As usual, Danny got ready for a school day, thanking god that is finally Friday.
- Thank god is Friday.- Daniela commented excitedly.
- Yes, I know what you mean. This week has been very stressful.- Danny told her while getting ready for the day.
- Tell me about it. I finally convinced you, you accepted your true nature, your dreams have improved awesomely, you told almost everyone you know and love, and you were discovered by Dash in everything, and now there is a chance for you to become a real girl, isn't that amazing?-
- Yes, I think.-
- You think? Danny. This is your best shot so far. Because, even as I hate to admit it, what Sam said yesterday is true, no matter what you do, hormones or surgery, you won't be a real girl. The only way to do it for real is in Axion labs. Why are you doubting now?-
- Because it's Vlad Masters, what Jazz said yesterday is true too, he's one of my worst enemies.-
- Well… yes… that's true… but maybe he was telling the truth about that of making up for all the bad things he's done.-
- Maybe, maybe not. We don't know for sure Daniela. Maybe I should go to investigate a little.- Danny said as he went downstairs for breakfast.
When he got in the kitchen he noticed his father there, sitting at the table reading the paper, as usual, and his mother in the stove, making breakfast, as usual, what was unusual was that both of them were in a strange good mood, while Jazz had a face that told that she didn't sleep very well.
- Why are you two so happy this morning?- he asked them.
- DON'T ASK THEM! YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW!- Jazz yelled hurriedly and stressed.
- And What's with you Jazz? You look, if you excuse me, awful.-
- I forgot my earplugs last night.- She said twitching an eye.- and that's all I'm gonna say about it, jeje. I don't want to talk about it, jeje.-
- Wow Jazz, you resemble Gollum right now. Anyway then, why are you so happy?-
- Oh! Remember that I warned you Daniel Fenton; just remember that I WARNED YOU!- Jazz said pointing at him with a crazy face.- I better go, I don't want to hear it! eih, eih.- Jazz left the place trembling and muttering nonsense like "I warned him jeje" "I fulfilled my big sister duty jeje" "and he says that I resemble Gollum, my precious" "Can you believe that? My precious"
- What's with her?- Danny asked turning to his parents.
- I DON'T KNOW!- Both parents answered at the same time, blushing madly. Maddie served him a really big plate of pancakes.
- WOW! Thanks mom.- Danny said to his mother while grabbing a fork and starting to eat. Jack looked at him with so much attention and imagined "her" sitting right there, eating breakfast.- She's so beautiful.- he thought.
- Sigh… Danny, there's something we want to tell you.- He started.
- What is it?- he asked taking another piece of pancake.
- Well, your mother and I talked about it last night and we decided to go to talk to Vlad today, after you leave for school, and we're going to tell him everything we know, and give him a chance to explain himself. And if he convinces us, well…-
- Wait! Are you saying what I think you're saying?- Danny asked excited.
- Yes Danny! We'll give our consent for you to go to Axion labs to get that procedure.- Jack said.
- Oh! Daddy! Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!- Danny yelled excitedly jumping from his sit to hug his father, he was crying of happiness; Jack hugged him back and sobbed a little.- You're welcome son! You're very welcome!- Jack said.- But… there's one condition Danny.-
- Wha… What is it?- Danny said releasing his father and getting worried.
- If we find something suspicious in Vlad's behavior, we won't let you go ok? Try to understand Danny, I want you to be happy too, but I don't want to lose you. So, if Vlad is hiding something, you'll have to wait until that procedure is perfected and available to the people. It won't matter if it's expensive, we'll pay for it. I just want you to be happy AND safe, is that ok with you?-
- Yes dad, it's ok. I hope I can go soon, but you're right, if he's hiding something, I need to be careful. Better safe than sorry, right?.-
- Yes, very well then, you have to go to school now, we'll tell you about what happened with Vlad at dinner tonight, ok?-
- Yes, see you later mom and dad, and thank you, you don't know how much this means to me, thank you.- Danny said while heading to the front door.
- You're welcome Danny.- Both parents said to him as he was leaving.
- Wow, I didn't think he would change his mind so fast, he seemed so determined about not letting me go yesterday.- Danny said already on the streets.
- Yeah! I know! I guess your mother talked to him and used her power as woman over him.- Daniela commented proudly.
