Sometimes I wish we could go back. Back to before all this craziness took over our lives. Well, at least our lives are more exciting now, so I guess that's a plus. It all began freshman year, in my parent's basement/lab. The portal didn't work. All their hard work for nothing. When I told my friends about it, they wanted to check it out. That's how we ended up down there. That's how we ended up entering the hole in the wall. That's how we all went ghost.
"Guys, we should tell somebody." Danny said to his two friends.
Sam turned to look at him imploringly, Tucker fiddling with his PDA. "Why Danny? We're already treated like freaks, being half-ghost freaks doesn't change much."
"Yeah Danny, chill. A month has come and gone since the accident and the only side-effects would be our totally cool powers!" Tucker added before returning to his device. "We could be superheroes!"
Danny wasn't too sure about that. I mean, being a superhero in general would be cool, but being a superhero who's half-ghost with ghost hunter parents… that's another thing entirely…
"I… I wouldn't call us freaks… ghost powers or not, we haven't really changed much since it happened. Maybe outsiders or outcasts fit better… I don't know…" Danny mumbled, not noticing how he began sinking into the ground before his friends yanked him out. "How come you guys are able to handle your powers so easily? I nearly got caught at breakfast this morning."
Sam and Tucker both shrugged, looking at each other questionably. "Well, your whole turning invisible and intangible might have to do with you keep wanting to get away from certain people and it just has manifested through your ghost powers. It shouldn't be hard to concentrate on staying visible and solid. The other day, I tried replicating your current powers and I was able to do it." Sam theorised. "The only thing that can be considered ghostly that I'm struggling to control is the floating and glowing eyes."
Tucker nodded, pocketing away his PDA for the moment. "I also tested to see if I could turn invisible and all that. I can, though it has been getting really annoying accidentally torching my bedroom with those 'ghost rays' whilst playing DOOM."
As Tucker finished speaking, the shrill of the bell rung throughout the school, signalling the beginning of class.
"Come on guys, let's go before we get stuck with detention."
And with that, the ghostly trio made their way to their first class, English with Mr. Lancer.
The day ended without much incident, other than fighting off some ghost lunch lady with an obsession with meat that competes with Tucker's. The fight went alright, working out the kinks of fighting as a team in the air and using the newly obtained 'Fenton Thermos' to capture the ghost. Figuring it would probably be better to have more control over their powers in preparation for their next fight, the small group of supernatural teens waited till nightfall to practice their abilities in the deserted local park. Once they checked the coast was clear, they transformed into their spectre personas.
"You know," Sam began, picking at the HAZMAT suit she was wearing, "we should probably change the outfits for our ghost forms at some point. All of us wearing matching HAZMAT suits would seem suspicious."
"Yeah, while it does give off the stereotypical superhero feel, it would be better if people weren't able to link our ghost forms in gear meant for safety to a lab accident." Tucker added. "We can worry about that later though. Now, let's go over what powers we share."
Danny smiled at his friends, opting to float cross-legged in the air.
"I'm so happy we all can fly, guys. Being in the air… it makes me feel so free."
The remaining two returned the smile, following Danny's example of floating in the air.
"True Danny. Too true. I never thought I'd be able to experience anything like this, but here we are: floating in a friendship circle in the park at night." Sam said in response. "Tucker, you got your PDA? What am I talking about, of course you do. Can you take notes on what powers we have?"
"Sure thing. Ok, first power we all have in common: flight."
"Don't forget invisibility and intangibility."
"Yeah, yeah. I know. Give me a sec. Ok what else?"
The trio all thought for a moment before suggesting anything else.
"Should we give Tucker's 'ghost rays' a go? It would be beneficial for us to master that in the long run before we figure out more offensive powers."
At that suggestion they all nod in agreement. Floating back to the ground, Sam and Danny stand to the side whilst Tucker demonstrates.
"Alright. Welcome to 'Becoming Ghostly 101'," Danny lets out a soft snort at that, whispering 'going ghost' sounds waaay better to himself before giving Tucker his attention again, "Today, I'll be teaching you two the art of obliterating everything in sight in the form of pretty lights from your hands. Do you have any questions before I begin?"
"No Mr. Foley." Danny and Sam reply jokily, trying their hardest not to burst out laughing.
Tucker smirks at his friends' antics before continuing with his 'lesson'. "Alright then, let's get on with it then."
Determination blazed in all its fierce glory in the teens' eyes, eager to learn the ins-and-outs of their powers together.
"Let's do this!"
Fanfic number two! I just started having so many ideas for this one and I just had to get them down. Feel free to add suggestions and whatnot coz this one doesn't have an awful lot of planning behind it. Hope you all enjoy it so far!