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TMDDF: Danny and Kara
Chapter 8: Kara Meets The Fentons Part 2
Danny dreads it when Kara wants to meet his parents. Oh boy.
After the awkward but necessary meet and greet, the Fenton family and their guest of honor soon went to the dining room, which had the good china and silverware out, due to it being a special occasion.
"Dinner looks good, Mrs. Fenton..."Kara said after seeing the large amount of spaghetti.
"Thank you, Kara..."Maddie said, pleased that she seems like a polite young lady.
"She seems like a nice girl and I haven't seen Danny in such a long time..."Maddie thought, already having a good feeling about her.
She watched Danny pull out her seat and Kara took it and soon they were all gathered, with Maddie serving everyone their portions and Jack, as always, got the lion's share of the meal.
"So Kara, tell us about yourself? We're dying to know more of the lucky girl my boy picked from the dating service and spent the last six weeks being nuts about..."Jack said.
"Dad!..."Danny whined in embarrassment over how he put it.
Never the less, Kara just sent him a gentle smile, before answering.
"Well, I am fifteen...I will be sixteen come this October and I am from Smallville, Kansas but I currently live in Metropolis..."Kara said and Jack looked interested.
"Metropolis! As in the place where Superman is from?..." Jack said, looking excited.
"Yes, that one...Danny had the same reaction on our first date..."Kara said and Danny smiled sheepishly at that.
"I take it that you are also a fan..."Kara said.
"Are you kidding me? I haven't come across a single person who doesn't look up to Superman and I don't plan to now. Now he's a real hero...fighting for truth, justice and the American way!...'Jack said and if this was a cartoon, the American Flag would probably appear behind him with bright lights and the American national anthem would be heard in the background.
"Yep, you are most definitely Danny's dad..."Kara giggled.
"What do you mean?..."Danny asked in a clueless tone and Kara giggled again.
"So, Kara tell us your family? What are they like?..."Maddie asked, wanting to get to know her better.
To her surprise, Kara now had a somber look and Danny sent her a sympathetic look, as he already knew what the problem is.
Jazz, being the most level headed person in the room, knew that something is up.
"Kara?..."She asked, and the blonde girl finally found her voice.
"I..am currently living with a cousin of mine for the time being..."Kara said.
"Cousin?..."Jack asked and instantly regretted it when he finally noticed the darkened mood in the room.
"My...parents are no longer around..."Kara started in a sad voice... "A few years ago...there was...an earthquake in my old home town and..."She stopped.
That's the most of her cover story that was partially true since Krypton was destroyed and earthquakes were a part of it...among other things...
Maddie and Jack looked horrified and ultimately sympathetic.
"Oh my, I am so sorry! I never should have said anything..."Maddie said as she saw the sad lookin her eyes, and she felt guilty.
Kara shook her head, trying to get rid of the bad memories of Krypton's final days and the last time she saw her parents..especially her mother Alura.
"It's alright...you didn't know and there is nothing that can be done about it..."Kara said, before trying to get rid of the melancholy mood that was now in the room.
"After the earthquake, I was taken in by a foster family called the Danvers for a while, before I learned that I had some...relatives in Smallvile, Kansas. There I met my Uncle John and Martha and they adopted me...and not only that, I also got reaquainted with my cousin Clark...he's the one who I am currently living with in Metropolis...He works at the Daily Planet as a reporter..."Kara said.
"So, I still have a family...but not a day goes by that I don't miss my mom and dad..."She said and Danny placed his hand on hers to comfort her.
"Poor girl..."Maddie thought, feeling concern and sympathy for the poor girl.
She is so young and has already suffered such a terrible loss.
Jazz decided to change the subject to something that was hopefully not a touchy subject.
"So...Uh...Kara...what do you like to do for fun?..."Jazz asked.
Kara seemed to have calmed down and realized what Jazz is trying to do and went along with it.
"Well...I really like animals, listening to music, especially rock...spending time with my friends, going to parties and traveling to new places...I also sometimes do volunteer work.."Kara said, feeling a little less sad now.
