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THE AMETHYST MASK

Chapter 11
PAYBACK TIME

SUNDAY NIGHT

Feeling humiliated and knowing that her plans failed, Paulina confined herself in her room. She kept thinking about how Danny rejected her and how she failed. "How is that possible? I was that close! And yet, I wasn't able to pull him away from that freak!" Paulina hit her fists on her table several times. "ARGH!" Anger and frustration dominated her mind and body.

Standing up, Paulina looked outside her window, and saw Danny Phantom and Sam fly above the metropolis. As they flew, Sam pointed her hand above the sky, showing Danny a single shooting star fall down the sky. This sight in front of her only made her rage more.

This experience made her do the unthinkable. It might seem impossible for a girl like her to do such thing, but because of her anger and hatred for the Goth chick, she will do it.

"Yes, Samantha. You might have Danny." Paulina said. "But not for long."

Walking out of her room and into the living room, Paulina made her way to her father's room. She sneaked in, very careful not to make any noise, or she's busted.

She went into her father's closet and pulled out a black box. Opening it, she found a pistol and a bag full of bullets. She put those in her bag and sneaked her way out of her dad's room.

THE NEXT DAY

Danny, Sam and Tucker went together to Casper High. They were all laughing and chatting about their movie marathon. Suddenly, Valerie runs toward them, panting and looking very worried.

"GUYS! YOU HAVE TO LEAVE! IMMEDIATELY!" Valerie exclaimed.

"What? Why?" The three asked. They were all confused.

"I just saw Paulina walking around the campus. At first I didn't notice, but when she turned around, I saw a pistol in her bag!"

"WHAT?!" The three of them were shocked.

"Yes, Sam! I think she's trying to find you! She's really into killing you! You three better go before she finds you!" Valerie exclaimed, while looking around.

Just as the three were about to turn, Paulina shouted from behind, "THERE YOU ARE, GOTH FREAK!"

Danny and Sam saw Paulina standing by the entrance. Pulling out the pistol, she tried to shoot Sam. But Valerie was able to shield them all off by his ghost equipment, giving time for Danny and Sam to escape.

Danny quickly transformed into his ghost form and carried Sam quickly. Paulina ran towards Valerie and took her bazooka gun and aimed it to Danny and Sam, who were already above air.

As Paulina was about to shoot the couple, Valerie was able to pull her back, causing the ghost bazooka to blast at a different direction.

However, Paulina was able to stand up and get the bazooka. She aimed it to Danny and Sam, and she was able to shoot them. "DANNY! LOOK OUT!" Valerie shouted.

But it was too late. Danny was never able to dodge the blast, and the energy beam hit them, causing them to fall down.

A FEW MOMENTS LATER

Danny woke up, to find himself, tied up in the same old maple tree in the great hill. Danny had reverted back to his human form after they crashed down the hill.

Danny tried to free from the tight ropes, but he was too tired and weak, he cannot even transform into his ghost half. After attempting to leave, a girl's voice was heard. "So, how does it feel? Lifeless and powerless?"

Danny stopped, and demanded for her to appear. "PAULINA? WHAT DO YOU WANT?"

Suddenly, a shallow girl, wearing black overalls and a black mask, appeared from behind the tree. "I WANT REVENGE, LOVERBOY."

Danny was angered. "For what, Paulina?"

Paulina answered, "I WANT SAM GONE. She's a freak, and she doesn't deserve to live."

"What?" Danny shouted. "What do you have against her?" Realizing that Sam was missing, he further asked, "And where is Sam?"

Danny tried to unchain himself from the ropes, but his powers were drained.

"Oh, don't worry, Danny." Paulina walked towards him and touched his cheeks. "She's PERFECTLY safe." But before Danny can leave a relieved sigh, Paulina added, "YET!"

Paulina quickly untied Danny and dragged him onto the other side of the tree. Danny was shocked at what he saw: Sam was tied on the tree, her eyes blindfolded, her moth gagged.

"Sam!" Danny shouted. He tried to free her, but he was stopped by Paulina by pulling his shirts.

"Uh-uh-uh!" Paulina said. "You have a choice now, Danny. Break up with her and stay with me, or you will both never see daylight again!"

"WHAT? PAULINA!" Danny shouted. "You don't have to do this! We can talk about it!"

"It's too late, Ghost Boy." Paulina exclaimed. "I'm sick and tired of you not noticing me! And I'm sick and tired of you dating that Goth freak!"

Before Danny could ever say something, Paulina added, "I mean, what does she have that I don't? She's not that beautiful! Her personality sucks! I mean, she doesn't eat meat, she dresses like a freak, and she hates lots of things! She sees things as dark, and she can't even…"

Hearing Paulina mock his girlfriend in that manner, Danny's anger and frustration reached its peak. He quickly transformed into his ghost half, ran in front of Paulina, and grabbed her by her neck.

"HOW… DARE… YOU!"

"YOU… HAVE NO RIGHT TO CALL HER LIKE THAT…"

"YOU SHALLOW GIRL!"

Throwing her into the ground and leaving her weakened, Danny added, "I don't care if that's her personality. The thing is, I love it. In fact, she's very unique and individual, unlike you. Face it; you're just like some of the worst girls in the world. Shallow, flirt, and very immature. There may be lots of Paulinas on the world…"

Looking towards Sam, he added, "but… there is only one Goth Girl for me."

Danny walked towards Sam and untied her and removed her blindfolds and gag. Sam quickly hugged him tightly. "I was so scared, Danny!" Sam stammered. "I don't… know what to do at that time!"

"Don't worry. You're gonna be all right." Danny kissed Sam's forehead and they both pulled out.

But as they gazed into each other, Paulina managed to recover and grab hold of her pistol. She quickly points it out to Sam, who was still looking on Danny.

Quickly noticing Paulina, who was about to pull the trigger, Danny shouted, "NOOOOO!", as he positioned himself in front of Sam to shield her.

As a click was heard on the hill, a loud bang echoed across the city.

Whoa. What a chapter it is!

Just an announcement: I will be ending this story before I begin updating my Love Letter story!

And please tell me if my announcements are a bit confusing! I tend to change my plans every day, depending on the circumstances. That's all!

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