June 18
Rex was surprised at what was happening before him. There stood a man he had never seen before and just came out of nowhere and acted like the time stopping for everyone but them wasn't surprising.
But what made him confused was how the man said that he the one that brought him to this world and Rex was the only one that knew about it as he hadn't told anyone about his little predicament. But he knew that Breach had sent him here.
But wait... if he had something to do with him ending up here, then he had to be in alliance with Van Kleiss. That had to be it. How else would he know about how he was in a different world.
He quickly formed his smack hands and lunged at the man but he disappeared.
"Oh my dear Rex. Is this really the best way this start our conversation? By fighting with each other" said the man again from behind Rex. He quickly turned around and tried to grab him but he disappeared again.
"Well I'm going to get some answers out of you. You know something I only told two people so you must be with Van Kleiss. Now hold still, will you?!" as he frantically swung his hands around trying to catch him.
"And you think throwing hands will help you with that?" said Paradox in a cheeky way.
Rex grunted at his words as Paradox then said "While I will admit that Van Kleiss is an intelligent man, he's more insane than most I've encountered in my lifetime. So I can assure you, I am not in league with Van Kleiss" as he kept dodging Rex's attacks.
"But as you continuously swing your hands like a kid with a bat to a piñata, aren't you curious as to how I know that this isn't your world. How you ended up here? And where I knew to find you?" said Paradox in a sly manner.
Hearing this, Rex then stopped and thought about what the man said and realized this was his chance to get the answers he was wanting to know for so long. If what this man was saying was true, then he needed all the answers he could get.
Rex stopped swinging his fists and then said "Ok, if you say you have the answers, then start spilling. I'm not sure what you meant by saying that you sent me here when I know that it was Breach that sent me, so explain what you mean by you being a part of it" as he rested his fists on the ground.
"Good to see that you're taking this seriously now. Now lets start this conversation over again" said Paradox as Rex turned and saw him simply standing in front of him.
Rex deactivated his Smack Hands as he said "Ok, who are you and what do you mean you had a hand in me ending up here?" as he gazed at the man in suspicion.
Paradox then looked at his watch as he said "Well, to put it simply, I'm a time-traveller and sometimes a dimensional crosser, as you can tell" as he gestured his hand to the frozen people and objects around them.
Rex was surprised by what he said. If this was told this a long ago, he wouldn't have believed them. But he remembered the Van Kleiss managed to have Breach create portals through time and space. That and one of the Meta-nanites inside him was a power over time and space.
His expression of annoyance and anger slightly changed to a relaxed manner as he said "I see."
Paradox was surprised by his reactions as he said, "I'm rather surprised by your calm manner, Mr. Salazar" as he stared at his watch again.
"Well considering what I've been through, its not as surprising to me as you'd think. But it still doesn't tell me much" said Rex to the new stranger as he was meaning to his adventures in his world.
"Indeed. That only scratches the surface about me, but its the only part that's important for you to know. But I am also...an alley of an old friend of yours" said Paradox as he pocketed his watch.
"Old friend?" questioned Rex as he was feeling some hostile towards the man next to him.
Fortunately, Paradox took no offense to his reaction. He seemed to be having some fun with Rex as he then revealed whom he mentioned.
"Monster guy, I believe was the name you gave him during you , or as you know his names as Ben Tennyson" said Paradox, simply.
"Ben?" Rex was surprised as the pieces soon clicked in his head as he then pointed at Paradox and said "Wait, you're from his world?!"
"Precisely" said Paradox, confirming Rex's understanding as he continued saying "You are indeed as smart as Benjamin remembers you to be. I've known about you for quite some time now, young Salazar, and I noticed you're in quite the trouble. History classes can be such a bother. Especially when you've seen those history events unfold."
Rex was surprised at the odd mans behavior but didn't seem to care about it. But he wasn't at ease with the time-traveller yet. He still wanted answers.
"So, so you say that you're a time-traveller from Ben's world. How am I not sure you're not lying?" asked Rex as he wasn't sure if he was telling the truth or not.
"I expected you would be suspicious of me" commented Paradox as the time-traveller then held his hand out.
It wasn't for Rex, but for something else which was then revealed. A flash of blue light emanated from his palm until it died down to reveal a familiar green and black hourglass symbol.
"I believe you recognize this" said Paradox as he presented the badge for Rex who was surprised.
"That's the symbol from Ben's Ultimatrix" said the EVO teen as he pointed it out in surprise.
"Yes" admitted Paradox as he continued saying "Actually, the symbol is a badge of the intergalactic police force known as the Plumbers. I believe young Tennyson told you about them in the few days he was in your world."
Rex knew he had seen that symbol on Ben's watch and his aliens so had figured that he was telling the truth. Plus the fact that everything around him was standing still so he must known how to control time as he said "Fine, I believe you" as he acknowledged the time traveler.
