Liz felt herself slowly coming awake but felt like she had hardly slept. She could feel the softness underneath her and knew that she was at least in a bed so it wasn’t sleeping on the hard floor making her feel like this. Then she remembered what had happened. She snapped her eyes open, “Ava, Alec!:
“Shh, I’m right here.” Alec said brushing her hair away, soothing her.
“Where’s Ava?”
“She’s in the next room, Biggs is with her. She woke up a couple hours ago.”
“I bet they both hate that. Did we make it? Are we back?” Liz asked.
“Yeah, we made it. We’re in my room. You were sleeping like the dead thought you’d be more comfortable in here.” Liz tried to look around but didn’t have the strength to lift her head not to mention a horrible headache. She recognized the room Alec kept in TC. With as much time as he spent there it was just easier.
“Thank you.” Liz groaned, “How long have I been out?”
“Since we escaped, you missed the wonderful trek through the sewers. It’s been about eight hours ago.”
“I don’t feel like I slept eight hours.” Liz groaned. “I feel like someone hit me with a truck.” Liz waved her hand over her head in the attempt to heal but it didn’t work. She didn’t have the strength. “Great. I think I’m powerless for a little while.” She said looking over and seeing Alec’s concerned eyes. “What’s wrong?”
“You scared me. I’ve never seen you pass out from using your powers before. What did you and Ava do?”
“We connected, bonded our energy together. I’m sorry, I should have warned you. It took all of my and Ava’s energy to blast through the floor and then cover our tracks. Michael gave me the idea to blast the floor out. Oh I better call him.” Liz said trying to get up again but Alec pushed her back.
“He already called, about two hours after we got back. He was upset that you didn’t call. After I told him what happened he said you’d be pretty wiped.”
“I knew if we didn’t do anything soon they might get you. And I couldn’t let them get their hands on you.”
“No one’s hands on me but yours.” Alec smirked at her.
“Give me some time to rest up and I’ll take you up on that.”
“Max brought up some food.” Alec said as he pulled over the makeshift tray. Liz had to smile at Alec playing a nurse, he was just so cute. She sat up as Alec gave her the food. She was starving and it looked good but she knew it would taste bland. That was when Alec held out a bottle of Tabasco. “I kept this for you here.”
“Thanks.”
“No big deal, I snagged a couple bottles last time I was at your work.” He said smiling as she drenched her food and started to eat just as there was a knock on the door. Alec got up to answer it, and found Max and Logan. “Come on in guys, she’s awake.”
They made there way inside and Max looked at Liz, “You okay?”
“Yeah, just never blasted through concrete before.” Liz answered as Alec climbed on the bed next to Liz and ran his hand on her leg. He hadn’t been lying earlier when he said she scared him. The whole trek back to Terminal City he kept stopping to make sure she was breathing.
“Well you and Ava saved our asses.” Max stated.
“Can one of you guys go let Ava know I’m awake? She’s probably driving Biggs crazy worrying about me.”
“I’ll go.” Logan offered before disappearing out of the room.
“What have I missed while I was out?” Liz asked but before Max could say anything Ava and Biggs came in with Logan.
“It’s about time cornball. Biggs kept making me stay put or I would have been in here sooner.” Ava said as she reached over to hug her friend. “But I see that Alec has been taking good care of you.”
“Yep, my own little nurse.” Liz said smiling. “You look a lot better than me.”
“I’ve been doing this a lot longer plus you were the one to do the blast, the cleanup was minor in comparison.”
“Max was just telling me what’s been going on while I wasn’t in the land of the living.”
“Things have calmed down. The fact that the whole thing at Jam Pony didn’t end in bloodshed gave us brownie points with the public. They can’t figure out how we got out but figured we got out by the roof somehow. None of our friends mentioned our names.” Max explained. “The government is finally owning up to us. They have been saying that they want to possibly make a deal to help us. Let us live in peace but we’ll see”
“That’s all well and good if they do it but what about White. His cult seems to want all transgenics dead in a big way.” Alec stated.
“White’s son Ray said that he was given the snake’s poison to prove he was strong. The snake’s venom would have killed an ordinary human but it didn’t kill Max. So whatever the cult feels it has to be strong for won’t effect the transgenics. That would be why they want to kill all of you.” Logan said.
