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 52: Passion and problems part 2
Previously
"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.
Jazz had dropped the year book in shock and still looked slack jaw.
After several moments of shock, she re read it several times and she knew her eyes were not fooling her. It was an exact image, the exact first name with only the clothes, hair style and surname being the one differences between the two girls.
It's obvious that Amberline Lain is the same girl in this picture...the memorial picture and she was frowning hard now...
"I knew that there was something I didn't trust about her...'Jazz said in anger.
She had to call her brother and warn him. It's obvious that Amberline is a ghost and she needed to protect him. She pulled out her cell phone to call him but to her shock, frustration and worry, he didn't pick up and she's getting a bad feeling about this.
"Oh man, I got to find him before something bad happens..."Jazz said as she quickly ran out to her car and started driving, all the while trying to find someone who can help her stop the female ghost tricking her brother.
One whom she believes is not only a ghost, but has a connection to one of her brother's worst enemies...
Who or whatever Amberline Lain is, she obviously has a connection to Ember Mclain and Jazz has to get to her brother before something bad happens to him. Unknown to her, a certain dark ghoul had been spying on her with a look of interest.
"Well, this is getting interesting...'Spectra said before she disappeared to inform her employer of the new development.
As Jazz drove, she tried calling Tucker to warn him about her discovery...
With Tucker
Tucker Foley had arrived to the mayor's office and had been swarmed with paper work and he sighed in frustration as he knew that this is going to be another long night.
"Sheela, hold all my calls, looks like I'm gonna be here a while..."The teen mayor said as he went to his desk.
'Yes sir..."His assistant said as she began to take calls as she always does.
"Mayor Foley's office...please hold..."She said over and over again several dozen times.
"Mayor Foley's office...please hold..."Sheela said once again and was about to get to the next one when suddenly.
"Wait, please...I need to speak to the mayor, it's important...I'm his friend Jasmine Fenton and-
'HOLD PLEASE!...'Sheela said in annoyance as she went to the next call, annoyed by pesky citizens who thought only their problems mattered in this small town.
Jazz started at her phone in frustration when she heard the music playing and growled as she knew she didn't have time for it. She hung up and tried to call Sam next, since despite everything, she is still close to her brother and could help her find him.
As Jazz called the goth girl, she was unaware that Sam had turned her phone off, not wanting to be disturbed by the outside world as she continued to brood and sulk in her room more than usual.
"Not her either...I'm getting a bad feeling about this...'Jazz muttered as she continued to drive and called her brother simultaneously but he was still not answering.
WHY is he not answering?!
"I still can't believe Dash hasn't shaved that stupid mustache yet., the fur look is so NOT for him...'Amberline laughed.
"I still can't believe Paulina thinks going to the prom with Dash will make me jealous, she tried dating him and the other jocks for the same reason and I told her I don't care...'Danny said.
"They say the definition of stupidity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting the results to change...'Amberline said to the dark haired boy.
"I thought it was insanity...'He said to her.
"Same diff..." She said before they both burst into laughter, making fun of their rivals.
"Oh man, I think my phone is out of juice..."Danny muttered in frustration. He is still dressed as his third alter ego Donald Felton since he didn't want to risk his fans interrupting his date with Amberline.
'Bummer...but whatever, if you need to call, you can use mine ...'Amberline offered hers to him.
"Thanks...still I can't believe that the movie was sold out...and it's frustrating that if I take the mustache and shades of, they might let us in...but I'm against stuff like that..."Danny sighed.
"Hey I get it, you have standards...come on, I have an idea..."Amberline said.
"What is it?...'Danny asked.
"I have something more fun than a movie in mind..."Amberline said to him.
"Like what?...'Danny asked with interest.
"You'll see, now come on...'Amberline said in a flirtatious, sweet voice that made Danny follow her.
Danny changed forms, picked her bridal style and followed her direction. He landed in a nearby ally, changed back and soon Amberline brought him to what looked to be a dance club.
"What is this place?...'Danny asked.
"You mean to tell me that you have never been to The Loft...one of the hottest dance club in the whole country?..."She asked and laughed when he shook his head.
