Chapter 5
"Melissa?"
'Who is that? Where am I?'
"Please wake up, Missy." A desprate voice said softly, and soon she felt someone holding tightly onto her hand. After she'd woken up, she felt a tube that was jammed down her throat helping her breath, and she felt something pressing on her forehead, like tape. Missy moaned softly, and tried to open her eyes when she found that was increasingly hard to do considering all the bright lights. She quickly shut them again, and heard a small gasp.
"Missy! You're awake!" She recognized the voice as Danny, and she smiled through the tube in her mouth. She raised her hand a little and felt something stuck in her arm also. "Missy? Can you hear me?" She nodded a bit before squinting her eyes, getting them used to the light before opening them fully. Her eyes widened. She was in a hospital. She was terrified of hospitals ever since Danny told her they throw their patients in a freezer when they're done with them. After she took in her surroundings, she looked at the people in the room. Maddie, Jack, Jazz, and a nurse was in the room, but Danny was the only one sitting on her bed.
"Oh my! You're awake!" She turned her head to see the nurse come toward her. "I'm Nurse Versa, nice to meet you Melissa. Now, just relax while I take out that tube." Missy sunk into the bed, and watched as the nurse grabbed the tube and pulled it out quickly, detaching the tape stuck to her forehead. She rubbed it with her IVed arm, and frowned.
"Why am I here?" Missy asked once she could talk. She glanced at Danny to see him close his eyes tightly.
"Melissa, somehow you got excited, and you just.. passed out." Maddie answered her sofly, avoiding eye contact. Jazz got up and made her way to Missy slowly before she wrapped her into a hug. Melissa returned it, though she was decidedly freaked out that she'd passed out. Somehow, Missy knew she wasn't getting the whole story on exactly why she passed out, but she let it drop, thinking she just didn't really want to know.
"Are you okay now, Missy?" She heard Danny ask. His voice was unusually quiet, and he'd hadn't let go of her hand.
"Yeah, Dwanny, I'm fine." She answered back softly. She looked down for a moment before turning full toward him, and not caring about the IV in her arm, she wrapped her arms tightly around him. She felt him tense before he relaxed and wrapped his arms around her too.
"Good," He said once they parted, "I was afraid I wouldn't get to talk to you again." She got puzzled by his statement, but let it go.
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After they'd brought Melissa home from the hospital, things were going downhill. Missy was constantly forgeting important things, once even forgeting to breathe. Danny was getting so worried, he stayed by her side, leaving only to go to school when he actually caught the bus. After her fifth birthday, she was finally allowed to enter school on one condition though. Missy wasn't allowed to participate in gym, or recess. Danny was reluctant to let her go to school, but finally agreed when he told Missy to wait for him outside of her school so he could take her home. She didn't really argue, but she wished he would have more faith in her.
"Missy! Time to wake up! It's your first day of kindergarten!" Danny shouted from the hallway. She groaned as she sat up, wishing she could skip, but knew Danny would get worried if she even showed signs of weakness. She got up slowly, and went to shut her door to get dressed. She wobbled over to her dresser, and tugged on the gold tainted knob, falling over after it slid open. Missy sighed, and pulled out a pair of jeans and a light blue t-shirt that had a baby monkey in the center of it, holding a banana. She smiled, looking at the shirt. She'd gotten it three weeks before, only because it reminded her of Danny's eyes.
She quickly got dressed when she heard footsteps coming down the hall and stop outside her door. Missy grabbed her shoes, and slipped them on just in time to see Danny standing in the doorway with his backpack slung over his shoulder. She smiled weakly at him, and he frowned heavily.
"Missy? Are you sure you want to go to school today? I'll stay home if you don't want to." Missy sighed, and rolled her eyes.
"D-Dwanny, I told ywou, I'm fine. I'm weady to go." She said, as soon as she'd gotten both of her shoes on. Danny smiled slighty upon hearing her try to pronounce his name correctly. He sighed, nodded, and walked in to grab her hand which she happily returned. Danny lead her slowly down the stairs, and when they reached the bottom, a camera flash blinded their eyes.
