Danny Phantom copyright Butch Hartman
Frankenstein copyright Mary Shelly
Winnie the Pooh copyright A. A. Milne
Night of the Werepire Chapter 10: Death of Hope
[Black Forest, Nightfall]
Danny, Valerie, Vince and Danielle were now DEEP into the forest of Transylvania...
it was now MIDNIGHT, which made everyone feel "uneasy" (especially Vince)
"how close are we to this castle?" asked Danny
"we`re getting pretty close...
and, we should get there SOON...a slong as we KEEP MOVING."
"you seem a little shaken up." said Valerie
Vince sighed.
"yeah, a little...
my parents NEVER let go outside at night.
in fact: I never left the castle for the first eight years of my life."
"How come?"
Vince looked down, then replied.
"they said they were trying to protect me.
that I wasn`t ready for the "Outside World"
I left once...on a night like this one.
and, I was almost killed because of it...luckily, my parents rescued me."
Dani chuckled.
"I bet YOU were in trouble."
Vince smiled weakly.
"yeah...I was.
but, my parents were never TOO harsh on me."
there was silence as the teenagers walked.
finally, Danielle spoke up.
"Vince...how did your parents die?
I mean, if you don`t want to answer, that`s fine!
but...i`m just curious, that`s all."
Vince looked at Danielle he then glanced at Danny and Valerie...then, sighed sharply.
"it all started one night at the castle...my parents were in their lab, working on something."
-[Flashback]-
an eight year old vince peared into a larg room curiously as he clutched a teddy bear.
he saw two adults in lab coats and wearing goggles working with scientific equipment.
(("all their lives my parents tried to PROVE the scientific existance of Vampire and Werewolves...
but, after they were bitten and infected, they found a NEW purpose: Creating a CURE for victims."))
(("that night...they succeeded."))
The woman, VANESSA stopped her work and removed her googles.
"IT WORKS!"
her husband, Edward removed his goggles and looked at her.
"what works, honey?"
"My Vampire cure...IT`S A SUCCESS!"
Edward walked over to her.
"it does?"
"YES!, just look!
see?, the Vampire blood sample is stable, hasn`t even burned up from the "Sunlight Test"
"EXELLENT, Sweetheart!"
Vanessa looked at her husband.
"what about YOUR cure?"
"ACTUALLY...I was just about to start."
Edward returned to his workshop, Vanessa followed him.
"I have just injected my serum into this Werewolf blood sample.
now, to see if it passes the "Adrenaline" test..."
Edward squirts a liquid into the blood.
he then looks under a microscope to see how the Blood Cells react.
after a few minutes...he smiles.
"Perfect!
Human Blood Cells are STABLE, not even mutating slightly."
Vanessa smiled.
"Then, we`ve done it!
we`ve FINALLY created a cure to our "diseases"
"All we have to do is mass-produce it and, give it to every hospital and medical facility in Transylvania." said Edward
"Then, humanity can FINALLY put this "Vampire/Werewolf" problem behind them."
just then, Vanessa glanced over and saw Vince.
"Vince?
what are you doing out of bed?"
Vince finally revealed himself.
"I c-couldn`t sleep."
the dark haired woman sighed.
"oh...right.
all our work must be keeping you awake."
Vanessa walked up, picked up Vince and held him.
"come now...time for bed."
"can you tell me a story?" asked the child
"why, of course!
any story in paticular you want to hear?"
"well...how about: "Winnie The Pooh?", it's my favorite."
"okay."
Vanessa looked at Edward.
"I`ll be back, edward."
"take your time."
Vanessa smiled, then left.
[later, in Vince`s room]
"...the end." said Vanessa, as she closed the book
Vince looked at his mother.
"momma?"
"yes, sweetheart?"
"can I ask you a question."
"sure, vince...what is it?"
Vince darted his eyes...then, spoke.
"what were you and dad doing in your lab?"
Vanessa looked at her son.
"why...we were working on our Cure for the Vampire and Werewolf infection."
"does it work?"
Vanessa smiled.
"It`s a SUCCESS.
soon, newly infected humans can be cured from an eternal life as Vampires and Werewolves."
Vince looked down.
"c-can it...work on me?"
Vanessa looked at her son, a little surprised at his words.
"why, vince...why on earth would you think of something like that?"
"Well...you and dad want to cure people so badly.
I was hoping it would work on me...you know, make me NORMAL."
Vanessa was now shocked.
"Vince...how can you think such a thing!, you ARE normal."
"Then, WHY can`t I live in the town with other people?
if I`m so normal...why aren`t I allowed to leave this castle!"
Vanessa sighed.
"Vince...honey.
us staying here was NEVER because of you and your "gifts"
me and your father came here to work in peace and SAFETY.
but, once our Cure has been given to the public...we won`t have to stay here for much longer."
Vince sighed.
