Author Note:

REPLIES TO REVEIWS:
Kreepers Grim- I have several things to say. One being, I wouldn't have taken your review in a flame-like fashion have you not said 'this isn't hate it's constructive critism,' why? Because using that choice of words give the impression of being snobby and sarcasm. With that said, I have some own constructive criticism... 1. Next time you write a review do not start with the most laziest response in history saying 'meh.' 2. You spelt criticism wrong, it's criticism not 'critism'. 3. When you write reviews and reference other stories, don't put 'do you know how many stories used this' line and so forth because what that says is 'I have no idea what is happening, but I hate it so I shall make it up,' instead state what stories used it to back up why you feel that way, like you back up a point in an argument. 4. The ideas you said that were overused, did you think of WHY they are overused? Yes, I know other others used Thantos. Did you ever stop think why? It is a variation of Thanatos which means Death in Greek, I also know other stories used it because I have several DPxTeen Titans that I used that name and foreshadowing it in other stories. Many others use Thantos because of the meaning, if you complain saying 'then use a different name.' My reply is, no I won't because I used it a lot and I like it. Besides, I don't use it all the time. I also use Cadell, which means Spirit Warrior or something similar to that (I used it my DP crossover called Amour Fantôme and Alternative Amour Fantôme). As for the combat boots, yes I know their popular, but it's like sneakers. People wear sneakers a lot. EVERYONE wears sneakers, yet no one says it's overused. The same concept is with combat boots. As for why I used them? Because I wear combat boots, and it's practical footwear. A lot more practical than a superhero wearing sneakers. Combat boots are combat boots after all. Again, I am not being rude or hateful, I am just defending my decisions and giving you some constructive criticism on how to make more efficient and helpful reviews.

To everyone else: Sorry if the above was a bit of a rant and sorry to disappoint you, but I don't think Chris will explain just yet. He has to take care of Vlad first. :)

~CWA

Chapter 13

Danny:

I ran a hand through my hair, sighing. I hated this. I hated that I just, in some distorted way, became a superhero again for a short time. I hated that Dani was doing it too. Most of all, I hated that I needed to explain things to the Titans. I knew Robin had questions. I knew that Beastboy did too. I know that Raven will help me though.

I also knew that Vlad was going to be locked up. At least, that can postpone the questions since Dani has to come me to go against Vlad in 'court.' Beastboy looked at Dani sadly.

"I…come back soon, please."

He hugged her tightly, and she hugged him back. It was sweet. I gently hugged Raven and kissed her softly. I looked into her eyes.
"Be safe," Beastboy whispered. I nodded, glad to see he cares for Dani.
"I will make sure Vlad doesn't any freedom ever again," I said to Raven.

She smiled softly.

"What?"

"It's…sweet that you care for your little sister."
My eyes widened. It was odd to hear Raven say sweet. Most of all, it almost had emotion in it, not that I cared. I loved Raven's monotone voice. I know some people hate it, wishing that she had more emotion, but I know she had emotion. I can see it in her violet eyes.

"Goodbye," I whispered.

"Goodbye."

Dani was in ghost form and she stood by my side. I mock saluted Robin.
"Don't worry, we'll be back to answer all your questions, to a degree."

I held tightly onto the thermos and flew into the Ghost Zone. Dani followed me,

"So," she said as we flew through the zone, "Where to?"
"Clockwork's."

When we entered Clockwork's, I looked over to the thermos that held Dan. I shivered and gripped Vlad's thermos tighter. I didn't want, didn't need Vlad to be like Dan, a possibility of getting out. Vlad won't get out. I'll make sure of it.

"Daniel, Danielle, I suspect you are here to see Vlad off to the council and testafy?"

I turned around and nodded. Danielle looked at Clockwork and smiled. Clockwork shifted from a baby to a young man. He took the thermos that held Vlad.
"Follow me."
He led us away from his tower.

Dani:

I looked around nervously. Clockwork stood off to one side of Danny while I stood on the other side. In front of us was the Council of Observers. Danny told me all about them. Jerks. Still, I felt unnerved since behind us was the 'jury' so to speak. I bit my lip when I spotted Skulker and a few others, but Danny told me that he wouldn't let anything happen to me. I still felt nervous. Danny stood with a profound confidence that I envied. Then again, I always have looked up to Danny. He's my big brother, our sibling connection, whether it's true or not, grows deep. Sometimes it feels more than a sibling connection…ew…It's not a love connection, not a relationship connection, ewwww! But, almost like a father-daughter bond, I almost sighed. Yeah right, I'm just his little sister….it's not like I have a father…or mother. My eyes cast downward as tears threatened to make their way forward.

