chapter two
Surprise and problem solving
After the long night of … catching up Danny and Kokoa were getting ready to go to school. "Man I'm beat," said Kokoa "yeah, living a life in one night can really stress the mind. Want me to fly you to school?" asked Danny. At this Kokoa visibly became happier. "Really?" Danny chuckled at her excitement. "Of course, we can make it there in record time." "Then let's do it." Said Kokoa. But before she could even turn around to get on his back he had transformed and lifted her bridal style, and began ascending. "Eep!" yelled Kokoa as they climbed higher and higher. "Alright, want to see my top speed?" asked Danny. Kokoa nodded. "Hold on tight, were breaking the sound barrier." Kokoa at first thought he was joking, But soon she realized he was serious, as they rocketed over the dorms she heard the sonic boom. And in a millisecond they were over the school slowing down and landing. "That was amazing…" said a dazed Kokoa as Danny put her down. "Nah that wasn't my top speed, school was too close, maybe after school I will be able to take you for a proper fly." Kokoa was even more exited but before she could say anything a noise interrupted her. It was her stomach. "Umm, I didn't really have time for breakfast since we were moving so slow…" said Kokoa with a small smile as she blushed at herself. Danny just rolled his eyes and angled his neck to give her a better place to bite. "Thanks." Said Kokoa as she came closer and before she bit she hesitated and gave his neck a small kiss before biting down. At first she thought he didn't notice, but she felt his pulse quicken and she realized that he did. And then she froze, and so did he as he turned human. After a little bit of sitting there afraid of what would happen Kokoa realized that for the past half minute as she was frozen she was accidentally giving him her blood in a sort of backwash manner. At that she broke away quickly terrified at what she had unwittingly just done.
"Kokoa, two questions. First, why did you kiss my neck, and two why are you looking at me with guilty fear?" said Danny. "And let me add a third question to that. Why am I thirsty...?" Kokoa stared and Danny caught where she was staring. His face. He quickly made an ice mirror, (surprising Kokoa) and looked at his reflection. His normally black hair was bright silver, his ice blue eyes now a silted red and his canines had become fangs. "So when you realized I felt the kiss you froze up and accidentally backwashed. Didn't you." Danny said. Kokoa fidgeted a bit and nodded. "Well, now I'm half ghost, half vampire." Said Danny with a look of defeated contentedness. "You aren't mad?" asked Kokoa. "Can't be, it's half my fault anyways. I could have moved away," Kokoa looked a little sad, "but I would have missed out on a chance to be close to my favorite vampire." The gears in Kokoa's head grinded to a halt at that. "Did you just, in a roundabout way, say you liked me?" she asked. "Well, yeah, and if I'm honest I'm glad you did that because now I have more strength to protect those I care for. And that includes you." "But how, why, we've only known each other for a day and a half." Said Kokoa thinking it was a cruel joke. "No, we've known each other our whole lives, since last night." Kokoa nodded and smiled. "Come on lets get to homeroom. After school I'll take you for a flight, and when we get back to the house, I'll start the cleaning .But first, can I have a drink and then can you help me go back to normal?" said Danny with a blush. "s-s-sure…" she said. She lowered her collar as Danny kissed her neck as revenge and bit down. Then after a little while he came up and said "tasty sort of like-" he stared in horror. "What?" she asked nervously. "Citrus. How much of my blood did you drink while I was in my ghost form?" asked Danny nervously. "About my body weight on two separate occasions." Said Kokoa, face palming. "Well, looks like we both will be needing training." Said Danny as he fixed Kokoa's shirt.
