(Readers POV)

I slowly opened my eyes. I'm staring at the ceiling of the living room. I felt something on me. I looked down, seeing a sleeping Isabelle on me. Her head is resting on my chest and my breathing raising and lowering her ever so slightly.

(Y/N): What time is it?

I whispered to myself. I heard footsteps getting closer. I decided to close my eyes again and pretend to be asleep. I felt something cover me and then the front door opened. After a few seconds, I opened my eyes. A cover is now on me and Isabelle. I got my phone out of my pocket and checked the time, it's five in the morning. I also noticed a bunch of missed calls from Ivy.

(Y/N): Oh man, she's going to be mad.

I slowly got up from the couch, making sure not to wake Isabelle up. I walked outside and looked around. I saw Top in the distance walking up the mountain. I got curious and started to follow her from a distance. She went on a trail.

(Y/N): Where is she going?

After some walking she stopped. Top got down on her knees and put her hand on her chest. I looked past her and saw a gravestone.

Top: ...

She stayed silent, not saying a word. I didn't even breathe from me being worried that she would hear me. After a few more seconds, she stood up and started to turn around. I quickly went behind a tree. I peaked around the tree and Top is heading back to her house. I stopped hiding and went up to the gravestone. I looked at the name and it's "Phoenix Elsher". I quickly bowed down.

(Y/N): I'm sorry for my intrusion. I hope you are at peace.

I turned around and headed back to Top's house. I quickly made it back and Top is standing in front of the door, staring at me.

Top: If you're going to be sneaking around, make sure not to step on branches. It gives away your location.

(Y/N): I'm sorry. I hope I didn't-

Top: Shut it with the sorry crap. You didn't offend me. What do I look like, some average 18 year old girl on the internet?

(Y/N): ...What?

Top sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose.

Top: Never mind. I'm sure you're curious who grave that was.

(Y/N): I guess. Might as well know now.

Top: That grave belongs to my husband.

(Y/N): Oh... I never would've thought.

Top: Heh, I get that a lot when someone finds out. I go there every morning to pray. It sounds stupid out loud, going all the way out there just to pray, but it helps me get through the day... I'm going to make breakfast.

Top walked into her house. I also walked inside. I looked over at the couch and Isabelle sat up. She rubbed her eyes and let out a yawn.

(Y/N): Good morning Isabelle.

Isabelle just nodded her head. I walked into the kitchen and saw Top cracking an egg on a frying pan. I walked up to her.

(Y/N): Here, let me help-

Top: I don't need help!

I took a step back in surprise. Top looked pissed at me, like she's getting ready to fight me.

Top: If you want, then you can make breakfast. I'm going out to stop crime.

She walked out of the kitchen. I watched her open the front door and she walked outside, slamming the door shut. Isabelle looked at me and just shrugged. She got up from the couch and walked into the kitchen. Isabelle sat down at the table and rested her upper body on the table.

Isabelle: Make the breakfast. I'm hungry.

I sighed and looked at the frying pan.

(Y/N): I hope you like eggs.

(Two Hours Later) (Isabelle's POV)

(Y/N): I should be going to school soon. I'll see you later, Isabelle.

Isabelle: Alright.

(Y/N) walked out of the house. I looked out of a nearby window and saw a red aura surround him. He ran fast and disappeared from my line of sight. I sighed to myself.

Isabelle: Great, now the only company I can tolerate is gone.

I put my hand on my neck, feeling the collar around my neck. I pulled on it, but stopped when I felt a small shock.

Isabelle: Stupid thing.

I walked outside and looked around. I'm the only person here. No one could stop me from leaving.

Isabelle: If I get back to Growth, then he can get rid of this stupid thing on me.

I heard a branch snap somewhere to my right. I looked over and saw a strange man with his back turned towards me. He has blonde hair and is wearing a black cloak. Who is this guy? I haven't seen him before.

Isabelle: Hey! Who are you?!

He turned to look at me. Several scars are across his face and he has a patch over his right eye.

???: Isabelle.

Did he just say my name?

Isabelle: You better leave-

???: Or what? You'll stop me? I'd like to see that happen with that choker on your neck.

Isabelle: It's not a choker!

Wait, he knows that this collar stops my Power?

???: Your face... It's written with confusion. I know every question that's going through your mind. I'm no enemy, so don't be on edge. You're usual so calm and collected and that's because you had access to your Time Control.

Isabelle: How do you know my Power's name?

???: Because, it's also my Power. I've had many names, so I'll keep it simple. My name this time will be Timer.

Isabelle: Timer? You couldn't have thought of anything more creative?

Timer: I don't need that from my descendant!

Isabelle: Descendant? Like someone as lame as you could be my ancestor.

I laughed to myself. This guy is just full of himself.

Timer: You don't find it believable that someone who can control time can trace through it? What did Top say when she was training that one boy? People don't realize the full capabilities of their Power.

I looked closer at Timer and I do see some of myself in him. I'm going to see if this guy is the real deal! I ran at him, but I stopped when a yellow aura surrounded my body.

Timer: What did you call this technique? Time Position Cage? I'm sure you'll now be willing to talk.

Isabelle: Ok, fine. This is definitely my Power, but why would my ancestor come to meet me?

Timer: I'm here to train you of course. There is something that I can see in the future, but someone is blocking the full truth of the future from me. But I know the world is going to need all the help it's going to get, so I'm going to be making you stronger.

Isabelle: Why should I care about what happens in the future?

Timer: I know that it involves Growth.

Growth?! Is he actually going to be putting the world in danger?

Isabelle: Even if it involves him, why should I worry about that? I'm one of the best he's got.

Timer: You still lost and you're going to be the first he goes for. Here.

The yellow aura surrounding me disappeared and now the collar started to glow.

Timer: I put the collar in a point in time where it isn't functional. You should be grateful, because I can take away the ability to use your Power again.

Isabelle: Thanks.

I started to look into the future. I saw myself on the ground, around a destroyed city, and Growth slowly walking up to me. I noticed a brown haired girl, that's about my age, walking with him.

Growth: It's a shame. I did like you. I was going to let you be a part of the new world I shall make, but clearly you aren't worthy of that honor.

He pointed his hand at me and then everything went dark. I couldn't see anything past that. Timer is right about everything. I hate to think this, but I'm going to need his help.

Timer: You've seen it. So we'll begin the training now. But you have to promise me something.

I looked at Timer.

Timer: Promise that you won't tell a single soul about this, at least until you're training is done.

Isabelle: And if I don't keep this promise?

Timer: Hahahaha. Then I'll just have to get rid of you.

I gulped. I can hear all the venom in his voice. He's being serious about this.

Isabelle: Fine, I promise.

Timer smiled and showed his hand from his cloak, showing me a knife.

Timer: Let's get this started.

(Chapter 34 end)