Time Leapers: New life?

Star Leap opened his eyes to see himself drifting into the endless void of space. Star Leap felt a sense of Deja vu. Was he here before? He couldn’t remember. Lost in thought, he stared into space, admiring the stars that were light-years away from his reach. Maybe, just maybe, he will die here. Alone. Star Leap closed his golden eyes, smiling at the thought. He would maybe turn into a star at death, finding peace within himself.

“Hello?” Star Leap slowly lifted his eyes again to see a figure floating in front of him. He couldn’t make out the details of the figure, only that they resembled a cat. A cat that glowed a bright white light that hurt his eyes. Their voice sounds almost... sweet. Lovely even. A voice that made any tom fall for them in an instant. The strange cat spoke again. “Are you all right?”

“I’m not dead. Yet.” Star Leap replied. “What are you?”

“Rude.” the cat said, tapping Star Leap’s head with a paw. “I am Yu.”

“You spelled ‘You’ wrong.” Star Leap said. The strange cat giggled softly.

“Another Fourth Wall breaker I, see? My name is Yu, not ‘You’”.

“Apologies, Yu.” Star Leap stared into the stars again. Star Leap sighed.

“Are you not going to ask why you are here?” Yu asked. Star Leap could hear the concern in the strange cat’s voice. Star Leap looked at Yu again. The cat seemed to know the answer already as they nodded.

“You’re at the beginning of the Timelines, or for a more complex name, Hoshi no hateshinai basho,” Yu said. Star Leap stared at the stars again. The Beginning of the Timelines? Was this the name of an anime?

Yu went on. “Each star that you see holds a different timeline of events. For example,” A bright star appeared in front of Star Leap. Star Leap looked closely at the star and saw... cats? Star Leap looked closer and saw more. A whole army of cats. They seemed to be fighting. Star Leap couldn’t make out which side was winning. “What is this?” Star Leap asked Yu.

“A timeline, Star Leap. The star is showing you an event that happened in Firestar’s life.”

Firestar. That was a name that Star Leap remembered. “Firestar?” Star Leap asked.

“Oh? It seems like you’re remembering something.” Yu said, summoning another star.

Star Leap stared into the newly summoned star, this time seeing cats fight a horde of foxes.

“I remember that battle. Graystripe was a good leader,” Star Leap said, turning back to face Yu. “But none of this explains why I am here, or why somehow know my name without me telling you. Why are you showing me this?”

“To prepare yourself,” Yu answered. “You are not like the warriors from the former timelines. Star Leap, you are known as a Time Leaper.”

Silence fell. Star Leap coughed, his paw to his mouth. “I would personally change the name, Yu.”

“I was given a script to follow, it’s not my fault,” Yu replied. “Now let me finish mouse brain.”

“Fine. Make it quick, please.”

“As a Time Leaper, it is your job to protect all timelines across time and space and to prevent any outside force from destroying the timelines.”

“Question. What am I facing exactly?” Star Leap asked. Yu gave him a blink expression before realizing Star lost his memories after death.

“An unrelenting force of pure evil known as Vindicators. You should be able to find a Vindicator rather easily, so don’t worry too much about that.” Yu said. “Now, it is time Star Leap. To start your new journey.”

“What about my memories?! Do I have any powers or something?!” Star Leap asked worriedly.

“So, it’s NOW that you want to ask about your memories?” Yu sigh. “Fine. I can’t magically make you recover your memories, I’m afraid. During your new journey, you should be able to remember a few things. And about your powers...” Yu smiled. “They’ll come in handy when needed. You’ll find out more later.”

Star Leap felt more relaxed. “Okay. I think I am ready.” Star Leap said. “Wonderful. Now, give me your paw.” Yu said holding out her paw. Star Leap reached out for it. “Star Leap, the reborn Time Leaper, it is time to set off to stop an oncoming crisis. Are you ready to set off?”

Star Leap nodded.

“I, Yu, your guiding light, will help you on this journey. To find your memories, uncover your powers, and stop the Vindicators from destroying. Welcome Star Leap, to the Forgotten Timelines of the Clans.”

Star Leap closed his eyes as a blinding light swallowed Yu and himself. Whatever happened after Star Leap started his journey, he’ll make sure to remember. Although he still had questions, that’ll have to wait until later.