"Oh, Danny! You and Melissa going to school together! This is definately a day to remember!" Jazz cooed, snapping a couple more pictures. Maddie came in the room, tears in her eyes. She ran to both of them and hugged them, kissing them both.
"Now you two have a good day, alright? And remember, Melissa, you have to--"
"I know, wait for Dwanny after skwool, I know, Mom." Missy finished for her mom, pouting. Danny smiled, and started for the door.
"Don't worry, Mom. She'll be fine. I'll take good care of her. I promise." After closing the door behind them, Danny headed in the direction of Missy's new school.
After arriving, Missy glanced around wide-eyed at all the children running around, playing tag, and holding onto their mother or father's hands. She looked up at Danny nervously to see him smile in her direction. When they entered the school, a lot of the kids stopped and stared. A lot of whispers were going around, some of them Danny heard. He scowled, and stopped suddenly. Missy stared at her brother, seeing him shut his eyes tightly. She looked around him to see some boys pointing and laughing at her, saying she was short.
"Dwanny.. come on. Let's just go. It doesn't mwatter..Dwanny?" He wasn't moving. She figured he was about to get in trouble for what he was about to do. She saw him let go of her suddenly, and turn sharply to face the two boys. He easily stood about 3 inches taller than them, and they quickly stopped laughing, their faces blank. Danny walked toward them slowly, as if stalking prey.
"Listen to me," Danny said in a mysterious quiet angry voice. It sent shivers down Missy's spine. He continued, "If I ever see you or anybody else making fun of my little sister, I will make sure that you will be in deep, deep despair." The two boys' eyes widened, and their faces took on expressions that of true fear. Danny's eyes narrowed, and he pointed down the hall. "Go." They rushed off quickly, their eyes filling up with tears. He walked back over to Missy, and grabbed her hand, pulling her down the hallway to her class.
"Dwanny, you didn't have to do that." She said in a quiet voice, afraid of being yelled at. Her brother turned and looked at her, his eyes softening.
"I know, Missy. But I don't want to take any chances. Now," He stopped, holding his free hand out in front of the door, "Here's your class. I'm gonna have to go, but if anybody gives you any trouble, please tell me. Okay?" Danny's eyes were pleading, but demanding in a way like a brother should. She looked up at him before turning away, nodding. Missy turned around to be met by a hug, and she returned it before Danny pulled away. "I mean it, Missy. You tell me if anybody makes fun of you, or hurts you mentally or phyically." She smiled and nodded. Her smile disappeared as soon as Danny did.
"Hey, you new?" A voice asked, making Missy spin around quickly to meet dark green eyes. A girl, about 4 inches taller than her, stood in front of the door with a small Tigger knapsack. She had long brown hair that reached her lower back, and had long curly bangs that covered her eyes. The girl was wearing overalls and a bright pink shirt that made Missy shiver. She also had pink boots on that stopped where her overalls ended. Missy was snapped out of her thoughts when the girl spoke again. "Hello? You alive in there, missy?" Missy quickly took a step back.
"H-how do you kwnow my nwame?" She asked, looking up at the girl. The girl blinked, and shook her head, then held out her hand for Missy to grab.
"I didn't, but that's you're name? Missy?" Missy nodded, and took the girl's hand. "Wow, ain't that just a surprise. That your nickname?" The youngest Fenton nodded again. "What's your real name?" The girl asked, letting go of her hand.
"Mewissa." The girl smiled.
"Melissa, huh? That's my aunt's name. Oh, by the way, the name's Courtney. Courtney Norleco. Nice to meetcha, Melissa.." Courtney trailed off, staring at Missy expectantly.
"Uh.. Mewissa Fwenton." She said, shaking the Courtney's expectant hand. She smiled, and let go.
"Fenton, huh? You with the family that has the huge contraption on top of the house?" Missy blushed slightly, and nodded. She scratched her head, and looked around.
"Well, nice to mweet you, but now I must go." Missy said, and quickly entered the classroom before her eyes widened considerably. It was like a jungle in there, kids were everywhere, playing with blocks, playing paddy-cake, and talking on pretend phones. She saw a huge desk on the other side of the room, with a woman seated in a huge chair. Missy turned around slowly only to be met by a closed door. She turned around and saw the woman walking toward her with a smile on her face. The woman kneeled in front of her.
