Danny went inside the Speeder, changing back into human form, noticing there is quite a load of baggage and food packages. He heard the blast of the bomb, luckily the basement muffled it pretty good as it was built indestructible, thanks to Danny's folks. He smiled at Tucker, Sam as they sat upon one side in the back, with Valerie sitting on the other side, checking her gear.
"How long are we covered to live on?". Danny asked Sam softly. Sam smiled, "At least two weeks, maybe three weeks, if we ration it all.". Danny nodded, "That's good. And the gear?". He turned to Valerie curiously.
"The fighting gear from Tucker and myself will buy us some time if we're in trouble with some ghosts or anything.". Valerie commented. Danny smiled, "Excellent.". He then walked through the door to the front, hopping into the middle seat between Jazz and Danielle. "Papa, are we going somewhere?". Danielle asked in wonder.
"Yes, but first, I have to take the Gauntlet back to Clockwork, and check on something important. Jazz, take a far right over Skulker's Island, and then take a slight left, then straight on. Clockwork will let us know if we are welcome.". Danny smiled at Danielle, then pointed out directions for Jazz's driving.
"No need for that, young Daniel.". spoke a young, wise voice, and Danny turned, his ghost sense warning him, as Clockwork in his child mode appeared in the middle of the back. "Clockwork, did I do it right back there?". Danny nervously asked.
"You did well, very well, indeed. Amity Park is safe, thanks to you. Now, I wish you good luck, and I couldn't say anything, but only hints if you wish.". Clockwork smiled as he changed into adult mode. Danny sighed in relief, and nodded, "Yeah, a hint could help me.", and gave the Gauntlet to Clockwork.
"If you take the right path, you might have a interesting destiny. But if you take the left path, you could have a curious destiny.". Clockwork mysteriously smiled as he took the Gauntlet from Danny. "Well, that doesn't help much, but thanks for everything, Clockwork.". Danny mused out loud.
"Anytime, my friend. Take care, all of you, and Danielle, don't worry about your concerns, just ask your family. They shall help you.". Clockwork nodded with a wink, and vanished with a spinning flash from his staff. "How did he mean by that, Danielle?". Valerie asked curiously.
Danielle bit her lip as she looked down, and up, glancing at her and Sam. "I call Danny 'Papa', but I don't know what to call you two as you are both my mothers.". Valerie blinked, and Sam replied, "Oh, that explains a lot. Well, sweetie, you can call me 'Mom', I don't mind it at all.".
Danielle sighed in relief, "Thanks, Mom!". She looked over at Valerie who was in deep thought, and then smiled, "I couldn't mind being called 'Mama'.". Danielle grinned, "I am so happy to have a mom and a mama! I feel so lucky.". The group laughed and chuckled merrily at her enthusiasm.
"Danny, I think we got a split coming up there.". called Jazz as she drove, slowing the Speeder down, and the group came to the front, gathering to see what Jazz's talking about.
They are seeing a island of a field surrounding a mountain, with Danny commenting, "Oh, that's one of the islands where the less-known ghost monsters live.". On the right path through the Ghost Zone, they could vaguely see a misty green portal with spots of white here and there, and on the left path through the Zone is a smaller portal, a bit closer in distance, and the colors are a dark green with streaks of black and purple.
"Hmm, Clockwork said if you take the right path, we might have a interesting destiny, but if you take the left path, we could have a curious destiny.". Tucker muttered, word for word. Valerie commented, "Aren't portals the same size everywhere?".
"Artificial portals are the same size, but for natural ones, they are different sizes and colors.". Danny spoke carefully. Sam commented, "You know, 'interesting' and 'curious' are in my dictionary, but they are basically different explanations from what I know in life.".
Danielle then said, "Curiosity is what got me into exploring the world. I would think 'interesting' would be a key part of ghost fighting or something else.". Jazz sighed, "Don't you want a break from ghost fighting, guys? I mean, we did it for years!".
"That's true, but ghost fighting is part of us no matter what or who we are. Through I think we never explored enough in our adventures to satisfy our curiosity.". replied Tucker.
Danny smiled, "Then I say we go left. Anybody who wants to go left, say 'Aye'.". 4 Ayes came, leaving surprisingly Valerie alone. "What is it, Valerie?". asked Danny politely.
"It's just that I am wary. My heart and mind is battling like crazy.". Valerie said unsure. Danielle oohed at that, and hugged Valerie, "Mama, you are not alone in this. You got me and the others. Don't you want to see what's in there? Heck, we could have millions of adventures in there, and stuff. Please, Mama!". Her wide blue eyes blinked at Valerie with a bright smile.
Valerie laughed, "Only a day already after you got back, you're melting my heart. I swear you got the puppy eyes from Danny.". Danny exhaled, "Is that a yes, Val?".
Valerie nodded, "Yes, let's go left before I change my mind.". Everyone grinned at that, and Jazz turned left, revving up the Speeder a bit faster, and the portal got closer in view, and it was more than big enough to fit the Speeder through.
"Hold on, everybody!". shouted Jazz as she drove the Speeder into the portal, then a white flash came and went, leaving the Ghost Zone to have or see no glimpse of the Specter Speeder. Now, it's up to Team Phantom to find their way though the new world inside the portal.