I made it to chapter 20? I made it to chapter 20! I'VE ARRIVED! *clears throat* Well anyway, down to business.

1) I think its time I named you guys something. Let's see. How about... the Fire Nation? Yeah, that works. Totally not ripping anyone else off.

2) Thanks for faving, reviewing, reading, and following my work Fire Nation.

Now onto the replies...

To (Guest): Perhaps. Only time will tell.

To (The champions): I will try and thanks.

To (devilzxknight86): Me 2.

To (Halofan2117): This is the same Vlad I assure you.

Danny floated outside of the door to Ember's realm before turning around to face the entrance.

"You sure you don't want to come?" asked Danny.

"I'm good," Ember replied. "Besides, this is your realm we're talking about. You need to have some alone time with it."

"Can't argue with that. Still, you going to swing by later on?"

"You know it babypop."

Hearing the confirmation and the nickname made the ghost boy smile before taking off.

Once he was gone and clear out of sight, the fire haired girl floated outside and closed the door.

"(Now that he's out of the picture, I can do what I planned on doing,)" Ember thought before flying off in a different direction.

Then from atop a floating rock, an eagle transformed into Bertrand and the bushy mustached man pulled out his cell phone before calling someone.

"Yep. The two are on the move just like you planned."

Meanwhile on the other end, Spectra replied, "Great. I knew she wouldn't pass up the opportunity to score some points with cutie pie by getting him a gift when I recommended it this morning over the phone. Now go on and keep an eye on her for me. (Not that four is needed, but one can never be too careful.)"

The red head ended the call there before checking her looks in the pocket mirror one last time. Once snapping the thing shut and putting it away, she flew off into the green skies of the Ghost Zone.

Almost five minutes later, Clockwork was staring into his time windows like normal (for him anyway). At a certain moment, two eyeball headed ghosts in ceremonious robes appeared at the entrance to the area.

The time master addressed them without turning as they approached his designated position.

"To what do I owe the pleasure of a visit from the Observants? Perhaps an overdue thank you for sending my former protege to help aid in the safe transfer of Vortex to your jurisdiction?"

"We have not come for that reason Clockwork," Observant 1 replied.

"Of course. Be it far from your lofty kind to express any semblance of appreciation."

"You know why we are here," Observant 2 stated.

Clockwork aged into an old ghost as he turned to face the pair.

"I'm already dealing with the matter. Forsooth, since before you became aware of it."

"And the boy?" eyeball ghost 1 questioned.

"Will you do what must be done?" followed eyeball ghost 2.

After his form had altered into that of a young child-like ghost, the master of time shifted to monitor a particular time window with a sharp gaze. In it, a being wearing a cape that had soul piercing red eyes, and a DP symbol on the chest region of his outfit had his hand gripping the neck of a flame haired ghost girl. Also, roaring flames could be seen dancing wildly in the background. At last he remarked, "Doing that is not seemly."

"The entire Ghost Zone is at stake."

"Not to mention this will unnaturally spill over into the human world given enough time."

"Neglect the founding principles this once for the sake of the future."

"Do what must be done."

Clockwork closed his eyes in thought as he took in a breath and exhaled before considering. After a few seconds had passed, he opened his eyes and said, "When there is no other option, I will act. But not beforehand. We wouldn't want to snuff him out prematurely."

Then he glanced back over his shoulder with a resolved stare.

"Would we?"

The two eyeball headed ghosts exchanged looks with one another before nodding in agreement.

"Very well," said Observant 1.

"We will be watching," conveyed Observant 2.

Clockwork aged into his adult form and shifted his head to look at the time window again.

"As am I."

With that, the time master's guests floated away towards the exit and out.

Meanwhile, Danny was halfway to his Space Station of a home when from out of nowhere he heard someone call out to him.

"Yoohoo!"

The white haired teen blinked before looking to his left. Fast approaching was none other than Penelope Spectra herself.

Danny came to a stop followed by the red head closing the distance between them.

"Spectra?" uttered the ghost boy confused.

"Hey Cutie Pie," she said smiling. "I was hoping to catch up to you out here."

Danny scratched the side of his head while looking away.

"You were?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"Because I wanted to have a little look at this new realm of yours."

"You do?"

"Of course," beamed the red head moving next to him and hooking an arm around his; much to the ghost boy's surprise. "I find almost everything about you interesting. So why not your new home too?"

Feeling a little awkward, Danny responded, "Oh uh... I don't think..."

"You don't think what?" Spectra blinked before letting go and moving directly in front of him with a pouty frown. "Are you saying I'm not welcome at your place?"

"What? No, its not that I..."

"Its ok Cutie Pie. I get it."

Then Penny sighed as she folded her arms and looked down while expressing a handdog countenance.

"I can imagine whatever Kitty told you at the Christmas Party painted an unscrupulous picture of me in your mind."

At the mention of said subject, Danny recalled the event.

"Well uh..."

"You don't have to explain a thing," continued the red head smiling half-heartedly. "I'll make this easier on you and we'll act like this never happened k? Bye."

As she flew away slowly in the direction she came from, guilt swelled in the ghost teen's core.

Then he turned and called, "Spectra."

She stopped with her back facing him but smirked all the while.

"Yes?"

"You're welcome to come with me to my place."

The red head turned to face him with her expression conveying that of tentativeness.

"Are you sure? Because I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable."

"Absolutely," replied Danny putting on a smile.

After hearing that, Spectra moved fast and gave him a big hug; practically lifting him up.

"(Holy cow she's strong...!)" the white haired teen thought while almost being crushed and then released after several seconds.

"Did anyone ever tell you you're sweet Cutie Pie?" asked Penny hooking an arm around his again before changing direction and flying northward together. "I can almost eat you up."

Embarrassed and yet flattered all at once, Danny couldn't answer the red head while blushing.