The Ultimate Reality Clash

Chapter 40 Bright Future

By: Major144

Disclaimer I don't own Danny Phantom. This is just a story for fun.

(Arthur's note: the Valerie from Dan's timeline will be referred to as Future Valerie so as not to get confused, when she meets her past counterpart. The same goes for Vlad, when they talk about past Vlad)

The team arrived at FentonWorks. The crown and the ring were removed from Danny as he was placed in his bed to rest. Everybody watched the monitors at the skeleton army was being destroyed by a combined forces of the Guys in White, ghost, and Observant forces. After a few hours the last of the skeletons were destroyed. Danny woke and joined up with the rest of the group. Everybody threw their arms around Danny in a group hug. It seemed like the war was finally over. The doorbell rang and Danny answered it. The Commander stood outside.

"Hello Danny. The government thanks you for all you have done in this crises. You did a good job." Said The Commander as he stuck his hand out.

"Thanks." Said Danny as he shook The Commander's hand.

"I've also come here to confirm something with the other Vlad and to take a prisoner off your hands." Said The Commander.

"Technus." Said Danny.

The commander nodded. A few minutes latter the containment unit holding Technus was moved out of the lab and into a white van. Future Vlad came out to talk to The Commander.

"We need you to confirm the actual identity of a body." Said The Commander as he went into another van followed by Future Vlad.

Inside the van there was a table with something covered by a white sheet. The Commander pulled the sheet back revealing the corpse of Vlad. Future Vlad starred at the corpse of Vlad.

"Is it him or a copy?" Asked The Commander.

"It's him." Said Future Vlad.

"Thank you for your help. You did good helping us with the crises. Will make sure the body is properly disposed of." Said The Commander.

"Your welcome." Said Future Vlad.

The Commander and his forces loaded up and left. As soon as they were gone all the half ghost heroes ghost sense went off. Three Observants and several of their guards showed up. Several of the guards had their weapons pointed at Future Vlad and Future Valerie.

"What's going on here?" Demanded Danny.

"We are here to clean up some problems caused by you." Said the first Observant.

"What lose ends?" Asked Jazz.

"What do you mean problems caused by me?" Asked Danny.

"Well since the person who caused the crises was a version of you from a different timeline that technically makes it your fault. Further more we have come to eliminate a couple of time anomalies." Said the second Observant as he indicated Future Vlad and Future Valerie.

At that moment a few guard came flying in from above carrying the containment units that held Nocturne, Undergrowth, and Vortex. Another guard came in with the crown and the ring.

"We've come to retrieve prisoners and some artifacts that do not belong to you.." Said the third Observant.

"Those were given to me by Clockwork and some ancients. They said I was technically the next Ghost King." Said Danny.

"You the new Ghost King? Don't be absurd! Your only half ghost and you have caused us many problems in the past. Perhaps we should kill you so you won't cause us any more problems." Said the first Observant.

"Wait why do you want to kill Vlad and Valerie? They haven done anything wrong!" Said Sam.

"Incorrect! They were supposed to vanish with their timeline, but they some how ended up in this one. That can not be allowed. Vlad's presence and the fact he regained ghost powers threaten to bring a new Dan into existence! We will not have another monster like that running amuck!" Declared the first Observant.

"But Vlad's no longer evil!" Protested Danny.

"It dose not matter our word is law! Guards eliminate the two time anomalies!" Order the third Observant.

The guards lifted up their weapons prepared to attack Future Vlad and Future Valerie. Both future heroes closed their eyes expecting the worse, but it never came. The guards just froze in mid execution stance. The two future heroes opened their eyes and looked at the guards confused. They looked at everybody else, who looked equally confused.

"What is the meaning of this?!" Demanded the second Observant.

"That would be my doing." Said Clockwork as he and the other ancients appeared in a flash of light.

"Why are you interfering?" Demanded the first Observant.

"I'm simply preventing you from killing some noble heroes and from robbing the true Ghost King of his crown and ring." Said Clockwork.

"Explain yourself." Ordered the third Observant.

"Very well. I brought the Vlad and Valerie from Dan's timeline to this timeline to help Danny defeat Dan. They were both essential to helping put an end to Dan. Both proved to be very helpful to Danny. Valerie helped Danny in several combat situations. Vlad created the special ghost gauntlets that freed Sam and Tucker from Dan's control and he help stop the Vlad of this timeline. Without their help Danny would have been destroyed by Dan's earlier plans." Explained Clockwork.

