Hey, folks. Got more reviews, so thank you all. First of all, for anyone who liked "Fading Beyond Loves Reach" by Kagome51 but was disappointed to see it discontinued, I have good news. I emailed her, and she has given me permission to recreate the story in my own words! So once I finish with this story, I may start on that.

Onto Chapter 3! How will Valerie react do Danny being the ghost boy?

Danny stammered, "Uh, um, I, uh, I don't know what you're talking about."

Valerie shouted, "I just saw you transform! You are Inviso-Bill! You've been kidnapping all those citizens! You and your dog ruined my life! And you're Danny Fenton, the clumsy nerd who was my project partner with the sack of flour!"

Danny sighed, "First of all, in ghost mode, my name is Danny Phantom, not Inviso-Bill. Second of all, I haven't taken anybody anywhere. Third of all, that wasn't my dog, and I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you poor, but I guess there's no point denying that I am Danny Fenton."

Valerie now looked a little confused at what was happening around her, "Ohhh…well I don't know what I'm supposed to think. I guess I should start by asking how this happened. You know, turning into a ghost."

"Technically, half-ghost. My parents have their own lab downstairs with a ghost portal. When they were done, they tried it out but it didn't work. Later I went in to look around. I accidentally hit the 'on' button which they didn't push, and well, here I am now."

"Wow. If you were a full ghost, I'd destroy you right now. But taking into account that you're also half-human, I'm willing to consider. I guess for now I'll let you go. But I'll be keeping an eye on you. I don't completely trust you, so watch your step. Later for you."

As Valerie took off on her jetboard, Danny shouted, "Thanks! I'll behave!" Then he flew back into the cafeteria, where lunch was almost over. He sat down at his table and told Tucker and Sam what happened.

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"So, Valerie knows you're half-ghost, but she's letting you off with a warning?" Sam asked on the way home.

"Pretty much. I didn't know what to expect when she saw me change back. I'm glad with what happened, though," replied Danny.

Tucker added, "Well, at least she's not much of an enemy anymore. Just make sure you don't look like a bad ghost whenever she might be around."

As they reached the corner where Tucker went to his house, Tucker smiled, "For now, I've got the Gates Computer Museum tomorrow to look forward to. It was delayed because my folks got the flu, but now there's no stopping us! It's gonna be a blast!"

Danny smiled, "Well, I hope you have a good time."

"I will. See ya Monday! Don't you lovebirds miss me too much!" as he left.

"We're not lovebirds!" Danny and Sam both shouted.

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A little while later, Danny and Sam were at Danny's house watching TV (they didn't have to do homework since it was Friday). Danny was again pondering over the town's disappearances, "If I only knew who was doing this, I could stop them. Maybe in the process I could prove to the town that I'm not a bad ghost."

Sam said, "Things would be a little better if that happened. But no matter what, Tucker and I will carefor you.Especially me."

Danny now looked puzzled. He thought, Did she really mean that? Maybe she…and I…no, no! We're just friends! But…could we be something more?

Sam had a similar look with similar thoughts. Oh, why did I say it like that? What if he gets the wrong idea? Even though I may…No! What am I thinking? We're only friends! We've always been friends! Yet…could we possibly be more?

They both still looked awkward when Mrs. Fenton came into the living room, "Danny, Sam, have either of you seen Tucker?"

"Not since we saw him walking home today," said Danny, "Why?"

"His mother just called. He never came home after school."

Danny and Sam exchanged fearful looks. They didn't know where he was, but they knew…Tucker had gone missing like the rest.

Tucker's gone! Who will save him along with the others? And Danny and Sam are getting nervous feelings around each other too! What will happen? Find out in Chapter 4!