A/N: Thanks to all my reviewers! You're awesome and you guys are what make
me continue this story. And one HUGH special thanks to cloudburst! You
really know how to raise a girl's self esteem!! You rock! I'm dedicating
this chapter to you! I hope it's as good as the others. Thanks again you
wonderful people you!!! And is this enough plot? Or do we need more of this
odd "plot" concept? ; )
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When the one you love says she needs you, you don't generally turn her down. And neither did Alec. He grabbed her hand and led her down the spiraling stairs. His heart was pulsing probably as faster than Max's new body art. *She needs me. For now. But she didn't say 'Take me to Logan,' she asked ME. She would have asked him if he were here.ALEC! Shut up! You need to stay focused on the task at hand. Stay focused on Max. As if it were hard. *
When they got back to their bikes, Alec walked over to his and mounted it. Looking over at Max, he could tell she was nervous. She didn't go to her bike, but instead looked at Alec. He knew she wanted to ride with him; he had ten years up on her for building that blank expression. Only question was, which bike to take?
"Mine's faster." Max broke the silence. *How did she know what I was thinking? *
"Okay." Alec got off his own bike, knowing he could come back for it later and hoping no one else would. He knew she would never let him drive her 'baby' unless it was an emergency. He whispered under his breath, "On my honor, I will try to serve Max and my country, and care for her baby at all times." Max gave a slight smile as both transgenics pulled themselves onto the bike. Alec felt a shiver up his spine as Max tightly wrapped her arms around his waist. He started up the engine and zoomed into the city. And Max was right; her motorcycle was faster, but Alec didn't notice due to the position they were in.
When they reached Terminal City, Alec was a bit shaky, but he blew it off and stepped into headquarters for the second time.
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Confused was Max's emotion of the day. Confused about work, confused about Alec (and Logan, **A/N: but since he's not NEARLY as hot as Alec, okay, he's just not hot at all, and this is a MA fic, I won't bother him**) and confused about what was all over her body. Had someone poisoned her? Why were the marks THROBBING??? Confusion was also what Max was met with in HQ, interrupting her thoughts.
Mole's cigar dropped out his mouth he was so shocked by the appearance. Although not as obvious, the others in the room were just as surprised. Mole (after retrieving his trusty Cuban) broke the silence with a "What the hell did you do?"
"I. I don't know. I was talking . . . with Alec . . .." She looked deep into Alec's eyes, then away quickly. *Even when I look at him it gets worse. What the hell? * "They just appeared. Then they started pulsing. . " * . . . When Alec touched me . . . * "It doesn't hurt. it's just freaking me out."
Just then, Joshua walked into the room. Only one word came out of his mouth as he viewed the mysterious signs. "Sandeman."
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*How did I POSSIBLY get stuck doing this? This is complete torture! I hope Max doesn't mind. * Alec had gotten stuck finding every single one of the runes on Max's body. She was only wearing a sports bra and shorts. Short shorts. This affected Alec's thoughts and you could describe how he was feeling with two adjectives: awkward and lucky. Neither of the X5s could you tell, but there was a reason Alec was chosen. It was apparent to everyone but four, those who didn't want to admit it (aka Max, Alec and Logan) and those who were too drunk to notice (aka Sketchy). Max had said she had looked partially and there were two he couldn't think about finding or "I will make some freaky markings all over your pretty-boy face." To which he had replied, "I'm glad you think my face is pretty, Maxie, but I'm sure your lipstick would wash off." Max had muttered something like "In your dreams, asshole." Making Alec smirk, but also uncomfortable. It was in his dreams. And hers, too.
"Okay, I think I'm done. Want me to double check?" He had meant it seriously, with caring in his eyes, but on autopilot a smirk slipped into his face.
"Well, I think you missed about three. Two of which would be very awkward for . . . . us." Us. What had she meant by that? Women. So confusing. (Not like guys make anymore sense. AN: I'm a girl, but that 'women' comment was too Alec to pass up)
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*Us? What? Am I turning into some romantic mush-ball? No, Max, you should have him look. He's the one with extra training, plus I don't want to show him my weakness. This isn't Manticore! What am I saying? You're thinking, stupid! Hey! This is MY mind! Butt out! Jeez! I must be going crazy! My head is fighting itself! * Max came out of the little battle by having Alec's hand wave in front of her face. * Even his HANDS are nice.Damn it! *
"Maxie, I'm gonna go, okay? If you're sure they'd be awkward, then you can find 'em. I . . . I . . .I'll go visit HQ." * Did Alec just . . . stutter? *
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*Did I just stutter? * Alec quickly blurred out of the room, only to run into Joshua.
"Hey, Josh, what's up?"
"Little Fella in a jam. Medium Fella and Terminal City going to help. That's the plan."
"What do you mean, Josh?"
"Crazy marks mean something. Sandeman needs to be found. Sandeman still lost. And. . . ."
