Title: Puppy Power

Chapter: Dan

A/N Someone, anyone, I really need help thinking of a new title. This happy, almost cute one does not cover the horror in here. And if I change it and the rating will you lose your story alerts? Is there a way around this?

"I lost my powers Ember, I was stupid and I lost my powers." Dani turned back to her grandmother. "I was a halfa like Danny. I'm not actually his daughter, I'm his clone."

He's a Phantom-read my a/n

"Hello there, puppy. Would you like to be my friend?" Klemper asked. Tobi cocked his head to the side before trotting away. Klemper followed along clapping his hands together, a smile plastered on his face. Tobi looked back at the ghost before transforming and flying away from its island.

"Wait, puppy, come back!" Prize continued to fly. He had lost his master's trace after falling into this vortex but it was slowly coming back. The little dog's wagging tail slowed as the trace became stronger. It felt...different, older even. Prize let out a confused whine before speeding in the direction of what he assumed was his master.

. . . . .

Skulker looked up from his latest project as he saw something whizz past his island. "Identify." He commanded of his unit. There was a whirring as the unit began to process.

"Being unidentified." Skulker grinned. The hunt was on.

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"C-clone?" Maddie asked eyes wide. She gripped the weapon on her belt. 'Could this be the danger Vlad is warning me about. Will this clone turn on it's counterpart as so many have before?' Maddie drew her weapon charging it up with ectoenergy.

"Grandma?" Dani asked in confusion. Ember stood, her flaming hair sputtering out in fear. The small nightstand was knocked into and the lamp fell to the floor with a crash. Maddie's purple eyes filled with tears.

"You aren't even real. Just an escaped specimen. How could I have been fooled again?" The weapon began to hum and Maddie brought down the sword, Dani dodging at the last possible moment. Maddie stood hair blowing in the wind, tears rolling down her face. "I can't get attached. The same happened, and I've yet to kill him off."

"Another lab specimen? Grandma, what are you talking about? Danny never told me of any experiments." Maddie charged again, swinging blindly. Ember blocked with her limited powers.

"Danny wouldn't know, will never know, it is better that way."

"Dani grab my hand!" Ember shouted from the window. Dani looked at Ember's outstretched hand and back at her grandmother. She was broken, just a shell. She looked up at Dani, regret and encouragement in her eyes.

"Go. It will be our secret. Jack will never know."

"No, I need to know. I need to stay with Danny." Maddie's eyes grew hard.

"I can't allow that. Return to you creator so you may be disposed of harmlessly." Dani stepped back and took hold of Ember's hand.

"I'll get you for this Ghosthunter." Maddie smiled as she held up something she had retrieved from the roof.

"My guitar!"

"This will be kept for scientific purposes. You are free to reclaim what is left of it when I call for you."

Ember allowed a tear to slip down her face as she flew out the window, Dani at her side. She quickly landed and they walked.

"Ember, why are we walking?" Ember hugged herself.

"Without my guitar I'll slowly revert. I will be human without a purpose, face, name, or life. I will become one of the Hidden. The Hidden does not appeal to me, as they work for the man. But without them I will perish."

"What about me?" Dani whispered. Ember looked down, regret in her blue eyes.

"They will find you soon." Dani felt the atmosphere grow colder, the colours dimming as figures separated themselves from the shadows. Her eyes fizzed into green for a split second. Ember was cast aside and placed outside the barrier. Dani tensed to fight the various men and women who surrounded her. She felt a power rising within her. "Phantama" she whispered. Dani gathered the power, knowing she only had one shot while her ghost half lent its last part.

"DANNY!" Green pulses of energy left her mouth, pushing back the Hidden. The ones behind her quickly retreated. Dani clasped to the ground as Phantama watched. Dani shook her head and the figure was gone. It could not be real, her ghost half did not exist as a separate being. The world flashed to black and white as her mind began to lose its grip on reality. 'I gave up my ghost half, why the left over power. Does she exist separately is she reeking havoc among the people? Am I?' Dani struggled to stand, swaying dangerously. Phantama had taken her life force as payment for her power. The wind blew harshly, almost becoming visible with its force. Everything around her settled as she realized the destruction she had caused to the buildings around her. The street before her was cracked and split, the people stared from there windows but saw nothing. Dani ran to Ember, whom lay on her side. She turned her mother over to find a thick gash above her eye. She was unconscious.

Dani prayed that Danny had heard her call.

