Disclaimer: I still don't own Danny Phantom as it's the property of Butch Hartman, Nickelodeon and Viacom International. I am just a loyal fan and nothing more.
Resurrected Memories
Chapter 51: Passion and problems part 1
Valerie Gray is in a good mood, according to her sources, her friend Amberline is in the lead by 85% and she is without a doubt, going to be this years Prom Queen. She isn't surprised, with all the hard work they had put in this campaign, it was inevitable and in just a few days, she and everyone at school is finally going to get their payback.
"Did you hear the news, Danny asked Amberline to go to the prom with him..."She heard some guy say to his friend.
"For real?..."His friend said in a disbelieving tone of voice.
"Totally! I saw him say so himself to everyone...'The dude said.
"Darn it, I was hoping to ask her...looks like I have to go with my next choice...'The friend groaned.
Valerie smiled with interest when she heard that. She knew for a while that Amberline had a thing for Danny, so she is happy for her. She had a feeling that this years prom is going to be one to remember.
"VALERIE! WHERE ARE YOU?! THE PROM IS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT...WHY WON'T YOU SAY YES?!...'The geeky voice of Nathan rang.
"Oh dang it!...'Valerie said in dismay and she tried to find a hiding place where her unwanted admirer couldn't reach her.
She soon saw her sanctuary in the form of the girl's bathroom.
"Bingo...'She said as she quickly ran inside, just in time, since no less than 2 seconds later, she heard a nearby door open and the loud footsteps that could only belong to someone like Nathan Lester.
"When is he going to leave me alone?...'Valerie muttered in annoyance.
She might not be shallow as she used to be, but Nathan just isn't her type, not to mention he is really obsessive and can't take no for an answer. She has told him countless times that she just isn't interested and he just refuses to accept it. At first she tried to be gentle with her rejections but he still went at it to the point that she just can't be in the same room with the jerk without feeling uncomfortable.
"Nathan, will you let it go? If Valerie hasn't said yes to your last thousand invitation, what the heck makes you think she's going to say yes this time?...'She heard another voice in the hall and she recognized it as Tucker's.
"I don't care if you are the mayor, I won't give up on my quest for love..."Valerie heard that and rolled her eyes.
"Translation...stalking..."She heard Tucker quipped.
"Nathan, I am going to ask you politely...dude to dude...Valerie isn't interested and you are not doing yourself any favors just bugging her like this...Why don't you just ask another girl to the prom, I'm sure Marcy of the chemistry club is still available..."Tucker's voice suggested.
Valerie tried not to snicker at that one. Marcy Leon is the freckled face, retainer wearing, bespectacled president of the chemistry club that had a notable lisp...and she was definitely within Nathan's league...or the very least, he is closer to her league than Valerie's anyway.
"You just want her for yourself, don't you...'Nathan accused.
"I ain't going to deny it, Val is hot and a cool dancer but unlike you, I know when to back off...'Tucker admitted.
She then heard some angry footsteps marching away, the ones that belong to Nathan and then the lighter ones that belong to Tucker. Valerie sighed, upset that Nathan is still being so stubborn but happy that Tucker, despite being super busy with his job as the first ever teen mayor, still tried to have her back.
It made Val smile slightly. However, before she could think anymore over it, she saw her friend Sam walk out from one of the stalls of the girl's bathroom, and she still hasn't noticed her presence yet...
"Hey Sam...'Valerie greeted the goth girl.
"Oh hey Valerie...How are you?...'Sam asked.
"Hiding from Nathan again...I swear, with prom being closer and closer, he's getting even more annoying..."Valerie said with a sigh.
"Normally I don't do this but if he keeps bugging you, my family has this lawyer and the words restraining order aren't foreign to him...'Sam said.
"No, don't bother...Nathan is a pest but I don't want to go that far and ruin his life...at least not yet..."She muttered.
"I wasn't thinking literally, but I was thinking more like a scare him straight kind of method, we meet up with him with my lawyer and you tell him that you are THINKING of doing this unless he backs off for good...sure, you might be bluffing but he doesn't have to know that...'Sam said with a mischievous look on her face.
