Epilogue
Sam
We got back to Watson's house and Mary helped take care of Watson's broken nose. The rest of us got off a lot better. Once Watson was patched up Holmes went back to 221B Baker Street and gave us the torn and bloody clothes we arrived in. We made sure we had we had everything: ecto-blaster, ecto-rifle, Ghost Peeler, Booomerang, Ghost Gauntlets, our clothes, and finally my bag. Once we gathered all of it together we looked at Watson, Mary, and Holmes. "Thank you, so much, we never would have done this without you. You've saved countless lives," I told them. "Godspeed to you both," Doctor Watson replied, "Take care," Mary said, and finally Sherlock Holmes gave us a small nod, and Danny and I gripped Clockwork's staff and in a flash we were back home in Amity Park.
"Alright, now we just have to find Orion now and-" Danny didn't get any further as Clockwork then appeared, "Danny, don't do it." We both looked at him and saw that Clockwork looked much weaker, and he didn't change from his old man form. "Please, my staff," he wheezed. Danny gave him back his staff and Clockwork then turned into his baby form. "Danny, you can't change Tucker's fate," Clockwork said. "Why not! We can stop Orion then and there make sure he never makes it to Sherlock Holmes and Watson's time!" Danny yelled at him. "And then what!? Will you save everyone you love when they die? Do you think I've never wanted to change how things happened!? Millions of people throughout time have died in ways they did not deserve, and millions more will die long after you are gone. This is a fact that cannot, must not, be changed," Clockwork yelled back.
Danny then did something I never thought I see and went on his knees, "Please Clockwork, you did it before, why not now?" Clockwork turned into his young man form as he told Danny, "That was an exception, because your evil self was trying to change how things went. Danny, Tucker's death has helped save the world. He will be remembered for generations as a hero. Will you take that away from his daughter?" "WHAT!?" I yelled in shock. Clockwork nodded, "Yes, Valerie is carrying Tucker's daughter now. His sacrifice will inspire her to become a great hero, she will save many lives, more than if Tucker raised her. I'm sorry, Sam, Danny, but for the many, Tucker must remain dead." Danny and I both could only cry at this. I had hoped that maybe we could save Tucker too, but I didn't want to admit it. Clockwork put his hands on our shoulders and said, "This is the way it has to be, I am truly sorry. But I assure you, you will see him again, one day."
Clockwork disappeared and we got up and wiped away our tears. We had to move on, for Tucker, and for everyone else that Orion had killed.
Watson
That was the last time I ever saw Samantha and Daniel. Holmes and I had many more adventures over our lives, but Mary passed away the following year. I grieved deeply for her, but I went on with my life. Over my many years I have learned to appreciate the things and people that bless my life while I have them. I remarried to Rachel, and we had three children. Sherlock Holmes never married, but he did retire to the country to raise bees and rest for his final days. The world will not know of our adventure with Daniel and Samantha until long after I am dead, for I shall have this recording sealed away until the year 2010, and only then will they hear of this. Now as I end this story, I look back on the past, and the losses I have suffered. But I look forward none the less with hope, knowing that no matter what, the human spirit strives on, and in time, new heroes shall take my place. And one of those heroes will be, Danny Phantom.
The End
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