EPISODE 2: THE JOURNEY
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Dark Angel, I just own my story.
RATING: PG 13
SPOLIERS/TIMEFRAME: Slot it in anywhere in Season 2
SUMMARY: After the events of Episode 1, Max and Logan travel the roads of Australia on their way home to the States. Jondy has to preserve her life in Australia and Alec has to deal with his own problems.
A/N: This is the second part in the 'Episode Series'. Please refer to Episode 1 before reading this story. I would also appreciate if you'd review.
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The freeway was long and it was busy. There were trucks going into the city, out of the city, taxi's, random vehicles on their way home. Each car told a story of journey, one that was different to Max and Logan's. The thoughts passed through their minds, the silence deafening. But the actual surroundings, inside and outside the car were load. Outside the car, the sound of engines and horns played out, the odd siren was also heard. Inside the car, Max drove and music came from the radio. Logan typed on his computer, speaking to informants about the situation they were in. But the silence of no speaking made the car eerie.
Max simply concentrated on the road. The night had been mentally tiring and Max was determined to stay focused on the road. They had only been in the car 10 minutes and it already seemed to long. The fact that they were driving on the left side of the road was easy to get accustomed to. The only problems it really created were parallel parking and roundabouts, but on freeways and highways, roundabouts weren't going to be a problem. Max couldn't think about Logan and she couldn't think about Brad and she definitely didn't want to think about running away again. Seattle was so far away from her and leaving Jondy after all the years of searching for her was hard. But now, on the road, all Max wanted was to be back at Jampony, dealing with Normal, kicking back with her girl O C, and annoying the hell out of Alec and Sketchy. She wanted to be back to her normal self.
Max worried about Jondy, their time together was brief but it was worth it. They got to bond and Max didn't get to have as much bonding time with the rest of her brothers and sister (except for Alec) as she wanted. With Jondy, she played pool, she got drunk, she shopped, she exchanged their heartfelt feelings, and they did a lot more than she ever got to do with any of the other 12 escapees. She knew Zack a whole year and all she ever did was fight and exchange battle plans. With Tinga, she got to fight and bond, but she never got to see her happy. All she saw was the scared sister she was before she died. She had to kill Ben and Brin and with Phil and Krit, they fought again. Max had never got to feel so relaxed with any of her siblings like she was with Jondy. And now, Max had left her to fight her own battle.
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Logan was speaking to Sebastian on his computer, they were chatting and Logan definitely didn't want Max to know what he was typing.
So you're going to drive to Brisbane then take a cruise ship to New Zealand? -Sebastian
Well, it was a rushed decision and I still have to find out if it's plausible, but we can't just go and fly out of Melbourne. Max has been discovered so White no doubt will try and stop Max leaving the country. -Logan
So why go to Brisbane. Couldn't you just try leaving at another airport. I just put in a search and Melbourne alone has three metropolitan airports, you could try and fly to Brisbane from one of those. Essendon Airport isn't far from where you're driving. -Sebastian
I know, we just drove past Essendon Airport, but those airports only do rural flights. The only Airport in Melbourne that has flights from Melbourne to Brisbane is Melbourne Airport. -Logan
Logan knew what they were doing was gonna take at least two days drive but Max's safety was the number one priority, Logan wasn't about to go and risk the life of the one he loves.
If you'd like me to, I can see if I can organise a passage for you and Max from Brisbane. Are you sure you will depart from Brisbane? Maybe the Gold Coast may be your best option? -Sebastian
Max and I thoughts we'd go rural through Melbourne and NSW until we can get ourselves to Sydney. When we hit Sydney, we will go along the coast; we'll stop over in Sydney or Canberra. Once we're on the Hume Highway, we'll plan our next move. -Logan
How far out of Melbourne are you? -Sebastian
Only 20 minutes! We're on the Ring Road that outskirts Melbourne. -Logan
Australia is very different from anything you've seen here in the States. As a warning, I advise you to think carefully about each route you take. White would have all the Authorities tapped so if they are tipped of wear you are, Max and you are in danger. Jondy is with you isn't she. She'd at least have a rough idea of how to get out of Victoria. -Sebastian
No, she isn't and both Max and I tried to persuade her, but she doesn't want to move. She's got ties down here, she's just like Max, stubborn! I'll check back with you soon. -Logan
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