"Danny baby, you really need to get out more, and for something other than saving people..."Amberline giggled.
"Wait, don't you need an I.D for a dance club?...'Danny asked, his morality showing and Amberline giggled again.
"Chillax, it's a teen dance club, no alcohol at all at this joint...'She said, calming him down.
She giggled again. Overall, Danny has his morals and it's actually endearing now, as opposed to annoying as she used to think they are.
"Come on, the bouncer knows me..."Amberline said as she dragged him to the line, where a bunch of teens are already in line.
A couple of weeks back, while Danny had been off doing his super hero stuff and Sam had a head cold and couldn't hang out with her, she gave this place a visit and made some extra friends here, including the bouncer. Now, time to test that friendship...
"Alright, come on in..." The bouncer let a couple of teens inside and then spotted Amberline.
"Hey Lain baby, long time no see...'The bouncer said upon seeing her.
"Hey Kirk, what's up?..."Amberline said as she high five with the tall, burly man.
"Awesome...so I take it whiskers here is with you?..."Kirk asked as he pointed to the disguised Danny.
"Yep, he's my new dance partner for tonight...'She announced.
"Cool, well you two have fun..."Kirk said as he let the two teenagers in the club.
"Wow, this place looks cool...'Danny said as he looked at the dance club.
It had a kind of retro vibe to it, including an old fashioned disco ball, a deejay and everywhere he looked, teens were dancing and listening to rock music. It was actually exciting him a bit.
'It should me, I found it..." Amberline said with a grin.
She didn't tell him that the first time that she was here, it had been during her first visit to the human world as an attempt for rock star related global conquest, and this was just one of the many places she had performed before she escalated to having her face on every magazine cover.
"I got to admit, I think this will be more fun than a movie..." Danny said.
"You can say that again..."Amberline said with a smirk.
Suddenly, the deejay put a new tune and everything was beginning to speed up, and Amberline smiled widely as she heard the song that was playing.
'Oh, this is my jam...'She said in excitement, which Danny noticed.
"So, Amberline...can I have this dance?...'Danny asked as he offered his hand to her.
"Oh, I thought you'd never ask...'She giggled as she just took his arm and lead him to the dance floor.
Once there, they both started dancing together and busting moves to the beat of the song.
"I got to say Donny, you sure know how to get down...'Amberline said as she did a twirl and shook her hips.
"And you dance as good as you sing, and that's saying something...'Danny said as he did the moon walk, making Amberline giggle.
"The moonwalk, for real?..."She asked.
'Don't go hating the classics, babe...'Danny said before he twirled around and moon walked back to her, as she giggled.
As they continued to dance, a crowd was watching them and suddenly the spotlight is on them, much to her surprise.
"Everyone is watching us...'She said to Danny, who just kept dancing.
'Let them, we're good and we're having fun...so let them look...'Danny said as he took her hand and now made this dance for a duo.
"Yeah, kind of like practice for our prom king and queen dance...'Amberline suggested.
"Exactly...'Danny chuckled as he dipped her.
The two danced closely for a while more, both moving faster as the music went faster and more and more people were admiring their moves, most especially Amberline Lain's.
She felt so alive and so free as she continued to dance with her love, his kept twirling her, dipping her and moving in sync with her that she just felt like a butterfly in the breeze, nothing could bring her down.
As the sun came to it's end, Danny pulled her once more to her, twirled her and dipped her back as the finally, and Amberline soon found herself panting deeply and noticed that she was in his arms...again.
"Wow...'She let out, pleasantly surprised as to what a great dancer her love is.
She noticed that she was still in his arms, looking into his eyes and she flushed a bit, feeling her heart beat fast and not just because of the epic dance they just had.
She snapped out of it when she heard cheering and realized that the crowd that was watching them was applauding them and the Deejay still had the spotlight on them.
"Let's here it for Amberline and her new partner Donny, they is so hot, they burned up the whole dance floor...'The deejay said into his microphone as everyone continued to applaud.
The two dancers then left the dance floor as the next song played, one that neither likes really.
