Broken Hearts

Chapter 1

Healing Phantom

"When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity."

~John F. Kennedy~

Titan's Tower 0600 Hours

"Cyborg, what are you doing?" Robin, the leader of the Titans, asked as the entire team was taken to the ground floor of Titan's Tower.

"Check out my new ride," Cyborg exclaimed motioning to the covered vehicle.

"Did we not already see this?" Starfire asked confused.

"Yes, but I fixed it," Cy beamed ripping the cover off to reveal the same vehicle as before, only this was in better condition. "The T-car is back, baby, and better than ever before." The alarms went off right after he had said that. Then, as if to irritate Cy in a way, the alarms went off right after he had said that.

"Titans, let's go," Robin ordered running to his motorcycle. Everyone left, leaving Cy sitting there staring at his car, and debating if he should drive or not considering what happened last time. With slight hesitation, he decided to go ahead a take it. He started the engine and took off after his fellow teammates; hoping that, after they were done, that they could go to the Pizza Place.

Jump City Bank 0625 Hours

"What the…?" Phantom looked around at the cops surrounding him. He had just landed and looked around, but wasn't expecting to be surrounded by a bunch of officers pointing guns at him. He just wanted to know where he was in the city. He knew he was downtown, but he was hoping to find a map or something.

"Put your hands up and get on the ground," the officer in charge yelled out to him.

"Listen, I didn't do anything," Phantom tried to reason backing away. The Titans chose that moment to arrive.

"Titans, Go," Robin yelled, only for a green shield to appear around the ghost.

"I'm not doing anything," Phantom explained, glaring at them. He thought that they would at least ask what he was doing, give him a chance to explain. He refused to fight them, so he did the best thing he could think of: disappear. Everyone looked in the area where he was once.

"He's still here," Raven informed looking in the direction of where Phantom was flying. She could feel the energies around him that he was controlling, but she couldn't get a reading on his emotions or an exact location.

In a state of panic, Phantom gasped and teleported away.

"He was still here," Raven stated, no longer able to sense the energy.

"Who was that guy?" Robin asked looking at the officers.

"I don't know, but he set off the alarm for the bank. I believe he was trying steal," the officer in charge explained seriously while putting his weapon back in the holster. "We have a couple pictures of him with the cameras if you want them."

"Yes, send them to us," Robin confirmed looking back. When he had turned, the officer's smile turned cold as he told another police officer to send the pictures to the Titans. He eyes flashed red as his facial expression turned hard, then confused as the glow left him and leaving the officer confused as to what just happened. He looked around and just went with everything hoping not to cause anyone to seem suspicious of him. He didn't want anyone thinking he was crazy.

"Titans, search the city and see if you can find him," Robin ordered and the team started heading in different directions. Their leader looked up to sky and narrowed his eyes, wondering what really just happened.

"Great, now they are after me along with the police," Phantom mumbled flying back into an ally. He was now on the other side of town. "I really hate this now."

"Now, Son," a voice whispered behind him. "I'm still willing…"

"Don't you dare show your face," Phantom hissed his eyes turning completely white. "I will die before that even happens." Phantom glared around looking for the voice, but he was gone once more. "And so will you." He changed into his human form. He was now just wearing a dark blue hoodie that was covering his scar and burned covered body along with black pants and brown combat boots. He walked out of the ally and disappeared into the crowd that was forming at the mall for a new sale. Hoping to at least sneak something to eat, at least that's what he planned on doing until the guilt of even attempting it got to him, and he decided to leave and wonder around town thinking about how to get out this mess.

Pizza Place 1200 Hours

"Who was that guy?" Beast Boy asked looking at the rest of his team. Robin glared at his pizza.

"I don't know, but he looked familiar," Robin mumbled angrily. Cyborg looked at him.

"Dude, he didn't want to fight us," he exclaimed happily. "Chill out. He didn't really do anything, most likely was at the wrong place at the wrong time." Raven looked at him skeptically.

"How would you know? I was thinking that as well," Raven questioned looking back at Robin. "He was annoyed at the officers, but when we showed, he was worried. I couldn't read his emotions, but his face was an open book."

"Maybe because he knew he couldn't take the Teen Titans," Beast Boy boasted standing up on the table. Cy just pushed him off. He tumbled down and hit his head on the floor. He sat back up holding his head.

"He was most strange," Starfire whispered looking at her friends. "He had a neat power with the green shield. His eyes seemed similar to my own, but I cannot create a shield like he did." Robin looked up.

"Raven, you said he hadn't disappeared, and then you said he wasn't there," Robin muttered hoping for an explanation.

"He was invisible," Raven deadpanned. Beast Boy looked at her. "I could feel the energy he was controlling around him."

"He was a ghost," he shouted. "Who do you call?"

"Dude, ghosts don't exist," Cy sighed annoyed. "Now let's come up with some real facts."

"That's why he looked familiar," Robin growled seriously. "He looked like that ghost from Amity Park."

"Ghosts don't exist," Cy stressed. "There is no way. They are simply something people created to give their children nightmares."

"Well, that's what everyone said he was," Robin explained looking out over the balcony of the restaurant. He noticed a kid dressed in dark colors look at them. "I'm not completely sure on facts, but I want to do more…" Raven noticed the distracted look Robin had all the sudden.

"Robin, what is it?" she asked looking at where he was staring. There was nothing there. "What did you see?"

"I'm not sure," he whispered getting up. "I'll meet you guys back at the Tower."

"Okay," Raven mumbled worriedly. She looked out and caught a glimpse of black disappearing into an ally way.

Danny was running from some weird robot thing that was chasing him. He disappeared into an alley hoping not to catch anyone's attention, but sadly, he figured that whoever had sent the thing after him in the first place probably wanted him and knew something. He turned invisible and intangible then dove into the wall away from whatever the robot was. He came out on the other side and seen the daylight and a pizza place. He looked up and noticed the Titans leaving with Robin heading in his direction. He quickly looked around not wanting to really talk to them. He was still a little frayed at them for when they first met his ghost half. They should have asked him what he was doing, and he would have gladly explained, but like everything else, nothing goes for his favor.

