I am so sorry to everyone who waited for this update. Last year was a crazy year, and I was originally meant to get this done over the summer holidays, but then family problems popped up, then I changed schools, moved houses; AND school has been cracking down on me for starting late. Unfortunately the updates will not be very consistent, as I have a lot of coursework in school. But I will try to update!

If you have any prompts for one shots about this AU thingy, or if you have written any, SEND THEM TO ME! I will happily write/ post them (with all credits to the person)

Thanks, love you all 3

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Last time:

As I stood in the line waiting for food my shoulder started to throb along with my face. I shifted a bit and glanced at Danny, he noticed, what's up with that like nothing gets past him! He sent me an 'are-you-ok' look and I nodded, he looked at me skeptically and sent another look of 'you're-full-of-shit-show-me-later' I sighed as he resumed talking to Jake who was in between the two of us. When I got my food, drink and cutlery I signed in and saved us a spot.* waiting for the others to come.

Continuing:

-Randy's POV-

Glancing around I noticed I had some time to come up with a more believable story for Danny, that doesn't involve me being the ninja. I can't use falling down the stairs, shoved into a locker, no, tripping over my own feet then hitting a door frame? M'kay I'll go with that. Poking at my food I contemplated what happened earlier. McFist must really be desperate if he's taking students hostage, I mean I was cutting it waaay to close by the way everything was hurting, usually the worst I'd come out with would be a tiny bruise but damn this time I really took a beating. It's almost as bad as the first monster fight*.

-Jake's POV-

Okay so the food here doesn't look half bad, comparing to the school food back in New York it looks pretty good, but the real question is if it was actually good. Sitting down next to Randy, I started staring down my… First bite… I heard muffled snickers. Slowly I raised the fork, my tongue and stomach preparing for the worst.

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As the three boys sat enjoying the food Danny decided to start at least a small conversation. "So um Jake…. What's New York like? I imagine it's pretty normal compared to Amity and Norrisville right?" as Jake considered what to answer he was startled by a sudden and sharp buzz in his pocket, muffling a squeak Jake only just managed to not fall out of his chair. A barking laughter erupted from Randy. "Duuuude, that was so honking funny! You should have seen the look on your face, IT WAS PRICELESS!" slamming his hand on the table, Randy gathered his breath as Danny grinned at the both of them, barely containing his laughter.

" Yoo come on man, it wasn't that funny" Jake grumbled, pouting slightly. He could feel his face heating up and was pretty sure he had gone red.

Finally releasing a small laugh Danny returned to his previous question. "But really what's it like in New York? I've always wanted to go, but I never really had the chance"

Jake's eyes widened slightly as he contemplated his answer once again- minus the scare. Starting slowly as he got his thoughts together he began. "Well…. New York is…. Something, that's for sure. I mean I was there my entire life, but I love it there!" as he began picking up speed his eyes lit up with all the memories of home. Whether it was normal life, or the magical community. "There are all sorts of rumors! Like trolls in the sewers- or was it alligators…. who cares! Or gargoyles coming to life and OH! Did I mention I had a crazy mythology teacher?" At the mention of mythology class the blue eyed boys shared a glance.

"Mythology class?" Danny started

"THAT'S SO BRUCE! Why don't we get cool classes like that? Jake take me to your old school, I want to learn about magical creatures!" Randy continued excitedly. Jake laughed at the purple haired boy's antics.

"He was really bad though, he got all his facts wrong. Trust me, I'd know. My Gramps i-" he cut himself off remembering the note he left on and the whole mood plummeted. "Um nevermind, New York's great. You should totally go there…"

Noticing the mood change in Jake, Danny and Randy shared a concerned look before hastily, and unsubtly changing the topic. "Have any of you- uh- ever been to -uh- Norrisville?" Randy choked out quickly hoping it would be a suitable subject change. Jake let a small smile play on his face at his room mates strange strategies to make him feel better. "Nope" Jake stated popping the 'p' "but I've heard that there are like monsters and a ninja or something" he finished. Randy's eyes lit up as he launched into an intricate explanation of monsters and the ninja, dropping in theories on how the kids became monsters. Jake and Danny tried to listen, they really did, but towards the end it because way too hard as Randy was infact picking up pace as he went. "...And that's why the ninja is awesome!" Randy finished with a grin. Danny nodded gave a joking applause "that was... something." He said in an attempt to keep the mood up. Jake laughed before joking "could you possible translate half of that, I didn't get it". At this the trio burst into laughter that they failed to suppress. "OOOHHHH YOU GUYS SHOULD TOTALLY COME TO NORRISVILLE THIS BREAK!" Randy cried happily wanting to show off his hometown to the other boys. Jake, who was eager to avoid returning to NY instantly jumped aboard with nothing but a grinning "I'll ask".Danny, on the other hand seemed more hesitant. Thoughts about the well being of the small town blocking him from joining instantly. If only he knew someone who could open portals….. "I can try"

(Time Skip)

Later that night Danny suddenly realised that he DID infact know a guy who could open portals. He sat up quickly whacking the top of his head in a 'duh' fashion. Clockwork! He cringed as Jake stirred, threatening to awaken. 'Oh right' Danny thought, I'm not alone… Now to check out of the school, and into the ghost zone. With a mischievous smirk Danny up and walked through the wall.

Standing outside the window of their dorm he glanced around to make sure no one would see him before willing the bright rings to appear. "You'd think it would get easier to withstand the bright lights after a while" he thought, "but nope, it's still hella blinding". Cringing at the light as it passed by his face, the transformation finally finished; and there stood Danny Phantom, where Fenton once was, smiling widely at the sudden weightlessness, and coolness, before shooting into the air and soaring to good old Amity park.

"WHERE IS THE NINJA?" bellowed the Sorcerer at a cowering McFist and an indifferent Viceroy.

"Umm… YEAH VICEROY, WHERE'S THE NINJA?!" countered one Hannibal McFist, hoping to direct the anger of the Sorcerer to someone else. Viceroy muttered something incomprehensible before rhetorically asking:

"If I knew where the ninja was, I would just be standing here?". Viceroy knew of course McFist wouldn't understand that the question was rhetorical, and instead braced himself for the inevitable "I don't know Viceroy, would we?" , but before the sentence could leave McFists mouth the Sorcerer snapped "ENOUGH! I've had enough of this. Call me when you have something important."

Slumping down onto his stool the Sorcerer out an exasperated sigh. He was working with an idiot and there was nothing he could do about it. As he mopped about he decided to take another stroll down memory lane, from a time before his blasted confinement. When he had chaos at his command. He remembered the beloved dark times, when he and his darling Sorceress ruled the land with fear. 'Ah, those were the days ' he thought smiling grimly. Suddenly a crazy idea made its way into his head. There was something about a dark dragon wasn't there? A large and powerful one too… If only there were a way to see if it were still accessible…..

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And I think that's a wrap for now… I'm running seriously low on ideas and I have taken notice of your ideas, and Possholl I kind of like that idea, and I'll probably take you up on that, so thank you so much for the idea.

Once again, I'm super sorry about the super long gap. I'll try to write more, but most chapters will be shorter than this.. And I might start a new little collection of one-shots for this AU in a separate story just showing the general day and shenanigans….

SO UNTIL NEXT TIME MY LOVELIES 3