Chapter 15: My Starlight

It was the Monday after Danny got his powers back.

Star went through her usual routine again.

"I'm gonna miss just phasing my clothes back on… but I don't mind being normal again."

She heard a knock on her door.

"Star? Breakfast soon…" Georgia said.

"Okay." She said.

She went back to combing her hair.

She blushed at the memory of kissing Danny while in the sky together.

That had to be the most amazing, romantic kiss I've ever had. It was the only time it could have ever happened in my life.

She was a bit saddened, but at least relieved that it was over.

Once she got down and finished breakfast, there was a knock at the front door.

Georgia answered.

"Ah, Danny. Once Star is all done, she'll be here."

Hearing it was Danny at the door, Star immediately stuffed all of the waffles in her mouth and ran towards the sink, wetting her plate with the faucet before turning it off. Then, she ran to grab her bag and head for the door.

"Thanks Georgia, see you later!" She said as she left with Danny.

Georgia only smirked.

"Young love… I think Mr. Strong doesn't have to worry about what his grandkids would be like at this rate…"

Danny and Star walked together, per her request.

"You sure you don't want me to fly us there?" He asked.

"I really miss just walking on the ground, so yeah. I'm okay, we got time." Star said.

"Okay, if you want, my Starlight…"

She smiled at that.

"Thanks, my Danny-Boo…"

She couldn't help but like that they have adorable nicknames for each other now.

All that's left is for him and I to say those three words. I'm in no hurry.

They finally made it to the school together, where Sam and Tucker waited for them.

"How does it feel, being a normal, everyday person again?" Tucker asked.

"I'm cool with it." Star said. "As fun as it was, I miss walking."

"Really?" Sam questioned. "You don't miss being unique?"

"Not really." Star answered. "It was cool, but I don't mind Danny having his powers back."

Sam rose a brow, but shrugged. She knew there was no point, not to mention they have a truce.

As they walked in, they saw a crowd forming in front of them. They were all talking about something that only the girls were laughing.

They finally saw what it was.

It was Colette, in a pink dress.

Star and Sam actually laughed together.

"Wow… that's the same dress my mom wanted me to wear!" Sam said.

"It's so lame…" Star added.

Colette saw the two and glared at them. Then she saw Danny and blushed in embarrassment.

"Danny?" She was horrified. "No… no no no…"
She turned around and made a break for it, only to end up tripping.

Danny saw the state she was in. The bigger person would just say nothing and let her try and salvage some of her dignity. But he didn't feel like being that person today.

"Uh… nice outfit, Colette." Danny said mockingly, while the others laughed. "It fits…"

Colette felt so humiliated as she got up and ran away.

"Serves her right..." Star said, pleased with this dose of karma.

The quartet soon resumed and were heading to their lockers, only to hear a loud, obnoxious sound.

"WAH!" Was heard loudly.

"What was that?" Tucker asked.

"It sounded… painful to the ears." Star said.

She recognized the sound and hated it now more than ever.

They went to look and saw that Paulina was leaning next to her locker, crying.

"My ghost boy! Why?! Why did that brat have to come along?!" She said while sobbing.

They noticed her locker was wide open, with her shrine to Danny Phantom now gone.

"Uh… not that I care, but what happened to your little shrine?" Sam asked.

"Papa made me take it out as part of my grounding… I'm not allowed to have any photos of him anymore… IT'S NOT FAIR!" Paulina cried before running away.

The group just stared at her outburst.

"Pathetic..." Star said.

"You said it..." Sam agreed.

"Why did I ever like her, again?" Danny questioned.

"No idea…" Tucker shrugged. "She's not bad for the eyes though…"

All three of them sent a disapproving look at him.

"Really, Foley?" Star asked.

Tucker shrugged.

"I don't have to like her to think she's hot." He defended.

In prison, Freakshow was left in his cell, sulking in annoyance.

"I was so close…" He muttered. "I can't even expose Danny Phantom without proof…"

He thought to himself.

I guess I'll just sit tight until I figure out another means of revenge… as soon as Lydia finds a chance to break me out. Assuming… she'll ever have the chance to.

He huffed in annoyance as he leaned on the wall, sliding down.

"Well… this can't get worse."

That's when a certain someone phased in from the floor, to his shock. It was even more terrifying when this figure looked very angry to see him.

"Hello… Fredrich!"

"Plasmius?!"

Vlad then grabbed Freakshow by his collar, hoisting him off the floor.

"I won't end your life… but I will put you in a body cast for what you did!" Vlad roared.

Sounds of Freakshow being pummeled in a comical manner could be heard throughout the prison.

One scream was so loud and high-pitched, it could be heard even out in town.

Danny, Star, Sam and Tucker were outside for lunch when Tucker suddenly heard a strange sound.

"Did you hear something?" Tucker asked.

There was a pause.

"Uh-uh…" Sam said.

"Nothing." Star spoke.

"Nope." Danny shrugged as they went back to eating.

It was after school as cheer practice was cancelled. Paulina was forced to head home due to her grounding, and since she's the head cheerleader, the girls got dressed for nothing.

Annoyed, Star sat the bleachers. Danny sat next to her, holding a bottle of water for her.

"How's it going, Starlight?"

Star smiled at his new nickname for her.

"Not so good, Danny-Boo… Paulina cancelled, so I got in this outfit for nothing."

"I don't know…" Danny eyed her. "I like it."

Star chuckled.

"I bet you would." She said as she wrapped an arm around him and took the water. As she drank some water, she sighed with relief. "I'm glad things are back to normal… relatively normal for us, at least."

"I know. Believe it or not, Sam is the only one of our little group of four to not get ghost powers, she's a little jealous of you." Danny said.

