Hey there, sorry that once again I am super late with an update. What makes it worse is that I uploaded chapter 8 a while ago, but it never updated the file here. So you may want to go back and skim that one as well.

Good news is that I have another few chapters written out, bad news is that they aren't the next couple of chapters in sequence...

I have to find a good way to connect them together at the moment, but when I do you will get somewhat of a decent update.

Thanks to anyone still reading this after all this time ::hugs::

Danny Phantom (c) Butch Hartman


"I call it the 'Fenton Spectral Screecher'." Jack boomed as he displayed this latest invention to his son.

"We haven't fully tested it yet, but isn't it amazing!" Maddie stated with a look of pride on her face.

Danny simply kept a straight face. Inside he was trying to run away, but he stayed as collected as possible in front of his parents. He turned to Sam, who was having a harder time hiding the look of dread on her face. He was hoping that she would come up with an excuse to get them to leave before activating the device.

"I can tell from your silence that you are intrigued in what this machine can do!" Jack shouted. "I know I am!"

Danny's mom took the machine from him so as to demonstrate it for everyone. Danny cringed instantly as if on instinct.

The device itself was not overly impressive looking. It was small and tubular in shape. It reminded him of a flute or clarinet in essence. It had very few buttons; what only looked like an on/off switch, an LCD screen, and just one big dial.

He was terrified. He knew better of his parents' inventions. Just because it was tiny and unimposing didn't mean it could not kill you in an instant.

"I wish we had a test subject so we could monitor its' reaction." Maddie said as she flipped the power switch.

"What exactly does it do Mrs. Fenton?" Sam asked hoping to distract for a bit of time. She needed to come up with a reason to get them out of here before they got any further with their demonstration.

"Glad you asked!" Jack jumped into cut off Maddie just as she opened her mouth to explain. "The Fenton Spectral Screecher emits a unique mix of high pitched frequencies that not only incapacitates any ghost who hears it, but also nullifies spectral energies and cancels out spectral noise."

"Basically it works the same as a dog whistle, except it also stops ghosts in their tracks." Maddie added noticing the puzzled look the kids were giving her. "It makes them unable to move or use their energy to harm people or get away."

"Does it hurt them?" Sam asked hoping for a good answer.

Jack and Maddie stopped to look at each other. They were silent for all of two seconds before Jack chuckled out. "Probably, but who cares, they're ghosts!"

Danny winced. "So only ghosts can hear it?"

"That's right honey, so don't worry, unless of course you are a ghost!" She gave slight laugh at the thought then turned back to the device.

Danny grit his teeth and slowly slid back under the covers. Sam was still trying to come up with an excuse to get them to leave.

"Umm, Mrs. Fenton, I think Danny should really get some rest, I mean it has been a long day, and he is finally home….." she tried desperately to convey concern.

"As soon as we show you kids how high this weapon can be cranked up to. It should only be another minute….." Maddie said while tinkering with the frequency dial. Just then the machine made a weird noise, as if it was about to explode. "Darn it! We forgot to charge it." She said with a look of disappointment.

Danny peeked out from under the covers and released the breath he didn't realize he was holding.

"Don't worry Danny, as soon as this baby is all charged up, we'll find us a ghost and really show you what this invention can do." Jack tried consoling his son after seeing the look on his face. What he failed to comprehend was that his son was more than happy to never see that contraption ever again.

"For now sweetie just get some rest, and I will check in on you later." Maddie gave him a kiss to the forehead and left with Jack.

Danny turned to Sam to see her getting up from the chair and coming back towards the bed. She grabbed his hand to find it a bit cold, and sat there next to him in silence for a few minutes before saying anything.

"I don't like the sound of what that machine can do." She said softly rubbing the back of her arm.

"Well that is the problem living with parents who are two of the foremost ghost hunters and scientists; you get dangerous weapons." He said dryly.

"You are going to have to break the news to them eventually about your secret you know."

Danny could tell Sam was really worried from the tone she was talking in, but she knew what the consequences might be if his parents ever found out about him. At the moment he wasn't strong, or brave enough to tell them.

"It's not that easy. If anyone is witness to my parents' madness it's you Sam. I know they love me, but they love science just as much. Dissection will always be an option with them."