THE AMAZING RACE – DANNY PHANTOM EDITION – CHAPTER 12

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Warnings: T/V, D/S, intense competition ahead.

Phil introduces: "This is Niagara Falls, one of the most beautiful and majestic sights in North America. And on the American side of the falls, this customs house near the falls was the 10th pit stop in a race around the world. Can Danny and Sam come back from last place? Will Tucker and Valerie use their underdog status to their advantage? Will Vlad and Dan continue to use their physical strengths to their advantage? And most importantly, who will win the Amazing Race? Vlad and Dan, who were the first to arrive at 4:20pm, will depart at 4:20am."

Route Marker 12.1: Make your way to Orlando, FL and the main gate of the Epcot Theme Park at Walt Disney World. You must get to Orlando using an airline flight, but you may use your ghost powers thereafter. You have $9.99 for this leg of the race.

Vlad and Dan take their final clue and depart, happy that their money situation is satisfied due to the money they have saved. Departing in 2nd place, Tucker and Valerie grab a taxi and follow Vlad and Dan's flight trails to Buffalo Airport, the closest airport to Niagara Falls. Danny and Sam get going 30 minutes after their classmates.

At the airport, Vlad and Dan discover the first direct flight departs at 8:30am, arriving in Orlando at 11:25am. They take that flight immediately. Tucker and Valerie get these tickets as well. Arriving in last place, Danny and Sam look for a way to get ahead.

"Looks like the other teams took AirTran out of here," Sam notices.

"Want to try another airline?" Danny proposes.

"Sure."

The couple heads over to Delta, where they discover a great opportunity.

"I can get you into Orlando at 10:35am," the agent informs Danny and Sam. "It requires a very tight connection in Cincinnati, but it is possible."

They take the tickets and then get an idea.

"We need to head over to AirTran," Danny says.

"Why?" Sam questions.

"Because we can trick them into thinking we never got the tickets. They'll think we are out of the race."

"Ah..." Sam says as she figures out the plan. "You're tricky."

They go up to the ticket agent and buy tickets for the AirTran flight, since they don't have to pay for them. But both Danny and Sam throw their arms in the air as if they didn't get the flight. This trick fools Tucker and Valerie, who notice the act.

"Wow," Tucker says, "They look angry."

"I guess it's now a two-team race," Valerie says.

Danny and Sam then head to the security checkpoint, out of the view of Tucker and Valerie. They get onto the Delta plane, thinking they have a big lead. They take their seats at the back of the plane. But unbeknownst to Danny/Sam or Tucker/Valerie, Vlad and Dan have also figured out the quicker route to Orlando. They get on the plane at the very last minute, making sure Danny and Sam don't see them get on the plane.

As the Delta flight nears Cincinnati, Tucker and Valerie get on the AirTran plane by themselves. They notice that Dan and Vlad are not on.

"You think they found a better flight?" Valerie worries.

"Nonsense," Tucker responds. "There were no quicker direct flights."

Meanwhile, in Cincinnati, Danny and Sam get in the terminal and run to the gate for the Orlando flight. Dan and Vlad follow them, invisible to all. As Danny and Sam check into the Orlando flight, Dan and Vlad duck into the bathroom and turn tangible again. They then check in, again unbeknownst to Danny and Sam.

As they take off for Orlando, Tucker uncovers a startling revelation.

"There was a quicker flight!" Tucker says, researching his PDA.

"WHAT?" Valerie screams.

"Through Cincinnati, getting there 50 minutes ahead of us. The other two teams must've taken that flight."

Valerie just sits back in her seat and sobs. Tucker tries to console her, but she just backs away.

"Get away from me, Tucker!" Valerie yells. "If you can't learn to uncover the truth sooner than that, our relationship is not going to work out AT ALL!"

Tucker just sits there, pouting.

Meanwhile, on the Cincinnati-Orlando plane, Danny and Sam sit on the plane, holding hands, when Danny has to get up.

"I'll be right back," Danny says.

"You better," Sam answers, smiling.

Danny blushes as he walks away. As he heads towards the lavatory, he looks to his right. What he sees shocks him.

