Edward Paul wiped the grease from his hands the rag leaving dark smudges on his callous skin the Setting Sun painted the small Workshop in Hues of Amber its light glinting off the Chrome of half dismantled engines he glanced at the clock 630 p.m. another day done as he locked up the garage the quiet streets of milbrook Iowa stretched before him the same roads he'd walked a thousand times lined with the same quaint houses and familiar faces Edward nodded to Mrs Henderson watering her prize patunas the routine so ingrained he barely registered the action his apartment
sat above Gus's Hardware a climb up creaky wooden stairs that groaned under his weight inside the air hung thick with the scent of motor oil that clung to his clothes and the lingering Aroma of last night's Pizza Edward's eyes fell on the calendar hanging crooked on the wall July 15th 2024 another day in distinguishable from the last he showered quickly trading grease stained coveralls for a plain T-shirt and jeans as he towed his hair dry a flyer on the fridge caught his eye annual milbrook flea market tonight why not Edward muttered to himself grabbing his
keys maybe he'd find some old car parts to Tinker with the Town Square buzzed with activity a stark contrast to its usual sleepy demeanor folding tables groan under the weight of knickknacks and secondhand Treasures Edward wandered aimlessly his fingers trailing over Dusty book spines and tarnish silverware anything catch your eye son a grally voice startled him Edward turned to face an ancient man his wrinkled face nearly hidden beneath a scraggly white beard just browsing Edward replied with a shrug the old man's eyes twinkled maybe you just haven't found what you're looking for yet he reached
beneath the table producing a bottle that seemed to Shimmer in the fading daylight Edward's breath caught the bottle gleamed with an impossible array of colors shifting and dancing as if alive intricate patterns etched its surface unlike any language he'd ever seen what is it Edward asked unable to tear his eyes away the old man chuckled oh just an old curio but she's been waiting for you I think Edward's brow furrowed waiting for me what do you mean some things choose their owners boy this one's had its eye on you since you walked in the man
held out the bottle yours for 20 bucks if you want it Edward hesitated his practical nature Waring with an inexplicable pull I don't know trust me the old man winked you won't regret it before he could second guess himself Edward found himself handing over a crumpled $20 bill the bottle felt unexpectedly warm in his hands enjoy the old man said with a cryptic smile when Edward looked up to ask another question the entire stall had vanished leaving only an empty space between a table of hand knitted scarves and a display of vintage records Edward blinked
disoriented he glanced down at the bottle half expecting it to have disappeared as well but it remained pulsing with an otherworldly glow the walk home passed in a days the bottle of comforting weight in his jacket pocket once inside his apartment Edward placed it carefully on the kitchen counter under the harsh fluorescent light the colors seemed even more vibrant swirling hypnotically he ran his fingers over the strange symbols etched into the glass they resembled no alphabet he'd ever seen more like intricate constellations than letters as he traced one particularly elaborate design a jolt of static
electricity sparked beneath his fingertip ouch Edward jerked his hand back the bottle wobbled precariously and he lunged to catch it as his palm connected with the smooth glass the top flew off with a resounding pop a blinding light erupted from the bottle's mouth filling the small kitchen Edward stumbled backward shielding his eyes when the glow finally subsided he lowered his arm blinking furiously to clear the spots from his vision what he saw made him question his sanity floating a few inches above his lenium floor was a woman no not a woman something decidedly otherworldly her
skin shimmered with an electric blue luminescence as if billions of tiny stars danced just beneath the surface cascading white hair floated around her face Defying Gravity her eyes when they met his were infinite pools of swirling galaxies Edward's mouth opened and closed soundlessly his brain refusing to process the impossible sight before him the being tilted her head regarding him with curiosity when she spoke her voice resonated with harmonics that sent shivers down Edward's spine I am Jenna she said her lips not quite sinking with the words you have awakened me from my Slumber mortal by
the ancient Cosmic laws I am bound to Grant you three wishes Edward stumbled backward until his back hit the refrigerator a Cascade of takeout menus and unpaid bills flooded to the floor I you what Jenna's brow furrowed slightly have I used the incorrect language my translation Matrix may need calibration she waved a hand and suddenly Edward felt a tingling sensation in his ears is this better to his amazement her words now match the movement of her mouth perfectly I yes Edward managed but who are you what are you a hint of amusement flickered across Jenna's
