As Felicity found herself inexplicably thrust into the past, a shiver of realization coursed through her. It was the night before her father's tragic demise, and she had unwittingly traveled back in time. She concealed herself from the prying eyes of her unsuspecting family members, her heart racing with the gravity of her mission.
Hidden in the shadows, she steeled herself for the moment she had been preparing for – the chance to rewrite history. She watched, breath held, as her past self and her father left the house, retracing the fateful steps that had led to her father's death.
Suddenly, a blur of motion disrupted the familiar scene. With eyes as sharp as a hawk's, Felicity discerned Quicksand hurtling toward her father, a harbinger of doom. Without hesitation, she leaped into action. In the blink of an eye, she snatched Quicksand from the brink of committing a heinous act, her swift intervention preserving the fragile fabric of time.
Back in the past, her past self and father remained oblivious to the intervention from the future. They brushed off the inexplicable gust of wind that seemed to sweep through them, dismissing it as a fleeting oddity as they continued on their way.
Meanwhile, in a hidden, undisclosed location, present-day Felicity grappled with her captive, Quicksand. She had him securely bound with a power-neutralizing device, ensuring he posed no further threat. Her determination was unwavering.
Quicksand, now confined and confronted by the enigmatic time traveler, pieced together the puzzle. He deduced that Felicity had inadvertently traversed time, her anxious expression when questioned about her journey betraying her secret.
With concern etched across his face, Quicksand implored, "You don't understand what you have done. You must let fate run its course. Our universal timeline is immutable, impervious to change, unlike any other in the multiverse. The entire maniverse is bound by it."
He continued, his voice resonating with urgency, "You are creating a paradox, a fiction of your own making. If I were to have killed your father in the future and you prevent it in the past, alternate realities will spawn. Every decision left unmade will awaken, and we will be ensnared in the web of your creation."
Felicity's resolve remained unshaken. "Lies, Michael. All lies," she countered resolutely. "I stopped you and saved my dad. That's all that matters."
The clash of beliefs, the struggle against time's unyielding march, and the very essence of destiny itself hung in the balance as Felicity and Quicksand confronted each other across the gulf of time.
"You still don't understand, do you?" Quicksand's voice quivered with frustration. "I won't be ensnared in any of the alternate realities you create. Why do you think I possess this knowledge? I've tried to alter my own fate, but each change births more paradox fiction, which I've obliterated before it could become real. You may not trust me now, but I hope you'll realize the truth before it's too late."
He locked eyes with Felicity, his words carrying a weight only time travelers could comprehend. "When you ran, you glimpsed it, didn't you? The possibilities, the energy, the flow of time – it made you faster than imaginable, more potent than a god, with creation and destruction at your fingertips. The very source of speed itself, spanning all of creation and beyond."
"That's right, V! I may bear many names, but I am no deceiver," Quicksand declared. "You must let it happen, you must let me end your father's life again."
"Never!" Felicity's response was resolute. "You took everything from me, my friends, my life – everything I ever cared about was upended because of you. You belong right where you are now." She turned her back on Quicksand, who continued to yell as she walked away.
"You'll unravel the world you've created, and what about your past self, V!" Quicksand's voice echoed, a haunting warning.
The following day, still trapped in the past, Felicity seized the opportunity to visit her home. She had waited for her past self to depart for work, her heart aching with the knowledge that her father was still alive in this time. When the present Felicity saw her father, tears welled in her eyes as she rushed to embrace him.
"Dad," she choked out between sobs, "I've missed you so much."
Her father, unaware of the extraordinary circumstances, tenderly embraced his daughter, their bond growing stronger. Perplexed, he questioned, "Is everything alright, V? I thought you'd already left for work."
Felicity masked her emotions with strength, replying, "Just felt like giving you one last hug before I go." She turned away, concealing her tears from her father, her heart heavy with the weight of destiny and the burden of time itself.
In the ever-constant battle against super villains and terrorists threatening Vill-City and Vill-City High, the past Velocity once again donned her heroic persona. Her name, Velocity, was synonymous with hope in this timeline of the past. She found herself facing off against a formidable foe known as Geoterra, or Jubilee Hills, a villain born of a cosmic shockwave much like her present-day counterpart.
Geoterra wielded earth manipulation with an effortless grace, complemented by telekinetic and telepathic powers. Her abilities had driven her down a dark path, transforming her into a malevolent mercenary. She was no stranger to escaping capture, even defying power cuff neutralizers and specially crafted super jail cells, much to Velocity's chagrin and the bewilderment of the Binary X lab.
