Clockwork stared at the large clock that reflected any time-line he required angrily, watching the events of the all-too-near future powerlessly. He leaned weakly against his staff, several wounds and bruises on his body, as he contemplated deeply over the crisis at hand. At this point, there was little he could do.

As he stared up at the clock, he heard something behind him. He turned; his time staff in his hand ready to be used, though if it was who he was guessing, it wouldn't be very useful. He wasn't quite sure why he would come back, though. He wondered if maybe he had changed his mind when a familiar white-haired, green-eyed boy appeared from behind a pillar.

"Danny Phantom, I am glad to see you," he said tiredly, changing into a child.

"Are you alright?" Danny asked, flying over to him and helping him stand. He looked at a large gash in his side nervously. "What happened to you?"

Clockwork was about to answer when he noticed four other figures standing in the shadows of his clocks. "Who is with you?"

"The Teen Titans," Danny said. "And Sam."

"Ah, the Teen Titans," he said, recognizing them now as they came into the light to where they were.

"Hey, kid, are you alright?" Cyborg asked, but gasped when he suddenly changed into an old man.

"What happened to you, Clockwork?" Danny asked.

Clockwork sighed. "It's a very long story."

"Why didn't he kill you?" Robin suddenly asked.

"Ah, so you already know it."

"Why didn't Reaper kill you?" Robin asked again.

"Oh, he tried, I assure you, but he hasn't gained enough strength to beat me, yet," Clockwork answered. "He will, though. Soon." He pointed with his staff to the clock where he had been watching Reaper.

"That's him?" Sam asked. The creature was fairly well built with blue skin, red eyes, and veins bulging beneath his skin and grey jumpsuit. On his chest was an unmoving heart, bare and vulnerable where all of his veins connected. His hair was black with a red highlight in the front like a blaze on a horse. He wore black gloves and boots, a cool grey jumpsuit that had a few darker-colored triangle patterns and a black cape that was white on the inside. He also held a cane- which he obviously didn't need- with a red ball at the top.

"Yes, that's him," Clockwork said.

"He's not as strong as he looked in my book," Raven commented.

"No, but even in his weak state he's managed to kill four ghosts already."

"We saw one of the ones he killed," Danny said.

"We're here to find him," Robin said.

Clockwork looked at him. "You're planning to stop him?"

Robin nodded.

He looked at Danny. "I wouldn't suggest it. Only one has ever fought Reaper and succeeded."

"We weren't around then," Robin said.

"Don't start this, Robin. I've seen how stubborn you are," Clockwork said. "I warn you do not fight this ghost. Go home. Reaper will be taken care of by the one who first fought him."

"Who's that?" Danny asked.

"Skulker," Clockwork answered.

"Skulker?" Cyborg asked.

Clockwork gestured to the clock and showed them the metallic, body-armored ghost briefly. "Were it not for Reaper, Skulker would never have made his suit."

"How is Skulker going to stop him?"

"One; Reaper can't get to his heart and two-"

"This is a waste of time! He's probably killing as we speak and it's my fault!" Robin said angrily.

"What do you mean your fault? I thought Starfire did it," Danny said.

"I'm responsible for my team. I shouldn't have let her wander off alone!" Robin looked at Clockwork. "Either help us find him or we'll find him ourselves."

Clockwork sighed. "The best thing to do is to wait for him at his home."

"Which is where?" Raven asked.

"The Infi-map will help you find it."

"Except that we can't find Infi-map. All of the Far Frozen is missing!" Danny said.

"Yeah, we went to that frozen island they live at and couldn't find any of them," Cyborg added.

"Don't worry; they're safe… for the time being. They're actually in a meeting with the Observants and most of the other ghosts. They're discussing what's to be done with Reaper once he's caught, since now he's managed to escape his last prison; he's going to be eliminated… permanently. Unfortunately, we don't know how to kill ghosts."

"Why not give him a taste of his own medicine and do what he's doing?" Cyborg suggested.

"We've tried. That seems to only strengthen him. He's a mysterious being."

"What about the Infi-map?" Robin asked, growing impatient.

"The Infi-map is here with me for safe-keeping."

"Why? Reaper seemed to know his way around well enough," Raven asked, referring to the stone slab he had made a small map on. "Why would he want it?"

"He knows most of the Ghost Zone, but times have changed. The Ghost Zone has changed, and he'll need to relearn all that he's lost over the years. The Infi-map can help him with that."

"Then is it okay if we use it?" Sam asked.

"As long as you keep it with you, Sam, it will stay safe," Clockwork answered.

Sam gave him an interested look. "Me?"

He nodded and then looked at the others. "If you must confront Reaper, then I advice you urgently; do not fight him. Find him and catch him, but do not fight him. He will beat you easily."

"Fine," Robin said. "Will you tell us where he is, now?"

Clockwork sighed and nodded. He, changing into an adult, went over to a shelf where he kept a thermos and what looked like a scroll. He grabbed this and handed it to Sam. "Do not let him take this from you, under no circumstances."

Sam nodded, took the map from his hand and opened it. "Okay, so where is his home?"

Clockwork looked over her shoulder at the map and pointed at one of the islands portrayed on it. "Here."

Sam nodded. "Okay, everybody get in the Specter Speeder," she said, gesturing to it.

The three titans boarded, Sam joining them shortly afterwards. "Keep close, Danny," she said.

Danny nodded and looked back at Clockwork, who was frowning at them sadly. He stared at him for a moment and then turned to leave, but not before Clockwork had warned them once again; "Do not fight him, Danny Phantom."

Danny looked at him again, nodded, and flew over to the Specter Speeder, which had now lifted off of the ground. "We ready?"

Sam nodded and opened the Infi-map again. Suddenly a portal opened in front of them. Sam drove the Specter Speeder into it, Danny following quickly behind them. Clockwork watched them disappear into the portal with a frown on his face. He sighed and returned to his clock to watch their progress, knowing that if it came down to it, he would be powerless to help them.