Hey guys! I hope you like this chapter, it gives a little bit of backstory into this AU, which I think I'm going to call the "Starting Early" AU. Idk. Idk idk.
'Frostbite, he's been talking to humans lately.' Snowstorm said, leaning on a small snowdrift. 'Should I keep him away from the portals?'
'You know how he is. He's defiant. The boy won't listen to you.' Frostbite said grimly. 'Or me, for that matter. Leave me alone to think about this.' Snowstorm left, and he sat against a wall, closing his eyes to reminisce.
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A small boy floated through the ghost zone. He was scared, shivering, and alone. Somehow, he found his way to Clockwork's lair.
"Oh, little ghost boy. It seems our timelines always connect." The ancient ghost had said, his age rapidly changing back and forth. The boy sniffled, not able to remember what had happened. "It seems you have a bit of amnesia. Do you want to go back home? To the human world?"
"No!" The small child shouted. He couldn't have been older than six. "I'm a monster! Suddenly, I'm all glowy…and I'm flying. I know that if I go back…they'll kill me!"
"Who's they?" Clockwork asked, although he already knew.
"I…don't know…" The boy responded. "Who are you?"
"I'm a friend." The ghost smiled. "Do you really not want to go home?"
"They'll kill me…" The boy repeated.
"Alright, if you insist. I'll bring you to my old friend. He can take care of you." He took the hand of the boy, and together they flew to the Realm.
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'What is the meaning of this?' Frostbite asked, looking down at the scared, white-haired child. 'Who is this boy?'
'He is lost. I want you to take care of him.' Clockwork leaned closer, close enough that the boy couldn't hear.
'Do not let him near humans. He's a halfa, as they're called. He'll be safer here.' Frostbite's eyes widened.
'Of course. Come, little one. We shall get you something to eat and somewhere to sleep.' The boy fearfully walked over to the snow creature. 'Do not be afraid. I won't hurt you.' He looked up. 'He'll be safe here, Clockwork.'
'Good. I should hope so. I'll keep an eye on you…just in case.' And with that, Clockwork disappeared.
He reappeared in the Fenton household. Jack, Maddie, and Jasmine were all crowded around the portal, screaming Danny's name.
'Time out.' The ghost mumbled, pressing a button on his staff. They all froze. 'Desiree, come.' Desiree came through the ghost portal.
'You summoned me, Clockwork?' Her voice boomed through the lab.
'I wish for these three to forget about Danny. I wish for all evidence of him to be erased. The only people who will remember the name Danny Fenton are you and I. And…I wish for Plasmius to know what has happened.' Desiree smiled.
'So you have wished it, so it shall be.'
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'I'll leave him for now.' Frostbite said to no one in particular. 'A little rebellion won't do him any harm…I should hope.'
