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Rating: PG-PG13
Pairing: M/A who else is there?
A/N I'd like to extend a special thanks to Stormvind because she is trying to help me and that isn't an easy task (More me than the story but whatever). Thank you very much!
Chapter Seven The Maker
Max was trying to talk on the phone but that was kind of hard with Joshua talking, the hum of the computers, and the voices of many people. She groaned in frustration and tried to focus her attention on whatever Logan was talking about. "Okay so you still have no idea but you're pretty sure they didn't leave the city."
(("Sorry I couldn't help more Max. But I'll keep looking and I'll let you know what I find if anything."))
Max felt a painful restriction inside of her chest and felt like crying. So instead of focusing on that negative she focused on another. "What about the runes? Any luck with that crap?"
There was silence for a minute then his voice came back. (("We know it's Ancient Minoin but unfortunately it's an incomplete language. Part of is seems to not exist anymore. Plus some of the words have multiply meanings, which complicate things even further. I pretty much got the same thing as the guys. The only difference was that I got an extra line done before going to bed."))
Max could have hit him had he been there. Maybe he wasn't trying to gloat but she had to take out her anger on someone. Ever since Alec and her got together she didn't blame it on him or use him to beat on because she realized it wasn't his fault really she just couldn't take the blame on herself and she needed something convenient. Low and behold—Alec. She felt guilty now but that was the past and she had bigger things ahead of her then what she had already lived through.
She glared down at her shoes deciding to hate them. "What did it say Logan?" She asked kind of proud of herself that she didn't scream or cry.
(("I can't be positive but it said something like 'without two it is incomplete. When darkness comes, the third will die.' I can't be sure if that's right but it sounds like what they call 'the protector' will have done his or her job and will perish in the end."))
Max stood there trying to think clearly. "So does that mean...what does it mean? What could it mean? They're making it sound like I'm not so special all by myself. I mean 'without two it is incomplete'? That tells me that for us to win this it doesn't just depend on me." Max couldn't understand it. And she wasn't sure if she wanted to.
(("I guess that could be it. We just no to little of the bigger picture. Anymore runes show up?"))
Max shrugged even though he couldn't see her. "I can't be sure. I'll have somebody look later."
(("Alec, Max. Not just somebody you're going to have Alec.")) She sensed the venom in his voice and how bitter the words were.
"More than likely. I gotta go. Talk to you later." He mumbled a goodbye and she walked over to the computers to let them know the next line.
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Max sighed heavily while removing her shirt. "Whoa it's like a scroll back here Maxie." She frowned at his words.
"So there's more then?" She asked knowing the answer already.
Max heard him let out a slight sigh, a down play of what hers sounded like. "Yup. But not many Max." Alec's fingertips ran softly over her skin, tensing her back muscles as she fought off the shiver that ran up her spine. Alec aligned the camera and started snapping away. When he was done he leaned down and kissed her shoulder. "It'll be okay Maxie."
Max nodded numbly while replying. "Yeah we can hope." She said weakly. She pulled her shirt over her head and stood up. "Do you think we'll find her...soon enough?" Alec hesitated and Max looked down trying to not give into her raging emotions.
Alec lifted her chin. "Of course. What other choice do we have." None, Max knew that. It was get her back or nothing.
She looked at her shoes again and felt better that she could hate them. She scuffed her toe into the hard, cold, dirty concrete. "So what do we think the runes mean?" Max asked
He breathed in deeply then paused. "I'm not sure." She smiled as he gently nibbled his thumb as he thought about it. She pulled his hand to her mouth and kissed it. "Well I can't be sure. I'm not even close. But...we know to little to try and find a solution to a problem we don't even know." She nodded at his answer and started walking to the door with Alec in tow.
He smiled softly when Max straightened her back and took on a more powerful stride. Leave it to his Maxie to try and be strong now. But she was weak in front of you...again he silently reminded himself. He felt a surge of happiness at the thought that she trusted him.
Max handed the camera to Luke. "There were some more. Also I want you two on this full time." She said motioning to Dix and Luke. "Get some other trannies to watch if White pops up. Mole since you love ordinaries so much why don't you watch them and make sure they don't try anything."