- What do you mean with power as woman?- Danny asked dumbfounded.
- Ah ah! You'll know it when you become a woman.- She said cockily. Danny pouted in disgust.
- Fine.- He said a little angry and headed to the school.
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Casper high is always a place for gossip, as any other school. But this time, due to Vlad's announcement, it was beyond gossip; and everyone, seriously, everyone, even the teachers were talking about it.
- Maybe a softer skin would be good for me.- A girl said and Danny could hear her.
- Bigger muscles would do it for me.- A geek boy said, his face already told that he was thinking in a little payback against the bullies.
- I don't need it. I'm perfect already.- Paulina said passing by everyone, and everyone turned to look at her, some with admiration, some with disgust.- Did you hear me Star?-
- Uh huh.- her "best friend" mumbled not paying attention to her.- If I go and get bigger breasts I'll be more popular than you bitch.- She thought looking at Paulina.
- I'll go get the whole package.- The P.E. teacher told to principal Ishiyama, who looked at her not believing her.
- But if you, me or anyone here want to go, we'll need our parents consent.- another student said.
Danny heard this; and a lot more things about it as he passed by heading to his locker.
- Hi dude.- Tucker greeted his friend.
- Hi Tuck.- Danny greeted him while opening his locker.
- I guess you saw Vlad's press conference yesterday.-
- Yes I did.- Danny was taking his things for his class.
- Are you going there?-
- Of course not. It's Vlad, his worst enemy so far. Besides, there's no way his parents would agree with him in this.- Sam said as she reached them, she stood up beside Tucker, trying to avoid contact with Danny.
- Oh no! HER!- Daniela said with despise.
- If you'd just know that my worst enemy so far is the evil version of myself Sam.- Danny thought. - Sigh… Actually, my parents have agreed already, and they're going to talk with Vlad about this. Perhaps they are talking to him right now.- Danny said, looking straight at Sam with an anger look in his eyes.
- Wha… What? It can't be! Well, I guess someone has to go to talk to your parents about…-
- And they already know that Vlad is Vlad Plasmius, or the Wisconsin ghost as they called him.- Danny interrupted her.
- And… and…- Sam was stunned, she didn't know what else to say.- And did they still agreed with this madness?-
- YES! They agreed, they want me to be happy and this is the only way to achieve that Sam, something that, obviously, IS NOT THAT IMPORTANT TO YOU!- Danny yelled the last part pointing at Sam and dragging the attention of everyone close to them.
- What's going on?- a girl whispered to another.
- I heard they broke up the last week and she's already dating his best friend.- The girl whispered back.
- What a bitch! He's such a nice guy.- the first one answered.
- Danny, dude, calm down ok. Sam's just worried about you. It's Vlad who we are talking about here, he's done pretty bad things to you, remember?- Tucker reasoned with his friends.
- Yes, I know, but I'm going through this no matter what Sam. And I'd appreciate that, if you don't like it, at least support me ok? We are still friends, and we could become the best girl friends when I come back, please Sam, I'll need you for this.- Danny said without caring that there was a big bunch of students and teachers there.
- O… Ok Danny, I'll support you, but I'm going to miss you.- Sam said in a sad tone lowering her head and fighting the tears.
- I'm not going anywhere, I'll come back, as a new person, as my true self Sam, and I'm going to be happy, very happy after this, ok?- He said placing a hand in Sam's shoulder.
- Yes, ok.- Sam said rising her face to look at Danny's eyes, smiling but crying at the same time.
Now many people knew that Danny was going to go to Axion labs to get the procedure to become a girl, it's a matter of time for everyone in the school to know it.
- Hi guys.- Dash greeted them as he reached to them, he felt the tense mood around and fell silent.
- Hi Dash.- Danny was the only one who greeted him.
- What happened?- Dash asked.
- I'm going to go to Axion labs to get the procedure and become a girl Dash, that's going on.- Danny answered him.
- R… mhm… Really?- He asked as calmly as he could because he was happy and getting excited about the idea of girl Danny.- As soon as she's back, I'm going to ask her out.- he thought.
Everyone was looking at them; then the bell rang and little by little everyone left for classes.
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Maddie and Jack were heading to Vlad's office, none of them very happy about seeing him, especially Jack, he was really mad at his "best friend" for all the lies, but mostly because he was Danny's enemy.