ethereal features I am a Quantum Jin a being of energy and possibility your kind might call me a genie though that term lacks Nuance Edward's mind reeled grasping for some semblance of logic but Genies aren't real this can't be happening Jenna raised an eyebrow the gesture oddly human and yet here I am your disbelief while understandable does not negate my existence Edward ran a hand through his hair pacing the small kitchen oh okay okay let's say hypothetically that you are real you mentioned wishes Jenna nodded three wishes to be precise it is the cosmic bargain
freedom in exchange for wish fulfillment Edward's mind raced with possibilities unlimited wealth superpowers the ability to fix any machine with a touch but a lifetime of small town practicality held him back this was too good to be true there had to be a catch what's the fine print he asked Crossing his arms there are always strings attached in stories like this Jenna's lips quirked in what might have been approval clever mortal there are indeed limitations I cannot bring back the dead force love or directly cause harm beyond that the possibilities are vast but often unpredictable
wishes have a way of twisting themselves Edward nodded slowly processing the information and what happens after the three wishes you just disappear a flicker of something longing sadness passed across Jenna's face I returned to my bottle awaiting the next Summoner it is the way of things Edward frowned the idea of trapping this fascinating being back in that tiny prison didn't sit right with him that sounds awful Isn't there any way to free you Jenna's eyes widened in surprise you would consider such a thing most Mortals think only of their own desires Edward Shrugged it just
doesn't seem fair as all to be stuck granting other people's wishes for eternity Jenna studied him intently as if seeing him for the first time you are unusual Edward Paul wait how do you know my name a ghost of a smile played on Jenna's lips I know many things about you it is part of the bonding process between jyn and Summoner Edward felt a blush creep up his neck that's a little unsettling Jenna tilted her head I apologize if I have caused discomfort perhaps we could talk it has been a long time since I've engaged
in conversation Beyond wish negotiations Edward hesitated then nodded sure why not it's not like I had big plans for my Friday night anyway he gestured to the small small kitchen table um can you sit Jenna gracefully lowered herself into a chair her form solidifying slightly as she did so Edward sat across from her acutely aware of how surreal the situation was so he began awkwardly what's it like being a Quantum Jinn Jenna's eyes lit up quite literally with swirling constellations it is difficult to describe in terms your three-dimensional mind can comprehend I exist simultaneously across
multiple PLS of reality my Essence woven into the very fabric of the cosmos Edward blinked uh maybe we could start with something simpler how long have you been doing this Genie thing Jenna's brow furrowed in concentration time is fluid for being such as myself but in your linear perception it would be millions of your Earth years I believe Edward whistled low that's a long time you must have seen some crazy wishes in all that time a smile played at the corners of Jenna's mouth indeed Mortals are endlessly creative in their desires though often shortsighted in
their execution any favorites Edward found himself genuinely curious Jenna's eyes took on a far away look there was a young pharaoh who wished for a monument that would stand for eternity I may have overd delivered on that one Edward eyes widened wait are you saying you built the pyramids Jenna winked a gesture that looked oddly Charming on her otherworldly face let's just say I had a hand in their design Edward leaned back in his chair shaking his head in amazement that's wow and here I am just trying to keep old Chevys running Jenna tilted her
head curious you are a creator of sorts as well are you not I see images in your mind of rate machines brought back to life by your hands Edward felt a flush of Pride I wouldn't go that far I just fix things make them work again when others have given up on them a noble Pursuit Jenna said her voice warm the extension of usefulness the preservation of function these are not small things Edward Paul Edward rubbed the back of his neck unused to such praise thanks I guess it's just not very exciting you know same
old cars same old problems day in and day out Jenna leaned forward her eyes intense and is that why you hesitate to make a wish you seek excitement a break from the monotony of your existence Edward started to deny it but the words caught in his throat wasn't that exactly what he'd been feeling earlier the suffocating sameness of his life in milbrook maybe he admitted but I'm not sure A Wish is the answer seems like a pretty big risk for a temporary thrill Jenna nodded approvingly wisdom beyond your years Edward Paul many have squandered their