"I got to say Danny, you are one great dance partner, I can;t wait for the prom...'Amberline said in excitement.
"Me neither...'Danny said with a blush, feeling so happy.
"Um...Amberline...'Danny said but the loud music made it hard for her to hear him.
"Yeah..."She said.
Danny sighed, he wanted to ask her something important but not in a place so noisy. It's something really important and he can't have any distractions.
"Is there any place quiet around here...I kind of want to talk to you about something...'Danny said in a louder voice to her.
"There's a nice on the second floor that people go sometimes that overlooks the city, we can go there...'She answered.
'That's cool...'Danny said as he took hand and followed her directions.
However, before they made it to the stairs, she got his attention.
"Hold on a second Danny, I kind of need to make an emergency stop...'She said.
"Oh, okay..I'll wait...'Danny said as he watched her leave for the restroom.
While she was gone, Danny felt someone else tap his shoulder to get his attention. He turned around to see that it;s his older sister Jazz Fenton.
"Danny, are you okay?...'Jazz asked in a worried tone.
"Jazz? What are you doing here?..."Danny asked in confusion.
"Looking for you, i tried calling you but you didn't pick up..."Jazz said.
"Sorry but my phone was low and i left it to charge while i was dancing..."Danny said..."How did you find this place?..."He asked.
"Remember the Fenton tracking devices mom and dad put on our phones, in case either of us end up captured..."Jazz said.
"That's only to be used during emergencies..."Danny reminded, not liking his privacy be violated like that.
"This is an emergency! Now come on ,I got to get you out of here...'Jazz said as she tried to pull him away.
"Jazz, I'm kind of in the middle of a date here...can this wait till later..." Danny said in annoyance as he pulled his hand away.
"No it can't! Danny, I really need to talk to you about Amberline...'Jazz said in an urgent tone.
"About what?...'Danny asked.
"She's not who she appears to be...she's a GHOST!...'Jazz whispered, causing Danny's eyes to widen.
'What are you talking about?...'Danny demanded.
"She's a ghost Danny, I was looking at an old yearbook picture, and I saw her in it, a year book from the seventies and she looked exactly the same, expect the picture was a MEMORIAL one..."Jazz said as she shook her but Danny wriggled out of her grasp.
He had a look on her face that didn't exactly say that he believed her..
"Jazz, I appreciate your concern but I think this is one of the rare times that you are wrong...'Danny said with his arms crossed.
"What did you just say?..." Jazz shouted, unable to believe that he is questioning her.
"If Amberline was a ghost, I would have figured it out by now, I have a ghost sense..."Danny said stubbornly.
"Danny, I mean it...I think there is something wrong with that girl...ever since she moved here I got a weird vibe and the picture I found is proof that I was right..."Jazz insisted,unaware of how angry her brother is becoming...
And not because of Amberline...
"Jazz, I know you are just worried about me but stop it, I have known Amberline for 4 months and I can safely say that there is nothing ghostly or bad about her..."Danny said to his sister.
"Danny, I'm serious..."Jazz started but was cut off
"So am I, Amberline is the best thing that has ever happened to me, she's beautiful, sweet, talented and she cares about me...but what would you know, you have been against her since we met..." Danny accused.
"Because she seemed shady and I was right..."Jazz said.
"No, you were just being paranoid and overprotective, but I'm not a little kid anymore, I can handle myself. .."Danny said.
"Danny, I know hormones can cloud your judgement but please listen, there's something else. ..the girl I saw in the picture was named Amberline MCLAIN..."Jazz stressed the surname, getting her brother's attention.
"What?..."Danny questioned.
"Yeah, not only is she a ghost but I think she is connected with your enemy Ember Mclain...we got to stop her from whatever evil plot she is up to..."Jazz said.
Danny looked stunned, before he frowned and shook his head.
"There is no evil plot...she's not connected to Ember..."Danny said, refusing to budge on it.
"What but Danny, didn't you hear anything of what I just said..."Jazz started.
"Yes and I know that you are wrong, Amberline is a good person, she cares about me and you are wrong.. I will look at the picture later if you want but right now, I have a date to get back to..."Danny said as he turned away from her.
