-Alex...you are...the Tailorer.
-I'm...what?
Alex wondered what Professor Wendell meant, something to do with his unusual control over the fabric of time, for sure, but still, such a specific term he did not understand.

-I never told you this, for it was too much to expect, Alex. One of the recent Time Clashes transferred data to my computer, revealing much about an Alien prophecy in the past. It tells of a being who will be born, and manipulate the foundation of Time...and Space.

-I believe I know this prophecy -Xaeleen said- One of the other species, the Enzari, believe that one such being will save them from an inevitable fate, they are enemies of the Al'zak tribe, the tribe that is currently looking for me."

-I did not believe this until I saw you draw that sword from the portal, you converted dark matter into a surging blade of energy; something that will be useful in the protection of the Princess, I'm sure. But it's also something that you'll need to practice, after you manage to create portals at will.
-Xaeleen, do you know where the Enzari live? -Alex asked-
-Hm...at this current time, they haven't developed Space navigation yet, they must still be at their homeworld, Enzius.
-Professor, do we have a ship? Capable of Riftspace travel?
-Alex, don't be ridiculous, Alien worlds are vastly uncharted, we'd just get lost, and they're millions of light years away, and not to mention their reaction of discovering another species-
-So we go into the future. Alex said as he walked off.
-The boy is confident. Anaxandridas said with his eyes closed.
-I say we go, it can't hurt can it? Leon said.
-But...I- well...-The Professor stuttered- If you're certain, Alex, who am I to say no?
*Alex turned to face his friends and nodded, oh so certain of what he was about to do, embark upon a journey to discover his true place in the universe.*


The streets of New York city were empty, which was unusual in such a busy city. The streets were dark and cold, certainly unwelcoming to any passersby. A hooded figure walked in the middle of the road, it stopped; at that instant, a portal opened in front of it, and an antlered, grasshopper looking creature stepped out. It opened its insect-looking mouth to talk, making noises as it did.
-You came. The creature said.
-I said I would, didn't I? The hooded figure responded.
-You have met him, recently, have you not?
-Yes, I have.
-That's good. He believes that you can help him. He is soon to embark on a journey; accompany him, gain his trust, and bring him to me.
-Fine, just hold up your end of the bargain, antface.
-Do this for us...and you will see her again, your buisness with us will be done, one final job.
The creature stepped into the portal once more, closing it behind him. The figure disappeared into the darkness of an alley, and light returned to the streetlights.
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The next afternoon, in the streets, where beeping cars, wailing buses and other loud, but common noises could be heard, a sudden silence occured; everything stopped moving, and the only noise that could be heard was a lone, roaring engine sound as a Motorcycle raced by. One Alex Rift was on this motorcycle, laughing as he enjoyed the ride and celebrated that the task of stopping Time was accomplished.

-Whoohoo! No more traffic or red lights baby! He yelled as he jumped over the time-frozen cars and buses.

He kept speeding through the streets, and jumping over all obstacles. In once specific, unusually high jump, two other motorcycles came out of a Time Portal in front of him, he barely missed them, as he passed through the middle, unharmed. The three bikes landed and turned to face each other.

-Another Time Clash, great. Alex thought. Who are you?
-We ask the questions round here kid! Who the hell are you? Asked one of the bikers.
-Alex Rift, and I don't like the way you're talking to me.
-Wanna go, Alex? I don't think you'll be able to take the two of us!
-No problem, he said as he stepped off his bike.
-Look at this kid, Becca, he thinks he's tough!
-Let's teach him a lesson then!

As they were preparing to duke it out, a beam of red light ran across the ground beneath them, a wall of fire rose up from it, and a red haired girl glided from the top of a rooftop and onto the ground in front of Alex.
-Nicole?
-It's me, Alex. We don't have to fight them, cast aside your foolish pride and let's handle this peacefully.
-Fine, just let me talk to them.
-All right. Nicole said as she made the wall of fire disappear, her hair turning gray in the process.
-Hey, you guys, I'm sorry for acting so hostile.
-You'd better be. Becca said.What is this place?
-New York, 2793 AD.
-Did you say 2793!?
-Yep, just thought you'd wanna know. I'm your only hope of ever getting back to your time. So stick with me, and you'll be fine.
-We can handle ourselves, Alex. But I guess if you can get us back, we'll go with you.
-Ok! Awesome, let's get outta here.
-You got it.

-Hey...Alex?
-Yeah, Nicole?
-I know you're going on a trip, and I'd like to go with you, I've never been to outer systems before, plus, you need me.
-Huh? What are you talking about?
-I know more than you think, Alex. I'll keep you out of trouble, just trust me.
-All right then...are you sure? Won't you be getting homesick?
-I live alone on this planet, it's not home.
-We're leaving tomorrow, we have to get to the professor's lab now and prep the ship.

The gray/brown/red/? haired girl got on the back of Alex's bike, and he, along with his newly met allies, set off into the streets. Leaving resumed time behind them.