Paradox happily made the badge to disappear. The moment between him and Rex was going as good as he expected.
But Rex then realized something as he looked at Paradox and said "Wait, you said that you were a reason for me being sent here but it was Breach that sent me here. Wait, what did you do to her?" as he glared at him.
Paradox chuckled as he said "Relax, dear Rex. I merely saved you from being murdered was all, with the help of Breach of course" as he looked at the angry teen.
Rex raised an eyebrow as he said "What do you mean murdered?!"
Paradox then took out his watch and said "It's best that I show you what I mean" as he then clicked his watch's top button.
Suddenly the surrounding area began to change and began to shift itself into a different location. Rex looked around him as he saw the whole area change into what looked like an old factory looking place
Rex looked around in question as he wasn't sure how the man was able to do this and was about to ask how he was able to do this but he then realized something. He had seen this place before...
It was the abandoned facility that he last saw Breach and Van Kleiss in.
(Cue This will be the Day by Jeff Williams)
{Instrumental}
(The scene opens up with Ruby Rose kneeling at Summer's gravestone near the Cliffside Forest, as Red petals are flying off of her.)
'They see you as small and helpless'
(In the midst of a snowstorm, she looks up and sees a figure wearing a white cloak, with a red interior, nearly identical to hers, that looks as if a person is wearing it before dissolving into white rose petals.)
'They see you as just a child'
(The moon then starts to scatter as the sky changes color, and a huge gust of wind kicks up snow and rose petals from Ruby's cloak.)
'Surprised when they find out that a warrior will soon run wild'
'Prepare for your greatest moments'
(The camera pans to the left with the snow and rose petals, revealing the title of the show.)
"The Evo of Remnant"
'Prepare for your finest hour'
(Weiss Schnee is seen under a spotlight in the Schnee training room , possibly preparing to sing as she closes her eyes.)
'The dream that you've always dreamed is suddenly about to flower'
(Blake Belladonna appears next on the screen, standing on a branch in Forever Fall forest, then disappearing suddenly when a branch passes over the camera. In the background, outlines of Adam Taurus's mask and face are seen over the moon.)
(Yang Xiao Long looks over the city where Junior's club is situated, as she is checking her scroll before looking up at dark clouds ahead of her as she then rides off on her motorcycle, BumbleBee, in a cloud of smoke and away from the city.)
'We are lightning'
(Several creatures of Grimm including dozens of Beowolves, Ursa, a Deathstalker, and a giant Nevermore flying at the camera are seen with some dark, mysterious shapes are over the grimm creatures.)
(Roman Torchwick and a few of his henchmen appear as Roman points his cane at the camera.)
'Straying from the thunder'
(The scene then bursts into fire, as the three silhouettes of Mercury Black, Emerald Sustrai and Cinder Fall are visible through the flames, as the camera zooms in on Cinder's right eye.)
'Miracles of ancient wonder'
(Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang are preparing to fight a horde of shadowy, grimm creatures surrounding them, but before they attack, they all hear something over their heads and look up to see a gradient red looking circle above them. Suddenly, something orange and big falls out of the circle and the four get out of the way as it impacts the ground where they were.)
'This will be the day we've waited for'
(They turn their heads to see Rex Salazar, with his Smack hands out, as he leaps towards them and gets in a stance as he faces the grimm ahead of them. The girls smirk and do the same as they all start to charge towards the grimm and begin to fight them.)
'This will be the day we open up the door'
(Looking at a statue of a man and woman on a cliff over a Beowolf, Jaune Arc is joined by his teammates, which are Pyrrha Nikos, Lie Ren and Nora Valkyrie, as they all look up to the sky to see Rex flying in with his Boogie pack and lands and props his elbow on the man's head as he just smirks at the group.)
'I don't wanna hear your absolution'
(Nora jumps and cheers, Ren bows his head, Pyrrha places her hand on her heart and bows to him, and Jaune tries to do the finger pistol but Rex just shakes his head in embarrassment but sees a Nevermore flying away so he activates his wings again and flies after it.)
'Hope you're ready for a revolution'
(Ozpin, holding his cane and his mug, and Glynda Goodwitch, with her scroll, look onward while at the railing of the front of the school's airship, which flies off as several smaller craft soar around it. Soon they turn to see Rex flying next to them as he gives them the thumbs up while soaring down into the Emerald Forest, while Glynda shakes her head in annoyance, while Ozpin merely smirks while he drinks his coffee.)
'Welcome to a world of new solutions' 'Welcome to a world of bloody evolution'
(A quick shot of each of the girls and Rex in Team RRWBY with their symbols: Ruby with a red rose symbol; Weiss with a white, stylized depiction of a snowflake; Blake with a black, stylized depiction of a belladonna flower; Yang with a yellow burning heart; and Rex with a spinning, orange gear; as the emblems appear before a black background.)
'In time, your heart will open minds'
'A story will be told'
(Ozpin and Glynda, Jaune and his teammates, Yang, Blake and Weiss all stand at the doors of Beacon Academy, and at the front is Ruby, wielding Crescent Rose, and Rex Salazar as he has his B.F.S. but soon brings it back into his arm. Soon Ruby looks over his shoulder at Rex as she holds Crescent Rose up as she cocks the gun back, while Rex just smirks as he holds his left hand up as blue lines appear on his hand.)
'And victory is in a simple soul'
(Soon, an orange and dark red slam together behind Rex and Ruby with each colors behind them, respectively, as the two friends look at each other, smiling as the title appears above them.)
"The Evo of Remnant"
Rex was still surprised by this as he then looked over at Paradox and asked "What is this? Why did you bring me here?"
But then Rex realized something and was about to say something but Paradox stopped him by saying "This is only a projected room. This isn't your world. You're not home, Rex. Now wait, if you want to understand how you ended up here, you have to watch" said Paradox as he looked at his watch.
Suddenly, Rex saw a red portal open up and saw some people, or some creatures, coming out of the portal.
In front of the group was a tall man with black hair with two white streaks in front, a dark brown, long, overcast that went down to his calfs, a long sleeve, black with faded white strip, shirt, light brown pants, and black boots. From his neck to the sides of him was a golden gear with a shining circle on his left side. Along on his left side was normally a golden Gauntlet with spikes at the finger tips, but now it was completely gone and only a scrap piece of it was dangling from its spot.
Behind the tall man was a blue-armored, white-haired, werwolf-like E.V.O. with long white hair going down its back, maroon colored claws, a mechanical wolf head with two ear like spears with one being longer than the other one , blue armor around its body, and had two claws at the end of its toes.
Next to the werewolf EVO was a large, pale green lizard/humanoid-like E.V.O. with crystal spikes growing out of his body, four short stubby legs, a crystal club growing out of his left arm and crystal studs on his shoulder and his head also appeared to be permanently twisted to its side as drool exited its mouth
Lastly, behind the wolf and lizard, was a disturbed long, black-haired, pale skin, female E.V.O. with four arms, where the higher pair had oversized forearms. She wore a white collared shirt with two tears in the side where her normal sized hands exited out of, a red skirt, and black slip-on dress shoes.
Rex knew who these guys were. They were the pack, consisting of Van Kleiss, Biowulf, Skalamander, And Breach, respectively described.
Rex then glared as he grunted "Van Kleiss!"
He was about to form his Slam Cannon until Paradox held out his arm as he said "Remember, this is only a projected creation, not the real deal. So you can't attack it and expect some kind of result" as he kept staring at his watch.
Rex retreated his cannon as he said "Ok. So if this is some kind of projection, then what is it about?" as he saw the pack walking towards them and then through them like ghosts.
"What you are seeing, dear Rex... is a past moment in your world. To be more precise, a few days after you cured the world from all Evos. Though I guess I should say most of them" said Paradox as he answered the boys question.
"Wait past moment? Like exactly after I had my little God moment there" said Rex in amazement.
"Indeed. Now listen if you want to understand" said Paradox as he turned his attention to Van Kleiss as Rex did the same.
He then saw Biowulf step up as he said "Master, we've failed in our mission in stealing the meta-nanites. Now Rex has cured all of the Evos in this world and we're the only ones left. What are we going to do now?" as Rex then saw Van Kleiss walking away as the rest of the Pack followed Van Kleiss from a distance.
Van Kleiss looked at his damaged arm as he said "Well, we have indeed failed. Leave it to those two fools to make the meta-nanites only obey Rex. Guess I shouldn't have killed them. They knew I wanted that power so they made sure I didn't get it. Now with them gone, I'm sold out of luck in hopes of figuring out their design plan. Damn it all" as he stomped his boot on the ground.
"So what are we going to do now, Master? He's cured all Evos, meaning Abyss is Evo free now. It's only us and Rex that are the only Evo's left. What do we do now?" asked Skalamander.
Van Kleiss turned to face the others as he hummed in thought as he then said "Well, I don't know yet. Until I can think of a plan, I suggest we all get some rest. You especially, Breach. Must've been tough for you the past few months or few years" as he was meaning to where she tracked him down when she was still stuck in a time loop and following Van Kleiss around.
Soon the pack began to settle down and rest themselves while Paradox and Rex just watched from a far.
"What exactly am I suppose to be understanding here?" asked Rex as he was just confused.
Paradox chuckled as he said "What I'm showing you will explain why Breach sent you to this world. Or at least how I had a hand in helping her" as the room then began to spiral around and then the whole room became a forest area.