"You still haven't explained why this boy has the crown and ring." Said the first Observant.

"In order for Danny to battle Dan and his artifacts he needed the power of the Crown of Courage and the Ring of Righteousness. We also gave him a tiny bit of power from all of use ancients." Explained Clockwork.

"You...gave that child a bit of your energy from each of you? That's impossible! No one can handle that kind of energy!" Said the third Observant who eyed Danny nervously.

"We did and it's very possible. Danny is very unique. He posses the strongest will I've even seen and he proven to be a born leader cable of leading both humans and ghost. He is not done this once, but twice! He is worthy of the crown and the ring. He is worthy of the title Ghost King!" Declared Clockwork.

Cosmo flew over to the guard with the crown and ring and snatched them up, he then handed them to Danny. Future Vlad and Future Valerie walked past the frozen guards and joined the rest of the group.

"You...can't do...this! We order you to hand over the anomalies and the artifacts!" Sputtered the first Observant.

"Actual we can, unless you want to discuss the issue of a rouge member of your order aiding Pariah Dark, then Dan Phantom." Said Clockwork.

That seemed to silence the Observants.

"As for the two people you want to get rid of don't worry, I have plans for them, so unless you have anything else to say please leave." Said Clockwork.

The Observants realized that they had lost. They bowed their heads slightly in defeat and vanished. Clockwork had a smirk on his face as he turned back to Danny and the others.

"You knew all of this would happen. You knew what I needed to help me win." Said Danny in amazement.

"Yes I did, but as you know I know everything. You did a good thing Danny." Said Clockwork.

"So do I have to live in the Ghost Zone and stop fighting ghost?" Asked Danny.

"No. You leave it up to use and the Observants to govern the Ghost Zone, though you do have the say in the affairs. As for fighting ghost word will spread that your the Ghost King. Some ghost will leave you alone others will try to fight you and take your title, so your still in the ghost fighting business." Said Clockwork as he turned to Future Vlad and Future Valerie. "As for you two you must come with us. I'm afraid we can't let you stay n this timeline any longer. Didn't worry we have a special place for you and no harm will come to you. Best say your goodbyes to everyone."

The two future heroes turned to their friends. Jack ran forward and gave Future Vlad a great big bear hug.

"I'll miss you Vlad!" Cried Jack.

"I'll miss you to...Jack." Gasped Future Vlad from the force of the hug.

Jack released Future Vlad. Maddie walked over and gave him a brief hug.

"Will miss you." Said Maddie.

"Thank you both." Said Future Vlad as a few tears leaked from his eyes.

Future Valerie was saying goodbye to Valerie.

"You take care of yourself." Said Future Valerie.

"Oh relax, I'm you. You know I'll take care of myself." Said Valerie.

The two of the shared a laugh. Dani came up and gave Future Valerie a brief hug.

"I'll miss you big sis." Said Dani.

"I'll miss you to." Said Future Valerie as she returned the hug.

Danny walked up to both Future Vlad and Future Valerie.

"Thank you both for everything. I couldn't have done half the things I did without your help." Said Danny.

"That's what friends are for." Said Future Valerie.

"It was good to help you and make up for all the rotten things I did in the past." Said Future Vlad.

The two future heroes stood next to Clockwork and the other ancients. Everybody waved goodbye and in a flash of light the ancients and heroes vanished in flash of light.

In the Ghost Zone at Clockwork's tower the ancients and humans appeared. Clockwork went over to some nearby machines and started to work on them.

"So what's going to happen to use?" Asked Future Valerie.

"Well we intended to send you both to a new timeline where you will both fit in. It will be different, but you will adjust." Said Clockwork.

"You can do that?" Said Future Vlad in amazement.

"We can and you have both earned a chance of happiness and the right to continue to exist." Said Clockwork as he pressed a few buttons on the controls a blinding light enveloped Future Vlad and Future Valerie. "Farewell heroes go and enjoy your new lives."

The heroes waved at the ancients and vanished.

Future Valerie awoke in her bed looking confused. She walked downstairs and found her father sitting at the breakfast table reading the paper. Future Valerie saw the headline picture on the paper titled "Heroes Save City Again" the picture showed her with of herself with older versions of Danny, Dani, Sam, and Tucker.

"Good morning Valerie." Greeted Damon as he put the paper down and smiled at his daughter.

Valerie starred at her father in shock. Not only was her father alive he wasn't missing his eye or his arm. Valerie threw her arms around her father and embraced him.

"Good morning dad!" Said Future Valerie.