"Hi, are you Melissa Fenton?" Missy nodded and fiddled with her hands. "Well, Melissa-"
"Missy, please." The teacher smiled and nodded.
"Okay, Missy, welcome to kindergarten! My name is Ms. Phillips, and I'll be your teacher. Please, come in. Don't be shy. Introduce yourself to others, make some new friends, and most of all, have fun." Missy smiled weakly, and walked slowly away from the teacher. 'Is she crazy or what?' Missy thought, raising an eyebrow, glancing back at Ms. Phillips.
"Hi, what's your name?" An excited enthusiastic voice said to her right. She turned quickly to be met by another girl. This girl had blonde short pigtails and bright brown eyes. She wore a dark green tanktop and a black skirt with some black shoes and frilly socks. "My name's Susan Kain! Are you new here?" Susan asked, getting out of a purple chair, and walking over to Missy.
"My nwame's Melissa, but call me Missy. Yweah, I'm new here." Susan smiled, and grabbed Missy's hand.
"Come on! I want you to meet my friends!" Missy yelped as she was pulled off her feet. She was dragged over to a corner to where other kids stood. 'Geez, are all these kids taller than me?' After she was set on her feet again, she looked at the other kids fully, and her eyes widened as her head flew back to look at their faces. 'Oh, boy..'
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Danny walked into his class right when the intercom crackled on. He sighed, and went to sit at his desk. He stopped suddenly when he saw a girl sitting beside his own desk. Nobody ever sat by him. He sighed and figured she would move when he sat down. Danny moved to his desk, and carefully sat down, keeping a careful eye on the girl to see her move. He was surprised when she didn't even budge. He sat down fully, and turned when he felt the girl poke him on the shoulder. His eyes widened when she smiled and held out her hand.
"Hi, my name's Sam Manson. What's your name?" Danny slowly held out his own hand and shook Sam's hand.
"Uh.. Danny Fenton." He smiled sheepishly, and rubbed the back of his neck when she'd let go of his hand. She smiled back, and turned to look at the board when the announcements were over. He turned slowly but kept his gaze on her. 'Why is she so nice?' Danny thought. He snapped out of his thoughts when his teacher, Mrs. Melchain started writing on the board their assignment. He lost interest in the lesson, and glanced at Sam again. He took note of what she was wearing. A black belly shirt with no sleeves and a purple oval in the center, a black and green plaid skirt, purple stockings, and black combat boots. Her hair was black, much like his own, and she had it pulled into a half ponytail.
His heart skipped a beat, however, when she suddenly turned and saw him staring at her. "What?" She asked quietly, staring at him curiously. He saw too that she had purple eyes.
"Uh.. nothing. Nothing. So.. uh.." He stumbled over his words, and she laughed a little behind her hand.
"You're cute, do you wanna be my friend?" His eyes widened, and he gaped at her. "What? I don't have any friends, and I was just wondering, but you don't have to if you--"
"No! It's not--" He stopped when he saw the entire class was staring at him from his outburst. Mrs. Melchain stared at him over her reading glasses.
"Is there something you wish to share with us, Daniel?" A few of the kids snickered. He blushed, and shook his head.
"No, Mrs. Melchain."
"Good, now as you all know, the first president.." He tuned out the rest of the conversation, and turned back to Sam. She had been writing on a piece of paper, and slid it over to him. He stared at it then read it silently in his head.
'Danny, do or do you not wanna be freinds?'
He took out his pencil, and wrote one word.
'Duh.'
He smiled when she giggled, and took out her pencil writing another messge before slipping it back to him.
'You're funny.'
Danny smiled and blushed a little. He folded the note, and put it in his desk.
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DING!
The bell for school rang, and all the kids ran out of their classrooms, happy to have the day over. Danny ran down the stairs of the school and took off to Missy's school.
"See you tomorrow, Danny!" A voice rang out. He stopped out of surprise, and tripped. Danny sat up to see Sam running toward him. "Are you okay?" Danny smiled, and nodded.
"Not the first time." He said, then continued running.
