Disclaimer: I do not own Danny Phantom or any of the characters. Danny Phantom is the property of Butch Hartman, Nickelodeon and Viacom International. I'm just doing this for fun.
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Do you wanna be a Fenton?
Chapter 1: No one gets left behind
"WOO HOO"! A girl shouted as she did some somersaults in the air. She had long white hair in a pony tail, bright green eyes and was wearing a black and white suit with a DP symbol on it. She was Danielle "Dani" Phantom and she was on her way to Amity Park to see her favorite "cousin".
It's been over a week since the Disasteroid incident and since Danny revealed his secret and Dani wanted to see and talk to him again but she knew he had a lot on his plate now with his reveal and everything and the media going crazy over him.
That's why she waited until at least his family had enough time to let the information sink in and she figured now was the right time.
She was enjoying the warm late summer air and was looking down at the earth below. The people were as small as ants from way up there and she always loved flying, especially since Danny stabilized her and she no longer needed to fear dissolving into a pile of ectoplasm goo.
She thought back to that day, where Vlad nearly melted her in an attempt to get his "perfect son" and Danny and Val saved her and fixed her. She still had bad dreams about that day, or about her "father" in general but she at least took comfort in the fact that he was gone now, lost somewhere in the depths of space and he couldn't hurt her or anyone else ever again. If he ever did come back, there would be no where for him to hide, the entire world now knew what kind of person he was and would destroy him if he ever showed his sorry face again.
She kept flying until she spotted a sign and chucked at the sight of it. It read "Amity Park: Home of the great Danny Phantom" and had a large picture of Danny in his ghost form. She shook her head, she was happy people finally understood the truth, that Danny was a hero and was not now nor would ever be a monster like Vlad, though she had a feeling the sign wasn't the end of that new found adoration.
She flew into town and saw all the Danny Phantom merchandise all over. She saw a bunch of girls wearing T-Shirts with his logo and squealing as they talked about him, she saw some little boys playing with Danny Phantom actions figures and so forth. She was currently invisible, as she didn't want to attract attention to herself until she at least found Danny.
She finally reached Fenton Works but her jaw dropped and she nearly lost control of her invisibility due to what she witness. There were hundreds of people, press and fans surrounding the building in shouting stuff and holding banners with Danny's name on it. She even saw that blonde jerk Dash in the crowed wearing a bunch of Danny's merchandize and some Hispanic girl trying to reach the house but some cop was keeping her at bay.
Dani was going to enter until her ghost sense went off, and well...she was never one to refuse some action. Especially now that she was stable and ready to rock.
She flew away and looked around to see what or who was trying to cause trouble, she looked down to see a post office and boxes were flying out. She entered and saw a blue ghost in overalls and he looked familiar.
"Um...excuse me, what do you think your doing?"...Dani asked and the ghost turned around but looked briefly confused, like he was expecting someone else...and Dani had a feeling she knew who.
"I AM THE BOX GHOST, MASTER OF ALL THINGS CARD BOARD AND SQUARE, who are you and how dare you interrupt me in collecting my precious boxes!?"...The box ghost shouted dramatically and Dani felt annoyed but suddenly remembered who he was.
She did here about a "Box Ghost" when Vlad was mumbling and complaining about him after he tried to steal Vlad's boxes.
"First things first, stop talking like that, has anyone ever told you how stupid you sound?"...Dani jabbed and the ghost looked offended
"Second, the names Dani Phantom and I don't think the postal workers will appreciate you stealing their stuff"...Dani said as she looked around though, the Box Ghost looked like he didn't believe her
"Foolish girl! Don't you dare lie to me, THE BOX GHOST, I know Danny Phantom and you are most definitely not him!"...The Box Ghost shouted at the girl and Dani suddenly realized why he called her a liar
"I'm not a liar, my name is Dani, with an "I", and I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to return the boxes and leave before I make you"...Dani said, though she was secretly eager to fight, she hasn't had any excitement since the disasteroid and she hasn't been in a fight since Danny last saved her. Besides this Box Ghost didn't look so tough but he would make a nice warm up.
"NEVER! And How dare you try and underestimate the great power of the Box Ghost, ME! Who has a bounty of $50 on my head"...He announced like that was something to be proud of. Whatever the box ghost was about to do next was cut short when someone hit him from behind with a ghost ray.
She turned around to see her "cousin" Danny in his ghost form.
"She's not underestimating you, she's knows exactly how "great" your so called power is"...Danny said as he pulled out his thermos and sucked the box ghost in before he could another one of his stupid speeches.
"Hey Dani, it's been a while"...Danny said as he greeted his clone/cousin.
Dani was happy to see him but had a miffed look on her face, she was really looking forward to a fight and Danny had to end it before it got good.
"Is something wrong?:...Danny asked, confused, he thought she'd be happy to see him
"I could have taken him, ya know"...Dani said as she folded her arms and had an annoyed expression and Danny suddenly realized what was bugging her.
"Oh...sorry force of habit, and yes, I know you're more than capable of handling Old Boxy"...Danny said sheepishly…"It's just he's been even more annoying since the incident with Pandora's box, so I make it an effort to thermos him before he starts one of his stupid speeches about his "greatness"...Danny said, air quoting the word "greatness" like it meant the opposite
Dani turned to face him and lost her annoyed expression, she supposed she really couldn't be mad at him. They both saw many people enter the office and were cheering at the sight of their hero after his "heroic rescue"
"You the greatest Danny!"...A random fan shouted while the post office was filled to the brim with fans and some reporters trying to get in. Both ghost kids realized it was high time to get out of there.
