I don't own Danny phantom or any of the characters. They are doing a life sentence to their original owner. Enjoy part two of underneath the mistletoe
The Storm residence
Dear Dairy
I still can't believe that Danny was not only able to lift me up, but run at such a speed. I mean sure he has to be fast to get away from Dash when he chases him, but he was faster then that, and he was holding me which should have slowed him down. I wonder if Valerie would be jealous if I told her this?
Why am I thinking about that bottom feeder Fenton? No matter what he isn't popular like me unless Paulina decides to go out with Fenton again for whatever reason. Well I got to go now dairy, I need to get my Christmas shopping done even though Christmas is over two weeks away.
Star then closed her diary and proceeded to walking downstairs to greet her mother. Star's mother looked exactly like her daughter did with the only difference is that she was 5 inches taller, and her hair was longer.
"Mom I am going to do my shopping now. I will see you later." Star said to her mother.
"Make sure you are back before 10 Star. The ghosts come out late in the night." Mrs. Storm said.
Fenton works
"Dude you actually saved Star without going ghost? While that is cool, don't you think you should be more careful? I mean Star isn't dim like Paulina is." Tucker said calmly.
"That was a one time deal. If you don't count us saving our parents from Ember and Youngblood. Besides if anything I can say it was an adrenaline rush." Danny said calmly.
"I am surprised you would think to say that Danny." Tucker said.
"Hey even though I am not always in class, I do remember some the stuff we are taught in school." Danny said in a semi offended tone.
"So Danny you want to come Christmas shopping with us?" Sam asked only to get a cold glare from Danny.
"Sam you know Danny doesn't like Christmas. Even though he said he would do better, his parents still fight and it makes him sick." Tucker said in a dry tone.
"Sam, Tucker, your parents called they said to come straight home so they can go Christmas shopping with you later. Danny I know you don't like Christmas, but I want you to get your shopping done now!" Maddie said causing the three friends to frown.
"Oh come on, my parents know I like doing my shopping with my best friends rather then with them!" Sam said in a very annoyed tone.
"Your parents also hate me and my parents as well Sam. So I am not surprised that they would pull a stunt like that." Danny said in a glum tone.
"But it doesn't make any sense why my parents would do that to me. Last I checked they didn't have any problems with your parents or Sam's." Tucker said equally annoyed.
"I will see the two of you later. But just in case I better take these with me." Danny said as he took the Specter Deflector, Laser lipstick, and Fenton Thermos with him.
"Danny are you nuts? The thermos I can understand, but the Specter deflector, and Laser lipstick? Danny if anything happens go ghost and fight." Sam said with worry in her voice.
"Sam it never hurts to be prepared. I mean what if Danny can't go ghost for some reason?" Tucker asked.
"Unless he is in locked away with no place to go I don't see how that will happen." Sam said in a semi upset tone.
"Danny hurry up and go before the mall closes." Maddie said causing Danny to grab his backpack and run downstairs.
"I will talk about this later see you later." Danny said as he ran out the door.
Amity Park mall
'This sucks I have to go shopping for the holiday I hate the most without Sam or Tucker, god I can't stand this!' Danny said while unconsciously channeling his ghost energy to his left hand.
'Calm down Fenton don't let your hate for Christmas give away your secret. Besides think of the positives things you have. You have your two best friends who always got your back and visa versa. Yeah that it Fenton keep positive. You also have an overbearing, but loving sister who cares for you as well as help you out in tight spots. Good Fenton keep that attitude up. Lastly this holiday did get me my first kiss from a girl for saving her as Fenton not Phantom.' Danny thought only to stop himself.
'Danny that was because you were under a mistletoe not for saving her. Besides you get kissed by Sam all the time as Fenton or Phantom. But remember Fenton she is your best friend where Star isn't. Sam doesn't count anymore then if it were Mom, Jazz, or even Dani that kissed you.' Danny thought to himself only to bump into someone.
"I am so sorry I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." Danny said without looking at who he bumped into.
"It is ok I wasn't either I was just so lost in my... Fenton what are you doing here? Last I heard you hated Christmas." Star said not realizing she let that slip.
"Ok you aren't Sam, or Tucker so how do you know that?" Danny asked while helping Star pick up the things she dropped.
"Valerie told me when she was telling me about your bowling average, and how you want to be an Astronaut." Star said.
"Oh I forgot about that. Well I will see you at school Star, and I know this conversation or meeting never happened." Danny said only to hear a scream.
"Ghost run for your lives!" A woman in the mall screamed as everyone began to ran to the outside of the mall leave Danny and Star in there.
"Star you need to get out of here. I will call my parents for help." Danny said knowing once again he couldn't go ghost without ditching Star.
However, before Danny could call his parents his cellphone along with almost all the tech in the building flew toward the last ghost he wanted to see.
"We meet again child, this time I will make sure you are out of my way, and what better way to do it then while you are at your weakest!" Technus said with a grin.
"What does he mean by that Danny? It make no sense what so ever." Star asked.
"We can worry about that later when we aren't being attacked by a tech ghost." Danny said only for Technus to block there path with a ghost tech firewall.
