Danny was hearing soundsāsounds of crying. Why was that? So he went to the only person he could think of who could help him: Clockwork.
At the clock tower in the Ghost zone / Infinite realms.
"Clocky, I need some help,"
"Ah, Danny, I saw you coming,"
"Yes, I get the pun,"
"Whatever do you mean,"
"Nevermind why am I hearing crying,"
"What kind of crying,"
"I don't know, it kinda sounds like kids crying,"
"Well, you are a proctor Spirit. It may have something to do with that,"
Danny nods.
"Some proctor spirits can have a certain age group that can make up who they want to protect or even comfort that reflects their own life."
"Makes sense. When I was younger, my parents were distracted by their inventions, and Jazz couldn't always be there for me, so it got kinda lonely,"
Clockwork nodded at Danny's breakdown.
"But why am I hearing this now,"
"Well, it could be because you are a halfa and never properly died and also because of the fact fate only decided now because you were ready as you have finally graduated and also because of the other thing you need to know of,"
"What other thing,"
"Do you remember how you defeated Pariah Dark,"
"Clockwork. I would never forget something like that,"
"Well, you know how it is in Ghost nature to fight or even quarrel,"
"Yes, I have realized that,"
"Well, once you defeated Pariah, you gained the right to the throne,"
"What!"
"Yes, you are to be the Ghost King,"
"Okay, I'll do it, or I don't know who else will end up on the throne because it may be Vlad." Danny looked at Clockwork for confirmation.
"Yes, that is correct. I'm glad you see that,"
"Okay, deal with that later,"
"Yes, that can be placed on hold for a little while longer,"
"So the crying is from children. What can I do about it,"
"Well, you are raising Dan and Danielle right,"
"Where are you going? With this,"
"Well, these children need prenatal figures, someone they can call on and trust."
"And fate has chosen me,"
Clockwork smiles.
Danny sighs.
"Okay, what do I need to do?"
"Well, it is quite easy. Just let your core guide you to where you need first,"
Danny closes his eyes and sees a number.
"Clockwork, I may need help with this one. It was in the past,"
"Ah,"
"How does that even work,"
"Well, as the Ghost king, you are connected to the Infinite realms, meaning you could hear a cry from someone even in 64 A.D.,"
"So I could even meet Jesus,"
"Theoretically, yes,"
"Great, now help me with this first one, and when I come back, we'll talk about this king business,"
"Of course, Danny,"
"Okay, how does this work,"
"Remember when I taught you about portals? This is what you need to do: instead of picturing where you are going, focus on the cry and then when you are going and open the portal,"
"Okay, got it,"
Danny flared his power, focused on the cry and the number that had appeared in his head, and created a portal.
" Excellent job, Danny. I'll see you soon then,"
"Yes,"
Danny walks through the portal.
At Xx
Danny comes out of a portal and into an older-looking room, which is very tidy and has nothing out of place. He does a 360 and sees a child crying in their blanket.
"Hello,"
The blanket tenses.
"Who is there?" says the child with a British accent.
"I'm here because you're crying. It called me,"
A head pops out of the blanket, revealing a boy with black hair and puffy eyes. Danny takes a step closer and sits on the bed.
"Who are you,"
"Whoever you need me to be,"
"Then you'll be my Mother?"
Danny was a bit taken aback at that.
"What happened to your mother,"
"She's gone," the child looks about to tear up again
Danny wraps his arms around the child, not wanting to pry further.
"If you want, I can be your Mother. I'll be here whenever you need me till the end of time,"
The boy lights up.
"Really,"
"Yes, now then I'll need to know my new son's name, won't I,"
"Ah yes, my name is Alfred,"
"Well then, my Alfred, you are now my son,"
Danny lights up his finger and places it on Alfred's forehead, marking him as his own. Alfred wipes his forehead.
"What was that for,"
"That was so that you can call me whenever you need,"
Alfred looks up at his new mother.
"Really,"
"Now look how late it is. You should be asleep,"
"Sing me a lullaby,"
"Well,"
"Please,"
"Okay, now lay down,"
Alfred lies down.
"And now to sing this lovely ballad
Here it is
Mama Cass
Stars shinin' bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper, "I love you."
Birds singin' in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say, "Nighty-night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fadin', but I linger on, dear
Still cravin' your kiss
I'm longin' to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fadin' but I linger on, dear
Still cravin' your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me"(Dream A Little Dream Of Me Song by The Mamas & the Papas)
Once Danny had finished the lullaby, Alfred was asleep.
"Goodnight, my Alfred. You need to call out to me, and I'll be there for you,"
Danny turns and opens the portal back to the clocktower.