"i wish i could be normal...
i don`t like my powers!, their so...freaky."
Vanessa exhaled deeply.
"i know...they were HARD for me and your father to get used to, as well.
but, we`ve made the best of it...and, thanked heaven that we didn`t become "monsters" like the others."
Vince looked down.
"but...what if I become a monster.
lately, i`ve been feeling like my powers are trying to control me."
"If that happens, then just remember: YOU control the powers, the powers DON`T control you."
you have the all the will you need to resist those urges...so long as you remember who you REALLY are."
the young boy looks at his mother...then, smiles.
Vanessa then hugged her son softly, Vince returned the embrace.
"i promise...very soon, things will get better." said Vanessa, softly
Vince parted and looked at her.
"you really think so?"
"I`m SURE of it.
soon, we`ll leave Transylvania...and live somewhere else with other people.
you know, I have a brother in the United States.
i'm SURE he'll help us find a place of our own once we`re done here."
"GREAT!
I can`t wait, mom."
Vanessa touch Vince`s chin then, gave him a quick kiss on his head.
"good-night, my angel...sleep tight."
Vanessa stood up.
she turned out a light, then soon left the room
Vince laid his head down on the pillow closed his eyes...and, soon fell asleep.
-[End of Flashback]-
Teenaged Vince looked down as he walked.
Danny, Danielle and Valerie looked pretty amazed at his story.
"wow...your mom sounded real nice." said Dani
Vince sighed.
"yeah...she was."
Valerie gulped hard.
"so...w-what happened after that?"
Vince exhaled.
"well...the day finally came when my parents made enough of the Cure to deliver to the nearest town.
(deep sigh) but SOMWHOW...Fang and Claw, the Vampire and Werewolf leaders learned about this."
Vince narrowed his eyes.
"and, they WEREN`T happy."
-[Flashback]-
Vanessa and Edward were driving a Horse Drawn coach through the forest.
the coach was carrying boxes FULL of the Anti-Toxin, ready to devliver to anyone who needed it.
Vince was with them.
about half an hour into the trip, the family find themselves in an OPEN part of the forest.
it was at that moment, that Edward stopped the horses to check his map.
"weird...I`m SURE the path should be here, SOMEWHERE." said Edward
"that map is pretty OLD, Edward." said Vanessa
Edward sighed.
"yeah...i know."
"maybe we should use our "special abilities" to find the nearest town."
"yeah, perhaps we shoul-"
suddenly, Edward paused.
"what?"
Edward sniffs the air.
he then growls under his breath.
"we`ve got trouble..."
as if on cue...the family heard low growls from a distance.
a scared Vince rushed under his mother`s arms and shivered.
"m-mommy...i`m scared."
"shhhhhhh...it`s alright, vince." said Vanessa, trying to comfort him
Edward narrowed his eyes, trying to see through the dense fog.
it was then, that the family saw a large group of Humanoid wolves approach them.
the pack of werewolves surrounded the carrage.
the horses naturally started to freak out.
It was then, that Claw (in his human form) stepped up and smiled evily.
"Claw...long time no see." said Edward
Claw grinned, showing his teeth.
"Hello, renegade...it`s been awhile."
"yeah...it HAS.
when was the last time I kicked your tail?: a week?...a month?"
Claw snickered.
"very funny..." said Claw, who was looking up for some reason
Edward and Vanessa looked confused.
just then, some tree branches broke apart and fell to the ground
Humanoid Bats then flew down and landed on the ground.
the Vampires all looked at the Ravencrofts and hissed...freaking out the horses more.
one of the Vampires shifted into it`s Human Form...revealed to be FANG.
the Vampire leader then looked at Claw and smiled sinisterly.
"Nice work changing those signs, Claw...
you successfully lead them right into our trap."
Claw grinned.
"thanks...I`m might PROUD of it."
Vanessa and Edward looked shocked.
"Wait...Fang and Claw are working TOGETHER!" exclaimed Edward
"is that an "Eww" or a "Yikes?"
the other Vampires and Werewolves then howled and screeched at the Family in union.
"Definently...a "Yikes." said Edward
Edward then transformed into his Semi Form.
his Human body covered in brown fur, and sporting a Black Dog nose.
he leaped from the carrage and faced the two leaders.
"what do you want?" said Edward, his voice deeper
"word on the local "grapevine" is that you and your wife have created a "cure"...for US.
we don`t like that, ravencroft: not...one...BIT."
Edward growled viciously.
"like I care what YOU think."
Fang smirked.
"Well...me and Claw talked it over.
and, we decided to combine our forced to ensure this CURE is destoyed."
"Along with that "ABOMANATION" of yours." added Claw
Vanessa held Vince tightly Edward then curved his fingers, exposing his sharp claws.
"touch my son...AND, I`LL RIP YOU APART!" roared Edward
Fang smiled.
