Danny Phantom copyright Butch Hartman/Nickelodeon
[FentonWorks, Ghost Lab]
[Earlier That Morning]
Danny was sitting idly as Jack and Maddie prepped the Spector Speeder for departure.
Danny then exhaled, still thinking about what Dani had told him hours ago.
(("I've made up my mind about my future..")) began Dani's voice in Danny's memory
(("I 'AM' going to save Vince, and bring him home.
and, as soon as we turn Eighteen..I am going to ask Vince to MARRY ME.
i want to spend the rest of my life with Vince.
I know now that we are meant to be together, and NOTHING..will keep us apart!"))
Danny grumbled, his chin resting in his hand: he wasn't really sure what to think.
at that moment, he heard distant chuckling.
he looked and saw Sam and Valerie walking into the lab, apparently talking about something.
"Sam?, Valerie?'
the two girls looked at Danny.
"oh, HI, danny!
we, were..j-just talking about you." said Sam
Danny raised an eyebrow.
"so..where's Tucker?"
"not here." replied Valerie
"Me and Sam decided that we'd better go with you and Dani.
you know..as "Backup", in case things don't go well for you."
Danny scowled, grumbling.
"(muttering) yeah, alot of that happening lately.."
"What was that?" said Sam
"NOTHING!"
Danny then got another thought.
"Wait..YOU'RE going?!
isn't this mission going to be..Dangerous?"
Sam scoffed.
"got it covered." said Sam, bringing out a device
"hey..isn't that the Fenton Peeler?"
"YEP." said Sam, activating it
in an instant, a metallic suit of armor shifted over Sam's body.
Danny eyed the suit's "upgrade"
"Why is it Black?!"
"I painted it." said Sam, proudly
"Signature Weapon needs to be personalized."
Valerie chuckled lightly at this.
Sam then noted Danny's frown.
"Danny..is something wrong?"
Danny exhaled.
"a little..MAYBE, I'm not sure."
Sam deavtivated her Fenton Peeler and sat next to Danny.
"tell me about it..you KNOW you can tell me anything."
Danny groaned, not really liking this.
"okay..You, uhh..have Alot of cousins, right Sam?"
"oh, yeah..TONS." began Sam
"Steve, Mark and Marty, Kevin-"
"yeah, well..what IF (not being Serious, or anything)
but, What If one of your cousins..was romantically involved with somebody who related to someone you DESPISED..like, oh say: Paulina?"
Valerie had No Idea what Danny was talking about.
but, Sam just smirked..getting a good idea on what he meant.
"oh, I certainly would be wary..that is for sure." began Sam
"but, assuming this "relative of Paulina" is Nicer than Paulina herself..I wouldn't have a problem."
Danny didn't look convinced.
"Y-yeah, well..what if one of your cousins was sure enough of this relative to want to marry them."
"danny, what the heck is going on?" said Sam, devoid of emotion
"NOTHING!"
"Don't give us that, Fenton.." began Valerie, starting to get it
"This is about Danielle, isn't it?"
Danny exhaled sharply..defeated.
"Dani..has this RING, okay?
it's almost exactly like the ring I gave you, Sam."
Sam touched the golden ring on her finger in reaction.
"and..sh-she wants to give it to Vince, right?"
Danny nodded.
"She said that she's "decided" to marry him once she's eighteen."
"THAT'S GREAT!" exclaimed Valerie, happy over this news
"yeah, well..I'm not really sure." said Danny, looking away
"Sure..Vince is Nice and all, but he is also Vlad's Nephew.
not to mention he has that "Werepire Problem": i don't want to see Dani hurt."
Sam crossed her arms, scowling at Danny.
"Danny..i've been mighty understanding of you so far.
given how close you are to Danielle, and how upset you were when Vlad nearly killed her."
Sam then glared at her boyfriend.
"But, you are taking this TOO FAR." began Sam
"Yes, Vince is a Vampire/Werewolf Hybrid AND, the nephew of Vlad Plasmius..but, he isn't a Monster.
he proved how noble he can be when he saved us all from Fang and Claw's "Dark Reign" scheme.
not to mention his own efforts to save ME from becoming a feral Vampire Beast."
