(Full Description: After the events of the "Disasteroid", as the media put it, Danny's life is going great! With his secret out he no longer needs to hide, but tragedy strikes, Danny is assassinated! Panic sweeps the nation, Dan escapes, some 800-year-old sorcerer returns, WHAT THE JUICE! IS THAT A DARK DRAGON?! Everything is going to hell and back, none of this is meant to be. Clockwork must fix this time anomaly but he might need some help. Enter Time Echo, the so-called 'Chancellor of Time'. With a little planning and some meddling, they reset the timeline and this time... Everything must be where it should be.)
Prologue:
Two years have passed since the incident, now known as Phantom Planet, where Danny saved the planet from the 'Disasteroid' and revealed his identity to the people of the world. After a year the excitement of the hero died down but he was still recognized with the occasional picture and autograph. Danny was offered a spot in the Justice League, which he respectfully (and excitedly) accepted and was now their youngest member. He was most favored by the Man of Steel himself, followed closely by the Dark Knight. It was also discovered that Danny had a long-lost older brother and after a tearful reunion the two kept in touch, though it was difficult to convince him to release Danny of their embrace after their first meeting. The next few days the brothers spent together catching up, playing games, or just plain hanging out. Now they are as close as though they were never apart in the first place. (No matter how embarrassing he can be sometimes) But as of this moment, none of that's important.
Now, one would think that on the bright sunny summer day of July nothing would go wrong. Team Phantom was taking a break from Ghost hunting as they strolled along the park waving and smiling at the general public. They stopped at a hill that has a single tree overlooking the city of Amity. "It's so nice to take a break once in a while." Sam said with a smile as she looked at her Halfla Boyfriend. "Yeah, tell me about it. The box ghost's been keeping me busy, again." Danny practically groaned out. "He's still at it?" Sam chuckled. "You'd think they'd give up by now, it's been years!" Jazz piped up. "Hey, at least you get some action! I'm stuck in my office doing paperwork!" Tucker complained. "The only good thing from this is I'm surrounded by my hot secretaries." He smiled wiggling his eyebrows. "Eww!" Jazz exclaimed as they laughed happily at their friend's strange antics. They sat together happily chatting while eating their picnic. Everything was going great... until a shot rang out as all the members of Team Phantom heard the horrible snapping of ribs. With shaky hands, Danny grasped the wound in his chest and pain rippled through his body. He fell to the floor, screaming and writhing in pain as his friend, sister and girlfriend looked on in horror. He gasped in pain but breathing was hard as a burning feeling filled his body as it felt like he was melting down. Jazz was breaking down as the sight before her. Tucker, with teary eyes, was trying in vain to contact the League. And Sam held the screaming Danny in her arms, as tears streamed down her face. She knew he was in pain, she knew he was dying, but there was nothing she could do but watch and try to comfort him... and that hurt her dearly. She thought about how close she was to death and how he would always be there to save her, all the times it was him who needed the saving, she was there but now. Now she felt useless, forced to watch the one she loved, be in so much pain, and there was nothing she could have done to stop it. What felt like a millennium later his screaming seized and his body when limp. Grinding her teeth, Sam's grip on Danny tightened and with her clouded judgment, she shook Danny calling out his name repeatedly. Nightwing was the first to arrive at the scene as Sam cradled Danny's limp form.
"DANNY!"
Unfortunately, he was too late. The funeral happened a few days later as the world mourned for their beloved hero. Not even a week later, chaos in Hong Kong as what looked to be a Dragon was rampaging through what used to be the city and was quickly moving to the next and the next. Next Dan escaped the thermos. He destroyed Amity Park, the only city that stood against him in his timeline, and went on to destroy another and another and another. The Justice League tried to take control but was no use, little by little their numbers plummeted somewhat steadily. With all the chaos energy from the world, a Sorcerer escaped from his bindings and reeked havoc in his wake. Chaos ruled the world and there was nothing the heroes could do about it. They tried, and so valiantly too, but they all died in battle. Each in vain for no one, not even the Justice Leauge, has triumphed over these chaos bringers.
~~~Ghost Zone, Clockworks tower~~~
"Clockwork! What is the meaning of this?!" An Observant demanded. "The ghost child is gone!" "Why does HE still exist?!" Another exclaimed. "Daniel isn't meant to die yet. Nothing is where it should be." Clockwork calmly stated but the way he gripped his staff showed he was panicked as well. "THEN FIX IT!" The Observants all but shouted. "I'm afraid the situation is much more complicated." A new voice stated as a gray-skinned ghostly teen floated forward. She had long turquoise hair that almost completely covered the left side of her face; Sky Blue eyes; she wore a red-rimmed purple cloak that only reaches up to her elbows clasped together by a red hourglass-shaped crest, a black dress trimmed with purple, a red and purple belt with a red clock attached to it, purple gloves on each hand with a matching watch; she also sported a ghostly tail much like the 'Master of Time' "Time Echo?!" The Observants exclaimed. "Well yes, that is my name." She chuckled. "IF YOU ARE HERE THEN YOU MUST FIX THIS AT ONCE!" An Observant demanded. "There is no need to worry, Clockwork and I know what we must do. However, there are some things that must be discussed." She said as she floated over to Clockwork. "Then what should've happened?" Another asked. "Three heroes must meet and a legend brought into sight. For the enemy's defeat, together they must fight." She replied. "Now then Clockwork..." She started as she turned to the Ghost with a smirk playing on her lips. "Shall we?" She asked ever so sweetly. "It'll be my pleasure working with you once more Time Echo." The elder time ghost smiled.
