Akira – Original Timeline
The abandoned metro station was cloaked in shadows, broken lights flickering like distant stars. Akira's sharp eyes caught the faint blue glow ahead.
There, leaning casually against the cracked wall, was Takeshi Mori—the Time Jumper.
Glass shards floated silently around him, frozen in time like delicate, dangerous crystal.
"You're late," Takeshi said without looking up, a smirk playing on his lips.
Akira stepped forward, calm but firm. "I'm here to offer an alliance. The world is breaking, and we need to stand together."
Takeshi's eyes sharpened. "Why should I trust you? Everyone just wants to use my powers."
Akira met his gaze. "Because if you don't, this world won't survive to use them at all."
The shards quivered, and Takeshi's smirk faded, replaced by something serious. "Fine. But if you betray me, I won't hesitate."
Akira nodded. "Understood. Together, we're stronger."
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Kuroo – Alternate Timeline
In the heart of a burning village, Kuroo surveyed his latest prize—a young girl crouched near a smoldering altar, her hands bleeding with dark sigils glowing violet.
"My master," she whispered, trembling but defiant.
"You summoned the shadow beast well," Kuroo said, stepping closer. "But it will only obey me now."
The girl's eyes flickered, torn between fear and loyalty.
Behind her, the shadow creature writhed, eyes burning like black flames.
Kuroo grinned. "Your power belongs to me now. Serve well, or be destroyed."
She swallowed hard, nodding reluctantly.
Kuroo turned to the horizon, where smoke rose from more battlefields.
"Ten more like you, and I'll bend this world to my will."
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Void Between Worlds
Somewhere beyond time and space, The Observer watched the weaving of these new alliances.
"Each thread pulls tighter," it murmured. "But the tapestry will unravel soon."
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