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So, I won't let you down with this chapter. This one is mainly, Action/Adventure, with a little bit of humor and one romance that some of you have been waiting for, but just a little. But to make it better, it's our favorite ghost boy, Danny.
I won't keep you waiting any longer, on to chapter seven! By the way, earlier, I said that Danny saved the life of all of them, I changed it to only one person. I'll leave that one for you to read and figure out at the end of this chapter (which is kind of short) and the beginning of the next one.
Chapter Seven
Danny
"No way," I said in realization, jumping to my feet.
Of course, that was a stupid mistake, judging by the fact that my whole body suddenly felt like I was being stabbed by a bunch of sharp knives, followed by the odd sensation as if I were on fire. I closed my eyes, knowing it really wouldn't help, which was correct, but it was better than collapsing. And there was no way I was going to do that again…
Well, at least I know that Plasmius was the one giving Valerie the weapons in the first place. Figures he would. Not that it mattered anymore.
"You've got to be a bunch of morons," Valerie stated, staring around at us all. "You don't really think we're going to get up there and escape do you?"
"We could do that, or we could stay in here forever. They don't appear to be missing us," Sam said. She gave me a small smile.
Which of course, through me off kilter again by sending a slight shiver through me. Why had she started to affect me like that? Was it because of what she had said earlier?
"I'm game. Heights don't bother me," Tucker said. "Flying is awesome."
"How would you know?" she asked, staring at him with suspicion. Oh, so now she was leaving me alone…
"Hey, Val, welcome to the twenty first century, there's been a new invention called the "plane." It usually allows-" Sam began sarcastically. I almost burst into laughter. So far everything she'd thrown at the idiots was funny.
"Shut up, I thought he was talking about something else," she said. Most likely ghosts. In that, Tucker also made a point, he'd flown with me loads of times, and that one time where Desiree had turned him into a ghost, he'd had that ability of his own.
"Let's just get out of here," I said.
"Can you give me a boost?" Tucker asked.
"Here, let me do it," Dash ordered. I felt two twinges of mixed emotions. On one hand, Dash was taller than both of us. On the other, I absolutely hated how he always had to take charge.
"It's over here," Paulina said, pointing. I'd lost my attraction for her about an hour ago. Maybe I'd been blind before… but she was really starting to get on my last nerve. Now I couldn't imagine what I'd seen in her besides her beauty. I needed a new change in girl types…someone funny and honest, always encouraging and had a certain way about her that just moved me.
"I see it," Dash affirmed. He reached up and pushed up with his hands on a square in the ceiling, and a large hole appeared. It was big enough for him, but just barely.
"Someone needs to get up there first, and see if we're close to a doorway," Sam suggested.
"I'll do it," Tucker volunteered. "Dash, can you lift me up?" he asked.
The jock nodded and got down on one knee, and Tucker stuck his foot inside his hands, and lost balance for a moment and crashed face first into Valerie….their lips coincidentally meeting.
She pulled away after a minute, her eyes wide and gasped.
"Well," Paulina said. "That was interesting. Let's go now."
"G—good luck," Valerie said to him.
Tucker kind of smiled. I knew he had a thing for her. And not that I didn't mind it (other than the fact that Valerie was a homicidal ghost hunter) but now I would be hearing about her for the next month at least.
"Ready," he said to Dash. He secured his fingers around the sides of the hole as he hoisted him up and soon only his legs could be seen as he crawled up and out. I could hear his footsteps on the ceiling.
"Hey guys, there's a door right there," he said, peering in through the hole.
"Yes!" Paulina said, throwing a fist into the air.
"Let's get out of here," Sam said. Without warning, she threw her arms around me and my knees almost buckled under the sudden pressure, but I managed to stop myself. "Sorry, are you okay?" she asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," I said. I really was starting to feel better. Maybe the weapon thing was wearing off. Or maybe it was something different.
"Me next," Paulina cried. With ease, Dash helped to lift her skinny frame out of the hole. Valerie hopped on next and soon she was on top with the other two.
Sam walked over next. "You touch me anywhere but my feet, and I swear I will punch you," she warned. Oh…man, I loved the look on his face. I pretended to cough to hide my laugh.
"No problem," he said back, staring at her angrily.
He held out his hands warily and she climbed up and I helped him to get her up. Then it was just the two of us.
"You girlfriend's got it coming when we get out of here," he said, putting his arms across his chest.
"Yeah, but she'll probably kick your ass afterwards, and it will prove I was right all along," I said, ignoring the girlfriend comment. Let them believe what they wanted. I didn't care anymore.
