As they flew away from the Battleplex, Wade contacted them again. Wade: "Hey, guys. How did things go with Qwark?" Ratchet: "Very irritating, as always, but also somewhat bizarre." Wade: "Hm, you don't say." Kim: "But we did run into Lilo and Stitch again." Wade: "Really? We haven't seen them in years!" Ratchet: "I know. It was a pleasant surprise to see them again." Kim: "Yeah, I agree. Now then, what were we going to talk about before Qwark interrupted us?" Wade: "Oh, right. Uh, before we do that, there's someone who wants to say hi to you guys."

At that moment, Ron appeared on the screen. He was wearing a dark blue bath robe over his pajamas. He looked very much ill. He moaned a bit before speaking. Ron: "Hey…KP…Ratchet…" Kim: "Ron…!" Ratchet: "Geez, Ron, you don't look so good. I was told that you were sick, but you seem even worse than they say you are."

Ron moaned again. Ron: "How I look doesn't even come close to how I feel, but thanks for your consideration, Ratchet…(moan)" Kim: "Um…well, if it makes you feel any better, we have some good news: we found Rufus." Ron: "What? You did? No way!" Ratchet: "Yeah, we did! Turns out he was with Clank all this time; just like we hoped that he was." Ron: "Oh! Thank goodness! Now I know that Rufus is safe and sound! That makes me fell a little better…!"

Just then, he was about to heave. He rushed out of the screen and was heard throwing up. Ratchet and Kim both made horrified grimaces as they were hearing this take place. Ratchet: "Uh…so much for feeling better…" Mrs. P.: "Ron, are you OK? Oh, no, you're throwing up again, aren't you?" Dr. P.: "Dang nabbit! And just when we thought we've seen the end of that!" Mrs. P.: "Hey, Wade, who are you speaking to…?"

Soon enough, Mrs. Possible appeared on the screen. Mrs. P.: "Oh, my goodness! Kim!" Kim: "Mom?" Mrs. P.: "Honey, come over here! It's Kim and she's with Ratchet!"

Shortly afterwards, Dr. Possible appeared on the screen beside his wife. Dr. P.: "Hey, Kimmicub! You seem to be doing well. And Ratchet! Good to see you again, my boy!" Ratchet: "Uh…same here…Dr. Possible…" Dr. P.: "How are you doing? Did you manage to find Clank?" Ratchet: "Uh, yeah, I have, I just don't know how I'll be able to reach him." Dr. P.: "Cheer up, my boy. I'm sure that you'll find a way." Ratchet: "Yeah, I know, sir." Mrs. P.: "So, how have you 2 been? Did you both get back together?" Kim: "Sh! Mom!"

Ratchet had sulked a little. Mrs. P.: "Um…so…anyway, how have you been doing? Have you been getting any more of those headache attacks?" Kim: "Um…well…" Ratchet: "Yes, she has and she passed out a few times, but don't worry, I've been looking out for her." Dr. P.: "Well good on you to do that for us, my boy. I know our Kimmicub is safe and sound as long as you're with her." Ratchet: "Hah, well…I…I do the best that I can." Mrs. P.: "Keep at it, sweetie, we'll always count on you." Ratchet: "Thanks, Mrs. Possible…" Wade: "Uh, guys? There are a few things that I need to talk about with Kim and Ratchet." Mrs. P.: "Oh, right, or course, we'll leave you kids alone." Dr. P.: "Take care, Ratchet and be sure to continue looking after our Kimmicub." Ratchet: "Of course, Dr. Possible. As always, I'll do my best."

Both of Kim's parents walked out. Wade remained on the screen. Ron was eventually able to return to view and stood alongside Wade. Ratchet: "So, Ron, I hear that you've been throwing up a lot; despite the fact that you haven't eaten anything in days."

Ron started groaning once again. Ron: "It's been awful…I've thrown up all kinds of horrible things that I have never eaten before and yet for some reason, it all tasted so…familiar…Yurk!"

He began to heave again, he rushed out and was heard throwing up again. Ratchet: "And there he goes again."

Ron was heard moaning a little more afterwards. Kim: "Huh, this just keep getting stranger and stranger by the second." Wade: "And that's just the beginning, I've been curious with where all of this came from so I did a scan of the…uh…bile and found that it contains traces of ingredients of a Norwegian dish known as meat cakes." Kim: "Meat cakes!? We've never eaten anything like that before!" Ratchet: "Uh…Kim? Wade and I have reason to believe that you and Ron, at one point, traveled through time."

