I don't own Danny Phantom or any of the characters. They are doing a life sentence to their original owners without the chance of parole. Enjoy part 7 of My only wish.

Walker Residence

Alicia just finished taking the lasagna she made out of the oven. Seeing that the cheese on top was perfectly melted this time around, and the smell that came from the meal she had a similar scent to that of Danny's Alicia couldn't help but smile. This was due to her last 4 attempts of making one coming out not as good as she would have liked. Placing the hot metal case the lasagna was in on a counter Alicia proceeded to wash the items she used. Fifteen minutes into washing the dishes however, she heard the front door open and to her surprise heard a degree of laughter coming from her sister of all people. Deciding to see what could have her in such a good mood Alicia as quietly as she could walked toward the kitchen opening. Where she saw Maddie, and their newest resident Danny chatting away.

"I still can't believe you opened my locker and sprang their own trap on them Danny! The looks on their faces when they got that taste of long overdo Karma was the highlight of the day. The only thing that made it better was when that bitch Pamela got hit all over with those balloons that were originally met for me." Maddie explained never losing her smile.

"Well to be honest those losers got a long deserved taste of their own medicine. You never deserved to be their whipping dog and the way Pamela and those idiots exploited the school board's decision wasn't cool." Danny explained.

'Besides even though you didn't become the next Sidney Poindexter in my time there is no grantee it won't happen due to me being here. So for that sake I must it stays that way. Come to think of it I wonder if he is still trapped in that alternate dimension of his?' Danny thought to himself before continuing his conversation with Maddie.

As Alicia continued to listen to their conversation her opinion of Danny went up a couple of notches. Not only had he shown her how to make a few meals in the past week, but here he is already making her younger sister smile and laugh something that she hadn't seen since before high school started.

'But then again ever since we convinced dad to let him stay things have been looking up for all of us. We are not only eating and cooking better like when mom was still around, but him being here as done wonders for Maddie's outlook. He has done in a few days what me and dad couldn't in months. Lucky for him I am not the jealous type.' Alicia thought before coming out towards her sister and nephew.

"Well if that isn't a sight for sour eyes. I can't remember the last time I have seen you smiling and happy after coming home from school."Alicia replied.

"If you had seen what happened in school today could can totally understand why. For once I actually had someone not only by my side, but someone who was willing to put those idiot Groovy-Lists especially that bitch Pamela in her place! I am almost sad that today is a Friday." Maddie chirped.

'With the way they act in the future, and if what I saw last week was any indication I don't blame her for feeling that way in this time, and mom in my time wishing she had someone to be her friend that would understand her.' Danny thought to himself. 'Well seeing as I am stuck in this time until I fast forward to my own I might as well make the best of this wish Desiree twisted up. Hopefully I don't do too much damage to the time stream just for…'

As Danny was lost within his thoughts he failed to notice Maddie had finished speaking with her sister and began to direct her attention back towards him. As she started to speak to the now lost in his own thoughts Danny and failed to get a response out of him the teenager version of his mother didn't take to kindly to it. While Maddie didn't have too many friends to begin with thanks to what was happening to her in school one of things that ticked her off was when the people she considered to be close to her or at least friends ignored her. Deciding to put a stop to this once and for all Maddie slammed her hand on the wooden table hard enough to get his attention but not so hard as to shatter it.

"Hello earth to Danny, did you hear a single word I was saying to you?!" Maddie asked with an annoyed look on her face.

"Sorry Maddie but I didn't. I was thinking about how not to long ago I was in somewhat similar shoes as you. Could you please repeat what you were saying?" Danny asked hoping his explanation was good enough to get him off the hook.

"Seeing as this is the first time you have done this I will let it slide. However, for the near future know that one of the things I hate is for those I consider my friends to ignore me when I am speaking with them." Maddie explained before her expression softened.

'I shouldn't be surprised that mom not considers me her friend. Well unless something beyond my control says otherwise it shall remain that way.' Danny thought to himself.