Mole nodded as he slung his rifle over his shoulder. He blew a cloud of smoke from his cigar. "You got it princess." Was that a smile or a grimace? Max shrugged the thought off and gave her thanks by smiling slightly at him. "What are you gonna do?" Leave it to Mole to pry. "Do I wanna know?" He asked slightly amused.
Max rolled her eyes. "We're going over to Logan's to see if we can find out the whereabouts of the kid. Both of them." She added as an after thought. She turned her back on the group and felt Alec walk behind her trying to protect her from whatever hurt waited for them. Max stopped dead in her tracks and Alec collided into her. "Max what's wrong?" He looked around now on the alert even more.
But Max couldn't talk. She just wanted to be wrong. So very wrong. Or maybe Logan could be wrong or the runes. "Max?" Alec persisted that she came back to reality. She looked up at his face. His features etched in concern. "Max what is it?"
"Alec I think you're The Protector." With every word she said she was more confident that she was right. His brow drew together.
He looked like he wanted to talk and after a minute he succeeded. "What do you mean? How do you know that Max? There are hundreds if not thousands of transgenics."
She shook her head. "I don't know how I know. I just got this feeling when you were walking behind me. It's just...you. I can feel it. I feel safe with you. Even if the world came to an end right now I'd feel secure—protected—as long as I was in your arms."
"Maybe you're wrong Maxie. It's possible." He said trying to convince them both of it. He thought of the last sentence that they had found out. 'When darkness comes, the third will die'. He looked into her eyes deeply and saw that she thought the same thing. Just sooner than he did. "Maybe the protector isn't the third."
Doubt clouded her features, that and some hope. "The Protector wouldn't complete...whatever it is. No The Protector is suppose to guard me. That's what Logan, Dix, and Luke said. And I think that they're right Alec."
Alec wasn't going to give up. "Let's wait till we know what the other counterpart is okay Max?" She nodded and started off again. He followed behind her closely then remembered what she said and sped up to be beside her.
Max noticed this and felt a strange weight add to her shoulders. They got onto her bike and headed off to Fogle Towers. She breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed slightly feeling Alec's strong form covering her. She breathed in deeply relishing this feeling of freedom.
Sadly reality slammed into her as she pulled up to Logan's penthouse. Max looked around after standing from the bike. It was a stark contrast to Terminal City and her home for that matter. Everything was clean and new looking. The people looked just as depressed if not more so though.
She stepped into the elevator. Alec must have forgotten to walk beside her because he was so close that all she had to do was lean back half an inch and be touching him. She did just that, wanting to be in his loving embrace. He sighed and leaned forward, his chin resting on the top of her head.
"Alec" She started quietly. "I l—"Panic filled her suddenly. Years of staying independent and trying to hide from emotions too instilled into her. "I think everything will be okay." She covered lamely.
Alec kissed her hair and wrapped his arms around her lithe figure. "I love you too Maxie." He whispered into her hair. Alec turned her around to see a lone tear make its path down her beautiful face. He kissed it away. "Don't cry Maxie. It's okay."
Max hated herself then. She was weak and selfish. There wasn't a reason not to tell him how she felt but the words wouldn't move past the lump in her throat. So all she did was nod and lean into his touch. Soon enough the doors opened and they let themselves in.
Logan to Max and Alec's shock was sitting at the coffee table in the living room. Alec peered slowly into the computer room seeing if maybe that was just a clone. Logan had a scowl on his face that made him look older. Max attempted a smile but it didn't look happy at all. "Anything new?" She asked casually enough. Alec thought that she mine as well be talking about the weather.
"Dix and Luke sent me the new pictures. But I haven't really had time to work on them. We're pretty sure we have the rest of the first batch figured out." Logan began in his whisper like conspiring voice.
"Before you go on did you find anything about Amelia?" Max asked fighting down the hope lurching in her. At his disbelieving look she cocked her head.
He rubbed the bridge of his nose. "We're talking about mankind and all you can think about is one little worthless girl?" He shifted his gaze away from Max's angry one to Alec's cold one. "No nothing yet." He hurried on. "About the runes though. We still don't know who The Protector is. But we know that he was made perfect for you psychologically and emotionally. Then the other counterpart is made for you physically. They called him 'The Maker' and apparently even though you don't have junk DNA and everything in you has a purpose it wont be complete because a piece of all the extra abilities you may have is missing. And The Maker has them. He was made to perfect you. But since you can't make someone better after their DNA sequences have been created it will be your offspring that will be perfect."
