Author: So I've been slowly been building up to the climax of this story because I rushed it last time and well…..we all saw how that went. Anyway Our time together will be coming to a close and I'm happy I chose to rewrite it. More twists and plots to come! And if you can't wait then head on over and read the original because as per requested it is still up. Now ONTO THE SHOW!

Return

Chapter Thirty Four

As Johnny took in the scenery around him he couldn't help but remember how things used to be. How he would sneak into the human world with Kitty on with him. How he would drive them around the city. He could almost hear Kitty laughing and scolding him for looking at other girls. The thoughts were painful ones but if he didn't think about them then it would be like he had truly lost her and he wasn't ready to give up.

That's why he was here in the first place.

Glancing around again Johnny wasn't sure if they were going to show up or not. He could only pray that they saw that without their help everyone they loved would die.

It didn't take long before a chill ran up his spine. Turning he let out a sigh of relief as he spotted the two approaching figures. The easy part was done, getting them to show up. Now came the hard part, convincing them to help.

"Thank you for coming," Johnny said once the two figures reached him.

"Make this quick, if certain individuals get wind that we're here things will turn ugly fast," A gruff voice barked out.

"Easy love," A softer voice said, "We agreed it was time. We can't hide anymore."

Johnny felt some part of him relax at the words. Even if they chose not to help him there was no doubt they would help in some other way.

"If you are interested I have a plan to get you into the castle undetected. If all goes well you should have a clear shot at Plasmius later tonight," Johnny interrupted, "It would be the best chance at getting at him since he should be distracted enough by the broadcast."

"This smells like a trap to me. How do we know you aren't leading us to our own capture ghost?" The gruff voice growled.

"Believe me or don't, but I'm offering you this chance because it is the only way to protect the person I care about," Johnny shot back, "And if that's not enough to convince you then I'll put my life on the line. If for any reason you have to doubt me then my life is yours to take."

"As if I would trust the word of a ghost-" The gruff voice began to rant.

"Love take a deep breath," The softer voice instructed, "You are sure about being able to get us into the castle?"

"Yes," Johnny responded.

"Very well then we'll listen to your plan," The softer voice said ignoring the indignant squawk that came from the gruff voice, "I do have one question however."

"Yes?"

"Why did you wait until now? Surely there were other chances for you," Johnny flinched at that the truth stabbing him like a blade.

"There was something I was trying to protect and that's all I'll say. If you'll follow me I will explain the details of the plan," he said before turning away.

"I still don't trust you ghost." The gruff voice stated although the began to follow him.

"I would expect nothing less from a former ghost hunter," Johnny called back.

Jack could only glare at the retreating ghosts back. Although they were now ghost themselves he just couldn't give up his hatred for their former enemies. A small hand on his arm made him look down at his wife. Even with her skin now a pale blue and her hair wisping about her head in flame like waves she was still the woman he had fallen in love with all those years ago. Looking at her he remembered the vow he had made all those years ago. To protect her and their children. He had failed once but he was not going to let it happen a second time.

It was nighttime (from what he could gather) when Vlad stormed into the room. Danny had been lightly dozing when the door burst open shocking him out of his light slumber. Vlad didn't seem to notice him at first throwing off his cape while muttering to himself.

"Tonight is the night, soon they shall all see," Vlad muttered undoing the buttons on his collar.

"Well look what that cat dragged in. A deranged fruitloop," Danny said unable to stop himself.

Vlad turned at his voice a sly grin spreading across his face. Within moments he was in front of the cage smirking down at Danny. Who in all honesty wanted to throw the plan to the wind and just beat the man within an inch of his life.

"Why Daniel so good to see you awake. I would hate for you to miss the festivities," Vlad said walking around the cage as Danny followed him with his eyes.

"What are you going on about?" Danny feigned ignorance.

"Oh you'll see but first I think there is something we need to establish," With that said Vlad yanked the door of the cage open and pulled Danny out by the scruff of his collar before the other could blink, "You are only alive because I will it. You only breathe because I allow it. And soon you will do everything I wish because I demand it."

"In your dreams!" Danny yelled before he felt a crushing force on his throat.

"Yes Danny exactly. In my dreams you wait on me hand in foot. You thrive on the affections I choose to bestow on you. Everything I give. Pain. Pleasure. Everything you will come to relish or I shall break you until you have no choice," Vlad growled before throwing Danny back into the cage with enough force he could hear the creak of his spine.

Danny choked on the air in his lungs pain shooting through him like venom. Vlad listened to the gasping sounds coming from the boys mouth taking great pleasure from the fact that he was the one to cause them. Oh yes he had many plans for his future consort. For now however…

"Someone will be by shortly to prepare you for your tv debut. Don't give them any trouble or I will be forced to repeat this talk and I warn you next time it will not be as pleasant," Vlad warned before he left once more.

Danny swallowed harshly as he tried to regain his breathing. Hatred for the man dulled most of the pain the rest he thrust aside with the knowledge that soon. Soon. He would have the chance to end this once and for all.

Author: So yes I know I made Vlad a little creepy in this one but come on. Like he wouldn't gloat or something like that. And yes I brought Danny's parents back from the dead. Betcha weren't expecting that one! Lol anyway see ya in the next chap.