"What I had asked you was what is it you want to do when you become an adult? For me I want to become a scientist so I can not only learn and discover new things, but to also prove that ghosts do in fact exist as well as prove my haters wrong." Maddie replied passionately earn a look from Alicia that only Danny saw and surprisingly a smile from Danny.

'While I can't tell her the full truth for obvious reasons I can still give her a push in the right direction… not that she would have needed it anyways.' Danny thought to himself before speaking.

"Well if that is what you want to do Maddie then go for it. In fact I believe that when you are older you will become one of the leading ghost experts that is known to the world if not the top expert. As for me, my dream is to become an astronaut and hopefully travel to other planets like my idol Neil Armstrong." Danny explained sharing his dreams.

Hearing her son's kind words Maddie couldn't help but feel her spirits rise. No one not even her father and sister said such things about her dream. While they did humor her at times, Maddie wasn't so dense as to believe they actually believed in ghosts. But seeing as she knew they still meant well for her she let the disbelief slide.

"Do you really think that I will not only make my dream a reality, but be the leading expert in the area?" Maddie asked with hope in her voice.

"No Maddie I don't think you will make your dream a reality... I know you will make it a reality. I mean look at what you accomplished so far. You gained your 9th degree black belt in Ninjutsu something that normally would take decades to accomplish in less than a dozen years. That right there shows you have not only have the skill but the extremely high levels of determination needed to achieve your goals. When you learned that you had been forced to be the school's punching bag due to those cowardly Groovy-lists taking advantage of the staff on top decision did roll over and quit like a chump, or did you despite having some moments of weakness keep pushing on despite all this?" Danny asked only for Alicia to answer.

"You better believe my baby sister pushed on! She is a strong, beautiful, and independent woman just like myself. All the Walker women are, and no matter what the challenge we never give up until we succeed. My first good looking and edible meal is proof of this." Alicia replied joining in showing off the meal Danny thought her how to make.

"Exactly, and if you have the determination to get a 9th degree black-belt at the age of 15, the will to push on despite everything thrown at you no matter how unfair, and the smarts that have you scoring the extremely high grades, than I know you can certainly find a way to make your dream of proving ghosts exist as well as becoming the leading expert in this come true. You just got to believe in yourself and don't listen to anyone who tells you otherwise." Danny finished turning off the encouragement for the moment.

'According to my sister when my evil self came to the past to make sure it stayed the same he mentioned that our parents were the world's leading ghost experts and even with the rest of the competition in my time this was true. Meaning even without me being by her side as a friend she would succeed. So a nice helping of positive encouragement to help keep her motivated won't hurt any. I mean what is the worst that could happen? She fails because I was keeping her from feeling down?' Danny thought laughing internally to himself.

Having finished what he needed to say Danny remembering the appointment he had with Kitty got up and proceeded to walk to the front door. Not going unnoticed by Alicia or Maddie the former called out to him.

"Danny were are you going? You still haven't had dinner yet, and I just finished making it." Alicia replied.

"If you just finished making it it is going to need to cool for at least an hour. As for where I am heading, I am going to the mall. One of the people who helped me pick out my clothes last week goes to my school and asked me to meet them there." Danny explained before heading to the door. "Seeing as Walker gave me the home number, I will call here when I am done seeing as that is one of the rules he mentioned to me."

"Don't forget to be back before 1 Am seeing as that is the curfew for weekends. See you later Danny." Alicia replied as the watched her nephew leave out the door.

'Well it is now or never...'

"Danny wait there is something I want to give you before you go." Maddie replied before walking up to Danny and giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Not that I didn't enjoy getting kissed by a beautiful girl..." Danny started choosing his opening words carefully. "but I have to ask why exactly did you kiss me?"

"For being my hero today Danny. I mean you have always been there for me since me and Alicia convinced daddy to let you stay, but today you really came through. I know I said it before but thank you." Maddie replied smiling before Danny walked out the door.

'Wow not even Sam would do something like that when I was there for her but then again Sam and Maddie are two different people.' Danny thought to himself before walking out the door.

Amity park mall 30 minutes later

"So where is our new victi… I mean member? We have been waiting for the past 15 minutes!" Johnny replied getting more impatient.