Homeroom went fine with no incidents. Kokoa told Danny how to turn back to normal and he commented how similar it was for him to go ghost. The entire first half of the day was even easier than yesterday. Then lunch came around. Danny had brought two lunches and he and Kokoa were walking to the courtyard when it happened. "Whoa, hey there doll," said a smooth voice. "Howdya like to hang out with a real man?" bless Kokoa, she must have taken a lesson from Danny during those memories because she said, "sure, but the only one I can see here is Danny." Danny burst into laughter as he high fived her and kept walking. Only to be picked up by the back of his shirt. "Hey, I just ironed that this morning." He complained. "I don't care if you just had it dry cleaned. No one laughs at me." Yelled the student. Danny just yawned and phased out of his grip. "Fine, then how about I have fun with your little girl friend?" he said as he reached for Kokoa. What happened next was so quick that only the young werewolf in the crowd saw it. One second Danny was facing away from him and the next he was in his ghost form standing with his fist where the punk was just standing. The punk had completely vanished through about twelve holes in his shape. "Let's go Kokoa, lunch might end soon, and we haven't even started eating." Said Danny with that goofy grin of his before picking her up bridal style and vanishing. Once they reappeared in the courtyard, Kokoa grabbed a stick and clocked him over the head with it and yelled "I can take care of myself, you stupid idiot." As she got out of his arms she heard him mumble, "Now I know why chivalry is dead, the princesses hit the knights with sticks." At that she blushed, "well that saved you from sleeping on the floor tonight." She said to him. "Right, now shall we eat before it gets-" and at that moment the kid from earlier comes back with a vengeance punching Danny in the head and knocking the lunches on the floor. "Hey I made that you ass, what are we going to do with it now!?" yelled Danny as he got back up. "I don't give a fuck; you caught me off guard that last time. This time I'm going to rip you limb from limb and then I'm going to rape your girlfriend till she splits in half, mother fucker!" at that moment everything went dead silent then the whole school felt an incredible surge of power. It was coming from both Danny and Kokoa. Yokai auras twirling together their clothes flapped in the wind created by their energy. Danny transformed into his ghost half slowly and Kokoa revealed her rage inspired vampire form and the energy rose. Now the punk was scared, the last time he felt an energy this powerful was from Moka Akashya and it felt even higher. "What the hell is this!? I've never felt so much Yokai energy, what the fuck are you two!?" "Your worst nightmare." Danny smashed his ecto charged foot in to his head, "a vampire," said Kokoa as she whacked him to the sky. "And a ghost," finished Danny as he encased him in ice and picked him up. "And the worst part is that we're pretty good at baseball." They said in unison. Danny threw the frozen jerk at Kokoa who hit him and yelled, "home run!"
"Great, now our lunch is gone." Said Danny dejectedly. "Well, we could go get a drink…" said Kokoa as she gestured towards the school roof with her eyes. Danny could tell she was still embarrassed about biting in public, so he nodded with a smile as he grabbed her by the waist and turned invisible. As they flew he said, "Sorry about the waist thing, I felt it added to the mystery of our disappearance." "It's alright." Said Kokoa as she blushed at the contact. "After all we are practically dating now." She said. "And thanks for letting me help you take care of that punk. Though I could have taken him alone." Danny just rolled his eyes. "I know that but no one talks about my favorite vampire princess like that." Kokoa looked at him and said, "Less cheesy next time." And gave him a peck on the cheek. Danny lost control for a second.
When they reached the roof they reappeared on the far side. "Would you like to go first Kokoa?" asked Danny as he bent his neck. "No, you first you're still getting used to the effects." She replied. He was enjoying himself when Kokoa went stiff. He knew something was wrong when he heard her say, "Danny, my sister just walked onto the roof with Tskune… and they're staring at us…" Danny slowly turned around after unlatching from Kokoa's neck. At first he thought they would be fine, it was pink hair Moka. But then the rosary spoke. "Tskune, take it off." Danny's eyes went wide as he saw Tskune remove the rosary and Moka transformed. "Um, parlay?" said Danny not knowing what else to do. "What are you doing to my little sister!?" yelled the fully released Moka. "Nothing, I swear! We were just…" Danny looked to Kokoa for help but she yelled "DUCK!" Danny complied and Moka missed by an inch. "Wait I can explain!" yelled Danny. Moka wasn't listening. As Danny dodged another attack Moka was coming down with a scissor kick. Danny had had enough, she wouldn't listen to him until he overpowered her. "Fine, if that's how you are going to play, I can play hard too. I'm going ghost!" he said as he jumped over the rail and hovered. His transformation surprised Moka and Tskune. Moka hadn't really expected the person who looked like he was biting her sister to be a legendary monster. "Now, do you still want to fight me, or can we just talk." Said Danny with an exasperated look. "How about this, if you can block my next attack, I will listen to you." Said Moka as she readied herself to jump. "Deal." Said Danny. The next few seconds surprised everyone except Danny. Moka jumped, Danny raised his arm, Moka kicked, and Danny stopped her with a little bit of pushback. Moka kicked off of him and landed on the roof. After she recovered from the shock, she said, "Fine, a deal is a deal. Talk." Danny landed next to Kokoa and said, "Alright, let's take it from the top…"
By the end of lunch everything was cleared up. Moka not only approved of the pairing, but approved of the cross contamination. "We need more hybrids, they are better at politics than purebloods." Said Moka, no one really understood what she meant at the time but they left it alone. Moka was still a little angry at the sleeping arrangements, but figured it was for the best; after all she owed Danny for convincing Kokoa to be reasonable with outer Moka. As the bell rang and lunch ended Danny and Kokoa found themselves holding hands on the way to their next class.
