Hello, my faithful, wonderful readers. I'm sure you are all very excited about this new chapter, which will be very monumental in this series of stories which I have dubbed the Parenting Series, of my Danny Phantom stories. However, I am writing this author's note, something I have stopped doing because I feel that I should let my writing speak for itself, because I have started a new story called War on Morality. This is a story that I came up with that I feel is very good and will address the fact that Danny never really had to face an ultimate moral decision. Here's the description:

Danny's morality has come into question as he must make a decision that could not only potentially destroy him from the inside out, it could lead to the end of the world as he knows it. After a horrifying message from Clockwork that warns Danny of the return of Pariah Dark, Danny has to swallow his pride, and goes to Vlad for help building an army, leaving his family and friends without any explanation what so ever. Years go by before Danny returns not only to make amends with his loved ones, but to investigate the rumors of a ghost girl that has been protecting the town, only to find out about a daughter he never knew he had named Danielle. With the upcoming battle approaching, Danny calls upon her to help him lead his army of ghost human hybrids that have a bigger connection to her then she would have thought: they are her brothers and sisters. Will Danny be able to set aside his qualms of using his own children in a war that could potentially destroy both the world and the Ghost Zone, or are they all doomed before they even started?

So as you can see, it's a bit different then other stories and will be very good and very action packed. So please go to my profile, check it out and review. You will not be disappointed. Also, for reading all this, I've made this chapter longer. So thank you. Now, without further interruptions, here is chapter 15.

Chapter 15: Family Picnic Panic

Sam stood on the roof of a building as she looked upon what was once a busy, vibrant city, but was now nothing but a land of ruin. Buildings, once proud and tall, now lay in rubble, trees and flowers replacing them. The local park, once the home of a large playground loved by children and parents alike, now held grass taller than most cars, though many of those too have met the same fate as the city. The citizens, once happy and carefree, have long since abandoned their homes, and those who haven't, met a fate of servitude or death for rebellion.

As she looked up the concrete, urban jungle, now truly a jungle, Sam smiled to herself, her leaf green eyes shining brightly with the feeling of accomplishment.

"It truly is a site to behold. This city, a once polluted metropolis, has been brought to ruin, a fate fitting such a place," she said in a low, seductive voice. Her arms were folded over her chest. Sam reveled in the feeling of the silk like dark green gloves that were adorned with thorns and matched her thigh high boots of the same material. The bright green leaves that made up her dress rested just above the top of her boots, and cupped her chest nicely, showing just the right amount of cleavage as it pushed up slightly, extenuating her bust.

"Indeed it is. You have done well here, my queen," a voice said from behind her. Sam remained smiling as she faced forward but addressed her visitor.

"Thank you. But I could not have done this without your help, my king."

A smirk graced Danny's face as he floated behind her, arms crossed over his chest and eyes shining a dark forest green instead of their usual electric. Landing softly, he walked over, placing a hand on her shoulder, and turned her around to face him. Their eyes met for a moment before he moved his hand to her chin, tilting it up as his lips found hers in a show of passion.

As they two showed affection to each other, a small black and white blur flew up the side of the building, landing in front of the two and bowing in their presence. The small head of white hair remained bowed, waiting for the two royalties to acknowledge them so as not to disturb them. As they pulled apart, Danny and Sam smiled down at the child before them who was showing them the proper respect.

"My king. My queen. I have returned," the girl said, looking upon the ghostly figures in respect and admiration.

"Danielle. It is good to see you again, my dear daughter," Danny said, wrapping an arm around Sam's shoulder, his finger her long straight black hair as it hung just above.

"Thank you, Father. I am most humbled to be in your presence once more."

"Rise, my child. I have missed you dearly. Come, embrace your mother," Sam said, holding her arms open.

"Of course, Mother," she said, rising from her knee and coming forth into her mother's arms. Sam held her tight, nuzzling her face in the soft whiteness of her daughter's hair, a sensation she missed for so long.

"It is good to have you home with us again, Danielle," Danny said, laying a hand on her shoulder.