Danny was still worried of her though and they spent a while just eating. Jack ate his typical three helpings while the rest of his family were still on their first helping...except Kara who has now finished it.
"The spaghetti was delicious Mrs. Fenton..may I please have some more?..."Kara asked to be polite.
"Why of course, by all means...have as much as you want, Kara dear..."Maddie said as Kara took another helping.
Kara ate it and to her surprise, the petite blonde girl took another helping, this time a little larger than even what Jack ate, before she was satisfied and was now wiping her mouth with a napkin.
"It was delicious..thank you for the meal..."Kara said and finally noticed Maddie and Jazz looking at her in surprise.
"What?...'Kara asked in confusion and Danny whispered to her ear.
"I think they aren't use to someone besides my dad eating three helpings in one sitting..."He whispered.
"How exactly do you stay so thin?..."Jazz asked and Kara thought about it.
"I'm an alien...'She said it and Danny had a bad moment before his parents started laughing.
"Alien? That's a good one..." Jack said, in between his laughs while Maddie calmed down her laughter too.
Kara just smiled and Danny was pleased to see that they took it as a joke.
"I have a really high metabolism..."She said after they finished laughing.
"Lucky..."Jazz muttered before everyone laughed again.
Danny smiled, feeling that there might be hope for this dinner after all.
A little later
Soon it was dessert time and they were all enjoying some apple pie, which Kara had a good two slices, which Jack also had and they were all talking to pass the time.
"So you guys have heard about the latest thing about Super Girl, I heard that she was spotted here in Amity Park...with Danny Phantom...again..."Jazz said and sent a meaningful look to her brother who gave her the "shut it" look.
Jack and Maddie frowned for some reason.
"Yes, we did and I find it pitiful that such a strong, bright and moral heroine like her allowed herself to be fooled by that punk Phantom..."Maddie said, having heard about the supposed "alliance" between the two.
Kara heard this, and frowned.
"What are you both talking about?..."Kara asked, despite the look Danny is sending her.
"Oh, right...You're not from Amity Park...Danny Phantom is this ghost boy who is always causing trouble and terrorizing our town but the good people seem to think he is some sort of hero..."Maddie said and Danny tried not to make eye contact with his parents.
"I read about him...did he save a bus full of kids from falling into a lake a few months ago...and also foiled a bank robbery two weeks ago..."Kara said, Danny having called her about those adventures when they happened.
Jack and Maddie's looks didn't change.
"He's just trying to fool people..he's trouble..all ghosts are...like the time he ruined Christmas or did a series of bank robberies...he thinks that playing hero can make us forget that, well I think not..."Jack said with his arms crossed.
Kara looked at Danny, he mentioned some of his past adventures and mentioned those incidents and she knew the whole story but his parent's didn't. She frowned.
Danny told her that his parents didn't know of his secret and thought Danny Phantom was trouble and she knew that it would probably be wiser to be quiet but whether they realized it or not, they just insulted her boyfriend.
Kara has no tolerance for that...
"You know Mr. Fenton, my cousin Clark is a reporter and he always told me not to immediately believe everything I see at face value...he told me that even a person caught in the most incriminating situation might be innocent and just have had the unfortunate luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..."Kara said, keeping her calm.
"Kara, I know you weren't here but Danny Phantom is a ghost...not a person..."Maddie said and Kara resisted the urge to raise her voice.
"You know..my cousin also told me that when Superman first appeared, a lot of people thought that he would be trouble since he is an alien and not from Earth..'She said.
Jack and Maddie were surprised to hear that and before they could say anything, something came into the kitchen, having fazed from the basement.
"ROAR!..."
"Not again!...'Danny said in dismay.
It's the haunted roast from earlier, the same one they restrained and locked up in the basement in a ghost proof safe...how the heck did it get out?!
"Jack, did you remember to charge the ghost safe last night?...'Maddie asked and Jack smacked his forehead.
"I knew that I was forgetting something..."He muttered.
The ghostly roast soon grew into size and roared at them and Kara, due to acting on her insticts, punched it and it actually did some damage...she then grabbed a nearby broom and was careful not to use all of her strength for fear of exposure, she hit the ghostly roast before it could attack and Jack and Maddie were surprised to see how well she held her own against it.
