No Time

The assault squad burst into the inner sanctum in a blaze of fire, smoke and debris.

Mannus stood in the middle of the chamber. Fibre optic cables sprouting from his head; disappearing into the ceiling.

"I was not the Alpha, but I am the Omega! I will not be remembered for the eternal peace I bring, even as I grant eternity to all!" He spread his arms wide...

"My last act! I remove the curse of this Universe! I bring a halt to time itself!"

The chamber shuddered as time stopped. Ceasing its entropic embrace, sealing the Universe in timelessness.