"Where are we now?" asked Rex as he looked around.
"The forest, outside that facility we were just in. About..." said Paradox as he looked at his watch.
"...A mile and a half away and 3 and a half months since you saved the world" said Paradox as Rex then heard leaves rustling in the forest and then heard some familiar swiping sounds and growls.
He looked around a tree and saw Breach, battling with a bear. He then saw her swipe a red portal over the bear as the bear disappeared but he then heard the growling nosies again, but from above.
He turned his head up and saw the bear was falling to the ground, as it hit the ground and Rex heard a loud crunch as the bear groaned and then fell to the ground as it had died from breaking its neck.
Rex cringed at the sight as he then saw Breach walking over to it and saw she had a scowl on her face.
"Its been 3 months and Van Kleiss still hasn't told me what he's going to do. I mean, I have every right to know what he's going to do" complained Breach as she sent the dead bear through a portal.
"You're right. You have every right to know, Miss Breach" said a voice, which Rex knew sounded familiar.
He then saw Breach move around in a mass panic as she said " Who's there?! Show yourself!" as she raised her arms in a defensive manner.
"Very well" said the voice as Rex saw someone move from behind a tree.
.
.
It was Paradox, himself.
.
.
Rex raised his eyebrow as he looked at the real Paradox then back to the projected Paradox. Then back to the original and asked "Umm, what exactly are you doing there?"
Paradox just simply watched and said "Just keep watching and you'll understand why."
Rex could tell this man was stubborn and wasn't going answer his questions directly so he just turned his attention back to the illusion.
Breach had turned to look at the man as she said "Who are you?! Actually, it doesn't matter. I don't have time to talk" as she turned around and swiped a portal at him.
Just as she was about to leave, she heard the man again.
"I do believe you have enough time to talk since your boss has been working on something but not telling you" said Paradox as she turned and saw that he was fine and didn't go through her portal.
She grunted and said "Go away" and began throwing portals at him. Rex saw them flying towards him but he then saw the man was simply dodging her attacks.
"Now really, Miss Breach. Don't you want to hear about what I know? What I do have to say contains the concerns for Rex's life" said Paradox as he said it in a grave voice as he dodged her attacks.
This seemed to shock Breach as she gasped and said "Rex?!"
She then stopped her swiping as she stepped back and saw the man standing close to her. She still kept her arms in a defensive position as she said "What about Rex?"
Paradox chuckled as he said "Good to see you still truly care for him" which just made Breach blush but no one could tell with her bangs hiding her face.
"Just tell me before I send you into a volcano" threatened Breach as she didn't have time for games.
Paradox then took out his watch as he said "Very well. Let's start with what Van Kleiss is doing" as he then clicked his watch's button and then the whole forest area they were in began to spiral and change, just like with Rex and Paradox from before as they were all back inside the abandoned facility.
This took Breach by surprise as she looked all around her. She didn't know what this was but she then turned her attention back to Paradox who was still looking at his watch.
"What did you do?! Did you teleport us or what?!" said Breach in a demanding tone.
"Relax, Miss Breach. I am merely showing you the behind the scenes of Van Kleiss's true plan" said Paradox in his grave voice again.
This made Breach worry a little as she then looked around her and saw Van Kleiss and the others building some type of circular cage.
It had a silver top to it, with air vents on the side of the top, as below it was a see through window, with Red lasers that went around in a circle on the outside the window. On the bottom of the window was a grey surface with vents in them too. There was a tall, round and grey circle part of the cage that was under the glass, with stairs leading to the inside of the cage, with railings going around the cage, with a control panel to the side of it.
She saw Van Kleiss, Biowulf, and Skalamander working on the cage as she then stepped forward and said "Van Kleiss. What is this?" but he didn't respond to her, nor did the other two.
"Its no use, Breach. They can't hear you. This is merely of a projection what happens when you're not around" said Paradox as Breach didn't believe then walked over and tried to tap Skalamander in the shoulder but her hand passed through him, shocking her as she backed up and fell to the ground.
"Van Kleiss, what exactly is it were going to do with this? You just told us the plans for making this but you haven't told us what its going to be for" asked Biowulf.
Van Kleiss chuckled as he said "I suppose its almost done so now would be a good time as any to explain what my plan is" as he stepped down from the cage.
"Shouldn't we wait for Breach to make it back" said Biowulf.
"No, she doesn't need to know what this is, yet" said Van Kleiss, shutting down his idea.
"But why?" asked Biowulf again.
"Because she'll more likely try and stop what we're going to do" said Van Kleiss, but hearing this not only made Breach feel worried but also Rex.
"This, my friends, is my own Nanite extrapolator" said Van Kleiss as he stepped back to gaze at his creation.
"What exactly is it going to be used for exactly?" asked Skalamander but just as he said that, Van Kleiss grew his devilish smirk.
