You Human,Me Alien

Written By: Andaluchia

Email:Sp1derbait@aol.com

Rating:PG

Disclaimer: The characters belong to WB or whoever. And Zeke belongs to Dimension Films.

Summary: Sort of Crossover of The Faculty and Roswell.

Classification: Michael/Maria, Maria/Zeke

Spoilers: Possible spoilers from upcoming episodes.

You Human, Me Alien Part 1

"Maria, if you haven't noticed I'm an alien and you're human. It wouldn't work out. I mean I like making out with you and all, but you're just too annoying to have as a girlfriend." Maria stood still as Micheal said the harsh words to her. Afterwards he stood silent.

"Are you done now?" Maria asked. Micheal couldn't even look her in the eye. "Why don't you just find some other human girl to make out with. I'm out of here." Maria turned around and left the party. Micheal didn't even go after her.

******* --December 20, 1999

Dear Journal,

This is my first entry.

My best friend, Liz Parker, told me that the best way to express you're feelings was to write them down. I sat here for an hour thinking of a way to start. I decided to just write whatever came out.

I feel like a lost broken soul. You see people perceive me as a ditz. I admit I act that way. If only they knew. But then maybe it's not even possible that they could know. Because I don't even know. I've been feeling strange lately and I can tell my Mom is getting a vibe. She opens her mouth to talk to me and I can actually feel what she is feeling. She feels nervous and unsure. Like maybe she wants to tell me something but isn't sure how. What is it already? Do I have cancer or something?

Last night I had a strange dream. But It wasn't my dream. I felt like I was stuck in someone else's dream. Sort of like that time Isabelle invaded my dreams but now I'm doing it. I was in this dream where Max and Liz were getting married! Isabelle was the priest marrying them, and I was sitting there staring into an oblivion while Micheal sat next to me yelling at the top of his lungs into my ear something which I could not even hear. Talk about strange.

About Micheal, Well it's been two weeks since the little incident at the Party. We haven't spoken since and in a way I feel anticipation for something but then I feel uncaring. Oh Shoot! Sorry, gotta go. Mom is calling! 12:35 p.m.

Maria DeLuca--

*********

"Yeah, Mom?"

"Maria, don't run down the stairs. I swear you are going to fall one of these days!"

"Sorry, Mom." Mom came over and kissed me on the forehead then she grabbed me into a hug so tight I could barely breathe. "Mom, what's wrong?"

"Oh nothing, sweetheart. I just love you......I'm so glad you're off for Christmas vacation. What are you going to do today?"

"I'm going to the movies with Alex and Liz." I looked at my watch. "Oh Mom it's 12:45 and I have to meet her at the movies at 1:00 so I gotta go. Bye" I gave Mom a kiss and flew out the door.

**********

{I've got a bad feeling about this.} I thought to myself as I got out of the car and started walking up to the theater. {Where are they?}

"Maria!" I turned around.

"Hey Alex! Where's Liz?"

"She's not here yet. Come on let's go sit down." We sat down and waited for her. 10 minutes later:

"Oh my gosh. There here." I said. Alex followed my gaze to see Micheal, Max, Isabelle, and Liz all in the jeep pulling up. "Why did she have to bring them?" Alex just stood quiet. Liz walked up slowly. She knew I was angry. She pulled me to the side.

"Maria, I know what you're going to say."

"How could you bring them?" I exclaimed.

"Max is my friend--"

"So am I. Why can't you, me, and Alex ever do something together without the...Czechoslovakians tagging along?" Before Liz could answer Alex, Micheal, Max, and Isabelle walked up.

"So, what are we going to see?" Max asked.

"Remember we decided on the Bone Collector." Liz said.

"You didn't ask me and Alex if we wanted to see that." Maria said. Liz just stood there quiet. Micheal was uncomfortable. He kept fidgeting with his pockets. Nobody said anything. Maria broke the silence.

"Fine, ya'll go see The Bone Collector. I already saw it. I'm going to go see The Messenger." Maria stated. Liz still didn't say anything.

"I'll go with you Maria. I already saw Bone Collector, too." Alex jumped in. They both started to walk off.

"Fine umm....let's go get our tickets." Liz jumped in. Max and Micheal followed her. Isabelle just stood there.

"Is...aren't you coming?" Micheal asked.

"Umm...No. I want to see The Messenger. So we'll meet ya'll after the movie." {Gee, I didn't know Liz could be so insensitive to Maria. I thought Maria knew we were coming.} Isabelle thought to herself.

***********

"Wait up!" Maria turned around and saw Isabelle running towards her and Alex. The theater was packed. But they managed to find three seats together.

"Thanks for coming with us Isabelle." Maria said. Isabelle smiled.

"Hey I've wanted to see this movie for a while now." She replied with a smile. "Shh...the movie is starting now."

Maria was so enthralled in the movie that she didn't even know the guy next to her was so enchanted by her.

************

"My goodness the sun sure is bright after you've been in a dark theater." Maria said as they walked out. "Oh there's Liz and them." Maria pointed and they began to move towards the group. Micheal was still avoiding eye contact and was fidgeting with his pocket.

"So, did you guys like The Messenger?" Max asked.

"Yes, It was the most amazing movie I've even seen. It was awesome the way Joan was fighting with her sword." Maria acted as if she had a sword in her hand and began to pretend swinging it around. Micheal stopped fidgeting with his pocket and watched her. She was amazing and he knew it. {How could I have been so dumb? Look at her.}

"Excuse me!" Someone yelled. They all turned around and saw a tall REALLY cute guy coming towards them. He ran up to Maria. Maria just stared.

"Umm....guys I think...ummm...we have somewhere to be." Isabelle hinted.

