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Chapter 10: The known unknown

Kyle, now in a new style of clothing, wore a white t-shirt under a open red and white plaid button up, tan khaki pants, and his Soap shoes. He exited his home and took out the Chronicle which emitted a green glow. He quickly looked inside and saw a familiar scene correctly fixed to fit Shahra into it.

'Master, we have company! Your 9 o'clock!' the boy heard Shahra exclaim and turn to his left and saw a familiar blonde jock and slutty Latina girl approach him. Kyle frowned, "Can I help you?" he asked confused.

The jock smirked, "Hmph, you're the new kid, huh? The name's Dash Baxter and this is Paulina." Paulina waved. Kyle knew this wouldn't end well and replied, "Yeah, I'm new here…but no offense I smell you guys are trouble. Just try not to cause me any grief, okay?" This caused Dash to turned crimson and grab the brunette by his collar, "The fuck you say punk?"

Kyle growled and kicked Dash away before performing a backflip away. Dash recoiled from the kick and Kyle bolted away after putting the Chronicle back.

'Haha, first minute in Amity and you're already making enemies. Classic.' Shahra laughed. Kyle rolled his eyes internally and soon stopped in the park. He saw a park bench and plopped down. He soon saw an odd sight about 100ft away. He saw Sam, Tucker, and Phantom engaged in a fight but was Sam and Tucker against Phantom. Phantom was having trouble but was holding her own. Sam and Fucker seemed to be wearing Fenton Works suits and carrying powerful weapons. Kyle was shocked, 'Is this a reality she has nearly nobody who knows?' He didn't have time to think more when a rouge blast was shot at him accidentally. He dodged into a nearby bush and saw he was near a nearby shed and ducked into there. He peeked out and saw that no one noticed him and sighed in relief.

Shahra soon said, 'We must help Phantom!' Kyle nodded and said, "Right!" he soon stood in the center of the shed and allowed cards to swirl around him and transform him. He smirked as he finished and warped out into the fray albeit a good distance away.

He saw Phantom being blasted and knocked down but before she could be captured he threw an Ace of Wind at Tucker's hands. Upon reaching them the two were thrown away by a strong gust of wind sending them a good 40ft. Cardmaster appeared near Phantom and helped her up, "Thanks. Who are you?" Cardmaster smirked, "Cardmaster. I think it's time to flee. Come." He motioned for her to follow and after she looked at Sam and Tucker for a second she floated after her savior.

Atop a nearby building Cardmaster and Phantom were greeted by Jazz and Ember McLain who looked worried and checked her for any injuries. After they found no life threatening injuries Jazz asked Cardmaster, "Who are you and did you save my little sister?" Cardmaster nodded with a smile and said, "Of course Ms. Fenton. I couldn't leave Danni in a situation like that!"

He soon bowed, "My name is Cardmaster. I am relatively new to this town. But it would be rude if I didn't show who I truly am as I know your secret already Danielle." Danni blushed green and changed back to Fenton.

Cardmaster nodded, "The show is over and my job is done!" and allowed the cards to surround him. Upon reverting back he smirked, "Name's Kyle. Kyle Steele. Just moved here. Pleasure to meet you girls."

Jazz frowned, "How do you know Danni's secret?" Kyle frowned, "That's kinda hard to explain..." Ember raised an eyebrow, "Whattya mean?"

Kyle pulled out his Chronicle and said, "Try touching this…" the three looked at him and nodded before touching it. They shined a brilliant light and Danni looked shocked, "Another timeline?"

Kyle frowned, 'Only general knowledge…no memories..fuck me. Oh well.' He nodded, "Only me and another know the truth and remember…but I'm sad to see you all don't remember…"

Danni shrugged with a sad smile, but Jazz looked at the boy who was saddened at this moment. She said, "You…seem to be going through a lot huh?" "You don't know the half of it…" he had a look of pain on his face.

Shahra appeared, "Master…it appears Sam and Tucker noticed the light the book gave out! We must flee, they're en-route."

"Damn. Gotta find a place to hide." He soon heard his phone vibe and pulled it out to answer, "Mom? Yeah. Yeah. Yes? Okaaaay? Yeah, we'll be there. Alright, we'll be careful. Yes, I have it. Alright, gotta run, literally! Love ya too Mama. See ya at home." He hung up and said, "Let's head to my place. Mom and Dad want me home anyway." Danni transformed as did Kyle and Jazz was picked up by her sister and Ember hopped on her guitar. The five of them flew away and soon approached a familiar house and entered. Once the door was closed Cardmaster and Phantom changed back.

"Son." Kyle saw his father and mother standing with a concerned expression. Kyle asked, "What happened?" James frowned, "Your mom and I…we remember." Kyle backed up shocked and Shahra asked, "Mr. Steele, are you serious?" Jess nodded, "It seems our memories came back once Kyle left the house. We know who you once were dear."

