Vlad cursed at the news his vultures had brought. Somehow Walker had got in the way of his plans. This was not good. He was under a time limit and unless he tipped off Daniel things would not go according to his plan. He needed Ember in this world if he was going to complete his plan. (Valerie) quickly overidden by The Red Hunter was new at this, and he could give advice to her, or possibly threaten Walker. A tip off would be useful if he could see a way out of it. The was no point confronting Walker in his realm, there Walker would have the advantage. He would have to lure him out. But how to do so? He'd have to ... Oh well, the prize would probably work again. But he really hated repeating himself especially when it was necessary.
Still how would he alter the kidnap Maddie plan this time? It was time to check his book 'Schemes for Creepy Rich Dimwits'. In this case it was merely a backup though. How was he going to deal with this problem?
Val concentrated hard. It was only a delay but this would work. "Don't leave the stadium without my express permission Lady Ember MacLain. You are bound over."
Sam sighed. "I don't trust Ember, but surely that's stopped the arrest?"
"No, Sam it hasn't. I've arrested Ember early, thus delaying her expulsion for at least 24 hours. I can let her set up for a concert but I can't let her play it. We need something better than this. You've encountered Walker. How do you think he'll take my countering him legally?"
Sam blinked. "He be furious. Worse than ever."
"This is too big for me. I need help. But Clockwork said I have all the information I need and I still can't see how to save Mum. If she leaves here she will have broken the bond I put her under. I've done what I can to protect her legally, but I know more can be done if I wasn't bound. Requirement of my position. I'm afraid."
"Requirement?"
"You know I'm willing to break laws and rules if it gets the job done. However it would cost me more than I'm able to pay. I need to do things legally since if I don't the more powerful ghosts will start seeing me as Pariah Dark."
"And since you're a new enforcer you have to hold tighter to the rules than an old one." Dani said. "Not much I can to do help. Problem is if Danny shows up you'll have to arrest him, so he can't help either despite him being a spirit of protection."
Sam's mind whirs. Perhaps Danny can help Val. Should she let Val know? All her thought processes lead to the same end. Val shouldn't be told, but Danny he could be. Probably via Tucker. No she'd better do it herself.
(Danny's phone)
"You want me to WHAT?"
I didn't want to tell you but I think this will help Val. Sam sulks. She's trapped in the legalities. You being an outlaw, can actually do this.
And as a bonus, Val goes back to being mad at me, right, Sam? Danny thought then resigned.. "You're right though Sam, it's the best chance for her. Don't tell Val though."
Danny considered the problems. Val or Dani were beatable separately but he would have to attack them together unless one of them got called away, and that was very unlikely. it wasn't as if Vlad would be distracted from his latest plan to worm his way into Maddie's heart. And he was the only person who was potent enough to call Valerie in while not being overpoweringly so. He'd require some serious luck for this to work.
Clockwork turned his eyes from Danny back to Vlad. "Luck, yes, or perhaps my long term planning. Vlad will head towards the ghost zone, after all he missed his chance. He has noted your flight pattern and as much as he'd prefer a fresh hair, he does not want to get into a three way crossfire. He respects Val more since he now sees her as a ghost. I only hope that the alarm goes when I expect it to."
Clockwork's eyes focus in on his viewing portal.
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(Ghost Zone)
Vlad headed towards Ember's realm. this time it was closed and locked. Still Vlad had a way in here. He produced the Skeleton Key from his cape and placed it within the door. This would undo some of this work.Now all he had to find was some blue hair. After a small while he left the lair. However he failed to reset the alarm in time so a summoning signal was sent. This Valerie would have to respond to.
Vlad finally found several of the blue hairs he wanted. He carefully made sure none of the black hairs contaminated the sample. He left not realising someone was in hot pursuit of him. At least not at first. He then tried to evade Walker's men. while each was easily defeatable, he could be overwhelmed by shear numbers. After putting on the speed he was soon out the way. What he failed to notice was a whirlwind opening up behind him and five powerful beams hit him in the back. The continual fire of the beams was draining his energy incredibly rapidly, and though Vlad had never felt them before they seemed somehow familiar but the power was too natural, too ghostly somehow.
Val kept pouring the power on. This ghost felt utterly wrong somehow. Not like the girl more like that was -right. This should deal with this ghost. Then two black rings form around Vlad before he drops into his human form. When Val realises who this is she grimaces. So Vlad was an evil ghost, and had a natural cloak like a few other ghosts including her family.Val refuses to consider the fact that she's always had a similar cloa even when human. Obviously Vlad's suit had been short on some sensors.
(Stadium)
Danny screamed in fast. He had to take them off guard. Dani could only fight for a limited time, but was about as powerful as he was. Equally while Ember wasn't as overtly powerful, she'd have been gathering powers from the Whispers and the knowledge of her Concert though it wasn't going to be good as having people in person. A fast and overpowered blast took Dani down. That would keep her out of the fight and safe. Ember on the other hand seemed to be resisting heavily. It was weird surely Ember would be grateful for this rescue so why was she trying to prevent it?
Ember fought hard against Danny. Ember knew she had to resist the dipstick, even if he was coming to save her, after all if she didn't make a genuine attempt to resist the kidnapping it would be leaving of her own free will. Still what she really hated was the fact she'd probably be travelling in. "The Thermos" she shrieks inside her head as the beam drags her inside. She sighs. "Suppose that's what I get for being distracted. Still it's worked. - So far."