The air in the Time Lab was charged with energy after the last attack. Three-dimensional screens displayed overlapping timelines, some of them lit in red, a sign of potential threats. Lara stood before the team, her hands on the glass table, her eyes shining with determination. �"This time, we are going to the 7th century. There is a decisive event that will change the course of history: the Prophetic Migration. Any attempt to alter this event could affect the future of the entire world."Rin gripped his katana, a pistol at his hip, his eyes carefully tracking the lines of time. �"And what makes this event so important? Why start here?""Because protecting this point means protecting the future of the Islamic nation, and the science and knowledge that will later spread through Bayt al-Hikma, the conquests, and culture," Haidi replied as she studied a three-dimensional map, her fingers tapping on the glowing points as she spoke. �Marcus gave a wry smile. �"So we're playing the role of historians and fighters at the same time? This sounds fun."Ioan simply watched, cautious, as if he could sense a looming threat before it appeared. �Arrival in the 7th centuryThe time gate trembled, and a powerful blue flash swept through the lab, as if time itself were melting and reshaping. Suddenly, the team found themselves standing on a small hill outside Mecca, desert winds whipping their clothes, the scent of hot sand stretching across the horizon. �"This… is real…" Rin whispered, running the sand through his fingers. "We're really here."The atmosphere was full of movement: caravans passing in the distance, the voices of vendors, and scenes of everyday life in Mecca before the Hijra. The team took cautious positions, knowing that any wrong move could draw the attention of the Shadow Lineage, who might be watching every step they took in this era. �First encounter with the WalkersWhile the team was planning how to blend into the environment, a mysterious figure suddenly appeared, cloaked in black, his eyes glowing red. He was one of the Walkers, time guardians sent by the Shadow Lineage to hinder any attempt to protect history. �Rin did not wait. He sprang forward, katana and pistol at the ready. His movements were swift and precise, every strike described by the sparks flying from the clash and its impact on sand and stone. �Marcus and Haidi worked together to block the Walker's attempt to open a small gate beside the caravan, while Lara and Ioan kept watch, marking hidden positions to track enemy locations. �"We have to stop them before they reach Mecca. Any wrong interference here could change history entirely," Lara said sharply. �After a brief battle, the team managed to repel the Walker, but they knew the Shadow Lineage had bigger plans, and that this was only the beginning. �Exploring the Prophetic MigrationThe team took time to observe the historical events, noting how the Muslims began to move from Mecca to Medina. Lara recorded every detail of the journey: the caravans, the leaders, and the timing of the departure. �"Every step here carries weight in the future," Haidi said as she entered precise data into a small device.Rin, despite being a samurai and professional killer, began to feel a deep respect for the patience and courage shown by the people of that time. �"They are fighting for something greater than themselves… that's what makes history alive," Rin said. �A surprise encounter with the secret societyWhile the team was monitoring the caravans, a small time gate appeared, and several members of the Shadow Lineage emerged, equipped with unfamiliar weapons and ready to alter the course of events. �The battle broke out quickly: Rin attacked with deadly precision, Marcus weaved between the guards with a cyberpunk flair, Haidi controlled the gates to keep them from reaching the heart of the city, while Lara and Ioan watched and helped coordinate the strikes. �The ground shook, sand flew, sparks filled the air, and the sky was streaked with thin smoke from the tension. Every strike, every movement, every decision had a clear impact on both present and future. �
