Disclaimer: I do not own 'Danny Phantom' or any of the characters, concepts etc. Those are owned by Butch Hartman/Nickelodeon, I believe. I make no claim to anything in this story, it is a perspective with hypothetical scenarios added in.

[AN: First, let me apologise for the week long delay, it was not my intention but other things came up.

I had to triage my stories, but not to fear, it was in order to give me more time for my DP ones, including this one.

I hope the next update will be quicker, but I will not make promises that I can't keep.

Until then, here's the next chapter./AN]


When is a Clone not a Clone?

- The Danielle Codex-

Part 4: Surprises


05/15/2006

Security Footage, Camera 3 – Main Laboratory, Angle 2:

*View of main Laboratory with a large growth tank set on the far wall, slowly draining of fluids*

Computer System: "Decanting Process complete, specimen is now ready for removal."

Vlad: "Excellent, release the locks and open the tank."

Computer System: "Releasing Locks."

*Audible hiss of a pneumatic seal being broken*

Computer System: "The chamber is now open and the specimen awaits retrieval."

*Vlad, as Plasmius, approaches the tank with a gurney and appraises the subject contained inside*

Vlad: "Fascinating, this one should do nicely."

*Vlad removes the young girl from the container and straps her onto the gurney, then places a sheet over her exposed body. The gurney is then rolled of screen*


05/15/2006

Audio Transcript, Vladimir Masters

I have removed Subject 27 from the growth chamber. Preliminary physical examinations show no signs of growth abnormalities or cell degradation; a good result considering this was the first subject developed completed with this new method.

When she wakes up I will complete the cognitive tests and check organ functionality.

If all is well, then 27 will undergo Core Formation within the week.

I eagerly await the results of that experiment.


05/16/2006

Audio Transcript, Vladimir Masters

Much to my irritation, it seems that 27's cognisance has developed independently from the indoctrination program.

Rather than simply knowing what was imprinted into her mind subliminally during her growth like the other Clones, she has a unique, and annoyingly inquiring, mind. She has been asking questions incessantly, the first of which was what her name was after I introduced myself; I have told her that her name is Danielle, for lack of a better option available to me at the time.

Her speech patterns are well developed and her knowledge of the imprinted information is exceptional, possessing near complete re-call. Clearly these are desirable traits compared to the traditional clones, whose memory retention is sub-par, to say the least.

Unfortunately, it seems to come at the price of incessant curiosity and an inability to follow simple instructions!

*Deep breath, followed by a sigh*

I as of now cannot determine whether this is a by-product of her unique genesis or the result of starting the education and indoctrination sessions earlier than normal, but it does warrant further investigation, as if I could harness such enhanced intelligence for my final project, it would be a substantial improvement over previous attempts.

*Crashing sound of something hitting the floor*

(Unknown speaker [ID'd as Danielle]): Who ya talking to? Can I talk to them? Or are you just talking to yourself?

*Loud sigh*

(Vlad): It is none of your concern Danielle, I have already told you to stay on your bed until I tell you otherwise.

(Danielle): But I am still on my bed, see? Wheeeeeee!

*Rattling sound, presumably the gurney rolling past*


05/16/2006

Cognitive Testing Results:

Designation: O/HF 2-07

Date: 05/16/2006

Sex: Female

Age: 7 months

Score: 208 out of 220

Avg. Mark: 163 out of 220

Estimated IQ: 135


05/16/2006

Security Footage, Camera 5 – Medical Station, Angle 1:

*Danielle, now clothed in a hospital robe, is sitting on the gurney, legs swinging aimlessly over the edge as she looks around the room. Vlad enters the room*

Vlad: "Good, you are awake. My name is Vladimir Masters, but you may refer to me as Sir, Master, or Father, if you must. Now you-"

Danielle: "Cool, what's my name then?"

Vlad: "Your name is 27, and-"

Danielle: "That's not a name, silly! That's a number! So what's my name? Or, *leans in and whispers* is it a secret?"

Vlad: *Sighs irritably* "Very well, your name is… Danielle, yes, your name is Danielle."

Danielle: "Awesome! Can I just shorten that to Dani? With an i? Danielle just seems soooo long."

Vlad: "No, you cannot. Besides, it has the same number of syllables."

Danielle: "Yeah, but it sounds shorter."

Vlad: "Your name is Danielle, that is the end of the matter. Now I need you to complete the questions on this paper. I will return in an hour to retrieve the paper and bring you some food. I expect the paper to be completed, and you are not to leave your bed."

Danielle: "Sure!"

*Vlad nods and walks off screen*


[AN: So there's your first taste of Dani, what did you think? I'm working on the assumption that Vlad treated her reasonably well considering she was quite willing to work with him until she found out the truth, so there won't be any abuse or violence, just Vlad's usual callousness and lack of empathy.

I hope you enjoyed it, and any feedback would be great./AN]