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As they rode the lift to the mountaintop, Maddie kept stealing glances at Danny.

"I just don't get it," said Maddie.

"Don't get what, Mom," questioned Danny.

"How you got so good, so quick?"

Danny froze and tried to rebound.

"Um… I guess I'm… um… a natural?" he said nervously rubbing the back of his neck. Maddie raised an eyebrow, then sighed.

"Well, I guess that's the only logical explanation, I really don't know what I was thinking…," she said more to herself then him. Then she turned her attention back to him, "Good for you Danny, I'm sorry I asked such a weird question."

With a mental sigh of relief Danny said, "That's okay Mom, I… I surprised myself, I just…you know, got the hang of it."

"You sure did Danny-boy, I mean did you see how you… then you… aw Danny you were so cool." Jack said excitedly with hand gestures.

"Uh, thanks, Dad."

"Oh, bar up." Maddie said. They had been so distracted that they were closer to the top then they had realized. The Fenton family continued to ski for a couple more hours. During this time Danny was more conscience of his 'natural' snowboarding talents. He made sure to fall down every once in awhile, but not too often or his parents, especially his mom, would wonder were his talent had gone. When lunch time rolled around, Danny was exhausted. They went to the Lodge on the mountaintop.

"Aw, it's warm it here," said Jack.

"Yeah, it feels nice… Let's get something to eat," said Danny more concerned about his stomach then his pretend temperature levels.

"Ok sweety. We'll get the food, you find a table," said Maddie cheerfully.

"Alright," said Danny and walked away, dragging his heavy boots. The second he was out of sight he took off his jacket.

"Uh, I can finally breathe."

"I sure hope so, Daniel."

Danny's blood ran cold. He turned around as if in slow motion and there stood, Vlad.

"Vlad," Danny said angrily, his eyes glowing, "what are you doing here?!"

"Can't a modest billionaire mayor, go skiing on his day off, I mean really Daniel," said Vlad with a smirk. Danny's eyes glowed brighter.

"Vlad?" Maddie said in surprise as her and Jack returned with their lunch.

"Yo, Vlady!" Jack cheered.

"Aw, Maddie, always a pleasure and Jack (sighs)," said Vlad.

"What a…um… surprise. Would you like to join us for lunch?" Maddie said trying to not to be rude. Behind Vlad's back, Danny waved his hands wildly and pleaded at his mom, wording no. Then folded his hands and looked to the ceiling, in anticipation of Vlad's response.

"Sadly, my dear, I most decline. I have business back in Amity Park to attend to but have a wonderful lunch."

"Aww," said Jack his shoulders slumping. Maddie and Danny shared a simultaneous sigh of relief.

"Farewell, Maddie. Little badger." On that note Vlad left the ski lodge. As he walked outside, he pulled out his cell phone and quickly dialed. He waited impatiently for the other side to answer.

"Yes." The other side answered finally.

"I have a job for you."

"I'm listening."

"Danny Phantom is on a ski trip."

"How intriguing."

"Yes. Now follow my instructions."

Ooo, cliff hanger. If anyone thought that Vlad's appearance was too short please tell me. It was this short to get the point across.

-PP