"Now that, I have no qualms with, when can I borrow him?...'Valerie asked with interest.
"How's the next time Nathan bugs you...I have him on speed dial and can get him down here in 15 minutes flat..."Sam said.
"Thanks Sam..."Valerie said in relief.
Suddenly two other girls came into the restroom, both talking about gossip as they ignored the two other girls.
"I was like no way and she was like, yes way..."One girl said to her friend.
"Like no way, Danny actually asked her to the prom..."The other girl said.
"Totally! I saw him admit it to everyone...and you should have seen how Lain has her hands all over him...it's totally obvious the two of them have a thing going on...'The first girl said as she washed her hands in the sink.
"I should have figured, I wanted to ask Danny but it looks like Lain won..." The girl sighed.
"Whatever, I guess I'll just go with Kirk Lawson..." One of them said.
"The captain of the wrestling team...Awesome..."Her friend said as they both dried their hands and then left.
'So the rumor is true..."Valerie commented.
"Yes, it is..." Sam said as she washed her hands.
'You know, we have been so busy helping out Amberline, we still don't have any dates..." Valerie said.
"So, it's the twenty first century and a girl doesn't have to be escorted by some guy to have fun at some stupid dance..."Sam said.
"So you don't have a date yet, huh ...what about that Christopher guy, he seems to like you...'Valerie said only to see an unhappy look come on Sam's face.
"Sam? Did something happen with Christopher..."Valerie asked with concern for her gothic friend who just sighed.
"Let's just say we had an argument and he's not speaking to me now...I don't want to talk about it...'Sam said.
"Bummer..."Valerie said and thought about it.
Christopher is cute and he has a good sense of humor, a nice combo for any girl, even if Sam keeps rejecting his attempts to ask her out, though she knew Sam did care for him in the end. She decided to respect her friends wishes of not talking about it anymore. She might not have known Sam as long as her other friends but she did know this much about her: Sam would talk about her problems when she is good and ready and if you try getting her before then, you are just wasting your time and energy.
"I hope you and Christopher work through your problem...whatever it is..."Valerie said.
"I'll be seeing ya Sam, now that Nathan is gone, I got to go handle something..."Valerie said before leaving the restroom and her dark clothed friend behind.
With Sam
Sam got out of the restroom and soon went to her locker, her next period is starting in a few minutes and there was just two hours left of school and she wanted to just get it over with. To her dismay, Paulina and Dash(who is still growing that dumb looking mustache) came to the hall, as if they owned the place.
"Like, excuse me everybody...I, like, have an important announcement...Me and Dash are going to the prom together, so don't forget to vote for us as the new prom king and queen...'Paulina said in an dramatic voice.
"Yeah, vote for us..."Dash yipped.
However, practically no one is paying attention to what they said and just went back to what they were doing. Sam yawned and rolled her eyes at Paulina's pathetic attempt to get attention. It's obvious that Dash was just her back-up date since she couldn't get Danny and as stubborn as Paulina is about the ghostly boy, she wouldn't allow herself to be dateless on prom night...Sam just thought she is being petty and pathetic as always.
Soon the warning bell rang and Sam decided not to think about the fact that her ex-boyfriend and her new friend were going to the prom together and she just tried to focus on her classes for now.
Meanwhile
At Elmerton High School
Cristopher J. Morgan was having his free period and he tried to ignore the many student trying to get his attention. Ever since Danny Phantom posted that video of him online, a lot of his classmates were treating him like some small time celerbity, and the rumor that he has a chance with Sunset Records.
"Man Christopher, it's still so amazing..."One of the nerds said in a fawning voice.
"Can I have your autograph, before you get too famous and start charging for them..." Kip, one of his classmates said.
"Sure, why not..."Christopher just shrugged as he wrote his name on his notebook.
"Wow Christopher, it's so hot how you played the drums..." A girl said in a fawning way to him.
