Roswell: Crashdown (FanFic)

FanFic - Other

"Roswell: The Rage"

Part 2
by Amanda Wood

Disclaimer: This is not a professional script, please do not assume such, it is just a fan having fun and amusing herself.
Summary: When Max suddenly becomes irritable and dangerous, the gang starts to realize that something is happening, and they must find a way to help Max fast or they may lose him forever.
Category: Other
Rating: PG-13
Authors Note: I am still working on improving the script so please bare with me. If you have questions or comments, heck even ways you think I could improve the script don't be afraid to a-mail me. Thank You.

It’s the next day Isabel, Michael, Tess, Maria and Liz are sitting in the Crash Down discussing Max. They are all crowded in the Kitchen area; Michael is making an order, the rest are standing around. Isabel To Michael Michael, where is Max? Michael I don’t know. Isabel He didn’t come home last night. I’m worried. Michael Placing the food in the order window. And walking back to the grill. Order up! Liz With her arms crossed and turning to follow Michael. Well, you were the last one to see him. Michael I told you, he left and I didn’t see where he went. Tess Well, we can’t just stand around. He couldn’t have gone too far. Liz Tess is right. Maria Maybe you guys should just leave him alone for a day or two. Michael To Maria Thank you. Maria No problem. Isabel No, I don’t like the idea that there could be something wrong with him. He needs our help. Michael There’s nothing we can do, Maxwell isn’t stupid, and maybe disappearing for a day will help him. CUT Max is in the cave, he is sitting leaning against a rock, his eyes are closed and he is twitching back and forth rapidly. We again see white flashes; suddenly he lets out a loud scream... FADE INTO Liz is sitting at her desk doing some homework; she hears a knock at her window and looks out to see Max, he’s in bad shape, he is sweating and shaking. She closes her book and gets up to open it. Liz Helping him in. Max, what’s wrong? She helps him stumble to her bed. What is it? He sits. Max It’s getting worse… Liz What is? Is this what Michael was talking about? Max He told you? Liz She sits next to him. Yes, what’s going on? Max It’s…. He shivers. Liz Touching his hand. God you’re freezing. Max I’m fine. Liz No, Max you’re not. Get under the covers. She pulls her quilt back Max lays back. She props his head up with some pillows and covers him keeping her hands on the quilt. Now, what’s going on, maybe if you tell me, I can help. Max I don’t know what it is… More flashes, he throws his head back and forth. Liz help me. Liz Panicked I’m going to call Isabel and get Michael. She turns to leave but he grabs onto her wrist she winces in pain. Max No. Liz Ouch, Max. She pulls at her wrist but he pulls her back towards him. Max Tightening his grip. Liz, listen to me… Liz Frightened You’re hurting me Max. We see some more flashes in Max’s head; he tightens his grip until Liz whimpers in pain. Suddenly he flashes out of it. Liz Struggling. Ouch. He let’s go. Liz pulls her wrist back into her body, it’s badly bruised. Max stands up. Max Liz, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to… She steps forward. Liz It’s okay. Max I didn’t mean to…I… She steps forward and touches him with the other arm. Liz It’s just a bruise don’t… He steps back and looks around the room rapidly, his vision is blurred. Max Liz…I… He takes a shallow breath. Liz I’ll put ice on it don’t worry. She puts a calming hand on his shoulder. He relaxes for a minute. It doesn’t hurt. Max I didn’t mean to…I don't know what's wrong with me. Liz puts her arm around him and hugs him he embraces he, he sees more flashes and Liz has a red halo around her head the picture is blurry Max falls pushing her back on the bed. Liz Frightened Max what are you doing? He gets another flash and pushes her down harder. Liz Max stop it. We again see flashes, this time they are more rapid and edged with red. Throughout the flashes Liz’s voice can be heard echoing. Liz Max please stop. We cut out of the flashes and see Liz struggling, Max accidentally rips the sleeve of her shirt. Max! We cut to more flashes and then back to Liz and Max-Max pulls away quickly clutching his head. Max No, no, I shouldn’t be here. I’m sorry, I…I He goes to the window. Liz Standing up and cradling her arm. Max wait, let