August 10, 1987
12:30 PM PDT
Mind Warped Universe
Kelly Greenwood sighed, just as the train she was trapped inside of entered another universe. While she was quite familiar with the concept of time travel, she really was not as familiar with the concept of other realities. Indeed, this rather was just a new experience for her. She figured that even Brent Ross was rather shocked by this.
Of course, the fact that she and her friend had just been captured didn't help exactly matters much. Then, just moments ago, her life was threatened. She simply could not remember the last time she felt so scared. Her heart was pounding quite rapidly.
"Kelly?" asked a soft voice. She quite recognized the voice as belonging to that of her friend, Mallory Mallone Ross. Kelly turned her head, as she quite saw that there were tears in her friends eyes. "Kelly, are you feeling all shook up? I think it was awful!"
"Well, I certainly was quite petrified," Kelly replied, in a near whisper. "I mean, I woke up - and I didn't even quite have a chance to get... I found myself being yanked, and then I..." She began to weep softly, as she added, "Oh, Mal, this is very awful! What do these guys want with us? We were planning to make this a real good day - but..."
"Aw, poor baby!" mocked the brunette who captured them. "Well, missy, you cannot always get what you want. Isn't that what your mommy and your daddy sure taught you? You might as well just come to accept it. You aren't ever gonna go back home."
"Bitch!" muttered Kelly. As she looked around, she noticed one girl who resembled her - as well as a few girls who resembled Mallory. The others really looked unfamiliar, but a few did resemble the protagonist of Labyrinth. "Who are all these people? What..."
"We're your fellow captives," added a girl that sounded a lot like the girl who captured Kelly and Mallory. As Kelly turned to her right - she sure saw that that the did, in fact, resemble the female bully. However, she simply looked much more sad and confused - and, as such, looked more harmless. "Apparently, I was captured in the last world."
"Are you the twin sister of the she-bully?" asked Mallory, as her eyes grew wide. "It is quite ... Even though you bear a very striking resemblance to the she-bully, you can't be as bad as her. Especially not if you really ended up being captured, like... like us."
"Well, I guess we are sort of twins," replied the non-bully, softly. "Apparently, we are inter-dimensional counterparts - but I just cannot fathom myself becoming as mean as her. It just... It fills me with great disgust to think that the beast could be... be me."
"Believe me, sweet cakes," sneered the she-bully, "the feeling is mutual. I am equally disgusted with the idea of having a wussy counterpart. Perhaps, we simply should've dropped you over the ravine. Then, of course, I sure would not be able to have my pleasure with you. Believe me, when we finally get to settling down, you're..."
"C'mon, Butch," urged the bully that was identified as "Cliff". "We do still need to bring our newest comrade up to speed on what's going on." In a louder voice, he added, "If you girls behave yourself, we do have some eclairs left over. How does that sound?"
Kelly swallowed, as the idea of eclairs sounded delicious - especially as she barely got as chance to get started on her lunch. Truth to be told, she did feel rather hungry.
"I'm Marlene McFly," added the girl who resembled Kelly. "There really are more of me on here, but you're the only one who I resemble. It feels good to see you, even if..."
"... the circumstances are far from stellar," added a girl who resembled Mallory. "It's a very strange... At any rate, my name is Suzy MacArthur - and there are several of us on here. My cousin, Julie, is also on here - and her hair is a little lighter than mine."
"What are your names, at any rate?" asked the Marlene who resembled Kelly. "I quite heard the bullies refer to you as 'Kelly', but... I can't say that I'm familiar too with..."
"My name's Kelly Greenwood," Kelly replied, swallowing, "and this is my friend, Mallory Mallone. Well, actually, Mallory Mallone Ross - as she really is married to Brent Ross."
With that, about half of the train's occupants had their mouths hanging open. She felt confused, as she sure had no idea what was so shocking. The Marlene who resembled her didn't seem to share in the shock, though. She just felt more dazed and confused.
"I don't quite believe this!" gasped one of the other Suzys. "I recognize those names. You are characters from the Teens In Time trilogy. Come to think of it, I do remember that the new lackey had actually introduced himself as 'Charlie Winfred' - and the..."
"... villain of the Teens In Time trilogy is Bart Winfred," finished yet another Suzy. "It's quite incredible! Of course, I always was a big fan of the Mallory Mallone character."
"Why don't you silly chicks stop chattering about such nonsense?" snapped Charlie.
"Actually, Charlie," replied Cliff, "I believe that the Suzys are telling the truth. In fact, shortly before I captured the first of the Suzy MacArthurs, I rather managed to catch some of the flick. I remember the name 'Kelly Greenwood' being mentioned, and..."
"I've also heard of the trilogy," added the she-bully. "My butthead sister is a huge fan of the movie trilogy, in fact. So, yeah, I really am somewhat familiar with the names."
"A movie trilogy," whispered Kelly, with disbelief. "As if things couldn't get any worse."
"Let's just pretend we've never heard of that," suggested Mallory. "So, anyway, who are the rest of you guys. I doubt that I'd actually know any of you, but..."
"Before we get into the introductions," commented the Marlene who resembled Kelly, "we rather should explain a little something. First off, Kelly and Mallory, you are from World Twenty. Second of all, your world is quite different from the rest of ours."
"Even more different, than usual," added a girl who looked just like a feminine version of Todd McKay. "After all, I do quite highly doubt that any of us... have counterparts in your world. So far, yours is the only world that's... Well, you should get the idea."
"Yes, I think so," muttered Kelly, even though she didn't quite understand. The whole thing was incredibly confusing. "Let's get on with it, please. As we're trapped with..."
"All right, then," replied the girl who looked like a feminine Todd. "Well, my name's also Marlene McFly. All of us who look like me are."
"Except for me," interjected another girl who looked like a feminine Todd. "Along with one other. We're Marlene Klein - but, aside from our different last names, I simply do believe that... Well, essentially, we're pretty much the same as the Marlene McFlys."
"I think I got it," replied Kelly. Perhaps, the Marlene Kleins happened to be married - and "McFly" was their maiden name. "All right, what about the rest of you?"
"You guys forgot about me," complained yet another girl who looked like a feminine Todd. "My name's Marie Marlene McFly. Of course, 'Marlene' is my middle name."
"Pleased to meet you, Marie," muttered Kelly. She figured that it was best not to ask what relation Marie was to the Marlenes.
"My name's Harmony Brown," added a girl with curly blond hair. "There's one other me on here, and we're both dating Marty McFly Jr - who, I suppose, you wouldn't know."
"No, I can't say that the name rings a bell with me," Kelly replied, shaking her head. "I am not familiar with any McFlys, in fact."
"They're from the year 1987, Harmony One," pointed out a girl who really resembled the lead actress from Labyrinth. "Well, my name is Stephanie Stebbs. There are nine of us. In the worlds that we came from, we are also actually dating Marty McFly Jr."
"Right, got it," replied Kelly, softly. She thought of her counterpart from the timeline that Todd originated from, and how she never actually dated one boy for very long. "Well, do go on. In a way, I can sort of relate to Marty McFly Jr - whoever he is."
"I'm Stacy Stebbs," added another girl to resemble the female star from Labyrinth. "I am the twin sister of Stephanie. In most of the worlds, I'm actually dating a twin or a look-alike cousin of Marty Jr. Two of us here are not, though."
