I don't own Danny Phantom or any of the characters. They are doing a life sentence to their original owners. Enjoy this chapter of the gift of friendship.
Nasty Burger the next afternoon
"I still can't believe it. All this time I was bullying my hero." Dash said in shock and Shame.
"I remember something. I found that out when Danny was fighting that green faced ghost here yesterday. Technus was the name of that ghost." Paulina said in shock.
"If this is true then Fentonis the one who was involved with that ghost I saw sometime back." Star said causing everyone to gasp.
"You know something? I just notice this, but all these anti ghost laws would have the worst effect on Danny. Also the way that he singled out Danny I think he did this purposely." Star added.
"What makes you say that Star?" Paulina asked.
"Think about it. The first law while it would have an effect on all of us would hinder Danny from ghost fighting without blowing his secret." Star said stating what everyone knew.
"Yeah I remember him doing this before. Last time we got on Fenton more then normal since he Vlad claimed that Danny helped him go for the office job. My guess is that he wanted to turn us against Danny again. Well more then normal by saying his parents gave him the idea." Paulina said.
"How do we know that they didn't? I mean Fenton's parents are ghost hunters and if possible they would want these laws in effect to protect the people." Dash said.
"I don't think so. If they knew Danny was the ghost boy they would know that these laws would hurt him more then help. Even though they are ghost hunters they are also his parents as well. I don't think they would do anything to harm their son intentionally." Kwan said calmly.
"I don't think they knew. If they did I highly doubt that they would have been shooting at him all those times in the past." Paulina said calmly.
"Getting back to what we were taking about before. The second like Paulina said before would make it so that Danny wouldn't be able to interact with any of us in fear of getting us in trouble. Even though we were jerks to him as Fenton, As Phantom we loved him, and he was nuetral to usl." Star said further explaining.
"He had to be. Otherwise he would have used his powers to beat me up when I did it to him. Who knows how many times Fenton wanted to do just that to me when he had every right to want to." Dash said in shock.
"But what about the third law Star? It doesn't make any sense. How would that hinder Danny in anyway?" Kwan asked.
"It would interfere with his relationship with that green female ghost." Paulina answered in a sad tone shocking everyone.
"When I went up to the library yesterday I knew Danny's secret. I went there to apologize for the way I was treating him, and make him my boyfriend. I knew that he felt the same way about me as I did him which would have made it a win win. However, when I kissed him in his ghost sense went off and that woman that kissed Danny in your picture a few days ago appeared." Paulina said in a glum tone.
"So what about that? Ghosts come into our school all the time. What difference does it make?" Dash asked.
"Sometimes I wonder how you made it to the 9th grade Dash. She came and told me that if I ever did what was only reserved for her again she would make sure I would never have a boyfriend in my lifetime. After that Danny made a wish and up until now I forgot about what I saw." Paulina said.
"My guess is that the Mayor knew about his meeting with Desiree, so he set it up so Danny would have real trouble being with her as long as he was in his human form. As a minor side effect since Vlad didn't know that any of us knew Danny's secret we would hate him for putting Phantom out of our reach. However, what I don't understand is why Danny ran away?" Star said only for her to hear a familiar voice.
"I can answer that. Since you all know my brother's secret I see no harm in giving you the reason why he left. Some time ago Danny saw an alternate future when he would be a pure evil ghost." Jazz answered.
"What but how? Danny is good he always came to our rescue even though we treated him like dirt." Star said in shock.
"Well in this alternate time line everyone Danny cared about was killed a massive explosion due to the Nasty burger sauce overheating. As a result Danny leave and moves in with Vlad. Danny only wanted to make the pain of his lost go away. So he had vlad rip the humanity out of him." Jazz answered.
"That makes some sense. Without his humanity he wouldn't care about anyone. But it also wouldn't make him evil." Star said calmly.
"Let me finish. As soon as Danny's ghost half was freed it merged with that same fanged ghost that Vlad was about to destroy sometime ago. However, since that ghost was pure evil and Danny's ghost half didn't have any humanity within it the evil inside of that ghost overwhelmed Danny turning him into a monster." Jazz answered.
"I get it now I think. Correct me if I am wrong, but Vlad was telling Danny he had to go to the ghost zone, or Remove his ghost half. Danny knowing what could happen if that happened left so that everyone else would be safe." Star answered.
