Danny ran his way to school that morning already not liking how his day had started out. His ex-boyfriend had cornered him in an alley trying to get him to go out again. That was a definite hell no. When he voiced his opinion he got hit in the stomach. It was so fucking fantastic to know that some things never change. So there he lay for at least a good ten minutes before he ran to class. He had hoped that for once in his life he would make it on time but luck was not on his side for such matters. He made it one minute after with Mr. Lancer waiting for him at the door.

"Sorry Mr. Lancer." He said meekly drawing a weird look from Lancer.

"So what took your precious time today Mr. Fenton?"

"Stuff?" Danny said weakly hoping he wouldn't get a detention slip. No such luck again.

"Detention after school in the library and don't let this happen again." Lancer sighed in exasperation.

If there was one good thing about Lancer it's that he never truly meant what he said. Danny had known that Lancer was always waiting for him to look after him. He never really understood why until he realized he knew about his ex and the abuse he put up with mentally. Physically he wasn't even fazed it was the one on his mind that did a number on him. But after a year he was back to his normal self. Or so Lancer had told him recently. It was such a nice thing to hear it made Danny laugh for the first time. He was glad to be back.

"So what's on the agenda for class today Mr. Lancer?" Danny asked as he followed.

"Nothing much really just work like usual."

Boring work. Danny kept quiet about that and hurried before Lancer to get into his seat.

"You should hurry old man or the ancient days will catch up with you." Danny threw over his shoulder with a laugh.

Lancer's eye twitched with annoyance as he picked up the pace unwillingly. Kids these days were a bit frustrating. But he did smile a little at how happy he seemed at the moment. It didn't mean he hadn't noticed how down Danny seemed a few minutes ago at the front door.

He walked into the classroom without looking at his students. "Alright class open your books and finish the homework you didn't take home. And I would finish before class ends or it's detention for all of you today."

Out of the corner of his eye he saw Danny hide his homework under his book, take out a clean sheet of paper and turn to the next chapter of his studies. It never ceased to amaze him how smart the kid was but the most baffling thing about him? His self-confidence. Danny never brought attention to himself well not intentionally of course and didn't think much of himself but he was a stubborn, loyal and heartfelt kid. It also annoyed him greatly how he tried so hard to make bad grades. Why would he even do that?

Dash decided that when he wasn't looking to start messing with poor Danny. When Lancer heard Danny's pencil start to tap the desk he knew what was coming. With a small smile he pulled out the newspaper for the day and began to read it. A moment later there was a definite smack. Dash cried out and acted as though to jump on Danny.

"Mr. Baxter is there a problem?" he called out.

"Mr. Lancer Danny hit me!" Dash said childishly.

Mr. Lancer kept his paper up when he spoke to Dash. "I didn't see anything now sit down."

"But-"

"Sit. Down."

"Yes sir." Dash glared Danny down promising retribution.

Danny for all his saving grace coolly ignored Dash. He turned to his friends Sam and Tucker and asked for help on his homework he didn't really need help with.

"What's with Mr. Lancer all of a sudden? I know he saw you hit Dash. I mean I'm glad he's on your side for once but don't you think this is a little weird?" Sam questioned quietly.

"Yeah something's not quite right with this picture." Tucker scowled in Lancer's direction.

"Relax guys he's not that bad of a guy. Just stop questioning something good before you jinx my luck." Danny whispered.

"Fine." They sighed.

"Hey." Tucker whispered.

When Danny didn't respond he threw his pen at him. "Ouch…what is it Tucker?"

"We still going to the mall after school?"

"I can't I have detention. Maybe later if you want or you two can go without me it doesn't matter." Danny handed Tucker's pen back to him. "I don't really need anything from there I was going for the company."

Tucker smiled at him. "We'll wait until detentions over to go with you then."

"You sure?"

"Absolutely." Sam interjected.

"Thanks guys you're the best." With that they got back to work.

Later in the day when the bell rang school let out and Danny sighed heading to the library. He hated detention. Truly and absolutely hated it. It was so boring. He took his seat by the window and opened a random book he had picked up that was on the counter when he walked in.

The book was odd. It was about this girl whose touch was cool enough to rein over an older man's fiery rage. Of course this story was set in a Victorian era but still it had some eerie coincidences to it. The man was so furious when his one love was stolen from him in his younger days and hadn't really gotten over it after so many years. He had fought for her heart ever since to no avail and when his fiery rage was about to get the best of him he met her. A raven haired beauty with the most beautiful blue eyes who looked as cold as ice and yet had a soul as golden as the sun. It was only when she touched him that his rage seemed to cool down a degree. Over the span of a few weeks she had nearly extinguished his rage until he saw his old friend the one who had stolen his first love and his anger was set ablaze anew. When it seemed she could no longer get through to him she did what she thought was the only thing to do-she kissed him. She kissed him with such passion in the middle of the street onlookers were shocked into silence while the fires of his rage were slowly beginning to die. When she pulled away she said the one thing meant to set a new kind of fire in his heart.