Max seemed shocked. She had a perplexing look on her face. Alec wasn't much different. But he did remember what Max had told him that she couldn't have children. That was problem number one. Problem number two was that they were mates now but Max believed that he was The Protector and would die. Peachy. Max surprisingly found her voice first. "Do we know you The Maker is?" At Logan's nod Max held her breath subconsciously.
Alec stepped closer to her and waited, just as transfixed on the message as Max was.
Logan took a deep breath. "The Maker is...
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A/N *Yawns* I am tired. I guess I'll just finish it another day = p And just so you know it should be up Tuesday because I'll upload it Monday. I already have most of it written. It's to make up for being a wench. Which isn't rare for me so I'm not sure why I feel bad. I must be getting a heart.... Anyway gracie for reading and please review! Also I'm in need of some advice because I can't decide what to do about the meet with White and Amelia. Stormvind you were supposed to help, not create more questions! Just kidding I am in your debt until further notice.
Jade-K – You seem very energetic and that's just fine with me. I think any girl would get the giggles if they thought about Alec too much.... Yeah I think I'm right. I never thought about whom was taking care of the little one. But I started laughing at that mental image lol. I don't exactly know why but I feel the worst about not updating sooner since you've been such a lovely reader and reviewer. I don't think you've missed one chapter. I may even send you the 8th chapter straight to your email for being so good to me.
m/a- Thank you very much. I just love Alec he's the best. But for some reason I love Max more. Which makes no sense since Alec is a hottie. Well you may be right I'm not really sure who or what Amelia is. I'll decide in due time.
piper-h-99 – There you are I updated.
Agentamelia86- LOL okay MOM I'll consider that. Ya know what else got me laughing? It's that your name is agentAMELIA86. And I guess I'll admit I kinda thought of you when I was naming her even though we claim to hate each other. Next chap will be on Tue. And you won't be able to read it sooner even if we live in the same house.
Stormvind- I could say the same for you ; )
Rating: PG-PG13
Pairing: M/A who else is there?
A/N I'd like to extend a special thanks to Stormvind because she is trying to help me and that isn't an easy task (More me than the story but whatever). Thank you very much!
Chapter Seven The Maker
Max was trying to talk on the phone but that was kind of hard with Joshua talking, the hum of the computers, and the voices of many people. She groaned in frustration and tried to focus her attention on whatever Logan was talking about. "Okay so you still have no idea but you're pretty sure they didn't leave the city."
(("Sorry I couldn't help more Max. But I'll keep looking and I'll let you know what I find if anything."))
Max felt a painful restriction inside of her chest and felt like crying. So instead of focusing on that negative she focused on another. "What about the runes? Any luck with that crap?"
There was silence for a minute then his voice came back. (("We know it's Ancient Minoin but unfortunately it's an incomplete language. Part of is seems to not exist anymore. Plus some of the words have multiply meanings, which complicate things even further. I pretty much got the same thing as the guys. The only difference was that I got an extra line done before going to bed."))
Max could have hit him had he been there. Maybe he wasn't trying to gloat but she had to take out her anger on someone. Ever since Alec and her got together she didn't blame it on him or use him to beat on because she realized it wasn't his fault really she just couldn't take the blame on herself and she needed something convenient. Low and behold—Alec. She felt guilty now but that was the past and she had bigger things ahead of her then what she had already lived through.
She glared down at her shoes deciding to hate them. "What did it say Logan?" She asked kind of proud of herself that she didn't scream or cry.
(("I can't be positive but it said something like 'without two it is incomplete. When darkness comes, the third will die.' I can't be sure if that's right but it sounds like what they call 'the protector' will have done his or her job and will perish in the end."))
Max stood there trying to think clearly. "So does that mean...what does it mean? What could it mean? They're making it sound like I'm not so special all by myself. I mean 'without two it is incomplete'? That tells me that for us to win this it doesn't just depend on me." Max couldn't understand it. And she wasn't sure if she wanted to.
(("I guess that could be it. We just no to little of the bigger picture. Anymore runes show up?"))
