DANNY

DANNY'S GUARDIAN ANGEL

He had to find Danny. He just had to find him. He kicked his feet, fighting with all his might to find the lost soul.

He didn't need to worry too much about lack of oxygen but the horrible thought of losing a big part of himself to the sea kept him weak.

Don't, Danny. Don't you dare give up now! You have to find him. He's a part of you, damnit! You just have to find him. He ordered himself, growing stronger at each passing second.

He suddenly thought of Evelyn. Imagined her beautiful face. Her smile, her laugh, her tears. God, imagine how much of a wreck she'd be if she knew that her great grandson was fighting for his life

Samantha looks a lot like Evelyn He thought despite himself. She looks more like Evelyn with a little bit of myself thrown in

At the image of Samantha, his heart pounded fiercely at the thought of her having to cry over the lost of her own flesh and blood her only child

That's it, Walker. You HAVE to find him! You have to find Danny!

He briefly gazed up towards the shimmering sky, praying for a sign that will point him to Danny.

It was then that a second miracle occurred. Just like the sun blessed Danny Kawika Walker James with a beam of light to guide the way, Danny Walker received the same beautiful light that would lead him to his flesh and blood.

Danny! His heart screamed at the sight of his fallen great grandson. With all the strength in his soul, Danny swooped the young child into his arms.

It was a complete blur for Danny as he began to swim to shore, holding his great grandson in his arms. Every fiber in his very being fought to make it through. With what seemed like mere minutes, felt like eternity as Danny finally brought his weak descendant to the awaiting arms of the ones that love him.

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Danny James felt himself being pushed onto the sand. His whole body ached, and his head throbbed. The awful taste of sea water danced on his tongue, until Danny couldn't take it and began to cough it out.

"You're gonna be okay, son you're gonna be just fine"

That voice. God that voice sounded so familiar.

"I'm proud of you, Danny. Real proud don't you forget that, okay?"

His image flashed before Danny. His young, kind face smiling at Danny. Smiling and nodding at Danny right before the ambulance doors closed on him.

"Walker" Danny whispered, begging his eyes to open up to that familiar face. When he did, the light of the sky back flashed on Danny, causing him to wince.

"Take it easy, Danny slowly open your eyes"

Listening to his words, Danny obeyed the man, as if Walker was his own father.

His eyes began to adjust to the light, taking in the full glow and light that surrounded Walker's figure.

"Are you an angel?" Danny asked, though he felt his head was still swimming with soaked up seawater.

Walker chuckled, "Sorta"

Danny slowly eased up into a seating position, despite Walker's gentle protest. "Jeez, Walker you sound like my dad"

"Can't help it, Danny"

Danny stretched a bit, hearing a faint jingle sound coming from him. He gazed down and caught the dog tags shimmering in the sun light. He turned to Walker and began to ease the dog tags off.

"You keep it, Danny." Walker stopped him, smiling at the young man. "You hold on to my tags and that jacket for me, okay? Call it as a way for repaying me for saving your life."

Danny laughed, despite feeling the evident pain in his chest. He met eyes with Danny and was startled to see just how familiar they looked. It almost seemed as if he was looking into himself in Walker's eyes

"DANNY!"

Now that voice Danny recognized. "Meg" He whispered, turning his head to his very dear friend, who was rushing towards him with a vengeance.

Danny chuckled more, immediately glad to be surrounded by those that love him. He glanced back towards "Walker?"

Again, the mysterious guardian angel that was Walker had disappeared right as the audience made their appearance. Danny clutched the dog tags in his hands, vowing to keep Walker's treasures safe in his care.

"Danny!" Meg giggled, completely delighted to see her best friend alive and well. The young teenager jumped Danny, engulfing him in a tight loving embrace.

"I am never gonna let you go surfing out there alone ever again, James! You hear me?! You are staying by my side twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week!"

All Danny could do was return her hug, allowing Meg to gush out words of friendship and love, and at the same time, scolding and lecturing him to the bone.

"Hey, Danny boy"

Danny knew that this was too good to be true. His whole body tensed up at the sound of that voice alone. He gazed up and rested up a very tired and very much alive Kimo Donovan.

"Yeah, Kimo" Danny began hesitantly, praying that he wouldn't start up again.

A small crowd began to gather around the two boys, wondering what would happen next who would throw the first punch?

Kimo smirked at Danny, and opened his mouth about to say something when

"Listen, asshole!" Meg jumped to her feet, her protective claws ready to attack. "Don't you dare say anything or do anything to Danny! We've had enough of your shit and we're not gonna take it anymore!"

"Meg" Danny tried to calm his girl down, wanting to give Kimo the benefit of the doubt.

"No, don't Danny. You were right when you said that you just had to stick up to Kimo or else he would never leave you alone." To Kimo, "You know what, jackass? You are a fucking bully!"

"Kahealani" Danny tried again

"The reason why everyone listens to you and does what you say is because everyone's shit scared of you! Well you know what? WE are not gonna take it anymore!"

"Meghan" And again

"And if you dare threaten Danny's life ever again, I'm gonna shove that red truck of yours up your ass!"

"MEGHAN!" Danny bellowed, his voice definitely strained now.

"What?!" She turned to him, confused by his outburst.

"Girl, let the man speak." Danny replied, running a hand through his weary head.

"Oh." Meg said, blushing a bit. She returned her gaze to Kimo, who managed to stand there unfazed by the words she had blasted upon him. Crossing her arms, she awaited Kimo's comeback.

"Let me just say, Meghan"

Both Meg and Danny held their breaths awaiting their fates

"You're right."

Meg's jaw dropped, as did Danny's and Michael's. She blinked, confused by his statement. "Excuse me?"

"I apologize to both you and Danny, Meg." To Danny, Kimo knelt down, extending his hand. "What else can I give a brother who saves my life? How about an apology and my utmost respect?"

Danny was dumbfounded by Kimo's maturity. "How much seawater got stuck in your head, Kimo? You sure ain't sounding like yourself."

"Don't underestimate me, my young friend. You did save my life when, knowing how I treated you like crap, you could've just let me drown. Not to mention that because of me, you almost died not really good on the ol' conscious here"

"He actually has a conscious" Michael snickered softly. He straightened up and apologized, however, when he earned himself some looks from Meg, Danny, and Kimo.

"So what'd you say, Danny? Friends?" Kimo shrugged, then added, "Or at least civil peers"

Danny glanced from Meg to Michael, a bit unsure of how to react. He then looked off to the side, and found himself meeting gazes with Walker. Walker smiled at Danny, giving him a small nod.

Danny already knew the answer inside of him—he just needed a little reassurance.

Taking Kimo's hand for a sealed handshake, giving him a small smirk, "Civil peers sounds fine to me"

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