"We're going to use it...on Rex" said Van Kleiss in a devious manner, which made Rex and Breach feel worried.
"What for? Can't you just use your gauntlet to steal his nanties" said Biowulf.
"Well yes I can, but he's no doubt gotten heavier security from Providence, now what with his God moment. So simply trying to steal him from Providence won't be easy. But I've worked my best to modify this cage to extrapolate what's rightfully mine" said Van Kleiss as he clapped his hands together.
"The meta-nanites" said Van Kleiss, which made Rex's eyes widen as he watched from a far.
"But his parents made them only respond to him. What exactly is this going to do?" asked Skalamander.
"Well I've modified this cage to the best of my abilities so when he's in it, we extrapolate the meta-nanites in him and reprogram them to listen to me. Those old fools think a program like that can stop me from getting what I want, then they've got another thing coming to them, wherever they ended up in. Yes, it will be strenuous to figure out whatever they programmed into them but my mind exceeds their combined. Soon, we will have what's rightfully ours" said Van Kleiss in his devious voice as he began fiddling with the controls on the side of the cage.
"But what about Rex? What will happen if we do this to him" asked Biowulf.
"Well, since I remember his parents and what they were like, they've probably created a program within the meta nanites to stay with him forever, since they knew their son would use them wisely so if we keep trying to pull them out with as much power as we can, he'll probably die from the pain of us pulling the meta-nanites out of him. But it won't matter to me. He'll have served purpose and we won't need him alive anymore" said Van Kleiss, making Breach gasp as she covered her mouth, while Rex's eyes just widened in shock at Van Kleiss's plan.
This was nothing new to him but it still shocked him to his core.
"So that's why we're not telling Breach" said Biowulf, now fully understanding things.
"Because she wouldn't like the idea of Rex dying. After all, she threw me into the past while he got lucky and she threw him into the future by I guessing only a short while. She must still think she has a friend in him so she would be against the idea of him dying" said Van Kleiss as he then pressed a button as the cage soon began to glow white lights and electricity began forming around the cage.
He then began to chuckle and then laugh and laugh as he yelled "It works."
All while this was going on, Breach just sat there in shock as she watched Van Kleiss and the rest.
Paradox then looked at her as he said "Now you see. This is what they were planning behind your back. They were planning on killing Rex and leaving you out of it since they knew you wouldn't like the idea of him dying" as Breach turned around to face him as he saw that she had tears in her eyes.
"Why? Why show me this? What are you trying to tell me here?" said Breach as Rex could her the sadness in her voice. Paradox then clicked his watch again as the room then began to change itself back into the forest they were just in.
"Call it a test. I showed you the truth of Van Kleiss's true motives because I'm here to help. Because I'm here to offer you a choice, Breach. If you still care enough about Rex, then you need to find a way to save him. If not, then you can simply let him die. The choice is yours but I figured that you should know the truth to know where your heart is on this matter" said Paradox as he stared at the EVO girl then back to his watch.
"What can you or I do to help him? Van Kleiss will stop at nothing to get what he wants and he'll tear the whole world apart if it means he'll get those powers of Rex's. Even if I send him to another part of the world, Van Kleiss won't stop until he has those powers" said Breach as she began to stand up.
"Exactly, so I'm going to give a chance to change that fear in your mind. I will show you where you can send him, so he's safe away from Van Kleiss" said Paradox as he began walking over to Breach.
"But the only question that remains is this...do you still care enough about Rex that you'd be willing to save him or will you keep living with yourself, knowing that you let a true friend of yours die on your watch?" asked Paradox, to which Breach just nodded her head.
Paradox then put his watch away as he said "Very well, then. What you do now is up to you. I leave this all up to what you want to do. But before I leave, I want to leave you with something you can do, if you so please" as he placed his hand on top of Breach.
Her eyes began to glow as Rex just watched Paradox's past self and Breach stand there for a while. He then let go of Breach as he then turned around stepped through a blue portal as he said "Farewell, Miss Breach. I do hope you will make a wise decision here" as he disappeared from sight.
After the flash was gone, Rex then saw Breach was still in shock as she then opened a portal and stepped through it.
He then turned to Paradox and said "What did you do to her?"
"I merely placed in her head the location of this world. Far from Van Kleiss and danger. She could've sent you across your world to hide from Van Kleiss but she sent you here because she couldn't bear the thought of you dying, Rex. She cared for you so much that she would rather send you to a different world instead of dying at the hands of Van Kleiss" said Paradox as he looked at how shocked Rex was as he then clicked his watch's button and the whole area began to spiral and change back into streets of Vale.
Rex looked around and saw the area had changed but he was still stuck on what he had just learned. He was surprised that Breach still cared about him so much that she would send him to a different world just to keep him from dying.
