A heros cure a travelers curse a soldiers return

Chapter 1

Unknown POV:

The lights flickered, casting an eerie glow in the dimly lit room as I peered through the camera lens. There they were - Tanner, Daryl, Nolan, and the enigmatic Traveler - all in one place. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine such a gathering of powerful rivals. A chuckle escaped my lips, a twisted amusement bubbling within me. Little did they know, they were unwittingly playing right into my hands.

"Even combined, they can't stop me," I mused to myself. "Because one way or another, they'll all bow before me."

I needed to make sure nothing and no one could hinder my plans. With my hands casually tucked into my pockets, I strolled confidently through the shadowed corridors. My mind brimmed with a myriad of schemes and machinations, each designed to cement my dominance over them.

Causing distractions was my specialty, and I reveled in the chaos I could create. An evil laughter escaped me, the sound echoing through the empty halls. What if I were to plunge the United States into darkness, cutting off their power for 13 long years? The mere thought of it sent shivers down my spine, but it also thrilled me to my core.

"They won't know what hit them," I murmured, a malicious glint in my eye. "I'll give them a day to consider their options - join me or face the consequences."

The lives lost, the unimaginable consequences of my actions; they wouldn't dare risk it. I knew Tanner and the Soldier would never bow before me; they were too stubborn, too bound by their own sense of righteousness. But Daryl and the Traveler - they were the wild cards, the ones who might dare to resist. And that, my dear rivals, was a very big problem indeed.

With a wicked grin, I continued my calculated steps, planning each move with precision. I was an enigma, an unknown force lurking in the shadows, manipulating events to suit my desires. My power knew no bounds, and I reveled in the thought of the chaos I could unleash.

The world was my stage, and they were mere pawns in my grand design. The thrill of control, the intoxicating taste of power, drove me forward. I knew I had them wrapped around my finger, each one unknowingly dancing to my tune.

In my heart, I knew there was a chance they might stand against me. Daryl, fueled by his own brand of dark energy, and the Traveler, with his mysterious abilities, could prove to be formidable adversaries. But I wasn't one to back down from a challenge. No, I embraced it with open arms.

As the clock ticked away, I readied myself to put my plans into motion. The world would tremble beneath my reign, and nothing would stand in my way. I knew they would eventually see the futility of resisting me, and when they did, I would be there, ready to claim what was rightfully mine.

My laughter filled the air once more, a malevolent symphony that resonated with the darkness that now thrived within me. The game was set, the pieces were in place, and I was the puppeteer pulling the strings.

Daryl, Tanner, Nolan, and the Traveler may have thought they were in control, but they were mere pawns in my grand scheme. And soon, they would bow before the true master of this twisted game. The countdown had begun, and with each passing second, their fate was sealed.

One way or another, I was coming for them. And when that day arrived, the world would tremble at the power I wielded.