A brand new day has begun and Star was all smiles, as she stood before the group, ready to play tour guide for her friends.

"So who is ready to explore Vancouver?" questioned the chipper blonde.

"I am!" exclaimed Danielle. "Where will we be going to first?"

"I figured we could head to Gastown first, then over to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park after crossing Lions Gate Bridge, and then we can finish with the Convention Centre and Stanley Park afterwards since it is close by. While we're at Stanley Park we can check out the aquarium!"

"Aquarium?" asked the little one, looking confused. "What's that?"

"It's like a zoo, but for fish and other sea-life," answered Danny, ruffling the child's hair.

The ghostling started to bounce up and down in excitement. She remembered when Danny took her to the zoo back in New York. It was fun!

"Then let's get going!" yelled out Danielle. She was about to run on ahead, but Danny scooped her up.

"You don't even know where it is, Danielle," said Danny with a laugh as he held her under his arm like a sack of potatoes. "Just let Star give us the tour and we'll get there sooner than you think, okay?"

Danielle could only cross her arms with a pout, signifying that she would listen. This made Star giggle, Kwan laugh, and Ember to roll her eyes in amusement.

As the group got on the bus, they didn't notice the woman watching them from a distance.

"Great One…"

She took to the skies to follow after them.

-:-

"So why exactly is it called Gastown?" asked Ember as they walked through the neighborhood. "Doesn't really sound pleasant."

"The town is named after an old boat captain by the name Gassy Jack who settled here to open up the area's first bar," explained Star. "Without him there might not even be a Vancouver as Gastown is more or less the heart of the city."

"Aside from the nickname, he sounds like a pretty cool guy if all he wanted was to open a bar," stated Ember with a slight grin. "I wonder if I could find him in the Ghost Zone."

Danny rolled his eyes. "Try not to go overboard, Ember. I don't need to get a call saying that you got arrested by Walker."

"Aw, I knew you cared, Baby-Pop!"

Star giggled at the sight of the two ghostly teens' flirting.

They continued on and soon came upon the most famous of Gastown's landmarks. Danielle looked at the clock in slight disappointment.

"So why is it called a steam clock?"

Kwan was the one to answer with a grin. "You're about to find out in three…two…one."

As the clock struck, it blew off steam through its whistles to produce the Westminster Chimes. The little one's eyes widened, impressed.

"Okay, that was kinda cool."

As Danny and Kwan explained to Danielle how the clock worked, Star and Ember had their own conversation.

"Hey, Ember? May I ask you something?"

"Shoot."

"Are you and Danny dating?"

"Wh-What?!" yelped Ember, a blush appearing on her face. She was not expecting that question. "Why would you even ask that?!"

"Well with the way you two act towards each other, I just thought you were dating," said Star, innocently. "Plus you keep calling him "Baby-Pop" and that's like a pet name, right?"

The blush on Ember's face became a deeper shade. She then gave Star a glare, to which the blonde was unphased by. "What does it matter to you anyway if I'm dating Ba-Danny?"

"I think it's cute!" chirped Star with a smile. "And from what I can tell, you actually like him for who he is and not what he is like all the other girls back home."

A growl escaped Ember at the thought of those "Phan Girls" that Baby-Pop gained when he saved the planet. She then gave Star a narrowed look. "How come you're not gaga for Danny? And isn't that Queen Bee you follow also trying to get into Danny's pants?"

Star let out a sigh of frustration. "Yes, Paulina is probably Danny's biggest "fan", always saying they're destined to be together. It honestly does get annoying after awhile. As for me, while I admit that I respect and admire Danny for everything he's done for Amity Park, my heart lies with Kwan and that will never change."

'…This girl's a lot like Kitty,' thought Ember, seeing the loyalty Star had for Kwan. It was exactly like Kitty's loyalty for Johnny.

"So are you and Danny really dating?"

Ember looked away, a blush on her face. "N-No, we're not…"

"But you want to," said Star, able to see it in Ember's eyes. "Why not confess to him then?"

