*If there's anything Carrie Mayth hates in the world, it's school dances. Though if any of the boys were willing to ask her out for it, she'd probably reject them because some don't exactly fit in the pages of her book, like jocks, nerds, goths, rebels, and emo/punk-rocks -- they just don't have the right amount of understanding in her shoes.
However, around the exterior of Casper High School, a banner above the doors says: 'THE BIG DANCE.' This meant Tucker Foley's attempt to ask any girl out to the event is a go, or a possible no-go (in his case) when it comes to girls.
And there the dark-skinned techno-geek stood, holding the door open as girls began to walk past him. Now, a girl with auburn-colored hair in a green outfit is the first interaction.*
Tucker: Hey, there, I--
Girl 1: No!
*Next, a girl with blonde hair and is dressed as a possible tomboy through her appearance walks by.*
Tucker: Hi, would you--
Girl 2: Forget it.
*And lastly, a dark-skinned girl with black hair where her name is to be known as Rebecca knew what someone like Tucker Foley himself would ask when it comes to geeks.*
Rebecca: *Holds up her hand towards him* No!
Tucker: I didn't ask you yet!
*Watching her best friend fail at these attempts, Carrie had out snickers just before her green orbs quickly gazed down at the vegan pizza upon her plate and took a bite out of it just when he miserably made his way towards their picnic table.
Danny Fenton across from her and Sam Manson noticed this and both he and Sam couldn't help but smile slightly at their friend's reaction to soon have Tucker sit beside the half-ghost boy himself.*
Danny: Strike 3, Tuck?
Tucker: Try strike 3,000.
Carrie: *Hands him a strawberry pudding cup* Here, there's nothing to be sad about when you eat pudding!
Tucker: *Grabs the cup* Thanks, Care.
Sam: I don't know what the big deal is about going to some stupid dance. I don't need to be asked to dance to know I'm special. I-- What, cat got your tongues?
*Once her friend trail off her words, Carrie looked up to find both Danny and Tucker staring in a happy daze, not paying attention to what Sam is implying.*
Carrie: *Raises one eyebrow* Uhh, is there a frozen ghost we should be worried about?
*Not saying a single word, Sam herself even found it odd.*
Sam: *Annoyed* What?
Danny and Tucker: Paulina…
*And by 'what', Carrie didn't exactly realize that it was a 'who'. So both girls turn to find their best friends' happy dazed facial expressions for Paulina Sanchez as she has tan skin and teal blue eyes. She has a micro fringe and black long hair with a pink hair clip on her side.
Through her appearance, it's not just her Hispanic heritage that just throws every teenage boy off, it's most likely the outfit. And that outfit is a pink crop top, light blue denim capri pants, and white flats, though, it may also be the makeup; and that beauty consists of lavender colored eyeshadow and purple lipstick.
But obviously, for her looks, Paulina is considered to be one of the most beautiful and popular girls at Casper High School.
As she walks down the pathway while boys stare distractedly at her. One boy on a bike crashes into a tree, while another walks into a guy sitting on a fountain and they both fall into the water, only to sit up, but continue staring.
Carrie had a terrible feeling about the girl she barely knew, but because of popularity, the tomboyish girl decided to not want a part of interest from her.*
Carrie: *Rolls her eyes at the two boys* You've got to be kidding me.
Danny and Tucker: *Not even listening* Paulina…
Sam: Yeah, Paulina? Girls like her are a dime a dozen.
Carrie: *Nods in agreement* You said it, sister.
*Apparently, taking it to the heart, both Danny and Tucker dig through their pockets and actually pull out some change.*
Danny: *To Tucker* How much change ya got?
Carrie: *Whispers towards the goth figure beside her* Guess she is worth a dime...
Sam: *Cringes while nodding* Ha! Ha! Very funny. Just remember: you can't judge a book by its cover.
Tucker: Well, there's only one way to find out. Go on, Danny. Go to that library and check out that book!
*Back to Paulina, she found herself sitting under a tree with her lunch box*
Danny: I can't! I get weak-kneed when I try to talk to cute girls.
Sam: Oh, and you have absolutely no problems talking to us? *Points a finger towards Carrie beside her*
Carrie: *Crosses her arms* Yeah, and we've just become a crime-fighting duo!
Danny: *Instantly regretting those words* Uh...
Sam: Skip it. *Walks over to Danny and lifts him up by the arms* Go give your weak knees some exercise.
*Seeing as she could have fun with this, Carrie moves around their picnic table and gives him a little shove as a little assistance.*
Carrie: Yeah, let us at least help you woo some pretty girl, Fenton.