"Hello, Daniel," Vlad says to Danny.

"Dan? Vlad? How the..." Danny blabbers. "How did you get on this plane."

"Chess, my boy, chess," Vlad responds. "It's all a chess game. And you just got put in check."

Danny's eyes glow red with anger.

"Temper, temper," Vlad says, "Isn't that how you became like that?" he says as he refers to Dan.

Dan just glares and listens to his iPod.

Danny just walks back to his seat. Sam notices Danny's surprised look.

"Danny, what's wrong?" Sam says.

"Well," Danny says, "they don't call this show The Amazing Race for nothing."

As the plane lands in Orlando, Danny and Vlad both duck into the bathroom to turn into their ghost forms. All four leaders then head for Epcot. Vlad and Dan are able to race ahead and reach the next route marker first.

Road Block 12: Who's ready for a big feast?

Danny, Tucker, and Vlad have all finished their six Road Blocks, leaving them ineligible for this challenge. Dan is forced to take it, as is Sam, who arrives at the Road Block with Danny about a minute after Vlad and Dan.

Road Block 12 Opened: You must complete a sampler plate from each of the 11 countries of the Epcot World Showcase. Once you finish it, you must then head over to Mission: SPACE and ride the space travel simulator there. If you can keep your food down, the ride operator will give you your next clue. No ghost powers.

Sam looks over the table of food. Several countries have offered meat. Sam looks like she could nearly faint.

"I don't think I can do this," Sam complains.

"Yes, you can!" Danny motivates. "Do you want the one million?"

"Yes..." Sam says with a sad face.

"Then you've got to be willing to do anything!"

Sam sighs and tries to put her beliefs to the side.

"Forgive me," Sam says to the heavens as she dives into her first piece of meat from Canada. She is sickened by the taste of the meat, but behind a comforting Danny, Sam is slowly able to continue. Meanwhile, Dan goes through 5 countries quickly. He moves fast, knowing that this could be the stunt that gives him $1 million. He finishes plate #11 as Sam starts on plate #6. Meanwhile, Tucker and Valerie finally arrive in Orlando. With no ghost powers and no alliances left, Tucker and Valerie take a taxi, knowing that they are on their own and for all intents and purposes out of the running for the final win.

Back at Epcot, Vlad and Dan get on Mission: SPACE. Dan considers using his ecto-powers to seal off his own mouth, but Vlad reminds him that ghost powers are illegal on this task. They start riding. Dan cannot successfully enjoy the ride, as his stomach begins to get queasy. Dan, however, is able to successfully hold it in through the spinning, tipping, and waving motions of the ride. They get off and receive their next clue.

Route Marker 12.2: Head to the World of Disney shop in Downtown Disney and find your next clue somewhere in the shop. Ghost powers allowed.

Vlad and Dan fly off to Downtown Disney. Meanwhile, at World Showcase, Sam finishes plate #10. They both notice Vlad and Dan fly off.

"It's time to expose a loophole," Danny says.

Since he is not in the Road Block challenge, he can use his ghost abilities. He uses his ecto-powers to encase Dan and Vlad in a mini-ghost shield.

"There," Danny says, "that will give us 30 minutes to overtake them."

"That's all well and good," Sam responds, "but I don't think I can finish this last plate."

"You can and you will! You're thinking about it WAY too much. Don't think about it, just pound it down."

Danny is once again able to successfully motivate Sam to pound down the last plate. She then heads over to Mission: SPACE. With the help of Danny's comfort, and a hand over her mouth, Sam struggles through the ride. They grab the clue just as the 30 minutes expires. The ghost shield breaks, allowing Dan and Vlad to continue slightly ahead of Danny and Sam.

They arrive at World of Disney at the same time. Dan and Vlad stay tangible as they search the store frantically. Danny and Sam, however, turn invisible, not wanting to give away the position of the clue when they find it. It becomes a frantic search, one that could decide one million dollars. They both search for 40 minutes with no luck. Sam then spots it, hidden discreetly behind a Winnie the Pooh doll. They grab the last clue in The Amazing Race.

