Spoilers: This is the third in my series of stories. The first
was Shattered Trusts and Whispered Confessions. The second,
which I only just finished, is Remembering to Forget. This
series is set after Hello Goodbye but does reveal spoilers from
the rest of the season, as I incorporate it into the story.
Disclaimer: Characters aren't mine except for some minors. The ideas are pretty much mine though but I just want to say thanks to those who have reviewed my previous works, it keeps me writing!
Authors Note: If you really want to understand this story and enjoy it, then be sure to read the original parts one and two.
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CHAPTER FIVE:
Seattle; Crash; September 8th 2022
2100 hours
Max nodded her head in time with the thumping beat, as she and Alec entered the place. She made beeline for their usual table and he headed to the bar, in a definite mood for his usual scotch, but for Max's happiness - and to keep the peace - he's get a pitcher of beer.
"Hey barkeep! A pitcher and some glasses!"
He knocked twice on the counter, sliding some money down as the bartender turned around meeting his cocky gaze,
"Sketchy?"
"Oh Alec...Hey man..."
"Good to see ya bud! It's been too damn long!"
He raised his hand to slap Sketchy's, but his friend didn't respond, just stared at him, almost trembling.
"What's the matter?"
"Nothing...here's your beer."
"Sketch, you know that I am so sorry about what happened, but it wasn't me! My brother, Ben, he was just so desperate to get in touch with me. He's...a nut job. I'm sorry you got involved."
"Your twin. He pretended to be you."
"Like I said, missing marbles. A whole lot of them. We cool?"
Sketchy leaned over and slapped his hand, pulling him in for a brief hug over the bar top,
"Always. I get my break soon, I'll come join yous. I missed you guys the past couple nights, I hope Max isn't angry I stood her up."
"You better just come over, I'll make sure she doesn't say anything."
*Because she didn't show up either*
Alec picked up the pitcher and glasses with ease and proceeded to where Max, Original Cindy, Cece and Biggs were seated. He announced his presence by placing the beer down and they all grabbed at it, their eyes barely registering that he was even there. Max resisted the urge to laugh, instead smiling at Alec and then gesturing at the empty seat next to her. He complied, sitting down and looking around the place. Max followed his gaze, frowning at all the girls eying her man.
No way.
She put her hand on his thigh and gave it a firm squeeze, as if to remind him that she was there. He turned to her, the light reflecting in his green eyes, as he pecked her on the cheek. He draped an arm languidly around her shoulders, feeling almost triumphant as she leaned into him.
Biggs coughed loudly, swallowing a peanut and the two came back to reality, oblivious until then about everything but one another. They were too caught up still to realise the way Cindy and Cece were shooting looks at one another, nor the way Biggs avoided looking at Max after the earlier incident the day before. He cleared his throat, desperate to spark any sort of conversation,
"So I hear Terminal City is the place to be for transgenics..."
All four turned to stare at him in shock, their jaws slightly dropped. Max recovered first, her elbow digging painfully into Alec. He hissed loudly and after sending an annoyed look at her, spoke in a hushed tone,
"Man, you can't just talk about it like its no big deal. Or so loudly! It's a no-no. The whole thing is starting to die down, don't go sparking shit the way I know you love to."
Biggs' face flushed and then he shot a disarming smile,
"Sorry. Just doing what I do. But I was serious, what's with it?"
Max's free hand clenched the letter in her pocket from Joshua. Looking around the table, she decided to be the one to answer him,
"It's like a safe haven for transgenics. Especially freaks. It's a 20-block city closed off because of the toxic nature of it. But transgenics aren't affected by that."
"Have you been there since they all started gathering there?"
"Not yet. I was planning on going this weekend. So in a couple days."
Alec's face was one of surprise, while Biggs looked at her thoughtfully,
"I'll come with you...if that's alright?"
"Sure, it's fine."
Alec smiled at the two, drinking a damaging amount before speaking,
"Guess I'll be earning the bread; manning the fort."
"On the weekend? Hardly likely, you'll be stuck in front of that TV, just like always."
"Well then by all means, go have fun."
"Do you want to come?"
"What's there to do?"
"See Joshua."
"I'll be there."
"Good boy..."
