Danny was pretty comfortable being held by those arms holding him hostage to his brother's powerful chest. He felt like they were trying to protect him from any harm. Well, they did indeed protected him. From nightmares. Danny opened his eyes and saw Dan. He was still asleep. How did he get here? Then it hit him. The nightmare. And the the two minutes being awake after it. Thanks to Jazz the black haired ghost knew that the subconsciousness held all the truth a person could. And that somebody's subconsciousness would show up when they are half asleep.

Danny looked at the clock and saw that it's too early to get up. Also, Dan was always awake at 7 o'clock straight. Danny tried to get up and escape the future embarrassment. No success.

Oh look. It's 7 o'clock already.

"Good morning Danny." The black-haired teen could practically feel the smile in Dan's voice. Dan sighed, "It's been a while since my last hug. It feels nice. But I can tell that something is bothering you. What is it?"

"I don't know if my decision will be the right one. What if I am too weak to be his second in command or disappoint him. I don't want to get his hopes up for nothing. I-"

"- Danny, you can't disappoint him or get his hopes up for nothing. He chose you because he trusts you. You have yet to get more powerful. You have formed two weeks ago after all. Also, I know that you will be a great second in command because you are a born leader."

"I am?"

"Yes, you are. Or better yet we are. In my timeline I led a group of ghosts to bring down the ghost king Pariah Dark. He was freed by Vlad Plasmius. The only halfa in this timeline."

"Wow."

"Let's get up now, shall we? We have a whole day up ahead of us."

"Oh? Um. Yeah." Danny had just realized that his older brother had let him go.

They got up and did their morning routines. I wasn't long before it was time for Danny to head for the Ghost Prison.

"Do you want me to come with you. I know the GZ like the back of my hand."

"I don't see why not and you are right I need a map or guide until I know my way around here."

"I can draw you a map if you'd want me to when we come back."

Danny nodded while locking the door leading towards his lair. Wordlessly he and Dan headed towards the Ghost Prison.

"So, do you want a tour of Ghost Zone on your free day?"

"Yes, I do. Actually, Dan have you seen vulture like ghosts?"

"Were they three?"

"Yeah. There was that vampire like ghost. He had black hair, navy colored skin, fangs and white and red hazmat and a cape like yours. Do you know them?"

Dan frowned after he heard the description of the four ghosts. He was unsure whether he should tell Danny about them or not, "Unfortunately, yes. The vultures work for the other ghost you described. He is the halfa I told you about. They were in your dream, weren't they?"

The younger of the two nodded, "Mmhmm."

Dan was conflicted. Since he opened the portal, he would have occasionally dreams about the future. Sometimes they would be good, other times-bad. He would ask Clockwork about that. As soon as possible, "Danny I will have leave you at the prison alone. I don't know how long it will be before I am done so will you able to find your way back if you have finished before me?"

Danny thought about that for a second and answered his brother's question, "Honestly, I don't know."

"Then we have two opportunities: you wait for me to pick you up while you do whatever you want in there or you will have Walker escort you home if I haven't come to get you before the end of the workday. Is that okay with you?"

"Yeah, it is. Where are you going?"

"To Clockwork's. I want to ask him something as soon as possible. It's really important Danny."

"Well, thank him for the really strange and confusing book."

Dan chuckled, "Heh. I will." Dan frowned, "I guess it's time for me to go." He really didn't want to leave his little brother but he had to get going if he wanted to get back on time, "See ya later Danny." He almost missed Danny's response because of the speed which he was flying with.

"See ya."

Dan sighed. Now that he was away from the teen he could think clearly about his past, present and future. His obsession was changing. It was like some sick combination of his first and second one. He was ready on everything to protect the people he cared about. Even if it meant to be as reckless and merciless he used to be in his timeline. His failed plan to ensure his existence taught him a few lessons about his ways. And would The Old Timer answer his questions? He hoped he would.

Walker was indeed expecting him. Normally the guards would allow ghosts who worked in there of had an appointment with the warden or somebody else. On his way to Walker's office he saw Selen, "Hey, kid. Heard that you found your lair a week ago. Congratulations."

"Thanks, Selen." Danny really liked Selen. She had leaf green eyes and nicely styled blood red waist long hair. She was like him. A teen who died and grow up body and soul vise yet she was acting like the humans of Jazz's age. But if the situation requires it she can be as serious as every responsible person. No matter the age.

"I also heard that you might be the new sec in command. So have you decided yet?"

