Prologue: It Begins

Roswell High Basketball Court, Roswell, NM


”Yes! Two more baskets and we win!” Alex shouted, giving a high five to his teammate, Kyle.

”Think again!” Michael yelled as he made another basket. The game heated up as the four of them hustled the ball, totally oblivious to their onlooker.

”Have the final preparations been set?” The Man asked his partner on the cell phone. “The time is finally right...” the Man paused as he looked at the four playing basketball. “Their Graduation trip will be their last. Tomorrow the mission begins,” The Man stated as he hung up the phone and took one last look at the four, “Let the real game begin!”

”Alex, we won...” Kyle started to cheer.

”No! I want a rematch! You two cheated!” Michael accused, cutting him off as he caught the rebound. “As I recall, the rules stipulate that ‘no powers’ are to be used out in public.”

”A temporary relapse,” Kyle smirked as he advanced towards Michael.

”A temporary relapse my as-” Michael growled as a man appeared from the shadows.

”Boys!” Sheriff Valenti shouted, stepping between the two. “I thought I would find the four of you here. Do you guys realize that it is midnight?” The four boys looked blankly at him, starting to forget their current situation. “If you guys want to make the plane tomorrow...”

The boys acknowledged the Sheriff with shouts of “yes” as the four of them started to collect their gear.

”I know how the four of you have been planning this trip for over the last year and how exciting it must be to be headed off on your own...”

”Dad!” Kyle shouted, interrupting the beginning of his father’s thoughtful words. “Not the speech again! We are only going to be out of state for two weeks,” Kyle continued as the Sheriff looked at his sons. “Michael and I will be home before you start enjoying the peace and quiet.”

”We will see about that,” the Sheriff smirked. “Max, Alex, do you boys need a ride home?”

”No, that won’t be necessary, Sheriff,” Max replied. “I drove our Dad’s Jeep.”

”Kyle, great game! Michael, better luck next time!” Alex shouted as he walked towards the Jeep.

”Alex... as I recall, you two cheated!” Michael shouted after the retreating forms. “Dad, I think Kyle needs to hear the ‘no powers in public’ speech again,” Michael mumbled as he climbed into the patrol car.

”Kyle, as you know, the four of you are ‘special’,” the Sheriff began, remembering when he first found out about the boys' unique alien status. It only took the garage to blow up, the color of the walls to change color, and watching things appear, disappear, and blow up before he figured it out. Being the only adult who knew about the four, he felt the need to protect them. They were his sons since the night he picked up the four desert wanderers. He was able to take two into his home and he had found a great home with the Whitman’s for Alex and Max. “...there are people out there that would not be able to accept...” the Sheriff continued with the well rehearsed speech he had used over the years. With his guidance the boys had slowly began to master their skills. Surprisingly, Kyle and Michael were the most mischievous with their skills. “...now remember.”

”I know Dad! Can we just go!” Kyle finally stated, no longer being able to handle the rest of the speech. He had already endured the first fifteen minutes of the half hour speech.

The three drove home the rest of the way in silence, contemplating the next day's trip. It would be the first time the four would be out of state without supervision for longer than two days. The Sheriff could not help but worry. His boys were growing up, they had just graduated high school and in a few months they would be off to college, but first he would have to survive the next two weeks without his boys.


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Meanwhile...

The Evans' Household, Carlsbad, NM


”Can you believe tomorrow is the first day of our Grand Adventure?” Tess shrieked as the four of them settled into their sleeping bags. “I just can’t go to sleep... I am so excited!” she continued, unable to control her giggles.

”Grow up, Tess.” Liz said in a slightly mocking tone. “ We are high school graduates. We,” Liz paused and began to scream, “Are Out Of Here!! Hello World, Here We Come!!”

”You said it!” Tess chimed in.

”Liz. Tess. Calm down. I swear, if my Mom has to climb up those stairs one more time, she’ll just die,” Isabel began to say harshly before she too was caught up in a fit of giggles.

”Ladies,” Maria stated quickly. The three ‘ladies’ looked over and tried to stifle their giggles, preparing to hear what she had to say. Maria had been acting like a zombie all day, not quite like the girl they knew and loved. “I am excited about our trip to New York, but I have this weird feeling that everything we know will change...”

”Maria, must you over analyze all of your premonitions?” Liz inquired, all of the girls quiet from their previous outburst. “I know you are blessed with ESP, but sometimes you just have to live the moment... get caught up with your destiny...”

”Girls! Go to sleep! The plane leaves at 9 am and it is currently 1 am. Do the math, get to bed!” Mrs. Evans yelled up the stairs.

”We will, Mom.” Tess called back down the stairs. “See, I told you Mom would not drag herself up the stairs again,” she started to say to her sister, Isabel, “the last time she came up, I could swear she was cursing under her breathe,” Tess whispered, snuggling into her sleeping bag.

”Guys, I was serious. Something monumental is going to happen on this trip that will change the course of our destinies... I feel it in my bones.” Maria explained in a serious tone.

”Well, I hope it involves four handsome guys.” Isabel managed to whisper in reply as sleep finally took its toll.

”You may be right,” Maria whispered to herself. Maria glanced around the room as the other three drifted into dreamland. “Destiny here we come...” Maria’s voice trailed of as she joined the others in dreamland.


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Part One: Schedules

The Whitmans' House, Roswell, NM


”Alex, we are going to be late.” Max yelled up the stairs. “ Where did you put the tickets?”

”Right there,” Alex replied as he gestured to their father’s desk.

”You’ve got to be kidding,” Max grumbled as he glanced at the desk covered with layers upon layers of papers and files. “Alex!”

”Bro, relax,” Alex responded as he waived his hand over the desk, papers and files moving magically, revealing the two tickets. Max looked in awe at this brother, still amazed with his telekinetic abilities. “Here you go,” Alex remarked, looking at Max as he sent the tickets over to him.

”Are you ready now?” Max asked, picking up his bags and walked to the door.

”Yes,” Alex smirked as he picked up his bags and followed Max out the door. “Are we picking up Kyle and Michael?”

”Yes and if we hurry we will be back on schedule.”

”Max. This is a vacation! Forget about schedules and let's have some fun,” Alex stated as he pulled out of the driveway and turned towards the Valentis'.


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Meanwhile...

The Valenti Household, Roswell, NM


”They are late! I can’t believe Max would be late!” Michael proclaimed for the fourth time in the last five minutes. Kyle watched amused as his brother paced back and forth. “We can’t miss this flight - it would blow off our whole schedule!”

”Schedule?” Kyle repeated, looking at his brother with concern. “I don’t believe I have ever heard you say schedule before.” he kidded as a car horn originated from the driveway.

”Let’s go!" Michael shouted as he grabbed his bags and walked out the door with Kyle following close behind.

”Are you ready?” Alex asked from the driver's seat.

”That would be an understatement.’ Kyle shouted as he climbed into the Jeep. “Let’s roll!”


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Meanwhile...

Carlsbad, NM

”Girls, be careful. Don’t talk to strangers and don’t do anything that I would have done!” Ms. Deluca called out as the Jetta pulled out of the Evan’s driveway. The four girls waved to their mothers as they sped of towards the air field.

”Maria? Are we there yet?” Tess asked timidly from the back seat, after fifteen minutes of their drive.

”No,” Maria replied looking back towards Tess, “Stop fidgeting, you are making me nervous.”

”I have to pee,” Tess admitted.

”Why didn’t you go before?” Liz asked, “Stopping now would ruin our schedule.”

”You mean your schedule. We have plenty of time to let our best friend here use the bathroom.” Maria replied to Liz as she smiled back at Tess. “I will stop as soon as I can.”

”Thanks, Mia. You’re the best!”

”Mia, I haven’t heard that name in awhile...” Maria giggled remembering when Tess couldn’t pronounce the R in Maria and started calling her Mia. Maria looked up and noticed a sign for a gas station. “Tess, I think you have been blessed. A gas station with you name on it.” Maria proclaimed as she pulled into the gas station. No sooner had she pulled into the parking space that Tess jumped out of the car and disappeared inside.

”She has to be part cat to move that quickly,” Isabel remarked at her sisters agility and speed.

”Does that make you part cat as well?” Liz asked.

”Perhaps,” Isabel purred.

”I just hope I can find the air field.” Maria mumbled to herself as she looked at the map. “Who would have guessed that we would be flying to New York in private jet plane!”

”I know, when my Dad said his client offered his private jet for our trip, I couldn’t believe it.” Isabel added as Tess climbed into the back seat.

”Miss me?” Tess asked playfully.

”Always,” Maria answered sweetly. “Are we ready to go?” Maria asked not waiting for an answer as she drove back onto the highway.

”Isabel, who is this ‘client’?” Liz inquired.

”His name is Pierce Craven the III. He's some big Hotshot with the Government. Dad helped him with a few cases,” Isabel informed the others.

”We met him about two months ago. We were planing our airfare at the time and he offered the use of his jet. He said that we should enjoy the last days of our youth in style before we enter the real world,” Tess explained. “He said four young ladies like us deserve top notch treatment.”

”I think we are almost there.” Maria announced as she pulled into a private drive. “New York, Here we come!”

Part Two: Sleeping Abductions

Flight 269 to Florida

Kyle and Alex settled into their first class seats as Michael and Max placed their bags into the carrier holder. There had been a mix up with their tickets and they had been upgraded after a four hour delay.

”We are finally on our way to Florida.” Kyle sighed buckling his seat belt. “At least we are going first class....”

”It was the least they could do, after making us wait for four hours.” Michael said bitterly taking his seat beside Kyle.

”A free breakfast too.” Alex piped in reminding Michael of the free meal that they had just finished. “We will be there in no time at all.” Alex stated closing his eyes.

The four had settled into their seats and it was not long before all four had fallen asleep. “Perfect timing,” the Pilot commented to himself as he looked at the four sleeping in first class, the only passengers on the plane.

”The drugs from their ‘complimentary breakfast’ have kicked in,” the flight attendant informed the Pilot. “They barely made it to their seats before they feel asleep. They probably assumed that their sleepiness was from the fact that they only had four hours of sleep.”

”Agent Craven, phone call.” The co-pilot said handing the pilot the cell phone.

”Craven, Here...” the pilot stated into the phone. “We have advanced to Phase Two,” Craven paused as a smirk crept over his face. “How are the girls, Topolsky?... Do you think they will do? I hand picked them myself.” Craven said smiling. “I could not believe my luck.. that Evans was such a fool.” Craven said as he looked at the boys one last time. “We will rondavou at 1600 at the compound, Craven out.”

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Meanwhile in a small Jet plane

”Guys, I don’t feel so good...” Maria cried taking her seat belt off and running to the bathroom.

”Maria, are you going to be okay? Liz inquired following her to the bathroom as Maria slammed the door in her face, “Maria?”

”Liz, just give her a few minutes...” Isabel started to say as Maria emerged from the bathroom.

”Maria, how do you feel?” Liz asked giving her arm for support as they walked back to their seats.