"I can't believe I am saying this Kitty, but I am actually agreeing with Johnny for once. After having to deal with that bitch Rose and her mother Katella I am not only in the mood to unwind, but also to give our victim… I mean our newest potential member my specialty treatment." Ember added causing Kitty to frown.

"While the treatment is something that is normal for all potential members, please don't go overboard with it Ember." Kitty replied voicing concern.

This didn't sit well with either Ember or Johnny with the former wondering just why she would worry about the new person, and the later thinking something far darker. However, before either of them could voice their concerns a certain halfa made it towards the trio much to both Ember's and Johnny's surprise.

"Danny it is about time you got here. I thought for a moment you wouldn't come." Kitty replied.

'She thinks this dipstick is member material? Before he even met us he looked like he feel into a garbage dumper and lost with the clothes he was wearing.' Ember thought to herself.

'Why him? While he did do me a solid the other day before that incident happened he still doesn't look or even fit the part of being with us. But with the way Kitten speaks of him...' Johnny thought to himself.

"It is that kid from the other day. Why is he here? Don't tell me he is the guy who you want to join our group Kitten." Johnny replied with a tone of disappointment.

"One again I have to agree with Johnny. I mean before we even met him he looked like an out of place teen who was destined to be an even bigger pariah than Maddie became before I blew up. I seriously doubt he could handle the 'treatment'." Ember explained.

Confused and wonder what Ember and Johnny were talking about Danny decided to do what any normal thinking person would.

"Kitty what are Ember, and Johnny talking about? What is this 'treatment' they are talking about, and why would I need to handle it?" Danny asked clueless once again. "I thought you wanted me to come out here because you were lacking male friends to talk to." Danny explained earning a frown from Ember, and a glare from Johnny.

"Male friends? Kitty? Are you…"

"Cool it Johnny, Kitty loves you and doesn't desire me in anyway. When we were in school today besides the Lunch lady's cooking, she couldn't stop talking about how things improved between the two of you, or how wonderful you have been to her." Danny explained only for Johnny not to buy it.

"You are just covering for her runt! I will teach you to try and steal my girl! Time for round one of Johnny's brand of the treatment!" Johnny hissed as he threw a haymaker at Danny.

Not even the least bit concerned about getting hit with the punch Danny easily sidestepped the attack causing Johnny to hit nothing but air. Seeing that his attack missed, Johnny tired once again to hit Danny with another sloppy haymaker only for him to once again sidestep to avoid it.

"Calm… down… Johnny, I… don't want… to hurt you… over a… misunderstanding!" Danny replied as he continued to dodged Johnny's attacks.

"Hold… still so… I can… hit you!" Johnny replied not in the least interested while throwing punches left and right.

As Danny continued to dodge Johnny's attacks due to his personal experience with fighting and ghost hunting both Ember and Kitty had different reactions. The later while somewhat upset that her Johnny was struggling to even land a single blow she couldn't help but smile somewhat at Danny's evasion skills.

'Most likely due to him not wanting to actually hurt Johnny. But at the same time I hope he doesn't think too badly of me and will still join us after this. Ember needs someone who is as loyal to her as Danny is to the school pariah. Maybe then she will forget about her stupid ex.' Kitty thought as she continued to watch the Johnny's version of the treatment'.

Ember on the other hand while somewhat impressed with Danny's evasion skills wasn't overall impressed with the fight.

'This is the same guy who put that idiot Michael Baxter in his place, while turning down the groovy-lists? The way Kitty explained everything I was hoping he would have like Michael put Johnny in his place and make him look like a fool because I seriously don't buy the whole reforming act. Knowing him he still is messing with other women while he has a good one by his side. He better hope that said reforming act isn't one and he is truly being faithful because I swear if I find out otherwise…' Ember never got the chance to finish her thought as she along with Kitty watched as Johnny threw yet another punch only for Danny to grab his hand and put him into one of the locks his mother (in the future) showed him.

"If you don't let me go right now, I swear I will… AHHH!" Johnny screamed in pain as Danny applied a little bit of pressure.