"Yeah, I KNOW..but-"
"No, you DON'T know: So, LISTEN!" snapped Sam
Danny quieted down.
"Danielle LOVES Vince (and, HE loves her, too.)
and, in all my Sixteen Years of life I don't think i've seen two people who love one another as much as they do.
These things you are afraid of..Don't be.
because Vince has given No Reason to EVER suspect him of malicious intentions."
"yeah.." began Valerie
"Love isn't just about holding on..it's also about "letting go" when you need to.
If you hold too tight, you'll smother them..and, drive them away, instead of keeping them close.
It's okay that you want to protect Dani..but, she'd old enough to make her own decisions.
and, you need to let her live her life the way SHE wants to: You can't determind her fate, Danny.
if you do..then, YOU will be acting like Vlad."
"and, Besides.." began Sam, again
"If "suspicion of one's future" was a good thing.
then, I never would've kept loving you after the Dan Phantom Incident."
Danny scowled at this.
while Valerie just looked at them, confused.
"Dan Phantom?"
"it's nothing, Valerie..NOTHING." said Danny, glumly
Sam eyes Danny as she stood up, and approached him.
"Vince ISN'T evil, Danny..get that straight.
and, so long as Dani is in his life..I don't think he ever will be.
so, Give him a chance..and, give Dani a chance at True Happiness."
the dark haired girl then placed her arms around Danny.
"please, danny..for ME?"
Valerie frowned, feeling a mixture of emotions as she watched Sam embrace Danny.
"oh..alright.
I guess I could give him the benefit of a doubt." said Danny, finally
Sam smiled.
"good thinking."
at that moment, Danielle (already in ghost form) walked into the lab.
she bore a dark, stern looking face as she stopped and watched Jack and Maddie work on the Spector Speeder.
Valerie glanced at Danny and Sam..then, walked over to Dani.
"hey.."
Dani didn't move.
"hi." replied Dani, monotoned
"look..the Fentons are nearly done upgrading the Spector Speeder.
so, it won't be long before we are on our way to Vlad's Castle."
"hmm."
Valerie sighed, then placed her hands on the ghost girl's shoulders.
"Dani..we ARE getting him back."
"i know," said Dani
"and, once Vince is back home with me..i'm NEVER letting him out of my sight, again."
Dani then glanced at Valerie.
"poor Vince has been through so much.." began Dani
"you know, when he first told me of how his parents died
I could tell that he was trying hard not to Cry..to (voice breaking) S-Stay Strong."
Dani took a moment to wipe a tear away.
"i was never sure why his private pain affected me like it did.
I mean..i've felt bad for other people before, but not as much as I felt for Vince.
like I felt this "need" to wrap my arms around him.
and..a-assure him that everything would be okay, and that i'd NEVER let anyone hurt him again."
Valerie frowned at this.
"well..you DID do that, Dani."
Dani narrowed her eyes, knowing full well what Valerie meant.
"they should've left him alone." said Dani, her voice DARK
"I warned them to leave him alone..but, they wouldn't listen.
they kept coming back, (loudly) They Left Me NO CHOICE!"
"Easy, Dani.." said Valerie, softly
Dani exhaled sadly, holding her arm.
"i..I don't really care about myself: I just want Vince to be happy."
"you DO make him happy."
Dani smiled.
"then..so am I."
At that moment..the Spector Speeder whined as it powered on.
"there..It. Is. DONE." said Maddie, proudly
Danny, Dani, Sam and Valerie approached.
"It IS!?" said Dani, with anticipation
"Yep!" said Jack
"Thanks to our new upgrades, the Spector Speeder should fly even Faster, now!"
"If our calculations are correct.
then, you should reach Madison, Wisconsin by 3:00PM Noontime!" added Maddie
Valerie checked her watch.
"hmm.."11:48AM"
Maybe not the "best" time: but, it's Good Enough."
Valerie's body then flash red as she "changed" into her Hunter Suit.
Sam also activated her Fenton peeler, while Danny transformed into Ghost Mode.