*Once their best friend finally gained the courage of walking over towards the popular girl who sat under the tree, he stumbled over and leaned against the trunk with one arm.*
Danny: *Takes a deep breath* Hi! I...
*Just when the half-ghost boy could at least introduce himself, his arm turns intangible and falls through the tree causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
And watching him fail this first attempt, it felt like a bit of karma in Carrie Mayth's eyes as she snickers at the sight, containing her laughter.*
Paulina: Please! Don't say you've suddenly fallen for me. That line is so last semester.
Carrie: Huh... Props to Prissy Perkins for not thinking that as a liner.
Danny: *Quickly stands back up* Yeah! I-I mean, no! T-that's not it. I'm... I'm Danny.
*But just when Danny does introduce himself, his pants glow green for a moment, then become intangible and fall to the ground to expose his boxers. The other students in the yard laugh, along with Paulina.
Through their laughter, Danny could specifically hear Carrie's laugh as he gazed over his shoulder to glare at his half-ghost partner.*
Paulina: A gentleman usually tips his hat, but I'll give you points for originality.
*Watching this from a distance, Sam whispers towards Carrie.*
Sam: Kudos to Danny. He just set an all-time speed record for drowning in the shallow end of the gene pool.
Carrie: Ditto.
*After speaking their opinions, the green-eyed girl walks over to Danny as the crowd dissipates where she places a comforting hand on his shoulder.*
Carrie: There's no need to mess with anyone who enjoys being prissy most of the time whenever they don't mean something. *Sends a glare at Paulina*
Paulina: *Takes a moment to think about what was just said* Oh, no! You did not just call me prissy, did you?!
Carrie: Prissy? Shallow? Same thing. And if you mean do I think I can stand in a puddle full of you and not get my feet wet, then yeah. Luckily, I'm not alone.
*As she said this, her thumb towards Sam who was watching from a distance as Tucker obviously has his mind set on how he feels about someone who's beautiful and spoiled like Paulina herself.*
Paulina: Shallow?! I am not shallow! Or prissy!
Carrie: Oh, you're not? C'mon, Danny, lunch is almost over.
Danny: But, I, uh--
Carrie: *Grabs hold of his wrist* What? You'd rather stand here pants-less?!
*Just when her face is a bit closer to the Fenton boy's own, Carrie then drags him back to their picnic table, with his legs stumbling a bit due to his pants still pooling around.*
Paulina: On the other hand, I'm not so deep that I couldn't lure a boy away from an angry geek. *Smirks* And I will.
*After witnessing Danny Fenton's undergarments being exposed in the public eyes of Casper High School, all four friends found themselves dining inside the food court of Amity Park Mall, chatting (or most likely listening) about Tucker's more failed attempts at asking girls out for the school dance.
Except now, new discoveries are made by the half-ghost boy himself when anything happens in movies that involves the supernatural spirits, it's the fact that they could possess any physical body.
Though, in the mind of Carrie, she couldn't resist bringing her best friend's second-hand embarrassment that happens again every time they have a conversation, especially when he's finally gotten the courage to speak properly to Paulina Sanchez.
Or a mistake he's committed by giving away very expensive jewelry that doesn't belong to others; specifically popular, spoiled girls.*
Carrie: *Sips from her soda* Oh, just be glad I'm not into photography, Fenton. *Snickers* Just be glad...
Danny: *Groans in annoyance* Okay! I get it, it was embarrassing, will you let it go?!
Carrie: Maybe... *Gazes down at the tray filled with fries and smirks* If you're willing to give up your fries.
Danny: *Scoffs and snatches his fries away from letting the girl grab at least one* No way! And from now on, they're gonna be levitating, because knowing you, Care, you'd phase underneath the table and steal them!
Carrie: *Scoffs* Oh, come on. Name one time I stole from you!
Sam: Last week when Danny left his tray unsupervised…
*Hearing the words come out of the gothic figure's mouth, making the half-ghost girl glare sternly at her best friend and cross her arms in disbelief.*
Carrie: Some friend you are, Manson.
*Tucker, (who's not even listening) has food stuffed in his mouth just to find a girl walking by, so letting out a hum, at least to grab her attention, she stops him from speaking at least one word.*
Girl: No!
*Now, back to one of the important subjects, Sam turns to face Danny.*
Sam: So, your dad is going to chaperone the dance?
Danny: Yes, but he doesn't know he's going to chaperone because he doesn't remember that I made him say yes!
Carrie: Still can't believe that we have the power to do that. That's both awesome and… *Shivers* creepy.
