Chapter one: The plot
Vlad Masters stood at the tall, foggy window of his office. The long lasting rain battered the window as it dripped down slowly and quietly. It had been raining here in Wisconsin for almost three days. The trees were rustling along with the wind as more and more of the storm came into the area. Instead of going into the ghost zone and trying to conquer it only to be foiled by Danny Phantom (a.k.a Danny Fenton, the son of his former friend Jack Fenton, who acquired the ability to become a ghost and have powers almost as matched his own), had put all of his plans on hold; because today he Vlad had to get ready for an important meeting; one that would make him even more powerful than he could ever imagine. Vlad took another sip of his morning tea as he turned back around towards his desk. He sat down in the desk chair and began looking through his planner as he placed the cup down across from it. 'JUNE SECOND: IMPORTANT MEETING' written in red and large letters. A few days ago, Vlad received a phone call from a man named Mr. Jackson, the only thing he said was he wanted to find some old students and that they would bring great fortune that Vlad could have a part of if he accepted. It's not every day a person gets a phone call offering free wealth and Vlad had a feeling that this was not a fraud, something stuck out with Jackson. It was better to let this become a waste than to be beat by an adolescent. Vlad pushed a red button on the desk, not long after hologram Maddie appeared beside him.
"Hello my wonderful, darling Vlad" said the transparent hologram
"Hello to you, I wanted to know if my guest has arrived yet" said Vlad
"Why yes, he just pulled up into the drive way" replied the hologram
"Very well, you can go now"
"Right away my loving Mr. Masters", the hologram disappeared; the office door came opened. A man came with his raincoat and hat held in his left hand. The man had black hair with a few streaks of gray; he wore a dark brown suit.
"Good morning Mr. Masters" said the man
"Good morning Mr. Jackson I'm ever so glad you could make it," said Vlad "come, take a seat"
Mr. Jackson placed his coat and hat on the rack beside the door; he walked to the desk and took a seat in front in one of the chairs.
"So are your associates joining us?" asked Vlad
"No, Mr. Masters, I'll give them the details after our little meeting," said Mr. Jackson
"So what do you have to offer me?" asked Vlad, as he put his left leg over his right and his hands locked together. "You weren't all that detailed in our conversation on the phone the other day"
"But, I did mention that I wanted to find some old students of mine, that will bring us great fortune", Mr. Jackson took out a number of pictures out of his jacket pocket. "These are the children I'm looking for. Amanda Beeson, Jenna Kelley, Tracey Devon, Ken Preston, Martin Cooper, Carter Street or Paul Carter, Charles Temple, Sarah Miller, Emily Sanders and Reef Clark"
"Why are these children so important and why would they give us a great fortune like you say?" asked Vlad "and, pray tell, do specifically want my help?"
"All ten of them have a special power. Charles has telekinesis, Tracey can turn invisible, Martin can produce a great amount of strength when threaten, Jenna can read minds, Emily is physic, Amanda can switched into a person body, Carter can transform into anything and anyone, Sarah can control people, Reef Clark can control water, and is able to do spell.. He has a younger sister, Mercedes Clark, she can control fire and is a seer, another type of psychic, and can also do spells, and Ken can hear and talk to the dead", said Jackson
"The dead you say? You've heard of Danny Phantom correct?" said Vlad
"Yes, anything that is abnormal in the world I'm there to hear it," said Mr. Jackson "why do you mention the ghost boy?"
"What if I tell you I can get Mr. Phantom to come apart of your plan to capture the students. Then we'll have more power" said Vlad
"I knew that I made a good decision about you Mr. Masters. I know you are a rich man and are able to get things more easily. Very well, I was thinking we could trap them all at Sunset Beach. That is where the Clark boy is working currently for the summer. It was not easy finding him, that is why we need them in one place and the beach is perfect. It is summer vacation, no school, no teachers, it will easy as pie to capture them," said Mr. Jackson
"I couldn't agree more," said Vlad "all that is left is finding ways to get them there"
"My associates will take care of the rest on setting the traps," said Jackson
"Wonderful" said Vlad "now, let's get to businesses"
"Martin Mystery, you are so dead!" screamed his stepsister Dianna as she chased him down the hall of Torrington Academy.