"I'll open up the runway-"
"No need: I can phase us out." said Danny
Maddie looked at her son.
"oh..Right.
well, then..Stay Safe!"
Dani was (predictably) the first to enter the vehicle via flight/phasing.
Danny sighed as he followed her, while Sam and Valerie entered through the door.
the Spector Speeder rose up, hovering above the ground.
it then shot off, phasing through the cealing, leaving the basement (and, soon the building itself)
Maddie sighed sharply.
"good luck, danny." spoke Maddie softly
[Much, MUCH Later]
the Spector Speeded jetted across the grassy landscape of the Wisconsin Countryside.
Danny was at the wheel, with Dani as co-pilot (Valerie and Sam were seated behind them)
Valerie looked at her watch.
"it's "2:50PM", we should be getting close."
"We're getting close to MADISON, Valerie." said Danny, glancing at her
"We still need to reach Vlad's Castle once we get there, however."
"Let's just keep going, and stay focused." said Sam
"Remember: This is VLAD'S "Home Turf."
and, he's likely to of stationed sentries at checkpoints near his castle."
Dani eyed Sam.
"what?"
"She said: "Ghosts might attack the closer we get to Vlad." said Valerie
"oh."
"oh, come on.." began Danny
"Vlad can't be THAT paranoid."
Almost as if to answer him the Spector Speeder was suddenly struck by a green laser.
the vehicle swerved as Danny struggled to maintain control.
"WHOOOOA!" exclaimed Danny
Danny eventually came to a stop.
breathing a sigh of relief, Dani was the first to speak.
"what..in the WORLD..Was THAT!?"
Valerie and Sam unfastened their seatbelts.
"let's get out, and see."
the group soon exited the Spector Speeder..finding themselves in an open field.
"I..don't see Anything." said Danny
just then, icy vapors escaped both Danny and Dani's mouths.
"but, something IS here." said Dani, her tone serious
(("Ah..Bright Girl.")) said an echoed voice
the group looked, and saw a vampiric ghost materialize before them.
there floated Vlad Plasmius..
his arms crossed, and smirking as he hovered above them.
"I knew you CHILDREN would try something sooner or later." said Vlad
Dani narrowed her glowing green eyes.
growing as she gritted her teeth tightly.
she then stepped up, her fists flaring with green energy.
"VLAD!" began Dani, shouting angrily
"I'm only gonna say this Once: (shouting) LET..MY..VINNIE GOOOOOOOOO!"
Vlad laughed loudly.
"I don't think so, my dear: the boy is right where he BELONGS.
and, I suggest you all get back to where you belong (darkly) while I still allow it."
Dani's eyes glowed full green.
"not without VINCE."
Vlad's eyes glowed bright red.
"oh..so unswise."
Vlad lowered down, and landed softly on the ground.
he smirked as he faced the group of teenagers.
"(whispering) okay.." began danny, quietly
"vlad's tough, we'd better-"
"YAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!" screamed Dani, as she flew at Vlad at top speed
"Dani, NO!"
Dani threw an energized punch at Vlad..
and, actually knocked him so hard that her bored into the ground, rupturing the grassy turf.
"whoa..Dani's never been THAT strong, before." said Valerie
Sam had a suspicious look in her eyes as she watched the fight.
one that only seemed to increase when "Vlad" fired GREEN Ecto beams at Dani.
"valerie..scan vlad."
"what?!"
"DO IT!"
Valerie eyed Sam..but, did as she was told regardless.
as she scanned Vlad, Dani furiously punched at Vlad..who wasn't reacting fast enough to avoide her blows.
"Man..what is with Vlad, today!?" said Danny
"It's like he forgot how to fight, or something."
Valerie widened her eyes as she looked at her wrist.
"that's because..That ISN'T Vlad."
Danny glanced at Valerie.
"What?"
"Every Ghost has a unique Ectoplasmic Signature (or, "PKE Reading")
and, I have Vlad's specific Ecto Signature on record..but, THIS..this ghost.
it may Look like Vlad and Talk like Vlad.
but, according to these readings: It ISN'T VLAD!"