*Instantly gaining this kind of attention, Tucker's teal-colored eyes looked to see a girl reading a book at another table.*
Tucker: Let me get this straight. You can just walk into people and take over their bodies from the inside?
Danny: Yeah, pretty much.
Tucker: *Looks at the girl with the book* Hey, Danny. If you could control a girl for just about two minutes...
*And hearing this odd, creepy idea quickly made Danny want to put a stop to it before the Foley boy could even suggest what the next move may be.*
Danny: *Glances at the girl, then back at Tucker* Forget it. You can get your own date for the dance like I did.
Sam: Does he have to take off his pants and act like a dweeb? Or will either one do?
Tucker: Good point.
*Seeing as Danny wouldn't obviously be on board with that idea, he decided to take his chance on the other half-ghost person apart from their friend group, but just when he could say one word…*
Carrie: *Instantly realizing* No!
Tucker: Oh, come on, Care! Get her to say yes at least!
Carrie: Tuck, you do realize that you're making me take advantage of a poor, innocent, normal girl when you're supposed to ask for their consent! And besides, who would want to be phased with someone else? *Crosses her arms* I know I wouldn't!
Tucker: It'll give you time to test out your powers, dude.
*Feeling extremely annoyed, Carrie began to growl as suddenly, her green orbs flashed their brightest blue until Danny placed a hand upon her shoulder, hoping it'll keep her calm, knowing well that her anger issues would spike out any second.*
Danny: We'll manage, Tuck.
*As the quartet continued on with their conversation, near the food counter, an Abyss store stood, which had a sign above its doors that said, 'Fleecy Tees Sale!!' Inside, Paulina Sanchez happily spots the table of yellow fleecy tees and begins searching through the stacks.*
Paulina: I've just got to have one of these! *Throws some tees over her shoulder* They're so unique!
*The fair-skinned girl looks back to see all the other customers in the store wearing the tees. She then looks around and spots a store sales girl.*
Paulina: Miss!
*One of the sales girls hears a call from a shopper and happily hops over to her as Paulina holds up a tee.*
Paulina: Do you have this in a size small?
Sales Girl: Ooh, sorry. We just sold our last small of this corduroy button-down fleecy tee to someone else.
Paulina: Will you be getting any more soon?
Sales Girl: The Abyss corduroy button-down fleecy tee has been discontinued. If you haven't already got one, you are doomed to languish as a toxic social outcast for a period of no less than five and no more than sixteen weeks. *Giggles* Sorry.
*After hearing this, the spoiled teenager owned a red face, absolutely outraged by this answer.*
Paulina: SIXTEEN WEEKS?! *Rips tee in hands*
*And the moment Paulina did that, the amulet begins to glow around her neck and suddenly, that perky girl's skin turns blue and her eyes turn red, transforming into the dragon a ghost Danny had fought earlier before and stares down at the sales girl.*
Paulina: WANT FLEECY TEE!
*Out of nowhere, the dragon blows green fire at the table of tees, burning them completely. This made the customers and that same sales girl running out of the store, screaming as the table of tees crashed through the storefront window.
While the chaos is happening in one store, Danny, Carrie, Sam, Tucker are still seated at the food counter, completely unaware of what's happening inside the Abyss store.*
Sam: Honestly, guys, I'm glad I'm not going to the stupid dance. Saves me the embarrassment of wearing the lame dress my parents bought me... *Laughs nervously, then looks at Carrie* ...Right?
Carrie: *Shrugs her shoulders* It's not like we have anything to compete against someone as pretty and shallow as Paulina.
Tucker: *Looks at both girls* So no one's asked you guys yet, huh?
Sam: Maybe if we were as pretty as Paulina.
*Hearing that same name being mentioned again, Danny's eyes looked towards both of the girls apart from the group.*
Danny: Why are you guys so down on her? So she's pretty. It's not a crime.
Sam: Looks can be deceiving, Danny.
Carrie: Yeah, I mean, like you said, you get weak-knees whenever you're talking to a 'pretty girl', so why do you care?
Danny: C'mon, Care, I didn't mean it that way, I--
Carrie: *Glares straight at him* Then how did you mean it, dude?
*Just when he could answer, people start screaming and running away behind the quartet, causing both Danny and Carrie's ghost senses to go off.*
Tucker: Ghost time. *Holds up French fries* Can I finish your fries?
*Not having time to give an answer, the crime-fighting duo ran into an open spot to go ghost. Once they've done that, they fly into the air in front of Paulina the dragon.*
Carrie: Woah! A dragon ghost?! I didn't think they'd exist in the paranormal world! Then again, I didn't believe in ghosts before we fought them and became them!