"I may not be anything like the first love your life but if given the chance I will show you that my heart is yours and yours alone and while you still love her I assure you I will not mind. I love you so much. I will not forsake you in this lifetime or in any other. Believe that I will never turn my back on you like so many others have. I love you, every arrogant, passionate bit of you."

Danny's heart was beating with remembrance as he read the last line of the chapter.

"I have been a fool to you have you right in front of my eyes and not know how precious you are. You are the one thing that has given me happiness for the first time in my life. Your smile should have clued me in to how I felt the moment I met you. I hope you can learn to forgive my idiocy. I love you more than anyone in the world. You come first now and forever. I praise God for giving me a woman whose touch was cool enough to tame the fire of rage within me and set a new blazing one in my heart. I love every stubborn bit of you my love."

Danny kept reading the rest of the book not even noticing how long he had been sitting in the library alone. When he was almost finished he finally looked up to find the sun had set and the lights turned off. Only the lamp in front of him was left on and a note was left. He picked up the piece of paper and read it.

Danny,

Unfortunately you were unaware of how much you were engrossed in the book because we couldn't get your attention for the life of us. So here is the key to the front doors of the school. Lock it up after you leave and be careful walking home. Sam and Tucker said they would see you tomorrow in class.

Mr. Lancer

P.S. You can take the book with you if you like.

"How do I manage this?" Danny wondered aloud.

He got up and winced from how sore he was. Now he knew not to sit in a library hours on end. A few steps away he turned around to stare at the book he was almost finished with. He wanted to take it but was unsure if he really wanted to know how it ended. One more step away he looked at it again and decided he would take it. No need in worrying over it all night if he had permission to take it.

Since it was nightfall he didn't want to go home to face his parents. Or his sister. Jazz was more of a parent to him than his mom and dad but he loved them all. With a sigh he ran to his house book in tow and braced himself for a big lecture and some grounding. When he walked in he was silent. Unlike the rest of the house.

"Mom I need you to sign this so I can leave for college tomorrow Dad too for that matter. Everything is set up for me." Jazz nearly yelled at them.

"Jazz sweetie we'll sign it in a minute just be patient." Maddie said sounding much too distracted.

"You said that earlier and yesterday. In a minute is long gone I need this done now before you both leave for your stupid convention tomorrow."

Convention? What convention?

"Jazz?" he called out.

His sister came out of the kitchen in angry strides. "Hey Danny what's going on?"

"Well I wanted to ask about Mom and Dad going to a convention?" Danny looked at her with wide eyes. "Are they really going to another one?"

"Yes and I'll be gone with a friend to try out my dorm for the next couple weeks. So you'll be staying with…" she looked away.

"Staying with who Jazz?" he asked dreading the answer.

"Vlad." She said looking a little guilty.

He just stared at her blankly. "You have got to be kidding me."

"I'm sorry Danny but there's no one else."

"No it's not your fault a stupid convention came up. So when do I go to Vlad's?"

At that moment someone knocked on the door.

Jazz winced. "Right now."

Danny went to answer the door and opened it to show Vlad. Without looking away from the billionaire he kept talking to Jazz. "What about school? I can't just miss two weeks of it and come out unscathed."

Vlad raised a brow in confusion. "What are you going on about now Little Badger?"

"Hmm? Oh, I can't miss school so how's me going with you going to work out?"

"I already arranged for your work to be sent to my place while you stay with me. They assured me you wouldn't miss anything. Or so Mr. Lancer told me. Now go pack your bags Little Badger."

When Danny kept staring at him Vlad shifted uncomfortably. It wasn't everyday someone made him feel intimidated. Especially one Daniel Fenton.

"Why are just staring at me Daniel? It's a little unsettling."

Danny shook his head slightly. "Sorry got lost in thought. I'll go pack should take me at least ten minutes."

When he went upstairs to his room Vlad looked after him in confusion along with Jazz. Danny hadn't said one negative thing to him or glare at him. Vlad noted how Danny's eyes weren't as bright as they used to be and felt a little guilty for some reason. Why he was worrying for the teen was beyond him. With a huff he sat on the couch to wait.

"I would like my brother back in one piece Vlad so if you would kindly behave with him that would be appreciated." Jazz snapped as she went back to the kitchen to get her papers signed.

