In the end, they succeeded. They prevented the fire, and saved the town of Ravenswood from destruction. As the sun rose over the horizon, Taren turned to Emily, his heart full of gratitude.
Taren Steele was a time traveler. A man from the future, sent back to the present to alter the course of history. His mission was to prevent a catastrophic event that would destroy the town of Ravenswood, an event that would leave only a few scattered survivors.
As he walked, Taren noticed a young woman watching him from across the street. Her eyes were piercing green, and her hair was a rich, dark brown. She smiled, and Taren felt his heart skip a beat.
Emily smiled, her eyes shining with tears. "You're welcome," she replied. "But now, you have to go back to your own time."
Taren's eyes widened in surprise. "You know what's going to happen?"