wishes on fleeting Pleasures Edward drummed his fingers on the table thinking so if wishes are so tricky why do it at all why grant them Jenna's expression turned somber it is complicated a cosmic bargain struck eons ago a pack that binds my kind to serve as conduits of possibility we channel the raw energy of creation shaping it to Mortal will she sigh a sound like Wind Through Crystal Chimes but the power it can be intoxicating many of my kin have been corrupted by it delighting in the chaos their Twisted wishes s Edward frowned that sounds
awful is there no way to break the pact Jenna's eyes widened in surprise you would consider such a thing most Mortals think only of how to exploit our power not free us from it Edward Shrugged it just doesn't seem right being forced to grant wishes for eternity everyone deserves a choice Jenna studied him intently something unreadable flickering in her Cosmic gaze you are different Edward Paul your compassion is unexpected Edward felt heat rise to his cheeks under her scrutiny I'm just a guy who fixes things if I see something broken I want to make it
right a ghost of a smile played on Jenna's lips and you see my situation as something to be fixed Edward ran a hand through his hair suddenly flustered I mean if there was a way yeah but I'm guessing it's not that simple Jenna's expression turned thoughtful there is one way but it is rarely invoked and and comes with its own complexities Edward leaned forward intrigued what is it Jen hesitated then spoke carefully if a JY were to bind themselves in marriage to a mortal the nature of the wish granting would change the spouse would have
access to unlimited wishes but the Jin would no longer be bound to their bottle or to Cosmic law Edward's eyes widen wait marriage as in actual marriage J nodded it is a joining of Essences a merging of mortal and Cosmic energies it has happened only a handful of times in all of history Edward's mind reeled with the implications and what happens to the Jin do they become human Jenna shook her head not precisely we retain our powers but they become Tethered to our mortal spouse it is a profound connection beyond what your kind typically experience
in marriage Edward stood up abruptly pacing the small kitchen that's a lot to take in I mean we just met and you're talking about some kind of cosmic marriage Jenna's eyes followed his movements a hint of amusement in their depths I merely explained the possibility Edward Paul I did not suggest we pursue it Edward felt his face flush right of course I didn't mean to imply I mean your beautiful and fascinating but he trailed off mortified Jenna's laughter filled the room a sound like tinkling Stardust your honesty is refreshing Edward most Mortals would have already
proposed seeking to exploit the loophole Edward slumped back into his chair I'm not most Mortals I guess the idea of trapping you in a marriage just for wishes it feels wrong Jen's expression softened and that Edward Paul is why you are worthy of the power you now hold your compassion sets you apart Edward met her gaze struck by the depths of emotion he saw swirling in those Cosmic eyes so what now I still have three wishes right Jenna nodded indeed the choice of how to use them remains yours Edward took a deep breath I think
I need some time to think about it this is all pretty overwhelming Jen inclined her head a wise decision rushed wishes often lead to regret as if on Q a clock in the living room chimed midnight Edward startled realizing how much time had passed wow I didn't realize how late it got Jen's form began to Shimmer slightly the witching hour approaches I must return to my vessel soon Edward felt a Pang of disappointment do you have to I mean can't you just stay out Jenna shook her head a hint of sadness in her eyes the
cosmic laws bind me without an active wish or other arrangements I am Tethered to the bottle Edward nodded trying to hide his disappointment I understand will I see you again Jenna smiled the expression lighting up her entire being you need only open the bottle Edward Paul I will always answer your call as her form began to dissolve into mist Edward felt a surge of panic there was so much more he wanted to ask to learn without thinking he blurted out wait I I wish for you to be my wife the words hung in the air
heavy with possibility Jenna's eyes widened in shock her form solidifying once more Edward do you understand what you're asking Edward's heart raced he hadn't meant to say it hadn't even fully formed the thought but now that it was out there I I think I do it means you'd be free right and I we'd be connected somehow Jen's expression was unreadable it is far more complex than that Edward Paul a binding beyond anything your kind typically experiences are you certain this is what you desire Edward's words hung in the air charged with potential Jenna's Cosmic eyes
