Crystal: Hello and welcome to the series 'First Flight'. Having done Danny Phantom's very first time in the air, then his best bud Tucker 'Too Fine' Foley. Now we get… Drum roll PLEASE!
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Dani Phantom!
Crystal: WHOOO! read and enjoy!
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Vlad's lab, Colorado
-Start of Recording-
Attempt at creating a stable clone from the DNA samples from Daniel James Fenton; son of my beloved Madeline Contessa Fenton and the idiotic Jackson Humphrey Fenton.
Clone #39: this time small increments of ecto-energy was introduced to the clone's body. Increase of 5% per week. Introduced the use of V-mark 9 education device during the 13th week. It has approximately been 25 weeks of the development process. MADDIE dearest; please run diagnostics.
{Diagnosis started most Dearest!}
{Analysis COMPLETE}
{ERROR.}
{Two problems have occurred. The first is the physical aging of clone #39. Little Maddie, the most adorable ball of fluff, was messing with the controls of the pod. This resulting in clone #39's age to be several years younger than the Original. Approximately, 5 years; thus making clone #39 to be about ten years old.}
A minor setback my dear Madeline. We will just have to lock out Maddie (the cat) out in the future. What is the other error?
{During DNA replication process, several chromosomes were either mutated or left out altogether in the early stages. Computer program attempted to 'fix' coding of the clone's DNA structure, resulting in repetition of certain chromosomes that were already present instead of the donor's original DNA sequence.}
What?
{My most sweet Vladdie, Clone #39's DNA structure is similar, but not identical, to the DNA donor. While some of the mutations are 'harmless', there is a major alteration which has caused development of clone #39 to differ drastically. Mainly, the chromosomes that determine the sex of the individual. The 'Y' chromosome, in simple terms, was replaced with another 'X' chromosome.}
So you're saying-
{Congratulations my beloved Vlad, it's a GIRL!}
WHAAAAT!?
-End of Recording-
Clone #39, named Danielle Grace Masters ("Fenton!"), wandered down the hall of her 'father's' mansion. Danielle fiddled with the collar of her dress, quite bored. She had finally been let out of the lab a week ago, now free to explore the mansion after being transferred to Amity Park. While she would love to go outside, 'father' was explicit in his directions that she were not allowed outside. "It is in your best Interest for the time being," He had said.
"Danielle, please meet me in my study my daughter. I have an important mission for you."
"Finally!" She raced off to Vlad's private study, throwing open the door in her haste. Vlad Masters, looking up from the papers he was reviewing, frowned at her behavior.
"Danielle, haven't I taught you better? No running in the mansion."
Danielle hung her head and pouted. "Sorry Daddy. I was just excited, that's all."
"Well please do contain your excitement better. To the matter at hand: I still require Daniel's mid-morph DNA. In order to execute the plan to obtain it, I need someone to get close to him. I want you to spy on Daniel; gather information on him. His likes and dislikes. You'll need this in order to trap him later."
Danielle's face scrunched up. "Why not just nab him while he's asleep? He won't-"
"Danielle; let me do the thinking," Vlad let out a frustrated sigh, then shot her a smile. "I just need you to do what you are told. My greatest creation; trust me." Danielle nodded. "Excellent! Now do go dressed in more casualattire. You'll need to blend in."
"I won't let you down Dad!" She ran out, slamming the door behind her.
"WHAT HAVE I TOLD- I mean, BE SAFE MY SWEET LITTLE GIRL!" He called out. As soon as he felt confident that she was gone, his smile turned sinister. "Too easy…"
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The plan was simple:
The mindless clones would be sent out to attack Daniel Fenton. Danielle (herself) would come to his aid. After some bonding, she gains his trust and leads him to Daddy. Then, they collect the mid-morph sample they so desperately needed and stabilize her. Simple. That was what Vlad told her.
In order for her to bond with Daniel, she needed to learn about him; hence the recon mission. She'll just quietly snoop around his room and follow him around for the day to learn about him. Simple.
And yet, she felt intimidated by the prospect of venturing out on her own. After all this time of wanting freedom from the confides of indoors… She was feeling-
'No! No showing weakness. Dad says to never let yourself be weak.'
With that mental chastisement, she transformed. White rings of light changed changed sneakers to boots, red shorts to black pants, hoodie to bare mid-drift black/white top with contrasting gloves, Pitch-Black hair to snow-white, and sky blue eyes to neon green.
She was no noob when it came to her powers; Dad had given training of the basics within a special training room within the mansion. While she had desired to learn more, Dad dismissed it as she only needed the basics for the plan. "Special training" will come later. While in perfect control of her flight (of course), she was not expecting the sudden onslaught to her senses as she flew.
Fresh air, warm late-spring wind caressing her face and whipping her bangs, the sounds of foliage rustling and the distant drone of vehicles, the blanket of blue above her decorated with stretched out cotton, a flock of robins chirping happily as the flew past, the sun… Oh, the sun! It was the most wonderful feeling; the rays embracing the small girl with its life-giving energy. She flew straight to where her father had said the Fenton residence would be, taking in the new sights and sensations.
'Just look at all this! People, fire hydrants, cars, cool looking building and- Oh my GOSH! Is that a Kitty?!'
Swooping down and losing her invisibility, Danielle approached the feline in the alleyway. The small ball of fluff, a calico of white/gold/chocolate brown, looked up at the ghost girl and gave a small mew.
"Awww!" She scooped up the kitten, both Kitty and girl cuddling contentedly.
