Title: Truth

Author: Dark Roswellian Angel

Elizabeth McDowell

Disclaimer: I don't own any of it. If I did, "Roswell" would still be airing, and Tess would not have turned out the way she did.

Copying/Downloading/Posting: Please let me know first, and let me know where my work will be posted as I would love to come visit it. Make sure that it is put under my name, as I would love to hear how others feel about it. Thanks ;)

T due to some violence

This is part of at least a 2-fic series crossover. Possibly 3, depending on what kind of response I get.

A.U. that is still very loosely based on the series. It will eventually be mostly CC.

I actually started writing this quite a while ago, so if it seems a little disjointed it's probably because my writing style has changed a bit. I've gone over it and tried to change it to my current style, but I guess only time will tell. Or you could let me know through that little button down there (hint, hint) :)

Synopsis: The aliens tell their families the truth and think that everything will be okay. But they still have a prediction to prevent. And a bunch more secrets are about to get out.

No More Homework, No More…

As the group piled out of the van, they all stopped and looked up at the school. Without a shared word, the teens joined hands and connected. Phillip hugged Diane to him while Jim and Amy held each other's hands tightly looking on their teens with love and admiration.

"This is it. We're finally done," Isabel said.

"It's the end of an era," Kyle agreed.

"We're finally out of this place. We never have to go back in there again," Michael joined in enthusiastically.

"No more homework, no more books, no more teachers'…" Maria began almost nostalgically.

"Look around guys," Max interrupted. "It's not just the end of this (he pointed to the school); it's the end of all of it (he swept his hand out in an all-inclusive gesture). We're leaving. Tonight. Mom and Dad. Roswell." As much as he tried not to think about it, he wondered what it would be like after they left. Even though he knew it would be incredibly painful and hard to lose his parents and some of his friends, he couldn't help but feel a tiny amount of hope that maybe this would bring him to whoever it was that he had always been able to feel calling to him, pulling him to her.

"Mom and Dad," Isabel whispered, her eyes filling with tears.

"Mom," Maria's tears were already gushing. She was thankful she had her powers to keep her make-up fresh. The best waterproof mascara in the world wouldn't make it through tonight.

"Home," even Michael was outwardly touched by this little town that had housed and protected them for over 10 years. This was where he had found Max and Isabel again, where he had found out who he was. This was where he had met and fallen in love with his soulmate. He gave Maria's hand a small squeeze. The best and the worst moments of his life had been here.

"Homework, books, teachers' dirty loo…" Kyle began chanting, unable to bear the solemnity of the moment, or the thought that his friends were leaving. That after three years the group was being broken apart against their will. He received the desired grins.

For another moment, the group stared at the building, each lost in their own thoughts. Then, as one, they seemed to shake themselves back to the present. They all joined for one big group hug and turned together towards the school. As they approached it, they felt ready for what the night would bring, because, for this lone night, they were whole, they had one last night together.