Valerie looked back at the fight.
"I don't think it's even Half Ghost!"
"then..I-I don't understand." began Danny
"If it isn't Plasmius, then Wh-"
Dani yelled as she threw a strong Punch..which buried right into Vlad's chest.
she jerked her arm out..which was dripping with green goop.
"eww.." said dani
"Vlad" smirked.
"stupid girl.." said "Vlad", his voice changing
"Vlad" then disolved into bright green ectoplasm right before everyone's eyes.
Then..he reformed into a green skinned, red eyed, totally featureless ghost.
one that danny knew all too well."
"Bertrand.." said Danny
Bertrand grinned a toothy grin.
"At your service." said Bertrand, with mock in his voice
Dani glared at the ghost.
"What are YOU doing here!?"
"Well, as Spectra said: (in Spectra's Voice) "Slow them down, or KILL THEM!..i don't care which."
(in Normal Voice) So, Here I am: Guarenteed to make you all wish you stayed home!"
"Not gonna happen, SHORTY!" snapped Dani, her first "burning" with energy
Bertrand eyed Dani.
"Shorty?..(aggressivly) SHORTY!?"
Bertrand's ectplasmic body began to "boil"
he then began to increase in size, shaping his body as he did.
Bertrand soon towered over the teenagers.
his ghost body now bulkier, and looking more frightening.
"whose..SHORT..NOW!?" said Bertrand, his voice deeper
Bertrand then morphed one of his massive arms into a "sledgehammer"
while the other arm..morphed into a "double-bladed axe"
Dani stared with wide eyes at this.
"oh, crap." cursed Dani
Bertrand swung his hammer hand down at Dani
who narrowly evaded the attack, and was knocked away by the shockwave.
Sam and Valerie immediatly began firing their weapons.
bombarding Bertrand with Laser Beams and Rapid Shots.
unfortunently..Bertrand's goo-like body just regenerated from these attacks.
"Drat!, he's healing too quickly!" exclaimed Valerie
"like trying to fight Mud." added Sam
"Then, HOW do we stop him!?" exclaimed Danny
Dani looked at Bertrand..then, grinned.
"by fighting Smarter, not Harder."
Dani's eyes glowed bright blue as she charged her first with icy vapors.
she then fired a single strong beam right at Bertrand's chest.
the ghost's goopy body began to harden, becoming more Solid than liquid.
Bertrand's movements also began to slow, his limbs stiffening.
"hey..Wa-WHAT!"
Dani finally stopped..and, smirked.
Bertrand stood as still as a statue, frozen solid.
"HOW..d-did you KNOW?!" stuttered Bertrand, with effort
Dani crossed her arms, and grinned.
"because unlike SOME people (eyeing Danny) I pay attention during Science Class."
Sam and Valerie both eyed Dani.
"AND, I also read Comic Books." added Dani
Dani charged an energy bright green orb in her palm.
then, grunting as she threw it like a soft ball at the frozen ghost.
the orb detonanted on impact like a grenade.
shattering Betrand into dozens of solid ecto pieces.
As Dani stared down at the remains of her defeated enemy..the others approached her.
"so..is he dead?" asked Valerie
Sam scowled at Valerie.
"he's a GHOST, Valerie."
"you KNOW what I mean." Said Valeries, sternly
"he'll be fine." said Dani
"I just knocked him for awhile."
Danny looked at Dani.
"That was pretty impressive, Dani.
I thought for sure that we were in for a rough fight."
Dani eyed Danny, a dark look in her eyes.
"Slimeball was trying to slow us down..and, I don't have time for distractions!
I just want to get to Vlad's stupid Castle, FIND Vince and get him as far away from here as possible."
"uhh..Okay, then."
"Good."
Dani immediatly turned, and marched toward the Spector Speeder.
"then, LET'S GET GOING!" yelled Dani, as she entered the vehicle
Danny looked at Sam and Valerie..then, exhaled.
"sure thing."
[Vlad's Castle, The Courtyard]
[a Little While Later..]