They reached the Mayor'´s office and when they got to the reception.
- Yes? How may I help you?- The receptionist asked.
- Yes, we're here to see Vlad Masters please, we're old friends of him.- Maddie said.
- Pfft…- Jack huffed at the "old friends" thing.
- I'm sorry, but Mayor Masters is very, very busy right now, that announcement from yesterday has brought him a lot of problems, calls and claims of all kind.- The receptionist said.
- Well, we really need to talk to him, we want to ask him about that exactly, we're scientists too and…- Maddie continued but was interrupted by the receptionist.
- Oh! You should have started there, the assembly has already started in his office, if you come with me please.- The receptionist said signaling them and heading the way to Vlad's office.
They got in Vlad's office quietly and sat in some available seats and listened to what was going on.
- Yes, the procedure is reliable, and 100% safe, we're just going to test the prototypes to be sure they are working perfectly, and then produce them massively to create clinics where the people can go - Vlad said.
- But what about god's orders?-
- That's getting in religious business and we're not going to get in that. This is NOT about religion and beliefs, this is about people's happiness, that's all.-
- How does this works exactly?-
- Well, it's a little complicated, but as everyone here is a scientist, or is curious about it I'll try to explain it:
The subject gets in the pod and a mask with a hose is secured to his face and head. This mask is like a new umbilical cord because the subject gets food, air and anesthetic in order to keep him alive and sleep through the process.
Then, the pod is filled with "amniotic liquid", it's artificial, created by us too, but it works in the same way as the real one. There's where it becomes tricky, through the control panel one of us can give orders through electric impulses at the amniotic liquid, to perform one or another thing over the subject body. These orders will make the amniotic liquid to focus in changing the DNA and if needed, the chromosomes, and obviously, the body little by little in the selected area until the change is completed. It has to be monitored all the time, in case there are chemical changes or the flow of food, air and anesthetic is interrupted.
- So there's a risk.-
- Well yes, there's a risk, but it's minimum, I assure you it's pretty safe.-
- How are the tests for the subject who wants to change gender?-
- Well, that depends on the subject, but they're kind of virtual reality simulations. There are different tests for women and for men. For example, when the change is from male to female, the tests include some tests where the subject has to wear female clothes, including underwear and make up. The tests advance little by little until the subject gets to the ultimate female test, which is to give birth. The simulations are pretty real and if the subject passes all the tests, he's ready to go to the pod and get the procedure, when she comes out, will be a real woman capable of give birth for real, as any woman in this world.- Everyone fell silent after Vlad's explanation.
- If that's all please excuse me because I have a lot of things to do, besides it's lunch time already.- Vlad excused himself and headed to the door when he noticed his "friends".
- Maddie, Jack, it's really good to see you here…-
- Shut the fuck up Masters!- Jack told him with despise.
- Jack, calm down, there's a lot of people here, along with the bodyguards.- Maddie warned him. Jack looked around and saw that everyone was staring at him, the bodyguards most than anyone else.
- Please guys.- Vlad said to the bodyguards.- Stay back, these are my best friends and I invited them for lunch, and as it's a little late already, Jack gets in a bad mood when he's hungry, right Jack?-
- Uh? Yes hehe, I get angry when I'm hungry. Sorry for that, hehe.- Jack said sheepishly.
- So, if you excuse us, Jack, Maddie, come here, follow me I'll take you to lunch in a great place.- Vlad said walking out of the room, Maddie and Jack behind him.
Vlad went to a fancy restaurant where he was well known, the moment he got in he was greeted by the maître.- Good day Mr. Masters, your table is ready.-
- Thank you Jean, but today I brought a couple of friends with me, if you could bring me two chairs, or another table, it will be great.- Jean looked over Vlad and sighted Jack and Maddie.- Ok Mr. Masters, please follow me.- Jean directed them to a table.- Please have a seat, your waiter will be here soon.- He left after gave a seat to Maddie.
- Ok guys. I can guess why you went to my office, but I want you to tell me by yourselves.- Vlad said as soon Jean left.
- Well Vlad, we have a lot of things to say, most of them aren't nice, but we want some explanations.-
- Well, if it's about the MARS and VENUS…-
- No, it isn't about that. It's something more like, how did you become a half ghost? Why did you attack us? Why did you attack our son? And why do you hate me so much?- Jack said as calmed as he could, but he had his fists ready to attack him.