Something clicked in Liz’s head. She turned and looked at Alec, “You told me before that trangenics are immune to lots of stuff that why you can be in Terminal City for unlimited amounts of time right?”
“Yeah, Manticore wanted to make it so we could go anywhere.”
“Diseases and stuff too right?”
“Yeah. What are you getting at? I can almost hear your brain going full blast.” Alec commented.
“Have any of you ever read THE STAND?” Liz asked everyone. Everyone shook their heads. “It’s a fiction book about a disease that accidentally gets released. It’s real deadly and wipes out all but like 4 percent of the population. The ones left had free rein over every thing, the cities were empty.”
“Sounds morbid.” Ava stated.
“It was but what Logan said made me think of it. What if this breeding cult has been exclusively breeding to make only the ones in their following immune to something similar?”
“Why would they?” Ava asked.
“If they were to release something that would kill ordinaries they would have free range of the cities. All the resources along with buildings everything. They would start the population over but only with their bloodlines. Only now they find out that transgenics would be around too, which puts a crip in their plans.” Liz explained.
“When Sandeman left the cult he must have known their plans. Then with the help of Manticore, he created the transgenics and made them immune. Probably to fight against the cult, a private army.” Logan stated.
“So they announce to the public that we exist, make them fear us so that they will hunt us down and exterminate us.” Max said.
“Pretty good plan.” Alec said. “So what do we do about it?”
Part 47
“We could use their own plans against them.” Max suggested.
“Bring them out into the public.” Liz stated. “What about an EO broadcast?”
“We would need bigger media. I’ve got a few contacts that could do it but we need more proof.” Logan stated.
“Then we’ll get it.” Max stated.
“What you thinking?” Alec asked.
“We go to their HQ and get the proof we need. Half a dozen transgenics…” Max started to say.
“Along with at least one hybrid.” Liz interrupted.
“Make that two.” Ava threw in.
“We all hit it and get our information. Then we go public. Are you still tight with the arms dealer in Koreatown?” Max asked Alec.
“Yeah.”
“Tell him we're gonna need the nastiest stuff he's got. TK-67's, grenade launchers, whatever just in case it gets messy. Money's no object.”
“Sorta is when you don't got any.” Logan stated.
Alec looked at Logan for a minute than remembered he wasn’t there when Liz had changed the money. He looked over at her as she nodded, “Then we'll get some.”
“We need a few more Xs. Alec, Biggs you know the Xs and their strengths better than me, who would you pick?” Max asked.
Alec thought things over. “We’re going to need at least three more. Off the top of my head I’d go with CeCe, Wes and Lulu. Have three teams going in.”
Biggs nodded along with Alec’s decision. “I’ll talk to them, see if they’re up for it.” Biggs said.
“My time in TC is almost up. I’ll head back to my apartment.” Logan said knowing his time before he’d get sick from the toxins was almost up. “I’ll start trying to locate their headquarters.”
“There are a couple transgenic hackers that can help.” Max stated.
“I’ll link my stuff up to the computer in the headquarter building that way we’ll be in contact.”
“What should Ava and I do?” Liz asked.
“Rest, we’re going to need you two up to speed just in case. I don’t think it’s safe for you two to head back to your apartment just in case.” Max said. “Just lay around here, take a shower, we’ll get you some more food and you can sleep more. I’ll call OC and see if she’ll look out for your place. Maybe grab you some clothes to send with Logan.”
Liz and Ava weren’t happy about not doing anything to help but knew that Max was right. They needed to rest; besides Liz didn’t think she could do much even if she wanted to. Her body was still aching. Logan, Max and Biggs left to their tasks while Ava went back into Biggs room.
Liz looked around and noticed that Alec was no where to be seen. “Alec?”
“Right here babe.” Alec said coming in from the bathroom. “Just running a bath for you.”
“Alec that’s sweet but I don’t want to soak in a cold tub. And since I’m powerless I’m not going to be able to heat it.”
“Way ahead of you. I started heating the water for you before you woke up. Now let’s get you out of those clothes.” Alec said moving to help her out of her shirt.
“You know this is usually a lot more fun.” Liz said. She reached back and tried to undo her bra but couldn’t so Alec helped her before helping her out of the rest of her clothes. He picked her up and carried her into the bathroom where he helped her into the tub. “You know I could have walked.”
