Much later after school got out, Danny and Tucker were walking down the street towards Danny's home. It wasn't easy to miss seeing as how it was the only building with a UFO-like structure on top and a big neon sign that said 'Fentonworks'.
"So you didn't see Sam at all?" asked Tucker. "No. The last time I saw her was when she stormed into the bathroom. I wonder if she ever left," said Danny. "Do you think maybe she left the school and cut class?" asked Tucker. "Well, I wouldn't put it past her. After all, she did skip school to see the opening ceremony of Freakshow's circus. Mr. Lancer is going to kill her," said Danny.
"She was pretty mad at you," said Tucker. "Hey, can I help it if my ghost half's a babe magnet. I can't wait 'til Paulina's party tomorrow," said Danny. "I don't know, Danny. Maybe Sam's right. Maybe you shouldn't even consider Paulina as a potential girlfriend. You know how she feels about Danny Fenton," said Tucker. "Don't you start on me too, Tuck," said Danny.
"Okay. Changing the subject. So what do you think of Matt? He seems to be an okay kind of guy," said Tucker. "Anyone who believes all ghosts aren't evil is okay in my book. But he does have some crazy ideas and keep in mind, he is older than us. Plus, he seems a little too curious about our town's ghost problem," said Danny. "Yeah. But other than that, he seems to be all right. Maybe we should invite him over to your place. Who knows? Maybe his views on ghosts might get your parents off your back," said Tucker. "Yeah. That'll be the day," said Danny as they climbed up the steps to the front door of Danny's house.
Danny was about to reach for the doorknob when all of a sudden, the door opened revealing a sixteen-year old girl with red hair and was wearing a blue hair band, black shirt and blue jeans. It was Danny's sister Jazz and she looked a little miffed.
"The door was open, Danny. Why'd you ring the doorbell?" she asked. "I didn't. We just got here," said Danny. "Don't play dumb with me, little brother. I distinctly remember hearing the doorbell. I yelled that the door was open. But you kept ringing it," said Jazz. "I'm telling you it wasn't me!" yelled Danny.
"Hey guys. Look at this," said Tucker. Danny and Jazz stopped fighting to see what Tucker was indicating. He was holding a videotape in his hands. Tied to it was a roll of paper.
"Where did that come from?" asked Danny. "I don't know. It was just sitting here on the steps," said Tucker as he pulled the tape out of its slipcover. It had a label that said 'Play immediately'. "I guess we'd better do what it says," said Danny.
The three of them headed into the house and toward the television. Tucker popped the tape into the VCR and it began to play. "Hope it's not a cursed video tape," said Tucker. Then they all gasped as they saw who had appeared on the screen.
The television showed a man in his forties with gray hair tied back in a ponytail. He had a beard and a black suit. He wore a devious smile. "Vlad!" they all exclaimed. "Its worst than cursed!" exclaimed Tucker.
"Hello Daniel. And Jasmine and Mr. Foley if they are also present," said Vlad on the screen. "What's he up to now?" asked Danny annoyed. "You're probably wondering what I'm up to now. So I will tell you," said Vlad on the screen. "Wow! Eerie!" exclaimed Tucker.
"I feel that seeing as how I should take on my eventual role as your mentor, I believe we should test the extent of your current ghost powers. That is why I have set up a special challenge for you, Daniel. All you have to do is follow the attached map to the designated area at 10:00 tonight," said Vlad.
Tucker unrolled the roll of paper and they all looked at it. It was a map. "It seems to be somewhere on the outskirts of town," said Jazz. "Yeah. Well no way am I going to do what he says. I'm not going to be his pawn again," said Danny.
"If you are considering not coming here and risking being my pawn again, then I suggest you reconsider," said Vlad on the screen. They all turned his attention to the screen. "Okay. Now this is just freaky," said Tucker. "If you do not show up, I'm afraid someone very dear to you may suffer quite greatly," said Vlad.
Then the video panned to the right and what they saw made them gasp. It was the Fright Knight and he was holding Sam in his clutches. She struggled to get free. She was trying to call for help but her mouth was covered by the Fright Knight's hand. Suddenly, she broke free from his grasp and yelled, "Danny, don't do it! It's a trap!" The Fright Knight covered her mouth again.
"Sam!" yelled Danny in fear. "That's right, Daniel. I've got someone important to you and if you want to see your precious Samantha again, you'll come alone to the spot on the map at 10:00," said Vlad as the video panned back to him. "If you don't, I'm afraid that I might not be able to stop what the Fright Knight or myself will do to here. See you soon, Daniel!" said Vlad in mock sympathy as the video ended.
"Definitely not the feel-good film of the year," said Tucker. Jazz gave him a dirty look. Danny didn't look at either of them. But his expression practically screamed rage.
"I've got to go save her," said Danny. "Danny, no! It's obviously a trap. Sam said it herself," said Jazz. "I don't care. Sam's in danger and I'm the only one who can save her. I have to go," said Danny.
"Then we're coming with you," said Tucker. "No! Vlad said to come alone. If he sees you, who knows what he'll do to Sam?" said Danny. "Since when has Vlad ever played fair, Danny? You're going to need backup if things get ugly over there. Besides, it just so happens that Mom and Dad have something that Tucker and I can use to accompany you without Vlad knowing. You made me an honorary member of your team, so in Sam's absence, I'm coming with you whether you like it or not," said Jazz. "Face it, Danny. You need us," said Tucker
Danny sighed. This was a difficult situation. He wanted to save Sam. But he knew he couldn't do it alone. However, if Tucker and Jazz were discovered, Vlad and the Fright Knight might hurt Sam. On the other hand, they weren't going to let him go alone anyway.
"All right. We're all in this together. Now first things first. Tucker, you and I will raid the weapons vault. If you guys are discovered, you're going to need them. Jazz, do what you do best: covering up. Call Sam and Tucker's parents and make something up," said Danny. "Overnight study session sound okay?" asked Jazz. "Whatever. Where are Mom and Dad?" asked Danny. "They went to investigate a supposed ghost sighting in the sewers. So they might be out all night," said Jazz. "Okay. That takes care of them. Okay, Team Phantom. Let's get prepared," said Danny.
Danny and Tucker ran in the direction of the weapons vault while Jazz whipped out her cell phone. They had a lot to do if they were going to save Sam.