Danny: Well, don't worry, I'm sure there's plenty more than just a dragon ghost. *Faces the dragon* Say, haven't we met somewhere?
Carrie: *Owns a confused look* Wait, you've met this dragon?!
*But when she could get a reply from her best friend, Dragon-Paulina roared and breathed green fire at the duo. And just when the dangerous element is able to hit them, Danny grabs Carrie by the arm and dodges the fire.*
Danny: *Ignoring Carrie's question* Let's try this again. Hi, I'm Danny Phantom. And you are?
*Dragon-Paulina ignores his introduction by releasing another roar before swinging her tail at both phantom teens, which sent them flying, yelling, and crashing into the kitchen of a nearby Weenie-On-A-Sewer.*
Danny: *Holds his head and faces his ghost partner* You okay?
Carrie: *Also holding her head* I'm fine. *Stands up* And here I forget that dragons could have quite a temper!
Danny: Testy, got it.
*Once again, the blue-scaled creature breathes out more green fire at the store's counter, targeting the duo just for them to get out of the way in time before they're burnt into crisps.*
Danny: Sorry, dude! I think you got the wrong weenie!
*After cracking a (non)funny joke, he smacks into Dragon-Paulina, pushing her through the air. She then grabs him mid-flight and skids to a halt, then pins him on the ground, only to have an empty can of soda thrown at the back of her head.*
Carrie: Hey! *Files towards the dragon's face* Claws off my best friend, scaly!
*And just when the blue-eyed girl could send a fighting move of her own, Dragon-Paulina smacks Carrie away, sending her flying roughly into the tables of the food court.*
Dragon-Paulina: MUST HAVE TEE!
Danny: Tea? Ooh, good idea. Coffee could make you a mite jittery. Better yet...
*He turns intangible and sinks into the ground, causing the mythical ghost creature to look perplexedly at her claws, finding no ghost boy underneath them. Until, out of nowhere, Danny flies back up through the ground that had the dragon above it.*
Danny: *Becomes tangible* Have some punch!
*Once that pun is intended, he did in fact send a punch to Dragon-Paulina, causing her to fly through the air towards a girl carrying an Abyss shopping bag. Carrie notices this and quickly gains her strength before flying and thankfully rescuing the innocent shopper away before the dragon could crash into them.*
Carrie: Gotcha! You okay?
*As she asks this, the shopping girl looks into the phantom girl's eyes before running away, shouting in agony while leaving the bag behind, causing the rebel teen to raise an eyebrow in confusion at this reaction.*
Carrie: Uh, you're welcome?
*During the small rescue, both ghosts fly away, not even realizing that the amulet wrapped around the dragon's neck flew off, resulting in the creature turning back into a human known to be Paulina Sanchez herself.*
Paulina: *Disoriented* Ooh, whoa. What hit me? *Notices the bag and pulls out the amulet* Hey! My amulet! *Puts it on, then pulls out a tee from the bag* Hey! My fleecy tee! They must have had it in my size! *Folds the tee* I guess good things happen when you maintain a positive attitude.
*The phantom duo flew out of the ground to meet Sam and Tucker, who had been waiting for their two best friends' return from the ghost fight between a dragon.*
Sam: Are you guys okay?
Carrie: *Changes back to normal* We're fine. *Side-eyes Danny* But Danny here needs to explain to me -- his literal ghost-partner how he met that dragon before, or how many times he's fought it!
Danny: *Also changes back to normal* Oh, come on, that's the second time I've fought that dragon. We need to investigate. *Faces the normal teens* How are you guys?
Tucker: Great… if you don't count me still being dateless for the dance. *Starts tapping on his PDA filled with girls* Sasha, no. Denise, no. I've hit every girl in school except... *Valerie walks up to him* Valerie.
*Valerie Gray, a beautiful, African-American, popular, shallow girl with long, curly hair and hunter green eyes whose appearance seems to be thick, and whose daily outfit is a yellow camisole and orange skirt with yellow socks and white tennis shoes.
Like every other popular kid at Casper High School, Valerie's personality is cruel, selfish, and mean-spirited.*
Valerie: Yeah, hi. Sucker, is it?
*Carrie couldn't help but snicker at the girl getting his name hilariously (and purposely) wrong.*
Carrie: *Leans to Sam and whispers* Other pretty, popular girls can be funny, right?
Tucker: Tucker. Or Tuck. Or Tuckerino.
Valerie: Which ends with "no." Which, by the way, is my answer, unless something happens in the next five minutes that makes me dateless.
Carrie: *Glances towards Sam and Danny and whispers once again* And how many strikes does that make?
