In the year 5365, Ratchet, one of the last Lombax of his time lives on Veldin and is a member of the Polaris Defense Force. After the Polaris Defense Force defeated Dr. Nefarious and sent him to prison finally, Ratchet went home with Clank to work at the garage again with Grimroth Razz, a.k.a. Grim. As Ratchet's ship was flying toward Veldin, Ratchet asked, "What are we going to do once we get home, Clank? Work on building a new ship? Help Grim with the garage?"
Clank answered, "I believe that we should end up helping Grim with the garage. He has been doing it alone all of this time after all."
Ratchet said, "Well, I guess that we can do this. I am pretty good at repairing ships after all."
Clank said, "And changing what the customer wanted."
Ratchet laughed and said, "Not entirely my fault."
Clank said, "It most definitely is."
Ratchet said, "You got me."
Clank looked at space and said, "Space is a vast place to be."
Ratchet said, "Yes it is. Solana and Polaris Galaxy are just two galaxies within the universe. There are hundreds of others. And that would be one hell of an adventure."
Clank said, "Yes, that would be correct. And Veldin is up ahead."
Ratchet flew down toward Kyzil Plateau where Grim's Garage is located. As soon as he landed the ship, Ratchet said, "Let's go buddy. Grim'll be happy to see us again."
Clank said, "Agreed."
They hopped out of their ship and walked to the door. As soon as Ratchet got to the door, he rang in and Grim looked at the monitor and saw that it was Ratchet and Clank saying, "They are back. I guess that it is time to open up for shop."
Grim opened it up and then Ratchet said, "And here we go, pal. We're home."
Clank said, "Yep."
They walked into the garage, but as soon as Ratchet took his first step inside, a portal appeared out of nowhere bringing him to somewhere unknown. Clank and Grim saw that and then asked, "What just happened? He disappeared. What are you looking at me for? I had nothing to do with his disappearance. Plus, I haven't touched any of Ratchet's gizmo gadgets or whatever he has in his room and garage."
Clank said, "I know that you had nothing to do with it, Grim. Just what happened is what I want to know."
Grim asked, "Why are you asking me that? I just opened the door for you guys and then boom, he vanished in thin air."
Clank said, "I'm pretty sure I saw a portal open up from out of nowhere."
Grim heard that and then asked, "What is a portal?"
Clank answered, "A spatial type object created normally by machinery. It helps teleport people from place to place. But this portal looked different from the portals that we know. And looked much older than what we are used to seeing."
Grim said, "Like I thought, I have no idea what you are trying to tell me."
Clank said, "I figured as much."
While they were talking, Ratchet was knocked out during his transportation to the unknown place. As he was out cold, a group of shadows lifted him up and carried him away to a hospital. As that happened, a group of voices said, "He seems to be ok. He's not hurt at all. Just out cold for an unknown reason. This outfit doesn't look familiar at all. Agreed. This Lombax is an interesting being."
As soon as they got to the hospital, they put him down on a gurney and then said, "He collapsed out of nowhere. And we don't know why."
The doctors said, "We'll take care of it. I'll contact you once we find out more."
They said, "Thanks doc."
While the doctors were checking into it, the Polaris Defense Force started searching for Ratchet across the universe. But they didn't get any info about his whereabouts for the 5 months that they started searching for him. Talwyn Apogee said, "He's not within Polaris Galaxy at all. Or Solana Galaxy."
Clank said, "I noticed. So that wasn't a normal portal after all. It was a time warping portal that sends a person to the future or past. It is unknown to how far it brings a person. But if we find a way to bring him back, then we should take it."
Talwyn said, "You know, that might take a while."
Clank said, "We got nothing but time."
Talwyn said, "I see. Alright. Let's get to work then, Clank."
Clank said, "Agreed."
They took off and then in the same time that the Polaris Defense Force was searching for Ratchet, Ratchet opened his eyes after the first 5 hours of the search. Ratchet looked around and then asked, "Where am I?"
A doctor appeared looking at him and said, "Oh, you are finally awake. How are you feeling?"
Ratchet looked around and then looked at the doctor and then the doctor asked, "What is your name?"
Ratchet answered, "Ratchet."
The doctor asked, "Do you know what species you are?"
Ratchet answered, "Lombax. Where am I?"
The doctor asked, "Do you remember anything before collapsing?"
Ratchet answered, "I was a on my way home. When I was about to enter the garage, a portal appeared and that's all I remember."
The doctor said, "That would be a time warping portal. It brings you to either the past or the future. What year are you from?"
Ratchet answered, "5365."
The doctor said, "If that is the case, then you are in the very far past. Welcome to the year 1. And I would like to know this, how is the Lombax race doing in the future?"
Ratchet answered, "Only two known Lombaxes remain in the universe."
The doctor said, "Not good at all. You really are a lucky Lombax. Welcome to Fastoon."
Ratchet heard that and then the shadow of the doctor turned into a Lombax and then Ratchet heard that and then said, "The Lombaxes homeworld."
The doctor said, "Exactly. And I'm Dr. William Bryant. I am glad to see you awake and in good health. You've been asleep for 5 hours, my dear friend from the future."
Ratchet heard that and said, "From the future, huh?"
Dr. Bryant asked, "So, what are you going to do with this life that you were given?"
Ratchet answered, "Don't know. Probably go out on a journey to find a way back to my timeline."
Dr. Bryant said, "I see. That would be pretty smart. Changing the future isn't good for anyone."
Ratchet said, "That, I know."
Dr. Bryant smiled and then said, "Well, good luck, Ratchet. And enjoy your journey across the universe."
Ratchet got out of the hospital with a smile on his face saying, "Home sweet home, is what I'd like to say, but I was raised on Veldin and only met two other Lombaxes. This is just a little too much for me."
