Okay I know that its been a while since I've updated sooo I really want you all to enjoy this chapter.

*spoiler* Cliffie *spoiler*

Chapter Twenty-Six

Worries

"Tucker, let me go!" Melissa yelled as they reached the safety of Tucker's attic. Melissa flailed her arms and legs.

"I can't. I know that you're gonna go back there and get hurt…" his voice trailed off, "or worse."

Melissa sighed in defeat. "Okay fine," she changed back to human form, "will you put me down now?" Tucker released his grip. "Now we have to come up with something. I mean, we can't just leave him on that table with my three worst enemies!" Melissa said quickly in one breath.

Tucker sat in a chair by the corner of the room and sighed before putting his head into his palm. "Melissa," he said finally, "I know Danny well and he'll be fine. I've seen him get out of some things that are impossible but he makes it out unscathed." Tucker sighed as he finished and Melissa didn't feel comforted by his words. Melissa went ghost as she walked over to Tucker.

Melissa lay a comforting hand on the techno-geek's shoulder. "We both know that Danny needs our help and I'm not gonna just sit around," Melissa headed towards the window, "…so you can stay here or you can help with my plan." Tucker moved faster than lightning as he moved toward Melissa.

"Okay, I'm in. Now tell me, what exactly is your plan?" Melissa gave a devious smile.

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Meanwhile, at Shadow's lab…

"How could you idiots let her escape!" Shadow yelled angrily, "She was strapped to a damn table. A table! And you still screw that up." Vlad and Maskerade flinched whenever Shadow shrieked, which made Danny laugh a little. Shadow turned to him and slapped him. "I've had enough of you and that girl! Now I was going to kill both of you but I realized you two would still be together," Shadow made a gagging noise as she turned away from Danny with clenched fists, "so I've decided to leave you miserable with Melissa dead." She turned sharply back around with a pleased smirk on her face.

"Sam, how could you? What happened? We were all good friends and then you just ran off that one day-" Shadow cut him off.

"Don't ever mention that day! That created all of my problems, well the main one, Melissa. After she turned up everything went south. You never even noticed me after we learned she was half ghost." Shadow changed back into Sam, her sorrow showing.

"I-I'm so sorry Sam. I never noticed."

"Of course you haven't," she snapped at Danny, "you've been too busy noticing Melissa!" Sam turned away from Danny over to Vlad and Maskerade. "I want the trap set with your positions covered."

"Yes Shadow," The two said simultaneously. Sam turned back into Shadow and flew off. Danny turned to Maskerade and Vlad.

"Where is she going?" Danny said urgently. Vlad turned to face him and gave a small laugh. "Where is she going!" He yelled.

"Daniel, she's going to give young Melissa a little visit," he said, a smirk traveling his face. Vlad and Maskerade went upstairs, leaving Danny alone.

Danny was struggling again. He was stronger this time. The straps were coming loose and Danny knew it. Just a little more, then I can help Melissa. Finally a strap became completely loose and Danny could escape if Vlad and Maskerade hadn't returned with a switch.

"Daniel, where do you think you're going," Vlad said wielding the device.

"To help Melissa, right after I knock you guys out," Danny replied.

"That's what you think," Maskerade snickered.

Vlad hit the switch and large amounts of ecto-energy began to form around the walls. Danny tried to fly past the two to find a way out but, for once, they were one step ahead of him. The shield had completely covered the lab.

"Nowhere to run," Maskerade said.

"Nowhere to hide," Vlad sneered.

Danny knew they were right, but then he heard a voice, at first he thought it was in his head.

"Now you must find the will to stand and fight!" Maybe this is the voice Melissa's been hearing. Whether it is or not it's right. Time to stand and fight!

A good cliffie means a great next chapter. Also I AM going to make a sequel. I'd give out the title but that would be a spoiler! Lastly, I won't post the next chapter until after we reach at least 63 reviews. I don't care if they're anynomous or not. I LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU GUYS ARE THINKING AND EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS. OK sooo...Issamel OUT!