Disclaimer: I don't own Danny Phantom or Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School. I do not own the original story this is based on.
Danny had transformed and grabbed some equipment from the lab as he followed his previous date and ninja turtle back to the top of Amity Park mall, where the others were waiting.
"So...uh...Barb-Batgirl, how have things been?" Danny asked along the way.
"Pretty good. Managed to bring Two-Face and The Riddler to justice this week," Bat Girl spoke casually. Fighting crime was a topic similar to the weather for a hero's work.
"She is so cool, ain't she?" Mikey said, in an almost fond sort of way as he leaped from building to building.
Before Danny could comment on that, they had arrived at their destination, and Danny saw someone who made him gasp. Though he was to be expected.
"Batman?!" Danny said.
"Hello, Danny Phantom. I had a feeling that we would have crossed paths eventually..."The Dark Knight said while Danny was still stunned to see the legendary hero.
Sure, Tucker is the Batman fanboy, but this guy is on par with Superman. And Batman is SUPPOSEDLY an average human, though Danny often had his doubts. Especially if one sees the urban legend about the guy.
Before Danny could find his voice, Michelangelo spoke up.
"Yo! B-Man. Its been a while!" Mikey exclaimed as he offered a high five.
Batman ignored it while Danny blinked."You two know each other?" Danny asked. Pointing at the two.
"The Mad Hatter stole some tech from the Kraang in attempt to brainwash all of Gotham," Batman states. "This attracted the attention of the turtles—"
"Where were joined forces and kicked some butt!" Mickey finished. "It was totally awesome. And we met again when the Kraag tried to invade Gotham. and again when Joker stepped into our turf."
The Dark Knight stood silent as the turtle brothers groaned at their youngest's excitement. However, despite the enthusiasm, Phantom noticed another girl, one who he also saw at the dating service.
"Hey, April," Danny waved at the girl a bit nervously.
She just sent him a friendly smile.
"Hey, Danny. Long time, no see," April said with a smile.
"You look great," Danny replied.
"Thanks...so, how have things been since the dating service?" April asked.
Before Danny could say anything, Batgirl spoke up.
"Dating service? Wait, did you guys get paired up at You+Me=Love! too?" Bat Girl asked, surprised.
"Dude! You managed to land a date with April and Bat Girl!? Betcha there were a ton of other hotties," Mikey exclaimed as he wondered how he could sign up for the service.
"What's your secret?" Raph said in a teasing sort of way.
"Uh...just lucky, I guess," Danny answered sheepishly.
"Yeah...lucky," Donnie muttered as he looked back and forth between the two redheads.
Before this could escalate, Batman spoke up. His sudden voice pierced the teen's talk, similar to a bolt of lightning flashing in the night sky before it rained.
"Enough! I did not bring you all here to socialize," The Dark Knight said sternly.
"Right. Kind of figured," Danny muttered, before shrinking a bit at the look Batman sent.
Wow. He's even scarier than most ghosts. I guess I should be grateful he's the good guy. He thought.
The caped crusader, now having everyone's attention, began the meeting.
"So, what is it you called us here for?" Danny asked, but the caped crusader was silent.
"That's for me to explain," said another voice, "I called for assistance."
A puff smoke appeared a middle-aged man with slicked-back black hair that had streaks of grey and a thin black mustache. He wore a black suit with a red and black cape.
"I am Vincent Van Ghoul, a member of the Magical Council. I have contacted Batman, and by extension, everyone, for help in a difficult situation."
"Magical Council? Like witches and monsters?" Danny asked.
"Correct, there are sub-branches like the witches' council and dragon council, but in the end, we are all part of the same system. Which was made to protect those of magical nature from unwanted guests."
"Let me guess, Vlad."
"Exactly," Vincent said. "I take it that you are already familiar with that wicked ghost?"
"You have no idea. So, what is the old fruitloop up to now?" Danny asked. He just knew that whatever it is, it can't be good.
"Have you ever heard of the Chest of Demons?" Vincent asked.
"The Cheat of Demons?"
Vincent chanted, and a sigil appeared as everyone was now seeing an ornate, red box with a skull for a lock and bones for the edges.
"Years ago, my ancestor, Asamad Van Ghoul, studied the dark arts and was the greatest sorcerer the world had seen. But soon, his power corrupted him, and his mortal body was taken from him."
And I thought my family was messed up. Danny thought as Vincent continued.
"It was after his body was taken, he came back as Asmodeus. He rallied twelve of the most powerful spirits and intended to make themselves rulers of the world. However, they were sealed in the Chest of Demons before they could enact their devious plan. From generation to generation, my family has guarded the box."
"And this is the part where you say the box was stolen, and where Plasmius come in," Danny finished.
Vincent nodded. "He believes in controlling the spirits."
"Control them? Is that possible?" Donnie asked.
The magician was silent; he had a stern face.
"It would be better not to find out," Batman answered for him.
"You got that right," Raph rudely interjected.
"I guess you called me to help you guys get it back and to kick Vlad's butt," Danny said.
"Obviously, since he is your foe, you are most familiar with how to deal with him," Vincent said.
Danny groaned but took a deep breath as he prepared himself.
"Alright, I'll help in any way that I can," Danny answered, knowing that Vlad is his responsibility.
"You can start by telling us all you know," Batman said.
Danny nodded as he began to explain all he knew about his enemy. Starting with how Plasmius and Masters were the same person. Everyone was surprised, save for Michelangelo, who didn't know who Vlad Masters was and Batman, who gave no reaction.
"You don't seem surprised," Vincent commented on the dark knight's demeanor.
