Fears: Chapter Fifteen
Danny's POV:
Johnny and Kitty called me at some point the next day. I don't really remember how the conversation went, but somehow I managed to tell them what was happening with Danielle. They didn't listen when I insisted that they stay and finish their vacation. They boarded the first flight back to Amity and arrived at the lair by four that afternoon.
She was asleep when they got there. I was exhausted, as I'd stayed up worrying about her the entire night before. "You look like hell," Johnny said.
"I know," I said. "I've been too worried to sleep."
"Danny, go lie down and get some sleep," Kitty said, touching my back gently.
"I can't," I argued. "I need to stay up in case she needs me."
"We'll be here. She'll be fine for a few hours while you get some sleep."
I sighed, I knew they weren't going to take no for answer. "Fine," I said.
I walked down to my room and laid down, leaving the door slightly opened. I knew I needed to go to sleep, but I was worried. I finally settled down enough to close my eyes and must have fallen asleep eventually.
Danielle's POV:
I was extremely confused. I had really no idea what was going on. When I woke up, Danny was lying down and Kitty and Johnny were back. I had no idea when they'd gotten there, but I was happy to see them. I had missed Johnny especially.
So, to say the least, I was thrilled when I woke up and they were there. "Hey, sweetheart," Kitty said, leaning down to kiss my forehead.
"Hi," I said. "Why are you guys back?"
"We heard you were sick, so we caught the first flight back," Johnny answered. He sat down next to me.
"Well," I began, coughing, "will either of you tell me what's going on?"
They looked at each other, then back at me, "What all has Danny told you?" Kitty asked.
"Not much. Just that I'm sick but I'll be okay."
"We don't want to scare you, sweetheart," Johnny said.
I rolled my eyes, "I'm already scared, and not knowing what's wrong already makes me more scared."
Kitty sighed, "Honey, your ghost half and human half are fighting for dominance."
"What does that mean?"
"Either your human half is going to die or your human half is going to disappear."
"What?!" I yelped, sitting up much too quickly.
Johnny pushed me back down gently, "No matter what happens, you're going to be okay, and you'll still be you."
I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, "I could lose my powers," I whispered. "I would be a human."
Johnny touched my forehead lightly, "That wouldn't make anyone think any less of you."
I couldn't tell them the truth. I wasn't worried at all about losing my ghost powers, in fact, I almost wished I would, just so that I wouldn't be just like Danny any more.