"As I've previously mentioned," added a girl who looked like Mallory, "my name is Suzy MacArthur. There are seven of me - and, in our worlds, we're also dating Marty Jr."
"And I'm Susan Brown," added a girl with blondish-brown hair. "In our world, I'm simply dating Calvin Klein III - who, essentially, happens to be Marty McFly Jr's counterpart."
"Yeah, okay," replied Kelly, as she now felt very confused. However, she figured that questioning about it would only lead to more confusion. "This is so, uh, fascinating."
"My name's Amy Needles," added the non-bully. "I quite resent the fact that I happen to share a name an an identity with the girl who... joined up with the bullies."
"The feeling's mutual, princess!" called out the she-bully.
"Yeah, right, whatever," muttered the non-bully.
"My name is Maria Brown," added a girl who resembled Susan, but had slightly darker hair. "I'm the daughter of scientist, Dr. Emmett Brown - who, I just suspect, you also don't know."
"Nope, I can't honestly say that I've ever heard of him," replied Kelly, softly.
"My boyfriend, Brent Ross, is a scientist," added Mallory. "He invented time travel."
"Yeah, we know that," replied Maria, nodding. "There are three of us, by the way."
"And I'm Sarah Brown," added a girl who resembled Susan and the Maria, and her hair was a shade in-between. "There are two of us. We're Dr. Brown's granddaughters."
"We're from the year 2047, by the way," added another girl, who Kelly suspected to be the other Kelly.
"Yeah, and most of us are from the year 2017," added the Maria who had previously spoken. "The future of your world, I guess, would be a bit different from ours."
"I can contend with that," added a girl with dishwater blond hair. "My father and aunt came from a world where the future is a little less advanced - as well as... My name is Julia Belle Rundgren. In our world, I... I sort of replace Marlene McFly."
"Yeah, okay," muttered Kelly, as she felt her head starting to spin.
"My name's Jennifer Parker," added another girl. "The whole chase started with me. I also originated from 1987 - so, at least, I no longer feel so alone."
"Hey, what about me?" protested the redhead. "I also came from the 1980s. Granted, though, I was captured from the year 2017. At any rate, my name's Lisa Jung."
"I am Melody McFly," added the girl who resembled Jennifer. "Kelly, I am the younger sister of the Marlene who resembles you. Jennifer is my mother, by the way."
"Well, an alternate version of your mother," corrected Jennifer.
"My name's also Jennifer," added the other Jennifer look-alike. "Jennifer McFly. I am the daughter of the Marty McFly Jr and Suzy MacArthur of our world. I am also from the year 2047."
"And I'm not from the same world as either Jennifer," added Melody.
"Nor am I from the same world as my namesake," added Jennifer Parker.
"And I think this concludes everyone," added the Marlene who resembled Kelly.
"Well, isn't that rather nice?" snickered Charlie, as he and the other bullies made their way towards the back. "I must say, I feel just like a kid in a candy store."
Kelly rolled her eyes, but dared not to talk back. After all, she simply didn't wish to put her life into any more danger.
"Well, Charlie, we're sure off to scope out a new world," added Cliff. "And, of course, catch a few new girls. Would you really like to join us, or would you rather stay here - and help Griff guard the girls?"
"Well, as fun as it would be to explore a world that isn't my own," replied Charlie, "it's quite hard to resist the temptation to help Griff guard all these girls. So, yeah, I think I'll just stay here. That is, of course, if Griff doesn't mind."
"Not at all," replied Griff, smirking. "There are plenty of girls to go around. Plus, it'd be nice to have the company of a fellow comrade."
"All right, then," replied the she-bully, grinning, "Xiff, Cliff, and I will be off on our way out. We should be back in about an hour. Although, I cannot exactly imagine that you would complain much - if we actually were late."
"Not at all," replied Griff, smirking. "Just go ahead and take your time." As he strolled over to Kelly and Mallory, he added, "Well, my comrades told me that you were quite upset by them eating your food. How about I sure make it up to you? If you girls kiss me, then I'll let you have some of those chocolate eclairs. Sound like a deal?"
"You girls have to kiss me, too," added Charlie. "You have to kiss both of us, first - and then we'll let you have some eclairs."
"Yeah, okay, I will," muttered Kelly. She quite felt far from thrilled with the prospect of kissing the bullies, to say the least. Still, she did feel quite hungry. "Guess you win."
"Well, catch you later, comrades and chicks," called out Cliff, as he stepped off of the train. Xiff and Amy followed right after him.
"How about you, Malarkey?" asked Charlie, as she turned towards Kelly's friend.
"I guess so," muttered Kelly's friend from the future, "and my name is Mallory."
"Yeah, whatever," muttered Charlie, as he placed his lips over Mallory's mouth.
Kelly swallowed, as she saw Griff lean over to kiss her. She felt like crying, again - but she knew that crying would simply do nothing to help free her and Mallory. She felt so sorry for the other captives, as well. In fact, they probably quite had it even worse.
oooooooooo
Cliff smiled - as, once again, he and comrades simply stepped into the downtown area of Green Valley. He noticed that the town looked rather different from that of the last world they were in - as well as the world that he originated from. He then wondered if they would really spot any familiar-looking girls in this world, just like in the last world.
"It sure is a good thing that Charlie opted to stay behind," commented Xiff, snickering. "Three of us being seen together sure would be a little too conspicuous. He seemed to be much more interested in the girls, rather than exploring other worlds."
"Well, this is probably quite a new experience for him," Amy pointed out. "I can hardly believe that we managed to capture the girls from the Teens In Time trilogy. Granted, I've never really watched the films - since they came out from way before my time."
"Of course, these buttheads that we picked up actually seem to insist on living in the past," sneered Cliff. "At least, this time, it rather worked towards our advantage."
"Any reason why you chose Green Valley?" asked Amy. "I mean, I am a little surprised that you didn't just go for Hill Valley. I kind of would've wanted to see the Hill Valley of the last world. Of course, then we actually wouldn't've met that Lorraine look-alike."
"I guess you could just call it a 'gut instinct', Butch," Cliff replied, smoothly. The truth was, it was an accident - but, of course, he wasn't about to admit that. "Besides, it's fun to take a little detour. Hill Valley would've been our next stop, if we hadn't..."
"It looks as if we are nearing downtown," announced Xiff. "This looks a little different, though - from the downtown area in the previous world we stopped in."
"You're right, Xiff," Cliff replied, as he surveyed what he could see of downtown. "In addition, this sure also looks rather different from the Green Valley in my world. Granted, I haven't spent actually that much time in Green Valley - but it does..."
"So, in this world, who are we gonna capture?" asked Amy, licking her lips. "If we get lucky, we might run into some more girls who... look familiar to us."
"Well, it'd be cool to find another Lorraine look-alike," commented Cliff. "Come to think of it, it's not so late to just plan a trip to 1955. Perhaps, after we leave this world, we can head back to 1955. Our best bet would really be to pick another EJ or PF world."
"Personally, I'd prefer a Suzy look-alike," countered Xiff. "Perhaps, though, we'll both get lucky - just like we did, in the previous world."
"Well, there's a cafe here," observed Amy, as she pointed to her right. As Cliff looked to where Amy pointed, he saw that his comrade was correct. "Shall we peek inside?"
"That's a good idea," Cliff replied, grinning. "Perhaps, if we get very lucky, they'll only be just about to start eating - and then we can do what did we, in the last world."