"Oh yeah we...um...do." Max replied.

"It's Saturday. We don't have anywhere to go." Micheal said with a sinister smile. Isabelle hit him. "Ouch. Fine I'll go to wherever we have to be." He said sarcastically.

**********

"So, hi."

"Hi."

" I'm Ezekial. But everyone calls me Zeke."

"My name is Maria."

***********

"Hi my name is so and so. Yeah and my name is so and so." Micheal imitated. Isabelle hit him again. "Ouch!"

"Micheal, it's not nice to eavesdrop."

"Yeah, but it's fun." Micheal continued to listen to Maria and Zeke's conversation. "Ohmigosh! Do you hear this guy? He's talking about Joan of Arc or some shit like that." Isabelle rolled her eyes.

"Micheal, just say you're sorry already. It's been two weeks. I know you're afraid to look like a wuss, but we all know you have a thing for Maria." Isabelle stated.

"A thing? Yeah right! Well, she was a good kisser." Isabelle rolled her eyes again.

"And I thought human guys were impossible." ************

--December 20, 1999

Ohmigosh! Today I went to see The Messenger! It was amazing. Joan of Arc ROCKS! Anyway, skip to the good stuff. I met this guy name Zeke! He is so smart, and deep, and CUTE! Wooooooo! And the best part is, he asked me out!!! We are going out tonight! I can't wait! oh great! Mom is calling me yet again! Be back soon. 6:45 p.m.

Maria DeLuca--

"Maria! For God's sake STOP running down the stairs!"

"Sorry. What do you need?" I asked.

"I think you and I should have a talk." {Great! She always picks the perfect time to talk.}

"Mom, I really can't. I'm going out on a date. He's gonna be here in 15 minutes." My Mom stared at me for about a minute and then let me off. {THANK GOD! I love my Mom, but man she can be so annoying!}

Ring Ring!!

"Maria, the door!"

"Mom, can you tell him I'll be right there. I have to get my jacket." Maria's mom turned to the young man.

"She's getting her coat."

"Thanks." Maria started coming down the stairs.

"Maria---"

"Oh, yeah sorry. Don't run down the stairs." Her mom smiled.

"You're date is here. You picked a REALLY cute guy."

"*Mom*"

"Sorry!" Her mother said. Maria went to the door. "Hey there! How are you--Micheal? What are you doing here?"

You Human, Me Alien Part 2

"Listen Maria--"

"No, I'm not listening and no you're not here right now! Because I have a date. I don't care what alien crusade you're going on. And I don't feel like hearing any shit from you right now. And if you don't leave this instant I will pull a Sigourney Weaver on your ass." Maria took a deep breath. {Woah! I've never said anything like that before. I RULE!} A second later she felt guilty. Michael actually looked *almost* hurt.

"Maria, I don't care. OK, All I know is that I did some research on this Zeke guy--"

"What on earth would make you want to research him?" Maria asked.

"I.....look it doesn't matter." Maria eyed him suspiciously. "Anyway, he encountered some aliens trying to take over his school when he went to Harrington High."

"This is freaking wonderful! First, I date...no excuse me....make out with an alien who dumps me. Then I finally find a guy who's everything I hoped for and he is some sort of alien defeater. No matter what I do I can't escape this crap!"

"Are you done now?"

"Yeah."

"OK, I want you to find out everything he knows." Michael commanded. Maria stood herself straight up.

"No." Michael looked at her in disbelief.

"Maria you have to--"

"I don't *have* to do anything. Especially not for you. I didn't ask for this knowledge you know. I don't want any part of this anymore. If you want to find out some crap ask him yourself. At SCHOOL...in 2 weeks. See yah!" She said and closed the door.

You Human, Me Alien Part 3

" 'What, will you not suffer me? Nay, now I see she is your treasure, she must have a husband; I must dance barefoot on her wedding day, And, for your love to her, lead apes in hell, talk not to me; I will go sit and weep Till I can find occasion of revenge.' 'Oh Zeke! You have it memorized! Taming Of The Shrew is my all-time favorite!' 'No, for it is mine also.' He makes me sick. "

"Tsk tsk. Michael did you follow her on her date tonight?" Isabelle asked.

"No....yes."

"Stop being such a baby and go get you're girl already!"

"For the woman does not belongth to me. She belongth to Zeke idiot."

"Oh come on the girl still likes you." Michael propped up.

"How do you know?! Did she say something.....not that it matters." Isabelle laughed.

"Alien or human, all you guys are alike. Anyway, Last time I went into her dreams you were still wearing a suit. Except your hair was falling out." Michael clutched his hair. He groaned.

"Well, even if I wanted to get her back, WHICH I DON'T. It doesn't look good. I had this weird dream that Max and Liz were getting married. You were the priest marrying them and I was sitting next to Maria, who was staring into oblivion, trying to get her attention by yelling at the top of my lungs into her ear but she neither flinched nor acknowledged. That can't be a good sign." Michael replied.

"Oh please Michael, it's just a dream. It probably doesn't mean anything."

"Probably. But you know as well as I do that all dreams have some significance."

"True. But maybe the significance isn't directed the way you think. You know I read a book that said that you are everyone in your dreams. Maybe you wanted to tell Maria things, like I'm sorry, but you knew you didn't deserve to be forgiven. So in your scenario she just ignores it because you know that is the way it should be."

"Is do me a favor?"

"Sure."

"Shutup."

*********

"How was your date?"

"It was great mom." Maria started to go upstairs.

"Maria wait. I need to talk to you. Please come over here and sit down." Maria walked cautiously towards to chair. Something was up.

"Mom, I'm not having sex." Her mother busted out laughing.

