What's going on everybody?! Moneytrees is back once again! Switching up my game on this one and the next story I put out. But tell me how you like this pairing? I only did it because I found it as a challenge lol. Although now that I'm writing it, it's starting to grow on me. However tell me what you think in the reviews.
Chapter 2: The Inevitable:
Danny went through the day and found that he did have a class with Sam and Tucker. That being social studies third period, but being that they had a new teacher that was trying to prove herself. They ended up being bum rushed with work, so they decided to talk after school let out. After a long grueling first day Danny, Sam and Tucker linked back up. Danny started telling them of the events that had transpired yesterday but stopped when he saw Vlad on the sidewalk. They walked up to the mayor who was awaiting them.
"I'll give you a lift to Jack's, Technus is here too." Vlad said as they all piled into his limo, Danny took the chance to get Vlad to explain to his friends what was going on. Feeling the more experienced half breed could do it better. Technus had also appeared beside Vlad as well. Giving a nod to Danny, he was very quiet which was very different for Danny, Tucker and Sam.
"Grimera is the one and only purest form of ghost. No one knows of her origin, not even the observers could tell you how she came to be. Anyways her sole purpose is to destroy earth and wipe us all out." Vlad explained, Sam and Tucker paying attention to every word.
"Clockwork put a spell on her that put her into a deep slumber much like Pariah Dark. One of the few times that he actually intervenes in our dimensional affairs." Technus added, he looked out the window and saw two ghosts with purple eyes on the roof. "Seems like this is my stop." He spoke before turning to Vlad. "After this I'm helping the effort in the ghost zone."
"Very well, enjoy yourself Technus." Vlad said professionally with a smile before Technus phased through the car.
"This has to be serious if all the ghosts are working together like this." Sam stated, Vlad nodded agreeing.
"Indeed it is Samantha, after Grimera has control of every ghost. She'll send us all to attack earth. Exterminate everyone and everything, after the earth is destroyed she'll destroy us as well. Ending the world so to put it." Vlad explained, Sam and Tucker sat back in their seats soaking in all the information.
"We've tried to attack her while she was at her 'weakest' but we didn't even touch her." Danny pitched in,
"Yes, that reduced our chances of winning to a bare minimum." Vlad added, Danny then voiced a thought lingering in his mind.
"What are you guys doing now?"
"Well Walker and I are trying to contain as many of the turned as we can. All the while trying to come up with a plan to stop her. While others who are feeble minded are facing off with her. Only for them to be added in her ranks." Vlad answered him, "I've also been told you three are heading for Clockwork's lair. I'm pretty sure Daniel is well aware that he and the observants were nowhere to be found."
"We'll find him trust me." Danny said as they pulled up to his house. Sam, Tucker and Danny exited the limo.
"Daniel please give your mother my best regards would you?" He called after him, to which Danny rolled his eyes and kept moving. They entered the house, Sam and Tucker found it empty.
"Where's your Mom and Dad dude?" Tucker asked as they walked through the kitchen.
"They're visiting Jazz, her second year of college. They wanted to be there for her first day again." Danny replied as they went downstairs to the ghost portal. They gathered in the specter speeder and headed inside. Once there they steered for Clockwork's lair. Sam and Tucker took in the sad state of the ghost zone. Ghosts who were sane battling traitor ghosts. While others were flying not knowing what to do.
"Wow it really is bad out here..." Tucker said quietly, taking in the sight.
"I sure hope we find Clockwork." Sam muttered watching how much more ruthless the Ghosts fought.
"I hope we do too." Danny spoke keeping a grip on the wheel.
"So how sure are you he's gonna be able to enact the spell on her again?" Tucker asked, Danny only shrugged a look of determination on his face.
"I'm not too sure but I know we can stop her."
"Uh, hello no one can kill her dude!" Tucker responded, Danny simply shook his head. Clockwork's lair coming into view.
"Just come on let's find Clockwork and take care of her before one week and three days." Danny said landing the ghost craft in front of the building. They exited and entered the liar it being very dead silent gave Tucker the creeps. "Look around, there has to be some clues or something around here." They continued to search for half an hour before Sam tripped over a box. She snarled in anger already agitated with not being able to find a single clue as to where Clockwork was. She got up and stared at the box. Similar to Pandora's, Sam noticed the lock in the middle. Then took note of it's place, in the middle of the floor. Not someplace someone would place an antique such as this one.