Kim was greatly startled to hear this. Kim: "What? What makes you say that?" Ratchet: "When you passed out back on Quantos, you blurted out "Tempus Simia". Wade did a little research to look into what that is and found out that it's a mystical time traveling relic." Kim: "But…I don't remember anything like that." Wade: "We know. Ratchet and I have been talking about the complexity of time travel, so something like that is to be expected." Ratchet: "You also mentioned to me that your headaches and these time anomalies began around the same time. Wade was able to confirm that your headache attacks are being caused by massive amounts of lost memories returning to you." Wade: "And considering that they're happening because of these anomalies, it would have to involve time traveling. All the memories of when you and Ron traveled through time are rushing back into your mind."

Kim was still very much shocked to hear all of this but she seemed to have understood a lot of what was told to her. Kim: "Hm…as…as strange as all of that sounds, it…it actually does make sense, but I…I still don't remember…" Wade: "Your mind must be having a very tough time processing all of those memories; that must have been what was causing those headaches." Ratchet: "And the same goes for why you've been passing out a few times." Kim: "But…what about Ron and his…bizarre stomachaches?" Wade: "My best guess would be all the food that he's been eating during those episodes is filling up his stomach. Why else would he be throwing up when he hasn't eaten anything in days?" Kim: "Yeah, that would make sense…hold on a moment! I remember…something involving that. It was when Ron and I just finished our first day of Junior year. We felt some kind of bizarre shockwave. I remember hearing something about "the future" and then a little afterwards, Ron inexplicably shouted "I hate meat cakes". And now, Ron's throwing up what could be meat cakes." Ratchet: "And he did mention that all of what was coming out of him tasted familiar for some reason." Kim: "Yeah…they fit together all too well to just be a coincidence. Oh, my gosh! Ron and I…traveled through time before!?" Wade: "Apparently. As to why or what you were even doing? Hopefully, you'll be able to remember all of that."

Kim sat by, spellbound and shocked by everything she just heard and found out. Ratchet: "You're going to be OK, right, Kim?" Kim: "I…I…I don't know what to think. I can't believe that…this is what's been happening…" Ratchet: "Well, at least you found the answers you were looking for." Kim: "Yes…I have…but…I still need to help Ron…I owe him so much, especially since I used him to…"

Just then, a transmission from Azimuth interrupted her. Azimuth: "Ratchet, come in." Ratchet: "What is it, General?" Azimuth: "It's just as I suspected. Vorselon's making a sweep of the entire sector. I'll lead their scouts as far away as I can. You and that girl need to make your way to Zanifar as quickly as possible." Ratchet: "Copy that. We're on our way now. Sorry, Wade, but we need to cut this conversation short. We have things that need to be taken care of." Wade: "Understood. I'll talk you guys again later."

They severed communications with Wade and headed towards Zanifar at breakneck speed. A barrier surrounding the planet held back their approach but they were able to remove that obstacle or at least a portion of it and made their way towards it.

They were able to land their ship near the Tombli Outpost and got themselves out. Kim: "Alright, let's find that time portal."

They rushed through the surrounding area, fighting off many hazards along the way. The entire surrounding area was a snowy and dismal place consisting of several towers spread apart from one another. The place was indeed horrid looking and it kept looking worse as they advanced further.

Soon enough, they arrived at the very center of the outpost. There, they had a chance to look around at the horridness and atrocity of the entire place. Kim: "Yeah, this looks as though it's completely under Nefarious' control." Ratchet: "Well, that explains the barrier surrounding the planet."

The surrounding area was an abominable boot camp. There were structures that encased the inhabitants of the planet, which surprisingly were Fongoids, the alien race that they came across on Quantos. Kim: "Are those Fongoids? I thought they were only on Quantos!" Ratchet: "Yeah, I thought so, too. But look! They're being imprisoned here." Kim: "I know. That Dr. Nefarious! I get that he's evil and all, but it's still shocking to see the horrible things that he does." Ratchet: "I hear ya, Kim. Come on, let's go see if we can free them."

They ran up closer towards one of the energy fields. There, a Fongoid that stood nearby spotted them immediately. Fongoid: "Praise Orvus, a Lombax! Have you come to rescue us?" Kim: "That's what we're hoping we'll do." Ratchet: "What happened here?" Fongoid: "Dr. Nefarious tricked us into helping him build his outpost. Before we knew it, his troops were herding us into detainment camps." Kim: "What should we do to help you guys out?" Fongoid: "You must shut down that outpost's security functions. They are controlled by that guard tower up there." Kim: "Then that's where we need to go." Ratchet: "Come on."

