Well here it is. The final chapter. I actually finished a story. I want to thank everyone once again for all the wonderful reviews. Without such great support and feedback I would not have gotten this far. I had so much fun doing this story. So without further delay here is the final chapter. It's kind of short, but sweet.

Clockwork, Nocturne and the Observants belong to Butch Hartman
Clockwise and Dusk belong to
All other characters are mine

"Well then," Dusk said stepping past Clockwise and Clockwork and picking up the amulet from the pile of dust that used to be the Victor.

"I think that it is time to get those collars off and be on our way. Before those pesky Observants come and try to whine us back to the ghost zone."

Clockwise stood. "I believe you are right. We have been here far too long."

Dusk set Nocturne down and held the amulet to Clockwise. "Here, you're the expert in these dusty old relics being one yourself."

Clockwise ignored Dusk's insult and held the amulet up to the collar on Clockwork's neck. "Dimitte."

The runes on the amulet and collar glowed white for a moment before he collar opened and fell off.

Clockwork's eyes widened as a flood of images flashed before him. For a moment he was afraid he would lose himself again. Then he felt a hand on his shoulder and heard his master's voice. "Easy now. Take a deep breath and let it out slowly."

Clockwork nodded and did as his master said. Little by little the images began to fade to the back of his mind. They were still there, only not as strong. He opened his eyes and looked up at Clockwise.

Clockwise smiled back proudly. "It looks like your sight has gotten a little stronger. You have more control over it too. You're ready for the next level of your training."

Clockwork beamed at the compliment.

Clockwise then released Nocturne from his collar. Nocturne lifted slightly into the air testing his powers.

Dusk beckoned Nocturne and handed him a small purple pouch. "I believe you dropped this."

"My dream dust!" Nocturne said, taking it happily and hugging his master.

"I think it's time you learned to make your own. You're ready to advance your lessons as well. We'll start as soon as you're well enough." Dusk said holding Nocturne close.

He reluctantly put Nocturne down. "It's time to say your goodbyes."

Nocturne turned to the humans with a sad look on his face. He went to Anthony first. The redhead hugged Nocturne tightly with slight tears in his eyes.

"I will miss you mon petite." Anthony said.

"Don't get into too much trouble," Anne said fondly, hugging the little dream ghost next.

"Thank you for everything." He said to Raul.

"Take care of yourself," Raul said with a smile.

Clockwork came next. Anne gave him a kiss on the cheek and Anthony playfully ruffled his hair.

Clockwork turned to Raul. The two stood awkwardly for a second before the boy gave the man a tight hug which the large man returned.

"So what will you do now?" Clockwork asked stepping away from them.

Raul looked sadly to where Victor once stood.

"With Victor and mother gone there is nothing keeping the circus together. I will do what I can to get the other members settled. After that, I am not sure really." He then looked at Anne and smiled putting an arm around her shoulder. "Although getting a small house in the country and settling down does sound like a pleasant thought."

Anne smiled and hugged him happily.

"Think I will look into getting my pub and settling down as well. I think I shall call it "Marie's"." Anthony said with a thoughtful look on his face.

"That sounds like fun. We'll have to visit one day." Nocturne said happily.

Anthony laughed. "Of course, and I will get you as much chocolate as you like for when you do."

With a final farewell to their friends, both boys returned to their masters and took their hands.

"I wish there was some way to thank you for all that you have done for Clockwork and Nocturne." Clockwise began.

"I spared their lives didn't I?" Dusk said.

Clockwise rolled his eyes at the dream keeper's statement. Clockwork tugged on his master's cloak. The timekeeper bent over to listen as his apprentice whispered something to him. He raised an eyebrow.

"Hmm I think that is actually a good idea. Just this once though. And nothing too specific." He said.

Clockwork nodded and walked back over to the humans. In each one of their ears he whispered something too low for the others to hear. Each looked at him strangely after he spoke. He then put a finger to his lips to sign that the information was for that person's ears only. Clockwork smiled at each of them then returned to his master's side.

Clockwise held up his hand and a swilling portal appeared. The humans stood back in awe at the sight. The Masters and their apprentices walked up to the portal.

As they stepped up to the portal, Dusk turned to Clockwise with a smirk.

"And you were afraid that I would lose control." He snickered.

"You did lose control."

