A/N: I do not own nor will I ever own anything by Falling Skies, TNT or Steven Spielberg. I will try to keep most of the characters and important events the same but most of these chapters will be original.
Also as a warning I realize the grammar is poor at best, so if you can read it and enjoy it then that's all I am asking.
(WARNING LEMON IN CHAPTER)
Chapter 5
The Calm Before the Storm
"Your name's Maggie right?" Asked Hal with a bag over his head as Maggie guided him down the tunnel with her M-16 was firmly pressed against his back.
"You heard wrong,"she fired back in a cold voice hopping he would take the hint and shut up.
Turning left, Hal raised his hands up a little higher. "You could join us?"
To be honest... the thought had crossed her mind long before he ever said anything. She was as much of a prisoner as he was. If there was anyone who deserved to have a bullet between his eyes, it was Pope. It was then she noticed Hal had stopped moving. Reaching up he quickly tore off the bag that had been placed on his head.
"Keep moving,"She said in a stern voice knowing the longer he delayed the worse the consequences would not only for him but also for her.
"I said move, Now!"
It was then Hal turned around to face her. Maggie who was getting tired of his stalling, raised her flash light getting ready strike the teenager...but stopped dead in her tracks. Instead of Hal's face, she was greeted with face of the man she ran away with after her recovery from cancer, Snake. Margret never knew his real name, and back then, she never really cared. The only thing she remembered with great detail was the snake tattoo he had on the side of his face.
"What's a matter M? Aren't you happy to see me?" He asked leering down at her.
Most of the times Maggie was too fucked up to even care what he did to her. He was her supplier and she was hooked. He knew it. She knew it. So, it was a lot easier to let him do whatever he wanted with her then to try and fight it. After all, she put herself in that situation. By the time Maggie was arrested and sober enough to stand trial she found out she was pregnant. If Margret thought going to jail was a reality check, giving birth to a baby she would never know was far worst than anything the court system could do to her.
"Come on babe, I've got a fresh batch of heroin,"he said reaching out and grabbing a hold of her wrist.
"No!" She screamed trying to pull away from him but found his grip on her wrist even tighter.
"How dare you talk back to me! I own you bitch!" He said raising his hand and getting ready to strike her.
All the anger, pain, and regret she felt at herself boiled over. With Snake's chest still pressed against her rifle she pulled the trigger. Being shot at point blank range Maggie felt his blood laid on her arms and chest as Snake swayed a bit before dropping to his knees in front of her.
"You don't own me anymore...asshole,"she stated right before she swung her rifle around and hit him in the face with the butt end of her gun.
Breathing hard, Maggie took her eyes of his body to looked down at the blood that was stained on her clothes and hands. She knew the blood would never come completely off, but the bastard deserved to die. Wanting to watch Snake die in front of her eyes, Maggie started walking over to his body. Without warning the scenery changed from the dark dimly little tunnel to the cold, wet dingy barn where she had confessed her love to Hal. Ignoring the dread that was starting to surround her, she finally rounded on Snake's face only to see Hal laying on the ground bleeding out.
Instantaneous her facially expression changed from anger to horror. Dropping her rifle, Maggie knelt beside her dying boyfriend.
"Hal, hang on!" She screamed with tears beginning to fall down her cheeks.
"Maggie, why did you shoot me?" He asked looking into her brown eyes as more and more blood began seeping out of his gun shot wound.
"I am so sorry Hal. Come on, you have to stay with me! I need you damn it!"
Hal's breathing starting coming more rapidly with each passing second. Looking down at his face she could see the color starting to drain from his face. Raising his right hand he grabbed a hold of her arm and forced her head down near his mouth.
"Karen was right about you."
Slowly, Margret pulled away with a confused look on her face. "What did you say?"
"Karen was right. You don't' deserve to be happy and you don't deserve me."
"That's not true,"she said shaking her head as even more tears starting coming down her face,"I love you Hal!"
Suddenly, Hal put on the same smug grin that Karen had on the last time she saw her. "Love don't make me laugh. What would the precious little Maggie know about love? All you know is your own selfish and petty desires. Your like a parasite, using up anyone who gets close to you before throwing them away. You have always known that this how you would end up...alone."