"I guess what they say about blonds being dumb isn't always true Star. However, mom and dad didn't know any of this so not wanting to lose Danny to the ghost zone they were trying to force him to remove his ghost half so he could stay with us." Jazz added.
"Wait a minute If you knew all this, they why didn't you say something?" Dash asked.
"It was Danny's secret. I found out by accident. The only people who knew from the start were Sam and Tucker. Also if you watched enough cartoons the main reason why Danny didn't say anything was simple. If anyone ever found out he would get unwanted attention, and you all would be in danger." Jazz answered.
"Do you know where Danny is now? If you know all this then I have a clue that you have some way of finding him." Star asked.
"No we don't know where he is. To be honest I don't think Danny is going to come back either where ever he is. Vlad not only exposed Danny but made it so Danny would suffer if he is found." Jazz answered.
"My guess is that Vlad is going to expose Danny's relationship with Desiree next. It would only make sense if Vlad is out to make Danny miserable." Star said.
Before Jazz could speak up Valerie came up and tapped her on the shoulder.
"Jazz can I speak with you for a moment?" Valerie asked.
"Ok I am done explaining everything I was talking about anyways." Jazz said only for Star to join them.
"Star this is important I need to talk to... Oh save it I already know your secret." Star said in a low tone cutting Valerie off.
In the employee's room of the Nasty burger.
"You knew I was the same hunter girl that would hunt Danny? For how long, and why didn't you say anything?" Valerie asked.
"For the same reason Danny didn't tell Jazz if it is the same. When you were ready to tell me I would listen since it was your secret." Star answered.
"What I wanted to tell you was that my Technus 2.0 Suit can track Danny to where ever he is on earthor the ghost zone. I wanted you to come with me so when I see him he won't run away again. I want to apologize for trying to hurt him when he was only trying to help me." Valerie said sincerely.
"The same ghost that was hunting Danny gave you a battlesuit? But that doesn't make sense." Star said in shock.
"It does if he needed a pawn to keep my brother busy to finish his scheme." Jazz said remembering that day and talk with brother.
"I am coming with you. With the exception of Kwan everyone has had some adventure with Danny. I am not going to miss this chance." Star said with Determination.
"Fine you can come with us Star. But we need to leave quickly before he moves again." Valerie said as she changed into her hunter suit summon her hoover board.
"Hold on tight because there are no seat belts for this ride." Valerie said as she took of with Jazz and Star to Danny's current location.
At an Italian Club in Italy 3 hours later
"Danny we are thousands of miles from Amity, and to top it off your protection wish as long as we are together no one we know can find us. So please come Dance with me. While I know I am a good dancer I rather much dance with you." Desiree said in a sweet tone.
'Desiree is right not even Vlad is immune to Desiree's power. Just relax and have some fun Danny.' Danny thought as he got up out of his chair to dance with Desiree.
However as soon as Danny walked over to Desiree an older man got in Danny's way. The man looked to be in his late 30's. Like Danny he had raven colored hair and blue eyes. However unlike Danny he had the body of Danny's evil older self and a face that would make all the ladies come to him.
"I will be asking the lady to dance. She is the finest woman in this club, and I myself only go for the best." The man said in an Italian accent.
"Trust me when I say this. She is out of your league one, and two if you make a move on her there will be plenty of drama." Danny said causing the man to laugh.
"You don't have a clue who I am do you? I can have anyone woman I want in this club, and that pretty brown skinned woman is going to be mine." The man said causing Danny to frown.
"I will agree with you on one thing. She is the most beautiful woman in this club. However she is my date not yours." Danny said.
"Was your date. You aren't the first person to lose your date to me so don't feel bad when you lose your date to me. Besides I bet she is great in bed." The man said as he walked over to Desiree who was lost in her dance.
'He thinks he is going to lay a hand on my Desiree he has another thing coming in more ways then one.' Danny thought only for the man to come into range of Desiree.
"Hello ms. I couldn't help but notice you in the crowd, and I wanted to give you the honor of dancing with me." The man said in a smooth cocky tone.
'Ok who is this guy some kind of casanova? It is because of men like him that made me hate men even more then I they just used me for my powers.' Desiree thought to herself.