They continued through the area, fighting off several of Nefarious' robot forces. As they fought through the robots and the area, they looked around at the devastation and sheer atrocity brought on to the area by Nefarious' terrible outpost. Kim: "Just look at this place. What has he done to this area?" Ratchet: "I know, I wouldn't think that the Fongoids live in such a frozen wasteland. Something tells me it wasn't always like this." Kim: "I feel the same way. This cold isn't the only thing about this place that's been giving me chills."

They continued to hurry through the area, jumping and maneuvering themselves through, until they were able to reach the Tombli Security Station. However the security system of the…security station sealed the door shut, barring their way in. With this impasse that needed to be dealt with, Kim tapped on the device on her chest. Kim: "Wade, we need to get into this tower. Do you think you can override the security lock on the door?" Wade: "I'll give it a shot."

They waited for a brief moment. Eventually, the lock disengaged and the door was open. Computer voice: "Access granted." Wade: "There, that should do it." Ratchet: "Thanks, Wade. Let's go."

They ran into the tower. From there, they were faced with several more of Nefarious' robots. It did not take them long to fight through them or even plow through the interior for that matter as the interior itself consisted of one very short hallway and a reachable chamber. Kim: "Wow, I didn't expect it to be this easy." Ratchet: "Let's deactivate the security functions of this place before something else goes wrong."

Ratchet did not hesitate for a second to switch off the security system. From that, the energy fields of the atrocious boot camp were deactivated. Computer voice: "Primary containment generator disabled."

The Fongoids were overjoyed to be free. While they rejoiced, Kim took notice of something almost immediately. Kim: "Ratchet! Look!"

Ratchet looked over along with Kim. Kim: "That must be the time portal that Clank told us about." Ratchet: "Yeah, that must be it. Come on, let's head over there now."

They rushed back over towards the time portal as fast as they could. Just as they had approached it, they heard what sounded like the Kimmunicator's chime. They then looked towards the device attached to Kim's chest as it flashed. Ratchet looked at Kim, astonished by this. Kim then tapped on the device. Kim: "What is it, Wade?" Wade: "Hey, guys, I just want to let you know that I'm picking up on a lot of interference coming from that portal. There's a good chance that I won't be able contact you once you have traveled to the past." Kim: "Thanks for letting us know, Wade. We'll try to keep that in mind." Ratchet: "Let's go."

They then went through the portal together.

They arrived 2 years in the past. Just then, Kim received another dizzy spell. She held her head as she dropped to her knees. Ratchet: "Kim!"

Ratchet got down with her and tended to her. Ratchet: "Kim, are you OK?" Kim: "I…I…think so…"

She stood right back up, she still felt a bit dizzy as she held her head and tried to maintain her balance. Ratchet grabbed on to her to keep her from falling. She then stabilized herself. Kim: "Guess that time portal must have triggered another dizzy spell…" Ratchet: "Yeah, that goes without saying." Kim: "It was strange, though. It felt…so…familiar when I passed through. For a moment there…I…caught a glimpse of my younger self; almost as though I was looking directly at her."

Ratchet let go of her, she was able to stand on her own. Kim: "You guys were right. I have traveled through time before."

Kim seemed despondent, Ratchet worried about her, but he knew what needed to be done at that moment. He went over and touched her shoulder. Ratchet: "Come on, we have to keep moving."

Kim looked at him, still despondent; they then went on their way.

As they walked further into the new surroundings, they had a chance to take in everything around them. Kim: "Wow, just look at this place; it's so lush, vibrant and colorful." Ratchet: "I know; a huge difference compared to what it will look like."

However, all did not seem wondrous. The surrounding area also consisted of a loud speaker saying all sorts of good things about Dr. Nefarious, most of which were clearly not true, as well as many of the Fongoids repeating everything that the loud speaker had mentioned. The way in which they were saying them sounded almost artificial. The sight of all of it was very disturbing. Kim: "Uh…this really creeps me out…" Ratchet: "I hear ya, Kim. Let's find Orvus and get out of here."

They went off, spending a good amount of time looking around. They searched the entire area for Orvus or where he could possibly be. After a while, they were able to find out that he was in the main building of the outpost, talking to Dr. Nefarious. This news greatly alarmed Kim and Ratchet for more than one reason, prompting them to find a way inside. The way to get inside, however consisted of utilizing what was in the past as well as what was in the present. This indeed consisted of doing things in the past as well as going back to the present and taking care of things there.