Snapping wide awake, Margret sat up breathing hard. Looking around she could see hers and Hal's gear strewn all over the small dinner room table of there train compartment.
"It was only a nightmare,"she said to herself flopping backwards on her pillow.
Reaching up she wiped away the cold sweat that was making her blonde hair stick to the sides of her face. Looking to her right she was surprised to not find Hal laying next to her. Out of the corner of her eyes she finally spotted the back of his head laying near the foot of the bed.
Suddenly the previous day's fight came flooding back to her. During the earlier morning meetings captain Weaver asked there opinion on which option was the best choice for them to enter Charleston. Hal wanted to take the old rail road bridge that need repairing while Maggie wanted to use the sewer entrance to sneak under the city with the uncertain of not knowing where they would come out at.
At first it was just a simple disagreement but hours later while on patrol things started to get even more heated. Right before things could get worse both went there separate ways hoping the time apart would allow for them to cool down. But when they got back together inside there room their fight started up once again. When they both refused to leave, Hal grabbed his pillow off the bed and laid down on the floor. Maggie who was equally pissed told him to fuck off before laying on her side of the bed refusing to get under the covers.
Staring down at the back of his head, Margret regretted the whole fight. It was stupid on both of there parts, as in the end captain Weaver would be the one who decided which route they would take. They both could be so stubborn and combine that with the fact Hal didn't give up, it forced her to confront her feelings rather than bury them inside herself.
"I am sorry Hal,"she said softly closing her eyes only to see the dream image of Hal's bleeding body still haunting her.
Opening them just as quickly as she had closed them, Margret sat up once more in the bed. It was then she realized that Hal had turned around and was staring up at her with his hazel colored eyes. Without even asking her if it was okay, he stood up and climbed into the bed with her pulling her body tight against his. Closing her eyes, Maggie gladly accepted his embrace and hung to him for dear life.
Her nightmare shook her a lot more than she would ever had admitted. "Hey it's okay, I am here Mags,"he said softly trying to sooth her.
It was only then, laying their in his arms, did she realized why. Despite her tough, no nonsense attitude she gave off Maggie was just like everyone else, she was scared of being alone. And more importantly she was terrified that her actions could get those who she did care about killed.
"I am not going anywhere my love. I promise you that."
"But you can't promise that,"she added finally pulling away from his chest, "Hal, you could die today."
Sighing heavily, he reached down and moved some hair out of her face. "Your right...we both could die today, tomorrow or 10 years from now. The future has yet to be written. But I know I want you to be in it."
"But how can you be so sure? How do you know we aren't making a mistake?"
"Because I love you, that's how I know. I am sorry about our fight too. We both under so much stress already sometimes it's going to affect our relationship. Chances are were going to have a many more fights the longer were together. But,will get through it. That's what being together is all about, overcoming advisory when times are tough,"he told her before leaning down and kissing her softly.
Pulling away ever she finally smiled up at him. "Now there's that smile I've been waiting for."
"Oh really?" She asked with a seductive voice before climbing on top of him so that she was straddling his waist.
Grinning up at her, Hal put his hands on her hips. "Defiantly."
Hal, who wasn't know for his patience was doing just that, and it was driving her crazy. Looking down at him she could see passion filled facial expression he had as he continued to stare up at her. Having enough of his games she closed the distance between them and kissed him passionately. Even through her jeans she could feel his hardness pressed firmly against her causing her own excitement to raise.
"I can't keep my hands off you,"she said breathless before Hal pulled her face back and crushed his lips against his.
"Then don't,"he added between kisses.
Responding back to his kisses Maggie put her hands under his shirt, wanting to feel his skin beneath her hands. Hal, who wasn't about to be out done pulled her black shirt out of her waist and started running his hands up and down her back. After a minute of intense kissing and touching, Margret was getting too hot for her clothes. Pulling away from his lips, she could hear him give her a disappoint groan. Reaching down she grabbed the bottom of her Love/ Hate shirt and tossed it aside.
Catching the hint, Hal sat up so that he could start pulling his unbutton long sleeve T shirt off. Growing frustrated with his slow pace, Maggie decided to speed things up. Grabbing the end of her white tank top, she quickly pulled it off her body leaving her top half completely naked.
