Open Up Your Eyes
By: Silverstar27
Chapter Seventeen
Disclaimer: Don't own them. Don't have any money at the moment.
AN: I know it has taken a while, but please be patient...I've been working a lot. Thanks for all the support from my great friends Darkone1. Chrys...Daniel...case...and of course kat.
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Logan was getting ready for the dinner he had planned. He had chosen a pair of khaki pants and a dark hunter green dress shirt. He placed the finishing touches on, as he placed the contacts on. Turning and glancing at himself in the mirror he decided he looked well enough. The excitement and anticipation was beginning to become too much for him, deciding it was best to divert his adrenalin to a better cause, he made his way into the computer room and started some much needed investigating. Max still wouldn't arrive for another hour and a half.
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Amy sat watching Alec and Max talk. In the corner of her eye she also watched Stephanie and Joey play in companionable silence. Alec was continuing with his explanation as to why they had invited Max over.
"Max, for the longest time I didn't give a shit about you, Logan, or anyone for that matter, but, well...you've shown me so much and I couldn't think of anything more that you wanted." Alec diverted his eyes from Max, as he felt ashamed for all that he had put Max and Logan through. Alec plunged his left hand into his pocket to retrieve a two small bottles.
Max rolled her eyes considering what Alec might have thought she wanted. She would give the world over just to get her hands on a cure for the virus let alone a few hours time with Logan.
"Let me guess, it's a one way ticket to paradise?" Max asked sarcastically.
"No." Alec said blatantly. He moved the bottles in his hands and continued. "They...They are the cure to the virus." He stated simply.
Max let out a sharp laugh, "Yeah right! How the hell could you have gotten your grubby hands on a cure for the virus. Have you lost your mind? There is no way in hell you could have gotten it. You know I didn't think you would ever stoop to such a level as this just to get a laugh but sometimes I guess I underestimate you. I wont be staying then." Max attempted to get up, and was lightly tugged down by Alec.
"I know I've done some really bad..."
"Try horrible." Max interrupted.
"Alright, I know I have done some horrible things to you and Logan in particular, but you have to know that I really am sorry for all of it. I want to make it up to you and I thought getting you the cure would be a step in the right direction." Alec moved back in attempts to ease the tension that was palpably in the air.
Amy cleared her throat and looked up to see Max. She smiled slightly as she tried to analyze what was happening. She finally made her choice.
"Max, I know you don't know me at all, but I would like to tell you that it all makes sense now. The late night 'missions' the small trips to Terminal City, they all fit perfectly now. This whole time I had been seeking Alec out, he had been searching for this cure for you. I know he may have done horrible things, but we are still human, even though we may be reved up, we are still prone to make mistakes. Max, think about it this way, if he really hadn't cared do you think you would have a cure waiting for you? My point is that he really does care about you and Logan." Amy looked over at Max and then back to Alec.
She could see that her words were being thoroughly processed by both Alec and Max.
Max sat with her head slightly pointed down, and Alec sat watching the two children playing.
The tension that once filled the air slowly lifted.
Max smiled at Alec and Amy.
"Okay so how do we beat this bitch?"
Alec smiled and stood.
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A cool breeze filled the dark rooms as a lone figure sat in front of a computer screen looking at files, while his mind was deep in thoughts. He knew he had to start putting the finishing touches on the dinner he was going to prepare for Max. The small voice in the back of the head kept calling his name and telling him to get back to work on what he was really suppose to be doing. He just didn't have the will power to stop looking at the files that were displayed before him.
He had been searching over some of the past Manticore files that he had copied from around the time that Max had been recaptured.
There was one file in particular that had caught his attention immediately. From what he had uncovered from the first attachment to the file was that there were two toddlers that had been created from a mix of Alec and a female who had been in a totally different unit. The discovery had him immersed in it all totally. Well aside from the small voice, he was in total submission to the file. Finally the small voice had nagged its way into his reality and he began to get the apartment ready.
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Max stood in front of Logan's penthouse door anxiously waiting. Her pager beeped once and then once more, it was notifying her that the time was up. A nervous smile spread across her face quickly as realization hit that she indeed was without her previous inequity. She knocked on the door and took a small step back. A deep anxiousness filled her and made her think twice about telling Logan, let alone staying where she now stood.
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A rush of happiness squirmed its way down Logan's body as the door bell rang. Although they had been through a lot, not always the greatest things, he knew that somewhere deep down he and Max were ment to be together. He made his way to the door, lighting a dormant candle on his way. He smoothed his clothes and took a deep breath as he placed his hand on the cold door knob and pulled the door open.
