Father of Time
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Previous ChapterNext ChapterA familiar setting, though slightly altered. The atmosphere is still the same, a complete cluster fuck of Alternate timelines created throughout my journey. Each timeline could be seen through an orb, some were cracked, others brand new and few were black as the night. I wish I could dream while I slept but tis only a wish.
‘Let's see, no, no, no ,no, n-huh?’ I stopped as I saw an orb emitting a golden glow as it was surrounded by dark ones. I walked up to it and pushed the dark ones away before turning to look at the glowing one.
I placed a hand on it and smiled as tears started welling up.
“I miss you guys so much.” I said to myself, hearing the echo of my voice. The orb showed an alternate timeline where none of this ever happened, the root of it all. Though It was a good timeline, I couldn't help but frown.
“Scootaloo..” I said, removing my hand from the orb. If I never got these powers, then Scootaloo would've been in Monarch’s hands.
I sighed at this before walking away, allowing the dark orbs to swarm the golden one again. I decided to go through my memories, wanting to entertain myself while my body rested.
The Orbs of infinite timelines disappeared before everything went white.
Eight Years ago
Puerto Rico
I blinked at the man in front of me, he was a beggar asking for some money. Sighing I crouched down to his eye level while he sat on the floor.
“I'll give you the money, only if you use it to get yourself off the street.” I said as I took out a roll of cash that added up to a thousand dollars. The man looked at me in disbelief before quickly hugging me, it was to be expected.
I patted his back before pulling myself away. I left him the roll of cash before walking away. I'd like to think myself as a guy that can help those in need.
I currently reside in the capital of the island, San Juan. It may riddled with chaos and poverty but I'm slowly making a difference.
Every week I send an anonymous letter to a family in need with a check of a million dollars. It's ridiculous I know but what am I going to do with my parents fortune?
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As I rounded up the corner, my nose started to bleed again and with that, I took reached into my jacket and pulled out a hand grenade.
I pulled the pin and gently rolled over the sewer grate, earning a few shouts of surprise before it exploded. A cloud of blood along with liquid blood blew out of the grate along with an assault rifle.
Taking the assault rifle before it hit the ground, I then shot at an open window in a three story building before firing three more times at the windows next to it.
I dropped the assault rifle and charged up a time bomb as a large armored van rounded the corner and headed towards me.
I threw the bomb at the van, causing the van to get stuck in time as it exploded. Taking my chance, I walked towards the back and opened the doors, seeing six Monarch soldiers and a Juggernaught. Sighing, I hopped up inside and began pulling the pins out of the grenades in their vests as they were stuck frozen in time as well.
I stopped as I saw one about to take a bite of a granola bar. Taking out of his hands, I hopped off the van and walked away.
I stopped right before a sniper could shoot me but ended up shooting my newly acquired granola bar. I looked at the pieces on the floor before time dashing behind the sniper up top of a laundry mat.
He didn't seem to notice me. I took hold of the top of his head and his jaw before yanking them in opposite directions, earning a crack from his neck before going limp on his gun.
He's not dead, but he'll wish he was. Taking hold of his sidearm, aiming at his left kneecap before shooting it, then did the same to his other knee.
I dropped the gun and grabbed his small trench knife and embedded it in his right knee. He'll live.
As I started walking towards the edge, an explosion greeted my ears before I dropped back down to the floor and walked away.
“I'm hungry, maybe that food stand is still open. I can go for an Alcapurria.” I said to myself as I wiped huge amount of blood from my nose. I turned through corner just as a Monarch Helicopter flew above me.
I returned back into my inner sanctum of my mind.
“Note to self:” a large set of words appeared as I started speaking. “Look both ways before crossing memory lane.” I said causing the words to spell out exactly what I had just said before vanishing.
I looked at the far corner of my mind, sensing someone that shouldn't be here. I smirked, knowing who it was trying to snoop around.
“You'll need to try harder than that, your majesty.” I said before blocking her out of my mind. After that was done, I looked around for anything to do before waking up.
Not even seconds later, The world around me crumbled apart, signaling me of my awakening.
I opened my eyes and was greeted by the face of Scootaloo as she kept shaking me. I stretched my arms out with a yawn and pulled her close.
“Ah!” She yelped as I pulled her close as if she was a stuffed bear. This lasted for three minutes along with her laughing and squirming.
“Morning, kiddo.” I said, voice of a tired man but it's obvious why.
“It's Noon, I came here to wake you up, sleepy butt.” She said as I sat up with her in my arms.
“Noon? Damn, I wanted to see the sun rise.” I said mostly to myself as I placed the filly next to me before standing up. I looked down at myself, seeing that I only wore the pants I wore yesterday.
