Hey guys! I had a wonderful response to the story and decided to write the next chapter for this! More answers are here, with a nice surprise. There is also a bonus crack paragraph involving a certain evil ghost after the chapter (and kinky light smut but I will warn everyone before that happens). Hope you all like it! Enjoy!
Less Fight More Talk
The duo arrived just in time to witness the lights flickering in the windows is the old lab. Danny landed next to Dash and shivered at the sight of his childhood. Understanding what the raven was feeling, Dash grasped Danny's hand and looked into his green orbs.
"We'll get through this. Don't worry."
"I know we'll beat them," the ghost boy said with confidence, despite his shaking hand.
Kwan suddenly appeared out of nowhere and started freaking out, causing both guys to separate in embarrassment.
"Guys! Tucker went after the bad guys alone and he's not answering my communicator!"
Not wasting any more time, all three of them, with the help of Danny, phased through the wall and entered the room. Valerie had Tucker pinned to the wall while a man was fiddling with the controls. The sealed portal illuminated an eerie green, casting a shadow on all the occupants of the room. Danny kept everyone invisible as they ran behind the boxes to spy on the evil pair. Once the man was finished, he turned around and walked towards Valerie.
"My dear, how do you like the new ghost hunting suit?"
Valerie turned her head towards the man with a twisted smile. Her once red jumpsuit was now black armor with red wires. Her hover board also had spikes with multiple weapons, making the red huntress look deadlier than before.
"I love it Mr. Masters. It's just what I need to crush Phantom and those traitors!"
Danny started shaking as he fought tears. Kwan looked down at the shivering teen and tried to calm him.
"Danny, it's okay. Tucker will be safe."
"Dude, that's the guy who tried to kill Danny but made him into a half ghost!" Dash whispered harshly.
The Asian's eyes widened at the discovery, then suddenly became hard with murderous intent. "No one harms Tuckers friends!"
"Um… Kwan… what about Danny?"
Realizing what he had said, Kwan blushed and turned away. "Let's go save him then."
"But we need to find out what he's planning," Danny pointed out as he strained to listen to Vlad Masters, who was currently instructing the ghost hunter on what to do for his plan.
"Just remember what I told you Ms. Grey. When I jump into the portal, you must activate the ecto filters security system and cause a reboot. Once it fuses with my DNA, I will be unstoppable!"
"I don't see why you want to become a ghost Mr. Masters. They're evil and filthy!"
Vlad shook his head in disagreement.
"No my dear. I don't want to become a ghost. I just want half of me to become a ghost so I can possess their power." The man started circling the room deep in thought, his black suit causing him to blend more into the shadows.
"Imagine being able to overshadow your enemies, defend yourself with only a wave of your hand, hiding invisibly when someone is trying to kill you, walk through anything solid so that no locked door keeps you away from it's secrets, and flying through the sky without the aid of man made machines! As I promised, I will be your inside source so you can eliminate every ghost to your hearts content."
"Sounds like a plan," Valerie chuckled. "What do we do with Foley?"
"I have no use for him," Vlad sighed. "He heard my entire plan and must be eliminated."
"I don't kill humans... that's not how I role."
A smug smile plastered the elder's features. "Then we could throw him into the ghost zone where the ghosts will attack him."
Kwan couldn't take it anymore. With a burst of energy, he jumped out of his hiding place and ran for the three people.
"Tucker!"
"Kwan! You came for me!"
Realizing their cover was blown, Danny and Dash jumped out as well, guns and hands charged and aimed at the bad guys. Valerie stared at the trio with no emotion, while Vlad was looking at the ghostly enemy with interest.
"A ghost helping a human? My, this is entertaining! I'm guessing you heard everything then?"
"That's right!" Dash yelled. "We won't let you do this!"
"And how will you stop me? Ms. Grey has multiple weapons used to rid herself of ghosts and humans."
"How do you know that you just won't kill yourself if you go inside the portal?" Tucker asked as Valerie pressed him closer to the wall, not letting the geek escape.
"Years of research. I had many theories and tests that ecto energy can fuse with DNA in a human to create the perfect hybrid. I don't know what the long term problems will be, but I can overcome them if it means limitless power!"
"Forget it!" Danny chimed, aiming his ectoball at the controls for the portal. "It has a Fenton password on it. You'll never be able to get in."
"A password? And how would you know who the Fentons are? Who are you?"
All eyes were now focused on the floating teen, who started to fidget from the pressure.
"I'm Phantom. I protect the city of Amity Park!"
"Ghosts don't protect people! They destroy people!" Valerie shot back. Kwan had started inching towards the African while the huntress was busy. "They're manipulative and want nothing but harm for others!"
"But I'm different!" Danny shot back.
Vlad's grey eyes suddenly lit up in realization, his face filled with confusion. "Different… you do look familiar. Is that… no it can't be… Daniel?"
Dash started to sweat as he realized that the evil psychopath was pealing Danny's identity apart. Danny decided to come clean, knowing that Vlad had pretty much figured it out.
"Hello Vlad. Nice to see you. Remember my dad who you killed for fame? Oh wait a minute, you were sent to prison for murder and child abuse."
"You two know each other?" Valerie questioned, not understanding what was going on.
"Amazing! So that's what happened that day… it happened to you. You're a half ghost hybrid with all the powers that come with it. And you have a new form."
"I still have my old form too."
'Yes he does,' Dash thought with adoration. He loved everything about Danny as a ghost and as a human.
"Show me," Vlad commanded.
Danny looked at Valerie and sighed before transforming. The white rings illuminated the dark metal room as the raven appeared, hands still raised with ecto energy at the controls.
"You can control your powers as a human too?"
"I'm not a test subject Vlad. Let my friend go and leave this place! I won't let you do this."
A dull thud drew everyone's attention from Danny to Valerie, who was laying on the floor unconscious and with blood splattering the inside of her helmet. Kwan had grabbed Tucker when everyone was distracted and was currently kissing him with everything he had. Vlad started sputtering, not able to form any words, while the blonde and half ghost stared at the kissing couple with faint blushes.
"Did Valerie faint from seeing me transform, or from Kwan and Tucker kissing?" Danny asked as he scooted closer to the jock.
"I think... both."
I'll get more done when I can! The next chapter will be called Less Talk More Action. I hope you can all wait for a while! Until then, here's a present for those of you who are still following! Until next time,
Chow! : )