Danny Phantom in: Spectre Rejecters

Part Five

Outside was cold and dark, just what you'd expect on a bitter winters eve. Vlad slouched in his arm chair whilst Danny slept soundly on the soft sofa, both relaxed in the warm comfort of the blazing fireplace. Almost a week had past since young Danielle's untimely death; and in this time neither half ghosts had uttered a word to each other apart from the odd "good morning" or "goodnight".

Vlad gently lowered his book and placed it on the coffee table. He eyed the young boy who lay opposite him before quietly approaching him and placing a hand gently against his forehead. He sighed quietly at the halfa's noticeably high temperature, "You really should look after yourself more, Daniel…" He whispered. "…Goodnight." With that he left and headed to his bedroom.

Buttoning up his pyjama top, he glanced at an old college photo containing himself, along with Maddie and Jack Fenton. The photo brought back many happy memories of the fun they used to have, along with sour reminders of how Maddie had taken to his best friend and ignored the obvious signs that he himself was deeply in love with her. It was then that it occurred to him just how long Daniel had been away from home; and more to the point how worried his parents… or at least Maddie must be. He slowly climbed into his bed and flicked off the bedside lamp. It was too late to even think about contacting the Fenton's right now, he would think more about it in the morning. Within a few moments, he too was fast asleep.

Vlad awoke to the smell of burning coming from the kitchen. He hurriedly jumped out of bed and got dressed, rushing down the stairs only to find Danny eating burnt toast. "I haven't quite mastered the art of making toast yet" the boy smiled weakly.

"I see…" Vlad replied with a slight chuckle, happy to see that the boy was seemably feeling a little better. "How are you feeling? You had a temperature last night and…"
"I'm fine, other than this headache but I'm pretty sure that will go off after a while. Vlad, I was thinking I'd go and visit my friends; just to let them know I'm alright. Maybe my parents too…" Danny said nervously.

"Are you crazy?! What if your parents try to kill you or something, they are after all ghost hunters!" Vlad yelled, not wanting to even imagine what the Fenton's might have in store for 'Danny Phantom'.

"I'll be fine… If you're that worried, then just come with me." Vlad was surprised at the boy's answer.

"Alright, but I want you to promise me that if anything should happen, you call me at once!" Now it was Danny's turn to be confused; since when did Vlad care so much?

"I will, don't worry so much, I can take care of myself." Danny said as he transformed into ghost-mode, and flew off in the direction of Amity Park.

After hours of flying, Danny finally reached Sam's house. He hovered infront of her bedroom window and saw her sitting at her desk, appearing to do homework. He tapped on the window and the girls head spun in shock. "Danny!!!" She yelled, rushing towards the window. She flung it open and practically dived out of the window, hugging him tightly. "I was so worried, where the hell have you been?!"

Danny blushed, before flying them both back into Sam's room. "Long story… My parent's found out I was half ghost so… I left… But who cares about my story, how have you been? It feels like forever since…"

"I care about your story! Where have you been?" Sam interrupted.

"I… I was in Wisconsin, Staying with Vlad." He muttered with guiltiness written all over his face. Sam stayed silent, having no idea what to say. Danny finally broke the silence. "So… Shall we go find Tucker?"

Sam nodded and grabbed Danny's hand. "Wait! I almost forgot…" Sam began, walking over to her desk and opening the drawer, revealing a deep red scarf and handing it to Danny. "I made it while you were gone… Usually I'd be helping you fight ghosts, but since you were gone…" The boy took the scarf and noticed there was a "D" logo similar to the one on his ghost suit, sewn onto the end. He smiled warmly, throwing the scarf around his neck before saying "Thanks!" He took hold of Sam's hand, and off they flew into the bright sky, off to their friend's house.

Meanwhile, Vlad couldn't bring himself to stop fretting. What if those fools would turn against their own son? What if they tried to experiment on him? What if they rejected him? Thoughts such as these spun around his head; what if Danny…died? Daniel always seemed a lot weaker than he usually did, what if he didn't even make it to Amity Park? It wasn't long before finally decided to do as the boy had suggested and fly after him.

Danny and Sam had picked up Tucker, and were now flying towards Fenton works. "Remind me why we are goin' back there?" Tucker asked, "I mean what if your parents attack you?"

"Relax Tuck; first we're going to see Jazz. Then we can see my parents." Just at that moment, Vlad arrived and invisibly flew behind them. "I don't care if they accept me or not, either way I'm going back to Wisconsin… as long as that's okay with Vlad." Sam and Tucker stared speechlessly at Danny as if their world had just been shattered.

Not a word was spoken among the three until they reached Fenton's house. It had been so long since the half ghost had seen his old home. They swooped into Danny's room. It was just as he had left it; school books scattered around, dirty clothes all over the floor, unmade bed - the list could go on forever. Picking up a duffle bag, he began shoving in some clothes and various other items. "Danny, what are we doing? I thought we were supposed to be going to see Jazz?" Tucker questioned.

"When I left I didn't have any time to get any of my stuff, I've had to wear the clothes that Vlad was going to give to his Half-ghost clone son…" Danny chuckled. "…Lets go and talk to Jazz." He said, grabbing the bag and his two friends and fazing them through the walls into Jazz's room.

She sat at her desk, no doubt studying. Danny quietly stepped towards her, and tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around and almost screamed in shock. "Danny?!" She yelled in disbelief. He slapped his hand infront of her mouth, but was too late. His parents came bolting in the room, pointing various weapons straight at their son.

"Get away from him kids! He could be dangerous!" Jack shouted.

"Mr. and Mrs. Fenton, we've been behind Danny right from when he first gained his ghost powers, he's not a threat… he's a hero if anything… He's saved your butts loads of times and you thank him by rejecting him?" Sam replied.

"I wouldn't call him a hero after all the things he's been up to... Danny, don't you worry, we'll get that ghost out of you!" She yelled at her son from a safe distance.
"I don't WANT to lose my ghost half…"
"Nonsense! You can't stay half-ghost, it's just not natural!" Jack replied dumbly.

"Why can't you just love me for who I am? Oh, of course! That's right, your professional ghost hunters! It would hurt your egos too much to have a half ghost son!" He roared angrily.

"You know that's not…"
"Oh shut up already! I actually thought that you guys might accept me for who I am, I should have known I was wrong!" The boy interrupted, giving them an evil stare before speeding out of the open window, never to return.

His two best friends and sister glared at Maddie and Jack.

"You call yourselves parents…" Sam spat, before she and tucker left.

"I second that…" Jazz added, rushing up the stairs to her room, slamming the door loudly.