"I was going to, but some things that I don't want to get into right now happened back in Paris and London and I just didn't want to add more stress to Danny. I'll tell him eventually though, when the time is right," explained the rock diva.

"Well just know that I'll be rooting for you!"

A small smile appeared on Ember's face. "Thanks, Star."

It was then that Danny, Danielle, and Kwan met up with them.

"So are we ready to see the rest of Gastown before we head to the next destination?" asked the halfa hero.

"Yup!" chirped Star. "You know, it's too bad you guys can't stay longer in Vancouver. The International Jazz Festival will begin later this month!"

Ember looked like she ate something sour. "Really? Jazz?"

Star turned to her with a frown. "What's wrong with jazz?"

"It's jazz."

"Jazz isn't that bad, Ember," said Danny, earning a look from the fiery girl.

"You listen to jazz, Baby-Pop?" questioned Ember. She thought he had taste!

"Not really, but if I had to I would listen to it over something like country, for example."

"…Okay, you have a point there," muttered out Ember. She then turned back to Star. "So jazz, huh? No offense, but I honestly would have thought you'd be into boy bands."

"That's more Paulina's thing. I prefer good music where the performer has actual talent."

A grin appeared on Ember's face. She was really starting to like this girl.

-:-

"I find it ironic that we need to cross a bridge just to see another bridge."

The group was currently on the Lions Gate Bridge, making their way across to where Capilano Suspension Bridge Park was.

Danny rolled his eyes at his little clone's words. "There's more than just a bridge at the park, Danielle."

"Danny's right! A few years ago they opened an attraction called Treetops Adventure where people can actually walk across the canopy ninety-eight feet above the forest floor!" explained Star with excitement.

"…Danny, you can fly," stated the little one, turning back to the older halfa.

"Yes I can, but that still doesn't change the fact that I'd like to experience this like a human would," explained Danny. "It's kinda like how I want to be an astronaut one day. I might have already been to space as a ghost, but I still want to do that as a human since it will be a completely different experience."

"I still think it's weird."

"You'll get used to it, Mini-Pop," replied Ember as she gave her Baby-Pop a teasing smirk, to which he gave her a deadpan look.

As they arrived at the park, they were still unaware of the ghostly woman that had been following them.

"Why is the Great One here? If something terrible is supposed to happen, why hasn't it happened yet?" questioned the confused spirit. "Oh, I hope the Great One will be able to prevent whatever it is."

She followed after the group as a means to keep an eye on the Great One.

The small group entered the park and found the main attraction.

"Whoa. That's a long way down," said Kwan, nervously as he looked over the suspension bridge to the river down below.

"Don't worry, Kwan. As long as you stay on the path, everything will be fine," stated Star, giving her boyfriend a reassuring smile. He returned the smile, some of his nervousness leaving him.

"And if by some small chance something does happen, I'll make sure it won't," added Danny.

"Thanks," replied Kwan, glad that he had friends like this.

They started making their trek across the bridge. As they walked they took in the natural scenery around them.

"It's eerily quiet," said Ember. "I'm not really used to this."

"Such is the life of a rock star," said Danny, getting a pout from the fiery girl. "I actually like the peace and quiet of nature. Reminds me of when I go fishing with my dad."

"Your dad fishes?" questioned Kwan, surprised by that. "I always figured ghosts were the only things that interested him."

"There are only two things my dad loves above all else. Ghost hunting and spending time with his family, the latter being number one," explained the halfa with a grin. "As long as he has both, he's happy."

'Wish I could say the same about my old man,' thought Ember with a frown.

"Hey guys, we're almost to the end of the bridge," said Danielle, gaining everyone's attention.

"Then it's off to the treetops!" exclaimed Star with a grin.

Later, the group was high above the forest, walking the man made path that connected from tree to tree.

"This is actually pretty cool," stated the ghostling as she looked over the railing. "Never would have thought nature could be like this."

"Try not to say that in front of Sam," said Danny with a sigh. "She's my friend and I love her like family, but it can get tedious at times when she goes off on her love for nature."