By the end of the day they were prepared for the final step to seal their relationship. "So, are we going to…" started Danny as they left the main building. "Let's do it during that flight you promised." Said Kokoa, blushing madly. Danny nodded. "If we just hold hands I can make you as weightless as me, it will be good practice." Kokoa shook her head. "No, carry me, I like it." Danny blushed and picked her up. As they flew high into the sky, Danny said, "Are you ready?" Kokoa nodded. Their faces got closer and closer, and then their lips met. The world seemed to stop as they floated along the sky in total bliss. Eventually they reached the house and had to stop. "Let's see if my parents sent my things." Said Danny. "Danny you sent the letter yesterday. They probable didn't even get the letter yet." Said Kokoa. "I sent it via ghost mail. You see the box ghost owes me for getting him a date with the lunch lady ghost and helping him open his mail service. So I called in for express mail. He sent the letter through the mail slot on the ghost portal and gave it to Jazz; I called her ahead this morning. She probably had mom put it in boxes in the basement and told them she would send them tomorrow before she gave it to the delivery ghost." Explained Danny. And sure enough, there were the piles of furniture right outside the door. "well then, I'll get cleaning, you fish the leaves out of the pool and get some herbs for it so we can relax after the hard work is done, ok Kokoa." Said Danny as he split into five and collected the borrowed cleaning equipment. "Let's get cleaning," they all said in sync.
Two hours later the house was spic and span, the furniture from Fenton works was in place and the lab tech and tools were in the basement. "Sweet, operation clean sweep is complete." Says Danny as his final clone rejoins him. "Kokoa, how's the pool coming?" "Almost done, only need a few more handfuls of mint." Yells Kokoa. "Cool, now we'll smell good after we swim. It does explain why you smell good." Said Danny as he put away the cleaning equipment. "One of my clones cut the grass too. Man that is a useful ability." "Right then come over here, I'm thirsty. And I finished the pool." She added as an afterthought. "Okay." Said Danny from right behind her and scared her. As she turned around he pulled her into a kiss. After kissing for a while they broke apart and Danny said, "Yeah, I could get used to that." Kokoa snapped out of her daze and said "are you thirsty?" Danny said, "Well I did just clean the entire house in two hours." "Then let's try sucking each others blood at the same time." She said, "It's something they say only destined lovers can do and still be satisfied." "R-r-right, let's do it..." said Danny, blushing at the way she felt about him. He felt the same about her too, but even though he was happy he couldn't shake the feeling that everything was happening fast, though he had no complaints. And how could he, he had a girlfriend that loved him as much as he loved her, and he was surprised he could actually say that.
As their faces closed in on each other's necks Danny heard a voice he was not expecting. "Ah, young Daniel I didn't know you were into such things." Said the (badly timed) voice of Vlad Masters. Danny immediately turned around and charged up his fists with Ecto-energy. "What the hell Vlad, how did you get here, I came here to have a school career without having to fight you every time your anger towards me had a relapse. So why are you here?" growled Danny. "Don't worry Daniel, your parents asked me to give you some money and checkup on you. They got the letter and wanted to give you more things but money is a bit tight at the moment so they sent me to take care of it." Said Vlad placating. "And seeing as the exorcist sealed away my powers I can't do anything against you anyway." Vlad hissed lowly so Kokoa couldn't hear. "Don't bother, I know what you are Plasmius, Danny told me about his previous encounters with you." Said Kokoa, a little pissed that he had to show up when they were about to do something intimate. "Oh, so he told you his secret did he? And you aren't bothered by the fact he's a half ghost half human hybrid?" Kokoa turned red at that. Danny then made a coughing noise and Vlad walked a bit closer to him. "Actually, that's not completely accurate anymore…" he said. "What do you mean?" asked Vlad slightly confused. "Well, due to a fortunate incident I have good news, bad news, and interpretative news. And the only way you will learn them is if you promise to not reveal this to my parents, and you will need to sign a contract." Said Danny. "Why the extra precautions?" asked Vlad, this must be serious if he is using a legal document for security. "I am going to tell my parents everything, but only during my summer break. I need assurance that you won't interfere." Said Danny as he wrights the document on a piece of paper from his notebook. "Fine, what do I get in return?" asked Vlad. "I don't strand you on the moon." Said Danny as he finished the contract. "That's surprisingly violent of you Daniel." "Picked it up from Kokoa. Now, this will be signed with blood, literally." Danny constructed an ice pen. "Prick yourself on the end and sign." Vlad was surprised even more by Danny's use of blood, but he complied.
