Dash charged at the young techie and started a chase that could have lasted for hours with Dash's stamina.
"You're not really going to let Dash catch him, are you?"
"No. I guess not." Danny sighed in exasperation. "HEY DASH! I WONDER WHAT THE REACTION TO THIS WILL BE ON THE INTERNET!"
Danny waved the photo that Tucker had left behind.
Dash stared at the human version of Amity Park's ghostly hero. He could see sweat on Danny's forehead. He rushed over at the human mode of the halfa and was quite surprised when Danny dropped into a crouch and sent a fist plowing into his stomach. "It's not very nice to attack someone who can't fight back. Wanna give it another try?" Danny moved backward so that he was in a position to fend off the next attack.
"Since when can you fight Fenton?"
"Doesn't matter. I'm ready when you are."
Dash ran over and went to punch his opponent.
Danny turned to the side and let the arm move past him. He swiftly moved back and let Dash try to attack him again.
This time it was supposed to be a kick to the chest. Danny side-stepped and grabbed the leg. He pushed up causing Dash to lose his balance.
Dash lay on the ground as he felt a foot press into his chest. "Now I'm not going to mention this to anyone, I suggest you do the same. And leave us alone."
A small boy watched the fight from across the street. "He's a good choice, but I've seen people better suited. What's so special about him?"
"Trust me my friend. There is nobody better suited on this planet. He is unique. He has the right attitude and hidden abilities that even he hasn't realized.
"He's young. Are you sure he can do the job?"
"I am confident of his abilities. Though if he can face the challenge ahead of him is something I can't see. It is too clouded, there are too many possibilities."
"Why are you so sure Clockwork? Show me why he can help."
Clockwork waved his scepter and the two were teleported to his home. "Watch and see." A large green circle came to life flashing with images of Danny Phantom's battles. The last was a picture of Danny Fenton. You could hear the determination in his voice as he cried out, "I'M GOING GHOST!" Two bright rings started to move over him.
Clockwork nodded his head as he turned into an old man. "He's already proven himself a hero. And he's proven he can lead." The screen shifted to show Danny leading a group of teens into battle against ghost pirates.
"He's impressive. Very well."
Clockwork turned to the screen. "He is a good choice. I just hope they're strong enough."
The child nodded in agreement.
The ground started to tremble. A large crack started to run down the street. Several fire hydrants blew their tops as people ran from the source of the destruction. The crack slowly widened. Nobody was around when it started to glow green. A monstrous figure broke free from the ground. The shaking caused the earth around him to start sinking. After years of peace, the city was being evacuated. Most of the city was brought crashing down into the sinkhole.
Danny walked into his house and sat down on the couch. He stared at the television set before reaching for the remote.
"Early this morning a small localized earthquake decimated the city of Ang..." He flipped through several channels before finally turning the TV off.
He got off the couch and was headed toward the kitchen when he heard the doorbell. He groaned before turning around and heading to the door. Once open he looked around. His eyes dropped to the stoop and stared at the package sitting there. "Well, this isn't suspicious at all."
He reached down and looked to see that his name was on the box. He slowly opened it.
"I am the Box Ghost. Beware!" Danny sighed before unleashing a ghost ray directly into the middle of the ghost's chest. He went flying and Danny went back into the house.
Jazz poked her head out of the kitchen. "Danny? Who was that at the door?"
"Box Ghost. Tried to ambush me from, of all things, a box."
"Okay then." Jazz went back into the kitchen.
Danny started to stretch. He turned around as he saw a flash of light illuminate the room.
"It is time." Said a voice as the world around him disappeared.
Swirling multi-colored light surrounded the pyramid-like structure. The glowing green figure sat on a throne in the massive central chamber of the building. A green orb sat embedded in the staff he held.
"My kingdom lies in ruins, my army is gone and my generals have spread themselves across the universe. And each one has been defeated at every turn."
He held his staff into the air. A swirling pool of energy could be seen underneath the surface. Two figures appeared in the ancient throne room. They quaked in fear of the being in front of them. "More than three millennia, and you left me trapped in the ground. Tell me why I shouldn't destroy you now."
"As always my lord, I am your humble servant. I could not find your burial place or I would have rescued you long ago."
"Heheheh. Your lies always did amuse me. You and my other generals tried to take over my kingdom. Instead you split it. Pathetic. None of you had the intelligence to rule such a vast empire. Where are the others?"
"Destroyed and captured my lord."
He leaned back on his throne. "Hmm, then I'll need new generals. Find me suitable replacements."
"Yes my master." The figure stood up and turned away.
"Oh, and by the way. If you lie to me again, you'll live the rest of your miserable life as a worm."
"I, understand Lord Crayll."