Wow, I'm finally back! I haven't updated in two years-well, its only been two weeks. But hey, two weeks, two years, basically the same thing……I feel like a chocolate croissant. I don't know why though…

EVIL IS EVERYWHERE!

As most of you have heard, THEY'RE TOTALLY CANNING DANNY PHANTOM AFTER THE 53 EPPISODE!…My fanfic's won't be ready by then! You guys, I type slow! FOP is getting the boot too, but, thought I'm upset, they've had a good run-Danny's only been here not even two years. We have to band together and create a battle so big, and go into nick studios. Then, once we get there, we tip the soda machine!-or we could just write letters to nick, but, whateves. I'm just gonna be really upset if this goes through. HENCE the word IF-it COULD be stopped, but that DOESN'T mean it WILL be stopped. I mean, first Teen Titans, now my favorite kid in black and white spandex! This injustice shall not stand!

But…for what its worth, I'm glad we have at least had the opportunity to watch it. I mean, come one guys, most of us have been watching it since day one. We laughed whenever Tucker persistently bugged girls for just 'one date', we all giggled like little school girls whenever Danny and Sam were caught in another "Fake Out Make Out" , and of course, we all sat on the edge of our seats when Danny was in a high-pitched combat battle. So Danny, Sam, and Tucker-we salute you. At least the memory will always live on in us…oh god, if this is what's like now-WHAT'S IT GONNA BE LIKE WHEN THE LAST EPPISODE AIRS! OH GOD, FIRST LOCKE ACTED LIKE A TOTAL BITCH ON LOST LAST WEEK, NOW THIS! EEVVIIIILLL!...wait, I already told you guys this in my last fanfic...oh damn.

purpledog100: You wanna know what I totally heart about you? How you review two different chapters on the same day and tell me that your going to the next one! That's awesome. Well, it's true, you've got a great personality! Haha. So you're enjoying it so far? Aww, that makes me smile. Just for that, I'm going to announce for you that I was totally jamming to Bon Jovi this morning…although, what does that have to do with anything? And, before I end this reply, I have a new theory on where Amity Park is. Now, bare with me here, but I think It's in Montana. Because in "Fanning the Flames," they said they were taking the "Northwestern Standardize Testing", so it would have to be in that area. Plus, in The Fenton Menace, they went to the mountains and canyons and such-so yeah. It would also make sense because Montana is KINDA close to Wisconsin- actually, I think you might be right with the Minnesota theory because it only took them two days to get to Wisconsin-and its in the northwest hemisphere! BRILLIANT! Lets think on this, we NEED to find this out! WILL SOMEONE HERE PLEASE E-MAIL BUTCH AND ASK HIM WHERE AMITY PARK IS? Jeez!

the sleep warrior: EVERYTHING is better with cookies. And I dig on what you say about the whole conversation thing on the net. It's priceless. No way, you got lavender stuff too? HA! TWINS! Now, getting to the main point. Story wise: yes, I am a cruel bitch! HA HA! Leaving you all to rot in hell! It's fun though, honestly, you should try it sometime. Oh, you think Sam and Danny were fighting in THAT chapter?…just read this one! Yes, Vlad is always up to no good. But honestly, I'm beginning to question myself in this story. Why would Valerie EVER go to Vlad and help him? What does she need the money for-O...my…god! You just gave me the perfect idea for another chapter! O my god-you just totally planned that one with those dreams! How awesome of you! Either that, or this hand lotion stuff is really working it's magic. Mmm …lavender. Oh, and to asnwer a question: You asked before if I had read Lilacs-the story about how Sam falls in love with Gardener Danny but doesn't know he's also prince Danny-(SPOILERS ON CHAPTER )and in the new chapter Tucker made out with Jazz!-oops…sorta ruined it for you if you haven't read it yet...haha, sorry!

Disclaimer: No, I don't own Danny Phantom…but I do heart it with all my heart.

Chapter 13
Vlad's New Apprentice

Sam snatched the thermos up from the ground, rushing over to Danny's side, who was still gripping his arm in pain. She tried to lift his arm and help him, but he resisted and only jerked it away.

"Sam," Danny gestured towards Wulf, "Put him in the thermos,"

"But he-"

"Just do it!" he ordered. Sam hesitated, but raised the thermos to Wulf. He held up his hands in his own defense.

"Please," he told them. "Just let me explain. You don't know why Vlad is here-"

"I'm done talking to you," Danny snapped. "I know why he's here. He's tracking me down…and he's probably trying to get my Mom's number while he can,"

"Well, somewhat," Wulf scratched his neck. "That's not the only reason why-"

"Put him in the thermos, Sam," Danny cut off Wulf. Sam didn't respond right away. She looked at Wulf, who stood there willingly as if he had given up hope on explaining. She wanted to help Danny, but she wasn't sure if his best interest at heart really was for the best. "Sam," he said again. "What are you waiting for? Put lying ghost in thermos. It's not that hard to figure out," Sam narrowed her eyes and lowered the thermos away from Wulf. She turned to Danny.