"Oops, can't get distracted! Father would be disappointed if he found out I got distracted." She was about to leave, but hesitated as she glanced back to the kitten and the surroundings she had found it in. "Wait, I can't leave you hear…"
Making up her mind, she sought out the local pet shelter and dropped off Cookie Dough (what she called the kitten) and flew back just in time to see Daniel Fenton leave for school. While she did spend much of the day following Daniel, Danielle constantly got distracted with some wonderful oddity or another. Like harassing the blond muscle-bound dimwit. The little clone had witnessed the treatment of her original that was dealt out by Mr. Muscles. What was his name? Dash. Dash Baxter.
While she was on a mission, she couldn't help but feel that her original didn't deserve the abuse. That, and she also did NOT like the blond teen. So she had made it her 'side mission' to mess with the guy as much as possible. It was really satisfying to see the Butthead get what was coming to him; like tying shoes together, the 'kick me' sign, hot sauce in his food… Even though he was confused as to what was going on, her original seemed to enjoy the show too.
It was the last leg of the school day, and Danielle waited in a tree. She new that Daniel had no detention that day, on the account of her overshadowing the teachers. 'The bell would ring to let out the students-'. Before she could complete the thought, the sound of the dismissal bell and the footfalls of teenagers reached her ears. And right with the stragglers came her target and his two… friends. Time to get going.
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Danielle was confused.
Daniel, after consuming supper, alerted his sister (what was her name again? Jasmine?) that he was going on a flight. At first, she assumed it was for the purpose of patrol as Daniel had decided to be a so called "protecter" of the town. But no, here he was just flying about aimlessly, executing maneuvers that would normally be for dodging projectiles. Even more strange was how he was enjoying himself.
'Is this some sort of training exercise? No, I get the feeling it's something else…'
She snapped out of her musings when she saw her original fly off to the town outskirts. She followed Daniel some distance back invisibly, both coming up to a grassy hill. Daniel, changing back to human, sat himself at the top and stared off into the distance. Curious as to what he was possibly watching, Danielle crept closer. she stared in awe at the sunset before her.
This was the first time she had seen a sunset. The way how the golden sun in the rosy sky painted the nearby foliage in oranges and yellows. The distant mountains turned rosy and lilac. The clouds were stretched out like clumps of pink, orange and yellow cotton candy. In the distance, Danielle could see deer delicately weaving through the foliage.
She looked to Daniel, a small smile creeping onto her face without her noticing. He just sat there, watching nature do what it does with contentment. This was quite nice, just the two of them watching the sunset together. Eventually Daniel stood back up, morphing then flying back in the direction of his house with the little ghostling following.
"Danny!" Came a call from the bedroom window.
"Yeah Jazz?" Asked her original, touching down inside.
The older girl looked to Daniel with a smile. "How was your flight?"
"Is was refreshing. Oh, you got to come with me next time! There's this great spot for watching the sunset."
Jasmine smiled. "I would love that little brother."
She scooped up Daniel- Danny, in an embrace, causing the teen to protest quite loudly. "Hey! Don't give your cooties to me!"
Danielle felt something tug at her heart. It seem that… Danny and Jazz… were close. She diverted her train of thought, instead dwelling on how apparently Danny had flown for enjoyment. Could she do that as well?
It first started of as a giggle. She started experimenting with different patterns and tricks, a smile growing on her face and the giggles escaped. She enjoyed the sensation of the wind ripping through her hair as she sped through the air. Looping, soaring… being part of the big, wide world.
'It's just like how I'd dream it be! The way the sky and breeze is calling me…'
"For like the first time EVER, I'm completely FREE!"
Shooting off, Danielle whooped as she soared high into the clouds, looping about the cotton candy look-alikes. She soon came across one of those speedometers that were built into the speed limit signs and flew past it full speed, then whipped back to see her speed. She was rather satisfied to see it flash the number '99' in an angry red, as it could go no higher.
Unbelievable sights. Indescribable feelings. She came up to the park that resided in the town's heart, finding the lake. Her gloved fingers skimmed the surface of the water, her reflection beaming back her elation. A honking noise caught her attention, the little girl turning to see several large, white birds approach her. She wasn't quite sure what they were (ducks? But prettier), but they seemed quite friendly. She waved at the white birds, then sped off.
She flew onward, eventually coming across the school once again. She then settled on swinging from the streetlights outside of the school; the world being her trapeze and she the artist that played on it with skill. Flip. Swing. Pirouette. Swing. Egyptian! Swing. The Thinker! Then she deliberately 'missed' grabbing onto the next street light, using her flight to slow herself down considerably.
'Ha! In your FACE gravity!'
For the next hour or so (she had lost track of time), Danielle played in the air before remembering why she had come in the first place. Father was waiting for her and she needed to be ready when she and Danny finally- 'No, it's Daniel' she corrected herself. She wasn't supposed to get attached to Daniel. Vlad- Father was all the family she would ever need. At least, that's what she was told.
Danielle sped off back to the mansion. She reached it's walls, but stopped as she gave the world one final look. Breathing in the crisp, now night air, she whispered to the endless diamond sky, then entered the mansion.
"I'll be back soon, and I will see all that you have to offer."
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The idea for this was Dani finally experiencing the world around her for the first time. Sort of like the 'Tangled' movie when Rapunzel first left the tower.
Crystal: My favorite parts were 1. "Ha! in your face gravity!" and 2. "Congratulations Vlad, It's a GIRL!"
I was laughing so hard when I wrote that…
Crystal: Have a good one everybody!