(Danny P.O.V)

At this point I was just flying aimlessly. I took my guitar and shifted it to my back. Well this is the time to find out what I'm going to do. First things first, I realize now that I forgot my wallet, which means I have no money. Not only that, but I don't know if normal people can fly now, but if I what I know about people is correct, then no one's going to be here with me. My only option is to find a place now.

Lowering myself enough just to barely see the ground, bright lights assaulted my eyes. Bright, borderline neon lights glowing, loud cars honking, and the occasional people yelling. It was the typical city. It was perfect to try to get to Vlad. Turning myself invisible I lowered my even lower scanning going over the entire city. There has to be some allies, all cities have some right?

What felt like hours later I found only one ally. Dropping down onto the ground, I let the blue rings wash over me. I looked around a little bit before walking out of the ally. In front of me there was the city, and behind me was apartments, but there were the size of condos. Walking forward, I saw cars zipping by, people walking in long strides. I could tell that most of them must've been well off. Almost everyone I saw were wearing expensive articles of clothing, and the expensive looking briefcases in their hands. I'm not as stupid as everyone think. In fact, I could very well make straight A's. The only thing holding me back is all the ghosts that constantly attack. Sometimes I do wonder how I would've done if I never got these powers. Would I still be in the shadow of my sister? That was another thing I hated my pare- no. They don't deserve to be called that after what they had done. Jack and Maddie always put me down whenever I did something and then start comparing me to Jazz. "Why are you back so late, see Jazz never does this! Why can't you grasp such a simple concept? We shouldn't even try anymore with you." Maddie usually said this to me while da- Jack would normally stand back and give me a glare of disappointment, the only thing worse than a glare of anger.

One second I was walking and the next, I crashed into something firm and tall. I heard the scattering of papers and the thump of what I assumed to be a briefcase.

"Sorry."

"No, no sir, I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going." Luckily I didn't land on my back and crushed the guitar and all of my other items. I watched for a millisecond before remembering the man had dropped his papers. I scrambled a bit before going to help him pick everything up. I handed him what I had.

"Thank you." His smooth baritone voice rang a bit in my ears. He wasn't a bad looking guy, and couldn't have been older than his mid thirties. He was about to walk away when I realized what direction he was walking in. Obviously he had been going home since the train station was the opposite way.

"E-excuse me sir!" Gee way to go Fenton, stutter like an idiot. "Do you by chance happen to know where I am?"

"Well young man, you are in a city called Arioth." Arioth huh, for some odd reason I liked the way the name sounded.

"Thank you very much sir." I took off at the speed of a bullet train. Good, now that I know where I am, I can contact Vlad. I could've sworn as I was running in the direction this man came from, he said "be careful little one, the future is unpredictable." If we're being honest, I didn't believe in that stuff. But seeing as a certain ghost can do it I guess I do now, but I digress. I mean, what could this man know? Nonetheless, it did put me on edge the rest of the night. Why couldn't have he said something like "all as it should be" like Clockwork says?

HOOONK!

I jumped a bit. Man, I seriously need to stop spacing out like that. Wait… where are the phones? I could've sworn they were here! Maybe I mistook them for poles or something.

"Hey boy" I saw a sweet old lady walk out of a cozy looking restaurant, "aren't you cold out there?" Cold? Ah yes, it is nearing winter. Although snow isn't on the ground, it is pretty cold where normal people would want to wear snow jackets.

"Uhm, yeah, I am a bit cold." Which wasn't a total lie, it was more like a spring breeze. I guess my ice core makes me used to the cold, but it would've been odd if I said I wasn't cold at all.

"Come, come" she motioned for me to come inside, which I would've normally declined, but seeing as there were people inside it should be safe. "I shall grab some soup, I'll be back in a minute dear." Hmm, should I take the offer? I mean, I landed in a random city and don't know where anything is, for all I know, it's a different time zone! Okay, calm yourself Fenton, you weren't flying too fast, so you can't be that far. This city has a more friendly feel than what it seems to be. Honestly, it seems like a better version of New York. The biggest similarity was "the city never sleeps" vibe.

"Here you go sweetie. Fresh vegetable soup!"