"Will you stop trying to attack me over a misunderstanding, and listen to reason?" Danny asked the still struggling Johnny.

Feeling the pressure in both the literal and figurative area Johnny as much as he wish he didn't relented and waved the white flag (not literal) of surrender. As soon as Danny let go of Johnny Kitty ran up to him and examined the area where Danny applied the pressure.

"Johnny are you ok? He didn't hurt your wrist too badly did he?" Kitty asked as voicing her concern.

"I will live and my wrist should be fine in a few hours. But ugh I never felt so humiliated in my life. I couldn't even land a single punch on him." Johnny replied in a dejected tone before turning to Danny. "But on another note little dude while I wish I had at least landed a blow on you I have to say you passed my part of the 'Treatment'.

"You should have seen what he did to Michael as well as how many people were around when he did it. You were lucky it was just me and Ember who saw this vs Michael having the entire school see it." Kitty explained trying to make Johnny feel better.

"Plus as I said before I wasn't trying to steal your girlfriend. I mean sure Kitty from what I have seen is a great girl, but her heart belongs to you Johnny. Don't lose her by doing something stupid." Danny added before turning to Kitty. "Kitty, I would like to know what is the real reason you ask me here? It is now obvious that you don't want me here as a male friend to speak with so please tell me what is the story." Danny asked in a firm tone.

"It is like this. Like the Groovy-lists to a degree me, Ember, and Johnny are also looking for new members to join our group. People who have certain qualities and you my friend showed all those qualities in spaces. The loyalty you displayed to Maddie Walker our school's social pariah was the first thing that put you on the radar with me. However, when you not only knocked that chump Michael Baxter down a couple of pegs, flat out rejected admission into the Groovy-lists despite knowing the consequences, and the way you made our English teacher look like a fool further pushed the thought my mind. But the icing on the case was when you turned that prank set up for Maddie against him. I only wish I could have recorded it because that prank reversal was far out!" Kitty explained.

As Kitty took a moment to catch her breath from all the talking she had done Ember decided to take over for her.

"Not only that but, as you heard Johnny mentioned before you passed his part of the 'treatment' with flying colors. While I wished it would have been more flashy and brutal on your end, the way you humiliated Johnny without even trying was still amusing to watch. Though I would have much rather done my version of the treatment which would have been a less violent intro into our group." Ember explained to the young halfa.

As Danny took in everything that Kitty, and Ember were explaining to him several things were on his mind. The first being 'What the heck did he get himself into?' While he knew he could easily get away from them due to his abilities a part of him was still curious about the three of them. While he already knew some things about the trio due to his time in his present and their future, he still knew very little about them outside of that. Other than the fact that Kitty went to high school and wanted to graduate, and that Ember was actually a Rockstar before she died he knew nothing else.

"Now Danny, before we let you in there is just one thing you need to do. You need to drop Maddie like the chump she is. Our group doesn't associate with…"

"Never going to happen. In fact if that is the final test for me to be in your group than you can count me out!" Danny replied without a second thought.

"Are you sure Danny? This is the chance of a…"

"I said never going to happen! She is part of the package that is me, so if you want to reject her, you are rejecting me as well!" Danny replied in a final answer kind of tone.

'Kitty wasn't lying about how loyal he was to the school Pariah, I wonder if it is because he truly cares about her, or she is putting out for him and he is hooked. But just to be sure…'

"I will ask you one more time are you sure that is your final answer? Cause you might not know this but if you think the Groovy-lists are bad with reputation destroying trust me when I say this I am worse. While they hold the entire Casper High in the palm of their hand I have this town in mine. One word from me and the rest of the town would turn on you in a heartbeat and rejecting us could put me in that kind of mood. You could be at the top of the food chain in the Groovy-lists and they will drop you like a bad habit, or better yet you could be employed at a job where your own family owns the business and they will fire you due to this. Trust me because I have seen it. So are you absolutely sure staying with Maddie is worth what could possibly happen to you?" Ember asked explaining the kind of power she had over the town.