searched his face probing for any hint of deception or ulterior motive finding none she exhaled Softly a sound like distant Starlight very well Edward Paul she said her voice a mixture of Wonder and trepidation by the power vested in Me by The Cosmic laws I accept your proposal we are now Bound in marriage For Better or For Worse across dimensions and timelines a shimmering thread of energy materialized between them connecting Edward's chest to Jenna's it pulsed with an otherworldly light before fading from view leaving behind a tingling warmth Edward blinked his mind reeling that's it
we're married Jenna's lips quirked in Amusement did you expect a more elaborate ceremony I assure you this binding is far more profound than any mortal Union right Edward muttered running a hand through his hair so um what now Jenna's form shimmered solidifying into something more tangibly humanlike her skin retained a faint blue luminesence but no longer glowed with Celestial fire now Edward Paul we navigate this new reality together you have freed me from my bottle but bound me to yourself in the process it is an adjustment the days that followed were a whirlwind of Discovery
and adaptation Edward woke each morning half expecting to find it had all been an elaborate dream but their Jenna would be perched on his worn sofa pouring over a stack of books on human customs and techn ology I fail to understand the appeal of this reality television Jenna remarked one evening her brow furrowed as she watched a group of glamorous women bicker on screen is conflict truly so entertaining to your kind Edward chuckled settling beside her with a bowl of popcorn it's not exactly High art but sometimes it's fun to watch other people's drama instead
of dealing with your own Jenna tilted her head considering an intriguing coping mechanism though I find your own life far more compelling than these artificial scenarios Edward felt heat rise to his cheeks even after days in her presence Jenna's Frank observations still caught him off guard well my life's gotten a lot more interesting lately that's for sure Jenna's lips curved in a small smile indeed I must admit I had not anticipated the complexity of human existence your world is simultaneously more mundane and more fast fascinating than I had imagined as the days passed Edward found
himself falling into an unexpectedly domestic routine with his other worldly bride he taught Jenna the basics of cooking marveling at her ability to perfectly replicate recipes after a single viewing in return she regaled him with Tales of distant galaxies and long extinct civilizations you mean to tell me you were there when they built Stonehenge Edward asked incredulously one night as they prepared dinner Jenna nodded deafly chopping vegetables indeed though I must say the purpose was far less mystical than your historians theorize it was primarily A Gathering Place for Interstellar Merchants Edward shook his head grinning
you know a month ago I would have thought you were crazy now I'm not sure anything could surprise me Jenna's eyes sparkled with Mischief is that a challenge Edward Paul before he could respond Jenna waved her hand the kitchen transform form Med walls melting away to reveal a vast alien landscape purple grass swayed beneath twin moons and creatures that defied description soared through a green Sky Edward gasped nearly dropping the pan he was holding holy sh language dear husband Jenna teased returning the kitchen to normal with another gesture I wouldn't want to corrupt your quaint
Midwestern sensibilities as the weeks went by Edward found himself more and more captivated by Jenna her childlike Wonder at human experiences was endearing but it was her ancient wisdom and quick wit that truly Drew him in he began to look forward to their evening conversations picking her brilliant mind on everything from philosophy to Quantum Mechanics one balmy night Edward suggested they climb up to the roof of his apartment building Jenna's eyes lit up at the idea and soon they were settled on a worn blanket gazing up at the star studded Sky it's beautiful Edward murmured
his eyes fixed on the glittering expanse above but I bet it's nothing compared to what you've seen out there Jenna was quiet for a moment her expression thoughtful beauty is relative Edward I have witnessed the birth and death of stars seen galaxies Collide in Cosmic ballets but there is a unique charm to viewing the universe from this perspective limited Yet full of wonder Edward turned to look at her struck by the play of Starlight on her ethereal features do you miss it being out there I mean Jenna met his gaze her eyes swirling with unreadable
emotions I am not certain my existence before was vast but often lonely this new life bound to Earth and to you it is more constrained yet somehow Fuller Edward's heart raced at her words he reached out hesitantly taking her hand Jenna's fingers intertwined with his a current of energy passing between them Jenna he began his voice thick with emotion I know this whole situation is crazy we barely know each other and I'm just a small town mechanic but I I think I'm falling in love with you Jenna's eyes widened a Cascade of shooting stars seeming
