Hello Ratchet and Clank Fans! It's nice to be writing for you all, since, well, It's my first time writing for the Ratchet and Clank fandom!

I'm excited, very excited, So *Breathes In*

The reason why I started this story, or even got into this fandom was because the characters and story line really intrigued me, and I've grown so much on these characters that I've been wanting to write a story on this so badly. So, I've finally gathered my courage and decided to write this little piece, I've always wanted Ratchet to find out who he truly was, his family and the Lombaxes. So, this is a bit of an AU,

Ratchets Parents are alive and in the Lombax dimension, this will be explained later in detail, for now, everything else you need to know is basically in the summary, if you read it...if you didn't, wow! You little rebel you! Everything will be explained in the story really anyway so...yep!

Also, the idea that Lombaxes can smell each others "Scents" comes for the my idea that since they look a bit feline like, it would be a nice touch to add some cat-like qualities.

Okay,Okay, Ill stop now! Please enjoy this story and Im so very sorry if any characters seem OOC! I still need to get used to writing with these characters!

"It's not a time machine Alister!" The green eyed Lombax yelled, "The Clock's not meant to alter time! Only to keep it!"

The loud whirring of the clock muted his words that he practically screamed to the older Lombax, Alister looked at the boy, then to the clock, at a loss for words as to what was the right decision to make here. Ratchet decided for him, however, when he grabbed hold of the lever, struggling to pull back with all his might. He was struggling with what he had left in him,

The lever only moved a fraction before snapping into two.

The older Lombax watched almost in awe as the clock was crumbling, literally, underneath their feet. He watched as the fight in the boys eyes changed into fear. He made a big mistake, one even bigger than that of betraying the Lombaxes. "Im so sorry..." He walked up to the altar and smashed his Praetorian Omniwrench in place of the lever, he pulled with all his might but it wouldn't budge, the ground underneath them starting to crack and shake, he snapped back into reality when he felt another pair of hands join his to possibly move the makeshift lever, but it was jammed.

"Ratchet! Get away boy! Do you know-" Alister felt one of the teens elbows jab him in his side,

"Is that what you're really asking the hero of the universe?" The question was in good humor but the morbid reality around them didn't cause them to laugh.

Accepting what would be his fate, Ratchet locked eyes unto Clank, who was currently running to the scene. Unsuccessful because more cracks and holes in the ground appeared.

Neon optics locked on to lively green eyes, Ratchet smiled, almost in finality. Clank reached out, trying but failing to stop time as if he could help.

Ratchet's smile was the last he saw before everything went black.

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It was a peaceful day in the city, partly sunny and the right temperature to just relax and sleep in.

Unfortunately, for Kaden Solari, relaxing wasn't and option at the moment. He just wanted to spend some time with his wife Karin for once instead of having anything to do with machinery or the council. While they mostly discussed mechanics at home, anything would be better than dealing with the commotion in the city. He sighed, Karin shook her head and chuckled "Stop being a child and go, that's what you get for being the Lombaxes best engineer!" he smiled at her, "Believe me, it has it's benefits, especially-" he was cut off when he heard rapid knocking on their front door, Karin bet him to the door, her long brown hair flowing behind her as she whipped to door open to reveal a dark brown Lombax, also known as their neighbor, who looked almost frighted. Kaden spoke up,

"Jason! What happened?" the brown Lombax gestured behind him frantically, Karin looked at her husband, her icy blue eyes gave him all the answers he needed before they bolted out the door, making sure to close it in their haste. Jason lead the way while he lead to couple to the center of the city. Praetorian guards holding off gaping bystanders, hands to their mouth like they've just the scene the universe's most darkest secret. Kids watch in awe at whatever was happening behind the guards.

"Solari, you might want to see this." One of the female guards spoke up, she made the guards partway for Kaden, Karin stayed behind, listening to one of the housewives speak quickly to her, her eyes widened.

Kaden probably had the same reaction when he laid eyes upon the scene. Expecting to see an intruder, he saw two Lobaxes on the ground, literally, smoking. One of them...no...one of them looked liked...

"They need immediate medical attention!" One of the male medics shouted, Kaden didn't even notice them at first,

Alister. His friend. The Exile. He was right there, barely breathing but alive. He felt Karin run up next to him, covering he mouth in awe at the scene. He felt her crush his right arm as she gazed upon the second Lombax next to Alister. She clutched harder, "K-Kaden..."

He looked over when he heard her, borderline frightened voice. The medics already had a small stretcher like object underneath the golden furred Lombax, ready to lift them off the ground. His chest felt tight, and it felt like he couldn't breathe. No, that Lombax had to be someone else, it couldn't-no-their son was most likely dead! How?!

"Get them to the infirmary now!" The medic holding one end of the stretcher shouted, the other medics rushed and lifted both stretchers off the ground, hurrying away, leaving the bystanders behind and heading quickly to the infirmary. Karen let his wife shake with emotions, and before he realized it he was crying. "Kaden?" his wife questioned, she tugged on his arm and tugged him along the same route the medics took, the other bystanders chatting among themselves.

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Karin was like and anchor to his ship, if it was ever led astray she would stop him and ground him. This, was one of those moments when he needed grounding.

18 years. 18 full years since he believed his friend was dead, there was no way Alister survived. To think that he could escape Tachyon's clutches was beyond him, not only that, there was another Lombax that appeared with his childhood friend. That may or may not be, his son. His son that was only born a couple days before Tachyon attacked. Karin was in tears when she told him that she smelled his scent, looked at the others face and knew.

They still asked for a blood test anyway, Well, more like Karin did, Kaden was still in a state of shock. The medic said it would only take a moment but it felt like and hour passed and Kaden couldn't comprehend anything anymore.

"Solari" Kaden and Karin looked up almost immediately, it was a female guard, Beatrix to be more exact, a good friend of was a very kind Lombax, platinum fur with kind green eyes to go with it, long white hair matching her stripes atop her head. She was Karin's childhood friend. Beatrix pulled over a plastic chair from nearby and sat in front of them. Beatrix sighed,

"Alister-" she began, Kaden stiffened, "That Lombax is Alister, he's alive, but he is in critical condition." Beatrix tilted her head down as she heard Kaden sigh in what was relief, he was happy his friend was alive really, but the other-

"The blood test?" Karin asked, Beatrix looked her in the eye,

"A match"

At those two words Karin burst into tears, her son! Oh-her son was alive, her child! She slid out of the chair she was sitting in and sobbed, though, they were happy tears. Kaden was shocked, but while the news was overwhelming, it made him so happy to know that his son was alive.

"H-How's he doing, can we see him?" He asked, leaned down to comfort his wife as she wept silently. Beatrix shook her head,

"We don't know what happened to them but their vitals are dangerously low. Your son has showed signs of waking up, the doctor called it a miracle." Kaden sighed, rubbing Karin's back as she calmed down. he felt tears piercing his own eyes, but stopped them from flowing freely,

"And Alister?"

A pause, Beatrix's mood turned sour and Karin looked up, stopping her tears. "They don't think he is going to wake up, at least, not anytime soon." Kaden looked down, Karin bid her friend goodbye as she left.

They sat there talking for a while, Karin shedding happy tears and Kaden chuckling at her jokes or puns. She was trying to cheer him up, he could tell. He wouldn't believe his son was alive until he saw it with his own eyes.

All they had to do was wait

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Since I'm on a roll, the next chapter will be up very soon! Sorry for any spelling or grammar errors and if you have any questions please ask away! (remember, this was a bit of an AU, not everything is the same)

Next chapter will be longer!