Shahra nodded sadly and Ember asked, "Alright…someone explain!"

Kyle snapped out of his shock and sighed, "Okay, well…"

Kyle began to explain from his memories what happened. And that he has no real clue as to what is happening. Danni frowned, "So, Clockwork won't tell you? Typical." Kyle looked at her, "Huh?" Danni smiled, "I know Clockwork, yeah. You could say I'm his apprentice."

Kyle soon had a look that clearly said, 'Well, alright, I guess.'

"Anyway, putting that aside. Now, girls please explain what this timeline has." Danni frowned and began by saying, "Well, upon the portal activating I was killed halfway as you know already. However, unlike your world, I woke up too late to find myself in a coffin. Not a pleasant way to awaken. I think it was three days after the accident and soon figured out how to phase out. Upon getting out, I found Jazz crying at my grave." Jazz looked away, "I…was so relieved to find you okay. But, Mom and Dad became distant. They focused more on the portal and then ghost hunting. More hunting then science…and then Sam and Tucker were soon trained by Mom and Dad…and jaded like them. I couldn't risk Danni…and soon we met Ember. She took Danni in and well, now they're together. Now, we've dealt with ghosts and fought with Sam and Tucker and our parents for two years now…"

"Well, if you want to stay here at anytime you're more than welcome you three." Jess offered with a smile which Danni returned, "Thanks Mrs. S."

"Alright, now…" James checked his watch and frowned, "Kyle, go upstairs and get a shower I KNOW you didn't get one. The Fentons are coming later and Jazz you should head home, cause Jack wanted to bring his daughter." Jazz nodded nervously and Jess glared at Kyle, "Now, young man." Kyle rolled his eyes and gave a thumbs up and waved to the three girls. They said, "Later, Kyle." "See ya Babypop." "Bye, GB." The boy smiled and dashed up the stairs with Shahra giggling as she flew after him. Jazz said to Danni, "Okay, I gotta head home. Be careful on your way to Vlad's okay?"

Danni and Ember nodded and Danni looked up the stairs, she had a look of determination on her face, "Uh, I wanna talk to GB before we bail. You coming, babe?"

Ember nodded and Jazz smiled, "See ya, sis. Later, Em." And the eldest sibling left and the ghostly couple said goodbye to Jess and James before ascending the stairs.

As Kyle was picking out clothes for after his shower, he soon said, "Come in." Danni and Ember phased through the door and Kyle asked with a smirk, "So, you remember everything in truth?"

Danni and Ember nodded and Danni smirked, "Well, Jazz never touched the book before then so, she doesn't remember. However, my guess: the Chronicle remembered us when we touched it so those who already touched it are able to remember. But, I can't explain your parents."

Kyle gave a confident smirk as he crossed his arms, "Heh, I don't think Sam or Tucker remember yet. But, will they?" Ember shrugged and said, "Possibly, or the possibility exists that their minds are so jaded that they won't be affected. But I guess we'll see."

Shahra frowned, "I guess so, now you two should go."

Danni nodded and picked up Kyle's phone and unlocked it, "Hey!" she ignored this and input something into it and soon it beeped, "Alright, now you should be able to contact me, Em, or Jazz. We managed to make contact from the Ghost Zone thanks to Vlad. Anyway, I knew you haven't changed your pin and I suggest you do but let me know just in case."

Kyle frowned yet nodded, "Fine…" the two ghost giggled and both flew out towards Vlad's Mansion.

Kyle rolled his eyes but sighed in relief, "Glad that they remember. But now, time for a shower."

Meanwhile, at the Master's residence…

Vladimir Masters was esitting some documents when he sensed a pair of ghost entering from the top floor. He smiled and said, "Ah, it seems my daughter is home. And with Ms. Emilia as well." Vlad had taken Danielle as his daughter upon finding her as a halfa in Wisconsin helping her become stronger and soon moved to Amity and she both lived here and in Ember's realm.

He had also heard one of his friends had moved in nearby and was going to visit soon. He picked up his phone and dialed a number. After a few rings,

"Dad? What's up?"

"Glad to sense you're both home. You can explain everything in the morning. However, I'm going to be meeting an old friend from high school. He just moved here with his wife and son. Please, don't make a mess."

He heard some giggling and then, "Can do Dad. Oh! I forgot to give Kyle something! Yes, I was there earlier by the way and can you come and get it so you can give it to him? I finished modding it so he can use it."

Vlad smiled, "Of course, I'll be there in a second."

He hung up and stood from his chair. He let black rings form around him and change into his alter ego, Vlad Plasmius. He had black vampiric hair, red eyes, green skin, and wore a white jumpsuit with a cape. He phased through the ceiling and knocked on Danni's door. She called out, "It's by the door!"