"give it your best shot, "Wolf Man"
In rage, Edward charged after the Vampire.
but, Fang just smiled as he drew out something from his pocket: a SILVER gun.
KA-BLAM!
"EDWARD!" Shrieked Vanessa
Edward fell to the ground Fang just chuckled cruely as he held the smoking gun in his hand.
"THIS TIME, we`ve come prepared, Ravencroft."
Edward looked up at the Vampire and growled.
"Silver Bullet.
I know-I know, "clique"...
but, it is the ONE SUBSTANCE that your Werewolf powers can`t heal from...instantly, anyway."
Fang walked over him, while Claw just passed him.
the two stood still and eyed the terrified Vanessa and Vince.
"kill the halfling...and, torch the Medicine"
Claw smiled.
"with PLEASURE."
Claw charged after the carrage.
"NO!"
Edward somehow managed to get up, despite his gunshot wound he ran after Claw, but Fang shot him in the back...stopping him.
this just enraged the Werewolf who turned and snarled at Fang.
"you might be able to survive ONE bullet...
but, I doubt your body can take SEVERAL."
Edward snarled viciously at the Vampire he then charged at him, both his clawed hands out.
Claw, meanwhile had leaped up to the carrage and loomed over Vanessa (promting her to release the horses) and Vince
Vince paniced, crying a little.
Vanessa turned her son away from the Werewolf.
"GIVE ME THAT KID!"
Vanessa did nothing.
"I SAID-"
Vanessa suddenly faced Claw.
now, instantly transformed into her Semi-Vampire form.
her skin was pale blue, her eyes were red and, her fangs were visible as she hissed viciously at claw.
"GET AWAAAAAAAAAAAY!"
Vanessa stands and lifts herself (and Vince) upwards.
she levitates in the air, holding her son close to her.
the Vampire Mother glares at him, gritting her teeth.
Claw just smiles.
he draws out a large, Blaster-like gun with a yellow lens.
he fires a beam of light at Vanessa who screams out in pain as the light burns her skin.
she falls though the air.
but, made sure to land on her back, so to not injure Vince.
CRASH!
Vanessa groans in pain.
Vince tries to get his mother up.
"MOMMA!
MOMMA, WAKE UP!"
Vanessa manages to recover.
she looks up to see a horrifying sight...
her husband lay on the ground motionless, his now human body littered with bullet wounds.
she knew then that he beloved husband...was dead.
"NO!, EDWARD!"
Fang just smiled cruely Vanessa quickly looks to Vince.
"vince!, listen to mommy i want you to RUN, get away from here as fast as you can!"
"B-But, MOM-"
"GO!"
Vince hesitates.
but, he eventually starts running into the forest.
as Vanessa struggles to get up...Claw and Fang approach her.
they look to see that Vince is NOWHERE in sight.
"YOU`LL NEVER CATCH HIM!" shouted Vanessa, angrily
Fang just smirked.
"we`ll see about that..."
Fang gave Claw a genture.
the Werewolf them aims the "Sun Gun" at the carrage and fires.
the intense heat sets it on fire...effectivly destroying the vials on-board.
Vanessa watches this with tearful eyes, she then lowers her head.
"you`ve lost, Vanessa...
your husband is dead, your Legacy is dead...and, soon your SON will be dead."
the Vampire them smiles.
"but, not before YOU die."
Fang snaps his fingers.
Claw aims the gun at Vanessa, charging it to full power.
"give EDWARD my reguards."
Vanessa looks to see a wide eyed Vince watching from behind a far off tree.
his expression...that of sheer terror.
"vince..."
FOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!
The intense light beams hit Vanessa which reduces her body to ashes in seconds.
tears form in Vince`s wide eyes...then, fall down his face.
finally...the boy turns, his eyes streaming with tears.
runs into the forest as fast as he can, not looking back for a second.
he didn`t realise that as he ran...he was slowing transforming into his Semi-Werepire form.
which was also shedding tears of sorrow.
-[End of Flashback]-
Everyone were just STUNNED.
they stared at Vince, their eyes and mouths wide open.
"oh...my...god." said Valerie, breaking the silence
"yeah.
that`s...that`s pretty TENSE." said Danny
Danielle was silent.
she couldn`t find any words to say.
Vince exhaled sharply as he recalled the PAINFUL memory.
"yeah...i know.
anyway, after I "calmed down" a little...
I decided that the best thing for me to do was to LEAVE Transylvania altogether.
so, I hopped the next ship out of there...and, NEVER looked back.
I haven`t been back in Transylvania since that night...I don`t really LIKE being here that much."
Dani wiped some tears from her eyes.
"vince...
i`m...i`m sorry, i didn`t know." said Danielle, her voice breaking a little
Vince looked at her, then sighed.
