hey everyone! I'm back! sorry if I took so long. very busy with school. but anyway enjoy this chapter and review in the end. :DD
Danny's POV
It's been a week after my almost kiss with Sam. I haven't seen her lately, but I think it's just because of her princess duties or something. Sometimes I wonder if she's avoiding me because of what almost happened. But whenever I talk to my family about it, they would just say "you got it bad…" or "don't be ridiculous Danny…" anyway, I'm on my way to the docks where I'm going to meet Tucker and Jazz. When I got there, I saw a familiar looking peasant girl. Sam was there talking to Tucker and Jazz… more like, arguing? I don't know. While she's talking, she'll occasionally throw her hands out in the air and Tucker and Jazz would try to calm her down. She looks worried, scared, and angry at the same time. I decided to approach and attempt to calm her down.
"Hey guys" I said.
"Oh Danny! Thank goodness… we have a problem here…" Jazz said.
"What is it?"
"Sam will explain..." Tucker said.
"Sam?" I started. Sam took a deep breath attempting to calm down.
"Okay… here it goes…. You know our adviser, Darwin right?" she asked.
"Yeah…. What about him?" I asked.
"Well…. Let's just say that he wants to kill me and my family…" she said her eyes almost glowing green with hatred. My eyes glowed to.
"WHAT? HE'S GOING TO KILL YOU?" I growled. Ecto-rays already forming in my hands.
"DON'T SAY IT OUT LOUD! IF EVERYONE KNEW, THEY'LL GO OUT PANICKING AND EVENTUALLY DARWIN WILL KNOW AND HAVE ME KILLED SOONER!" Sam yelled at me eyes glowing very dangerous green, and I could already see the vines moving.
"Okay… okay I'm sorry, it's just that I'm worried okay…." I said trying to calm her down. She seemed to calm down but her eyes still glowed a little. I squeezed her hand and the glow in her pretty amethyst eyes disappeared completely. She looked at me and smiled a little. I smiled back. Then suddenly I heard a cough… Tucker and Jazz! I forgot about them.
"Uhh…. So let me get this straight… 1. Sam's parent's 'adviser' is planning to kill them on her birthday ball. 2. Sam has powers. And 3. You two are together now?" Tucker asked confused. Jazz just stood there with her mouth slightly open.
"To answer your questions in order… 1. Yes my parent's adviser is planning to kill me and my family on my birthday ball. 2. Yes I have powers over dangerous plants. But keep it a secret will you? And 3. N-no D-Danny and I are not t-together…" Sam said the last part in a whisper.
"Oh… well we need to defeat this adviser of yours!" Tucker suddenly said.
"Yeah I know but how?" I asked.
"Hmm, my mother said I can invite anyone I want to my birthday ball. How about I invite you guys so when the time is right, we can take him down." Sam said.
"Not bad… but are peasants allowed there?" Jazz said snapping out of her daze.
"Yes. I already talked to my parents about it." Sam said smiling a little.
"Okay. Here's the plan…" Sam began telling us on how we are going to defeat Darwin. She also told us that the load that we were carrying was actually poison and other stuff that Darwin needs to take over the kingdom. I was horrified when I found out, Tucker and jazz too. Sam said not to worry because after we defeat Darwin, there will be peace again and that we will be all heroes.
"Alright, so any questions?" Sam asked.
"Sam, yeah sure we are invited to your ball but, what if they don't believe us?" jazz said.
"I already got that covered… here…" Sam gave us invitations to her party.
"Don't ever lose it." Sam said in a seriously dead tone that we all gulped… hard.
"Yes p-princess… w-we won't." Tucker squeaked. Sam smiled
"Good. And thanks everyone… for helping me. You don't know how this means to me." Sam said.
"Hey, that's what friends are for right?" I asked hugging her around the waist in a friendly manner.
"Yeah. We're all in this together." Tucker added joining the hug.
"We won't let anything bad happen to you." Jazz said with a smile and hugged us.
"Thanks guys I really, really appreciate it but could you all let go? You're kind of crushing my Goth indifference." Sam said politely. We all let go and laughed slightly.