Vince was sitting alone on a stone bench.
overlooking sculpted hedges and multicolored flowers.
the boy exhaled sharply, feeling more and more Bored and Anxious.
"i suppose this place IS nice.." said Vince, finally
"though, i'd like it MORE if it had "better company."
Vince looked up at the sky..and, stared at the clouds.
he then frowned, sighing sharply.
"i'm..i'm totally lost, mom." began Vince, sadly
"if your up there watching me, listening.
then PLEASE: Do somthing, ANYthing to get me out of this place."
Vince exhaled, looking down.
"i.. miss danielle."
as Vince sat alone..his sensitive ears picked up a faint whining sound.
Vince then looked up, alert.
"what?!"
Vince stood up and looked around.
he then walked in the direction of the sound (which was growing louder)
Vince walked as far as the invisible barrier would let him.
and, looked through the bars of the fence that surrounded the castle grounds.
he narrowed his eyes as he focused his vision..and, saw the Spector Speeder approaching.
Vince's eyes widened.
"Dani!?"
Inside the Spector Speeder, Dani narrowed her eyes, focusing her vision..
..and, nearly jumped right out of her seat at what she saw.
"Vince!, (exclaining) THERE'S VINCE!" exclaimed Dani, excited
Danny looked.
"yeah..so it-"
Dani suddenly phased out of the still "speeding" Speeder.
"is." finished Danny
Vince froze as he saw Dani phantom flying towards him at an remarkable speed.
"VIIIIIIIIIINCE!" shouted Dani, tears in her eyes
a single tear formed in Vince's eye.
"dani..You CAME."
suddenly, Vince's rational mind kicked in.
Remmebering WHY he was still here.
"no, wait..(shouting) DANI, STOP!" called Vince
"There's a-!:
KA-ZAAAAAAAAAAP!
"YAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!"
Dani was jolted backwards by an electrical feedback.
"DANI!" exclaimed Vince, scared
Dani dropped down on the ground like a rock.
But, she quickly recovered and rose up (her hair frizzled from the shock)
"ohhh..wa-what happened!?"
Dani quickly straightened her hair out.
as the Spector Speeder came to a stop nearby, Dani ran straight for Vince.
"Dani, WAIT!"
Dani turned intangible, ready to phase through the fence.
KA-ZAAAAAAAP!
"YAAAAAARGH!"
Dani was shocked, and flung back again.
by now, Danny, Sam and Valerie had ran over to her.
"DANI!"
Danny helped his "twin" up.
"i TRIED to tell you.." began Vince, looking at the others
the group looked at Vince.
"Vlad has an Invisible Electrical Barrier guarding the Castle Grounds."
"a What!?" said Danny
"It's like a GHOST SHIELD.
only, it's Invisible, and keeps EVERYTHING out (deep sigh) and..IN."
Valerie slowly approached the fence that sepperated them from Vince.
she carefully reached out to touch one of the bars..only to get shocked by some invisible force.
"YOW!" exclaimed Valerie
"Wow..You ain't kidding!"
Dani ran over to Vince (but, kept her distance.)
"vince..(choke, sob)"
Vince made a sympathetic expression.
"i know, dani..i've missed you, too."
Dani wanted to reach out and touch Vince's face BADLY.
but, resisted the urge, due to the invisible barrier that sepperated them.
"So..THIS is how Vlad's keeping you prisoner?" said Sam
Vince scowled.
"Yeah..it's like i'm under "House Arrest", or something.
i'm aloud free reign of the place: I just CAN'T leave.
(and, believe me: I have TRIED..)"
Dani frowned, making a groaning noise in her throat.
Danny then spoke.
"S-So what all has Vlad been doing to you?"
Vince eyed Danny.
"What do YOU think he's been doing to me?
"uhh..i dunno: t-trying to get you on his side, maybe?"
"and, HOW." said Vince, crossing his arms
"Vlad keeps trying to butter me up with Expensive Gifts.
filling my head with these so-called "goals" of Wealth and Power.
and, pretty much acting like he's King of the whole darn world..and, I am his "little prince."
Vince then exhaled.