Vlad had his eyes wide open for a moment, but he composed himself and started to explain everything.- Well the ghost powers are mostly your fault Jack, yours and that stupid ghost portal project in college…- he explained everything.
At some point, the waiter went to take their orders.- Order anything you want guys, my treat.- Vlad told them.- and they ordered, as soon as the waiter left Vlad continued his explanation.- After I was cured from the ecto acne I discovered my ghost powers, I have to admit that I was very scared at first, but I started to train and got control of them…-
Their food was served and they ate while Vlad kept explaining them.- I was mad at you Jack, and I was in love with Maddie, but she choose you, and I thought that was for the ecto acne, but with ecto acne or without it she would have choose you in the end, but I didn't want to believe it so my anger transformed into hate. There's only two things that I wanted to do to you Jack, destroy you and take Maddie from you, but then I met your son…- When they finished their meals and Vlad paid.- We can continue this in my office in the town hall or in my office in Axion labs, where do you want to go?-
- To the Axion labs.- Maddie answered.- We want to see those pods too.-
- Very well then, let me call the town hall to tell them where I'm going to be and then we can go in my limo.- He did as he said and when they got into the limo Vlad continued with his explanation.- The plan was to have my revenge in Wisconsin, but Danny was very brave, too brave for his age, and was determined to stop me, so I retreated, he and I had many more fights, he didn't care that I was more experienced and stronger, you must be very proud of him…-
- And we are.- Both parents said.
-…But, after the Ghost King mayhem, when I saw Danny using your super suit, risking his young life for everyone and everything he loved, I…- they got to the Axion labs.- Come with me please, the pods are being installed right now.- He guided them to a very secured area in the labs complex.- …Something in me woke up and I started to re-consider everything I've done. There are a lot of things that can't be undone, but I can use my intelligence, my money and my position to help people and redeem myself. Here we are, those are the pods.- Vlad signaled the giant pods while the final details for the installation were going on.
Jack and Maddie looked at them, they were thinking in what Vlad has told them, in Danny, and in those darn pods.
- One of these things will turn my son into a girl.- Jack was thinking and then looked at Vlad.- And this man, who I thought was my friend, betrayed me and tried to take my wife and said son with him. Now wants to redeem himself with everyone with those things but…- he thought.
- But why a machine that can change people's gender Vlad?- Maddie asked before Jack.
- Well, about 3 years ago, I met a young girl, she was Danny's age and was a desperate and sad mess; she was at the verge of kill herself.-
- Why was she going to do that!?- Maddie asked, feeling pity for said girl.
- She was rejected and disowned by everyone, even her own family, because she was physically a boy. I took her under my wing, and promised her that everything would be fine.-
- How awful, then she was lucky when you found her.-
- Oh no Maddie, she found me. I paid for her treatment and surgery, and she became a girl, at least in the outside, she was happy at the beginning, but…-
- Let me guess, she wanted to be a girl in every way possible.- Jack interrupted him.
- Yes, she wanted to be a full girl, not just esthetically, she wanted, above everything, to get pregnant and give birth to a child. Can you guess my answer to her at that time?-
- Impossible…- Maddie and Jack answered at the same time.
- Exactly. She got so angry and depressed that she tried to kill herself for real. I took her to the hospital just in time and saved her. When she recovered I talked to her and promised that no matter how much time would take me, I'd find a way to make her a complete girl.-
- You chewed more than you could bite Vlad.- Jack commented.
- Yes, I did. It's… it's just that I didn't want to see her die, she didn't have anyone else, she accepted and I started my research. I began where I first could, books, researches, articles, anything that explained how the gender developed in the fetus. Did you know that every fetus begins as a girl? Then due a hormonal "explosion" created by the mixed chromosomes, XX or XY, in the growing fetus develops the final gender in it. I started there, everything happens in the maternal womb; I continued my research and everything has brought us here.- He pointed at the pods.- These things can change DNA and chromosomes, and can make many, many, many people happy; I'm sure that we can't even count how many people will be happy after these things begin to work.-
- Wow Vlad, you really are trying to redeem yourself. I'm already forgiving you for everything you've done to us.- Maddie said smiling a little, nodding and with her arms crossed.