"What's a matter Mason, you see something you like?"
All Hal could do was stare up at her breasts while his brown and green button T shirt lay dangling on his forearm.
"Here, let me help you,"she added pulling the T-shirt off the rest of the way,"see now were getting some where."
"God Maggie...your driving me crazy,"he said removing his blue t-shirt and pulling her body against his.
"That's the idea, you idiot,"she said slightly breathless as Hal started placing kisses on her neck.
The moment Hal started kissing her collar she felt her pleasure spike up as he found a sensitive spot she never knew she had before. It was then Margret appreciate the fact that Hal was not as inexperience in bed as she previous thought. Without warning he bent forward taking her right nipple in his mouth, causing Maggie to run her hands through his brown hair. Not wanting for her other breast to feel left out Hal reached out and started kneading her left breast in his hand.
After giving the right breast enough attention Hal made sure to switch to the left making Maggie moan even more. While she was no stranger to sex, she couldn't remember the last time before Hal that it was even willingly. The way he made her feel combined with the sexual desire she had for this young man made everything feel just that more intense.
Somehow, she managed to pull her hands out of his hair and slowly bring them down to his pants. Pulling the button out, she slowly pulled down his zipper letting his straining erection to tent out the front of his boxers. Sneaking a hand inside his boxers, Maggie took hold of his shaft in her hand giving it a few strokes. After a few tugs of his penis Hal finally pulled away from her breasts to look up at her with pure lust on his face.
While she had intended to take charge the whole morning right now, she didn't care anymore for she need him inside her bad."Hal...make love to me."
Scooting back to the side of the bed, Margret unzipped her pants and raised her legs in the air to help herself pull them off even faster. In the same position she quickly removed her blue panties and socks before turning around to see that Hal himself already had removed the rest of his clothes as well.
"Come and get me Mason,"she said with a seductive voice.
Without giving her a second chance to think Hal pounced, practically tackling her near the edge of the bed. Leaning down he captured her mouth with an eager kiss all the while his manhood was probing her core attempting to enter her slick entrance. Right when she was getting frustrated with his teasing, Hal finally slide the whole way inside her.
"Holy shit!" He said moaning at the intense heat and pressure that had surrounded him.
Maggie for her part could feel all of him buried inside her, causing her to squeeze him with waves of pleasure racking her body. Despite the fact they had sex every night for the last week (with the exception of last night) it still felt like their first time all over again.
"Hal...move,"she said urging her boyfriend to start moving inside her.
Focusing, Hal slowly pulled himself back to the point where only the head of his shaft was still inside her before thrusting back all the way in. Sighing pleasure, Maggie wrapped her arms around his back as Hal repeated this motion once more. Slowly, Hal began to up the tempo of his thrusts causing her to start moaning from every thrust. Only after a few minutes of thrusting she felt a small organism fast approaching as Hal kept hitting her most sensitive spot.
"Hal!" She screamed when without warning the mini organism hit her causing her grip his back even tighter.
Breathing hard she finally opened her eyes to see Hal staring back down at her. "Sorry, I didn't realize I was cuming before it was too late."
Hal actually chuckled down at her. "Trust me my love, I enjoyed every little bit of it,"he added by giving her a quick thrust that reached the deepest part of her core.
Moaning out load, Maggie would have loved for nothing but let Hal give her everything he had, but she still wanted to take charge this morning. Taking her hands off his back, Margret some how found the strength to push him slightly off her chest. Giving her a confused look, she managed to push him backwards onto his back with his manhood still firmly set inside her.
"Just relax my love, I've got this one."
Still slightly feeling the affects of her small organism Maggie lifted herself up before slamming back down onto him. The feeling was incredible for the both them as she could feel every little bit of his cock reaching her womb. Letting her lust take over her, Margret started eagerly bouncing herself off his cock with her pace growing faster and faster with each plunge.
Reaching up Hal took hold of her firm B cup breasts and began kneading them roughly."Oh my God!" She screamed lifting herself off his cock where only his head was still inside her folds before plunging back down on him. With such a wild and fast place movements Maggie felt an even larger organism getting closer and closer with every thrust.
"Maggie I am about to go!" He shouted with his penis suddenly swelling inside her.