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Danny sat in the library with Dash, working on their science project during their lunch period. The tension of the morning's events was present, causing both boys to remain quiet. Suddenly Danny heard a screaming. Not a physical scream more of an instinctive feeing in his bones and mind. Danny's stiffening did not go unnoticed by his project partner and Dash scanned the surrounding area for a threat. Danny got to his feet so suddenly that his chair went flying about five feet away. Without any pretence of hiding, Danny felt his ghost powers swirl around him as he transformed. The normal rings did not start at his middle, for he was past that level of power. Instead the started at his feet and swirled up like beings with a mind of their own. Red shoes were replaced with silver boots, jeans and shirt for a black hazmat suit. Eyes reopened to show a fiery green. Hair turned white and his emblem showed proudly on his chest. Not sparing a glance at Dash, he knelt down and shot into the sky towards the scream. Dash opened his eyes and looked around for his partner. The swirling light had blinded him and he assumed it had taken Danny. A creeping cold slid down his spine as he concluded that Amity Park was no longer safe. It had become a town of unspeakable horrors.

He's a Phantom-read my a/n

Prize gave out a yip as he reached his destination; a large purple castle laid a metre away. Prize started forward and was captured by a large fishing net. The dog turned fearful eyes on his capturer. Skulker grinned down menacingly. Tobi changed back and the net floated down as if he did not exist. Skulker grinned wider.

"Another halfa I see. Soon I'll have one of each, the boy, the girl, the dog, and finally when our alliance is finished, the old man." Skulker pulled out a large weapon and took aim. The shot was fired and Tobi turned into Prize. His leash lashed out and met the blast with a spark of bright white. Skulker was knocked back and Prize sped into the castle running into the Time Master. Clockwork resealed the wards around his castle and turned to the dog. The dog was once again black with searching puppy eyes. The puppy took a sniff and yipped running of towards the closet. The dog relentlessly scratched at it. Clockwork picked up the young dog and walked towards his timeline screens.

"The one you seek is not here." Tobi gave a high-pitched whine and returned to the closet door, sitting obediently in front of it. Clockwork frowned and returned to his screens, content to let the dog waste it's time.

. . . . .

Dan's PoV

My ears twitched as I heard a living heartbeat. I stood in the black emptiness of my home and enhanced my senses. A heartbeat, living, was waiting in anticipation for me. Who could have slipped in without the notice of the Time master? I paced forward, reaching the metal confines, feeling the pressure of life. I smirked and began to draw on the dormant energy, repairing my wounded powers, replenishing my life. I took a breath and could almost taste my revenge. I paused in drawing the power as the heart slowed. I stepped back to give it time to replenish. I studied my form. My strength was returning, though it felt more animalistic. Primal even. I smirked, enjoying the feeling immensely. I stepped forward once more drawing the power quickly and forcefully. My laughing filled the empty cavern, as it became a solidified cylinder. I restored my size next. I grew and as I did the thermos burst releasing me into a closet. I did not exit, instead I sat there and continued to gather strength, waiting for the moment to strike at the Time Master and thank my ally. I reverted to my stolen human form, Danny Fenton. Looking in the mirror hung on the back of the door I frowned. This would never do, the boy was a mess to look at. I felt another wave of power push into me and I knew it was done. I had been restored.

...

Clockwork turned to the closet, as the dog gave an excited yip. That was the problem with living outside of time. He could never predict what was going to happen, and he was not expecting the young Danny Fenton to burst forth from the closet, tumbling out with a fearful expression on his face. Clockwork startled and helped the young boy to his feet.

"Daniel, what are you doing here?"

"I came for your help, don't know how I came out of there." Clockwork slowly floated back to the timeline, watching as Danielle struggled to keep holding on to life.

"I hope you didn't knock over the thermos."

"The thermos? No, it is fine. As fine as ashes." Dan added, eyes glowing red. Clockwork turned, scythe in his hands. Dan took a step back, startled. He frowned and let his power whip around him and turn him back into his vampiric appearance.

"Did you honestly think I was fooled?" Clockwork brought the scythe down and Dan split himself into twelve without a second thought. He charged up red lightning bolts and shot them at the Time Master. Tobi yipped and ran into the centre of the circle, crying out in pain as the bolts hit him as well. Dan stared as his unexpected ally's DNA fused with the Time Master's left over residue. The small dog grew in size, becoming increasingly wolf- like. Prize's eyes turned red, and his teeth jagged. His paws now concealed dagger like claws. Dan smirked at his creation. Prize bared his teeth and reverted to Tobi. Dan stared at the small terrier in surprise. This small dog had brought him back. Dan picked up the scythe and stepped though the time screen labelled present. He appeared at Fentonworks in his old room. The evil being frowned and left in search of Danny.

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Danny followed the pulling of the scream, crying out in agony the closer he got. He could feel the fear, the sorrow, the desperation as he landed. His vision grew hazy as he staggered over to the fallen figure. "Dani!"

Dani looked up to see her ragged looking dad stumble towards her. Dani tried to call back but couldn't, fearing using any of her breath would cost her. Danny finally made it to them and he collapsed as well, reverting to his human form. "AAAAAAAGGGGGHHH!"

