Chapter 65

"Sorry john, I could only give you a little only with the city of amarillo." Lica said

They were now at the amarillo botanical gardens, where they were both sitting at a bench eating some ice cream.

"No problem. Though I did get to enjoy what I saw. Alien species now getting along with humans, so much advancement in tech such as with flying cars, and no more trash all over! Its basically the balanced world im hoping for." John said

"You are saying all that, as if you have been dead for a long time. Please stop it, its really weird." Luca said

"What? Im only saying what I mean to say." John said as he is enjoying his ice cream

"Anyways, we should head back now. I dont have enough money anymore for another round of sightseeing." Luca said as she now stood

But when she stood up, she saw that there are 6 girls all flying to their direction.

"Whoa! Y-you guys are the 6 elemental maidens of the storm family! J-just what do you want?!" Luca said, with complex feelings

"We are here for him." the maiden of fire said as they pointed at john, who has just finished his ice cream

"Hey john, just what did you do now?" Luca whispered to him

"If my theory is correct, then you are my great grand daughters. Am I right?" John said as the maidens confirmed

"And if our theory is also right, we shouldnt tell you more than what you already know, even though we might need your help. Unless if you choose to stay here." The fire maiden said

"Yes, that would be wise. Just like I always say, let the future take care of itself, as the past be past. Anyways, if I would know the future, there is a chance that I might change the past, thus making another timeline." John said as the girls agree

"John, please tell me whats really going on." Luca said

"Sorry luca, but I think I would need to exit here now. And thank you, for everything that you have done." John said as he also stood up

"Wait! You havent fully explained to me whats really happening john!" Lica said, confused

"I have already explained myself havent I? I am the johnny storm." John said before he floats

"But why now?! And how?!" Luca said, seriously confused and surprised

"I guess its only proper to give you a gift for everything that you have done for me." John said as he floats towards her

"Wait, im not mentally ready!" Luca said, a bit afraid as john nears her, and she falls and hits her butt

"Dont worry luca. We have only known for a short while, but I think you will do just fine." John said before he touched her forehead

"Whats this? Whats really happening to me?!" Luca said, as shes now seeing a bit hazy

"No worries my friend. You wont feel any pain from that. In fact, your new powers will help you with everything you need from now on." John said before he floats towards the girls

"Are you sure to activate her powers? And do you need us for the trip back?" The fire maiden said

"Nope, I can probably handle the trip back home. Though I would need the time machine again." John said

"Alright then. Earth maiden, please guide the new mutant on her new powers. We will now guide great grand father here to the storm HQ." Fire maiden said as they all agree

With that, john and the others left, while the earth maiden was left to handle luca.

"Just how did you know we were here?" Luca said, trying to stand up

"Great grandpa really made his presence known throughout the internet, through the people. Didnt you notice the people taking pictures from afar?" Earth maiden said

"I think you arent lying, though I just find it all hard to believe." Luca said

"Dont worry, you arent alone in this." Earth maiden said with a smile

Meanwhile, after some time, they finally arrived at the storm HQ, where the time machine was being booted up. Which was also in singapore, where it was a neutral country.

"Are you sure you dont want to stay here great grandpa?" Fire maiden said as the others agree

They were now having a cup of tea at the side while the scientists were busy booting up the old time machine.

"Yes. Since I know that I would be upsetting the natural balance of order in this world if I were to remain longer." John said

"But how would you upset the balance? When this would be the future and not the past?" Wind maiden said

"Like I always say, ignorance is the instigator of everything. Its better off I know little, while I still can." John said

"So we shouldnt be talking right now? Is that what you are also saying?" Water maiden said

"No. Its fine if you talk to me about things, though there would be no guarantee I might not change them. Though knowing what this future holds, there is a chance that I might not change anything." John said before the girls was relieved

"Then can you change the way the black order does things? I really hate how they--" wind maiden said before the water maiden covers her mouth

"Sorry about that, you werent meant to hear those things. Hahh.." fire maiden said as the girls all feels tired about the fact. "But its true that we are having problems with them."

"There are now laws that prevents mutants from using their powers too much, unless if you are with the military, the UN, the police, or government." Light maiden said

"But there are are exceptions right? Like with the storm family." John said

"Yes, but there are also countries which poses us a threat. Since the storm family is known throughout the years as the ones to deliver justice and balance in this world." Dark maiden said

"And not with the universe?" John said

"Well, the aliens are doing just fine governing their own planets, so as they say. But the more they take in human culture, the more crime rates grows on those planets." Fire maiden said

"I agree. Oh well, you just cant force them. Anyways, how is hormus?" John said

"Hes just doing fine, now as one of the wise men in their planet." Wind maiden said

"Hes now that old huh." John said as the girls agree. "Anything else you would like me to know?" He said with a smile

"Maams and sir john, the machine is ready."

"Can we also have your autograph?" The scientist said before they now fight over for his autograph

"Calm down guys, I will sign for you, so dont fight." John said as he gets the marker from their hands

"In this time period, you will be quite the historical celebrity great grandpa." Fire maiden said as john was now busy

After a while of signing autographs, they finally were about to begin.

"Any last words for us in the future great grandpa?" Light maiden said as they all now stand at the gate

"Just dont interfere with time anymore than this. Spacetime can be messy sometimes you know." John said

"Its alright, since we will destroy all data about the time machine, after you will be back to your time." Water maiden said as john agrees

"Even the time machine itself, even though it will suck if you cant help us in our present problem." Wind maiden said

"Anyways, have a safe travel back to the past great grandpa." Fire maiden said as each one of the girls hugs him

"Open the gate now!" John ordered the scientists, which they all agree

"Will you be fine travelling like that though?" Water maiden said as the gate opened

"Yes. I have the spirits to guide me back home after all, and my powers to protect me from everything else." John said as he walked towards the gate. "Oh, and the first thing I might do though is to destroy the time machine in my time."

"But wont that not lead to this future anymore?" Fire maiden said

"Probably, but its for the better." John said before he finally passed through the gate