"Vlad Masters is a billionaire who started working as a security guard. During which were multiple robberies. No evidence was found, but this became a continued pattern where ever he went. On top of that, after making his name from seemingly having CEO's sign their companies over to him, the man ran for mayor in Amity Park. He won unanimously. What's there to be surprised about?"
As the ghostly hero finished, the heroes took the time to gather themselves from everything.
"Dude," Mikey said solemnly.
"So, the guy is basically a creepy old guy with powers who just wants your mom and you?" Raphael said the sentence with a pause. He couldn't wrap his head around how Vlad wished to spend his time. Out of mayoral duties.
"Just a reminder, he knows my secret, we are sort of in a mutual blackmail sort of thing," Danny mentioned again. "I only told you guys since you already know my secret, so..."
"Don't worry. We won't risk your identity," Bat Girl said with a wink.
"Though let us know if you need any help," Leo added.
Danny smiled.
"As much as I hate to stop such a touching moment," Vincent spoke up. "I need to look over somethings with Batman here. I suggest if you have questions or catching up, now is the time to do so."
As Batman and Vincent talked about strategy, the teenagers began chatting, though some had a big question on mind.
"So, where's Robin?" Danny asked.
His was not the big question.
"With the Titans," Batgirl answered matter-o-factly.
"Everyone knows that," Mikey interjected. Danny felt like a fool for not realizing. Especially since he went on a date one of the titans last summer.
However, his thought went elsewhere as April and Batgirl closed in on him with wide eyes and grins.
"So..." April started.
"So?" Danny repeated.
"So who's the lucky girl?" Batgirl asked, being a little too close.
"Uh...well, you see," Danny fumbled as his previous date was giving him an innocent but playful look. And while it did make the ghost boy nervous, he wasn't sure how to explain everything.
Till he realized this was the half of his life that was used to the supernatural. Danny decided to just rip the bandaid off and tell them everything. Their reactions varied.
"A ghost girl named Phantasma?" Batgirl stepped back as April was a little shocked.
Leo looked at him strangely while Mickey and Ralph shrugged. Even Batman rose a brow.
"Just what kind of dating service was this?" Donnie asked. "I mean, it sounds like we could've signed up."
"Well, to be fair. Phanty accidentally scared her way into the system," Danny said, and the others sent him looks.
"It's not what it sounds like. She's a really nice ghoul, but she had to drop out after the first date. Which was me because her dad takes being an overprotective parent to a critical level," Danny explained.
"Critical? Critical like how?" April asked, dreading the question the moment it came out.
"He tried to destroy me when we first met while I was on my date with Phanty."
"Oh, critical like that," April said, understanding. Somehow.
"And you still picked her after that?" Bat Girl asked with a raised brow.
"Why not? My last girlfriend was a ghost hunter with a grudge against me," Danny shrugged.
"I can respect that," Ralph said with a smirk. "I mean, who wouldn't want a strong woman? Especially one that can fight."
"You mean how Leo likes Karai?" Mikey said as he tucked his head in to avoid his brother's slap. "Or like how Donnie still likes—"
"That's enough, Mikey!" the staff-wielding turtle exclaimed.
"What is it with guys going after dangerous women?" Bat Girl wondered out loud as she sent a look to the dark knight.
"Hey, you and April can kick anyone's butt, and I still liked you two," Danny remarked as the two girls sported blushes. "Heck, I would've picked either one of you girls. Including Spectra."
"Who?" April asked as the ghost boy now realized what he said. "Wait, is she another previous date?"
"And why does her name sound ghostly?" Batgirl asked. "Let me guess, also a ghost girl."
"Yeah," Danny replied to the shock of everyone, once again. "She actually came here earlier when Phanty did. Turns out, they have a not so friendly history."
"Ouch," Leo said as he noticed Batman and Vincent walking towards them.
"I wonder how they are right now," Danny wondered out loud before he received a stare from the dark knight to remain quiet.
Back at Ms. Grimwood's Finishing School for Ghouls, Phanty was in the dorm rooms, talking to her friends over what happened today when she went to see her haunting hunk and the unpleasant encounters they had to endure over some food they got.
"Wow, and I thought things were tough for my cousin before," Dani commented as she took a slice of scream cheese screechza.
"That isn't even the worst part," Phanty muttered.
The spirit of Halloween wasn't the worst part? The young ghouls all thought in confusion and fear.
"I just found out who the other ghost girl is," Phanty said bitterly as she began to recount the event to her friends.
Once she was done, various emotions stunted their speech. Eventually, it was Sibella who spoke up.
"You mean that the other ghost girl who he went out with was that Vondergeist girl?" Sibella asked in disbelief. "The same one you face in the Scare Games every Chainsgiving?"
"I know. I saw that haunting hussy trying to hook her hands on my haunting hunk!" Phanty said in a jealous tone.
Ever since the banshee got back, everyone could tell something happened. None of the ghouls had never personally has met Spectra Vondergesit, but Sibella heard that she is supposed to be a friend of her cousin Draculaura, who said the ghost girl was a huge gossip.
"I guess that explains that article we read," Sibella said offhand. "And the blog."
"Wow, two ghost girls are after Danny," Tanis observed as he ate another slice.
"I just can't believe it! Of all the ghouls, it had to be that-that lousy crawlflower!" Phanty spouted.
The young mummy girl had come over and patted Phantasma on the back. The banshee smiled at the gesture. It was good to vent these things out. Especially when you had great friends.
"Dawww...cheer up, Phanty! Remember, Danny picked you," Elsa pointed to Phanty.
"Arooo! That's right. You got nothing to worry about," Winnie howled as she jumped from her position in the bed.
The ghouls came in close in a group hug as they embraced the troubled Phanty. But unbeknownst to the banshee, far away, her rival was having a similar meeting.
