So here's Chapter two… I hope you guys enjoy… I got some nice comments that really made me smile. I appreciate it.

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It was a very long car ride. Six hours, to be exact. Vlad nearly groaned when Jack had told him how long it would take to get to their destination. Honestly, he could have simply flown there in his ghost form and save himself the boredom. Since Maddie refused to talk to him, and Jack shouldn't talk when he's driving unless they wanted to end up crashed or lost, Vlad had to entertain himself with their children. Jasmine was reading a book and pretending Vlad didn't exist, while Daniel read another magazine. Sighing, he thought he might as well attempt conversation.

"So, Daniel," Vlad called, waiting for Danny to raise his head and acknowledge him. "How goes college?"

Danny put the magazine aside to focus on Vlad, which oddly made the man feel flattered. "Great." He answered.

"How are your grades?"

"A-." He grinned proudly. "Without so many uh, distractions, I've been able to focus better."

Vlad felt a slight pang of guilt, knowing he was part of the reason Daniel spent so much time fighting ghosts almost restlessly while he was in Casper High. "And how is New York?"

"Busy." He smiled. "It's a big city. Tucker, Sam and I got lost a few times the first month. Now we know the city like the back of our hands." No doubt he took advantage and flew around the city to get better familiar with it. Vlad found flying around an area more effective than walking.

"Do you dorm?" He knew that he didn't, but that would just make him seem much more of a creep for looking up Daniel's information while he had been gone.

"Nah. Sam, Tuck and I live in an apartment Manhattan."

"Is that so?" His fists unconsciously clenched at the thought of Samantha living with Daniel. Were they…? After all, everyone knew of his crush towards the gothic girl and vice versa. Surely living together opened the opportunity for them? "That must be interesting."

Danny shrugged. "I feel more like a third wheel really." He chuckled. When Vlad raised a brow, Daniel elaborated. "They're together."

Unexpected relief swept through Vlad's body. Unsure as to why, he shook his head. He didn't want to exam his feelings too closely. "I see." Not knowing what else to say, he remained silent. Daniel chucked a few magazines at him and decided to entertain himself with them.

Finally, they arrived to their destination. Danny looked up to the sky and frowned when he noticed how grey it looked. He and Jack unloaded everything and began to set up camp. Vlad stood awkwardly at first; feeling as they he was expected to help out. He had servants for that! Maddie shot him a look and with a grudging sigh, helped unload the rest of their things. Jasmine started a fire with her mother and offered to cook while Jack went to put the sleeping bags in. Vlad's tent didn't need to be put up manually; all he had to do was press a button and up came a large tent, enough to fit an entire family in it, complete with a luxurious bed, cabinets for his clothes, a couch, and a long, thin, wide-screen TV. He smirked proudly, until he caught Daniel's incredulous look.

"What?" Vlad asked, a little defensively.

"What the hell is that?" The young man asked while he pointed to the tent.

Vlad looked at it, confirming with himself first, before looking back at the other halfa. "What does it look like? It is a tent, of course."

"That is not a tent." Danny said with a laugh. "That's way too big and is that—is that a TV?" he had poked his head into the entrance of the tent to look in.

Vlad huffed, feeling a bit miffed. "Well how else would I watch the Packer's game happening tomorrow?"

"You're not supposed to. That's what camping is for; to be away from that kind of stuff." He smirked. "Unless you can't handle it, Vladdie." The arrogant smirk was back and Vlad found himself gritting his teeth.

"I certainly can! Besides, what do you want me to do about the tent? It's my only one."

"Guess you'll have to bunk it with me, then."

Vlad quickly tried to tell his heart to calm itself down. "What?" he looked at Danny's 4 person tent. "We could actually fit in there?"

"You could go home if you can't handle it." He teased. "You could just have your private jet take you back home."

Vlad had to gain back control. He could feel Danny's sense of victory radiating off of him. He would not let the little badger win; oh no. He could do it. He stood tall and proud, giving off his air of confidence. He smirked at the young halfa, who seemed to shrink in a bit. "I'll accept your offer, Daniel." He pressed the button and his tent sized down so that it would fit in his bag.

Jasmine was staring at Danny in horror. She did not like the idea of having Vlad in the same tent with her little brother! Sure Vlad had been on his best behavior so far, but that didn't mean the man wasn't up to something. She didn't trust him, especially not around Danny. She was about to intervene, but Maddie said dinner was ready. When Jack handed Vlad a plate, he was surprised to see hamburgers and hotdogs. He had to suppress himself from making a face. Danny dug in with gusto like his father. Vlad mentally groaned. Was he going to have live off of this? He didn't think his stomach could handle it, but one look at Danny's taunting eyes; he swallowed his pride and ate his food quietly.

After Jack and Maddie finished eating, they crawled into their tent, wishing everyone a good night. Jasmine sat on a large log beside her brother and glared at Vlad. She had no intention of leaving her brother alone with Vlad. Danny, sensing his sisters' motives, rolled his eyes and told her to get some rest and that he would go to sleep soon. Jasmine put up a fight, but Danny won the argument. Grumbling, Jazz glared threateningly at Vlad before going into her own tent. The fire crackled before the two halfas. The silence stretched on for minutes until Danny finally spoke.

"Why are you here?"

Vlad was momentarily caught off guard, but answered steadily. "Why, to prove you wrong of course. After all, you did challenge me, little badger, and I am not one to back down from a challenge." His confident smirk did not betray how he was truly feeling on the side; confused. He didn't know why he was really there with them. He didn't want to find out, either.

