I would like to start my story with an explanation. This occurs after Hong Kong Longs, but before The Last Huntsgirl (for those of you who do not know, that is one of my fanfics). This also occurs before Phantom Planet. Everyone knowing Danny's identity seems like a hassle to me.
I decided to write this because the sequel to The Last Huntsgirl involves Jake already knowing Danny, and vice versa. How that happened seemed necessary to me.
I do not own AD:JL or DP
Enjoy!

Dragon Meets Ghost

In NYC-

Jake was complaining. Again.

"Why do we have to go to Amity Park, Gramps?" he whined for the one hundredth time.

"We need to investigate the reports of a magical creature that lets itself be shown. Your family is coming as well, to meet one of your father's college 'buddies' I believe."

Jake pouted and sulked. He didn't want to leave NYC. He liked the big city. Amity Park sounded so… small. It was bad enough going on a vacation to a small town in the middle of nowhere, but even worse to have to work on the vacation. However, he was powerless to prevent his family's decision. So on the day of departure, he waved goodbye to Trixie and Spud, gave Rose a farewell kiss, and followed his family into the van. As they started driving, his dad and Haley already began to sing some little kid songs. He groaned and slid down in his seat. It was going to be a long ride.

In Amity Park-

Danny had just been told that morning. One of his dad's 'college buddies' was coming over and bringing his family with him.

"At least they aren't staying at your house," Sam reminded him as he fumed silently.

"Yeah, if you're lucky they'll realize how weird your parents are and leave almost right away," Tucker said optimistically.

"That's the problem. I'm never lucky. If I'm unlucky, which is probably the case, these New Yorkers are going to be all uppity because they're from New York," Danny said dismally.

Despite his friends' attempts, Danny's behavior did not improve. Instead, it gradually got worse. By the time the van had pulled up at Fentonworks, Danny didn't want to leave his room.

"You're going to come whether you want to or not!" Maddie had said hotly and then dragged Danny out of his room. He stood on the doorstep. It was what, 1 in the morning? It felt like that at least.

"Why hello there, Jack!" a cheerful voice said from the van. The van doors opened and the Long family spilled out, Fu Dog and Gramps included.

Jake stood up and stretched. He saw a boy probably a year or so older than him. He seemed to be in as much of a bad temper as he was. Jake nodded.

"Hey." The boy shrugged.

Jake and his family followed them into the house. They were going to stay the night and then leave for their hotel. Inside, Jake introduced himself to the boy.

"My name's Jake." The boy was silent for a moment. After a long pause, he finally spoke.

"My name's Danny."

And so begins my new story. I'll probably start the sequel to The Last Huntsgirl soon, maybe before this story is finished. Depends.