Enjoy the next chapter of "The Final Countdown", where we will get more heroes who will aid in the fight against the new threat.

Chapter 4: Just Like Clockwork

After the defeat of the second dangerous robot and the aid of the mysterious figure with two extra robotic arms in the blue robe, Jimmy took custody of the small book the figure had unintentionally dropped and curiously stared at the back and front of the cover.

"What have you got there, Jimmy?" Dani asked as she ran up to him, changing into human form.

"That guy dropped this." Jimmy explained as he showed her the book.

Timmy ran over to them with a small object in his hand. "Check this out. This is the thing that guy used to beat that robot."

"Let me see that." Jimmy said, taking the device which was just a singed marble. "I once invented something like this. It releases a thousand volts of energy once dropped with high force. I wonder how he could've possibly made something like this."

"We shouldn't worry about something like that right now." Dani said. "We should look inside that book and see if it can tell us about what's going on."

"Right." Jimmy nodded in agreement.

But as soon as he began to open the book, a flash of light appeared around them, and they disappeared off the street.

The flash of light reappeared and brought Jimmy, Timmy, and Dani in a dark location. "What's going on?" Dani wondered as she glanced around. "Where are we?"

Jimmy looked up to see a bunch of turning gears and pendulums swinging on the ceiling. "It can't be." Then he looked around in shock. "This can't possibly be-"

"My realm?" Jimmy turned to see Clockwork standing behind them. "Yes, it is."

"So you really brought us here into the Ghost Zone?" Timmy asked in surprise.

"Of course." Clockwork said as he turned into a child. "But it wasn't just for a visit. You were brought together for a reason- for Time Fixer purposes."

"Time Fixer." Jimmy repeated as he thought to himself. "I haven't heard that title since the time we-"

"Jimmy!" a girl's voice cried out, and to the genius's surprise, Tammy ran up to him with a large smile on her face. "It's really you!" she hugged his legs, "The Jimmy from the past! You look different since the last time I saw you. Did you get taller?"

"Of course he got taller." Tommy answered as he walked up to her. "It's been four years in his timeline since he came here."

"I know that!" Tammy shouted back. "I just wanted to make sure I wasn't dreaming."

"I wish you were dreaming cuz you in love with Jimmy is totally gross."

"That's not true!"

"Yes, it is!"

"Guys, cut it out!" Darry shouted as he ran over to them. "Now's not the time to be arguing."

"Darry!" Timmy shouted in joy. "How's it going, man?"

When Darry acknowledged him, he smiled big and chuckled, "Gnarly, Tim!" he shouted excitedly as he and Timmy high-five. "Where's my dad from the past? I've been waiting to see him again."

"Well…" Timmy stuttered, unsure how to explain. "You see, about that…"

Then SpongeTron walked over while carrying baby Max in his arms. "Hey guys, we better get to letting Clockwork tell us what's going on." He suggested.

"You're probably right, SpongeTron." Jimmy agreed. "The sooner we know what's going, the better."

Jimmy, Timmy, and Dani stand ahead of Clockwork with Darry, Tammy, Tommy, and SpongeTron joining him, along with Max who tried to climb up Jimmy's leg.

"Jimmy Neutron," Clockwork began explaining as he turned into an old man. "I believe there have been some occurrences in your timeline."

"That's right." Jimmy said with a nod. "The same robots that have been invading Retroville have been in Amity Park as well."

"Do you know who they are?" Dani asked the ghost.

"We know who it is you're talking about?" Tammy answered. "They're SpongeCogs 8, 10, and 13."

"SpongeCogs?" Timmy questioned.

"That's right." SpongeTron answered. "They were created by the notorious DarkEvil LaserPants. My evil twin cousin, SpongeCog 1, is the leader of them. He's just as evil as his creator."

"DarkEvil LaserPants?" Jimmy, Timmy, and Dani all shouted in shock.

"He's back?" Jimmy asked in shock.

"But how?" Timmy asked. "The last time we fought him; he disappeared and never came back."

"That's because we pulled him back from the past." Darry explained. "When we brought him back here into the future a year ago, we locked him up.

"But SpongeCog broke into the prison and escaped with him." Tommy added while Max blew a raspberry.

"But now that you guys are here, you can help us beat him." Darry said to the Nicktoons. "Clockwork told us he was ten years into the distant future, so all we have to do is-"

"I said he was in the distant future," Clockwork interrupted. "But I didn't mean that's where you would be going."

Darry looked confused. "But you said-"

"The distant future?" Jimmy questioned as what he heard. "Is this true?"

"Yes, it is." Clockwork explained as he turned into a child. "But he's not there anymore." They all gasped in shock as the ghost continued explaining, "In the future, he found the one thing that could give him what he wants. But unfortunately, it's missing a few parts. These two items can only be found in the past. So he went there and is now hiding out while he sends his robotic servants to find it."

