Wow, I have officially updated all my own stories, now I want no complaints about not updating for christmas, and also I'm very pleased with this. Because of this break I've got tons of new ideas to incoperate into things and tons of new scenes and ideas that I'm excited to write! Don't own ATLA

Maria stared at the scene, her eyes flickering from the man on the floor to a picture of Danny Phantom. As if to confirm it two rings appeared around his waist, changing him into a raven haired male.

Maria couldn't help but gasp as his eyes opened to mirror hers "Hi" he said softly.

He then turned to a frozen Valerie who stared open mouthed "Still as good of aim as ever with that blasted gun of yours" he grunted.

That was enough to break Valerie out of her trance and her mouth opened but closed again at the red spot on his chest. Danny saw where she was staring and shook his head "That wasn't you. It was Plasmius" he muttered, pushing himself up into a standing position.

He grunted in pain, his hand flying to his chest as he did a small spasm. Maria smiled unsurely "So am I supposed to get the first aid kit or are we still trying to blast him out of the house?" she asked.

Valerie looked at her blankly before closing her eyes "Sweety can you get the first aid kit and then please go to bed?" she asked.

Maria nodded and left as Valerie stared at Danny "I thought you were dead" she whispered.

Danny shook his head, putting his hand on the wall as he shakily rose to his feet "Val…I need your help" he whispered.

Valerie looked down "What does this have to Maria?" she asked.

Danny smiled lightly "Maria? Much different then what Sam had originally named her" he commented.

Valerie snorted "Yeah well I didn't have the luxury of knowing" she said dryly.

Danny nodded before falling quiet, looking at the floor dejectedly "My mother…sends her regards" he said quietly.

Valerie looked at him in shock "But I thought…" she trailed off.

Danny smiled lightly, pushing himself off the wall and taking ginger steps before nodding in satisfaction "my parents have been helping me ever since Jazz. They have kept me as safe as they could" he said.

Valerie nodded before looking at the wound "You said Vlad did that?" she asked.

Danny's eyes darkened "Yes. The ghosts in the ghost zone have been at war since I was chased out. But sadly they are planning on moving it to earth because the ghost zone is in complete disarray. It's been terrible. We've even had some ghosts die as impossible as it sounds. I've lost some dear friends" he said sadly.

Valerie lowered her head "How did you survive? I read your power readings…you were dieing" she said.

Danny winced "That's the thing. I did die. But then Danni gave her life to me…at the cost of hers. It's been a war ever since" he said.

Valerie nodded "And how is Maria involved?" she asked.

Danny smirked "She knows perfectly well…don't you Maria?" he asked.

A gasp was heard and Maria faded into view. Valerie recoiled in shock "How long…" she trailed off.

Maria blushed "As long as I can remember" she said.

Valerie gasped "So you have…ghost powers?" she asked.

Danny nodded "She has inherited all of my powers and is just as powerful. I've seen her fight even if she didn't see me" he said.

Maria blushed before looking at Danny carefully "What did my mom name me?" she asked.

Danny smiled fondly "As much as she hated girl names she was fond of Jasmine, after my sister. She wanted you to have that name as well" he said.

Maria smiled "Actually I like it, a lot" she said, turning towards Valerie.

Valerie looked at her in concern before realization lit up in her eyes "Actually, if you fight as Jasmine Phantom nobody will know who you are. You'll be safer" she said.

Danny shook his head "If the Phantom's fight then it will be out in the open where we will be fighting against the ghost hunters and the ghosts. It's impossible to be safe. If she fights then her life will be endangered" he said.

Valerie stared at him in horror "And you want her to fight!?" she said in dismay.

As much as it hurts we have no choice. This fighting needs to stop. But know that I will give up my life for hers, it's the most I can do" he said.

Valerie nodded "On one condition" she said.

Danny looked at her in worry "I'm coming with" she said in determination.

Instantly Danny opened his mouth to protest but Valerie placed a finger on his lips "No, let me talk" she said.

She looked directly in his eyes "Danny…everyone I know is either out for my blood or dead. I have nothing left but Maria…Jasmine. Please" she said.

Danny sighed "Fine…but we have to hurry" he said.

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Valerie kept glancing at Jasmine in surprise as they flew through the ghost zone at top speeds. She was in ghost form and her white hair streamed out behind her in a wavy sheet.

Her white pants flared out on the bottom and her shirt was white, long sleeved, and showed her stomach. It surprised her because she had seen her flying around, she was a nameless ghost who was involved in a lot of fighting.

Valerie then winced, it would appear she wasn't keeping her as safe as she thought. But then her attention was diverted to a small island that she recognized as the far frozen. She looked at Danny's face curiously but he stared forward in determination, his eyes narrowed.

He then angled towards a small cave and the two girls followed him as he carefully landed in front of the cave and Valerie gasped, seeing how the cave was huge with a hundred or so ghosts inside "What is all this?" she asked, drawing the attention of the ghosts.

Danny's frown deepened "It's the phantom army, created to help stop the ghosts who want to end human existence" he said.

Valerie shivered "And when exactly is this fight going to be?" she asked.

Danny turned to her blankly "Tomorrow"