He watched as Robin headed up to the roof of the building he decided to go into. Robin jumped with skill and ran onto it to where Danny could no longer see him. He wondered what it was like for a town to accept you and let you do pretty much whatever it took to keep them safe. In Amity Park, if he ever tried to do something similar, the Guys in White would say something about him trying to attack the humans in the building, but they made sure that everyone was safe and then fill everyone's heads with lies about how they stopped the ghost from tormenting the humans.

Danny decided to hide out in the alley and follow. He really didn't have any money at the moment, and he was extremely thin. He changed and let his cloak flutter around him for a moment before he turned invisible and took off like a bullet after the boy wonder.

Robin decided to take a small break. He was still wondering about the person they met at the bank. He honestly didn't want to fight, and he seemed off. Like he wanted to talk, but he was a little untrusting to others. He had this thing about him that Robin noticed: he really didn't do anything at all. The police said that he was trying to steal, but there were no signs other than the fact he was there. His team, minus Cy, thought it was a ghost, which would explain the lack of evidence, but wouldn't he at least try to get something before disappearing into thin air. That was what annoyed Robin the most. He suddenly stopped as the feeling of being followed started. He looked around but didn't see anything, but that never meant that nothing was there.

"I know you're there, show yourself," Robin called out angrily. He looked around and thought he seen a flash of white, but it suddenly disappeared. "Who are you?"

Phantom floated over the roof from where Robin was looking around trying to find the one following him.

"He has good senses," Phantom whispered letting his cloak wrap around him to prevent anything from under it to be seen even though he was already invisible. "I have to be careful, but I'm not sure how to approach this problem at this moment, but maybe I still need their help."

"Come on, I know it," Robin stated sternly looking around. Phantom silently landed hoping that this was the right choice and slowly let invisibility go. Robin turned and glared at the ghost. "Who are you?"

"No one looking to cause any trouble," Phantom assured wishing that this went well. He noticed Robin had silently slipped birdarangs into his hand, prepared for anything that might happen, and he tensed really not wanting to fight. "I don't want to hurt anyone."

"Then why are you here?" Robin questioned with a dangerous tone. Phantom gulped not wanting this to back fire on him, but he slowly tried to remain in a relaxed position, even though his instincts were telling him to get away and get away fast.

"Maybe this was a bad idea," Phantom whispered backing away and putting his hands up. "I was just hoping for some help."

"I don't know if you've noticed, but we don't help criminals," Robin shot preparing for the ghost to give up and start firing at him. Phantom did nothing but bow his head and look at the ground.

"I'm being hunted, and I don't know where else to go. No one else will help," Phantom whispered shakily and wrapped his arms around himself. "Like I said, this was probably a bad idea," he mumbled to himself as he let invisibility came back. Robin watched surprised at the hurt tone the young teen used.

"Wait," Robin exclaimed. "Who's after you?" Phantom looked up afraid that his answer would make Robin go after him. He stayed slightly invisible in order to make a quick escape if necessary.

"The Government's secret organization known as the Guys In White, and several other ghost hunters," Phantom answered afraid that Robin was going to turn him in for knowing that. "They have been after me for a while, but they have suddenly gone insane on me. They won't go after any other ghost but me now, and…I don't know what to do anymore. They have shut down any place that I can get help, and I can't get to a portal to go to any of my friends in the Ghost Zone."

"Why are they after you all the sudden?" Robin asked slowly walking up to the ghost. Phantom backed away keeping the same distance between them and ended up at the end of the building where he started floating to stay away from Robin. "If they have always been after you, what changed?" Robin narrowed his eyes realizing that the ghost was afraid of him.

"The circumstances of my existence," Phantom mumbled knowing that the Government now knew that he was half ghost. They only knew that much, but Phantom and Fenton disappeared at the same time, even though Fenton was thought to be dead with his family after the lab explosion in the school. "They found some things out about me that very few knew to begin with, and I'm terrified to know what they want the information for," Phantom explained. Robin looked at the ghost that was slightly shaking and knew that this was a last ditch effort to fight them back. To get his life back together. He needed someone to back him up, someone to help pull him back up.

"So they figured something out that you didn't want them to know," Robin stated hoping to follow what the ghost was trying to say. "So then, you are the ghost from Amity Park that is known as Public Enemy Number One?" Phantom suddenly turned to him and vanished without a trace. Robin frowned wondering if the ghost was trying to play him, or seriously needed help. There was one thing he knew though: the ghost was terrified, and something told him that whatever the agents had done so far scarred the young teen. "I'll get to the bottom of this," Robin whispered looking back at the tower. He decided to do some more research on the ghost named Danny Phantom. He figured that the ghost at least deserved a chance to prove himself, whether the villain or the victim.

Phantom flew faster away from the young hero. He stopped suddenly and collapsed on a building with tears flowing out of his eyes. He looked back at the tower wondering why he thought it would be a good idea to talk to any of them. Why did he have to do this alone?

"Man, why can't I just talk to humans without flipping out like this?" Phantom muttered shaking. The last of his tears disappeared. "I really need to get over this." Phantom slowly stood as a small rain began to drizzle down wetting his cloak. He looked up at the sky with a small smile remembering when he loved flying though the rain. No one would be firing at him because they didn't want to come out in it. He would get a little sick the next day, but it always put him in a good mood. Suddenly a flash of lightening lit up the sky, and he decided that standing out on one of the tallest building in Jump City wasn't the best idea. He gently floated down and turned invisible and started looking for a place to hopefully stay at since his first plan fell apart. He still wasn't too keen on talking to people, but as a human, they seemed less likely to attack him and treat him like those agents had. He looked around hoping to find somewhere dry to stay at even if he had to break into a hotel, which sounded like a much better idea than finding a shelter.

Titan's Tower 1800 Hours

Robin entered his room with a small frown. That ghost-or whatever- was terrified of someone, and whatever had happened had destroyed his trust with people. Robin hoped that it was a trap after meeting the kid, but something told him that was wishful thinking and that the teen was abused by someone. There was a knock on the door as Cy stepped in.