She puckered his lips by grabbing his cheeks and he pulled away like a child escaping an overzealous relative. Biggs laughed appreciatively, his X5 reflexes the only thing stopping him from spraying beer everywhere. They all chatted some more about nothing in particular and when they found nothing more to say, Cindy stood, stifling a yawn as she excused herself,
"Night y'all. Say hi to doggie-dog for me when you see him, boo. I don't have work tomorrow so I'll catch ya later. And you be careful, Alec you watch her back!"
"I always do..."
She exited and soon after Cece stood, excusing herself too, rushing to the exit. Biggs turned to Max and Alec, his eyebrows raised as he grinned,
"What do you think is going on there?"
Max rolled her eyes in response and opened her mouth to play a witty comment, before realising that Sketchy was fast approaching.
"Hey you."
"Hey Max. Alec. Err...hey."
"Biggs."
"Right, nice to meet you."
Max moved over to allow Sketchy to sit,
"Biggs is a new worker at Jampony."
"Good on you man, it's pretty great. Minimal wage, but minimal responsibility. Except for Normal, that guy's just a dick."
Max and Alec shot one another quizzical looks, it was rare for Sketchy to seriously bag someone,
"Something wrong?"
"He wouldn't hire me again. But its all good, I'm working here and it's twice the wages I was earning. And I guess its better because I can concentrate on my writing during the day."
Alec leaned over, lightly clapping him on the back,
"That's great!"
Sketchy smiled, looking over at the bar,
"Yeah and more time to look at ladies. Well...I better get back to it. We'll catch up soon - yeah?"
"Of course. Later."
"See ya."
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To be continued...
Author's Note:
Okay, I am having a harder time trying to keep this interesting, which is why it is getting kind of slow. Sorry. I just need to tie up some loose ends from the previous two stories, coz in retrospect, they were hell confusing and unexplained in some sections. So just stick with me and I will hopefully produce something you'll like. The whole Sam thing, and Biggs and Cece just had to come in coz I though the writers of Dark Angel did a really brilliant job for the wrap up of the season. The only thing I had qualms with was the creepy latex glove deal. Not cute at all. I know I'm not the only one who thinks that. And oh god, how hot did Alec look in Freak Nation! If the rumours are true and there is a movie coming out, he better be a main star or I think a movement will occur! Have a good day/night!
Disclaimer: Characters aren't mine except for some minors. The ideas are pretty much mine though but I just want to say thanks to those who have reviewed my previous works, it keeps me writing!
Authors Note: If you really want to understand this story and enjoy it, then be sure to read the original parts one and two.
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CHAPTER FIVE:
Seattle; Crash; September 8th 2022
2100 hours
Max nodded her head in time with the thumping beat, as she and Alec entered the place. She made beeline for their usual table and he headed to the bar, in a definite mood for his usual scotch, but for Max's happiness - and to keep the peace - he's get a pitcher of beer.
"Hey barkeep! A pitcher and some glasses!"
He knocked twice on the counter, sliding some money down as the bartender turned around meeting his cocky gaze,
"Sketchy?"
"Oh Alec...Hey man..."
"Good to see ya bud! It's been too damn long!"
He raised his hand to slap Sketchy's, but his friend didn't respond, just stared at him, almost trembling.
"What's the matter?"
"Nothing...here's your beer."
"Sketch, you know that I am so sorry about what happened, but it wasn't me! My brother, Ben, he was just so desperate to get in touch with me. He's...a nut job. I'm sorry you got involved."
"Your twin. He pretended to be you."
"Like I said, missing marbles. A whole lot of them. We cool?"
Sketchy leaned over and slapped his hand, pulling him in for a brief hug over the bar top,
"Always. I get my break soon, I'll come join yous. I missed you guys the past couple nights, I hope Max isn't angry I stood her up."
"You better just come over, I'll make sure she doesn't say anything."
*Because she didn't show up either*
Alec picked up the pitcher and glasses with ease and proceeded to where Max, Original Cindy, Cece and Biggs were seated. He announced his presence by placing the beer down and they all grabbed at it, their eyes barely registering that he was even there. Max resisted the urge to laugh, instead smiling at Alec and then gesturing at the empty seat next to her. He complied, sitting down and looking around the place. Max followed his gaze, frowning at all the girls eying her man.
No way.
