Danny sets down in the Far Frozen with worry and hope coiling in his stomach. It looks exactly like it did the last time he'd visited. Except…except it's not the same. No one in the Far Frozen knows who he is. He didn't train to use his element here. Not the same here.

Danny stands and lets the ghostly chill of the territory seeps into his bones. It's reassuring. This place always was and Danny suspects it always will be. It's the cold. Something about the cold just…comforts him. So different than the cold from the human world.

His ghost sense goes off, alerting him to the approaching ghosts. He knows who it is. It's the resident of the Far Frozen. The Yeti like ghosts who look so much like each other.

Danny turns, easily spotting the Far Frozen's inhabitants. There are three of them moving closer to him, using the frozen landscape to cloak themselves.

"I'm not here to harm anyone!" Danny calls, letting his voice rings out over the distance, "I just want to talk to Frostbite!"

He can see them all stop moving. For almost a full minute there is no movement until they stand up to their full height and cross the distance to see him.

One of them stands at the front and asks in a commanding tone, "Who are you? And how do you know of Frostbite?"

"My name is Danny and I need Frostbite's help. Can you take me to him?"

There is a tense moment where the one in front judges him. Danny doesn't rush him. Doesn't demand or insist they do as he asks. He has all the time in the world now.

Two of the Far Frozen whisper behind the first and eventually the one in front nods.

"Very well. I shall take you to him."

Danny bows his head and tells him, "Thank you."

Danny remembers the signs of respect the Far Frozen hold dear. He remembers how to show gratitude and respect and he intends to use them while he's here. More so than he usually does.

Whenever he visited the Far Frozen – his Far Frozen – the people would bow to him and show the utmost respect. Danny almost never bowed. Not out of disrespect, but because they held him in such high regard. Whenever he would bow, they would get shifty and awkward.

It was weird being on a pedestal. But as the Yeti in front of him returns the sign of respect, Danny feels a bit of relief. He doesn't have to act like some high and mighty savior. He can just be Danny here.

Danny stands from his bow and follows the Far Frozen to the city. Danny knows the way, but he also knows that anyone who shows up in the city uninvited is regarded much more suspiciously.

It doesn't take long for them to arrive in the populated area of the Far Frozen. It's not quite large enough to be a city, but it's far too big to be a village. Perhaps it could be classified as a town?

The lead Yeti turns to Danny and points to the main hall.

"Frostbite is most likely in there. I hope he can help you in your endeavor."

"Thank you." Danny bows again, clasping his hands together, "For your help."

The Yeti bows and the three of them leave, back out to patrol the frozen tundra.

Danny turns and heads towards the main hall. He's happy that none of the Far Frozen give him more than a cursory glance. He was brought in, therefor he belongs here.

Danny walks up the steps and opens the door, entering the main hall. Inside is a round room and in a circle sits seven Yeti's with Frostbite at the front.

They all look up as Danny closes the door behind him and then bows, trying to be as respectful as possible.

"My apologies for the interruption." Danny says as he straightens up, "If you had a minute, I was hoping to talk to you, Frostbite."

There is a small amount of murmuring before the other Far Frozen stand and leave the room.

Danny hesitates for a moment before sitting directly in front of Frostbite with his legs crossed and his hands in his lap. He remembers to keep his spine straight because Frostbite is the chief.

"I must apologize. I do not know you, yet you were able to pick me out."

"It's fine," Danny mulls over whether he should refer to Frostbite as chief or not and eventually decides against it, "My name is Danny."

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Danny." Frostbite looks over him with a keen eye, "You are familiar with the ways of the Far Frozen?"

"Yes." Danny chews on his tongue lightly as he mulls over how honest he should be with Frostbite. Eventually, Danny decides on complete honesty because that has always been what Frostbite gave him.

"I trained here when I was younger."

Frostbites face turns to surprise and a small amount of suspicion, "Who was your teacher?"

Danny knows Frostbite has been chief for hundreds of years and he has always taught newcomers to control their ice.

"You were. And I know that sounds like a lie, but…it's the truth." Danny carefully pulls his hands up and easily forms a small diamond made of ice, "I got sent into the past through…unfortunate circumstances. And I can't get back."

Frostbite does not reply so Danny continues, nervous, "When I first discovered my ice core, you helped me master those powers. And you told me that anyone with an ice core was welcome in the Far Frozen. For any reason. I need your help."

Frostbite nods, brows furrowed, "That does sound like something I would say."

Danny lets the diamond of ice dissipate as he watches Frostbite mull things over.

"Say I believe you. What is it you need from me and my people?"

Danny takes a deep breath, "I need…I need to use the Infi-map."

Frostbite stands from his seat like a bullet shocking Danny.

"Who told you of the Infi-map?" Frostbite bellows, face contorting into an expression of rage.

