Chapter 4: Dreams do Come True

A/N: I must apologize for my late update! Unfortunately, as some of you may know, the server to upload documents was down, and I couldn't upload anything to my account. But thank you guys for being patient for me. It's greatly appreciated.

Disclaimer: I do not own Danny Phantom. However, I adore his show.

Before I continue, I may soon post a new survey in my blog. THere, I'll ask what you think would happen if Atari (The company that makes DBZ) made a Budokai Tenkaichi game using the DP characters. You can tell me when you reviews!

Here we go!

As Danny's anger rose, so did his energy. More lightning formed around his body as he gazed into Sam's eyes. Soon, he heard Sam mutter the words, "I love you." to him, and it was at that time, that he let out all his anger into his power. It was too much for him to handle, and without warning, it exploded, and the lightning was let out everywhere. Danny fell to the ground, transforming back into his human form, after everything he has suffered.

"Danny!" Maddie yelled, as she practically sprinted over to where Danny landed. Danny was unconscious, as he laid there in the street. Maddie picked him up, and felt his pulse: 56 beats/minute. Maddie knew that the stress and pain Danny had suffered finally got to him. Danny was dying, and she didn't know what to do. But her attention was caught by a blazing ambulance speeding their way. They immediately took Danny onto the stretcher and took him into the ambulance.

Everyone watched the ambulance go by, and they gave Danny a look of sorrow on their faces. They each left the scene, either crying, wailing, or running after the ambulance. Danny's parents and friends ran after the ambulance.

Danny was immediately hospitalized with a severe case of Epilotocous. Symptoms included: heavy breathing, mild to severe fatigue, slight blurriness, and semi-mild to mild body pain. But Danny lost some of these symptoms by the time his parents came to visit him. Danny's blurriness only caught sight of his parents.

"Hi honey." Maddie whispered. "How are you feeling?"

"A-awful." Danny managed to say. By this time, Danny only had: semi-heavy breathing, high fatigue, very slight blurriness, and slight body pain. So he was able to sit up, but that was it. "What happened back there? At the streets? I-I exploded, didn't I?"

"Danny, it was an accident." Maddie neared Danny and then hugged him, softly, being careful not to hurt him. "The pressures of schools and ghost hunting finally go to you, and you didn't know how to control it – Danny, I understand how you're feeling, and – I'm sorry."

"What are you sorry for? I'm the one that's been lying to you for the past nine months! Plus, I gave you an attitude when it was my fault that I was failing school. Now, I'm going to have to repeat the ninth grade!"

"No, honey. A B- average is not failing."

"To me, it is! You always say that I should be as smart as Jazz, but I'm always late to class, and I always fail everything! I'm a failure, and you know it!"

Flashback

Danny walked into Lancer's class. It was exactly 7:58 am. Danny was on time, but Lancer started early for some unknown reason, and he were taking attendance. Normally, Danny's name was called between Dash's and Valerie's, but Lancer skipped his today.

"Uhh, Mr. Lancer, you skipped my name." Danny said, politely.

"Really, I did not notice you there." Lancer replied.

"I can see that. I didn't know you were blind!"

"I am not blind."

"I'm in the front row, you crazy freak! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE THE BLINDEST, MOST IRRESPONCIBLE TEACHER EVER!"

End flashback

Flashback

Danny walked in the front door of his house, only to find Mr. Lancer talking to Danny's parents, and Jazz, only this time, Lancer had a look of pity, anger, and worry on his face. His parents turned to see Danny standing there, and Danny ran upstairs before they could say anything.

"I'm getting worried, Mr. Lancer." Maddie said. "Danny has given up most of his sleep and food to study for your tests."

"I understand that." Lancer replied. "Even though he's acing all of them with a perfect score, I've noticed during his lunch hour, when he speaks with his friends, he gets very irritating and cranky. He also always arrives on time in my class, but when he does, he always comes into my classroom and ignores me."

"That's not like Danny." Jack added. "What do you suggest?"

"Well, maybe he's stressing out on many things. Perhaps, just for his own sake, he should take a few days off. I have absolutely no problem with that."

"Yeah, that makes one of us." Danny called from above the stairs. He never went into his room!

"Danny, what are…?"

"Save it mom! I heard Lancer. I'm not taking any days off. I want to get my grades up higher than what they are now!"

"Daniel, you already have an A+ average. How could you…?"

"I said shut up! I'm getting myself a tutor! And there's nothing you can do to stop me! Oh, Lancer, did you know my mom and dad once hit me in the stomach, and laughed in my faces?"