Vlad stared blankly at the spot she had occupied and sighed. Why he agreed to take Danny was beyond him. Taking care of some snot nosed brat wasn't his forte. With Danny it would end in disaster.

"Come on boy I don't have all day." Vlad said after twenty minutes had passed. "What happened to ten minutes?"

"Can I say I got lost in my closet and leave it at that?" Danny said as he came down with a black duffle bag and his backpack. "Sam and Tucker called and I had to fill them in and convince them not to come over here and shoot you. Also I have to run by Sam's to leave the school key with her. If that's alright with you?"

Vlad only scowled at him. "Fine but this is the only pit stop for you."

"One pit stop and I haven't even made it out of the house yet. Great way to remind me this is going to be a long two weeks Vladdie." Danny smiled when he flinched at the horrid nickname.

Maddie chose that moment to walk in and speak to Vlad stopping the billionaire from insulting the teen.

"Are you sure you can handle this Vlad? I know taking care of kids isn't exactly your thing so if you don't want to I can find a sitter." Maddie smiled.

"I can take care of Daniel. It's no worry and besides we're going to have loads of fun." Vlad said with fake smile only Danny saw through. "You just have a good time with Jack at the convention. We'll be fine. Honest."

Sure we will. Danny thought. With a smile he gave Vlad a big shoulder to shoulder hug and looked at his mom.

"We'll be fine Mom. More than fine cause dear Vladdie here just promised to take me by an astronomy convention tomorrow. He's the best."

Vlad reached behind Danny and squeezed his neck hard. Jazz chuckled at the kitchen doorway while Maddie was ecstatic.

"Oh Vlad that's so wonderful of you! Danny loves astronomy and has never been to a convention because they always happen at the same time ours takes place." Maddie hugged them both and made her way back into the kitchen. "Have fun you two!"

"I am not taking you to an astronomy convention dear Daniel so you can forget it right now. I would like to be home resting if you don't mind so let's go." Vlad subconsciously picked up Danny's duffle and made his way out the front door.

When Danny made to leave Jazz hugged him and ruffled his hair. "Don't forget your coat on the way out and make sure to stay warm. A cold front is coming through in Wisconsin. And whatever you do don't fly in that kind of weather or you'll end up with-"

"Pneumonia. I think I got the whole don't-fly-in-cold-weather speech down. Now like I told Mom, don't worry I'll be fine. Besides I'm only going to annoy Vlad about the astronomy convention because I really do want to go to it very badly." Danny smiled at her as he put on his coat.

"Bye Jazz!" he yelled going out the door.

"Bye Danny!" she called after him.

When Danny stopped at the sidewalk he just stared the limo down. Why always a limo? He knew the Fruit Loop was rich but even he needed his time to drive himself. Didn't he? And another thing was the limo was always black. Why not white? Be colorful for God's sake!

While Danny ranted inside his head he failed to notice Vlad staring at him in an odd way.

"Are you just going to stand there and look at the limo all day or can I leave you here?" Vlad said as he passed by the teen bumping his shoulder.

"Sorry." Danny mumbled as he got in the ridiculous car. "How long is the trip to Wisconsin going to take Vlad?"

"Probably just a few hours." Vlad rolled the front screen down that had separated the driver from view and gave him directions to Sam's house.

"How do you know where Sam lives?"

"Not your business." Vlad growled in response.

"Geez, sorry for asking but even you have to admit it's a little creepy."

When Vlad glared at him he shut up and waited. The moment the limo stopped in front of Sam's house Danny jumped out and ran to the door not caring for the ice everywhere. Sam answered on the first knock surprising him.

"Wow Sam you waited at the door for me? How weird of you." He smiled when she halfheartedly glared.

"Very funny Danny now give me the key so you can enjoy your time with the Fruit Loop. Make him suffer-I mean have fun." Sam smiled evilly as she thought of countless ways to make poor Vlad suffer.

With a laugh he pulled her into a hug. "I swear Vlad has nothing against your evil mind Sam. Bye and tell Tucker I said see him later."

"Bye." She said as he walked back to the limo.

When he opened the car door he turned to look at her with an evil smirk. "And Sam?"

"Yeah?"

"You and Tucker have fun but be safe and use protection." With a laugh he quickly got in and shut the door leaving a sputtering and blushing Sam on the front steps.

"Well that was entirely unexpected and something I didn't need to know." Vlad said from his side of the car.

"Sorry Vlad couldn't help myself." Danny chuckled.

"Well I'm going to sleep until we get to the airport." Vlad said seeming a little annoyed confusing Danny.

What the hell did I do?

Unbeknownst to the halfa's they were being watched by Clockwork who decided to cancel all flights due to a snow storm.