Max shrugged even though he couldn't see her. "I can't be sure. I'll have somebody look later."
(("Alec, Max. Not just somebody you're going to have Alec.")) She sensed the venom in his voice and how bitter the words were.
"More than likely. I gotta go. Talk to you later." He mumbled a goodbye and she walked over to the computers to let them know the next line.
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Max sighed heavily while removing her shirt. "Whoa it's like a scroll back here Maxie." She frowned at his words.
"So there's more then?" She asked knowing the answer already.
Max heard him let out a slight sigh, a down play of what hers sounded like. "Yup. But not many Max." Alec's fingertips ran softly over her skin, tensing her back muscles as she fought off the shiver that ran up her spine. Alec aligned the camera and started snapping away. When he was done he leaned down and kissed her shoulder. "It'll be okay Maxie."
Max nodded numbly while replying. "Yeah we can hope." She said weakly. She pulled her shirt over her head and stood up. "Do you think we'll find her...soon enough?" Alec hesitated and Max looked down trying to not give into her raging emotions.
Alec lifted her chin. "Of course. What other choice do we have." None, Max knew that. It was get her back or nothing.
She looked at her shoes again and felt better that she could hate them. She scuffed her toe into the hard, cold, dirty concrete. "So what do we think the runes mean?" Max asked
He breathed in deeply then paused. "I'm not sure." She smiled as he gently nibbled his thumb as he thought about it. She pulled his hand to her mouth and kissed it. "Well I can't be sure. I'm not even close. But...we know to little to try and find a solution to a problem we don't even know." She nodded at his answer and started walking to the door with Alec in tow.
He smiled softly when Max straightened her back and took on a more powerful stride. Leave it to his Maxie to try and be strong now. But she was weak in front of you...again he silently reminded himself. He felt a surge of happiness at the thought that she trusted him.
Max handed the camera to Luke. "There were some more. Also I want you two on this full time." She said motioning to Dix and Luke. "Get some other trannies to watch if White pops up. Mole since you love ordinaries so much why don't you watch them and make sure they don't try anything."
Mole nodded as he slung his rifle over his shoulder. He blew a cloud of smoke from his cigar. "You got it princess." Was that a smile or a grimace? Max shrugged the thought off and gave her thanks by smiling slightly at him. "What are you gonna do?" Leave it to Mole to pry. "Do I wanna know?" He asked slightly amused.
Max rolled her eyes. "We're going over to Logan's to see if we can find out the whereabouts of the kid. Both of them." She added as an after thought. She turned her back on the group and felt Alec walk behind her trying to protect her from whatever hurt waited for them. Max stopped dead in her tracks and Alec collided into her. "Max what's wrong?" He looked around now on the alert even more.
But Max couldn't talk. She just wanted to be wrong. So very wrong. Or maybe Logan could be wrong or the runes. "Max?" Alec persisted that she came back to reality. She looked up at his face. His features etched in concern. "Max what is it?"
"Alec I think you're The Protector." With every word she said she was more confident that she was right. His brow drew together.
He looked like he wanted to talk and after a minute he succeeded. "What do you mean? How do you know that Max? There are hundreds if not thousands of transgenics."
She shook her head. "I don't know how I know. I just got this feeling when you were walking behind me. It's just...you. I can feel it. I feel safe with you. Even if the world came to an end right now I'd feel secure—protected—as long as I was in your arms."
"Maybe you're wrong Maxie. It's possible." He said trying to convince them both of it. He thought of the last sentence that they had found out. 'When darkness comes, the third will die'. He looked into her eyes deeply and saw that she thought the same thing. Just sooner than he did. "Maybe the protector isn't the third."
Doubt clouded her features, that and some hope. "The Protector wouldn't complete...whatever it is. No The Protector is suppose to guard me. That's what Logan, Dix, and Luke said. And I think that they're right Alec."
Alec wasn't going to give up. "Let's wait till we know what the other counterpart is okay Max?" She nodded and started off again. He followed behind her closely then remembered what she said and sped up to be beside her.
Max noticed this and felt a strange weight add to her shoulders. They got onto her bike and headed off to Fogle Towers. She breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed slightly feeling Alec's strong form covering her. She breathed in deeply relishing this feeling of freedom.
