“Explain yourself, Liyoxis!” I shout, my arms folded as he sits there like every other. “Demistar, please exit the room.” He says, and SHE folds her arms. “Oh, COOL. I guess I’m not cool enough to be here anymore.” She says, flipping him off as she walks over to the elevator.

“Sorry about her.” He says, rubbing his forehead. “What the hell do you think you’re doing?” I ask, and he suddenly focuses on me. “Ending this stupid conflict.” He says, surprising me. “Liyoxis… Why NOW? Why are you-YOU the only one that is like this?” I ask, as he continues to stare…

“Because I’m the lucky one. I’m the one who gets to live.” He says, and I suddenly realize how the power of Mind works… “You can see through true time… I’ve never obscured anything…” I say, as it dawns on me just how much he actually knows, only for my eyes to meet his cold, tired, and tortured gaze…

“That’s correct. Demitrivan, I chose you because I like you, because you’re the only one who could truly understand what it’s like to be who I am…” He says, as I seriously begin to consider joining sides with him…

“We can’t win, Liyoxis. It’s literally impossible… My mom has too much control over everything. I can’t lie to her, and once she finds out, she’ll tear everything apart, and then you’ll be gone for good… Please don’t do that to us, Liyoxis…” I explain, but his gaze ceases to alter…

“You won’t have to. I’ve already locked the gate to the Subspace Terminus.” He says, but I slap my face and shake my head. “You can’t be serious. You and Arigold MADE the Subspace Terminus You and I BOTH know that won’t stop anything!” I yell, as he looks behind me-

“It’s okay, Demitrivan, I’M keeping it locked.” Arigold says, as he walks up and kneels down to my level… “Liyoxis told me everything. If things are as they should be, then my sacrifice will have been worth it, my friend.” He says, taking my hand as I feel my cold static heart almost force a beat, as though the power of love were strong enough to transcend time…

“Y-Y-You… You are an ASSHOLE, Liyoxis!” I say, turning on a crystal to glare at him, as he chuckles. “I don’t see you complaining.” He says, as I thank my nonexistent gods for this moment… “That’s not all… Is it, Arigold?” He asks, surprising me as I look at Arigold and smile!

“I’ll need your help.” He says, standing up. “With the power of space and time, and also our love. We’ll be able to protect this world long enough.” He explains, as I feel my jubilation grow evermore! “Good lord…” Liyoxis mutters, as I decide to ignore him…

“Demitrivan, I’ve only opened the Subspace Terminus three times, those are the ONLY three points of access, and you’ll have to defend them with everything you have.” He explains, surprising me as I realize I had technically only been there two times in my life…

“So you’re actually serious… Liyoxis, I’m sorry… There’s no way Arigold and I are powerful enough…” I explain, and he gives me a single nod. “I know. But from what I can see, that doesn’t seem to have been the case.” He says, and I realize that everything IS okay…

“So all this time, Liyoxis… You really knew?” I ask, and he looks at Arigold, then at me again… “Why don’t you ask Arigold, HE was the one who put all of this into motion.” He says, and I of course look at Arigold, unsure of how it could possibly be him-

“It’s not me.” He explains, and I fold my arms again. “Come on, you beautiful bastard.” I say, deciding I have to get started at some point… “It won’t be easy, Arigold…” I say, looking away as we traverse time.

He sits next to me… “Demitrivan…” He begins, surprising me as he kisses my forehead- “I know.” He says, and my powers go haywire for a moment- “It’s over, you’re free.” He says, and I come to realize what this really means…

End of Chapter: 1√E “The beginning of space and time.”

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