- REALLY?- Both Vlad and Jack asked at the same time.
- Yes, but I want to meet the lucky lady you saved.-
- Well, you're lucky, she's here right now, she's been so excited about all this, she's ready to get in the VENUS pod and perform the procedure on her.- Vlad said while taking out his cell phone and dialing a number.- Hi… yes, everything is going perfectly fine… No, there are some details to fix yet… Don't worry, it will be ready on time, don't get impatient… Oh come on, you've been waiting for this the last 17 years; you can wait a little more… Hey! That language wasn't necessary… I called you because I want you to meet a couple of great friends… Yes, we're here, the pods are almost ready… ok we'll wait for you here.- Vlad hung up and looked at his friends.- She's coming, she'll be here in a couple minutes.- he told them but then he realized something.- Uh? If I may ask, Why did you want to see the pods?- he asked curiously.
- Uh! Well… The thing is…- Jack started.
- Oh my god! Don't tell me that you want to try some procedure in the pods.- Vlad said with his eyes wide open.
- WHAT? No, no, no, no.- Both Fenton said at the same time waving their hands in front of his friend.
- Oh! Then it was just your scientific curiosity?- He asked calmed, but holding his laughter.
- Well, yes and… sigh…- Jack took a deep breath.-Dannyisatransgenderandwantstobeagirlandhewantstocomeheretotaketheprocedure.- Jack ended out of breath.
Vlad was dumbfounded.- Wh…What did you say Jack?-
- Oh please, don't make me say it again.-
- Well, what I could take from your speech is that your son is like Sally and wants to come here for the procedure, right?-
- Yes Vlad, Danny is transgender, he's a girl trapped in a boy's body and wants to come for the procedure here.- Maddie said very calmly, as if what she said was a daily thing to say.
- Wow, I didn't expect that. And it seems that you have agreed with that Maddie, but I can't say the same with you Jack.-
- Well, it's not easy for me to accept that my son wants to be a girl.-
- Yes, I just can imagine what you're feeling now Jack, but think about the story I just told you, Danny could be in the same position as Sally was, at the edge of suicide, nor he, or any of you would be happy if that happens, right?- Vlad said putting a hand in Jack's shoulder. Then he turned to Maddie- What about you Maddie? You seem very happy already with Danny's choice.-
- It's just that Danny showed me his female body, and it's so gorgeous Vlad, she's so beautiful that I got excited about him being a girl.- Maddie explained smiling, remembering Danny's girl body in the mirror.
- Wow! That's cool!- Vlad started but something didn't feel right.- Wait a minute! How did Danny showed you his girl body?- Vlad asked full of curiosity.
- I don't know, he just stood up in front of the mirror and focused his energy, and in front of my eyes, his reflection turned into the one of a beautiful, beautiful girl.- Maddie explained.
- Interesting! Maybe it has something to do with his ghost powers, as his energy is different to everyone else's energy.- Vlad commented thinking about it.
- Hi Vlad, hi Mr.…- a young woman got in the lab extending her hand to Jack. She was Danny's age and lovely, if Vlad hadn't tell Maddie and Jack that it was really a boy, they wouldn't have never guessed it by themselves. There was no trace or clue in her body and behavior that indicated that they were talking to a young man.
- Oh, hi Sally, let me introduce you, Sally, my best friend Jack Fenton and his lovely wife, and my college crush, I'm sorry guys, that won't change, Maddie Fenton.- Vlad made the corresponding presentations.
- Hi, nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Fenton, I'm Sally Masters, I'm Mr. Masters personal secretary in Axion labs and soon, his first Guinea pig in the VENUS pod.- Sally introduced herself to them and said the last part very excited.
- Oh yes, that reminds me that I'll need a temporary new secretary while you're in there. Sally I'll need you to announce the temporary vacancy please.- Vlad ordered her.
- What? No way! I don't want to lose my job!- Sally exclaimed alarmed.
- You won't lose your job Sally, but you won't be able to perform your duties while you're in there, and I'll need someone to help me with everything here. You'll be there three whole months.- Vlad explained calmly.
- Don't forget about those simulations you have to pass. That will take some time to complete, isn't it?- Jack said.