”Would any of you like a drink?” Nessa, the flight attendant, asked.

”Yes, a lemon-lime soda would be nice,” Maria replied with a hand over her stomach.

”I think we all would like the same,” Liz began to say. “Is that all right with you two?” Liz asked Isabel and Tess.

”Sure,” the two answered in unison.

”Perfect, “ Nessa replied. “I will have the drinks out shortly.” She stated as she turned around to the

‘employee’s only’ door.

Nessa entered the back room, poured four glasses of soda and laced each one with a potent sleeping pill. “Phase Two has begun,” Nessa stated into her cell phone, “Topolsky out.” Nessa picked up the tray of drinks and entered back into the main room.

”Here you are ladies,” Nessa stated as she handed each girl their drink. “Enjoy!” Nessa exclaimed smiling as each girl drank from their glass.

”Are you feeling better?” Tess asked Maria.

”I still have a nervous stomach,” Maria replied finishing the last of her soda. “Liz...” Maria began to say as she looked over at a sleeping Liz. “A quick nap would be nice.” Maria remarked as she closed her eyes.

”Sounds good,” Tess mumbled in agreement as sleep overcame the last of the four.

Nessa looked over at the girls and smiled. “Phase Three,” She whispered heading to the cockpit. “They are sleeping. Prepare to land.”

”Yes, Agent Topolsky.” The pilot answered as he prepared to land.

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Meanwhile a plane has landed

”They are still sleeping.” The flight attendant informed Agent Craven.

”Good,” Craven answered as he opened the hatch to let the security guards onto the plane. “Let’s make this quick and take them to the compound before they awake.”

The guards worked quickly and had the four boys at the compound and settled into their room within twenty minutes. The boys were in a large open room with four single beds, two chairs, and a connecting bathroom. The walls and floors shimmered like silver glass.

”Phase three completed.” Craven stated into the cell phone. “Bring Nesardin in,” Craven ordered as he paused to listen to the person on the other end. “Guards will be posted and the rest will go get the girls, Craven out.”

”You two stand guard and the rest of you go to the landing site and help Topolsky bring the girls in,” Craven ordered, “They have just landed.” The guards nodded in response and headed out as ordered. Two guards set post outside the door as the rest followed Craven to the outside paramimeter.

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Meanwhile at the landing site

”The guards will be here shortly,” Nessa informed the pilot as hung up the phone and walked over to the opened door. A few minutes passed by before Nessa saw the guards coming up the stairs.

”Take the girls to their chamber,” Nessa ordered. The guards nodded in reply and took the girls into the

compound.

The girl’s chamber was identical to the boy’s in all aspects. The guards placed a girl on each bed and waited for their next order.

”Place two guards at the door as planned,” Craven whispered into Nessa’s ear. “1600 on the dot. I like punctuality.” Craven purred.

”I want two guards posted at the door.” Nessa ordered as she turned to Craven. “Did you order four girls on the side?” Nessa said jokingly. “They will be out for most of the night. Their human metabolism is not as fast as the boys.”

”It will give Nesardin time to talk to the boys, before we set in motion the last phase.” Craven simply stated.

”Have their disappearances been covered?” Nessa asked.

”Yes,” Craven replied as he glanced at his watch. “Their jet plane has just crashed on its way to New York. Surprisingly, their were no survivors and the bodies were burnt beyond recognition.” Craven smirked, “A car crash has just been found off the highway in Florida. Four tourist tragically die, their bodies were burnt beyond recognition.”

”Perfect,” Nessa smiled as she glanced one last time at the girls. “Phase three complete.”

Part 3- Awakening

Boy's chamber

”Are we there yet,” Alex yawned as he stretched out in bed. “What?” Alex gasped as his hand hit the headboard. Alex sat straight up and looked around the brightly lit room. “Where are we?” Alex screamed as he got off the bed and went towards Max.

”Max!”Alex screamed as he shook his sleeping brother's body. “Max, Wake Up!” Alex continued to shout as he turned to the others, “Kyle! Michael!”

”Alex!” Alex turned to the voice that called his name.

”Who are you?” Alex inquired walking towards him. His anxiety fading as a twinge of recognition hit him, “Do I know you?”

”You did,” the Man replied softly. “I have known you since the day of your birth.”

”What? When? Who?” Alex mumbled his head swimming with questions.

”When your brother and cousins awake, I shall tell you all that I know...” the man started to say.

”My brother? Cousins?” Alex head was spinning. “We have always thought that we were related...I...We..”

”Alex?” Max inquired as he rubbed the last of sleep out of his eyes. Max looked around as a sense of fear crept over his body.

”Max, you're awake!” Alex managed to say as he walked over towards him.

”Where are we?” Max questioned jumping to his feet.

”My guess is that we are definitely not in Florida,” Alex replied bitterly.

”We are somewhere in Kansas,” the Man spoke up once again.

”Yeah, and we've gone somewhere over the psychedelic rainbow,” Alex jested.

”Who are you?” Max inquired.

”He is the link to our past,” Alex answered, not letting the Man answer. “He won't say anything until Kyle and Michael...”

”What?” Michael called out, “Can't you see I am trying to sleep here..”

”Michael, Get Up!” Max commanded.

”What's your prob...” Michael started to say as he looked up and realized their surroundings. “Max... where are we?”

”Kansas,” Alex answered. Michael shifted his gaze from Alex to Max, when he noticed the Man standing in the room.

”Who are you?” Michael asked harshly as he stood up and moved his hand in front of him, ready to strike. “Answer me!”

”Michael. Please,” The Man started to say as Michael recalled the Man from his dreams.

”You!?” Michael stated with recognition. “It can't be! You betrayed us!” Michael shouted. “How could you?” Michael asked softly in defeat his voice wavering, reflecting his feelings of hurt. “You promised us!”

”Michael, what are you talking about?” Max inquired concerned over Michael's emotional outburst.

Michael sat down on Kyle's bed feeling emotionally drained. Max and Alex remained by their friend's side, still confused over the events of late.

”You remember?” the Man asked softly taking a seat on the bed across from Michael.

”Kyle, Wake up!” Michael urged his brother, “Kyle!”

”Yeah,” Kyle mumbled as he looked up at his brother's sad eyes. “What's wrong?” Kyle asked sitting up next to him.

”He's here...” Michael's voice dropped, “Nesari...” Michael whispered into his ear.

”What!?” Kyle responded as he looked around at Alex and Max, noticing that they were definitely not on a plane. “Where are we?”

”We are in a FBI compound somewhere in Kansas,” the Man answered as Kyle looked towards him. Kyle stared at him as if he was a figment of his imagination.

”Are you him? Nesari?” Kyle asked his voice wavering as he grabbed Michael's hand for support. Alex and Max remained standing at the end of the bed, dumbfounded over the apparent secret that Kyle and Michael had kept from them.

”Yes...”

”Wait! I don't understand! How do they know you and we don't? How do we know this isn't some trick? The FBI!?” Max shouted venting his frustration.

”I can tell you your history,” Nesari began as he paused and looked at the boys. “I need the four of you to sit down and let me explain to you the whole story without interruptions and then I will try to answer all of your questions.”

”How do we know you will tell us the truth?” Alex asked sitting down next to Michael and Kyle on the bed. Max followed his lead and sat down next to him.

”We can trust him. He has the answers that we need,” Michael answered softly, “I need to know...”

”We all do,” Kyle said reassuring his brother. “Nesari, we will follow your rules. We will wait for you to finish and then we will ask our questions.” Kyle stated for the group, a task he had never done before.

”My name in Nesaridin Deregal, I am your Uncle.” He began as the four across form him jaws dropped.

”Wait,” Alex interrupted. “Could you first tell us where and why we are here?”

”As I stated earlier we are in a FBI compound somewhere in Southwest Kansas. I have been here for thirty years. Right now, as I speak they are listening and watching us. They know everything I am about to tell you. They have known about you for the last ten years and have been following you for the last four years.

”They had been waiting for the perfect time to arise to take the four of you without raising suspicion. When they heard of your graduation trip everything was set in place...” Nesari paused as he looked over the four in front of him. “They have performed tests and have experimented on me since the day I had arrived here. The one thing they were not able to do to me, they want to do to you...” Nesari paused as he took in a deep breath, “they want hybrids...”

”Hybrids!?” Michael gasped. “You have got to be kidding me!” Michael shouted, “that would imply that there would be girls to...”

”That also has been arranged,” Nesari simply stated. “The FBI has gone all out for this Mission.” Nesari paused waiting for Michael to calm down.

”I'm sorry... Would you continue with the history lesson,” Michael apologized as he sat back down. “How can you be our Uncle?”

”Yes. I am your Uncle, but let me tell you a little history about where you are from first. Our home plant is in the Satraeous Galaxy. The location of this galaxy is still unknown to the scientists of this planet. Our plant was called Crystarth. The planet had slowly been dying over the last century and war was starting to break out. Our families were involved with the peace mission to seek out a new plant to live on. Right before your births the planet

Voreath was found that would be able to accommodate our species...

”Our families were the first to travel to the new planet to test out the possibility of moving permanently. It was that flight from Crystarth to Voreath that brought us here.

”Aboard the space craft was myself and my wife, Desanya. The four of you and your mothers, my sisters...

”Alex and Max you are twin brothers as well as Kyle and Michael. On some subconscious level you must have known this, since you paired up as brothers and went to live with your adopted families.” Nesardin paused catching his breath and looking at the four dazed looks in front of him. His nephews obviously in a state of shock.

”Max your given name was Elazander and Alex your given name was Lexonder. Your parents were Alexzander and Londra Collehr.

”Michael your given name was Tirath and Kyle your given name was Kavroth. Your parents were Avrath and Tiresia Serdan.

”We mainly called you four by your nicknames,” Nesari paused. “Zan and Lex,” he stated as he looked

at Max and Alex. “Rath and Avro,” he stated as he looked over at Michael and Kyle.

”Where are our mothers?” Kyle asked softly.

”I'm sorry, they are gone...” Nesari replied his eyes glassing over with tears.

”And your Wife?” Max inquired.

”She died in the crash,” Nesari explained as a solitary tear feel from his eye.

”Why didn't you escape and come get us?” Michael questioned harshly. “You said you would protect us and that you would come back from us!”

”I tried for years,” Nesari started to explain. “Our powers are rendered useless in this compound. The walls and floors are composed of a metal that renders our powers useless.” Nesari paused as he noticed the disbelieving looks the four gave him. “Try for yourself.”

Michael stood up and walked towards the window, he raised his arm and aimed his hand at the window. He mentally shot the burst of energy, but nothing happened. “Kyle, you try...” Michael requested as he tried again.

”Nothing is happening,” Kyle stated with disbelief, “That's impossible.”

”I'll try,” Alex volunteered closing his eyes as he concentrated, again nothing happened. “Max?”

”How can they control our powers?” Max asked Nesari after he tried to use his powers and failed.

