The Fine Line Between Love and Hate
By flipperjlw of the xsorbit4 rebelfic board.
Disclaimer: I take no credit in this story it was created by flipperjlw, who does not own Roswell.
"I want those placed over there...no more to the right, there that is perfect," Queen Elaina ordered as servants placed the final decorations for the big party. The Queen had decided to throw a bash just for the fun of it because there hadn't been one in so long. She had been planning this for the last 2 weeks. "Keep placing flowers around the edge of the room, I need to go check with the chefs," Elaina said as she walked out of the main ballroom and right into Vilandra. "Good morning, Darling," she replied as she gave her daughter a quick kiss on her cheek.
"Morning mother, I just wanted to let you know I am going over to Rath's, he sent a message to come over."
"A message..whoo..what's with the secrecy," Elaina asked.
"I don't know, but I don't want to keep him waiting, so I'll be back later to get ready."
"No hurry darling." Vilandra then walked out and passed Zan as he walked in.
"Where's she going?" he asked.
"To Rath's," Elaina answered.
"Oh, I am shocked that she is not locked up in her room perfecting every detail of herself," Zan teased.
"Ha Ha, very funny, what about you, are you ready for tonight?" Elaina asked.
"I guess, Elizabeth is out of town, so I really don't have much to prepare for," Zan replied.
"Well I am sure you will find some way to have a good time tonight," Elaina smiled at her son. Zan smiled back and walked back upstairs.
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"Ding-Dong" the bell rang at Rath and Ava's house. "I will get it, its probably Vilandra," Rath said as he raced to open the door. His face immediately lit into a smile when he saw Vilandra standing there. Vilandra leaned over and gave Rath a kiss.
"So what was with that message 'Come over quick, real important,'" Vilandra asked.
"I have a surprise for you," Rath replied.
"A surprise, Oh Rath you know how I love surprises..where is it?" Vilandra shrieked.
"Well yours is waiting in the dining room," Rath replied. Vilandra smiled and walked into the dining room. All of a sudden Vilandra's shriek filled the entire house,
"Ava…You're Back!" Vilandra yelled and rushed to hug her best friend.
"Vilandra, its so good to be back." Ava answered.
"And to think you arrived just in time to come to the party mother is throwing tonight, you do plan on coming don't you?" Vilandra asked as she, Rath, and Ava all sat down to talk.
Ava groaned, "You know how much I dislike parties."
"But, you have to come, it will be like a welcome home party for you," Vilandra said excitedly planning the details in her head.
"No thank you, if I promise to come will you promise not to make a big thing about me being back." Ava tried to bargain.
"Ummmmmm,"Vilandra
sat thinking, Rath nudged her and gave her a look, "Okay I
promise," Vilandra replied smiling.
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"So
were you able to convince Ava to go," Laurel asked walking into
the room.
"Yes, Vilandra was very convincing," Rath replied, "Well I better be going I have to report to the general before I can come to the party tonight." Rath stood up and gave kisses to his three ladies and then left.
"Okay, girl talk time," Vilandra said scooting her chair closer to Ava,
"I want to know every detail about school...especially, about the guys." Ava rolled her eyes at Vilandra.
"Well, why don't you two chat and go shopping at the same time," Laurel suggested.
"And exactly what do we need to go shopping for, not that we need an excuse," Ava replied.
Laurel and Vilandra laughed. "Well I thought it might be nice for you to get a new dress for tonight, and Vilandra would be the best person to help pick out the perfect one." Laurel replied.
"That is a great idea, let's go," Vilandra said grabbing Ava out of her chair before she could even respond.
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"Okay, try this one," Vilandra said handing Ava another dress.
"Vilandra this is the 10th dress I've tried on, let's just get one and go," Ava complained.
"No we have to find the perfect dress," Vilandra said going back out to look some more. Ava just smiled, she really had missed this,
"Well I better just enjoy myself," Ava said to herself.
"So Vilandra tell me about you and Rath," Ava said as Vilandra dropped more dresses into a pile.
"Hasn't Rath told you everything?"
"Of course, but I want your take on it," Ava replied.
"He's absolutely perfect," Vilandra sighed.
Ava smiled, "Told you so."
"Yeah if it wasn't for you and Zan's interference we wouldn't be together right now," Vilandra said.
"I'm glad you're happy, I'm really glad that you are happy with Rath."
Vilandra turned to Ava, "So when are you going to find happiness."
"He won't even talk to me V," Ava sighed, "he is so hurt and angry and I don't know how to fix it. And it doesn't help that every time we get near each other an argument inevitably follows."
"The fine love between love and hate," Vilandra smiled.
"What?" Ava asked puzzled.
"Mother would say that you and Zan are the perfect example of the fine line between love and hate," Vilandra answered.
"Okay, now what does that mean?" Ava asked.
"It describes the relationship between two people who can one moment be madly in love and in the next want to rip each other's heads off. It's a form of passion. You and Zan have that, you two care for one another very deeply, but you both have a ton of pride and serious tempers that divides you. It's like you two are straddling a fence and don't know how to get onto on side or another," Vilandra tried to explain.
"So how do I get us off this fence and onto love's side, because right now we are really leaning towards hate and it doesn't feel good," Ava asked.
"Tonight at the party you have to talk to him," Vilandra replied.
"And exactly how am I suppose to get him alone...he has the Elizabeth chic always hanging all over him," Ava said with a tint of jealousy and disgust.
"Don't worry she won't be there tonight...so this is your window of opportunity." Vilandra said and then cut off Ava as she started to protest, "No just listen. It's my turn to give the advice. Zan is a difficult person, he doesn't like admitting when he is wrong. But I know my brother and I know that he finally realizes that your decision to go to school was not a decision to leave him. He knows what a great opportunity that was for you, but for him to actually admit that to you means admitting he was wrong. It also means he thinks he threw away the best thing he could have ever had. That's a big pill to swallow and Zan finds it easier to hold on to his resentment and bitterness. You need to tell him otherwise…and then you won't have an Elizabeth to worry about...and trust me no one will miss her, she's annoying." Vilandra said and Ava laughed.
"Okay tonight is the night, I will talk to Zan, one way or another I will talk to him," Ava said as she stood up and grabbed another dress to try on. Vilandra just smiled.