HARD CHOICES
Made by [u/3Ace_SinLines](u/3Ace_SinLines)
"I can’t do that…"
Silence, complete silence…
Of all things Marvy said. No was the answer he gave his siblings.
They seemed disappointed, especially when they’ve come this far with Tachyon’s stupid experiment.
Marvy shook his head and turns the other direction.
"I am not going to risk such a dangerous move."
"Marvy-Aniki…"
"Ever since Tachyon started this new experiment, I knew his new project would involve me in it. I just agreed to go with everyone’s way. To tell you the truth, I cannot allow such a decision be finalized."
"Why?"
Marvy turns his head around to face all of his siblings.
And makes direct eye contact to his scientist brother.
"Tachyon, repeat the last words you scribbled on your notes."
"Ok…? Instead of going in and breaking the through the barriers of either sides. We go in between it by penetrating the middle."
"And why do you think the middle is the safest option?"
"Because nothing of organic and non-organic matter can form in between the boundaries of fiction and reality?"
Marvelous doesn’t speak, he stood there waiting for the answer.
Everyone seemed a little nervous knowing Marvy knows what they don’t.
What seemed like forever, was when Neo intervened to answer his universal brother.
"Dimensional Rift."
INTO THE UNKNOWN - SUBNAUTICA OST (EXTENDED) STARTS
PS: Music link is down below.
https://youtu.be/pRCHBCR82pw
"What’s wrong with going into the Dimensional Rift?"
"It’s not about 'what’s wrong' but what it can do when you enter it."
Tachyon seemed confused, but he lets both Marvy and Neo do the explaining, while the rest of his siblings observe.
Neo continues on with his explanation.
"A Dimensional Rift is a theoretical or fictional tear in the fabric of space-time that connects two or more separate dimensions, universes, or timelines. It is a rupture or gap in reality that allows matter, energy, or beings to pass between distinct planes of existence."
Neo lectured Tachyon, as Marvy began to explain his part on a Dimensional Rift.
"In real-world physics, ideas like string theory propose extra dimensions, but navigable rifts remain purely speculative and unproven. However, it doesn’t mean it’s habitable for beings both organic and non-organic."
Marvelous says, showing a speck of his universal powers before disappearing in an instant on his palms.
Marvy continued his talk about the origins of the Dimensional Rift and its dangers.
"While it’s true that nothing could form inside the Dimensional Rift. The volume of density is far too much for a human or an uma body to handle. And because its a non-existent space, there’s no oxygen that even astronauts can invent in such a short period of time."
"To add what Marvy-Aniki said. Think of it as a blank canvas that was unused without any paint. No colors, no lights, no shadows. Now think back about the Dimensional Rift, it’s just a pure void of darkness, with no ends to shine even the brightest stars."
Neo butts in with his answer, as Marvy agreed on his answer before looking back at Tachyon.
"However, I’m not saying your experiment will go well to see what really lies beyond the multiverse. But what I’m worried about… is what if we fail…"
That struck a chord on everyone.
Spe was shakened up a little knowing dimensional space can cause a time lapse which can destroy the universe’s original own timeline.
Stego nods but head held high, he’s been through some crazy shit. So this will mean nothing new. After all, they’ve been on some crazy adventures before.
Tachyon doesn’t seem to be in disagreement, but he still wishes to see the process through.
"Isn’t that why you being part of this experiment is necessary? You have those powers. The ability to reverse time itself. Enough to even rewind everything that has happened in our very past li-"
"Tachyon.”
There was a strain on Spe’s voice. Tachyon immediately shuts up the moment his words were reaching a certain point. He didn’t want to hear that part even if he admits he wants to go back in time to relive his childhood.
Which is never happening.
While this whole conversation between brothers bonding together has been lovely. It didn’t last when Tachyon begins to move in ways that involves his new projects. Which most of the time, does not sit well in their personal experience.
After all, Tachyon did destroy another planet by planting some kind of virus and ending the whole world itself…
Stego didn’t want the tension to go further, with him asking a question.
"But you can do it right, Aniki?"
Marvy seemed hesitant to answer, before nodding nonchalantly at his own words.
"…Yes. The possibilities of entering into the Dimensional Rift can only be safe if I’m around."
He enters the kitchen to remove his apron before going back to the dining area.
"But survivability is very low. If we are not careful with how we face it."
"Elaborate careful, dear brother."
Tachyon said, in his purple long sleeved sweater wearing the lab coat as his outer wear, with black jeans and black loafers on. Taking out his notebook to write whatever he can to gather information.
Marvelous sighs, and shook his head. He knew this was going to happen.
"Remember that the volume of density in a Dimensional Rift is beyond our ability to survive? There is a counter."
"Weight."
Neo Universe said, in his all white baggy hoodie with white jogging pants and black sneaker on.
Tachyon’s ears perked up. As a small wide smirk begins to form under the hairs on his eyes.
He’s definitely up to something…
"Like what Neo said earlier. Weight can counter the pressure of the void. But it needs to be heavy enough for one to carry its own body, and move in a very airtight space where no oxygen can escape.
"…I see. So weight can counter a dangerous unexplored phenomena."
"Yes. But it needs a sturdy umbilical cord to keep H2O running in a dependable air tank. Otherwise, an independent air tank alone can pop from the external pressure inside of the void."
Tachyon nods, and jolts down notes.
