Max, Michael, Isabel, Tess, and Nasedo were at the pod chamber. Nasedo told them that after school he wanted to talk with them. He said there was important information he needed to tell them. Max had a typical day at school. In biology, which he had with Liz she acted the way she always did towards him before getting shot. As usual she didn't notice him. The only thing she spoke to him about was handing her a plant slide. Max was a little upset that she couldn't be trusted with the secret and Tess had to erase her memory. Still, if it was between talking to him about plant slides or exposing him he rather have the first choice.
Max realized that he just tuned out everything Nasedo was saying. Everyone was looking at him. "Um, what were you saying"? Max asked. Nasedo sighed as if he was disappointed in Max. "I was telling everyone about your past lives. Since you seemed to be thinking of something else, I'll repeat myself. On our planet there is a war. The man I told you about, Kavar gained power and took over your throne. When you were sent here, he sent his second in command, Nicholas, and a group of his followers, the skins. They were sent down to kill you". Nasedo paused so, Max would be able to understand everything. Max's face was expressionless. Isabel looked scared about what the future would bring, Tess was interested in what Nasedo was saying, and Michael looked like he was ready for war. "When you were sent down here it was intended for me to raise you, get you ready to battle the skins, and ultimately we'd all return home. There's something else I need to show you"
Nasedo walked over to the pods. He placed his hand over them. The pods suddenly moved out of the way revealing double doors. When Nasedo walked up to them, the doors opened. Inside was another room. In the middle was some type of object. It was coned shaped and looked like metal. Nasedo walked inside the room, followed by Max, Michael, Tess, and Isabel.
"This is the granolith. Once Nicholas, and the skins are killed it will return us home. You'll kill Kavar and rule like it was planned. There's just one more thing I need to tell you. Before you were killed, Tess you were pregnant. It was intended for you to return home pregnant with the heir" Nasedo explained. Tess and Max exchanged looks. Tess didn't mind having Max's child one day but, she was still so young. She was just a child herself. She didn't want to rush things with Max. She felt if she were to become pregnant it would push him away. It sounded silly but, that's how she truly felt. "I don't plan on having a child anytime soon" Tess challenged. That's one thing Nasedo didn't like about her. How she answered back to him. If he had raised her she'd be too scared to answer back. "Well, I'm not exactly sure when we're going home so, you have time to get pregnant" Nasedo answered. Tess didn't respond to Nasedo's comment.
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Nasedo was in an abandoned warehouse. He was waiting to report back to him, Kavar's second in command. He wouldn't be happy at all about his efforts to make Tess go along with the deal. The deal which he made 40 years ago. Nasedo thought "If only I had raised Tess. If she was there waiting when I went to pick them up. She would've gone along with the deal". Nasedo heard footsteps down the hall. They were getting louder by the second.
Nicholas walked down the hall with his usual grin. Who would ever think a boy who looked only 13 was so evil. "Nasedo, it's been along time. Forty years to be exact. How's out deal coming along"? Nicholas asked. "I have good and bad news" Nasedo answered. Nicholas's grin disappeared. Already he was unhappy. "What's the good news"? Nicholas questioned. "The good news is I found the Royal Four". Nicholas smiled again. "We're you able to tell Ava the deal? Is she going to go along with it"? Nicholas was anxious to heat Nasedo's answer. "That's the bad news. I went to her one night to tell her about the deal. She was with Rath and I was unable to speak with her". Nasedo was disappointed in himself. This was the first time he was unable to follow through with something. "I don't think she's too fond of me" Nasedo commented. Nicholas laughed. "Now why would anyone not be fond of you" he said sarcastically. "Maybe if you tell her the deal she'll go along with it" Nicholas suggested. "I doubt that. She's too in love with Max..." "Max"? Nicholas cut Nasedo off. "That's Zan's name. She's too in love with him and she'd never go against Michael and Isabel. They're like a family. It's sickening how much they get along. Even if she were to get pregnant she'd never give up her child" Nasedo explained.
Nicholas was silent for a moment. He starred at Nasedo with an evil glare. "Well, since you are telling me this deal will not work, we're going to have to kill them. They all would've died anyway if the deal had worked so, why not just kill them while they're on Earth". Nasedo nodded his head in agreement. "Excellent idea" he complimented. Nasedo usually didn't compliment anyone but, Nicholas's plan deserved one. "I'll bring the Royal Four here tomorrow. They'll never expect anything" Nasedo said. "I'll be here". Nicholas and Nasedo shook hands sealing their new deal.
Nasedo walked away from Nicholas. He would've liked it better if the other deal had worked. They would've died on Antar in front of all their loyal followers. Still, just the thought of the Royal Four dying made him happy. Zan couldn't lead anyway. Kavar was much better at it.
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Nasedo was outside Max and Isabel's house. He was in the Sheriff's form so, if either of their parents were home he could come up with some story. Nasedo rang the doorbell and waited for someone to answer. After a few seconds Isabel opened the door and let him into the house. Michael was sitting in the living room, watching TV. "What is it, Nasedo"? Isabel asked. "Where's Max and Tess"? "They're upstairs, Is something wrong"? Michael asked walking over to Nasedo and Isabel. "No, nothing's wrong. There's something I want to show the four of you" Nasedo explained. "Go outside to my car and wait while I get Max and Tess" he instructed. Michael and Isabel followed his orders and left the house.
When Nasedo got to Max's room the door was closed. He could hear laughing from inside. Nasedo walked into Max's room. He saw Max and Tess wrestling over a TV remote. They were acting stupid in his opinion. "Stop fooling around there's something I want to show you" Nasedo said getting their attention. Tess pushed Max off of her and followed Nasedo out of the room.
As Nasedo was driving down the road he seemed nervous and scared. It was as if something was wrong. At least that's what Max thought. "What did you want to show us"? Michael asked. "There's an abandoned warehouse outside of Roswell. I wanted to take you there and teach you how to control your powers. Maybe even develop some new ones" Nasedo explained. For the rest of the ride everyone was silent.
Nasedo stopped in front of a large building. There were bushes and trees all around. It was the type of place you'd go if you didn't want to be found. Nasedo walked into the building with Max, Michael, Isabel, and Tess following closely behind. Once all of them entered the building they noticed a group of people who were unfamiliar to them. "Who are these people"? Michael asked. "Your enemies" Nasedo answered with a smirk. Nasedo walked over to the other side of the room, joining the group.
"Hello, Max, Michael, Tess, (pause) Isabel" a kid who looked about 13 greeted. "You probably don't remember me but, I remember you. As a matter of fact I killed you in your last life". "I don't understand. Why would you deliver us to our enemies"? Max asked. "There's something I never told you. After you were killed and sent down here with me, I was contacted by Kavar. He offered me a deal. He told me that if Ava would get pregnant with the heir to the throne, I'd get more power. I'd be more than a meaningless protector. He said once Ava got pregnant we could go home. He'd have you all killed and he'd raise your son as his own. I realized that Tess would never go along with the deal so, me and Nicholas came up with another one" Nasedo explained.
Max, Michael, Isabel, and Tess realized what would happen if they stayed any longer. They ran towards the door but, Nicholas used his powers to lock the windows and doors. Everything turned black. It felt like time was being stopped.