Author's Note: Hello again my faithful readers! I know I've been updating like crazy, but I've had a lot of time, and some good inspiration. Plus, I want to get the ball rolling. Anyways, I've noticed a lot of people have been PMing me with questions. So, if you'd like. I can start doing a Q&A on the end of each chapter. Or, I could just continue answering PMs. However, with all these questions coming in, I want to put forth that I DO take suggestions into consideration. Not all suggestions I put up in polls—i.e. Dan. If you have any concerns, questions, suggestions, or comments please review or PM me. Enjoy the chapter!
Disclaimer: Sadly, I almost bought Danny Phantom online, but Technus accidentally put a virus on my computer. Butter biscuits!
Chapter Six: Phone Calls
Danny was sitting around the house. There hasn't been much to do lately because Vlad had to go back to work. He had shown him around the house yesterday so that he could pick his own room. He ended up picking a large lapis blue room. It had cheery wood furniture, and lime green curtains. His bed spreed was ectoplasmic green with cobalt blue designs and pillows. His closet—which was a walk in closet—was filled with suits on one side and his 'casual' clothes on the other side. On his desk was a black brief case and an ectoplasmic green and silver computer that Vlad got him. All in all, he was starting to feel like Vlad's mansion was home.
Danny sighed. But, after half a week of spending time with Vlad most of the day, it was kinda starting to feel lonely... If he wasn't still feeling the sting of betrayal, he'd want to call Sam and Tucker. Danny was about to get up off Vlad's favorite chair in his private study to go play DOOMED on the large screen TV with the computer hooked up to it when he heard his old cell ring; Vlad had gotten him a new cell phone that he could put his contact information in—along with new friends. The only one that could be calling his old phone was either the traitors or Jazz.
"Hello," Danny answered without looking to see who was calling.
What was the point? If it was Jazz he'd keep on the line. If it was anyone else, he'd hang up.
"Danny," Jazz yelled. "Oh my gosh! I'm so glad you picked up! I just got home from college and Mom and Dad said you ran away! Where are you? Are you okay?"
"Jazz," I said. "I didn't 'run away'. Maddie and Jack found out. They pointed guns at me, called me scum, and threatened to kill me. They specifically told me I wasn't their son anymore."
"What," Jazz whispered in horrified disbelief. "No. No! They wouldn't! They love you."
"No, Jazz," I said with a heavy, defeated sigh. "They don't. They love you. They never really cared for me. Anyway. I won't have to worry about them for long."
"Why," Jazz asked, still in shock.
"I'm reporting them, Jazz," Danny said. "If what the lawyer said is correct, they'll be going away for awhile. And, trust me, my dad has a very good lawyer."
"But, Danny, dad doesn't have a lawyer," Jazz said confused.
"Not Jack," Danny said with a dry chuckle. "My new father. Once, my old parents get put away, the adoption papers will immediately go through."
Danny could just about here the gears turning in Jazz's head.
"Danny," she said carefully. "Whose your new dad?"
"I can't tell you right now," I said.
"Why not," she asked.
"I don't know if I can trust you," I said simply.
"Danny," she yelled. "I'm your sister!"
"Yeah, well, Maddie and Jack used to be my parents," Danny said. "And, they tried to kill me. Samantha and Tucker used to be my friends, but they lied and betrayed me. And, guess what, sister dear? They all betrayed me on the same day. So forgive me, if I don't believe you. I want to. But, until you prove otherwise, your not finding me."
"Jazz," Maddie yelled in the background. "Who are you talking to?"
"Don't tell her," I begged.
"Jazz," Maddie said closer now. "Is that Danny? Is it my baby boy? Please tell him we're sorry! We didn't know that ghost was actually him!"
"Don't say anything, Jazz," I said. "They're lying. They tried to kill me."
"Tell me where you are and I won't tell them," Jazz said.
"Jazz," Maddie said. "Is that Danny?"
"I can't," Danny said.
"Tell me," Jazz demanded.
"No," I said sternly.
"Jasmine Fenton," Maddie reprimed. "Is that your brother on the phone!"
It sounded as the phone was moving for a second, then it stopped.
"Jazz," I asked hesitantly.
"Danny," Maddie screamed in relief. "Where are you?"
I slammed the phone shut without answering her, seething in rage. Now, the only family I had was Vlad. However, it made me sad to think that I knew there was a good possibility that this would happen. If I ever see her again, she better have a good explanation why she did this.
Danny sighed as he got out of Vlad's chair. He wanted to get out of this room for a little bit. He wondered around a bit until he ended up in front of the entertainment room. Danny walked into the room—shutting the door behind him—and flopped himself on a large couch. He picked up a discarded remote and turned on the stereo. He smiled when his favorite homemade CD, filled with his favorite music, started playing. As the into began playing he started to sing along with the CD as the lyrics resonated with him.
Hello?
Hello?
Is anybody out there?
'Cause I don't here a sound.
Alone.
Alone.
I don't really know where the world is.
But, I miss it now.
I'm out on the edge.
And, I'm screaming my name.
Like a fool at the top of my lungs.
And, sometimes I close my eyes.
I pretend I'm aright.
But, it's never enough.
'Cause my echo.
Echo.
Is the only voice coming back.
Shadow.
Shadow.
Is the only friend that I have.
(Instrumental.)
Listen.
Listen.
I would take a whisper.
If that's all you have to give.
But, it isn't.
Isn't.
You can come and save me.
And,and try to chase the crazy.
Right out of my head.
I'm out on the edge.
And, I'm screaming my name.
Like a fool at the top of my lungs.
And, sometimes I close my eyes.
I pretend I'm aright.
But, it's never enough.
'Cause my echo.
Echo.
Is the only voice coming back.
Shadow.
Shadow.
Is the only friend that I have.
I don't want to be an island.
I just want to feel alive.
And, get see your face again.
I don't want to be an island.
I just want to feel alive.
And, get see you face again.
Face again.
Just my echo.
My shadow.
Your my only friend.
And, I'm screaming my name.
Like a fool at the top of my lungs.
And, sometimes I close my eyes.
I pretend I'm aright.
But, it's never enough.
Just my echo.
Echo.
Oh, my shadow.
Shadow.
Mmm.
Hello.
Hello.
Anybody out there?*
Danny sighed again, and looked at the clock.
Wonder when Vlad will be home, Danny thought.
Dan Poll:
This is what the Poll looks like so far. And, I'm not putting it on my profile 'cause I have another poll up for another story. So, if you would like to vote, please put your vote in a review or PM me. Thank you!
Yes- 6
No- 1
Evil- 1
Brother figure- 5
Uncle figure- 0
New Poll!
Should Dani be in this story?
Yes-
No-
Should Vlad adopt her too?
Yes-
No-
*The song Echo doesn't belong to me. It belongs to Jason Walker and the Record Company that produced it!