"What is that supposed to mean?" he asked.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" I snapped, reaching upwards. I could actually reach the edges of the hole, and I didn't need his help. My fingers had just touched them when I suddenly felt two hands shoving me backwards. I slammed into the wall and Dash towered over me.
The elevator jolted and I heard three screams above me. I stood back up, feeling my hands curl into fists.
"What are you doing down there?" Sam shouted. I could see her amethyst eyes staring down at us, her face slightly pale.
"I'll be up in a second," I answered, glaring at Dash.
"Hurry up, Tucker's trying to pry open the doors," she said. "We'll be out of here soon."
"Feel better knowing you almost killed everyone?" Dash said. I couldn't believe he was blaming his freaking, stupid move on me. I felt a burning in my eyes and for the fourth time, ignored it.
"No," I replied. In one sudden motion, I threw out my fist and punched him in the face. He reeled backwards and I shook my hand. "Now I feel better."
"You little—" he began. I braced myself to fight.
"Come on guys," Sam shouted down again.
I jumped up and caught the edges of the hole, and hoisted myself up. I exited the elevator and appeared on top of its metal frame. Tucker was leaning over carefully, his fingers trying to open the door. So far, a tiny hole had appeared and was growing bigger every second.
"What was that all about?" Sam asked, crawling over to me.
"Nothing," I replied, trying to keep a straight face. I moved over so Dash could come up, and two seconds later, he did.
"I really hope this thing can hold all our weight," Paulina said.
"It did inside," Sam said.
"I really don't like heights," she said, clearly ignoring her. She wiped her nose and glared at her. Now I was confused. Apparently a lot had happened when I'd been unconscious. "Unless I'm in the arms of—"
"You'll never get him," Sam muttered.
"Get who?" I asked, not sure if I wanted to know.
"Nothing," she said, smiling.
"Invis-o-Bill," Paulina said with her.
I laughed uncomfortable. "You were arguing about him, huh?"
"Yeah, she thinks that she deserves to love Invis-o-Bill," Paulina said.
I stared. "Does she now?" I stammered.
"Can you blame me?" Sam asked. She stared right into my eyes. "He's strong…"
Valerie gasped, and I jumped. I hadn't realized she'd been close to us, listening. Now her eyes were strangely wide.
"It all adds up. Oh, my gosh, why didn't I have enough sense to realize it until now? Looks like you're secrets out Danny. I figured it out finally," she said.
"What secret?" Sam asked uneasily.
"What secret?" Paulina asked at the same time.
"It makes perfect sense. The reason your eyes kept glowing, all the strange things you seem to know about ghosts, why you were affected by the Grenator," she said.
"Are you going to elaborate?" Dash asked.
Please don't…
"Danny's the ghost kid," she blurted.
Sam laughed, of all things. Of course, I had no idea why, and it kind of freaked me out. Then my question was answered.
"You are insane," she said. "You don't actually—"
"Really? So it was coincidental that you just said the same thing about this so called "Invis-o-Bill" that you just said about Danny? Explain that," she demanded.
"Alright, prove it," she said. "Prove that he has ghost powers." I realized what she was doing. Valerie's weapon had taken away my powers…which meant, she had no proof.
"I can't…I don't know how to. But I will someday. And that's when everybody will know that Danny Fenton is really… Danny Phantom."
How did she know that? There was no way—
"It's amazing what you can learn from listening to the rants of the Box Ghost," she said. "Once in a while you get something out of them. And judging by the look on your faces, I just hit something big. If you don't have something to hide, why do you look so worried?"
I'm going to put a muzzle on that lame Box Ghost. What was I supposed to do? Give in and tell them…play along?
"Hey guys!" Tucker said. "Are you going to stand there or are we going to get off this thing?"
Dash and Valerie stood up so fast that the elevator jerked again, but then slowed down quickly. The hole in the doors my best friend had been trying to pry open were now big enough for us to get through, one at a time.
"Yes!" Paulina said. "Let's get out of—"
She screamed as something above us made a noise that sounded like electricity fusing with water and there was a loud booming noise that followed.
"What was that?" Valerie asked.
We all covered our heads as sparks fell on top of us. There was another snapping noise, and I realized the booming noise was thunder. Lightning was striking the top of the elevator shaft. The pounding rain was obviously leaking somewhere.
Paulina, Valerie, and Tucker all yelled as the elevator gave an even shakier jolt and we all stumbled onto the hard metal ceiling again.
"We need to get off here," Sam said.
"Paulina! Valerie, you first," Tucker instructed. I was glad he was taking charge. In fact, I was glad he was here period.
The girls walked over to the edge, and Paulina made a whimpering noise when she looked down. Valerie stopped her from swaying.
"Don't look down," she said with earnest.