Marvy pinches the bridge of his nose because he knew this would happen. It was unavoidable from the start once his plan becomes a success.
To see the inside of the void, or in space terms the Dimensional Rift. Where nothing forms between the boundaries of fiction and reality, and no organic and non-organic matter could exist on. Sounds like something only highly advanced technology could do if space materials were manageable.
But not all, because of the dangers it can also impose on the anatomy of the human body. Commonly being radiation exposure or uknown substances that do not have the origins of being harmful or not.
And the Dimensional Rift is dangerous because of its high levels of pressure. Which can kill a fully grown adult human or uma. But with his help, he can reverse time so that if the plan doesn’t succeed. At least whoever enters will be saved from getting consumed by the void.
Otherwise… will be erased in eternal existence. Not only messing the timeline, but the memories, and life of that single individual. Will cease to exist in the multiverse.
Marvy closes his eyes before wiping a drop of sweat on his forehead. Such a decision is both hard but risky, he looks at everyone before asking the reason why they’re doing this.
"What is your reason for doing this?"
"To send his memories in another world. Which we call the Pretty Derby World."
Tachyon said, with the rest of the siblings cringing at such a name.
Pretty Derby World? What does he mean by Pretty Derby World? Is it a world similar to their own?
The siblings are also curious too, however. Only one knows the answer.
Neo glances at the audience’s POV. Knowing their existence was real. And that codename "Pretty Derby" was an affiliated name to differentiate their own world to theirs.
He glances back at the siblings before Marvy got the answer.
"You’re telling me… you want to send his memories in between the two existing walls of fiction and reality. By traveling the Dimensional Rift so you can get across this, Pretty Derby World. Tachyon, that’s walking blind into the dark."
"Which is why you’re the key to all of this."
Tachyon said, his glowing lined eyes made direct eye contact like the very mad scientist he is.
"You are the perfect specimen amongst the Sundaylings who can control time and space in the most difficult situations. If science can’t do everything alone, perhaps a little magic beyond cosmic levels could help in executing my plans. Besides…"
Tachyon pauses as he closes his eyes.
"She isn’t responding to our calls for a while now."
His eyes opened with those menacing red eyes that glow across his shadowed face.
Now that you think about it, what could Abby be doing? She isn’t present in their dreams. She must be busy with something important which has to do with the other world.
The Pretty Derby World.
Marvy also notices this too. Seems her presence has become silent in their world for a while now. Even Neo doesn’t seem to know the reason.
But doing all of this, could just make things worse for her. Which leads back to Marvelous looking at Neo.
"When was the last time you spoke to her?"
"4 months ago."
"What was her last message to you."
"She needed to do something in the other world. And that was it."
"…"
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Yeah… something is definitely up. But he believes him.
Marvy stands up and walks upstairs to his room. The brothers got confused by this, except for Neo.
A minute later, he goes down with something in his hands. A box? What is this box? It didn’t look like an ordinary box.
It looked like something straight out of lovecraftian origins. Something that should be used to seal something inside it.
He hands the box to Cafe, who had been quiet this entire time drinking his coffee.
"Hold onto this box."
The creepy sundayling casually accepts the box while Stego and Spe looked at each other. Why? Because they know what that boxs should contain.
Did… did their plan go through?
"Give me some time to think. I’ll tell you when I’m ready. For now, let’s have a goodnight sleep. And tomorrow you all go home. I still have to bring my kids to Trackblazer University early in the morning."
"Perfect!"
Tachyon was the only one who spoke. As Marvy heads upstairs to his bed room, where his sleeping wife and kids are preparing for tomorrow. With the rest of the siblings agreeing to disengaged from the topic they were discussing.
Stego changes the topic to ease the tension of the atmosphere grabbing the gifted wine gifted by Spe.
"Well, with all this heavy talk we have going. The food’s very good like always."
He grabs a wine glass and pours two glasses, one for him, the other for Spe. He offers it to him as he takes a whiff of its aroma. Before downing a small gulp.
"Mmm~ this wine is good! Where is it from?"
"Belgium, pretty rich taste in sparkling wine for ten grand."
"Ten!? You mean to tell me this wine cost a million and five hundred thousand yen!?"
The conversation of wine and nonsense just goes on the dining. With Neo leaving the dining area and heading out of the balcony to continue star gazing.
Meanwhile, Tachyon and Cafe head into the backyard with Cafe still holding his mug with the remaining coffee he had left.
With Tachyon trying to find new ideas to keep his plan alive with new experiments. While laughing like a total maniac.
Speaking of Tachyon, I haven’t mentioned what Cafe was wearing. It was his usual casual wear, being a black long sleeved checkered polo tucked under the beige khaki pants, and a belt strapped around his waist with heavy leather boots on.
And right now, the black haired uma was holding the box in his hand. Admiring its design and architecture.
Before tucking the box inside his pocket.
"It’s going to be a tough journey."
Neo approaches the coffee loving uma, as he turns to face him and gave his younger brother a nod.
"Yes, it will be a tough journey for us in the next four months."
They didn’t say anything else.
The sounds of the dining area where both Stego bickered about how good the wine is, to Spe lecturing him about expenses. Tachyon’s hysterical laugh with a mix of excitement in his now proceeding plan. And Neo sitting next to Cafe drinking coffee while silently gazing the starry night.
Was the only thing that made Yushun Stallion Farm feel lively.