"You seem very affectionate today." Said Damon.

"It's...just really good to see...that's all." Said Future Valerie as she gave her father a quick kiss on the check.

"Well you better get going I'm sure your friends are wondering where you are." Said Damon.

"Ok see you latter dad. Live you." Said Future Valerie as she kissed her dad goodbye and raced upstairs.

Future Valerie threw on a jumpsuit, when she saw a note on her dresser, she picked it up and read it.

"Dear Valerie,

I hope you enjoy this new life. In this timeline Vlad received ghost powers, but he never went evil. When Danny got ghost powers Vlad helped him trained. Vlad also created Dani and she lives with the Fentons. The Fentons are now now ghost leading experts along with Vlad. You became a ghost hunter to help defend Amity Park. I know it will be a little tough for you and Vlad to adjust to this timeline, but I have utter faith that you can handle it. If you or Vlad need me you know where to find me. Feel free to keep in touch.

Sincerely,

Clockwork." Read Future Valerie.

Future Valerie smiled and wondered how Future Vlad was adjusting. She headed to FentonWorks.

Future Vlad woe up in his bed in his Amity estate, he looked around his bed room and saw a picture of a framed news article that showed a picture of a younger Future Vlad in his new ghost form standing with Jack and Maddie. The article was titled "College Scientist Becomes Superhero". Future Vlad starred at the picture in confusion then he saw a note laying next to his bed. He picked it up and read it.

"Dear, Vlad.

I hope you enjoy your new life. In this timeline you received ghost powers, but you never used them for evil. You became a hero and when Danny got his powers you helped train him. You created Dani to help defend the world and she lives with the Fentons. Valerie is still a ghost hunter. After all the good you have done I decided to give a clean slate in this timeline. I know it will be tough to adjust, but I'm sure you'll do just fine. If to need me you know where to find me.

Sincerely,

Clockwork" Read Future Vlad.

Future Vlad smiled and got dressed and headed towards FentonWorks.

Future Vlad and Future Valerie arrived at FentonWorks at the same time.

"So you got a note telling about this timeline?" Asked Future Valerie.

"I did." Said Future Vlad.

"I guess we just go in and reacquainted with everybody." Said Future Valerie as she opened the front door.

They were both warmly greeted by the familiar faces of Danny and the rest of the team. They were older now, but still familiar. Both Future Vlad and Future Valerie smiled at each other then the group. The nightmare of Dan was finally over for them and it looked like they found a place to belong in.

In the Ghost Zone Clockwork was in his baby form as he watched the image of the future heroes adjusting to their new home. Cosmo floated up to him.

"You sure do have a way of fixing things." Said Cosmo.

"Thanks for the complement. Despite all the hardships everybody went through everything turned out alright. Everybody is happy. Danny survived and defeated Dan, Vlad redeemed himself and now he and Valerie are living in a better timeline I created where they'll fit in just fine." Said Clockwork as he changed into his adult form and turned his attention to a viewer that showed Danny sitting on the roof of FentonWorks with Sam. "Danny will accomplish many things." He said with a smile.

On the roof of FentonWorks Danny and Sam were hanging out. Amity was being repaired. Most of the ghost had returned to the Ghost Zone. Dora had taken Aragon, Archer Ghost, Executioner Ghost, and Hotep-Ra into custody to be thrown into prison in her home. Technus was in the Guys in White prison along with Freakshow, Lydia, Walker, and Bullet. So it didn't look like any enemies were going to go on a rampage anytime in the near future.

Tucker and Vallerie were out on a date and the rest of the Fentons were in the house hanging out. The crown and the ring were in Danny's room.

Danny and Sam just sat on the roof watching the sunset.

"So do I have to start calling you your highness or your majesty now?" Asked Sam.

"Nah. It's way to formal and I don't have the ego to use those titles." Said Danny.

"Your right, so it's finally over. It's hard to believe all the crazy stuff that went down. Being turned evil, getting help from a future version of one of our friends and a future version of your archenemy, and you becoming the new Ghost King" Said Sam.

"I know crazy, but a lot of good came out if it." Said Danny as he leaned forward and kissed Sam on the lips.

Same returned the kiss. They shared the kiss for a few minutes before stopping. Danny went ghost and stood up.

"What to go on a little flight?" Asked Danny as he offered Sam his hand.

"You bet you." Said Sam as she grabbed Danny's hand.

Danny took flight carrying Sam as they flew off into the sky just enjoying the moment. The was no longer looking dark. It was now looking incredible bright.

The End.