Frankie Stein has invited her ghoul friends for a creepover. They had gathered around in their PJs as Spectra finished retelling her birthday night with Danny and Phantasma. Her friends were jaw-dropped from hearing the ordeal, especially with the appearance of the Fright Knight.
"So, he is still with his ghoulfriend?" Frankie said, feeling sorry for Spectra and guilty for pushing her into seeing him.
"And that is not the worst part, it turns out that his ghoulfriend is Phantasma, the daughter of The Phantom, "Spectra said, sounding angry.
It surprised the ghouls as Spectra is usually very shy but friendly. Anger was a rare emotion for her.
"Who?" Clawdeen asked.
"The daughter of some powerful ghosts around. And the biggest brat!" Spectra complained.
"I don't think she goes to our school," Frankie thought to her yearbook.
"No, she goes to a place called Grimwood. She is still the biggest brat," Spectra said in a bitter tone.
"How old is she?"Frankie asked.
"She's barely a teen!" Spectra sobbed. Her ghoulfriends were aghast at the ghost's behavior. She was taking this really bad.
"I cannot believe that Danny would turn you down for someone younger than you. I mean, this Phantasma is what? Thirteen? What could he see in a child-like her?" Cleo asked in distaste. Hero or not, the concept of dating someone younger was in foul taste for her.
"Uh, Cleo. Technically speaking, Danny is younger too. He is fourteen," Lagoona had to point out.
"Moum," Ghoulia explained.
"Yeah, the fact that Spectra is three years older now doesn't help your point," Frankie admitted with some cringe.
"Alright, point taken," Cleo admitted.
"Younger or not, he acts older than most mansters his age," Spectra sighed sadly in disappointment. "how many monsters do you know who would jump to save ghouls he barely knew?"
Whatever answer the ghouls could give fell on deaf ear. The gossip-loving ghost was now caught in a daydream. The ghouls thought it best to leave her alone for now as any disturbance could cause her to resume her sad mood.
But eventually, she'd come back to reality. What could they do?
And that's when Frankie whispered, "Hey, I got an idea!"
The heroes had journeyed near the docks where the exchange was to take place. There were many warehouses, and none of them knew which one was the specified location. Vincent stayed behind due to the laws of his culture. Which stated he couldn't allow himself to be seen or recognized as taking part in this or risk other supernatural or magical forces joining in on future battles.
Nobody wanted that.
"We'll have to split up," Leonardo observed.
"Agreed, stay in contact and alert everyone when you spot anything that stands out," Batman said as he walked to the shadows. "Remember, we have no idea whose coming besides Vlad and Shredder. These are dangerous enemies who won't hesitate to stop us or worse the moment we blow our cover. So stay alert."
The dark knight vanished into the darkness without a sound.
"Some pep talk," Danny muttered as Batgirl giggled about it being his best one yet.
"I'll follow him and make sure he's covered," Leo reassured his friends. "You guys decide amongst yourselves who to go with. Remember, full ninja mode."
With the two leaders gone, everyone looked to who they'd go with. Donnie looked to Batgirl and April with a small blush, but the two ventured their eyes towards the ghost boy.
That was enough to fuel the jealous turtle into his next decision.
"I'll go with Danny," Donatello quickly spoke. Raph, annoyed with his antics, came over and slipped his brother upside the head.
"Hey! No fair going with the superhero!" Mikey proclaimed.
"And what am I?" Bargirl asked with her hands on her hips, to which she gave them a slight swing.
"You...are so fine," the orange turtle replied with a smile, a click, and two pointed finger guns.
The heroine gave a small chuckle with a smirk as she decided to go with April, much to her admirer's surprise. He was cute as a turtle, but they were on admission. That meant some form of silent, non-flirting behavior.
As the two girls left, Raphael grabbed his younger brother by the top of his shell as they went in a separate direction.
Danny and Donnie searched the row of warehouses in an orderly manner. Donnie would use a scanner made from various household appliances to find any clues while Danny searched and scavenged everywhere. Occasionally, the ghost boy would notice a jealous stare from Donatello. It was apparent the turtles had a thing for April and Batgirl, maybe redheads were his type.
Either way, Danny sent him an awkward smile and attempted to speak on friendly terms with the turtle, who was terrible at hiding his romantic feelings.
"So...how have things been?" Danny asked the unfriendly looking ninja turtle. Silence was the answer as the purple ninja turtle had his head in the screen, but didn't study his findings.
"You really don't me, do you?"
That got a reaction as Donnie sighed before lowering his device.
"No, It's just that...I thought after I was really connecting to April, and then she signed for the dating service. It nagged at me when she chose you, and then I saw Batgirl and then..."
"The dating service?"
"The dating service," the turtle sighed. "I just find it unfair, you know."
"Tell me about it. Before, I was the guy no girl would even look at unless they needed someone to make fun of or prank."
"Ouch."
"Yeah...it was even rougher when I first got my powers. Ever had your pants fall down?"
"I don't wear pants, but I get the idea."
The tech-loving turtle felt bad for the ghostly hero. He had let his jealousy get the better of him and judged unfairly. Deciding to get away from the conversation, the ninja turtle went to his scanner, which now was alight with beeps.
"Hey, wait! I got something," Donnie declared as he moved the device till he got a proper reading. "call the others."
Oroku Saki, better known as The Shredder, was impatient. He had come here to make a deal, and the seller was late. He had arrived early and had his foot bots around him along with his lieutenants, Tiger Claw and Chris Bradford, however, he was now known as the mutant Dogpound.
"Plasmius! Show yourself!" Shredder furiously commanded.