"it`s alright, Dani...
at least NOW you all know."
after a long, uncomfortable silence...Valerie finally spoke.
"so..."Winnie the Pooh."
that was your FAVORITE book?"
"yeah...it was.
when you grew up in the place I have.
where the forests were forbidden, and filled with monsters.
you like to imagine a place that is...different."
Valerie looked away and exhaled.
"yeah...i guess so."
just then, Vince stopped.
"What is it, Vince?" asked Dani
Vince looked around...then, smiled.
"I recognise this part of the forest...we`re NEARLY there!"
Vince ran forward Danny, Valerie and Danielle followed via their Hovering abilities.
Vince soon stopped and smiled.
the three approached Vince and saw what he was looking at...
a MASSIVE, Old English Castle, surrounded by stone walls...which looked pretty scary looking.
"What`s THIS PLACE!: Castle Frankenstein?" said Valerie
"well, ACTUALLY...it IS." said Vince
the three looked at him.
"huh?"
Vince approached the iron gate.
the others looked and saw the name "FRANKENSTEIN" in Gothic letters above the frame.
"o-kaaaaay...
NOW, I have seen everything." said Danny
Vince reached his hand out towards the gate, but-
The group suddenly turned and saw several Full Formed Vampires fly towards them.
a small pack of Full Formed Werewolves also charged forward from the forest.
"oh, CRUD." said Danny, who charged his hands with Green Energy
Valerie summoned her Hoverboard and glided upwards.
she then began to fire rapid lasers at the Bat Monsters.
as Vince fiddled with the lock on the gate, a Werewolf leapt after him.
but, Dani shot the wolf monster with a power Ecto Blast...which slammed it hard.
"STAY AWAY FROM HIM!" shouted Dani, her fists smoking with energy
as the Werewolves and Vampires gathered...Danny narrowed his eyes.
"time to EVEN THE ODDS..."
Danny focused...and, managed to create several duplicates of himself.
the "Spectral Clones" all charged their fists and fired Energy Beams at various enemies.
but, the monsters began to overwelm the group.
some airborn vampires succeeded in damaging Valerie`s glider...making her fall.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!"
"VALERIE!"
Danny flew up and caught the Huntress before she hit the ground.
"thanks."
"no, problem."
Danny then looked to see his clones destroyed, turned instantly into energy before fading.
"this isn`t good." said Danny, as he landed and put Valerie down
Danny quickly created a Energy Shield.
which covered the group like a dome.
The Vampires and Werewolves began to attack the shield viciously.
"you can`t keep that up FOREVER, Danny!"
"I...know!" said Danny, who was groaning with effort.
Danny held on as long a she could...but, his shield finally broke.
he fell backwards as the shield disappeared...and the Vampires and Werewolves approached.
Despite the situation, Dani stood protectivly between Vince and the monsters.
her green eyes were narrowed, a glowed slightly with rage.
just then...a bolt of Green Lightning bombarded the monsters from behind.
the Vampires and Werewolves yelled out in pain.
they turned and saw a tall, muscular looking man in a trenchcoat and hat.
his face was hidden, but he looked pretty TOUGH.
his fists charged with electros.
"get...out...OF MY CASTLE!" shouted the man
he fired more blasts of electricity.
his volts forced the Vampires to fly away in fear.
the Werewolves, however...were BOLDER.
they all charged after the man, snarling viciously.
the man just punched a wolf effortlessly, knocking it out.
he continued to throw BLOW after BLOW at the monsters...but, they soon surrounded him.
as they bit and claws at him...the man charged his body with Electricity.
he then caused an Electrical explosion...which knocked the Werewolves away.
His trenchcoat and hat wa sburned away...revealing his form.
a man with pale skin, stitches all over his body, electros attached to his neck and, a glass dome on top of his rather TALL head...which showed his brain, sparking with electricity.
"oh my god...is that-"
"yeah, Valerie: the FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER." said Vince
Frankenstein glared at the remaining werewolves.
he then pressed on a wristwatch, which beeped.
"Belle...activate the blasters." said Frankenstein
"yes, Victor." said a Female Voice
in an instant...faint lights were visible from the Lightning Rods on the Castle's towers.
they then fired bolts of lightning, which accuratly hits the werewolves.
this forced them to retreat into the forest.
"all hostals gone, Victor."
"thanks, dear."
"my pleasure."
Victor then approachs the teenagers.
though, Danny, Valerie and Dani remaine don guard...Vince just walked over to the "Monster"
"vince!" said Dani, concerned
Vince and Victor Frankenstein faced one another.
the "creature" towered over the Thirteen year old.
"Vincent Ravencroft...it`s good to see you, again." said Victor kindly.
Vince smiled.
"you too, Uncle Vic."
Danny, Valerie and Danielle looked at one another.
"okay...NOW, I have seen everything." said Danny, finally