"Thank you, Father. It is good to be home. I have much to report."

"Please do."

Danielle nodded, turning to the East where Danny and Sam were facing previously.

"All of the major cities on the Eastern Coast of the country have fallen to our control. Including New York City, Miami and Washington D.C."

"Excellent. With the country's capital fallen, many of the resistances still in existence will start to lose power and confidence."

"Indeed. You have done well, daughter. We are most pleased and most proud," Sam said.

Danielle let a small smile grace her lips as she beamed with happiness at the love her parents were giving her for the completion of her task.

"Thank you, mother," she said before turning toward the South. "Grandmother and Grandfather's armies are currently battling and making their way toward the boarder of Mexico. The armies of both Aunt Jasmine and Uncle Tucker are heading North as we speak, but have been finding much more resistance then we originally thought." As she said this, a sneer came to her face, not only because of the people challenging her, but because she wanted nothing to interfere with the praise she was receiving from her parents. Their approval was the only thing that she cared about. "It seems that the ghost hunter Valerie has been busy and has quite a bit of followers gather, mostly former hunters and people who still believe that they can stop us. According to the report, they have started training everyone in the use of Ecto-Weaponry. I have taken extra precautions, and sent Skulker, Technus and Ember with a sizable army to back them up."

"Very well done. Lord Undergrowth will be most pleased," Danny said. The ground began to shake before a large stem emerged from the ground. The three Phantom royals kneeled as vines wrapped around the stem and a flash of light came, forming the plant ghost overlord, Undergrowth.

"Indeed I am. You have done well, child," Undergrowth said as he towered over Danielle.

"Thank you, Lord Undergrowth," Danielle said with head bowed.

"Once the armies put an end to the rest of the annoying pest, we shall move further South, making our way to the Amazon. With its power, there shall be no stopping me!"

"You're right," Sam said as the three stood. "That is why you shall meet your end here."

Undergrowth looked down to see as Sam tossed what looked to be an ordinary grenade at him. Angry at her sudden betrayal, Undergrowth caught the small device in his hand, and crushed it. He then turned back to the three who smirked at him.

"You dare to defy me, daughter!? I who gave you everything! Who made you what you are!"

"Oh, worry not," Danny said as his eyes turned a bright blue. "She isn't the only one. You forget, Undergrowth. I am the true ruler of the Ghost Zone. Truth be told, you were nothing more than an oversized, amusing pawn needed to achieve our goal."

"You're pathetic. Beyond it," Danielle said as her eyes too turned blue. "To think you were in control was nothing but a mere joke. I am loyal to no one but my Mother and Father, the true rulers of this world. Not some overgrown weed like you."

"And now that you have fulfilled your purpose, you have out lived your use," Sam said. Undergrowth growled at them, but before he could speak, he suddenly found himself growing weaker. A small burning sensation spread through his hand that had caught the small bomb thrown at him. Looking back at it, the pain seemed to grow and Undergrowth let out a shriek as his hand began to turn in ash right before his eyes.

"What is this!?" he roared, looking upon the group in anger. "What have you done to me!?"

"That was no ordinary device, Undergrowth. It is a specially designed containment that houses special nano bots, created to eat ecto-plants. I had them programmed them to eat and destroy you once and for all," Sam said. "Of course, there's the slight problem of you trying to regenerate your body while it happens."

"Which is why it is my duty to be sure that doesn't happen," Danny said as he took to the air.

"Mine as well," Danielle said, going intangible and falling through the floor.

Undergrowth felt himself grow even weaker, if that was even possible, as the familiar cold sensation of ghost ice rose through his roots and into the vines of his body. As he looked upon Danny with anger and despise, knowing he would never be able to get back at him for this, he growled with all the strength he had left and threw a punch toward him.

"This is where you leave and never return," Danny said as he hand glowed blue with power and fired a diamond shaped beam that embedded itself in Undergrowth's forehead. In a brilliant flash of light, Undergrowth's body was completely covered in ice as the nano bots continued to eat away at his body. Danny continued to smirk as he crossed his arms over his chest. Not long after, Danielle re-emerged from underground and floated next to her father while Sam floated up to his other side.

