Chapter One

Vlad drifted through the ghost zone looking for his destination. If his information were correct, the lair where he would find his ultimate weapon, would be around here somewhere. After several more minutes of searching, he found it! It was a large tower constructed from black stone. Large windows gave a view inside, but from the distance he was at, Vlad couldn't make out much. Large cogs surrounded the lair, some mobile, others not.

Vlad became intangible and flew through the window. Once inside he spotted something of interest. Looking more closely he found it was a viewing mechanism of some kind. A large black screen with swirling green energy adorned the top. Below was a console of buttons and knobs. If he had more time, he could experiment with the device, but he was in a hurry.

Across the large room seemed to be a large archway, leading into a small alcove. Beside that was a white doorway. If his information was correct, what he sought was just beyond that door.

Vlad walked over to the closet and placed his hand on the doorknob.

"What are you doing here?" asked a voice from behind him. Vlad spun around, Engery blast at the ready, only to discover a ghost baby floating before him. The baby wore a blue clock and had a scepter with a clock on top. He had a scar on his left eye and buckteeth.

"Oh hello there little baby. I'm here to pick something up," Vlad said in a baby voice.

"Steal something you mean," said the baby.

" I would never…" Vlad said before he was interrupted.

" Do not lie to me Vlad Plasmius!" the baby said only it wasn't a baby anymore. Now it was a full grown adult with the same cloths and scepter.

"Who are you?" asked Vlad, astonished at the sudden change.

"I am ClockWork, Master of Time. And you are here looking for a weapon that is not destined to fall into your hands." Vlad glared at ClockWork. This ghost was getting between him and what he wanted. Well, he would fix that. Vlad fired his energy blast.

"Time out!" ClockWork exclaimed. Time froze all around him. Vlad's blast halted several inches from him, ClockWork simply floated to the left and sighed.

"Time in!" Time once again restarted and Vlad's attack completely missed.

"What?" Vlad exclaimed.

"What part of "Master of Time" did you not comprehend?" ClockWork asked sarcastically. Vlad had to think of something fast. If he didn't he was going to be beaten and never get his weapon. He looked towards the archway. Just inside the alcove, sitting upon a mantle sat a Fenton Thermos. Vlad smirked and quickly flew into the archway. He grabbed the scuffed up thermos and smirked. 'Thank you Jack.' he thought to himself. He spun around and aimed the thermos at ClockWork.

"Unless you wish to rule time from a confined space, you will hand over the weapon." Vlad threatened.

"You fool put that down before its too late!" ClockWork yelled but it was in vain. Vlad removed the cap of the thermos. Once he did the thermos' controls switched from capture to release. The entire device began to shake. It grew hot quickly, the metal of the device turned red. Suddenly a ghost sprang forth from the thermos, an evil laugh echoing through the air.

"Ha ha ha ha! I knew I would get out eventually." The ghost laughed. The ghost wore a black and white jump suit, a long white cape draped over it's shoulders. His eyes were crimson red, and his hair as white as snow yet danced as if it were fire.

"What is this?! Who are you?!" Vlad exclaimed. The ghost turned around with a wicked smile.

"What don't you recognize me cheese head?. Vlad studied the ghost for a moment. If he didn't know better he could have sworn.

"That ghost is the evil incarnate of your arch enemy Plasmius!" ClockWork exclaimed.

"Daniel!" Vlad gasped.

"About time you idiot. And I go by Dan," he ghost corrected him.

"Unless you wish to parish Plasmius, I suggest we attack him together," said ClockWork. Vlad weighed his options. If he could team up with ClockWork then he could possibly use the thermos on them both. Vlad nodded to the Master of Time and fired an energy blast at Dan. Dan, however, was far to fast. He quickly dodged out of the way and hit Plasmius with his own attack. Vlad flew back and hit the mantle.

"Time out!" Time came to a halt. Vlad was still against the mantle, defying gravity. Dan seemed to be frozen, floating in the air, but something was wrong. His hair was still moving.

"What?" ClockWork asked aloud.

"You truly are a fool ClockWork. I exist outside of time," he said as he turned on ClockWork, "That mean, your powers don't work on me anymore."

Clockwork quickly unfroze time, allowing Vlad to hit the ground. ClockWork charged Dan, but the Dark Phantom was too fast, he quickly turned intangible and allowed ClockWork to go straight through him. He become tangible again and took a deep breath. He unleashed his Ghostly Wail, aiming the attack directly at ClockWork and Plasmius. Both could not withstand the attack and were flung into the back of the alcove. Both hit the wall hard and fell to the ground, unconscious.

Dan smirked as he walked over to the two, green energy forming around his hand.

"Normally I would kill you two, but I want you to see your precious boy fall ClockWork. And as for you cheese head, I may need you in the future," he spoke aloud. He waved his hand, trapping the two in green energy.

'That should keep you out of the way for a few days. By the time you both get out of there, it will too late to stop me." Dan turned around and walked away. He needed to gather a few ghosts to help him in his plan, and he knew just where to find them.

A/N: I rewrote this chapter as I will be doing with all of the following chapters from here on out. Once all of them are rewritten I shall finish this story. And I am sure many of you are saying; "FUCKING FINALLY!" I know...and I'm sorry. Please forgive me for talking so long to work on this story.