10th March 2075 - Dawn City
Sarah's heart raced as she prepared herself to visit someone she hadn't seen in a long time - Sam. But this meeting was different. It was filled with a mix of anticipation and nervousness, tinged with guilt and regret. Last time they had crossed paths, tragedy had struck, and Sarah couldn't shake off the feeling that it was her fault. The memory of inadvertently causing the death of Sam's wife and best friend haunted her every waking moment.
As she readied herself for the journey, Sarah couldn't help but wonder if Sam would still be willing to see her after what had happened. Would he blame her for the loss they had suffered? Would he resent her for the pain she had unintentionally caused? The weight of their shared past weighed heavily on her shoulders, and doubt gnawed at her resolve.
With a deep breath, Sarah activated the Time-Detector, a device that would lead her to Sam's whereabouts. She hoped that finding him would be the first step towards redemption and a chance to make amends. As she stepped into the teleporter, her appearance morphed, a disguise to ensure she wouldn't draw attention to herself in the past.
"I'm going to 1919," Sarah whispered to herself, her voice laced with both determination and trepidation. "I need to blend in, to hide who I truly am, so I don't risk exposing myself."
With a press of a button, Sarah set the date to 6th August 1919, and the teleporter whisked her away, carrying her toward a meeting that held the promise of forgiveness or the weight of further regret.
6th August 1919 - A village just outside of Ravenwood
Sarah jumped out of the portal and ended up in a small village outside of Ravenwood, the largest city in the area.
She started to walk around the village, and as she walked around, she couldn't see a single person; the whole town looked abandoned.
She knocked on doors to see if she could find anyone, but she didn't get any answer.
But Sarah didn't want to give up, so she continued until she came to the last house in the village. She didn't think anything would be here but had to give it a chance. She went up to the door and knocked on it, and even before she had time to respond, the door opened, and a person dragged her inside.
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“What are you doing here? and how did you find me?»
“I used the Time-Detector to track your movements in time»
«Why are you looking for me exactly?» Last time I saw you, you lured Damien right to my doorstep»
«Yeah about that I..»
“Forget it; You can go back to wherever you came from because I’m not interested”
"I'm sorry, Sam.. I never meant for any of this to happen and I swear I didn’t know what Damien would do»
“Yeah right, do you know what I lost that day? Have you even considered it? After The Eden Incident I had just settled down with my wife Maria and my bestfriend Jonas and then when I thought I was done with you. You show up on my doorstep and ruin the life I had built for myself. You cost me EVERYTHING?! that day
“I’m sorry Sarah but whatever you need help with you are alone on this one. You have done enough damage as it is”
Sam pushed Sarah outside and locked the door. Sarah thought about knocking again but decided against it and left his house.
She went back the way she came and traveled to 1980 to see an old friend.
Sam looked through the window to make sure that Sarah had left, before she picked up the phone and called a mysterious person
“Hello it’s Sam, we need to meet it is important!
10th October 1875 - Dawn City
As Samantha slowly regained consciousness, she found herself in an unfamiliar room, face-to-face with a formidable woman named Grace. Confusion and disorientation clouded Samantha's mind, but instead of hostility, she sensed a glimmer of warmth in Grace's eyes.
Curiosity replaced Samantha's initial fear, and she mustered the courage to ask Grace about their unexpected encounter. To her surprise, Grace's demeanor softened, and she shared her own story of being trapped in this mysterious room.
United by a shared experience of captivity, Samantha and Grace formed an unlikely bond. They discovered common interests and exchanged personal stories, gradually unraveling the layers of their pasts. The more they talked, the more they realized they had more in common than they initially thought.
As their friendship blossomed, Samantha and Grace found solace in each other's company. They confided in one another, offering support and understanding amidst the chaos surrounding them. The room, once filled with tension, seemed to radiate with a newfound sense of camaraderie.
However, their unexpected connection was put to the ultimate test when a powerful surge of energy surged through the room. The walls shook, and the air crackled with electricity. In a blinding flash, the room exploded, engulfing everything in a chaotic whirlwind of debris.
When the dust settled, Samantha found herself alone amidst the wreckage. She searched desperately for any sign of Grace, but there was no trace of her newfound friend. Overwhelmed with grief and disbelief, Samantha emerged as the sole survivor of the cataclysmic event.
Haunted by the loss of her companion, Samantha carried the memory of their friendship in her heart, forever grateful for the brief but meaningful connection they shared. In honor of Grace's memory, Samantha vowed to carry on, cherishing the lessons they learned together and embracing the strength they found in each other.