"What? We didn't…"

"MR. and Mrs. Fenton, you have to be ashamed of yourselves!"

"But…"

"You heard Mr. Lancer, so shut it!"

"NO!"

"You don't undstand me! You don't let me speak, and I'm just plain sick of it! I swear, you're gonna regret trying to kill Danny Phantom someday, whether I die or not!"

End flashback

"Mom, this is all my fault!" Danny yelled, practically sobbing now. "IF I hadn't been so irritating and selfish, maybe none of this would be happening!"

"Danny, none of this is your fault." Maddie said. "You were under a lot of pressure, but your father and I didn't listen. We just kept punishing you! WE should've heard your side of the story. I'm a bad parent!"

"No, mom! Don't think that! I'm just a bad son! I'm a mistake to all humanity!"

"Don't say that, Danny! You're the best thing that ever happened! And you know what, as soon as you come out of the hospital, we're going to make it up to you!" Maddie then ran out of the room, sobbing, only to pass Dash and Lancer talking.

"Dash, I am completely ashamed of you!" Lancer yelled. "You took advantage of that Fenton kid like he was trash!"

"What, you did too! Nobody would listen, not even you!" Dash argued back, trying to defend himself, but it didn't work.

"That's not true! His parents told me what was going on, and I offered Danny to take a few days off from school, but he didn't. So, from now on, you are no longer exempt from scorn! You are suspended for six months! Argue back, and I'll make it seven months!"

"Fine! Besides, I feel guilty enough. So, please leave me alone!"

A few weeks have passed since Danny was hospitalized. He was now allowed to return home with his family. During the car ride home, he sat up front with Maddie. He didn't say a word to her, but occasionally, he did turn and looked at her, and every time he did, he felt guiltier. Maddie put the car on auto-pilot to comfort Danny herself.

"Honey, what's wrong?" She asked. All Danny did was turn around and just lowered his head and started to cry again.

"Everything!" He yelled. "I missed my finals, and now I feel so guilty that I yelled at you, dad, Jazz, and everyone. I'm a mistake to all mankind!"

"No you're not! You're a wonderful boy. You're just split between a ghost fighting life and a school life. But I promise you, when tenth grade comes around; your father, sister, and I are going to help you get through it. I promise."

"Thanks mom."

"After all, who can blame you for trying to do the right thing all the time?"

"I-I guess. It's just so hard to be both a normal kid and a hero at the same time."

"I know it's hard, honey, but, you'll be alright. It's all going to work out in the end."

"Thanks, mom. I really appreciate that!"

When the family arrived home, Danny was the first to exit the vehicle. He just walked into the house, and up to his room, to do some of his homework that he needed to make up, instead of 'slacking off' like his mother and father used to say. Maddie and Jack caught sight of him and decided to have a little chat with him.

"Danny, what are you doing?" Jack asked.

"Trying to prepare for the tenth grade, so I don't get over-worked with ghost hunting and school."

"Honey -" Maddie began. "Do not worry about that. We'll make sure you're happy. Is there anything we can do to help?"

"No. I'm okay. I'm just going to climb into bed." Danny yawned, stretched out his legs, and then limped over to his bed, crawling under his cozy covers, and soon drifted off to sleep. Maddie and Jack Fenton left the room, still smiling at their little boy.

The next day, Danny awoke early to prepare for the last day of school. Finally, the last day of pencils and books arrived. He jumped out of bed, and then ran downstairs, purposely passing the kitchen and racing out the door. His mother caught sight of him and imeedietly took action.

"Danny, don't you want to eat something?" She asked. Danny turned around and sighed.

"Sure." He whined. "I guess I'm not used to this "no tutor" business yet."

"Aww, relax honey. You'll get over it." Danny walked over to the table and sat down, silently. "What would you like?"

"I don't know."

"I didn't think you would. So, I made you a special breakfast." She took out a big plate of pancakes, four strips of bacon, and a glass of chocolate milk.

A/N: That's my breakfast of choice!

"Mom-I-I don't know what to say." Danny studdered. "But, I definetly don't deserve this."

"Oh, you deserve this alright. You have worked so hard these past nine months, that you really deserve a big breakfast, and in fact, later tonight, if you're up to it, Jack and I are treating the entire Fenton family to pizza!"

"Mom, you don't have to, and I-I really don't want you too! I don't deserve any of this!"

"Honey, listen to yourself!" Maddie was now screaming. "You are a wonderful boy, and I'm prouf of you. I am a proud mother - and - a sorry one too." Maddie took her son and wrapped her arms around his waist. Danny made no hesitation to return this affection.

