Chapter Thirty Five

" So where have you been living with Zan? " asked Maria. Amy was sitting with Valenti on the other side of the room. Finally letting her mom know the secret about Michael was unnerving. She had expected her mother to totally freak but she was calm about it. She did scream a few times but that was about it. She did start liking Michael so that probably helped. Now all Maria wanted to do was try to forget about where they were and think about something else. Being in this room made you feel claustrophobic and Maria really could lose it.
" We move around a lot. Zan doesn't think it's safe for us to stay in one place considering who we are "
" Any place special? "
" We did spend a lot of time in California "
" Really? What part of California? "
" Mainly the Coastal areas. You have to visit there Maria, it's so beautiful. It's quiet and when you drive on the highway it's so surreal "
" I've only been to Vegas and that was for only a little bit "
" That's exciting " said dupe Liz. " Zan never wanted to go to a big city. He said that would be too dangerous for us "
" I heard that Zan was dangerous. Does he ever hurt you? "
" No, he's never been violent with me. But he does have his moments where he can't see me cause he thinks he'll hurt me. When that happens he leaves me alone and comes back "
" Do you have any like alien powers? "
Liz just blushed at her. " I wouldn't call them powers and I don't want to do it here "
" Cause I don't have any. It seems like everyone else does except me. It sucks big time "
" There's nothing great about having them "
" How do you feel about being " said Maria not knowing how to say it " being "
" A clone? " asked dupe Liz. " You can say it "
" Yeah a clone "
" I felt very strange about it. Knowing that I was a copy of someone but then I realized just how much Zan must love Liz. He made me especially for him and I felt special. He never talked about it but I could see it in his flashes. He loved Liz a lot but he has me and he loves me "
" You don't resent it? "
" No not really. I love Zan and I know he'll never leave me. When I stepped out of the pod that night, he was hurt and unconscious. When he looked up at me I knew I would give my life for him. Not just because he was my
creator but because there was something in his eyes. I just knew it "
" It's a little crazy isn't it? "
" My life is crazy "
" Yeah. So is mine, " said Maria nodding her head. " So why did you decide to come back to Roswell? "
" Thaman told us to come "
" How did Thaman find you? "
" I don't know how but he told Zan that Max would need our help "
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" I is majorly disappointed in yous Ava " said Lonnie as she walked around Ava.
" Why? " asked Ava defiantly.
" Cause you so stupid " said Rath.
" You know wes gonna kill your ass " said Lonnie.
" You was gonna do it anyway " said Ava.
" Gettin an attitude wit us now Ava? " asked Rath.
" Yous gonna kill me no matter what I says "
" Who knew you had it in you " said Lonnie looking at Ava in the face. " I coulda been proud of yous but you had to go mess things up "
" Ava yous nothin but trash on da street " yelled Rath. He lifted his hand up to slap her.
" Let her go my Lord " echoed in the warehouse they were in.

Rath looked around. There was nobody in sight but the three of them. " Who there? " yelled Rath looking up.
" Thaman " whispered Lonnie as she smiled.
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" So are we going to go looking for them? Or do we have to just stay here? " asked Kyle.
" I think it would be best me you stay here " said Ryu to Liz.
" I need to go too " said Liz.
" But you will be safer here in the ship. The Center is guarded with 30 men. I would be easier on me if you stayed here " said Max.
" He is right " said Ryu. " You are Ishtar's next victim, she will not stop "
" She'll be safe in here right? " asked Max.
" Yes " answered Ryu " Ishtar cannot open the ship "

" What about the weapons? Will the shield hold? " asked Michael.
" Nothing will get into this ship as long as they do not bring a Royal to open it "
" Not even Thaman can come in? "
Ryu shook his head.

" Wouldn't that be hard for Thaman or anybody else? " asked Isabel.

" We are concerned about the royal family " state Laric. But his tone was not demeaning. " This is the Royal carrier. We have other ships for our men if they need refuge.
" I want you to stay here too " said Kyle to Serena.
" I think the three of you should stay in here " said Max.
" Yes that would be best " said Laric. " I don't think you could stand a chance against them "
" But that's my dad " complained Kyle.
" Kyle, it would really make me feel better if you stayed with Liz and Serena " said Max " I will find your dad "
" I always have to stay behind " said Kyle huffing. " This totally sucks! "
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" Thaman? " asked Rath. " Come outs so we can sees you "
Ava looked around from the chair she was tied to. She had never actually seen Thaman before. He had left before she had joined the group again. She had heard stories about how he could become invisible and that he was powerful. She was scared but excited too. She bit her lip and tried to stay quiet.
" You must let her go my Lord " they heard. " You can still save yourselves "
" Who says we gonna die? " yelled Rath. " Is you on the dyin side "

Ava could feel the ropes tying her arms, loosen just enough for her to wiggle free. But she didn't free her hands.
" Thaman where you at? " asked Lonnie looking around. She looked excited in an evil way. Her dark eyes carefully looking around for any signs.
Rath and Lonnie looked at Ava. She was still in the chair tied.
" Thaman, show yourself " said Rath in a smirking tone.
They both heard the door behind them shut loudly. They both jumped back when they turned around. There was nobody there. They turned to Ava and she was gone.
" What the hell? " yelled Lonnie.

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" So all these years you've been lying to me about Michael "
" I never lied to you mom, I just never told you everything "
" That's why you started getting secretive isn't it? "
" I couldn't tell you mom "
" I wouldn't have said anything "
" Yeah right mom. You hated Michael from the beginning. Do you think he would have stood more of a chance if I told you he was alien? "
" And this person here is a clone if Lizzie " she said looking at her.
" Yeah "
" You tell me this now when we're in hell? Maria I thought you were smarter than that "
" Mom, if I would've told you wouldn't have handled it. You must have suspected something when you saw how Ava looked just like Tess "
" I just thought that Ava just looked a little like her " she said shaking her head. " So Michael has one that looks just like him too? " she stopped herself in thought. Then put her hand to her face. " Oh God, how much I must have offended him with our merchandise " she said. " No wonder he hated helping me with it "
Maria laughed a little.
" So you're living with an alien? My daughter is living with an alien? " shrieked Amy. " God our family is such a freak show "
" Mom "
" So is there another Maria running around in the world? "
" Mom! " cried Maria throwing her hands up.