"Hey guys, check this out." Sam called out to them, the two boys rushed to her believing she found something. Tucker examined the box and smiled.
"I bet you top dollar that they're in there!" Tucker said, Danny and Sam gave him blank looks.
"Top dollar?" Sam asked getting Tucker to elaborate.
"Hey! I got it from a sitcom." Tucker said as Danny focused on the box. He lifted the lock and his eyes turned crystal blue. In a flash he froze the lock with his eye beams. He then blasted the lock with his green ectoplasm. It crumbled to pieces and he slowly went to open the box. Opened all the way it appeared nothing was in there.
"Guess we'll be taking that top dollar." Danny said before the box shined brightly, when the light faded the three opened they're eyes to find Clockwork and the rest of Observerants stretching their ghost limbs.
"Boy oh boy, that was very uncomfortable." Clockwork groaned as he saw Danny, Tucker and Sam. Then he froze as if reality slapped him across the face.
"Grimera!" He hissed, the observants also gasped in shock. "She overpowered the spell I casted upon her! By using her powers to control Ester a less powerful ghost." Clockwork informed them, three of the many Observants stepped forward.
"This time around will be much more difficult as Grimera will see it coming. Clockwork you must stop her, we don't have to see the future to know what is about to come." one of them spoke, Clockwork nodded his head knowing the situation at hand.
"I am well versed in what is to come, nonetheless it is not helping right now." Clockwork replied turning his attention back to Danny and his friends. However Clockwork noticed Danny didn't look like himself. He was staring off in space, like he wasn't present. "What is it Ghost child?" He asked, but deep in Danny's mind he was battling control over his conscious. 'Strong you are my chosen, but you lack in knowledge for I can take control of you anytime I wish...' Grimera communicated through Danny's mind. All of a sudden said boy felt her grip vanished quickly. Thinking he had won but felt her overwhelm his inner being taking over his ghost half.
All the others watched Danny with careful eyes wondering why he was acting so strange. Gasps went around the crowd as Danny's eyes became solid purple. Clockwork growled as he gripped his staff tightly prepared to fight. 'Shaté' (come) Grimera commanded Danny, the half ghost then turned around facing Sam and Tucker. Who took a step back in fear as Danny walked past them. Clockwork summoned his soldiers which looked like clones of him in different outfits.
"Grab him! Grimera's taken control of him!" He ordered the soldiers as Danny took off fast back into the ghost zone. The soldiers went after him, while Sam and Tucker got back in the Specter speeder.
"This is all going too fast and crazy, I feel like I've missed so much!" Sam said as she lifted the ship off the platform and in the direction Danny was headed in.
"Tell me about it! Only one day has passed and Danny's being controlled!" Tucker added, shaking his head at the nonsense. "You catch a break and all hell breaks loose!"
On the other end Danny sped towards Grimera, in speeds his normal self couldn't reach. After about ten minutes of flying he finally reached her. Clockwork, Sam and Tucker only three minutes away from them. Grimera sat criss cross like she had when she first appeared with her eyes closed. However they opened when Danny arrived. She gave a crooked smile as the mind controlled Danny stood still in front of her. She also saw his rescuers in the distance gaining fast.
"Looks like they want to interrupt our little conversation my Prince." Grimera spoke, she lifted her hand before balling it into a fist. A red force field then encircled them, she then sent her reserve ghosts toward his friends giving the calvary something to deal with. "You see I know you're listening because of your oh so human half. I would cease my control over you, but I know you won't listen then. Or you might attack and I don't plan on ending your life yet." Grimera circled him eyeing him up and down. Danny stood still, still staring straight ahead.
