A/N: In response to Zelinko's comments on me ripping stuff out of RA 2: The idea behind the Chrono Shifter is to travel backwards in time. Now if I remember the Chronosphere is used for transporting units anywhere on the map. That isn't time travel if you ask me. And in response to ie: I have no 'Psychic Dominators' that fry your brain and make you obey a bald egomaniac. As far as I know the only use of time travel was with Einstein's building that transports you to the past and you have to be sitting in the thing for it to work. I was never thinking of RA2 at any time while writing this and just wanted to clear that up. Thank you.

Chrono Nightmare

Chapter 3

Duran approached the Chrono Shifter apprehensively. It glinted in the moonlight of Auir contrary to the rest of the Protoss base which still burned into the night. It seemed in working order though he wasn't sure how it was being powered. Crackles of energy eminated from the top of the shifter and a humming sound pulsated from the core of it.

"This is quite amazing… not even my ancestors had the knowledge of how to bend time itself. If I know those Terran and Protoss fools they tried to go back in time to save Kerrigan. It seems they don't have their priorities correct. But if Kerrigan isn't infested then there's no telling what my past self may do…"

Zeltath'in, who was standing next to Duran, gazed at the Chrono Shifter apprehensively. "Can this… device… really transport entire armies?"

Duran nodded. "It would seem so. The Terrans and Protoss already went back in time. Infested Kerrigan and several other Zerg troops seem to have gone as well. If it worked for them then it will work for my armies. Zeltath'in ready the Chrono Shifter, I'm sure some Terran left a manual around somewhere."

Sure enough Zeltath'in picked up a small book reading "Chrono Shifter Operations Manual, Written by Professor Greesch."

A few minutes later the machine rumbled to life and a huge blue-white portal materialized.

Duran, on his hovering platform, yelled out to the thousands of Prozerg warriors. "Go my children! Destroy the infidels who would dare to try and rewrite history! Our time has come to reveal ourselves to the Universe! Strike fear into the hearts of our enemies! Spread hatred throughout the worlds! Let destruction run rampant across the stars! Now GO!"

Thousands of warcries erupted and the Prozerg began their trek into the portal with Zeltath'in at the lead. Duran stayed back watching the Prozerg swarm into the huge portal. When the last Prozerg had gone into the portal Duran slowly flew towards it. As he neared the portal it flickered for a second.

Startled, Duran flew faster towards the portal. It flickered more this time and disappeared suddenly. Eyes wide Duran raced towards the control deck but before he could even get near the Chrono Shifter a brilliant white light enveloped the ground around the shifter. Fearful for the first time in his 5700 years of living, Duran could only watch in a sort of awe. What happened next changed the course of Duran's life.

A huge beam of iridescent white energy poured out from the sky and slammed into the Chrono Shifter's top creating a large hole. Everything was silent for a second then… A huge explosion of white light erupted from the Chrono Shifter and Duran was thrown into the ground covering his eyes.

Half a minute later the light began to slowly fade. Duran sat up and looked towards the Chrono Shifter. Gasping, he saw small fragments of machinery laying around. Looking up he saw a grand mass of clouds swirling angelically. Bright light penetrated the area where Duran sat even though it was midnight.

It was all very majestic even to a 5700 year old being but the realization of what had just happened suddenly clicked in Duran's head. "SHIT! That was my only way to the past! Why dammit! WHY!? I WAS DESTINED TO LEAD! THE LORD OF THE UNIVERSE!"

A booming voice entered Duran's mind at that moment. 'Silence mortal, I will not have any of this senseless talk.' Quite frankly Duran was taken aback at being called a 'mortal' and using 'senseless' talk. "Who are you? A damn Protoss who has robbed me of my rightful place?!"

'Far from it. Normally we never interfere with mortal affairs but you must not be allowed to travel through time. It would be catastrophic on the lives of every living being in the universe in every time.'

"What are you talking about fool? I am a Xel'naga, the most powerful being in the universe! You will die for saying such things mark my words!" The voice laughed mockingly, infuriating Duran more.

'Hahaha… You are truly a fool Duran. Your psionic capabilities are strong but they are not fit for time travel. Every creature has a certain amount of psi energy. When they travel through time there is a backlash of that energy. Most living entities do not have enough psi for the backlash to do much, not even the Terran Ghosts or the Protoss Templar. But you Duran… your powers would create a backlash too strong for us to contain. The universe would be destroyed and we would have to start everything over from the start.'

Duran yelled out enraged. "I demand that you show yourself fool! I will kill you with my own hands!" with that the Xel'naga pulled out a bluish sword with various runic inscriptions. 'As you wish mortal. But do not expect to live.'

A flash of white light erupted and a beam of energy struck the ground a few feet from where Duran stood. In its place stood a bright and tall figure. Gold chain armor glowed brightly and a gold coif surrounded the being's head. Only black could be seen in its face, if there was one there. Long shimmering white wings flurried back and forth as if they were alive. On the being's side hung a sheath with a glowing handle protruding from it.

Duran stood in awe and terror. He stood there trembling and gasping. "You… you can't be… it's impossible…"

'It seems you still know me then. I thought you wouldn't be a problem but you cannot be trusted. Duran… you will die here and now.'

Duran smirked then. "Bring it on Tyrael. You may have beaten me 5500 years ago but I have grown far more powerful." With that the ancient Xel'naga raised his sword and charged towards the archangel. He sliced into the surprised Archangel's body before Tyrael thrust his hand out and blew Duran away. He landed in a heap a few feet away.

'You may be stronger but you are still mentally foolish. I have watched over this universe ever since the evils walked upon the earth. I will not stand by passively as YOU destroy all we have worked for. You shall face the wrath of Azurewrath and forever be silenced from this mortal coil.'

Tyrael unsheathed his sword and the crystal-blue blade saw light for the first time in thousands of years.

'Now is the time you die.'

Duran stood up and smiled. "Not without a fight old timer. Not without a fight."

Silence dominated for a few seconds. Then the two superior powerful beings jumped high into the air and dived towards each other yelling death cries.

End of Part 3

A/N: Part 4 will be out soon should I get one more review.