The Vanished

They were one.

Send everything we've got at the ball, Max instructed the group. Send it all! Keep it spi

For a moment Alex's image became clear and crisp. His eyes moved from Isabel to Max to Liz, and Max was sure that Alex saw them. Saw them!

But then the image flickered.

And winked out.

[ front blurb]

A FRIEND IN DANGER…

Max received an image from Alex of pure fear, of shadowy threatening presences, of misery and loneliness. There was no place for Alex to relax or rest. He was constantly on the run. Ru

What is it? Max sent out frantically. Alex, what's wrong? What are you ru

But before Alex could reply, another being took his place-an unfriendly entity who blasted Max with images of fire and destruction. Max recoiled… and lost track of Alex in the whirlwind of auras.

He thrust himself into the storm, struggling to hold on to Alex's signature energy, but to no avail. The angry being had blocked Alex from further communication.

Alex, he sent, Alex, if you can hear me, we're trying to bring you back! We all miss you, and we want you to come home! I promise… I promise we will find a way to get you here where you belong!

[ Version History]

1.0 – sca

2.0 – July 12, 2004 – The_Ghiti – proofed in detail against deadtree format.