"Me too!"
Taking her hands off her chest, Hal placed them on her hips and began thrusting wildly up into her. Knowing that she could drive this innocent man into such a wild sexual frenzy, Maggie felt her pleasure increase dramatically. It was then she felt her damn breaking as she was hit with her second organism of the morning. Her pussy clamped down hard onto his manhood holding him in place so even if she wanted him to pull out it would have been in possible.
"Margret! "He shouted thrusting up into her three more times before burying himself as far as he could go inside her.
Leaning back she was still reeling from her own organism when the first spurt from his cock hit the back of her womb. This was quickly fallowed by a slightly smaller second, third, and fourth pulse as her body clamping hard onto him milking him dry.
Finally, Maggie collapsed forward on to his chest, completely out of breath. "Wow! Your fucking amazing!
"Indeed Hal, your not bad yourself,"she added causing both of them to chuckle a little.
"Hal, Maggie, I hope you two aren't still fighting,"said Tom Mason opening the door to find Maggie on top of Hal.
"Dad! Don't you ever knock!" He shouted causing Margret to climb off him and dive under the covers to hid her naked body from her boyfriends father.
"Tom I heard shouting,"said the worried voice of doctor Glass who fallowed him inside but stopped dead in her tracks at the set of the young couple.
"Okay...lets go darling,"said Anne pulling the elder Mason's away from the pair and closed the door behind themselves.
Making sure that neither of them were coming back, Maggie finally turned to her boyfriend. "Well that could have ended better."
"Tell me about it,"he replied reaching up and wiping some sweat of his forehead,"what time is it anyways?"
Shrugging her shoulders, Maggie rolled off the bed with cover still wrapped around her body. Looking inside Hal's right side coat pocket she found his old pocket watch.
"8:45, shit! We need to hurry if we want to make 9am meetings."
Smiling, he stood up and walked over to her. "True, but it was worth the risk."
Grinning back up at him, Hal leaned down and gave her a soft kiss. "I Love you."
"Love you too."
6 hours later Hal had just finished coming back from patrol with his younger brother Matt (despite their father's misgivings). Once Hal safely parked his bike and let him off the back seat, Matt exploded with excitement.
"Hal that was so cool. I can't believe I was out there patrolling with you. I mean I believe it, caused I just did it, but still it was...awesome to finally be able to do something more than guard this, guard that."
Smiling down at his younger brother, Hal led them inside the Amtrak station. "Just remember what I showed you and soon you will get to go on some more."
Immediately his eyes lite up like a Christmas tree. "Really big brother. Thank you so much! What do I do now?"
Tilting his head slightly he ran a hand through his hair. "Well first things first, I know dad will want to know your alright. After that I suggest you head down to the range. I believe Maggie will be starting her second lesson of the day in about 5 minutes. Oh make sure to tell our father I will be in the armory for while. Something tells me he might want to talk to me."
"Okay, and thanks again Hal!" He said racing down the hall before turning right to head up the small flight of stairs.
Watching his little brother disappear behind the double doors, the scout couldn't help but smile to himself. It was hard on Matt being forced to stay behind when everyone else in his family was out risking there lives for the second Mass. While he hoped that Matt wouldn't ever have to do any fighting, it was still best that he know how to defend himself just encase. For the aliens would still try to kill him or worse, harness him like so many other kids.
Moving around a woman and her children, Hal entered their armory which at the moment need a complete over haul with all the latest weapons, ammo and explosives that had recovered from highway and air force base.
"What's up Hal?" Asked Tector who along with Dai were busy trying to get an accurate account of everything they had.
"Not much,"he added taking off his rifle and placing it next to Tector's M-14 rifle,"dad asked me to led you guys a hand."
"Good we could use some help. If you want can you sort through the hand guns, Me and Tector have our hands full with these rifles, and shotguns,"stated Dai picking up a jammed 12 gauge shotgun.
Making his way over to the large counter he spotted a dozen or so different types of handguns, parts, and ammo all hastily stacked on top of each other. Above him were several rolls of cabinets that he could use to store the ammo while the cabinet beneath the sink would make a good place to store actual gun parts.