"No, that's not what I wanted to talk to you about. Sit down and i'll tell you."

"Mom you're scaring me."

"It's OK. Just sit." I sat down and waited for her to talk. She began to talk. I sat quietly and listened to everything calmly. By the end of the conversation, all I could do was say one thing:

"AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

You Human, Me Alien Part 4

--December 21, 1999

I soooooo need to vent. It's 12:45 a.m. right now but I don't care. I can't sleep. Let's start out with yesterday. Remember I wrote that I was feeling weird lately. Well, I just found out why.

OK, so the day started out great with a few exceptions. I went to the movies and saw The Messenger. Michael was there, so that would be the exception. Anyway, then I meet this guy, ZEKE! Wow! He is just awesome! And so fine and smart. So he asks me out on a date. It was the greatest date I've ever been on! He even kissed me on the forehead good night. Isn't that the sweetest thing? Well, afterward would be a BIG exception.

I come home, ready to go upstairs and dream about Zeke, when Mom wants to talk to me. So I'm like OK. I think it's another sex talk. But THANK GOD it isn't. I sit down. And she starts out like this. "Maria, I should have told you this last year. You're father told me to wait until you were a teenager to tell you."

"My father." He's been gone since I was a kid. Or so I thought. Well, it would have it that he's been watching over me the whole time. And I don't mean dead in heaven watching. I mean watching from like some other planet watching. He's an alien!!! Which means I'm half Alien!! Oh God! I think I might scream again.

"You mean to tell me you boinked an alien? Ewww....gross." Of course when I say that I remember making out with Michael.

"Honey, he was honest with me from the moment we met. I had gotten hurt and he healed me." Well, atleast I can tell Max and Liz that they really are meant for each other.

"OK, so he healed you. That's good. But Mom, you didn't have to go and sleep with him."

"Honey, he stayed here until you were born. A lot of the other alien babies were also put here to be protected. The war was coming and they knew it. Only a few were able to be put on this earth to be protected. Your father had to leave to fight the war."

"So, what? Some type of Armageddon is still going on up there?"

"Yes."

"So I'm half alien? Great."

"The reason why you've been feeling weird lately is because your powers will start kicking in soon. Here is a picture of your father. He said go into his dream. All you do is touch his picture. He wants to see you so he can talk to you." After that I screamed.

So, OK, I have to go into his dream. But I'm a little scared. But, that means I can know where I sort-of come from. And where Max, Michael, and Isabelle come from. Should I tell them? Should I tell them that their planet is at war and dying off?

OK, well might as well go into his dream and find out. Here goes nothing. 1:00 a.m.

Maria 'Alien' DeLuca--

You Human, Me Alien Part 5

~Livin La Vida Loca~ is playing.

"Oh mi god. I never thought I'd see the day that Michael listens to Ricky Martin. Isabelle I think something is definitely wrong with him." Max said as he walked in Michael's room.

"So, I like this one song. So sue me." Michael replied. Isabelle picked up the CD.

"Which explains why you bought the entire album instead of just the single." Isabelle stated.

"Isabelle shutup." Max just laughed. Isabelle's eyes widened.

"Oh my gosh! You bought the whole CD because Maria loves Ricky Martin. Awww....this is so cute." Isabelle said. Michael snatched the CD out of Isabelle's hands.

"Shutup! Besides, what are you doing here at 1:00 a.m.?" Michael asked.

"We just felt like bothering you." Max replied.

"Michael, you like the girl OK. Just go into her dream and see where you stand."

"Isabelle, Didn't you say that when you went into her dream my hair was falling out? I mean I think I see where I stand with her."

"Yeah, true. But that happened a week and a half ago. You had just broken her heart. Maybe she still likes you. I don't know. Go into her dream and give her some type of sign that you still like her. I'm sure her heart will turn away from that guy."

"Zeke."

"Whatever."

"You should have see them! It was disgusting! He kept reciting Shakespeare and all that crap. AND he kissed her on the forehead! Can you believe that? I mean who would kiss you on the forehead. Unless you were like brother and sister that would not happen!"

"Michael you have to admit. He does sound like a great guy. I mean Maria has always liked guys like that."

"I can be like that." Michael replied. "Michael, you probably don't even know who Romeo and Juliet are." Max replied.

"Sure I do. You and Liz." Michael snapped. Max gave him a glare. "Besides, I saw the movie. I even read the book."

"Yeah right." Isabelle said.

"Great! Could you two leave now."

"Fine. Let's go Max." After they left Michael pulled out the year book and touched Maria's picture. A second later he was in her dreams.

*********

In The Dream:

Maria was talking to someone. He was telling her about powers. Alien powers. {What the heck?} He was an older man. {I didn't know she had a thing for older men.} Maria listened intently. Then she saw Michael. Anger grew in her eyes.

"Why can't I ever dream in peace! Michael what the hell are you doing in here! If you came to torment me then fine! You managed to do so. Now, would you please LEAVE!" Michael stood silent. Something was different. This wasn't her dream. She was in someone else's dream.

"Maria, what's going on here?" He asked.

"This is my dad OK. Can I have some privacy please?" She asked. When he realized she was having a dream about her dad he felt guilty.

"Sorry." He said and left her dream. Michael woke up next to the year book.

"That was strange."

**********

Maria woke up. {That was my dad! Oh wow! I actually met my dad} She thought and smiled to herself. Aside from the fact that she was half alien she knew everything. Michael, Max, and Isabelle would be disappointed to hear about their home. It was almost destroyed and the wars were still going on. If only they knew that their parents know where they are they just haven't brought them home because it's too dangerous.

The cool thing is now she has powers! {My dad taught me how to use my powers. He said of course now to abuse them. But it wouldn't hurt to get Michael back for coming into her dream.} She grabbed the year book and touched his picture.

