It was six in the morning in New York City and the sun began to rise. The sunlight peeked through the windows in the room where Danny was sleeping and woke him up, he sighed and got out of bed knowing soon the portal to the Ghost Zone would open up. He then walked out of the room and into the dining area where everyone was already up and eating breakfast.

"Morning son" Jack greeted.

"Hey guys" Danny said with a warm smile. He then sat down and piled himself some eggs and bacon onto his plate.

"How long until the portal opens?" Jazz asked.

"About an hour according to Elena" Tucker answered. "Danny remember the portal is in the alley just near the Empire state building. I have already written down the co-ordinates down into one of my PDA's for you to take with you"

"Thanks Tuck. You're the best" Danny said.

"No worries man" Tucker said.

"I promise to be back as soon as I can and hopefully with my biological father as well" Danny said as he stood up after finishing his breakfast.

He then walked back to the room and got dressed. He then headed back to living room part of the penthouse and got ready to go, Sam then came up to him and they both pulled each other in a kiss. They parted and she said, "Good luck Danny. I love you"

"I love you too Sam" Danny said and then they both shared another kiss.

Jazz then hugged him and said, "See you soon little brother"

Jack and Maddie then hugged him tightly and then Jack said, "Good luck son. I'm so proud of you"

"Me too sweetie" Maddie said as she ruffled his hair. "We'll see you at the hospital soon"

"Thanks mum. Thanks dad" Danny said with a smile.

Tucker and him then fist bumped as Tucker said, "Good luck man. See you soon bro"

He nodded and then accepted the PDA he gave him. With one last smile at them he changed into his ghost form and phased out of the window and began heading to the Empire State Building. He flew over the tall buildings and once again was awed at the city sights, he looked at the PDA and followed the directions Tucker put in and landed at the alley.

As soon as he landed he watched in amazement as a green swirling portal formed on the wall at the end of the alleyway. No matter how many times he saw a portal appear, it never ceased to amaze him.

"Well here goes everything" He said and then with a deep breath he flew into the portal.

He landed on a floating rock to see where he was, he saw the Far Frozen on his right and figured that he was somewhere in the middle of the Ghost Zone, he then took off and started heading for Clockwork's lair. Clockwork had not only been Danny's guardian since he fought off against Dan Phantom but he became his ally and his friend, but now Danny wondered what Clockwork had to do with everything that happened when he was a baby.

After what felt like thirty minutes of flying, he finally reached Clockwork's lair, he entered through the window at the bottom of the tower and then flew up the stairs. Everywhere he could hear the ticking and sounds of the many clocks and gears all around him, he kept going up the stairs until he finally reached the monitor room where Clockwork kept an eye on many different time streams.

"Clockwork!" Danny called, his voice bounced off the walls creating an echo sound. When nobody answered he called again, "Clockwork! Are you here?!"

"Hello Daniel" Clockwork greeted with a smile as he appeared before him. "Sorry I just got back from the Observants. They were being annoying as usual"

"It's great to see you Clockwork but this isn't a social visit. You probably already know that…" Danny began to explain when Clockwork cut him off, "You just met your biological mother Elena and now she sent you here so you can meet your biological father? Yes I know why you're here Danny"

"So you know my father?" Danny asked.

Clockwork sighed, his smile dropped and he answered, "Yes I do know him. I knew this day would come"

"Wait so you know about everything?" Danny asked completely shocked.

"Indeed I do" Clockwork admitted. "When you fought off Dan Phantom, that wasn't the first time I met you. The very first time I met you was when you were just a baby fifteen years ago. Your parent were filled with joy and were blessed that they had become new parents"

Danny's eyes then widened in realisation, "The dreams! They were memories of the night they had to give me up aren't they? You were there weren't you?"

Clockwork nodded solemnly, "I was. I was the one who suggested along with another friend of mine to leave you at Amity Park. None of us wanted to come to that decision especially your parents but at the time, we realised that there was no other option"

"What exactly happened?" Danny asked hoping he would answer.

"I'm sorry Danny but that shall be answered by your father" Clockwork said. "But I will take you to him. He doesn't live far from here"

"Thank you" Danny said. Clockwork then said, "I can understand if you're mad at me for keeping the truth from you. It was the only way to keep you safe"

"I'm not mad at you. I completely understand" Danny said sending him a small smile. "Do you think it could've been different if my parents could've kept me?"

"We can never know I'm afraid and that is a question I cannot answer. Remember what I told you: There are so many twists and turns that time may or may not take. But what will happen now is a different matter entirely" Clockwork answered. "Now let's get going"

Danny nodded and he flew behind Clockwork following him to where he would finally meet his father and discover the final truth.

TO BE CONTINUED…