"Hey, did you get anything more from our little friend in the bank?" he asked knowing something was up with his team leader. Robin turned to him.

"He wasn't there to steal anything. He was scared of the people there, and he wanted to ask us for help," Robin explained thinking that what he just said sounded weird, even to his ears. Cy looked at him confused for a moment before smiling slightly.

"You met him then? Dude, he's not a ghost. I told you so," Cy gloated. Robin shot him a glare.

"He said ghost hunters were after him, Cyborg. Whether you believe he's a ghost or not doesn't matter, what matters is that someone needs help, and we need to find who it is that needs it," Robin stated typing into his computer. "The teen's name is Danny Phantom. He was Public Enemy Number One, but here there are several articles about him saving people from other paranormal beings."

"So, he's a hero?" Cy asked looking at the article. "I think he just has some meta-human powers that he using against people who have…special equipment. Look at that one, he has armor on."

"I'm taking that into consideration, but still either he or the people hunting him are a danger to the people of Jump," Robin stated looking at his teammate. "He said that the Government is after him."

"Well, then he had to of done something wrong," Cy responded looking at the screen and picking out an article about Phantom stealing jewelry and money from banks. "This might be why he is being hunted."

"It says here that everything he stole was returned when they found it in the train car of a ringmaster named Freakshow," Robin stated pointing out that part of the article which was at the bottom. "Most people believe that he had something to do with Phantom's behavior. A lot of the younger population believed him to have been framed and that he was truly a hero to them. The older group said that he needed to captured and put to justice."

"Yeah, and he also kidnapped the mayor," Cy pointed out in another article. Robin looked closely at the picture that was on the news as Cy played the clip that was attached. The mayor mumbled something with an evil grin to Phantom which caused a surprised look to appear on the teen's face. Robin narrowed his eyes as the mayor's eye changed color.

"I don't think that's really the mayor," Robin mumbled pausing the video and zooming in. "How many people do you know with red eyes that change color?"

"You're not making this easy," Cy sighed as he started pulling up articles on destroyed building and homes. "Here it looks like he likes to destroy things."

"How many of our fights do we end up destroying something?" Robin questioned looking up at his friend with a knowing grin. "I think that these people didn't know what to believe. He has so many areas where he saved them, but then he was blamed for so many things that they all just don't know what to do anymore, and it could be that his enemies decided to take advantage of that weakness. We had people who were unsure of us at first and sometimes our enemies would try to use that against us, but we were able to get out of it, but because of them believing he was a ghost, they believed him evil before giving him a chance because of the ghost hunters saying that all ghosts were evil and out to destroy everything in this world, and after all that, he still tried to keep them safe."

"You really believe that?" Cy asked raising an eyebrow at the leader.

"If he really needs our help, I don't want him to turn out like Terra did. I don't want him going somewhere that he will be taken advantage of like Terra did. She never asked for our help and Phantom is. I want him to feel like we are here for him. To help instead of him trying to be something he's not, but he doesn't seem like that type," Robin stated looking into the surprised teen's eyes on the screen. "Something tells me though that we are probably his last chance at even continuing to be a hero or even his last chance at living."

"You really want to take that chance?" Cy asked skeptically. He didn't like this. Terra at least didn't already have a record, but she still betrayed them. "I mean, that's opening an old wound for us if we accept another stray like that."

"I think he needs more help than we know. He was talking to me just fine until I asked about why he was running," Robin mumbled thinking back over the conversation. He had noticed that Phantom seemed to stay as far away from him as he could without it being completely noticeable, but it was like he wanted to stay put. "He wasn't comfortable with me getting too close."

"He probably didn't want you to figure him out," Cy snapped glaring at his leader. "Seriously, I really don't want to give this kid my trust and he turns out to be another Terra!"

"Then don't give him your trust, just the benefit of the doubt," Robin stated calmly. He looked up at the half robot. "I don't trust him, but that doesn't mean I don't want to find the truth."

"Whatever, man," Cy sighed and headed out. "But try not to get us involved if you are going to try to help him. I don't think the team can handle another betrayal."

"I don't think that'll be a problem. The ghost isn't going to trust us as a team, but maybe if I get his trust, I might get more information," Robin mumbled looking at a map overlooking Jump. "He couldn't have gotten far. He was in pain, and I could tell he was thin by his face, so he wouldn't have left yet. It started raining so he probably found shelter, but where?" Robin continued working hoping to figure out where the ghost stayed.

Hotel Jump 2200 Hours

Phantom landed in the hotel room. He had scoped it out and decided that this one was safe since it was on a level that was under construction. No one was there, and he would get out before anyone could notice. He changed back into his human form and gently set himself on the bed. He was afraid that he had made the wrong move by disappearing from Robin, but he was terrified. He really didn't want anything to go wrong, but he hated really talking to people, especially regular humans. He didn't know why, but he had gotten that way about two weeks after he disappeared from Amity. He was paranoid, and it was really affecting him. He knew that much, but it was harder to break than getting that way in the first place.

"I just hope he doesn't judge me by that," Danny whispered as he closed his eyes. There was a sudden knock on the door, and he instantly turned invisible as a figure walked in. It turned on the lights and Danny realized that it was the cleaning lady. She sat on the bed and sighed lying down and falling asleep herself. Danny narrowed his eyes wondering why she picked this room until another one came in and picked up the floor boards. He realized that they were using it to store their drugs and several other illegal things in that room. He sighed at his luck and floated into the next room hoping that it was safe, but he couldn't get to sleep. He changed back into Phantom and headed back outside where the rain had subsided and there were only a few clouds out. He breathed in the clean moist air enjoying the spring smell. It was wonderful out, and he loved it. He began a random route though the skies of Jump City.

Uptown Jump City 2300 Hours

Robin growled as he headed for the next stop on his list. He had narrowed it down to about five places where the ghost might hide. The warehouse at the docks had nothing and neither did the down town hotel. He was on his way to another hotel that had several areas under construction when he noticed a flash of green and white. He headed over and seen the ghost he was looking for dancing in the sky. Robin had to smile at the graceful nature the ghost was flying at. Sure two of his friends could fly, but he thought only Starfire knew how to have fun flying like that. Star may love flying, but Phantom wasn't just flying, he was dancing. His movements flowed into one another and they were everywhere, yet they were controlled. Star's was free, but just didn't have something Phantom's did. Robin didn't know what it was, but Phantom just seemed like that was where he belonged was in the sky. Robin was amazed at the control he held as well and figured that the ghost loved flying the most.