Then a realization struck Rex who looked at Paradox with hope.
"Wait, are you here to take me home, then?! Awesome!" exclaimed Rex and pumped his fist into the air.
Paradox said nothing back. It wasn't that he couldn't, but because Rex got carried away. The teen was happy as he turned back to face the direction of Beacon where he remembered Weiss, Ruby, Yang were at. Plus Team CFVY and he still didn't know where Blake was. However, looking in that direction made him feel a bit sad.
"Well...before I go, can I just say my goodbyes to them? I don't want to leave them hanging like that" said Rex as he had a somber look on his face.
Paradox smile soon depleted slowly as he took a deep breath and the slowly exhaled as he then said "Rex...you're not going home" with a bit of sadness in his voice.
This made Rex's eyes widen in shock as he turned to Paradox and said "What?!" as he face was mixed with shock and anger.
"What do you mean I'm not going home?! You're a friend of Ben, right?! Then you should understand that I have to go home! I have friends and a family to go back to! I can't stay in this world! I have to get back and save Breach. Van Kleiss must be angry with her and chasing her around. I have to get back" said Rex in disbelief.
"I mean, d-did you even consider about what transporting me to a world far from mine might do to me. To my friends and family back home" said Rex as small tears began to roll down his cheeks.
Paradox grew a slight sad expression and said "I did, young Salazar. I knew that doing so would make you mad and would make the others scared stiff and worried about you. But you have to understand, I had no other solution. You were the perfect person to save this world."
Rex grunted slightly as he said "I mean, I know I've done it before but what do you mean. Save the world from what. Those Grimm things. Cause it looked like those huntsman and huntresses could take them down without my help" as he pointed in the direction of Beacon.
"Yes, they can Rex. But there is something more to this world than meets the eye" said Paradox as he gazed at his watch again and then said "Something far more sinister" in a grave voice.
"Will you stop with the cryptic messaging?! If you're not going to tell me what it is then just send me back to my world. RIGHT NOW! I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR YOUR GAMES" yelled Rex, scaring Paradox from his gaze.
"Why would you want me to do that?" he asked, simply.
"Because you took me from my family and friends. I just got back my brother and I just cured my world from Evos and saved it. I thought that things would've died down but now I'm even farther away from my friends and family and I can't see them anymore. Plus I don't know when Van Kleiss or the Consortium will come back and I need to be there if that happens. So send me back right this instant" yelled Rex in frustration at the man.
Paradox looked at the troubled boy and said "I understand that you're angry and you have ever right to be, my dear boy. But I'm afraid I can't."
Rex stopped his crying as he asked "What do you mean?"
"I am aware of the situation and your predicament. And how I had a hand in it"said Paradox, calmly as he continued saying "However, you misunderstood what I'm saying. It isn't that I don't want to take you back home; it's just that I can't" said Paradox, in a calm manner.
"You...can't?" questioned Rex as he was confused.
"Yes" answered Paradox but his tone sounded a bit sad as he continued.
"Rex, right now as we speak there's a Multiverse war going on. Universes have gone up against other universes and beings beyond your comprehension have joined the fight. The whole thing is a mess and too complex to explain. Not to mention, I've already crossed a couple of boundaries and rules by sending you here and if I were to send you back it would cause much trouble for me and possibly this universe so leaving you here for the time being is the best course of action. Plus, are you really just going to abandon you friends and this world just like that without even helping it?" said Paradox as he was trying to get Rex to understand his reasons.
"Then what does it have to do with me staying here and saving it? I mean that Beacon Academy is a place to teach warriors. I'm sure that that there's plenty of heros to come out of that place" said Rex in confusion.
Paradox just pinched the bridge of his nose and said "Yes but not all of them are good people" as he looked out towards the town. "I am going to be honest with you Rex. This is a doomed world. It's a world full of discrimination, distrust, and criminals."
"What world isn't" said Rex in an annoyed manner.
"But it wasn't always like this. It was once a loving world, with peace and care in it, but its fallen from its once good graces. Now its become a plague. A sickness lives in this world and it needs a cure. And that cure is you, my boy. This world needs you, Rex Salazar" chanted the Professor.
Rex was surprised by Paradox's statement and as he thought more about what he said, tears began to fall down his cheeks again as he said "But, why? I mean, d-did you even consider about what transporting me to a world far from mine might do to me. To my friends and family back home."
Paradox grew a slight sad expression and said "I did, young Salazar. I knew that doing so would make you mad and would make your friends and family scared stiff and worried about you. But you have to understand, before all this happened, this world was on its way to destruction and I knew I had to do something but unfortunately, I can't stay here forever to do something, so I knew I needed someone, best suited to save this world, and I knew you would be the perfect hero to do it."
Rex just raised his eyebrow as he said "Huh?"