After handling all of that, they were able to enter the tower and rushed in as fast as they could. Continuing through, they were faced with a good number of Nefarious' robot troops. They fought through all of them within the few chambers of the building. Within a short amount of time, they approached an elevator and went into it.

As soon as they arrived at the top chamber of the tower, they could already hear Nefarious' shouting. Dr. Nefarious: "You twit! You said this would work!"

As they peered into the massive chamber, they spotted Dr. Nefarious. Standing near him was Pollyx. Pollyx: "I-I don't know what's happening. We should have found it by now." Kim: "What? Pollyx was here, too!?" Ratchet: "Figures."

Nefarious had Orvus contained within a tall glass tube. Kim: "Oh, no! Orvus!" Pollyx: "He must have erased his own memory." Orvus: "Time is a gift and not to be tampered with."

Kim and Ratchet dropped down a good distance behind Nefarious. Ratchet held out a bomb in his right hand. Dr. Nefarious: "This is your last chance, Orvus. How do I get into the chamber?" Orvus: "You are making a mistake. The clock is not a time machine. It never was and must never be used as such. Only a fool would think otherwise." Kim: "So the clock really isn't a time machine." Ratchet: "Given what I've talked about with Wade, I suspected as much." Kim: "But Azimuth and Nefarious are treating it as one." Ratchet: "I know…we may have a major problem on our hands."

Dr. Nefarious, furious by Orvus refusing to give him what his wants, signaled his infernal noise making machine, the Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler, to utilize a sonic blast on Orvus. He put up a barrier to block its attack, although he was struggling a lot against it. Orvus: "There is only one who will enter my chamber. And he is safe; far from you."

From within the blast, Orvus vanished. Kim and Ratchet both gasped. Dr. Nefarious: "Where is he!? Where did he go!?" Pollyx: "I don't know, sir. I'll pull up a residual image from his memory banks."

A screen appeared in front of them; on it was an image of Clank. Pollyx: "We scanned it before he…dissipated." Ratchet: "Clank!?"

Nefarious turned his head immediately after having heard Ratchet speaking out loud. Dr. Nefarious: "You!" Kim: "Cover blown! Let's bail!" Ratchet: "Nough said!"

Ratchet tossed the bomb towards Nefarious, hitting him in the face. The blast damaged his face. Dr. Nefarious: "Annihilate them, you fools!"

Kim and Ratchet crashed through a nearby window and escaped.

Meanwhile, back in the present, Dr. Nefarious was having some intimate time with Cassiopeia. Within that moment, the image of Ratchet's bomb damaging his face appeared in his mind. From there, the actual damage that was done appeared on his face. Immensely infuriated by this change, he screeched Ratchet's name so incredibly loud it was almost as though it could be heard from directly outside the space station.

Much time later, Kim and Ratchet returned to the present. Ratchet didn't need a lot of time to reflect upon what they have experienced during their little trip to the past, especially with what they have heard from Orvus. Ratchet: "So…there is no way to bring back my parents…"

Ratchet did indeed seem despondent, Kim was concerned for him. Kim: "Ratchet, are you…are you going to be OK?" Ratchet: "I told you before! I was willing to accept either outcome…!"

His immediate response startled her. His mood shifted back as he calmed down. Ratchet: "At least…I don't have to worry about you fading out of my life."

Kim seemed to be quite touched with hearing him say that. Kim: "Should we return to the ship?" Ratchet: "Did you even need to ask?"

They made their way back to the ship posthaste. As soon as they got back in, Vorselon appeared on the screen. Vorselon: "Greetings, young Lombax. I think I may have something that belongs to you and the little girl."

He showed both of them that he had Azimuth in a cage. Ratchet: "General!" Kim: "Azimuth!" Vorselon: "It is a dark day when one is tasked with destroying half of the galaxy's Lombax population." Kim: "You're despicable, Vorselon!" Vorselon: "Oh, I assure you I act only out of contractual obligation." Azimuth: "Ratchet! Don't listen to him! You and that girl need to find the clock!"

Vorselon zapped him, which understandably devastated both Ratchet and Kim as they watched this. Vorselon: "Only 1 Lombax need perish tonight. If you would be willing to take his place, I'd happily postpone the execution. I've upload the coordinates to your ship. Tick-tock. Better hurry!"

He abruptly and violently ended the transmission. Ratchet was enraged. Kim: "Ratchet! We have to do something!" Ratchet: "I agree with you on that! Hang on!"

He took off and flew off of the planet.