"Actually, I prefer the 'sneak up on them' approach," countered Amy. "However, if we think that there is quite no chance they'll be finished in ten minutes - then we can do it your way. I must admit that it is fun to eat their food in front of them."
"Either way is fine with me," added Xiff. "The important thing is, one way or another, we capture the girls. What if we don't see anyone that we recognize, though."
"Then we'll just grab a random hot chick, and hop over to the next world," suggested Cliff. "Although, with the train getting full, we should maybe make the next world our last stop - and then we'll look for a place to settle, us and the forty-something girls."
"Actually, we might have a little closer to fifty," pointed out Xiff. "That doesn't matter, though. What's important... is that we'll certainly have enough girls to go around."
"I'll get to have my own brand of pleasure with them, too, right?" asked Amy, coyly.
"Of course, Butch," Cliff replied, grinning. "We would never forget about you."
"Well, I wonder if Pops and Charlie are managing the chicks," added Xiff. "Of course, the one time that I opted to stay behind - it was so much fun. Even though, I missed my chance to help capture the Suzy of that world."
"Here we are," called out Cliff, as the trio stepped towards the cafe. As he picked into the window, he felt pleased with what he found. "This is very awesome. There is a girl who resembles the Stebbs twins, as well as a girl who resembles Suzy MacArthur."
"Actually, she looks a little more like Julie," pointed out Xiff. "It is dimly lit, but her hair looks quite blond. As for the third girl..."
"She looks just like Leslie O'Malley!" gasped Amy. "Or, as she's more commonly known, Spike. She's the sole chick in Griff's gang. I can hardly believe that she's..."
"You're right!" gasped Xiff. "I have seen photographs of Pops' old gangster chick. This is just so... Well, I'm happy to have found a girl who resembles the MacArthur girls."
"No Lorraine," Cliff replied, sighing, "but I guess we can just take these trio of chicks. When we leave this world, we could head back to 1955 - and then we can go look for Lorraine. It'll be so much more fun to capture the real thing, anyway."
"Well, it sure looks like they're just about done eating," commented Amy. "This means we get to do it my way. We'll just wait for them to quite go their merry little way, and then we'll just sneak up behind them. Of course, if they aren't out in ten minutes..."
"Okay, I guess that'll work," replied Cliff, even though he felt a little disappointed. As he turned towards the street, he felt amazed by what he saw. "Comrades, look! This dude rather looks like Dad's old lackey, Skinhead - as well as Douglas Needles' lackey, Hammer. Do you think he might be... one of us?"
"It's quite possible," replied Amy. "However, my Dad's old lackey who looked like that is called 'Chisel'. Then again, we are from different kinds of worlds."
"He also actually looks like one of my lackeys," added Xiff, "who is called 'Wrench'. He is Skinhead's great-grandson, as well as Chisel's grandson. So, how do we simply find out if he's... our type?"
"It looks like he's headed towards the cafe," pointed out Amy. "Why don't I set myself up as bait? I'll put my hair up in pigtails, and I'll try to look as innocent as possible."
"Good thinking, Butch," congratulated Cliff. "He's still about a block way. Xiff and I can go hide, while you go stand in front of the cafe."
"Wish me luck, comrades," added Amy. "When I scream 'mommy' - it'll be your cue to come, okay? Then I'll reveal my true self to him."
"Got it," replied Cliff. He and Xiff grinned at each other, as he could savour what was about to come. To Xiff, he added, "Well, if our hunch is correct, it'll sure be so nice to have another ally."
Xiff nodded, as Cliff pulled him beside the dumpster. He then took a peek at his female comrade - and he simply realized that, for the moment, she looked just like the type of girl that he would capture for his own amusement... rather than enlist as his comrade.
oooooooooo
Melissa Van Dixon smiled at her two friends, Trina Collins and Rachel Meyer. The girls might both be fictional characters, as far as this world was concerned - but that sure didn't change the fact the girls were both physically present. She was simply amazed by how well the latest project of her scientist boyfriend, Connor O'Connor, worked.
"I must say," commented Trina, smiling, "this is a very awesome experience. It's nice to rather be able to visit other worlds. Later on, Rachel, we could visit yours. I know Todd was there, once before - but it wasn't in an physical sense. I mean, it was..."
"I remember how Todd rescued me from Charlie," Rachel replied, cheerfully. "Granted, I thought it was Brent - but it's... I still do remember how Brent and I first met, in fact. Charlie was harassing me in the cafeteria - and then Brent came along, and he told..."
"I just love hearing that story," gushed Trina. "Of course, Todd and I first met - when I was a transfer student, and Todd was asked to show me around the school. He was offered to do that, in exchange for serving a detention. It's simply strange to think of how our relationship has escalated. Think of what we will tell our children, someday."
"You both have rather interesting stories," Melissa replied, admiring. "Connor and I fell in love in an interesting way, as well - and not exactly in a way that we can share with the world. I mean, considering how it happened in a dream world - and all that stuff."
"I felt very angry with you, at first," Rachel admitted, softly. "However, I then began to realize that I really only had myself to blame. It was quite foolish of me of not trust Brent, and just believe in those rumours. I couldn't believe that Charlene Penwell..."
"I made some foolish choices, as well," Trina added, sighing. "I was so happy see Eric, again - I began to double-cross Todd. It was the very tough part about moving. I had to quite end my relationship with Eric, since we really decided that trying to maintain a long-distance relationship wouldn't be likely to work. So, as such, it was hard for..."
"I imagine that it would be a little tough," Rachel replied, sympathetically. "Well, it's a good thing that Charlene really decided to confess everything. While she is definitely prone towards being vindictive, she does have a conscience. The same can't be..."
"... said of Charlie," finished Melissa. "Truth of be told, I actually used to like him - as a villain. Of course, this was when I just knew him as a fictional character. This really makes you reconsider everything. For instance, do you think Orwell's 1984 is real?"
"Goodness, I should hope not," Rachel replied, shuddering. "I do remember how much I rather hated having to read that book. I mean, I actually had nightmares about that dystopian world. To think that the world actually might exist... Well, it simply gives me the willies. Was there any safe place in that world? It really about as bad as..."
"... hell," finished Trina, nodding. "If there's any place in that world that could truly be called a 'haven', it would be some very remote location - and one that would be rather inaccessible to the party members. Yeah, Rach, I could see exactly what you mean."
"Well, guys, why don't we go hit the arcade?" suggested Melissa, as she took her last swallow of water. "Talking about that book is depressing me, and I'm simply beginning to regret that I brought it up. Perhaps, playing a little Super Mario Brothers might..."
"That's a good idea," agreed Trina, as she stood up. "Well, on a lighter note, it's quite surreal to think of how... Well, even though we all live in Green Valley - they're sure a little different. Of course, I always was a big fan of Brother Brent - and it seems quite strange how... The funny thing is, the movie was never actually filmed in our town."
"And, and the same is true of My Family Trials," added Rachel. "Y'know, Melissa, it just seems surreal to think of how both movies really exist in your world - along with a movie called Mind Warped. Gee, Michael J Fox actually must've been one busy actor."
"Yeah, I guess so," replied Melissa, as the trio stood up. "It quite is as if Mind Warped has simply brought about a new general appreciation for Brother Brent and My Family Trials. Then, of course, you have Teens In Time - which is certainly a very major hit."
"Oh, yes, Teens In Time is also a hit in our world," explained Trina, as the trio headed towards the door. "In fact, there's even really been talk about filming some sequels."
