Chapter 11

Confronting Problems

So an hour later, after flying to Danny's RV and kidnapping Jack (Danny's dad) and Maddie (Danny's mom) I faced the docks, with the two adults unconscious and tied in a net. I walked in the dark building and saw Vlad, Syndrome, Danny and Morgan in the center of the room. Danny was still in the orb, more hurt and fire in his fire than ever, and Morgan was still unconscious in the cage. Vlad was clapping.

"Well done Ms. Beery, well done indeed. You and your precious Morgan may go", he said smoothly.

"Ah ah ah Vlad, you didn't expect this", I told him, holding up Maddie. Vlad's eyes widened, and for the first time since I'd met him, I saw fear in his expression.

"You wouldn't", Vlad said, trying to convince himself that I wouldn't hurt Maddie. Danny looked more scared than Vlad.

"Heather, NO! That's my mom", he exclaimed. To make sure I didn't actually scare Danny, I gave him a small wink. Understanding this, he smiled and gave me a thumbs up.

"It's your choice Plasmius, let us go, or I'll obliterate your only love. Think quickly, because I grow quite impatient", I informed him, mocking his accent. Danny smiled at Vlad.

"She's got ya there Vlad", Danny told his arch enemy. Vlad glared at Danny. After a moment of pondering, Vlad sighed, obviously frustrated.

"Agh! Fine, I'll release you and your group, just don't harm Maddie", Vlad told me, snapping his fingers, which released Danny from the orb, who smiled, flew over and hugged me (in a friend kind of way mind you). Syndrome grew red in the face and stalked over to Vlad angrily.

"THAT'S IT! WHAT WAS THAT", he exploded. Vlad glared.

"Patience Syndrome, patience….", Vlad said, then faced us and continued, "Enjoy your victory children, but it won't last long…." He focused on Danny and said eerily, "Especially for you, son…" Suddenly, he and Syndrome disappeared in a puff of red smoke.

"Don't worry, he won't come back", Danny told me reassuringly.

"Hey Danny? Thanks for everything. Sorry I didn't believe you about Vlad."

"No problem, Vlad can be pretty convincing", Danny said.

I know, this is a really short chapter for a confrontation, but it's all I could think of. Anyways, one more chapter. Please R&R!