From out of nowhere, Vlad Plasmius made his presence known as he came into view mere steps from the master ninja. Tiger Claw brought out one of his guns to fire, but a swift hand placed in front of his eyes from his master told him otherwise.
"Come now, Shredder. You of all people must know that in business, you can't rush the negotiation," Vlad spoke calmly. His voice held arrogance. "I take it you proclaimed the item?"
Shredder snapped his fingers, and a foot bot brought forth the Chest of Demons. The container cracked like thunder as it glowed red. The eyes of its skull lock seemed to come to life, but it was still just a box.
"The Chest of Demons," Vlad marveled as he grinned malevolently. The ghost man was practically salivating. "It's just as the legends claim." He said as he reached for it, only for the foot bot pulled it away.
"Remember the deal. I kept my end of the bargain," Shredder sternly reminded. His voice was calm and collected.
Vlad's grin sank as he snapped his fingers. One of his vulture hench-ghosts phased from the ground and produced a briefcase.
"Here you go," the vulture said as he flew it to the armored ninja. "as promised."
Shredder opened the case, the view and affirm acquisition of its contents appeased the man.
But he wasn't satisfied.
Vlad had been in awe of the power of the chest, he didn't notice it being knocked out of his hands by a pair of mechanical legs. The ghost man charged his fist, ready to aim but was put back by the sight of a sizeable mutant fish with robot legs.
"What the?"
"Now Plasmius, you should know better than to admire a treasure you haven't secured yet."
Vlad was furious. He had been tricked into gaining nothing. A move he would have done but was ultimately beaten to the punch. Seeing nothing but red, Plasmius flew forward with ecto-charged fists. However, he was met with a fist that connected with his face. He was sent backwards in surprise as he took a closer look at Shredder's forces, which now had a green glow to them.
"Did you think I would come here and let you hold the advantage? Before coming here, I the liberty of borrowing some tech from the local ghost hunters."
The vampiric ghost was now taken back in shock and anger. He should have seen this coming but was too full of his power. Luckily for Vlad, he's not that stupid to blindly trust anyone.
"And you should know, that ghosts can turn invisible," the older halfa said as he snapped his finger once more. From the walls and ceiling, ghosts made themselves visible. It was a plethora of spirits he had employed within his forces, from the ecto-pusses, vultures, Skulker, and other denizens of the Ghost Zone.
Before Vlad could gloat, he was met with an ectoblast to the face.
"Hope you guys don't mind if we crash the party!" Danny quipped as he phased through the ground. Batman and the others bordered the villains.
Vlad and Shredder looked in surprise at the arrival of their enemies.
"Daniel!"
"Turtles!"
"Long time no see, Shredhead!" Mikey shouted with his usual energy.
"Not long enough!" Raph said as he pulled out his sais.
"Foot soldiers, attack!" Shredder ordered as he and his minions attacked.
"Really, Vlad. It's bad enough you cause trouble in Amity Park, but now you are spreading it to New York," Danny said as he sent a blast at him.
Vlad dodged and sent him a cocky smirk.
"Believe me, Daniel. Tou have no seen real trouble yet," Vlad said with a grin.
Danny was about to rush the older halfa but soon saw a missile head their way.
"Hit the deck!" Danny shouted as he and his allies barely managed to dodge it.
"Hahaha!..."A wicked laugh was heard, and Danny frowned.
"You are here too, Skulker?" Danny said in annoyance.
Don't sound so surprised," The hunter said as he readied the weapons in his suit. "After all, I wouldn't miss a chance to have your pelt on my wall."
But before he fired, a shuriken had landed in his arm, short-circuiting the device. Skulker mopped as his nasty, deadly laser gun was useless and removed it before he flew after the turtles.
"Of course, having new prey is just as good," the ghostly hunter commented as he aimed his net launchers at them. "I haven't had turtle soup in a long time. I had forgotten the taste."
Skulker fired, but the turtles' ninjutsu training had allowed them to read his movements and dodge appropriately. Dumbfounded by their acrobatics, the hunter didn't catch April delivering a kick to the gut, knocking him down. As he got up, Raph repeated him by causing a few of the crates in the warehouse to tumble onto him.
"You know, for a hunter, you sure don't anything about turtles," Raph quipped.
The victory over the ghost was short-lived as Shredder charged in with Tiger Claw right behind him. Using the bagh nakh, claw weapons in his gauntlet, he sliced and diced anything in his path, save for the heroes who knew of his threat level.
"Seriously, Skulker, can't you handle these nuisances?" Vlad asked as he grabbed the Chest of Demons. He grinned maniacally are his prize only to drop his face when he noticed someone new charging him.
"You're in my way," the dark night said bluntly as he clocked Vlad with an anti-ecto brass knuckle. The halfa was stunned not just by the attack, but from the appearance of the dark hero.
"Batman!? What's he doing here!?"
"Didn't think I made some new friends, huh?" Danny quipped as he flung his fist at Vlad's head, but the older halfa caught it.
"And you should know better than to underestimate me!" Plasimius said as he gave a whistle.
The turtles had managed to hold back or destroy most of the foot bots, but the combinations of Vlad's and Shredder's top forces gave quite a challenge.
"Keep it up, team," Leo cried. "We got this."
"But do you got me?" asked a sultry voice.
"Leo, watch out!"
But it was too late as someone came down from above and landed an axe kick to the back of the blue turtle's shell. The assailant rushed forward to the other turtles as she punched Raph in the gut. She turned to Mikey, where her eyes glowed.
"So pretty," the younger turtle said in awe.
"Thanks. Too bad about your bad luck."
"Bad lu-"
Mikey didn't get to finish as part of the ceiling fell and landed on his head, sending him to the ground.
"Mikey!?" His brothers shouted in horror.
"Ow," Mikey let out.