"Sorry but the only person I want to dance with is him right there." Desiree said pointing to Danny.
"Ok what is it that he has that I don't Ms.?" The man asked now annoyed.
"Me for starters. Now could you please go some place that is away from me?" Desiree asked only for the man to grab her hand.
'Oh great now he has done it. I hope he likes beat downs because that is what he is going to get.' Danny thought as he walked over to the dance scene.
Upon the man grabbing Desiree her mood instantly went sour. Her eyes began to glow and her temper spiked.
"You dare to lay a hand on me? No man may lay a hand on me unless I wish it!" Desiree said with fury.
"What are you one of those feminist types?" The man asked.
"Didn't you hear her? She doesn't want to dance with you. Now kindly unhand her and find someone else to dance with. If you hadn't noticed you are causing a scene." Danny said in a calm tone.
"I repeat do you know who I am?" The man said not wanting to quit.
"Yeah you are about to be the guy who loses his face due to not knowing when to quit." Danny said just before the guy was hit in the face by Desiree's fist.
Danny watched as the man's front tooth came out of his mouth upon getting slugged in the face. Upon seeing Danny Desiree lost her upset faced and smiled.
"I did warn him. Now Desiree may I have this dance with you please unless of course you don't wish it." Danny said causing Desiree to laugh.
"For you Danny that rule of mine doesn't apply." Desiree said as just before a slow dance song started.
Desiree wanting to forget about what happened a few moments ago pulled Danny up close and like at the material grill proceeded to forget about everyone but each other.
"You know what Desiree? I am glad you talked me into coming to this club with you. Even though it was a few days ago I forgot how wonderful it is to dance with you." Danny said sincerely.
"The night isn't over yet Danny. We have all the time in the world as long as we are together so don't worry about anything else but keeping us happy." Desiree said as she wrapped her hands around Danny's neck and kiss him while dancing.
'I am the luckiest guy in the world.' Danny thought in mid kiss with the Arabian beauty.
Sadly for Danny and Desiree their moment didn't last all that long as the outside world came crashing down on their heads with a familiar voice they didn't want to hear.
"Valerie, are you sure Danny is in here?" Jazz asked.
"I got a lock on him there he is right over there dancing with that brown skinned woman." Valerie said.
"Not only dancing take a look over at them. It is like they are in their own world." Star said causing Valerie to feel a little jealous.
"Well I hate to break up their moment... actually I don't and it must be done." Valerie said as she walked over to Danny and Desiree who were lost to the world.
"Hello may I just in and have this dance please?" Valerie asked while trying to gaining their attention.
"Sorry but I am in the middle of dancing with my girlfriend find someone else to dance with." Danny said ignoring her.
"Unless you want to get you but kicked by me." Desiree added not paying attention to her.
"Step away from my little brother!" Jazz said causing Danny to lose his peaceful moment and return to reality.
"Oh great I knew I was right to worry Desiree. Jazz what are you doing here?" Danny said annoyed.
"I followed you DNA sequence in my technus 2.0 suit, and tracked you here." Valerie said causing Danny to frown.
"Oh this is just great. I finally get Danny to relax and your three come here and ruin it!" Desiree said wanting to fight.
"As for you get away from him! he doesn't belong with your kind!" Valerie said to Desiree with a bit of venom in her voice.
"Desiree let's go. It seems our evening is ruined. You would think that me running away from Amity and wishing for all tracking devices to stop working would have given them the hint." Danny said as he was about to walk out only for Valerie to speak up.
"Won't work. There is a ghost shield up and while everyone can leave you two can't. So there is no more running away like a coward." Valerie said bluffing.
"Excuse me, but you two will have to leave. You are both underage, and you aren't in the presence of someone 17 or older. You with the red hair you can stay." The club Manager said.
"What about him? He is only 15." Star asked.
"Well I am over the age of 21 and he is with me." Desiree said answering that.
"Ma'am I am sorry but I am going to have to ask the two of you to leave. I let the first thing slide because that guy needed that reality check. However these three all ruining the mood of the club, and it seems they won't leave until you two leave." The manager said politely as possible.
"Desiree as much as I hate to leave lets go back to our room." Danny said as he and the other ladies left the club.