Suddenly Phantom stopped dropped a few feet before gaining control back. Robin headed under the ghost as he slowly descended to the alleys. He headed into the alley where he seen the young ghost leaning against the wall panting. He was shaking and caving in on himself. Robin cautiously made his way closer to the teen wondering what had happened when Phantom moved his cloak enough for Robin to really see to the young ghost. His ribs were clearly visible, and he looked extremely underfed. You could see the shape of his backbone and some detail of each vertebra.

"Are you okay?" Robin asked gently hoping not to have the ghost take off again, but by the looks of him, he wouldn't be able to get away quickly anyway. Phantom's breathing hitched, and the cloak once again covered him. Robin stopped not wanting to frighten Phantom away again. The ghost slowly turned with wide eyes.

"What…how did you…?" Phantom stuttered trying to remain upright. He really needed to get some sleep and food, but he really had nothing left to get anything. It was hurting, but he just wanted a quick rest before going somewhere to hopefully get something without anyone noticing. He hated stealing, but it was the only way to get any food anymore.

"It wasn't that hard," Robin stated realizing that probably wasn't the best choice of words to someone who was trying to run from someone hunting him down. "Okay, it took skill. But I really didn't know where you were until I seen you flying up there."

"Why?" Phantom sputtered backing into the alley wall. Robin didn't move hoping that he could get the ghost to open up enough to at least explain some things. Robin put his hands up hoping not to seem threatening.

"You were the one that wanted help," Robin reminded. "I figured you weren't going to come back willingly, so I decided to find you myself. That and noticing how thin you are, prevent you from stealing anymore. People have noticed and have been talking," Robin smiled slightly. Phantom turned red and looked away. "But honestly I don't care about that after seeing what you are hiding under the cloak. You really shouldn't starve yourself like that."

"I don't have anything," Phantom mumbled pushing against the wall. He didn't have to energy to actually go through it and slowly slid down the wall. Robin took a small step forward.

"I'm not going to hurt you. I only want the truth," Robin stated. Phantom's breathing became faster as he began to have a panic attack. Robin slowly made his way closer realizing that Phantom was freaking out. "I promise not to hurt you," Robin whispered as he slowly got closer to the ghost and kneeled down. Phantom looked up at him in panic as he lost control of his breathing. He put his hands over his mouth hoping to calm himself down. Robin gently put a comforting hand on his back and took out a small bag from his First Aid Kit on his belt. "Here, just calm down. You're going to hurt yourself."

Phantom's breathing finally calmed after several minutes. Robin just stayed there hoping to at least get some trust from the ghost. Phantom looked up at him. "Thank you," he rasped feeling his chest tighten at someone being so close to him. He looked away quickly and began shaking as the stress and fear caught back up with him. He started coughing and some blood and ectoplasm came up.

"You really should get on a diet to get you back up to health," Robin informed rising and holding out his hand to help Phantom up. Phantom looked at it and cautiously took it and stood up. "Come on, I'll get you something."

"Okay," Phantom mumbled as he silently followed the boy wonder. He was terrified, but Robin wasn't upset or attacking him, so hopefully he would be able to get some help after all. Suddenly he stopped and started coughing again. Robin stopped and turned to him with a worried frown.

"How long has it been since you last ate?" Robin asked hoping that he wouldn't lose the ghost. He didn't think ghosts could eat, but he figured that he really wasn't a ghost, just someone with powers. Phantom looked up with dazed eyes.

"I don't know," Phantom muttered. He would take some food, but most of the time he couldn't eat because of the guilt. Robin called his motorcycle and got in the storage and pulled out a bottle of water.

"Here, this should help a little," Robin instructed giving the bottle after opening it to Phantom. Phantom gently took it and started to slip it slowly. Robin watched as the teen slowly stood a little straighter. "You shouldn't let yourself get dehydrated either. You can use the water fountains in the park or buildings. Those are free."

"I know, but that means being around people," Phantom mumbled as a shudder racked his body. His cloak fell away and revealed what was under once more. Robin noticed that there were areas that were bandaged under his suit and that there were areas where he seemed to favor.

"You don't like being around a whole lot of people," Robin responded wondering what would have caused the teen to do something like that. "So you were saying that the Government is after you."

"I honestly don't even know anymore if they even work with the Government anymore," Phantom mumbled looking at Robin. "Every time I ran into them, they have someone else funding them. When they first showed up, the Government ran them, then they worked for Masters, and then they would have someone I've never met before helping. So I don't know anymore."

"That's not all that helpful. Knowing who they work for will give me more info on who is really pulling the strings," Robin stated getting on his motorcycle. "Come on. The Tower is the safest place for you if you really don't want people finding for you."

"I don't…" Phantom began to protest as Robin held out his hand.

"You can trust me. I promised I wasn't going to hurt you, and I don't break my promises," Robin vowed with a small smile. Phantom nodded and got on the motorcycle behind the boy wonder. They turned back around and headed off to the Tower. Robin could fell the boy behind him shaking from stress, worry, fear, and fatigue. A couple times he could feel Phantom shift trying to keep himself balanced. "Just hang in there, we'll be there shortly.

Titan's Tower 0300 Hours

"Hey, Cy," Beastboy exclaimed jumping up in front of the robot. "So, what's up with the ghost at the bank?"

"He wasn't a ghost. Ghosts don't exist," Cy growled glaring at the green changeling. Beastboy backed down looking like a hurt puppy. "But Robin thinks that he wanted help. After we left the Pizza Place and he went off in his own world, he met him again. This time they just talked for a little bit until Phantom disappeared."

"That's a ghost name!" Beastboy shouted grinning like a fool. Cyborg growled and left the dancing hero to himself. He entered the living room where Raven was reading a book. She looked up at him sensing the frustrations from the previous day.