"Yes, and the same is true of our world," added Rachel, in a near whisper. "However, Melissa, in your world - it seems as if Mind Warped has become almost as big of a..."
"That gives me an idea," gasped Melissa, as the trio stepped outside. "I could talk with Connor about this - and, perhaps, we could try to visit the Teens In Time Universe."
"Oh, yeah, that would be awesome!" gushed Rachel. "I mean, it would be so..." Just then, she let out a yelp. "Hey, whoever you are, let go of me!"
Melissa swallowed, as she turned to see what was really going on. However, she then felt someone grabbing at her. Tears filled her eyes, as she began to feel scared.
"Surprise!" called out an all too familiar voice. As Melissa turned around, she saw none other than Charlie Penwell - along with three other thugs. "Well, I quite found my way over here! I bet you guys weren't counting on that, eh?"
"How... how did you get here?" stammered Melissa. "You're not supposed to be in this world. You're supposed to just be the movie villain that we all love to hate."
"Well, like it or not, I'm here," Charlie replied, snickering. "Lucky for me, I managed to meet up with some fellow inter-dimensional travellers."
"What?" asked Melissa, as she felt the urge to faint. She glanced at Trina and Rachel, who looked to be just as stricken. "I don't know who any of the others are."
"No, but I know who you are," smirked one of the twin men. "Or, at least, two of you three. I'm not sure who the third one is, but no matter."
"Man, this is heavy!" groaned Melissa. "I'm gonna have a talk with Connor about this."
"Oh, I don't believe Connor has anything to do with our presence here," snickered the brunette. "It's only Charlie who's here, because of him."
"Girls, why are you even arguing with these clowns?" cried out Trina, as she grabbed at Rachel and Melissa. "Let's get out of here!"
"Oh, no, I don't think so," sneered the brunette, just as she threw a cloth in front of Trina's face. To Melissa's horror, Trina fell into unconsciousness. "So, how about you two? Are you willing to co-operate with us, or do we also have to..."
"You bitch!" shouted Rachel, as she balled her right hand into a fist. She attempted to punch the brunette in the nose, as she added, "Who the hell do you think you..."
"I guess not," snickered the brunette, as she grabbed at Rachel's arm. "Well, we can sure do the hard way - or the easy way." Before Rachel could respond, the brunette then threw the cloth in front of her face.
"The easy way," replied Charlie, snickering. Turning to Melissa, she added, "So, young lady, how about you? You saw what just happened to your friends. Perhaps, if Rachel won't accept - then you can be my girl."
"Charlie Penwell, I wouldn't be your girl," snapped Melissa, "even if... even if you had a million dollars!"
"Then, in that case..." the brunette replied, grinning. Once again, she simply took out the cloth. Melissa struggled to break free of Charlie's grasp. However, Charlie held on quite tightly. She tried to duck, but she couldn't escape the cloth. "Good night!"
Melissa really struggled to retain her consciousness - but, within a matter of seconds, the chloroform managed to overpower her. She felt herself beginning to slip away.
oooooooooo
Todd McKay sighed, as the bus entered into another world. While he was simply used to the idea of time travel, the concept of alternate realities was still new to him. Even his scientist best friend, Brent Ross, seemed to be feeling rather nervous. Still, it was crucial for them to rescue Kelly Greenwood and Mallory Mallone Ross from that gang.
"This really is hard to believe," Todd commented, sighing. "I'm surrounded by all these people who look like me, but are not me. Why don't you guys rather tell us about who are? I still can't get over the idea that, in another world, Brent and I are... fictional."
"Okay, guys, here are your name tags," commented another Todd look-alike, as he approached the group. His name tag read "Alex J". "Well, I wrote you two down as Todd M and Brent - since we also have a Todd Brown on here. Welcome aboard."
"Yeah, thanks, I guess," Todd replied, nervously. "The circumstances are far less from being stellar, though - but I understand that it's not your fault. After all, you're..."
"... chasing after those bullies who captured the girls," finished someone called "Mike H Eighteen". "Well, are you guys feeling hungry? We have a lot of chicken wings and mozzarella sticks, with sauce for both. It may not be a full-course meal - but it's..."
"That's okay, uh, Mike Eighteen," Todd replied, nervously. "Nobody's ever accused me of being a healthy eater, and both items do sound good. Yeah, I am quite hungry."
"I do care a little more about my diet," added Brent, "but I'm not above an occasional treat. Besides, if that's all you've got... I might just as well. It does sound tempting."
"Here you go, then," replied Mike H Eighteen, as he filled two plates up with food.
"Thank you," replied Todd, just as he grabbed one of the plates. In a louder voice, he asked, "So, uh, what world are we in? It seems strange to think that we're..."
"It even feels very strange to me," agreed Brent, nodding. "Granted, I've figured that the concept of parallel universes is theoretically possible - but, when you throw in that idea that, in other worlds, we're considered 'fictional', then it's so... Well, it's heavy."
"Well, it really looks like another world where we don't exist," explained Doc Three, as he surveyed what he called a "time tracker". "The very situation of Hill Valley, which is the town we grew up in, once again, looks different."
"The ravine is called Shonash Ravine," added Doc One, "and some familiar houses are missing. My house does exist here, but it's abandoned. The McFlys' house is not even here, along with a few others. There is just nothing where my mansion was supposed to stand. The mall is called Twin Pines Mall. It looks as if, once again, we entered..."
"Could this be the Family Ties Universe," suggested Marty Emmett, "as one of you had mentioned? It'd be interesting, I must admit, if we ran into Alex P Keaton."
"No, I really don't think so," replied Teen Marty. "I mean, Hill Valley didn't even exist in the Family Ties Universe. At least, in this world, Hill Valley still quite exists - albeit in an altered form."
"That is because Family Ties also exists in the world that I came from," added Julia. "I mean, the world that I originated from - where Back to the Future is a movie trilogy."
"Well, I hope it's not the world from George Orwell's 1984," commented Todd B. "That would be about the last thing we need, on top of everything."
"I don't believe it is," replied Doc One. "I do still exist in that world, as well as George and Lorraine. Although, granted, we sure had different positions. Biff Tannen ended up as a member of the Thought Police, unsurprisingly."
"Besides, this world can't possibly be the dreary world described in that novel," added Todd M, as he quite glanced out the window. "I do see some kids playing outside, and one who is wearing a 'Van Halen' tee-shirt. I highly doubt that Van Halen would..."
"That's a very good point," added Marty Jr Fourteen. "All music was manufactured by a device called a versificator. In that case, we can all certainly give a sigh of relief."
"Well, at least, it sure isn't that bad," Todd M agreed, in a near whisper. "I'm so worried about the girls, though. They must be dreadfully confused. Come to think of it, I wonder if they also found out about their status as... as... Well, you know."
"I have a question for you, Todd McKay," commented Marty Jr Twelve. "I really hope you don't mind me asking. Since the Teens In Time trilogy doesn't exist in our world, I do not see you as being fictional. Your situation appears to be similar to mine."
"And mine, too," pointed out Teen Marty. "As well as most of my other counterparts. The movies don't exist in our world, but it sounds like Todd's situation can't be..."
"I mean, with the 'girlfriend' situation," clarified Marty Jr Twelve. "Before I went back in time, I was a little more insecure and lackluster - and I also didn't have a girlfriend. When returning to 2015, though, I found out that Stephanie and I have been dating for a little over two years. Was the situation a little awkward for you?"