- No, Sally doesn't need to pass the tests, she's a girl in her mind already.- Vlad answered.- Besides, she developed and programed the tests herself. She already knows what they are about so there won't be any surprise for her there. She will be in the pod as soon as it's ready and functional.-
- Aren't you worried Sally? The pods are in tests yet. Actually you'll be the first test for them. There are a lot of things that can go wrong.- Maddie said worried for the girl.
- Thank you Maddie, now she'll…- Vlad started to say sarcastically.
- Of course I'm worried Mrs. Fenton, but this is what I've wanted all my life, and compared with what I've had to endure so far, the despise, the hate, the rejection, the fear, from all the people, even from my family. I'm so ready to risk everything, even my life for this chance to be happy that I'll get in there without a second thought as soon as it's ready to work.- Sally answered proudly and full of courage.
- Wow Sally, seeing you makes me think about my son, he's like you and wants to come here for the procedure. And seeing how determined you are about this makes me think that my son will be really happy after that procedure, and if my kid is happy, I'm happy, even if I don't totally like this, yet.- Jack told to Sally.
- Thank you Mr. Fenton, your son is very lucky, if my father would have been like you, maybe I wouldn't be here right now.-
- Uh? Sally, is your last name Masters?- Maddie asked very curiously.
- No, it isn't. As my real name isn't Sally either. There was upon a time when I was called Zachary Marsden. But when I finally changed, I picked my new name as Sally, but I had no last name so I took Mr. Masters last name, with his permission. I owe him so much, and I'm so thankful to him, I mean, he took care of me, he paid for my treatment, he gave me a job, an apartment, and a life; he even created all this, just to help me, and so many people with this that I… I…- Sally was starting to cry.- I think… I… I… love you Mr. Masters… I love you Vlad.- She was crying freely now.- I'm sorry sir snif, this is so unprofessional from me snif, I'm really sorry.-
No one said a thing, Vlad just went to her and hugged her in a fatherly way.- It's ok Sally, everything is ok, and as I said in the hospital that time, everything is going to be fine, ok? Trust me.-
After Sally composed herself Vlad told her to guide the Fenton to the exit. They parted ways in a professional and friendly manner and Jack and Maddie left the lab with Sally. Vlad stayed to supervise the final touches of the installation personally.
- Sally.- Maddie talked to the girl on their way out.- What you said about loving Vlad, is it true?-
- Yes Mrs. Fenton, it's true, I love him, and not in a father-daughter way.-
- But Sally, the age difference is too big, besides you're still underage; it's illegal, Vlad could get in troubles, no matter if he feels the same for you.- Maddie said to the girl.
- Yes, I know, that's why I didn't say anything before, but I couldn't take it anymore. I just want to be by his side for the rest of my life, and if it's possible, I want to give birth to his child.-
- Well Sally, if you want that you'll have to wait, first to be legal, and second when Vlad stops being the Mayor, if not, you could get him in very serious troubles dear, with the police and with the press. It would be very attractive the story of a man who's Mayor and over his forties, that got pregnant an underage, 17 years old teenager who used to be a boy, do you understand dear? Don't get me wrong, I don't want to bother you or get you mad at me, I just want you and Vlad to be as happy as both of you can be, ok?- Maddie explained the girl.
- Yes Mrs. Fenton, I appreciate your concern, don't worry, the less I want is to get Mr. Masters in troubles, after all he has done for me, that's the last thing I want to do.- Sally said cheerfully.- Well, see you soon Mr. and Mrs. Fenton, I hope the next time we meet, you see me in my new body, and bring your son with you, so we can meet.- Sally said when they were out of the complex.- Mr. Masters said that you could use his limo to get back home, see you soon.- Sally said to the Fenton while they got in the limo and headed home.
- Well, what do you think?- Jack asked his wife inside the limo.
- I think that it's true Jack, he answered all our questions, he didn't change the topic, not a single time; he was sincere. I trust him Jack.- Maddie answered.
- Sigh… Yes, he seems reliable, and that girl Sally, she convinced me more, because I was still thinking about Vlad's betrayal, but that girl, she's so grateful to him that it convinced me too. Let's talk to Danny today at dinner, and let's see when we can take him there, ok?-
- Yes Jack.- Maddie answered her husband. They went home right after that and returned to their routines.
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Casper High, lunch time.