"Rex, my boy. I've watched your battles and I saw how much you've changed. You became more focused, mature, mostly, and you saved your entire world from a terrible virus. Now I knew that if I did take you away, it would be an issue. After all, Evos might've started popping out all over the world again and without you, Providence would've gone back to their original idea for curing Evos. But there was no other choice" said Paradox.
"What do you mean? What about Ben, he's your friend. Why don't you ask him to do it?" asked Rex.
"I did think about it, but Ben is a bit more of a busy boy than you might think. He has a lot more issues in his Universe than you. I know you hate me for doing this..." said Paradox but was interrupted by Rex.
"You're damn right I am. This isn't my world, so its not my problem" said Rex, interrupting Paradox.
"You're right but tell me this?" asked Paradox.
"What" said Rex as he raised an eyebrow.
"Are you really going to abandon this world and its problems? I thought you were a hero" said Paradox in his simply, neutral manner.
"I am but I still have my own responsibilities in my world. So I can't stay here" said Rex.
"That may be so but this world is in trouble. Like I said, there is more to this world than meets the eye. Let me tell you something Rex" as he began walking down the street as Rex joined him.
"This world was once a prosperous one, with great vegetation and great people. But it has sadly been demolished by a Plague. A plague that has sickened this world. And like any other plague, it starts from a source. And that source goes by the name of Salem" said Paradox in a grave voice.
"Salem, the witch?" asked Rex.
Paradox chuckled at the boys mention as he said "Well I suppose that's a good way of mentioning it. But yes. She was once a lovely lady. A princess even, but darkness soon corrupted her and she became a monster. And the world only became more and more sinister because of what she left behind. She is the reason that Grimm are roaming the world. And it's up to you to stop her" said Paradox.
Rex was quiet. He felt uncertain with his situation as the news just got darker to him. Hence, he didn't say a word as he went over what Paradox told him.
"Ok, so point the way to her and I'll go teach some manners" Said Rex as he cracked his knuckles.
"Unfortunately, I can't do that, young Salazar" said Paradox as he stood up too.
Rex just stared at him in disbelief as he asked "Why not? Just point to where she is, I go knock some sense into her and bam, I can go back home" said Rex.
Paradox just sighed at his reasonings for jumping the gun like that.
"Like I said, You've matured but mostly. You're not ready to fight her yet" said Paradox.
Rex just formed his Smack Hands and said "How am I not ready? You said you've seen my fights. So you should obviously tell that I can pack a punch" as he punched the air.
Paradox sighed again and said "You may have great strength, but that doesn't matter to her."
"What do you mean?" Rex asked.
"She has great regeneration powers so even if you hit her with your strongest punch, she can just heal herself and get back up. A power you have too, but not as great as hers. You're still human. Unlike her" said Paradox.
"The heck does that mean?" asked Rex.
"She's a very powerful enemy, Rex. She'll be as tough as your battle with the Consortium. Which means you have to get stronger. But also protect the people of this world. They don't have the same powers as you nor have the agility. Now don't get me wrong, there are some powerful people in this but not as strong as Salem. She will kill anyone without a thought and you must do it fast. Salem is planning something and its up to you to figure it out" said Paradox.
Rex was stunned by Paradox's words. How was he suppose to figure out Salem's plans if he's never met her nor even know where she is?
"What do you mean by that? How am I suppose to find her if I don't know where she is or who even she is?" questioned Rex.
"Well, you can't pass a test and learn anything by using a cheat sheet. Much like you and how can you defeat Salem" said Paradox as he looked at his watch.
"Huh? What does that even mean? Can you stop being so cryptic?!" said Rex in an annoyed tone.
Paradox chuckled as he said "Well as much as our conversation has been entertaining, my time is almost up. I've been here longer that I anticipated. And I must take my leave."
"Wait?! You're leaving?! Just like that. What about Salem and stopping her. What am I suppose to do?!"asked Rex in an exasperated tone.
Paradox looked at Rex with a neutral tone and said "Just work hard and fight to protect people. That is what you like to do, yes. Being a hero. Saving people, smashing some bad guys, as you used to say" said Paradox as he began to walk away until Rex grabbed his coat and said "You can't leave. I still have questions. And who exactly else knows about Salem? If you won't say anything then who will?."
"I know you do but I must go. But you must find out about Salem on your own. We do learn the most when we teach ourselves after all. But remember, she's a powerful person, you need to stop her so its your choice on who to talk to or not. That time will pass soon. You just have to wait. I will hopefully return soon to help but until then, I believe you are looking for a teammate, am I right?" said Paradox, simply.
Rex then remembered what he was suppose to do and knew that he couldn't leave Blake alone. He sighed in frustration with a hint of sadness in it as he looked at Paradox and said
"I've...I've really gotten myself in something over my head now, huh" said Rex with doubt as he continued saying "My friends...my family...I'm not going to ever see them again."
