THE REALM OF JEZZERON
Alternative Universe Roswell fic.
Rated R

. Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in Roswell.

Chapter 7

Meanwhile in a Bath and Body Works Shop, Tess stands at the cashier ringing up items from a customer's basket. "Would you like the hand lotion to go with that ?" she asks the young woman who's looking at the item in her hands. "It's 30 off." " No thank you ." the woman replies. She places the items in a shopping bag, smiles as she hand the woman her change and receipt.

As the the women walks out of the shop, Tess looks up to see Isabel coming towards her. "What are you doing here at this time of the day?" Tess inquires. "I thought the two of us could go out for a bite to eat and talk." Isabel answers. "Is there some trouble concerning the plans for our wedding?" Tess asks with a concern look on her face. "Oh no, she replies. I just need to work out the details with you." "Well, I'll be on break in about ten minutes. Tess remarks. "Alright" replies Isabel. Isabel browses around the shop as Tess finishes up with her last customer. " Tony!" she shouts to the back. "I'm taking my break now." Tony comes out of the backroom. He goes over to the register, and continues with the next customer. Tess goes to the back to get her purse. "Well" Tess replies. "Where are we going?' "I though Louie's restaurant would do." She replies. Isabel and Tess walk through the mall to the restaurant.

Isabel goes up to the counter and orders two cokes , two salads and two fish and fry trays. " I'll help pay for that Isabel." Tess replies as she reaches for her pocket book in her purse. "That's not necessary." She replies reasuringly. " It's my treat" "Okay Tess answers, " But next time, I'm buying." Isabel hands the cash over. The guy behind the counter rings up the items and hands her her ticket. " Is that for here are to go?" he asks. "For here." she replies. "We'll have your order done in a few minutes." He replies. A waitor shows them to a table.

While the waited for their meal Isabel engaged Tess about the wedding plan she was preparing for her. She was working as a trainee, and Tess's wedding would be her first one, so it was really important to her that she did her best. " I just want a small wedding with my friends." Tess tells her. "Why a small one?" Isabel questions her. Are you an Kyle having any financial problems. "No . she said smiling. We've been budgeting our money, and the inheritance that Nesado left me when he died has really helped.

The waitor walked over to them , bring two glasses of coke, and tells them their meal is on its way.

Isabel brought out a typed up list of things need to be attended to for the wedding and the reception.

"We already pre-ordered the cake and the flowers." she says as she looks down the list. " Now, all I need to know is where the event will be held." " At the Roswell Gardens." Tess replies.

" Oh that is such a lovely place! "Isabel exclaimed "What did you do, twist Kyle arm or something, because I heard it's practically booked all the time." "Kyle made early reservations ." she replies. " As the girls continue to converse over the wedding plans, the waitor finally brings their lunch. Tess takes her fried fish, and dips it into the tartar sauce provided for her. "This is really good" Isabel remarks as she enjoys her hot and spicy fries., "Alex told me that he often comes here, but this is my first time trying it out." She takes a sip of her coke. Looking over at Tess, she notices the sudden silence from her. "okay Tess, you can tell me, Isabel comments to her then asks "What's on your mind?" "It feels too ridiculous to talk about." Tess replies. "Let me be the judge of that." she replies. "Well, I had a bad dream about our wedding." Tess tell her. "Many people do, Tess. It's noting new. "You're just nervous about your wedding. "That's what Kyle told me." "It just that...when he disappeared in my dream I got this strange sensation that this was more than just a nightmare."

" Did it feel like a premonition?" Isabel asks her. "Yeah and that really scares me." she replies. "Do you think that Kyle might be in some sort of danger?" Tess asks "I really don't know." Isabel replies. " "I can tell you this, you're probably just stressed out about the idea of getting married." Isabel remarks to her. "But Isabel, I love Kyle." "I know you do Tess. We can all see that. But I do know that Nasedo was like a father to you, and you took it hard when he died." "I remember that" she replies."I left" "After Max convenced me that he no longer had the same kind of feelings for me that he had in his old life, I just didn't feel the need to be in Roswell anymore."

" You know, when you left, Isabel comments to her, I didn't think I would ever see you again.?" "Believe me, I had no intention of coming back". "But when I recieved that letter stating that Nasedo had left me a small inheritance, I realized I wanted to do something with my life. I decided to take a couple of college course. I was surprised when I found myself sitting next to Kyle in a physical science class. We decided to study together. We really got close. "It shows too." Isabel replies smiling. The two young women continue to talk as they polish off their meal.

Over in Jezzeron, Miranda and Aaron's mother are moving around a large kitchen, preparing assorted teacakes and cookies for Lillian. She had promise to have tea with them that afternoon. She also mention that she wanted to talk with Matthew.

The two women work diligently as the aroma of cinnamon and other spices fills the kitchen air. Miranda loved to bake, and her apple and cinnamon spice cookies were one of Lillian's favorites. Throughly mixing the batter, she drops teaspoonsful of the batter on to a cookie sheet, and places it in the preheated oven. " Lydia, which tea do you want to make?" she asks as she crosses over to the counter. Opening up the cabinet, Miranda takes out two different box of teas, one was blackberry, and the other was an apple spice brand. Lydia looks toward her. " I prefer the apple spice flavor." she says smile, "It always goes well with the cookies you're baking. "I'll let you have the honor of brewing a full pot of it for us." Miranda says to her as she hands the apple spice tea bags over to her. Filling a chrome kettle with water, she sets it on the stove, and brings it to a boil. Lydia takes out a beautiful porcelain tea set with blue roses on it. She places four small bags in her teapot, pours the boiling water into it, and lets it settle for a while to release its full flavor.

