LOCATION: MAEDA HOUSEHOLD. C-573.
TIME AND DATE: SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2025.
I was doing the dishes and other miscellaneous chores like Akira had asked me to do, it sure isn't fun work at all, but I gotta do it to keep things nice and tidy, I sure hope Rendrils doesn't bug me today about a reality tear or anything...
Chris would appear behind me, seemingly having talked to Rendrils days before, with news about something.
''Hey Dad, good news and bad news! First of all, I got an A+ on my English test!! And bad newssss.... Another Interdimensional Tear in another universe, we haven't been to this one yet either... It's Reality B-687, should we go right now?'' Chris looked at me, knowing that I take ALOT of excuses to get out of housework. ''Sure, if we don't go as soon as possible who knows when that Tear will be a bigger problem than it is now?'' I open a portal to the reality, and we head through.
LOCATION: NEW-CEDARBROOK . B-687.
TIME AND DATE: JUNE 23RD, 2043.
Chris and I arrive in this new unknown reality, we appear inside an alleyway, where when we step out, see a super futuristic version of Cedarbrook. ''My god... This technology... It's so advanced it might mess with our gear... Chris, check if you can pick up any signals from a Tear.'' Chris looks at the Tear Tracker, but all that came from it was static... Damnit. ''Seems like we cant use it without more technological upgrades something more advanced helping with power... Should we look around, Dad?'' I nod and we head out the alleyway, the streets were flooded with floating cars, and the more rural town area by the beach were all big skyscraper apartments... Even going PAST the water. ''This is beautiful... I wonder if our own universe is gonna look like this when we reach... What year is it?'' Chris asked, I was curious myself so we approached 2 different... Robots? They seemed to be a couple, good for them! ''Excuse me, If you wouldn't mind telling ussss... What year is it?'' I asked the shorter one. His visor eyes lit up as he looked at his presumed boyfriend.
''SCRYPT, SCRYYYPT, I TOLD YOU TIME TRAVELERS WERE REALLL!!!!'' He told him, as the taller one rolled his eyes.
''No, Java, they've probably just woken up from Cryo... Pods... WAIT A MINUTE. You look like Ren Maeda! World class inventor who unfortunately passed away at 40 years old 2 years ago...'' Another Ren who died huh...
''Y'know, you two also look a bit old fashioned... I cant connect to any brain chips or implants on either of you...'' The short one, Java said.
''Alright listen... We aren't time travelers and yes, I AM Ren Maeda, but not your Ren Maeda... Was he ever on about multiversal travel?'' I ask them as the tall one, Scrypt, stares blankly for a little bit and then responds. ''Hmmm... He was really close to figuring it out before his death... But then he got murdered in his own home...'' Me and Chris look at eachother in shock for a second as we process what Scrypt just said. ''MURDERED?! MY FATHER IN THIS UNIVERSE WAS MURDERED?!?!'' Chris shouted out. ''H-Hey, Chris it's alright... He lived a long happy life... It does seem a bit... Uncharacteristic that this variant of mine was murdered... Any Ren I know would've fought back...'' While thinking out loud, Java spoke up. ''Wellllllllll... After you're done having an existential crisis, let me help with that ancient technology you have in your hand, it's not working here since bigger Data Cores are interfering, Old tech gets punched around by those basically, and needs an external booster...'' Java would grab a cable out neck. ''Lemme plug in real quick, should get it working.'' I grab the cable and plug it into the Tear Tracker, having it immediately work again. ''Thank you! You two are lifesavers. Could you keep walking with us for a little and help us track what we're looking for?'' Java and Scrypt nod, and walk with me and Chris.
''So, what are we looking for to be exact? Some kind of old relic that can only be found in this dimension?'' Scrypt asks us. ''Well, there's these things that me and Chris here have to close... Otherwise this reality is done for.'' They looked at eachother with shocked expressions and kept walking with us.
Chris then got a little curious about them, and asked them something, which probably isn't very polite. ''What are you guys actually? I've never seen such advanced things on somebody....'' Java smiled and excitedly started explaining to Chris. ''We're creatures called Protogens! We're sorta liiiikeeeeee.... Cyborgs? While Scrypt here is around 85% Robot, I'm only like 70% I have more stuff like an actual biological digestive system and heart, while Scrypt here is mostly nuts and bolts!!'' Java laughed and gave Scrypt a little kiss. ''Seems like we're getting close to where we gotta be, it's on top of this building, it's always hard to reach places...'' I sighed and looked up, going into the building. Trying not to look suspicious. ''E-Excuse me! To go anywhere outside the lobby here, I need to scan your arm ID! Could I?'' The desk clerk says, I panic and make up an excuse. ''S-Sorry! This must be the wrong building, I'm visiting a friend... M-My mistake!'' I walk out and run back to the group. ''No luck, I gotta have a arm ID or whatever... Is there ANY way me or Chris can get up there?'' Everyone thinks for a little, and Java gets an Idea. ''While you're bit too tall and probably heavy because of that, I can carry your little fox guy up there, and he can close the Tear, you and Scrypt keep watch to make sure nobody sees us up there. Alright?'' Me and Chris nod and Java uses his foot rocket attachments, and they go up together.
Chris sees the tear, and goes to seal it up. ''You see this? If we don't seal this up while it's small, this reality won't be here for long...'' Chris tells Java.
''That's really scary... Thank god you and Mr. Maeda arrived just in time...'' Java gives Chris a hug before heading back down to me and Scrypt.
''We're done here Dad, Tear sealed and reality saved!'' I hug Chris and thank the Protogens.
''Thank you for your help. Both of you, we'll stop by sometime soon! Goodbye for now you two!'' I wave goodbye and open a portal back to our home reality.
LOCATION: MAEDA HOUSEHOLD. C-573.
TIME AND DATE: SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2025.
It's past midnight, seems like we were in there for a while... ''Chris, go to bed... It's late y'know? You gotta get your rest.'' Chris nods and heads upstairs, before I head up myself, I go to the kitchen to get myself something to drink, but then... A loud crash rings out from outside.
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Shifters X
Science FictionRen Maeda of reality C-573, a well meaning man wanting to figure out why the power of the Nexus arm is bestowed upon him and his variants... usually. Reality hopping while he protects his wife, Ren swears to find the secrets of the multiverse, and u...
