Lost in Time

Chapter 11: Alan's Dilemma

As soon as they reached the foundation, Alan swiftly directed Charlie and Babe to rescue the orphans, calling for backup from the Resistance's allies: North, Sonic, Way, Pete, Kim, and Kenta. "I'll keep Tony and Reed occupied while you get the kids out," Alan instructed before disappearing down a dim hallway.

The team mobilized without hesitation, pooling their efforts to assist Alan to the fullest.

Meanwhile, Alan pressed on to locate Tony and Reed. He unexpectedly stumbled into a dark, foreboding room. "Ah, Alan, what a pleasant surprise. How's your day been?" Reed taunted, his smirk cutting through the shadows. Alan lunged towards Reed, only to be restrained by guards emerging from the shadows.

"You've heard what awaits at day's end," Reed sneered, tightening his grip on the chair's armrest. "You'll vanish in a world where you just forget them and live your dream life as a racing legend." Alan clenches his jaw and fists as he tries to escape the guards.

"I thought you would be smart, Alan but seeing how you sign away your perfect life?" Reed laughs maniacally. "You're never going to get your life back. But come to think of it, anywhere is perfect right? You just have to give up something...but you chose to give up Jeff."

Alan struggled against the guards, his eyes burning with fury. "I'm not here to get my life back," he retorted, defiance coloring his voice. Reed paused, incredulous. "Then what do you want?" he demanded, his curiosity piqued.

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At some other area of the foundation, the team successfully evacuated the orphans without encountering resistance—a suspicious absence of guards. "Where's Alan and Jeff?" Charlie questioned, scanning the surroundings anxiously.

"They must still be inside," Babe speculated. "We have to get them out before sunrise," Way urged, assessing their dwindling options. "Let's strategize just in case," North suggested. "And we need evidence against Tony," Sonic added urgently. "Reed also needs to be stopped," Pete interjected.

Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice interrupted them. It was Dean, known for his lethal combat skills and allegiance to Tony, at least in this universe. He handed them a USB drive. "This has everything you need," he stated cryptically.

"Where's Tony?" Pete demanded, cautiously taking the USB and passing it to North and Sonic, who hurriedly began examining its contents to expose Tony's misdeeds. "He's with Alan and Reed, they're locking him until sunrise." Winner, another unexpected figure, appeared, casting a shadow of doubt over the team.

"How can we trust you two?" Babe challenged, eyeing Dean and Winner warily. "At least in this universe we'll be able to atone for our sins may your saving be successful or not," Dean says everyone exchanged gazes, and then with a nod they looked back at Dean. "So help us find them and fight the guards." Dean didn't mutter anything nor did Winner but they walked and so the team followed them.

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"You know, Alan, I didn't think you were so easily manipulated," Tony sneered, his voice dripping with malice as Reed tightened the knot around Alan's bound wrists. Alan's eyes blazed with defiance. Tony arrived shortly after he heard that the famous racer had come to meet them.

"You'll never succeed," Alan spat back, his jaw clenched despite the discomfort.

Tony's smile widened, sinister and calculating. "I must say, though, I'm impressed. Turning your back on everything then try to become the hero who saves all those kids." He folded his arms, his gaze locking onto Alan's unwavering glare. "You promised me every kid, every special alpha or omega, and Jeff, everyone would be safe," Alan says.