*The two shrug their shoulders just when Kwan walks over to them. He is of Asian descent with short black hair and sea foam green eyes. He also happens to be very muscular and fit, and usually wears the standard uniform of the jocks: a red-and-white letterman jacket, with a black t-shirt underneath and light blue jeans and white shoes.
Kwan is a popular kid while also being a part of the football team, and is best friends with Dash Baxter, but his personality is light-hearted and unusually friendly, but still mean enough to bully unpopular students and find enjoyment in it, just not nearly as cruel or despicable as Dash.*
Kwan: You'll never guess what happened! Donna said she'd go to the dance with me, so you're dateless! *Walks away*
Valerie: *Glares at Tucker* You're on.
Tucker: I'll take it! *Valerie leaves* Some may call it the rebound, but I call it a yes! I got a date! Whoo! *Points down to pants* And the pants are still on!
Carrie: *Crosses her arms with an impressive expression* Nice job, Tuck.
*Later that day, night had arrived, and it was the big event -- the school dance as both Carrie and Sam were in their rooms, talking to Danny and Tucker via webcam on their laptops. On the screens, the goth girl is laying down on her bed while the rebel one is seated at her desktop, adjusting the pieces to her small robot as both boys are in Danny's room, in suits, and prepping for the dance.*
Danny: *Adjusting tie* Tie straight. Shirt tucked in. *Picks up Fenton Fisher. While retracting the pole and putting it in his jacket* Unbreakable ghost fishing line tucked neatly away just in case. *Looks to Sam on his computer* What's taking so long with that dragon research, Sam?
Sam: *Instantly becomes annoyed* Alright! Jeez! *Types away on her laptop* Here. I'm sending you the link.
Tucker: You know, Care, I don't see why Danny has to fight this ghost on his own when it's the big dance! We have dates, shouldn't you be getting the research?
*After exploiting the problem, Carrie's green orbs flicker their brightest blue once more on screen, seeing as this felt to be the tenth amount of times Tucker Foley has blatantly annoyed her when it comes to ghost powers.*
Carrie: You know, I am just sick and tired of you complaining about your problems! I need a little me-time once in a while, dude!
Tucker: *Raises an eyebrow* Is being dateless one of the reasons why you don't want to go to the dance?
*Letting out an angry groan, the Mayth girl thought about going ghost and flying straight over to Danny's place to smack some sense into the dark-skinned boy's mind. Danny, however, saw this and decided to pause in between their bickering when scrolling through the link sent by Sam which shows the same dragon he and Carrie fought earlier.*
Danny: That's it! *Clicks on 'More Info' link and began to read* Medieval ghostly legend held that the cursed Amulet of Aragon--
*As he reads this, the image shows human Dora, the ghost he fought in his basement/laboratory, wearing the same amulet, gifted by Paulina Sanchez herself.*
Danny: It could transform any wearer into dragon form under states of extreme emotional duress or anger. *Zooms in on the golden jewelry the dragon is wearing* That's the amulet I gave to Paulina. It must have accidentally fallen into my backpack. Wait. You mean… I'm going on a date with a dragon?!
Carrie: Well, that's a wicked story to tell in the future!
Sam: As I said, looks are deceiving. I'm sure you boys will have a wonderful evening.
*Before she could even leave the group call, Carrie sends her a secret message that says: Movie night? Insisting that seeing as their two guy-friends will be quite busy at the moment, this would give them the opportunity to have some girl time, and Sam could definitely not pass up that opportunity.
Back at Fenton Works, Danny and Tucker stared at the black screen which made the virtual chat between their two female friends, and focused on the real problem both girls were extremely upset about spoken by the ghost-boy himself earlier before getting his date with Paulina Sanchez.*
Danny: They really want to go to the dance.
Tucker: But they said they didn't want to.
Danny: We're their best friends. We should have known. Sam, I mean, maybe. Care... sure, she may be tough and grouchy most of the time, but deep down, I can tell when she's actually into that kind of stuff.
Tucker: Well, there's nothing we can do about it now, right?
*Danny thinks for a moment, then gives a mischievous smile and flashes green eyes at the Foley boy, giving him the idea that flows mysteriously through his Fenton brain.*
Tucker: No way. Forget it. Absolutely not. No!
Danny: C'mon, I can't do this alone without Carrie's help!
Tucker: So, what?! I'm supposed to be possessed and get her to go to the dance she obviously doesn't wanna go!?
*Unfortunately, without having the time to debate this, Danny had phased himself with Tucker Foley's physical body and gone to Sam's house, luckily, the two boys knew well enough that Carrie most likely used her ghost powers and flew there.
