THE REALM OF JEZZERON
Alternative Universe Roswell fic.
Rated R
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in Roswell.
Chapter 5
Over in Jezzeron, the clock on the mantle quietly ticks the hours away as Matthew prepares himself for the service. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, he pauses for a moment. "This isn't how it's suppose to be, Kilindra," he says quietly to himself as bitter tears stream down his face. "This should be our wedding night.." As he struggles with his shirt, he hears a knock on his bedroom door. "Is everything okay Matt?" Miranda ask from the other side of the door. quickly wiping the tears from his face, he calls out to her. "I'm almost ready Miranda.....Just give me a few minutes. Silence was on the other end. "I'll be downstairs" she replies. Turning away from the door, she heads for the stairway. Matthew opens the door. Looking up at her he sees the worried look in her eyes. "I was getting concerned when you hadn't came down yet. " she remarks. "Everyone's waiting in the hall for you." As they descend the stairway, They find Iris and Aaron waiting patiently. "Where's Marcus?" Iris ask Miranda . "I left him in the room." she replies. " He said he needed to do something before he came downstairs. " As Marcus comes down the stairs, he apologies to Matthew for causing a delay. "It's alright" Matthew replies. "I'm not looking forward to being punctual anyway." On that note, everyone exits out the doorway and steps into the awaiting limo.
Arriving at their destination, they slowly got out of the limo. Seeing Lillian, Matthew walks over to her. She turns toward him, and gives him a friendly hug. "Why did this happen Matthew?" she cries. "A month ago, she was telling me about how the two of you were going to have a great life together, now she's dead. I promised her mother before she died, that I would see after her. " Matthew hands her his handkerchief. "Thanks" she replies, and begins to wipe her eyes.
Miranda and the others are in deep conversation, when she looks over and a see a young girl with dark brown hair coming towards them. She greets Matthew and the others with hugs and kisses. She had been a part of their family for a long time, and even though her relationship with Matthew was no longer one of lovers, she still cares about him. "I'm so sorry Matthew" says Lora as she takes his hands into hers.
"Thanks for coming." he replies. He wraps his arms around her, and squeezes her tight. "I just wanted you to know, that if you need me, I'll be here for you. Lora assures him. If you ever need to talk you can call me okay?" "Alright." he replies. Giving him one last hug, she looks towards the others,smiles, and then quietly finds a place to sit.
The family walks up towards the front. In an open glass chamber lay Kilindra. Beautifully dress in a light blue garment, with flowers surrounding the chamber, she appears to be in a state of deep sleep. "She looks like she could wake up." replies Matthew as he stares down into the glass chamber. Iris takes his arm and squeezes it. " As much as we would all like to grant you that wish, we have to be realistic here.... She's never coming back."
"Don't you think I know that!" he replies with a hurtful tone in his voice. Iris looks away. "I'm sorry Iris." he says apologizing to her. I'm taking my anger out on everyone else and I know it isn't right. Can you please forgive me?" Iris looks up at him and smiles. "For my one and only brother, " she replies, "Yes, I think I can do that."
Stepping away from the chamber, each of the family and friends sat down. The service begins. An elderly high priest dressed om a white satin robe and violet shawl approaches the pulpit.
"Friends and family we have gathered here to pay our respects to our dearly departed loved one who left this world......." As the priest continues his sermon,Mathew turns to his left to see Terrance in a conversation with a friend. He never was crazy about the guy he thought to himself. Terrance had been the other guy in Kilindra's life before they met. He knew that deep inside, Terrance still harbored some feelings for his former girlfriend. He couldn't really blame him. He only hope that he and Terrance because of this tragedy, could work out their differences.
Concluding the sermon, the priest blesses the body. Matthew slowly gets up from his seat, followed by Marcuss ,Aaron and Terrance. Each standing beside her body in palbearing position, They each take ahold of the silver rods that supported the satiny canvas like surface that her body lay upon. They proceed down the path which is lit by candle lights. They bring her into the center of a decorated field lit by candles glowing in the light of the full moon. They place her into the crystal chamber. The priest makes one last final blessing. "We bless and pray that our love one, like the new day that is ahead of us, may find peace in the next life" With those words said, he passes his hands over a panel of controls on the chamber. The glass chamber glows and emits an electrical surge of energy within the glass chamber. Her body glows, then disappears. Matthew breaks down and begins to cry. Miranda reaches out toward him, but then suddenly feels an evil presence in the air. She looks around, but she can't tell where it's coming from.
A figure quietly leaves as the ceramony ends. Driving down a dark pathway in a wooded area, the car finally stops. The person step out and quickly slams the car door. Walking a little ways, the stranger find the destination. An evil smile of triumph comes across the figures face. " No longer would this family feel the happiness and love that it shares. I will see to that, even with my last breath. "
With black gloved hands, a beautiful and strangely designed medalion is taken out of a black velvet sash. Staring at the object for a moment, the figure takes out a round glass orb with the other and concentrates on it. A rainbow of colors spin inside the orb. The figures eyes begin to glow a brilliant blue. A triangular door opening appears, and a void of endless blue light, swirls continuously on the other side. The medalion is flung into the void, and with a smile of satisfaction, the door is closed. The medalion flies through the swirling light, and then pierces another doorway. A sharp bolt of lightening open the door wider sending it through with full force. It lands on the other side, and lands between two hard rocks.
The morning sun slowly rises over Roswell, and shines it rays of light through the broken branches covering the cave. Liz slowlly opens her eyes. She smiles to herself , and holds Max's hand which was still around her waist. He never moved from her side. She thought of what had transpired between the two of them. She turns toward him, and wakes him up with a good morning kiss.
Max opens his eyes. "Good morning dear." Liz says laughing as she continues kissing him. "Is this the way you're always going to wake me up in the morning?" Max ask with a gleam in his eyes. "If you play your cards right mister." she remarks. Max pulls her into his arms and kisses her. " I wish we could stay here Max, but I think that it would be best, if we head home. " "I agree." he replies. As they pick up their items, Liz begins to notice the gleam from an object. "Hey Max" she replies, "Give me your flashlight. " "What's wrong?" He inquires. "Nothing's wrong, I just saw something shing over their, and I want to check it out." Slowly walking toward the back of the cave she shines the flashlight into the darkness. The light falls on a object protruding between two rocks. Liz tries with all her might to pull it from the rocks, but it wouldn't move. "What are you doing Liz?" Max ask her. "I'm trying to loosen this object." she replies. "Let me help." he says to her. Placing his hand toward the object, he sends his energy around it, and loosen the two rocks that held it. He pulls it out and looks at it.
"It looks very old, and very pretty." he remarks to Liz. "Do you think it belongs to anyone." Liz ask. "Maybe." he replies, "We'll just keep it for right now." Liz places the medalion in Max's pouch. and places it across her shoulders. Max and Liz walk toward the opening of the cave. Using his powers, he cut through the broken branches, and makes an openng. He and Liz climb out of the cave. They start walking toward the direction of their tent. finally reaching it, They were happy to find that the storm hadn't done any serious damage. Their items were safely sercured inside the closed tent. The two of them begin packing their things into the jeep. Max checks over everything, and then the two of them climb into the jeep and head home.
TBC......
