Max slowly woke up the following morning. Chloe and Rachel were still sleeping. She smiled kissing their cheeks before she hopped in the shower and started to walk around the bunker. She ended up running into Ashley with three other women.

Ashley grinned. "Hey, Max. You sleep well? Chloe and Rachel still sleeping?" she asked.

Max nodded. "I slept fine. The first time I slept really well in a while. They're still sleeping." said Max. To be honest ever since she entered this timeline she's slept more than she has in her own timeline or jumping through other timelines to get back to Chloe. Chloe….she still can't get over the fact the Chloe's alive.

Ashley nodded. "Oh, I'm sorry where are my manners. Max, this is Jade, Emerald but we call her Ember most of the time, and my wife, Luna."

Jade chuckled. "Oh so this was the girl you picked up that you said was like us," said Jade. Jade smirked. Jade circled around Max.

Max glanced around the four. "Umm did you use to date?" asked Max.

Luna nodded. "Yeah, we did."

Ashley chuckled. "We still use each other's pet names," said Ashley. Luna rolled her eyes. "I don't understand the pet name, Jade gave me," she said.

Jade scoffed. "What you hate being called Lunar?" she asked.

Max laughed. "Chloe seems to always give me the weirdest nicknames when we were kids. It did not get better now that we're dating. She somehow managed to rope Rachel into it. At least Rachel gives me meaningful pet names."

Ashley nodded. "I can only imagine. Luna has a similar pet name as the one I gave her that Ember came up with. I call her Little Moon, Ember calls her Little Dragon."

Luna smiled. "I like that those better than Lunar."

Jade rolled her eyes. "Alright, be an ass about it. You sure as shit didn't complain when we were dating. And if I remember correctly that was when Ashley broke up with you."

Ashley sided glared at Jade. "You shut up! We all agreed to leave the past in the past. Besides, we're all low-key married to each other."

All the woman laughed that was when Chloe and Rachel scrolled into what they assume to be the living room. "Nice to know that you found new friends while we were asleep Mad Max," said Chloe.

Max shook her head. "It's not my fault that you kicked me out of bed," she said.

Rachel giggled. "She does have a tendency to do that. Which is why I ended up sleeping on the couch most of the time. I got tired of waking up on the floor." said Rachel. She snaked her arms around Max's waist.

Jade chuckled. "That happened to me the first time I slept over at Ember's," said Jade.

Ashley shook her head. "Rachel, Chloe this is Jade, Ember, and Luna, my wife."

Luna glanced at Chloe. "Why am I just now realizing how tall you are compared to me," she said.

Ashley's eyes widen. "Holy shit you are the same height as Max and Rachel. Ember we have a thing for short girls!"

Ember chuckled. "Damn, you're right. I'm 5'9 and you're 6' but Jade's shorter than Luna she's 5'3."

Jade scoffed she was only 5' tall. "Hey, I like my height thank you very much. Besides, genies aren't known for being very tall. It's ironic that werewolf that is half-elf is a whole 6' tall!"

Ashley chuckled. "I think you're mixing elf and dwarfs up, Jade. Elves can be any height."

They all laughed at Jade's mistake when Tony and Nathan strolled into the living room. "Nice to see that our guests enjoyed their night," said Tony.

Max nodded. "It was really nice of you to take us in," said Max as she leaned against Rachel.

Ashley smiled. "I can sense that you're not like normal humans. Matter of a fact Max I can sense another being within you," she said.

Maxine scoffed. You really think she can "sense" my existence?

Max shrugged. I don't know, Maxine. Chloe and Rachel didn't seem to figure out so I doubt it.

Ashley smirked. "So, your name's Maxine. If you want I can extract you from Maxi. Let you have a normal life."

Maxine freaked. How the fuck did she do that!?

Ashley chuckled. "I can separate the two you. In fact, I can give you the power to refuse F.I.R.E.S.T.O.R.M. style," said Ashley.

Chloe perked up. "Wait you can do that? How can you do that?"

Luna smirked. "Ashley has something similar to her as well. As a Kimaru, her family has this special power call Dark Control. She can control her shadow and darkness in general." said Luna. Ashley nodded. "Yes, I can control my shadow, however, it's the dark part of me that becomes the tether for me to control her. My darker half is called Sin."

Rachel smirked. "I wouldn't mind seeing Maxine again," she said.

Max glanced at Chloe she looked a bit skeptical about it. Max looked back at Ashley. "I'll do it. It might come in handy."

Maxine shrugged. If you're ready to see another version of yourself kissing Chloe. By all means, go ahead. I know I'm a jealous kind.

Max shook her head. Well, I just have to get used to it. I mean this is your timeline after all so it's only fair I take an option where you get to live your life. And from the looks of it, you must've got a special thing with Rachel.