Her name is Casey Jones, she's one of the most popular girls in the senior class, a cheerleader, blonde and busty and before the video got posted, she didn't even know that he existed. He didn't care since he didn't like her then and he doesn't like her now.
"Whatever...'Christopher said as he tried to ignore her but she wouldn't back down.
"Like seriously, you don't have any plans this afternoon, maybe we could do something together?...'Casey said as she fluttered her eyelashes at him.
Christopher however, could only think of a pair of lavender eyes and a dark aura a mystery and altruism. Casey is hot and popular but she's shallow and he knows that before any of this, she wouldn't look at him twice so he just shook his head in refusal.
"No thanks...I'm busy...'He said as he got up and left.
He didn't bother to look back to see the shocked look on Casey's face at his not-so-subtle rejection. There is only one girl that he has his eye on, and she's out of his reach...
"Sam...'Christopher sighed sadly as he continued to walk away from his unwanted fan club.
At Amity Park Academy of the Arts
With Zoe
Zoe A. Murray is in positively high spirits, it just a week or so, she and her band are going to become famous and she could hardly wait. Neither could her fellow students for that matter.
"I still can't believe it Zoe...Sunset Records...you really are going places..."Her friend Tyler said in admiration.
"Yeah, I still can't believe it sometimes..."Zoe said in awe.
"You know...uh...just because you are on the way to fame and fortune, doesn't mean your going to forget about us here, are you?...'Tyler asked.
"Don't worry Ty, I could never forget about this place...besides, I already talked with mom and one of the things we are going to talk to Mr. Summers about is if it would still be possible for me to attend school here while I do my demo..." Zoe said.
"I hope so...APAA just wouldn't be the same without your piano skills..." Tyler said.
Zoe smiled at that. Tyler has been her friend since she came her, he's a sophomore, a year ahead of her but they have done a few shows together and became good friends. He's also a music student like her, a violin virtuoso and a cool guy.
"And I wouldn't be the same without this place...'Zoe said with a sweet smile to her dear friend.
Later
Back at Casper High
With Star
Star was having a bad week, heck a bad school life since that day in the closet with Amberline Lain. At the very least, the auburn haired girl kept her word and didn't spread what she accidentally told her about Paulina to the entire school.
But it didn't stop there, Paulina is still upset over the fact that she is losing her chance at prom queen to her rival, who also happens to have snagged Danny Phantom as her prom date, which only worsened Paulina's mood.
Even more since she was forced to use her backup date Dash Baxter in his place. No matter what, a girl like Paulina can't attend a dance alone, so Dash is gonna be her date for now, though it's obvious he still prefers Amberline over Paulina.
"I still can't believe he chose Lain over me...'Paulina said in anger.
"Uh...maybe...maybe he just doesn't know what he's passing up...'Star said weakly.
"Must be...though how he cannot know is anyone's guess, I mean...I am beautiful, fit , I have got a killer figure, I'm at the top of the social food chain and he still prefers that Lain girl over me!...'Paulina ranted once again.
"Don't let them get you down Paulina...you...you still have a chance to win...'Star said, hoping to calm her down.
"I know that I am going to win, Lain is delusional in thinking anyone will ACTUALLY vote for her, but it will make the look on her face when I WIN, all the more priceless...'Paulina said.
Before Star could say anything else to please her, the very couple she was criticizing came in the room hand-in-hand and soon sat at their desks and even from here, they could see the way Danny was drooling over Amberline, who was returning the same look at him.
"Sickening...'Paulina growled in obvious jealousy.
Star sighed, if her very reputation wasn't in Paulina's perfectly manicured hands, she could have admitted out loud that Danny and Amberline looked good together, that they make a cute couple with the way they looked at each other.
But alas, she cannot risk it, as she must worry about her own survival in this deadly wilderness known as high school.
She just hoped that whatever ends up happening at the prom, Paulina won't take it out on her.
With Amberline/Ember
The school bell had rung, many students were leaving and Amberline was still admiring Danny, ever since she finished writing down the course material and homework assignment as well.