They traveled through Italy until they came across a park that was empty. As soon as Valerie saw it was clear then she went into hunter mode.
"Valerie I know you know the truth about me now, and If you came to take me in, then... Then you will have to deal with me!" Desiree said in the middle of Danny's sentence.
"Danny I have interest in hurting you. I know the whole truth about you being part ghost and even though you messed up my life I forgive you. It is like you said because of that I because a better person for it, and a great ghost hunter. However Desiree and me have a problem." Valerie said only for Danny to block her path.
"Valerie drop it now. I am warning you if you attack Desiree I will protect her." Danny said making his hand glow to show he was serious.
"Valerie calm down we aren't here to hunt ghosts. We came here to find Danny. Also I knew I was right about you two dating. It is a shame that it took you getting exposed for everyone to believe me." Star said causing Danny to get annoyed.
"Are you nuts? I left Amity so I could protect you yet you still seek me out. What did I do to deserve this?" Danny asked.
"Danny we know the truth about why you chose to be banished to the ghost zone instead of remove your ghost half. Jazz told us what happens if that were to happen." Valerie said calmly.
"All the more reason for you to forget about me and leave me alone. I know you don't want to see me locked up because of the stupid anti ghost laws that fruit loop made. I also know none of you want to see that evil version of me unleashed." Danny answered only for Jazz to speak up.
"No Danny I won't abandon you. You are my little brother. The only brother and true friend that I truly have. I can't just let you try to disappear from my life." Jazz said tears in her eyes.
"Well I am not going to have anyone rip the ghost out of me so it can destroy everyone I hold dear. I would rather be away from everyone so they can live then be the reason you are all dead." Danny said sincerely.
"Besides if I know that monster in sheep's clothing he is looking for my Danny right now. I am not going to let him harm one hair on my Danny's head. I been lonely for over 1000 years and I am not going to lose the best thing that has happened to me in my existence because of one pissed off fruit loop!" Desiree hissed.
"I am sorry Desiree but it is too late for that. You will be going back to the ghost zone, and Daniel will have his ghost half removed. Then I will have his human half in my center serving the time person he has to serve." Came the last voice he wanted to hear.
"Oh and don't bother trying to use Desiree's magic on me. I have on the modified Specter Deflector your parents made for you. It won't shock you, and it cancels out all ghost energy and magic to the user." Vlad said with smile.
"Vlad you forget one thing. I am not in Amity I am in Italy. Your laws don't apply here." Danny said with a smile.
"However our rules still apply to you anywhere Danny." Came from two more people that Danny didn't want to see.
"God Damn it! Can't you just leave me alone? I leave Amity to protect everyone, and you still follow me and search me out!" Danny said annoyed.
"No Danny you are our son, and I am not going to abandon you no matter what the reasons. We love you Danny no matter what, and we want to help you through this." Maddie said sincerely.
"Besides Danny we know why you did what you did and we are sorry. We love you Danny and we were wrong for trying to force you to do something that you know would be deadly." Jack said sincerely.
"Now Jack. I know Danny is your son, and he believes he is doing a lot of good for Amity, but remember it is because of him doing this that these ghosts come in the first place." Vlad said trying to regain control of the situation.
"I mean every time I see a ghost I always see him there." Vlad added only for Jazz to cut in.
"Sorry to burst you bubble Vlad, but a few months back when Danny was with dad on a fishing trip three female ghosts came to town. There is no way that Danny could have brought on that attack!" Jazz said.
"Besides you may be the law of Amity, but you aren't the law here Mr. Masters so unless the mayor of Italy comes saying something you are out of luck." Star added.
"But as I said before his parents are the law no matter where Danny is." Vlad said with a smile.
"Danny putting that aside I want to ask you why are you with this ghost? You know that with one exception all ghosts are evil!" Jack said causing Danny to go off.
"Dad excuse my language but will you get your head out of your ass for a moment and think about everything you have experienced as a ghost hunter?" Danny said shocking everyone there including Vlad.
"Remember when Pandora came to town help me get the her box back? Remember what she said her box was for when I got it back for her?" Danny asked.
"If you forgot Dad Pandora said 'she created it to get rid of the evil in the world and in the ghost zone to make both our worlds less evil." Jazz said.
