Here's the next chapter. :D Sorry I left a cliffhanger. Hope this makes up for it. :D Also thank you to everyone who reviewed. It helped me update faster. ^.^
Danny's POV
I woke up on a couch. It felt like the one at my house. I looked around and it was my house. I heard my sister in her room and my parents in the basement. No… It can't be. I swear… Was…Was the explosion all a dream? I went up to my sister's room and hugged her, but I went right through her. "Jazz?" I asked. She ignored me. I ran down to the basement to see my parents. "Mom? Dad?" I asked. They didn't look at me. They were just working on something. This couldn't be happening. My family was ignoring me.
I went up to my room and I saw myself sleeping. H-How was this possible I was right here. I walked into my room and saw the test answer book. The seal was broken. I went back downstairs and looked at the paper. It was the day of the explosion. This couldn't be. I tried to get attention from anyone in the house but it didn't work. It would be just like if I was invisible. No one even knew I was there.
Then everything was black and I was right by the explosion and saw Nasty Burger. It just pained me more to see it happen again. I then heard a voice.
Daniel, Little Badger please get up.
I could feel someone shaking me. I immediately woke up, was crying, and I was sweating badly. I could see Vlad above me shaking my shoulder. "You ok? You gave me a little scare little badger." He asked. "Just a nightmare I guess." I said. I looked around and realized we were at my house. "Why are we here?" I asked. "I couldn't carry you through the ghost zone." He said. I came to a realization of what happened. "Is Valerie ok?" I asked. "She's fine little badger." He said. "Ok. How did I get back here?" I asked. "I carried you since you fell asleep. Speaking of that you want to talk about it?" He said. I just shook my head no. "It's fine if you don't want to talk about it now. Come on let's go back." He said. We went ghost and the both of us were about to fly through the ghost zone until my cellphone went off. I looked at the caller ID and it was Valerie. "Give me a minute Uncy Vlad." I said laughing and walking off.
I pushed accept and answered the call. "Hello?" I said. "Hey Danny you still in town?" She asked. "I was just about to leave why?" I asked. "Oh. I was wondering if you wanted to hang out with me before you leave." She said. "I'll have to see with my uncle first. I'll call you back in a few minutes Val." I said and hung up. "Vlad, Valerie wants to hang out with me before I leave can we stay a little longer?" I asked happily. He looked at me and saw how happy I was and said, "Sure." I called her back. "Hey Val he said I can. What time do you want to meet me and where?" I asked. "How about your place 8 O'clock? Then we'll go to an amusement park or something." She said. I looked at the clock and it was 6:45pm. "Sure I'll be ready by then." I said and hung up. "She'll be here around 8 so I guess we're staying the night here." I said. "Kind of wish we didn't though." I mumbled to myself. "Are you sure you want to stay?" He asked me. "Yes. If a girl asks you to hang out with her you do not say no." I said while laughing. Vlad gave me a look. "You know it's true Uncy!" I said while laughing. He just rolled his eyes at me. I knew he liked me calling him that.
We both changed back to normal and went back upstairs. I sat on the couch and watched TV for a little bit. Then I noticed that the clock said 7:50pm. Then I heard a knock at the door. "I got it." I screamed. I went to the door and opened it. It was Valerie. "You're early." I said while laughing. "I couldn't wait." She said. "I'm going Vlad be back around 11." I said while grabbing my jacket. I walked out with Valerie.
Vlad's POV
I watched them walk out. We might be here longer than I thought if he likes her. He looked happy when he was with her. Let's just hope this keeps up for my little badger. I walked around the house and looked at some photographs. There was one of Maddie, Jack, and I back in collage. Another one was Jazz and Danny when they were younger. Jazz had pigtails and Danny had a hat on. The last picture was the entire family. Jack and Maddie were in the back, and Jazz and Danny were in the front. Danny was holding the peace sign and smiling. Jazz was holding a thumbs up and grinning. Maddie and Jazz were had a hand on their kids shoulders.
When was the last time I actually took the time and thought about family? I used to want to kill Jack to get Maddie, and Daniel. I never took the time to sit down and think about what I did. Maybe if I took the time and forgave Jack maybe we could've been better friends. I got up and left the house and walked around town.
Danny's POV
While Valerie and I were walking to the amusement park I could see that she was shivering. I took off my jacket and put it on her. She blushed when I put it on there. We got to the amusement park a few minutes later. Valerie and I were riding on some of the rides. We rode on the merry-go-round, and were small talking about stuff. "Your uncle is rich?" She asked. "Yes but that's not why I'm living with him if that's what you're thinking." I said sternly. "Never thought of it." She said. "I only lived with him because he was the only relative I knew who would take me in. We were enemies, but we put that aside because of what happened." I said.