"Yes, thank you Miss." I really want to question this woman, but it really beats trying to find somewhere near the train station. In my peripheral, I see a land line. That too, does beat scavenging for money, looking homeless. "Excuse me Miss…" Now that I think about it I didn't know her name.

"Rogers" She quickly replied.

"Yes, Miss Rogers, do you think I could use the landline to call family?"

"Why of course dear! You can use the phone anytime sugar." She quickly got up and directed me to the landline. Propping up my guitar so I can see it. I wouldn't want anyone to steal or damage it, it was a very special gift to me from "my sister before she left for college. Sure I may have been compared to my sister and may be slightly jealous of her, but that didn't mean I never loved her. I love my sister to death, and I'm pretty sure she feels the same way about me. No joke intended of course.

I was about to punch in the numbers but then I remembered… I have no idea what Vlad's number is. Dammit! The only time I need Vlad is the time I can't get to him. The universe loves me doesn't it?

"Excuse me, Miss Rogers, do you have a book or computer?"

"Hm? Oh, yes young lad, the computer is to your left."

"Thank you." Quickly, I pulled up an internet browser. Well obviously they aren't going to have Vlad's personal number so I would have to use his company line. I punched in the numbers

BRIINNNNGG

Please pick up.

BRRRRRIIIIIINNNNNNNG

Anyone, anything.

BRRRRRIINN-CLICK

Hello this is Helen from , how may I help you this fine evening?

"Hello Helen, I am Daniel Fenton, I'm here with an urgent call for Mr. Masters." I really hope Vlad is there or anything that can get me connected.

Well I am sorry Mr. Fenton, it seems as of right now business hours are over, would you like an appointment?

No, I can't afford to wait. "I'm sorry, but I do need to talk to Mr. Masters, it is a family emergency." Which isn't too far off from the truth. I mean, the man was dubbed my godfather.

… I will see what I can do Mr. Fenton. Please hold.

Elevator music began to play through the phone. I looked at my watch. 1:46 AM!? Wow, no wonder Vlad wasn't there.

Hello Vlad Masters speaking.

I jumped a bit. Wait, Vlad's on the phone! Thank you Helen! "Hey Vlad, how are you?"

Daniel you better have a good reason for waking me up this late.

"Yeah, uhm Vlad. You see, the problem is my ah… parents kind of… rejectedmeanddontwantanythingtodowithme."

...Daniel I need you to repeat that.

I sighed a bit before responding, "My parents rejected me and don't want anything to do with me." God, even just mentioning them as my parents make my stomach turn.

…

"So, I was wondering if yo-"

Where are you?

"... huh?"

It's a simple question Daniel, where are you?

"O-oh! W-well I'm in a city called Arioth, I don't know where I am exactly."

Don't worry, that about an hour from Wisconsin. I'll be there soon.

"Thank you Vlad! You have no idea how much that means to me!" I ended the call before he could say anything. Tears pricked my eyes. He cared, he actually cared! I was so relieved that he did. With all the stress of my shoulders, I could actually feel how tired I was. Going back to the table, I tucked my guitar closer to me and put my head down. Hopefully things will get better from here. I checked my watch one last time before going to sleep. 2:38 AM.

I tensed. How long has it been? Five minutes? Longer? I can feel a strong ecto signature around. Vlad, right! He must've found me based off of mine. Not to long after those thoughts I felt a hand on my shoulder. Taking my quick reflexes, I swung my arm back and hit into someone. A short exhale of breath was heard.

"Nice to see you too Daniel" was muttered under someone's breath. That was all I need to confirm who it was.

"Hey Daniel. Wake up." I have a small groan at the prospect of being woken up, but at the same time I was glad.

"Thank you Miss for taking care of the boy for me."

"Oh, the pleasure was mine. He was such a polite boy." Vlad's eyebrow shot up for a second before his poker face returned.

"Well we should be taking our leave, come on Daniel." Slowly and groggily I got up and grabbed my guitar and trailed after Vlad.

"Bye! Hope to see you soon!" She was as cheery as ever despite it being so late. As soon as I got into the limo I put my guitar down and was practically asleep as soon as I laid down. I could've sworn I heard the zipper to my guitar case open, but at that moment I was too tired to even care.