A Gate Reawakened, A Heart Restarted.
A cold night remembered by all, the burning of a bridge that connected the lives of many. An eerie green glow bathes every corner of the room as an awkward tension lingers among the occupants. Four Individuals standing before the swirling vortex known as the Ghost Zone portal, each with a maelstrom of emotion welling up behind their eyes. The sound of a clock resonates with each's heart, be it dead or alive. A click of the tongue brought everyone's attention to the source, an annoyed Ember Mclain tapping her foot expectantly. "Well Dipstick don't you have anything to say to us before the portal closes for good"? No one had wanted bring up the closing of the portal, however the silence had finally gotten on her nerves.
Stepping forward a young Danny Fenton looked on sorrowfully knowing full well what he was about to do. "Listen guys, I know we haven't been on the best terms until recently." He began looking specifically at Johny 13, "Even though we don't see eye to eye, I always did think your bike was sick." Extending his hand as he says "Think we can put this all behind us?". Looking between Danny and his hand, Johny pulled him into a headlock followed by a noogie, "Listen up punk, don't think I'm gonna buddy up to you now just because we stopped the Disasteroid." Kitty put a hand on her hip "Oh Johny play nice, your never this mean when you talk about Danny when were at home. It's always "oh I wonder how the ghost kids doing, or will Phantom ever get a girlfriend so he'll leave me alone." A confident smirk spread Kitty's face as Johny released Danny and Grumbled to himself, walking back to her side taking a glance over to Ember who seemed preoccupied with something on her belt.
Kitty then grabbed Danny by both shoulders and pulled him into a small hug, causing him to jump slightly. "Listen Danny, even though we fought all the time I just want you to know that both Johny and I had some fun along the way." Releasing Danny and walking back to her friends, Kitty smiled as silence returned to the group. Each Stared at each other awkwardly until Kitty "coughed". A few moments more and another "cough". After not getting the reaction she was hoping for, Kitty glared Holes into the side of Embers head. Without warning Kitty jumped behind Ember and gave her a strong push that sent her flying into Danny cause a small gasp to escape her lips. Danny having excellent reflexes caught her with ease, both unable to speak as they stared wide eyed at each other. Time seemed to slow for Danny as he stood there, holding what used to one of his greatest foes.
Ember looked into the face of Amity's hero, well more like the worlds hero now. A new heat unfamiliar started to creep across her face. Without thinking Ember pushed away, doing her best as to not seem flustered "Thanks for the Save dipstick, but keep your hand to yourself." Turning quickly as her hair started to burn brighter she stuck her tongue out at Kitty. "What's the big idea pushing me anyways? I was gonna go eventually." Johny piped up with a goofy grin plastered on his face "Yeah right, you probably would have chickened out at the last minute."
Danny stood watching the squabbling ghosts before him in amazement, here was three of his greatest foes acting ….casual in front of him? A chuckle escaped his lips that quickly turned to full blown laughter causing everyone to stop and turn. Kitty leaned in and whispered in Ember's ear " Time to work your magic girl, I'll take Johny home so you can go your stuff" she said with a knowing wink. Ember looked let her jaw drop slightly at her friends suggestion. Without letting her friend respond Kitty pulled Johny by his collar through the portal, "Hey Kitten what do you think your doi-" and then silence. Danny who just walked up next to the portal and looked over to the table nearby which had countless ghost hunting inventions strewn across its surface. Ember eyed him with suspicion as he picked up one of the instruments. Surely he wouldn't use one on me now of all times would he? Danny turned and looked at the device in his hand, on the surface it looked like a stage microphone though she doubted that would be its function. "Sooo.." Ember looked up to see Danny staring right at her "Johny and Kitty decided to leave before I could give them anything. So before you go you should have this, I call it the Fenton Spectraphone. I originally had this built so I could combat your hypnotic powers, but I'd like to think I don't need to anymore." Extending it out in one hand Danny looked on expectantly. I hope she likes it was his only thought.
Ember walked up amazed by what she saw. The microphone itself is a chrome color at its core covered by blue and green flames swirling toward the top, ending at the headpiece which was in the shape of a skull. Turning the cool metal over in her hand, a feature became her focus. " Hey Baby-pop what's with this dial on the back, it looks just like the settings on my guitar." Pulling the guitar in question from her back, Ember compared the two instruments. Danny pointed at each of the settings and explained the difference between the two. Listening carefully, Ember took note but lost interest as she continued to watch Danny talk. He seems really passionate about this thing for some reason. There's something he's not telling me, guess I'll have to make him talk.
Standing just an inch closer Ember pressed her attack " I know you said you made this to fight me, but why give it to me? Wouldn't using this only hurt me?" A smug smirk plastered across her face seemed to say gotcha. Danny looked her dead in the eyes and gulped, he was caught between a rock and a hard place now. " Well umm Ember" he started "After the whole Disasteroid thing I was kind of hoping we wouldn't have to fight anymore. So I ended up modifying it to boost your power instead of fighting against it." Danny started to squirm under the intense look he was under.
"Wow, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you liked me Baby-pop." Danny's face lit up brighter than one of his parents ecto-lasers. "Well I uh… no but you see.." Ember could barely contain her laughter as the 'great hero' failed and fumbled to even speak. Moving quickly she placed a finger over his lips and giving him a smile, eyes half lidded "Shhh now, I know what your trying to say Dip-stick." Danny not knowing how to react began backing away while ember followed suit. The table was jostled as Danny backed into it, causing beakers and other implements to shake. Ember placed one hand on the table and the other pressed gently on his chest, her face now inches from his own. "Ember calm down, I…" Danny was silenced quickly "Shut up and give me my prize already" she mashed her lips into his own.
An amazing chill ran down Ember's spine, the feeling of Danny's lips cooling her feiry core. She moaned into his mouth and begged for entrance, biting at his lower lip. Danny complied and let her tongue intertwine with his, bringing one arm around her waist and pulling her closer. The two teens battled for dominance taking only brief moments to breath. Eventually the pair pulled apart panting and staring into each other's eyes, completely red in the face. Ember was the first to retreat, swaying her hips as she walked towards the portal. " Now that's how you give a gift baby" she said with a smirk over her shoulder.
A cold sweat graced Danny as he woke from his nightmare once again, if he could call it a nightmare. Over the last few years he continued to have the same dream every night, and it all started as soon as he closed the portal for the last time. Now matter what he tried, Danny couldn't rid his head or heart of the rock and roll diva. After falling out with Sam, it became worse. Every club he went to, every bar, every concert reminded him of his old rival. Pulling on a shirt Danny left his room "Guess I'll go clubbing again and try to clear my head…" Danny left the house completely unaware of two rusted doors opening in the lab basement.
AN: Thanks everyone for the read, this is just a setup chapter. More coming soon.