"Okay, put your foot up here," Tucker said, taking her hand. She didn't pull away and lifted her foot up about two feet towards the floor ground. He and Valerie helped her up and she let out a shriek of happiness as she touched ground.
"Yes!" she said again.
"Valerie, you next," he said.
They repeated the same process, and Sam even helped her up. Valerie and Paulina hugged as soon as she touched the black carpet.
"Sam," he said.
"You go, I'll be fine," she said.
He looked at her, his eyes narrowed, but she gave him an even scarier look and so he climbed up onto the floor.
"Go ahead Sam," Dash said. I dared to turn my head and look at him, but he ignored me, looking away.
Lightning struck again and Sam screamed. I jumped over and pushed her roughly forward before she titled forward and she fell against the floor in safety.
I heard another yell behind me and the elevator shook more violently. Sparks flew down and I coughed with a sudden smoke all around me.
"Somebody help me!" shouted a terrified voice.
I waved smoke out of the way and coughed against my hand. Dash was yelling, but I couldn't see him. I looked around…where in the heck did he go? Someone his size couldn't possibly—
I gasped and felt my insides literally collide within me. When I looked down, all I could see was Dash's hand, grasping onto the ledge.
I leaned down and he barely managed to hold on, hanging by an inch off the side of it. We were almost ten floors up…if he fell…. I wouldn't let that happen. So I did the only thing I could do.
"Give me your hand."
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CLIFFHANGERS RULE! Wouldn't you like to see if Danny saves the day or not? Or course he does, he's Danny Phantom. But what's he going to do when he doesn't have powers and suddenly another life is in danger? Find out, next chapter. It switches back to third person again….
Since it took me so long to update…. I guess I can give you a little sneak peek. But you guys so owe me some reviews, so please R&R!
My next updates: Lately, I'm going to be updating in triples (and double for the last)
Next Friday: Humor: The Elevator Game (final chapter), Sunshine Circle (new), Fiction
Next Friday after: Romance: Hotel Paper, Modern Day R and J, Til Death Do Us Part (new)
Next Friday after: Drama: Willing, The Last Life, Twisted Life
Next Friday after: Supernatural: Images, Feeling Fear, Darkness
Next Friday after: Crossovers: Fiction and Fired Up
Chapter Eight-- ?
"Somebody help!" Tucker shouted loud.
"Hold on!" Sam yelled, tears pouring down her cheeks. God, how could this have happened? She couldn't imagine what it would have been like for them to not even be in there…when… How close to death had they actually come? And now there was more?
"Paulina, go get help, there has to be someone," he demanded.
"Oh my god…" Valerie said. "Please tell me…please tell me he isn't…"
"No, shut up! He's not," Sam yelled, bursting into tears. "He's not." She peered down the elevator shaft, into an icy darkness below. "He's not… God, please tell me he's not."
How is that for a sneak peek cliffhanger? I'm bad. I'll admit. I'm horrible… but tell me how you love me! I'll update as soon as possible.
Lateraiana Wolf
Thanks to my reviewers
Chapter Five:
A.Nonymous (x2), Hopeless Forever, Val-Creative, Penguin, The Fuzy Llama, Grey Raven North, Angel of Forlorn Hope, Fantastic Bouncy Girl, DannyPhantomLover, XxMidnightWolfxX, kitty00240, R6, They-Call-Me-Orange, sweetxserendipity, LaBOBuren (x2), Gryffinrose, zullos05, DragonGirl, Cyllwen, Sqweakie the Wonder Mouse, Dannysgf08, InuPhantom, cakreut12, bluish black dolphin, ChibiSess, wishing for rain, Nix nivis Noctua, Ella-629, Tuckers-Ghostly-Girl, purrbaby101, thefanwithashortattentionspan, Bonnie Mizuhara Asakura, Anne Champ aka Obi-Quiet, Dooley, Osparrow
Chapter Six:
JK rules, They-Call-Me-Orange, Penguin, Sqweakie the Wonder Mouse, HIMROCKMYHEARTAGRAM, Gryffinrose, Dannysgf08, R6, mechaghost, JadeRabbyt, DannyPhantomLover, WiltedrOes, Dragon Girl, Osparrow, PhantomAL, Amy, darkbunnie, XxMidnightWolfxX, getfuzzyfan04, BellaVolo, thefanwithashortattentionspan, Tuckers-Ghostly-Girl, Hopeless Forever, Fantastic Bouncy Girl, Dooley, ChibiSess, wishing for rain, Anne Champ aka Obi-Quiet, bluish black dolphin, purrbaby101, Grey Raven North, LaBOBuren, cakreut12
A.Nonymous: Happy Easter to you! (x2)