"Well yes, but that's to be expected of me. But for you to lose your temper and kill a human…"

Clockwise cut him off. "My actions were regrettable but there was little choice."

"You say that, but it sounds more like an excuse. I think I've been having an influence on you. In more ways than one." He said with a wink.

"That's enough Dusk." Clockwise warned with a slight blush to his cheeks.

"Don't you ever get tired of saying that?"

"Don't you ever get tired of giving me reason to?"

The dream ghost snickered again and stepped into the portal with Nocturne. With one last wave to his friends Clockwork and his master followed, leaving the humans alone in the forest.

After exiting the portal in the ghost zone Dusk turned back to the two time ghosts.

"Well Timekeeper this is where we part. Don't think that this little adventure changes anything. Next time we meet I will not go easy on you. So I wouldn't let your guard down."

"I wouldn't dream of if," Clockwise said with a smile.

Dusk turned to Clockwork who shuffled under his master's cloak.

"Well brat, I had intended to punish you for getting my darling Nocturne into trouble but as it appears that human did my job for me I shall let you off… this time."

Clockwork bravely stuck his tongue out at Dusk then retreated once again under his master's cloak.

"I'll remember that brat. Till next time…Clockwise." Dusk said the name in the same tone he had used by the pond causing the Time master to blush slightly at the memory.

The boys said their goodbyes to each other completely oblivious at the moment passed between their masters.

"See you later Clockwork," Nocturne said sleepily with a small wave over his master's shoulder as they turned to leave.

"Bye Nocturne." Clockwork replied taking his Clockwise's hand as the dream ghost and his apprentice flew off. He looked up at his master's face with a tired smile.

Clockwise returned the smile. "Come on. Let's go home."

They returned to the tower. Clockwork could hardly believe it had been so long since he had been home. The ticking of the tower sent a calming feeling through him. He hadn't realized how much he had missed it.

Clockwise held up the collars, amulet and dagger. "I'm going to put these somewhere safe till I can deliver them to the Observants. Why don't you get cleaned up and I'll come redress your wounds."

"Okay master." Clockwise said, walking toward the bathroom.

After putting the artifacts into the vault, Clockwise walked to Clockwork's room where his apprentice sat on the bed. His hair was still wet from the bath. Clean and in fresh clothes, the boy almost looked like his old self.

Clockwise sat next the child on the bed, setting the first aid kit between them. With the removal of the collar his injuries were already beginning to heal. The worst wound was the crack on his case. It would take several weeks to heal completely. Clockwork would have to take it easy till then. Clockwise put a healing salve on the crack and bandaged it tightly. He smiled as he noticed that Clockwork's head beginning to droop.

"It's time for you to rest."

Clockwise helped the half asleep child into his covers and tucked him in. The old timekeeper quietly walked away, closing the door. Just before he closed the door completely he heard a quiet voice behind him.

"Goodnight Master."

"Goodnight Clockwork. Welcome home."

Clockwise walked back into the main room of the tower. He was so relieved to have Clockwork back and to have the adventure finally over.

He yawned and stretched. Perhaps he would rest a bit as well. There was little risk of Dusk harassing him in his dreams as the dream ghost was most likely just as tired from their adventure as he was. He could always take the artifacts to the Observants tomorrow. First though he had better check the time stream.

He walked up to his monitor and placed a hand on them. Images bean flowing

Clockwise furrowed his brow. What was that? He went back a bit. There was a period in the future missing! It's was brief but it was still gone. Clockwise began to concentrate harder doing everything in his power to make the missing image appear. But nothing worked.

This was different than when Clockwork was hidden from his sight. Then there had been only shadow blocking the child from him. This was entirely different. The time period simply wasn't there. Only emptiness.

Clockwise sighed tiredly. It looks like he wouldn't be getting any rest tonight after all.

The End

In case you didn't guess with the ending, yes I have decided to do a sequel. I wasn't sure for a while and then started thinking "Well if I did a sequel what would it be about?" Suddenly the story began forming in my head as well with a very interesting villain and some nice Dusk/Clockwise scenes. I also plan on throwing in another character from the show. Let's see if you can guess who.

I'm still tinkering with the plot and story so it might be a while before I post the first chapter but I will try to get it up soon. Once again thanks to everyone who reviewed and followed me this far. You have no idea how much each one meant to me.