"Oh wait I just remembered. When you're attending a ball, you need to wear clothes like gowns and stuff right?" Jazz asked.
"Yeah, you have to look your best because you're in the presence of the royal family." Sam said in a terrible imitation of British accent that we all had to laugh.
"Wait! We don't have any fancy clothes. We are peasants you know." I said after we all calmed down.
"I also got that covered." Sam said. Then she willed the vines to move. I saw the vines come out of the forest holding a medium sized box. The vines placed it in front of us and Sam told the vines to go back to the forest.
"Wow… that was so cool." Tucker said amazed at Sam's powers.
"Why thank you." Sam said as she curtsied gracefully at Tucker.
"What's in this box?" I asked.
"Open it." Sam said. We started to open it. When we were done, we saw two tuxedos, both of them midnight black, the first has a dark purple with a little of baby blue colored tie and the second has a green tie with a bit of yellow. The gown was light green and was beautiful. It was simple yet elegant and it matched the tux with the yellow-green tie.
"Whoa…. This is ours?" I asked dumbfounded.
"Yes they're yours." Sam said smirking.
"Whoa… thanks Sam!" Jazz said looking at the gown.
"Don't mention it… I would take this home first before I'll try them on if I were you." Sam said.
"Oh right okay." Tucker said as he took the tuxedo with the yellow-green tie and took the other black shoes.
"When will the ball be held by the way and what time?" Tucker asked.
"Friday. Be there at 6:00 pm. don't be late." Sam said.
"Alright. See you there!" And Tucker went off to his house.
"I'll bring this back at our house" Jazz said.
"Need help?" Sam asked
"I got it. You two have fun, but not too much okay?" Jazz said winking and took the box to our house leaving Sam and I to stand there awkwardly.
"So…" I said hoping to start a conversation.
"So…" she mimicked.
"Umm… about the … almost kiss…" I said.
"What about it?" she asked quietly. I sighed, I need to tell her how I feel.
"After that, why did you kiss me on the cheek?" I asked.
"Look Danny, I understand if you're disturbed with what I have done. I know you like someone but please don't hate me. I-I just f-felt that i-it was the r-right thing to d-d-do…" she said in a whisper.
"Now why would I hate you? You're my best friend I could never hate you. Remember that." I said hugging her.
"Really?" she asked
"Really." I said smiling; she smiled back and hugged me tighter.
"Hmm… could you give me some clues about the girl you like?" Sam asked.
"Sure. Where do you want to start?" I asked.
"Hmm… how about her physical appearance." Sam said.
"Okay… the girl I like has midnight black silky hair; she has beautiful amethyst eyes that shine in the moonlight. She has a pale but flawless complexion. She has a cute nose and lips that look so kissable. She has a sense of humor and even though she's a Goth. And she's a very good friend of mine…" I said blushing
"Wow… she must be someone…" Sam said.
"Yeah she is." I said smiling. Sam sighed.
"Well I'll see you on Friday… don't be late." Sam said sternly and ran off into the woods. I shook my head, transformed into phantom and flew towards my house.
Friday
Danny's POV
"Danny! Jazz! Where are you two? You're going to be late!" my mother called from downstairs of our little home.
"Coming mom! Danny hurry up." Jazz said.
"I'm trying okay? I just can't fix thing stupid tie!" I yelled frustrated.
"Come down here and let me fix it." Mom called.
"Coming!" I wore my shoe, grabbed my invitation and went down. When my mom was done fixing my tie we were ready to go.
"Do you have everything you need? Your invitations? Is your dress too tight Jazz? Does your shoe fit Danny?" my mom asked multiple questions that my head hurt.
"We're fine mom. Don't worry." Jazz said giggling
"Okay… just making sure. Danny, Jazz?"
"Yeah mom?"
"Be careful. Save this kingdom." Mom said with a smile. We hugged her and we were on our way.
When we were out of sight I transformed into phantom took Jazz and flew to pick up Tucker. When we got to the castle i changed back into human and we went up to the entrance. The castle was HUGE and very beautiful. I could imagine getting lost in it. I took a deep breath, I had a feeling a fight was coming up.
