The Ultimate Reality Clash
Chapter 25 Treachery
By: Major144
Disclaimer I don't own Danny Phantom. This is just a story for fun.
(Arthur's note: the Valerie from Dan's timeline will be referred to as Future Valerie so as not to get confused, when she meets her past counterpart. The same goes for Vlad, when they talk about past Vlad)
Dan returned to his fortress angry and exhausted. He had lost a couple of his minions and Sam and Tucker. Dan had the opportunity to wipe out Danny and all his allies, but the Observants interfered and Danny and his allies had escaped. Dan had survived the Observant's attack and destroyed them, but the attack had severely drained him.
Dan was greeted by his remaining minions. Eyeuran and Fright Knight had rushed to his side to lead him to a healing chamber. The other minions walked away wondering what was going to happen next. A couple of them saw Dan's weakened state as an opportunity to take over.
Pariah Dark watched Dan get rushed off to be healed.
"So the young king has lost more of his minions and he has been weakened. It's time to retake what is rightfully mine." Said Pariah Dark. "But first I'm going to get a little help to deal with those still loyal to Dan."
Pariah Dark went to go convince Executioner Ghost and Archer Ghost to join his side.
"I am the true Ghost King. Ever since that whelp took over he hasn't won anything. His been losing members of our forces including your master Aragon. Dan has the power to easily retrieve him, but he dose not lift a finger! I reward those who serve me greatly. I make sure that my minions do not get captured and held captive by the enemy! Join me and I will free your master and reward you handsomely!" Said Pariah Dark.
The two ghost warriors looked at one another then back at Pariah Dark. They nodded their heads and bowed before him.
"You have chosen wisely." Said Pariah Dark and with that the three ghost marched off to the healing chamber.
In another part of the castle Freakshow and Lydia were looking out a window. Freakshow turned to Lydia with an evil grin on his face.
"Opportunity has come a knocking to our door Lydia. Dan is weak right now and this presents the perfect chance to steal the Reality Gauntlet from him. I know I swore loyalty to him, but I had my fingers crossed! I am no puppet for a ghost! The Reality Gauntlet rightly belongs to ME!" Said Freakshow.
Lydia nodded in agreement and the two of them set out for the healing chamber.
In the healing chamber Dan was on a medical bed with tubes sticking into him pumping medicine to help speed up the healing process. Eyeuran worked the machines, while Fright Knight stood by the door.
"Those stupid Observants ruined everything! If they haven't interfered Danny would be dead by now! Then we could go about wiping out the humans." Said Dan.
Dan was looking better, then when he first arrived at the castle. His clothes had been repaired, his flaming hair had returned, and most of the scars and injuries he had were gone.
"There. There. My lord will get them next time. As for the Observants they are either dead or in hiding. I highly doubt they'll try to interfere with our plans now that they have witness your power." Said Eyeuran.
"You make a good point. Let the heroes have a little more time to fear my return. Soon I will bring our full forces down upon them and wipe them all out! I will kill Danny once and for all!" Declared Dan.
"Yes master." Said Fright Knight.
Outside in the hallway Freakshow and Lydia were preparing around a corner. The two of them had come up with a plan to steal the Reality Gauntlet. Lydia was going to send in her tattoos to slip the Reality Gauntlet off of Dan's arm while he was healing and bring it back to Freakshow. They were fixing to put their plan into action, when all of a sudden Pariah Dark followed by Executioner Ghost and Archer Ghost walked into the hallway.
"It appears were not the only opportunists here. Lets see how this goes." Said Freakshow.
Pariah Dark unleashed a blast of black lightning that destroyed the door to the healing chamber. He pulled out his mallet and stormed the room with his forces.
"I'm here for what rightly belongs to me!" Declared Pariah Dark.
"You treacherous snake! I should have know you'd try something like this!" Snarled Eyeuran.
"I'm simply taking back what is mine. This king of yours is a failure! His schemes have failed several times and he has cost use several of our top commanders! I'll shall take command and destroy Danny Phantom and all of the humans!" Said Pariah Dark.