"And now, my two beauties," Danny said, looking upon the two women he cared for the most in all his existence, "We take what's rightfully ours. This world."

Danielle smiled an evil smile as she looked upon the horizon. "Yes, Father."

"Anything for you, my king," Sam said as everything grew black and started to fade.

"Ah!" Sam screamed as she shot up in bed, a veil of sweat coating her face, hair and body. Hopping up in a flash, she took off and stopped in of the full length mirror, patting her face, her hair, every part of her body she could. Upon seeing that she was still in her pajama shorts and tank top, that her eyes were still violet and that her body wasn't glowing, Sam let out a sigh of relief and slid onto her knees.

'Just a dream. It was all just a dream…'

As she got to her feet, her eardrums were assaulted with the all too familiar sounds of her daughter's overly energetic singing and the bass of her stereo. Sam growled, shuffling over to the door, yanking it open and storming across the hall to Danielle's room. Sam instantly slammed the door open and glared at her daughter who was jumping on the bed and had yet to hear her angry mother's entrance.

"Danielle Lilith Fenton, turn that music down, NOW!" Sam yelled. Danielle, surprised by the sudden yelling that wasn't coming from her or the stereo, tripped mid-air, causing her to fall off the bed and land on her butt with a hard thud. Danielle sat up, rubbing her sore tailbone before looking up at a very pissed off Sam. Getting the message, she jumped up and quickly turned the power off on the stereo and facing her mother.

"Morning, Mom," she said with a nervous, toothy smile.

"Mind explaining to me why you're blasting music at 9:30 in the morning," Sam said, trying to keep herself as calm as possible. Just as Danielle was about to give her explanation, Danny phased through the floor in a battle stance.

"What's going on? Are you two alright?" he asked.

"We're fine Danny. But what I want to know is why she's blasting music that loud at this early hour," she said, gazing at Danielle before turning back to her boyfriend. "And why nobody has said anything about it."

"I'm sorry, Mom. I guess I was just excited about the picnic later. I've never been to one and I guess I got a little carried away with the music," Danielle said in embarrassment.

Sam sighed and clenched her hands into fist to remain calm, a jester that did not go unnoticed by Danny and Danielle who were trying to figure out why she was so angry. Sure, she was never a morning person, none of them really were, but she was never this mad in the morning.

"Look, I know you're excited, Danielle, but there is no need to be playing music that loud, ok? I'll let it slide this time, but if you do it again, you're gonna be grounded. Am I clear?" Danielle nodded her head in understanding. Sam turned back toward the door and headed out of the room and straight for the bathroom. At the sound of the closed door, Danielle turned toward Danny who was still looking at the door.

"Wow…she was really pissed about the music, huh?"

"No. I think it's something else. I think the music was just an outlet for whatever is really bothering her," he said as he looked back to the young girl.

"So what should we do now?"

"For now, let's not worry about it. When she's ready to tell us what's wrong, we'll handle it. In the meantime, keep the music down. That band sucks," he said with a smile as she phased back into the floor. Danielle rolled her eyes and exited her room, deciding to head for the kitchen to help make the food for the picnic.

The rest of the morning was uneventful for the most part. Other than a few outburst at Danny for picking at the food being made, Tucker for not helping with anything because he was on his PDA, and getting into an argument with Jazz over the proper way to prepare a salad, everything was pretty normal.

"Dude, seriously, what is Sam's problem today?" Tucker said as he and Danny helped Jack unpack the RV. "She's been practically biting everyone's head's off all day, and now," he paused to look over at her as she helped Danielle set up some blankets near a tree, a huge smile on her face. "Now she looks happier than anybody I've ever known!"

"I know, Tuck. It's really weird, but I didn't think it was a good idea to question her about it," Danny said as they placed more of the meat by the grill Jack was setting up. "I mean, have you seen the way she can just snap? No thanks."