Danny still looked a bit suspicious. "You haven't hit on my mom."

"Would you prefer if I do?"

"No, just … it's weird that you haven't."

"I'm not the same man you knew three years ago, my boy."

"I wouldn't know. You've been quiet in the Ghost zone."

"You've been there lately? I haven't seen you." Vlad almost kicked himself. That almost sounded as if he had been keeping an eye out for Daniel. Which, he had, but the halfa didn't need to know that.

"Yeah. Who do you think kicks the ghosts' butts in Amity Park when Valerie can't?" He grinned. "Using the Portal makes the trip there quicker."

"You made another portal?"

"I had some help." He didn't want to explain. "But from what I've heard, you haven't been around lately."

"Perhaps I'm planning something bigger." Vlad said smoothly, surprised Daniel wasn't interrogating him with violence. This was a calmer Daniel; an older one. He found it to be a bit unnerving.

Danny seemed to pause and think about what Vlad said. "Are you?"

"What makes you think I would tell you?" He scoffed. Suddenly Vlad slapped his neck when he felt a bite and glared in disgust as a mosquito fell onto his lap. He swatted it away.

Danny laughed. "You might want to put on some repellent."

"I'll be sure to do that." He grumbled unhappily, feeling a few more buzz near his ear. It was driving him insane! He swatted at the air in their direction, growling. Daniel's laughter was not helping him.

"They're just bugs."

"On contraire; they are blood sucking devils carrying diseases."

The young halfa rolled his eyes. "Don't be such a baby. Besides, they're just hungry." He grinned teasingly.

"Why aren't they going after you?"

"My blood isn't as sweet as yours probably." He laughed. Vlad had enough and put his ghost shield up, effectively removing the bugs near him. Danny's chuckles subsided as he continued staring at the older man. "So, are you?"

"I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific, Daniel. Am I what? Don't tell me they don't teach you to finish your sentences in college." He baited.

Danny growled in annoyance and glared. "Are you planning something? I rather not have to fight you when I'm supposed to be relaxing with my family."

Vlad contemplated lying to the other halfa and saying he did have an elaborate plan. But then, he didn't want to be honest and say he wasn't, because that would be something he would be unable to explain. He settled for a mixture of both. "Perhaps I am, perhaps not."

Sighing, Danny rolled his eyes and muttered to himself. Suddenly, there was a clash of lightening and water came pouring down heavily. Luckily for Vlad, he was protected by his shield. Danny, unfortunately, did not have the same luck. Muttering a curse, Danny got up and went to his tent, a smirking Vlad following behind him.

They entered the tent, Danny soaking wet while Vlad got himself comfortable on the air mattress. "Problem, Daniel?"

"Shut up." Danny muttered as he opened his bag to fetch out some dry clothes. Without another word, he began to undress. He removed his shirt first, chucked it into a plastic bag, then his shoes, socks, pants, and finally, his boxers.

Vlad flushed. He thought for sure Daniel would have told him to at least look away to have some privacy, or give a warning, but he supposed Vlad would have had the decency to look away, which he should have. Really, he had no idea why he watched the young man get undressed, dry himself off with a towel, and dress into some fresh, dry pajamas. Although it seemed Danny's version of pajamas were just boxers and a white beater shirt. Vlad swallowed drily as Daniel turned around and got on the bed. The rain came down hard on the tent, and Vlad momentarily worried if it would collapse. Daniel seemed at ease, so Vlad thought it was best not to worry. Vlad watched Daniel get comfortable on the bed, getting a blanket and pillows out.

"I brought an extra pillow with me, just in case, but looks like we'll have to share the blanket." Danny said with a slight frown.

"That's fine." Vlad continued to stare at Danny. "Why aren't you attacking me, demanding I leave your family at peace? You seem perfectly fine with the fact that I am here and sleeping in your tent." He couldn't help but ask.

Danny didn't say anything for a few minutes. He looked as if he was trying to think of a proper way to respond. "Well…" He started hesitantly. "You haven't done anything wrong." The word yet was left unsaid. "I do have my eye on you though, and what better way than to have you bunk with me? Any funny business and you'll have to answer to me!"

Vlad burst out laughing. "I wouldn't want it any other way, little badger." He chuckled as he got up and readied himself for bed. He settled in, keeping a proper distance away from Danny's body. The air mattress was lumpy and uncomfortable, something Vlad was certainly not used to. He could hear Danny snoring softly beside him. He glanced at the young man and was surprised to feel himself heat up at the thought of being so close to him. The fact that Daniel slept while his enemy was sleeping next to him was odd.

Was he Daniel's enemy? He no longer felt the need to fight the young man. The bantering was fun, and he found himself content enough to keep it at that. He didn't have any schemes planned. He didn't even want to take advantage that he could be with Maddie alone if he planned it right; instead, he wanted to be alone with Daniel. The way that the young halfa would behave with him was intriguing. It was nice, for lack of a better word, to have him talk and look at him without the normal glare, hatred and accusation in his eyes. He found himself wanting to get to know Daniel. Groaning, he regretted his impulsive decision to accept Daniel's offer of sleeping in the same tent. This was going to be a long vacation.

First night, tomorrow, first day! Some good 'ol camping activities! Hopefully Vlad can handle it well.

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