"Danny..."Jack said.
"What?..."He asked.
"Marry this girl..."Jack said after Kara kicked it and did some damage on it.
Danny was embarrassed, before he found the Fenton Weasel to try and suck it in but it flew outside to get away from Kara.
"We got a runner!..."Jack said as he pulled out a Fenton weapon, only for Maddie to point out to Kara and Danny.
"On second thought, let that wanna-be the red huntress handle it..."Jack said and Danny was worried.
His parents however, looked to Kara, very impressed.
"I must say Kara...you sure know how to hold your own with a broom..."Maddie said, impressed.
"Thank you..I...uh...drink a lot of milk and take some self defense classes.."Kara said and Maddie was smiling in approval.
Suddenly, they heard screams of horror outside and then looked out the window to see that the ghoastly roast was now ten times bigger and nastier and they sighed.
"Looks like we got to handle this...you kids stay in doors and don't come out for anything!..."Maddie ordered as she and Jack ran outside to take care of the ghostly monstrocity that they have accidentally created.
Kara was silent and Danny sighed.
"So, is it always like this?..."She couldn't help but ask.
"Pretty much every other day of our lives..."He muttered as he sent her a meaningful look.
"Right..uh...mind if I use the bathroom for a moment..."Kara said and Danny knew what she was trying to do and nodded.
Once she left, Jazz flew into a panic.
"What are you waiting for Danny? She's gone now and I'll cover for you...turn into Danny Phantom and stop that thing before mom and dad do any more damage!...'Jazz said as she shook him in desperation.
To her surprise, before Danny could say anything, Super Girl appeared to the scene, used her heat vision and fried the ghostly roast until it passed out from the pain.
"That's how I like my meat..extra crispy!...'Super Girl quipped and Jazz was looking out of the window with her jaw dropping at the sight of the female hero, while Danny snickered at her quip.
Jack and Maddie were stunned at the sight of the famous herione was before them.
"SUPER GIRL?! CAN I HAVE YOUR AUTOGRAPH?! AND SUPERMAN'S TOO?!..."Jack said in excitement and even pulled out his autograph book.
Kara however turned to the passed out dinner that nearly tried to eat them.
"What's the story with this?..."She asked.
"It was a case of ectoplasmic energy mixing with non ghostly material and having a negative reaction..."Maddie said, and also omiting where said thing came from.
"Don't worry...this can look it up..."Danny said as he appeared with the Fenton Weasel and sucked it up.
"Good job, son...anyway Super Girl..what brings you here?..."Jack asked.
"Oh, just came to visit my good friend Danny Phantom...the local hero of this town.." Kara said, emphasis on the word "hero".
"Super Girl, you don't actually believe that Danny Phantom is a hero, he's a ghost and he's just trying to fool people..."Maddie said.
"Let me guess...you both are ghost hunters, am I right?...'Kara asked and they nodded.
"I thought so...I am aware that this town receives attacks from ghosts frequently, but Danny phantom isn't a bad guy, he actually saved my life and he helped me save many other lives too...just because someone isn't human, doesn't mean they are dangerous or causing trouble...take me and Superman...we aren't human...are we trying to cause trouble?...'Super Girl asked and Jack and Maddie looked stunned by what she just said.
"N-No, of course not, but-
"Then it's the same for Danny Phantom...I saw him saving people and that's all the proof I need that he is a hero..."She said.
"Anyway, if I am no longer needed here...I best be off..."She said before flying away dramatically, leaving Jack and Maddie there in shock, processing what she has just said.
All the while, Danny smiled and Jazz looked confused.
"What was that all about?..."Jazz asked.
Suddenly, Kara appeared now that the danger was over.
"Hey everyone...so, what did I miss?...'Kara said and Danny laughed out loud for some reason, confusing his parents and especially Jazz who wondered if he finally had a screw loose.
Later
The rest of the evening, thankfully, went rather smoothly. There were no more ghost attacks and they no longer talk about their views on Danny Phantom.
Once everyone was finished eating, Kara volunteered to do the dishes.
