Stephon Bowden

I was out gathering materials so that I could begin repairing me and Tara's home, and then I heard someone calling my name.

"Hey, Richard!" A familiar voice yelled. "You fucker!"

I knew that voice from somewhere. I turned around and saw my bro Stephon Bowden standing right next to me.

"Holy shit!" I said. "I'm so glad that you're still alive, bro."

"Tell me about it, man," Stephon replied. "This place is a nightmare."

"How did you recognize me?" I asked. "We're like so much older now in this new world as you can tell."

"A brother recognizes his brother," Stephon replied as he gave me a light jab on my shoulder.

Man, I have to say that it was awesome to see my good bro Stephon again. I remember all of the good times and heavy drinking that we've done back in the Willow Creek years.

"So, what the hell is going on, and where the hell are we?" Stephon asked.

"I have a lot to share with you, bro," I replied. "Follow me. Tara and Genevieve are just resting at the castle, and I'm sure they would love to see you."

"Right on, man. I'm glad to hear that they're safe and still around," Stephon said. "Did you say castle?"

"Yeah, I did say castle," I replied. "Come on, bro. I'll show you. There's a lot that I need to share with you."

What a surprise I have to say. I wasn't expecting to see my good bro Stephon today. I'm glad that he made it. This is a dangerous world, and anything could've happened to him. Tara and Genevieve are going to be so excited to see him.

Me and Stephon are heading to Felicia. We just made our way past me and Tara's home. I am starting to feel dizzy.

"Richard, are you okay bro?" Stephon asks.

I am trying to respond to him, but I can't seem to talk. Everything around me is becoming dark...

I am drifting through space and time. I see that bright light again. I am drifting closer to the light. I see that same beautiful colorful world again. I am drifting closer to the beautiful colorful world. Memories are beginning to emerge in my mind. It is a name. British Columbia...

British Columbia... So, this is the world of the far past. So, this really must be the time and world of Tara's origin. This time and world is the place that the Keeper of Time was talking about when the Keeper of Time said that Tara was of the past. Another name is coming to memory. Chilliwack, that name sounds so familiar. It is the name of a town. I feel as if I know this town. It is getting dark. The beautiful colorful world is fading away. I am drifting through space and time...

"Richard, bro. Are you alright?" Stephon asks. "We were talking, and then you just passed out and hit the ground."

"Yeah, I'm fine," I reply. "I just had another experience, that's all."

"Another experience?" Stephon questions. "What the hell are you talking about, bro?"

"I have a lot to share with you, man," I reply. "Things have been happening. I'll get you all caught up once we get to Felicia."