"Danny, I am serious, that girl is dangerous, please snap out of it and listen to me before you bet hurt..."Jazz said as she tried to pull him back but Danny became intangible.
"I love her, Jazz..."Danny said, shocking his sister to the core.
"You...love her?..."Jazz whispered in shock.
"I do, I haven't felt this way about anyone since Sam...and it's deeper...it's something more special and I can tell that she feels the same way..."Danny said, horrifying his sisters by what he is saying.
Jazz couldn't believe this. This isn't good, she has to snap him a out of it!
"But Danny-...
"No buts, I know Amberline and I know that she is human and I know that she would never lie or hurt me, so leave us alone!..."Danny said angrily before he literally disappeared before her eyes.
"No, Danny...Come back..."Jazz said as she tried to look around the club for her brother and stop it.
She couldn't believe that he's too blinded by love, that he would blow her off like this. She had to find him before he gets hurt by that Amberline..
At the balcony, away from Jazz
Danny and Amberline were enjoying the peace and quiet away from annoying distractions, just enjoying the view. Danny took off his glasses and mustache and was now just holding hands with Amberline, who is clearly enjoying this.
"Beautiful view..."Amberline said.
"Just like you..."Danny flirted, making her giggle.
"Jazz is wrong, I know she is...there is no way Amberline is a bad guy...much less a ghost..."Danny thought seriously to himself, before he made his resolve.
It's now or never...
"I really like you a lot Amberline...'Danny said as he took her hands in his.
"Really?..." Amberline asked in a hopeful voice.
"Yeah, there is just something about you, that I just can't put into mere words...You're smart, talented, strong, courageous and...beautiful..."He said in the most sincere voice he could muster, causing the girl to blush at each word he said.
"I really like you too Danny..."She admitted, causing the boy to smile widely at that... "You're the nicest guy I have ever known, you're fun and sweet and...you have the cutest smile I have ever seen...'She said, making the boy blush a new shade of red.
Danny took a deep breath, in order to take the next step of what he really, really wants to do. He pulled something out of his back pocket, and Amberline was surprised to see that it looked like a ring.
"Amberline, I mean it when I say that I like you...way more than just friends...I want to be more than that..." Danny said as he held the ring and Amberline saw that it was a class ring, a silver one with a purple gen stone on it.
It was how boys back in her day asked girls to go steady with them, which is all but forgotten nowadays...but not by him it seems. Amberline almost ended up swooning over the very thought, of having something as sentimental and serious as a class ring from him, since it is physical proof that he is serious about wanting to date her exclusively.
"Will you be my girlfriend?..."Danny asked her and Amberline's face was sporting a smile to big now, it almost looked painful.
"YES!...'She shouted as she moved at him to hug him, only for the added wait to make them both crash to the ground, laughing loudly.
Once they were calm, Danny helped her back up and took her hand to place the class ring on it and once that was done, they just continued to stare at each other, both feelings their hearts beating quickly as they looked at the object of their desire. Danny leaned forward and so did Amberline.
They got closer and closer to each other, both knowing of the other's intentions and they just continued until their lips finally met...
They were now having their first kiss together.
"Amberline....I love you..."Danny thought blissfully before they made contact.
"Danny...I love you...'Amberline thought upon the kiss before her mind just went blank.
She soon wrapped her arms around Danny's neck and he did so around her waist, bringing her closer to deepen their kiss. Ember couldn't believe this. She has dated quite a few guys over the decades but none of them, not even Skulker, could make her feel what she is feeling now as she kissed Danny. It as if all of those other kisses couldn't even compete and that this may as well be her first REAL kiss with a guy...
The seconds their kiss started, Ember felt as if she was hit by a lighting bold, since it felt like electricity was coursing through her veins, she could feel her. face become hotter, her toes curling a bit and felt her heart beating as fast as a jackhammer.
"Mmmmmmm...' She let out in a moan of delight as she tried to deepen the kiss even more and the sound made Danny want to squeeze her even more.