"Boys, if there is one thing I've learned about women, it's never argue with them and always be prepared for them to snap like an angry wildcat. Even over the little things," Jack said while trying to strike a match. "Even over accidently using her hair dryer to make a laser incase a ghost attacked while in the bathroom. A laser that was supposed to make it work better and may have accidently burned off some of her hair."

"Um, yeah. Thanks, Dad," Danny said. Noticing his father having trouble with the match, he quickly shot a ghost ray from his finger, lighting the coals. Jack smiled and patted him on the back.

"Thanks, son. Now, let's get this picnic going!"

As the day commenced, the Fenton family and their friend relished in delight of being together on such a nice sunny day, a day that was perfect for any outdoor activity.

"Oh, oh, Sam, Danny. You two get together," Jazz instructed with her camera in hand. The two teens moved next to each other, their hands interlacing in the middle as they sat in the shade of the tree. Jazz took a quick picture and instructed them to stay in that spot for a moment.

"Why? We've already taken the picture," Danny said, but remained still.

"Bonzai!"

Both turned to see Danielle phase threw the tree in her human form. As she became tangible again, she landed on top of the two, nearly knocking them over and using their shoulders to lift herself up as she laughed. The added weight, as small as she was, brought the three together, their faces pressed together with Sam's on Danielle's right and Danny's on her left. Danny and San couldn't help the giant smiles that graced their lips with laughter at their daughter. Jazz was quick on the camera as she captured the moment and almost cried at how perfect it was.

"Your first family photo!" she squealed.

"Keep the camera handy, sis," Danny said, giving Sam a mischievous look to which she nodded her head in understanding. In a flash, both kissed Danielle on each cheek, making the girl laugh even harder. There was another flash as Jazz had caught the sweet moment with everyone else looked on with smiles. The next few minutes were spent taking pictures and sharing laughs to be remembered for the rest of their lives.

Danny, still holding Sam's hand, turned to her and seemed mesmerized by the glow of her beauty that was given by the sun.

"So, feeling better then you were this morning?" Danny asked as he turned to see Danielle who was flying around in her ghost form and having a water balloon fight with Tucker, though it was obviously very one sided.

"Yeah. Sorry about all that. I don't know why, but I just feel so…good right now. I mean, after that dream I had last night, I guess I was just on edge, you know?"

Danny nodded, but was concerned about what dream she had that could have had her so freaked out.

"What was the dream about?" Sam was about to reassure him it was nothing, but stopped as Danny's ghost sense went off, a blue puff of smoke rising from his mouth. "Of course," he mumbled as they both jumped to their feet. "Get to the RV and grab a thermos. I'll-"

The sudden rumbling of the ground stopped Danny as the Earth began to split in the middle of the park. The sky suddenly turned green as two giant ghost bees emerged from the ground.

"You know, I've never really been big on bugs," Sam said in slight disgust. "Especially not after the last Spectra incident we had."

"What about spiders?"

"They're arachnids. That's completely different."

"Well either way, they're about to get squished. I'm going ghost!" he yelled as he ran toward the bugs who were already engaged in combat with Danielle.

As Sam began her way toward the weaponized RV, a sudden sensation of weird energy ran threw her veins. Her breath caught in her throat for a second, causing her to gasp. As she opened her mouth, a sweet, flowery aroma came from her mouth in a small green mist.

"What the hell was that?" she said to herself.

"Tucker, watch out!" Sam turned her head to where the others were standing only to see Tucker and the rest of the Fenton's get hit by what looked like green honey that was shot from one of the bees mouths. The four victims struggled to get free from the sticky substance.

"Please tell me this isn't snot!" Tucker as he struggled.

"Hang on guys," Sam said as she ran toward them. Just when she was a few feet away, the ground began to shake again. Stopping dead in her tracks, she turned toward Danny and Danielle who had stopped fighting the bees and were looking around for whatever else was to come.

"Oh great. What now?" Danielle asked in annoyance. A loud buzzing sound came as a bee the size of a house and twice the size of the other two with a large thorax and stinger came exploding from the ground with a loud roar and a golden crown resting on its head. "What the hell is that!?" She shrieked.

