Phantom

By

Landon Richardson

Disclaimer

The characters of Steve McGarrett, Chin Ho Kelly, Meka Hanamoa John McGarrett and Steven McGarrett (Steve's grandfather) do not belong to me in any shape or form, I am merely using them for this Danni universe.

The character of Danni Williams, although originally based on the idea of male Danny Williams, is probably different enough now to be considered my own creation since she has a different background and has morphed into a different person. Grace is still Grace with some changes to her in reflection to the change in Danny. It should also be noted that Grace's surname in the Danni Universe is Taylor not Williams. Williams is Danni's maiden name that she reverted back to after her divorce.

The characters of Special Agent Jack O'Connor and Doctor Rosie Lange.

Any other characters who are mentioned who you don't recognise, no doubt belong to me so please do not use them without permission first.

This disclaimer will grow as more characters emerge but I think that's all of them covered for this prologue.

Author Note

Here is the next chapter for you all.

As you can tell I'm focusing fully on this story for the moment. I think it will be fairly long the story, perhaps the longest McDanni story I've written so far. Please be aware though that it doesn't mean I have forgotten my other stories or no longer have the desire to write them. It's the complete opposite, the desire to write them is still there. I just think maybe it's better to focus all my attention on one story and work it from there. At the moment I'm planning on writing 'Operation Gemini' after Phantom is finished though this may change depending on the way the muse works.

Please be aware that this chapter is shorter than the rest have been but there is a reason for it so please enjoy!

Overall Summary

Danni Williams had known since the age of five that she wasn't quite like everyone else and had learned to deal with it… or rather she had learned to deal with it right up until the point she was dragged into 50, now suddenly keeping her secret is harder than ever before and when it comes out, things aren't going to be pretty. (McDanni saga)

Chapter Summary

Steve strode into the headquarters of 50, his eyes moving around him pleased to see that his team were hard at work, gathered around the computer table, looking up at the plasma screen.

Overall Romance

Steve McGarrett / Danni Williams (McDanni)

Chin Ho Kelly / Malia Waincroft (Chalia)

Kono Kalakaua / Charlie Fong (KoFo)

Mentions of past Duncan Taylor / Danni Williams

Chapter Romance

Mentions of Steve McGarrett / Danni Williams (McDanni)

Other Note

Point one – Please be aware that nearly all the locations I use are either from the internet (Thank you Google) or made up. I claim no knowledge of Hawaii

Point Two – Although this is technically part of the Danni saga and uses many of the characters it is to be considered an A/U of the world and not one which will fit into the main portion of it. Danni obviously does not possess what she possesses in this story in that saga.


Chapter Ten


Steve strode into the headquarters of 50, his eyes moving around him pleased to see that his team were hard at work, gathered around the computer table, looking up at the plasma screen. He saw Meka there as well, standing next to Jack listening to what Chin was saying and took the moment to look at him closely, trying to notice any differences to him which would indicate what he was but there was nothing as far as he could see. He looked the same as he always had.

"Steve you're here?" Kono said, attracting his attention from his thoughts. He glanced up at them and nodded his head moving towards them. "We thought you would still be with Danni?"

"Danni's been discharged from hospital, I dropped her and her twin brother at home, I think she plans to log on from there so we'll be able to contact her if we need to. Meka, she said to call her, there's something she needs to tell you."

"Thanks, I'll call her now" Meka said, looking around him with a small frown.

"Take my office Meka" Jack said, nodding towards the one in question. "You'll get some privacy there." Meka nodded at the blond, clapping a hand on his shoulder before he turned and moved into the room. Jack turned his attention back to Steve just as Chin spoke.

"How is Danni doing? Did the Doctor say why she collapsed?" He demanded, a look of concern in his dark eyes. Steve looked towards him, forcing a smile to his face.

