I have come with another update! Once again, I sorry for my slow update, but I really don't have much time to myself to write. So thanks to all of you reviewers, and I hope everyone likes this next installment!
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Disclaimer: If I said I own Danny Phantom, people would either sue me for all I'm worth, try to murder me with any weapon available, or simply throw me in the madhouse. So I'll keep my money, life, and sanity and say that I really don't own that wonderful show.
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Fits of Madness
Ch. 4
Word had spread faster than lightning about the disturbance in Phantom's cell, and all who could crowded around security monitors, the braver ones even daring to watch the spectacle from around the small window. Even the guards left their posts to watch, futilely trying to mask their curiosity.
Inside, Phantom's hands fisted at his sides, shaking uncontrollably as he tried to fight his own madness. Small swirls of green whipped about like scraps of cloth in a hurricane in the red of his crazed eyes, grappling for the upper hand. He was losing, and losing badly. The green started to diminish, and then it disappeared completely.
A roar burst from his mouth, his teeth growing to absurd lengths, and his nails turning into claws in much the same way. His crimson eyes dilated, and his skin gained a tinge of black, contrasting sharply with his hair. With another earth-shaking roar, he plunged a clawed hand deeply into the metal of his enclosure, tearing a gaping gash into the titanium as he yanked it back out. It was like the metal was melted butter in the face of those claws.
Those at the window quickly lost their desire to be there and promptly left, squeezing as best as they could in the throng of people around the screens. They watched, amazed, as Phantom tore chunk after chunk of metal out of the walls in no recognizable pattern that they could see. The only thing still keeping Phantom inside was the fact the walls were insanely thick, being at least twenty feet.
The warden took long strides down the hall. In his pale hand he held a round silver device. When his long strides landed him in front of the door, he stuck the device on just above the frame of the door. He pressed the protrusion on the device, which made it sink into the rest of it. With a metallic humming, it glowed green. A sheet of green encompassed the walls, covering the outside of the cell completely. The warden smirked.
Apparently, Phantom noticed this new addition to his prison, as he roared, aggravated, at his failure to pierce through the glowing shield. He quickly disregarded his failure, and kept banging away steadily at the unmoving obstacle. He made no progress to speak of. He continued his attempts, his rage not letting him listen to reason for the time being. The warden walked away, giving a knowing glance at the camera stationed in the corner of the ceiling. Everyone in the security room hurriedly rushed to their stations, hoping to get there before the warden could punish them for neglecting their duties.
Luckily for them, no one got caught, which put a damper on the warden's mood. He was so hoping for some entertainment… A few minuets later, an unlucky guard stood unnaturally strait in front of the office door. He had been pinned with the unfortunate job of the messenger by his fellows who guarded the same area. With a hand stiff from the effort of keeping it from shaking, he pounded firmly upon the smooth metal. With an ominous hiss, it slid open. He stepped cautiously inside. A harsh and glaring lamp stood at the front edge of the desk, creating shadows which obscured the warden's sallow face. He could almost swear that the eyes held some sort of a dull, eerie glow… The door shut behind him.
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A furious warden stomped out of his office, his shoes creating horrible noises as they were pounded heavily onto the floor. Everyone got as far away as they could, for fear of being on the receiving end of his infamous temper. It made him most unhappy to hear the news, and he couldn't help shooting the messenger. He had the consequences of his behavior though, including the drudgery of hiring another guard, disposing of the body, and even cleaning the bloodstain on the floor. He couldn't let it get out that their fears were of him turned out to be well grounded. It was so much easier to deal with when it was irrational. Especially since it could lead to investigation. It would be difficult to sustain control over his victim for that long…
He stopped his raged steps in front of a particularly high security cell. There was nothing wrong with it. The problem lay in the fact that no one was in it. One of the people he most wanted to stay put and locked in the cell, had miraculously escaped. There was no possible explanation for it. He had also managed to snag some equipment that was essential and extremely expensive. That's what you get for buying banned objects in the Black Market.
Unnoticed to him, an invisible convict was peering around the corner, with an armload of electronics and various other gadgets, and a smirk settled on his face. Although he seemed confident, he was also wary. It came with past experience. Hovering above him with hands on his shoulders was another invisible figure. This one watched the warden as well, and if you could see the eyes, they would be a strange, glowing purple, and though the expression was empty, it was also filled with a sadness that was hard to describe.
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I will dance now with the joy of finally completing this chapter. I had no time earlier, seeing as school had spontaneously decided to dump a truckload of work on me at once. Well, that's school for you…
Oh, and sorry if this chapter's a bit sketchy...I'm not entirely happy with it...
Anyways, how did you like it? I am eager to hear all of you people's opinions, comments, suggestions, criticism, etc. It really helps. Thank you!
