Ghost King Danny: Book 1
A The Reaping ScytheReader Production
Chapter 23- Vladimir Masters' Ghost Lab/The True King PT. 2
Author's Note: Yes. I know. This is extremely late. Sorry.
Last Time
Meanwhile, in the Ghost Zone
Dramascus sat in his castle drinking wine from a dark, ornately decorated goblet, scowling at it before sending it flying across the room.
"Damn those half-breeds! That crown is mine, and I won't let an upstart half-breed gain what is mine! Horatio!"
An octopus looking being with one eye opened the doors to Dramascus' central chamber and floated inwards, his voice low as he reached Dramascus' feet. "You called Lord Dramascus?"
"Good, you're on time. I need you to go out and find someone…worthy of capturing the Future Ghost King, as well as his half-breed friend."
"You mean Daniel Phantom and Vladimir Plasmius, my lo-aaaaaaargh!" His words were cut off by the sounds of his own screams as Dramascus electrocuted his servant with fiery electricity, his voice low and menacing.
"Do not Ever speak those names within my presence again, Horatio, or your next punishment will be…severe. Understand?"
Horatio weakly nodded.
"Good. Now, away with your disgusting body. You have a task to complete."
This Time
The Far Reaches of The Ghost Zone, specifically The Observants Dungeon:
Horatio floated down a set of stone steps to a large medieval cage holding a small squirming ectopus in his hand.
"Please! I-I'll do whatever you want! Please don't kill me!", the ectopus thought to Horatio in fear.
Horatio glared at the squirming food for his pet. "The only thing I expect you to do for me is to die, food. You will be instrumental in the rise of my master's empire." At this point Horatio had reached the cage containing his pet and threw the squirming ghost inside the cage and locking it behind him, disappearing up the stairs.
The tiny ghost plopped down on the cold stone floor shaking more violently, and in the distance, he heard a low, baritone voice speak.
"It's about time someone fed me. Then again, they only feed me when they need me, otherwise I would rot with nothing to do. I was free once, then imprisoned. I am so close to being free again, so I can wait a little longer." A large, burly being in a black cape floated up to the tiny ghost, with large fangs and a snakelike tongue, and sunk his teeth into the ghost, ignoring the screams as he ate. He would be free soon. Very soon. It wouldn't be worth his freedom if he didn't have the strength to do what they needed him to.
Meanwhile, in Wisconsin
Vlad Masters was nervous. Vlad Masters was never nervous. NEVER. Vlad Masters was many things. Suave businessman to some, a shrewd one to others. He also had a large range-or short one depending on who you asked- of emotions. Resigned happiness, anger, even jealousy-actually, extreme jealousy, not that he would admit any of these to anyone. But if there is one emotion he would deny out loud to everyone in the world, would be nervousness. Why was he nervous, you ask? Simple really.
The love of his life was about to enter his sanctuary.
Vlad walked up to the room Maddie and Jack shared in his home and knocked quickly, backing away as Jack flung open the door, and upon seeing him smiled big and rushed at him before Vlad could move and nearly crushed his spinal cord. Luckily, he had ghost powers or he would have been in the hospital by now.
"Vladdie! I can't believe that you have a ghost lab! Why didn't you tell me? We could have traded notes!" Jack said with a grin on his face. He couldn't believe that Vlad had a ghost portal! The last time that the ghost portal was even brought up between the three of them was back in their college days.
Vlad forced himself out of Jack's grip and dusted his expensive suit jacket off. He looked at the tub of lard that was his friend and spoke.
"I didn't tell you, Jack, my good friend, because you didn't ask." Vlad smiled that oh so fake smile that Jack couldn't see through, never would see through, until it was too late of course.
Jack smiled. "Can I come see your lab, Vlad?"
This threw Vlad for a loop. He had only planned to have Maddie look, maybe he would be able to seduce her in a secluded room if he tried, but Jack…
Jack wasn't a problem, he realized with a smile. He knew just what to do.
"Of course, Jack. What kind of friend would I be then, hmm?" 'An evil genius one, of course' Vlad thought in his head. "If you could grab Maddie for me, we'll get this tour started."
Jack ran back into his room as quick as his legs would let him, which Vlad had to admit, was very quick. In the span of a second, Jack was back with Maddie in tow.
Who had the bigger smile on their face remained yet to be determined.
Author's Note: Sorry this is so short. Had to give you guys something. *grumbles about stupid green-eyed wizards taking up 95% of life* Read and Review my friends!
