Well, here is the sequel to Untrusted. Now, before that chases you away, you actually probably don't need to read the first one to understand this one, though it would add to it.
What you need to know: Danny's parents know his secret and Vlad is in the Ghost Zone prison (They know about his ghost half too). I will try to add details for memory sakes and such throughout, without drawing on too much.
This takes place after Ultimate Enemy, but before Flirting With Disaster.
Disclaimer: I own nothing that may appear in this story. I am simply a fan who needs somewhere to practice writing.
It was a cloudy night, one on which the weatherman, Lance Thunder, had predicted, rain. The moon, though it was full in the sky, was covered with dark rain clouds, threatening to let loose their baggage.
A red clad figure roared past on a jet sled, keeping pace with her prey, a ghost in a high-tech metal suit. She shifted a bazooka onto her shoulder, looking for a good shot.
Just at that moment, the ghost turned, drawing two green glowing blades from his suit.
"Damn." The hunter muttered through her helmet as she slammed on the brakes.
"Red hunter," The ghost proclaimed, "Give up this pursuit so I, the ghost zone's greatest hunter! can take you as my prey."
"Like you ever could!" Valerie shouted, taking aim with the bazooka and shooting at the spook.
Skulker lifted his two blades before him, using them as a shield to fight the blast back. Swinging the two blades to the side, he caused the blast to fly out of sight. Then, he flew straight at Valerie, blades at his sides.
Valerie dodged the attack, working to get her bazooka away as she retrieved a small cylindrical object from her belt. Pressing a button on the object, it elongated into a staff, which she pulled into two pieces, matching her opponent with two weapons of her own.
The two faced off before the ghost took the first move, driving head on. Valerie, anticipating such a move from the hunter, moved her weapons before her, setting herself firmly on her flier.
Skulker drove both blades in from the sides, both of which were parried by the red huntress. He then pulled his foot out, pushing it behind the girl's knees, disrupting her balance.
Falling to her knees, Valerie pushed off with her hands, bringing her feet above her head to kick Skulker in the face. Dazed for a moment, the ghost floated backwards, dropping slightly in altitude.
Catching her balance, (Along with her breath), Valerie looked around her for the phantom, turning lightly on her toes.
Suddenly, here was a dash of motion as Skulker, appearing out of nowhere from above, dive bombed his prey. He landed on her flier as they squared off, their weapons locking on each other's.
Skulker pushed Valerie's weapons wide, coming in between for a blow. The huntress took a step back to avoid the attack, bringing a weapon up awkwardly to block the attack. She then brought her other around, trying to get past the ghost's defenses, but he grabbed her wrist, jarring her forward.
"This hunt has reached its end." He said triumphantly as he held a blade to the huntress's throat.
"That's what you think." Valerie muttered, working her foot backwards in search for a button. Finding it, she pressed down, the jet sled instantly retracting, sending the two spiraling downwards.
Skulker activated the jets on the back of his armor, taking flight. Below him, Valerie continued to fall to the ground, her back making a hard introduction with the grass.
Groaning, the red hunter gripped her two weapons as she got to her feet. Her back was screaming in pain as she dashed into the nearby woods, looking for cover. She leaned up against a tall pine, trying to catch her second wind.
Then, her watch started to beeping, signaling the self proclaimed greatest hunter was closing in on her position. She groaned again, running through the shadows.
Then, out of nowhere, as ghosts often do, Skulker appeared, his blades crossed before him.
"You have run for too long child." He swiped both blades down.
Valerie, exhaustion taking its toll, lifted her weapons before her, barely able to hold back the attack before the ghost took on his second one.
She once again lifted into the air as she brought out her flier once again; the four weapons continuing to clang through the otherwise still night as they gained altitude.
Skulker took firm footing on Valerie's flier as he pushed her backwards, a repeat of beforehand, though he made sure to watch her feet.
His hands flew, working the huntress's weapons up in a complicated maneuver. The tired girl worked hard to keep up, watched to see where this was going. Suddenly, the direction of the swords changed direction, working downwards.
Valerie, her face tense with concentration didn't see the trap until it was too late. She worked to parry the blow, throwing down both swords in a cross-down parry.
Skulker grinned, knowing the parry would leave the girl wide open for an attack.
But Valerie had other plans, she lifted her foot, bringing it between the blades and kicking Skulker in the face. The attack shocked the ghost so much his footing was quickly lost and he flew off the edge of the flier as Valerie sent another kick to his stomach.
Skulker let loose an unearthly growl, holding his head as his actual, small, frog-like body readjusted. His eyes flared, this hunt had gone on long enough. Lifting himself even with Valerie once again with his jets, Skulker held his two blades at his sides.
"I will say it once again. This hunt is finished. Your pelt will felt at the foot of my bed by the end of this night!" His voice was rough as he raised his blades, his jets loading to their full speed.
Valerie opened her eyes wide, never having seen the ghost in such an outrage. Knowing she had gone too far in this fight, though that was what she had wanted… a fight… She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.
Skulker charged once again, his blades flying at a furious speed. Valerie, her exhaustion really beginning to take its toll, was starting to slow, and was unable to keep up with the attacks.
A blade ran hard against her side, cutting through the red material of her suit. Screaming in pain, she tried to protect the area as another attack came across her thigh, digging deep into the muscle.
She fell to her knees, her defenses still trying to keep up as she fretted over what to do. The hilt of one of Skulker's blades then hit her head, and though she was wearing a helmet, blackness began to swarm her vision. She fought hard to keep it clear, but suddenly she felt a knee in her stomach, followed by the unmistakable feeling of falling.
Cold arms wrapped around the huntress, stopping her falling. She groaned, feeling sick. Shivers went up her spine before she passed out.
Danny Phantom, dressed in his usual black jump suit, ran a gloved hand through his silver hair as he shadowed the battle between Valerie and Skulker. It had been going on for the past hour and, though Valerie had held the upper hand for the most part, she was beginning to tire, and Danny, even though when she was in hunter mode she hated him, was worried for his friend.
It had been several months since the incident with his future self and Vlad, who, hadn't been heard of since he had been captured by Walker, the Ghost Zone's warden, and taken to prison. Danny's ghost hunting had stayed the same, apart from the now almost hourly phone calls from two worried parents, wondering who he was facing off against at late hours of the nights.
His parents did help him by his side with the ghost hunting now, though, his father, with his bad aim, could be more of a hindrance than Jazz, especially when it came to the final step of capturing the ghosts in the thermos. But, for the most part, the Fenton family was would be considered a story of, "The family that hunts ghosts together-"
Suddenly, the battle Danny was keeping a close eye on took a twist, with the ghost gaining the upper hand as anger coursed through him. Valerie fell from her flier, causing Danny's green eyes to widen as he flew forward, able to see even from such a far distance how injured she was.
Danny caught his friend, feeling her shiver in his arms, most likely from the loss of so much blood.
Skulker practically smiled at his appearance, "Ah. Ghost child, I wondered when you'd make an appearance."
Danny pulled the thermos over his head, more worried about his friend than banter with the ghost. But Skulker had other plans as he threw something at Danny.
The something suddenly exploded, sending Danny, Valerie still tight in his arms, crashing downwards. He felt a tingle, like a spider crawling over his body, as he threw open the thermos, activating it before Skulker was out of range.
The Ghost fought as it was pulled into the cylindrical container, but was unable to resist the tug of the device.
Just then, Danny and Valerie crashed through a roof, crash landing among a pile of boxes.
Now, here's your trick question. Can any of you find my reference (From what book/series?) in the fight scene?
Well, that's it for now! Please review and comment away! The more I get, the more you do.
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Ghost-Wolf676 out!