The reason why I left them 14 in this story (And because it takes place after the Ember episode) and overdoing it somewhat, is because I feel it is around time in a persons life when they start developing their minds hearts and emotions as they cross into adulthood. This is a VERY important detail to this story of mine. PLEASE no flames.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own D. P. or its characters. All I own is the idea for this fic and any made up characters I add.

WARNING!!! This chapter contains violence and talk of suicide. If these scare of offend you in any way, you may want to leave instead. You Have Been Warned!!

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Chapter 9 – Sadness to Anger

Sam and Tucker laughed once they were out of earshot from Mr. Lancer's room. Both of them delighted that their Vice Principle showed pity on them from skipping school on Danny's benefit. Tucker leaned against Danny, wiping a tear from his eye.

"Thank you for that Danny, that was great acting. You should join the Drama club."

"I wasn't acting."

Danny said sternly at Tucker. Tucker than looked at him in disbelief.

"You mean you actually..."

"Broke down in there. Yeah."

"But Danny."

Sam started, sounding concerned.

"That means something REALLY is wrong with you. You may have to see a councilor."

"He don't need no stinking shrunk!"

Tucker said, putting his arm around Dannys shoulder.

"My boy's ok."

"Uh, Tuck. The word is Shrink. And I'm not sure I'm ok."

"What do you mean?"

"Well..."

He started

"When I brought that building down on top of him... I liked it. I mean I really liked it."

"So?"

"Tucker! This means Danny could develop a fascination with killing! Do you want that to happened?"

Sam said, grabbing Tucker by the collar and threatening him. Tucker, not wanting to be hit, shook his head and Sam released him.

"What about the councilor?"

"No way!"

Danny objected, waving his hands.

"I do NOT want this to go around as a rumor. So long as I'm left alone about it, I should be ok."

"But just in case, I think one of us should be with you at all times."

Sam suggested, who received nods from both Tucker and Danny.

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All day, either Sam or Tucker, or both accompanied Danny. Neither of them taking his eyes off him. Danny felt somewhat secure knowing that if anything were to happen, someone was nearby to help him cope. Both Sam and Tucker walked him home, and they didn't abandon him until after he got inside his house. Sighing, Danny went to his room and downloaded his things. Afterwards, decided to go to the kitchen. Unfortunately, he wasn't too thrill to see who waited for him there.

Both of his Parents as well as Mr. Lancer sat at the table, conversing until Danny walked in. The moment he did, the adults went deathly silent, staring at him.

"Uh... Hi..."

"Danny, why didn't you tell us?"

His mother demanded as she went to him and wrapped her arms around his neck, weeping into his shoulder. Again, Danny was mortified, as well as confused.

"You should have told us something was bothering you."

Dannys father then said, placing his hand on Danny's head.

"Was it our fault? Be honest, you can tell us."

Danny turned to Mr. Lancer in a vain attempt for help. But the teacher slash vice principle simply stood nearby.

"He's got some excellent friends Mr. and Mrs. Fenton. They helped him bare through the ordeal."

"Why couldn't you tell us, Danny?"

His mother still demanded.

"I... I wasn't thinking..."

"Damn straight you weren't thinking!"

Jack shouted, only to get a glare from his wife and Danny's mother.

"Perhaps if you'd stop yelling at him, he wouldn't be tempted to fire a gun at his head!"

"Mom, I'm ok. Really."

He said, gently breaking away from her arms.

"I just had to think things out."

"Then start thinking Mister! I do NOT want to hear about you becoming suicidal again!"

"I AM sorry. I didn't want you all to worry."

His eyes fell to the ground

"That's why I didn't tell you..."

"Honey, it's our responsibility as parents to worry..."

"WHERE'S DANNY!?!"

Jazz's voice screamed when she rushed through the front door. She reflexively she ran into the kitchen and skidded to a stop, tremendously relived that Danny was there.

"You do that to me again and I will hunt you down!"

Jazz threatened. Only to put her hands on his shoulders.

"I swear. If you die on me, I will have to kill you."

Danny blinked at her words. That didn't make sense. She winked at him and knew he didn't get the joke.

"Double negative. Cancels each other out."

"Uh... everyone... I appreciate all your concern and worry, but I'm feeling suffocated..."

"Quick Maddie! Grab the oxygen mask, I'll apply pressure to the lungs! Mr. Lance, do you know mouth-to-mouth?"

Dannys father overreacted, thinking Danny was cutting off his own air supply. Only to have Dannys mother slap him across the face. Instantly his over reaction died.

"Sorry."

He grinned sheepishly.

"As I was saying, I feel suffocated, so if you all don't mind, I'd like to got to my room."

"Of course."

Danny's mom said, drawing away from him and giving him a clear path to the stairs. As Danny left the room, he couldn't help feeling strange at all their sudden worried reaction towards his slight insanity.

-Perhaps they all do care. Or maybe I'm loosing it.-

Without another word, he fell asleep on his bed the moment he fell on it.

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"Danny...Danny..."

He heard a voice whisper in his sleep. He then felt a gentle nudge and his eyes opened slowly.

"What is it?"

He asked, barely awake. It was then he recognized his mother's voice.

"You've been asleep for four hours. You friend Sam is on the phone."

-Sam?-

That was enough to get him to sit up. His mother loomed over him like a watchdog, making sure he wouldn't do anything stupid. What he pulled for the past two days has gotten her strung up tighter than a guitar string. Danny really couldn't blame her though. She was, after all, his mother. About five minutes later, Danny crept down the stairs, followed closely by his mother. Barely awake, he takes the phone from the kitchen.

"Hmmm... Hello?"

"Danny, it's me. Are you awake?"

"No."

Danny said, the slumber still in his voice.

"I'll make this quick. Come over tonight. We have GOT to talk."

Her voice was so firm, yet so soft all at once. Or perhaps that was because he was still half asleep. He couldn't tell, and quite frankly, he didn't care.

"Ok, Be around ten."

He hung up the phone and nearly fell asleep against the wall.

"That was Sam right?"

Jazz asked rather cheerfully. Danny's eyes half opened

"So?"

"Just wanted to know how things are going between you two."

"Things are fine."

He straightened himself up and walked away.

"Have you kissed her yet?"

Danny froze. His back hunched up like it was a blow to the head. Danny's mother looked at him for a response.

-Please tell her no, please tell her no, please tell her no...-

Maddie silently prayed in her mind. Danny relaxed a bit and looked over his shoulder at his sister.

"Of course not! We're just friends."

"That's not what I hear at the school."

She smile fiendishly

"Word is you two are getting married."

Maddie had to sit down before she could faint. That's when Jack arrived.

"Who's getting married?"

"Danny and Sam."

Jazz teased, only to have Danny face to face against her

"First of all, that's a false rumor. Nothings going on between us! Second we're both under aged!"

-Yet she and I still made love Sunday night...-

"And third, do you see any engagement ring on any of my fingers?"

He held out his hands to show her. When she gave no response, Danny turned away.

"I thought so."

Jazz stood there stunned that her own brother would lash out so. Both their parents thought the same thing. Perhaps this anger of his was an outcry for help. They don't know what to think anymore.

TO BE CONTINUED!!

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Hope you enjoyed. ALSO, I'm still waiting for ideas on what to name that one ghost. Help me out please.

Until Next Time

Theo