"So they were looking for something." Jimmy realized. "What are these items?"

"That I cannot say." Clockwork told Jimmy. "Once you have found the first item, it'll all start to make since. However, it is crucial that you find the last item before he does. Otherwise, it'll all be over after that."

Jimmy and Darry both nod in understanding. Then Dani asked, "Do you think Danny knew about this stuff before he went missing?"

"Missing?" Darry questioned as he franticly turned to Jimmy, "What do you mean Dad's missing?"

"I'm sorry, Dar." Jimmy apologized as he placed a comforting hand on the ghost boy's shoulder. "Once we get in contact with SpongeBob and Tak, we'll search for him along with everything else."

"I'm afraid that won't be possible." Clockwork mentioned as he turned into an adult. "Like Danny Phantom, SpongeBob SquarePants is missing under the same circumstances. As for Tak, I can't say for certain. He left his world as soon your Recaller activated."

SpongeTron gasped at the disappearance of his creator while Timmy shrugged at the latter. "He never was a patient shaman." He muttered.

Jimmy then got a determined look and said, "Even so, we still have to get back to our time and stop whatever DarkEvil is planning to do. During which, we may even be able to find Danny and SpongeBob."

"Darry and the others will assist you." Clockwork told him as he turned into an old man. "Your cooperation will serve well for both timelines."

Dani looked at the kids and said with a smile, "Well, we're glad to have you for help."

Darry grinned with a chuckle, Max clapped his hands and giggled, Tammy sighed as she smiled at Jimmy, and Tommy rolled his eyes in annoyance at his sister.

"Darry!" a girl's voice called out, and they all turn to see Yuki and a seven-year-old girl with dark skin, green eyes, brown hair tied in long pigtails with a white daisy on the right side of her head, lavender face paint over her eyes, and wearing a yellow top with one strap over her left shoulder, and a brown loincloth.

"Yuki, Kida," Darry asked. "What are you doing here?"

"Why didn't you tell me you were all going on another adventure?" Kida asked, looking disappointed. "I thought we were friends?"

"Sorry, little ones." Clockwork told the girls. "This mission is for experienced Time Fixers only."

When he turned away, Yuki said, "I guess this means we're here to wish you good luck. And to tell you I was right after all, Dar!"

"Yeah, yeah, I guess you were." Darry said in an annoyed tone. "But like I said, my friends and I will be able to handle it. Just you wait."

"I know you and Tommy can, Darry." Kida said as she gave a small wave. "Mr. Neutron is gonna say so too."

"Neutron?" Jimmy, Timmy, and Dani both question to each other.

Right after that, Future Jimmy stepped into Clockwork's realm and looked at the young girls. "I told you two to stay in the Specter Speeder." Then he turned his head to see his past self along with Timmy and Danielle. "Well, this is a surprise."

"Commander Neutron, what are you doing here?" Darry asked.

"I'm just here to see you children off while your fathers are staying back at HQ just in case LaserPants decides to come back." Then he looked at Darry. "Your dad wanted me to let you know to contact him once you get to the past." Then he glanced at his past self. "Did I really get taller at that age?"

Jimmy slumped over as he rolled his eyes, and Darry nodded, "Yeah, okay, I promise we'll be careful."

Then Future Jimmy walked over to his past self. "And Jimmy…a little word of advice between two geniuses." he got a serious look. "If the situation ever calls for it, don't hesitate to use it. Even if you fear the results will overwhelm you, your new intensification will be able surpass it as long as you still have your determination."

He placed a hand on his shoulder, and Jimmy stared, knowing just what it was he was talking about while the others stared in confusion. Jimmy then narrowed his eyes and nodded in answer.

Future Jimmy smiled and winked before walking away. But then he stopped and picked up Max. "And you, young man, are going with your mother where it's safe."

Max then began to cry and hold his arms out, obviously wanting to go with the Time Fixers and Nicktoons. Timmy smirked and elbowed Jimmy. "Guess you hang around Danny too much." He teased.

But then, Darry quickly went over to the baby and said in a friendly voice, "Don't worry, Maxie. We'll be back before you know it."

Max calmed down a bit as his eyes water. "Sco…rry?"

"It's still Darry, but we'll talk about that later." Darry corrected until he smiled again and ran off to his friends.

Clockwork smiled at the formed group and pushed a button on his staff. "Time out!" a form of light appeared around them, and they disappeared while Kida, Yuki, Future Jimmy, and Max waved at them for luck.

Two sets of Nicktoons for the price of one. What could be the two things they need to get before DarkEvil does, especially the last one? Please review what you think so far and the next chapter will be posted soon.