Ava looked straight at Max but all she could see was Zan. Tears pricked at her eyes.

Max turned back to Liz, 'What just happened?' he asked as he searched Liz' face, his eyes were deep with concern.

'But how-' Max started again but ran out of words.

'But-' started Liz, 'How did I do what I did before?' her head was spinning and all this was really scaring her! Ava did not reply but just looked uneasy.

'What just happened Ava, and who the hell are they?'

'Lonnie and Rath,' Liz whispered. 'They were going to kill you…'

Ava turned to Liz in surprise, how had she known that much?

***

Max stood with his arms around Liz, she stared over his shoulder as he looked mildly at Ava. 'Why can't you answer us?' as he spoke he looked down at Liz.

'I don't have the answers.. you need to find the protectors of the Royal Court.. they're the only ones who can tell you in time. Max, I'm sorry… for everything…' Ava whispered.

Max turned to face her, 'What..?' but she was gone.

'Max…'

He swung his eyes back to Liz' face, she stood her eyes fixed on the place where Lonnie and Rath had lain just moments before, but it was empty…

***

'Liz, we need to talk.'

Liz felt fear creep up her back, she didn't want to talk to Max. She knew that if they started to talk then everything would come out. All her lies would be there for Max to see and he would be in danger…

Max saw the fear in her eyes just moments before she turned her face away, why was she scared? He knew about what had happened between her and Kyle. He was still in shock from what had happened at the granolith chamber… How could Liz have powers? And how had she known where to come?

'Liz, why can't you tell me?'

Liz felt the sorrow in his voice and felt tears spring into her eyes, she felt lost and scared, she didn't want to be alone but she didn't want to be with Max…

'Please.. just take me home..'