"You know. That kid probably didn't do anything in the first place," Raven deadpanned staring blankly at the half robot.

"You believe in ghosts too?" Cy guessed sighing and sitting at the table. Raven sighed and put her book down.

"There's a place called the Ghost Zone where apparently ghosts are from. I did some research after we came back here," she explained pulling out another book. "This is by the world's top leading ghost hunters named Jack and Maddie Fenton. They lived in Amity Park and fought Phantom."

"You knew who that kid was?" Cy asked. "Why didn't you tell anyone?"

"Because I looked it up when I got here after the Pizza Place. I was going to tell everyone at the same time until Robin figured it out too," Raven growled upset that he interrupted her. "Anyway they said that they had a portal that took them to the Ghost Zone. People thought that they were insane until apparently the entire town was sucked into it."

"Whoa," Cy uttered looking at the pictures that were in the book of the Ghost Zone. "You would think that the Government would have…wait a minute."

"What is it?" Raven questioned curiously.

"I was going to say something about the Government doing something, but Robin said that one of the people that is after Phantom is the Government's agents in the Guys in White."

"Where is Robin?" Raven questioned with some worry. Cy's eyes widen.

"He went to look for him. What if Phantom is leading him into a trap?" Cy exclaimed as he got up and started for the garage. He entered just as Robin's motorcycle came in and parked. Robin took off his helmet as his passenger hopped off and swayed on his feet.

"Cyborg, meet Danny Phantom," Robin introduced earning a glare from the half robot. "Phantom, this is Cyborg second in charge of the Teen Titans."

"Hi," Phantom whispered shyly backing away slightly. Cyborg realized with a start on what Robin meant by how Phantom was afraid of people. He was shaking and silently panicking. Robin looked at Cyborg expecting something.

"Is there 'I told you so' here or are you just going to sit there and gap," Robin stated as he headed for the elevators. Phantom followed silently behind.

"Dude, I didn't think you would bring him here when you found him!" Cy exclaimed not believing Robin would do something like that.

"I also don't plan on letting him live on the streets like he was," Robin shot glaring at his friend. "He needs help, Cyborg. I'm not going to turn him away from something as simple as a good plate of food. I thought we were the heroes?"

"But he's a criminal, you seen the articles, Robin!" Cy shot back causing Phantom to back against the wall with panic in his eyes. Suddenly the doors opened to reveal the rest of team entering in the garage. Raven stared at the young boy Robin had brought back. She narrowed her eyes and looked him up and down. She could tell he was panicked, but she couldn't feel anything coming from him. There was nothing there.

Star entered surprised that her friends were fighting over a person, and scaring said person at the same time. She didn't know whether to get into the fight or ask the new person several questions. She watched as Robin defended the boy and Cy saying something about putting him in the interrogation room. She looked over at Beastboy who had started his way over to the young boy.

Beastboy was surprised Robin actually went out and found what he was looking for so fast. Normally there was a fight over him obsessing over finding something and now they were fighting over him finding the ghost. He slowly started towards the ghost as his animal's instincts told him it was safe. He never really thought they would be as sure as they were now, and it made him feel slightly strange. The ghost seemed to give off the sense of safety though, so he decided that it was safe to check out. As he got closer he could feel the young ghost's fear and wondered why he was being told to help. He never felt that way before. It was different; it was like he should be protecting the ghost.

"CYBORG, he needs help," Robin shouted glaring at his friend. Phantom had backed himself against the wall so far that he was sure that if he could get his powers to work right he would have gone though it by now. He was completely drained and his body refused to change for fear that it would be the last thing he ever did. He noticed the green one coming closer, but he also noticed that he seemed greatly interested and not threatening like the others that had entered.

"Hey, Phantom, is it? I'm Beastboy," the green changeling muttered gently kneeling next to the hybrid. Phantom looked up into the kind, gentle eyes of the youngest hero. "Those two are always fighting about something when it comes to new people. We've had some trouble before with friends coming in and then turning around and betraying us."

"Oh, okay," Phantom whispered shakily not liking that there were suddenly more people in the room. He was fine when it was just Robin. He felt better that he could at least be okay with one person, but there were too many now. Beastboy put a gentle on hand on the hybrid's shoulder causing the ghost to tense up.

"We're not going to hurt you," Beastboy promised as Starfire made it to his side curious to their new guest. Suddenly the alarms went off and everything stopped for a moment.

"Trouble," Cy growled glaring at his friend. "Are you coming with us or staying?"

"I'll stay," Beastboy chirped in. "You guys go." Robin looked at Phantom who looked at the green changeling confused.

"Alright, get him something to eat. That's the main reason I even took him here," Robin stated hopping back on his motorcycle and giving Cyborg a glare before tearing out of there. Cy grumbled and got in his car and took off after Robin as the girls followed them flying. Star giving a quick look back at the ghost Beastboy helped stand back up. She noticed the way Phantom moved and realized that he was pain.

"So, you like tofu?" Beastboy asked hopefully looking at the ghost who slowly relaxed. Phantom looked at him and smiled gently.

"My best friend was a vegetarian," Phantom replied moving his shoulder to prevent it from hitting anything again. "That's all she let me eat when I stayed at her house."

"Seriously, dude, I thought I was the only one!" Beastboy exclaimed excitingly. Phantom found it weird that he wasn't freaking out with the hero; he thought it would turn out like Robin. Where he just felt like running away, but this one was so free and honest that Phantom actually felt comfortable around the green one. "Is she pretty?" he asked excitingly. Phantom turned away and pulled his hood back up.

"She was my girlfriend," he whispered as tears fell. Beastboy stopped suddenly feeling sad himself.

"What happened?" he asked quietly wondering what would cause them to break away, or that's at least what he thought.

"The school's lab wasn't exactly the safest place to be," Phantom answered. "The school is in serious trouble for letting it happen. A lot of people died in the explosion." Beastboy suddenly felt Phantom shift and start swaying. "I don't feel good," he mumbled and collapsed on the ground. Beastboy seen a white light, but it disappeared before it did anything. Beastboy changed into a gorilla and picked the ghost up and headed to the elevators hoping to get him to the infirmary, all the while realizing how small and thin the ghost was. He was extremely careful not to hurt the ghost anymore than he already was.