"You will be my Prince, the Prince of the fall of the world!" the human side of Danny cringed at this. "Once my control has taken over you're entire ghost side it will infect your human side as well. Then I will be able to turn you into a demon like me. Then you would take my place in destroying the next world. Thus freeing me from this bloody eternity!" She said rubbing Danny's cheek, Danny mentally shook his head not wanting that life at all. He focused on his human half then withdrew his ice powers. On the outside Grimera continued to speak not knowing her hold was breaking. She saw Clockwork battling amongst her minions. "Clockwork" She spat "One of the many ghosts that aren't in my reach as far as control goes. He was the one that forced me into that eternal slumber. However my power far exceeds his and he will pay dearly for what he's done." She said continuing to watch him, but by this time Danny forced the ice towards his eyes. The purple was then over casted by the blue then they shattered and his eyes became normal once more. However they beamed crystal blue instead of his glowing green. He then turned around facing the demon who hadn't noticed he was free.
"Hey freak!" Danny yelled, She turned back shock written all over her face. Danny's fists glowed blue as he aimed them at her. "You talk to much." he said before blasting her with his ice powers. She had merely flew to the side but in turn the force field vanished. "I don't know what's you're deal or how you got this job in the first place. But I think your too far gone and have to go." Danny said preparing to use a ghostly wail on her. He knew this wasn't enough for he used it before. Though he figured since he broke her trance he might as well press his luck.
"Mwahahahahaha! You speak as if you'll finish me with you're next attack? Foolish Prince, bow down to your maker!" She seethed at the end, Danny growled and then took a long tote of air. Then flew up to her and let a ghostly wail out on her at point blank range. She stutter stepped a few times before steadying herself against the attack. Once Danny finished, he struggled to maintain his ghost form. He was bummed out to see that she didn't have a scratch on her afterwards as well. She had her arms crossed and was shaking her head.
"Foolish Prince, you have a lot to learn." She said before phasing out and appearing in front of him. She smacked him ever so hard toward the battle that was almost over. A few more Grimera controlled ghosts still fighting. Sam and Tucker trying they're best to get to Danny. Without being detected by Grimera, seeing that she just took Danny's ghostly wail as if it was a ghostly whisper. They saw Danny fly past them and into the fight. He landed on one of Clockwork's soldiers. The soldier caught him, two rings formed around his midsection and turned him back human. His body not being able to take the exhaustion. Sam and Tucker pulled back and flew toward him. Clockwork stood in between his soldiers and Grimera locking eyes with her. The demon roared her face becoming distorted into something more demonic. Clockwork held his staff up, it glowed bright blue a laser like cube formed around her. Grimera tried escaping but found her attempts were futile. "FOOL! This prison will not interrupt what is to come!" Clockwork hadn't flinched nor faltered under her gaze.
"This I know, but this keeps you put for now and gives us time to come up with a strategy." Clockwork spoke neutrally, Grimera let out another ear piercing roar.
"This does not prolong the inevitable! You incompetent fool!" She screamed, Clockwork smiled however throwing her off.
"Actually it does, this chamber drains your power. Payback so you should say, for trapping us in that infernal prison!" Clockwork snarled, Grimera roared once more realizing her current situation. Satisfied with her discomfort Clockwork turned back to the Specter speeder. Danny inside but still unconscious, Clockwork flew over to the windshield. "Grimera should be stationary for awhile. Go back home, I will come up with a plan to destroy her once and for all. However I will need Danny, Grimera didn't know that she was supposed to dub Vlad the Prince of the fall since he is the first half ghost. His heart also full of greed and evil. Danny however is quite the opposite. I'll explain more when the time comes but for now go."
"How will we know when to come back?" Sam asked the ghost of time.
"I will inform Danny when the time comes..." Clockwork spoke before his soldiers vanished one by one. Sam nodded while turning the Specter speeder and blasting off back to the portal.
Back at Fenton works Sam landed, her and Tucker carried Danny to his room. There they realized a cut right under his eye. About two inches long, blood oozed out of it. Sam cleaned it up and thought his healing powers would take care of the rest. Her and Tucker decided to stay until he woke up. To which after a couple minutes passed he did. Danny woke up in a daze, all of a sudden he went ghost surprising Sam and Tucker.
"Wha- how- how'd we end up here?" Danny asked looking around, Sam and Tucker stood around his bed still puzzled on why he went ghost.
"Dude you sense a ghost or something?" Tucker asked, Danny looked around and shook his head. "Then why'd you go ghost?"
"What do you mean I'm not-" Then he noticed that he was in fact in his ghost form. He deactivated it and looked at his hand. "Weird... Hope this isn't Grimera messing with me."