Dani gasped and lost consciousness. Danny tried to stop the screaming in his bones. Phantom raged within him like a caged animal. A Ghostly Wail ripped itself from Danny's mouth, sending the shock waves up. Gravity pulled them back down, creating loud explosions as the sent and returning waves cancelled each other out. The scream continued until Danny's throat became raw and began to bleed. Danny gurgled out protests as he began to choke on his own blood.

The teenager turned on his side and coughed up the blood spraying it across the black pavement. He stood, took hold of Dani and Ember, and called forth Phantom. They flew away from the disaster and towards the school. He dropped them into the infirmary, wondering why Ember looked so human. He changed back and ran back to the library, running right into Dash.

"Dash? Oh, uh, sorry for leaving. I was just...in the bathroom." Dash stared at him.

"No you weren't. The light swallowed you up. I saw it, where did it take you?" Danny stopped and stared at Dash. 'He saw me transform, yet he doesn't know I am Danny Phantom. How do I play this?'

"It took me? Are you sure you are okay? You must be hallucinating from the amount of stress you are under. Let me take you to the Nurse." Dash nodded dazedly and followed Danny to the Nurse's Office.

Mrs. Bitterman, the nurse, told Dash to go lay down. She turned to Danny and eyed him with suspicion. "Am I right to assume that it was you who brought the girls in?" Danny nodded.

"It's my cousin, and an acquaintance of mine. They must have been attacked. I found them when they were both unconscious. I didn't know what to do, so I brought them here." The Nurse nodded.

"I have bandaged their injuries and supplied an oxygen mask for your cousin. The brown haired girl is conscious if you would like to speak to her." Danny nodded and was allowed entry into the curtained off section of the room. Ember braced herself on her elbows as he entered.

"Ember, what illusion are you using?" Danny asked as he pulled up a chair. Ember shook her head.

"None, your mother took my guitar. My guitar is the base of my powers, without it I will become one of the Hidden. I need to get it back soon, before the same thing that happened to Dani happens to me. Dani needs to regain her powers, and as much as I hate to say this, we need Plasmius' help." Danny gripped the arm of the chair, warping the metal in his anger.

"I won't let that piece of scum touch her!" he shouted. Ember eyes blazed with fury.

"It is better than the fate that awaits her if she joins the Hidden. I know you hate Plasmius but he is our last hope!" Danny slumped into his chair, wishing that he had never stepped foot into the unguarded portal.

"Today is Friday; my father promised to take us to Vlad's this weekend. I will snag your guitar from the house and give it to you as we leave. Take a different route to Vlad's because my father's van would lock on your ectosignature if you fly to close to us." Ember nodded and looked over at Dani.

"What about Dani? Your mother knows that she is a clone and ordered her out of the house. She won't be allowed near you." Danny dropped his head into his open palm.

"If only I had a car, I could easily bring her there myself."

"Fenton?" Dash peeked into the curtains. Danny looked up quickly.

"How much did you hear?" he asked coldly.

"Just that you needed a car. You could use mine, but I would have to go with you." Ember looked at Danny with a clear warning in her eyes. Danny looked back at Dash, contemplating what he should do. On one hand, it was the perfect chance to bring Dani, but on the other hand, he would involve Dash in it. He wasn't sure if he should. In the past, he would not have hesitated, but now, the stakes have never been greater and his reality was becoming a nightmare. Danny looked at Dani and sighed. He had no choice.

"I hope you are up for a trip to Wisconsin."

He's a Phantom-read my a/n

Dan landed in front of Casper High, disdain clearly written across his face. He took the path towards it, setting fire to the nearby trees and leaving a large gouge behind him. He stopped several yards away from the school and he let free a ghostly wail, aiming at the front of the school, the waves red with power. Inside Danny's ears perked as he heard the air being pushed. His blue eyes widened.

"Take cover." He said quickly as he pulled Dani down to the floor, careful to keep the oxygen mask on. Dash and Ember flattened themselves to the floor as the walls burst and red sound waves entered. Danny looked up and the world seemed to slow. He took in the crackling flames, the debris around him, his shallowly breathing cousin and finally...him. Danny stood and faced Dan. The latter smirked, fangs glinting in the sun. Light fell upon Danny as a wind whipped at his clothes and hair.

"I'm going ghost!" Once more, did his ghostly half ensnare him and give him the confidence to proceed. He walked up to Dan, no sense of fear evident in his green eyes. All was silent for a moment as they studied each other. Then on some unspoken cue, they began. Power bolts shot here and there, physical punches and kicks thrown in for good measure. Dan caught Danny's arm as he went to deliver a punch to the face. Dan brought the struggling sixteen-year-old closer.

"I'm inevitable Danny." Dan whispered into his ear. Danny's green eyes widened as he realized it was true. No matter what he did, or how it happened, his family was bound to be taken from him. It could happen today, a freak car accident. Danny felt his powers fizzle out as Dan set a shock through him.