“I know but this way I feel like I’m helping you get better.” Alec stated. He dipped his hand in the water, cupping it before pouring it on her back. The warm water soothed her aching muscles. She was already feeling twice as good as when she woke and figured that she would be back to normal in a few hours.
“I just thought I was keeping you. I know you’re supposed to be helping Biggs.”
“Is this you’re way of getting rid of me?” Alec asked.
Liz leaned over and kissed him, “No, I just know we need to get stuff done for our mission.”
“You’ve been hanging out with ex-soldiers too much.” Alec said when he heard her say mission. “And everyone is doing what they’re supposed to. Biggs is getting the extra help, Logan is tracking everything down and Max is helping the others. So my job is to nurse you back to health. I’m going to get you some of my clothes to wear until we can find something else.”
Liz finished her bath and changed into Alec’s clothes. She headed back into Alec’s room and decided she better talk to Michael knowing he wouldn’t be happy until she called him. She tried his apartment but got no answer. She tried Maria’s cell phone but only got voice mail. She laid back down on Alec’s bed and decided she’d try again after getting some more sleep.
Part 48
Two days later Liz woke up in Alec’s bed alone so she took a quick shower and headed off to find him. She checked Biggs room and found it empty of both Ava and Biggs. Liz was happy for her friend, she had someone who could understand her life and already knew their secret. Ava seemed more comfortable in Terminal City than Liz had ever seen her. Maybe it was because the other residents were also different. Liz decided to head towards the main headquarters building. Her powers had come back the day before and she was completely better. Logan brought clothes for the two of them. They felt it was still better for them to stay in Terminal City until they went after the breeding cult so the girls moved in. As she walked through an open courtyard she saw a nomaly named Dix headed towards her. “LIZ!”
“Hey Dix what’s up?” Liz asked stopping.
“We’ve got a situation at the South Gate, visitors.” Dix stated.
“Well I’m just going to find Alec, you can tell him when I do.” Liz said.
“These visitors said they’d talk to Alec but they want you.”
“Me? Are you sure?” Liz said freaking for a minute that it might be White’s men.
“Yeah, they said Liz Parker, they described you to a T and said you would be with Alec. Two guys and a blonde girl, the girl is giving the guards hell.” Dix explained.
Dix’s description made Liz realize who it was. “Radio the gate, tell them we’re on our way and to let the group in on Alec’s clearance.” Liz said. Dix radioed the gate as the two hurried towards the South Gate. Lucky for Liz it was close and not on the other side of the Terminal City. She arrived at the gate to see a black truck pull up and park. A few of X6s surrounded the truck with guns trained on the truck as the doors open. “Guys, guns down. They’re okay, friends.”
The X6s recognized Liz and pulled back. The occupants of the truck stepped out, “I thought I told you guys not to come?”
“When has Michael ever listened?” Maria asked before launching herself at Liz in a hug. “I’m so happy to see you’re all right.”
“I’m fine Maria,” Liz said trying to comfort her friend.
Kyle looked around and let out a low whistle, “Yeah, what could happen to her in Fort Knox?”
“I can’t believe you guys came. What if something alien happens in Roswell?”
“Max and Isabel are there. They can take care of it.” Michael stated.
“They let you leave without argument?”
“No.” Michael said.
“What Michael meant is that we didn’t tell them until we were half way here.” Maria explained.
Liz looked at Michael in shock, “You just left?”
“Hey, I’m the protector in this group and that’s what I’m doing. Someone has to come up here and make sure you didn’t get in anymore over your head and expose us.” Michael stated.
“How did you think to find me here?”
“We went to your apartment first but you weren’t there. Heard on the radio that this was where the transgenics were holed up so we figured this was the best place to look for you.” Michael stated looking around as well.
“Welcome to Terminal City.” Liz said, she could see that the three were intimidated by their surroundings especially the strange looking transgenic next to her. She turned to Dix, “I’m heading to HQ and find Alec. Don’t need to radio, I’ll tell them about the visitors.”