"Then it is decided. Jacob will continue with his timeline undisturbed until the time is right."
"His grandfather should be aware of the situation. He can prepare Jacob."
"Agreed"
"What of Daniel?"
"It appears he learns better from experience."
"So we leave him untouched as well?"
"Until his core is active he must learn on his own. However, his ice core may prove to be a problem."
"Then we guide him to Frostbite when the time is right."
"What about the being known as 'Dark Dan'?"
"I'll need your help."
"I'll do what I can."
"We need the Ninja of Norrisville."
"Impossible, that is the year they need to choose the next Ninja, he is not ready."
"Hmmm... who have they chosen?"
"A freshman by name of Randall 'Randy' Cunningham."
"Hmm, with his courage, noble and well-meaning heart? He's the perfect candidate."
"Is there something else?"
"Randall also has a connection to Daniel. Bringing them together may be easier than I had originally thought."
"The boy will still be new to this, he won't be ready in time for the battle. However, we'll need all three."
"All three are new to this as well. Randall has the Nomicon."
"It's not enough. The other two are being trained properly, even if one isn't aware of it."
"Then leave it to me."
"There's no turning back now, this has to be done." Clockwork stated as the two stood (more like floated) in front of one of the many clocks in the room. "If we do this..." Time Echo started her gaze locked on the clock. "It'll be the longest I'll ever be..." she trailed off shifting to look at Clockwork. "I suppose that is true." He replied looking at the younger ghost beside him as they fell into a comfortable silence. "Listen... C-" Clockwork started but was cut off by an Observant. "There's no use stalling, let's get this over with!" Cried the Observant. "As much as I hate to say it, they're right." Time Echo chuckled before sighing. "Let's do this." She stated as a look of determination crossed her features. Taking a deep breath both Time Ghosts raised their Time Scepters as they both uttered two words. "TIME OUT" At that moment all the clocks in the room started to go in reverse as time itself started to reset.
~~~Somewhere in the NYC~~~
"This is your territory, young dragon." Luong Lao Shi said to his grandson as they looked over the city of New York while they stood on top of the many rooftops. "And you alone are responsible for the many Magical Creatures living within it." He paused as if for dramatic effect. "From the Centar herds of Highbridge Park; to the floor of the secret Leprechaun stock exchange; from the Gargoyle nests on top of the Empire state building; to the Mermaids for the east river." Lao mentioned just a few. "Hey kid, if you can make it here, you'll make it anywhere." Fu Dog laughed. "No problem, I am totally on t-" Jacob- or as he prefers- Jake was cut off but Lao Shi. "But first you must master your Dragon training one step at a time. Even a young Falcon must stand before it can fly."
"Yo, check this out, G! Dragon up, Yo!" Jake exclaimed excitedly as fire emerged from his body transforming him into a red-scaled, green tipped black haired winged dragon. (If that makes sense, btw I'm using Jake's season 2 dragon form if that makes it easier.) "Pow, I'm not only ready to fly, I'm ready to soar!" Jake exclaimed as he practically jumped off the ledge and flew around doing flips and tricks in the air as he continues to shout in joy. "Bad news beware because the American Dragon is in the house!" Jake declared as he dived down only to hover in front of Lao Shi and Fu Dog. His joy was cut short, however when he lost control of his powers forcing him back to his human form and making him fall and scream in the process as the two elders looked down. Luckily Jake managed to hang on to a fire escape railing as he calmed himself down. "I'm cool, no prob-" He groaned trying to pull himself up. "C-Could you guys... a little help down here?" Jake smiled nervously. Lao Shi only hummed in what seemed to be disappointment as he shook his head.
Returning back to the elder's shop the three men froze at the sight of a specter floating in the middle of the room facing away from them. "Yo, G. Do you know who or what that is?" Jake asked. "I-It can't be..." Fu all but muttered. "Who are you and what are you doing in my shop!" Lao Shi demanded with hostility but she merely turned and calmly looked at them. "Forgive me for my intrusion, Lao Shi." She spoke softly. "How do you know my name?" Lao Shi questioned hostility still embedded in his voice. "Shi, calm down!" Fu barked suddenly. "Forgive him he must not recognize you!" He continued with a nervous laugh. "Recognize her? Why would I recognize you?" Lao Shi still asked hostility now gone. "Perhaps an introduction is in order. Though I already know each of your names it is only fair I give you mine." She started. "I am Time Echo," She did a little curtsy as Lao Shi gasped while Jake looked on in confusion. "The Ghostly Chancellour of Time." She introduced. "Now, Lao Shi. There is something you and I must discuss... in private." With that, she waved her scepter and not even a second later Lao Shi's expression went from shocked to worried. "Before you go Lady Echo, is there no other way?" He asked darkly making Jake all the more confused. "I'm sorry, but all is where it should be." She responded sullenly before turning to face Jake. "It was a pleasure meeting The American Dragon, however, there is more I must do. But a little advice young dragon." She paused for dramatic effect. "Beware the enemy behind the mask, however, a hero must know the difference between friend and foe." Just as those words left her lips she was gone.