to dance within their depths Edward Paul she whispered I have existed for eons observed countless lives and loves yet I find myself experiencing emotions I cannot fully comprehend is this son is this what your mind calls love Edward nodded unable to find words Jenna leaned in her lips brushing his in a kiss that sent shock waves through his entire being for a moment Edward felt as if he could see the entire universe countless realities stretching out before him when they finally broke apart both were breathless wow Edward managed his mind spinning that was indeed Jenna
agreed a faint blush coloring her cheeks it seemed seems there is still much for both of us to discover as they lay back on the blanket hands still intertwined Edward felt a sense of contentment he'd never known before the quiet rhythms of small town life that had once felt stifling now seemed peaceful made richer by Jenna's presence but their idilic bubble was about to burst the next morning Edward woke to the sound of a commotion outside he stumbled to the window Jenna close behind him a black van was parked across the street and men in
dark suits were questioning his neighbors oh no Jenna breathed her form shimmering with agitation they found us Edward's brow furrowed who what's going on Jenna's expression was Grim your government has detected my energy signature I had hoped The Binding of our marriage would mask it but it seems I underestimated their technology Edward's mind raced but they don't know about you specifically right we can just say it was a weird power or something Jenna shook her head I'm afraid it's not that simple my presence on this planet violates numerous Interstellar treaties if they discover what I
am she trailed off her eyes filled with fear Edward set his jaw determination flooding through him then we won't let them find out you're my wife now Jenna I promise to protect you and that's exactly what I'm going to do Jenna's eyes shimmered with emotion Ed you don't understand the forces you'd be going up against these aren't just human agencies there are cosmic entities that would seek to reclaim me to enforce the old laws Edward took her hands in his meeting her gaze steadily I don't care if we have to face down the entire universe
I'm not letting anyone take you away a knock at the door made them both jump Mr Paul a Stern voice called This is Agent Carter with the Department of energy we need to ask you a few questions about some unusual readings in the area Edward and Jenna exchanged a panicked look time had run out just a minute Edward called Mind racing he turned to Jenna speaking in an urgent whisper can you make yourself invisible or something Jenna shook her head not without expending energy they would surely detect Edward perhaps it would be best if I
no Edward Cut Her Off firmly we're in this together just follow my lead okay Jenna nodded her form shimmering slightly as she adjusted her appearance to look more conventionally human the Ethereal glow of her skin dimmed and her hair settled into a more Earthly shade of blonde Edward took a deep breath and opened the door two men in crisp suits stood in the hallway their expressions impassive Mr Paul the taller of the two asked I'm Agent Carter and this is my colleague agent Thompson may we come in Edward forced a smile stepping aside of course
what's this all about the agents entered their eyes immediately locking onto Jenna agent Carter's eyebrow raised a fraction I don't believe we've met Miss Mrs Jenna corrected smoothly Jenna Paul I'm Edward's wife agent Thompson consulted a tablet interesting our records don't show any marriage license filed for Mr Paul in the last well ever Edward's heart raced we uh eloped it was all very sudden agent Carter's eyes narrowed I see and when exactly did this Whirlwind romance occur two weeks ago Edward said at the exact moment Jenna answered last month the agents exchanged a look Mr
and Mrs Paul Agent Carter said his voice dripping with skepticism I'm going to need you both to come with us for some questioning we've detected some highly unusual energy readings coming from this building and your stories don't quite add up Edward felt a surge of panic he glanced at Jenna saw the fear in her eyes in that moment he made a decision all right he said squaring his shoulders you want the truth here it is with that he turned to Jenna I wish for you to be free truly completely free without any Cosmic laws or
obligations binding you Jenna's eyes widened in shock Edward no you don't know what you're doing but it was too late the air crackled with energy and Jenna's form began to Glow with an intensity that forced everyone to Shield their eyes when the light faded she stood transformed gone was any pretense of humanity she hovered several inches off the ground her skin a swirling map of galaxies hair a Cascade of Starlight the agent stumbled back reaching for weapons that suddenly seemed woefully inadequate what what are you Agent Carter stammered Jenna's voice resonated with power I am