"M-Mom, I'm sorry. I should've told you before, but I thought you would kick me out of the house, but I did more harm to me by not telling you."

"You did what's right, and you should be proud. I am." Maddie released her grasp on Danny to let him finish his pancake and bacon.

"Man, this breakfast is good!"

"I thought you would like it!" Maddie smiled. "Now, hurry up and finish your breakfast. You're gonna be late for school."

Danny finished the last piece of bacon and his chocolate milk and just smiled at Maddie, then swallowed. "I don't think that'll be a problem." He then felt the two white rings form around his chest, and he jumped into the air, then went intangible, and soared right out of the room, but not before waving goodbye to his mother. "And now, I never have to worry about going ghost in front of my parents."

Danny rushed over to school to see his friends, Sam, and Tucker, sitting on the stairs, upset. But when they saw Danny waving to them, their moods lifted. They waved back as Danny came in for a landing.

"Danny, you're okay!" Tucker yelled.

"We were so worried!" Sam yelled, hugging Danny tightly, without thinking. Before Danny passed out from lack of breath, he went intangible and phased out of Sam's grip. 'Sorry."

"You know, I never thought I'd say this -" Danny began, feeling two small white rings around his waist, traveling in seperate directions, revealing his human side. " - but, it's good to be back at school!"

"Yeah, and perfect timing too!" Tucker yelled.

"What do you mean?"

"Didn't you get the memo? After school today, the mayor's coming to our school to hold a big award ceremony for you."

"Really? Well, I'll just have to hope a ghost attacks before then."

"Danny, why are you so against everyone?" Sam asked. "Ever since you ended up in the hospital, you've been betraying everyone, free will or not! You really need to trust them now. They want to reward you and apologize to you."

"Yeah, I guess. Still, I don't trust them. What if something happens?"

"Then you'll be there."

"Wow." Danny beamed as he entered the school, even though he was still 12 minutes early. "I guess everyone trusts me now -" But then Danny reflected on that one time.

Flashback

"And now -" The mayor, still being controlled by Walker announced. "-all in favor of devoting all ghost hunting duties, to Jack Fenton please say -"

"I might not be old enough to vote, but I'm casting one anyway." Danny interupted. Everyone screamed. "You need to lsiten to me, I'm on your side."

"You're not fooling anyone ghost boy You are going down." Jack Fenton yelled.

End flashback

" -or maybe it's just another plot to destroy me!" Danny continued.

"Danny -"

"Sorry Sam. I need to think for a while." Danny strolled over to Mr. Lancer's class, even though he was only 9 minutes early.

A/N: I did say there was a new villian in this story, well, I'm still working on that part. Sorry!

Later that same day, everyone in Casper High gathered in the audotorium for the big award ceremony. Everyone was anxious to see their fellow friend again. However, nbody could find him anywhere, and they were getting both guilty and worried. And soon, the mayor finall arrived.

"Fellow students, faculty, and unwanted jocks, we are gathered here today for one reason." The mayor began, beaming with pride. "No, not because this is a great photo opertunity, but because today is a beaming day to honor one of our bravest, most valient, and most selfless friend of our community: the ghost boy known as Danny Phantom."

"What do you care?" Valerie called. "He's the enemy, remember?" Valerie's plan was to try and make the mayor feel bad and honor Danny more.

"Right, and you're the maniac that wouldn't listen to him and kept hurting him."

"You're both wrong!" An echo that ressembled Vlad Plasmius shouted from above. He had his arms crossed and an expression on his face of pity and rage. "You all are the reason Daniel didn't tell you his secret. So now I'm here t -" And before Vlad could finish his sentence, he was tackeld by Danny himself, who had bruises on his costume, and his boots and gloves were torn up. Vlad had his entire body covered in bruises.

"Vlad Masters!" Maddie and Jack yelled.

"What? No, I am Plasmius."

"Nice try, college loser!"

"Oh, fudge nutters!" Vlad turned to Danny. "You told them who I am?"

"Uhh, yes." Danny said with an evil grin of horror on his face. "Kind of slipped out of my mouth. Oops."

"Enjoy your 'oops'. It'll be your last!" Vlad then charged up his powerful ghost rays, and then aimed at Danny, who landed on the ground for protection.

To be continued.

Whoa! This is the longest chapter I've written...ever! Almost 300 wordds! Cool! I hope this makes up for the wait you had to suffer. But I'll be back with longer chapters soon! There is so much more to come!

Have a great summer!