Maxine nodded. Yeah, she helped me with Victoria when Nathan wasn't around. I grew twice as close to her because Victoria would destroy my room so I slept in her dorm most the time. That's how I ended up with the camera Chloe gave me. I left my room for a bit I came back to find that Victoria smashed my camera. Nathan offered to buy me a digital camera but I still like the instant film one. I was terrified to sleep at night.

Max internally growled. I am so glad that you're friends with Nathan. The Nathan in my timeline was such an ass and I think it's honestly because of Victoria.

Maxine chuckled. Oh, Nathan's still an ass just not to me, Rachel and Chloe, in fact, he kind of have a bromance with Warren oddly enough.

Ashley cleared her throat. "I don't mean to interrupt your internal conversation with your other half. But if I'm going to split you two apart successfully I need to take you to the basement."

Max nodded as she followed Ashley with Chloe, Rachel, and Nathan not far behind her. Ember, Jade, Luna, and Tony followed as well to help out any way they can. The wall was covered in all sorts of writings.

Chloe traced her fingers over the engravings. "What is all this?"

Ashley sighed. "My family legacy. Each engraving was a Kimaru that learned how to control the Kimaru family power. It's a very difficult thing to master. Which is why there are so little names on that wall you're referring to. The other names you see here; these are all the family members that I got killed during the massacre. That was during the Great Supernatural War which was our World War I."

Nathan frowned. "I'm sorry that you lost your family."

Ashley shook her head. "It's fine. Anyways, Max stands in the middle over there. Everyone else please sit over there. Luna can you bring the stuff, Jade cast a spell around her, Tony and Ember I need you to make a mountain ash barrier."

Max glanced down. "Why do you need all that stuff?" she asked.

Ashley chuckled. "This is for your protection. Since you are another being possessing a form that currently wasn't yours there is no telling how much damage can be done to you and her. The barrier is to contain Maxine when she's extracted from you. Since this is using magic I want to make sure I keep you and her safe."

Max nodded allowing Ashley to do her thing. Rachel, Chloe, and Nathan watched as the floor started glowing. Ashley started chanting as Max started feeling the pull. Max started glowing pink the other section started to glow a dark purple a burst of light knocked everyone back.

A voice broke the silence. "Well, that felt weird."

Rachel glanced towards the voice. "Maxine?"

Maxine looked up at Rachel. She could see the tears form in her eyes as she ran over to hug her. "I missed you, Razor Blade," said Maxine.

Chloe chuckled. "I think you're giving me a run for my money on nicknames Maxine," said Chloe.

Maxine smirked. "What being fused with Max let me see all the other Chloes she encountered. I picked up on your speak pattern," said Maxine.

Nathan hugged Maxine. "Nice to have you back, nerd."

Maxine kissed Nathan's cheek. "Great to be back too, Onii-chan,"

Max groaned. "That kind of hurt."

Ashley kicked off the mountain ash. "Welcome to the world again."

Maxine looked over at Max. "Wowser this is surreal it's almost like having a twin I never had," said Maxine.

Chloe smirked. "That's interesting Maxine doesn't look like Max at all," she said

Max got up. "That felt so weird."

Maxine walked over to Max helping her up. "Thanks Max for doing this for me."

Max nodded. "You're welcome."

Ashley smirked. "So, are you guys gunna stay?" she asked.

Nathan shook his head. "I think it's best we move on," he said.

Tony took hold of Nathan's hand. "You wouldn't mind if I join you?" asked Tony.

Rachel grinned. "It wouldn't be fair of us to deny Nathan's new boyfriend to not come on our adventure," she said.

Nathan took hold of Tony's hand. "You'd really want to join us?" asked Nathan. Tony kissed Nathan. "You're important to me."

Ashley nodded she walked over to Nathan. "Keep him safe Tony's important to the pack."

Everyone left the basement. Tony started packing some things for the trip Nathan was in the room with him. Shadow and Brad ran into the room.

Shadow frowned. "You're really leaving us?" she said.

Tony kneeled in front of her. "I won't be gone long alright,"

Brad sniffled. "Daddy, don't leave us."

Nathan frowned. "They can come too. I may have a shitty relationship with my father but I can't let you just leave your kids."

Shadow perked up. "Really!? Daddy can we?"

Tony nodded. "Alright fine you've tied my hands go get your stuff and meet me in the front,"

Shadow and Brad high-fived as they ran out. "You think the girls will be alright with having a Fenrir-Dire Wolf with them?"

Nathan shrugged. "They're gunna have to deal with it."

Meanwhile, Max, Chloe, Rachel and now Maxine were in their room getting their stuff. Maxine glanced over at Max. "Hey, we're gunna need to refuse there isn't enough space in Chloe's truck for the four of us. And I don't want to be benched to Nathan's car. I love the guy but with his new boyfriend I don't know what will happen there." said Maxine.