"course, "Uncle Vlad" is pretty easy to handle..compared to his Girlfriend, anyway."
both Danny and Dani widened their eyes at this.
"VLAD HAS A GIRLFRIEND!?"
"VLAD HAS A GIRLFRIEND!?" exclaimed Danny and Dani, in union
Vince nodded.
"Penelope Spectra..the Sadistic Psychiatrist."
now it was Sam and Valerie's turn to be shocked.
"SPECTRA!?"
"SPECTRA!?"
"yeah, that woman's been putting me through all sorts of Psycho-Analytical sessions."
"What on earth FOR?!" said Sam
"To get me to Love Vlad, and FORGET about all of you."
Vince then looks at Dani.
"especially YOU, Danielle.
Spectra's tried everything to get me to stop loving you."
Dani scowled angrily her eyes flashing bright green.
"why that litle bit-"
"Maybe I can wirelessly hack into Vlad's security.." said Valerie, activating a wrist device
Vince shook his head.
"no..it wouldn't do any good.
while Skulker built the Security System, TECHNUS programmed it.
and, I heard Spectra bragging that the system was designed to be Hack Proof.
if you TRY, all you'll do is activate some silent alarm.
and, Vlad's "Mutant Ghost Animals" will be all over you like a Pack of Lions on a Rump Roast."
Dani's body shook, getting desperate.
"but, there HAS to be a way!
(tearing up) We didn't come all this way just to FAIL!"
"Please, Dani: Don't Cry." said Vince, concerned
"wait a minute.." began Danny
"What about the Ghost Zone?!
You could leave through Vlad's Ghost Portal."
Vince exhaled.
"Don't you think i ALREADY thought of that!?" said Vince, half annoyed
"Vlad's portal is in his Ghost Lab.
and, the only enterance to his lab his sealed tight."
"Can't you just break it down!?"
Vince eyed Danny.
"It's NOT a wooden door, Daniel." began Vince
"it's a Bulkhead Door made of several layers of solid steel.
and, if THAT wasn't bad enough: the door itself is hooked up to a scanner.
Even with MY powers, I can't break it down.
and, I seriously doubt Vlad is going to let me in."
"I thought you had a "teleportation" power." said Danny
"I have to see WHERE I'M GOING, Danny!
otherwise, I could teleport inside a wall, or something."
"so..there's NO WAY Out!?" questioned Valerie
Vince exhaled, his shoulders hunched over.
"none that I can think of."
"there HAS to be a way!" said Dani, refusing to accept defeat
Vince took a moment to think.
"well..I can't break out.
BUT, you guys can probably "Break In."
"HOW?" said Danny, unsure
Vince looked at the group.
"My original plan to escape into the Ghost Zone is STILL good..I just need to change it a little.
both Jack Fenton and Vlad's Ghost Portals lead to the same place.
and, if I can't get to Vlad's portal..then, YOU'LL have use Jack's portal, instead."
Sam's eyes lit up.
"wait..I think I get what you're saying." began Sam
"You want us to go back to Amity Park.
enter the Ghost Zone from the Fenton Portal..and, then locate Vlad's Portal from there."
"Yes." said Vince
"using Vlad's only "backdoor"
you can enter his Lab, and thus: His Castle.
with all of you on "this side of the Wall"
i'll have a much better chance at escaping."
"Okay..that SOUNDS smart." began Danny, his arms crossed
"but, it took us Hours to get here.
it'll take us another several hours to get back
and, who knows How Long locating Vlad's Portal in the Ghost Zone."
Vince smirked.
"I've been captive here at least a day..I think I can manage a few more hours."
"I can't just leave you, here!" exclaimed Dani
Vince looked right at Danielle.
"You have to, darling..there isn't much you can do for me, here."
Dani looked at Vince.
"but..But-"
Vince smiled weakly.
"I'll be FINE..Trust Me.
and, I'll be doing alot better knowing that your all coming for me."
Dani frowned, a tear standing in her eye.
"Okay.." began Danny
"guess it's back to FentonWorks, then-"
"WAIT!" said Dani, suddenly
Dani got at close as she could to Vince, and looked right at him.