Downtown Jump City 0100 hours

"You think you can defeat me! Dr. Light?" the insane doctor yelled shooting light bolts at the Titans.

"Titans, Go," Robin ordered pulling out his staff and heading for Dr. Light.

"I see you don't have the little green one. Was he afraid to come out and play in the light?" the villain taunted. Cyborg let his cannon form on his arm and aimed for the center of the crazy person's chest.

"Nah, he's babysitting," Cy answered firing and hitting the target. Dr. Light hit the wall behind him and all the money he had went flying. Raven picked up three cars and aimed them at the villain and let them explode around him. Starfire fired her star bolts at the cloud of dust. When it settled, Dr. Light was laying on his back groaning as Robin picked up his arms and cuffed them together.

"And you are going back to jail," Robin stated sternly glaring at the man. Dr. Light bowed his head feeling ashamed that he failed again.

"You think Beastboy is okay?" Cyborg shot at Robin. "You better hope that the ghost didn't hurt him."

"Cy, he barely has enough energy to stay standing," Robin growled turning to his friend. "What is your problem? You weren't even that close to Terra."

"BB is probably trying to find someone to trust in order to make what happened to Terra be something that was impossible to stop. He is probably in trouble," Cy yelled as his communicator went off. "Look, it's Beastboy probably telling us that Phantom disappeared."He answered it as Beastboy's face popped up.

"Guys, I think something's wrong with Phantom. I was talking to him and he suddenly…" Beastboy was cut off by Cy.

"I told you so," Cy yelled glaring at Robin who was glaring back at him. "Now he probably has most of our secrets and how we fight."

"Cy, he couldn't get anything because he collapsed and is in the infirmary, and I don't know how to help him," Beastboy yelled back to them. "Get back here and help him!" Beastboy cut off the connection. Cy stared at the blank for a moment before feeling foolish.

"Cy, not everyone we meet will be like Terra," Robin explained. "But he was willing to come to us and ask for help. Terra never asked for our help with her powers which is why she turned out the way she did."

"I don't trust him," Cy grumbled as he headed for the T-car.

"Neither do I," Robin stated with a smiled. "But he still is counting on us to help him."

"We can help him and then figure out what to do from there," Raven stated. "I couldn't feel anything from him. No emotions, nothing, but Beastboy, he felt him. I could feel Beastboy's protectiveness go over Phantom, which is why he volunteered. He wanted to protect him for some strange reason."

"So Friend Raven can't sense the Phantom's emotions, but Friend Beastboy can?" Starfire asked confused. Robin looked back at the Tower where Cy had headed with the T-car.

"Apparently," Robin stated getting on his motorcycle when a limo appeared around the alley. It pulled up and stopped next to him. The window rolled down revealing a white haired man with a greedy smirk.

"Ah, Robin, just the man I wanted to see," the man stated. "I'm Vladimir Masters, and I'm being hunted by ghosts. I was hoping you could help me." Robin narrowed his eyes remembering the name Masters from talking to Phantom in the alley.

"I don't know much about ghosts, but I can try," Robin stated wanting to see how much info he could get. The man's smile grew colder before he turned desperate. If Robin wasn't watching closely, he would have missed it.

"The ghost's name is Danny Phantom, and he has been following me for quite a while. I don't know what happened, but after the High School blew, he has been after me," Masters pleaded giving Robin his best act knowing that he was dealing with a professional.

"Is he here?" Robin questioned already knowing that the man was lying. Phantom could barely keep himself together, why would he go after some rich guy? Phantom was barely keeping himself alive.

"Yes, he tried to rob the bank yesterday. I didn't know he was here until I seen the news," Masters explained watching the younger teen think though things. "I was hoping staying here with you heroes would help me get him off my tail."

"I can see what I can do. I am still doing research on the robbery," Robin explained putting his helmet on and heading for Titan's Tower missing the glare Masters sent at him for leaving suddenly. Raven and Starfire glared at the limo while it pulled away before heading for the Tower as well.

Titan's Tower Infirmary 0300 Hours

Beastboy was pacing the end of the bed where he could hear the ghost's rough breathing. He needed help. Beastboy had taken off the ghost's cloak and got a full view of what he could only label as a skeleton, because that's all Phantom was at the moment. Beastboy stopped as he seen Phantom turn slightly and slowly open his eyes. They were dulled and full of pain.

"What happened?" he mumbled rolling on his stomach and slowly began lifting himself up. Beastboy walked up to him and put a gentle hand on his shoulder.

"You passed out," Beastboy explained worriedly. "The rest should be here soon. I don't know how to work of this stuff. I always end up breaking it."

"Where…" Phantom began looking around the room. His breathing became painful, and he held his chest and slowly fell back to the bed. "Ow."

"I noticed you had bandages wrapped around your shoulder and chest," Beastboy mentioned hoping that the ghost would tell him what happened.

"Oh," Phantom mumbled as the doors opened to reveal Cyborg. Phantom looked up at him before a shuddered racked his body.

"He doesn't look like he passed out," Cy stated glaring at the teen laying on the bed. Beastboy glared back at Cy.

"Dude, he just woke up. What's your problem?" Beastboy shouted standing protectively next to Phantom.

"What's my problem? Dude, why are we taking in some stranger when we know almost nothing about him! For all we know he could turn out just like Terra!" Cyborg shouted back glaring at Beastboy whose face turned hurt.

"Dude, that was low," Beastboy stated looking at the ground. "Just because she did that doesn't mean he will. And all we are trying to do is help him. Cy, look at him. He needs help." Cyborg looked at the teen who was pushing himself against the headboard of the bed. Cy looked him up and down and slowly soften realizing what Robin meant by him being so thin. "He's just a skeleton, can't we at least get him something to eat."

"Fine," Cyborg grumbled entering the room. "Go get him something. I'll hook up the IV for fluids."