"Now what is this well kept secret?" asked Vlad. "Good news first. I'm in love with Kokoa here." Said Danny as he pulled her closer to him. "Bad news, this is a school for monsters." Vlad's eyes widened in surprise. "Interpretive news. Kokoa is a vampire and we have been exchanging blood, so now I'm half ghost half vampire, and she is gaining ghostly powers which need a bit of training." Finished Danny as he released his vampire powers. "Sweet butter biscuits!" yelled Vlad. "So, now can you give us some money like you were sent here to do? And tell my parents we're fine, you can tell them I'm dating Kokoa but nothing else, understand?" said Danny. "Understood, here's a credit card, it has access to fifteen percent of my funds, a percentage agreed on between your parents and me. It should be enough to furnish the house and pay for anything else you could want. I'll take my leave now before someone tries to eat me. And Daniel." Said Vlad as he got ready to leave. "What Vlad?" asked Danny. "Be careful, though I normally wouldn't admit it, you are not only more powerful than me but you will continually get stronger. But there are still many powerful people out there. Don't get in over your head. I do still worry about you." Vlad then left quickly. Danny was touched, he had no idea that even with Vlad still pissed at him, he still cared. "Well, tomorrows Sunday, want to just enjoy ourselves for the rest of the night?" said Danny as he stretched. "I'd like that." Said Kokoa.
As they changed into their swimsuits Danny began questioning why he told Vlad all that even if he was assured the truth would not be told. After he got to the pool however his mind went blank. As the sun was just beginning to set Kokoa stood against the horizon in her swimsuit, Danny had the feeling he was seeing a goddess in her prime. When Kokoa noticed him she blushed and looked away. Danny was speechless and couldn't think until Kokoa turned back to him and said, "You're very well toned." Then Danny said, "Thanks, ghost fighting makes you get stronger. You look…beautiful, gorgeous, I can't even find the words." At this Kokoa turned blood red. "Thank you." Danny just smiled and said "let's go swimming in our vampire safe pool, shall we?" "Yeah, let's swim." Said Kokoa before she made a dazed face. "Kokoa? What's wro… oh. You don't know how to swim…" said Danny before his face got mischievous. "I'll teach you." He said, and the rest of the day was spent swimming and learning.
As it was getting to be time to sleep, Danny was reflecting on what had happened in just two days. He met Kokoa, and became a half vampire, he fell in love and shared a bed with the girl he loves and was about to do it again (they incinerated the other mattress when they heard a noise coming from it). He was in a school where his powers were accepted as the norm, and he was able to do the work he was given. His life had become great. As Kokoa walked in tiredly, Danny smiled. When she got in bed Danny turned around and held her close. "How did my terrible luck change so much to bless me with this kind of life within only two days?" he whispered in Kokoa's ear. "I don't know, but I'm glad it did." She relied softly. As they fell asleep in each other's arms they both were the happiest they had been in their lives.
Meanwhile in an underground headquarters, "Kuuyo Sama, we received a report of a freshman student claiming to be a ghost." Says a woman in the shadows "Impossible, ghosts are nothing but myths. What powers did he have?" replies a man in the shadows "According to witnesses, he was very strong and able to vanish." replies the woman "Must be a human spy with technological enhancements. What's his name?" asks the man "Daniel Fenton." States the woman "Bring him and anyone who associates with him." Orders the man "Kuuyo Sama, you aren't going to believe this, he was seen hanging out with the newspaper club yesterday, and Moka Akashya's alleged younger sister Kokoa Shuzen appears to be in a relationship with him." says the woman "My, my. It appears Christmas has come early." Says the man as he smiles in a demonic way.
Well well, two days and Danny already has the disciplinary squad on his tail. And why are ghosts considered to be myths and legends when they are so common in Amity Park? And Danny is right, why did his luck change so incredibly?