Their showdown was nothing short of spectacular. Geoterra's mastery over the earth suspended Velocity's movements instantly, rendering her powerless. With uncanny perception, Geoterra detected and dismantled Velocity's speed clones and mirages through earth vibrations, aided by her telepathy and telekinesis. Trapped and unable to communicate, Velocity was at her mercy.
"You may be fast, Velocity," Geoterra taunted, drawing closer to her ensnared adversary, "but you forget that I control the very earth you rely upon."
Just as Geoterra prepared to deliver her final blow, salvation arrived in the form of Felicity from the present timeline. With a swift and decisive strike, she knocked Geoterra unconscious, liberating her past self from the earthy prison. Velocity, freed at last, responded to her worried colleagues at Binary X lab.
"I hear you loud and clear," she reassured them through her comm suit.
In the aftermath, Geoterra was apprehended and secured in super jail, ensuring Vill-City's safety once more. Yet, there was one last surprise in store for Velocity and her team as they stood in Binary X lab - the sudden appearance of another Felicity from the present timeline, leaving them stunned and mystified.
The atmosphere in Binary X lab crackled with disbelief and curiosity as Felicity's colleagues grappled with the astonishing revelation. One female colleague voiced her astonishment, casting aside any doubt. "Is this really happening, not just another speed clone or mirage this time?"
The male colleague couldn't contain his intrigue, posing a direct question, "Are you from the future?" Felicity of the present timeline wrestled with a response, knowing the complexity of the situation defied simple words.
Felicity from the past timeline, eager for answers, inquired about her future self's arrival and how she had effortlessly subdued Geoterra. "How'd you get here? And how were you able to take down Geoterra so easily?"
"Time travel," present timeline Felicity responded matter-of-factly. "I've had encounters with her before and learned her tricks."
A female colleague couldn't help but express her awe. "Cool!"
Amid the marvel and questions, a male colleague articulated the peculiarity of the situation. "Lemme get this straight, you're from the present timeline, which is your own understanding, but to us, you're our future, and we are your past."
"Future V! Rocks, and she's a badass," cheered another female colleague.
Yet, a sudden realization dawned upon one of their colleagues, prompting her to bring up past discussions on time travel. The past timeline Felicity pressed her present self about saving Emily Frost from a tragic fate, a question that suddenly changed the demeanor of the present timeline Felicity, causing her colleagues to take notice.
"What's wrong?" the past timeline Felicity inquired, her worry for Emily Frost palpable.
Determined to extract answers, past timeline Felicity demanded the truth from her present self. "You'd go back in time, right, to save Emily Frost before ending up here in this past timeline?"
The tense moment hung in the air until the present timeline Felicity finally disclosed the truth about their father's death, revealing that she had already prevented the tragic event.
As the past timeline Felicity absorbed the full extent of the revelation, her colleagues shared in the shock. Memories of the peculiar rush of wind they had experienced suddenly snapped into focus for the past Felicity.
"So it was you who came to save Dad," she realized, her voice tinged with awe and gratitude towards her future self.
"Take me to Quicksand," past Felicity implored her present self as they raced towards the place where present Felicity had trapped the version of Quicksand from her past.
"Well, well, well!" past Quicksand taunted as they arrived. "It's a convergence of past, present, and the future all in a matter of minutes."
Past Felicity addressed Quicksand by his true name, Michael James.
"This should be our fight, past V! It's meant to be a clash of the past, not interference from the present to the future," Quicksand insisted.
"You don't understand what you're doing, present-timeline Felicity," he continued. "When you left me here all alone, my memories and consciousness merged, and this timeline teetered on the brink of chaos. It was on the verge of becoming a jumbled mess of paradoxical fiction, what I call... The Curtechyian Madness."
Quicksand's voice trembled with urgency. "You understand, V! You can't return to your present timeline until I reenact the murder of your beloved father, just as your timeline's version of me did," they declared. "This isn't your timeline any longer, nor is it your past. Our shared past can never be unaltered; this marks only the inception of a paradoxical narrative."
"But things have changed," past Felicity insisted. "We've defeated you here in my timeline, and the present and future are safe."
Quicksand grew increasingly frustrated. "Bullshit! You don't understand the complexities of time travel. Your present self has encountered the Curtechyian force at least twice... It's something that can never stay hidden. I sense it within you. The first time was when she acquired her powers, and the second was when she unconsciously traveled through time."
"You need to make me do it, or you'll unleash countless paradoxes, V!" Quicksand yelled as both past and present Felicity turned to leave.
As they departed, past Felicity expressed her gratitude to her present self for saving her father, hoping that she would return safely to her own timeline to find him alive.
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In an instant, present Felicity sped off, her speed causing a surge of CMY lightning to emanate from her. She pondered happy memories as she traversed the void of the Curtechyian force. She could see every possibility but chose to ignore them all, determined to find her own timeline and return to it.