"I thought she just made your eyes green?" Sam asked, Danny faced her and nodded.
"Yeah that's what I thought..." He spoke hoping that she was right.
"Clockwork said give him some time to think and he'll let you know when we need to go back." Sam informed him as well, Danny nodded in understanding. "But it's getting late I need to be getting back to my hell of a life." Sam groaned before heading toward the door.
"You mind if I crash here tonight? Just need to go back home and grab some clothes for tomorrow." Tucker asked, Danny gave him the go ahead. Cause Tucker normally stayed the night anyway. After they left Danny laid on his bed staring at the ceiling. 'Why does this stuff always happen in my lifetime? Why am I always the one who has to save the day? That I'm always in the middle between peace and destruction?' Danny asked himself through thought. 'I don't even have a life anymore...' Danny concluded finding himself always thinking about things of that nature when things weren't looking up.
~Linebreak~
The next day, Danny and Tucker woke up and got ready for school. Danny decided to take his gray 2000 Corvette. He got it as a gift for getting his license. He rarely drove it cause when he was late for school he would just fly since it was faster. Then he wouldn't know when he would have to fight ghosts. It also brought unwanted attention to himself when at school as well. Even though they weren't considered geeks anymore, well he wasn't. He wanted to stay as low-key as possible. The ride there was short, morning traffic not as bad as it normally was. When they pulled up to Casper high, Danny transformed.
"There's a ghost or something around?" Tucker asked his friend surveying the area for any potential ghosts. Danny felt a little light headed all of a sudden as he willed back his human form.
"No I don't think so, it just happened..." Danny said puzzled as to why he transformed.
"You changed last night too without you wanting to. You think it has something to do with Grimera?" Tucker asked, Danny nodded thinking how he should go about the rest of the day.
"It has to be, but this can't happen while I'm in school." Danny pointed out, Tucker nodded while watching Kwan and Dash walk past the car toward the school.
"You better be glad these windows are tinted." Tucker spoke before opening the door, Danny followed suit both of them grabbing their bags from the backseat.
"I know, but let's just hope I don't change in class." Danny said as they walked up the steps to the entrance.
"Yeah dude seriously try to keep it in check." Tucker agreed then looking Danny in the face. He noticed the cut on his cheek turned into a scar. "Dude that cut didn't heal, it's a scar now!" Tucker told the halfa, Danny put a finger to the spot and noticed the cut was still there.
"That's weird I normally heal a lot better and faster when I'm asleep." Danny said as they went into the school. Things were getting strange and Danny felt like this day was going to be full of surprises. Tucker and Danny parted ways as Danny strolled to first period. He adjusted his jacket as he walked in coolly. He made eye contact with Paulina before taking his seat next to her. When he found that she continued to stare he decided to speak.
"How's it going Paulina" He said simply with a small nod.
"Hey, you feeling alright today?" Paulina asked, Danny had forgot about yesterday when Grimera had possessed him. He felt even more nervous remembering she saw his eyes change color yesterday. Danny rubbed the back of his neck nervously looking away.
"I-well I- I'm doing fine thanks for asking." Danny replied uneasily slouching in his seat. 'Wow that was smooth...' He thought as Paulina leaned in closer.
"So are you going to tell me what's up with you or not? You said you'll explain later?" Paulina asked, Danny used her words to reverse it back onto her.
"Why do you care? Aren't I just some loser?" He asked, she glared at him for his reply.
"You might not qualify as an A-lister but you're definitely not a geek anymore." Paulina said, everyone around the school noticed how Danny filled out. Even his new style of clothing got him a few looks from the girls around school. His looks alone were enough for girls to notice him.
"Well even then it was nothing I just have... contacts... That change...color as all..." Danny said lamely, he mentally slapped himself for that pitiful excuse. 'My god contacts that change color? Even the dumbest of people wouldn't believe that!' Danny berated himself.
"Oh okay" Paulina said simply completely dropping it. 'Or maybe not' Danny thought astonished she bought it. Then he remembered that she might not have been the brightest but she just dropped it too quickly. He knew that she didn't buy it, he gave her a look and saw her attention was on Mr. Lancer who just walked in to start class. Danny also noticed that everyone was watching them converse. Especially Dash who glared daggers at him. Danny however brushed his gaze off knowing that he wouldn't do anything now that Lancer arrived. He began calling roll and when he got to Danny he raised an eyebrow.