"Glad that's over...'Danny said, referring to class.
"So Amberline, still up for a movie?...'Danny asked his female companion who nodded.
"You bet I am...'She said with utmost conviction.
Danny smiled as he waited for everyone to leave the classroom. He took her hand, transformed into his ghost form and then picked her up bridal style as he fazed through the wall and then flew away with her.
Next destination: Their date.
Elsewhere
Jasmine Fenton, older sister of world hero Danny Phantom, was with her nose in some book. This was a common sight but she wasn't reading just any of her psychology books. It was a yearbook, an old one from the nineteen-seventies. The reason was due to her own curiosity. A couple of days ago, she found the substitute teacher Mrs. Murray nose deep in it and when he caught her, she looked spooked, like she was hiding something. Jazz prided herself as an aspiring psychologist and she had noticed that the poor woman seemed depressed and sad about something and she couldn't shake what she heard her mutter to herself when she thought no one was looking.
"You have to let it go AJ...She's dead and she's not going to come back..." The teacher's words echoed through her mind.
"Now let's see here..." Jazz muttered as she observed the year book.
Jazz felt a need to help the woman who was obviously going through some grief. Someone close to her had died, they had attended school in Casper High in the seventies and it's obvious that the woman missed her greatly. Jazz would have asked her directly but she had been so swamped with her term paper on ghost envy these last few days, not to mention that she doubted that Mrs. Murray would outright talk to a random student about a deep personal grief.
Even so, she wanted to help her and since the book was available, she asked the librarian if she could borrow it and since she was one of her regular volunteers, Ms. Burns allowed it. So now Jazz was checking the book for some clues. So far, she checked each page and all she saw was a bunch of random photos of old students with out of style clothes and bad haircuts. She knew that this was a long shot and she might as well leave things alone since it was none of her business...but her inner healer wanted to see if she could try and help and she wanted to see exactly who the poor substitute teacher was mourning over. She was now checking this ancient yearbook for any memorial pages dedicated to students who had passed away during that year. Maybe she was jumping to conclusions or maybe not, but she didn't see any harm in just checking this book out.
"Alright...Memorial...memorial..." Jazz muttered as she checked each section in the year book from A -.Z. She already finished the "L's" and now she was starting with the "M's".
However once she turned the page, Jazz dropped the book in shock and even screamed, thinking her eyes were deceiving her.
"N-No...No way!..." A shaky Jazz muttered as she tried to convince herself that her eyes played a trick on her or something.
There was just NO way that she saw HER face in this old yearbook. It just was not possible, the year book was over 30 years old and the girl in the picture looked no older than 16!
The same age as the girl she was thinking of right now, who was out on a date with her little brother right now!.
"There is just no way...she would have to be..." Jazz mouth closed as realization finally clicked in her mind.
She picked up the yearbook and saw the picture once more. There in the student memorial was a picture of a girl named Amberline, with auburn red hair, blue eyes and right below read "1961-1977". However she also saw a another name there that nearly had the red haired psychologist in training toppling over in shock once again.
"Amberline...Mclain..." Jazz whispered in horror as the revelation sunk in.
To be continued-
Next time on Resurrected Memories
Passion and problems part 2
REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewers:
FireSoulKid, Ryavrel and Wiseguy2415: As shown here, the plot is still thickening...
Mazamba, Guest,Etherious09, Dalton Wolfe and Fatcatjohn: thank you :)
Kosmic: You might have been on to something...
Invader Johnny: You are right about that, but as shown here, she's still arrogant about her idea of winning...
ShadowKingLegette: LOL!
EvilDannyBoy97: I always kind of had a soft spot for it, saw a lot of good fics about them and I think they might have good chemistry together...
Meazm: Might have to wait a while...
Lost: I guess it can be...
Midnight Ruins: It certainly is...
Guest: Thank you, I am glad that you like it so much...
TearDrop1822: This story isn't over yet..
Feurrige: It's alright, no problem. Also, looks like Paulina is going with Dash...heh...
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