As Felicity accelerated, an irresistible force violently ejected her from the Curtechyian realm, thrusting her back into the altered past timeline. Desperate attempts to return to her present reality yielded nothing but frustration.
In a brief respite, Felicity's mind throbbed with an intense cosmic headache, revealing fleeting glimpses of alternate realities where outcomes diverged in countless directions.
She reappeared before the captive Quicksand, their unspoken understanding a testament to the gravity of the situation. With a resolute gaze, Felicity inquired why their universal timeline remained unchangeable. Quicksand admitted his limited knowledge, attributing the rigidity to the enigmatic Curtechyians, creators of all things. Referencing Chapter 17: Everybody wants it.
Before releasing Quicksand, Felicity cautioned him against any treacherous acts in their return to their original timeline. Quicksand, his compliance evident, dared to question what she would do if her past self discovered their actions.
Felicity's response left no room for doubt: "I'll handle that myself," she declared as Quicksand disappeared in the blink of an eye. Yet, his true intentions unfurled swiftly, as he hastily created a clone, one that dashed off with urgency to deliver the chilling news to the past timeline Velocity—that her present self had sanctioned her father's demise.
Past timeline Velocity, now furious, pursued Quicksand's speed clone. The chase led them to the grim scene where Quicksand prepared to end the life of her past self's father. Desperation clawed at her as her present self intervened, preventing her past self from altering the tragic outcome.
Past timeline Velocity's anguished cry pierced the air as Quicksand fled, locking eyes with present timeline Felicity, who demanded to know why he had exposed her past self to such a grim sight.
Enraged and betrayed, past timeline Velocity broke free from her present self's grasp, launching into a fierce battle against the one she deemed a traitor. Amidst the chaos, her present self fought to explain the intricate web of events that had led them to this devastating juncture.
In the past, Velocity stood at the precipice of reversing time, her powers poised for a daring act. However, her present self intervened, using a power cuff neutralizer to restrain her past self's abilities.
"I'm so sorry, but there are things we cannot change," present timeline Felicity empathetically explained before vanishing in a blur of speed. Her past self seethed with rage, blaming her present self for selfishness and vowing vengeance.
Returning to her original timeline, Felicity was met with a heart-wrenching sight—her mother held captive by Quicksand, his sinister left hand vibrating ominously. Desperation led Felicity to attempt to reverse time, but Quicksand relentlessly pressed on.
"Michael, please don't do this," Felicity pleaded with genuine humility, fearing for her mother's life.
"You should have killed me when you had the chance, Felicity Valmond," Quicksand's voice rasped. His red-glowing eyes and his vibrating hand threatened imminent doom. "I told you, V! I won't stop until I kill everyone you love."
Quicksand's hand phased through Felicity's mother's chest, shattering Felicity's heart as she watched her mother perish. In an instant, Quicksand vanished.
Catching her mother's lifeless body, Felicity screamed in agony. Gently placing her mother on the bed, she harnessed her rage and embarked on a relentless journey through time, heedless of the consequences that might follow. Yet, each attempt resulted in the same horrifying outcome—Quicksand's cruel murder of her mother, trapping her in a never-ending loop.
Unbeknownst to Felicity, her universe had aged twenty years, an unchanged world without Velocity. Then, a breakthrough—she discovered an alternate reality where her parents were both alive. But in this paradoxical world, Felicity was never blessed with speed; she had perished in a car crash. She decided to replace her alternate self in that timeline, her newfound family astonished by the resurrection of their daughter, whom they had mourned in their own reality.
As they gazed upon her, alive and well, they couldn't fathom the miraculous turn of events, a second chance granted in the midst of the chaotic dance of time.
In this newfound alternate reality, everything had taken a dramatic turn. The O'Neill family had emerged as a league of superheroes, and their base, Binary X, stood as a symbol of hope. Becca O'Neill, known as Phoenix Swift in this timeline, was a speedster, accompanied by her trusty sidekick, Emily Frost, who went by Nitro. Kyla O'Neill, Becca's mother, played the crucial role of supporting their crime-fighting endeavors.
One fateful day, Felicity observed Phoenix Swift and Nitro battling a formidable super-villain—one with a frightening mastery over matter manipulation. Without hesitation, Felicity donned her super suit, rushing to assist the heroes in their epic clash against this powerful adversary. With the speed of lightning, she managed to subdue the villain and cuffed them with a power cuff neutralizer. The sight of Velocity, an unexpected speedster in their timeline, left both heroes awestruck.