"What the heck just happened?" Raph demanded to know.
The lady in question had jumped up, out of the lines of fire, as she landed on some crates. Looking at Danny's way, she gave the ghost boy a wink.
"Black Cat," Danny said in surprise. As he rushed over to help, but Vlad wouldn't have any of the younger halfa's heroics and pelted him with a makeshift barrier.
"Awww, you remember me," the cat thief was genuinely happy. She gave the ghost boy a wink and a smile as she blew a kiss.
"Dude! What is it with you and hot ladies?" Mikey asked as he got up to knock down another foot bot.
Another pair had jumped up with their hands replaced with blade saws, but Donnie came by and swatted them away. Their robotic bodies had collided with a couple of specter squids trying to give Batman trouble.
The dark knight looked over to see Michelangelo running towards some ghosts, only to trip and fly right through them as he collided with Batgirl.
"Heh, heh...sorry," the orange turtle said to Batgirl, who was not happy. Especially with foot bots and ghosts closing in on them.
"Forget it, just help," Batgirl said as she kicked one of them down.
Danny was about to help them, but Black Cat appeared before him.
Danny is careful not to look in her eyes.
"What the heck are you doing here, Cat?" Danny said.
"Your pal Plasmius made me an offer I couldn't refuse," Black Cat said as she tried to get closer to him. "Plus, I kind of missed looking at that cute Lil spooky face of yours."
"You know that I have a girlfriend," He said.
"For now," Black Cat muttered before trying to land a hit on him.
Danny dodged and soon flew to Plasmius, but the more experience halfa placed a barrier in front of him. Angry, the ghost boy went invisible and went behind him, but the man grabbed him by the throat.
"Honestly, Daniel, have you forgotten how powerful I am? I still have plenty of powers you do have access to," he gloated.
However, Danny was smart and expected this, which is why he froze the villain in solid ice before throwing him outside. There, the boy delivered a punch powerful enough to go through the ice tangibly.
"I do remember," the ghostly hero quipped. He sent a barrage of blast heading Vlad's way. There was not enough time as the man broke free from his cold prison and soon found himself sent further away.
But, to Danny's surprise, he wasn't angry but wore a grin.
"Now Daniel, do you really think I don't prepare? I have one final trick up—my sleeve. Let's see how and your friends can handle...Re-Breather!"
"Re-Breather?" Danny didn't like the sound of that.
Vlad grinned as he fired a bright blast into the sea. Danny's eyes widen at that and even more as he saw the pier rumble. He was getting a bad feeling about this.
"What's happening?"
From the waters by the pier came a ghost in an eighteenth-century diving suit and helmet. Save for his right hand missing, he looked like something out of an old seaside horror movie.
"BAHAHAHAHA! Prepare yourselves for the wrath of Re-Breather!"
Danny blinked at the sight of this ghost.
"This guy is your secret weapon?" Danny chuckled, not seeing him that threatening.
"You should know by now, Daniel, never underestimate your opponent," Vlad condescended with a grin.
"Great, the new guy," Skulker groaned. "And he's still a nut."
"Sounds like it," Black Cat commented.
However, all mockery was ceased when, from his right sleeve, Re-Breather produced a large anchor the size of half a ship and threw it toward the warehouse. Batman, Batgirl, and the turtles grappled out while Shredder and most of his forces escaped.
The shattering and crumbling of the warehouse brought the attention fo the nearby officers on patrol. However, when they saw the scene, they decided to wait for back up...and the swat team.
"AHAHAHA! It's time to weigh anchor and shove off as I take you all down into the trenches. Where," Re-Breather now aimed his sleeve at the heroes. "You'll sleep with the fishes.
From his arm came a swarm of skeleton fish that scattered and locked on to a persistent hero. Each of them had ways to avoid them, but these fish swam through the air faster than a speeding bullet. At least, that's what it seemed to them.
Danny flew over and punched the diving suited, laughing ghost right in the face, which was protected by the glass and metal of the diving helmet. It hurt Phantom, but also Re-Breather, who did not look happy about the sneak attack.
"Ah, Danny Phantom! I've heard so much about you.
"And I have heard NOTHING about you," Danny quipped.
Re-Breather heard this and shrugged.
"I see you have a big mouth, just as Plasmius said," Re-Breather said as he charged another shot. "But I have something bigger."
From his arm, a massive beam of ecto-energy fired. Danny looked behind him, to notice his friends fighting as erected a shield. However, the blast from the diver was proving to be too much. Whoever this guy was, nut or not, he was serious business.
Fortunately, Batman went on top of the warehouse and threw an explosive Batarang, which was integrated with ecto-circuitry. This gave it the kick it needed to throw the ghost's aim off, but it did nothing to harm the spirit who shrugged off the damage.
"Have you ever faced a spirit like this before?" Batman asked the young Phantom who flew closer to his level.
"No, I but I can end this now," Danny said as he brought out the Fenton Thermos. Activating the device, a beam had come forth an enraptured the diving suit spirit. However, Re-Breather didn't yell or scream but laughed.
"HAHAHA! you think this guppy net catch the whale that is I!?" the ghost said as he broke free. "I am the ghost who scores the Ghost Zone to fight the fiercest creatures, till they all are under my command! I! Am! Re_Breather! The man who will best the most powerful ghost ever! MWAHAHA!"
"OK, if I was scared, I'd find this pathetic," the ghost boy commented. He looked to the dark knight, who held no reaction. "Please tell me you have something up your sleeve."
Batman gave the ghost boy a smirk. The detective understood the ghost's power and knew they may be outmatched. However, that didn't mean he didn't think ahead, or couldn't think on the spot.