Vlad sighed in annoyance and looked down to see a small package and picked it up. He put it under his arm and went to his garage.

Vlad pondered as he drove to James Steele's residence how Danni was semi-reluctant to call Vlad her father. But, after a horrible battle with Jack and Maddie ending with Plasmius protecting Phantom from a highly fatal attack even for a halfa. Phantom had retaliated with a powerful vocal attack in the form of a ghostly wail. Her anger could be felt and then afterwards the two were found and bailed out by Ember.

But Jack had said, "Even if Danni became a ghost I'd still rip it apart!"

This had cut Danni deeply and Maddie saying she'd do the same made her depressed for a good amount of time. After two weeks she'd begun to call Vlad 'Dad' or 'Daddy.' This had shocked the elder halfa but accepted her as his own. Now, 10 months later, he was proud of Danni for rebounding but disappointed and disgusted at his former college friends. But maybe seeing MetaMan and Luna he'll feel better. Yet upon arriving and seeing a familiar RV, his blood boiled. But he calmed down and exited his vehicle. Now as he knocked on the door a familiar cocky grin greeted him, "Vlad! Bout fucking time! Come on in." Vlad entered and saw Jazz sit next to a young man who looked like Meta and Luna. 'Ha, that must be Kyle. But I sense another with them…'

"Hey, GB." Jazz whispered to Kyle who looked at her, "Wanna see something cool?" he nodded but soon saw a familiar wisp come out of Jazz's mouth which confused the boy. The door opened and Vlad Masters entered. Kyle soon realized Vlad Masters was a ghost. Jazz waved to Vlad and dragged Kyle to the backyard. Vlad raised an eyebrow and said to James, "Meta, I need to give something to your son from my daughter. Give me a moment." James looked at Vlad incredulously but gave a thumbs up.

As the two teens got outside Shahra had revealed herself, "What is it Jazz?"

Jazz grinned and pulled up her sleeve and Kyle gasped, "The Z-Ring?!"

Jazz posed and yelled, "Z-Trans!"

After a flash of light she wore a set of white armor and yellow jumpsuit. Her hair was in a ponytail under her helmet. (A/n: Hmm, if you wanna picture this, use MegaMan X but female and same color scheme. Yes, same shape helmet.)

She also had a logo on her chest: a black Z with a gold outline. She cried out, "Zenrya!"

Kyle looked shocked, Clockwork lied.

"No need to show off, my dear." The three heard Vlad and turned to face him. Jazz smiled, "Hi Dad."

Jazz had fallen during that one unforgettable battle. She was still awake though and heard her parents. She was appalled and soon accepted Vlad alongside Danni.

Jazz changed back and Vlad gave Kyle a package, "From Danni."

The teen, still shaken, accepted the package and opened it. He was speechless, he now had the Boost Shoes back and simply pulled out the attachable accessories. He smiled and equipped them onto his SOAP shoes.

He felt the energy surge through him and said, "Now that's what I'm talking about!"

After a few seconds he soon asked Jazz, "Okay, now how do you have that?" his voice was semi-irritated but mixed with curiosity. Vlad spoke, "I built it after your father couldn't find the right parts. So, I did it for him. Unfortunately, Meta was busy with Luna having just being wed at the time, thankfully I attended the wedding."

Kyle raised an eyebrow, "Meta? Luna?"

Vlad facepalmed with the realization that Kyle knew not of his parents alter egos. "Well, it's something I called them during high school. Ah, the good days…unlike college…" his expression soon turned dark as he began to hold back tears. 'Why? Why would you be so jaded? Why would…' Jazz panicked and ran to hug her adopted father.

He held her tight as he shook. Kyle sadly looked at them and soon saw his mother standing behind them, "Vlad…" Vlad turned while still holding Jazz and said with a sniff, "Luna…" Jazz let go and Vlad embraced Luna and he cried. Jess soothed him and as James came out her saw the sight and became worried. He asked Jazz, "What happened?"

Vlad answered, "Bad memories…"

Jess let him go and Vlad wiped his eyes, "I'm sorry you had to see that. Now, I want to ask you Kyle."

Kyle cocked his head, Vlad motioned to Shahra, "Care to introduce me to this lovely lady?" Shahra bowed, "My name is Shahra, I am the Genie of the Ring. Kyle Steele is my master."

Vlad looked surprised, "So the book, Boreal and the Secret Rings is truthful?"

Shahra nodded and Kyle pulled out his Chronicle and flipped the pages to find the altered memory again. The book shined and he saw the whole scene play in his mind…

This went on for too long, the memory will play in the next chapter. And as a fun fact: I actually make the Chronicle Entries on separate documents.

So next up, the rewritten scene of Zen and the Secret Rings.

But who is rewritting time and what is the Chronicle's true purpose?

Read and leave a review is ya want to.

~Guardian Boreal signing out!