The Apprentice of Thanatos

Chapter 26: Ultimate Enemy Part 6

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First of all, sorry for the wait! We've been really busy, and our schedules haven't lined up in a while so we had to put a pause on writing for a bit.

Second of all, I know we said that this would be the last chapter of The Ultimate Enemy arc... but it got too long, so the fight will have to be its own chapter. 😓

We do not own Danny Phantom or Percy Jackson, only this story and our original characters.

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Danny POV:

     "Hello again, Daniel," Clockwork greeted.

     Danny brought his hands to his face and let out a frustrated growl. He did not have time for this.

     "Look, I'm sure what you have to say is very interesting," Danny acknowledged, struggling to keep the irritation out of his voice as his ghostly transformation washed back over him. "But I'm in a bit of a rush right now. I need to get home before—"

     "Time is frozen," Clockwork explained coolly. "Here, as well as in your timeline. Nothing will happen until you return. So relax," Clockwork waved his hand, and a plush armchair appeared behind Danny. "Forget your worries for a time."

     "I can't," Danny argued. "Please, I—"

     "Really," Clockwork's tone left no room for argument. "I insist."

     Danny opened his mouth to argue, but Clockwork brought his hand to Danny's chest and shoved him. Danny stumbled backwards and fell into the armchair, while Clockwork elegantly sat down on a chair across from him. With another wave of his hand, a coffee table appeared, upon which sat a teapot and two cups with saucers.

     "Tea?" Clockwork offered as he poured himself a cup. "It's an herbal blend. Good for healing and relieving stress."

     Danny stared at the ghost in disbelief. "Are you fricking serious?"

     "Absolutely." Clockwork filled the other cup and placed it in front of Danny. "This tea was common in Ancient Greece."

     "Wha...? No, that's not—gah!" Danny threw his hands up in frustration and stood up. "I'm outta here. See ya—"

      Danny took a step forward, but suddenly he was back in his seat.

     What? I... didn't sit down.

     He looked up at Clockwork in bewilderment. The ghost merely sipped his drink, looking as if nothing had even happened. Danny waited a moment, but Clockwork said nothing, so he stood up again.

     And was immediately back in his seat.

     Clockwork spoke up then. "I quite literally have all the time in the world to wait for you to calm down and listen."

     Danny stared at him dumbfoundedly. "Wait. Are you... doing this?" Danny gestured to his armchair.

     Clockwork gave a noncommittal shrug. "Am I?"

     Danny glared at Clockwork as he stood up a third time, took a step towards the ghost...

     And was once again back in his seat.

     Danny snarled in exasperation. "Do you really think you can keep me here?"

     Clockwork placed his cup back on its saucer. "Yes." He replied flatly. "Rather easily, in fact."