"Mmmmmm..."Danny ended up letting out, which just encouraged the auburn haired girl even more if that was humanly possible.
The kiss is glorious but it wasn't enough for her, she needed more!
She bit on his lip a little, demanding access, which he complied and her tongue was allowed inside, exciting the boy to no end and the mere taste of him is driving her completely mad. Not only that, the intensity and the intimacy of this deep kiss here just made the two feel happy, knowing that they were desired so much by the one they love, especially Amberline. During this kiss, she breathe in his scent, he is wearing cologne and she found herself intoxicated by it, but no more than what his lips were doing to her right now. It was like the moment their lips met, any anger, any turmoil, any anxiety or other negative feelings she has ever felt instantly evaporated and were forgotten entirely. She couldn't think of her past, her lies or her decision to live a lifetime of lies just to be with him. All she could feel right now is him, and how much he makes her happy just by being with her.
She let go of everything and her mind became complete clear now as she enjoyed being so close to him. She let go of any hate and anger she has ever felt, any sadness and grief, any bitterness and frustration, any pain and misery, she let it all go and now all she could do is feel happy.
Because of him and how much she loves him...
She just let everything go then...absolutely EVERYTHING...
After what felt like a wondrous but sadly brief eternity, the two teenagers finally separated from their intimate kiss...Amberline was the first to open her eyes and she saw Danny's eyes were still closed for a moment, as if he was still reeling in the entire experience. Danny then opened his eyes and they gazed in each others.
However to her immense surprise, his eyes shot up, as if they were surprised by something and he looked like he was frozen, though she is confused, the kiss has been amazing, so why is he reacting like this?
'Danny?...'She asked and that was when he started moving again, and getting even more weird by the moment.
Danny moved away from her and looked like he was seeing a ghost for the first time EVER! He looked as if he was scared or something and it worried her greatly.
"What's wrong? Are you okay?...'Amberline asked in a worried voice as she reached out for him, only for him to move another foot away from her.
"N-No way...this...this just isn't possible..."He stuttered each word like he was scared or something...E-E-Ember?...'He finally suttered out and Amberline felt her heart stop when he said that name.
"W-What?...'She let out, unable to believe this.
"Ember Mclain?!...' He yelled.
Amberline was shocked until she looked down and noticed her hands...noticed the color of them. They are currently not human fair color that she has gotten used to seeing these last few months...now they are chalky white...a color only common in the skin pigments of GHOSTS.
"No it can't be...'She whispered in horror as she pulled out her compact mirror and saw with horror the truth.
She is no longer looking at the face of Amberline Lain, student of Casper High, aspiring musician and girlfriend of Danny Fenton. She is looking at the face of EMBER MCLAIN!
To be continued-
Next time on Resurrected Memories
The truth is out!
A/N:For those who think Danny was acting a little OOC, remember, love can make a person blind and have poor judgement, like when he was infatuated with Valerie, not to mention, no one wants to believe that the person they love mean them any harm, so he might have been a little stubborn and in denial.
REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewers:
FireSoulKid, 61394: : To be fair, she was the most suspicious of Amberline throughout the fanfic and hence, that is why she figured out first...
Danifan3000: I don't Paulina is willing to be seen talking to him, even at her most desperate...but you never know...
Wiseguy2415, DannyPhantom619:: All I can say now is...dun...dun...DUN...
Neon Starch, ImaginativeGeek: Well the next chapter will be all about Danny's reaction to the truth...
Kosmic: Thanks, I try ;)
Invader Johnny: Another cliff hanger, sorry but I couldn't resist, but I promise to make up for it and update as soon as I can...
The Wolf of Mordor: I couldn't resist putting what you said here...so thanks for the idea...
Spectrer: Well I hope that this quick update will calm that craving for a while..
Icouldn'tthinkofacoolname,Meazm, The Reviewer: : Thanks, I hope this is up to standards...
VanguardLuard: Thank you...
Ryavrel: I hope that this will do...
Lost: Oooohh...it's getting more intense by the moment...
Guest: Thank you...
:) Till next time beautiful people, remember to read and review :)
