I updated? INCONCIEVABLE! Heh, sorry 'bout that. Everytime I got started on this chapter something came up (lame excuse I know) Well, I hope it was at least worth your wait…I hope…
Chapter 11: Sirius
"Whoa! That's so awesome!" Rocky cried.
"Well that explains why you got the dream power that shot you out of the star hole," Galaxi said looking at the ladybug with a sudden interest.
"Yeah, that's cool, now can we leave? I'm getting the spooks," Aster shivered.
"You four aren't going anywhere," growled a voice that sent shivers up the spines of Danny and his friends.
"Nocturn!" Danny cried as a starry tentacle emerged from a dark archway.
"Danny Phantom. I'm glad you're here. Searching for you was becoming tiring," Nocturn chortled at his own dream pun.
"Wait!" Galaxi cried. "You're really Danny Phantom?"
"Yes! That's what I've been trying to tell you!" Danny spat.
Galaxi's eyes grew wide as her pupils shrunk to the size of ants. "Well…this is awkward…"
"'Cause you like him," Rocky nudged.
"Do not!" Galaxi hissed. Why was Rocky always insisting on that?
"Ah, Galaxi, Aster, and Rocky. I was wondering when you'd finally show up," Nocturn grinned.
"H-how do you know our names?" Aster asked shakily.
"I've always known who you were. I can see the dreams of everyone, including those in my own realm," Nocturn explained cupping the crystal orb that floated in the middle of the room in his hands.
"Then why didn't you ever try to capture us?" Rocky asked.
Nocturn smirked. "I only saw your dreams, I never actually knew where you were. And besides I never really saw the point. You three weren't nearly as powerful as your parents, and if you don't mind me saying you're a little bit stupid, especially you two," Nocturn said pointing to Aster and Rocky.
"Hey! Galaxi's not that stupid!" Rocky cried defensively.
"He was pointing at you ding-dong," Galaxi said drolly.
"Oh, well…she's still not that stupid!" Rocky cried.
Galaxi rolled her eyes before looking back at Nocturn. "If you captured our parents because they were powerful, why did you take my little sisters?"
"They just happened to get caught as well, nothing personal," Nocturn said.
Galaxi clenched her fists and growled.
"Now that you're here, I figure I might as well lock you up with them, seeing as you're so keen on seeing them again," Nocturn chortled.
"Where are they? Are they here?" Aster asked frantically.
"Perhaps," Nocturn grinned mischievously.
"Just tell us where they are a-and we'll leave you alone if that's what you want!" Galaxi shrieked trembling. Danny could tell through her grimace she was absolutely terrified.
Nocturn cackled. "Hm-hm. You think it's as simple as just 'leaving me alone'? Those with power are prone to use it and they usually come out on top. I can't have your families floating about my realm with all that power…"
"Because you're afraid?" Rocky asked.
Nocturn scowled. Unwillingly, he admitted: "Wouldn't you be frightened of losing control when you were at the top of your game? This is my world. Mine! I don't intend to lose it because of star powered freaks!"
Suddenly, he was hit by a blast of light. He turned to face his attacker, it was Danny.
"You know, you might wanna cut down on the villain speeches next time," Danny said before blasting Nocturn again.
The blast fused into Nocturn's skin and dimmed a few of the stars in his left arm. It turned flimsy and smoky and Nocturn hissed in rage. He clenched his fist and concentrated hard as his arm reformed into a solid. Danny hurtled another blast at Nocturn who disapperated into the thin air before it could hit him. He reappeared behind Danny and snapped his fingers.
"Sirius!" he hissed.
"Sirius?" Danny asked.
Suddenly, there was a low growl and something struck Danny from the side. Danny looked up at his attacker: a pitch black dog with purple ears shaped like stars, violet paws, and blazing yellow eyes. The dog barked at him.
"Oh, Sirius. Heh, like the constellation…star pun….I get it…" Danny said before blowing the dog off of him.
Sirius landed in front of Galaxi, Aster, and Rocky. Aster shot off in the opposite direction as Galaxi disintegrated into a mass of stars that split from the middle and circled around the dog. Rocky took off and began buzzing around the castle.