"She'd probably get along real well with Undergrowth then," said Ember. "He's obsessed with nature."

"Is he a giant plant ghost?" asked Star. She then turned to Danny. "Didn't you beat a giant plant ghost awhile back?"

Danny grimaced. "Yes and he was one of the toughest opponents I ever faced. If it weren't for my ice core manifesting, I don't think I would have been able to beat him and free Sam from his control."

Up above them, the eavesdropping spirit's eyes widened.

'The Great One fought Undergrowth and won?! Why am I just now finding out about this?!'

She continued to observe them as they traveled through the park before it was time to leave for where Danielle had been waiting for all day.

-:-

Having arrived at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Danny had to keep Danielle from running off ahead to the aquarium in Stanley Park. He was able to do this by buying her a plushy moose dressed as a Mountie from a nearby souvenir cart, which calmed her down greatly.

"Aw, that's adorable," was what Star had said when she found out that Danielle was building up a plushy collection.

Making their way through the park, they took in the many sights the park had to offer. From the forests, to the beaches, to the lakes, until they reached their main goal of the aquarium.

"That's a weird looking fish," said Danielle, looking at the statue in front of the aquarium.

"That's actually an orca, which are mammals like us," explained Kwan, giving the child a smile.

"Huh?"

"You'll learn more once we're inside, Danielle," said Danny as he herded the little one towards the aquarium, the others following after him.

Meanwhile, the mysterious spook continued to question what was going on.

'I must speak with the Great One, but how do I get his attention? Would he listen if I just went up to him and his companions?'

She went inside to find the Great One, hoping that he would give her the time of day.

With Danny's group, they went from exhibit to exhibit, looking at the various sea-life living at the aquarium. There were beluga whales, dolphins, otters, sea turtles, seals, and many other aquatic creatures that kept the ghostling entertained. Her eyes lit up when they reached the Amazon Gallery.

"They have monkeys!" exclaimed the child as she looked at the marmosets

Ember let out a slight laugh before turning to Danny. "I'm starting to think monkeys and gorillas are Mini-Pop's favorite animals."

"Well she does seem to be more attached to her gorilla plushy than the others she has," replied Danny, rubbing the back of his head.

"I think it's cute," stated Star as she and Kwan looked at the parrots. "I mean, it's not too out there for someone to have a favorite animal, right?"

Danny just gave off a shrug. "Not at all. It might sound boring, but I'm partial to dogs myself."

Thoughts of a certain green puppy entered his mind. He wondered how the little guy was doing.

"Danny! Can we get a monkey?!"

"No, Danielle. No monkeys."

The ghostling pouted. She really wanted a monkey!

"Don't pout, Mini-Pop. Trust me, monkeys are a lot of responsibility to take care of," said Ember, ruffling the little one's hair. "You wouldn't have time for any fun if you had a pet monkey."

"…But I like having fun."

"Then no monkey."

A groan escaped from Danielle, as she was upset that she couldn't have a monkey. She was about to retort, but a blue wisp came out of hers and Danny's mouths.

"Oh please be a good ghost," pleaded the older halfa as he looked around for whoever set off his ghost sense.

Ember also went on guard while Star stood close to Kwan for protection. The perpetrator soon revealed themselves and the group's eyes widened at seeing who it was.

It was a tall, busty woman with pale skin and bright blue eyes. Her dress reminded them of the Northern Lights and her long, flowing hair matched her dress.

"Great One," were the words that passed through blue-colored lips.

There was a moment of silence before Danny facepalmed.

"Why me?"

Ember turned to her Baby-Pop with a blank look. "Great One?"

The halfa boy ignored her for a moment, focusing on the newcomer. "Who are you and what do you want?"

"I wish to speak with you, Great One. It is of great importance," replied the woman.

"Danny, you think she can be trusted?" asked Kwan. He and Star lived in Amity Park long enough to know that most of the ghosts Danny dealt with tended to be enemies.

"If she were an enemy, she wouldn't be calling me "Great One"," replied Danny with a sigh.

"Which we WILL be talking about, Baby-Pop," stated Ember, glaring at Danny and making him flinch.