Using their powers, they left and went to a deserted part in town. Hiding in an alley, they transformed back to their human forms.
"Honestly...It was just the stupid Box Ghost, why can-...Danny's rant was cut short when Dani pounced him and gave him a big hug. Danny was momentarily taken back but regain his senses and hugged her back.
"I really missed you Danny"...The little ghost girl said as she hugged the only real family she has ever known
"I missed you too"...Danny said sincerely as he held her close.
'So what brings you to Amity Park?, I haven't seen you since the disasteroid where you disappeared mysteriously when we were done"...Danny said as he smirked at her, thinking about her habit of dramatic exits.
"I wanted to see you"…Dani said honestly which kind of surprised the older halfa.
Danny looked at her, he really looked at her and noticed how worn out her clothes were. Danny had a troubling feeling about it. He hadn't put much thought to it since Dani always seemed to be sure of herself but he was beginning to wonder exactly what was going on with her after she disappears. The only ones who truly knew her were himself, Vlad and Valerie.
"Dani, this is gonna sound weird but where exactly have you been living?"...The older ghost asked
Dani flinched but tried to look casual
"Oh, here and there"...Dani said vaguely which only worried the older boy even more.
"What does "here and there" mean?"...He persisted
Dani looked at the ground. Her entire short life wasn't very pleasant, first being used as a tool by an evil fruit-loop, living in a perpetual state of fear of dissolving, not to mention being homeless for half of it. The only real good thing she could think of her life was Danny and how he always would protect her and treated her like she was an actual person and not one of many failed experiments. Dani wanted so much to stay in Amity Park with him but he already had a complicated life as it was, with his secret, his parents hunting him, the ghost fighting and his controversial reputation and she didn't want to cause him any more trouble. That's why she left the first time but when her "condition" was getting worse, she was desperate and she knew he was the only one that could and would save her. He did it, he saved her and stabilized her.
"Dani"...Danny said gently as he looked at his "cousin".
"I've been on my own Danny, thankfully my powers helped a lot and I've been traveling and seeing lots of exciting places"...Dani said honestly. She did enjoy her travels and seeing new places and since she was stabilized, she enjoyed visiting Vegas and sneaking in some free food from the buffet.
Though she often wanted someplace to return to...and someone to tell about her trips.
"This is all my fault"...Danny muttered, surprising the younger girl
"What?"...Dani asked in a confused tone
"It was obvious, I should have realized it, that you were homeless and I did nothing"...Danny said looking guilty
"You didn't do anything wrong Danny, besides there's nothing you could have done, you had a lot of trouble and keeping your secret from your parents, I didn't want to bother you anymore than I've already done"….Dani said, feeling guilty for making him worry about her.
Danny suddenly had a strange look on his face and brought her to eye level
"Never ever say that again Dani, you are nota bother"...Danny told the stunned young girl
Dani barely managed to keep the tears from falling from her eyes, she hated being so vulnerable, especially in front of him.
"Well, I'm going to do something about it now"...Danny announced, surprising the younger girl
"W-What"...Dani blinked, wondering what he was talking about
Danny sighed, he knew Dani tried to be tough but when it all got down to it, she was a kid all alone in the world and he was her only true family. She was his responsibility now and he wanted to make sure she was safe and happy.
"Do you wanna stay with me?"...Danny asked, stunning the little girl once more
Dani was in shock, did he really asked her…..what she thought he was asking her?...
"Huh?"...Dani looked up to the older boy who was smiling at her and looking at her with kind eyes
"I said, do you wanna stay with me, here in Amity Park at my house"...Danny said honestly. He knew this was the right choice, cloning aside, Dani was his flesh and blood and he wanted her in his life, he has been worried about her since that horrible day Vlad sunk to his lowest point and deliberately tried to melt her for his own agenda. He tried to convince himself she could take care of herself but it didn't matter, she needed a home and a family to love and care for her and he wanted to be the one who offered it.
Dani didn't stop the tears falling from her eyes nor did she stop herself from hugging him again. Months of trouble, living in fear and the hard life didn't matter anymore. She wanted this more than anything.
"You didn't answer my questions, Do you wanna be a Fenton?"...Danny teased and Dani gave him a light punch in the arm that was playful more than anything
"Of course I want to"...Dani said smiling and looking truly happy for the first time in a long time
Dani suddenly had a worried look on her face
"Your family...do you think….do you think that they'll mind?"...Dani asked feeling insecure. She knew of Danny's family but never got to know them. She knew of Maddie since Vlad was obsessed with her and she knew of Jack from "The Jack Program" Vlad had and his many rants about how he was an idiot who ruined his life. She also knew that they hated ghosts and hunted Danny until he revealed himself and they supposedly turned a new leaf.
"Dani, my family will love you and I just know it!...Danny said sincerely. His parents have changed a lot since he confessed to them about being Phantom. They accepted him and were proud of their heroic son, though it wasn't exactly perfect.
His mother was still feeling guilty about hunting him and his dad was beaming at pride due to the fact that his son was "taking on the family business". But he knew if he told him about Dani, they'd be asking her the same thing he was asking her.
No Fenton gets left behind….ever!
They both transformed back to their iconic ghost forms and flew to Fenton Works, both anticipating what the future had in store for them.
-To be continued
Next time onDo you wanna be a Fenton?:Dani meets the Fentons
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