"Oh, very much so!" replied Todd M, as he thought back to the event. "In my case, it was closer to five years. So, yeah, it was an awkward position to be in. It was simply fortunate, though, that the ripple effect brought back my new memories - and..."
"I was just wondering about that, in fact," commented Doc Three. "It looks as if some of the rules of time travel are the same in your world, which is a little... uncanny."
"So, uh, Marty Jr Twelve," Todd M asked, nervously, "what was Stephanie's attitude towards you like, in the previous world? Did she actually look down on you, a little?"
"Actually, I don't believe she even knew that I existed," replied Marty Jr Twelve. "She and her sister went to a private school, while I just attended Hill Valley High. It was at a party, where I met Stephanie. In the old timeline, I was never invited to the party."
"I guess that would quite make things a little easier, then," Todd M replied, sighing. "I mean, Kelly was never actually mean to me - but, in the old timeline, she had come to view me as a 'coward'. So, just the fact that she actually had a low opinion of me..."
"That sounds quite awful!" gasped Marty Jr Twelve. "So, uh, has Kelly ever found out about... about your previous personality? If so, how did she take it?"
"I think she was surprised, mostly," Todd M replied, softly. "She was quite horrified by her counterpart's attitude towards me. I'm probably a little more understanding of her counterpart, than she is. After all, I failed to rescued her - when I had a chance to."
"Well, it's good that things are cool between the two of you," Marty Jr Twelve replied, softly. "In a way, you must've had it even worse than I did."
"Well, Marty Jr Twelve," asked Marty Emmett, nervously, "what was your personality like? I mean, in the old timeline - when you didn't have a girlfriend?"
"Simply put, I lacked confidence and assertiveness," explained Marty Jr Twelve. "It is a little embarrassing, when I think of my old personality. Apparently, I would've been in prison for fifteen years - as Griff would've coerced me into... committing a crime."
"That sounds awful!" gasped Marty Emmett. "I'd just hate to think that I was ever like that, in any timeline."
"In that case, you aren't gonna like what I'm about to tell you," replied Doc Nineteen. "When I first travelled into the future, you simply were just as... as your counterpart described. That was before I convinced your father to not race Needles, though."
"Wow!" gasped Marty Emmett. "I guess, aside from the name, the Marty Jrs really are my... my counterparts."
"It's not like your ancestry is any different, though," pointed out Teen Marty. "George and Lorraine are still your paternal grandparents - and, unless I am mistaken, Jennifer Parker is your mother."
"Jennifer certainly is my wife," replied Calvin M Nineteen. "I can't imagine that I would marry anyone else."
"In our universe, you did," explained Marty Jr Ten. "You married Julia Rundgren, who is on the bus with us. So, Doc Ten, what about me? I mean, what was my personality like - when you first travelled into the future?"
"The same as it is, now," replied Doc Ten. "As far as I could tell, anyway. Of course, I didn't first travel into the future - until the year 1987. In our world, your father never had a problem with being called 'chicken' - as he never travelled back to 1955."
"Wait a minute!" gasped Calvin M Nineteen. "Are you telling me that, in your universe, my mother is still an alcoholic - while my father is still subservient to Biff?"
"Actually, my parents did both manage to turn their lives around," explained Marty Sr Ten. "But, yes, for a long time - my parents were... just as you described them."
"Man, this is heavy," muttered Calvin M Nineteen. "Well, I'm glad that did got better."
"What about me?" asked Marty K Jr. "Doc Nine, what was my personality like - when you first went into the future?"
"Just the way as Marty Jr Twelve described," explained Doc Nine. "Your cousin, who was named Artie Jr, actually wasn't that better off."
"You're kidding!" gasped Alex K. "I can't believe that I'd ever be the kind of person to let someone like Griff Tannen push me around."
"I just think most of us would feel that way," replied Marty Emmett, stunned. "I never was the kind of person to take shit from Griff Tannen. Hell, the time that I had caught him harassing my sister... Well, let's just say that I managed to humiliate him good."
With that, about half of the Marty Jrs burst out laughing. Even in the original timeline, Todd M didn't think he was that bad - even if he had been a little less confident.
"What about me?" asked Alex J. "I mean, was I really almost as bad as my cousin - in the original timeline?"
"I'm afraid so," replied Doc Two. "In course, in that timeline, you were Calvin Jr."
"Man, this is heavy!" groaned Alex J.
"Well, think of how I feel," countered Marty Jr Two.
As Todd M glanced out the window, he gasped. "Docs, you'd better start descending the bus. Look out the window, on my side."
"Todd is right," added Marty Emmett. "I see two young men who look like me, as well as a young man who looks like... like Grandpa George used to."
"And Brent, for that matter," Todd M was quick to say.
"They really look panic-stricken," pointed out Doc Three. "It's amazing that we should, once again, find a Marty look-alike in Green Valley - or two, as the case might be."
"Do you think we entered a world," suggested Alex J, "where Todd McKay has a twin brother? The Grandpa George look-alike also looks like a... like a scientist type."
"I sure don't think so," replied Mike M. "Take a look at the Courthouse Square. It looks different from that of the last world."
"That doesn't exactly mean anything," argued Doc Three. "We've been in some worlds that look different - and some of which are even PF worlds, like ours."
"This could be the same as the difference between a PF world and an EJ world," Doc One added. "Well, Three, you'd better start descending - and talk to these men."
"Great idea," agreed Doc Three. "This might be another Teens In Time Universe. It'd actually be presumptuous to think there could just be multiple versions of our kind of world, after all. The possibilities are endless, after all."
Todd swallowed, as Doc Three descended the bus. He simply wondered what meeting his counterpart would be like - if one of his look-alikes was, in fact, his counterpart. In fact, as surreal as it would feel - it also would feel rather nice to have some company. He also wondered what having a twin brother would be like.
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Todd Krebs smiled at his friends, Brent Atkins and Connor O'Connor - as the trio were headed towards downtown. It sure was very exciting to visit the world where he and Brent both had films that rather centred around them, as well a film where the two of them switched places. Connor, the youth scientist, was actually native to this world.
"You are such a genius, Connor," gushed Todd, as he felt very impressed. "It is very nice that we could all be together, in the flesh. I certainly hope the girls are enjoying themselves. It's also quite amazing that we have yet to... to be mobbed by fans."
"Oh, yeah, I see what you mean," replied Brent. "I mean, we both look like Michael J Fox - the actor who played both of us. Perhaps, it might quite be the fact that there are two of us - and, in fact, most would probably mistake us for... for twins."
"So, Brent, how are Sammy and Cassie doing?" asked Connor, cheerfully. "I'd love to meet them. I mean, they seem to be so adorable - and... For some reason, I tend to get along better with younger children - than I really do with people who are my own age. I don't really have that many friends - with me being a science geek, and all."
"Well, you're definitely our friend," Todd replied, warmly. "If you ask me, I simply think the people who look down on you are jealous. Anyway, I'm so glad that you and Melissa are still dating. I honestly believe that the two of you are a perfect couple."
"I do agree with Todd," Brent added, nodding. "To answer your question, Sammy and Cassie are doing fine. Sammy really does have her moments, but Cassie is quite doing her part to keep her sister in check. They really aren't as young as they used to be."
