Caladaha Part 2
Disclaimer- Sorry to say I still don't own any part of Dark Angel, not even Michael Weatherly but hey a girl can dream.
A/N- Thanks so much for the wonderful reviews! I'm really motivated to write more by all the praise. Please keep reviews (or flames) coming! I realize that Zack probably wouldn't do very much of what I'm having him do, but it suits my proposes.
Max jumped form Logan's lap and landed in a fighting stance quickly pushing all thoughts out of her head and steeling herself for battle. As her head shot up to size up her opponent, she stared in amazement.
"Zack" she said quietly as she dropped her stance and stared at the young blonde man standing in front of her.....her brother, and co., ex-co. as far as she was concerned.
"Max, we have...." Zack began hurriedly, allowing the slightest hint of fear to show on his face. Knowing that was the only way he could convince him to come with him.
"Uh uh, no way Zack, don't even ask ,don't even speak! I'm not running I'll be fine. Just go, make sure my siblings are safe." Max spat out hurriedly
"Max please just hear me out....." Zack began, desperate to make her listen, to make her see the impending threat.
Max looked at Logan who was still sitting on the edge of the couch. With her eyes she said she was sorry, and then she sighed and turned to face Zack.
"Fine, you have 2 minutes to tell why your here. Then I'm going to throw your ass out of that door and get back to my date." Max said with anger present in her voice. "Time starts now" she said looking at her watch.
"Alright Max listen close because we don't have much time." Zack began hurriedly. "The threat is very real this time. We have Lydecker, the Reds, and a new group that I haven't been able to identify after us right now and they are closing in. They already have captured Jace and Kirt. I've had a few brushes with them trying to get around to everyone. I have safe lodgings secured in Canada. We have to go now though." Zack stopped. Hopeing that he had covered all the bases, praying she would come.
"And if I told you to forget it? That I'd take my chances like always?" Max said full of rebellion.
"Then I say what that I'm not responsible for you if you don't want to listen to me and live under my command" Zack said with a grave expression on his face.
"Good, how many times am I going to have to tell you that I'm not a solider? That while I love you and the others I have a life here. I'm happy" Max said. looking at Logan, who smiled in return.
"You know its funny you should mention being happy and having a life" Zack said steeling himself, his becoming like ice ice.
"Oh?" Max said meeting his even gaze with a stare of her own.
"Ya funny story about having those lives" Zack began getting closer to Max as he spoke. "Jace had a boyfriend down in LA, and Deck got to him before Jace and I did. It wasn't a pretty site." Zack fought hard to keep the rush of emotion down as he watched her slowly absorb what he was saying. "And as much as I love the ex-roller boy, I bet you'd hate to have that happen to him...." Zack swallowed and got right in Max's face, leaning in close "because of you." He wasn't surprised at the effect this had on her as she looked at Logan with a look of horror.
But then Zack couldn't help but feel a little pride as she pushed back her emotions and let the solider show through.
"Let me grab a bag and I'll meet you outside in 5 minites" she said without emotion.
"Alright" Zack said as he walked out the door. As he shut the door Max and Logan couldn't see his small triumphant smile.