"Try and catch my boy! Come on! FETCH!" he teased.
Sirius growled and pounced on the little rocket. Rocky struggled and squirmed but he couldn't budge.
"He's very useful, but he hate's it out in the human world so I keep him here in case I come across any-unwanted visitors," Nocturn explained.
"Rocky!" Aster gasped.
He suddenly rose to the ceiling and curled up into a ball. He came down on Sirius with enormous force and landed right on top of him, created a large crater in the floor.
"That'll teach you to mess with my friends," Aster stated.
"Asssssssst-uh!" came Rocky's muffled voice.
Aster reached underneath Sirius and pried Rocky from under his belly.
"Whoops. Heh, sorry Rocky," Aster apologized.
Rocky coughed. "It's okay man."
Sirius stood up and shook the debris off his fur. His eyes narrowed in on the boys and he growled viciously. He lunged forward and was about to bite them when he was suddenly pulled back by a string of stars. Danny started leading the dog away like a marionette. Sirius was strong, though, and he ran off, pulling Danny along from the rise. Suddenly, a gust of stars zoomed by, snapping the star ropes and causing Danny to fall and roll across the floor. He looked up and saw Galaxi reforming in front of him.
"Thanks," he thanked.
"No problem." Galaxi blasted Sirius back as he charged for her.
"You know, I'm surprised you haven't sent you sleepwalkers on us by now," Danny pointed out.
"They're a little busy at the moment, putting the entire world to sleep. It's a shame you aren't there to stop them, Danny Phantom," Nocturn said leaning in.
Danny narrowed his eyes in on Nocturn. He was about ready to punch him in the face when Sirius grabbed his wrist with his fangs.
"GAH!" Danny cried trying to pry the dog off of him.
"Hey! Get offa him!" Rocky cried whizzing up to the dog and punching him in the nose.
Sirius whimpered and swiped his paw at Rocky, sending him flying into Galaxi.
"Hmm…now Sirius, play nicely," Nocturn chortled. "Well, I'm off to check on the human world. Be a good boy." Nocturn grinned mischievously as Sirius dragged Danny outside.
"Oh," Nocturn said disappearing then reappearing outside with Sirius and Danny. "When you're finished with him, feel free to put the others with their families."
"Why not just do it yourself?" Danny muttered. He hadn't intended for Nocturn to hear him so he jumped a little bit when Nocturn replied:
"Quite honestly, I don't care what becomes of them. They're nothing special."
"Hey! They're my friends!" Danny snapped.
Nocturn said nothing. His eyes narrowed in on the lady bug hovering beside Danny. A look of fear became present on his face. Turning to face Sirius, he whispered darkly: "Destroy the bug."
And with that, he disappeared with a wave of his hand. Sirius looked at the bug and growled with delight. Perhaps the ladybug meant lunch, Danny thought.
Just then, Aster pummeled Sirius to the ground. Sirius's fangs ripped part of Danny's glove and left a small slit in his wrist. Danny gasped in pain and seized his wrist. He looked back at it and noticed a small glob of green dripping out of his wound. Around his wrist was glittering saliva.
"Yuck! Celestial drool," Danny gagged.
Galaxi rocketed forward and blasted Sirius in the mouth. As the dog fell to the ground, Rocky landed in front of him.
"Ha! Take that!" he said kicking dirt in the animal's face.
Sirius twitched and gasped. He moved his head back.
"And…what did kicking dirt in his face accomplish?" Danny asked.
"I dunno, it was kind of a spur of the moment thing I guess," Rocky admitted sounding almost embarrassed.
"Well, it did something. Look!" Aster said pointing to Sirius who was still twitching.
"ACHOO!" Sirius sneezed, a pale cloud of sparkling dust wafted out of him.
Galaxi, Aster, and Rocky jumped out of the way. "Pff, guys he just sneezed! It's not like…he…shot…lasers or…something…" Danny suddenly fell to ground.
He was fast asleep.
AAAAAANNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDD cliffhanger. –shot- Sorry that's it's so short but, don't worry, I'll try to update quicker this time. I SWEAR!
Enjoy :)
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