"Sammy and Cassie must be teenagers, now," commented Connor, softly. "They were just nine years old, when they were adopted back in 1983. It is now rather four years later, which simply means that... that they are now thirteen. Well, as they are in their teens... Do you find that the girls are starting to become just a little more... ornery."
"I've noticed that with Sammy, yes," replied Brent. "Not so much with Cassie, though. In fact, she is just as vivacious as she was - when she and her sister first entered our family. Sammy tends to look down on her sister as being a little immature, at times."
"That isn't good," Todd replied, as he shook his head. "I do hate when people equate 'maturity' with 'not having any fun'. Ellie is fifteen, now - and she's sure quite a joy to be around. Okay, so she's autistic - but, in a way, it rather seems as if her autism..."
"... frees her from the usual restrictions of being a teenager?" suggested Brent. Todd nodded, as he added, "Well, I truly believe that Ellie and Cassie would quite get along - and even Sammy, when she isn't in one of her 'mature' phases. Well, I would love to meet your sister. Of course, I already did - but that was the time that we actually..."
"... switched places," finished Todd, smiling. "I simply feel the same about Sammy and Cassie. At any rate, things between Dad and I are now very harmonious - and I have come to accept Rita as my stepmother. Still not planning to call her 'Mom', though."
"I don't blame you," replied Connor, softly. "I mean, even though your mom is dead - you still love her. Thus, you do not feel quite entirely comfortable with calling anyone else 'Mom'. I happen to be close to my mom, as well - and I can't imagine what it'd..."
"It's really sort of a 'loyalty' thing," explained Todd. "I mean, shortly before Brent and I switched places, I had a fight with my dad. I mean, I didn't like him marrying so soon after Mom died - and I just resented being told that I should call Rita 'Mom'. However, Rita was rather understanding of the whole thing - so, in the end, it all worked out."
"Which is good," replied Brent, as he flashed a lopsided smile. "I'm also glad that I was able to help you to... to see that Josh Miller isn't such a bad dude. True, he sure does tend to come off being a little abrasive - but, underneath it all, he truly is a nice guy."
"Yes, and I do feel quite ashamed for not giving him a chance," Todd replied, in a near whisper. "As well as telling Nick that he also shouldn't be friends with Eric. Of course, I also had the issue of Rita to contend with - but, still, it doesn't quite excuse how I..."
"Well, nobody is perfect," Connor pointed off, softly. "At any rate, it's sure strange to think of how we all became friends. Perhaps, we might even try to visit other worlds. I sure think it'd be awesome to visit the Teens In Time Universe, or even the Family Ties Universe. Although, there sure are some definitely continuity issues with Family Ties."
"I think Alex P Keaton can be a little annoying," commented Brent. "Overall, he seems to be a nice person - but he can really be pompous. Also, some of his views regarding gender roles can leave a little something to be desired. I mean, it just seems as if..."
"I do know exactly what you mean," agreed Todd, as he thought back to a few years ago. "My dad sure used to be down on me, due to my lack on interest in sports. I just never understood the appeal of professional sports, though. I mean, it really just..."
"Yeah, I don't mind playing soccer," replied Brent, "or shooting hoops. I see what you mean, though, about pro sports. Why do you simply root for one team over another? Chances are, you simply root for whichever team is local. I never actually understood that. I agree that rock and roll allows for a lot more creativity, as well as diversity."
"Yes, and I usually don't care where rock bands come from," added Todd. "Okay, I do quite like some rock musicians from California - but I don't like them because they are from California. I even like plenty of bands from the UK, Canada, and Australia."
"That's a very insightful point," agreed Connor. "Science is more my forte, rather than music - but I do find listening to music to be more enjoyable than watching sports. The thing is, playing sports is great exercise - but watching sports, on the other hand..."
"Holy shit!" gasped Todd, as he could hardly believe what he actually saw. About two blocks down, he really caught sight of their girlfriends were being dragged off by four thugs. What really was worse, though, was how one of the thugs strongly resembled Charlie Penwell! "How the hell did Charlie Penwell follow us into this world? This is..."
"I can't believe this," groaned Brent. "I'm almost certain that it's him. He's enough of a menace, when he's in our world. Then, of course, there was that dream world that he created - and trapped all of us inside of. Well, you guys, we sure need to stop them!"
"I don't think we'll be able to catch up," lamented Connor. "They're too far away from us, and... Okay, I'm a scientist - and, thus, I should think scientifically about this. For obvious reasons, calling the police is out of the question. Great Scott! This is awful!"
"Do you know who any of those other people are, Connor?" asked Todd, as his heart was beating rapidly. Connor just shook his head. "Oh, this is just awful! I simply can't believe this. We should've never separated. If we were there, I don't quite think any of this would've... Why the hell is one of those thugs a girl, anyway? I mean, it's..."
"There are female bullies, as well," pointed out Connor softly. "We really were having so much fun, too - and then... I feel as if I'm responsible for all this, seeing as I'm the one who invented the..." As he glanced upward, he gasped, "Great Scott! Look up!"
As Todd looked up, he knew exactly what the young scientist was referring to. It was a flying bus. As if seeing a flying bus simply wasn't shocking enough, he saw plenty of young men who looked just like him and Brent. He struggled to keep from fainting.
Todd felt so apprehensive, as the bus landed on the ground. As the bus door opened, he noticed two older men in the front. They were both wearing name tags, which read "Doc One" and "Doc Three". They did not look at all familiar to him.
"Listen, uh, are you guys missing any girls?" Doc One asked, nervously.
"In fact, we are," replied Todd. He began to feel suspicious, as he added, "How would you know about that? Have you come after us for ransom, or something?"
"This sure is the second time we were accused of that," muttered Doc Three. "I guess I just can't blame you, though. Actually, we're chasing after the people who captured the girls. You guys are world number twenty-one, now - believe it or not."
"World number twenty-one," muttered Todd. "What the hell are you talking about?"
"Before I answer that," Doc One replied, nervously, "I should just ask who you are."
"My name's Todd Krebs," explained Todd, as he felt more than a little uneasy. "These are my friends, Brent Atkins and Connor O'Connor. Now, how about telling us..."
Todd stopped short, as Doc One gasped. He really wondered what was so startling. It was apparent that the occupants of the flying bus were also, in some way or another, dimensional travellers - but just what exactly was their method?
"I don't believe this," gasped Doc One. "You're from the Mind Warped trilogy!"
Todd was taken aback. Of course, he should be used to the idea that he was fictional in other worlds - but, for some reason, this still startled him.
"Actually, Brent and Todd already know that," Connor replied, quite softly, "but what do you mean by a trilogy? There was only one Mind Warped movie that was filmed."
"The sequels don't come out until 1989 and 1990," explained Doc One. "But, Connor, I rather doubt that the sequels will ever occur in your world. You see, Part II introduces you and Melissa Van Dixon. You see, in the sequel, Melissa uses your device to..."
"I don't believe this," breathed Connor, in a near whisper. "I mean, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised - but this is all so..."
"No offence, Connor," commented Brent, "but I'm kind of thrilled to hear this. I mean, you now know how Todd and I felt - when we first found out about being fictional."
"How do you know the sequels will be released in your world by 1989," asked Connor, confused, "and what they'll be about? I mean, there is quite talk about doing a sequel for Teens In Time - but I haven't heard of any plans for a Mind Warped sequel."