'Wouldn't be the first time I had the entire town against me so…'

"Still never going to happen Ember. I would sooner stay by Maddie's side and be the town Pariah while knowing she has my back, than join your group at the cost of throwing her back to the wolves. Now if you excuse me I need to get going and prepare for the worst just in case you decide to make my life a living hell." Danny said as he turned around and began to walking away from the group.

'Wow he just learned that I am 100 times worse than the Groovy-lists, could totally crush him like a grape due to my influence in this town, and he still sticks Casper High's pariah instead of saving himself. Anyone else would have jumped at the chance to joining us especially if it meant getting special treatment from Amity's Park's teen idol. Either he see's through my version of the 'treatment' doesn't give a rat ass about me or my reputation, or possibly both.' Ember thought as a smile appeared on her face.

"Kitty wasn't kidding when she said you were loyal to the school Pariah." Ember replied.

Hearing Ember's words Danny stopped and turned around.

"I have my reasons and nothing you can say or do will make me change my mind." Danny replied while turning back around and walking further away from the group.

Before Danny could get out of their sight however, Ember caught up to him and blocked his path.

"Get out of my way Ember…"

"Not until I say one last thing baby pop."

"And what is that?"

"Congrats on passing my part of the treatment." Ember said throwing Danny for a loop.

"Say what now?"

"You unlike the most of the other chumps Johnny or Kitty brought pass my 'treatment' challenge. While Johnny's part of the treatment was to ensure no wimps who can't fight get in, mine was to ensure only those with strong ties of loyalty get in, and anyone who is willing to abandon someone be it a friend, or family member due being part of a cool group, or something bad will happen to them if they don't does not have place with us." Ember explained with conviction.

'Wow by the tone of her voice she is taking this very personally. I never knew Ember was so big on loyalty and if I had to guess something in her past shaped her to feel this way.' Danny thought to himself as Kitty walked up to him.

"You are extremely big on loyalty aren't you Ember?" Danny said out loud earning a smile from the redheaded rocker.

"You got that right baby pop, and it seems from what Kitty mentioned to me as well as your answer to me you are the same, and it is because of this that I have no problem letting you into our circle Baby pop." Ember replied before turning to Johnny.

"I have no problem with him joining just so long as he doesn't try to steal my girlfriend." Johnny added earning a frown from both Danny and Kitty.

"You idiot! Get it through that greasy haired head of yours She/I love/love's you!" Danny and Kitty said in sync earning a snicker for Ember and a look of embarrassment from both Danny and Kitty respectively.

"Ok that never happened." Danny replied still embarrassed.

"You got that right, but on my note I have one thing to say Danny. Like Ember and Johnny I would have no problem with you joining us under normal circumstances seeing as the two of them would opt to give you their treatment tests seeing as I was the one who suggested you. However, the person who recommends can also choose to throw their version of the treatment challenge, and I am now choosing to do just that." Kitty said throwing Ember and Johnny for a loop.

"Kitty this isn't like you. Normally it would be me or Johnny opting to do something like that…"

"I know it is unusual for me, but I still feel my part of the treatment is needed to see if he is truly the groovy guy I believe he is…" Kitty started with a smile.

'Ok Danny this challenge should not only cement what I already feel, but should also help the group as a whole.' Kitty thought to herself.

"Remember that rave you mentioned we were heading to tonight? Well Danny for you to become one of us you need to come with us to rave, and show a certain someone who needs to unwind big time a good time." Kitty explained earning a smirk from Johnny and a sigh from Ember.

'Kitty really? Why are you trying to play matchmaker with every guy that has potential to make it in the group? Does she not think I can find my own dates?' Ember thought to herself annoyed.

'My treatment challenge from her is a date with Ember? If this were my time I could never see this happening. While I can could possibly see myself with Kitty if she wasn't on and off with Johnny, and Dora as long as I don't piss her off, Ember and me would work about as well me and Spectra.' Danny thought to himself.

"While I normally wouldn't mind doing that I honestly don't think it would be a good idea. Remember I am the kid who lives with Walker, and while I am no snitch I am under his roof and under his rules. If I were to break one he would come looking for me, and if he were to find the rave…" Danny replied hoping the rest would click.