"She can have her shot next time." Star said. "I'm okay with walking. I don't need superpowers or whatever…"

"That's pretty humble, Star." Danny said. "It makes you more attractive than you already are…"

Star chuckled.

"Well, there's also the fact that teenage boys kept taking pictures of me and it gets really creepy."

"Now you know how it feels like when Paulina strokes my picture in her locker…" Danny added in.

Star cringed, remembering all those times and how disturbing it was in hindsight.

"Well… I'm just happy being normal and fighting ghosts with my already impressive fighting prowess." She said. "Maybe now I can give you pointers…"

"Pointers?" Danny asked, clueless to her words.

"I noticed how not so good you are without powers. If it hadn't been for me, Ember's tongue would have been in your mouth long enough to suffocate you."

Danny blushed in embarrassment at that memory.

"Meaning?"

"This weekend, we're gonna go do some light jogging to help build up some muscles in your calves." Star explained. "And some push ups…"

Danny had a look of dread on his face.

"Oh… okay." He said, sounding very concerned for his well-being now. "If you say so…"

Star laughed a little.

"Don't worry." She inched closer and quickly kissed his lips. "We can cuddle and kiss twice as much."

Danny immediately perked up.

"That I can live with."

As the quartet left the school they couldn't help but notice a certain someone being picked up via limousine.

It was Colette, who was looking deeply ashamed.

Star couldn't help but make her amusement known.

"Hey, Colette!"

Colette cringed at the sound of Star's voice. She rolled her eyes.

"Estelle…" She muttered.

Stella, who was in the limousine, waved to her daughter.

"Hello, Star!" Star waved back to her mother. "Would you like a ride?"

Star looked to Danny with a smile before looking back to her mother.

"No, it's good. Danny and I have plans."

"Alright then…" Stella said as Colette got into the limousine. "See you later!"

As the door closed and the limousine went, Colette was visibly miserable.

Not only did I have to wear this outfit more atrocious than any of those monsters, Danny and Estelle had to see me in it… all because of that other girl…

It was hours later and Danny was with Star at her place, having taken the offer to have dinner there.

Georgia was indeed a wonderful cook as she said as Danny had her roast chicken with Star and her father.

"This is good, thanks, Georgia." He thanked her.

"My pleasure, Danny." Georgia said.

"So…" Jonathan spoke up. "What's your take on that ghost girlfriend of Danny Phantom?"

That caught their attention.

"Why… are you asking, Dad?" Star asked.

"Well, she did save my life." He brought up. "I am grateful and happy to see our local hero has his own relationship."

"Oh…" Star said, feeling relieved. "I think she's… okay." Star said, figuring this would hide her identity.

"Yeah…" Danny said. "Mask is cool though."

"I see…" Jonathan said, oblivious. "Well, wherever she and her Phantom call home, I hope they enjoy themselves."

Danny and Star shared a smile, since his unaware they're doing just that.

"So, Dad? When this is done, mind if Danny and I just went for a walk?"

"Have you finished your homework?"

"Yes."

"Then I see no problem."

Both Danny and Star smiled, as they planned to do more than just walk.

On the rooftop of large building, Star was once again in her outfit of Starlight Spirit, kissing Danny Phantom while sitting with their legs dangling over.

"You sure you want to do this, Star?" Danny asked.

Star nodded.

"Absolutely. Besides, I really dig this outfit enough to wear it once in a while." Star answered. "So… since people saw us together like this… and nobody is around to see us now…" She then stuck bobby pins back in her hair, and rearranged it, making it take on the rounder shape it's known for. Then she took off her mask. "Now then… let's see your normal face."

"Okay… been practicing this in case of Halloween."

Danny concentrated and his head turned normal, while the rest of his was in the jumpsuit. Star nodded in agreement.

"Nicely done. Now I can see those baby blue eyes while I hold onto that form fitting suit." Star said.

Danny laughed a little as he took her hands.

"Music?" He asked.

"On it." Star took out her phone. Pushing a button, a slow song started playing. "Perfect…"

That's when they began dancing together.

"Well, this oughta be one heck of a dance." Danny said.

"I know." Star said. "We didn't get to finish our dance before your powers came back. So, I figure we're due."

Danny laughed a little before complying.

They continued dancing, all the while thinking of the other.

This is a great end… she did an amazing job.

I did my best as a temporary superhero. Now, I just want to be with my Danny-Boo.

They stopped for a moment to admire the other.

Star and Danny looked into each other's eyes, smiling.

"Today has been..." Danny paused.

"Super?" Star suggested.

Danny chuckled. "Yeah.. .super..."

"So is this…"

Star immediately kissed Danny, which he returned.

They continued dancing together.

After a whole week of their roles being swapped, Star being the superhero and Danny being the supportive normal one, it was a relief to back to their level of normal.

They continued their dance, Star resting her head on Danny's shoulder as she felt a relief.

She only agreed to substitute for Danny Phantom to give him time off, but she's content now just to have her precious "Danny-Boo" in her arms and to be there for him when he needs it.

It was an excellent night, but and even better end to a rather unusual adventure.

Thank you all for reading this Side Story.

Flower princess11 is going to uploading the next proper installment. Be on the look out for FOUND.

Will Star ever take on that superhero identity again? Who knows?

Take care.

61394: Likely from a store. No doubt one that likes Danny Phantom.

Phantom Fan 21: Maybe she'll dawn that outfit again someday, who knows.

Invader Johnny: Neither of them could forget this.

Luiz4200: Well, she did say she was filling in for him.

Mazamba: Yeah, but she's humble enough to enjoy her humanity.

DJ Rodriguez and Jebest4781: Glad you liked it.