"Danni is going to be fine, the Doctor wasn't sure why she collapsed, probably a mixture of stress and dehydration. You know how Danni is when she has something on her mind, caring for herself goes out of the window." He said, silently asking forgiveness for the white lie he told his team. A part of him wanted to tell them the truth but he couldn't risk Danni. He trusted the team with his life but he couldn't risk Danni's. If anyone found out then they may take Danni from him and decide to run tests on her before dissecting her. Steve didn't understand anything about her world or what exactly she was but he knew he would kill anyone who tried to harm her or take her from him, that much he did know for sure.

"Dehydration?" Toast asked with a frown. "But she was drinking coffee this morning, I saw her, how can she be dehydrated if she was drinking?" He queried sounding confused.

"That's what the Doctor said and I believe them, they know what they are talking about" Steve said with a frown at the younger man, waiting until he looked away from him before he focused on the others "What have you got on the case?" He asked, glancing over his shoulder when Jack's office door opened and Meka exited, a half stunned, half pleased look coming to his face.

"I've got to go for a short time, I'll be back shortly" He called out to them, nodding once at Steve, his eyes looking thoughtful before he turned and left the room.

"I hope nothing is wrong" Kono commented, crossing her arms over her chest.

"The case" Steve redirected. "Have we got anything?"

"This guy did not die in a peaceful fashion put it that way Steve" Chin remarked with a shake of his head. "If this was an arson attack then I've never seen anything like it. The amount of accelerant that must have been used on the guy for him to be in the state he is in. The guy must have been bathed in it."

"Have we've been able to determine who he is yet?" Steve asked, swallowing hard.

"Not yet" Toast answered with a sigh as he pulled a face. "The usual markers are gone boss. The ME office is having to go by dental records but there's no guarantee that they can make the identification quickly. The fingerprints were obliterated by the fire."

"It makes me glad I missed breakfast" Kono remarked with a shudder, her face paling slightly as she clearly thought back to what they had seen.

"Steve, do you know why Meka called Danni onto this case?" Chin questioned, Steve glanced towards them with a slight frown.

"They believe that this case is part of an ongoing case which they have been working on for months now. I think it was one of the first cases they had together. The perp killed a few people before he or she disappeared. Danni said they had assumed he had left the island but if it's the same guy then he's clearly back for some reason and picking up exactly where he left off."

"Did they get close to him or her? I mean if they did it could explain why he left the island." Jack queried.

"Danni didn't get a chance to talk to me any further about it" Steve answered.

"So we've got nothing to work with is what you're saying boss?" Kono said with a frown as she bit down on her lower lip sharing a quick look with her cousin.

"You may not have anything yet but that will soon change" A new voice said. Steve turned towards the door, his eyes narrowing when he saw the Governor walk into the room flanked not only by her usual assistant Brandon but by three men Steve had never seen before, three men who made the hairs on Steve's neck stand up.

"Ma'am?" Chin said, breaking the silence which had descended at her words. Governor Jamison turned round, nodding at two of the men who returned the nod, leaving the room and closing the door behind them. Steve could see them standing guard, clearly there to stop anyone getting on or out of the room. The other unfamiliar man stood nearby, his gaze fixed towards the window though Steve had no doubt in his mind that he was aware of every movement they made. Brandon had his eyes glued to his blackberry as usual, his hands moving quickly over the keypad no doubt rearranging the Governor's meeting so she could be there.

"I've offered Detective Williams her own taskforce on the island, working specialised cases however she won't agree to my offer unless you are read into the mission" Jamison said bluntly, clearly not in the mood to sugar coat things.

"You offered Danni her own taskforce?" Steve demanded, rage sweeping over her at the thought of Danni leaving 50 and no longer being his partner.

"I did" Jamison said, turning to look at Steve, a cool, thoughtful look in her pale eyes. "She's needed for more than what she's doing but as I said she is under the idea that 50 is where she belongs so the two team will have to be merged."

"What do we need to be read into?" Jack asked, glancing quickly at Steve as though he was trying to gauge Steve's reaction.

Jamison looked at them all, remaining quiet for a moment before she spoke, a reluctance to her voice as though she didn't want to say anything.

"Tell me, what do you know of The Latents and The Evolved?"


Author Note

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