THIS STORY WAS FIRST UPLOADED ON 01 JANUARY 2013

Author's Notes: Hello, guys! Since it was New year, I came up with a great way to kick-start 2013, by writing a story about Danny Phantom!

This one's about Danny and Sam's New Year with Tucker at Amity Park.

This is "ITSTHENICKSTER", wishing you a Prosperous New Year and a Danny Phantom-inspired 2013! :)))

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Danny Phantom. I'm just a simple guy with admiration for the series.
HOWEVER: I own this story and all of its chapters!

MOMENTS of LOVE

NEW YEAR 2013
DANNY PHANTOM's NEW YEAR CELEBRATION with SAM

A year after the events of Phantom Planet

It was New Year's Eve. It was a year ago when Danny Fenton learned his lesson on Christmas, now it's time to enjoy the last day of the year. Together with Sam and the Fentons, they prepared for this yearly occasion. Jack temporarily removed the Emergency Op Center from the rooftop to have a perfect view of the fireworks. Jazz and Maddie cooked a feast for the whole family. Danny was at his room with Sam, chatting with Tucker.

(CONVERSATION, VIA VIDEO CHAT)

Danny: Hey, Tuck!
Tucker: Hey Danny, Hello, Sam! How are you?
Sam: We're good! So, you wanna come over?
Tucker: Errr… I'm not… sure. I will be at the park, heading tonight's countdown to the New Year.
Danny: Aw, come on Tuck! We've all been celebrating New Year together for a long time.
Tucker: Well, let me see if I can come.
Sam: All right.

(END OF CONVERSATION, VIDEO CHAT ENDS)

Danny, not wanting Tucker to break their "tradition" of celebrating New Year together, came up with an idea. "Hey!" Danny called Sam. "I've got an idea. What if we go to the park and celebrate the New Year there?" Sam saw Danny's idea as plausible, agreed, "That's great! But how about your parents?" Danny responded, "Well, I'll ask them first."

Danny quickly went down towards the kitchen, where he sees Maddie and Jazz prepare dinner. "Hey mom, Jazz," Danny began. "Will it be possible for all of us to go to the park tonight? Tucker wants us to join his countdown to the New Year." Maddie answered, "Well that's great Danny, we'd love to come! But how about your father?" Danny immediately replied, "No problem, I'll just tell him."

Dad quickly rushed up towards the Op Center, to find his dad powering up the Blimp. "Dad, we're going to the park tonight. We're gonna join Tucker in the countdown." Jack quickly replied, "Okay, son. I'll just power down the Op Center." Danny rushed back to his room, and pulled Sam's hand, "Sam, let's go!" They went downstairs, where they saw Jazz, Maddie and Jack, loading all the food and firecrackers into the RV. "Danny, let's go!", exclaimed Jazz, to which Sam and Danny jumps in the car.

Upon arriving at the park, they were greeted by Mayor Tucker, who was surprised that their friends were able to join him in the celebration. "Danny! Sam! Hello, Mr and Mrs. Fenton! Hi, Jazz!" quickly exclaimed Tucker, who took Danny and Sam and hugged them. "I thought you wouldn't be able to join me tonight?" Tucker asked. Danny responds, "Well, we wouldn't want to ruin our tradition. And one thing, it's perfect to watch fireworks here!"

A few minutes before the people of Amity Park welcomes the New Year, Tucker joined the Fentons on their simple get together. Danny, Sam and Tucker had a chat, Jack ate a lot of food, Maddie is preparing the Fenton Bazooka in case of a ghost attack, and Jazz is reading a book.

Only five minutes till the New Year, Tucker officially opened the Countdown. Usually during a New Year's Countdown, a special guest is invited to join the mayor in pushing the red button that will send beams of light into the sky, projecting every second at the last minute of the year. This time, Tucker decided to surprise his friends.

"Citizens of Amity Park," Tucker greeted the people, "it is my great pleasure to welcome you our special guest. He will be starting our countdown for the upcoming New Year!" The people applauded, afterwards Tucker continued. "But, he is not just a special guest. He was the reason we are still here. He is the reason we are present now, awaiting the New Year to come." Then Tucker happily exclaims, "Please welcome, Danny Phantom!" Danny was surprised by Tucker's announcement, and quickly stood up. "And he won't just be starting the countdown himself," Tucker added. "His girlfriend, Sam Manson, will join us here!" Sam was so surprised when her name was mentioned. "Sam, let's go!" Danny whispered to Sam, who went beside Danny and held him. In an instant, Danny transformed into his ghost form, carried Sam, and flew towards the stage where Tucker was. "Hello, guys!" said Tucker. Tucker then gleefully shouted, "Surprise!" Danny and Sam, looking towards Tucker, smiled and said, "You, Mr. Mayor, really are full of surprises."

Tucker then asked Danny and Sam to walk towards the center of the stage, where he presented to them an emerging decorated table, where the red buttons were placed. Danny and Sam held hands together as they placed them on the red ball. At the signal of Tucker, "Sixty Seconds!", Danny and Sam pressed the red ball, where multiple beams of light, colored green, red, blue and yellow, flashed up into the sky. Danny raised his hand, still holding Sam's, pointed a finger above and blasted beams of energy, accompanying the lights that flashed.

At thirty seconds before New Year, Danny quickly carried Sam and flew above to see the fireworks closely. Danny went intangible, as well as Sam, to prevent themselves from being hit by the fireworks.

All the people watching accompanied the mayor in counting down. Meanwhile, Danny and Sam, looked into each other while counting down.

TEN. NINE. EIGHT. SEVEN. SIX.

FIVE. The entire city joined in the countdown.

FOUR. Mayor Tucker lighted the fireworks himself.

THREE. Danny and Sam's head went closer and closer.

TWO. The entire city went dark.

ONE. The entire city went silent.

The next second signaled a new beginning for everyone: The New year has entered! Danny Phantom and Sam gave each other a sign of love, a kiss, while a spectacular view projected behind them. Fireworks of various forms and colors were sent into the sky, illuminating the park and the metropolis with sparkling lights and playful colors. Danny and Sam remained in their kiss for about a minute, afterwards looking towards the city to see the beautiful sight in front of them. The fireworks display lasted for about ten minutes. After the spectacular display ended, all the lights in the city turned back on, and everyone in the city went rejoicing. Danny and Sam descended into the stage to welcome Mayor Tucker into the New Year. Danny and Sam were welcomed as well, and seeing that the New Year Celebration has ended, people began to pack up and drive home.

Tucker also went into his car and drove his way home, leaving Danny and Sam alone in the park. Wanting to also celebrate New Year, together, alone, they both pulled a stick of sparklers form their pockets, and lit them using Danny's powers. While the sparklers were glowing, Danny said to Sam, "Happy New Year, my Goth Girl.". Sam replied to Danny's greeting, "Happy New Year, my Ghost Boy." As the sparklers eventually went out, they went closer and closer until their lips met in yet another kiss.