"Yes I have. But I am nervous though. Wat if I disappoint him?" Even after his brother's assurance he didn't believe in himself.

"You? Disappoint Walker? You must be kiddin' with me. You'll be the last ghost to disappoint him."

"If you say so."

"I've got to go. Just know that he really cares about you and that he will always support you no matter what you decide." She is also very wise.

Danny smiled, "Thanks. I appreciate it. Latter."

Selen grinned, "Later kid."

*knock* *knock* *knock*

Walker looked up at the clock from his paperwork and saw that it was 12 o'clock straight, "Enter." He put away his work to give Danny his full attention who entered nervously, "Are you nervous?"

*nod* *nod*

Walker smiled, "Don't be. No matter what you have decided I won't think any less of you if this is why you are nervous."

Danny gulped. One could practically see the gears turning in his head while he was trying to find a way to start his monologue. Danny sighed, "You see, I had more then enough time to think about your offer and it has it's ups and downs. To begin with it will help me explore the Ghost Zone and meet ghosts. Also I know almost all of the rules by heart which are reasonable by the way, so it won't be a problem to follow them and make sure that they are followed and I am believed to be a natural leader and let's not forget that I am thick headed and so stubborn which can be a good thing in correct situation. On the other hand, I have been a ghost for two weeks and I don't think that this is an advantage because I lack experience. Also I will have less time for myself and Dan and training which he is helping me with. But *inhale* I can only hope that I won't disappoint you."

Walker could only blink until he understand what exactly Danny meant with his last sentence. The warden couldn't peel off the happy smile of his face, "You are accepting my offer?" Danny nodded but when he was about to respond Walker cut him off, "Come on we have to take your measures for your uniform and order for your badge to be made." Danny was freaked out from Walker. He was acting like Tucker in the Nasty Burger when promised free food. Walker blinked, "Excuse my behavior. I am just exited. Come now. We have work to do." It was Danny's turn to blink. Uniform? Badge? He needed theses?

Go with the flow if you are not certain what to do right now.

Wait? What? What was that voice? It came from everywhere and nowhere at the same time. It was like it came from his head. Nah. He was only hearing things. Right? Another thing to ask Dan about.

"Umm."

"Don't be afraid. You are not the first one to go to George and you won't be the last."

"What? I am not afraid. I was only lost in thought."

Walker only raised a questioning eyebrow at Danny's response, "Anyway we have to get going before hen decides to leave." The warden opened the door ang let his soon-to-be second in command to exit his office first, "So you said that you have been training. Did you learn something new you have been making sure that you've got your basic under control?"

"Both. I mean that I have been keeping an eye on my basic and the only new thin i learned was how to throw a proper punch. Dan said that he won't be forcing me to learn something before I am ready. Whatever that means."

"It means that he won't expect you to be using ecto-blasts before you have this ability. But until and after then you will be using the weapons every second in command is supposed to use."

"Tell me more about what I am supposed to do as your second in command. I don't know much about what I am supposed to do."

"Don't worry about that right now. I will explain it to you later."

"Okay. Thanks."

Meanwhile

Dan stared at the Clock Tower's entrance. "It's all or nothing." He said. The ghost shook his head at his own antics and entered the time keeper's lair. He spotted Clockwork observing the timeline looking quite annoyed, "Observants?" Asked the specter with raised eyebrow, "Honestly I don't know how do you put up the eyeballs. But that is not the reason why I am here."

"You are here to ask questions."

"That I am but I don't want your typical cryptic messages. No, I need a straight forward answers."

"Then you will have to earn them."

"How?" If Dan had to be honest he didn't expect The Time Keeper to give the answers he needs even for a prize.

"A mission for each question."

"What missions?" At this question Clockwork shoot a rare mischief filled smile to the Ghost Slayer.

*gulp* "I won't like this, will I?"

AN: Are you reading my ANs dear readers and fellow writers? Please tell me that I am not writing this little pieces of %&# for nothing.

Atlanta: *eyetwitch* Writer Blocker leave me ALONE.

WB: Can't do so dear girl. Can't do so.

Atlanta: How is that you can tolerate him GW?

GW: I can't.

Muses: *groan*

Atlanta: Danny can your parents install a Plasmius Ghost Shield.

Danny: Yes, they can. But why do... oh I see. That is a very good idea.

Unnamed PB: What is a Plasmius Ghost Shield?

PBABD: You will see.