As Todd looked up, he saw that Doc Three was now the one to look shocked. He also wondered how Doc One quite knew about the upcoming sequels to Mind Warped. Did he invent a device that allowed him to see into the future, like a magic crystal ball?
"I, uh, invented a time machine," Doc One replied, nervously. "I guess you guys don't know about that. Come to think of it, I'm a little surprised to find out that you found a way to physically enter other worlds. Well, why don't you three men come aboard?"
Todd glanced at Connor, as he felt quite uncertain of whether or not he should. Brent seemed to share in his uncertainly. Slowly, Connor nodded. Todd sighed, as he rather decided that it would be in his best interest to take the risk - if he hoped to rescue the girls. Tears filled his eyes, as he thought of how frightened the girls must be feelings.
"So, uh, I'm gonna just take a wild guess," commented Doc One. "The girls that you're missing happen to be Melissa Van Dixon, Trina Collins, and Rachel Meyer."
"Bingo!" replied Connor, as the trio stepped onto the bus. "So, uh, you even invented a time machine?" As both Docs nodded, he added, "I always quite felt that it would be too risky. Even if time travel was possible, think of all the risks that it would entail."
"We're sure well aware of that," Doc Three replied, nodding. "Initially, we just planned to invent a time machine for taking trips into the future - but then... Well, things really happened - and then we... At any rate, why don't you guys take a seat in the back?"
Todd gasped, as he glanced at the occupants. There were quite so many people who resembled him and Brent. Most quite appeared to be named Marty, as well as several other names. To his surprise, he saw that one other was actually named Todd - but it happened to be "Todd M". His own full name happened to be Todd Lawrence Krebs.
He then saw plenty of who people who simply looked as if they could be older versions of him and Brent, and most were also named Marty. He then saw a lot of Docs, as well as many other young men who appeared to be about his age. He saw that there were really only a handful of females on the bus, and only three appeared to be teenagers.
He then spotted on guy who looked like Connor, and he was surprised to see that the name tag read "Brent" - as well two young men who rather looked a lot like the two of the bullies who were helping Charlie capture the girls. However, he really knew better than to judge a person by his or her looks. They probably were on the side of good.
"Believe it or not," called out Doc One, "but, this time around, we stopped in the Mind Warped Universe - or, at least, one of them. Let us give a rather warm welcome Todd Krebs, Brent Atkins, and Connor O'Connor. Man, this is just so fascinating."
"Could this be a hopeful sign?" asked someone called Marty Emmett. "Or are we gonna find ourselves in the Family Ties Universe, next?"
"Well, let's not be too optimistic," warned Doc One. "Cliff Tannen has sure placed us in a very bad position, and he now has four allies."
"I saw Charlie Penwell with them," explained Brent, tearfully. "We wanted to run and stop them, but they were too far ahead. We knew we'd never be able to catch up."
"Great Scott!" gasped Doc One. "This is worse than I thought. Well, I hope we have time to catch up with them."
"If they do decide to go to the Family Ties Universe," pointed out Marty Emmett, "I do wonder who they'd capture there. Probably Mallory Keaton and Lauren Miller. I rather wonder how Alex P Keaton would react to being with all of us."
"He and Marty Einstein would probably make good company," suggested Clint, "seeing as both are very intelligent."
"Yes, but I highly doubt that Alex would be too interested in scientific stuff," pointed out Marty Einstein. "He seems to be far more interested in politics and economics."
"They'd have to travel to Columbus, Ohio," pointed out Teen Marty. "But, please, let's not lose our focus. I mean, we've quite been chasing Cliff through over twenty worlds - and I'm getting very exhausted."
"Not to mention that my existence is being jeopardized," added Marty Sr One, "as well as that of my wife, my son, and my daughter."
"Oh, yeah, that's right," Teen Marty replied, sighing. "Because you're my older self."
"Now, I'm glad that I have no plans to invent a time machine," muttered Connor.
"Why don't you guys get acquainted" called out Doc One, "as I try to track down the bullies? Goodness, I hope we're not too late."
"I hope not, either," replied Connor. "Man, I feel as if I'm partially responsible for this. I'll have to adjust that machine, when we get back home."
"It's interesting to meet you, Connor," commented another Brent, one who happened to resemble Connor. "I've never seen the sequels to Mind Warped - but I rather know that they are gonna happen - since Todd and I have taken a trip into the future."
"Wait a minute!" gasped Todd K, as he began to realize something. "Are you guys..."
"I'm Todd McKay," explained Todd M, "and this is my scientist best friend, Brent Ross."
"Wow!" gasped Connor. "So, uh, you really are from the Teens In Time Universe! It is kind of funny, in fact - because we were rather considering the idea of... of travelling to your world. Brent Ross, you always were my favourite character from the movie."
"Uh, thanks, I guess," Brent R replied, nervously. "I cannot say that I know who you are, but it's a... We came from the world just before yours. It's interesting how..."
"Connor is introduced in Mind Warped Part II," explained Marty Emmett. "Melissa plays sort of bigger role, though. She simply ends up using a machine that Connor invented, in order to visit the universes of Brother Brent and My Family Trials."
Todd K's mouth was hanging open, as he could hardly believe what he heard. He quite found it to be very startling that there appeared to even more layers of fictionality, or whatever one would call it.
"What about My Family Trials," asked Connor, "and My Brother Brent? Do they exist in your world, along with... with the Mind Warped Trilogy."
"Nope," replied Marty Emmett. "Only the Mind Warped Trilogy exists. The two movies you mentioned are just, as one might call them, 'a movie-within-a-movie'. It's a..."
"The same is true of our world," added Todd M. "Although, the sequels have yet to be filmed. I'll be interested in watching them, though - when they come out."
"Wow, that's interesting!" gasped Connor. "You see, in our world, they actually used some stock footage from those two movies - as they were filming Mind Warped."
"I rather am gonna try to keep a long story short," commented Teen Marty. "You guys are from world number twenty-one. Yours is the Mind Warped Universe, while another is the Teens In Time Universe. The rest are worlds that are very similar to mine, but of two different types. I understand how confusing it must be to you, but bear with us."
"Furthermore, there are two different types of... our kind of world," added Marty III One. "In one type, the Teens In Time movie trilogy quite exists - while, in the second type, the Mind Warped movie trilogy exists. Both were filmed at the same time."
"And, on top of everything," added a woman name Julia, "the type of world that's in the majority exist as a movie trilogy in our world, called Back to the Future."
"She's right," replied Teen Marty. "In our worlds, either the Mind Warped or Teens In Time trilogy sure replaces the Back to the Future trilogy. Nineteen of the twenty-one worlds are, at the very least, partially based on the Back to the Future trilogy."
"Man, this is heavy," gasped Todd K. "This is such a... such a surreal experience. I'm not sure of what to say to... to all of this."
"In our world," added Connor, "both movies were released at about the same time. In fact, both movies became real blockbuster hits - even more so than Brother Brent and My Family Trials. Teens In Time rather ended up grossing just a little more, though."
"Wow!" gasped Marty Emmett. "Michael J Fox sure must've been one busy actor. He certainly had to juggle between Mind Warped, Teens In Time, and Family Ties. What about Teen Wolf? I mean, when did he act in that movie?"
"Teen Wolf," muttered Connor, as he looked confused. "Uh, I simply can't say that I'm familiar with a movie called Teen Wolf - and I know every movie Michael J Fox was in."
