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Hey guys! Kuro here with a new and improved version of Imperfections! Now you all sit back, relax, and enjoy! Cartoon version, READ ON.


This was the hour of silence, everything unmoving in the calm night.

While the city slept, its lights were either off or turned down low. A few cars rolled by in the streets, and the crickets were chirping – but nothing was loud enough to startle the city out of its blissful slumber. One home in particular, a rather large, mansion-like building stood out among the other homes. A single light flickered through one of the windows, a soft voice muttering something beneath its breath as the breeze parted the curtains.

Inside the dim room, a man was busy at work. His shaggy black hair was somewhat matted to his head with sweat as he set down a toolbox. His skin was nearly pale, and his head was dangerously close to colliding with the ceiling lamp. Wiping his face on his lab coat sleeve, he exhaled as he reached for a tape recorder. Nervously, he pressed the start button.

"Day ninety-eight since the beginning of the T. Machine Experiment, attempt number seven is underway," he spoke.

He took a few steps back to admire the creation before him. It appeared to be nothing more than a giant, silver pocket watch with a long chain attached to it, all mounted on a wall. Slowly, he brought the tape recorder to his face. "Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time in history, a human will travel through the very fabrics of time using nothing more than simple, everyday, invaluable resources." He put the recorder into his pocket, making sure it was still recording while he pulled out a complex looking remote. Pressing several buttons, the watch opened up slowly, displaying the clock within. The minute and hour hands began to spin in opposite directions, gradually picking up speed as they became blurry.

The scientist quickly ducked behind an overturned table as a loud, continuous ticking sound rang in his ears, bracing himself for the worst. The ticking grew louder and louder as the hands spun, and he covered his ears, wincing. However, the expected result never occurred. Instead, after countless minutes of waiting, a mix between a buzz and a hum was all that could be heard all throughout the room. He rose up curiously, gasping in total awe at the sight before him. In place of the clock, was a swirling portal of varying shades of blue. A satisfied grin spread over his face as he took shaky steps towards the portal.

"Whoever hears this… Dr. Vincent Alexander Bell has succeeded in the creation of... a time machine!" His nervous gasps turned to laughs of sheer excitement. As he stopped his recorder, the grin on his face curled into a wicked smirk.

"Phase one took longer than expected, yes, but now I move on. Today, I bring the future to the present!" He grabbed the remote again and pushed more buttons.

"They said I'd never be able to do it... But soon I'll be the one laughing." Vincent put his hand by the edge of the portal, eyes widening.

It's my turn to be the next great mind and, if everything goes as planned... the next tyrant!

He let out a soft sigh as he walked boldly through the beckoning portal.

As soon as his body was gone, the ticking began yet again, and in less than a minute, the portal vanished, leaving behind the clock, the numbers and hands now distorted and warped as the silence set in.


*~Two Years Later~*

"Alvin, what's your position?"

A chipmunk ran through the dense forest, his fist clenched around a flash drive as he ducked behind a tree. Seconds later, a beam of light blue energy went over his head. He wiped his forehead on his crimson colored sleeve, glaring at the watch around his wrist.

"I'm between the house and being chased and getting my butt fried off by lasers, Simon!" Alvin snapped, yelping as he crouched down low.

"Hurry up! That drive contains crucial information and Data. You have to get back before-" Alvin interrupted Simon by covering the watch, muffling his voice completely as his pursuer came into view.

A robotic, dog-like creature sauntered through the leaves, its slim, lightweight metal frame gleaming in the moonlight.

"Alvin, remember that the Beasts are capable of reaching high speeds when running, and they're able to shoot lasers from two ports in the shoulder blades. Their tails function like whips, and they have various hidden ports that can open up and shoot metal spikes. Six legs, four front and two hind, and each paw has razor sharp claws that can go through your skin like butter. Not to mention you won't be able to defend yourself properly without using the Suit." Simon warned.

"You know, sometimes I REALLY wish you wouldn't exaggerate so much. They're sharp, but they won't go through that easy." Alvin snapped.

It growled, which sounded more like an engine, as it looked around, laying on its belly. Alvin covered his mouth as the sound of footsteps grew louder, and his eyes widened a little. "Seville, Alvin. You can not hide from me. Reveal yourself and your death will be quick and painless." it spoke, using a somewhat familiar and distorted squeaky voice. The steps got closer and closer, and the machine let out a whir of annoyance.

Alvin took a deep breath and closed his eyes, slipping the flash drive into the pocket of his pants before rising to his feet. "I'm on my way," he whispered into the watch.

"You have to the count of three to give yourself up, or else I will use force," it threatened, another laser being charged.

"How about zero?" Alvin shouted, breaking into a full run. He ducked before he hit a low hanging branch, only for it to be vaporized by the dog's laser. The Beast let out a mechanical howl, holding its head back before giving chase, easily swerving pass the trees. It barked out Alvin's name, making the chipmunk jump upwards, grabbing onto a branch before swinging forward as if he were on a set of monkey bars.

"'High speeds' he says, ha! Obviously too slow if you can't catch Swifty Seville!" Alvin taunted, breaking out of the forest as he grinned, his home coming into view. "I'm right by the house, Simon! I'm so close, I can smell it!" Alvin cheered, stopping in his place as his eyes suddenly widened. Several whooshing sounds split through the air, and Alvin sidestepped to the left. Any longer, and he would have been a chipmunk pin cushion. He gasped as several short spikes flew by his face, barely brushing against his nose before embedding into the side of the house. Alvin removed his cap and wiped his forehead.

"Another close call, Si, but I'm just too amazing to be killed like that!" he said, pumping his fist in the air. "Let's see your dumb dog machines take us down, Bell!" he shouted at the sky, waving his fist.

"Wrong again."

Alvin yelped as a bright light shone behind himself, and before he could move out of the way, he was letting out a loud scream of agony as the Beast released a laser directly into his back.

"GOD DAMN IT!" he yelled as everything went white.


"SIMULATION HAS BEEN TERMINATED. FAILURE TO DELIVER THE FLASH DRIVE ALIVE." A robot-like, female voice announced.