After some friendly conversation, Phoenix Swift and Nitro warmly invited Felicity to Binary X, where she marveled at the organization's astounding success. Becca introduced Felicity to her mother, recounting how Felicity had intervened and saved the day. As the days passed, Felicity seamlessly integrated into their crime-fighting team, sharing her knowledge of speed with Phoenix Swift. However, she kept her true origins a well-guarded secret, cherishing the perfection of this alternate universe she had woven.
But, just as things seemed idyllic, tragedy struck. A cosmic menace known as Eternis, a fifth-dimensional Kobold, descended upon their universe, driven by a hunger to devour it whole.
ETERNIS, a being with unimaginable power and capabilities that push the limits of existence.
ABILITIES
1. Omni-Manipulation: Eternis possesses the ability to manipulate all aspects of reality, including time, space, matter, and energy. This power allows Eternis to reshape the very fabric of existence according to their will.
2. Ultra-Transcendence: Eternis exists beyond the confines of time and space, transcending the limitations of the physical universe. They can navigate through different dimensions and parallel realities effortlessly, making them virtually impossible to pin down or trap.
3. Ultra-Infinite Speed: Eternis can move at speeds beyond comprehension, surpassing even most cosmic speedsters. This ability grants him unparalleled swiftness and reflexes, allowing him to outmaneuver and counter their adversary's movements.
4. Omni-Omniscience: Eternis possesses complete and infinite knowledge of all things. His omniscience allows him to perceive and understand every detail of the universe, including his adversary's abilities and strategies. This enables Eternis to predict and counter their every move.
5. Omni-Omnipresence: Eternis exists simultaneously at every point in time and space. He can be present everywhere at once, making it impossible for his adversary to hide or evade his presence. This omnipresence gives Eternis an unrivaled advantage in tracking and engaging his opponents.
6. Reality Manipulation: Eternis can manipulate reality on a cosmic scale, effortlessly altering the laws of physics, reshaping matter, and creating or erasing entire universes. This power allows Eternis to warp the very fabric of his adversary's reality, disrupting their speed abilities and leaving them vulnerable.
7. Temporal Manipulation: Eternis has absolute control over time. He can freeze, accelerate, or reverse time at will, affecting his opponent's movements and rendering their powers ineffective. Eternis can manipulate the flow of time to trap his adversary's in temporal loops or slow them down to a standstill.
8. Cosmic Energy Manipulation: Eternis can harness and manipulate cosmic energy, the primordial force that permeates the universe. He can unleash devastating energy blasts, create powerful force fields, or absorb energy attacks his adversaries.
9. Existence Erasure: Eternis possesses the ability to erase beings or objects from existence itself. With a mere thought, he can remove his adversaries from reality, effectively nullifying their abilities and removing them from the fight.
Eternis's immense power, coupled with his control over all aspects of reality, make him an incredible challenge for any adversary. His abilities go beyond the limits of what can be comprehended, and his mastery over time, space, and existence itself gives him an overwhelming advantage in any confrontation.
Eternis emerged as a formidable adversary, effortlessly overpowering the heroes of this universe. With a casual wave of his cosmic power, he wrought devastation, whipping half of their reality just for amusement. Phoenix Swift and Nitro fell before his might. However, when Eternis laid eyes on Velocity, he discerned her true nature—a creator of this alternate reality.
In a thrilling pursuit, Eternis engaged Velocity in a high-speed battle, proving swifter than she. Yet, Velocity's agility allowed her to counter most of Eternis's abilities. Frustratingly, every time she sought to repair Eternis's destruction, he would swiftly revert it. In the midst of the clash, Eternis disclosed a dark secret—he was a creation brought into existence by Felicity's past self, whom she had betrayed.
Before exposing this truth to Phoenix Swift and Nitro, Eternis unveiled their unsettling reality as mere constructs within Felicity's paradoxical fiction, not truly real to her. Phoenix Swift, filled with a sense of betrayal, confronted Velocity, questioning the authenticity of their bonds in this fabricated world. Velocity wrestled with remorse, pondering her actions and their consequences.
Realizing that battling Eternis endlessly, a being of her own creation, was futile, Velocity devised a daring plan. She lured Eternis into the Curtechyian force, ultimately imprisoning him there.
As Eternis's power waned, the alternate reality Felicity had crafted began to crumble into nonexistence. Recognizing the gravity of her actions, Velocity made a pivotal choice. She journeyed back in time, intending to undo the past. However, her efforts resulted in an unexpected twist—she accidentally bestowed speedster abilities upon individuals in that timeline, thereby resurrecting herself as a speedster.
With newfound clarity and a deep sense of responsibility, Felicity resolved to return to her original timeline. As she traversed the Curtechyian force, aiming to reach her true home, an unknown force intervened, hurtling her into an entirely different timeline.