Danny let out another sigh before looking back at the woman. "Where can we talk?"

The woman gave off a beaming smile now that she had an audience with the Great One.

-:-

Ember scowled at this turn of events. All she wanted was for Baby-Pop to have a stress free vacation and then some bimbo in a tight dress comes along and calls him "Great One". Not only that, but they had to meet up with said bimbo in the North Shore Mountains, more specifically some place called Cypress Mountain.

According to Star, that was a ski resort.

It didn't matter what it was to the rock diva. Having a fire core, she hated the cold (Baby-Pop being the exception) and there was too much snow up here! It was a good thing that they went and got the proper gear to stay warm.

Danny (who was wearing a black winter coat, white boots, and white gloves) stepped forward to address the ghostly woman before them.

"Okay, first off, who are you?"

"My name is Aurora, Spirit of the North and embodiment of the Northern Lights."

Danny raised an eyebrow at this before turning to Ember (who was wearing a blue coat, white wool cap, and black snow boots) to find that her jaw had dropped.

"Ember?"

"B-Baby-Pop, do you have any idea who she is?!"

"…Judging by your reaction, I'm guessing she's important."

"She's a nature spirit, Baby-Pop!"

He blinked in confusion. "You mean like Undergrowth and Vortex?"

Ember gave off an unladylike snort. "They wish. Those two are elemental spirits, like us. Nature spirits are different because if anything happens to them…well, let me put it this way. If Aurora ever disappeared, no more Northern Lights."

The other teens' eyes widened at that, while Danielle only looked confused. Danny turned back to Aurora in urgency.

"Is that why you came looking for me? Are you in some sort of danger?"

Aurora blinked in confusion. "I thought you would know, Great One. Is that not why you are here in this region? Lord Frostbite speaks very highly of you since you are the one who defeated Pariah Dark and are seen as a hero amongst the people. As a hero, are you not here because something awful is about to happen?"

Danny looked at Aurora with a blank look. THAT'S why she tracked him down? Because she THOUGHT something might happen just because he was here in Vancouver? He wasn't sure if he should be relieved or annoyed over this misunderstanding.

"Hold on, back the truck up!" declared Ember, before turning to Danny with another glare. "Frostbite? You know Frostbite, too?!"

"Who's Frostbite?" asked Kwan (who was wearing his Letterman jacket and black snow boots).

"He one of the bigwigs in the Ghost Zone, being the leader of a place called the Realm of the Far Frozen. Most ghosts know not to mess with him," explained Ember, her glare still on Danny, who only looked back at her annoyed. "First Clockwork and now Frostbite?! What the hell, Baby-Pop?!"

"Hey, if it weren't for Frostbite I never would have gained control over my ice powers and stopped Undergrowth!" explained Danny, hating how he's getting the third-degree.

"Is that how you met the furball?"

At this, Danny looked sheepish. "Not exactly. I met Frostbite earlier that week when me, Tucker, and Sam crashed the Specter Speeder in his realm. That's actually how I found out about being known as the "Great One" and "Savior of the Ghost Zone" for defeating Pariah Dark."

Ember could only facepalm before returned to glaring at the halfa. "Only YOU can be that lucky, Baby-Pop."

'If I were lucky, we never would have been enemies when you and I first met,' thought Danny, not intending her to know that. He then turned back to Aurora. "Look, Aurora, I'm sorry to have made you worry, but I'm not here because some big tragedy is about to happen. I'm just here on vacation with my friends."

"Wait, really? Then I was worried over nothing?" questioned the nature spirit, her bright blue eyes wide in shock.

"Yeah, sorry about that," replied Danny, rubbing the back of his head.

"I should be the one apologizing, Great One," stated Aurora, looking guilty. "After hearing of your exploits I foolishly assumed that you came here to prevent some sort of villainy from happening. How can ever make this up to you?"

"You don't have to do that," said Danny.

"It is the least I can do for causing you trouble," said the nature spirit as she looked around. She smiled when she realized what time it was. "I've got it! Luckily the sun is setting, making this easier."

