Author: cameraman_dc
Summary: A new alien hunter comes to Roswell, but he is more than he appears.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, it does not belong to me. I am in no way associated with the UPN,
Jason Katims, or Melinda Metz.
Alex's Motel Room
August 05, 2006
11:05 AM
"Trevor what was that?" James asked as he heard an explosion on the other side of the line.
"Nothing," Alex replied as he looked to the charred remains of the TV set on his desk.
"I should have know," Alex muttered.
"What?" James asked.
"Nothing," Alex said. "What about Kyle Valenti?"
"Kyle Valenti graduated from West Roswell High Class of 2002," James said. "Never went to college, did a few years in minor league base ball until he tore his knee. I guess he took it as a sign that he wasn't in the right profession, because now he's a deputy for the Roswell Sheriff's department."
"Was he involved with anyone?" Alex asked.
"What?" James asked.
"Just answer the question," Alex said.
"He's had a few relationships, nothing solid," James said.
"And Tess Harding?" Alex asked.
"Tess Harding now that was a tough one," James said. "Five years back she just diappeared and then reappeared a year later. She's constantly on the move, everytime someone gets a lock on her location she's out of there the very same second. Doesn't leave a trail either, very careful. Never leaves any indication of where she's going, or where she's been."
"So she can't be found?" Alex asked.
"I didnt' say that," James said. "I caught a lucky break, the name of this woman turned up in Oklahoma is actually an anogram for Tess Harding. I've got an address, looks like she finally slipped up."
"More like she wanted to be found," Alex said to himself. "What's the address?"
Alex wrote down the address.
"Thanks for your help," Alex said.
"Wow Trevor," James said. "I hope this new attitude of yours sticks."
Alex hung up the phone and dialed a new number.
"Hello," a voice said over the phone.
"Brian it's me Adam," Alex said.
"Adam," Brian said. "Nice to hear from you."
"What have you got to report?" Alex asked.
"We had three suspects," Brian said. "Two of them were false alarms, but the third one was definately a skin. We maintained visual contact, kept tabs on whoever the skin came in contact with, and we hit the jackpot."
"What?" Alex asked.
"The skins are mobilizing for something big," Brian said. "We don't know what, but they are all gathering. When are you coming back Adam?"
"I'm not sure," Alex said.
"The resistance isn't the same without you," Brian said. "We need you man, without you to lead what are we going to do?"
"Whoever said I was the leader?" Alex said.
"Hey man, everyone either fears or respects you," Brian said. "But either way they follow you. They follow you because you've fought harder, lived longer, and put in more effort than anyone in the resistance. Not to mention those freaky powers you got. And right now without you leading them, most of them are on the edge. They want to go in and wipe the skins out now while we have the element of surprise."
"Nevermind them," Alex said. "Remember it doesn't matter how many skins we get rid of. Unless we get Khivar it will never be over. I need you get to Oklahoma as quickly as possible. There's someone there I want you to keep an eye on."
"You got it," Brian said.
Alex gave Brian the address and instructions before hanging up.
West Roswell High
December 11, 2000
12:00 PM
Alex sat underneath a tree eating his sandwich during lunch.
Alex suddenly caught site of Tess and Kyle sitting together.
'You must speak with Tess alone,' the voice said.
'Why?' Alex asked himself as he got up.
'You have to talk to her,' the voice said.
'Why am I doing this?' Alex thought to himself as he walked toward Tess and Kyle.
'You have to talk to her,' the voice repeated.
"Tess, can I talk to you for a second?" Alex asked.
"Sure," Tess said looking up at Alex.
"In private?" Alex asked.
Tess got up from her seat and followed Alex into the eraser room.
"Okay Alex what's this all about?" Tess asked.
Suddenly Alex felt himself go stiff. He couldn't move, he couldn't speak. All Alex could do was watch and listen as a voice that wasn't his came out of his mouth.
"I am Khivar," the voice said. "I have taken control of this body in order to communicate with you."
"Alex this isn't funny," Tess said to him.
"I suppose you require proof," Khivar said. "Do you remember on our homeworld when I had slain Zan, you held his lifeless body in your arms, and you started to sing. You sang the song that was played on your wedding day."
Tess stepped back from Alex, her eyes wide with fear. She did remember that.
"Have no fear I am not here to harm you," Kivar said.
"Get away from me," Tess said raising her hand in defense.
"Do you know of the arrangement I made with your protector many years ago?" Khivar asked.
"Yes," Tess said. "But if you think I'm going to help you fulfill it for him, you are dreaming. I will not betray Max."
"I am not asking you to betray him," Khivar said. "I am asking you to help save him."
"What are you talking about?" Tess asked.
"Do you remember the terms for a solution Nicholas delivered at the summit in New York?" Khivar asked. "The offer still stands."
"And I'm just going to take it like that?" Tess asked.
"Wouldn't you like to go home?" Khivar asked. "Wouldn't you like to once again like to be queen? Wouldn't you like to have the power and respect you once had? Wouldn't you like to have Max love you the way he loves Liz Parker?"
Tess nodded sadly.
"I promise you that I can make that come true," Khivar said. "I promise you that once you return home, you and Max will return to the reign that so rightfully belongs to you. And Max won't even think of the name Liz Parker ever again. After all he is your husband."
"What do I do?" Tess asked hesitantly.
"You need to decode the destiny book," Khivar said. "Make use of this body in order to do so. It is the only way you can go home."
"But people will notice if Alex isn't around," Tess said.
"I have contacted Nicholas," Khivar said. "All the arrangements have been made. He will call upon you soon."
Khivar released his hold of Alex, who then fell to the ground, gasping for breath. He was barely able to move, his limbs felt weak and flimsy.
"Tess we have to warn the others," Alex gasped.
Tess simply looked at Alex her eyes brimming with tears.
"Tess?" Alex called.
Tess sighed and closed her eyes, Alex suddenly realized what Tess was going to do.
"Tess please don't," Alex begged.
"I'm sorry Alex," Tess said her lips trembling as she began the mindwarp.