Danny spotted the ghost portal ahead and flew to it. He stopped at the controls and sealed the portal and lifted the ghost shield. He then turned intangible and phased out of the house. He spotted the cars driving as fast as possible towards Casper High. He could guess why and flew as fast as he could towards the school once again. As he neared he saw his parents and the ghost assault vehicle firing desperately at a ghost Danny had hoped to never see again. Dan Phantom hadn't changed a bit since Danny imprisoned him in the Fenton Thermos. Danny just hoped that Dan hadn't acquired Danny's ice powers yet. Danny had managed to activate his Ghostly Wail before his alternate self. He saw Dan throw Danielle into Valerie and then spotted Dan beginning to fill his lungs. Danny knew he had made a promise, but this was one ghost he knew Valerie couldn't handle. He flew ahead and watched as Valerie and Danielle rushed to protect the students. He spotted Sam, Jazz and Tucker with the students. The moment Dan released his Ghostly Wail, Danny filled his lungs and countered Dan's wail with his own.
The sound was deafening and terrifying. Lilith hugged her mother and closed her eyes. This ghost was after her and she wished that her dad was there to protect her. Danielle was the first to notice that Dan's wail wasn't reaching them and saw Danny floating in front of them using his own wail to protect his family and the students of Casper High. The ground between the two Phantoms was ripped to pieces. Dan and Danny floated to the ground and stopped their wails at the same time. The students watched transfixed. Sam, Tucker and Jazz let out a small sigh of relief. Dan hadn't trapped Danny in his time like he had before. Danny was panting heavily, the Ghostly Wail always left him weak. He just hoped that Dan was as weak as he was.
"Hello Danny. I'm guessing you were paying Clockwork a visit," Dan remarked calmly to Danny. He took a few steps forward. "It's amazing how little has changed here since I was around last time," Dan continued as he came to a stop directly in front of Danny. Despite technically being the same person, Dan was slightly taller than Danny. Danny scowled at Dan. "How did you put it before? A blast from your past," Dan laughed seeing Danny's exhaustion. "How did you escape?" Danny demanded. Dan smiled, showing his fangs. "Patience and a lot of punching," Dan replied shortly. "So, you're getting on a bit Danny," Dan stated as he circled Danny. Danny grumbled something under his breath. Dan stopped and tutted. "Temper temper Danny. Wouldn't want your daughter to see or hear something she shouldn't, right?" Dan scolded, clearing enjoying his position of power. He flicked his eyes over to the cowering children. "Hey Sam, Tucker and Jazz. It's good to see all of you. It's been too long," Dan greeted them. They scowled in response. Lilith, Timmy and Tucker's twins looked at their parents in surprise. They had never heard of this ghost and yet he seemed very familiar with all of them.
Then before anyone could react, Dan fired a ghost ray at Danny and Danny was thrown into the school building. He hit his head and was knocked out. He reverted to his human half, dressed in his police uniform. Danielle decided to take a stand in Danny's place. She channelled her ice powers and froze Dan completely while he was distracted. The teachers took their chance and ushered the students out of their shelter and to hopefully somewhere safer. Mr Lancer turned to Sam, allowing her to take charge in Danny's place. "We'll take Carly, Andrew and Abby with us. I've already cleared it with their parents. Just keep the rest of the kids safe," Sam informed him. Danielle had flown over to Danny and was attempting to rouse him. Jazz was watching Dan closely. She knew that the ice wouldn't keep him trapped for long.
Jack and Maddie rushed over to Jazz, Sam, Tucker and Valerie and the teens. "Everyone alright? That's one powerful ghost," Maddie inquired, glancing at Dan. Jazz nodded, keeping her eyes glued on Dan. "Would you take the kids to my house? We'll follow when Danny wakes up," Sam asked, hoping that Dan wouldn't know where their house was if he could hear them talking. Jack and Maddie nodded and rushed the teens in to the ghost assault vehicle. The moment the vehicle's engine roared into life and started to pull away, Danny opened his eyes. He grunted in pain and Danielle helped him to his feet.
"Danny, are you alright?" she remarked softly. Danny smiled at her and nodded slightly. He allowed his ice powers to cool his hand and placed it on his bump. He walked over to the ice cube containing Dan and frowned at him. "Danny, who is that ghost?" Valerie ventured. Danny glanced at her. "Where's Lilith?" he asked Sam. "Your parents are taking her home," Sam explained. Danny nodded. "I'll explain everything there," Danny decided. He changed to his ghost form and channelled his ice powers into his hands, his eyes turning blue as he did so. "Oh yeah, I can do this now," Danny whispered spitefully to Dan as he froze him further. He wanted to buy as much time as possible. Then Sam, Jazz, Tucker and Valerie got into Jazz's car and Danny and Danielle flew behind them. Dan smiled and laughed to himself as he channelled his ghost ray to shatter the ice.
So, he's back. And this time it's personal.
Sorry had to do that. So the next chapter will mostly deal with Danny explaining who Dan Phantom is to the teens, his parents and Valerie and Danielle.
Until the next chapter…