Rowley and the other Rowley

68.Rowley Jefferson was an extraordinary, 11-year-old boy characterized by a peculiar trait that would deem unusual for kids his age: he still wore and used diapers. Nevertheless, Rowley loved his life, simple and carefree as it was.

One ordinary day, Rowley was enjoying a lively game of FIFA 69 with his best companion, Darwin, a dehydrated fish he had named himself. As they were engrossed in their play, something unexpected occurred. The television screen, earlier filled with vibrant virtual soccer players, pulsated with a radiant, bluish hue. Then, out of the blue, it turned into a swirling vortex, a portal of sorts, that drew Darwin into its mystical depths.

Before Rowley could have a heart attack, the portal spat out a figure, remarkably resembling himself - this new Rowley was smarter, self-confident, and wore underwear instead of diapers. Intrigued and slightly amused, Rowley decided to introduce his doppelganger to his parents, hoping to scare them into a delightful surprise.

Rowley's home was a majestic mansion, an opulent sight that left the other Rowley in awe who was used to a smaller, suburban house. As each of the Rowley's engaged in conversation with a parent, they slyly coaxed them into the living room where they were greeted by the sight of two Rowleys.

Their reaction was predictable yet humorous. Rowley's dad fainted, which was a common reaction to surprises in his world. On the other hand, the other Rowley revealed it's the mom who faints due to surprises in his world. The slight contrast was amusing for the two mischievous boys.

As things returned to normalcy and they roamed around Rowley's room, they unintentionally activated varying portals from other dimensions. Outspilled a host of characters from different timelines and universes like Angelina Ballerina, Dave Spud, Noddy, and Peter Griffin. The tableau was puzzling, chaotic, and enthralled the two Rowleys into a fit of laughter.

However, the laughter soon turned into fear as they watched with wide eyes, a Dalek from Doctor Who, striding in sternly with a haunting mantra of 'exterminate but this Darlek was a roadman. The Darlek headed to Rowleys house who’s father answered the door and the roadman Darlek said exterminate init.' As the Daleketic creature advanced, menacingly, towards the Rowleys, other Rowley leaped into action.

In a stroke of strange bravery and wild intuition, the other Rowley pushed a large red button, an act that triggered a drastic reversal. The previously opened portals stirred to life again, pulling back the spewed characters and entities rapidly back into their respective universes.

Just as the other Rowley was being sucked back into his own universe, he declared a final message to Rowley, "Always be yourself! Embrace your uniqueness, even if it means wearing diapers day in and day out!" This heartfelt message left Rowley in a contemplative silence.

As his inter-dimensional twin disappeared into the vortex of the portal, Darwin, who had started this rollercoaster, was tossed out again. But it was not the dehydrated fish he once knew, it was an unexpectedly hydrated fish.

Rowley couldn't ignore the bitter betrayal he felt. He left the alternate Darwin in his living room and stomped off. He pondered over the bizarre experience he'd been through, and the profound message his doppelganger had shared.