"Clockwork?"

"It seems that you have gotten better at sensing my arrival."

Why is it so hot?

Danny thought he could do with a little ice right now...

"Only the person who defeated the previous king may become the rightful ruler."

"Okay, and what does that have to do with ME?"

The unknown heat rippled all over Danny's body, making the unbearable heat even worse, if it was even possible.

Why does this feel so different?

"It is your fate, I have foreseen it."

"But I don't WANT TO BE KING! Why didn't anyone tell me this would happen?!"

I shouldn't have done this, I'm not ready...

Danny didn't know when the smoldering darkness would end. It could have been seconds, hours, years maybe...when will it end...

"Okay...Okay. I'm ready. I'll do something right...for once, I'll do something right. Its not about what I want."

"Come, child...I wish you luck."

Clockwork, where are you?