Maria was in the crashdown cafe wearing a black gown. Michael comes in wearing a tuxedo.{Is this my dream or his?} Maria turns around and see's him. She smiles.

"Michael." She runs up and they kiss like there is no tomorrow. Then Michael breaks it as soon as he see's the real Maria. He yelps and Maria can barely contain her laughter. She looks Michael and the dream Maria up and down.

"Maria?"

"Does it look like me?" Maria asks. Michael was frozen. Maria laughed hysterically and left the dream.

*********

Knock knock! Max got up and opened the window.

"Michael, it's 3:30 a.m. What could you possibly want?"

"Maria was in my dream!" Michael replied.

"Michael she's been in your dream every single night for the past 2 weeks so far." Max replied.

"How do you know?" Michael eyed him suspiciously.

"Umm....Isabelle told me."

"OK, well anyway, tonight was different. The *real* Maria was in my dream." He said.

"Michael that isn't possible. She is human. You know that."

"Yeah I know. Maybe I was just having a weird dream." Michael said. "Do you mind?" He asked.

"Nah, go ahead." Michael pulled out the sleeping bag and laid down.

You Human, Me Alien Part 6

Maria woke up laughing. "That'll show him." She said to herself. She pulled out her journal and began to write.

--December 21, 1999

So I went into Michael's dream last night. He was dreaming about me! I don't know whether to be disgusted or flattered. The worst thing is my dad knows all about him. He told me, "You are both very stubborn. Your personalities will clash, but clashing is good."

"Dad sorry to say, but Michael and I are over."

"Oh no. You two are far from over. No matter you two do or say you both are meant for each other." That's when I began laughing hysterically.

"Dad, Michael is so *not* the one." I stated trying not to bust out laughing again.

"Maria, the man you least expect to be the one, is the one." I laughed again.

"Sure dad." I said. He just smiled. Then when I woke up. Me and Michael? Yeah, right! I tried picturing Michael and I married with kids. I ended up on the floor laughing. 10:23 a.m. Maria DeLuca--

Maria put her journal away. Again she pictured her and Michael in Holy Matrimony. She pictured Michael calling her honey, even bringing her flowers. She began to laugh again. She laughed so much she almost started to cry.

"Maria, have you gone nuts?" Maria hadn't even heard the door open. She looked up to see Michael standing above her. She doubled over in laughter with tears in her eyes. Michael just watched with a solemn expression. Maria finally stopped.

"Are you done now?" Michael asked.

"Yeah, I'm OK." Maria replied with a smile.

"Good."

"So Michael, to what do I owe this pleasure?" She asked.

"I want to talk."

"Well, I don't." Maria stated.

"Really?" Michael raised an eyebrow. "Would you rather do something....else?" Maria started to get irritated.

"No, but I'm sure you would." She said. Michael gave her a sarcastic smile. It grew silent for a few minutes.

"So, ummm....where's Shakespeare boy?" Michael asked.

"Shakespeare boy?....Oh, you mean Zeke!" Maria eyed him suspiciously."Wait a second! Why did you call him 'Shakespeare boy'?" Michael grew nervous and began fidgeting with his pocket. "Well?....Answer me Michael!" Maria demanded. Her expression grew to suprise as she realized the truth. "Oh my, you followed us on our date last night!"

"I did not! I just saw you two together and heard him recited 'Taming Of The Shrew.'" Michael explained. {Why don't I believe him?} Maria thought to herself.

"Well, anyway, it doesn't matter. He's not here because it's 10:30 a.m. and I'm not that kind of girl." Maria said. Michael raised an eyebrow again.

"Are you sure about that?" He asked. Maria sighed.

"I learn from my *mistakes*, thank you very much! Can we get down to business? What do you want?"

Michael tried to think fast. {I came over to see if you wanted to go out.}

"Isabelle wanted me to ask you if you wanted to go see a movie tomorrow." Michael smiled.

"We went to the movies yesterday."

"I know. But Isabelle loves to go to the movies."

"OK, well tell her I'm in." She said. Michael stood still. "Was there something else?"

"Uh, no, nothing. Bye." Michael said and walked out the door.

"Bye." Maria whispered.

**********

"Isabelle please!"

"No, Michael! You got yourself into this!"

"But, she thinks that you are going."

"Well, I'm not!" Isabelle yelled.

"OK, fine! But aren't you the one who told me to get her back?" Michael asked.

"Yes, But telling her that I am going to the movies and wanted to invite her is *not* getting her back. It's lying and being a coward!"

"I'll pay."

"When do you want to go?"

"Thank you Isabelle." Michael said and proceeded to give her a hug.

"GET AWAY FROM ME YOU ALIEN PIG!"

You Human, Me Alien Part 7

"Hey, Maria!"

"Hey Isabelle. How's it going?" Maria asked.

"It's going fine. So, Michael wanted to come with us. He said he'd pay for both of us. Can't guys be so sweet sometimes?"

"No." Maria said. Michael ran up to meet them.

"So, what are we going to see?" He asked. Isabelle smiled inwardly.

"'The Story Of Us.'" Isabelle said. Michael began to protest until Isabelle nudged him in the ribs. Michael knew what it meant. It was a threat that she would tell Maria. Plus Isabelle wanted to torture him. "Besides, Michael I remember you saying how much you wanted to see this movie." Isabelle explained. She nudged him in the ribs again.

"Ummm....yeah. I guess I wanted to see this movie." He said quietly. "I'll go buy the tickets."

"I'm going to buy my own ticket." Maria said.

"Michael said he'd buy our tickets." Isabelle said.