~~~Amity Park, a few days later~~~
"Smile!" Samantha Manson, or Sam as she preferred, cheered as she took a picture of Daniel 'Danny' Fenton standing in front of a metal contraption with a white HAZMAT suit with black accents. Standing beside Sam, Tucker smiled as he looked on excitedly at the portal. "Ok, I showed you the portal. Can we get out of here now? My parents could be back any minute." Danny asked somewhat nervously. "Besides, they said it doesn't work anyway." He added. "Come on Danny! A Ghost Zone!" Sam started with a bright smile. "Aren't you curious? You got to check it out." She stated as she stood right at the opening. Danny moved beside her HAZMAT still in his hands as a small smile played on his lips. "You know what, you're right! Who know's what kind of awesome, super cool things exist on the other side of that portal." Danny smiled putting on the HAZMAT at last. Both of his friends smiled at him but Sam frowned upon seeing the printed face of Jack Fenton, Danny's father, on the suit. "Hang on!" She called out as she reached all peeled of said face. "You can't go walking around with that on your chest!" She exclaimed Danny smiled before looking at the portal. He stepped in and continued on, as Danny pressed on forwards it got darker as well. Acting on instinct, he reached out to his left where he knew a wall was. Unfortunately, his hand landed on a button that read 'On' accidentally pressing it. With a sudden flash of light, the portal came to life with Danny still in it. His screams filled his ears, drowning out the loud mechanical fizzling and his friend's worried cry for him. Seconds that felt like an eternity passed before the teens screaming seized and out the portal stumbled Danny. Only some thing's changed. His once pitch black hair was as white as the freshly fallen snow, his once ice blue eyes are now a glowing toxic green, that HAZMAT suit he wore inverted the white parts turned black and the black turned white. "Danny?" His friends asked in a low whisper as they attempted to catch him but he fell right through. He hit the ground and fainted just then two glowing white rings appeared around his waist moving up. When the light faded the regular blue eyed black haired boy was back, just in time for Maddie Fenton to open the basement door and see her son on the floor. "Danny!" She shrieked in worry.
In the corner, hidden in the shadows Time Echo watched as Maddie carried the still unconscious body of Danny upstairs as she instructed Tucker to call an ambulance and Sam to help her bandage him up. The time ghost floated forwards to the computers within the lab, reaching said computers she immediately deleted the security footage along with any information that the Fentons had that she deemed dangerous. With her work done she disappeared but not before she left a little note for the youngest Fenton in his room. "Beware the enemy behind the mask, however, a hero must know the difference between friend and foe." It read.
~~~Norrisville, a month later~~~
Randy was having a normal summer day so far, it was only a week before school starts and he wanted to make the best of it. He entered his room with a smile on his face but was surprised to see an ancient-looking box on the stool in the middle of the room. He looked around and saw nothing but a shadow leave his room. He approached the box and with some hesitation cautiously opened it. A bright light shined from within as Randy pulled out a book. "The Ninja Nomicon." He read as if in awe, but he merely shrugged and as he was about to cast it aside there was a poof in front of him. "Greetings." The time ghost, now in his room, curtsied. "Who are you?" Randy asked looking at her up and down. "What are you." He added. "My name is Time Echo, a Ghost of Time. I'm here to guide you." She replied with a smile. "Guide me? For what?" Randy asked lowering the book he held in his hands. "You, Randy Cunningham, have been chosen to become the next Ninja." She stated as she pulled out the Nina mask from the box. "Oh. My. Sweet!" He exclaimed in joy as he grabbed the mask from her hands and threw the Nomicon over his shoulder. Time Echo dashed to catch the book before it hit the ground. It seemed it glow in gratitude as she let out a breath and faced Randy once more. "I have to tell Howard!" Randy exclaimed, the mask still in his hands. Time Echo flew in front of him looking at him dead on before saying. "You can't tell anyone." Randy frowned as if physically deflating. "Aww, that's wonk!" He claimed before smiling once more at the mask in his hands. "Can I?" He asked looking at Time Echo she merely smiled at him and nodded. His smile brightened as he put on the mask. Ribbons emerged from the mask as he is somewhat thrown in the air as the ribbons wrapped around his body transforming into a ninja suit. After the transformation, Randy shot up and landed on his feet as the scarf waved in the non-existent breeze. "Huh, not bad." Time Echo commented as she floated next to the boy, the Nomicon still at hand. "I guess acrobatics really does run in your family." She smiled handing him the book.
End of the Prologue