Picking up 38 special, Hal spun the cylinder around making sure that it still worked before placing into a box labeled revolvers. Grabbing a .357 magnum Hal gave the well worn weapon a close examination. Aiming it at the nearby wall he pulled the trigger which made a clicking noise since it wasn't loaded.
"Hey Hal, I just wanted to apologize,"said Tector turning to face him with M-24 sniper rifle in hands,"Pope can be a real ass when he's drunk."
"Hell he doesn't need to be drunk for that,"added Dai with a grin on his face.
"You speak the truth Dai. But it's cool Tector, I mean shit happens. I really don't expect anything less from him. But as my dad often reminds me we are going need that kind of crazy if we want to win this war."
Nodding his head in agreement Tector looked down at Hal's gun belt. "Since when have you started carrying two Smith and Wesson 9mm pistols?"
Hal Looked down at each pistol that was on each of his hip before responding. "I think about two ½ weeks ago. Why do you ask?"
Tector exchanged a look with Dai before both of them laughed. "Nothing, just making an observation that's all. No need to get defensive."
"Yeah relax brother."
It was then he understood what they were getting at. That was the same amount of time that he and Maggie had finally gotten together. Picking up the Glock pistol Hal couldn't help but chuckled softly to himself. As much as people say that Hal had a positive influence on her, she had defiantly affected his life more than most people will ever now. Maybe that was why they worked so well together, each of them bringing different skills to the table. Combine that with the fact they trust each other completely, it made them that just more of an affected team.
"Hey what's up Tom?" Asked Dai noticing Hal's dad standing in the doorway.
"Just got back from drilling the civilians in our new escape plan."
"How did that go?" Asked Tector making sure that the M-16 assault rifle could now properly feed the next round into the chamber.
Tom ran a hand through his beard. "Not bad. We managed to shave almost 8 minutes off our last time."
"Well that's good,"added Hal giving his father his attention as well.
"I guess so. But considering we salvaged two military hummers and 1940's military jeep from that air force base you and Maggie found, I was hoping for something a little better."
Dai turned to look at Hal who grinned back at him. "It's funny Tom. Your sorta starting to sound like the captain Weaver."
All Hal's dad could do was shake his head with an amused look on his face. "Thanks Dai. Hey can I borrow my son for a little bit?"
"Yeah sure no problem Boss. I've need to use the bathroom anyways,"said Tector grabbing his M-14 and tossed Dai's his M-4 to him so that they both could leave the the two Mason's alone.
Closing the door, Tom walked over to join his son at the table. Picking up colt .45 Tom gave the trigger a few squeezes before setting down the weapon it's proper box. Tom wanted to say something but stopped as he couldn't find the right words. It's not every day you run into your almost 18 year old son having sex, Hal thought as the awkwardness of the moment was starting to get to him.
"Look Dad, there's no way to get around this...that's not something I wanted you to see."
"Tell me about it."
"Next time, I will remember to lock the door, I promise."
Laughing,Tom put his arm around his son. "Sounds fair son. I guess I forget sometimes how much you have grown up. You know, ever since your mother died I haven't' really been much of a good father to you."
"That's not true dad,"he said looking up at him.
Tom shook his head. "No it's true. I had to give most of attention on Ben and keeping Matt safe, which hasn't leave a lot room for you. You had to become a man at 16 and not once did you complain about it. Hal...you've become a better man than I will ever be. It's all a father can ever ask for from his son."
Choking up a bit, Hal cleared his throat. "Thanks dad. I have learned a lot from you, so don't' sell yourself too short."
Looking up at his dad he could feel a few tears beginning to form in the corner of his eyes. "So, you and doctor Glass good?"
"Yeah,"he said reaching to wipe the tears forming in his own eyes,"really good to be honest. I never imagine I would ever find any one after your mother. But here I am, and it feels right."
Grabbing a clip of .45 ammo Hal nodded his head in agreement. "You know after I lost Karen I felt like a part of me died. I was so focused on hurting those aliens for what they did, to be honest I am surprised I didn't get killed because of recklessness. But then came...Maggie. It's hard to explain dad, I just know she's right person for me."
Smiling down at him, Tom put a hand on his shoulder. "I understand completely son, you don't say anymore. You know normally a father might have a problem with his still 17 year old son dating a 22 year old woman. But I think with everything that's happen, I might let that slide."