"I think it's the queen bee," Danny said as it buzzed in front of them.

Sam, who was awestruck by the massive size of the bee, soon felt familiar sensation in her throat as the green mist left her mouth again and the scent of flowers permeated the air around her once more. All three bees turned away from the two phantoms and focused on the sweet, alluring smell coming from the Goth girl. Danny, noticing their gaze, turned to Sam.

"Sam, run! Get outta here!" he yelled as he and Danielle flew in front of her. "We'll take care of these things. You get out of here."

"Right," she said, turning around and heading the opposite direction.

Danny turned to the queen and fired a large ghost ray at her while Danielle threw her ghost disk at the other two. Although it seemed to have an effect on them, it only increased their anger at the two pests. The queen screeched, which instantly got both Danny and Danielle's attention, leaving them open to an attack from the workers. Both shot a blog of green at the two Phantoms, hitting them and sticking them together on the ground like the others.

"I can't get free," Danielle said as they struggled to get back up. A shadow cast over them as the queen moved in on them, preparing for the final strike. Danielle screamed as the bog moved closer to her. "Okay, its official. I hate snakes and bugs!"

The sound of her daughter's scream made Sam stop dead in place. Her eyes grew wide in fear of the giant bug hovering over her boyfriend and only child.

"Danny! Danielle!" she yelled, preparing to run to their aid until a sudden pain shot up threw her abdomen, bringing her to her knees. Wrapping her arms around herself, Sam shut her eyes tight as the pain pulsed threw her, causing her heartbeat to speed up rapidly. "What's happening to me!" she mumbled before an ear piercing shriek exploded from her mouth and large puffs of green smoke poured out.

"Sam!" Danny yelled, forgetting about the giant bug that still loomed over him.

"Mommy!" Danielle yelled in fear for her mother.

As her head lifted slightly to see her loved ones, a sudden thought ran through her mind that was very clear, even in the mist of all the pain racking her very body to the core. She couldn't let this stop her. She had to help them. She had to protect them.

"I will protect them," she grumbled as she tried to stand. Before she could even get to her feet, her body fell limp onto her knees, and everything around her grew quiet. Her eyes closed as she suddenly lost all feeling in her, and she could feel the slowing, deadly quite numb of her heart stopping. With one final beat, her body stopped all function and Sam fell forward onto the ground, limp and lifeless. Danny and Danielle yelled as loud as they could, screaming with everything that they could to try to get her to respond or to get free to get to her, but with no success. Danielle could feel the eyes as they poured down her face, an unimaginable pain coursing through her while Danny could feel nothing be the feeling of his heart as it seemed to constrict with pain at the loss of his love.

Then, in a sudden flash of green light that could only be described as an explosion of raw energy, everything seemed to go into slow motion. As the light faded, they heard the unmistakable cry of Sam whose eyes and body were now glowing a vibrant leaf green as she slowly ascended off the ground. A dark green ring appeared around her waist, separating in two. In a stunning display of beauty, the rings travelled over her body, replacing her normal black clothing with a dress that stopped at her thighs with a black spiked strap on left one as well as a matching chocker and a pair of gloves that matched the dress. Her hair, once straight and orderly, was now wild and free as her ponytail let it flow freely. Her once bulky combat boots were now gone, leaving her feet bare. Her skin was now paler as a green aura omitted from her and large vines sprouted from her back. The biggest difference, however, was her face. Her lips, once housing purple lipstick, were now covered in a forest green that contrasted with her pale skin, and truly brought out the color in her eyes which were no longer violet, but a shining green color.

As the light faded, Sam gasped, bringing life back into her body, she slowly land on the ground, falling to her knees.

"Sam! Sam, please, speak to me!" Danny yelled to her.

Slowly, her head rose, Sam gazed at her hands and body in shock, scanning herself in disbelief that she was somehow alive after suffering what could only be considered a heart attack. One of the vines began to move as it slowly wrapped around her in a jester that looked strangely like a hug, causing her to shriek before looking at Danny with a look of horror on her face.

"Danny….what's happened to me!?"