"Oh, I'm putting the lying ghost in the thermos alright," she said raising it at him.

Danny looked it her quite baffled and jerked up an eyebrow. "Uh…Sam…what are you doing?"

"Danny, I'm really, really sorry about this," she sighed as she pressed the 'capture button'. And with a flash of blue light, Danny was sucked into the thermos. Sam shook it to make sure he was in there, and it began to rattle on it's own.

"SAM!" Danny's voice rang from inside it. "LET ME OUT OF HERE!"

"Not until you explain to me what's going on-or at least listen to Wulf for that matter," Wulf managed to smile, but frowned as his ears twitched up. He perked up his nose and sniffed the air.

"We can't stay," Wulf told her. "He's close,"

"Vlad?" Wulf nodded to her question.

"And the girl," he added

"Valerie?" Sam asked. "What did Valerie do by the-"

"SAM!" a voice called in relief. Sam turned around, only to see Tucker sprinting over to her with an ecto-gun wedged between his hands. As soon as he reached her side, he wrapped her arms around her and hugged her tightly.

"Nice-to see you-to," she choked. "But you think you can hug me-without-cutting off my circulation?"

"Oh, right," he said loosening his grip and backing up. While doing so, he stepped on Wulf's foot, who then gave out a yelp. Tucker quickly turned around and held up the ecto-gun up to the ghost's face. "Back off, man!" he told the ghost. "I've got and ecto-gun-And I'm not afraid to use it-!"

"Tucker, no!" Sam said lowering his gun. "It's alright, it's just Wulf…"

"Wulf?" Tucker smiled. "Surprised I haven't recognized you. How 'ya been?"

Wulf narrowed his eyes and snorted. "Not….good,"

"What the-he speaks English?" Tucker beamed turning to Sam. She sighed in disgust. "Wait…What happened to Danny?"

"I'm in here," a voice rang from the thermos.

Tucker jumped and quickly looked around. "Who said that?" he questioned.

Sam rolled her eyes and held up the thermos. "The magic soup-who do you think, Tucker, honestly?"

"Wait…Danny?" Tucker bit his lip, trying to refrain from laughing.

The thermos sighed. "…yep..."

"AHA! Dude!" Tucker taunted. "You're, like-totally canned!"

"I can see that, Tuck," Danny grunted. He was clearly getting irritated. "But can you do me a favor, and maybe-Get the me out of here!"

"I don't know," Tucker replied as a devilish grin stretched across his face. "I haven't seen you stuck in the thermos since Jazz used it,"

"Tucker…"

"He's not getting out until he explains what's going on anyway," Sam folded her arms.

"What are you talking about?"

"Hey, don't sweat it, dude," Tucker bit his lip in his own amusement. "Maybe we can buy you a leash and tie it around that thing-you'll make an awesome pet! Plus, we don't have to worry about little presents everywhere,"

"You will if you don't let out of here," Danny warned him.

"Calm yourself," Sam told him as she pressed the release button. "Just explain why Wulf was in the thermos," Danny nodded. "If you're lying, you do know you go back in the thermos, right?" Danny nodded again in horror. He definitely did not want to end up inside there again.

"Alright, you wanna know the truth?" Danny asked, still clutching his arm. "You remember that attack? The one in Broadus?" Tucker and Sam nodded. Danny lift up his finger and pointed to the ghost. "He's the one who caused it!"

"What?" Sam asked in disbelief.
"Whoa," Tucker commented, scratching the back of his neck. "Definitely, did not see that one coming,"

"Don't you get it? That's why I had to put him in the thermos," Danny explained. "He's a killer!"

"I have killed no one!" Wulf defended himself. "It wasn't my fault! I was hunted there by that demon in the red and black suit!"

"Red and black suit?" Tucker repeated, rubbing his chin. "Why does that sound so familiar…"

"Valerie?" Danny widened his eyes. "Valerie hunted you there?"

"So that's what that was all about," Sam thought out loud.

"What who was all about?" Danny folded his arms.

"Oh-nothing," Sam said quickly. "Uh-continue, Wulf,"

"There's no time to," Wulf told her. "They're here,"

"You mean-Vlad-" before Danny could get in another word, a purple blast of ecto-plasmic energy gleaned in the distance. Wulf's face stiffened as he turned to Sam.

"They can't find me-please don't let them find me!" he begged her.

"Okay, okay-they're not gonna find you," Sam assured him. "For now you're just going to have to hide in the thermos,"

Sighing, Wulf looked to his left. "Fine, but make it quick," Sam nodded, pressing the capture button and watching Wulf slowly being sucked into the thermos and out of sight.

