Wow! An update! okay so I really have had total writers block for like everything lately! And not only that but I couldn't get inspiration! But then somebody reviewed and mentioned how dark it was so I started reading through it again and it was like bam! Inspiration! Instantly this chapter layed itself out in my mind! And yes, I'm still stalling for the battle but don't worry. No more stalling after this! And also I must point out some ghosts that are 'dead' so to speak so we can giv them a moment of silence. Wulf, Ember, Kitty, Spectra, and Box Ghost are all dead in this fic. That's why some ghosts such as Lunch Lady and Skulker are working with Danny. And guess what? I have decided this will be a shorter fic with not to many chapters left. I think I might be able to finish it soon if the inspiration keeps up.
Don't own Danny Phantom.
That morning was quiet as everyone prepared for battle. A quiet and gloomy silence seemed to hang over them as the people got ghost proof armor and various weapons that were hidden along their bodies. Valerie took deep breaths, running through her old exercises.
Yes she had kept in shape but she was shaky on her old battle forms. And as she ran through poses she also called her weapons to use, checking them so they were in good order. When she finished she smiled wistfully, all in working order.
Then with a sigh she walked through the crowd, making her way to where Danny and Jasmine were arguing about something. Jasmine's face seemed panicked and slightly crazed while Danny seemed to be trying to reassure her. Concerned, Valerie approached them "Everything okay?" she asked worriedly.
Danny sighed "Jasmine had a nightmare. She's under the impression I'll die fighting today" he said.
Jasmine's eyes however were fearful as she turned to her adoptive mother "At first the dream made no sense. There was fighting everywhere! But then I saw Plasmius and he went to shoot me but dad jumped in the way and he was falling and falling and I couldn't hold him cause he was to heavy! And then you were there! You caught him but it was to late! He was gone!" she said, clearly about to hyperventilate.
Valerie sighed, grabbing Jasmine's shoulders gently "Listen to me Jasmine. This fight will be hard but I assure you that we won't die. We will do everything in our power to all stay safe. We will win" she said in determination.
Jasmine sniffed "But…what if-" she trailed off, tears starting to trickle down her cheeks.
Valerie sighed, embracing her daughter warmly "Jazz. All the time you've been my daughter I've noticed one big thing about you. You never give up. You always fight for what's right. You've always stood up for the underdogs and even come through as the underdog. You're smart, resourceful, and you're the most motivated young woman I've ever met" she said.
Jasmine looked up with a small smile "Jazz…I like that" she said softly.
Valerie smiled at her "Get ready. I'm sure your grandmother wants to talk to you before it's time for you to leave" she said.
Jasmine smiled back at hr before running towards Maddie. Valerie then looked at Danny with a sad look "Promise me you'll be careful" she whispered.
Danny gave her a rueful smile "When am I not?" he asked.
Valerie's face fell "Do I have to answer that?" she asked dryly.
Danny winced, rubbing the back of his neck "Not really" he said.
Valerie then gently touched his chest "Are you going to be okay to fight?" she asked.
Danny smiled slightly at her "Yes. I'm already healed from Vlad's attack when I left before. I heal quickly" he said easily.
Valerie met his eyes but she saw only truth. With another sigh she nodded "Okay" she said. She then quickly kissed his cheek before disappearing into the crowd. However she snuck one glance back to see his startled expression. And with that a small yet sad smile rose to her face.
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It was an hour later that everyone prepared to take off. Most of the humans were in the specter speeder as it powered up, Tucker at the wheel. Valerie, Jasmine, and Danny were the only ones remaining amongst the ghosts.
Valerie sighed as she called up her ghost hunting gear while Danny and Jasmine summoned their ghost halves, Jasmine with the advanced gear on. She had Lunch Lady cut her white hair short last minute so it not longer got in the way and she activated a familiar power.
Her nails lengthened to create deadly looking weapons. She shot her father an almost wicked smile as she trembled in anticipation. Danny nodded "Go ahead" he said gravely.
Jasmine nodded, slashing her claws and creating a giant portal. Instantly the speeder flew through, followed by the ghosts who unleashed a savage war cry as they flew into the human world. Danny then looked gravely at Jasmine and Valerie. He then nodded "It has begun" he said softly.
And with that they flew into the portal that promptly vanished.
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Vlad paced his study in frustration. Sixteen years and no sign of Daniel or that little brat of his. He then paused, idly thinking "She would be sixteen now. Perhaps I should check all teens driving now. Or ban driving. If she's anything like her mother she'd put up a protest" he said in amusement.
He then scowled again, his fist lighting pink before he slammed it into a wall, scorching it pretty thoroughly. He sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose "If I do not find Daniel soon he could strike. I might lose what little control I have" he said, clearly frustrated.
He sighed, moving to the window and opening it. He then froze, seeing about a hundred ghosts exiting through a large portal followed by a figure in red and two white haired figures. A snarl escaped his lips as he pressed a button on his wall "Sir?" the Fright Knight asked.
Vlad couldn't help another snarl escape his lips as he spotted the Specter Speeder amongst the ghosts "Daniel is fighting. Rally the town" he hissed.
He heard a small gasp "Of course, master" he said.
A cruel smirk rose to Vlad's lips "It really pays to have minions" he said in a twisted delight.