Epilogue- As Fate Would Have It
The Rainbow Phoenix came to a gliding stop, just in front of the shack of the barren desert planet. "There's a communicator array inside," he said, looking over his shoulder as the windscreen of the Rainbow Phoenix popped open, "This is where you get off."
The large, shadowy figure in the rear seat behind him grinned. "I suppose a show of gratitude is in order."
Phoenix only snorted. "Don't mistake my actions for altruism, villain," He grumbled. "If it were up to me, you would have been left to float in space." Phoenix sighed bitterly. "But apparently, that's not your destiny."
The stranger chuckled, amused. "Duty or not, time-rider," He said, "I'm not a man who forgets his debts."
"I want no favors from you. Get out."
The shadow of a man climbed out of the back seat, and hopped onto the ground. "As you wish."
"Now go," Said Phoenix as the Rainbow Phoenix's canopy began to close, "go and do whatever it is you do that saves the universe, Black Shadow."