Danny was already eating in his usual table with Tucker and Sam. He looked around and could see that everyone was still talking and gossiping about Vlad's invention, but there was something new; Danny's declaration was in everyone's mouth, people gave glimpses to him and were gossiping about it.
- Hey Fenton!- One of the football players called to him and was approaching.- What do you want Thomas?- Danny asked not looking at him.
- I heard you're a sissy and a faggot, and you're going to Axion labs to become a girl, is it true?- He asked trying to mock Danny.
- Yes and no.- Danny answered not losing his coolness.- I'm not a sissy, neither a faggot, I'm a transgender, a girl trapped in a boy's body, and I'll go to Axion labs to become the girl I want to be.-
- Uh?- Thomas was surprised that Danny didn't lose his temper.- Well, yeah! Then when you come back, if you want to have a good time, just ask me, I can show you what a real MAN is.-
- Oh! So you'll introduce me your father, or your older brother, thank you Thomas, but I think I'll wait a little before I begin to date.- Danny answered in a non-interested tone.
Thomas got angry and smashed his hand on the table.- Listen to me faggot! You're not going to make a fool of me, got it?-
- I'm not doing anything, you're making a fool of yourself already, it seems that it isn't hard for you.-
- You're very lucky, because I don't hit girls.- Thomas was very angry at this point.
- Thank you Thomas, it looks like you were well educated by your mom.-
- You son of a bitch!- Thomas raised his fist and was about to hit Danny in the face but suddenly, someone grabbed Thomas wrist and squeezed it.- Ow! What is it to you ass…? Dash?- Dash had an angry look in his face, Thomas fell silent and looked back at Dash with fear.
- Dash, what are you doing?- Paulina asked, she was ready to mock Danny and his friends too. Dash looked around a little and got aware that everyone was paying attention at them. Dash got nervous, but he remembered something.
- Don't you remember that I made a deal with him?- Dash asked his teammate.- A deal that included not bully him or his friends, by me and my friends and teammates, and in exchange, he would help me pass Chemistry class so I can keep playing football.-
- But Dash, don't you think that this situation changes everything?- Thomas asked, still with fear in his voice.
- No! It doesn't! Listen Thomas, if I don't pass today's test I won't play tomorrow, and then you will have to deal with that "Bulk biceps" jerk, Do you want that?- Dash asked in a calmly tone, but he squeezed Thomas wrist harder.
- Hell no! That guy is a monster!- Thomas answered even more scared now, and felling the pain in his wrist.
- Then I suggest you to go away now, I'll see if Fenton can forgive this and help me, and pray to heaven that he does it, because there is something else. MY FATHER will be at home at last, and he's going to watch me play, and if I can't play he'll be very disappointed, and if that happens I swear to you Thomas that whatever Bulk Biceps leaves from you, I'LL BREAK IT EVEN MORE! You'll beg to be a girl too, because I don't hit girls either, GOT IT?- Dash threatened his partner.
- Yes, yes Dash! I swear to god that I won't do anything to Fenton or his friends.- Thomas yelled in fear with a lot of pain in his wrist.
- Fine, and the same goes for the rest of you guys, even you Paulina! I really need this, I want my father to watch me play, and I want to impress the college headhunters, GOT IT?- Dash yelled to everyone in the cafeteria. Some answered yes, and some just nodded.
- Fine, very well then, you can leave Thomas.- Dash said and released his teammate wrist. The guy took his wrist in his other hand and left massaging it and mumbling something.
- I'm sorry for that guys, but this is too huge Danny. Many people will try something like that, even the girls, and no matter that I just threatened them. I really hope that you forgive this Danny, tomorrow's game just grow in importance for me, my father will be there!- Dash apologized with Danny and his friends and said the last part very excited.
- So it's true, your father is coming.- Danny said.
- Yes, I'm very excited about it.- Dash said, not trying to hide his excitement.
- Fine, I'll let pass this incident, but you're more than ready for today's test Dash, why did you…- Danny commented curiously and his friends got very interested.
- What did you want me to say?- Dash asked defensively and he started to blush. No one but Sam noticed it.
- Hmmm…- She thought.
- Fine, fine, let's end this now ok? See you in Chemistry Dash.- Danny commented and finished his lunch.
- See you in Chemistry Danny.- Dash commented to himself while leaving.