Danny looked at me through the corners of his eyes and I smiled faintly, letting him know I was okay. As soon as he looked away and back at the council, I looked at the other people. I titled my head as I saw who I think was Ghostwriter. I've met him a few times, when I had to get the books for Tempest as an errand when Danny couldn't. He was nice. I wonder why he's typing at a normal typewriter? I mean, he does that a lot…but why here?

"Danielle Fenton/Phantom, clone of King Phantom."

I looked up and saw the Observers looking at me with their critical eye, Cyclops. I bit my lip. I hated being called a clone. Danny narrowed his eyes.
"Sister."

The Observers snapped their heads to Danny, so did everyone. I looked at him at him a bit confused. He knows my hate of the word clone, mistake, but I expected it coming from the Observers. Danny didn't flinch under the many questioning looks nor the glares of the Observers.

"Pardon," one bravely stated, daring Danny to say something else. Danny straightened up.

"She is my little sister."
"Our records and her heritage say different."

"Well," Danny smirked, "You're records are wrong."

"Our records are never wrong."

"This time they are. Danielle is my little sister. She has my DNA in her after all."
Danny's eyes flashed and his hair flickered. The Observers drew back and I could tell that there was a glint of fear. Looking around, I saw that Clockwork looked solemn, and Ghostwriter looked as confused as the crowd. Actuallly, I felt a small bit of fear, and joy. Fear that he was showing signs of Dan, and joy that he was getting so mad over me, protecting me. The Observers shifted slightly.

"Very well," one said slowly, "over the matters of this-"

"Change the records," Danny glared.

"Excuse me?"

"You said you records stated she was a clone."

"As you have said yourself," the Observer said with narrowing eyes…err eye, "the records are 'incorrect.'"

"And as I am saying now…fix them…After all," Danny said, "we all make mistakes."

I bit back a laugh at the Observer's expression. The Observer's eye twitched.
"Of course, King Phantom…Now, you are the one requested the court hearing. State your case."

"Vlad."

The Observer looked thoughtful.
"And what has the older halfa, Vladimir, done this time?"
"He has crossed the line that no ghost shall….he tried to end another existence."

The court room grew totally and utterly silent. I straightened up unconsciously and eyed the thermos that' still held Vlad. Though, I understood everyone's concern. There was one thing that no ghost would ever dare to, to end a ghost's existence or someone's life. I mean, I'm only half ghost, but standing here in my ghost form, I can feel it strong. To end a ghost's life, or some person's life is unforgivable. Only the most evil and merciless ghosts would end someone's life and give them the hell that ghosts themselves live…uhh…I mean, sure ghosts terrorize people, but don't kill them.

The Observer sighed.

"This is…most troublesome…even the elder halfa should know better…whom was it that he wanted…gone?"

"Danielle."

The Observer sighed again, but it almost sounded like relief.

"Then there is no need to worry."

"WHAT!"

Danny's hair turned to flames and his eyes were a death red. Clockwork straightened up as he turned from a baby to a young man. The crowd looked unnerved and the Observers looked even more afraid. Ghostwriter typed violently at his type writer.

"It would be wise," Clockwork said, "to listen to the young King's words…"

After two hours, it was finally done. Danny convinced the Observers that it was unfair and unjustly to not punish Vlad. They would've punished him as a ghost if he had ended a ghost, but not a half ghost despite that Vlad himself is half ghost. After the court hearing, Danny's hair stopped flaming and I was happy to see his eyes go back to normal.

It was decided that Vlad would be like Dan (though only Clockwork, Ghostwriter, me, Danny, and the Observers knew it). He would be locked inside the thermos for he was too destructive to be set free….this didn't stop me from shaking the thermos for a full five minutes before handing it over.

"Well, Dani," Danny said with a smile as he hugged me, "guess it's time to face a bigger challenge now…the Titans."
I pouted.
"Just when I was getting used to people calling us Danny and Dani again…"