Okay, I'm not even going to try to come up with an excuse for why this is so late. I mean it's been like a year? To make it up to you, I made this chapter extra long. Anyways try to enjoy chapter three!
Disclaimer: I do not own Danny Phantom.
Chapter Three:
"Crap!" Danny lurched forward and...
up to the building. By now Dash had woken up from the trance and was screaming bloody murder. (Words that shouldn't exactly be repeated.) Danny's heart was jumping out of his chest, his brain was pounding with indecision. He really shouldn't use his powers, but he had to save the jerk.
Making his decision Danny turned to the building wall, then with a jump started sprinting up the wall. The slowly growing crowd gasped, as some screamed. Danny ran until he was about half way up the building then crouched. Just as Dash passed him, he jumped out into space and caught him by the shirt. Dash screamed then passed out, as the two's fall slowed then stopped as Danny hovered about two feet from the ground. Danny dropped then passed out from exhaustion. The last thing he heard was the crowds distant cheering.
"Did you LOSE IT?!" Tucker said in the van after Danny had woken up. "What were you thinking? You almost killed somebody!" Danny nodded slowly, his eyes down. Raven black hair covered his ashamed eyes. Just then Valerie walked in, she had been out, getting the three dinner.
"What's with the crowd, cops and reporters?" She asked, she put a bag of food on the table. Tucker went up to her and whispered something in her ear. Danny just waited solemnly.
"You did WHAT?!" she yelled, so loud that the crowd outside hushed for a moment. "Well? Say something." Danny looked up at them, he ran his hand through his fluffy hair, and sighed.
"I dunno, I got so angry, a-and I lost control." He looked at them, both Tucker and Valerie, lightened up a little, Danny's eyes showed sincere guilt. " I really didn't want to..." His voice cracked, "Kill anyone." Valerie looked at him, she knew that Danny, since his parents died, had been really sensitive to death.
"Danny, I'm sorry I got so mad," She elbowed Tucker.
"I'm sorry too," Tucker glared at her. She just smiled.
"We know that you didn't mean to kill anyone... just, be careful, kay?" Danny smiled, then nodded.
"So what did the crowd think, I was out after the whole floating thing."
Tucker looked out the window at the crowd of people, there were a few people talking to reporters. "A couple people think you actually tried to kill him," Danny flinched, "Most think it was all an act and loved it, the reporters are here because of the fall. But I'm pretty sure this is going to put us at the top." Danny brightened a little.
"And your sure of this?" A dark voice asked.
"Yes, he is definitely worth it." Dash said. "That wasn't some stupid magic trick.. That was amazing."
"Amazing? I bet you were pissing your pants." sneered a girl in the shadows. Dash glared at her.
"He did his job Samantha," Said the man. "No matter how poorly." She snickered. " However it is now your turn. Try to persuade him into joining us."
Sam stepped out of the shadows. Her charcoal black hair and violet eyes shimmered in the flickering candle light. "Should I go to his show and persuade him tonight?"
"No, lets wait and see if he is truly worth it. If he can make it big in this town , then he will be mine." He started laughed manically, Sam joined in. But Dash only laughed nervously in the background. He had felt this guy's power. It was amazing and... scary. His master may be the largest crime boss in this half of the country, but he didn't think he really knew what he was getting into.
"Well I've never seen anything like it." A large man says. He sits in a large leather chair behind an oak desk. Danny, Valerie and Tucker sat in front of the man nervously. They were debating a spot for Danny's show. "I have never seen such a small bunch (and so young!) get so much popularity!" Danny looked up hopefully.
"So can we have the spot?"
"I said I was impressed not convinced" The man was Franklin Corleone, and he ran a huge strip of casinos in this city. (Las Vegas) "Are you three even old enough to gamble?" Danny spoke up next.
"I know it's hard to look at us and see a big time magician, but I promise you we aren't some cheap pulling-a-bunny-out-of-a-hat magic act." He stared into the man's eyes.
"I'm sorry kid I just can't..." Danny's eyes glowed slightly green.
"All I'm asking is one show. If you like what you see then we can become regulars."
The man sighed. "I don't know why I'm doing this but sure kid, one show" Danny smiled. "And I mean one show, if you get a bad wrap in my casino your out of luck in Vegas."
"We won't let you down sir."
"Yeah whatever."
Later
"Man! I didn't think he was going to buy it!" said Tucker later that night. They were putting together their next show. Danny smiled mischievously.
"He wasn't but i changed his mind."
"Danny you didn't!" shouted Valerie. "I thought you didn't like to use your powers to use people!"
"I didn't! This guy was just going to say no because he thought we were too young! He thought my trick was all holographic!"
"You read his mind too!!" Valerie argued her face turning red. Danny looked down at the table.
"It wasn't like I was looking into his personal thoughts, I just wanted to see what he thought of us." then he mumbled "Besides it was too easy."
"Urrgh! I can't believe you!" Valerie stormed out of the camper. Danny just stared after her.
"Hey, uh, Danny?"
"What is it Tuck..."
"Could you look at Valerie's thoughts for me? I want to see if she's interested in a date." Danny glared at him. Tucker was a constant flirt and Valerie was one of his favorite targets. Danny got up and stalked out of the camper.
"I need some fresh air..."
"So... I'm taking that as a no."
Danny walked into the crispness of the night. He walked off into the streets, he didn't really need to worry about Valerie she always cooled off eventually. Be breathed in deeply taking in the scent of food and excitement. He always loved this city. Ever since he was little, his parents would take him here late at night into their RV to see the lights. His father was never a good magician. In fact many people thought he sucked, but he loved it more than anything. His mother also loved magic but also believed in ghosts, and it spread to his father. In fact his father believed that magic was real, and was constantly searching for a way to control that magic. Oh, dad, mom. Danny thought tears in his eyes. You have no idea how right you were. What that experiment of yours could have done. Danny needed a peaceful place to think. He found a dark alley and when he was sure no one was looking, he transformed.
It felt good to feel those familiar rings start at his torso and spread changing him into his alter ego. Where he had been wearing jeans and a t-shirt he now wore a black and white jumpsuit. His hair turned white and his eyes green. He jumped into the air and hovered for a moment, it had been a awhile since the last time he changed. Then he took off into the night. Watching the ever exciting world of Las Vegas bustle unknowingly below.