"vince..i AM going to get you out of here."
"i know." said Vince
Vince then smiled warmly.
"i..I always knew you'd come for me.
they said you wouldn't, but I KNEW you would."
Dani shut her eyes tight, tears streaming down her cheek.
"nothing..w-will keep us apart." began Dani
Dani then looked into Vince's eyes.
"not even THIS thing."
Dani reached out her hand..Vince did the same.
their fingers inched closer, until both were shocked at the same time.
Sam looked away, feeling her own heart ache at this.
"Vince..th-there's something I n-need to ask you." stuttered Dani
"what?" asked Vince, softly
"Not here..not now.
I'll ask you once we're back home."
Vince eyed Dani.
"that important, huh?"
Dani gulped hard..then, nodded.
"yes..it is."
Vince shrugged.
"okay..i'll wait."
Dani smiled weakly.
"I won't be long, baby."
Vince smiled..but, he soon grew nervous.
"(whispering) okay, look: you all better go, right now.
something tells me that it won't be long until one of vlad's sentries spot you."
"(whispering) okay..we're going.
just sit tight, we'll have you out of there SOON." replied Dani
Dani turned, and marched off to the Spector Speeder
(all the while holding back tears that threatened to burst)
Valerie followed her..while Danny and Sam took one last look at Vince.
Vince exhaled sharply, looking down.
"i'm sorry..i didn't mean to cause so much trouble."
Sam looked right at Vince.
"Nobody is to blame but VLAD."
Sam then smiled.
"don't worry..we'll get you out."
Sam turned, and left..leaving Danny alone with Vince.
"You probably think I belong here, don't you?"
Danny looked at Vince..then, sighed.
"not anymore."
Danny then left.
Vince watched as the now boarded Spector Speeder rose up
and, jetted off into the sky at a blazing speed.
as it disappeared into the horizion..a hand suddenly grabbed Vince's shoulder.
"GAAHH!"
Spectra looked down at Vince..an Evil Smirk on her face.
"Conversing with the Riff-Raff, again?" began Spectra, her tone "sultry"
"oh, my dear Vinnie..have we taught you NOTHING?!"
Vince jerked away from the woman.
"it doesn't matter: There COMING for me!"
Spectra smirked again.
"Looks more like they're LEAVING."
Vince narrowed his eyes.
"they'll BE BACK."
"And, WE'LL be ready for them." said Spectra
"But, for now (grabs Vince's wrist) Vlad has a "surprise" for you."
Vince resisted Spectra.
"NO!, Let Me GO!"
Spectra scowled at Vince.
"do as i SAY, you little brat!"
"NO!" snapped Vince, jerking his hand away
Spectra's eyes glowed full red in anger.
a black ring of light then materialized around her waist and, split as she changed into her ghost form.
Spectra's hand then glowed with smokey green energy.
then, shot out a line of rope lassoed Vince, binding him.
Spectra smirked as she tugged at the line.
"Sometimes "proper" child care requires more "Dicipline", than Compassion."
Spectra grabbed Vince, lifting him up.
as the boy struggled, the pale skinned woman just cackled wickedly.
"don't worry, boy: you'll Thank Me for this, later."
Spectra then flung Vince over her shoulder and, walked towards the castle..whistling a tune as she did.
[Vlad's Castle, The Ballroom]
Spectra walked into a huge room, and dropped Vince down on the marble floor.
"There..Now, that wasn't so bad was it?" said Spectra, changing back into her Human Disguise
Vince responded with a low growl.
Spectra smirked as she snapped her finger, canceling out the ecto rope binding Vince
Vince glared at her as he stood up.
"Okay..I give: Just what IS this "surpise" that Vlad has for me?!
(and, if it's imported videogame, i SWEAR i'm gonna-)"
just then, Vlad Plasmius appeared before Vince.
"hi, son.." said Vlad, with a smile
Vince cast a dirty look at Vlad.
"I told you NOT to call me that!"
both Vlad and Spectra smirked at one another.