"I'm not…good with…needles," Phantom muttered trying to get away from the half robot. Cy sighed taking out a bag full of nutrients that a person needed to stay alive with. He was positive that the kid was low in everything. Beastboy gave him a reassuring smile before running out of the room.

"It's just one in your hand," Cy sighed figuring that this was going to be more difficult than he thought. He slowly made his way to Phantom's side as Phantom fought with himself on whether to bolt or not. He shaking and freaking out and not letting Cyborg get near him.

"Please…I don't…" Phantom sputtered as his eyes clouded over with fear. Cyborg started feeling bad for the teen since he was terrified of a little needle. "Please… I don't like needles."

"Phantom, you need what's in this bag and the only way to get into your body is though an IV drip. You won't even feel it," Cyborg explained reaching his hand out to take Phantom's. Phantom jerked it away as the doors opened, and Robin entered.

"So you decided to help?" Robin questioned smiling mischievously. Cyborg sighed.

"I'll apologize if you can get Phantom here to let you put the IV in," Cyborg grinned knowing that Robin wouldn't be able to either. Robin looked at Phantom's terrified form that was trying to stay as far away from Cy as he could.

"Deal," Robin stated as Phantom looked at him with fear too. Robin took the needle and sat next to Phantom who was starting to have another panic attack. Robin reached out his hand waiting for Phantom to put his own in it so he could insert the needle. "Come on. I know you're scared, but I promised not to hurt you, and this'll help you get back up to health. Besides, I have some questions about a certain billionaire that I need you to answer."

"What?" Phantom stumbled. Robin smiled gently.

"He pretty much lied to my face, and did a horrible job of covering it up," Robin stated as Phantom started shaking even worse. Although Robin knew that if he didn't know Phantom's side of the story he probably would have believed the billionaire. "If you want any chance of staying away from him and those agents, you need to let us do this," Robin explained. Phantom let his shaking hand fall into Robin's as Robin gently found the vein and inserted the needle. Phantom groaned feeling the small prick. "See, nothing," Robin assured standing up waiting for Cy's apology. Cyborg stood there with his mouth open.

"How did you…" Cy sputtered not believing it. Phantom just looked at the IV while it started dripping and giving him the nutrients he needed. Robin smirked.

"A calm word can go a long way," he gloated.

"You never use a kind word!" Cy exclaimed staring at the IV in Phantom's hand. Robin picked up a small bandage to protect the needle and gently laid it across as Phantom shuddered.

"Decided to try something new," Robin grinned and turned to Cy. "You owe him something."

"No, I was going to apologize to you," Cy demanded glaring at his leader.

"But it was him you were mean to," Robin pointed to Phantom who seemed slightly lost in the conversation. "Besides, he didn't even do anything to deserve the way you were treating him."

"Same with you," Cy shot back and quickly realized what he said.

"We're the heroes, Cyborg. It's our job to help people, even him," Robin pointed again to Phantom who seemed slightly more aware of what was going on.

"Fine, I'm sorry, Phantom, for acting the way I did," Cy mumbled. He then headed for the door. "Still doesn't have my trust." He left.

"What?" Phantom muttered not sure what just happened. Robin looked at the ghost seeing hurt and pain in his eyes.

"Just because we are helping you don't mean we are going to give you our trust right up front," Robin explained watching the teen's reactions. He was surprised to see a small smile on the ghost's face.

"I wouldn't expect that of anyone," Phantom stated. "Trust is a two way street. Just because you helped me doesn't mean I'll trust you either. It's a good start though."

"I guess I can't ask more than that," Robin nodded figuring the ghost had a point. "But we can create trust between each other."

"I can work with that," Phantom agreed as Robin pulled up a chair.

"Alright, what can you tell me about Masters?" Robin questioned. Phantom looked at him trying to figure out what started Robin into interrogation mode. Phantom looked down at his hand figuring that if he didn't need the IV Robin would have him in the interrogation room instead.

"I honestly don't know how much I can," Phantom whispered. "Not without revealing myself, and I don't trust you enough to know that much."

"What do you think you can tell me?" Robin questioned wondering what the teen had to hide that would involve Masters.

"He wants me as his son," Phantom began biting his lip. He didn't think that would reveal too much, at least he hoped. After all, his human half was declared dead along with his family and most of his classmates because the guy wouldn't enforce safety rules in the school like he should've. "He wanted my dad dead and marry my mom."

"So, he's insane," Robin stated hoping to get Phantom to relax a little. "What happened after that?"

"My parents died in an accident because he refused to do anything that helped the school," Phantom explained stopping himself as he seen a problem. He was a ghost, he shouldn't have parents.

"You lost your family in that explosion at the school," Robin mumbled realizing that Phantom had a motive to go after Masters. It really wasn't looking good to a detective, but the way Phantom looked was proof enough that Masters lied.

"Yeah, but…" Phantom started but cut himself off realizing that he really didn't have anything. Robin looked up at the teen with understanding.

"I know what it's like to lose those you love," Robin comforted hoping that Phantom wasn't really going after Masters, but at the same time wishing he was for his family. "But you can't go after him for that."

"What gives you that idea?" Phantom asked looking at Robin. "I was trying to get away from him. He's trying to kill me. He started this whole thing."

"That would explain why he came to me," Robin stated thinking. "He told me that you were hunting him. If I didn't know your state, I would have had someone watching him the entire time."

"He's…he's here?" Phantom asked as his body caved in on itself, and his breathing became faster. Robin reached over and tapped something causing a chemical to be released into Phantom's IV which calmed him down. "What…what did you do?"

"It's okay. It prevents you from having another panic attack. That's really not good for you in your current condition," Robin explained leaning back in his chair with a reassuring smile. "It won't hurt you, just calms you down so you don't hurt yourself or others. Is there anything useful you can give about Masters?"

"He's full of himself and thinks that everyone is below him. He likes to show off and hates it when people call him fruit loop, but that might just me. He has many companies that tend to have something to do with his name," Phantom answered with a small smile. "Does that help any?"

"Actually it helps a little," Robin stated as he stood up. "Stay here, and try not to go anywhere. Beastboy said something about getting you something to eat? Try to eat all of what he brings. It'll help."

