Summary: It's the year 2023, all's good in Terminal City. Or is it? A girl claiming to be an X6 shows up, the funny thing is, she knows pretty much everything before it happens. And why doesn't she like being in the same room as Alec?

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Dark Angel characters. They belong to James Cameron, and Fox. But I do own Mackenzie, and any other character you're not familiar with.

AN: I know that I haven't posted a lot for my other fics. But its summer now . . . so that'll hopefully change. I guess I should explain some stuff before you read the story, so, PLEASE READ THIS FIRST . . . did that get your attention? I hope it did. Ok. So the siege at Terminal City is over, but the Transgenics have pretty much stayed there, calling it home. White is still after them, wanting them dead, and a lot of people haven't quite accepted them yet. The virus is cured, Max and Logan are together now, and have a one year old son(this is my first M/L fic, just thought I'd let ya know that). Mackenzie has come from the future to prevent her father and Max's deaths. But she can't tell anyone that, because the person who sent her is afraid of the future being altered too much. I can't think of anything else that you need to know . . . you'll find out who Mackenzie's father is in a few chapters . . . but I'm very sure you'll figure it out. 'Cause I know all of you are really smart people. So now . . . let the story begin.

Mackenzie walked down the streets of Terminal City, looking around. It was dark, Mackenzie guessed it was probably around three in the morning, and was surprised to see transgenics still wondering the streets. The light breeze blowing her long dirty blonde hair around. She was about to turn a corner when a very familiar voice filled her ears, "I haven't seen you around here before."

"I just got here." Mackenzie replied.

"Well then you've got to head to HQ to get settled in and all that stuff."

"Kay." Mackenzie replied turning around to face the person who had been talking to her. She smiled at the tall sandy blonde haired, hazel eyed guy who stood before her. "I'll see ya around," she said walking past him.

"You know where HQ is?" he questioned.

"I've got a pretty good idea where it might be."

"Well you want me to show you the way there, anyway?"

"Uh... sure."

"Name's Alec by the way."

"Mackenzie."

"Interesting name."

"I thought so too."

Mackenzie and Alec walked toward HQ. When they walked into the building Alec yelled, "Hey, Max we got a new one."

"One sec Alec!" Max yelled back. She soon emerged from her office with a baby in her arms. Mackenzie was surprised to see the baby up and alert at this hour. "OK where's the new one?"

"She's right here." Alec replied. "Her name's Mackenzie. Designation is..."

"X6-694." Mackenzie supplied quickly. She smiled at the baby in Max's arms. "Oh he's so cute. What's his name?"

"Benjamin."

"Hi Benji. I'm Mackenzie." Mackenzie said shaking Benjamin's little hand.

"Hi, Mackenzie." Benjamin replied.

"Wow. You're a little smarty pants. Now aren't ya?" Mackenzie laughed. Benjamin just stared at her. "Anyway I'm kinda tired. It was a long trip here. Where can I bunk down?"

"Alec can you go introduce her to Dani please?" Max asked Alec. She then turned to Mackenzie and said, "Dani will find you somewhere to stay. She's the one in charge of living arrangements at the moment."

"Ok. Thank you."

"No problem." Max smiled, walking away.

Mackenzie turned to look at Alec, "So can you introduce me to Dani, now. I'm really tired."

"Sure thing." Mackenzie followed Alec through HQ. When they found Dani, Mackenzie was given instructions to the building she would be able to find somewhere to stay, and was told to look for open doors, because those apartments we're usually empty. Mackenzie said thank you and then started to head out of HQ. "Need help finding the building?"

"No. I'm good."

"Ok. Need anything you can just come find me or Max."

"Thanks for the help." Mackenzie said, as she walked out of HQ. She followed the instructions, to one of the run down apartment buildings that lined the streets. She entered the building, weary at first, but once the weariness left her, she began to look around. She climbed up a flight of stairs, and looked down the halls, looking for an open door. She sighed not seeing any, and climbed another flight of stairs, this time when she looked down the hall she saw an open door.

Mackenzie walked towards the apartment, and poked her head into it, making sure nobody was in it. "Hello?" she said, there was no reply so she walked into it closing the door behind her. Glancing around the small apartment, she took note of where things were, and what the area looked like. She opened one of the doors and looked in, "Bathroom looks interesting," she said to herself, noting the grungy bathtub and toilet . Moving on she opened the other door, "Bedroom's interesting too," she added looking at the chipped paint on the walls, broken window, and junk thrown about.

Mackenzie sighed, and walked into the bedroom, and over to what appeared to be the bed. Mackenzie then pushed the bit of junk that was on the bed off, and pulled the worn out comforter off the bed. She shook it to get the dust and whatever else was stuck to it off. Once she was sure there was nothing on it, she placed it back on the bed. Tiredly she took off her leather coat placing it on the chair by the window. "I gotta find my self a change of clothes in the morning," she mumbled as she pulled the comforter back, and crawled into bed. "And some pillows." Mackenzie closed her eyes, pulling the comforter closely around her, and soon the world of sleep claimed her.

Mackenzie woke up a few hours later. She pushed the comforter back, and looked around the room forgetting where she was for a brief moment. Sighing Mackenzie stood up and walked out of the bedroom and into the bathroom. She walked to the sink and turned the handle, water spurted out. "At least there's running water." Mackenzie splashed her face with water, and turned off the faucet. Walking out of the bathroom she looked at the appearance of the small kitchen and living room, which took up the rest of the small apartment.

"What have I got myself into?" Mackenzie asked herself walking back into the bedroom, she picked up her leather coat and walked out of the bedroom, and to the kitchen. She opened the small refrigerator and looked in. There was nothing in it. As she closed the refrigerator's door, her stomach growled. "I guess I better go look for some grub."

Quickly she left the apartment, putting her con on, and closing the door behind her. Walking down the stairs she took note of people entering, and leaving the other apartments. She left the building and headed for HQ. How much different Terminal City looked during the day surprised Mackenzie. When she entered HQ a gruff, male voice asked, "Can I help you?"

She turned to see a lizard like transgenic standing behind her, with a cigar sticking out his mouth. "Um, I'm looking for Max. You don't know where she might be do you?"

"She's at home, with her son and ordinary husband. But Alec's in his office. I'm sure he could help you, with whatever you wanted."

"Okay. Thanks. But, maybe you could just help me."

"Sure. What do you need help with?"

"I'm looking for somewhere I could get some food."

"Mess hall's two buildings down from here."

"Oh thanks. Names Mackenzie by the way."

"Mole." Mole replied.

"Nice meeting you. See ya around." Mackenzie said, Mole nodded at her.

Mackenzie smiled, and turned around. She started walking towards the exit when she heard someone from behind her say, "Hey."

She turned and smiled, "Hi Alec."

"What are you doing here?"

"Just asking for directions to somewhere I could get food. Mole helped me out."

"Want some company?"

"Nope, fine eating alone. Actually I prefer to eat alone. See ya around bye Alec." Mackenzie said quickly, as she rushed out of HQ, and to mess hall. Once there Mackenzie sighed and looked at her choices of food. She settled on a bowl of macaroni. She sat at one of the empty seats and slowly ate. When she was finished she left, going outside to wonder the streets of Terminal City, and began to think about how she was going to complete the mission she had been so kindly given, without letting anyone find out the truth.

AN: So what do you think? Should I continue?