Light Will went to his feet and teleported himself to Italy where no one knew his face. He went to a local tavern and spent the next ten years trying to forget about Valentina, but no amount of drinks, women, or drugs could rid him of her.

At the same time, Dark Will returned and made good on his word. He found Marie and he took her back. He erased her memory and for years they were happy. But he realized she bored him. She worshipped him, but it wasn't enough. Dark Will could not forget the pain she caused him and he knew she could never replace Valentina. But he liked the worshipping. He liked feeling like God. So, why not?

Dark Will began his quest of world domination. It was rather easy actually. He was still a genius and all he had to do was simply reprogram the world militaries machines against them. Commanding electricity and being telekinetic really is the Achilles heel of a world military dependent on steel and electronic communication. He eliminated those who spoke out against him and what remained were those who feared him. To these he imbued long metal chains through their bodies and so doing linked all of humanity in suffering. Then he forced them to live miserable lives working in forges to produce metals which he used to rebuild the world in his image. Granted these were built by a genius who found ways to net metal while never actually depleting the Earth's reserves. But he wasn't doing it to save the Earth, but rather to ensure humanity would suffer inevitably and indefinitely as was his heartbreak. He assumed the role of Emperor and made Marie his empress, although mistress would be far more accurate as the empress had literally zero power. It was just about pleasing the emperor.

Meanwhile, Will continued to drown himself, until ten years had passed. He had been in countless fights and even though he couldn't be bested, he still felt no joy. The money he won in fighting tournaments only continued to fuel his drunken state and indulge his shallow endeavors. But he never once felt happy. One day, he was stumbling through the streets when Michael approached him. He had assumed a disguise to match the others and he stopped Will.

"Will, what are you doing? You must stop the darkness."

"Get out of here Michael. You have done nothing but ensure my misery is eternal. I am here because of you. You brought me to my love knowing full well this would happen. Deal with the consequences."

And then Michael hit Will. It sent him down in the streets. Can't remember the last time anyone managed to do that. Will got up and sent a fist at Michael's face. It was careful and reckless, and Michael easily blocked it and returned it with a mighty thrust of his own. For the second time, Will hit the ground. That is not going to happen again. Will had sobered up and now went about showing the Archangel why you don't mess with him. Will got up and assumed a battle stance. He had his left foot forward and his left shoulder leaning in. This time, when Michael came at him with a kick to the right rib cage, Will caught it and jammed his elbow, breaking the archangel's thigh bone. Will let Michael go and told him to submit. Michael quickly healed his leg and drew his sword. Will drew his saber as well. The two clashed in the streets. The archangel was good, but Will was better. Michael's blade may have been forged in heaven, but Will's skills made it seem like a shoddy dagger. Michael's strokes were parried perfectly and with a swirl of his wrists, Michael was disarmed. Michael reached for it, but Will's blade met his neck.

"You know you can't kill me." said Michael

"You know you'd never come close to killing me." replied Will. Then Will offered a hand to Michael and asked if he wanted a drink. Michael accepted and the two walked to Will's local tavern. Inside the two discussed the state of the future.

"Will, you need to follow your other half. He found Marie and he enslaved humanity. He isn't taking this loss as good as you."

"I'm doing just fine Michael. I kicked your ass…again."

"You humans are so arrogant. Didn't you pay attention to pride being the deadliest of all sins?"

"So is lying. You said I would find happiness if I did this. But here I am. Valentina is dead and I'm drunk off my ass but still sober enough to feel like shit."

"We have to trust that it is God's plan."

"God's plan is SHIT! Didn't Jesus already die for our sins?!"

"He did. But that doesn't mean you still aren't expected to get up and carry your cross. And here is yours." Michael reached into his pocket and handed him a dog tag. It had a shield charm that had an ornate cross carved out of it. It was beautiful silver.

"This was your grandfathers, and it was given to your mother to give to you. She was going to give it to you on your 18th birthday. Sadly it never happened. But as they are all looking down and smiling at you, they know you need it now more than ever. Simply hold it and accept your duty. Go to the future. Stop the darkness. Save humanity." And with that Michael disappeared. Will sat at the bar for a while, at first thinking how much he could sell it for, but he couldn't. It was beautiful, but even he couldn't part with the only thing he had of his family. He looked closer and saw an engraving. It read:

"William, if you believe in yourself and work hard enough, you can change your stars. All of us love you and always will! – Mom"

Will's eyes were the farthest thing from dry. "I love you mom," he whispered and grabbed the dog tag. Next thing he knew he was in Pittsburgh standing in his grandmother's house. I must find my dark half.

(Now we are all caught up)