"Oh come on Danny, let's go look around the portal. We've done it tons of times before. What's the big deal now?" Sam Manson asked.
"Because, see how it's so green looking today, like, greener than normal? That means something is going on in there….something bad, and I don't want to risk it." Danny crossed his arms and turned his face to the side.
"He's right Sam, it popped up on this web site I found. Apparently, since people now know Danny's secret, scientists around the world have begun making portals. They've done research, and the green shows the action of something that's about to corrupt. Kind of like when you're driving, eventually it turns red for a stop. A certain green means they've stopped trying. Then it turns orange, to slow down. Like the color we've been having. Now the color we have right now….isn't very good news."
Sam watched the portal and blocked out her best friend's nagging voice. She glanced at her best girlfriend, Valerie Grey.
"What do you think about it, Val?" Sam asked. Valerie's eyes scanned the portal. The green was definitely looking different. For some strange reason, she couldn't help but agree with the boys. It just didn't feel right.
"I don't know Sam. I think they could be right about this one. Let's go have a look on the site and see what else it says." Rolling her eyes, Sam followed Valerie and Danny to the computer.
"When the portal shows a light green, it means that they're planning something, but there unsure if it will work out. That's the color it's always been, right?" Tucker asked, looking back at the portal. They all nodded yes.
"Now the color we have is a rainforest type of green. See how it shows the colors, and tells us what it means? Kind of like a mood ring, but only for green colors, and ghost portals."
"What does ours mean, Tuck?" Danny asked, leaning in to look at the computer screen.
"Once your portal changes to this eerie, strange rainforest color, it means danger is coming. The ghosts from the Ghost Zone have decided on their plan, and you should take cover as soon as possible."
All four teens stared at the swirling vortex. If that means that the ghost's scheam could happen at any time, how would that help them with protection, or without warning? What if it wasn't just there portal that was doing this? How could the others be safe? Because all portals lead to one place only, the Ghost Zone. It can't just be them.
"I'm telling you, you guys. They want us to go in there….it can't just be a coincidence. It's been a while since the world discovered Danny's secret. There could be a discussion of a war!" She threw her arms into the air.
"Sammy, calm down. I'm here, will all be fine." Danny grabbed her arms and pulled them back down.
"I know we will, but what about every one else, Danny? Not all of us have a Danny Phantom in there city. People are in danger, and where just sitting here like a lazy bunch of sack potatoes. I can't just sit here and do nothing." Sam took her purse from the counter and walked up the stairs.
The lab grew quite. All they could here was the quiet sounds of the ghost portal. Danny sighed.
"I'll go talk to her." He said. He started up for the stairs.
"Danny?" Valerie said. "Maybe you should give her some time alone. She should be able to forget about it, that's what she normally does." Danny glanced once more up the stairs.
"I hope so…. I don't want her to get hurt and do something stupid. You guys know how she gets when it comes to saving people or animals. It just worries me."
"She'll be fine, man. Come on, let's look at the site some more and see what else it says."
Danny couldn't concentrate. His mind was fixed on Sam. Ever since the big incident with the world finding out his secret, Vlad getting out of jail, becoming mayor, and threatening the lives of innocent people from the commit, Sam has become much more…..fix this and that type of person.
Taking this as the time to talk to Sam, he slowly walked away from the computer. He reached up the stairs, opened up the door, began running down the side walk, until he heard something.
"Hey there, stranger," Danny looked back and saw Sam sitting on his foot steps that led to his house. He sat down next to her.
"Are you okay?" Danny asked, watching her as she stared out ahead.
"No Danny, I'm not. These people are in danger. Who knows what could happen? Heck, as far as we could know it, Dan Phantom is back and plotting a war like I said. Maybe Pariah Dark found a way out of the case and got out of his endless sleep by someone? Vlad could still be alive somewhere!" She hugged her knees to her chest.
Danny sighed. "Sam, I don't know what to do right now. It's confusing, and if something does happen, I'll stop it. But I don't want to risk the lives of you, Tuck, or Val. What reason would I have to keep living if you weren't here? For something I did? I would never be able to live with myself."
Sam's bottom lip wobbled. "I'm going home." Sam said. She stood up and flattened out her long black skirt. Danny stood up fast after her.
He kissed her. Sam was taken back, but gave in the kiss. They hadn't done that in a while. It felt really nice.
They let go and smiled at each other. "Sammy, think about it. Maybe the portal will change? It could go back to normal. Don't worry about it. Tucker and I will handle it."
Sam nodded. "I love you, Danny." She said. He smiled. "I love you too, baby. Go home and relax. I'll call you later and fill you in. I promise."
"Promise?" Sam asked. "I promise." He said.
Sam smiled one last time before turning around and walking to her home. Her smile faded the second she turned. A kiss couldn't fix things. The thought was still in her head, and she was letting go. She was going to do whatever it took to help. Even if it mean…going in the portal, turned off, and accidentally pressing the on button.
Of course, she wasn't letting Danny know that. She just had to find the right time to do it.
I know what you're thinking. Holey cow! Sammy nooooo! Ha, ha. No, I did not make up the stuff with the commit and Vlad becoming mayor and the other stuff. Except for the jail half, you all know that was in Win a Date with Danny Phantom 1.
I hope you like this. Sorry for the super long wait!
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