Max nodded. "I was already thinking about that."

Maxine grabbed hold of Max's hand as she fused into her. That's gunna need some getting used to. I can't believe I have my own body again.

Max giggled. Just don't start calling me your Somebody.

Maxine chuckled. Nice to know another version of me has played Kingdom Hearts 2.

Chloe wrapped an arm around Max. "Don't go spacing out on us now Max," said Chloe.

Max shook her head. "Never partners in crime right?" she said. Chloe smirked. "As long as you're my partner in time."

Rachel giggled. "You two are adorable. Was that what you called each other before rescuing me?" she asked.

Max never did question how Rachel was alive guess she didn't think it was an important detail. However, now that she thinks about it every timeline she went through she was still missing because she was dead so how was she alive in this one? What did Maxine do to have Rachel live? She already got the way Maxine befriended Nathan even without asking her because when she hugged Nathan she saw the memories of how that happened.

Rachel looked at Max. "You've got look little doe. What's on your mind?" she asked.

Max shook her head. "How are you alive?"

Rachel nodded. "Chloe and I were having a rough patch we never officially broke up but we didn't talk or see each other for awhile. I had a thing with Frank for a while that didn't really work out. That was when I met Jefferson I thought he was perfect but it didn't feel right. So, I showed up at Chloe's doorstep and told her everything. I didn't see Jefferson after that Vortex Club party. I guess me not going back to him is what saved me. After that, you showed up at class and I took an interest in you because how much Chloe spoke about you that's how we ended up here. I guess Maxine decided to leave Seattle which is how she ended up at Blackwell in the middle of the school year. She did everything she could to keep Chloe from getting expelled but that was mostly my fault."

Chloe shook her head. "I couldn't let you miss the play. That was the one thing you ever looking forward to. Besides we couldn't let Victoria take your role she would be too happy and hold that over your head."

Rachel sighed. "That is true….She did try to drug me after all."

Max tilted her head. "Wait what!?"

Chloe nodded. "I went backstage looking for Rach when I caught Victoria putting muscle relaxer pills in her tea. So, I switch the cups when she left. She was so out of it that she still tried to tell Mr. Keaton that Rachel was on drugs while slurring her words."

Max grinned. "I would've paid big money to see that."

The three of them walked out to the truck when they saw Nathan loading up his truck with more stuff. "Geez Nate how much more stuff can your boy have?" asked Rachel.

Nathan rubbed his neck. "So, I kind of told Tony that he can bring his kids."

Chloe sided glared him. "Why would you do that!? I can't stand children! The whining and other shit."

Rachel pouted. "So, you wouldn't want to have a child with us, Chloe? That's hurtful," she said.

Chloe rolled her eyes. "Rach, I would love to have a child with you and Max but that hasn't happened yet," said Chloe.

Unknown to them Shadow was standing behind them hearing everything. "I have you know that we're very mature for our age you bitch!" said Shadow.

Nathan chuckled. "Hey, Shadow. Chloe didn't mean it," he said.

Shadow glared at him. "Don't lie to me!" yelled Shadow as her eyes glowed bright green.

Chloe kneeled in front of Shadow. "Nathan's right I didn't mean. I just had a kid sister your age and we didn't get along that well. I shouldn't've assumed you'd act like her."

Shadow's eyes stopped glowing when a slow clap caught everyone's attention. "Nice to know you didn't give into your rage."

Shadow blushed. "Blaze…."

The girl name Blaze hugged Shadow. "Your brother told me you were leaving for a while. I wanted to say goodbye before you left," she said.

Nathan sighed. "I think I could go find Tony ask if he has any more stuff before we roll out," he said leaving the girls alone.

Shadow shook her head. "Not goodbye more like see you later. I will be back dad knows we have to come back sometime. Honestly, I don't think this thing he has with Nathan will last that long. I'm not saying that to be mean but we have our distance we need to defeat my mother and her hunters he can't do that if he's traveling the world with Nathan."

Rachel nodded. "Smart kid, let's keep this conversation between us Nathan and Tony deserve to have this chance to be happy." Shadow nodded.

Elsewhere

Missing posters were littered everywhere in Arcadia Bay for Nathan, Rachel, Max, and Chloe. Blackwell hasn't been the same since the four left. Rumors had circled around that Nathan kidnapped them or that he wanted to screw over his family. Whatever people said about Nathan was pissing Victoria off even if they weren't friends anymore she still hated the way people talked about him.

Sean was on the phone with police. "What do you mean you haven't found them yet? How fucking hard is it to find four teenagers! They cannot just simply vanish like that! Find my son or I will found someone else to do your job!" yelled Sean.

A knock on his door pulled in out of his angry state of mind. "I am sorry Mr. Prescott but you have a visitor." his assistant said.