Laughing he turned to hug his father. "Thanks dad for being there when I need you."
"Any time my son. I just wish Ben could be here."
"Me too. But something tells me will see him again. No matter what those aliens did to him, he's still a Mason. And we Mason's never give up."
"Indeed we are a stubborn bunch,"he added finally pulling apart from him.
"Well I better had back," he said hearing the voices of Dai and Tector outside the armory door,"see you later Hal."
"You too dad."
A few hours later Maggie was busy finishing cleaning up all the spent shell casing from this afternoons target practice when she stopped to look at the last target two targets. A pair of two metal trash cans lids that had targets painted on them hung up on the side of a broken car.
Pulling out her two model 1911 pistols she aimed each of them at there separate targets. "Up for a little competition Walker?"
Lowering her pistols she spotted the grinning face of her boyfriend who pulled out his two Smith and Wesson 9mm pistols out.
"Please, the only competition here is whether or not you can actually hit the target."
Stopping right in front of her, Hal raised the pistol in his left hand to the left target and fired while staring directly into her eyes. Not one to be out done Maggie slowly raised her own pistol and fired, making sure to keep looking into his brown ones. Turning at the same time, Maggie saw she had managed to the third outer ring, while Hal had hit two rings farther away from her.
"My turn,"she added raising both of her pistols and fired at the same time.
Both of her shots hit the bull eyes on both targets. "Your move darling."
Rolling his eyes at her, Hal raised his two weapons and fired. Sure enough he hit the bull eyes on both targets as well albeit his bullet marks was slightly higher than hers. Turning his head to look at her, he couldn't suppress the satisfaction that was written all over his face.
"Don't get too cocky Mason. Remember, I am still beating you."
"For now my love, for now."
They both knew that she was a better shot than him. But in a short period of time Hal had improved greatly from the fist time she had seen him shooting. While she could take some credit for that, deep down it was his own hard work and determination which led to his better results.
"By all means ma'am,"he added giving her a small bow.
Stepping forward Maggie crossed her arms and fired once before uncrossing them and firing again as she repeated this action three more times before stopping. Looking down at the targets she could see all four shots were all clustered around second and third rings. Stepping back she let Hal try his best at copying her as he fired his four shots doing the same motion. To her amazement Hal managed to match her almost perfectly with his cluster of shots around the second and third rings as well.
"Time to end this."
Backing up she dove forward and fired once more before rolling to a stop. Looking up Maggie could see both shots hit the inner most ring as she stood up and holstering her pistols.
"Beat that,"she added with a cocky smile on her face.
Stepping back Hal ran forward and fired two shots just like she did before coming out of his roll. Standing on one knee he could see that his two shots were on the second inner most ring giving Maggie the win. Putting away his pistols, he spotted her grinning back at him.
"Well I must admit you did a lot better than I thought. But in the end, I was simply better."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. But you and me both know you got a little scared,"he replied walking directly in front of her and wrapping an arm around her waist.
"Your dreaming sweetheart,"she said pulling him down and kissing him.
Pulling away from his lips, she could see Hal was still grinning down at him. "I know that look, your up to something."
"I can't put anything by you can I?" He asked reaching inside his front pants pocket pulling out a old silver necklace that had a heart shaped pendant on the end.
Maggie who never wore much jewelry even before the war could appreciate the thought. "My grandfather gave this to my grandmother almost 70 years ago. Then my father gave this to my mom about 22 years ago, and now it's my turn to give this to the woman I love,"he added going behind her and putting the necklace around her neck.
"Hal, I cant accept something like this,"she said looking down at the old silver necklace with a apprehensive look on her face.
Sighing heavily he gave her a frustrated look. "Yes you can Margret. It's my decision and I stand by it. You deserve this and I want to give to you...end of story."
Running the silver heart pendant in her hands she looked back up at him. "Okay Hal you win. It's a wonderful gift, thank you."
Folding his arms across his chest he had a smug look on his face. "That's more like it. Now no matter what you say, you will always know that you are never truly alone anymore."
A/n: These chapters won't be long and I am not sure how long I will make this story but then again I guess that's the fun. Feel free to leave any questions or comments!