Danny's nightmare ch. 8 by Mastermindhunter
The dinning room was now only slightly fuller. They were eating a very deliceous lasagna sided with green beans, mashed potatoes, a soup, and everyones choice of a beverage. It was Caitlyn's way of making Vlad's appearance seem more comforting to everyone else. Even though the food was deliceous, the silence of the room never seemed to be so loud in atmosphearic terms. Just being in the room, you could feel the tension, and feeling of unwelcomeness. There was no sound exept the usual clinking of silverware on the plate, and the usual thudding of the glasses on the table.
Vlad looked around to look at everybody's facial expressions. Maddie scooped a bundle of green beans, and seemed to be surprised that it was Vlad who was now going out with her cousin in law. He noticed she wasn't upset or impressed just surpised at the coincidence of being related to Vlad's new girlfriend. Maybe the effects of telling her so long ago still haven't worn off. Well at least she wasn't mad. His blue eyes scanned from her to Jazz. Vlad attempted to smile at Jazz, but didn't get a welcome smile back. She just had a fake smile, and looked back at her food. Then her eyes got big, and she mouthed the word "WOW". Apparently she was not very comfortable, and it seemed pretty awkward to her. Vlad's eyes then reached Jack. Jack was giving him a thumbs up. There must have been nothing better for him than to have his'best friend' dating his cousin. Vlad didn't want to thumbs up Jack back. He didn't want to make Danny any angrier. He didn't have to look at Danny to know that he was watching Vlad's every move. He looked at Danny anyway. Danny's eyes had fire in them. He did not plan on making Vlad's stay at the house a pleasant one. The rage in his eyes told him to not put a hand on his second cousin if he knew what was good for him. His look made Vlad quickly dart his glance away, so eyes reached his new girlfriend Caitlyn. Caitlyn was a nervous wreck. She had been shyly taking a spoon full of her soup, and took a tiny sip. Vlad didn't want her to feel so intimidated by her family's reaction. Vlad slipped his hand under the table, and put it on her thigh. Vlad gave her a smile that said it was okay to feel scared. No doubt that he was scared as well.
When Caitlyn smiled a sly smile, she turned back to her food with a little more confidence that the dinner wasn't going as bad as it could have. That's when it did. The silence was broken with Danny slamming his soda down on the table. The sound was loud enough to cause everyone to suddenly jump with shock.
"WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE CAITLYN!!!" he shouted, getting up from his chair.
"Danny!" Jack said with anger in his throat. Apparently he wasn't concerned with his father's outrage. He was still staring at Vlad with a look that looked like he was ready to tear Vlad's head off.
"THERE ARE PLENTY OF GIRLS THAT AREN'T RELATED TO US! WHY WAS IT HER YOU HAD TO CHOOSE YOU CRAZY FRUITLOOP!" he screamed not calming his voice down a bit.
"Listen Daniel. It's not like that. I didn't even know she was related to you." Vlad said in a calm voice. He had a look on his face that seemed like it meant 'I didn't mean to make you angry.'
"I don't care!" Danny shouted a little more relaxed. "You should be going out with someone else, Caitlyn. He'll just hurt you, and toss you aside."
"Danny that is ENOUGH!" Maddie screamed at the other end of the table.
"No it's not mom!" He shouted getting even angrier that Vlad held Caitlyn close to him.
"How is it that he'll hurt me?" Caitlyn was at the brink of tears.
"I don't know but he will!" Danny shouted. It echoed throughout the house.
"DANNY STOP IT!" Jazz screamed to Danny.
"HE'S A HORRIBLE PERSON!!!" Danny pointed to Vlad's burning face. He looked like he was embarrased beyond belief.
Danny finally stopped shouting, and looked at everyone. His eyes were angry, and his breathing eratic. He looked at Caitlyn. She got out of her seat, and ran to the direction of her room. Her face was in her hands. Vlad reached out his hands as though she would come back. He then let out a loud sigh, and put his hands on his forehead. He was so upset that Caitlyn was crying. Danny's dad had a look of 'what were you thinking?' on his face. Danny had not just insulted the person Jack trusted most but his colledge friend as well. Maddies face was furious like she was not going to let Danny off so easily. Jazz was staring at Danny with shame, shaking her head no. Did Jazz actually approve of this whole mess too? He took off to his room infuriated that nobody saw the problem like he did. When he finally got to his room from the big line of halls, he slammed his door with a loud Bang! The door swung open with his parents right behind it fifteen minutes later.
"Danny we are very disappointed in you!" Jack said with his body shaking with anger.
"I have never seen you act so rude to a guest of the family!" Maddie sounded like she was going to just kill Danny after the vacation was over.
"What were you thinking embarrasing poor Caitlyn like that?" Jazz walked in past her parents.
"I was thinking Vlad doesn't know anything about caring about another human being. Muchless Caitlyn."
Danny didn't bother looking at any of them for the rest of the arguement. They would have just told him the same exact thing as they would if he were looking at them. They did something that they hadn't done in a long time. They told him to stay in his room, and think about what he'd done. As soon as they left, he felt really selfish for spoiling the dinner. He heard a crying sound coming from a distance. Danny went onto the balcony, and saw Caitlyn crying on her balcony a far way away. She jumped off her balcony, and changed into a ghost in mid fall. She headed straight towards the forest. She was really upset tonight. He didn't know if he could look at his reflection in the mirror. He looked to the dresser, and sure enough, he couldn't. Not beacause he was ashamed, but beacause Ember and Skulker were in it. UGH!!! He got near the dresseer to face the music. Skulker's expression said that he probably would have hunted him right now if they weren't on vacation with him. Embers face said she was shocked that Danny would do something like what he did at dinner. They both walked out of the mirror hand in hand. Danny was expecting them to shout at him. They didn't by Danny's surprise.
"Danny, Danny, Danny." Ember shook her head. "What are we going to do with you?"
"Sit on the bed with us whelp." Skulker pointed to the giant beautiful bed. They all sat down. Skulker rubbed the side of his head. They must have saw the whole thing. "That was some crazy dinner this evening. I didn't know who was going to get it from you next." Skulker nudged Danny by the shoulder with his own. Danny's look of shame didn't leave his face. Skulker tried to lift his spirits again.
"Caitlyn's going to the creek to catch dragoflies, and blue damselflies you know. She does that in evening."
"Why in the evening." Danny asked.
"She likes it when there's more of a challenge" Skulker grinned a little bit, then let out a big oh-I-give-up sigh. "You do know that tomorrow you should tell Caitlyn you're sorry."
"If you were her would you accept it?" Danny said depressingly.
"Look, babypop. Vlad isn't mad at you. He doesn't hate you either." Ember said putting her arm on Danny's shoulder in a comforting manner. Danny's face went from sad to angry in a flash.
"I'm not going to apoligize to Vlad." Danny said crossing his arms. Ember tried to calmly put both hands on his shoulders. Danny let her.
"Why not?" Skulker didn't sound curious. It sounded more like he wanted Danny to think about his awnser.
"Because! . . . " Danny was grinding his teeth with grief. He fisted his hands, and pushed them against his head. He then slammed them down to the sides of his bed. "Beacause he never apoligized about our fights." he breathed.