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Max heard footsteps. She slightly jumped, she was desperately nervous now and she was getting more and more anxious. That was all that her body could handle, in an instant her whole body had been triggered into a massive fit of seizures.
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Logan smiled as the door crept open, his face dropped instantly as he saw Max shaking violently in front of him. She stood as long as possible until finally her legs gave from under her and she dropped into Logan's arms. Logan panicked as he felt the warm sensation of Max's skin lightly grazing his hands. He undoubtedly missed the sensation it caused, but he knew death was its price. He knew that no matter what now he was a goner so decided to live while he could. He gently embraced Max and desperately kissed her one last time. He shivered, by his rough estimations the hives and convulsions would start soon.
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Max felt Logan's grip tighten around her. She knew she had to tell him that nothing bad was going to happen from him touching her. She tried to tell him, she tried again to muster up all the strength she could and finally her lips moved.
"Log..Logan...we're cu..cure...cured.." She smiled once again before a sudden blackness overwhelmed her.
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Logan sat in disbelief as he felt Max continue to shake. The time had finally come and it wasn't what he quite had in mind, but it had happened. Max's body went limp in his arms as she faded into unconsciousness. He grabbed her closer to him enjoying the warmth she gave, he made his way into his room and placed her in his bed. Knowing she would be out for a while he made his way into the kitchen, turning off the oven and grabbing a glass of milk. He quietly entered his room and moved to sit in a bed side chair. He placed the milk on the night stand and relaxed into the chair.
The light had remained off as not to disturb Max, this left Logan to sit in the darkened room and think. He had hoped for this moment for a very long time, and had dreamt about all the things he would do with Max if and when they found the cure. That was before everything had changed, now he was unsure, but now he had the time to sit and think. He sat silent and watched the slightly ragged movements of Max's chest rise and fall, as his eyes began to sag and get heavy with sleep. He shook his head and whispered, "Please Max, open up your eyes." In his last futile attempts to resist sleep he glanced at his watch, it was now 11:20 P.M. Logan's head slumped forward and rolled to the side, where it came to rest upon the side of the night stand, opposite the milk.
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TBC....
Okay, I know it's been a while since I've written for this story but I am really busy...so I have spent Columbus day writing. I hope to finish this story and I may think up a sequel to this if people want that...let me know. Please review. Thanks for reading.
By: Silverstar27
Chapter Seventeen
Disclaimer: Don't own them. Don't have any money at the moment.
AN: I know it has taken a while, but please be patient...I've been working a lot. Thanks for all the support from my great friends Darkone1. Chrys...Daniel...case...and of course kat.
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Logan was getting ready for the dinner he had planned. He had chosen a pair of khaki pants and a dark hunter green dress shirt. He placed the finishing touches on, as he placed the contacts on. Turning and glancing at himself in the mirror he decided he looked well enough. The excitement and anticipation was beginning to become too much for him, deciding it was best to divert his adrenalin to a better cause, he made his way into the computer room and started some much needed investigating. Max still wouldn't arrive for another hour and a half.
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Amy sat watching Alec and Max talk. In the corner of her eye she also watched Stephanie and Joey play in companionable silence. Alec was continuing with his explanation as to why they had invited Max over.
"Max, for the longest time I didn't give a shit about you, Logan, or anyone for that matter, but, well...you've shown me so much and I couldn't think of anything more that you wanted." Alec diverted his eyes from Max, as he felt ashamed for all that he had put Max and Logan through. Alec plunged his left hand into his pocket to retrieve a two small bottles.
Max rolled her eyes considering what Alec might have thought she wanted. She would give the world over just to get her hands on a cure for the virus let alone a few hours time with Logan.
"Let me guess, it's a one way ticket to paradise?" Max asked sarcastically.
"No." Alec said blatantly. He moved the bottles in his hands and continued. "They...They are the cure to the virus." He stated simply.
Max let out a sharp laugh, "Yeah right! How the hell could you have gotten your grubby hands on a cure for the virus. Have you lost your mind? There is no way in hell you could have gotten it. You know I didn't think you would ever stoop to such a level as this just to get a laugh but sometimes I guess I underestimate you. I wont be staying then." Max attempted to get up, and was lightly tugged down by Alec.
"I know I've done some really bad..."
"Try horrible." Max interrupted.
"Alright, I know I have done some horrible things to you and Logan in particular, but you have to know that I really am sorry for all of it. I want to make it up to you and I thought getting you the cure would be a step in the right direction." Alec moved back in attempts to ease the tension that was palpably in the air.
Amy cleared her throat and looked up to see Max. She smiled slightly as she tried to analyze what was happening. She finally made her choice.