The group looked over to see that the sun was indeed starting to set. Had they really been out the whole day?

"So what are you going to do?" asked Star (who was wearing a white winter coat, red snow boots, and a red wool cap) as she and the others looked at Aurora.

Aurora gave them a kind smile as her hands started to glow. "Normally I only do this in the winter months, but I will make an exception due to my own mistake. Please enjoy the show, Great One and friends."

With a wave of her hands, everyone's eyes widened when the Northern Lights appeared in the sky.

"Oh my god," said Star is awe.

"So cool," added Kwan.

"It's beautiful," stated Ember.

"…It sure is," replied Danny, looking at the rock diva. With a smile, he then held out his hand towards her, gaining her attention. "Care to dance?"

"…You're so cheesy, Baby-Pop," said Ember, rolling her eyes, but let out a giggle and accepted his hand nonetheless.

As the two ghostly teens danced under the light show in the sky, Star let out a sigh, finding the entire scene romantic. She then felt a tap on her shoulder. Looking over, she found a smiling Kwan, holding out his hand to her. With a squeal, she gladly accepted the offer and started to dance with her love.

Danielle, being the child that she is, stuck out her tongue in disgust as she watched the lovey-dovey couples. The ghostling (who was wearing a similar outfit to Danny, except with mittens instead of gloves and a pair of white earmuffs) figured she'd better find something to do until they were done. Grabbing some snow, she shaped it into a ball and started rolling it on the ground so she could build a snowman.

With the way the others were going, she could probably build a few snowmen before they were done.

-:-

The next night, the people of Vancouver got a taste of some real fun as Ember rocked the stage she set up in Thurlow Plaza. Ember internally smirked as she gave "No Fun City" some REAL music for once. She watched as the Vancouverites jumped and cheered for her music.

Backstage, Danny, Star, Kwan, and Danielle also cheered, enjoying the show and showing support for their rock star friend.

Later on, when Ember finished her concert, she, Danny, and Danielle were standing next to her tour bus talking with Star and Kwan.

"Oh, I wish you guys could stay longer. I had so much fun hanging out with you!" said Star; sad to see her new friends leave.

"I know, Star, we had fun too, but if we want to get to the next city on time, we need to leave tonight," explained Danny with an apologetic tone.

"Besides," added Ember, looking away. "It's not like this is the end. When the summer ends, I guess we can hang out or something when we all get back to Amity."

Upon hearing this, Star gave off a beaming smile and the next thing Ember knew was the blonde bringing her into a big hug.

"I'll be looking forward to it!" chirped Star.

"S-Stop hugging me!" yelped Ember, not used to such affection from other people aside from Kitty and Baby-Pop. This only made Star giggle.

Danny shook his head in amusement before giving Kwan a fist bump. "I guess the next time we see each other it will be right before school."

"Looks like it," responded the jock with a laugh. "I look forward to hearing about the rest of your vacation."

"If it ends up being like the previous stops, you won't be bored," said Danny with a laugh. "Good luck on becoming a scientist, Kwan."

"Same to you on becoming a astronaut, Danny."

"I call shotgun!" exclaimed Danielle as she climbed onto the bus.

"Oh no you don't! It's late, which means it's time for bed for you!" ordered Ember, following after the ghostling.

With another laugh and one last goodbye, Danny headed onto the bus, ready to head out. As the bus took off, Star and Kwan headed back into town to Star's place for the night.

-:-

Back at Cypress Mountain, Aurora smiled at the three figures before her. It seemed that the little one had decided to build three snowmen or more specifically a snowman, a snowwoman, and a snowchild.

"Just like the Great One and his little family."

VANCOUVER END

-:-

We must leave Vancouver now. No villain this time either, as not every ghost Danny encounters is an enemy.

Fun Fact: The lights that appear around the Arctic and Antarctic regions are known as the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis respectively.

As I mentioned last chapter, Vancouver was not part of the original MHA version of this story, so no recap this time. Sorry about that to those who were wondering what would have happened if it was.