"Mr. Fenton you're actually on time?" Mr. Lancer said astounded, Danny just nodded not really interested in conversation.
First period went by pretty fast and lunch even faster as the bell rung. Danny sat at the lunch table Sam, Tucker and him normally sat at. Sam and Tucker finished their lunch and noticed Danny didn't have anything.
"You not hungry or something dude?" Tucker asked, Danny merely shook his head feeling tired as usual.
"Not eating isn't going to help you fight Grimera's influence." Sam pointed out, Danny waved it off and said that he just didn't feel hungry enough. "That scar is still there from where she scratched you too." Sam pointed out, Danny ran his fingers across the length of it and nodded.
"Yeah you're right, that's a first." Danny said shrugging, as Tucker pointed to him.
"You change at all today?" Tucker asked to which Danny shook his head again.
"No but I sure am glad, Paulina started questioning me about why my eyes changed color yesterday. I got her to stop pressuring me about it but I don't think she's believes my story." Danny informed them Sam sighed heavily knowing his story was probably a sorry one. Tucker pointed in the opposite direction.
"Speak of the devil" Tucker said, Danny looked over his shoulder and saw Paulina coming up alone. She sat beside Danny at the four seated table. Sam growled, while Tucker wiggled his fingers at her as a greeting.
"Are you going to tell me what's really going on or not?" Paulina asked, Danny thrusted his hands in his coat pockets and exhaled deeply.
"How about you just waltz on back to you're reality and leave us to ours?" Sam hissed, causing Paulina to cut her eyes at her.
"No one's talking to you goth!" Paulina spat, they held a heated glare before Danny spoke up.
"Paulina it's nothing I'm trying to tell you I-" Danny then froze as he felt his will to speak diminish. 'You will be mine' Grimera's voice echoed through his head. Sam and Tucker took note of this, Tucker pointing toward the students leaving the cafeteria
"Hey Paulina, is Dash kissing Star!?" Tucker said trying to get her attention off Danny. Said girl turned to him with a raised eyebrow.
"So what? We stopped dating freshman year that's so old news." Paulina shot it down quickly, Tucker's finger drooped down while Sam placed a hand on her face.
"Nice try hotshot." Sam said quietly, Paulina looked back to Danny who was now staring at her, his eyes green.
"Human..." Danny hissed starting to get up, reaching for Paulina. Sam and Tucker jumped from their seats as the rings around his abdomen appeared. Sam and Tucker stuffed him under the table the both of them thanking God that they sat near the back where only few resided. Paulina shocked to silence looked under to see Danny Phantom under the table. Wait Danny Phantom? Danny Fenton? Those green eyes glowed brightly in contrast with his snow white hair. Before Paulina could scream out her newfound revelation they were turned intangible. Next thing Paulina knew she was outside the back of the school. Sam, Tucker and a blue ghost with black hair and red eyes stood facing off with Danny Phantom.
"Seems I came a little too late?" Plasmius asked looking behind him to see Tucker, Sam and Paulina. Sam groaned loudly realizing they'd have to do something about Paulina finding out.
"Yeah you kind of did! What's going on with Danny?" Sam asked as she saw purple starting to form in his sclera.
"You see Daniel has-" Plasmius couldn't finish because Danny's fist connected to his jaw causing him to fly back into the school. Tucker and Paulina having to jump to the side to not get hit by the oncoming ghost. Plasmius rose slowly before a dark pink aura illuminated around his hands. "A little stronger than when we last faced off I see Daniel." Plasmius spoke as Danny took a step forward his fists emitting a green aura around them as well. "It has been awhile since that day, it's only fitting to have a little rematch..." Plasmius said darkly with a mischievous smile.
"Vl- I mean Plasmius we don't have time for you and Danny to destroy the school! Get him back to his self now!" Sam demanded their situation already dire. Plasmius snorted not letting a teenage girl order him around. But decided it was best for the moment. He took out his extra set of ear plugs and turned back to Danny who was coming fast. He dodged his fist with skill before driving his knee in his gut and using both his hands to slam him into the ground. He then placed the plugs in both his ears. Danny rose pebbles dropping off his shoulder. After a few seconds he regained his consciousness and took a sharp breath. He dropped to his knees and took in his surroundings. Plasmius stood over him, looking down on the teen.
