The Halfa Prince (Book 1) *RE-MASTERED*

Chapter 6: Birthday Tremors

Third Person POV 

It was midnight. Danny Fenton was currently sitting on his bed, wide awake and shivering with fear. He had gone on patrol by himself that night and ran into a few low powered ghosts, nothing he couldn't handle by himself. Then he ran into Skulker and that's where things got complicated.

The two had fought and Danny was just about to capture Skulker, when he had felt a surge of energy explode from his core. For a brief moment he had transformed into his Prince form, but he had quickly contained the power and transformed back. Though he was unsure whether or not Skulker had seen his form, he was terrified that the hunter had seen it. Currently, no one in the Ghost Zone aside from Clockwork, Fright Knight, the Observants and the castle staff knew of his new status. If it were to get out to his enemies that he was next in line for the throne of the Ghost Zone it would be disastrous.

Danny jumped as he heard a tap on his window. He clutched his comforter tightly as he looked over at the window, letting out a sigh of relief when he saw it was just Fright Knight. The knight phased into Danny's room, his glowing green eyes showing concern underneath the darkness of his helmet. "My liege, you seem distressed about something." Danny's bodyguard said.

The teen chuckled, backing up and sitting on his bed. "That's a bit of an understatement." He answered. Danny explained to Fright Knight what had happened during his fight with Skulker and his fears about the hunter seeing his Prince form. Fright Knight had pulled up a chair to sit in front of Danny and listened in silence as the teen informed of the night's events. Danny even told Fright Knight about Clockwork giving him the Ring of Rage but Fright Knight admitted that he had long known about Danny's ownership of the ring. Fright Knight told him that Clockwork had consulted with him about giving Danny the ring, much to the halfa's surprise.

When Danny finished his story, Fright Knight's mood seemed to become gloomy. "I offer my deepest apologies, my liege." He began, rising from the chair and kneeling in front of Danny. He lowered his head. "I was not here to watch over you, as is my sworn duty. For that I accept any punishment you give me." The bodyguard finished.

Danny's eyes widened as he raised his hands. "No, it's not your fault Fright Knight." Danny quickly assured. He glanced at his right hand and clenching it. "It's my fault I don't know how to control the power of the ring yet." He sighed.

Fright Knight rose to his feet. "Why don't you go to the Time Master?" He offered, resting his hand on his sword. "Tomorrow is Saturday. You do not have school."

Danny looked up at Fright Knight. He had a point. The teen smiled, transforming into his ghost form. "Great idea! Thanks Fright Knight." The teen said gratefully. 

The ghostly knight waved off the compliments. "I have done nothing deserving of your thanks." He answered.

Shaking his head, Danny patted his body guard on the shoulder as he began to phase through the floor. He soon noticed that Fright Knight wasn't following after him. "Um," Danny said, with just his upper body sticking out of the floor, "aren't you coming too?"

"I have not been summoned to his side." Fright Knight answered, without missing a beat. He started to phase through the floor. "I will escort you to his realm, but I will not remain. I trust the Time Master to keep you safe in my place." He finished as he passed through the floor. Danny raced after his bodyguard. They arrived in the basement and passed through the portal without a word. Fright Knight turned invisible upon their arrival in the Ghost Zone as to not attract attention to Danny. They traveled in silence as Danny continued to glance at his watch, looking for the place where time stood still. There trip was short as less than ten minutes after entering the Ghost Zone, Danny's watch stopped. The teen was enveloped in a bright light and vanished.