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The lunch time was over and the day was uneventful for the rest of classes. Danny was leaving the Chemistry lab with his test in hand.- A-, It isn't that bad!- Danny commented to himself.
- Yes, it's a quite good grade Danny.- Daniela congratulated him.
- Thank you Daniela, and I guess that Dash passed too, because if he hadn't, Mrs. Sanders would have qualified me with an F already.
- Yes you're right, but he must have barely passed it with a D- jeje.- Daniela said amused.
- Don't be like that Daniela, Dash made a good effort with today's experiment and test. He was into it, taking it seriously.-
- Well yes, but he's still a bonehead, a handsome and well-built bonehead.- Daniela said mischievously.
- Yes you're right he´s…-
- AHA! I GOTCHA DANNY!- Daniela yelled full of happiness.
- What?- Danny asked dumbfounded.
- YOU'RE FALLING FOR DASH!-
- WHAT? NO WAY!- Danny yelled at her.- HE'S STILL A BULLY!-
- OH COME ON DANNY! He hasn't been a bully lately.-
- Because we have a deal.-
- Yes, but he defended you at lunch today. I think he's falling for you already, at least for your girl side-
- WHAT? Sigh… It's part of the deal. Besides he knows that I'm Danny Phantom, he promised to not bully me anymore, and he wants to help me with other bullies AND ghost fighting. I don't think that that means that he's falling for my girl side.-
- Sigh… so clueless, don't you remember what Jazz told you? He got sexually aroused with your girl body.-
- Yes, so? I assure you that there's no straight guy who doesn't get aroused looking at a naked girl.-
- Danny what's so bad about it eh? He's a young man, he's your age and he's a straight guy, and you're a girl, or at least you'll become one soon, and you're straight too, and as a straight girl you'll be dating a guy at some point. Why's so bad that such guy could be Dash?-
- Well, it's just… I… I don't know.- Danny mumbled not knowing what to say, he was blushing.
- See? You're blushing now, you're thinking about dating Dash. It's not that bad right?-
- Oh shut up! I'm not thinking about that! I won't date a guy in some time and if I do it, that guy won't be Dash Baxter!- Danny half yelled blushing.
- Did you say my name?- Dash asked Danny reaching him with his own Chemistry test in hand.
- WOAH! You scared me. What is wrong with you?- Danny asked breathing hard, he was still blushing, and now was scared and angry.
- I'm sorry, I just wanted to thank you Danny, I got a C+ in my test! Look!- Dash showed him his test.
- Wow Dash! That's very impressive. Congratulations!- Danny congratulated him and looked straight at him.- His eyes… They´re so… so…- Danny was thinking but Dash interrupted his thoughts.
- Thank you Danny! Listen… uh? I… I want to invite you to tomorrow's game. It's a way to thank you for this and I can introduce you to my parents, you know! They deserve to meet the person who's helping me to keep playing football.- Dash asked Danny, he was blushing too.
- Oh! Eh? I… I don't know Dash. Almost everyone will be there and I want to avoid any bullying. Besides I have a ton of homework to do…- Danny said doubting.
- Oh!- Dash said disappointed.- It's ok… Thank you anyway! See you on Monday then.- Dash said in a sad and hurried tone. He was leaving.
- WAIT!- Danny yelled at Dash hurriedly.- If I start my homework today, and if there's no ghost attacks, maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to go, but I don't promise anything ok?-
- Yes! That's great Danny! I really hope you can go! See you tomorrow in the stadium then!- Dash said very happy and left, he was half jumping half dancing in his way.
Danny just stayed there, looking Dash leaving, smiling.
- Do you know what you just did?- Daniela asked him mischievously.
- What?- Danny asked clueless.
- Sigh… You just arranged a date with Dash tomorrow!- Daniela yelled exasperated.
- That's not true! I didn't promise to be there, and it's just for watch the football game.-
- Yes. And do you know who else will be there? ALL THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS GIRLFRIENDS!-
- Yes, and their parents, and their friends. Dash said it himself, his father will be there too- Danny said annoyed.
- Yes, and he wants to introduce you to his parents.-
- Yes, so?-
- Sigh… or you're really clueless or you're denying it too, as you denied your true nature.-
- OH SHUT UP!- Danny ended the conversation and headed home.