Wes and Alex rolled down the hill, unable to stop. Both of them watched in horror as they neared the edged. Wes was the first one to fall he demorphedl; he raised his hands up, as if trying to hold on. His right hand grabbed onto, a branch that was attached to the mountain cliff. Not a second later, Alex came falling down. Wes, watched in fear as Alex missed grabbing onto the branch. "No," yelled Wes as his left hand quickly grabbed Alex's hand as he came falling down. Alex was in the grasp of Wes's hand. "Alex hang on," cried Wes, to Alex knowing he wouldn't be able to hang on to Alex for long.
Alex seemed to be struggling still under the control of Steelix's spell. In his mind he was thinking, why did he save me? I know him, but I can't remember? His thoughts were coming over him, too much for him to handle. Alex cried out in pain and rage, and then it died down, as if his whole body came limp. "Alex," he heard Wes called his name. Alex slowly looked up, his heart began racing as he saw Wes hanging on to a branch high on a mountain. Alex took a deep breath he had to look down. They were high above the water and massive rocks. Alex knew if they fell there would be no way they would survive.
SNAP, Wes and Alex both heard the noise they knew what it was. Alex could see that Wes was struggling to hang on. He can't hang on to it for much longer, Alex thought to himself. "Wes, you have to let me go," said Alex loudly.
Wes was in shock as he looked down at Alex. He couldn't do that. "No, I can't do that. You'll die if I let you go," said Wes.
"Listen to me, if you don't let me go will both die. That branch can't support both of us. Think about Jen she needs you," said Alex sternly. He was being so brave.
Wes shook his head; he could feel both of his arms tense up. "No there has to be another way, I won't let you die not like this," said Wes taking a deep breath.
"There's no other way, you have to," cried Alex, knowing this was hard for him and Wes. They had all been through so much.
Wes shook his head, wordless he couldn't do this.
Eric was struggling against Steelix; he got kicked hard in the chest, demorphing him. Steelix laughed as he approached Eric who was struggling to get up to his feet. "Goodbye ranger," said Steelix as he aimed his blaster right at Eric. Eric was breathing heavily as raised his arms up blocking himself. Just a Steelix was about to shoot, a blast from behind him hit Steelix hard, causing a massive explosion. Once the explosion cleared, Steelix was down and not moving. Eric was speechless, he then looked up it was Jen; she held in her hands the small blaster.
Jen face was fierce, and traces of tears were on her cheeks. She slowly dropped the weapon from her hands, she had killed him. She had gone against everything she once stood for, to save a life. Eric slowly got up; he walked over to Jen grateful for what she did for him.
"Where's Wes and the other guy?" asked Eric seeing they were no where in sight. Jen looked up at him in tears.
"They fell, of the cliff," she said sadly. Eric could see the pain and sadness in her eyes. There had to be hope they had to be okay. He slowly put his arm around her, trying to ease her pain.
"Come on there's still a chance," said Eric looking into her eyes. Jen looked into Eric's eyes seeing the hope in them. Maybe there was a chance.
The branch made another snapping sound, it was losing the support it once had. Wes was holding on as tight as he could, but time was running out. "Wes you have to," yelled Alex.
Wes didn't want to send Alex to his death, but if he didn't let go they both were dead. What am I going to do? "Wes, Alex!" cried Jen.
"Wes!" yelled Eric. Both young men looked up; it was Jen and Eric looking down at them in horror.
Eric and Jen's hearts were racing fast, they had to act quickly. "Jen, Eric," cried out Wes giving some kind of hint they were fine for now.
Eric tuned to Jen, "Listen to me very carefully, I need you to hang on to my feet, I'm going to try to get as close to them as I can. Can you do that?" asked Eric calmly looking at Jen. Jen didn't respond, as if her fear was preventing her to do so, she nodded her head yes. Jen held on the Eric shoes as tight as she could, as he leaned down a few inch's away from them.
Eric and Wes made eye contact for a moment. "Wes can you lift, Alex up to me?" asked Eric, knowing he was asking a difficult task.
Wes took a deep breath, he looked down at Alex. And with all his might he tried to lift Alex up, he screamed out in pain as his mussels tensed and twisted up. Sweat dripped from his body, but he manages to lift Alex up to Eric's grip.
Eric held on to both of Alex's wrist. "Okay Jen pull!" yelled Eric. Jen pulled with all her might,it took a few hard pulls but she pulled both of them up to safety. Alex was safe and back on solid ground, all of them took a brief rest it wasn't over yet. They still had to get Wes.
Wes who now was using both of his hands to hang on to the weak branch, was tired and exhausted pulling Alex up took a lot out of him. He was slowly losing his grip, just as his hands were about to let go. He felt a hard grip get a hold of him, it was Eric. Wes took a deep breath of relief he was going to be okay. "You didn't think I let you go that easily did yah?" asked Eric smiling.
Wes laughed lightly as Eric pulled him back on top of the cliff. "Wes," cried Jen throwing her arms around him. Wes slowly put his weak and hurt arms around Jen, letting her know he was okay. They had made it, and saved the day once again.
Alex slowly got up; he saw over by the road Steelix's dead body. Eric was the next one to get up he stood right next to Alex. "I don't believe we ever, introduced each properly, I'm Alex," said Alex putting his hand out to Eric.
"Eric, so you're the guy who I have to thank for hooking these two up," said Eric looking over at Wes and Jen who were still in each others grasp. Happy to know, Wes was able to be with her.