”On our ship there was a holding cell for prisoners. A metal known as Scileriam on our planet coated the bars of the cell which inhibited our powers,” Nesari paused and took another deep breath. “When the FBI confiscated the parts of the ship, they found out the function of the metal and tested it out on me. I am not sure how, but they recreated the same elements of the metal and have everything in this compound coated in it. We can't use a single power in here.” Nesari explained, ‘except one’.

”What?” Alex questioned as Nesari's voice echoed in his head.

‘My Nephews, this is one of the few secrets I have been able to hide... Our ability to communicate without talking.’ Nesari explained through his thoughts. The boys nodding in acknowledgment.

”How is that possible?” Max inquired.

‘On our planet we did not communicate with our voices. We communicated with our thoughts. That is why when you came out of your pods you were not able to speak... I adapted just like you four did and learned how to comunicate with my voice,’ Nesari explained. ‘Since, this is our proper way of speaking and not a 'power' the metal has no control over it.’

‘Will we be able to do it also?’ Michael asked not realizing he did it without speaking.

‘You already know how. You just have to remember and use it more,’ Nesari paused. ‘Practice my nephews and I will be able to tell you all of the secrets I have yet to reveal.’

‘Can they figure out what we are doing?’ Alex asked using his thoughts for the first time.

‘Right now, they see us sitting in silence. You will need to communicate both ways to each other, so they do not get suspicious.’

”Do you know anything else about our Mission?” Alex asked out loud to keep the FBI believing that they hand the upper hand.

”They have brought four girls here. They are close in age and have been hand picked by Agent Craven. I believe their names are Maria, Liz, Isabel, and Tess.” Nesari answered.

”What about...” Kyle began to ask as the door opened.

”Good evening.” Agent Craven stated with a smirk on his face. “I hope the trip down memory lane has gone well.”

”Leave them be! Give them time to rest! They have just found out about their past...” Nesari stated protectively.

”And of the future I hope. I wouldn't want to disappoint the ladies,” Craven smirked. “Nesardin you have used up your time wisely. It is now time to go back to your chamber.” Craven finished as two guards came in to escort, Nesari out.

”Good night,” Nesari stated out loud. ‘After practice you will be able to communicate with me even when I am not in the same room.’ Nesari mentally added as he was being taken out of the room.

The boys remained in their seats not knowing what to do. They were still in a phase of shock over everything that had occurred. ‘What are we to do?’ Max cried to his family.

”Go to bed my sons, you have a big day tomorrow.” Craven answered Max's question unknowingly and walked to the door. The boys looked at him in defeat. “Good Night.”

‘We will wait and play their game while we formulate a plan to escape,’ Kyle stated trying to reassure his family. ‘We have to...’

The boys settled back into their own beds. They did not think sleep would find them, but it did. The last few hours were emotionally draining and they needed the rest to mend their minds and souls.

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Meanwhile in a room down the hall

”I'm worried. They should have awakened by now,” Nessa stated to Craven as they looked at the girls.

”Not to worry,” Craven answered. “Their heart rates and respirations have been normal. Let them sleep. They will need their strength for tomorrow.” <*P>Part 4a- The Meeting

The Girl’s Chamber

Maria stretched and opened up her eyes. Maria looked up at the ceiling as a sense of danger overcame her and the realization that the last thing she remembered was being on a plane. “Liz! “ Maria called out as she sat up in bed, “Isabel! Tess!” Maria looked frantically around the room noticing her friends sleeping in their own beds. “What happened?” Maria cried out as tears formed in her eyes.

”Liz?” Maria asked as tears began to fall down her face. “Liz?” Maria managed to say through her tears as she went to Liz's bed and touched her shoulder.

”Maria...” Liz mumbled as she looked up at Maria. “What’s wrong?” Liz asked noticing her tears.

”I’m scared...” Maria mumbled wiping her tears away. “Where are we?” Maria asked as Liz sat up in bed. Liz looked around at their new their new surroundings noticing Tess and Isabel sleeping across from them.

”I don’t know.” Liz replied standing up and giving one of her best friends a hug.

”Tess! Isabel! Wake up!” Maria urged as they walked over to them. Maria went to Tess and Liz went to Isabel.

”Isabel!” Liz shouted as Maria called out to Tess.

”What?” They responded together.

”Are we there?” Tess sighed sitting up and rubbing her eyes.

”Not exactly...” Maria replied looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings.

”What?” Isabel inquired sitting up in her bed looking over at her sister. “Where are we then?”

”Good morning ladies. “ Came a familiar voice from across the room. The girls turned to see their flight attendant.

”Nessa?” Maria asked.

”That’s Agent Topolsky to you.” Nessa replied icily.

”Agent?” Tess asked as she looked over at her sister and then quickly got up and went to her sister’s side.

”It is nice that you have decided to join us,” Nessa stated. “Here are some fresh clothes and some supplies.” Nessa informed the girls as she dropped a bag onto the bed. “Hurry and clean up. We have a long day ahead of us.”

”Where are we?” Maria demanded.

”Your new home,” Nessa replied harshly and left the room. The girls stared at the door with unanswered questions swimming in their heads.

Maria walked over to the bag and looked inside. Maria carefully pulled out four sets of blue hospital scrubs, four toothbrushes, a tube of toothpaste, four sticks of deodorant, a small make up kit, and a brush.

”We might as well freshen up,” Isabel stated icily picking up a set of scrubs and other supplies and walked to the bathroom.

”Great,” Tess replied, “she has already slipped into the Ice Princess mode.” Tess sighed recalling her sisters favorite reaction to stress or fear.

”I had almost forgotten the Ice Princess routine,” Maria remarked to Tess.

”You don’t have to live with her.” Tess pointed out sitting on her bed.

”Isabel is right. The sooner we are ready the sooner we find out what happened.” Liz explained picking up a set of scrubs and the rest of the supplies.

”I wish we were in New York.” Tess whispered to Maria.

”So do I.” Maria replied in agreement.

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Meanwhile down the hall in the boy’s chamber

Michael sat down on the bed with a clean pair of green scrubs on. ‘Nesari!’ Michael called out with his mind. ‘Nesari!’ Michael continued to call deeper in concentration, opening his mind up to hear him.

‘Help us,’ a soft voice stated in his mind, ‘please help us. We don’t why we are here...’

‘Who are you?’ Michael questioned.

‘Maria,’ the voice replied, ‘are you in the compound with us?’

‘Yes, I am here with my brother and my cousins. My name is Michael.’

‘Michael, can you help us?’

‘I don’t know... We are stuck here too.’

‘Do you know why we are here?’

‘Yes... it is because of us.’

‘What? I don’t understand.’

‘How can you communicate with me?’

‘Your mind was open for the connection... I have special ESP skills. I was trying to send thoughts to my Mom, but I found the connection with you stronger,’ Maria explained. ‘Do you have psychic abilities?’

‘You could say that,’ Michael replied. ‘Are you safe? Have you been hurt?’

‘I suppose you could say that we are okay, I mean we are scared, shocked, sad...’

‘The FBI is watching and listening to everything we do and say... be careful of what you say.’

‘I will be careful.’

‘Has Agent Craven hurt you?’

‘Agent Craven? Who is that?’

‘The one that brought you here. I believe his name is Pierce Craven.’

‘Oh, My God!’

‘Are you okay?’

‘I just figured out how we got here....’

‘Ohh...’

Kyle looked over at his brother meditating on his bed. “Michael?” Kyle asked trying to get his brothers attention. “Earth to Michael!”

”What’s wrong with Michael?” Max asked.

”I am not sure, I think he is meditating or something,” Kyle replied shaking his brother lightly.

”Michael!” Max and Kyle yelled together jolting Michael out of his communication with Maria.

”What!?” Michael asked sarcastically.

”Where were you?” Kyle asked as the door opened.

”Boys, it is time to go.” Agent Craven stated as four guards followed him into the room, “let’s go.”

Michael, Kyle, Alex, and Max followed Agent Craven out the door and down the hall into another room with the guards following close behind them. The room was identical to their room.

”Boys, I would like you to meet Liz, Maria, Tess, and Isabel.” Craven stated pointing to each girl as they each managed a smile when their name was called.

”Girls, I would like you to meet Alex, Max, Kyle and Michael.” Craven continued as he pointed to each one as he introduced them to the girls. “I will leave you eight to get to know each other.” Craven stated as he left the room with the guards posted outside the door.

An awkward silence feel over the room. No one knew for sure what they were supposed to do. The guys had a good idea, but they did not know how much the girls knew.

”Maria, are you okay?” Michael asked breaking the silence and walked over to her. “It is nice to meet you.” Michael stated as he offered his hand. Maria looked up at him and took his hand.

”It is nice to meet you too, Michael.” Maria said as she shook his hand. ‘This is so weird,’ Maria thought to herself, her hand still in his.

‘Tell me about it,’ Michael responded with his thought. Michael and Maria looked at each other as they realized what had happened. Their gazes locked as a deeper connection sent shivers down their backs. Maria grabbed his free hand with hers needing the contact with him and the support as their connection grew deeper.

Kyle looked at his brother holding onto this 'Maria' girl. ‘What is going on?’ Kyle asked Max and Alex. Before they were able to respond Kyle went up to his brother,

”Michael?” Kyle questioned as he noticed the petite blond coming close to the girl.

”Maria?” Tess questioned slightly worried for her best friend.

Kyle grabbed onto Michael’s shoulder at the exact same time Tess grabbed onto Maria. Kyle and Tess were immediately drawn into the connection that Michael and Maria had shared. Unable to pull away, Kyle and Tess could feel their feelings and see into each others past. The four stood in silence gazing into each others souls totally oblivious to the others around them.

”Okay this is just weird,” Alex mumbled as he went towards the four in the middle of the room.

”Don’t touch them.” Max warned Alex trying to figure out what to do.

”Okay,” Alex replied as he grabbed a pillow off a bed and rolled it up. “Michael? Kyle?” Alex asked one more time as he hit Michael’s and Maria’s hands breaking the connection between the two.

The four stumbled back from each other. “Wow!” Kyle and Michael stated in unison. All Maria and Tess could do was nod in agreement.

”What happened?” Liz asked as she walked towards Maria and Tess.

”Is it true?” Maria asked softly, “about the mission?”

”Yes,” Michael responded unable to look away from her.

”Oh, my God!” Tess shouted. “There is no way!” Tess continued as she started to tremble.

”Tess, it will be okay,” Kyle whispered trying to reassure her as he pulled her into his embrace. “We will find some way...” Kyle began to say as he looked down at her and their gazes locked. In an instant they were back in a connection, but this time it was their own without Michael and Maria.

”Not again!” Isabel cried looking at her sister. “Would someone please tell me what is going on?”

”I second that!” Liz added, “Maria, what happened?”

”I...” Maria stammered unable to come up with the words that would describe the feelings she felt. “It was...” Maria tried again as she walked over to Michael trying to fill the void that was starting to overcome her. “We became one.” Maria finally stated softly as Michael placed his arms around her waist.