"But, if he bought my ticket I'd feel like I owed him something. And I never want to feel like I owe a guy something. Least of all him." She explained. Michael and Isabelle both sighed at her stubbornness.

"Well, I said that I'd buy the tickets." Michael said again.

"Well, you're not buying mine!" Maria shot back.

"Yes, I am."

"No, you're not!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Great! I'm glad we agree!" Maria said and left to buy her tickets. Michael stood still.

"What just happened?" He asked. Isabelle laughed.

"She used the old switcharoo on you."

"Damn!"

********

They all went into the theater and towards the concession stand. "Ooh! I'm getting the nachos with the jalapenos on it!" Isabelle explained. {She would ask for the most expensive thing!}Michael thought to himself.

"Want something, Maria?"Michael asked.

"No, it's OK. ZEKE!" Maria yelled. Michael followed her gaze and saw 'Shakespeare boy' coming towards them.

"You invited him?" Michael said.

"Yeah, Is there a problem with that?" Maria asked.

"No, no problem." Maria talked to Zeke on the phone all today against her will. He was the most boring man alive. How could she not have realized it? She only invited him because she had a feeling Michael would come to the movies. Zeke walked up to Michael and extended his hand out.

"Nice to meet you." He said with a sincere smile. Michael was about to throw up.

"Yeah, same here." He said through gritted teeth.

*********

Maria, Isabelle, and Michael almost ran out of the theater. "Is he still behind us?" Maria asked.

"I don't think so." Isabelle answered. Michael looked around.

"Shit! I see him. Hurry! Dash to the car!" He yelled and they all made a run for it. They hopped in the car and sped away.

"I can't believe he started crying through the movie!" Maria said.

"I know!" Michael said. Maria and Michael looked at each other and busted out laughing. They laughed so hard together they almost started crying. Isabelle smiled to herself.{Those two are made for each other.}

Maria and Michael stopped laughing and just looked into each other's eyes. They had just laughed together. It was an intense feeling. They smiled at each other.

*********

"Maria, come here." Her Mom called. Maria went into the kitchen where her mother was.

"Yeah, Mom?" She asked.

"Did you have a good time at the movies?" She asked.

"Yeah, I did." She said.

"I see you went out with that young man again. What's his name? Oh yeah, Michael. He's a cutie. You must like him."

"Yeah, Mom I do." Maria smiled.

"He's an alien isn't he?" Her Mom asked.

"How did you know?"

"Sweetie, when you fall in love with one, you can always tell who is and who isn't." Her Mom explained. "Does he know about you?"

Maria was quiet for a second. "No." She said quietly.

"I know this is probably very hard for you. I mean it is quit a shock to find out you are part alien.......But, if it helps, I can tell he likes you." Maria looked suprised.

"How do you know?"

"Ask your father." Her Mom smiled. Her Mom gave Maria a kiss on the cheek. "You know your father and I love you very much. I just wish I could see him again. But hopefully someday he'll be able to come see us." Maria grabbed her moms hand.

"Come on Mom." She said.

**********

"Just hold on to my hand, OK?"

"Maria, I'm a bit nervous. I haven't seen your father in years. Besides, look at how I look right now." Her Mom explained.

"You look beautiful." Her Mom smiled. Maria took out her fathers picture and touched it. They saw him instantly. "'Dad." Maria smiled.

"Maria, I'm so happy to see you. How is every--" Maria's father stopped talking as soon as he saw her mother. He was instantly mesmerized. "Amy?"

You Human, Me Alien Part 8

--December 22, 1999

Ever since yesterday my mom has been so happy. Well, I guess I would be too if I saw the man I loved for the first time in years. You should have seen her and my dad.

I think today is going to be a good day. I don't know why. Everything is going good lately. I think Michael and I have found some common ground, if that's possible. Plus Mom is up and decorating the house for Christmas. She told me to invite Michael to come over for dinner. I don't know how I am going to do that. I don't even know how I am going to tell him that I'm ....well...half Czeckoslovakian. Anyway, somebody is tapping at my windows. $10 says it's Michael. I'm going to have to tell him to ditch the whole Dawson and Joey theme. 12:30 p.m. Maria DeLuca--

Maria stood up and made her way towards the window. She removed the shades and there sat Michael. She smiled and opened the window.

"You know, you could just knock on the front door." Maria said. Michael thought for a second.

"Right. Knock on the front door. I'll remember that for next time."

"What do you want, Michael? More talking?" Maria asked.

"Sort of." Michael said nervously. Maria sighed. Michael noticed her journal. "Are you doing homework on Christmas vacation?" Michael asked. Maria noticed his gaze and quickly shut the journal and put it in her drawer.

"Yeah." She said. She knew she had to tell Michael the truth sooner or later, but, not yet. She wasn't ready and she didn't know how. "What did you need?"

"I want to know if we can start over." He asked. Maria was taken aback. {Did he just say that? Is the Michael from the other side of the tracks actually being a nice guy? Lord, help us all.}

"Start over.....?" Maria waited for him to complete the sentence.

"Look, this is kind of hard for me to say." Michael said.

"Well, I'm listening." Maria said. Michael walked so close to her he could feel her breath. He looked deeply into her eyes. He leaned in to kiss her.

"Michael don't." Michael stopped and opened his eyes to see her stepping away from him. "I'm really sorry. I want to start over and all. But this is too fast."

"You're right. I'm sorry."

"It's OK."

"Do you think maybe you'd like to go get something to eat?" He asked. Maria smiled.

"I'd love too...but, my Mom is down stairs making Macaroni and Cheese. My all-time favorite. You can stay if you want, but I don't know if we have any Tabasco sauce in our house....Although according to my Mom, we should start stacking up on it......I'm babbling aren't I?" Michael smiled at her.