"Now Kara, you are our guest..."Maddie said.
"I insist, Mrs. Fenton..."Kara said, now calmer since she already said her piece as Super Girl to them earlier.
Maddie decided to let her and they did the dishes, during that time, Jack was now talking to Danny.
"I think you picked a winner, son..."Jack said in approval to his son, who smiled.
"I am glad that you like her dad..."Danny said.
Soon the ladies appeared again, they all shared the fudge that Kara brought in as a gift and Kara was the only one who ate almost as much as Jack.
He was actually impressed.
"I got to say Kara...I am glad Danny ended up picking you and not someone like that...what was her name...Cree something...she was no good for Danny since she actually tried to beat up her own kid sister..."Jack said in disgust and Kara's eyes narrowed.
"I see...well, she better hope I never come across her, because if I do, I would have a few choice words to speak to her..."Kara said and Jack smiled.
He knew this girl has a good head on her shoulders and a good heart.
"I like this one, Maddie..."He said to his wife.
"Good, I do too..."Maddie said and Kara smiled.
She was happy that his parents and sister seemed to like her. She would have stayed longer but noticed the time and realized that she had to get home.
"Is that the time already...if I don't hurry, I'll miss my curfew..."Kara said... "It was very nice, meeting you Mr. and Mrs. Fenton...you too Jazz..."Kara said.
"Yeah, likewise..."Jazz said, already liking this girl.
She's nice, seems reasonably intelligent and managed to take her parent's insanity with dignity and in stride.
Her parents said goodbye to Kara and Danny said that he would walk her to the train station, which was a lie, since he just wanted to talk to Kara about tonight, before she flew away. She went to a nearby public restroom and changed and was now SuperGirl again and was flying side by side with Danny as they continued to talk about their evening together.
"So, how do you think it went?..."Kara asked.
"Let's see, my parents brought up touchy, personal subjects that made you uncomfortable, we got attack by haunted poultry and you had to save the day without me...it actually wasn't as big of a disaster as I feared it would have been..."Danny said.
"Aside from what they said about your ghost half, you're parents seem like nice people and I like them...even if I don't agree with their views...'Kara said.
"I think you handled yourself rather well...most people tend to run away as soon as they talk about ghost or fudge in my dad's case...'Danny said.
"Like I told you, I'm not exactly normal either..."Kara said and Danny chuckled.
"Maybe that's why we matched so perfectly.. you are probably one of the few beings in the planet that can handle a big dose of my parents craziness in stride...'Danny said and Kara giggled.
"So, I guess tonight was an overall success...I met your family and they liked me, despite our different views..."Kara said.
"I guess this means the next step is me meeting your family one of these days..."Danny chuckled.
"Yeah, one of these days..when Kal-El isn't busy but lately he has been away a lot with the Justice League..."Kara said..." But I'll arrange a meeting one of these days..."
Danny smiled and actually looked excited at the thought of officially meeting his childhood hero in person.
"Can't wait...anyone..here's where I stop...'Danny said as they were now at the outskirts of town.
"See ya, Danny, I'll call you as soon as I get home..."Kara said, before kissing Danny goodbye.
She flew away, in the directions of Metropolis, while Danny flew back to his house in order to not miss his own curfew.
Despite some bumps here and there, tonight ended up being an overall success...sort off.
-To be continued-
Next time on TMDDF: Danny and Kara
Ghost Boy Meets The Man Of Steel
A/N: The scene where Kara fought the ghostly roast was inspired by the scene of Kim fighting a ghost in "AMD: Danny and Kim" by NeoMark.
REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewers:
NiteOwl18: How was this?
Frost Hunter: Well, she, as Supergirl, told them a thing or two...
Guest: Well, this went about as good as it was gonna get ;)
1towrite: Well...it had it's ups and downs but in the end, Kara and Danny stay strong :)
Fiona Starblade: Yeah, I really hate when that happens too.
Invader Johnny: Well, the haunted roast made a reappearance but like Kara said, it's nothing she couldn't handle.
BeConfuzzled Writer: Maybe...but not today...
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Whotoonhouse75: Well, the service and a couple of them were mentioned...
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