me get Michael, we can help you. He looks at her and then crawls out onto the veranda. Liz follows him. Max wait. He continues down the ladder and runs down the street. Liz turns and crawls back in to her room, then down to the restaurant. She goes into the kitchen. Liz To Michael Michael, it’s Max he was just here. Michael What? Liz He came to my window; I let him in, Michael it's bad… Maria Coming in from the restaurant. What’s going on? She catches sight of Liz’s wrist and sleeve. Liz, what happened? Liz Max, he didn’t mean to. What ever he’s got, it’s getting worse. Michael, do you know where he is, we have to help him. Michael Yea, He undoes his apron and hangs it on a hook. I know where he is. Liz you come with me, Maria call Tess and Isabel. Meet us at the cave. Maria Right. Liz and Michael leave the restaurant. CUT Michael and Liz run up to the cave, but when they reach it they can’t go any further. Michael Running and stopping. What the? Liz Racing up behind him. What, what is it? Michael pounds on the invisible wall. Michael He put up some kind of shield. Liz What? Can he do that? Michael Apparently. Liz Looking in. Well, where is he? Michael I don’t know. Pounding on the wall again. Maxwell? Liz Pounding as well. Max! She stops. To Michael Can’t you just, you know zap it. Michael I can try. He holds up his hand and tries to break through the wall, but can’t. Liz Why isn’t it working? Michael I don’t know, you try. Liz Speaking into the cavern. Max, it’s Liz and Michael, can you let us through. Max Faintly from the other side. Go away. Liz Why? Max Something is happening to me, I…I can’t control it. Liz We know. We want to help you. Max I don’t want to hurt anyone. Liz Can you just come where we can see you, please? He timidly steps into view matted against the blue light of the cave. Max, let us help you. Max You can’t. Liz But we can try. Michael It’s not going to work. Liz Max, come on. Let us in. Max No. Maria, Tess, and Isabel coming running up behind them. Isabel Running up. Oh god Max… Max Isabel, go away, all of you go! Isabel No, Max. Maria Hitting the invisible wall. What’s going on, what is this? Michael He’s put up some sort of wall. Maria Well, did you try zapping it? Michael Yes. Isabel Desperate. Max. Tess Maybe if we all try. Isabel Right. They all put their hands up and concentrate on breaking through the wall Max mimics their motion a white blast increases the power of the wall and tosses everyone backwards. They all stumble, Max walks away. Isabel Oh god. She is frightened. Michael Calm down. We’ll get in. We have too. CUT We re-open on everyone sitting outside of the cave trying to figure out a way to get through to Max. Isabel Looking down with her hands in her lap. There’s got to be a way. Tess What about Larick. They all look at her. Maybe he could tell us what’s wrong with Max. Liz You heard what he said the last time we contacted him. He can’t prepare Brody’s body right; one more time could kill him. She leans her head back against the cold rock of the cave. Isabel If we only knew what this was… Tess Liz, have you ever heard of anything like this in other creatures? Liz Looking at Tess What do you mean? Tess Well, like animals or something. Liz She looks at the through the invisible wall at Max who is pacing back and forth. There’s something kind of like it, it's called Distemperment. Tess What does it do to them, the animals I mean? Liz It kind of drives them insane; they start attacking for no reason, becoming irritable… Tess Well, how do they fix it? Maria Dryly. They gas them. Everyone falls silent. Isabel There has to be another way. Michael Yea, well there better be. He gets up, everyone looks at him. Maria What are you doing? Michael He looks at them all in turn. The only way to find out about this is through Larick. Liz Yea, but what if… Michael We have to take that chance. Maria Well, take my phone; I’ll call if we have any breakthroughs. CUT Isabel, Michael and Tess are walking into the museum that Brody owns. Isabel She stops walking. Michael, I’m not so sure about this. Michael Turning to her. Do you want to help Maxwell? Isabel Yes, but, I don’t want to hurt anybody else. Tess If we don’t do this we could lose him. Isabel I know I just…what right do we have to mess with Brody’s life? Michael We don’t have a choice.

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