Dix nodded before heading back up to the lookout. Liz motioned for her friends to follow her as she headed to the main building. “Terminal City is a twenty-block no-man's land here. It was closed ten years ago after a massive toxic spill. We’re not affected by it though. It’s a little city with apartments, hotels and other buildings. We even have power and water thanks to generators and a little bit of pirating into other lines.”
“I can’t believe this place.” Maria said as they walked by an X5 and a nomaly that looked like a panther. “How can you be so calm Liz?”
Liz followed her line of sight and said, “I guess I’ve been around transgenics enough that I don’t think about it. I spend a lot of time here.”
“It’s like a war zone.” Kyle said.
“No, in here it’s safe. It’s out there that’s not. You’re right, we are at war.” Liz stated. “Sorry about the guards at the gate, we have to be very careful who comes in especially if you don’t have a barcode. Ava, Logan, and me are the only ordinaries usually around.” Liz nodded a greeting to another group as they passed by, mostly Xs. Most transgenics knew Liz because she was involved with Alec and he was one of their leaders.
“So what’s the full story? I’m sure the one on the TV isn’t true.” Michael asked.
“They’re the products of a government cover up, created to be soldiers. The facility was blown up month’s back and they escaped and are trying to survive. It didn’t get bad until the story went public. The public is afraid and against what they don’t understand.”
“I finally figured out why you and I never worked Liz. You don’t go for normal humans like me or was.” Kyle stated. Liz and Maria just rolled their eyes at him.
“Your parents were totally freaking out when everything started up. I think they had an idea what we were up to when I went by yesterday before we left.” Michael stated.
“If they did, they didn’t say anything to me.” Liz said.
“You talked to them?” Maria asked surprised that Liz had talked to them.
“Yeah, I knew they would be worried so I called them yesterday. It was a long conversation, first yelling that I didn’t tell them, pleading for me to come home but I told them I wasn’t abandoning Alec. Then the strangest thing happened; my dad told me he was proud o f me. He said the way I was acting reminded him of Grandma Claudia. Sticking up for what I believe in.” Liz said opening the door to the headquarter building leading them inside.
“What do they think of Alec now?” Kyle asked.
“About the same as far as I could tell. They told him that he’s still welcome to come to the house anytime and to keep me safe.” Liz noticed that the main room was full of transgenics but saw Max, Alec, Biggs, and Ava huddled around the main computer. They made their way across the room and she whistled at Alec to get his attention, “Hey guess you decided to visit?”
Part 49
Alec was surprised to see Kyle, Maria, and Michael but not completely shocked. After all he knew how protective they were of her. If he didn’t know first hand about the long drive from Roswell he would have expected them sooner. He was just surprised that he didn’t know about them before they entered the building. Liz must have intercepted the guards. “Hey guys.”
“Alec, give me a hug.” Maria said wrapping her arms around him. She leaned in and whispered, “Thank you for keeping her safe.”
“I wouldn’t let anything happen to her.” He said as he pulled back only to be surprised by being slapped hard in the back of the head. “Ow, what was that for?”
“That was for not telling me you were a transgenic and lying why you had a gun.” Maria stated. Alec rubbed the back of his head and looked to Michael and Kyle. “Are you two going to hit me too?”
Both guys shook their heads, “Nope I think we’ll just leave you to Maria’s wrath.” Michael stated.
“Maria if you gotten beating Alec out of your system I’ll introduce you.” Liz said.
“Well you know Liz, beating Alec up can get addicting.” Max stated. “I’m an expert at it.”
“You two will just have to control yourselves because I prefer him without bruises.” Liz commented. “I know you guys have heard lots about them but this is Michael, Maria and Kyle. Kyle you’ve never met Ava but I’m sure you recognize her, and Michael and Maria already know her. This is Max and Biggs.” Liz saw what they were looking at on the computer and added, “And that’s Logan talking to us on the computer.”
Everyone greeted each other. “So what are you guys doing in Seattle?” Biggs asked.
“Came to help Liz.” Michael said. “Make sure she wasn’t getting in over her head.”
“Thanks a lot Michael.” Liz said from Alec’s lap.
“Surprised it was only the three of you.” Alec said not be able to help his curiosity if Max was going to show up.
“Max and Isabel are too busy helping their parents deal and taking care of Zan. Although he wasn’t very happy when we called him to tell him we were heading up here to help.” Maria said.