"No, you're not." An awkward silence came.

"So..Uh..D-do you want some Macaroni and Cheese?" She asked. He nodded. "Well, let's go." She said and took his hand.

********

"He really likes you, Maria. I can tell."

"Dad, come on. How can you tell?" Maria asked.

"Because he looks at you the way I look at your Mom."

"Well,.....uh.....maybe you're mistaken....m-m-maybe...he..he just has something in his eye." Her father laughed.

"You have to tell him soon, Maria." Her dad said seriously.

"I know. But, how do you tell a guy you like that you're an alien too. I mean half alien." Maria said.

"Maria, trust me when I say, you have to be honest. I can tell you right now if you don't tell him things will get worse." Her father said. Maria thought for a second.

"I understand. Thanks Dad. I wish dream world time didn't go by so fast. I'll see yah around." She kissed her dad on the cheek and woke up. She got up and went down stairs.

"Maria, what have I told you?" Her mother warned from the kitchen.

"I know! No running down the stairs." She said as she went into the kitchen. She sat down at the table. "So, what are you making for breakfast?"

"Breakfast? Sweetheart, it's 2:00. You slept in. By the way, Michael dropped by. He looked oddly happy. I figured you were in a dream talking to your father so I didn't wake you. But, I could tell he was disappointed." Her Mom said. Maria smiled.

"Nah, I'm sure he just wanted some more of your delicious Macaroni and Cheese." Maria stated with a smile.

"'So, how is your father doing?" Her Mom asked.

"He's fine. He said I need to tell Michael soon about...well...you know." Maria said.

"It is very important that you do tell him."

"Why? It's not like we're going to get married or anything." Her Mom smiled.

"You never know." Her Mom teased.

"*Mom.*"

"Maria, he needs to know where he comes from. He needs to know the truth."

"I know. But, it's going to be really hard for him."

"It's going to be harder to keep the secret from him." Maria thought for a second. Mom was actually right. She went up to her room and dialed his number.

"Y'ello?"

"Ummm...Hi, is Michael there?"

"Just a minute......MICKEY!!!"

"What?"

"There's a honey on the phone for yah!" Maria rolled her eyes. She heard Michael pick up the phone.

"I got it......Hello?"

"Mickey?" Maria teased.

"Haha, very funny. What's up Maria?" He asked.

"Micheal we need to talk."

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"Maria, I was just about to call you! Max and I found something! We're driving out in like half an hour. Isabel and Liz are coming. Will you come?"

"Michael, I need to tell you something."

"Well, go ahead." He said.

"I...I...I'm a little nervous." Maria said.

"It's OK to be nervous. After that FBI agent almost getting us in Marathon, Texas. Anyway, we'll pick you up in 15 minutes."

"O-OK."

"Bye."

"Bye." {Smooth. Real smooth.}

********

15 minutes later:

DING DONG! Maria ran down the stairs. Her mother was about to open her mouth when Maria stopped her. "Sorry Mom!" She yelled and went out the door. She hopped in the jeep with Michael, Max, Liz, and Isabelle. "Where are we going?" She asked.

"We are going back to the reservation. There is some stuff there that might help us find out where we come from." Michael replied. Maria grew quiet. {Now we be a good time to tell them.}

"Wha-what if you don't find anything?" She asked.

"Every little thing helps though." Max answered. {Tell them! Tell them!} Maria said to herself. Michael had such an exited look in his eyes. She didn't want to destroy that by telling him where the come from is at war and dying off. She laid back in the jeep and went along for the ride.

*********

"SHIT!" Maria woke up instantly.

"What happened?" She asked.

"FBI is here." Max answered.

"Everyone put your seat belts on." Isabelle informed. Everyone did as they were told and Max turned the jeep around speeding away. Topolsky got in her car and chased after them. Michael saw her calling someone on her phone.

"SHIT! She's calling for backup." He said. Maria started to get scared.{If I would have told them we wouldn't be in this mess.} As soon as they were safe inside of Roswell they all hid the jeep in a corner.

"OK, everyone. We have to split up." Max said.

"This is so great! And two days before Christmas." Isabelle complained. Topolsky's car came around the corner. Max hushed everyone. As soon as it disappeared everyone split up and ran their separate ways.

********

"AAAAHHHHHHH!!!!" Maria screamed. She caught her breath. "Goddamnit Michael!" She said hitting him in the arm.

"Sorry. I just wanted to make sure you were alright." He said. She sighed and began to walk towards her door. Suddenly they both sensed something was wrong.

"Shit." They both said simultaneously. They both walked towards the door. It was open. The lock was smashed. Someone had broken in. Maria stood there breathing heavily. She touched the door knob and suddenly saw flashes.

~She saw her Mom screaming.

~She saw men in suits taking her mother away.

It was the first time one of Maria's powers had come without warning. She almost couldn't take it and fell to the floor. Michael grabbed her. He was shocked.

"Ohmigod. Maria, what's wrong?" He asked. She got up quickly.

"N-n-nothing. I'm just scared." She said trying not to cry. She started to go inside but Michael stopped her. He went inside first and motioned for her to follow. Everything was knocked over. All their stuff was all over the floor. Stuff was broken. It was a mess. Maria went upstairs.

"Maria! What if someone's up there?" Maria didn't even hear him. She had to go up there. Michael quickly followed her. Suddenly Maria's cell phone rang and she almost screamed again. She answered it.

"Hello?" She said. Michael came near her and waited to see the status of what was going on. "Liz?...Liz calm down. What happened?" She asked. Maria's expression turned to horror. She hung up the phone. She looked at Michael. Tears were in her eyes. "They got Max." She said. Michael was frozen. He didn't know what to do or say. None of them were prepared for this. They never planned on ever getting taken. They heard someone in the house.