"Hey! Where are you going?" He heard her yell again. He stopped only to have her crash into him. He moaned and closed his eyes for a minute. "Oh my gosh, are you okay? I'm so sorry!" Danny sat up, and rubbed his head where Sam's elbow had collided with it.
"Oww.. Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just going to pick up my little sister from school." He said, and got up again with her help.
"You have a little sister? Aww, I wish I did. I'm an only child." Danny laughed.
"No, you're lucky. I also have a bigger sister, but I'd rather have Missy than Jazz." Danny joked, and ran off again. "See you tomorrow, Sam!" Sam sighed, and turned, walking down to her house--er.. mansion.
Outside Missy's school, Missy leaned against the fence and sighed. She pushed off the fence, and looked at her hand. Susan had wrote her phone number on it with a pink marker. Missy shuddered, she hated pink but was glad she'd made a friend. Missy turned around when she heard Danny's yelp. She giggled when he ran into the school's dumpster.
"Sorry I'm late, Missy." Danny said once he'd gotten over his hurt head. Missy shrugged, and smiled down at him.
"Ah, it's okway." Danny stared at her suspiciously.
"Did you have fun today?" He watched as her smiled widened. He grabbed her hand, and started the walk home.
"Yeah, I had fun!" Missy said excitedly. "But, my tweacher Ms. Phillips is weird." Danny laughed.
"That makes two of us. Mrs. Melchain creeps me out with her glasses." Missy laughed, then stopped to look down at her hand, thinking about that afternoon.
FLASHBACK
"Missy, you are so fun to hang with!" Susan said, sitting down beside her. Missy smiled, and continued to make odd shapes with her PlayDoh'. John and Clay came and took the seats across from her.
"Yeah, you are! I'd never thought midgets were so funny!" Missy smiled weakly, before squashing her shape.
"Thanks, guys." She said briefly, and getting up to put the PlayDoh' away. When she got back, Susan grabbed her hand. "What are you dwoing?" Susan took out a pink marker and wrote something down after much thinking. Missy winced as the cold marker made contact with her skin.
"It's my phone number! Call me whenever you wanna talk." Susan smiled, and Missy gaped at her hand before turning her gaze back to Susan.
"I don't know what to say.. except twanks.." Missy said softly, and Susan hugged her.
"Anytime."
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"What's wrong?" She shook her head, and glanced up at Danny. She hadn't realized she'd been spacing out.
"I made a friend, Dwanny, and she gave me her nwumber." Danny smiled, and squeezed her hand.
"That's good, Missy!" Missy smiled, and looked up to the sky.
"Thank you for making my wish come true." She whispered, her eyes watering slightly.
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After they'd gotten home, Missy immediately told her parents about her new friend. They were so happy and told her they were proud of her. Missy walked up to her room, and sat on her bed. She lay down on her bed, grabbing her teddy bear pulling it into a tight hug. She felt exhausted, and smiled before she shut her eyes, but she didn't notice her door close either.
Danny smiled as he closed the door, and closed his eyes before sighing. Missy was growing up, and he didn't really want to accept that. He frowned and walked to his room, shutting the door behind him for privacy. He made his way to his bed and sat down to think. He'd never thought he'd make a friend so quickly like that. Especially a girl, but he didn't care as long as he had a friend. He was about to close his eyes for a nap when he heard his mother scream. He quickly opened his eyes, and fell off his bed. He tripped over his carpet and flung open his door to race down the stairs into the kitchen.
"Mom? What happened?" His eyes widened when he saw his mother standing in the kitchen with red all over her hazmat suit.
"Danny.. you should go..."
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Okay! Sorry for the extremely long wait! I had to go to court with my sister. I wasn't in trouble, my stupid sis was.. but anyway! Hope you enjoy all the cliffy's cuz I REALLY enjoy writing them! Also, sorry there isn't any action hardly, but I needed Missy to enter school so she could do.. more stuff. Yeah.. Okay, anyway, please review! XD I'm still working on a picture of Missy and Danny, so don't worry. It's really cute too! There will possibly be a link to it in the next chapter.. possibly...
Disclaimer: I don't own DP, but Missy is mine! So is all the other people you aren't familiar with! Hehe..