Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time fanfic
Genre: dark themes, adventure, mystery, some humor, possible romance (I haven't decided on this yet)
Warnings: violence, suspense, cussing, some death
Summary: At the Great Clock after Alister's death, Ratchet explores the Great Clock and finds a room that sends him to another dimension. In this dimension, Ratchet was never born and Dr. Nefarious succeed in robots ruling the universe. Organics are either caught and turned into a robot or killed. Ratchet must find his way back to where he belongs before he's caught or killed.
Hope everyone enjoys!
Another Chance
Ch. 1- To Leave This Place
The place was a mess. Random parts and unknown pieces lie scattered all over the floor. This was the after effect of the explosion of the Great Clock. Ratchet, Clank, and Sigmund were in the cleanup process.
It had been only a few hours since the Great Clock had almost destroyed existence, since the explosion, and since the death of Alister. Ratchet still didn't know how to handle the general's death. He was helping with the cleanup, but it was like he wasn't all there; like his mind was in another world. Clank worried greatly about the Lombax.
"Ratchet?" the little robot asked. He received no response. Ratchet was really out of it. Clank walked over to his friend and put a hand on his shoulder since the other was on one knee and picking up a piece of glass. Ratchet looked at the other.
"Are you okay Ratchet?"
The Lombax put on a fake smile. "Yeah, I'm ok. Just thinking, that's all." Clank did not believe him but decided not to push the subject.
Hours turned into days as the cleanup continued. Ratchet seemed more like himself over time, but he still seemed distant.
There was one day the three of them were cleaning up more glass and random parts that were scattered, but, today was not one of Ratchet's good days. Everything was normal as normal could be when cleaning up. Ratchet had a wheel barrel full of glass. He was taking it to the disposal/recycle room. However, the Lombax was so out of it that he ran over a small metal pipe that he had not seen. This caused the wheel barrel to tip over and spill all the glass.
Clank looked over and knew in an instant that this was not a good day for the other. Ratchet sighed before setting the wheel barrel upright and started to pick up the glass. Clank walked over to the Lombax.
"Ratchet?"
Ratchet looked at his friend. "Hm?"
"How about you take a break?"
"But…"
Clank interrupted, "No buts. Go take a break. You need it."
Ratchet was quiet for a moment. He then nodded and stood up. He left the room soon after. He walked down a few hallways. He decided to explore, for he did not want to sit and do nothing. He would think of him again.
Shaking his head, the Lombax started his exploration. He searched hallways and rooms. He did not know how long he had done this for. It could have been a few minutes. It could have been a few hours. Regardless, he continued.
While exploring, he noticed a door that was different from the others. This door was black with white scratches all over it. There was also a sign on it that read, "Dangerous! Do not enter!"
'Dnagerous?' Ratchet thought, 'I wonder… I know I shouldn't, but…'
The thought was not finished as the door was opened slightly; just enough for a peak. Ratchet saw a large computer with a purplish pink glare being shown to the floor. That was the only light in the room, but it was bright enough see that the computer was the only thing in the room.
The door opened more and Ratchet stepped in with caution. Even though he didn't see anything, the sign did say danger.
After taking a few more steps and making it to the center of the room slowly, there was surprisingly no trouble that occurred. The Lombax was slightly confused, for nothing happened.
He scanned the room with his eyes before turning to the computer screen. The background color was the same as the light reflected on the floor by it. On the screen, there was a message in white that said, "Place hand on the circle to start the conversation." Ratchet looked at the keyboard and saw a blue circle to his right where the mouse should be.
"Place your hand on the circle?" Ratchet asked himself quietly, "To start the conversation?"
The Lombax hesitantly lifted his right hand. It was almost to the circle when he stopped. Should he do this?
Feeling something urge him on, he placed his hand on the circle. The circle lit up a bright blue. It didn't quite match the color scheme, not that Ratchet cared. He then saw blue lines going up and down the circle under his palm. His best guess was that his hand was being scanned.
A beep was then heard from the computer and the scanning stopped. Ratchet removed his hand. Soon after, typing was heard. Ratchet had been looking at the keyboard so he knew it was him. The Lombax looked up at the screen to see a message being typed out. When done, it said, "Hello Lombax. What is your name?"
Ratchet wasn't sure what to do. Maybe he should just leave…
Another message appeared. "Please type in your name."
He thought about this. It could be a bad idea, but, what could be so bad about typing his name in? He doubted it. So, he put his fingers to the keyboard and typed R-a-t-c-h-e-t before hitting send.
Computer: Hello Ratchet.
Ratchet was surprised that he was now having a conversation with this computer. Regardless, he replied back.
Ratchet: Hey. What is your name?
'May as well ask if he's going to talk to it.' The Lombax thought.
Computer: You may call me Shelia. It is nice to meet you.
Ratchet: Likewise.
Computer: So, what brings you here?
The Lombax was confused by the question. He asked…
Ratchet: Are you asking why I'm at the Great Clock, or in this room with you?
Computer: No one finds me unless they are looking for something.
Ratchet: What do mean?
'This is getting strange.'
Computer: I am a machine built for granting desires. However, not just anyone can find me. You must be lost, or looking for something.
Ratchet: Um, ok…
Computer: Has something happened in your life that has completely changed it? Has it made you sad or angry? Or are you lonely perhaps?
'Well, this is weird, but she's actually not too far off with that thought.'
Ratchet: Actually, you could say something like that happened.
Computer: Tell me about it.
Ratchet: Okay. Well, my friend got kidnapped a while back and I went on an adventure to search for him. On the way, I met another Lombax named Alister Azimuth. We searched and he helped me find my friend, Clank. However, Alister had other plans that I had to stop. When he realized that he shouldn't do what he planned, he killed himself while trying to stop his mistake. He risked his life to save everyone, including me.
Computer: He sounds important to you.
Ratchet: He was. I grew up with no parents. He was the first father like figure I've ever had in my life. And he told me many thing about my kind and my father. He was like a dad to me as well as a best friend.
Computer: Is this what you desire? Another chance? To be with him?
The Lombax was greatly confused. What was this computer getting at?
Ratchet: Well, I miss him and I do want to see him again, but I know that won't happen.
Computer: I can give you another chance to see him; another chance to be with him. You activated me and I am required to fulfill one request of you choosing. Is this what you would like?
'Another chance to see him? I do want to, more than anything. But I don't know. Is this a good idea? The sign said there was danger, but, maybe it was just over exaggeration so no one would use this computer of something. But still…'
Ratchet: You have to fulfill a request of mine? Why?
Computer: It is part of my programing. I am designed to help those who are lost be found or find what they lost. Have you decided what you want?
The Lombax was hesitant. He had a bad feeling about this, but he felt like he needed to do this.
Ratchet: Yes, I want another chance. I want to see Alister again.
Suddenly, a stream of beeps came from the computer. Light reflected out of the computer and completely left to create a blue vortex. Before Ratchet could do anything, wind sucked him into the vortex. It closed quickly after Ratchet went in.
*Hey everyone! I everyone enjoyed this first chapter. This story is going to be a little darker than what I'm used to writing but I don't think it will be too bad though. Please let me know what you think and if anyone wants me to continue. Thanks for reading!