Martin raced down every corner; trying to lose his enraged sister. This had to be the angriest Martin had seen her, well, this week that is. Dianna's reason for being furious with him for today was that Martin accidently spilled the school's mystery meat on her when he tripped. This was not how he wanted to spend his last day of school before summer break. He turned another corner into the science room and locked the door, Dianna beated on the door as she ran to catch up with Martin.
"Get out here and faced me like a man!" she yelled
"Sorry Di, but I'm not leaving this room," Martin said through the door
Dianna anger turned into a smile when she saw another door leading into the science room, which is when the idea hit here to have a surprise on Marin. She ran to the door and tried opening it. It second door was locked as well. She looked around the hall; Java was coming down the hall and in his janitor suit. Dianna rushed over to him.
"Java, can I use your keys for a second?" said Dianna
"Sure Dianna can use Java's keys", he took the keys out of his pocket and handed it to Dianna. She went back to the door and unlocked it.
Martin tried getting out, but Dianna tackled him to the ground and put him in a chokehold.
"You had this coming to you," she growled
Java came into the room and pulled Dianna off Martin. At the same time, Martin's U-watch began beeping. It only meant that the Center was calling. Martin got up and searched for the portal. It was under the desk. He pushed it to the side, showing the portal, he jumped in, with Dianna and Java behind him. They landed on the conveyer belt and placed their hand on scanners beside them.
"Martin Mystery clear" said a robotic voice
"Dianna Lombard clear"
"Java the caveman clear"
"Hey guys, ready for your break," asked Billy the alien as he floated towards them.
"Sure, just after this mission" said Martin
Billy turned to Dianna, "why are you covered in gravy?"
"Ask general dork over here," she growled
"It was an accident," said Martin
"Well, you better get going, M.O.M said that this was very important" said Billy
The three walked into M.O.M's office. She stood beside her desk talking to an unknown woman, who seemed very worried. The woman wore a long black dress with matching black boots. Her hair was brown and long.
"Hey mom, who's this?" asked Martin
"This is Madame; she's an old friend of mine. I called you here on a very important mission"
"About what?" asked Dianna
Both women looked at Dianna strangely, since she still was covered in the gravy.
"Don't ask" Dianna mumbled
"Madame here was a teacher at Meadowbrook middle school a few years ago," said M.O.M
"Meadowbrook, I think one of my cousins went there" said Martin
"What was your cousin's name?" asked Madame
"Reef Clark"
"Then you should know, if you don't already, that he was in my gifted class" said Madame
"I didn't know that Reef was a genius," said Dianna
"Not that kind of gifted, she meant that he had powers. You see Madame was the gifted class teacher, there were nine other students and all have powers" said M.O.M
"So why do Madame need help?" asked Java
"The former principal, Mr. Jackson, knew about their gifts and I fear that he is once again planning to capture them and use them to gain money," said Madame
"What do you mean he's done this before?" asked Martin and Dianna simultaneously
"At the time he was Principal, Jackson would hire people he knew to capture my students. The first was a student teacher, Serena; she would hypnotize them into using their gifts for her personal gain. Then he hired a man to pose as one of my students dead father, he also hired some people to kidnap them. When he was caught he resigned and left before he could be charged with anything"
"Why is Jackson so fixed on capturing them? You think after being found out he would give up," said Dianna
"I fear that he is now seeing more than gaining wealth. From the people I know he is planning a trap to bring them all together, and it also includes Reef's sister," said Madame
"Don't worry Madame, no sorry punk is going to hurt my family" said Martin
"You'll all be sent to Sunset Beach. That is where we believe Jackson is planning the trap. Reef is working there and is watching over Mercedes for the summer. To Jackson and he lackeys it's a perfect place for the kidnapping" said M.O.M
"Is there anything else we need to know?" asked Dianna
Madame handed them files, "this is all the information on all my students and their gifts. We don't know what Jackson is capable of now," said Madame
"But if Martin and Dianna are related to Reef and Mercedes, won't they recognized Martin and Dianna?" asked Java
"This will be a better cover, so you can keep a closer eye," said M.O.M
"But how are we going to explain Java?" asked Martin
"Just say that he is one of your classmates, Billy will assist you when he can," said M.O.M
A portal appeared right beside them leading to the beach.
"Good luck" said Madame
All three rushed into the portal as it disappeared when the last foot was inside.