”What do you mean?” Max asked afraid of what the answer may be.

”I can’t explain it Max. It was if our spirits joined...”

”Our souls combined becoming one... true soulmates,” Maria continued. “We brought Kyle and Tess together as well...” Maria remarked as she looked at the two.

Kyle still held Tess close in his embrace as their connection grew deeper. Kyle leaned down to kiss her wanting to close the gap between them, Tess responded to his kiss. The small sweet kiss turned into a stronger more passionate one.

”Tess!” Isabel cried as she watched her sister kiss and grope a total stranger in front of her. “That’s it!” Isabel cried as she grabbed onto Tess’s shoulders.

”Ow!” Kyle and Tess cried out in pain as they were being pulled apart. Unable to keep their balance they fell to the floor.

”Are you okay?” Kyle asked Tess going to her side.

”Yeah...” Tess replied as she looked over at her sister. “What the hell were you thinking?” Tess snapped at Isabel moving closer to Kyle.

”What was I thinking?” Isabel replied amazed at her sister’s question. “What were you thinking?” Isabel paused taking a deep breath. “You’re my twin sister and I am supposed to protect you from kissing a total stranger!” Isabel cried trying to explain herself.

”We weren’t kissing.” Tess responded innocently as she snuggled up against Kyle’s chest, still sitting on the floor.

”What ever gave you that idea?” Kyle asked looking at the six shocked faces in front of them.

”What do you think happened just now?” Liz asked the two.

”It was amazing,” Tess purred.

”We connected...” Kyle added.

”Okay, this connection BS is really getting on my nerves.” Alex responded sitting on the bed.

”I second that.” Isabel stated in agreement.

”You are just jealous because you haven’t connected with someone yet.” Maria replied defensively going over to Tess and Kyle, Michael following close behind.

”I am not!” Alex responded looking down at his watch. “We have been in this room for less than a half an hour and you expect me to believe that you have already 'connected'...” Alex stated bitterly.

”This wasn’t the first time we...” Maria began to say as Michael whispered into her ear.

”No,” Michael whispered. Maria looked up at him and nodded.

Another awkward silence fell over the room. This time Michael, Maria, Kyle and Tess on one side of the room and Max, Alex, Liz, and Isabel on the other. The room was divided between those who had connected and those who had not.

”Someone better start explaining what is going on,” Liz stated. “Maria and Tess apparently have been clued into what is going on, meanwhile Isabel and I are clueless...”

”I can help you there.” Nesari explained as he entered the room.

Part 4b - The Meeting cont.

Nesari looked around the room noticing that Rath and Avro had started to form their connections. He looked at Zan and Lex and noticed that their was a spark waiting to happen.

‘The FBI knows nothing about what really happens with our connections. Do not explain yourself anymore than what has already been said in the room. If they knew what this connection could do you would all be dead.’ Nesari sent his warning mentally to the group.

‘What do we say then? We have to say something! My sister will drive me crazy until I do’ Tess remarked through her thoughts to the group.

‘I agree. Liz and Isabel have not connected. They don’t know anything.’ Maria added in agreement.

Nesari, Max, and Alex looked at each other and then to the girls with amazement over the girls ability to communicate.

”Nesari, I would like you to meet Maria,” Michael announced proudly. ‘We have to continue to talk out loud as they don’t get suspicious,’ Michael reminded the group.

”It is nice to meet you,” Nesardin stated shaking Maria’s hand. “I am their Uncle Nesardin. You may call me, Nesari.”

”It is nice to meet you, too,” Maria smiled.

”Nesari, this is my Tess.” Kyle introduced Tess to Nesari as he shook her hand.

”My pleasure,” Tess replied. “This is my sister Isabel and our best friend Liz.” Tess introduced the girls as she gestured to the two. ‘They don’t know anything,’ Tess added mentally.

‘I understand.’ Nesari replied as he walked over to the two girls. “Nice to meet you,” Nesari stated as he held his hand out to Isabel.

”Charmed, I’m sure.” Isabel stated icily shaking his hand.

”It’s nice to meet you too.” Liz said quickly shaking his hand.

”I am sure you all have questions over what has happened this morning...” Nesari began. “Why don’t we get comfortable first.” He recommended taking a set in a chair across from two beds. Max and Alex sat down on one bed, Liz and Isabel sat down on the other bed, and the two couples sat down on the floor between the two beds. Michael with Maria in his arms and Kyle with Tess in his arms. The four on the beds looked uncomfortable with the four cosy on the floor.

”Liz and Isabel... I will start from the beginning since I have a feeling that Maria and Tess already know and that the two of you still don’t know what is going on.” Nesari paused, “The FBI has brought the four of you here to participate in a mission of sorts. They want the four of you to produce offspring or hybrids with the four of them...”

”Hybrids!?” Liz exclaimed standing up. “That would make them Aliens!”

”Yes, that would be an accurate assumption.” Alex answered.

”We prefer the phrase ‘not of this Earth’.” Max added.

”That’s impossible!” Isabel responded.

”Anything is possible, Princess.” Alex smirked and Tess couldn’t help but giggle.

”May I continue?” Nesari asked smiling at the eight in front of him. The group nodded in response.

”In our world when two connect they meld together their heart, mind, and soul. They share all of their memories and feelings of the past, present, and future. What you saw this morning was the beginning of the melding process or connecting. It takes the actual physical connection to make their bond final.” Nesari explained, ‘Powers that they posses are transferred too each other, making their bond stronger, physically and mentally.’

”Michael and Maria, Kyle and Tess have begun their processes. They will actually feel physical pain if separated and the pain will continue to grow until the final cementing takes place.”

”What about us?” Liz asked.

”Hopefully you will be able to bond with either Max or Alex... if not they will find others to take your place.... You can only connect if you are soulmates.” Nesari explained as he looked at the four on the beds. There was a definite potential and for the girls lifes, he hoped they would be able to connect.

”I was not expecting the connections to form as fast as they have,” Nesari states still in awe of the couples advancement.

‘Michael, Kyle, Maria, and Tess. How did the bonding start?’ Nesari asked the four, only sending his thoughts to them, ‘Please keep this conversation only between the five of us.’

‘I started it.’ Maria admitted.

‘Actually, Nesari, I was trying to contact you,’ Michael interrupted. ‘You had mentioned earlier that with time we would be able to communicate with each other even if we were in different places. I had opened myself up and was deep in concentration.’

‘That’s when I contacted him,’ Maria interrupted.

‘How is that possible?’ Nesari asked.

‘She has ESP,’ Tess answered.

‘The two of you communicated with your minds, opening up the connection before meeting each other?’ Nesari asked.

‘Yes.’ They answered together.

‘I understand why your connection grew faster and would have a strong connection so soon, but Kyle and Tess your connection is stronger then theirs...’

‘We touched Michael and Maria while they were connecting and were pulled into their connection awaking our own.’ Kyle explained.

‘They kissed.’ Michael stated, ‘They don’t remember...’

‘ The first ‘physical’ connection has occurred, that would explain their advancement. Usually the first physical contact is more primal and the couple doesn’t realize it until the final bonding takes place.’

‘You mean if we weren’t stopped we would have had sex in front of everyone without realizing it?’ Kyle asked slightly concerned.

‘You would have realized it before you got that far, but you would not have been able to control the primal urge and been able to stop.’

”Visiting time is over.” Nessa stated as she opened the door.

”Miss Topolsky?” Alex asked recognizing their guidance consouler.

”That’s Agent Topolsky.” The boys looked at her stunned.

”Remember when I told you that they had been watching you for the last four years. What is easier then to follow you while you were at school.” Nesari reminded the boys.

”It makes sense.... she did help us arrange the trip.” Max stated as he realized the FBI’s true involvement.

”Come on boys, it is time to go.” Nessa ordered as the guards walked into the room. Alex and Max quickly got up and walked to the door. “Now!”

Michael and Kyle helped the girls up. Michael embraced Maria and kissed the small of her neck. Kyle embraced Tess and kissed her on the cheek.

”Get those two.” Nessa ordered the guards. When the boys hesitated to leave the girls side. A guard grabbed Michael and pulled him away from Maria.

”No!” Maria cried as she watched them drag Michael away and out the door. “No!” she cried again as she felt a piercing pain radiating down her spine.

”Kyle!” Tess cried as the other guard grabbed Kyle from her, “No!”

The girls could hear the muffled cries of Michael and Kyle from outside the door. Maria grabbed onto Tess for support as the pain overcame their bodies. The girls slowly sank to the floor and continued to cry and moan with pain.

”Agent Topolsky,” Nesari commanded. “You can’t separate them once the bonding has started.” Nesari stated harshly, “This is what you wanted. Take the two couples to the next phase. The others will follow.” Nessa looked at him slightly intrigued. “They are in pain and they will remain in pain until they can be together.” Nesari pleaded. ‘I am sorry... I tried.’

”Guards take him back to his chamber,” Nessa commanded.

”Good night, ladies.”

Part 5- Eight Become Four

Boy’s Chamber

Max and Alex paced the room, not knowing how to comfort their cousins. For the last five hours they had tried too console their cousins and instead they watched them moan and cry in the fetal position. They had never seen Kyle or Michael like this before.

”We have tried everything!” Max cried in frustration walking over to Michael’s side. “Hey buddy. We are here for you.”

”Maria...” Michael moaned in response. Max looked at Michael and glanced over at Kyle.

”Kyle is getting worse,” Alex remarked, “Nesari said this would end if the connection was cemented.” Alex paused as he looked at his cousins. “They need the girls!”

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Meanwhile in the Girl’s Chamber

”Tess is getting worse!” Isabel shrieked. “Sis, hold on,” Isabel cried as she rubbed her sisters back.

”I don’t know what else to do...”Liz admitted near tears as Liz continued to rub Maria's back. . Liz had been in agony watching her best friends moaning, crying, and trembling in pain. Like the boys, Maria and Tess had been in the fetal position for more than five hours.

”We have to do something!” Isabel cried. “They need to complete the process. Nesari said they would be in pain, but this is ridiculous!”

”They need Michael and Kyle...” Liz cried to the camera. “You hear me! Let them finish the process! This is what You Wanted! A Human and an Alien...” Liz voice trailed as the door opened.

Liz and Isabel watched as two of the guards came into the room. Each guard picked up and left the room without a word. Liz and Isabel looked briefly at each other.

”I hope they make it...” Liz stated sitting on the bed with Isabel.

”They will, as long as they can be with the guys.” Isabel replied closing her eyes. The two girls huddled on one bed. The last few hours had been so emotionally draining the girls fell fast asleep thinking happy thoughts for Maria and Tess.

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Meanwhile down the hall

The guard placed Maria onto a full size bed as the other guard placed Tess on the other bed across from Maria. The girls were in so much pain, that they did not even notice that they had been moved.