And seeing as the ghost boy already has a date waiting for him, he figured Carrie would be happier and more comfortable going with their two best friends as a group.
Both girls were relaxing in the goth teen's very own private movie theater seeing as she never told anyone this, besides the Mayth herself, but Sam Manson is extremely wealthy due to being a descendant of her grandfather (who was an inventor) and happens to be the person to create the toothpick cellophane-twirling device.*
Carrie: I still can't believe you haven't told Danny and Tucker about any of this all these years.
Sam: Yeah, well, you know my personality... I gotta stick to the stereotypical goth style that helps me hide my homelife, you know?
Carrie: *Nods and takes a sip from her soda* I get it. I mean, who would want to be popular anyway?
Sam: Yeah, social distancing and being a part of the rebel group is just where we need to be.
Carrie: *Holds a can of soda to cheer* I can certainly agree on that.
*They clink their cans together just as the doorbell rings. And outside of the Manson household, Tucker (possessed by Danny himself) stood at the porch and started knocking on the door, constantly trying to see if the raven-haired girl would answer quickly enough. Letting out a groan in annoyance seeing as the movie was just about to start, Sam makes her way over and answers the door.*
Sam: Tucker? What are you doing here? Where's Valerie?
Danny: *Overshadowing Tucker* She kinda canceled on me.
*Her eyebrows raise in surprise, but then again, she could practically see why someone as popular as Valerie Gray would cancel a techno-geek like Tucker Foley.*
Sam: *Crosses her arms* Uh, huh...
Danny (Tucker): *Still overshadowing* Do you think we could go together-- you know, as friends?
Sam: *Smiles, then frowns at this offer* Uh, I don't know. This is so last minute. And me and Care, we have plans, and I--
*Suddenly, Carrie notices why the Manson girl was taking so long, (seeing as she thought Sam had ordered pizza) looks over her seat to find a possessed Tucker standing there awkwardly.*
Carrie: Ohh, I gotta hear what you said to Valerie now!
Danny(Tucker): *Becomes nervous* Uhh, n-no, I, uh, I came here because I was thinking if maybe all three of us could go together as friends -- a group! And without your help, Care, Danny's a pretty lousy fighter when it comes to fighting battles alone.
*While saying this, a pleased smirk is pressed against the brunette's face as she is enjoying what her friend has spoken so far, which made Danny within their best friend's slightly annoyed at this due to her not stopping him at all.*
Danny(Tucker): Uh, you know you could stop me anytime now?
Carrie: Oh, I know. And I can't wait to rub it in his face!
Danny(Tucker): I mean, I guess if you guys aren't interested, and I'll understand if you don't wanna go…
*Just when he could turn around and leave, Sam was glad to hear this tonight from someone she will also be comfortable around at tonight's school dance, so she reaches out to stop him.*
Sam: Okay, but only because you got stood up. I'll go change into that dumb dress I wasn't gonna wear. Come on, Care!
*She then happily slams the door shut, and drags Carrie back inside the house, rushing up the stairs within a split second, and into her room. While Sam goes through her walking closet, this leaves Carrie to awkwardly stand outside.*
Carrie: Uh, Sam, you don't realize that I didn't have time to go dress shopping!? *Mutters over her shoulder* Not that it matters, but…
*Before she could finish her sentence, apparently, Sam had it covered as she pulled out the one dress Carrie had tried on from the last time both girls went shopping at Amity Park Mall where they were practically playing dress-up, and mocking the perky teenage girls who were into this kind of stuff.
She gasped at the sight of the fabric as it happens to be that same black, medium-length gothic dress with short puff sleeves, and punk high waist lace-up shirt that reaches over her knees.*
Carrie: *Stammers a bit* H-How did you…? When did you…?
Sam: I knew you'd need this dress one day, so I secretly bought it, and kept it safe until now!
*But tonight, Carrie Mayth didn't think she'd ever attend a school dance, she (sort of) hated them ever since middle school.*
Carrie: *Smiles softly* Thanks, Sam, but you didn't have to.
Sam: It's what best friends are for, Care. Now, *Grabs her shoulders and shoves her into the closet* hurry up, we don't wanna be late now, do we?
*Meanwhile, outside of the Mansons' residence, Danny finally leaves Tucker's body and floats in the air, then gives a happy salute to the dark-skinned teen that their plan (mostly the phantom boy's) has worked.*
Danny: See ya!
Tucker: *Yelling after him* That is so unfair! And as soon as Sam and Carrie come back, *Turns back around to become shocked at this sight* I'm gonna...
