Beth slowly became conscious once more. She looked up to see Al leaning over her. "Are you okay? You scared me half to death angel."
"I'm fine. The shock just got to me. Luckily I was able to wait until after they left."
"I know. Here, let me help you up," he said. A minute later she was sitting on the couch once more.
"Beth, are you okay?" Max asked concerned.
"Yes," She said softly.
"Beth, is what you said true, that you can't have children?" Belle asked softly
"Yeah, because of the attacks. But I wouldn't trade Juan for twenty kids," She said smiling at him. "Anyways, we know who the Chosen One is."
"You do? How?" Mike asked leaning forward.
"Well, Nikolaus just confirmed our suspicions, but let me explain. Kivar's sister's name is Sashenna. They were twins, and grew up as best friends. Their father and mother were both great sorcerers, from a long line on both sides. When Sashenna was born minutes after him, Kivar lost his birthright of inheriting their powers and it was passed to her. When Kivar decided to take over Antar, he knew that if he had those powers, he would be unstoppable. So, he killed her, or at least that's what he thought.
"She lived long enough for her father to find her and use the process they would later use on the four of you, to send her to earth. Except, she was sent so she would leave the pod as a baby, and was intended to be raised by a guardian named Katrina. After Sasheena left the pod, Katrina took her, but had to hide her when one of Kivar's warriors showed up. When she returned Sasheena was gone. That was some thirty-three years ago" Marie told them.
"How do you know all this?" Max asked in shock.
"Sashenna told us, with the help of Katrina," Cassie said quietly.
"But who is Sasheena?" Belle asked still confused.
"I am," Beth said softly.
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Mike walked around the building. It had been an hour since Beth's revelation. "Mike?"
Mike turned and saw Marie standing a few feet away. "Hi."
"I'm sorry," She said walking over to him
"It's not your fault. It wasn't your place to tell."
"No, I know that. I'm sorry for something else."
"What is it? Mike asked, noticing the tears in her eyes.
"I should have told you before you left. I suspected I was pregnant; it was just a feeling, but I still should have said something,"
"Oh Maria," Mike said reverting back to her old name. "It's okay. It's not your fault. I know now, and that's all that matters," He said pulling her into his arms. After a few minutes Marie stepped back and the two began to walk.
"Do you ever wonder what our lives would be like if you guys never left?" Marie asked
"Well, Max and Beth would be married, as would Belle and Al. But I don't think that's what you meant, is it?" Mike said.
"No," Marie said quietly, unsure of what would come.
Mike stopped walking and looked at her. "If I had known how much I would miss you, I never would have left. Everyday I was there, I imagined what our lives would be like here. I saw our wedding and our children. I saw us growing old together, and I never would have regretted a thing,"
"Oh space boy. I saw the same things. But I thought they were only dreams."
"They don't have to be. We already have one piece of those dreams in Cassie. Marie Deluca-Valenti, I love you, I always have and always will. Please say you'll marry me?"
"Oh Michael. I love you too. And yes I'll marry you," she cried as she hugged him. Mike kissed her soundly, then they went inside to tell everyone the good news.