A few minutes later the guards returned dragging in Michael and Kyle. Not remembering who went to what girl, they put them on the floor between the two beds. The guards left as the constant moaning stopped. The guards briefly looked at the four and stood guard outside the door as ordered.

”Maria?” Michael called out as he looked up from the floor.

”Michael...” Maria whispered from the bed. Michael felt drained as he pushed himself off the floor and went to Maria’s side. The pain that they had shared was slowly disappearing as the space between them disappeared. Michael pulled Maria into his arms. They both took a deep cleansing breath and fell asleep.

”Tess....” Kyle purred as he pushed himself off the floor.

”Oh, Kyle!” Tess cried as Kyle closed the agonizing gap between them, their pain disappearing. Kyle looked into her eyes and took her in his arms. “Never leave me again,” Tess whispered as she closed her eyes.

”I am yours,” Kyle whispered back as he noticed Maria and Michael sleeping in the bed across from them. Kyle closed his eyes and joined them in sleep.

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Meanwhile outside the room

”We put them together early and all they do is sleep?!” Craven barked in disgust.

”They are drained. Let them sleep,” Nessa replied softly.

”Are you going soft on me?” Craven snapped.

”No,” Nessa replied quickly. “Besides we are ahead of schedule. At this rate we will have the mission completed with in a year,” Nessa smirked. “We just have to work on the others.”

”That’s the plan for tomorrow. We will leave these four to their own bidding and work on the others,” Craven stated.

”Tomorrow it is...” Nessa replied smiling as she walked towards their room.

Part 5b- Continued

In the morning

The Boys Chambers

”I wonder how they are doing...” Alex voiced his thoughts as he pulled on a fresh pair of scrubs.

”I have a feeling that they are doing better then ever,” Max replied, sitting down on the bed.

”Max...” Alex stated sheepishly. “Which girl did you like?” Alex asked his brother with his classic big puppy dog eyes.

”I think, I like Isabel...”

”No, you can’t!” Alex shouted his temper starting to flair. “I like her and you can’t have her!”

”Down, boy!” Max teased. “I know you like her. I could see it in your eyes, “Max paused smiling at his brother. “You gave her the puppy dog stare.”

”I did not.” Alex snapped defensively as Max laughed.

”Besides, I like Liz...” Max sighed.

”You know, I am jealous of Michael and Kyle. The have already found their soulmates and they did absolutely nothing,” Alex stated bitterly.

”I know. It is ironic, if you think about it. The two most noncommittal and nontrusting guys I have ever known and the connect within a half hour of meeting....”

”Less than that actually.” Alex interrupted, Max rolled his eyes in response. “It‘s our turn today.”

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Meanwhile in the Girls Chamber

”I am so nervous,” Liz cried as she brushed her hair for the fourth time.

”I am sure he like you,” Isabel reassured her best friend.

”Don’t you find it a bit weird that we are wondering if ‘aliens’ like us?” Liz asked putting down the brush and walked over to Isabel.

”I know,” Isabel agreed, “but there is just something special about them... almost magnetic.” Liz nodded in agreement.

”Everything was so crazy yesterday. I am sure Max and Alex hate us....” Liz began.

”We were kinda rude.” Isabel interrupted, “we could have been nicer.”

”Today, we will just have to show them that we do like them.” Liz insisted, “even if they are out of this world!”

”We can’t let Maria and Tess have all the fun.” Isabel said as a smile crept over her face. “I think they will be getting a little lucky today...”

”A little?” Liz giggled.

”Oh Liz, do you think Alex likes me?” Isabel sighed as she leaned back against the head board.

”With those puppy dog looks he gave you?” Liz questioned taking a dramatic pause, “I don’t think so...”

”Liz!” Isabel cried playfully hitting her arm.

”Okay!” Liz cried, “I think he likes you too.”

”Really?” Isabel purred. “I think Max likes you too,” Isabel stated reading into Liz’s inquisitive look. The girls both giggled, actually feeling good since they had arrived.

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Meanwhile in the Couples room

”Good morning, sleepy head.” Michael whispered into Maria’s ear as she opened up her eyes.

”Good morning...” Maria whispered back. “How long have you been up?” Maria asked rubbing her hand up his chest.

”Not long,” Michael answered. “ I was watching you sleep...”

”Why?” Maria asked softly.

”I wanted to take in each moment we have together...” Michael’s voice trailed off. ‘Since I don’t know when those FBI bastards will take you away from me,’ Michael continued to say through his thoughts.

”I am not going anywhere,” Maria replied as she kissed Michael on the forehead and slid off the bed. “Except maybe to the bathroom, “ Maria laughed as she looked around the room for the bathroom noticing Kyle and Tess still sleeping in the bed across from then. “Shhh!” Maria whispered putting a finger to her lips and tipped toed to the bathroom.

Michael looked over at Kyle and Tess as they started to stir in their bed. Michael quickly got off the bed and went over to theirs. Michael was about to touch Kyle when Maria grabbed him from behind.

”Don’t wake them...” Maria whispered.

”Too late... we are already up,” Tess replied with her eyes still closed. “We’ve been up for awhile, “Tess yawned sitting up to look at them as Kyle sat up next to her.

”Bro, when was the last time you were up before me?” Kyle challenged Michael with a grin on his face.

”Umm... Never,” Michael answered seeing his point.

”For awhile there, I could have sworn we had waken you two up...” Tess stated looking over at Kyle. “We were a little loud.” Tess admitted giggling as Michael realized Tess was wearing Kyle’s green scrub top.

”Doing what?” Michael asked innocently.

”Connecting.” Kyle replied smiling at Tess. Tess smiled back at him as she leaned in and kissed him passionately on the lips. Maria and Michael couldn’t help but stare. “You should try it,” Kyle suggested.

”We will,” Michael replied as he looked at Maria feeling a sudden urge of passion overcome him. Michael and Maria’s gazes locked and their feelings from their previous connection took over.

”Guys,” Kyle stated as he got off the bed and walked over to the couple. Maria and Michael were already to far in their connection to hear him. Kyle grabbed Michael’s arm and dragged him to the bed. Maria followed close behind, never breaking eye contact with Michael. Kyle watched as they embraced and fell into a deep passionate kiss.

”Have fun,” Kyle encourage as he walked over to the room divider and opened it making one room into two.

”Kyle....” Tess called from the bed. “Know that we have some privacy, can we have some fun too?” Tess asked as Kyle joined her on the bed.

”Your wish is my command.” Kyle answered as he kissed her neck and pulled her into his embrace.

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Meanwhile in the Girls chamber

Isabel and Liz sat on the bed nervously as they watched Alex and Max being escorted through the door by two guards.

”Good morning!” Isabel and Liz exclaimed in unison.

”Good morning.” Alex and Max replied in unison as an awkward silence fell upon them.

”Have you two heard from the others?” Max asked the girls.

”No. Have you?” Liz responded as Max shock his head ‘no’.

”Everything has been moving so fast and we don’t know much about you two and I am sure you have questions for us...” Alex’s voice trailed trying to think of a way to break the ice. “Why don’t we play a little game of twenty questions?” Alex offered taking a seat on the bed across from the girls. ‘Wow. they look great!’ Alex added to Max.

”Sounds great,” Isabel replied looking at Alex and smiled.

‘She likes you,’ Max stated as he looked over at Liz. “Does that sound good to you?” Max asked with soft voice.

”That sounds terrific,” Liz responded returning his gaze. Their gazes locked and Max felt a twinge of electricity.

”Who want’s to go first?” Alex asked breaking their concentration.

”I will,” Liz responded as Max took a seat besides Alex and across from Liz.

”Okay, Liz will start and then we will all take turns,” Alex instructed. “So we don’t have to ask the same question twice, we will all answer the question if applicable.”

”Where are you from?” Liz asked nervously.

”Nesari, told us that we are from a planet named Crystarth...” Max began, “however, we don’t remember or know anything about it.”

”We live in Roswell, NM.” Alex added.

”No way?!” Isabel exclaimed, “We live in Carlsbad, NM.”

”Of all the places they could have taken...” Max started to say as he realized how bad it may have sounded. “What a small world,” Max quickly added.

”It makes sense,” Liz added. “Coming form around the same place gives us a common ground to begin talking,” Liz tried to explain.

”Or,” Isabel interjected,” that ‘the Pierce Craven the III’ tricked my Father into letting us take his private plane.” Isabel added bitterly.

”It is all our fault. I am so sorry...” Alex stated gazing at Isabel.

”You did not plan this and I don’t blame you,” Isabel replied harshly. “I just wish I could have met you under different circumstances...” Isabel whispered.

”So do I,” Alex whispered.

”Isabel, do you have a question?” Max asked returning their attention back to the ‘game’.

Isabel looked at him for a second, “do you have special powers?”

”Yes, we all have powers,” Max answered. “We can all shift elements or molecules allowing us the ability to change an objects size, shape, and color...” Max paused as he noticed the girls focused attention on him. “We all have the same powers, but certain powers we are stronger at. For instance we all have the power to heal, but I am stronger and therefore better at that power.”

”I am stronger with telekinesis and dreamwalking...” Alex added.

”Dreamwalking?” Isabel asked curious.

”We are able to briefly enter the mind as a person is sleeping and see into their dreams,” Alex explained.

”What about Kyle and Michael?” Liz inquired.

”Kyle is stronger at mind manipulation...”

”What?” the girls responded in unison slightly in shock.

”Kyle is better at being able to briefly enter someone’s mind and make them think or see something different. It usually lasts a few minutes.” Max explained noticing that the girls were slightly uneasy about the thought of someone messing with their minds.

”Michael is stronger at energy blasts and force fields,” Alex added.

”Energy blasts?” Isabel questioned.

”Focusing energy into a blast, like lighting bolt’s from his hands...” Max replied.

”Then why are you guys still here?” Liz asked. “It seems like you guys would have the power to get out of here.”

”Nesari tried to explain to us how and why, but we can’t use any of our powers in here,” Alex stated looking over at Max, ‘almost’.

”Bummer,” Isabel replied. “How did you learn about your powers?”

”Mostly by accident,” Max explained. “When the Sheriff found out about our powers, he helped us figure out our powers and how to control them.”

”Sheriff,” Liz repeated. “How is it possible that a sheriff would help you and not turn you in? Liz asked concerned.

”The Sheriff found the four of us in the desert one night. He placed Max and I in the Whitman’s care and he took Kyle and Michael in himself. He found out and he helped us. He has always been there to guide and to protect us. He is our father in every way that counts.” Alex explained suddenly feeling homesick.

”Do you know who your real parents are?” Isabel asked softly.

”Nesari told us that our parents are Alexzander and Londra Collehr.”

”Our?” Liz asked confused.

”Max and I are actually twin brothers...” Alex explained. “We have always lived as brothers, but we did not know until the other day that we are blood related,” Alex finished looking over at his brother.

”You don’t look anything like each other,” Liz commented.

”Liz, twins don’t have to look like each other. It's called 'fraternal twins', like Tess and I.” Isabel replied looking over at Alex and smiled, “besides they are alien twins.”