*The moment the door opens, it reveals Sam dressed up in a purple-and-black dress while holding a matching purse. Tucker grins and blinks repeatedly, finding his best friend looking all dolled up in anything elegant. While Carrie is also dolled up in her dress with the makeup done by Sam herself.*
Carrie: Oh, come on, it's not that shocking we're all dolled up for this type of stuff, *Side eyes Sam* is it?
Tucker: *Still shocked* I, uh… Uh…
Sam: *Chuckles and gasps* Oh, come on, we're gonna be late!
*So without further notice, she slams the door shut, then pulls Tucker, who yelps, by the arm with Carrie following them as the three quickly rush down from her porch, before moving toward the direction of their school.*
*At Casper High School, a banner is hung above its main doors reading, 'SCHOOL DANCE 2 NITE' as dance music plays from inside the building with students filling in, all arriving a bit late while the others that have been there earlier have been dancing and cheering.
Though, it wasn't just students having fun, but also some of the chaperones (including Danny's parents) dancing away as well, except for their dearest vice-principal who is walking amongst students, reading from a small 'Hip' book he gathered somewhere as an attempt to blend in with this generation.*
Mr. Lancer: Let's get down with our bad selves. *Pointing randomly* Yo. Shake that thing. *Looks another way* Hey, G, you're my dog.
*Watching from a distance, Carrie shudders at the sight while tightening the grip she has on her fruit punch.*
Carrie: I swear, at this rate, it sounds like some adults makes those phases up!
Sam: You said it.
*Soon, the three had their different-colored eyes watch Danny grab two glasses of punch off a table, then turn to hand one to Paulina Sanchez that owns the amulet around her neck.*
Danny: Paulina, I was thinking… That amulet--
Paulina: *Cuts him off* Isn't it fabulous? I haven't taken it off since you gave it to me.
Danny: Yeah, well, about that. See, I shouldn't have given it to you in the first place because… *Spots Carrie standing with Tucker and Sam* It belongs to Carrie!
*Suddenly, the Latina figure growls angrily and sticks out a green dragon tongue to suck the punch out of her glass, then instantly breaks it with a clutch of her hand.*
Danny: *Handing her his glass* Uh… But I want to make it up to you. I'll get you something else. Something… more special.
Carrie: *Becomes annoyed as her eyes flash bright blue* Since when does she deserve something special!?
*After expressing her anger, apparently, the glass in Carrie's own hand breaks next, causing both friends beside the half-ghost girl to surround her.*
Tucker: *Whispers* Uh, Care, not to alarm you, or anything… *Places a hand over her eyes* but, your eyes are glowing blue!
Sam: *Also whispers* Yeah, calm down, and stick to the plan.
*So, she did, the brunette took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and started to slowly regain some calmness. Meanwhile, during the tiny incident, Mr. Lancer walks up to Jack and Maddie Fenton, ready for a conversation.*
Lancer: Mr. Fenton! About our conversation the other day concerning Danny.
Jack looks confused, seeing as the ghost-hunter doesn't have any ounce of memory from it due to being possessed by his own son. And speaking of son, Danny sees this, and begins to worry, then turns to Paulina.*
Danny: Like punch! I'm gonna get you some special punch.
He runs off, moves behind his father, turns invisible, and overshadows him, causing the man's blue orbs to become bright green.*
Danny (As Jack): Yes! Danny, what a fine boy he is! Ha! Yes, as his father, I get that all the time.
Maddie: Jack, you sound kind of strange.
Danny(Jack): Oh, must be something I ate. *Spots punch table* Hey! How 'bout I get us some punch? *Moves through students* Excuse me! Excuse me! Adult coming through. I shave every day. *Makes way towards Sam, Tucker, and Carrie* Guys, we've got trouble.
Tucker: *Panics* We had nothing to do with it, Mr. Fenton! It was all Danny's idea!
Danny(Jack): Tucker, it's me. It's Danny. *Hands them walkie-talkies* Sam, you try to help me find Paulina. Tucker, keep an eye on my dad. If he starts talking to anyone, page me, got it? *Glances at Carrie* I would ask you, Care, but you really wouldn't want to overshadow my dad.
Carrie: *Shudders at the thought* Please, if you think overhearing Mr. Lancer trying to speak 'hip' is bad, I sure wouldn't want to become a part of your dad!
Danny(Jack): Remember, page me if anything happens. *Walks away*
Sam: This dance gets better and better with every passing minute.
*Now, the trio dash off in different directions to start their search for Paulina Sanchez. Carrie didn't even want to go through on having to interact with the popular teen, but seeing as she could turn into that dangerous -- yet, awesomely -- scary dragon any moment now, she would need to deal with it.