"While I see your point Danny, what are the chances that a chump like Walker would find out about the rave and bust us? 1 and a million that is what. Besides we are only young once, and we need to enjoy our youth while it lasts." Kitty explained.

"Kitten is right little dude. Besides you are going to have the hottest sensation that hit Amity as your date. While you would have to keep it on the low, how many guys can actually say they had a date with teen sensation Ember Mclain? I mean seriously what is the worst that could happen?" Johnny added earning a frown from the young halfa.

'Oh I can think of quite a few things Johnny but I won't say them out loud.' Danny thought to himself.

Unknown to the trio a certain male cheerleader was watching and listening to the entire exchange that was happening. Raven who had originally just finished shopping for some cheer leading equipment noticed Danny's fight with Johnny. At first he was going just leave it alone since it wasn't his business until he overheard the line about it being part of the 'treatment' for getting into their group. Knowing that Pauline for whatever reason was interested in him and that him joining another group that hated the one she was in would ruin her chances Raven took his tape recorder, and had it set up to record the entire conversation. After hearing everything as well as recording everything first hand on his own Raven had the biggest grin on his face.

'Pauline while she wanted me to spy on the other Groovy-lists members below her should also reward me as well for finding out this tidbit of information for her. I don't know why she is interested in having that Groovy-list rejecting chump join but if I can help her get what she wants then maybe she will be grateful enough to give me what I want.' Raven thought as he heard the last of the conversation and turned off his recorder.

Back with Danny, Johnny, Kitty, and Ember 5 minutes later

"So it is settled then. Meet us at the highest point in Amity at 8 PM. Me, Ember, and Kitty will be waiting to pick you up there. Plus since you don't have your own motorcycle you will have to ride with Ember up there. Oh and before we go, make sure you wear that dark colored outfit we got you last week. It would not only fit the image we project, but it will help you fit in at the rave tonight as well as help you pass the final part of the 'treatment'." Kitty replied earning a sigh from Ember.

"I so can't wait until the rave happens tonight. After what happened earlier today with those two bitches, I really do need to have some fun and unwind. Oh and Kitty try not to have too much fun tonight. I don't want to have to ride the two of you home due to you getting plastered like last time!" Ember added before the four of them walked towards the entrance of the mall.

'While I never rode a motorcycle before, I have seen Kitty and Johnny ride together.' Danny thought until he remembered how they were when he saw then riding together. 'Every time I seen them together Kitty had her arms around Johnny's waist. Not a big deal for them seeing as they are dating but does that mean I will have to hold Ember like that?' Danny asked himself.

"May I ask who is going to be riding with who?" Danny asked trying to play it close to the vest.

"Are you death kid? Kitten will be riding with me seeing as she is 'My' girl, and you unless you have your own motorcycle or can ride one will be sharing with Ember. What the matter little dude? Never held a girl by the waist while riding a motorcycle before?" Johnny asked in a teasing tone.

"Actually I never rode a motorcycle before so I can honestly say no." Danny asked honestly.

"Well don't worry about a thing Baby pop, I am as good a rider as Johnny is, and as long as you don't try anything while we are going there you shouldn't have any problems with me." Ember added as the trio walked out of the mall.

As soon as the coast was clear Raven came out of his phone booth. Making sure he had the information he thought he had Raven made sure to play back what he got, and upon hearing it all smiled.

'I got to get this to Pauline right away. My spot in the Groovy-lists may very well depend on it.' Raven thought as he left the went to the opposite side of the mall and made his exit that way.

Stage out

Sorry for the lack of update with this one but with my new job I tend to have less time to work on my stories these days. While I still remember the basic layout for this story which means I am not making this one up as I go to a degree adding and fleshing out the original story is what is adding to the update times. As I mentioned before just about every character be they from the show or an OC (with maybe one or two exceptions) I intended to flesh out and give some development to. Any thoughts comments concerns? If so voice them in a PM or in your reviews. Oh and before I forget happy Friday the 13th everyone.