"Oh. How are you going to hunt ghosts?" She asked. "I… I was wondering if you'd take care of it for me. I really don't want to come back here… at least for a while. If you need a new suit I'm pretty sure my uncle could get you one if I begged him enough." I said laughing. "Nah my suit is fine for now, but what if it's to strong?" She asked while laughing. "If they're really strong and you absolutely need me then call me. I'll shoot over here." I said. The merry-go-round stopped and we went on the Ferris wheel. Val and I sat by each other. Then she moved right by me and she grabbed my hand. I thought of Sam at that point. I let go of her hand. "I'm sorry I can't. I need to go." I said while going ghost and flying off. "Danny!" I heard her scream. I didn't look back and went back to my house. Then it started to rain.
I flew through the house and realized that Vlad wasn't here. "No. It's just like before!" I started to scream. I sat in the middle of the floor and hugged my knees with my hands. I heard my phone ring and I saw that the caller ID was Valerie. I didn't push anything and just let it go to voice mail. I started to cry. I want to get close to Valerie I just don't know if I can protect her. If I can't protect my own family, friends, and a teacher how could I ever protect her? "I know I shouldn't be crying. I know I should be getting over this, but I can't. It's hard without you guys. Sam, Jazz, mom, dad, Tuck, and hell even Mr. Lancer. I wish I could've done something to prevent the explosion." I said to myself.
"There was nothing you could've done little badger." I heard Vlad say. "When did you get back?" I said without looking up. "Maybe this is what was best." He said ignoring my question. "You think I wanted them to die?" I screamed while looking straight at Vlad. "That's not what I meant. Life has a way of working itself out. You'll see little badger." He said while putting a hand on my shoulder. We were staring at each other for a little bit. Then I noticed that he was being a nice as he could. He put his other hand on my other shoulder then I hugged him and he hugged me back. I started to cry more. He patted my back and ruffled my hair.
"It's ok little badger let it out." He said comfortingly. "I'm just scared of what will happen." I choked out. "It'll be ok little badger." He said. "A-Are you sure?" I asked. "It'll be fine trust me." He said. We stayed like that for a while. It was quiet but it was the comforting quiet where you know it's a good thing and that everything would be alright. I was about to speak till I yawned. "I guess I'm tired." I said sleepily. "Go upstairs to your room and sleep." He said while getting up. "I can't. No matter how tired I am I don't want to sleep." I said. "Nightmares?" He said knowingly. "Yes. I can't take the pain of them." I said. Vlad was looking in his pocket for something.
"Found it. Try these." He said. "What are they?" I asked. "Sleeping pills." He said. "Why do you carry sleeping pills with you?" I asked confused. "I just bought them in town. Also I had a feeling you'd be reluctant to sleep." He explained. "You my friend are seriously one crazed up fruit loop." I said while grabbing the pills. I went into the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water and went upstairs to my room. I took the pills and drank some water. Before I realized it I was fast asleep.
I woke up the next morning feeling drowsy, but I didn't dream nor did I have a nightmare. I went downstairs and saw that Vlad had fell asleep on the couch. This got me thinking of an idea that'll make me happy. I smirked. I saw that he had a blanket on… Speaking of that it was slightly chilly in here. I pulled the blankets off of Vlad, and dragged them off him. I grabbed the blankets and ran up to my room and closed the door. I started to laugh. I could hear Vlad walk up the steps. He opened the door and I gave him a sheepish grin.
"What's wrong Uncy Vlad?" I said with the best smile. He came up to me a softly punched me in the arm. "Don't think I'll let you get away with it that easily Daniel…" He said in a creepy voice. I was freaked out and he saw that. Then he started laughing. "I'm joking little badger." He said while ruffling my hair. "Or am I?" He said while smirking. I started to fake cry, but he didn't know that. "I-I'm only kidding little badger don't cry." He said trying to calm me down. Then I started laughing. He looked confused. I smiled at him. "Let's get food." I said smiling.
Vlad's POV
"That's the Danny I know." I thought to myself. I ruffled his hair and we went down to get something to eat. "What do you want?" I asked. "What's here that's edible?" He asked. I looked around for something that we could eat. "Not much. Let's just go out then." I said while closing the fridge. "Sure whatever." He said.
Well that's it for this chapter! :D Again more reviews=me have the spirit to type. Thanks to those who already did. You guys made me have the spirit to type. Keep reviewing and give me your opinion on how I'm capturing Vlad and Danny. Did you like that prank? :3 Danny is so evil. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and things will work out for the better. :)