Chapter Three

Coronation

Danny Fenton

Entering the hotel and towards the ballroom, I could see many students all dressed in their finest clothes, all excited for the nights events.

As soon as I walked in with Sam, Tucker and Valerie, it seemed all eyes were on us, and many photographers turned to us to take pictures.

I almost wondered whether to turn us all intangible so we could get some peace but I decided to just carry on, I remember saying to some of the teachers organising the prom that I didn't want to be pounced on by the students and it had seemed that the teachers had heeded my wishes and had spoken to the students so they were only allowed to look but not swamp us.

Just before the entrance to the ballroom, was a scene of a castle and it's gates used for a photo opportunity as we arrived.

Already several students were there with their dates, or in groups of friends, and there were some who had arrived alone and were having solo pictures taken.


I lead the way to the entrance, and I let Tucker and Valerie go first to which the photographer was excited to be photographing Amity Park's youngest mayor!

Tucker then got rather excited in front of the camera and began to show off, including dipping Valerie backwards and kissing her to which Sam rolled her eyes and I gave her the reassuring look I wouldn't do anything like that.

After Tucker was done showing off with Valerie, I lead Sam to the backdrop and the photographer as soon as he saw me, I swore he must have thought I was made of diamonds as he spoke my hand and said how honoured he was that he was photographing the Ghost Boy at his prom.

"I'm nothing special." I had said, feeling myself get hot and bothered under my suit but he just kept shaking my hand and said "How can you say that? You saved the planet! How can you be nothing special! You've done so much for us!"

He then let go of my hand and let me go to Sam.

"And haven't you got the prettiest young lady for a date?" he said, that statement I did agree with as I pulled Sam close and the camera let off a few clicks.

"Wow!" the photographer was commenting as he got us to pose for different shoots "You two are so photogenic! And that pretty face of yours Sam, You'd be a great model!"

"Aww!" Sam blushed "That is kind of you!"

"I agree with him." I cut in as I kissed her temple to which I heard the camera click again.

Unlike Tucker I decided to be a little more gentle on the romantic side by Holding Sam's hands and kissing her forehead, or standing behind her and holding her around the waist, or holding her bridal style.

"And that's a wrap!" the photographer said "Thanks for that guys!"

"Thank you!" I replied with a grin "Enjoy the night!"


We then walked into the Ballroom to which we all gasped.

We had never been inside such an amazing room! The ballroom was set up with many tables as we had a sit down dinner before the dancing started, and the dance-floor was all lit up! Also the stage had the DJ's equipment to begin the music along with the thrones where the Prom King and Queen would be crowned.

Seeing the thrones made me nervous, especially because Sam and I had been nominated in the running for Prom King and Queen.

Sam was especially nervous as she had never been into that sort of thing, she always said it was what the popular girls wanted, and it wasn't for her.

She also said, and I agreed as well that the only reason we were nominated was because of me being the Ghost Hero.

Tucker and Valerie had also been nominated, as had Paulina and Dash, and Star and Kwan.

Tucker seemed hopeful to win, though Valerie didn't seem as bothered, but I knew Paulina and Star were keen to win Prom Queen.

We soon found our table and decided to sit and chat as we waited for the other students to be seated and the night to begin.


Sam Manson

I couldn't believe what that photographer had said I could be a model. It had never crossed my mind that I'd want to be a model, although it was a nice thing to hear.

As we had walked into the ballroom, Danny whispered to me I should be happy that someone had said that to me, as it would have been the sort of thing Paulina would have wanted to hear and that brought a smile to my face.

"I just love your dress Sam!" Valerie's voice brought me to earth as we took our seats at our allocated table "It's so unique!"

"Thanks!" I blushed "I designed it myself!"

"No!" Valerie's shocked voice came, seemingly impressed "You designed it?"

"Yeah!" I said "I designed it, and mum hired a dress maker to do it for me."

"I think it's great!" Valerie said "My dress, well I bought it from a dress shop with some money I saved!"

"And you look amazing Val!" I said, analysing her dress which was a red tight silk corset top and fishtail skirt and she also wore a shawl with some ruby sparkles in it "You sure show your Ghost hunting colours in it!"

Valerie just blushed.

"With your unique style there Sam." she continued "I think you'd be a great fashion designer!"

"Funny you should say that!" I said "I plan to do fashion design at University as well as environmental studies!"

"Sweet!" said Valerie "You'd give Stella McCarthy a run for her money!"

"I doubt that!" I said.

"You shouldn't put yourself down so much Sam!" Tucker said "Danny told me about some of your drawings you've been doing! You have a talent!"

"Not just talent!" Danny cut in "She has the looks to be a model too as that photographer was saying!"

I felt my cheeks get hot as Danny said that.

"Stop it!" I said, punching his shoulder playfully "I'm no model!"

"But you could be!" Valerie said "You do have a pretty face! And a toned body from all that Ghost fighting you do with Danny!"

"Yeah!" Tucker agreed "You should get those photographers to send your pictures to all the scouts!"

I shook my head and tried to brush it off, though I admit I was liking what I was hearing, I still didn't think I was cut for it, and decided to change the subject, but luckily I didn't need to as the food had started being served and the waiters had started serving drinks to us.


Danny Fenton

Sam was still denying she could be a model, even though it was plain to see, she could be a good one, but since our food had arrived, I decided to just relax and eat, but I would talk to her about it later, see if I could give her a confidence boost.

Time seemed to go so quickly as me, Sam, Tucker and Valerie talked about what our plans were for after graduation.