"Max, I know you don't know me at all, but I would like to tell you that it all makes sense now. The late night 'missions' the small trips to Terminal City, they all fit perfectly now. This whole time I had been seeking Alec out, he had been searching for this cure for you. I know he may have done horrible things, but we are still human, even though we may be reved up, we are still prone to make mistakes. Max, think about it this way, if he really hadn't cared do you think you would have a cure waiting for you? My point is that he really does care about you and Logan." Amy looked over at Max and then back to Alec.
She could see that her words were being thoroughly processed by both Alec and Max.
Max sat with her head slightly pointed down, and Alec sat watching the two children playing.
The tension that once filled the air slowly lifted.
Max smiled at Alec and Amy.
"Okay so how do we beat this bitch?"
Alec smiled and stood.
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A cool breeze filled the dark rooms as a lone figure sat in front of a computer screen looking at files, while his mind was deep in thoughts. He knew he had to start putting the finishing touches on the dinner he was going to prepare for Max. The small voice in the back of the head kept calling his name and telling him to get back to work on what he was really suppose to be doing. He just didn't have the will power to stop looking at the files that were displayed before him.
He had been searching over some of the past Manticore files that he had copied from around the time that Max had been recaptured.
There was one file in particular that had caught his attention immediately. From what he had uncovered from the first attachment to the file was that there were two toddlers that had been created from a mix of Alec and a female who had been in a totally different unit. The discovery had him immersed in it all totally. Well aside from the small voice, he was in total submission to the file. Finally the small voice had nagged its way into his reality and he began to get the apartment ready.
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Max stood in front of Logan's penthouse door anxiously waiting. Her pager beeped once and then once more, it was notifying her that the time was up. A nervous smile spread across her face quickly as realization hit that she indeed was without her previous inequity. She knocked on the door and took a small step back. A deep anxiousness filled her and made her think twice about telling Logan, let alone staying where she now stood.
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A rush of happiness squirmed its way down Logan's body as the door bell rang. Although they had been through a lot, not always the greatest things, he knew that somewhere deep down he and Max were ment to be together. He made his way to the door, lighting a dormant candle on his way. He smoothed his clothes and took a deep breath as he placed his hand on the cold door knob and pulled the door open.
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Max heard footsteps. She slightly jumped, she was desperately nervous now and she was getting more and more anxious. That was all that her body could handle, in an instant her whole body had been triggered into a massive fit of seizures.
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Logan smiled as the door crept open, his face dropped instantly as he saw Max shaking violently in front of him. She stood as long as possible until finally her legs gave from under her and she dropped into Logan's arms. Logan panicked as he felt the warm sensation of Max's skin lightly grazing his hands. He undoubtedly missed the sensation it caused, but he knew death was its price. He knew that no matter what now he was a goner so decided to live while he could. He gently embraced Max and desperately kissed her one last time. He shivered, by his rough estimations the hives and convulsions would start soon.
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Max felt Logan's grip tighten around her. She knew she had to tell him that nothing bad was going to happen from him touching her. She tried to tell him, she tried again to muster up all the strength she could and finally her lips moved.
"Log..Logan...we're cu..cure...cured.." She smiled once again before a sudden blackness overwhelmed her.
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Logan sat in disbelief as he felt Max continue to shake. The time had finally come and it wasn't what he quite had in mind, but it had happened. Max's body went limp in his arms as she faded into unconsciousness. He grabbed her closer to him enjoying the warmth she gave, he made his way into his room and placed her in his bed. Knowing she would be out for a while he made his way into the kitchen, turning off the oven and grabbing a glass of milk. He quietly entered his room and moved to sit in a bed side chair. He placed the milk on the night stand and relaxed into the chair.
The light had remained off as not to disturb Max, this left Logan to sit in the darkened room and think. He had hoped for this moment for a very long time, and had dreamt about all the things he would do with Max if and when they found the cure. That was before everything had changed, now he was unsure, but now he had the time to sit and think. He sat silent and watched the slightly ragged movements of Max's chest rise and fall, as his eyes began to sag and get heavy with sleep. He shook his head and whispered, "Please Max, open up your eyes." In his last futile attempts to resist sleep he glanced at his watch, it was now 11:20 P.M. Logan's head slumped forward and rolled to the side, where it came to rest upon the side of the night stand, opposite the milk.
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TBC....
Okay, I know it's been a while since I've written for this story but I am really busy...so I have spent Columbus day writing. I hope to finish this story and I may think up a sequel to this if people want that...let me know. Please review. Thanks for reading.