Route Marker 12.3: Head to your final destination city: Daytona Beach, FL. Find Daytona International Speedway and find the entrance to the racetrack. Once there, run one lap by foot around the track and get to Victory Lane and the finish line! No flying powers once you reach the racetrack.

Danny and Sam, still invisible, take off for the racetrack. Five minutes pass before Dan and Vlad are finally able to find it amidst lots of frustration. They take off for Daytona.

En route to Daytona, Danny, carrying Sam with him in flight, goes out of invisibility suddenly and dives for a second before regaining his powers.

"Danny, what's wrong?" Sam says.

"It's my powers. They're shortening out," Danny worries. "I must've used up a lot of juice firing that shield at Vlad and Dan and staying invisible for that long time in the store."

"Oh no! Would we be able to outrun Dan and Vlad if your powers aren't 100?"

"I have no idea."

Sam begins to worry that the one million dollars might be slipping away.

The teenagers arrive at Daytona barely ahead of Vlad and Dan. Using his acceleration ghost powers, Danny and Sam start to run as fast as they can for the first mile of the 2.5 mile track, gaining a 1000 foot lead. However, the short outs of Danny's powers are becoming more frequent, leading to what appears to be a complete die out of Danny's powers 1.5 miles into their run.

"Danny, your powers!" Sam says, noticing Danny Phantom turn back into his human form.

Vlad and Dan notice Danny turning back. This pushes them even faster under their powers. Danny and Sam continue to run as hard as they can, but they are no match for a fully-powered Vlad and Dan.

"You know, Daniel," Vlad says as they pass the teenagers, "my half of the million will do wonders to my mansion. Maddie will never be able to resist me."

This comment about his mom angers Danny to a point rarely seen out of him.

"No. No! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Danny yells in anger. At the end, he turns back into Danny Phantom and sonic waves begin to pop out of Danny. Danny has invoked his mighty Ghostly Wail! This wail gets to Dan and Vlad, knocking the level of their powers down to what Danny was suffering through earlier.

"What the..." Dan notices. "We're slowing down!"

"This is an outrage!" Vlad shouts.

Meanwhile, Danny has appeared to grab a second wind. He grabs Sam and sweeps her off her feet, just like in her dreams. They run the final mile quicker than ever before. But Dan and Vlad are closing in on the finish. It is a dead heat down the final 500 yards. Along with Phil at the finish line are the 7 teams eliminated earlier in this race. They cheer the leaders to the finish line as Phil welcomes the winners.

"30 days, 5 continents, over 35,000 miles, congratulations Danny and Sam, you are the official winners of the Amazing Race!"

Danny and Sam, who beat Dan and Vlad by just about 40 yards, jump up and cheer. They then hug passionately, a moment that makes most of the eliminated teams feel good, except for Jack and Maddie, who try to hide their eyes.

"Dan and Vlad, you're team #2," Phil announces to a dejected and disappointed Dan and Vlad. They sigh and sit away from the celebration. Danny, noticing the two sad enemies of his, walks over to his rivals.

"You ran the perfect race," Danny says. "It was a pleasure to race against you guys."

"Get away from me!" Dan yells back. "When we rebound from this, you are public enemy #1!"

"And believe me, Daniel," Vlad adds, "We will not make it happy for you."

They get up and take off for Wisconsin. Sam walks over to Danny, who is left there looking up into the sky, shaking his head.

"What's wrong?" Sam says.

"Oh, it's just Vlad and Dan," Danny responds. "I feel that we are really gonna pay for winning this reality show."

"Don't worry about it for now. I need to give a present to my hero in this race. After all, without you, we would've never won this race."

Danny smiles and blushes as Sam gives him a big kiss on the lips. They then return to the celebration with Tucker and Valerie, who finished a distant 3rd, as all the teams get together for their final picture together. Danny and Sam then fly off into the sunset one million dollars richer.

Meanwhile, back in Wisconsin:

"So, you think that was amazing, Daniel?" Vlad says. "Well, get ahold of this!"

He shows his new face, which looks like an eviler version of Dan. It appears as if Dan and Vlad have crossed their bodies. He then takes off for Amity Park.

THE END?

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