Tucker had decided to do an open University course in technology as he was still serving as Mayor, although he had ideas that he would like to work with the President.

Valerie spoke about going into teaching, even opening her own school for Ghost Hunting and assisting Jazz at Fenton Works.

It was then I suggested that I could aid her financially to open her school, since I had such a huge fortune now I was Earth's Hero to which Valerie was overjoyed.

"You'd do that for me?" she asked.

"Of course!" I said "Well, with all the Ghost hunting we do! It would be nice to train others and more since we won't be around forever!"

Sam then gave me a loving look and I blushed.

"Thank you Danny!" Valerie said with a smile "I know I said it before, but I'm grateful to know you! And I'm happy that I'm here now! I have to say, if it weren't for you, I may not even be here!"

"It's amazing what life throws at you huh?" said Tucker as he kissed Valerie's cheek making her blush.

"Yeah!" she agreed "I know I was devastated back then, losing everything I knew, as well as my popularity at High School, but I learnt so much from then up to now, and I'm happy it all changed! I'd do it all over again if it means being here, right now!"

"And I'm glad you're happy." Sam agreed as she sipped her drink.


After an hour had past, Mr Lancer appeared on the stage and got everyone's attention.

"Good evening all and welcome to Casper High's 2011 prom! I'm sure you're all having a good time! And the best is still yet to come!"

Everyone cheered loudly and clapped then Lancer continued to speak.

"And this is the moment a lot of you have waited for! The coronation of our Prom King and Queen!"

The crowd then cheered louder, and I saw Sam look more nervous and Tucker look excited.

I then glanced over at the table where Paulina and Star were sitting with Dash and Kwan and how hopeful they were looking! Trust them to be hopeful!

"Well it was close! There were quite a few number of votes for all the candidates! But I can declare that Casper High's 2011 Prom King and Queen are..."


There was silence for a few seconds, and I could feel her heart pounding and Sam was looking pale, I was slightly worried she would faint, and I was scared I'd phase out of my clothing!

"Daniel Fenton and Samantha Manson!" Mr Lancer's voice bellowed throughout the Ballroom to which I thought my heart had stopped and Sam shrieked in horror.

Everyone in the ballroom gasped and turned to look at us and a light was shone on us.

My mind just couldn't comprehend what I had just heard!

"No way!" I breathed, And I looked at Sam who looked like she was made of stone.

Tucker and Valerie were grinning and clapping their hands.

"Well done guys!" Valerie was saying.

"Get up there you two!" Tucker said standing up and giving me a shove.

It was then I was shaken awake and turned to Sam and I took her shaking hand.

"Come on!" I said "It's us!"

"How...?" Sam breathed as she followed me.

"I don't know." I said "But we just got voted to be Prom King and Queen!"


On shaky legs, I lead Sam to the stage through the crowds of students who watched us, some were in shock and some were looking happy.

We soon made it to the stage and we were dressed by a couple of students in sashes proclaiming us as Prom King and Queen.

Sam was still looking shell-shocked as a silver and diamanté tiara was placed on her head and she was presented with a huge bunch of flowers.

I meanwhile had a larger crown placed on my head and given a sceptre.

Tucker and Valerie stood up and walked closer to the stage and cheered loudly leading the rest of the students to clap and cheer.

Also amongst the students I could see Paulina and Star looking devastated as well jealous, and I glanced across to Sam who was still looking overwhelmed and shocked.

I stepped a little closer to her and placed her hand around her waist.

"Smile Sam!" I said "You deserve this! You deserve to be up here!"

"Danny..." I heard Sam breathe over the loud cheers "I...I just..."

"Relish in it babe." I said "You're the most beautiful Prom Queen, and you deserve it all!"

Sam's mouth trembled, I didn't know if she was about to laugh or cry, I was ready to catch her if she fainted, but I soon saw her mouth curl up and she beamed as her eyes glistened with tears.

"Let us rejoice for our Prom King and Queen!" Lancer cheered as he gestured towards us, and I felt my cheeks get hot as the crowd cheered louder!

"Daniel Fenton! And Samantha Manson!"


I glanced at Sam, and I saw her smile get bigger, and she lifted a hand and waved. I soon saw many flashes go off as the cameras captured every second of us on the stage savouring our moment of prom glory.

Tucker was shouting and cheering as well as taking pictures on his phone, obviously not bothered that he didn't win, and Valerie was showing the same support.

Same couldn't be said for Paulina and Star as they had started crying and were moving away from the crowd to avoid being spotted, leaving their dates looking confused as well as disappointed.

I just chuckled and looked back at Sam who had some happy tears in her eyes, and it was then I saw a blue wisp escape my mouth!

Oh perfect! One of the most important nights of my life was being interrupted by some pesky ghost! I knew my Ghost sense never lied, so I was ready to fight until I suddenly felt a numbness in my body then the feeling came back as soon as it had arrived!

"Huh?" I then saw everything had frozen, yet I was the only one in the room, until I noticed Sam looking just as confused as me.

"Danny?" she asked "What's going on?"

I then looked around her neck and saw a medallion with a symbol within it that I knew so well and I couldn't help but smile softly.

"Hello kiddo!"

I turned around at the sound of the voice and I saw a male ghost wearing a purple robe and holding a staff with a clock piece on it and he shifted ages, from first an adult to an old man, then a child to an adult.

"Clockwork!" I beamed.

So the Prom has started! And Danny and Sam have been elected as Prom King and Queen! I bet a lot of you saw that coming! lol! Paulina and Star weren't too happy about that though!

And now Clockwork has arrived!