'Are you really going to give up so easily?' Phantom questioned from his mind. Danny started as he was dropped to the ground and stepped over. He turned his head to watch as Dan deliberately destroyed everything in his path, and it would not be to long before he reached the infirmary. Danny felt a bubble rise in him. One of indignation, of anger, of bravery, (Danny stood,) of honour, of promises, (his power swirled around him.), of love, of protection, of life. Danny took a breath and released a ghostly wail forcing its beams into a denser circle. The waves hit there mark and Dan was blown forward. Ember screamed as Dan rose in front of her, murder in his eyes. *He whirled around, cape billowing dramatically and charged up his hand with a red lightning bolt. Danny braced for impact, but it never came. Instead, the bolt had been shot into the sky. Danny looked up. The clouds swirled around the entrance point and a resonating clap filled the silence. Vast specks of white fell from the sky, causing Danny to look down. Ashes, ashes were falling from the once clear sky. Danny picked them up, and felt the dormant energy inside of them. He smiled and using his ice powers packed the ashes into a ball. Seven, twelve, fifty, he kept making them all the while Dan grew closer.

"Whatever are you doing? Making snowballs, at a time like this? If I wasn't about to kill you, I would teach you proper etiquette of battle." Dan remarked, creating a glowing green ectoenergy ball. Danny smirked as he floated up, two snowballs in hand.

"Careful, your Vlad is showing." Danny joked as he threw the snowballs, one after another.

Dan sidestepped them and Danny made a slope of ice so the balls would return to him. He caught them deftly and launched them once more, diving to collect the ones on the ground. Danny squeezed his eyes shut and willed his next action. He felt himself splitting. He opened his eyes and shouted for joy, before the sound fell short. He had successfully split himself, however his clone was in human form.

"Well, beggars can't be choosers." With that ghost Danny took up the aerial attack, firing ice shards and ectoballs, ecto disks, and various other attacks. Human Danny launched the snowballs, covering his ears as each one hit. The snowballs contained the charged ashes, as they reunited with Dan the energy blew up with the same force of Dan's red lightning bolts. Ember shot out what she could with her ghost energy declining. Dash moved Dani to the other bed of the infirmary and checked on the Nurse. In a burst of red copy Danny was gone leaving Danny alone. He looked down to see what damage he had done to his enemy. His outfit was scorched in several places; a large cut adorned his left wrist, the hand nearly falling off. One of his eyes was just a mess of blood. Danny smirked but then winced as he felt fire run down his face. 'No, not fire.' Danny touched a glove to his face and it came back with a mixture of blood and ectoplasm. It was then that he realized that he could not see out of his left eye. Dan looked up at Danny, red eye blazing with absolute fury. Danny tried to call forth an ectodisk, but his energy supply had been depleted. He searched his mind for something, anything, that could save him. "If I die...you won't exist." Dan lowered the lightning bolt he was about to throw, and stared at him with some lost recognition.

"If I die, Plasmius can't bond with Phantom. If you kill me, you'll cease to exist." Dan stopped, for he knew Danny was right. With one final glare, Dan grabbed Clockwork's scythe from the ground and cut into the air, stepping though the portal before Danny could move a muscle. Danny raced after him but the portal shut as he neared it. In the infirmary, Dani drew in a large breath of air, her blue eyes snapping open. Dash turned towards her and removed the oxygen mask.

"I don't have much time." She whispered. Dash gazed down at her and his eyes steeled. How anyone could hurt a fourteen-year-old girl and leave her for dead was beyond him. A tear rolled down Dani's face as she cursed her real father. Dash stepped away to think. It made sense now. Her father had to have weakened her so much and had come back to harm her again. That is why she was living with Danny and his parents. Dash clenched his fists and made his decision. He would stand by them.

Danny returned invisible and placed himself under some fallen debris. Phantom walked into the infirmary, a scratch not visible. Phantom lifted the piece of wall that Danny was hiding under and 'helped' him to his feet. The large gash was clearly visible on Danny's pale face. Danny began to tremble, the blood loss finally taking its toll on him. Phantom fused into Danny again, leaving Dash in shock.

Danny was Phantom.

A/N cue dramatic suspense music. Also sorry for having to put read my a/n in every scene break. It was really important, so please go up there and read it if you haven't already.

*I almost wrote, and drew his wand. I don't know why but every time there is an epic battle, Harry Potter vs. Voldemort comes to mind. I swear I wrote Harry like five times when I meant Danny, so if you find one let me know. I think it might have to do with the green eyes. The passion in them reminds me of Harry Potter. Alright, so Tobi is back as you can see. Will he turn evil? I'm not sure, though I am leaning towards yes. There is originality for you.