a being beyond your comprehension mortal and thanks to Edward Paul I am now Unbound by any laws save those of my own choosing she turned to Edward her expression softening you have given me a gift beyond measure my love but I'm afraid the consequences of this wish are far greater than you could have imagined as if on Q the sky outside darkened unearthly lights began to dance across the heavens and a low thrumming filled the air Jenna's eyes met Edwards filled with a mixture of love and sorrow they're coming the cosmic enforcers drawn by the
disturbance in the Universal balance Edward I but before she could finish a blinding light engulf them all Edward felt himself being pulled apart at the atomic level his conscious ious expanding to Encompass realities he could never have imagined the last thing he heard before everything went white was Jenna's voice echoing across Dimensions hold on my love our journey is only beginning the blinding light faded leaving Edward disoriented and gasping for breath his vision cleared slowly revealing a landscape that defied comprehension swirling nebuli stretched as far as the eye could see punctuated by floating islands of
impossible geometry Edward's mind reeled struggling to process the alien environment Jenna he called out his voice echoing strangely in the cosmic expanse where are you a familiar warmth enveloped him and Jenna materialized beside him her form was even more ethereal here her body composed of shimmering Stardust and pulsing energy I'm here Edward she said her voice resonating on multiple frequencies we've been transported to the Nexus a realm between realities the cosmic enforcers will arrive soon Edward's head spun Cosmic enforcers Jenna what's going on what have I done Jenna's expression was a mixture of love and
concern by freeing me completely you've disrupted the balance of the universe the enforcers are coming to restore order and to punish those responsible before Edward could respond the air crackled with energy five imposing figures materialized around around them each radiating power beyond mortal comprehension their forms shifted constantly as if unable to settle on a single shape the largest of the enforcers spoke its voice booming across Dimensions Jenna Quantum Jin of the sth realm You Stand Accused of violating the cosmic Compact and you Edward Paul of Earth are charged with aiding and abetting this violation how
do you plead Edward straightened his spine facing the cosmic being with a courage he didn't entirely feel not guilty I love Jenna and I won't apologize for setting her free the enforcers form pulsed with barely contained Fury love you speak of love when you've endangered the very fabric of reality Jenna intertwined her fingers with Edwards a gesture of defiance and unity your laws are outdated and cruel I found something more powerful than any Cosmic compact true connection with another being the enforcers conferred in a language Beyond human comprehension finally the leader turned back to them
we cannot allow this disruption to stand the balance must be restored Jenna you will be stripped of your powers and banish to a mortal existence Edward Paul you will forget all knowledge of cosmic truths and return to your mundane life no Edward shouted pulling Jenna closer you can't do this there has to be another way a smaller enforcer stepped forward its form reminiscent of a shimmering humanoid perhaps there is an alternative if you truly believe your love is strong enough to transcend Cosmic law prove it how Jenna asked hope coloring her voice the enforcer waved
a hand and a series of shimmering portals appeared these gateways lead to different realities each fraught with its own challenges if you can navigate them together maintaining your bond Des despite having your memories altered we will consider your case unique Edward met Jenna's gaze saw the determination there that mashed his own we'll do it he said firmly the lead enforcer nodded Gravely very well but be warned this trial will test you in ways you cannot imagine failure means permanent separation and the Eraser of all you've shared before Edward could resp spawn he felt himself being
pulled into the nearest portal Jenna's hand slipped from his grasp as reality twisted and warped around them Edward blinked finding himself standing in a grimy Alleyway the acrid smell of pollution filled his nostrils and neon signs flickered overhead he wore a battered trench coat and a futuristic gun hung at his hip hey Paul a Gruff voice called we got a lead on that alien fugitive you coming or what Edward's head throbbed as conflicting memories battled for dominance he was a small town mechanic no a hardened detective in a cyberpunk metropolis and he was searching for
someone important a woman with Starlight in her hair shaking off the confusion Edward followed his partner something told him this case was more than just another alien Roundup he had to find her whoever she was everything depended on it across the city in a dingy apartment Jenna awoke with a start her once Cosmic form was now undeniably human complete with scars and cybernetic implants she flexed her mechanical fingers trying to remember how she gotten them a news broadcast caught her attention authorities continue the Manhunt for the dangerous alien Shape Shifter citizens are advised to report
