"All right! Does everyone have everything? I don't want anyone complaining that they forgot something while we're on the road!" A booming voice went through the house, though most of its inhabitants were already downstairs. The towering man went through his bags one more time, checking one thing after another off his list before smiling satisfied. After all, only fools venture into the world unprepared. His wife, a petite red-head, rolled her eyes and smiled at her husband.

"Really Jack, we're just going for a visit. It's not like we're going to live there."

"Maddie, we're Fentons! And as Fentons, we must be prepared for anything! What if we get attacked or the water stops working?"

"Then I'm sure we'll figure something out. Honestly, you've packed half the house!" She knew her husband wasn't going to budge on his decision, but at least she'd spoken up about it. He could pig-headed at times, but there had been more than one occasion when that had saved their lives. The woman looked through her things then smiled as her daughter headed for the door.

"Did you check your bags?"

"Mom, there is no way we're forgetting anything. We've checked our bags three times already, at this rate we'll never leave!" The eldest of Maddie's children, Jasmine, was quick to voice her displeasure. Why couldn't they just let her stay home to enjoy her books? Or study? Or, for that matter, not go to visit some guy that was constantly trying to get with their mother? Jasmine pouted at her mother, her eyes pleading with her sanity. But the woman shook her head.

"Now Jazz, don't be that way. You know Vlad just wants to make up for the way he acted last time we were there. And I'm sure he's anxious to see us."

"Why are we even going? And why so suddenly? The guy's just being a creep now!"

"Hey! That creep is my old friend!" Jack pouted upset as he began heaving things out to the RV. Now that he really thought about it, it had been quite a while since he'd last seen the man. Almost two full years now. And ever since their last visit, it seemed like that wasn't enough time. Broken items, ruined furniture, and of course, opening of old wounds. But he'd been the one who invited them to visit. Jack didn't have to plead, or beg, or cry. And Vlad even sounded happy to have them over. Well, he sounded less upset.

"Jazz, could you go make sure Danny is actually getting ready?"

"I'm ready, I'm ready!" Said young man rushed down the stairs, some bags stuffed under his arms. His inky hair was still messy, and he looked quite tired. But then again, everyone was tired. Except Jack. Waking up at five was no big deal for him.

"Sorry about that, just had to make sure I had everything."

"It's fine dear. We should get going if we want to make it by the end of the day." Maddie checked the house one last time before joining her family in the RV, and they soon departed. Jack was all too pumped about the trip and what that meant for the family. Everyone else would have shared in his euphoria were they not still half-asleep. Jasmine quickly took her blanket and went to one of the bunks, falling asleep almost immediately.

"So Danny, you excited?" The red head turned to look at her son, who was, surprisingly enough, not napping. The blue eyed young man looked at his mother and nodded a small smile on his lips.

" Ah, I guess so. It's been a while since we went to Wisconsin. You sure Dad didn't just imagine Vlad calling him?"

"Oh Danny, really. Although I am surprised too. But I'm sure Vlad's had plenty of time to calm down since our last visit."

Danny wasn't too sure about that, but Vlad had been the one who called them. Maybe he wasn't upset anymore. Danny and his mother spoke for a good while before she too decided to take a nap. A small sigh left Danny, and he kept his gaze out the window. They quickly left the city and dove into open road, only one or another rare car as their companions. Maybe this wouldn't be too bad; how long can one man hold a grudge? It was at the moment that Danny remembered it was his father's fault that Vlad was a halfa, and he grew anxious again. It had been so many years since that had happened, and it seemed that Vlad wasn't very keen about letting that memory go. This was starting to seem like a very bad idea. Danny kept his gaze out the window, watching as trees and endless road passed by them for what seemed like an eternity. It was nice though, not having to stay home. And if worse came to worse, he'd be there to handle it. Sleep quickly fogged is mind Danny and closed his eyes.

"All right everyone! We're here!"

Already? Danny yawned and stretched, then realized he'd actually fallen asleep. He must have passed out sometime during the trip. He looked out the window, and sure enough, the grand mansion was right there. It was pristine and dark as ever, boasting quite clearly that its owner had half the world in his hand. Jasmine and Maddie soon woke as well, and they freshened themselves up before getting off the RV. Everyone stayed just a step behind Jack, as if expecting something awful to happen. Danny kept himself ready, in case anything went wrong, though he prayed it wouldn't. His parents knew by now of his powers, and had, slowly, come to accept it. But the last thing he needed was to uncover Vlad's secret as well. Jack knocked on the door, his gaze filled with excitement. It took only a moment before the massive doors swung open, and there he stood: Vlad Masters. The man's ever cruel gaze settled on the family, and he smirked.

-Note-

I had never thought of this couple before. But then I was browsing around and came across a Vlad/Danny fanfic, and holy crap! So expect a couple chapters of this! Also, as a side note, if anyone is interested in roleplaying a story, I'm free for that. I have way too many stories in my head and need some way of getting them out.