried into the room. "Liz, I have to go. Mom wants me home. Are you going to be okay? If you want you can stay with me. I'll call Mom, and tell her, you just have to say the word."

Liz shook her head. "I'll be fine," Liz began to push Maria out of the room. "Don't worry, just go."

Maria gave Liz a hugged and then waved good-bye to Alex.

"I have to go, too. But I want a straight answer-"

"How many times do I have to say it?" At Alex still determined look, Liz repeated herself. "I'm fine. Really! Just promise you'll call me at the moment you find something."

Alex wasn't convinced, but he knew he couldn't convince her to do or say something she didn't want. "You have my word. Just let me get my things."

Liz stared as Alex picked up his things and surprising him, she hugged him. "I just want you to know how much I appreciate this. I don't know what I would do without you or Maria."

Alex returned her hugged; "You aren't in trouble are you? You know you can tell us anything, right?"

Liz nodded, "I'll tell you soon, but right now I need to be alone."

Alex gave her a last squeeze and then let her go, satisfied with her answer. "Okay. I'll call you later."

Liz accompanied him out and then stayed in the Crashdown, helping the new waitress. Once the Crashdown closed, she headed up to her room. There in the middle of her bed laid the envelope she had taken, softly she opened it. There were pictures of the Royal Four with their names on it, but one figure caught her attentions, besides Michael, the Second in Command, there in the crowd stood a familiar figure, but at the moment she couldn't remember just who did the figure reminded her of.

Only getting a headache from trying to remember who the figure reminded her of, she turned her attention to the Alien that caught her attention. The Prince was handsome, but Michael had her absolute attention. Liz diverted her gaze from Michael and studied the other Royal Four. 'So these are the people the Skins want to eliminate.'

Liz was so focused on the pictures that when the phone rang the pictures went flying. Her heart was still racing when she picked up the phone. "Hello?"

"Liz, I found him," Alex said, excitedly.

Liz immediately stood up. "You did? But so soon?, you only left like three hours ago."

"Did you doubt me? You know I'm a genius," Alex joked. "So what do you want to do now that I know how to contact Nicholas?"

"I want to meet him," Liz stated.

To be continued…