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AN: Oh, aren't I evil? No, I just need ideas! Got one? Press my favorite button! Did you hate the notes in the middle of the story? See previous comment. Ditto if you think it sucked! Make my day and review away!!
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When the one you love says she needs you, you don't generally turn her down. And neither did Alec. He grabbed her hand and led her down the spiraling stairs. His heart was pulsing probably as faster than Max's new body art. *She needs me. For now. But she didn't say 'Take me to Logan,' she asked ME. She would have asked him if he were here.ALEC! Shut up! You need to stay focused on the task at hand. Stay focused on Max. As if it were hard. *
When they got back to their bikes, Alec walked over to his and mounted it. Looking over at Max, he could tell she was nervous. She didn't go to her bike, but instead looked at Alec. He knew she wanted to ride with him; he had ten years up on her for building that blank expression. Only question was, which bike to take?
"Mine's faster." Max broke the silence. *How did she know what I was thinking? *
"Okay." Alec got off his own bike, knowing he could come back for it later and hoping no one else would. He knew she would never let him drive her 'baby' unless it was an emergency. He whispered under his breath, "On my honor, I will try to serve Max and my country, and care for her baby at all times." Max gave a slight smile as both transgenics pulled themselves onto the bike. Alec felt a shiver up his spine as Max tightly wrapped her arms around his waist. He started up the engine and zoomed into the city. And Max was right; her motorcycle was faster, but Alec didn't notice due to the position they were in.
When they reached Terminal City, Alec was a bit shaky, but he blew it off and stepped into headquarters for the second time.
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Confused was Max's emotion of the day. Confused about work, confused about Alec (and Logan, **A/N: but since he's not NEARLY as hot as Alec, okay, he's just not hot at all, and this is a MA fic, I won't bother him**) and confused about what was all over her body. Had someone poisoned her? Why were the marks THROBBING??? Confusion was also what Max was met with in HQ, interrupting her thoughts.
Mole's cigar dropped out his mouth he was so shocked by the appearance. Although not as obvious, the others in the room were just as surprised. Mole (after retrieving his trusty Cuban) broke the silence with a "What the hell did you do?"
"I. I don't know. I was talking . . . with Alec . . .." She looked deep into Alec's eyes, then away quickly. *Even when I look at him it gets worse. What the hell? * "They just appeared. Then they started pulsing. . " * . . . When Alec touched me . . . * "It doesn't hurt. it's just freaking me out."
Just then, Joshua walked into the room. Only one word came out of his mouth as he viewed the mysterious signs. "Sandeman."
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*How did I POSSIBLY get stuck doing this? This is complete torture! I hope Max doesn't mind. * Alec had gotten stuck finding every single one of the runes on Max's body. She was only wearing a sports bra and shorts. Short shorts. This affected Alec's thoughts and you could describe how he was feeling with two adjectives: awkward and lucky. Neither of the X5s could you tell, but there was a reason Alec was chosen. It was apparent to everyone but four, those who didn't want to admit it (aka Max, Alec and Logan) and those who were too drunk to notice (aka Sketchy). Max had said she had looked partially and there were two he couldn't think about finding or "I will make some freaky markings all over your pretty-boy face." To which he had replied, "I'm glad you think my face is pretty, Maxie, but I'm sure your lipstick would wash off." Max had muttered something like "In your dreams, asshole." Making Alec smirk, but also uncomfortable. It was in his dreams. And hers, too.
"Okay, I think I'm done. Want me to double check?" He had meant it seriously, with caring in his eyes, but on autopilot a smirk slipped into his face.
"Well, I think you missed about three. Two of which would be very awkward for . . . . us." Us. What had she meant by that? Women. So confusing. (Not like guys make anymore sense. AN: I'm a girl, but that 'women' comment was too Alec to pass up)
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*Us? What? Am I turning into some romantic mush-ball? No, Max, you should have him look. He's the one with extra training, plus I don't want to show him my weakness. This isn't Manticore! What am I saying? You're thinking, stupid! Hey! This is MY mind! Butt out! Jeez! I must be going crazy! My head is fighting itself! * Max came out of the little battle by having Alec's hand wave in front of her face. * Even his HANDS are nice.Damn it! *
"Maxie, I'm gonna go, okay? If you're sure they'd be awkward, then you can find 'em. I . . . I . . .I'll go visit HQ." * Did Alec just . . . stutter? *
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*Did I just stutter? * Alec quickly blurred out of the room, only to run into Joshua.
"Hey, Josh, what's up?"
"Little Fella in a jam. Medium Fella and Terminal City going to help. That's the plan."
"What do you mean, Josh?"
"Crazy marks mean something. Sandeman needs to be found. Sandeman still lost. And. . . ."
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AN: Oh, aren't I evil? No, I just need ideas! Got one? Press my favorite button! Did you hate the notes in the middle of the story? See previous comment. Ditto if you think it sucked! Make my day and review away!!