The darkness loses control

Chapter 2

Taking Clockwork's advice, Danny decided to fly around the Ghost Zone without a destination. He was mostly looking at the islands, but not really seeing them until he felt a pulse and one island in specific seem different. At first, he was thinking that it was absurd since it looked exactly the same as the others and then he landed near the edge of it. 

Everything just changed!

As soon as his feet touched the ground he noticed that it changed from being kinda sandy to a dark brown and, with a touch, humid even with his gloves on. Next was the vegetation, at first it looked like it was tropical but  little by little it became like the kind of trees found in a forest. It was like an illusion that was obviously meant to protect the island from unwanted visitors. Danny understood the hidden message and indecisive; if to explore or leave it. Since he didn't feel like the island was rejecting him, he decided to explore until he felt rejected or in danger.

He kept walking and keeping a look out for anything or anyone that might be hiding. Soon enough he did find something, but still no one. He was getting worried, but what he found was a good distraction in the form of a cottage that looked like it hadn't been lived in, although not necessarily rundown. Danny, after feeling zero danger, knocked on the door and received no answer. When he was about to fly away, the door opened on its own accord. He felt like something might go wrong, but after a minute of silence, he decided to take the risk. So, only then did Danny walked inside and started to look for clues on whom did this island or lair belong to. It took a bit of time until he found a plaque with the name of the owner.

Saying that Danny was surprised was a horrible understatement, and no one could blame him. After all, this whole island belongs to him, to Danny. He did not think he would have a lair or that he would find it by accident. 

Although, considering Clockwork's words he supposes that it wasn't such an accident. Now, there were a lot of questions running through his mind. Some revolved around if his enemies knew about it, how would he get to it since it was pretty far from the Ghost Portal, when to show it to his teammates, etc. 

Suddenly, something happens and it was a sound, it was a small change in the cottage. He didn't know how, but he just knew that something had appeared on the table that was in the bedroom. So he went to check it and found a weird button. Danny had no idea why it had appeared, but he decided that he was going to push it and see what it did. With his decision made and being full of determination; he grabbed the button, put it in his palm and push it. In seconds, two opposites belts emerged, surrounded his palm and a menu of options was projected. Danny was surprised, but quickly understood that it was some kind of watch, maybe a really futuristic one. 

Excited by such a piece of technology, he decided to put it on -correctly- on his wrist. He was about to play with it when he looked at the time and realize that he had left his team with their guest for a little too long for comfort. Quickly flying out, of the cottage and of the island. He took one last look at it and saw that the illusion was back in place. He also made a mental note of where approximately it was. Thinking that he had wasted enough time, he flew at top speed back home praying that everything was alright.

Meanwhile, back at Titan Tower, everyone was stiffly seated in the living room; well except their guest that was happily ignoring their glares.

- Has Danny talked about me?- asked their mysterious guest

- If you tell us who you are we might be able to answer that question.- said Raven in her monotone voice

- Well, if you insist. - here the guest added a malicious grin - My name is...

BAM! Danny angrily punched another small piece of island or garbage. Didn't the Ghost Zone understand that he was in a bit of hurry? Hell, for a second he even considers that it was doing it on purpose and then discarded the idea in favor of concentrating on his path. Hopefully, he would get there on time; but knowing his luck it was difficult to say.

Hello, my lovely readers! I'm sorry that I took so long to update, but college was pretty hard. I hope to update more now that on holidays. Don't forget to comment and vote!