Raven nodded. "Yes, Dr. Asimov Andrews."
Danny gasped, and the Titans looked at him. "Name ring any bells?" Robin asked.
"Oh yeah. He's the lead ghost hunter. He's the guy who personally invited my parents to come to this convention," Danny said.
"Well, isn't that interesting," Robin said softly.
"Well, we'll deal with it when we get back," Raven said.
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They made it back to the tower and for the first time Danny actually walked up the stairs instead of flying. They came out in the top and found Starfire and Beast Boy waiting for them. "So, did I do good? Or did I do good," Beast Boy asked in a pleased tone.
Robin chuckled, "You did good BB. Nice work, both of you."
Beast Boy bowed and Raven rolled her eyes. "So, what were you saying in the car?" Cyborg asked Danny.
"Dr. Asimov Andrews, he's the lead ghost hunter, according to my mom. And she's normally not wrong," Danny said.
Robin rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Okay, so he's the lead ghost hunter, out for revenge and that's all we have?"
"He can make big robots," Beast Boy offered.
"Thank you captain obvious," Raven said sarcastically.
"We need more," Cyborg said.
"I can ask my mom about him when my parents get back to the hotel tonight," Danny said hopefully.
Robin nodded, "Best plan we've got so far."
"So now what do we do?" Beast Boy asked.
"Anyone up for a race game?" Cyborg asked.
Robin nodded, "I'm in!"
Cyborg and Robin grabbed the controls and immediately started to race. "I play winner!" Beast Boy yelled happily. He leaned on the couch and watched the race with an intense look on his face as if he could control the game with mind control.
Danny watched the games but didn't say anything and Raven turned on the TV to see if anything new was going on. Starfire looked back and forth between the two and finally decided to join Raven.
"Ha! I'm kicking your butt!" Cyborg yelled and rammed Robin's car into the guard rail.
"Not for long!" Robin said and jammed the joystick to the left making Cyborg's car flip over. It burst into flame as Robin's half of the screen showed his car going past the finish line.
"No!" Cyborg yelled.
Robin, Beast Boy and Danny laughed. Beast Boy leapfrogged over the couch and landed in between Cyborg and Robin. He held out his hand to Cyborg and said, "My turn."
Cyborg grumbled and grudgingly handed over the control. "Good luck," he muttered.
Beast Boy smiled and started the next round. It took Robin about 30 seconds to find the first neutro charge and blast ahead of Beast Boy. "Hey!" Beast Boy yelled.
Danny smiled and rested his chin in his elbow. Cyborg laughed, "Robin owns this game. Want to try after Beast Boy?"
Danny shook his head, "No way, I'm horrible at these driving/racing games."
Cyborg laughed, "Have you driven yet?"
"What, in real life?" Danny asked. Cyborg nodded. Danny thought, "Well my parents didn't know I was driving at the time…" Danny said.
"Joyriding? You don't seem the kind of person…" Cyborg started.
Danny shook his head and held up his hands in defense. "No way! What happened was there was certain," Danny paused. "Circumstances where I was in ghost mode and I kinda drove the RV to make sure an evil ghost didn't kill my dad."
Cyborg raised an eyebrow. "The shortened version I'm sure."
Danny laughed nervously. "Way shortened."
"Quiet," Raven hissed.
Everyone looked at her and followed her intense gaze to the TV screen. Robin turned off the game and Raven turned up the volume.
"Here we are at the Ghost Hunters Convention talking to the head Ghost Hunter, Dr. Asimov Andrews," the reporter announced in a glowing voice.
A man was shown in his mid forties. He had short graying hair and he was dressed in a no-nonsense business suit. Danny was vaguely surprised he was the head ghost hunter when he looked more liked a Harvard Graduate Lawyer then someone who would grab ectoplasmic shooting guns and hunt spectral beings. He had piercing green eyes and when he looked at the screen Danny felt an involuntary shiver run down his spine. "Yes, I am the one who organized this little gathering," he gave a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.
"So, what made you interested in ghost hunting?" the reporter asked.
He clasped his hands together behind his back and cleared his throat noisily. "You see, when I was younger I used to design weapons that could be used to hunt ghosts or used as defense weapons. After some," his lips twisted suddenly, "unfortunate incidents, I was forced to give up my lifestyle and start from scratch. I was mocked and made fun of because of my profession but now it's finally paid off and I am honored to be helping towns and citied conquer their supernatural problems."
"Can you help the city with the robots that seem to be plaguing it recently?" the reporter asked.
"I think the Titans and their new," he gave a sharp smile, "friend are doing a fine job without me." Danny's eyes flashed a bright green at those words. "However I do send out an invitation to Vlad Masters to come and see my latest inventions."
"Why Masters?" the reporter asked.
"He was my biggest skeptic and he turned down my weapons when I brought them to him for patents. I would like to show him just how good they work," he smiled coldly and nodded at the camera. "I'd also like to," he gave a dramatic pause, "Catch up on old times."
"Plasmius?" Danny asked himself quietly.
"Well, I hope that your convention is a success and may everything work out for you," the reporter said cheerfully. "Now, back to the station!" she smiled and the screen went blank.
Cyborg took one look at Danny's eyes and said "Woah."
Danny blinked and they faded back to their normal light blue hue. "What did you hear in that report that we didn't?" Robin asked.
"Vlad Masters," Danny said darkly. "Another halfa like me, 20 years more experience and a grudge. Also, that man knows to much about my situation, I just know it," he hissed and his eyes turned inadvertently green again.
"20 years?" Beast boy squeaked.
Danny nodded and his eyes once again faded. "Yeah, he's really strong, and he can totally kick my butt whenever he wants too. But there was something in that invitation, he's not after a reputation, he's after Masters…" Danny faded off. "Why?"
Robin crossed his arms and looked at the floor. "This is just getting better and better," he muttered.
"Now what?" Raven asked.
Robin sighed. "Danny, you ask your mom more about him and we'll monitor when Masters comes into Jump. Maybe we can prevent this before it starts."
"What, help Plasmius?" Danny asked.
Robin shrugged, "We don't have a choice. Something has got to be done to stop Asmiov from whatever he's planning."
Danny crossed his arms and looked to the side. Cyborg put his massive hand on Danny's shoulder. "I know you don't like this, but it's for the greater good."
"I'm sure whatever Andrews is mad at Masters about he deserves it," Danny muttered. Then his eyes widened, "Revenge… you don't think?"
"I think we need more information," Robin said. "But I have a feeling that if this guy is as bad as you say, you might be on to something."
Danny looked at his watch. He shut his eyes and found the center of ghost power that was always inside of him. He let it flood his senses and the cool energy washed over his body as he turned into Danny Phantom. "Cool!" Beast Boy said in awe.
Danny floated into the air, "I'll find out what I can from my mom. Any place we should meet?" he asked.
"Here, tomorrow. Tell us what you find out and we'll do some investigating on our own," Robin said.
Danny nodded and flew out of the tower. He made a beeline for the hotel while his head swam from all the information he had just supposedly absorbed.
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New chapter! With plot movement! YAY! Now I can finally get into the deep part of the story, hope you liked!
