Chapter twelve! Only one chapter left now... I'm glad I'm nearly finished, and at the same time, disappointed. I'll miss writing this... but there is always another story to write, I suppose.
Anyway, I would like to thank my reviewers, as always: DPcrazy and Sciencefreak330. Thank you!
Last time, Danny was rescued by Sam, Val, Tucker and Mimic and he is now headed home. Vlad is not happy, but serves him right.
CHAPTER TWELVE: Saved
Danny leant back in his seat. "So, how did you guys get me out, anyway?"
Sam grinned. "We sent Mimic and Tucker to keep Vlad distracted. I know they were plotting something to do with someone called Marcia, but that's all. What did you guys do?"
Mimic smiled. "Vlad was meeting some woman named Marcia Jacobs today. I impersonated her boss and told her the meeting was cancelled, and then went in her place. It was a little tricky, because I had to take the company car that arrived for her, and then get through the ghost shield without the driver noticing my disappearances... and by the way, I am never going in that Thermos again. Ugh..." she shuddered, remembering the tiny space. "Seriously, that thing took 'cramped' to a whole new level."
Danny laughed. "I know what you mean. I remember Jazz kept sucking me into it by accident."
Tucker grinned. "Anyway, Marcia was supposed to just sign the contract, but we needed to occupy Vlad a bit longer than that. So Mimic- or Marcia, if you like- was complaining about the contract for ages before she signed it. After that, I'm guessing she met you guys."
Mimic nodded. "Yup. And then during the fight, I duplicated myself and sent one of me to switch off the ghost shield. That reminds me, I have to teach you to do that... Good job with the ecto-net, by the way. I suggest you practice making other stuff too, but you've pretty much got it."
Danny grinned.
"Hey, guys?"
"Yeah?" asked Tucker, who was flipping through a ghost-hunting book left on the seat by Jack.
"Thanks. I mean it."
Mimic laughed. "Ah, Danny. Of course we came to rescue you." Danny smiled widely, and was about to reply, when she added: "Sam would never forgive us if we left you there!"
Sam threw something at the giggling ghost.
"Ah, but you know it's true, lovebirds!" grinned the ghost, turning intangible just in time to avoid a similar assault from Danny.
They arrived back in Amity Park ten minutes after Danny's curfew. Danny and Mimic phased the Spectre Speeder back into the Fenton's lab, and then all five teens, living and dead, phased back out of the house.
Danny turned to Valerie.
"Uh, Val, look, I'm really sorry for not telling you, and the whole incident with the ghost dog, and telling your Dad your secret, I really am. Can you forgive me?"
Valerie grinned. "I already have, Danny. And don't worry, my Dad's sort of okay with it now that you're fighting ghosts with me. I guess he thinks I won't get in too much trouble if I've got two ghosts watching my back."
Danny laughed. "Hey Sam, Tuck, you guys want a lift home?" he asked, transforming.
They nodded. Mimic turned to Tucker, grinning wickedly. "Hey Tuck. I'll take you, and the lovebirds can go off on their own."
Ignoring Danny and Sam's annoyed protests, Mimic looked back to Danny.
"Hey Danny boy, want me to try and talk your parents out of grounding you? I mean, I could turn into Lancer or something and say you were helping out at the school..."
Danny shook his head. "Nah, they might mention it to Lancer and then things would get confusing. But you could take my place sometimes so I can sneak out..."
Mimic laughed. "Trust you. Alright, come on Tuck." she grabbed hold of Tucker's arm and rose up into the air, quickly followed by Valerie on her Jet Sled and Danny and Sam.
"I'll see you tomorrow, Valerie, Lovebirds!" Mimic called, and then flew off towards Tucker's house.
I had a hard time writing this chapter, just couldn't concentrate for some reason. Still, I'm relatively happy with it.
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