She put her hand on his thigh and gave it a firm squeeze, as if to remind him that she was there. He turned to her, the light reflecting in his green eyes, as he pecked her on the cheek. He draped an arm languidly around her shoulders, feeling almost triumphant as she leaned into him.
Biggs coughed loudly, swallowing a peanut and the two came back to reality, oblivious until then about everything but one another. They were too caught up still to realise the way Cindy and Cece were shooting looks at one another, nor the way Biggs avoided looking at Max after the earlier incident the day before. He cleared his throat, desperate to spark any sort of conversation,
"So I hear Terminal City is the place to be for transgenics..."
All four turned to stare at him in shock, their jaws slightly dropped. Max recovered first, her elbow digging painfully into Alec. He hissed loudly and after sending an annoyed look at her, spoke in a hushed tone,
"Man, you can't just talk about it like its no big deal. Or so loudly! It's a no-no. The whole thing is starting to die down, don't go sparking shit the way I know you love to."
Biggs' face flushed and then he shot a disarming smile,
"Sorry. Just doing what I do. But I was serious, what's with it?"
Max's free hand clenched the letter in her pocket from Joshua. Looking around the table, she decided to be the one to answer him,
"It's like a safe haven for transgenics. Especially freaks. It's a 20-block city closed off because of the toxic nature of it. But transgenics aren't affected by that."
"Have you been there since they all started gathering there?"
"Not yet. I was planning on going this weekend. So in a couple days."
Alec's face was one of surprise, while Biggs looked at her thoughtfully,
"I'll come with you...if that's alright?"
"Sure, it's fine."
Alec smiled at the two, drinking a damaging amount before speaking,
"Guess I'll be earning the bread; manning the fort."
"On the weekend? Hardly likely, you'll be stuck in front of that TV, just like always."
"Well then by all means, go have fun."
"Do you want to come?"
"What's there to do?"
"See Joshua."
"I'll be there."
"Good boy..."
She puckered his lips by grabbing his cheeks and he pulled away like a child escaping an overzealous relative. Biggs laughed appreciatively, his X5 reflexes the only thing stopping him from spraying beer everywhere. They all chatted some more about nothing in particular and when they found nothing more to say, Cindy stood, stifling a yawn as she excused herself,
"Night y'all. Say hi to doggie-dog for me when you see him, boo. I don't have work tomorrow so I'll catch ya later. And you be careful, Alec you watch her back!"
"I always do..."
She exited and soon after Cece stood, excusing herself too, rushing to the exit. Biggs turned to Max and Alec, his eyebrows raised as he grinned,
"What do you think is going on there?"
Max rolled her eyes in response and opened her mouth to play a witty comment, before realising that Sketchy was fast approaching.
"Hey you."
"Hey Max. Alec. Err...hey."
"Biggs."
"Right, nice to meet you."
Max moved over to allow Sketchy to sit,
"Biggs is a new worker at Jampony."
"Good on you man, it's pretty great. Minimal wage, but minimal responsibility. Except for Normal, that guy's just a dick."
Max and Alec shot one another quizzical looks, it was rare for Sketchy to seriously bag someone,
"Something wrong?"
"He wouldn't hire me again. But its all good, I'm working here and it's twice the wages I was earning. And I guess its better because I can concentrate on my writing during the day."
Alec leaned over, lightly clapping him on the back,
"That's great!"
Sketchy smiled, looking over at the bar,
"Yeah and more time to look at ladies. Well...I better get back to it. We'll catch up soon - yeah?"
"Of course. Later."
"See ya."
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To be continued...
Author's Note:
Okay, I am having a harder time trying to keep this interesting, which is why it is getting kind of slow. Sorry. I just need to tie up some loose ends from the previous two stories, coz in retrospect, they were hell confusing and unexplained in some sections. So just stick with me and I will hopefully produce something you'll like. The whole Sam thing, and Biggs and Cece just had to come in coz I though the writers of Dark Angel did a really brilliant job for the wrap up of the season. The only thing I had qualms with was the creepy latex glove deal. Not cute at all. I know I'm not the only one who thinks that. And oh god, how hot did Alec look in Freak Nation! If the rumours are true and there is a movie coming out, he better be a main star or I think a movement will occur! Have a good day/night!