”We are extra special twins,” Alex added giving a little wink towards Isabel. “Any last questions?”

”Yes, I have one more,” Isabel paused standing up and looking at Alex with a smile across her face. “What does it feel like to be kissed by an alien?”

”Iz!” Liz cried, shocked at Isabel’s forwardness.

”I’ve never kissed one, but I’d be happy to oblige,” Alex replied quickly standing up and walking over to her. Alex placed his hand on her neck and looked deep into her eyes. “Are you sure?” Alex whispered as his lips inched closer to hers.

”I’m positive.” Isabel whispered back placing her hands on his chest. Isabel immediately began to feel a magnetic pull as his lips touched hers.

Alex and Isabel’s kiss deepened as their awakened connection grew stronger. Liz and Max looked on as the new couple fell onto the bed Liz was sitting on.

”Not again!” Liz remarked as she jumped off the bed and went to Max. “What are you going to do about this?”

”Nothing.” Max replied as he looked around the room eyeing the room divider.

”Nothing?” Liz asked looking over at the couple making out on the bed. Alex’s scrub top now on the floor with looks of Isabel’s soon to be off.

”Why don’t we give them some privacy.” Max propositioned as he walked over to the room divider and open it as Liz followed him into the new room. “There is no use in stopping them...” Max paused as he looked at Liz, “I will not see my brother in pain, like the others, when they were not able to connect.”

”I guess we are on are own.” Liz mumbled as she sat down on the bed. “I would never have guessed in a million years that my best friends would be losing their virginity to aliens after knowing them for less than a day...”

”Stranger things have happened...” Max replied sitting down next to her. “Besides, we know nothing about alien chemistry.”

”Scientifically speaking, I feel as if it is our duty to try a little experiment of our own.” Liz stated with a twinkle in her eyes as she looked up at Max.

”I agree.” Max whispered as they made eye contact. The familiar twinge of electricity started to flow between them.

”You would have to kiss me, of course,” Liz purred as the space between them disappeared.

”Of course,” Max agreed as he leaned in to kiss her. Liz responded to his kiss and soon they were consumed with their connection.

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Meanwhile down the hall

”Four connections are complete!” Nessa purred as she looked at the monitors.

”This mission is moving along nicely,” Craven remarked looking at the monitors. “With Nesardin’s help this mission has been a piece of cake,” Craven bragged. “After all he is the one that said these girls would enhance the mission's success.”

”You never did tell me why you picked those four.”

”The team and I went around looking for a group of four girls that we would be able to use. Pictures and files were started on at least five different groups from all over the US...” Craven paused as he looked at Nessa. “I found those four on a business trip. I took some pictures and started files. I then showed Nesardin the files and he picked them.”

”I suppose he would know what his nephews would like.”

”Phase Four complete. Is the next phase ready?” Craven asked Nessa eagerly.

”Yes,” Nessa purred. “Time for the girls exams.” <*P>Part 6a- The Truth Revealed

Nesardin’s Chamber

Nesari paced nervously back and forth in his room. He could feel the couples connections growing and he could sense that they had cemented their relationships. Nesari hoped that their plan would work and that the girls would be up for the challenge. He had been waiting for this day for the last twenty years.

”Nesardin.” A voice called from behind. Nesari turned to face Agent Craven.

”Yes.” Nesari replied icily.

”That tone of voice is not acceptable,” Craven barked. “You should have learned your place by now! If you don’t want me to start experimenting on your nephews, you better start showing me some respect.”

”Yes, Agent Craven,” Nesari replied feeling like a scolded school boy. He hated the FBI with such a passion. He just had to play their game for a little longer.

”That’s better...” Craven paused as he looked Nesari over. “Your nephews have paired up and have connected with the girls.”

”Is there something that I can do?” Nesari asked with feelings of regret coercing through his veins.

”I need to know if these girls will be able to conceive and if they will develop any alien side effects?”

”Yes and no...” Nesari replied with the half truth. “They will have a baby with their destined mate. Their body chemistry will change to adapt for the baby. Simple blood work will show the change...”

”Anything else emerge from this change?” Craven interrupted eagerly awaiting an answer.

”No,” Nesari said quickly lying through his teeth. ‘Only develop powers of their own,’ Nesari thought to himself.

”The girls are having physicals and blood work done as we speak,” Craven paused as he looked at his watch. “Will these abnormal blood values be seen now or after they conceive?”

”Now,” Nesari explained as his thoughts drifted out towards the girls as a wave of awkwardness and humiliation overcame him.

”You better be telling the truth or else I begin the Desanya experiment again,” Craven threatened looking Nesari over.

”No!” Nesari cried recalling the most tortured experiment that he had dealt with. “I am telling the truth,” Nesari mumbled as tears formed in his eyes.

”We will see...” Craven smirked as he left the room. Nesari couldn’t help but stare at his retreating form as he blinked back the tears in his eyes.

”Never.” Nesari vowed to himself as he sat down on his bed and closed his eyes, “Never again.”

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Meanwhile in the Game Room

The guards had taken the boys to the game room when they took the girls for their physicals. The boys were confused at first but they snapped out of it and began to have a little fun.

The room was similar in shape and in looks to the other rooms except this room was filled with two large sofas, four overstuffed chairs, a pinball machine, a pool table, a high tech entertainment center and computer.

Max was playing a game of pinball, Kyle and Michael played a game of pool, and Alex messed with the computer. The boys entertained themselves as the waited for the return of their girls.

”It has been an hour since they have been gone,” Max whined as he sat down on the sofa.

”Did you miss us?” Maria asked as the girls walked through the door and into their loved ones arms.

”Always,” Max replied as he embraced Liz.

All four couples embraced and gave each other a welcome kiss. Michael and Kyle escorted Maria and Tess to the sofa and sat down. Alex and Isabel joined Max and Liz on the other sofa. Soon all the couples were sitting down and the girls began their tale of their examinations.

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Meanwhile in Nesardin’s Chamber

Nesari was sitting on his bed trying to open up a communication link with the others. ‘If anyone can here me please respond,’ Nesari urged with his mind.

‘Nesari?’ Came a soft voice.

‘Maria?’ Nesari questioned.

‘Yes.’

‘What is happening now?’

‘We are all in the game room...’ Maria replied pausing as if to check on the current events. ‘Liz just started to tell the boys about our exams.’

‘Did they go well?’

‘As well as they could.’

‘Maria, I need a favor.’

‘Yes.’

‘They will soon be bringing me into the game room for my daily visit with the boys. I need you to make sure all of you will be ready and able to communicate with me without having to carry on two conversations...’

‘A diversion for them?’

‘Yes.’

‘Umm...’ Maria replied trying to think of a diversion, ‘I could start a movie.’

‘That’s perfect.’

‘I will tell the rest. We will be ready.’

‘See you soon,’ Nesari ended their communication as the door to his room opened. ‘Destiny has been foretold and I will tell them their true paths,’ Nesari thought to himself as Craven stepped into the room.

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Meanwhile back in the Game Room

”Let’s watch a movie!” Maria suggested interrupting Liz as she got up and walked to the DVDs.

”I don’t want...”

”Yes, you do.” Maria snapped. ‘Nesari wants us to,’ Maria explained mentally. Liz and Isabel looked at Maria with amazement.

‘Don’t worry, you will get used to it,’ Tess responded to the girls with a smile on her face.

‘Why does Nesari want us to watch a movie?’ Michael asked.

‘He wants a diversion... He wants to talk to us.’ Maria explained as she pulled two DVDs off the shelf. “Okay, we have ‘Star-crossed’ a musical comedy about Romeo and Juliet or ‘Venus Massacre’ an action flick about aliens invading earth...” Maria announced starting to giggle as she read the back of the covers. “Like Aliens would invade earth,” Maria continued as the others joined her in a chorus of laughter. “Venus Massacre it is!” Maria announced taking the disc out of its case and placed it in the DVD player.

Maria turned back to the group and sat back down next to Michael. Alex had the remote control and pushed play. The group settled down as the menu screen came up.

”Do we want to go straight into the movie or watch the previews?” Alex asked as he scrolled through the options. Before anyone could answer him the door opened and Nesari walked in. Alex looked up at him and pushed the play button.

”Good Afternoon,” Nesari greeted the eight before him as he sat down in a nearby chair.

”Good Afternoon,” they replied smiling at him.

‘Thank you, Maria.... As the movie starts I need you all to focus your outward attention to it. Now that the eight of you have connected, I am prepared to tell you the truth...’ Nesari paused as he looked up to see all of their eyes focused on the movie starting.

‘Nesari, we are ready when you are,’ Michael informed Nesari.

Nesari nodded and took a deep breath. He knew it was time to tell them the truth, he just did not know where to begin.

‘Twenty years ago we set a plan in motion to bring the eight of you back together...’

‘Back together?’ Maria asked. ‘We have never met before... beside we weren’t even born yet.’

‘It was 1941 when the eight of you were born and destined to be soulmates. On Crystarth our soulmates are destined and written in the stars on the day of your births. Since the day of your births you have been linked together through time and space.’

‘What!?’ The group gasped not fully understanding.

‘But we were born on Earth, not Crystarth!’ Tess interrupted.

‘Your bodies are from Earth and your souls are from Crystarth or rather Voreath.’ Nesari snapped.

‘What?!’ The four girls cried, nearly jumping out of their seats. Max, Alex, Kyle and Michael held onto their loved one for the support they obviously needed.

‘Girls, please let me explain... In 1947 there were many families traveling to Voreath. Our ship crashed leaving us stranded on Earth. The pods that the boys were in were damaged. Their mothers and I put all our power and strength into healing the pods and the boys within them. In doing this we some how sealed them in for longer then expected.

‘We managed to move the pods into a nearby cave when we saw lights coming towards the ship. By the time we went back to the ship there were Feds crawling all over it. We watched from afar as they dismantled and took our ship and the body of my wife.

‘We were scared and lost. We went back to the cave. Using the last of our energy we sealed the cave and rested.’

‘What about the girls?’ Michael asked softly.

‘Their ship landed safely on Voreath. Their pods opened and they continued to live their lives, they were six at the time. Their parents were concerned when our ship never landed, for they knew if their daughters were not able to connect with their true soulmates by the time they were 25 they would slowly start to die.’

‘That’s awful...’ Maria replied softly. ‘How is it possible for us to be born here on Earth if we lived on Voreath?’

‘We transferred your souls into the bodies of four humans and transferred their souls into the bodies on Voreath....’

‘What happened to them?’ Liz asked.

‘They died as they were ment to die on Earth.’

‘What?’ The group responded in shock.

‘It took us a long time to find a town where four women were excepting to have a baby girl that would die soon after. My sister in law, Amilliana, was able to see into the future of these women, to see that these four baby girls that they were carrying would die either on the day of their birth or soon after.’

‘Wait... Who is Amilliana and how did she get here?’ Max interrupted.

