Author: Hey everyone been awhile. News I got my wisdom teeth removed. -crowds awws in sympathy- I know I know but I thought I'd taken too long since I wrote the last chapter so I thought I would write one for you.

Sam: Bought time.

Author: -narrows eyes- Hush you or else I will but you in a yuri with-

Sam: Clamps hand over authors mouth- Okay I apologize geez no need to threaten me with that.

Author: -smirks smugly-

Chapter nine

When Danny finally stopped screaming after Skulker he closed his eyes and slammed his anger into a box. This was not the time to loose it. He had to stay strong, taking a couple deep breaths he entered a state of meditation.
A pond. I am a still pond on a sunny windless day.

As soon as his breathing evened out Danny opened his eyes and focused on the handcuffs on his wrist. Looking at it now he noticed the ice he had used earlier was ineffective. Thinking for a moment he looked at the beams that were securing him to the wall. They weren't the same metal, this one was thinner and looked he could tell with one look that it wouldn't be as resistant to cold as the ones around his wrist. Taking another deep breath he sent his power down his feet until it hit the ground breaking off his connection with it he waited.

It took less then three minutes for the room to grow unbearably cold. The beams froze along with everything else in the room and it was a simple matter of pushing off the wall with his feet to get free. Rubbing a hand over his face Danny sucked the cold back in his body glowing a sharp blue for a moment before it faded. Power restored he started looking around for a way out.

The door was the obvious answer but he wasn't sure if his escape would set off an alarm or something. Then again he really didn't care at this point. Walking over he placed his pointer finger on the door and pushed. With a giant thud the door fell down sending up a cloud of dust. Stepping past the now empty frame Danny spotted a camera pointed right at his room. Smirking he flipped it off before turning and running in the opposite direction.

-In Vlad's domain-

Resting his head on his fist Vlad scowled at the scene in front of his eyes. That boy was a nuisance. Snapping his fingers a servant appeared with a glass of wine. Taking the beverage he sipped it as he watched Daniel run through the halls.

He's stronger then I originally thought. This could be a problem.

Taking another drink he snapped his finger again this time summoning a servant who carried his cloak.

"Summon Skulker, tell him we have a problem." Vlad demanded.

"As you wish your highness," The servant replied dutifully.

Ignoring the reply he stood pulling the cloak on as he walked to the door. Just as he reached it however it was thrown open. Phasing through it he was somewhat surprise to find Skulker standing there a strange expression on his face.

"Good I was just about summ-" Vlad started to say cut off when Skulker shoved a hand in his face.

"You have to hear this punish me later." Skulker said as fumbled around with something on his armor.

"Very well. Speak." He ordered crossing his arms and regarding Skulker with a distasteful expression.

"There have been reports of riots in every single mine and camp. Most of our soldiers have been sent to stop them but they become overwhelmed the moment they arrive." Skulker reported pulling up holo-screens to show the damage he was speaking of.

"This is an outrage! When did this start?!" Vlad demanded to watching the destruction reach new levels.

"The moment you brought the whelp here the riots began one after another." Skulker answered honestly flinging as Vlad's anger grew stronger.

"I see." Vlad said after a moment his face composed behind a bored mask, "You will send all available units to stop this insolence at once I have another matter to attend to at the moment."

Skulker bowed at the dismissal leaving Vlad to think over everything he had been told. Gritting his teeth Vlad stalked back to his chair pulling up the image from every camera in his castle.

"You will pay for this Daniel Fenton." He muttered under his breath.

-Back to Danny-

Danny stormed down the hallways annihilating every ghost guard he came into contact with. He couldn't believe how huge this place was. It seemed like no matter how far he walked he never got anywhere. Growling under his breath he flew down another hallway letting out a groan when he realized he had already been there.

"This place is a fucking maze!" He snarled.

Looking around he let out a sigh, this place was doing strange things to him. It seemed like anger and hopelessness were built into the walls and if you let your guard down for even a second they would gain control over you. Closing his eyes he let his ghost sense fill his core, when he opened them they glowed a bright neon green. His powers allowed him to see past walls and doors helping his to locate any being who gave off a ghost aura.

Looking around he found two ghost signatures to his right, and five to his left. Taking the easier choice he turned down the hallway that led to the two ghost auras. As he got closer though he noticed something was wrong with one of them. It seemed to flicker, going from a bright healthy glow to a dim sickly spot of light. The closer he got the more he noticed the other aura was the same only it was more stable. Finally he reached a door that led to the two auras, letting his ghost sense die he reached for the handle.

Nothing could have prepared him for what he saw.

(Author: I so want to leave this as the cliffhanger but that would just be cruel.)

Although the outside of the room looked as normal as the others the inside was another story. The walls and the ceiling were covered in what seemed like living tissue. As he walked further into the room Danny was surprised to see that it pulsed again and again.

"Like a heartbeat." He muttered to himself.

Turning he looked around and spotted something odd along one of the walls. Two "pods" or something were hanging from the ceiling. As he watched they glowed a faint ghostly green before it faded leaving the pods dull and lifeless. Waking over he stopped a few inches away from the first pod reaching out he found the pod was cold not warm like he'd expected. Pushing his hand further he had to jerk it back quickly when it went right through the pod.

He was about to run away sure something was going to come out after him when he heard it.

"...elp.."

Looking back into the crack he'd made in the pod he saw a flash of fabric. Dashing forward he placed both hands on opposite sides of the pod and began ripping it apart piece by piece. When he was finally able to peer inside the pod he was astonished at what he found. Strung up by her arms by ore tissue was his clone.

"Danielle." He said softly.

At the sound of her name the young girl opened her eyes.

"...danny?"

The sound of her voice sent a spike straight through his heart. That single word was etched with unbearable pain. Looking closer he now noticed the many scars and burn marks that littered her skin and face. Covering his hands with ghost energy he started to tear at the tissue that was holding her captive. Finally after some time she was free of it dropping into his arms the moment she was.

"Who did this to you?" He questioned as he laid her out on the floor.

"Plasmius...did...we...knew...you...would come." She said between coughs.

Danny gritted his teeth anger ready to burst as he realized what this was. Vlad had used her as a guinea pig then a power source. Cradling her in his arms Danny slowly began to send his own power into her body. After defeating all the guards from earlier he had more then enough to spare. It was only when she looked solid enough did he pull back setting her down on the floor again as she lost consciousness. It was only then he remembered what she had said.

"..we...knew..you...would come."

"We?"

Looking over at the second pod Danny felt dread begin slipping down his spine.

"It couldn't be." he whispered.

"No one has seen her since Vlad took over."

Standing up he moved over to the second pod his heart hammering in his chest as he went. Finally he stood in front of the pod. Without a second thought he brought his hand up and pushed it past the outer shell. When he was finally able to see past the goo and slime he felt his heart lurch a pain filled cry leaving him mouth.

"SAM!"

Author: And yes I will be leaving it here. Sorry bout that but I think it adds another level of excitement to the story. Lol I could be wrong though. Anywway look forward to the next chapter!