“No not happy at all.” Kyle smiled. “But here we are anyway.”
“You might rescind that offer of help in a little while. There’s a lot you don’t know about.” Alec stated.
Michael leaned against a nearby pillar along with Kyle while Maria plopped down in the only vacant seat, “Well start explaining.”
Liz and Alec went about explaining everything that had happened White seeing Liz use her powers, and the siege at Jam Pony with the others throwing in things that needed to be added. Then their theories about the breeding cult and the upcoming mission. Michael was the first one to speak, “How can we help?”
“First thing is we need to get Maria out of Terminal City. She can’t stay here as long as the rest of us.” Liz said in a low voice. She looked at the computer. “Logan, I have a HUGE favor to ask.”
Logan already knew what she wanted. “I’ve got plenty of room here so it’s fine.”
“Thank you, I don’t want to ask OC and she can’t stay at our apartment.” Liz said.
“I’m following up on a lead so I’ll come by in a few hours. She should be safe still.” Logan stated. He said good bye then signed off.
Liz could see Michael’s uneasiness at the thought of Maria not staying with them. “Michael, we don’t have a choice if we don’t want Maria to get sick. She’s normal and the toxins will get to her. I wouldn’t have suggested her to go stay with Logan if I didn’t trust him and know she’ll be safe. Logan’s got a penthouse with plenty of room.”
Michael trusted Liz’s judgement after all Liz loved Maria as much as he did but was still unsure. “I think I’ll go with her just to check things out.”
“You can borrow my bike to follow them then just come back the same way. If you need help just call one of us.” Alec offered.
“He won’t need to call because I’m going too.” Liz stated noticing Michael seemed to feel better about the arrangement.
Alec did not like the idea of Liz going, “Liz…..”
“Don’t argue Alec. I’m not going to let Michael roam around Seattle by himself.” Liz said putting her hands on her hips. “Things have calmed down, I’ll be fine.”
Alec could see there was no use in arguing with her at the moment so instead he switched to talking to Michael. “If you and Kyle don’t mind sharing I’ll get you a room close to us.” Michael and Kyle looked at each other skeptically but nodded.
“Just not too close.” Kyle stated thinking that he didn’t want to hear Liz and Alec going at it.
“Alec, we might see about getting Kyle a gun. He’s a good shot.” Liz added.
“State junior rifle champion.” Kyle boasted.
“Let’s go over to the weapons hold and see what we can do.” Alec said leading the group out of the room.
Part 50
They gave the three Roswellians a complete tour of Terminal City and killed time until Logan showed up. Liz and Alec could tell that he had some news so they all gathered to look over what he had found.
“From what I can tell when they left the school Max and I found they set up here.” Logan said pointing to some photographs and blueprints.
“So we hit it floor by floor. One should have the information we need. We’ll have three teams, two transgenics and one hybrid, Liz, Kyle or Michael, to each team. The hybrids will take care of the locks and any security systems on the way. Ava will stay with Logan and Maria at the cars to keep them hidden so we can get out of there in a hurry.” Max said strategizing.
“We should go at night, use the cover of darkness to hide our approach. ” Alec threw in. Liz watched as the X5s continued to make their plans to infiltrate the breeding cult and gain the information they needed that night. Alec seemed to be in his element. He was confident and knew what he was doing. It was like watching a fish in water or maybe a shark. A lot of people might be scared of that but not Liz, Alec was being himself. If Liz couldn’t accept who he was, she had no reason to be with him. He was a strong man who was there when he was needed and wasn’t scared to do what was needed. And Liz was embarrassed to say it was turning her on.
They wrapped up their plans and the group broke up Alec looked at Liz and couldn’t be sure but thought he saw desire in Liz’s eyes. He was sure of it when she walked up and sat down on his lap straddling him. “I must sound weird but seeing you in soldier mode is kind of sexy.”
“You’re right, you’re weird.” Alec said, “But I still love you.”
“And I love you.” Liz said before crashing her mouth onto his.
Alec ran his hands through her hair to cup the back of her head pulling her as close as possible as he devoured her. He felt like he couldn’t get close enough to her. There was only one way to get any closer but he couldn’t do that with so many people around and his room was too far away. He pulled his mouth away from her and lifted her off his lap. She looked at him confused but went with him as he pulled her away. He opened a door to a nearby room, actually it was no bigger than a large closet and shut the door behind them.