"Re-Breather, right?" Batman spoke as he threw more Batarangs. "If you're so powerful, then you must have defeat what killed you, correct?"
The ghost stopped his gloating as he looked to the dark knight. While his helmet covered his face, it was clear the specter was intrigued.
"What is he doing?!" Vlad asked no one as he went after the caped crusader. Though he found himself preoccupied with an explosive Batarang going off in his face. He looked around to see Batgirl with a smug grin on her face.
"Oh...he's being Batman," the redheaded caped crusader quipped as she dodged the ghost beam sent her way. She ducked and weaved through the fallen building between the bots, Shredder, Tiger Claw, Dogpound, who had been kept busy with all the ghosts, and the attack from her friends. Eventually, she had lead one of Vlad's attacks to hit Shredder, who gave the man a cold glare.
"Oh, fudge nutters!" the older halfa groaned.
All the while, Batman had Re-Breather distracted as the ghost came down to meet him eye to eye.
"What are you saying?" the ghostly man asked.
"If you really were as powerful as you say you are, then the first thing you'd do is take revenge on whatever took your life. A sea diver, am I right? You went down, but never came up."
Re-Breather growled then groaned, before finally yelling, "YES! It has been years since that whale took me down. I haven't lost track of him. I've been waiting for CENTURIES to harpoon that beast and prove myself. No one makes a fool of the Re-Breather! AHAHAHAHA!"
"Then this should help," Batman said as he pulled out a small object, able to fit in his utility belt, but as large as his palm. It appeared to be a simple stone.
"What is this?" the dead man asked as he reached for it.
Upon touching it, the object glowed, and Re-Breather found himself being pulled in. He shouted in rage as he struggled to get free, but found himself unable to resist this capturing.
"Oh, he IS good," Danny said, impressed.
Within moments, the ghost was contained in the stone as it glowed with various runes on it.
"What is that?" Danny asked, unsure, and a little frightened.
"Before we left, Vincent made this to contain Vlad, but I couldn't take any chances with Re-Breather," Batman explained as he placed the stone in his belt. "Don't worry, it can only hold one ghost at a time."
Relieved, the ghost boy saw Vlad was distracted from his henchman being defeated. Looking around, almost all the bots were destroyed, and ghost vanquished. And the turtles were dealing with their remaining foes. Making a break for it, the ghostly hero sucker-punched his halfa arch-nemesis. He dropped the chest, and Danny saw his chance and made a grab for it.
"I got it!" Danny exclaimed as he held onto the Chest of Demons. It cracked again like lightning, and the ghost boy almost dropped it in shock. Sighing in relief, the boy smiled to his friends but saw a pair of golden glowing eyes gazing into his.
"You know, your eyes are like emeralds," Black Cat cooed as she gave him a kiss on the cheek.
The others saw it. Batgirl and April were particularly annoyed and maybe even jealous.
Vlad saw this and got annoyed.
"Black Cat. I did not hire you to flirt with the boy!" Vlad shouted in annoyance.
"And I told you I get things done my way," the cat burglar snapped back. "If you have a problem with it, then don't try hiring me."
Danny gulped. He looked into her eyes, which means that he's got bad luck.
"Oh man, just be careful and-..."
All of a sudden, a flock of owls flew through a nearby window, attacking Danny with their razor-sharp claws. An action so swift, the ghost boy was caught off guard and did not go intangible.
"What the-
"She has bad luck powers," Batman deduced as he threw a bolo towards the thief, but she saw this coming and jumped out of the way.
The luck got worst when Danny dropped the chest. And even worse when it bounced into the lines of fire.
"Oh man, can my luck get any worse?" Danny shouted.
"Hmmmm...depends on you."
The ghost boy was shocked to see Black Cat sitting near him. He was even more so when she placed a kiss on his lips. Though the moment was short as Raph came in with Sais in front and the catgirl left.
"Seriously, what's your secret?" the angry turtle asked in amazement.
"I'll let you know if I ever find out.," Danny answered.
Once again, Vlad found his way to the chest but found Shredder in his path.
"Fine then," Vlad charged his fists. "Bring it."
Despite having ghostly powers, Vlad had a hard time keeping up with the master ninja. Two decades of training with his powers meant nothing to the man who had trained his whole life. Shredder could hit the halfa and always be in his blindspots. The vampiric ghost tried a spherical barrier, but the ninja found himself inside it, be it completely engulfed him.
"Enough!" Vlad shouted as he discharged his ghostly energy into an attack in all directions. That managed to hit Oroku. "Time to show you what I can really do."
The man summoned black rings that parted and produced clones of the villainous ghost. They each went in a separate direction could not fight on more even terms with the ninja.
But this also served to even things out for the heroes, who now ganged up on the remaining villains. With most of them knocked out, thee turtles, Batman, Batgirl, and Danny had surrounded the two, who know noticed the odds against both of them.
It was a standstill as they waited for one to make a move. Seconds could feel like hours as everyone conscious stared. It was uncertain who spoke first, but everyone was thinking the same thing.
"Get the box!"
Danny, his friends, allies, and foes all tried to make a grab for it, however, before any of them could, someone unexpected swooped in and grabbed it.
And Danny and Vlad both groaned when they saw who it was.
"Oh, no! Not him again!" The halfas shouted in desperate annoyance. They figured there was a chance he'd come, but they both hoped he wouldn't. But he did.
"Hahh! BEWARE!" exclaimed the Box Ghost as he retrieved the chest. "For now that I, the Box-Is this the chest of Demons!?" The annoying specter now realized the situation he was in as he saw his surroundings of ghosts, ninjas, robots, mutants, caped crusaders, turtles, and the ghost boy. All eyes were on him. And for once, he did not want the spotlight.