any suspicious activity Jenna's heart raced she was The Shape Shifter she realized with startling Clarity and there was someone she needed to find before the authorities did a man with kind eyes and a gentle touch as Edward and Jenna navigated the neon drenched streets their paths drawing ever closer neither fully remembered their Cosmic Love but something deeper than memory pulled them together a bond that transcended time space and even identity days passed in a blur of investigation and near misses Edward found himself questioning his mission doubt nowing at him each time he glimpsed a woman
with impossibly bright eyes or heard a laugh that sent shivers down his spine finally in a rain soaked confrontation on a rooftop Edward came face to face with the alien fugitive Jenna stood before him her cybernetic arm raised in defense her eyes a swirling mix of fear and recognition do do I know you Edward asked his gun lowering despite years of training Jenna's breath caught I I think I've been searching for you my whole life as their eyes met memories came flooding back the bottle the Wishes the cosmic trial it all crystallized in a moment
of blinding Clarity Jenna Edward breathed closing the distance between them I remember I remember everything their lips met in a kiss that sent shock waves through the City's power grid reality shimmered around them and when they broke apart they found themselves in a new world gone was the cyberpunk dystopia now they stood in a lush Forest the air thick with magic Edward wore the Robes of a wizard while Jenna's form shimmered with Fay energy well Jenna said with a Ry smile it seems our Cosmic judges have a flare for the dramatic Edward chuckled taking her
hand as long as we're together I don't care what reality we in and so began their journey through a tapestry of alternate worlds in each they found each other a new their love growing stronger with every trial overcome they were warriors in a post-apocalyptic Wasteland rebels in an oppressive space Empire and ordinary people living through extraordinary times through it all the core of who they were Edward's steadfast devotion and Jenna's boundless Wonder remained constant finally after what felt like lifetimes they found themselves back in the cosmic Nexus the enforcers awaited them their forms somehow less
intim intimidating than before you have proven the strength of your bond the leader intoned it is unprecedented the smallest enforcers stepped forward its form now unmistakably smiling in light of your extraordinary Journey we have reached a decision Jenna you may retain your Cosmic nature but you are no longer bound by the old laws and Edward you will be granted the lifespan to match your wies that you may explore the cosmos together Edward and Jenna embraced Joy radiating from them in palpable waves thank you Edward said his voice thick with emotion but what about Earth our
home the enforcer nodded you may return if you wish but know that your experiences have changed you you will see your world with new eyes with a gesture a portal opened showing Edward's familiar apartment hand in hand Edward and Jenna stepped through they materialized in Edward's living room the air shimmering briefly around them Edward looked down at himself half expecting to see Wizard's robes or a space Captain's uniform but he wore his usual jeans and t-shirt the only difference a faint Starry glow emanating from his skin Jenna Stood Beside him her form a perfect blend
of human and Cosmic her eyes swirled with galaxies but her smile was pure Earth girl a pounding on the door startled them both Mr Paul this is Agent Carter we have a warrant to search the premises Edward and Jenna exchanged a look years of shared Adventures reflected in their eyes ready for one last challenge my love Jenna asked a mischievous glint in her Starry gaze Edward grinned squeezing her hand always he opened the door to find Agent Carter and her team their faces a mixture of Suspicion and awe at the subtle otherworldliness emanating from the
couple Agent Carter Edward said Cal I think it's time we had to talk about the true nature of the universe What followed was a conversation that would reshape Humanity's understanding of its place in the cosmos Edward and Jenna became ambassadors between Earth and the greater Universal community ushering in an era of unprecedented growth and Discovery years later on a quiet evening Edward and Jenna sat on the roof of their home now a hub of interstellar diplomacy the Stars glittered overhead more familiar and yet more wondrous than ever before do you ever miss it Edward asked
his fingers intertwined with Jenna's the bottle the Wishes the old life Jenna smiled Starlight dancing in her eyes miss it my love that was only the beginning our greatest Adventures are still to come as if on Q a shooting star blazed across the sky or perhaps it was a visiting alien ship in this new world they'd help helped create it could easily be both Edward leaned in kissing his Cosmic Bride As the universe unfolded around them full of Endless Possibilities their Journey had only just begun