"So the old dog still has some bite after all. Very well I'll beat you again and make an example out of you!" Said Dan as he got off the bed and yanked the tubes out.
Pariah Dark turned to Fright Knight.
"Join me Fright Knight and together we will destroy all who would dare oppose use." Said Pariah Dark.
Fright Knight just glared at Pariah Dark.
"No. I will not work for again. You were a terrible master. I've sided with Lord Dan." Said Fright Knight.
"You traitor! I will obliterate you, once I have dealt with your master!" Roared Pariah Dark as he leaped at Dan swinging his mallet.
Dan quickly put up a forcefield to block the attack. Pariah Dark's mallet slammed onto the shield several times. Each hit made the forcefield crack until it shattered! Pariah Dark shot his hand out trying to yank the Crown of Fire off of Dan's head. The flaming hair on Dan's hair shot out and attacked Pariah Dark's hand. Pariah Dark shouted and drew his hand back away from the fire. Dan quickly fired a couple of punches into Pariah Dark's chest knocking him back. Pariah Dark retaliated by hitting Dan with his mallet and sending Dan flying to the other side of the room. Dan crashed into the wall and landed on the ground.
"Give it up Dan. I have fought countless battles. In your current state defeat is inevitable! You are weakened and helpless." Declared Pariah Dark as he marched forward with his mallet raised high.
While the two kings were fighting. Eyeuran was firing energy blast at Archer Ghost, who retaliated by firing arrows back at the rogue Observant. Fright Knight was locking blades with Executioner Ghost.
Unbeknownst to anyone Freakshow and Lydia were intangible and watching.
"Much as I hate to say it Lydia. Were are currently out of our league. Even with my enhanced powers I have those two are just wild animals! Oh will just wait. One will probably kill the other and then will walk in and take the spoils." Said Freakshow.
Lydia only nodded.
Pariah Dark raised his mallet over Dan.
"Farewell Dan Phantom! You were a terrible ruler, but luckily your rule was quickly brought to an end!" Said Pariah Dark as he swung his mallet downwards towards Dan.
Dan's arms shot up and caught the mallet. Dan started to push against the mallet as he steadily got to his feet. Pariah Dark pushed back trying to crush Dan. Both fighters seemed to be evenly matched. Neither one of them was giving an inch. Suddenly flames leaped out of Dan's hands and set the mallet on fire.
"You know know something Pariah Dark. I may be weakened, but I'm not helpless!" Shouted Dan as more fire shot out of his hands.
Pariah Dark's weapon became completely consumed by fire and his hands and arms soon caught fire also, he leaped back shouting in pain as he dropped his flaming weapon and swatted at his arms and hands. Dan grinned at his enemy before unleashing his Ghostly Wail at him!
The Wail slammed into Pariah Dark sending him and everyone else nearby including Dan allies, Freakshow, and Lydia flying! The Wail destroyed the hallway and the medical machines in the healing chamber. Dan stopped his attack and surveyed the damage he'd done. He saw Pariah Dark staggering to his feet with Executioner Ghost and Archer Ghost behind him.
"This isn't over! You may have won this battle, but I will win the war! I will have my revenge on all of!" Roared Pariah Dark as he slammed his hands together and he and his forces vanished in a flash of red lightning.
"I'll be waiting." Said Dan.
Eyeuran and Fright Knight stumbled to their feet and joined their master.
"Come we have some planning to do." Said Dan as he walked off towards the throne room.
Eyeuran and Fright Knight followed. As soon as they left Freakshow and Lydia crawled out of a pile of ruble.
"Well that sure didn't go as I thought it would. The window of opportunity has apparently closed on use. However a new faction has been added to the game. This should be interesting. When the time is right I'll take my revenge on Danny Phantom. Then will take over the Ghost Zone and Earth. We just have to wait for the monsters to destroy one another, until then will play our roles as royal minions to Dan." Said Freakshow with an evil smile.
Lydia nodded and smiled evilly.
To be continued.