"I know this is very immature but I felt that one." Plasmius said before delivering a bone shaking punch to his cheek. Danny skidded across the ground in front of Paulina. Danny's eyes fluttered open seeing Paulina above him. Her face showed the emotions of confusion, surprise, fear and excitement.
"Oh man" Danny groaned as he powered back down to his human form. Meanwhile Sam, Tucker and Plasmius joined them. Danny stood up on shaky knees meeting Paulina's gaze. "Well this is just great." Danny spoke sarcastically.
"I hope Paulina was the only one that saw you transform." Tucker said eying the hispanic girl's reaction.
"Paulina I swear if you even tell a fly that Dann-"
"Of course she knows to keep quiet about it..." Plasmius spoke cutting her off, he crossed his arms over his chest before raising a hand. "Right?" the dark pink aura surrounding it.
"Don't threaten her!" Danny said, that would make it worse. "Look Paulina I know a million and one things are going through your mind right now but if you would just hear me out on-"
"Y-you're the ghost boy?" Paulina asked not believing it. Then again it all made sense, why Danny had to leave all of sudden during class. Why he skipped school, why Danny Phantom would always be around where Danny was. Danny let his arms slouch in defeat as he sighed.
"Yes I'm Phantom..." Danny revealed, Paulina then looked to Sam, Tucker and Plasmius. "And it would be awesome if you kept it confidential." Danny added looking in her eyes hoping she would comply.
"Of course I'll keep it a secret." Paulina promised, everyone sighed in relief at that.
"Those ear plugs should keep you from hearing her for now Daniel. I was meaning to give it to you after your visit with Clockwork but sadly Johnny has turned. Kitty is very distraught about it." Plasmius informed Danny moving things along.
"Hey just because she knows Danny's secret doesn't mean you have to tell her what's going on!" Sam cried, Plasmius merely glanced her way.
"Whether she's here or not I must inform the fair Prince of what is going on." Plasmius said smirking at the end, Danny rolled his eyes.
"Dude I know someone else saw you change or at least saw us go invisible." Tucker said shaking his head, Danny tensed at that.
"If little miss popular didn't have everyone wanting to watch her every step we wouldn't have that problem." Sam hissed while crossing her arms.
"No one saw young Daniel change nor did they see us disappear. Nothing to worry about now hurry back to class before someone suspects something." Plasmius assured, Danny turned back to his pretend uncle.
"You got anymore of those plugs made?" Danny asked, Plasmius shook his head.
"These are very hard to create and I'm only one person. It would only do us any good since we're..." Plasmius stopped, not wanting to reveal his secret identity as well. Danny caught his drift nonetheless and nodded.
"Hey you took a cheap shot too." Danny said glaring at Vlad, who chuckled at the teen.
"When you were under the influence you took one as well. Just had to get even you know, my apologies for that." Plasmius said not looking apologetic at all.
"Well I don't think I'll let that one slide..." Danny said, Sam punched his shoulder, causing him to wince and grab it. "Hey!"
"Oh Daniel, I have been yearning for an actual challenge these past few months." Plasmius said cracking his knuckles, Danny only gave a small smile.
"Now of all times you guys decide to go at it? The world is ending hello!" Tucker exclaimed causing Paulina to face Danny.
"The world is ending?" Paulina asked, Danny shot a murderous glance toward Tucker.
"Uh no, Tucker is exaggerating..." Danny said turning back to Paulina. She put her hands on her hips and shot him the same glance.
"I'd like it if I was stop being lied too!" She said, Danny just pushed her along.
"We don't have time, Sam, Tucker take the back way, Plasmius we'll talk later." Danny announced before walking off with Paulina. Danny wondered what was to come now that someone other than his circle knew of his deepest secret.
Things are heating up, let me know what you think in the reviews. Oh and Pm me some more ideas on what to write next. I'm already starting on a batman fiction which is coming along good. I've already got the next five chapters finished on this one so updates should be consistent. So until next week! As always thanks for the views, favs, follows and reviews you guys are great!