Alex smiled at that, the two were so happy. "Yeah, that be me," he said as the two both shook each others hands.
"Well it looks like some one has a lot of explaining to do!" everyone jumped up at that voice. Wes and Jen got to their feet, still with their arms around each other. It was Logan and two young officers by his side none of which were their friends.
Alex promptly got in front of Wes and Jen blocking them away from the captain. "What are you doing?" said Logan sternly looking at Alex.
"Leave them alone, sir they have done nothing," said Alex sternly not taking his eyes off of his captain.
Logan looked at Alex sternly, he shook his head. "Oh yes they have, Jen escaped from prison and has killed a mutants life," said Logan sternly.
Eric jumped in right away after that statement looking at the captain angrily. "Hey, if she didn't I would be dead. Heck we all would be, so you have a lot to owe to her she saved the day as well as our lives," said Eric having no idea why he was being so nice. But perhaps he has changed his aspect of life and his friends and he would fight for them.
Wes and Jen knew they were both luckily to have friends like Eric and Alex, along with the others. They fight for them to be together, they would do anything for them.
Logan took his eyes off of Eric and looked back at Alex. He was silent for a long moment; he then looked over into the eyes of Wes and Jen. He then saw the love both of them had for each other, he turned back to Alex. "Conner, make a note Jen Scotts died in battle. Also when we return all charges against Commander Alex Collins and his crew to be dropped," everyone was speechless. Logan never said another word after that; he turned back to the two young officers.
"Sir," they both said looking at him, thinking he was nuts. Logan gave both of them a hard stare, making them both to know not to mention this again to one for as long as they lived.
"Alex I expect to see you, back at the base soon," said Logan, and then with a flash of light. The three of them disappeared using the time watches.
Wes looked into Jen eyes, "Does this mean it's over, that we can be together not needing to be on the run or anything," asked Wes hoping it to be true. Jen smiled that was all they ever wanted.
"Yes it does, you two are free to have a normal life," he smiled. "Well as normal as life can get that is," everyone laughed softly. With that Alex began walking away from the group.
Jen looked into Wes's eyes letting him go as she ran over to Alex. Wes watched as she ran over to him wondering what that meant, Eric walked up behind Wes patting him on the shoulder.
Jen gave Alex the biggest hug she had given him in a long time. Alex held her in his arms, knowing this would be the last time he would hold her. Slowly the two drew apart; they looked into each others eyes smiling. "I will always love you Jennifer," said Alex looking deeply into her eyes.
"I'll always love you too, forever," said Jen feeling the tears go down her cheeks. Alex raised his hand, washing away the tears from her eye. He then slowly back away, still smiling at her. As he neared where Steelix's body was he knelt down lifting the body over his shoulder. He looked at Jen one last time, and then he pushed a button on the time watch as he was gone.
A moment later Jen felt Wes's arms go around her shoulders, she raised her arms up holding on to them. They were together and this time for good, with no strings attached, just as they always wanted.
The three entered Mr. Collins room; he was still in a deep sleep. Wes slowly walked over to his father taking the seat by the bed side. Eric and Jen stood back letting Wes be alone with his father.
Wes placed his hand in his fathers, and as if some force came over them. Mr. Collins slowly opened his eyes, staring right at Wes smiling. "Your back," he said softly smiling.
Wes smiled back his dad was alive; Eric and Jen both had tears in their eyes as they walked closer to the two. "Yeah, and I'm not going any where for a long time," said Wes smiling.
"That goes for me too," said his father. He then looked up seeing both Eric and Jen. "So, I take it will be planning a wedding sometime in the near future," said Mr. Collins looking back at his son.
"Dad, come on I haven't even asked her," said Wes, smiles of joy and tears filled the room. Jen put her arms around Wes holding on to him, as she rested her head against his head.
"You don't think I would say yes?" asked Jen smiling; Wes turned his eyes looking at her.
"Well, no, yes, um, I.." struggling with what to say, he never did like to be under pressure.
"Oh come on Wes, she like gave up her life to be with you and not to mention all of the stuff you two had to go through. So you darn well merry her," said Eric as he leaned his back against the wall. Everyone began to laugh.
Wes brought Jen closer to him, on his lap putting his arms around her. "Well of course will get married, let's not just rush into it. Cause I need a vacation from the one we just had," said Wes, the room seemed to fill with laughter.
"That sounds pretty good to me," said Jen looking into Wes's eyes as she leaned in kissing him softly on the lips. Eric and Mr. Collins stayed quite and let the two have their moment, happy to have both of them home. So that they can all start being a family once again.
Alex was in his apartment softly placing old photos in a box. When a knock came at his door, Alex stopped what he was doing and walked over to answer the door. It was Lucas, Katie and Trip. Alex looked at them wondering what they were doing here.
"What are you guys doing here?" he asked. Katie and Trip put their arms around Alex and led him out of his room.
"We thought you could use a night out with your friends," said Katie kindly.
"Friends, huh?" said Alex looking at Katie, wondering if that's what they really were..
"Yeah, friends," said Trip agreeing with Katie. Then they all looked over at Lucas, waiting for his response.
"Yeah, even if you are a hard case to handle," said Lucas acting all cool. Everyone then began to laugh, Alex looked around it may take time but he knew he would be okay. With his friends by his side, everything will turn out fine in the end.