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Season Three Episode Seventeen: "Gross Prophet Margin" Chapter Four

Will and Xan Jing watched in silence through the rest of the mop up. Will's older self seemed competent and level headed throughout, getting help for the victims and securing evidence from Johnny and Frankie's car. Soon enough, the adult Miranda returned with both men in handcuffs and shoved them into the back of the police cruiser.

"I still can't believe I end up as a cop." Will said.

"Remember, this is a possible future. You don't have to, it's your choice Wilhelmina." Xan Jing said. "Though remember also that this is the best future. As you grow older and mature you'll see things differently."

"I suppose so. Actually, I gotta admit it does seem kind of cool."

Xan Jing smiled slightly. "Yes. Well, we had better move. The next part is best observed from inside the vehicle." Everything blinked out for a moment. When Will could see again, she was in the patrol car, watching from behind the captured criminals.

Miranda was already in her seat, and the older Will was just getting in. "So. Johnny and Frankie. Again. Seriously, what are we going to do with you two?"

"Don't get too cocky cop." Johnny said. "It's not like youse is da ones that usually catch us. Youse knows it's da regents what gets us most times."

Shocked, Will said to Xan Jing "The Regents? Do people here know about them?"

"Yes, they do. The Regents of Earth's existence is common knowledge now."

"Poor Matt. His life must be awful now." Will said.

"Do not jump to conclusions Wilhelmina. You are making an assumption that is false. Keep watching, all will be clear soon enough."

Will stayed with her older self as they drove to the police station to drop off their prisoners. While they were there, the older Will's phone began to ring. She removed it from her belt and held it up, where a 3D hologram of the caller appeared. It was a young man in his late teens. "Hey sis!" he said. "Just wanted to make sure you were comin' for dinner. You know how peeved mom gets when you don't show up on Saturdays."

Jaw dropped, Will didn't actually hear the rest of the conversation. "Sis? I have a brother? I'm gonna have a little brother!"

"Calm yourself Wilhelmina. Pay close attention to what happens next."

Will looked to see the older Will clipping the phone back on her belt. Moments later, an alarm began to sound all through the building. A holographic television screen appeared in mid air, showing a scene of Heatherfield from the top of a skyscraper. What drew Will's attention was the huge fold that was open above downtown. The fold rippled and something large began to emerge from it.

"Here we go again." Someone in the crowd said. "Let's hope the Regents and Guardians are close by."

"Did he just say Guardians?" Will asked. "I thought you said you were trying to cheer me up. It's not very cheerful to know that we do get found out. I'm amazed they even let me be a cop with the Guardian thing too."

"Again, Wilhelmina, be calm. Watch."

The adult Will and Miranda looked at each other. "It's your turn." Miranda said. "Have fun."

"Right." Adult Will agreed. "Don't make Tannin too mad with the excuses." She turned and slipped out the back door.

Moments later, a door slammed open and a large angry man emerged, yelling "Miranda! Where's your partner?"

Miranda looked around innocently. "Gee Sargent Tannin, she was right here a minute ago. I'm not sure where she went."

The man fumed. "I've about had it with you two. Every single time there's some big emergency, I can only find one or the other of you. I'm done with it! You hear me? Done!"

"Sir, maybe you should speak with Chief Lair. He doesn't seem bothered by it."

"Chief Lair?" Will thought. "Way to go Irma's dad!"

"Lair?" Tannin sniveled, "He can let you two off for being friends with his daughter all he wants. I'm not going that route. Now find Olson and get back on patrol, there's gonna be a lot of collateral damage like there always is in these magic battles." He stormed back into his office and slammed the door.

Will stood, silent. Xan Jing said "Yes Wilhelmina. He said Olson. Try to stay on our main focus. What did you notice about Sargent Tannin's reactions?"

"He didn't seem to know why the older me had to leave. Like he didn't know I'm one of the Guardians. But how is that possible if it's common knowledge?"

"Very simple. Knowledge that the Guardians exist, and knowledge of who those Guardians are, is two different things. The existence of the Guardians, the Regents, and the infinite worlds, is almost certain to become common knowledge. I can see an infinity of futures, and in only the smallest handful do the people of earth remain ignorant of this for much longer. In none of them do they never find out."

Will looked at Xan Jing. "So, we're able to stay anonymous?"

"It is not an absolute certainty, but yes it is possible, maybe even probable. In no future do any of your parents or friends betray you. Your only real danger is of course the Dominators."

Will's expression turned serious. "Will we be able to save them?"

"Perhaps. Looking through the infinite futures, I see the odds are evenly split. You must proceed with caution. For now though, we should return you to your own time." Xan Jing opened another orange fold.

As she approached it, Will asked "So, I already know I have a brother in this future. Any other siblings? Any kids for me and Matt?"

"It's best if I do not answer. Already I've shown you more than I probably should have."

"Spoilsport." Will said. She walked through the fold.

Back in her own time, Will noticed Xan Jing was still with her. "Thank you." She said. "This has helped a lot, I'm feeling way better now."

Xan Jing said "Then I can return to my slumber, content to have done good for my Keeper. Wilhelmina, one more thing, before you wake up. My father the Emperor. Though he died he yet lives, in a sense, immortal and powerful. He considers the Heart his property, and in many futures comes to reclaim it. This will not occur for some time, if it does at all. But be on guard, for he is not a force to be taken lightly…"

"Wait!" Will shouted, tell me more about this!" But it was too late. Xan Jing was gone.

The next morning, Will awoke with a smile on her face. "You look happy." Irma said. "Pleasant dreams?"

"You could say that. I'm over my worries about us being found out." Will stopped there. She remembered Xan Jing's statement that what she had shown Will might have been more than she should have shown her. Therefore, she chose to keep the vision to herself, except for the warning about the Emperor.