"oh, I see..Still convinced that your place is with The Fentons.
and, not HERE with your dear uncle..where you rightfully belong." said Vlad
"You are an Obsessed, Power Mad Narcisist with delusions of grandre." began Vince
"You Lie, Cheat, Decieve and Manipulate to get what you want.
and, you KILL simply because you think you have a right to.
I'd rather live with the likes of Vortex and Undergrowth then spend another minute with YOU.
and, NOTHING you Do or Say is going to change my mind!"
Vlad maintained his proud smile.
"oh, REALLY?: are you SURE about that?!
Because, I think you are going to LOVE what I've made for you."
with that, Vlad snapped his fingers loudly.
Vince just eyed his uncle..then, widened his eyes upon hearing a "familiar" voice.
(("vinnie...")) said a female voice
Vince froze still.
"no..it can't be."
Vince quickly turned, and saw a figure in shadow.
he was unable to make out any features..other then the emerald green eyes.
the figure then stepped into the light..revealing itself to be a ghostly girl.
a girl with banged snow white hair tied into a ponytail, bright green eyes.
and, wearing a black-and-white midrift shirt, baggy pants, gloves and white shoes.
and, wearing a familiar "D" symbol on her chest.
Vince stepped back, stunned.
"D-D-DANI!?"
"Dani Phantom" smiled a sly, seductive smile.
"yes, Vinnie darling..it is me: Your ONE and ONLY."
Author Note: This chapter mostly focused on Team Phantom.
and, their attempt at rescuing Vince from Vlad's clutches.
I based Sam's use of the Fenton Peeler off of the Nicktoons videogame "Battle for Volcano Island"
where Sam Manson was a playable character, and her signature "power" was her use of the Peeler.
although, it was MY idea to paint it black.
as I felt that Sam would want it that color if she were to continuously use it.
I also brought up the (canon) fact that Sam has cousins.
who I (assumingly) cleverly named after the producers of 'Danny Phantom'
("Steve Marmel", "Mark Banker", "Marty Isenberg" and "Kevin Sullivan")
I also brought up Paulina, Sam's "Vlad Plasmius"
I also brought up 'Dan Phantom' (or, "Dark Danny" to others)
and, implied that 'The Ultimate Enemy' is the one Ghost Adventure that Danny HASN'T told anyone
(I'm pretty sure that it's an event that Danny would rather pretend DIDN'T Happen.
and, would rather his family not know that an evil version of himself once existed)
I felt bringing up Dan was essentual.
as it provided a good example that ANYone could fall to darkness..even Danny.
and, that Danny should give Vince a chance.
as his future (liek Danny's) isn't "set in stone."
Bertand's scene has me showing yet another reimagining of a character.
This time, I made Bertrand more similair to DC Comic's "Clayface"
as his shapeshifting powers seemed similair to Clayface's morphing.
and, his natural ghost form (almost) looks similair to Clayface
(it helps to think of Ectoplasm vs Mud, in terms of similarity)
Yes, I know that "Animorpho" can ALSO shapeshift.
but, he does it in a way that is completely different.
and, besides..I felt Bertrand needed better character development.
the guy's got too much villainous potental to just be "Spectra's Punching Bag"
of course, I displayed how smart Dani is
by having her figure out right away how to defeat an Ectoplasmic Ghost
(which is ALSO one way Clayface is stopped in 'Batman')
I also brought up Skulker's partnership with Technus yet again.
as wellas referencing the "mutant ghost animals" from 'Maternal Insticts' (or, similar creatures)
As usual, I tried to write in as much "emotional fluff" as possible..
while also trying to not make this too mushy, and actually fun.
Valerie's speech over "Love" and "Letting Go" seemed like the right thing to say to Danny.
and, Dani's dedication and angsty emotion towards Vince ALSO seemed natural to me.
I also brought up events from 'Night of the Werepire' (another story)
and, imply some things, without giving away too much detail.
as for the Reunion between Team Phantom and Vince.
I tried VERY hard to make it as emotional as possible
(or, at the very least: the Dani and Vince interaction)
and, i of course ended this chapter with the big reveal: The Dani Phantom Clone is READY.