Sadly reality slammed into her as she pulled up to Logan's penthouse. Max looked around after standing from the bike. It was a stark contrast to Terminal City and her home for that matter. Everything was clean and new looking. The people looked just as depressed if not more so though.
She stepped into the elevator. Alec must have forgotten to walk beside her because he was so close that all she had to do was lean back half an inch and be touching him. She did just that, wanting to be in his loving embrace. He sighed and leaned forward, his chin resting on the top of her head.
"Alec" She started quietly. "I l—"Panic filled her suddenly. Years of staying independent and trying to hide from emotions too instilled into her. "I think everything will be okay." She covered lamely.
Alec kissed her hair and wrapped his arms around her lithe figure. "I love you too Maxie." He whispered into her hair. Alec turned her around to see a lone tear make its path down her beautiful face. He kissed it away. "Don't cry Maxie. It's okay."
Max hated herself then. She was weak and selfish. There wasn't a reason not to tell him how she felt but the words wouldn't move past the lump in her throat. So all she did was nod and lean into his touch. Soon enough the doors opened and they let themselves in.
Logan to Max and Alec's shock was sitting at the coffee table in the living room. Alec peered slowly into the computer room seeing if maybe that was just a clone. Logan had a scowl on his face that made him look older. Max attempted a smile but it didn't look happy at all. "Anything new?" She asked casually enough. Alec thought that she mine as well be talking about the weather.
"Dix and Luke sent me the new pictures. But I haven't really had time to work on them. We're pretty sure we have the rest of the first batch figured out." Logan began in his whisper like conspiring voice.
"Before you go on did you find anything about Amelia?" Max asked fighting down the hope lurching in her. At his disbelieving look she cocked her head.
He rubbed the bridge of his nose. "We're talking about mankind and all you can think about is one little worthless girl?" He shifted his gaze away from Max's angry one to Alec's cold one. "No nothing yet." He hurried on. "About the runes though. We still don't know who The Protector is. But we know that he was made perfect for you psychologically and emotionally. Then the other counterpart is made for you physically. They called him 'The Maker' and apparently even though you don't have junk DNA and everything in you has a purpose it wont be complete because a piece of all the extra abilities you may have is missing. And The Maker has them. He was made to perfect you. But since you can't make someone better after their DNA sequences have been created it will be your offspring that will be perfect."
Max seemed shocked. She had a perplexing look on her face. Alec wasn't much different. But he did remember what Max had told him that she couldn't have children. That was problem number one. Problem number two was that they were mates now but Max believed that he was The Protector and would die. Peachy. Max surprisingly found her voice first. "Do we know you The Maker is?" At Logan's nod Max held her breath subconsciously.
Alec stepped closer to her and waited, just as transfixed on the message as Max was.
Logan took a deep breath. "The Maker is...
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A/N *Yawns* I am tired. I guess I'll just finish it another day = p And just so you know it should be up Tuesday because I'll upload it Monday. I already have most of it written. It's to make up for being a wench. Which isn't rare for me so I'm not sure why I feel bad. I must be getting a heart.... Anyway gracie for reading and please review! Also I'm in need of some advice because I can't decide what to do about the meet with White and Amelia. Stormvind you were supposed to help, not create more questions! Just kidding I am in your debt until further notice.
Jade-K – You seem very energetic and that's just fine with me. I think any girl would get the giggles if they thought about Alec too much.... Yeah I think I'm right. I never thought about whom was taking care of the little one. But I started laughing at that mental image lol. I don't exactly know why but I feel the worst about not updating sooner since you've been such a lovely reader and reviewer. I don't think you've missed one chapter. I may even send you the 8th chapter straight to your email for being so good to me.
m/a- Thank you very much. I just love Alec he's the best. But for some reason I love Max more. Which makes no sense since Alec is a hottie. Well you may be right I'm not really sure who or what Amelia is. I'll decide in due time.
piper-h-99 – There you are I updated.
Agentamelia86- LOL okay MOM I'll consider that. Ya know what else got me laughing? It's that your name is agentAMELIA86. And I guess I'll admit I kinda thought of you when I was naming her even though we claim to hate each other. Next chap will be on Tue. And you won't be able to read it sooner even if we live in the same house.
Stormvind- I could say the same for you ; )