Danny bit his lower lip, forcing a smile a he took the thermos. "Uh…I'm guessing sorry just really doesn't cut it,"

"…yeah,"

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"Oh, now don't struggle, Miss Gray," Vlad smirked, tightening his grip on Valerie's throat. "It only amuses me more," Valerie glared at the ghost, struggling to pry open his hand.

"Let-me-go!" she coughed. "Or-else-"

"Or else what?" Vlad chuckled. "You'll kick me? Honestly, you're going to have to do a little bit better than that," Valerie narrowed her eyes and stopped kicking. Vlad snickered, lowering her to the ground and letting go of her. She folded her hands, turning her back on him. "Oh, come now, Miss Gray," Vlad said as the purple flame returned and the contract reappeared. "Don't tell me you've forgotten the deal already?" Valerie turned around, swiping the paper from his hands.

"The deals off," she said firmly.

Vlad folded his arms and raised an eyebrow. "Really? Then, perhaps you forgot that you've signed a contract-an unbreakable contract-so the deal is 'not off,' if you will."

"It is now, Plasmius. You can't tell me what to do anymore,"

"Oh, you're quite wrong about that" The ghost replied as a devilish grin stretched across his face. He took the paper from Valerie's hands and shoved it in her face. "Reread the fourth paragraph," Rolling her eyes, Valerie snatched the paper and scammed it quickly.
"Being entitled you work for me…yadda, yadda, yadda…you will also be assisting me for the next-five years!" she shouted as Vlad snapped his fingers and the paper disappeared. "This wasn't in here when I read it!"

"Well, of course it wasn't," Plasmius explained to her. "What-you think I'm just going to tell you right of the back you're my new apprentice? Don't be so naïve, Valerie. So, if you've finally figured it out; (Ahem) I OWN YOU!" he snarled.

Valerie clenched her fists. "You tricked me."

"Oh what, you gonna tell the teacher?" he mocked her as he folded his hands behind his back.

"Let me see that paper again," Valerie demanded. Vlad smiled, showing his vampire-like teeth as if he already knew what she was going to do. Once Valerie was given the contract, she ripped it in half. She smiled at Vlad, raising an eyebrow as the contract soar to the ground.

"Oops," she shrugged.

Plasmius chuckled, rubbing his chin as he looked down at the broken pieces of paper. "I was hoping you'd do that." Valerie stopped grinning at that moment. All the blood started to drain from her face and drip from her arm as she became utterly pale. She fell to her knees, clutching her arm as Vlad picked up the pieces of paper and held them in his palm.

"What is this!" she shrieked at him. Vlad clapped the pieces of paper in his hands and the contract reassembled like new, as if nothing had happened to it before.

"Oh, silly me," he smiled as Valerie slowly faded back to normal, "I forgot to tell you. You signed my contract in your blood. In other words, you tear apart the contract…you tear apart yourself,"

'…damn.' she thought to herself. Valerie gave him a hostile look, lowering her head as she folded her arms. She leaned against the hotel wall, regretting she had ever signed it. "Why did I ever sign that stupid thing," she muttered to herself, trying to remember.

"Oh, that's an easy one," Vlad told her, despite the fact it was a rhetorical question. "You needed money for your father's operation, I needed an apprentice, it actually really worked out well. You did this to yourself out of your own love and compassion-one of your weaker personalities I must say. The problem here, as you've asked, was choice. Now," Vlad started pacing. "I must say, nice lie saying you were visiting your mother. I'm surprised Daniel actually bought that one. Thought he'd learn by now…"

"I was coming up here to see my mom," Valerie reminded him. "Until your little plans ruined it,"

"Just because something doesn't turn out as you've planned doesn't mean its completely useless," Vlad reminded her. "Or at least for me. Now, you've located them, have you not?"

Valerie folded her hands. "Yeah, yeah, I found them,"

"Excellent," Plasmius grinned wickedly. "Our girl has taken the bate already, and I do believe the four of them are behind the building. The pieces are set…and the game can finally come into play. Now, my apprentice, I do believe you have a job to do," Valerie sighed, and with a flash of red light, she had completely changed into a black jumpsuit with red lines running down it. She jumped into the air and clapped her feet together, and a black and red glider with patterns pacifically to her suit appeared.

Vlad rubbed his chin. "Ooo, nice outfit…Does it by any chance come in gray?" Valerie rolled her green eyes, trying to ignore him and soared off into the dark of night. The ghost watched her, and with one last spiteful laugh, he vanished without a trace.

Okaaaaay…Wow, apparently things are not looking too good for Valerie-or for Danny, Tucker and Sam for that matter-as well as Wulf! Oh, this plot is thickening so nicely! Vlad, that evil beast! I'm enjoying myself and I hope you guys are too. So, perhaps I'll see you around…no?…whateves

I Brake For Ghosts