"Let's do this." I said and we went inside. At the entrance of the ballroom, there was a guard asking for the invitations. We gave ours and went inside. There were many fancy people inside. Mostly, teenage boys about our age. We started to look for Sam.
"I can't find her dude." Tucker said. I scanned the crowd and I saw her talking to the queen. Her short midnight black hair was now long and reached all the way down her waist it was slightly curled. She wore a dark violet and black elegant gown and she had a tiara on her head. She looked absolutely beautiful.
"There she is." I said. Sam seemed to notice me and bowed to her mother and approach us.
"Hey guys thank goodness you're here." Sam said smiling.
"Anytime Sam. Happy birthday by the way." Jazz said smiling.
"Thanks Jazz. That dress really fits you."
"Thanks! You look beautiful." Jazz said
"Yeah Sam absolutely stunning, right Danny?... Danny? Hello?" Tucker said as he snapped his fingers in front of my face.
"DANNY!" Sam yelled.
"Huh? What?" I asked confused. Tucker, Jazz and Sam laughed.
"I said doesn't Sam look amazing?" Tucker said with a smirk.
"Yes of course. You look gorgeous princess." I said taking her hand and kissing it. She blushed slightly and smiled.
"Why thank you good sir." Sam said
"*cough*- lovebirds- *cough*" Tucker said.
"Shut up Tucker." I said blushing.
"Anyway let's get to our places. Now remember don't eat anything yet. The food is poisoned I can tell. Wait until dinner time and that's when we'll make our move. Now split up and blend with the crowd." Sam said. We split up. We danced a few times with different people and by some miracle I managed to get a dance with Sam too. After that the announcer said that dinner is ready. Sam, Tucker, Jazz and I went to the dinner table and sat down together near the king and queen. Just then Darwin arrived. He really looks familiar I just can't put my finger on it.
"Welcome our lovely guests to Princess Samantha's 15th birthday celebration." King Jeremy said with a smile.
"We are truly delighted to have you all here with us." Queen Pamela added smiling.
"Now everyone enjoy your food." Darwin said with an evil grin.
"WAIT!" I heard Sam say standing up.
"What is it dear?" the queen asked.
"Don't eat the food it's poisoned!" Sam said
"That is ridiculous why would it be poisoned? And how can you even tell if it is poisoned? Can you prove it princess?" Darwin asked in a slightly annoyed/scared tone.
"Oh I can prove it alright…" Sam said she took a small bird from her lady-in-waiting who will be helping us in this plan.
"Observe this bird… I'm sorry little one" Sam whispered to the little bird and fed some of the food on her plate. We all waited for something to happen then suddenly the bird lost the color in its eyes then fell to the ground… dead. Everyone in the room gasped and began talking.
"See? This is all part of Darwin's plan! He wants to kill us all to take over our kingdom!" Sam yelled
"Is that true Darwin?" the king asked horrified
"Of course he won't tell you the truth father" Sam said rolling her eyes. Just then Darwin let out a shriek so loud that I thought my ears would bleed. When that was over I didn't see Darwin anymore instead I saw a ghost. One ghost that I thought I would never see again.
"Vlad…" I said horrified.
"You know this fruit loop?" Sam asked
"I AM NOT A FRUITLOOP!" Vlad yelled.
"Whatever. And yeah I know him. I battled him before. He wanted to take away my mom." I said.
"Ahh Daniel… so nice to see you again." Vlad said grinning evilly. Tucker and Jazz joined Sam and I.
"What do you want Vlad?" I asked.
"To take over the kingdom of course. But this little brat had to get in the way." Vlad said gesturing to Sam. I had told Sam back from attacking.
"You bastard! We're taking you down!" Sam said eyes glowing dangerously green that I could already see the plants outside moving slightly.
"I'd love to see you try." Vlad said as he tossed everyone out into a huge cage that I didn't even know that it was there.
"You're going down Vlad!" I yelled transforming into Phantom earning many gasps from everyone.
"And let the battle begin" Vlad said grinning as he charged up his powers.
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