Sean groaned. "Who is it? Can they see I'm busy trying to run a business with no money because my fuck up of a son stole all my cash!?"

She nodded. "It's Mark Jefferson, sir. I tried to send him away but he insisted to let you speak to him."

Sean shook his head. "Send him in and close the door behind you when you do."

The assistant nodded again. "Well do sir. Should I bring you a cup of coffee while I'm at it?"

Sean pinched the bridge of his nose. "No, that won't be necessary thank you though Shirley."

Shirley nodded as she exited the office. Mark walked in with a very frustrated and annoyed look on his face. "Sean, what is the current status of finding Nathan?" he asked.

Sean sighed. "Unfortunately the Arcadia Bay Police are shit at their job. I don't understate how they can not find any trace of four teenagers! There has not been one damn eyewitness account of my son or of those delinquents he calls friends."

Mark scoffed. "I assure you, Sean. Maxine isn't a delinquent she is and has always been my brightest student how she ended up hanging out with Chloe Price and Rachel Amber is something I will never understand. Someone with that amount of raw talent shouldn't be hanging out with people that don't want to show off their potential same goes for Nathaniel." said Mark.

Sean chuckled. "You are the only one to refer to him by his full name. I don't know what you mean by talent because all he does in complain about every first-world problem. What talent does he possibly have?" he asked.

Mark shook his head. "Now I'm starting to see why Nathan was looking to me for a father figure. I don't mean to be rude, Sean but you're an ass to your only son."

Sean placed the paperwork to the side giving Jefferson his full attention. "My only son is started to act like another one of my daughters. I'd watch your tone with me, Jefferson, because that is my bunker and dark room you are using for free might I add. I could start charging you for the expenses. I mean with all the lighting, tripods and other things you need I'm starting to think it would cost maybe the amount it took to build the damn thing!"

Mark chuckled. "I meant no disrespect, Sean. I was simply stating a fact of the matter. If you acted more to a father to Nathan we both wouldn't be in this situation right now. He ran away because he didn't want to have to live with all the things you've done to the family of the people he goes to school with. I don't blame him for leaving. No, I am angrier that he took two my subjects with him. Oh the art I could've created with Rachel and Maxine." said Mark.

Sean groaned. "I could care less about your creepy photography fantasies Jefferson. Why don't you do something and help find the brat that stole my money so I can properly pay you to fuck off!"

Jefferson chuckled. "I think I can find them. I always know where to find him."

Jefferson left the office with a smirk. Meanwhile, the four teenagers were now making their way Washington. A place that Chloe never thought she'd actually go see. Ever since Max left she wanted to never see Seattle at all, then in the middle of the school year she hears Rachel talking about a new girl in her photography class she was kind of half listening to Rachel that whole time until she said the new girl's name.

Rachel sat on Chloe's bed. "She's cute and shy I think you'd like her. I think she said her name was Maxine."

Chloe's head snapped up. "What did you say?"

Rachel giggled. "Oh, now you listen to me. I said her name's-" Rachel did not finish that sentence before they heard a knock on the door. David was at Blackwell, Joyce was at the diner and Lisha was at school. Chloe groaned as she got up from her bed to go downstairs, Rachel shortly behind her.

When she opened the door there she was Maxine Caulfield. "Hey…."

Rachel raised an eyebrow. "Why is the new girl here?"

Chloe shoved Max. "Hey? That's all you have to say to me after five years!" yelled Chloe.

Max fell over. "I'm sorry Chloe…."

Rachel grabbed Chloe's arm. "Babe, stop."

Max bit her lip. "I….I'll just leave. I see that you don't need me. I haven't been a good friend at all and I'm sorry for that. I just….Maybe coming here was a bad idea. I thought if I saw you, you'd wouldn't want me to die in Seattle." said Max getting up from the ground.

Rachel pushed passed Chloe helping Max up. "Don't go we've got class together and Chloe talks about you a lot I want to get to know the girl behind the photo.

And that was how Rachel slowly became friends with Max. Chloe was against it for the most part because she was still angry that Max left. Boy, had things back then have change. Chloe never thought she'd date her childhood best friend and her new best friend too. Shit, now that she thinks about it she wouldn't even be alive if it weren't for Max. Her befriending Nathan is the whole reason why that timeline didn't happen.

They pulled up at another hotel as they checked. "Just remember you didn't see us," said Nathan using his memory manipulation powers.

The front desk guy nodded as he handed him the kids. Max, Chloe, and Rachel watched from a distance at how Nathan interacted with Tony's kids.

Shadow sided eyed Nathan. "What did you do to that guy?" she asked.

Nathan smiled. "Made him forget we were even here. We'll need to wipe some CCTV of us. Can't have my father finding us."

Chloe nodded. "Yeah, your dad is kind of scary Nate. We'll head off to our room see you in the morning."

Nathan nodded. "Yeah see you in the morning."