"I am sorry, but my firewall won't allow for you or you little girlfriend to escape." Technus said laughing.
"She is not my girlfriend you sorry excuse for a computer virus!" Danny said while firing the laser lipstick once again.
Technus seeing the incoming laser blast used the technology he had under his control to make a barrier that deflect the laser blast from him to Star.
'Crap he would try to attack Star when I can't go ghost. Here we go again.' Danny thought as he raced to Star with the same speed he showed her earlier.
"Look out Star get out of the way!" Danny said pushing Star out of the way just in time to avoid getting hit by the laser blast.
"This makes it so much easier child. Now it is time for you become a full ghost!" Technus said as he grabbed Danny by the shirt and lifted him off the ground.
'Full ghost what the does that suppose to mean? Danny may be many things but he isn't a ghost in anyway.' Star asked herself while watching the scene with horror on her face.
Technus continued to rise up into the air until he was at the highest point in the mall.
"Any last words child before you go delete you for good?" Technus asked in a cocky tone.
"Actually yes. There is that over confidence again Technus, and over confidence weather you know it or not is your greatest weakness!" Danny said as he slipped the Specter Deflector on Technus causing him to scream in pain.
"Damn you child get this thing off me!" Technus screamed in pain while losing his ability to control his ghostly energy.
Within moments the ghost firewall disappeared, and Technus fell to the ground while still holding Danny in his grip.
"I am going to make sure I take you down with me!" Technus said still in pain as he fell to the ground with Danny.
'I can't use any of my ghost powers with Star watching me, so I will just have to use Technus to take the force of the impact. Please let me be right about this.' Danny thought as both him and Technus hit the ground.
As soon as they crashed into the ground Danny looked to see that Technus was knocked out due to the fall and the Specter Deflector still on him.
'I can't believe that worked. I guess my luck did hold out. Or my ghost powers shielded me some how from the impact.' Danny thought to himself.
"Time for you to go back to where you belong Technus. Next time if you want to go Christmas shopping do it in the ghost zone." Danny said as he pulled out his thermos and sucked up Technus into it leaving the Specter Deflector behind.
'Ok now I know it isn't a fluke Fenton is hiding something. This is the second time he save me from a ghost in the same day. Plus how did he know to use Technus to take the force of that impact? So Fenton why are you hiding this from everyone?' Star thought to herself.
"I can't believe I got lucky twice in one day." Danny said trying to do damage control.
"I don't think luck had anything to do with it Fenton. I saw how you handled that ghost. It is like you do this secretly in your spare time. That plus the strength and speed you displayed when you fought the first ghost appeared once again." Star said causing Danny to sweat on the inside.
"That strength and speed was from an adrenaline rush. I mean think about it. If I had that kind of power all the time I wouldn't be Dash's punching bag now would I?" Danny said trying to cover up.
'He does have a point there, but that doesn't cover for the skills he used taking down both Skulker and Technus. Plus the inside knowledge he had on Skulker has to mean he has dealt with the first one more then once. I will let him slide with that for know, but I will learn the truth one way or another.' Star thought to herself.
"That does make sense Fenton. I mean if you had that strength and speed on the normal you would have more friends then the two you have. Or if not that at least you wouldn't be Dash's punching bag" Star said in a calm tone.
"I only have two friends for a good reason. I was popular a time or two, and personally I would rather be a bottom feeler and be with my real friends then popular and having to watch my back." Danny said sincerely.
"Whatever you say Fenton." Star said in a dry tone taking offense to what Danny said about popularity.
"However, thank you for saving me again." Star said as she once again kissed Danny on the cheek.
"What was that for? I am not under another mistletoe am I?" Danny asked remembering the first time she kissed him while trying to hide his blushing cheeks.
"No this time it is because you save me. Makes me wonder where Danny Phantom was. He usually is on top of these ghosts." Star asked not noticing the expression on Danny's face.
"He can't be everywhere at once. Not without weakening himself." Danny said not noticing he let out some information he shouldn't have.
'Damn it Fenton you are slipping you better go before it is too late.' Danny thought only for Star to stop him.
'How does he know that even if it is true? Fenton while I can understand you knowing some things about ghosts, you know more then you are letting on. Now next to being popular and keeping my 3.9 GPA this take the next important slot.' Star thought to herself.
"Danny could you do me a favor and walk me home please? I know it wasn't luck that have me twice today, and I wouldn't feel safe walking home unless I am with you or Paulina's crush." Star said refering to Danny Phantom in a sincere tone.
"Star I still need to get my Christmas shopping done. I think it would be best if you went home on your own unless you still have shopping to do." Danny said remembering he never started his shopping.
"However, if you are still afraid to go home put this on. A human wearing it will be protected from ghosts. A ghost with it on... well you remember what happened to Technus." Danny said as Star took the device.
"I will return it to you at school tomorrow when no one is looking." Star said as she put on the device and walked out the store.
Stage out
Sorry for not updating this sooner, but writers block got the better of me. Will Star find out the truth? Find out in the later chapters of this story. R and R people.