"Maybe it's your Mom." Michael said.

"It isn't her." Maria said in a whisper. They peeked out the door and someone grabbed Maria. Michael hurried to grab something, anything to hit the perpetrator over the head with. He quickly did and the guy fell to the ground.

"'Come on Maria let's go!" He yelled. He grabbed her hand and the began to run down the stairs. Suddenly Maria tripped and fell down the stairs. "MARIA!" Michael yelled. Maria was unconscious and the man was getting up. Michael picked Maria up and ran out the door.

As soon as he got somewhere safe he laid Maria down and looked to see how bad she was. He checked her pulse. It was slowing down and she was breathing fast short breaths. He quickly touched her where her heart was and began to heal her. That's when the flashes came.

~He saw Maria as a 2 year old waving good-bye to her father.

~He felt how she felt. As an outcast.

~She saw her Mom telling her the truth about her father and about herself.

~Michael saw the whole truth. He saw the truth about Maria, about her life, and the truth about where they are from.

Maria woke up and sat up. Michael just stared at her. Maria looked into his eyes and she knew that he knew.

"Michael--"

"Save it. We have to get Max back." He said and the got up to find Liz. ********

When they found Liz she was crying.

"Liz, what happened?" Michael asked. She told them everything. After they found Isabelle. They all hopped in the jeep and drove off to find Max.

Maria sat their quietly. She wanted to thank Michael for saving her life, but since then he hadn't even looked at her. She had lied to him. She knew he was hurt. It was her fault that Max was gone.

********

They finally arrived to a building.

"He's in here. I know it." Isabelle said. They all got out and snuck around the back of the building. Isabelle used her powers to turn the alarm off and unlock the doors. When they got it they were in a room that was very cold. All the rooms after that were the same. It was so confusing they didn't know what rooms they had gone in and which ones they hadn't gone in. They found Maria's Mom in one of the room's and she was able to tell them where Max was taken.

"In here!" Maria yelled. They all ran to catch up to here. They found a secret door and opened it. They saw Max naked (private parts covered) strapped to a metal table. Their were fresh stitches around his head and they all knew that they had cut him open. Liz started to cry. She ran up to him. She put her arms around him and cried on his shoulder.

"Max, please be OK. Please wake up. For me, Please." She said threw sobs. Tears rolled down Maria's cheek. This was all her fault. Michael looked at her for the first time since he healed her a few hours before. Maria wished he hadn't. The look on his face was full of hurt and anger. He had been betrayed by her. Michael then went up to Max and healed him. Max didn't get up right away. "Oh mi god. Is he going to die?" Liz asked.

"No. They experimented on his brain. He'll heal but not right away." They unstrapped him and quickly carried him out of the building. They put him in the jeep and sped away. **********

December 24th

Knock! Knock! Isabelle opened the door and found Maria standing there. Maria was nervous. By the look in Isabelle's eyes Michael had told her everything.

"What?" She said a little to harshly.

"I wanted to see if Max was OK." She said quietly. Isabelle's expression toned down a bit and Michael appeared at the door too. Isabelle left them alone. "Michael, let me explain..."

"Why didn't you tell us? If you had told us the truth none of this would have happened!" He said. Maria started to cry and Michael looked away. He hated seeing her cry.

"I know and I'm sorry."

"Well, sorry doesn't help Max get better. Because of you he almost died!" He yelled. Maria started to cry even more.

"Did you tell Liz?" She asked.

"Yeah, we told her. She is here too. She doesn't want to talk to you." He said harshly.

"Michael, you have to understand. I was scared." She pleaded.

"Well, so was Max." And with that he slammed the door in her face. Her father had been right. She had waited to long to tell him.

Maria went home and cried. {This Christmas sucks!} She thought to herself. She saw her journal laying on the floor. She picked it up and through across the room and began sobbing some more. "I'm so sorry!" She yelled into the air.

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It was Christmas Eve night and Maria was still lying in her bed. Her mother had come a few times to try and comfort her or bring her something to eat, but she was to upset. She had since stopped crying but her face hurt from doing so much of it earlier. Her eyes were red and her cheeks were puffy. She was still sniffling. She had not moved from the spot or position she was in for hours.

Knock knock.

"Go away." Maria said. They continued to knock. Maria started to sob. "Mom, please go away." She sobbed. More knocking and she realized it was not on the door to her room it was on her windows. She got up quickly hoping it would be Michael. She ran to the window and pulled back the shades. It was Liz. Liz looked at her with a sad expression. {Ohmigod! Max is dead.} Maria thought. She opened the door. Liz quickly came in and wrapped her arms around Maria. "I'm so sorry." Maria cried.

"Shhh.....It was all my fault. We're best friends and I wasn't there for you. I should have been. If I was you might not have been scared to say anything." Liz explained while still holding Maria tightly.

"You mean you didn't come over here to tell me Max died?" Maria said with a sigh of relief.

Liz nodded. "He is still weak. But, he's going to be just fine." She said. "I don't know about Michael though. He is so upset. He kept pacing the house. After you left he got quiet and hasn't said a word since." With that information Maria started to sob all over again. "Shhh....It's OK." Liz said.

"No, it's not OK. This is all my fault." Maria said.

"No, it isn't. Whether you would have said anything or not they still would have eventually got one of them. Besides, I don't think we have to worry about them coming after us anymore."

"What do you mean?" Maria asked. They both sat on the bed.

"Well, when they opened Max up, they were sure they'd fine something. But, they gave him anesthesia. When the aliens came here in 1947 they made it so that whenever they are given anesthesia it changes the DNA and cell structure to make it look human. So, to them all they did was cut open a human." Liz explained.