Before Liz knew what was happening Alec spun her around and crashed his lips to hers again. She felt him pushing his hard body against hers until she felt her back hit the wall. His erection pressed against her stomach and she was glad he wanted her as much as she wanted him. Her body was heated up from the first kiss they had shared and was glad he had pulled them into a more private place. She felt his lips descend to her neck and she wrapped her legs around him. He lifted her up so his hardness was pressed directly over her heat. His hands felt like they were everywhere on her body but she needed to feel more. She tugged his shirt over his head and tossed it to the ground. She ran her hands over his chest and his back loving the feel of his heated skin only loving what his mouth was doing to her more.
Alec moved his mouth lower down her neck wanting to taste her breasts but her dark green tank top was in the way. To remedy that he grabbed the hem of it and tugged it up, not off but above her breasts so he had access. He didn’t need transgenic hearing to pick up her moans of pleasure when his tongue bathed her nipple teasingly.
Liz threw her head back in ecstasy, she couldn’t stand it anymore or she would explode. She reached in between them and unfastened his pants. “Alec, I want you inside of me.”
Alec followed suit by undoing her cargo knaki pants and releasing her legs enough to slide them and her panties off at the same time once he removed her boots. Liz snatched his wallet out of his pocket and retrieved one of the condoms housed there. She moved his boxers and pants down exposing his painful erection to her eyes. She wrapped her small hand around him and stroked him a few times eliciting a moan from where Alec’s face was buried in her neck. She ripped the package apart and unrolled it onto him then pushed his pants and boxers down farther so that they pooled around his ankles.
Their lips found each other once more and they kissed hungrily. he was pushing her against the wall. Her arms wrapped around his neck, fingers trailing over his barcode, her mouth attacking his, tongue swirling into his mouth. He leaned against her, pinning her against the wall with his hips, making her groan at the feel of him hard against her stomach. "Alec..." She groaned into his mouth, her hands running over his back.
His hands moved behind her, grabbing her ass, and pulled her up. Her legs wrapping around him, and he shoved himself hard into her already wet, hot depths, making him groan into her kiss. His mouth broke from the kiss, and moved to her neck.
Liz closed her eyes, letting her head rock back and forth against the wall, as he moved inside of her. His hips forcefully pushing her into the wall, over and over again. Her hands gripped his shoulders hard, trying to hang on, as he moved in and out of her body, harder and faster with each thrust of his hips. There was no use trying to move her hips against him, she was effectively pinned, and loved every second of it.
Her one hand moved up into his hair, and pulled his face back up to hers, the look in his eyes making her shudder. His mouth came down on hers possessively, his tongue moving into hers, tasting her.
Alec moved harder into her at the sound, his fingers digging into her hips, trying to bring her further onto him, as he continued to move into her. He had no rational thought in his head, he only knew he wanted to be inside of her, as deep as possible. Her nails at his shoulders, the sounds from her mouth, her tongue against his, were driving him crazy.
And then he heard her, “More Alec. Harder.”
Alec complied with her wishes and increased his pace feeling himself starting to go over the edge. It was then that he felt Liz’s inner walls clamp down on him like a vice and knew she was right with him. The overpowering orgasm that he always felt when he made love to Liz washed over him and his moans joined Liz’s. Alec continued to hold her as they caught their breaths and their bodies calmed down.
“Are you okay?” He asked Liz.
“Never better.” She said smiling.
“I think all of HQ heard us.” Alec joked as he leaned his forehead against hers.
Liz couldn’t help but blush thinking of all the transgenics with their enhanced hearing being able to hear them. Before she could say anything she heard someone calling her name.
Part 51
“Liz?” Liz recognized Logan’s voice calling her.
“Just a minute.” Liz yelled back trying not to sound like she had just had sex, not ten feet from a room full of people. She looked down at Alec, “I think I’d better go.”
“Yeah.” Alec pulled out of her and she used her powers to clean him up. He pulled her legs apart and held her as she slid down the wall. They quickly pulled their clothes on and she used her powers to fix their muffled appearance then left their hiding place running right into Logan.