"Rex..." called out Paradox as he sympathized with Rex's feelings and began to walk over to his side and said "Fear not. There is still a possibility to return home."
"Th-There is?" said Rex as he turned to Paradox with hope.
"There is" answered Paradox with a smile as he stood before Rex and placed his hand on his shoulder.
"There is a reason you are here, and it is to stop Salem. But remember, she is very powerful. However, do not fall into doubt and fear that you can't stop her because once you do that, you would have truly failed your friends and family. So believe in yourself. After all, your friends back home would so do that for yourself" said Paradox with confidence in his voice.
Rex smiled a bit as he then said "You're right. Thank you."
"You're welcome" replied Paradox with a smile as Rex then removed his hand from Paradox's coat as Paradox stopped on a sidewalk.
"I must be leaving. There is no telling how this universe will respond to my time freeze" said Paradox as he began walking towards a corner.
"So am I not going to see you again?" asked Rex.
Paradox turned his head to the teenager as he said "In due time, we will meet again. But I won't leave without easing your mind a bit."
Rex was confused, but at the same time intrigued. Thus, it was with this attitude that he went and stood next to Paradox who continued.
"I'll head over to your universe and ease the minds of your loved ones" said Paradox calmly, making Rex feel a bit at ease.
"In the meantime, you stay here and assist the people of this world and defeat the creatures of grim. Show the new friends you have made, and the ones you will make, what it truly means to be a hero. This world is treacherous and unforgiving, but I believe you can change the balance of things to everyone's favor" said Paradox, trying to boost Rex's confidence.
"Everyone's...favor?" said Rex as he began to think on his words.
He then smirked as he said "Sure, why not? They do deserve to not live in fear so I can help them with that ease of mind. Peace of cake!"
"No, it is not" disputed Paradox.
Hearing his response surprised Rex, but Paradox continued saying "There is more to this world than you and these people are aware of. There are things you will have to find out about on your own. But be careful and be cautious on who you trust. Not everyone is serving for the good of the people you'll soon care about. I will also advise that you sort the answers to your presence here. I know for a fact that there is something out there and it's just waiting for you to figure it out."
"Huh...that's a lot to take in" said Rex as he sighed as he then scratched his hand through his hair as he said "Well I guess I have no choice until then. Just...tell Bobo to leave my bed space alone. I don't want his monkey smell to get all over it when I get back" as he laughed at his joke.
Paradox chuckled as he said "That's the spirit, young Salazar."
"Thanks" said Rex as he smiled.
This emotional moment was becoming a bit better to handle for both of them. However, the time for the time-traveller to leave had come. Paradox created a blue portal just a few feet from him before turning to Rex.
"I'll help you in finding your friend Miss Blake, so when I enter this portal, time will be set to 2 days after she left and that person you were about to hit will be gone. But for your sake, he will...have a memory gap, so you won't have to worry about him calling the police for you, grabbing his shirt like that. You'll find your friend at the docks. That's where you'll find Miss Blake. But be prepared to fight. You'll be up against some criminals so you need to be prepared to fight" said Paradox as a white light began showing up in front of the Professor.
"Farewell, Mr Salazar. Until we meet again" said Paradox as was about to step through the portal before saying "You are a hero, Rex. And this world needs one right now, so be their hero" finished Paradox as he vanished in a flash of light.
Rex then was blinded by a bright light as he covered his eyes. Once his eyes adjusted, he soon saw that it still wasn't sunny as before but the sun was still shining a bit but barley. He then saw people were walking around the town.
He then pulled out his scroll and saw that it was 8:00. Evening time.
"This world needs me says that Professor. Well I guess that's all I can do for now" thought Rex as he pocketed his scroll.
Rex looked out towards the town as he said "Whoever you are, Salem, I'm coming for you. You may be powerful but I'm unstoppable. Just stop you and your evil ways and I'll be on my way home, hopefully."
Rex soon made his way down into an alley way as he donned his goggles and formed his wings.
But as he flew up and towards the docks, he soon stopped as he suddenly realized something.
"I left my sword back at the dorms. Crap, I was in such a hurry to stop Blake, I forgot to grab it. I should head back and..." said Rex to himself, but before he turned around, he saw some bright lights ahead of him.
He looked towards the light and saw several jets hovering while they were shining lights around the area of the docks.
Rex figured that those lights were from the criminals Paradox was talking about. Suddenly, Rex then heard an explosion from the docks area as smoke filled the air.
"Damn it. Blake could be in trouble. Guess I have no choice" said Rex as he began flying towards the docks. To save his friend.
"Don't worry Blake. Rex Salazar is on his way" said Rex as he flew off towards the docks to save his teammate and friend.
