Chapter Three: The Fight Lost, The Nightmare Begun

We return to our story with Amity Park celebrating that most frightening of holidays, Halloween. The kids were all dressed up in costumes and running door to door looking for candy. Now you might find it strange that a town haunted by ghosts would be so keen on celebrating a holiday such as this, but not even constant ghost attacks could keep these people from their holiday fun. They counted on their town's protectors, Team Phantom, to keep them safe.

But on this night their heroes would fail, and the ghost that would bring them down was plotting her evil. In the skies over this city the mistress of fear, Nightmaria, was flying, looking down on the unsuspecting towns people.

"Those pathetic humans don't know what evil and fear I have in store for them." said Nightmaria as she flew on.

Nightmaria swooped down, ready to unleash her reign of terror, when she detected a strange presence. It was a concentration of power, a very large concentration, and it was coming from somewhere nearby.

"Ugh, what is that horrible feeling, it feels like…yuck…goodness and hope. Hmm, before I strike fear into the hearts of these humans I better stamp out whatever is causing this feeling." thought Nightmaria.

So Nightmaria flew off looking for whatever was causing this huge source of energy. Meanwhile said source of energy was heading to Casper High's annual school dance. Danny and the others had finished the final touches on their revenge plan, and were heading to the dance. After said dance they would give Dash and the others the pranking of a life time.

"I can't wait for after the dance, we are so going to get those guys." said Tucker.

"Yeah, its payback time." said Alex.

"I can't wait to see the look on their faces when they see the holographic monster." said Valerie.

"Yeah, bet you ten bucks Dash screams like a girl." said Alicia.

"You're on girl." said Valerie.

"I hope Paulina and Star like their monster make over." said Sam, grinning.

"Just remember guys, we can't let them see us, we do have a reputation as good guys to uphold." said Danny.

"Don't sweat it dude, they won't see us. It'll be like a surgical strike, we go in, we go out, and none of them will be the wiser." said Tucker.

"Yeah, big bro, everything will go smoothly." said Danni, who was dressed as a zombie.

"I just hope mom and dad don't find out, they would kill us for doing something this childish." said Danny.

"Don't worry, mom will be busy treating dad for the bruises he got during that accident today." said Danni.

"Yeah, your dad really needs to be more careful." said Alicia.

"Don't worry he'll be fine, he always has his dumb luck to protect him. What really worries me is that the ghost portal is going to be out for a week, what will we do with all the ghosts we catch?" said Danny.

"I guess will have to figure that out when the time comes, but right now its time to have some fun." said Sam.

So our heroes hurried to the dance, but they did not get far when a large ball of energy slammed down in front of them. They were knocked onto the behinds by the blast, and when they looked up the saw the terrifying face of Nightmaria.

"Well, it seems I've found the light of hope that has been bothering me." said Nightmaria, her voice chillier then the late October air.

"Who the heck are you? What do you want?" said Danny.

"I am Nightmaria, mistress of fear, and I am here to destroy you and plunge the world into ever lasting darkness." said Nightmaria.

"Not on our watch you don't." said Danny.

He and the others got ready to fight, then without warning Nightmaria launched a blast at them. They dodged it and returned fire, but she batted it away like it was nothing.

"Fools! Did you think that you could defeat me that easily?" said Nightmaria.

"Uh, we kind of did." said Tucker.

"Well prepare to suffer for your arrogance." said Nightmaria.

Nightmaria sent a wave of energy that hit our heroes, sending them flying back. They quickly recovered and turned to face Nightmaria again.

"This is one tough ghost." said Alicia.

"Yeah, she certainly is strong." said Valerie.

"She may be strong, but there is only one of her. Its time to split up, girls go right, boys go left." said Danny.

So they spilt up and surrounded Nightmaria, flying around her trying to hit her. But Nightmaria was too quick and dodged their attacks, soon she was flying away. Our heroes chased after her and were heading towards the park. Meanwhile back in the Ghost Zone Clockwork, Grim, Rob and Ember had finally reached Vlad's Portal.

"Ok, we're here." said Ember.

"But the portal is closed, how do we get in?" said Rob.

"I think I have a way." said Grim, as he raised his scythe

On the other side of the portal Vlad was working on his latest invention to destroy Danny and friends.

"Yes, we have finally completed the Phantom Melter, with this I can melt Daniel and Danielle into puddles and finally rule the world." said Vlad.

"Brilliant my darling, with those two gone the rest of those brats will fall apart." said Spectra, as she kissed Vlad (AN: AHHH! MY EYES, THEY BURN!)

Suddenly something strange happened at the portal, a sharp blade wedged itself in the crack of the door. The blade twisted and pushed the door open, then two hands grabbed it and slammed it open. Out of the portal floated Clockwork and the others.

"You! What are you doing here?" said Vlad.

"We don't have time to deal with you, we have a manifestation of ultimate fear to stop." said Grim.

"But before we go…" said Clockwork, then he sent a blast that destroyed the Phantom Melter.

"No! My revenge is ruined!" said Vlad.

"Good, see you later crazy." said Rob as Grim raised his scythe to teleport them to Amity Park.

Meanwhile Danny and the others had chased Nightmaria and were now over the park. Danny sent a blast at Nightmaria, and it finally hit her. She fell down until she crashed into the pond. She was dragging herself out just as they landed, and she looked mad.

"Ha ha! Your all wet." said Danni.

"Ur! I've had it with you!" said Nightmaria.

Nightmaria fired a blast at Danni that sent her flying several blocks away, then she turned to face our heroes.

"Now to finish you once and for all." said Nightmaria.

She powered up a energy blast, they same one she had fired at Grim when she first appeared. As she let the blast fly Grim, Clockwork, Ember and Rob appeared in the park, just in time to see the blast being launched.

"NO! Look out!" yelled Grim, but it was too late, the blast hit them.

A blood curdling scream pierced the night as the energy enveloped our heroes. They collapsed and did not move.

"Oh this is so not good." said Ember.

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Rob: Ahhh! Danny and the others were hit by the ray! This is bad, this is very bad!

Ember: I know! What do we do!

Rob: The only thing we can do, pull the hurt Vlad lever. Rob pulls the hurt Vlad lever. The scene changes to show Vlad standing in his kitchen yelling at the Fright Knight.

Vlad: Why are you making caramel! We have evil to plan!

Fright Knight: But I wanted to make caramel apples.

Vlad: No buts, now stop this immediately! Vlad slammed his hand down on the counter, but unfortunately for him the force of the impact caused the pot to fly up and hit him, covering him in hot candy. (Thanks to PotterPhan21 for the suggestion)

Vlad: Ahhh! It burns! Vlad then runs around screaming, finally he falls down. Then out of nowhere the Fluffy Army of Doom appears, to nibble on his sweet candy coating.

Vlad; Ahhh! The pain! The pain!

Rob: Ok, now that Vlad has been candy coated, it is time for the chapter summery.

This is horrible! Danny and the others have been hit by Nightmaria's ray, which will trap them in their worst nightmares. What will happen now that their gone and a being of inconceivable horror is loose on the Earth? Will our remaining heroes be able to stop them, or is humanity doomed to an age of darkness?

Rob: So until next time Danny Phantom fans, read and review! And clap your hands if you believe in Danny Phantom, clap I say!