"Here is another one Mom. Remember when the town was over run with ghosts and you sent back a white coat ghost with a wolf ghost? Well that same wolf ghost helped me free the people overshadowed by ghosts." Danny added.
"If you aren't getting his point it is that all ghosts aren't evil. I myself am not evil either. I am more of a lonely ghost looking for love only to have her heart broken several times." Desiree said sincerely.
"Please even if that what you say is true, it doesn't excuse what you did in the past. You came to Amity, and granted double edged wishes. You even turned Tucker into a half ghost monster." Valerie said with some hate in her voice.
"Guess what, Tucker was cured, and Desiree was sent back to the ghost zone because of it. Each time she or any of my other foe's committed a crime they were punished for it." Danny said truthfully.
"Of course. The Fenton ghost catcher. That has to be it. It was the only thing that was in the lab that day. That means it works." Jack said with glee.
"Sorry Dad, but it doesn't anymore. When I learned of what you were doing, I removed all the stuff that you could use to successfully remove Danny's ghost half and destroyed it. I also destroyed the notes used to create them as well. If you want to punish me for that then fine, but I am not going to take the chance that you go and do something that would unleashed that monster." Jazz said causing Danny to smile.
"I have to ask you one last thing before I do anything. Mom, Dad do you accept my relationship with my girlfriend?" Danny asked.
"No Danny I can't. I can accept many things. I can accept that you are half ghost, and I can even accept what you did in order to protect those you care for. But I can't accept you dating a ghost. However it isn't me who has to accept her is it? Do whatever makes you happy Danny even if it means da... da... dating a ghost." Jack said in a sincere tone.
"Desiree, I don't like the fact that you are with my son. In fact right now nothing would make me happier then to end your existenceright here and now. Other then being able to remove the ghost half from Danny without unleashing that monster. However, if I did that Danny would hate me for it, and I would rather much him be happy with you then be angry with me. So you have my blessing even though I don't want to give it to you." Maddie answered also in a sincere tone.
'I didn't see that one coming I was sure they would have sided against him on that one. No matter I still hold the most of the cards.' Vlad thought to himself.
"Mayor Masters, please recall your anti ghost laws so that Danny can come back to Amity. While I am the best ghost hunter in Amity next to Danny, it is kind of hard to do it alone. I would like to team up with him so we can keep the town ghost free."
"Sorry Valerie but I can't do that. Even though it would make me happy to allow Danny back into Amity, he would still be hunted by the GIW. Since they are run by the government that are above me and can have me pulled out of office. Then how would I be able to protect Daniel then if they place someone else in?" Vlad said one step ahead of the game.
"Fine then Vlad, then I will just stay here in Italy, or move into the ghost zone with my girlfriend. Either way doesn't matter to me." Danny said causing Maddie and Jack to break down.
"Then it is decided. If you are going to stay here they we will move here. I know it is a hassle to move, but I don't want to be without my baby boy." Maddie said sincerely.
"Maddie you have more then one child you know. Jasmine here is just as important to you as Daniel, and she is about to go to college. A move to a new country for here could prove deadly." Vlad said in a truthful tone.
"Fine then Maddie I will stay with Jazz until she graduates. Then I will come to Italy to be with you and Danny." Jack said in a calm tone.
'Damn it three monkey wrenches have been thrown into my plans. However with Maddie in Italy I am free to kill Jack without her knowing. That could work. Oh Daniel even in success you fail.' Vlad thought to himself smiling.
"Mayor Masters you do realize when everyone hears that Danny isn't coming back because of you they won't be happy about it." Valarie said in a cold tone.
"I highly doubt you will get re-elected when this hit's the fan." Star added.
'A small price to pay to get Maddie and Daniel for my own. Besides until then I will make sure the GIW are on Danny's back 24/7 to make him miserable.' Vlad thought to himself.
"Everyone it is time for us to go back to Amity. Desiree until I come back make sure Danny is safe. If anything happens to him I will make sure you suffer!" Maddie said in a warning tone.
"I will meet the rest of you later." Valerie said as Star and Jazz went into the specter speeder.
Stage out
So end part eleven of the gift of friendship. Thanks to some unknown factors Vlad is down. However he is far from out. Well Vlad succeed in his new plans? Find this out in later chapters of this story. R and R people.