I'm updating this again, which I am sorry about taking so long, this chapter wasn't my favorite to write, and I got side tracked. I don't own Danny Phantom or Teen Titans, and this is a filler chapter, so not a lot of fighting, but I promise, the next chapter contains a fight scene, which I am excited for!
Chapter 3: Planning Ahead
The Teen Titans and Vlad Masters were comfortably seated in a lounging room with very posh and expensive furniture, each person sitting in their own chair made of fine velvet and consistent of feather pillows. The fireplace was crackling loudly, warming up the room pleasantly as the sun set, ceasing to warm up the house any further.
Four out of the five Titans were comfortably looking at the scenery. Raven, on the other hand, was skeptically observing Vlad, as if there was something wrong with him. She had been acting strange since the two had met, as if he had a secret of some sort. Robin made a mental note to remember to ask her about her discomfort around the man. In the mean time, though the entire team faced Vlad, waiting for him to say something.
"Now, I thank you all for coming to Amity Park to help me with Danny Phantom," Vlad started. "It truly is an honor to have such a remarkable team that was probably very busy with their own town come and help us."
"Anything in the name of justice," Robin replied.
"Now, I hope you've read up on Danny Phantom, but if there are any issues, you can just ask me any question," Vlad said calmly and professionally.
"We have," Robin said, "but there were some mixed signals with where we got the information. Could you explain how Phantom acts?"
"Certainly; Danny Phantom is a very sneaky ghost, who has done many terrible things. He has cost the town millions worth in damage while fighting ghosts, proclaiming 'he's helping' which is utter nonsense. The ghost has also attacked the previous mayor, stolen from many stores as the leader of a gang of ghosts. There are many more things, but those are the basics."
Everyone stared wide-eyed at claims, very shocked at the capabilities of one ghost.
"So," Robin said, trying to ward off the long pause. "How do you want us to take him down?"
"Well," Vlad stated, "I've scheduled some lessons with the Fenton family as well as training. They are very informed at what they do. It won't be hard to find the house; they have a giant sign that says 'Fenton works' on it."
He made a displeased look, and nearly spit out the last part, making it very clear he had an issue with the family, which confused Robin.
"Do you have communicators?" the mayor suddenly asked.
Cyborg instantly perked up, looking ready to brag and gloat about the communicators, which could take a while.
"We sure do!" he exclaimed loudly. "They're designed by yours truly, capable of functioning under water, a million miles away, even in another dimension. Only way to shut them down is-"
"That's enough, Cyborg," Robin interrupted.
The last thing Robin wanted was to expose the only way to shut down the communicators and lie to the mayor's face. The boy wonder still didn't fully trust Masters, even if he did seem genuine enough.
"So," Robin said, trying to escape an awkward silence, "Mr. Masters, what did you want us to do, exactly?"
"Oh please," the man in question said, "just call me Vlad. I actually have separate missions for each one of you, which was why I asked about the communicators."
"Starfire," Vlad said, turning into her direction.
She looked up with a rather serious face, like she was ready to take on anything, despite the consequences, with full honor. The pride was shining in her eyes.
"How long can you fly?" the mayor asked.
She thought for a moment, and answered with as much seriousness as Raven portrayed every day. "The people of Tamarath can fly for days in very harsh conditions. Some have even been known to fly for a week on an empty stomach, but it is not advised."
Vlad nodded, processing the information.
"Perfect," he replied. "I need you look out for Danny Phantom via the air. He seems to like flying."
"I shall," she assured him.
Robin knew Starfire liked flying a lot, so she wouldn't have any issues with the mission at hand. It was rather fortunate.
"Beastboy," Vlad said, turning towards the changeling. "Could you by any chance go with Starfire?"
Beastboy looked disappointed, but assured the man that he could.
"You can also go to a vegetarian restaurant and eat there when hungry," Vlad said, causing the boy to perk up.
He handed the green boy a credit card, which caused the boy to smile brightly. Robin looked curiously at Vlad, wondering how the man knew Beastboy was a vegetarian. As far as the team knew, they had never given out information very personal, so how he knew was beyond the leader's mind. Vlad must've done some very thorough research Robin thought somewhat uncomfortably
"Cyborg and Raven," Vlad said, turning to the duo, "I would appreciate it you could go to the town library to further some information on the ghost. His powers, perhaps; it would be very useful for your entire team when fighting him to know what you are up against. There is nothing worse than an unprepared team."
They both nodded, not saying anything. Raven still had a look of disdain on her face towards the mayor, which was really starting to bother Robin. As long as she didn't attack him, she was probably safe, though, so he could overlook it.
"Oh, and Raven," Vlad said as if suddenly remembering something. "You will most likely meet the ghost boy tonight. He does show up constantly. It would be useful if you could remember his ectoplasmic signature, if possible, and meditate for him at some point of the day. You would be able to capture him with a device the Fenton's would give you, and sneak attacks have worked on him before, according to hunters I have talked to."
"You must've done an unhealthy amount of research to know that I could do that," Raven replied, still glaring at the man.
"I just wanted to find a team that could handle another teenager in battle, dead or alive, and the Teen Titans seemed the most capable at doing so," was Vlad's only reply.
All the information Vlad knew about the team was starting to worry Robin. Whoever he had gone to for the information had been a little too thorough for the leader's taste.
"Now Robin," Vlad said, looking at him very seriously, "I need you to do something rather different. You are to go undercover to 'Casper High School'. Danny Phantom has been seen attacking the vice principal, Mr. Lancer before, and is there every day. It is wise for you to go undercover, because if you went as yourself, you would probably be mobbed by the teens that go to the school."
Vlad quietly chuckled, as if remembering a joke or an amusing memory.
"Your disguise will be in your room," Vlad assured the boy. "Oh, and do come up with a fake name. Might I suggest Hank?"
"Sounds good to me," Robin replied.
Robin had never been to a regular public school; instead he had just been trained by Bruce Wayne, who was better known as Batman to the people of Gotham City. He supposed pretending to have a regular life wasn't too terrible.
"Now, all of you must do this, no matter what you're doing at the time. If Danny Phantom shows up, you are all to report to the given locating. And do tell one another. The ghost can be very clever at times, and has done well in the past, unfortunately," Vlad said.
The mayor looked as if he had a bad taste in his mouth, or was remembering something unpleasant, pursing his lips and looking towards to ground. No one pried at him for what the problem was.
"Also, once the high school gets out, you are all to report to 'Fenton works' for immediate training."
Everyone nodded in agreement, clear about the orders.
Suddenly, an alarm went off, causing the house to blink red. The Titans looked at Vlad Masters for an answer, which he supplied.
"It's a ghost alarm. Most likely Danny Phantom; I suggest you go check it out."
Everyone nodded, and Robin shouted their signature battle cry.
"Titans, go!"
They all ran out the door, looking very determined to find the threat.
Vlad watched them go, and started laughing menacingly.
"Yes, run right along as you should be; one domino falling into the next in sequence."
Chapter 3-done! Jeeze, I am using semicolons a lot. Hope they aren't bothering anyone. Rate and reply, please! I want to get better, so corrections are amazing. Hope you enjoyed! Flamers, you should know the drill.