Logan knew what the two had been up to; after all in TC privacy was only something you got in your rooms with the door locked. He thought about saying something but decided against it. “I’m heading out with Maria. Michael said you were riding with him?”
“Right.” Liz said. Alec grabbed something off a nearby table before he walked Liz over where Logan had parked his car by Alec’s bike. Biggs and Ava walked up with them and Biggs couldn’t resist. “I guess morale isn’t the only thing up?”
“Funny just wait some day when you least expect it.” Alec said. Liz leaned in and kissed him full on the lips. When they pulled away Alec didn’t let go she just smiled at him. “I’ll be back in a little while, is there anything you need?”
“Just you.” Alec stated. He pulled the gun out of his pocket that he had grabbed before they left the main building, “I want you take this with you just in case.”
Liz knew he wanted her to be safe so she took the gun and put it in her waistband. Alec felt somewhat better and said, “Hurry back.”
“I will, just a quick drive to Logan’s, get Maria settled then back to TC.” Liz kissed Alec quickly before hopping behind Michael on Alec’s bike. Liz wore the only helmet while Michael went without. They drove through the busy streets of Seattle and quickly arrived at Foggle Towers. After Michael checked things out and they got Maria settled Liz and Michael got back on the bike and headed back. They were almost back when they approached the last sector post before reaching TC, it was very busy. Liz was showing the cop her sector pass when she felt suddenly uneasy. She glanced around quickly and spotted some men in suits watching her, they looked like White’s men. Just then the cop cleared them and they were free to go. “Michael, hurry. I have a bad feeling. I think I’ve been spotted.”
Michael nodded and gunned the engine before speeding off. Liz noticed that the suits jumped into their car and started to follow them. Liz gave Michael directions to try and loose them but it didn’t seem to work. They were only a few miles from TC and the men were gaining. “Liz, we’ve got to do something. They’re going to catch us before we even make it.”
“What should I do?”
“Blast the tires.” Michael yelled back.
Liz looked around and saw that although the streets weren’t packed, there were too many people around for her to use her powers. So she thought of something else. She pulled the small gun from her waistband turned and set up the shot just like Alec taught her. She squeezed off a couple of rounds hitting the tires with one. The tire blew and the car started to spin out of control.
Michael was in shock by what had just happened, “Where did you get that?”
“Alec of course. Take the next left.” Liz instructed.
Michael turned the corner fast only to see their way blocked by three cars. Liz could see White standing in front. Michael was driving so fast that when he tried to slow down and turn the bike around to head the other way when he lost control. The bike turned to the side and skidded down the street towards the roadblock. Liz and Michael were thrown halfway and rolled to the side. The helmet came off just as Liz finished rolling, she looked over and saw Michael too had stopped but unlike her he didn’t look conscious. The helmet had protected Liz from a head injury. As quickly as she could, her body sore with bumps and bruises from hitting the pavement; she crawled over to Michael to make sure he was breathing. He was, just out cold. She looked up and saw White’s men approaching her. She had lost the gun and decided to use her powers. She reached out with her hand and tossed them back. They flew back thirty feet or so a few landing on top of one of the cars, shattering the windshield. She was so busy dealing with the agents in front of her she didn’t see White come up behind her until she felt the blow from behind.
White stood above the now unconscious girl, he still had yet to know her name, and pulled back her hair, no barcode. Like he had suspected she wasn’t a transgenic, but he would find out as soon as he got her and her friend to the conclaves facility. That was why over the last few weeks he had insisted that the agents on his team were only ones with the conclave, once he caught her he didn’t want the government to get in his way. He looked at the damage she had done. Several of his men were still lying on the hood of the beat up car. He turned to his men; “I want them in the two working cars. We need to keep them separate.”
He watched as the two were being loaded and saw the outline of something in her back pocket. “Hold on.” He reached in and pulled out a small wallet. “Go on.” He knew it would contain some personal stuff and opened it. That was when he found out her name, Elizabeth Parker. It was on her driver’s license, along with a few other items with her name on it along with a few pictures one with 494. White had known she had a relationship with one of the X5s either 494 or 452, since she had helped rescued them both but had just figured she was friends with 452. Now he found out that it was 494 and it looked to be more than friendship. White felt a smile creep across his face, he would have to use this to his advantage.
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