"I never really heard of a movie called Teen Wolf, either," added Todd K. He glanced at Brent A, who nodded. "None of us have, actually."
"Hm, that is fascinating," replied Brent R. "I can't quite believe that Teen Wolf doesn't exist in any of your worlds."
"Michael J Fox was never fond of that movie, anyway," pointed out Marty Emmett. "It was one movie that he regretted ever acting in, in fact. So, yes, I guess it's not a real big loss that Teen Wolf doesn't exist in the Mind Warped... What would you call it?"
"Triverse?" suggested Marty Einstein. "Mind Warped Triverse? 'Uni-' means 'one', while 'tri-' means 'three'. Thus, we can call it the Mind Warped Triverse. How's that sound?"
"Hm, triverse," muttered Connor, thoughtfully. "Y'know, I actually do kind of like that. We three are part of the... the Mind Warped Triverse. It sounds quite strange for me to think of myself as a Mind Warped character, considering how..."
"Yeah, I understand," Todd K replied, softly. "I still remember how I felt, when I first found out how..."
"We're heading towards the bullies," called out Doc One. "I rather think we might have time to confront them. I mean, this is getting tiresome."
"Are they really in that... that train?" gasped Todd K, as he could hardly believe what he saw. "I must say, that train looks awfully beautiful. It's a shame that..."
"I was the one who invented that train," replied Doc Three. "It really looks like they're slowing down. It's almost as if they're expecting us, or something."
"Well, here goes nothing," muttered Todd K, as he stood up from his seat. Brent and Connor both followed him towards the front. "I can't say that I'm very surprised that they recruited Charlie Penwell, or even that Charlie managed to find his way into..."
"He did create that dream world," pointed out Marty Emmett, "and ended up trapping you boys, along with the three boys, into it."
"Cut that out, Marty Emmett," chided Connor. "Don't know know that you're freaking us out?"
"Well, sorry," replied Marty Emmett, not even bother to stifle the grin the showed up on his face. The grin very quickly disappeared, though, as he added, "Oh, I hope we can stop them! Those bastards managed to ruin what started out to be a good day."
As soon as Todd and his two friends reached the front, he caught sight of Charlie at the front of the train - along with one of the twin bullies.
"You guys don't give up, do you?" asked the twin bully, smirking. "Well, I don't wish to have to do this to you - but you've simply..." Just then, the brunette bully showed up - as she had her arms wrapped tightly around Melissa. "Like us to drop this chick?"
"You wouldn't dare!" shouted Connor, as his face turned red with fury. "I won't have you threatening my girl! You evil, despicable, and reprehensible reprobates! I'll..."
"What are ya gonna do, Connor?" taunted Charlie, laughing. "Yell at us to death? It's your fault, you know. If you has been more careful with your device, I..."
"Don't try to turn the blame on Connor!" seethed Todd K, as he also felt angry. "You really don't..."
Before Todd K could say anything more, the bus door closed. He turned behind him, and he had spotted Doc One sitting in the driver's seat. The expression that was on the older man's face could best be described as that of "white hot anger".
To his horror, the bus sure took a sharp turn - which actually caused Todd K to fall to the ground. He began to head towards the time train in a very dead-on collision. The bullies turned white, as the twin bully hit the gas - and the train raced away from the scene. The bus, however, followed him - accelerating rapidly.
"Hey, One!" shouted Doc Three, as he grabbed at Doc One. "Have you actually lost your mind? What the hell do you think you're doing?"
"I was planning to off Cliff, for once and for all," replied Doc One, stubbornly. "That reprehensible reprobate does not deserve to live, and the world will rather be much better off without him!"
"The girls are trapped inside the train, you know," pointed out Doc Three. "Have you forgotten about that? You could've just killed a bunch of innocent girls, for crying out loud! Snap out of it, will ya?"
"Yeah," added Todd K, as he stood up, "and now I'm beginning to regret having come on here. No offence, but you're starting to act like a... like a raving lunatic."
"You're quite right," Doc One replied, in a near whisper. A tear slip down his cheek, as he added, "I don't know what's gotten into me. I'm sorry. I'm very sorry."
To Todd K's surprise, Doc One began to weep. He realized that the older man actually had been under a lot of stress.
"I really think you'd better let me take over," Doc Three replied, softly. "You're awfully lucky, though - that Cliff was quick to get away."
Suddenly, there was a loud beeping - which nearly made Todd K jump.
"Great Scott!" gasped Doc One, as he glanced at a device. "I mean, you're not going to believe this. Cliff Tannen actually headed back to June 20 of 1968, in EJ #75."
"Get out of town!" gasped Marty Emmett. "That was the day that my dad was born!"
"Precisely," replied Doc One, in a near whisper. "I think I have a good idea as to what he's planning to do. I've a feeling that capturing girls is no longer a priority for him."
"He's planning to kill me!" gasped Teen Marty, in a near whisper. "Or a version of me, at least. This is awful! I can't let him kill any version of me."
"Oh, this is all my fault," grumbled Doc One. "If I hadn't lost my cool, then..."
"I just think it's best that you let me take over, One," Doc Three suggested, gently. "I understand that Cliff entered another one of your worlds, but..."
"You're right, Three," Doc One replied, softly. "I'll better let you take over."
"Are you guys feeling real hungry?"asked Mike H Eighteen. "We have some mozzarella sticks and buffalo wings left over, with sauce of two kinds to go along with it."
"Yeah, I guess I'll simply try eating something," Todd K replied, softly - as Brent A and Connor nodded. "I'm all shook up right not, but..."
"We all are," Brent A replied, softly. "Well, it looks as if these guys do have a sincere desire to help us."
"Well, they are our best bet," agreed Connor. "C'mon, you two. Let's head towards the back."
"I can't believe this," Marty Emmett commented, softly. "Melissa quite looks a lot like... like Leslie O'Malley - or, as she's more commonly known, Spike. Well, I guess you really wouldn't know her - but, in our world, she's a bully."
"Melissa is about as far from a bully as you can get," replied Connor, "but I guess... It would be nice, if could rescue all the girls."
"Here is your food," announced Mike H Eighteen, as he headed towards the back.
Todd K swallowed, as he glanced at the food. It quite looked delicious, and it even still looked warm. Still, would be able to keep any food down?
"I guess I'd better start making out the name tags," commented Alex J. "Okay, it looks like we three new occupants: Todd K, Brent A, and Connor. How's that sound?"
"It sounds fine with us," replied Connor. To Todd K and Brent A, he added, "Y'know, if the girls hadn't been captured by a bunch of bullies... Well, we sure could be enjoying this. I mean, we're just about to enter another world - and..."
"Y'know," called out Teen Marty, "I rather just realized something. That is actually the second time that Doc One has reacted in such a manner. The first time around... Well, it was how he began hopping through dimensions - in the first place. This is..."
"Great Scott!" gasped Doc '87. "You know what's actually most frightening about this whole thing? The fact that, thirty years down the road, I will be doing those..."
"Let's try to forget about that, okay?" Doc Three suggested, gently. "All right, brace yourselves for temporal-dimensional displacement. Oh, and spatial displacement. It's back to Hill Valley we go."
Todd K swallowed. He had visited Hill Valley, a few times - but the town rather held no significance to him. He suspected that the same was true of Brent A and Connor.
He began to feel rather nervous, as the bus began to speed up. Within moments, the time bus left the Mind Warped Universe - off to a world which would shock everyone.