"How did you find out?" Maria asked.

"River Dog contacted us and told us he had found some hidden journals from the aliens."

"But, how do you know that worked with Max?"

"Because, Sheriff Valenti came over to give a long apology to all of them. Ending with he was retiring from the police force." Liz said with a smile. "Now, you see, because you didn't tell us all that happened. Had you told us we would have turned around but still been on the run." Maria smiled.

"Well, I feel a little better. Except I wish Michael wasn't so angry." She replied. Liz stroked Maria's hair.

"I wish I could tell you he'll get over it, but to be honest...I really don't know." Liz said.

"I know, Liz. You don't have to say anything. What happened between Michael and I....well....that is my fault." She answered. Liz hugged her once more. "It's never going to be the same between Michael and I." She added.

********* "Dad?"

"Maria, I'm here." Maria turned around and saw her father. Maria ran up to him and hugged him.

"Dad, you were right! I should have told him sooner. I was so scared." Her father tightened his grip on her.

"Maria, everything is going to be fine. I know it." Maria smiled.

"Dad, I need a HUGE favor." Maria said. Her father looked into her eyes and knew what she was going to ask.

********** "Max, how are you feeling?" His mother asked.

"I'm feeling better."

"We're going to need to get you some better shoes so you don't slip and fall on anymore rocks again." She smiled. She kissed him on the forehead. "Go to sleep." She whispered. Max closed his eyes. His mother looked at Michael. "Thank you for taking care of him." She said.

"No, problem." He said. She went over to Michael.

"Now, you go to sleep to. That's an order. When ya'll wake up we'll have a big Christmas dinner." She said. Michael smiled at her and then she left to make sure Isabelle was sleeping.

********* "Max, what are you doing in my dream?" Isabelle asked.

"I don't know." He said honestly. Michael walked up.

"Hey, what are ya'll doing in my dream!" He said. Isabelle and Max smiled.

"Honestly, we have no idea." Max answered. Suddenly two figures appeared in alien form. But they weren't tall, green, and slimy. They were about 6' tall, bright and silvery, with glistening black eyes.

"Who are you?" Micheal asked. The two figures looked at each other and then back at them.

"She sent us. We almost didn't come, but our curiosity got the best of us." One of them said.

"How you got separated from those two, I have no idea." The other one said to Michael.

"Who are you?" Isabelle asked.

"We are your parents."

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"Our parents?" Michael said mostly to himself.

"Yes, we brought you to earth for your own protection against the wars going on." One of them said.

"When will they stop? When can we go home?" Michael asked. They looked at him with pained eyes.

"Michael, our world is destroyed. Earth is your home now. Now, you are Human, not alien." They said to them. Isabelle had tears in her eyes. "We love you 3 so much. It's hurts us to leave like this. But, know that we always have and always will be watching over you." Max and Isabelle understood. Michael didn't. Max and Isabelle had a loving and caring home. He had nothing. As if they heard his thoughts, his real mother touched his face and looked into his eyes.

"Michael, I know you think you have nothing. But, think...I mean *really* think. Look into your heart and see what's there. You will find where you belong." {Maria} He thought to himself. He looked into his mother's eyes and whispered two words.

"Thank you."

**********

All three of them woke up at the same time. Isabelle ran to Max's room and they all just stared at each other. They were all finally at peace.

"'She sent us.'" Isabelle whispered her real mother's words.

"Maria." Michael said. Michael got up. "Sorry, but tell your Mom I have a family to celebrate Christmas with." Michael said even though Isabelle and Max knew exactly where he was going. He left the house and ran at full speed the whole way to Maria's house. He couldn't stop thinking about everything. He smiled. He remembered his first time meeting her. It was in kindergarten.

~ "Michael, this is Maria," The teacher said. Michael sat down next to the little girl. She was staring at him and it was making him uncomfortable. Actually, everything about this planet was making him uncomfortable. He looked right at her.

"What?" He asked.

"You're weird." She said.

"You just met me and you think I'm weird?" He asked. She smiled and nodded her head. Michael sighed.

"It's OK that you're weird because I'm weird too." She said. They smiled at each other. She handed him a box of crayons and they began to color. ~ ********

Michael finally got to Maria's house.

Knock Knock. Maria's Mom answered. "Michael! How are you?"

"Hi, Mrs. DeLuca. Is Maria here?" He asked. He was still trying to catch his breath.

"No, she went to your house to see if you wanted to come to dinner." She answered. "Oh wait there she is." She said and they both turned to see Maria walking towards the house. Maria looked up and saw Michael. She ran towards them.

"Michael! I was just at your house. I wanted to talk to you." Maria's Mom went back inside the house to give them some privacy.

"Maria, thank you for everything." Michael said. Maria smiled at him.

"Michael, I didn't do anything." She said. Michael smiled at her.

"Yes, you did. You sent my parents to come see me. It was the best Christmas present ever." He said.

"Michael, I don't know what you're talking about." Maria said looking away from him. Michael turned her face and looked into her eyes. He knew Maria was lying. He sighed.

"That's OK that you just lied cause I still love you." He said. Maria blushed.

"Really?" She murmured. Michael brushed some hair out of her face.

"Yeah, well I've always liked weird girls." He said. They smiled at each other and then kissed. "I know where I belong." He whispered into her ear.

"Merry Christmas." She said back and they kissed again. Michael broke the kiss. His head propped up. He sensed something. Maria searched his face for some answer.

"Is that Macaroni and Cheese your Mom is making?" He asked. Maria busted out laughed. She nodded her head and they both went inside the house to be where they belonged.

The End.