Chapter 3: The Time Traveler's Dilemma
Kenji's mind raced as he struggled to comprehend the enormity of Sophia's revelation. Time travel? Altering the timeline? It sounded like science fiction, but the device on his wrist seemed all too real.
Sophia led him to a sleek, high-tech chamber deep within the laboratory. "This is the Time Dilation Chamber," she explained. "With the Chronos Device, you can travel through time, but you must be careful. The timestream is fragile, and every action has consequences."
Kenji's eyes widened as Sophia demonstrated the device's capabilities. He watched in awe as she traveled back in time, appearing and reappearing with ease.
"Now it's your turn," Sophia said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Kenji hesitated, feeling a mix of thrill and trepidation. What if he messed up? What if he got stuck in the past?
Sophia sensed his doubts. "Don't worry, Kenji. I'll guide you through it. Just remember, the timestream is like a river. You can't change its course, only navigate its currents."
With a deep breath, Kenji activated the device. The world around him blurred, and he felt a strange sensation, like being pulled apart and put back together again.
When his vision cleared, he found himself standing in the middle of a bustling street... in the past.