‘In 1980 your fathers Alexzander and Avrath were able to come to Earth. They brought my younger brother, Valonti and his wife Amilliana.’

‘Our fathers came to earth?’ Michael asked.

‘Yes, they came to free your mothers and I from here and set in motion the plan to bring the eight of you together.’

‘Where are they now?’ Kyle asked.

‘Your parents are back on Voreath. They left Valonti and Amilliana to watch over you, while I was in here...’ Nesari paused taking another deep breath as he noticed the tears in their eyes,’but we are getting off the subject.

‘As I was saying Amilliana found Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Parker, and Miss Deluca would be excepting baby girls around the same time in Carlsbad, NM. Amilliana could see that all four babies were going to die within a few hours of their birth with their human souls.

‘We immediately set into action the plan to transfer the souls. We would only be able to do it once and there was no turning back. Dejaria and Avriates Delrhing, Alisbet Evsly, and Lontrisa Jevpar gave their permission for us to transfer their souls into the bodies on Earth. After all they had nothing to lose, they were 42 and had been slowly dying since they turned 25. They were in agony, they needed to reborn and they were...’

‘My name was Dejaria Delrhing...’ Maria whispered.

‘Yes... and Tess is your twin sister Avriates. Tess was born first and their souls were transferred at birth. We assumed Isabel would be next, but Maria was.’

‘So biologically I am twin sisters with Isabel, but I was Maria’s twin sister on Voreath?’ Tess asked trying to make since of it all.

‘Yes... Isabel was Lontrisa and Liz was Alisbet. Do you know anything of your birth?’

‘We were all born in the same hospital on the same day. We were early...’Tess explained.

‘Our moms kept talking about the weird lighting storm that day. Lighting struck the hospital four times and the electricity....’ Liz paused, ‘That wasn’t lighting was it? That is how you transferred the souls, through the energy.’

‘Yes.’

‘How were you involved with all of this? I thought you have been here for thirty years?’ Max asked trying to piece everything together.

‘I was here for most of the time. In 1971 your mothers and I were captured and moved into a similar compound. We were able to contact Voreath with out them knowing when the let us see the parts of the ship. Your fathers were excited to hear from us and said when they could arrange it they would come to get us.

‘In 1980, they arrived and we managed to escape. My brother was almost killed during the escape and he rested in a coma for two years. Amilliana did not want to leave his side, but she did so she could help her sisters.’

‘Sisters? She was our sister?’ Maria asked.

‘Yes.’ Nesari answered, ‘Londra took care of Valonti, while we looked and planned the arrival of the girls. The FBI soon found us again. I decided to let them catch me so I could take their focus away from our plan. It was December 1981 and I was transferred to this compound. Your parents returned to Voreath a year later to help with the transfer. Amilliana stayed with Miss Deluca to be near the girls and Valonti was to await in Roswell for the boys to emerge and I have been here ever since.

‘I have been in contact with Amilliana and she has watched over Valonti... When my brother awoke from his coma he did not remember anything. We tired to get into his mind to help him, but we were unable. Amilliana was the only one that could still feel him. He did not know who he was or who we were so we did not tell him. He set himself up in Roswell and became Sheriff, you know him as Jim Valenti...’

‘Dad?!’ Kyle and Michael cried in unison.

‘Yes, and the girls know Amilliana as Amy Deluca.’

Part 6b

Meanwhile in Roswell, NM

Jim Valenti looked at the forensic files in front of him. He had taken samples of the so called ashes and had a friend in the Forensic Dept. analyze them. The results did not surprise him, they were 100% normal human cells.

”Where are they?” Jim cried as he paced through the house. There was no where he could go and no one for him to turn to for help.

Jim felt his anger rising and he suddenly felt a surge of energy go through his body. He looked down at his hands and noticed a slight pulsating glow. He quickly looked around the room, half expecting Kyle and Michael to be there playing another trick on him. “What is going on?”

Jim remembered the teachings he had with the boys, he raised his hand and sent the blast of energy into the TV and blew it up. “Wow,” he gasped feeling better.

”Hello? Is anyone home?” Came a familiar voice from the front room. He started to walk to the voice. “The door was open and I thought I heard an explosion... Hello?”

”Hello...” He whispered as he looked into the face of the women of his dreams and of his past.

”Hello...,” She whispered as she stepped closer to him. “It has been a long time since we have been face to face.”

”Yes...” He whispered as he embraced her. He held her tight as memories flashed before his eyes.

”Valonti...” she moaned as he kissed her neck.

”Yes, Amilliana,” he responded before he kissed her again. Their kiss deepened as their lost connection reopened.

”Do you remember?”

”I am starting to...” Jim stated as he escorted her to the couch. “My mind is like a spiderweb, I just don’t know.”

”I will help you.” Amy volunteered as she held onto his hands, “It has been too long.”

”I am an alien,” Jim mumbled. “How could I forget something like that? I mean, I had two aliens living in my house and I never knew...”

”When did you figure it out?” Amy asked rubbing her hand on his back.

”I blew up the TV,” Jim chuckled, “and I always scolded the boys about being reckless with their powers...”

”Valonti, the boys need you to be strong and to continue to remember. We will have to be strong in order to help my girls and your boys....”

”Your girls?” Jim questioned as the lightbulb went off in his head. “The girls! The plan worked? Your sisters, are they okay?”

”Yes, the plan worked. My sisters are known as Maria and Tess, the destined soulmates of Michael and Kyle. “ Amy informed him as she started to cry.

”Amilliana... It will be okay.” Jim whispered as he pulled her into his embrace.

”No... it won’t. I knew this day would come, but I am not ready to give my Maria up. I have raised her since the day of her birth, when her mother died... I love her as a Mother would,” Amy cried as tears fell from her eyes and onto Jim’s shoulder.

”I understand, I have raised the boys as my own and I love them as my sons.” Jim whispered trying to reassure her.

”When we go home they will have parents of their own and they won’t need us...” Amy continued to cry.

”I think they will always need us. Do they know the real reason we had to bring the eight back together?” Jim asked as he remembered the prophecy.

”I am not sure if Nesardin has told them,” Amy replied softly wiping the tears from her eyes.

”Nesari, my brother... how is he?” Jim asked recalling his life on Crystarth.

”He is doing as well as can be expected, in that FBI compound. At least, he is there for the eight of them.” Amy informed him as she traced her hand on his face.

”When are we leaving?” Jim asked softly.

”Nesardin said that we should be within the Kansas borders by tomorrow night. Our flight leaves in the am.” Amy sighed and leaned up against his chest.

”That gives us all night...” Jim whispered into her ear, “You said you would help me remember...”

”What did you have in mind?” Amy purred.

”Connecting...”

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Meanwhile back at the compound

The eight remained in their seats as the movie clicked off. Nesari sat looking at the eight of them, giving them time to absorb the information he had told them.

‘One last thing.... Maria, Tess, Liz, and Isabel will start to form powers of their own. You must hide the fact that these powers are growing. I have a feeling that the metal that forbids us to use or powers will not affect the four of you.

‘Your brains are still mostly human and the chemical connections are not quite the same. We will need your powers in order to escape.’ Nesari informed the group knowing his time was up.

‘Escape!? How? When?’ Michael questioned as the guards walked into the room.

‘Soon.’

”Nesardin, it is time for you to go...” Craven informed the group. “I am disappointed. You watched a movie and used up all of your time.”

”It was time well spent.” Nesari answered as he got up and walked towards the door. “Good night.”

”Good night,” the eight answered back.

The group looked at Agent Craven as he smiled in front of them. “Well kids, since the girls blood work came out so well, we are letting you have the night off.” The group exchanged quick glances at each other.

”What were the results?” Liz asked softly, wanting to know the answer.

”I am glad you asked,” Craven smirked. “It seems that our little mission has advanced to the next phase.”

”And that would be?” Max inquired.

”Four positive pregnancy tests.”

Part 7- Dealing with Fate

The Game Room

The four couples looked at Agent Craven with shock. His big announcement had left them speechless.

”That’s impossible! It takes at least 48 hours for the hormone level to be detected accurately!” Liz argued.

”Well, does that account for alien sperm?” Agent Craven laughed and left the room.

”What are we to do?” Maria cried as she clung onto Michael.

”We need to talk with Nesari. We know nothing about alien pregnancies,” Max mumbled to the group.

”They won’t bring him in again.” Kyle sighed pulling Tess closer to him.

‘I can talk to him... I did before.’ Maria admitted pulling herself from Michael and sitting up preparing to meditate.

‘You can do it.’ Michael cheered on Maria as he turned his attention back to the rest of the group. “Why don’t we watch another movie,”Michael suggested wanting another diversion so they would be able to talk.

”Sounds good,” Alex replied and walked over to the DVDs.

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Meanwhile in Nesardin’s Chamber

Nesari sat on his bed reflecting on the events of last. He was amazed on how good they had reacted, “They are in shock...” he mumbled to himself.

Nesari sighed and prepared himself to communicate with Amilliana as he did every night. His thoughts were torn away from him when he heard a voice calling for him.

‘Nesari!’

‘Maria?’ Nesari asked knowing that it was her and knowing something must be wrong for her to contact him, ‘What’s wrong?’

‘Craven just told us that we passed our pregnancy tests.’ Maria explained and waited for a reply, ‘Nesari?’

‘Who is we?’

‘All four of us.’

‘That’s perfect!’

‘It is?’ Maria questioned confused.

‘Yes... The baby’s powers will strengthen your powers and the baby will form a protective force field around you.’

‘I won’t let them take my baby!’ Maria cried acknowledging her pregnancy for the first time.

‘Don’t worry, we will be out of here before it is time for them to be born.’

‘How long do these pregnancies last?’

‘The average time is three years, unless you are expecting twins then it is four.’

‘What!?’

‘Maria? Are you okay?’

‘Umm, how is that possible? Earth pregnancies are only 40 weeks max.’

‘Do earthlings have powers?’

‘No.’

‘You will only show during the last nine months... the time before the baby is preparing and forming their powers.’

‘Okay...Then when are we getting out of here?’

‘Nesari?’ Came a familiar voice through their connection.

‘Mom?’ Maria asked as she recognized the voice.

‘Maria... Oh, my baby how are you?’

‘I wish you were here!’ Maria cried, ‘I miss you!’

‘Amilliana... I was just about to call you,’ Nesari interrupted.

‘Have you told them the truth?’ Amy asked softly.

‘Yes...’

‘Maria, how do you feel about this... about me?’

‘Mom, I love you. I was given a second chance to live my life with my soulmate...I love him and I hope you will too. You will always be my mother...’

‘Oh, my Maria. I know this must have been a shock to you and your friends... To move to another planet and to join the royal council as was foretold must be...’

‘What?!’ Maria cried.

‘Amilliana! I have not told them about that yet...’

‘Told us what?’ Maria demanded.

‘Nesari, I am sorry I did not... you said you told them...’Amy mumbled.