Iris sashays into the kitchen, dressed in her best tailored blue ensemble. Pouring her self a cup of coffee, she takes a cookie from the platter. "Mmm...these are good Miranda." "Will you be staying for tea?" ask Lydia as she begins to pour the cake batter in to the pan. "Oh I would really love to stay, but I got a meeting with Mr. Delgado." Iris states as she continues to sip her coffee.

"Doesn't he own the Belvington Hotels?" "Yes, and he's considering our best "Chateau Andor" for his restaurants." Iris replies. Matthew and Aaron are still at the office. I told Aaron I would take care Mr. Delgado for him." Iris glances at her watch. " Oh I'd better get moving." she says she takes one more sip of coffee and steals another cookie from the platter. Saying her goodbyes to them, she picks up her portfolio, and hurries out of the kitchen.

It's a little later in the day, and the three women, Lydia, Miranda, and Lillian are gathered around a table set out on the terrace, engage in conversation. "Would you like another cup of tea Lillian?" Miranda asks her. "Oh yes dear." she replies smiling. Miranda eagerly pours her another cup. Cradling the cup in her hands, she pauses for a while. "You know, I never thought that I would be alone again." she suddenly replies in a serious tone. "Sometimes I forget that Kalindra is no longer with us." "I half expect her to enter our kitchen and greet me with her smile and kisses for that morning. Lillian takes a sip from her cup.

"Kalindra loved your brother, Miranda. She was overjoyed with the idea of getting married to him. I remember when Matthew asked my permission for her hand in marriage. "I could tell he was nervous, but he wouldn't dare let it show." she says with a smile. The two wrote many love letters to one another. I know, because she kept them in a box in her dresser. It's also one of the reasons I wanted to talk to Matthew. I found a letter address to him. I brought it here with me. She left it in one of her favorite books by her nightstand. I would appreciate it very much Miranda, If you could give your brother the letter." "I will." Miranda replies. The three of them continue their conversation . " When will you and Marcus be getting married?" Lillian asks. "I can't give you a date yet." she replies. "I do know Marcus is look forward to a cozy winter wedding." she adds with a half hearted smile. Lillian looks into the young womans eyes. "Don't worry about me Miranda. I can take care of myself. I'v been through this before." "When your husband died?" Miranda ask. "Yes when when Jason died." she answers. Miranda could tell in her tone of voice, Lillian was refering to someone else. She didn't know who it was, and she didn't want to pry. She believed Lillian would tell her when she was ready.

It's after dinner now, and Max and Liz are helping his mom wash and put away the dishes. "The dinner was great Mrs. Evans." Liz states as she put the glasses up. " Thanks Liz." she says with a smile. "I'm glad you enjoyed it." " Say, why don't you let us finish this up for you mon." Max says as he takes the towel from her hands.

"Okay Max." his mom replies. "If the two of you need anything, let me know. Your father and I will be in the livingroom." She walks out of the kitchen, leavinv the two of them to finish the dishes.

"Why wasn't Isabel at dinner tonight?" Liz asks while wiping the counter top. "Oh, she and Alex decided to go to the movies at the last minute." he replies.

After straightening things up, the two of them retire to Max's room. Max slides a cd into the player, while Liz plops herself on his bed. Turning up the volume, Max rolls over on the bed and joins her. Smiling at her, he takes her in in his arms, and pulls her closer. Entwined in each others arms, Liz lays her head on Max's chest, and listens to the sound of his heart, as it beats beneath her. "Your mom makes a great chicken casserole." she says to him. "Yeah, she's really improved." he replies with a smile. "Lucky for us, you were never a test subject for the one's that didn't turn out quite right." he replies with a grin on his face.

"Well....I hope that the dishes I prepare are always to your liking." Liz replies in a seductive tone. The two look at each other for a monent and then begin to giggle uncontrollably.

Finally settling down, Max reaches along the side of his bed and lifts up the pouch that he previously brought to their little camping expedition. He takes out the medalion, and holds it in midair. The two of them begin to examine the strange piece of jewelery they found.

It was round, with a beautifully woven pattern of golden vines. This surrounded a second circle which had four small black stones, one at each point, and in the center was a clear deep blue sphere, which was suspended in midair by four gold spokes.

"You were asking me about this." Max says as the two of them look over it. "It"s really beautiful Max." Liz comments." I wonder if the owner is still looking for it?" " Maybe". Max replies. "We probably should give it to Valenti." "In the mean time why don't you wear it." Max slides the chain around Liz's neck. Smiling at her, he takes her into his arms, and passionately kisses her. Liz feels her body responding to Max's touch. The delightful sensations sent electric sparks charging through her body. Immersed in the passion between them, Max suddenly gets a strange flash. He sees a faint image of a young woman running through a garden . Lost and filled with fear, the young women cries out "Matthew!..... Please!..... Help Me!"

Disturbed by the image, Max pulls away from Liz. "What's wrong Max?" "I don't know Liz." he responds. His body shivers as she holds him. " I saw something." " What was it?" Liz asks. "A young woman....someone I've never seen before lost in a garden. She scared and confused Liz. I could feel it. I don't know who she is ..... but I think she's in trouble.

TBC...