"You did. You let me use it to get home."

"And who are you? Why would I divulge my people's greatest secret to an outsider? Why would I risk our safety to let you get back to your territory?"

"Because you and your people saw me as a hero for defeating Pariah Dark." Danny is loath to admit that fact, "And you wanted to help me in any way you could."

Frostbite stills at the mention of Pariah Dark.

"How do you know that name? He has not been mentioned in centuries. Ghosts as young as yourself should not know of him."

"Like I said. I defeated him. I know you don't believe I could -"

Frostbite shakes his large, furry head, "That is not…I believe you have the power within you to take on Pariah."

Danny is a little shocked at Frostbites confession. He'd had a load of help defeating Pariah. The suit. And Plasmius. For Frostbite to tell him he could sense that much power…

"It is a lot to take in. My apologies for raising my tone," Frostbite bows his head.

"Please don't. Don't do that." Danny winces, "In this time…Pariah is still asleep. I've done nothing for you and your people. There is no need to bow to me."

Frostbite straightens up, "Perhaps not in this time, but at one point you took on Pariah. But if it makes you uncomfortable, I will refrain from bowing."

Danny stands and faces Frostbite, "I understand if you are unwilling to let me use the Infi-map. But I…I have no idea what to do. And you told me the map can take people to where they need to go."

"I cannot give you the map." Frostbite sighs, looking weary, "But I can escort you. And I cannot guarantee that the map will take you anywhere."

Danny can feel tears of relief spring into his eyes and he bows, clasping both hands together, "Thank you. You don't know what this means to me."

There is a moment of silence before Danny feels Frostbites frozen hand clasp his shoulder, "If I am unable to bow to you, then I must ask that you do not bow to me."

Danny stands up straight and smiles as he wipes away the tears, "I can do that."

"Good. Now, come along." Frostbite turns and leaves the main hall.

Danny floats out of the main hall after him. He easily catches up to the Yeti and starts walking alongside him. Now that he's older and a lot taller, it's easier to keep up with Frostbite's impressive stride.

"So, tell me, Danny." Frostbite looks down at him, "How is it that you and I first met. For you?"

Danny laughs, even though he doesn't particularly feel like laughing at the reminder that this isn't quite his mentor.

"I was exploring the ghost zone with my best friends and…" Danny stops walking as he trails off, "I was being stupid and we got lost."

Frostbite stops and turns to look at him.

"You actually attacked us. There was a chuck of ice lodged in your back. I got it out and…" Danny shrugs, "And then you brought us here and you let us use the map."

Danny shakes the thought of Sam and Tucker out of his head and forces back the tears at the thought of never seeing them again. He starts walking again, glad that Frostbite follows his lead and doesn't ask questions.

"My apologies. Your friends are…"

"Nonexistent. When I got thrown through time I…I got erased. I don't exist. In essence, I am a paradox. Even if they do, they would have no idea who I am."

Danny thinks about his own words. He's a paradox now. So why had Clockwork not erased him? Why let Danny go? Was he in so much pain that it had slipped his mind? Would he come after Danny later?

"There is something else troubling you?" Frostbite asks, jarring Danny from his thoughts.

"Yes, but…nothing we should dwell on."

They reach the cave that holds the Infi-map with a suffocating silence following them. When Frostbite orders the guards to move aside and brings Danny in with him, the two guards give Danny suspicious looks. But Danny brushes it off as Frostbite opens the chest holding the Infi-map and holds it up.

"Do you have any idea of where you need to go or what you need to do?" Frostbite asks him.

His voice sounds pinched, as if he wishes Danny would tell him he had some idea. But he doesn't. He doesn't know what time period he's in. He doesn't know what to do. He doesn't know where to go.

Danny doesn't have to give any answer, verbal or physical, for Frostbite to sigh and unroll the map. Danny reaches up and grabs one side of the map as Frostbite grips the other side tightly.

"I don't really know what to say." Danny murmurs, unsure of the request to voice to the map.

"It is understandable." Frostbite clears his throat before ordering the map, "Take the ghost child to his destiny."

Danny expects to be whisked away instantaneously. Like the map had done the first time he'd spoken to it. But it sits in their grip, inactive and silent.

"Is…is it working?" Danny asks.

"I would like to believe so. But it was an unusual request. Perhaps the map cannot fulfil your request."

Danny frowns, "But the map can take people where they need to go. You told me it could take people where they need to go and not where they ask."

Frostbite looks at Danny with sadness in his eyes, "I am sorry, child. But it would appear that the map does not know where you need to go."

Tears well up in Danny's eyes as his chest tightens, "I…I guess it makes sense."

Right as Danny is about to let go of the map, it lights up, shocking both Frostbite and Danny. Then there is the familiar sensation of being whisked across the Ghost Zone at the speed of light.