‘Nesari! Tell me!’ Maria demanded. Maria waited impatiently. ‘Mom if you ever loved me, you will tell me now!’

‘Maria,’ Amy sighed taking a deep breath. ‘The reason we were given the money and resources to go through with this plan was because the eight of you are predestined to be the next royal council, the leaders of our planet...

‘All eight of you are from the five royal families that rule our planet. The Collehr’s, the Serdan’s, the Delrhing’s, the Evsly’s, and the Jevpar’s are the five royal families of Crystarth.... They were the first families to travel to Voreath. When the eight of you were born there was rejoicing among our people and a great celebration was held. It was the first time in over four hundred years that the soulmates brought together the royal families...’ Amy explained.

‘Okay, let me get this straight... Not only are we predestined soulmates, but we are predestined to be on the royal council and rule over Voreath.’ Maria repeated trying to put everything together.

‘Maria...’ Amy whispered.

‘How can we go to Voreath? My friends will want to go see their parents....’

‘They can’t go back...’ Nesari interrupted. ‘The eight of you are dead in the eyes of this world. The FBI took care of that. They have never planned to let the eight of you go, that is why we are going to escape and go back to Voreath.’

‘They think we are dead?’ Maria cried.

‘Only Valonti and I know the truth. We are taking a flight in the morning...’

‘Does he remember?’ Nesari inquired.

‘Yes, we have fully opened up our connection. He is weak with his powers but he will help.... I have to go, I will see you soon. Maria, I love you.’ Amy answered.

‘I love you too...’Maria managed to respond.

‘I will contact you tomorrow with the details. It is important that we get them out ASAP,’ Nesari informed Amy as they felt her connection disappear. ‘Maria?’

‘Yes, Nesari I will tell them....’ Maria replied as he felt her connection disappear.

Nesari looked up and sighed. “That was unexpected,” he whispered to himself.

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Meanwhile back in the Game Room

The couples were sitting watching another sci-fi movie waiting for Maria to come back. The movie was half over and they were starting to get worried.

”Michael!” Maria cried out loud and started to cry. Michael quickly wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close.

”Shh... it will be okay,” Michael whispered trying to calm her down.

”Michael....” Maria sighed catching her breath.

‘Maria, honey tell us what happened....’ Michael asked softly.

‘We are going to Voreath....’ Maria managed to say.

‘What?’ Max asked confused. ‘How did you find that out? What about the pregnancies?’

‘Nesari did not tell us all of the truth....’ Maria paused looking at Michael. ‘My mom contacted us when I was talking to Nesari. She told me the truth when, Nesari wouldn’t....’

‘You talked to your mom?’ Tess asked with excitement. ‘How is she? How our are families doing with us being missing?’

‘Mom and Valonti are fine, but everyone else thinks we’re dead!’ Maria replied as the group gasped in reply. ‘The FBI made it look like we died... We are not supposed to go home, we are supposed to go to Voreath and take are predetermined place.’

‘Our Dad and your Mom are the only ones that know we are alive?’ Kyle asked in disbelief.

‘Yes...’

‘What predetermined place?’ Alex inquired interrupting Maria.

‘Okay,’ Maria paused taking a deep cleansing breath. ‘This is what I know. The reason they were given the money and resources to go through with their plan was because the eight of us are predestined to be the next royal council and the leaders of our planet...

‘All eight of us are from the five royal families that rule the planet. The Collehr’s, the Serdan’s, the Delrhing’s, the Evsly’s, and the Jevpar’s are the five royal families of Crystarth.... They were the first families to travel to Voreath.

‘Apparently when the eight of us were born there was rejoicing among our people and a great celebration was held. It was the first time in over four hundred years that the soulmates brought together the royal families...’Maria explained quickly and waited for a response.

‘We are royalty?’ Isabel asked.

‘Apparently,’ Maria answered.

‘It makes sense,’ Liz stated recalling and putting all the of the pieces together. ‘They would not have gone through all this trouble if we were just regular people. If we are royalty then our families would have pushed to get us back... and that is why your parents had to go back.’

Liz tried to explain as the others nodded in agreement.

‘Wow,’ Tess replied softly. ‘What about the pregnancies?’

‘Oh! According to Nesari the average time of our pregnancy is three years. Unless you are expecting twins then it is four years. We will only show during the last nine months... the baby is preparing and forming their powers during the first few years’ Maria explained. ‘Nesari was happy when he found out, because apparently the baby’s powers will strengthen our powers and the baby will form a protective force field around us. Which according to Nesari will help us escape.’

‘Escape.’ Kyle repeated. ‘When?’

‘According to Nesari we will be leaving soon and Mom said that they were coming to Kansas tomorrow. So, your guess is as good as mine.’ Maria replied and looked over at Michael.

”It's going ot be a long night,” Michael muttered as the group began to grasp their true destinies.

Part 8 -Escape Plans

The Boy’s Chamber

It was a tight squeeze but the four couples had begged and pleaded to be in the same room last night. They had a day like no other... not only was their destiny revealed but it had a second twist that none of them would have guessed. Max looked around the darkened room at his family.

”Max?” Alex whispered from across the room.

‘Shh... let them sleep. We have had a long night,’ Max paused as he looked over at this brother. ‘Why are you up?’

‘Couldn’t sleep. You?’

‘I keep thinking about mom and dad. We are never gonna to be able to see them again, they will never meet are loved ones...’ Max admitted feeling the hot tears burn his eyes.

‘I was thinking the same thing... at least the sheriff will be there, he has always been a major father figure in our lives.’ Alex agreed feeling homesick.

‘Do you think Nesari has a plan?’

‘I don’t know... but I hope so.’

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Meanwhile Outside the Compound

Nessa paced back and forth breathing in the hot humid air. She watched as the sun started to come up. It should have been beautiful and romantic, but all she felt was disgust. She hated being there. She hated being an Agent. She hated the fact she was lying to herself and to the ones that counted. It was their plan and she couldn’t take it anymore.

”Screw it!” She screamed to the stars. “I have to get them out! They are my family!”

Determined to tell Nesardin the truth she raced down to his room. The guards at his door looked at her as if she was crazy. “What?” She inquired as the guards quickly looked away.

Nessa opened the door and walked in turning on the light. “Nesardin get up!” She screamed as she slammed the door. Nessa started to pace nervously as Nesari sat up in bed.

”Agent Topolsky?” Nesari inquired as his eyes adjusted to the light.

”What do you know about your wife?” Nessa asked sitting down in a chair unable to look into his eyes.

”You should know. My wife died in the crash.” Nesari replied not knowing how to take this shift in events.

Nessa looked up to him with tears in her eyes. “Is that all you know?” She asked softy. Nesari couldn’t help but stare at her. For the first time he actually looked at her, there was something familiar about her but he couldn’t place it.

”That’s all I know...” Nesari answered softly as he felt his heartbeat quicken. He knew something was wrong.

‘She did not die in the crash.’

”What?” Nesari asked as her words echoed in his head.

‘Desanya did not die in the crash.’ Nessa explained. Nesari couldn’t believe what he was hearing. A FBI agent was communicating with her mind.

”Is this some trick?” Nesari asked feeling confused. ‘This is what I get for telling them their destinies... this is what the must have felt like,’ Nesari thought to himself.

‘What destinies?’

‘What!?’

‘Nesardin, please... I want to help you.’

‘Why? How are you doing this? Do you have ESP?’

‘I am doing this the same way you are... We have to get the girls out. They are planning to terminate their pregnancies one at a time, so they can see the developing fetus. I can’t see that happen. I have tried to play my part but I can’t anymore.’ Nessa explained as Nesari tried to

understand.

‘Who are you?’ Nesari asked.

‘They named me Nessa after my father. I never knew my father or my mother. I believed what they told me, there was no one else to tell me they were wrong. I was their perfect puppet. I am so sorry.... I should have stopped them.’ Nessa cried blinking back the tears.

‘I still don’t understand.’

‘You are my father...’

‘What? How?’ Nesari asked staring at her, she did have Desanya’s eyes and hair. ‘It is impossible! Desanya died in the crash.’

‘She was alive. The force field around her saved her life, but made her appear lifeless. She was brought to a compound. Four years later I was born...’

‘Four years?’ Nesari repeated his heart skipped a beat. ‘Where’s your twin?’ Nesari asked knowing that four year pregnancies resulted in twins.

She briefly looked at him, ‘What? You did not even know she was pregnant. How would you know if I had a twin?’

‘What are you hiding? A four year pregnancy means twins...Do I know her?’

‘Him.’ Nessa corrected.

‘Him? Okay, do I know him?’ Nesari asked as Nessa squirmed in her seat.

‘Yes... but you don’t need to know that. I am here. I want to help my cousins get out of here.’ Nessa cried avoiding the subject.

‘Who is my son?’ Nesari asked with a harsh voice.

‘Desanya died in childbirth. We were raised apart in homes the FBI picked out. They tested us and they brainwashed us. It wasn’t until recently that I realized that we were the bad guys....’ Nessa mumbled.

‘Why are you afraid to tell me?’ Nesari asked wishing he could go over to her and hug her.

‘Because, he is rude and mean. He has done everything in his power to hurt you, our own father! I know at times he can’t help it. He was programmed to be like that. He doesn’t even have any powers. The put something in his brain to help with the programming and since then he

has been unable to use them.’ Nessa rambled on trying to defend her unknown brother.

‘Nessa, please... I need to know.’ Nesari pleaded.

‘Agent Craven....’ She whispered. Nesari sat there in silence unable to respond. His son. His own flesh and blood was the one in charge of this mission. He was his enemy. ‘Come with me.’ Nessa replied as she grabbed his hand and dragged him into the bathroom.

”Nessa?” Nesari looked at his daughter.

”Daddy...” She cried as she hugged him. Nesari was shocked when images flashed before his eyes. He saw the twins being born, his wife dying, the life she lived and the current mission.

”How?” Nesari asked softly.

‘Not all the rooms are coated with the Scileriam. Only the bedroom chambers are coated in it. The hallways, the bathrooms, and the game room do not.’ Nessa replied. They walked out of the bathroom as Agent Craven walked in.

Craven looked at the two in front of him and he knew his dear little sister had told Nesari the truth. “You told him?” Craven accused Nessa.

”Yes.” Nessa replied softy.

”How could you?” Craven cried grabbing his sister’s arms.

”Don’t touch her!” Nesari cried.

”How much did you tell him?” Craven asked his grip tightening on her arm.

”Stop, I told him about us! That’s it... I had to tell him!” Nessa cried in pain.

”You have gone soft little Sis,” Craven yelled as he threw her to the ground. “From now on you can stay here with daddy dear! You are off the mission!” Craven cried as Nesari went to Nessa’s side. “Ah, what a sweet touching moment,” Craven stated with venom.

”Craven...”

”I will always be Agent Craven to you! You may be my biological father, but you were never my father! Never!” Craven yelled as he ran out the room and slammed the door shut. Nesari held Nessa as she cried. Nesa