"Thanks," Phantom smiled as Robin left. Phantom turned away and looked back at the IV in his arm knowing that whatever was in the bag was something he desperately needed. He seriously wished that he hadn't let himself get so bad, but there was nothing he could do. At least he found someone willing to help him; he knew that it was a matter of time before he ran himself into the ground and either got caught or ended up dead. He believed the latter would have happened first anyways since he remained this far ahead of his hunters.

"Friend Robin?" Starfire asked as Robin exited the infirmary. "What have you decided on the Phantom?"

"I think that he should be given a chance," Robin stated with a smile. "He at least deserves that."

"Can I see him?" Starfire asked hoping to meet their new guest. Robin looked back at the door.

"Maybe later, I don't think he can handle too many people being thrown at him at once. He's terrified of everyone," Robin explained knowing that she was going to ask a ton of questions and freak out the ghost even more. "Maybe after he gets something to eat, he might not be so skittish."

"Oh, okay," Starfire mumbled looking down. Robin put a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"He's been abused more than likely, so we have to give him a chance to heal," Robin smiled at her. Starfire nodded as Robin left. She looked at the door wondering what to make of their new guest. She had never seen someone so defeated before like the way he was in the garage, and she wanted to help him as well. Robin was right about him needing time to heal, but she was unsure about not letting people in there when that was the start of the healing. She turned around just as Beastboy came with a plate full of tofu.

"Hey, Star," Beastboy exclaimed with a smile. "What you doing?"

"Nothing," Starfire replied quickly as Beastboy gave her a strange look.

"Okay, well I have stuff here for Phantom. I was surprised Cyborg wasn't chewing me out for making tofu for him," Beastboy mumbled worriedly. Starfire looked at the green changeling before looking back at the door.

"I do not believe that Friend Cyborg likes the Phantom," she responded as Beastboy walked forward causing the doors to open. Beastboy looked back at her with a small smile.

"He's afraid of another Terra, and honestly, so am I," Beastboy guessed as he entered the infirmary. Starfire looked and then followed her friend to see what Phantom really looked like. She never really got a good view in the garage because he was wrapped up in his cloak and she could only parts of his face. When she entered her heart felt heavy, Phantom was nothing but bones, and she had never seen anyone so thin. Beastboy carefully set the plate on the tray next to the bed. Phantom looked up at Starfire and gave a curious gaze.

"Starfire, this is Phantom," Beastboy introduced. "Phantom, this is Starfire."

"It is wonderful to meet you," Starfire smiled walking up to him carefully. She seen him flinched and try to bury himself in the bed. Beastboy noticed and smiled at Star.

"Maybe we can all get to know each other later, after dinner?" Beastboy suggested seeing how sad Starfire was. "It's okay."

"I guess I will talk to you later," Star stated and walked back out of the room. She looked back and Phantom had his head bowed feeling bad that he caused her to be sad because he was terrified of pretty much everything. It annoyed him, but he knew there was almost nothing he could do about it except let time help heal the wounds.

"Here," Beastboy smiled as he turned the tray so it was over Phantom's lap. "There's a tofu burger, and fries! I have to get more later though…Cyborg threw all my stuff out because he hates the stuff." That got a small laugh out of Phantom.

"I could never really tell the difference, but Sam would always end up making some weird recipe using it. I was her taste tester, and some of the things were good, while others, not so much," Phantom stated with a smile remembering his best friend and girlfriend. He missed them, but there was nothing he could do about them. Clockwork never meddled which told Phantom that whatever happened wouldn't put either world in danger which sadden him somewhat because he wouldn't get a second chance to save those he loved.

"Well, I'm not that creative," Beastboy exclaimed hoping to cheer up the teen. Phantom looked at him and smiled while he picked up a fry and started eating. Beastboy smiled. "I'm going to get mine; I'll be right back," he grinned and turned into a cheetah and took off to the kitchen. Phantom laughed and picked up his burger feeling a little happier since he didn't steal it. He began eating with a small smile: the first real one in a long time.

Jump City Five Star Hotel Downtown 0600 Hours

"I can't believe that little runt," Master growled pacing his room. He knew Phantom was heading here, but he had no idea where the little brat ended up. He knew he was about a day behind him, or so he thought until then. Now he was slightly afraid that he got to the Titans before he did.

"Boss, we couldn't find the kid," the lead vulture stated landing in the room followed by his two companions. "He disappeared again."

"I think the kid left again. He doesn't like sticking around humans, and this is a big city," the second stated.

"I knew he hates dealing with humans; that was the plan to get him to come to me!" Masters screamed changing into Plasmius. "That was the point was to get him isolated so he would come to me begging for help."

"He may have found help somewhere else," the third vulture stated looking out the window as the sky turned darker and darker as the signs of another storm increased.

"That is not a good thing," Plasmius sneered throwing an ecto blast at them. They scattered and left leaving the angered half ghost. Plasmius stared at the storm repulsed by the rain that started. He hated the rain, and he could never understand why Phantom was always seen in it. It was a perfect way to find the hybrid, but that would require going out in it, and he refused to do any of it.

Danny: Updated sooner than you thought

Me: Well, I know where this is going, don't how long, but I know how everything will work...although next chapter I took an episode from Teen Titans...You are given clues in here about where this takes places in the seasons...and actually between which episodes...anyone gets it right, I might make them a one shot story about anything...or update which ever story I have up...Either or

Danny: PM or leave it in a review...

Me: I loved your reviews, and I hope this story lives up to your exceptions or passes them

Danny: She would prefer the latter.

Me: So leave me a review and tell me what you think while I write the next chapter...or either this story Sergeant Phantom, Seeing Sounds which I have no idea what to do with...or finish the Silent Tears Trilogy.

Danny: Drop a review, and most of this is because its been a while since she updated anything really, so be happy.

Me: Hopefully I'll have enough time to update all of them...I just realized something...XD 9,000 more words in two weeks and I get to have a two shot of my choice from ClocksworksApprentice...guess what...I just finished chapter two which might I add is 10,178 words without an author's note because well that's the draft...this one is about 10,750 without author's note...so...XD

Danny: You are insane

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