"I'm outta here!" the Box Ghost yelled as he flew away with the chest.
"Get him!" both Shredder and Vlad demanded as their remaining minions went after the pesky ghost. The one
Danny rolled his eyes at that.
"Come on, we gotta get that chest before Vlad does!" Danny said.
"What about that blue ghost?" April asked. "He called himself the Box Ghost."
"Believe me, the box couldn't be in the less dangerous hands right now..."Danny said.
April and the others decided to take his word for it. They went after the blue ghost. Who now wished he wasn't so persistent in causing terror and mayhem.
While Box Ghost never really showed fear to anyone, mainly out of a sense of ignorance, he knew when things were too much. hE would let go of the box, but his pride in being the master of all things boxy and square prevented him from doing so. After all, it was the only thing he had left.
Eventually, Vlad caught up with the ghost as he was grabbed by the throat.
"I've had enough of this! Give me the chest or ELSE!" Plasimius commanded.
With fear, Box Ghost complied as he relinquished his possession of the chest. A tear ran down his face as part of his heart shattered for having given away such a precious box.
Danny had swooped in and once again sucker-punched Vlad, who was not seething at the ears. But the man still held on to the box.
"This is getting ridiculous. And I can't keep fighting all night.," Danny commented to himself. "I need a plan."
And that's when he saw the Box Ghost.
"Hey, Box Ghost, help me out and grab that box!"
"Never! There is nothing you can do to make The Box Ghost help the likes of you and your odd circus of bat-costumed and turtle friends! I am the Box Ghost!"
"I won't stuff you into the thermos every time I see you from now on," Danny said bluntly. The unspooky specter dropped his dramatic act and gave him a straight face.
"OK."
"Finally, I have the chest," Vlad gloated as he held the object in one hand while keeping the Shredder at bay with a ghost shield. But then ghostly energy enveloped the chest as it floated away. "What!? No!"
Vlad looked to see the Box Ghost actually being more than a nuisance for once. That was never a good feeling.
"OK, no more Mr. Nice Plasmius,": Vlad said as he both his eyes and hands glowed. But Danny had pointed to behind him where he saw no one but the Shredder back in the broken-down warehouse, waking his lieutenants up. His eyes held silent anger at the loss of his forces. A sentiment, Vlad found himself sympathizing with.
"This isn't over, Daniel!" Vlad shouted as he pointed to the young halfa. "You know this is just another move in a game of chess. A game, might I remind you, you don't know how to play."
With their forces in pieces or defeated, Vlad and Shredder disappeared via ghost powers or smoke bombs. But before he left, Plasmiuis had sneaked around to grab the stone Re-Breather was trapped in. The man wouldn't let such a powerful ghost be kept prisoner. Now he just wishes he had a tracker on hand, but that would have to wait for next time...perhaps.
Black Cat had whistled to the group as well. Wishing Danny good luck and blew him a kiss as she then vanished into the night.
With the villains thwarted, but sadly, not arrested, the heroes returned to the rooftops as the authorities gathered to decipher what had happened. Danny signaled for the Box Ghost to follow, and begrudgingly, he did at a safe distance away. Batman creeped him out.
"Who was that cat girl?" Mikey asked. "Another date?"
April and Batgirl gave the ghost boy inquisitive glares.
"No! No! No!" Danny waved his arms. "She's just some thief that showed up here for time to time. Though she does seem to flirt with me."
But the girls kept giving him funny stares. It was as if the assumed he was playing them, but they knew the boy better than that.
"Hmph. What a tease," Bat Girl said.
"That is putting it mildly," April agreed.
Danny groaned.
"Black Cat is just...well," Danny tried to find the right words, but none were revealed.
"A thief with a rather extensive yellow sheet," Batman commented before he gave the ghost boy a smirk. "They're always the ones who look for more than a fight."
The teens stared in shock at the dark hero's face. He didn't reprimand the ghost boy but teased him. That was a rare occurrence considering everything.
"Wow," Danny said.
He didn't continue his train of thought as he wanted to change the subject before things went somewhere else. So, he turned to the Box Ghost gesturing for the Chest of Demons. Resisting like a child who had just gotten a new toy at first, the annoying specter eventually handed the container over to his foe.
"Thanks, now please leave," Danny said bluntly.
"Hahaha! As if, I, The Box Ghost, shall-
"Leave now. Before I make you," Danny now threatened.
"But you said-"
"You forgot the deal. I said that I wouldn't stuff you in the thermos EVERY TIME I see you. I didn't say that I would stop altogether, especially if you TRY and cause trouble," Danny's cheeky tone and smirk gave his ghostly annoyance the right impression. Or at least the ghost boy thought so due to his frown.
"That was sneaky!" He complained in his usual melodramatic tone.
"Like I care. Now get lost," Danny ordered as he pointed with his thumb.
The Box Ghost left, grumbling under his breath about unpacking boxes of fury and similar box metaphors.
Danny ignored him as he handed the chest back to its rightful owner, Vincent Von Ghoul. Who had patiently wait for their return.
"The chest is now back where it belongs," Vincent smiled as he surveyed the item. "Thank you all for your help."
"Happy to help," Danny said.
"Yeah, we are just glad that thing isn't in Shredder's hands anymore," Leo said.
"Or Vlads," Danny added. He did not want to imagine what could happen if Vlad somehow managed to gain control of the thirteen most evil ghosts ever.
"You were awesome out there, Danny!" Mikey exclaimed as he reached out for a hive five, which Danny returned.
"Yeah, that Plasmius creep didn't know what hit him," Raph laughed.
"You were OK...I guess," Donnie muttered.
Danny sent a small smile at that.
"Thanks, guys, it had been a blast working with you all again," Danny said.