“I need new clothes.” I noted. I walked up to the backpack on the floor and opened it, pulling out another shirt. This shirt was black and it had a large alien like wrench in the front.
Putting on the shirt, I looked back at Scootaloo and saw her waiting near the door. I rolled my eyes at her impatience. I then took out a granola bar from the bag before heading out.
I stopped as I looked at myself in the mirror. Seeing my messy bed hair, it almost looked like I was touching those little plasma balls that make your hairs stand out.
Scratching my hair rapidly, I could see that it looked better than it was but still looked messy. I then noticed my eyes, a pair of crystal blue eyes that reminded me of my mother.
Shaking my head, I turned to look at Scootaloo as she stared worriedly at me.
“Are you alright?” She asked me. I nodded as I ruffled her mane a bit, making just as messy as my hair.
“Yeah.” I said before opening the door.
“Now let's go, I got the case of the munchies.” I said to her, earning a giggle from her as she walked out.
So as it turns out, I wasn't the only one who overslept. Twilight had woken up only minutes after I did and with the way she looked, she didn't appreciate being woken up.
After commenting on her appearing and climbing out of a man shaped hole in the wall, we ate brunch and had chatted while we ate.
She had recommended me to see Miss Rarity for clothes when she noticed the same pair of pants I'm wearing. Of course I had thanked her.but I'd rather wait a little bit before heading out due to morning laziness.
Since I'm now free of Monarch’s ever gazing eyes, I could finally loosen up, kick back, relax and have normal life.
Though I could only wish that Daniel will see the error of his ways before it's too late. He's a good man, his intentions were pure but his company wanted my powers to change things for the benefit of themselves.
So it was a school day for Scoots, good to know that she had been getting an education. Speaking of School, Scootaloo had asked me to drop her off there. I, not seeing anything wrong with that, agreed.
So with a bit of my day planned, I stood up from my chair at the dining table. Scootaloo was oddly excited to go to school when just minutes ago she was dreading it
“What?” Scootaloo asked me. I had asked her why she felt so excited to go to school when minutes ago she was absolutely dreading it.
“Come on, I know something's up with you so spill it.” I said to her. We only just got out of the dining hall and as soon as those large doors closed, I asked her.
“I don't know what you're talking.” She said, stuttering a few times before finally finishing the sentence. I stood on one knee and looked at her in the eyes with a raised brow.
“Scoots, I really want to know what's up. You suddenly being happy to go to school worries me, becuase as soon as you said that you needed to go, you had the face of dread.” I said to her. She figited a few times before.sniffing a bit.
“I know this might sound stupid but the thing is that I see you as the dad I always wanted and well, I thought maybe you could drop me off at school like other families do to their colts and fillies.” She said before looking down. I couldn't help but chuckle before pulling her close.
“Come here, let Father Time cheer ya up.” I said to her as the shirt I wore was slowly getting wet from her tears. Before anything was said, I picked her up then started walking to the exit.
As I walked outside for the first time, I could see the beautiful blue sky. Clouds could be seen as well but they're not rain clouds. Looking at the town, seeing it's very colorful buildings and inhabitants, I knew it would take time to get used to a new world.
“Where to?” I asked the filly in my arms only minutes after she quieted down. I placed her between my shoulders as she pointed at the direction of the school and that's where I was heading.
On the way, I could see that I've been getting a few stares but not like the ones I'm used to. These stares were one of curiosity while the ones I'm used to is the one of malice.
As I went along the path, following Scootaloo's directions and avoiding a Mint green Unicorn from tackling me, I saw a large red building with a bell tower on it.
“We're here.” She said to me. I raised my arms and took hold of her before placing her onto the ground. As I did so, I noticed her sad expression.
“Hey, cheer up. You'll be able to see your friends again, like you said you wanted to for the past month.” I said to her.
“Yeah but..”
“But nothing, missy. I didn't just take my time, walking you to school to leave you here with a long face, no. Now look at me and say that magical word I've taught you.” I said her. She smiled as she looked at me before speaking.
“Hakuna matata.” She said, making me smile at her.
“It's our problem free philosophy, remember that.” I said, booping her nose.
“So at what time should I be waiting out here to pick you up?” I asked.
“At three, it's not much different than Earth.” She answered before walking off towards the school.
As she walked inside, I looked back and saw Twilight's castle peeking over the many buildings of the town. I winced as a headache started pounding my head.
Just as the pain arrived, it left. Leaving me confused before shrugging it off for now and headed towards Carousel Boutique. Wherever that is.
Author's Note
Thank you for using some of your time on reading this. I've been going to the doctors lately and almosy, I repeat, almost got sent to the Hospital.
I'd like to thank my Friend Dragonoidsix seekers for editing
Now if you'll excuse me, I must go travel to another reality.
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