"Likewise," Bat Girl and April both said.
Danny smiled awkwardly at that before continuing.
"Anyway, I think I should be heading back home soon," Danny said.
"Already? I wanted to see if you wanted to do a sparring match," Mikey whined.
"Same here," Raph said.
"Maybe next time, guys, when I'm in your city," Danny said.
"Alright. See ya later, Danny Phantom," Leo said as he and the ghost boy shook hands. The hero did the same with his brothers as they said goodbye. Now, it was the GIRLS' turn, the boy gave an audible gulp, but the girls spoke first.
"Bye, Danny," April said as she kissed him the cheek.
The ghost boy rubbed the spot with a blush as he felt another pair of lips on him. This one was closer to the lips.
"Take care of yourself," Batgirl said as Danny's face was redder than a tomato.
"Uh..."He said, and both giggled.
"Relax, we know you have a girlfriend, and we respect that..."April said, meaning it.
"Yes, that was just a thank ss. No big deal..."Bat Girl said.
"Uh...okay..."Danny said, still blushing as the two girls giggled again.
The turtles saw this and were a little jealous.
Especially Donnie.
"Hmph. Some guys get all the luck..."The purple-clad turtle muttered.
"Don't be jealous, Donnie," April said as she and Batgirl kissed him on each cheek simultaneously. The mutant was never happier to alive than right now. He was euphoric. Even his brothers didn't tease as Mikey gave him two finger guns of approval in his direction.
Even Batman smirked.
"Now, I do believe that our mission is over, and SOME on you here have a curfew to follow..."Batman said with meaning.
Danny heard this, and his eyes widen.
"Oh, man, you're right. I gotta get back home...See ya guys, great seeing you again..."Danny said.
"Bye Batman, its been like, a total honor and everything..."Danny said as he took to the skies, wanting to get home for missing curfew. Though his parents were probably still too tired to notice anything.
Danny was back in bed before anyone could notice and ready for sleep. As he dozed off, a pair of venus spy traps rose from outside and peered into his room.
From the safety of her base, the Wicked Witch of the web had been watching. And through carefully planted, and lucky, spy plants, had seen most of the battle.
"So, the chest of demons exists," Revolta grinned as she rubbed her hands. Due to the security of the object, the witch eventually believed the chest to be like a myth. Or at least unattainable...till now. Her minion, the Grim Creeper, however, didn't share her enthusiasm as he hid in a corner shaking.
"But Revolta, those thirteen ghosts are the nastiest to ever exist. How would you control them? And what about that Vlad Plasmius?"
Revolta frowned, for her lackey had a point. But, like a spider's web, there are many strings to this witch's schemes.
"I have something in mind."
While the witch schemed, Danny jolted awake when he realized something.
"I forgot to ask Batman for an autograph!"
Another crazy chapter, but they are always fun. Looks like we get to see one of Vlad's new minions: Re-Breather. In case some of you are wondering, he was created, designed, and voiced by Butch Hartman for a video called: So This is Danny Phantom. Because Mr. Hartman had a say in his creation, I am adding him to Danny's rogues in this fic. So we will be seeing more of him.
Hey! BCW!
Hi Deadpool. What's up?
What's up? How about leaving me out of this awesome fight. There were robots. I could have butchered anything with swords and guns, and it would have been fine. Why did you leave me out of it?
I forgot?
Well, don't forget next time!
If I get you a cameo, an awesome cameo, will you stop?
Maybe...Bye.
Well, that's over. Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this. Next Time we fast forward for a little celebration and more Danny and Phantasma goodness.
Special Thanks to Flower Princess11 for all her help!
Reviews:
Major Simi: Thanks!
61394: The Phantom will get his for scaring Dani like that. though he did calm down and try to apologize when he saw his mistake. This chapter was Vlad and Shredder making a deal. Although I wonder how Shredder pulled it off. As for the Ghostbusters, they may make an appearance. Can't have Jack and Maddie's idols not do so.
Dreams Come True 996: Tim was a warlock that couldn't do magic, so he was bullied, and that led him down to becoming a witch hunter. Dani was a little put off when she first saw the food, but after eating monster food for, what is now, months, she loves the stuff. Ida is awesome and will be helping Sam through her emotions now. As for tucker...I can't say. Answers: 1-Maybe. 2-I honestly don't know. I don't really bash the character in my opinion, or I just don't realize it. 3-I looked them up before., but thank you for letting me know. 4-It was explained in chapter 11 that due to circumstances they had to go somewhere else or hide. 5-No clue, but I think we'll find out in another chapter.
Jebest4781: Thanks!
danifan3000: It is surprising, but then again they may have been busy with another ghost. Or something else. As for jack and Maddie, we will have to find out. Sam's parents are socialites. They're mainly concern with their standing in society. Plus, they're loaded so waiting on someone wouldn't really be part of their lifestyle.
Luiz4200: Tim seemed to be a shout out to Elton John, since he had an aardvark named Elton who wore a peculiar set of sunglasses. I figured it was appropriate to use the name of one of his songs. As for the student thing, sure. There's no reason not to. As for calling Foamy Slappy, some fan thought he was the old squirrel from Animaniacs. TAs for the witch girl, Tim was just so mad at losing, he didn't want anything to do with the supernatural at the moment.
Chester A Bum: I like Mr. Hyde, but I don't know if he'll show up.
williamescobar608: Realmente no tengo idea, pero al menos no se dejará llevar por sus cells. (No clue really, but at least she won't be driven by her jealousy.)
Mazamba: 2012, that's the version Flower Princess11 used.
Jay The Average Fan Boy: Thank you. I will add Silverware to my reading list.
tomahawkESP: Stands? Hmmm...