Finally, her green orbs caught sight of Paulina walking through another room past the ghost girl as she turns around and sees her.*
Carrie: Bingo... *On walkie-talkie* Danny! I've got her.
Danny(As Jack): *On walkie-talkie* Stay on her. I'm on my way. And Care, don't make her angry.
Carrie: *Not speaking into the device* Only if she doesn't make me angry first, then we're gonna have problems!
*While she did that, Danny becomes invisible once more and leaves Jack's body while snatching the walkie-talkie from his hand, causing so much confusion to run through the man's head.
As Danny slowly makes his way through the crowd, Carrie goes into the girls' bathroom to find Paulina checking herself out in the mirror.*
Carrie: *Sucks in a sharp breath and mutters* In-and-out... *Then walks up behind the Latina in the reflection* Uh, hey, Paulina… That is a pretty dress you have on today.
Paulina: *Turns to her* Yes, and it goes so nicely with your amulet, don't you think?
Carrie: *Scoffs* My amulet? I'm sorry, you think that it's-- *Realizes what Danny planned ahead and goes along with it* Oh, righttt, that is my amulet! So, listen, my uh… My father gifted that to my mother as a wedding anniversary present and she's been looking for it ever since. But if you could possibly be kind enough to--
Paulina: Forget it, sweetheart. I'm not giving up this trinket or your little boyfriend Danny.
Carrie: *Raises an eyebrow while feeling a hint of jealousy and confusion* My boyfriend? Oh, that's funny, you think Danny's my boyfriend? *Laughs nervously* I guess I have my answer, pretty girls can be funny after all...
Paulina: He's not, huh?
Carrie: *Nervous laughter slowly ends* Uh, yeah. He's my best friend. And maybe that's why I might've been a little hard on you, I guess I didn't mean to call you shallow, or prissy. But in any circumstances, Danny is not my boyfriend.
Paulina: What a bummer! I only agreed to go out with him because I thought I was stealing him from you.
Carrie: *Clenches fist* What?!
Paulina: Oh, please don't act like you don't have feelings for him when it's obvious you do. I mean -- angry geeks like you belong to dorky geeks like him, it's a match made. *Removes the amulet and puts it around Carrie's neck* Here, take your crummy amulet while I go back inside to dump your dorky, geeky friend.
*And that was the last straw, Carrie decided to let her anger go as she felt her body beginning to shake with fury, just until the amulet upon her neck started to glow, and suddenly, the Mayth girl's skin turns scaly blue, where finally, those green eyes become bloody red.*
Carrie*Demonic voice* SHALLOW, PRISSY, LITTLE WITCH!
*She then transforms into the blue dragon and roars. Causing Paulina to faint while Danny is standing outside the bathroom, wondering when Carrie would walk out of it containing the amulet, or at least watch his date walk out, with her neck not owning the jewelry.*
Danny: *Notices Sam and stops her* Uh, Sam! Carrie found Paulina in the girls bathroom, mind checking to see if Care got the amulet?
Sam: *Salutes* I'm on it!
The gothic figure strolls into the bathroom, only to find the large mythical ghost creature, carrying a girl in its arms. Carrie the dragon notices Sam standing there and lets out a loud roar at the Manson teen before destroying the ceiling.*
Sam: *Shocked at the sight* Uh... Danny, you might wanna see this!
Listening from the outside, Danny rushes in to find Dragon-Carrie flying out of the destroyed ceiling.*
Danny: Oh, no! Carrie!
Sam: Well, don't just stand there, save her!
*He nodded before going ghost and flew after the blue-scaled creature. While the dragon representing his best friend is carrying Paulina, Danny flies above Carrie and kicks her in the back, causing her to fall and crash onto the football field, then lands in front of her.*
Danny: Take it easy, Paulina. You don't want to hurt Carrie. *Noticing Paulina in the creature's grasp* Paulina? *Looks at its face before realizing it isn't his date* Care?!
Dragon-Carrie: *Stands up on hind legs* SHALLOW, PRISSY GIRL!
Danny: Yep, that's Care.
*Once that's settled, Dragon-Carrie breathes fire at him to where he turns intangible to avoid it, then reappears.*
Danny: Whoa! Care, didn't think you'd be using too much breath mints, otherwise, I'd enjoy being burnt by it!
*Without saying another word, he launches into the air and pulls Paulina from Dragon-Carrie's hand. She roars at the two, then hits them with her tail, sending both teens towards the bleachers.
Danny turns himself and Paulina intangible while behind the bleachers, Dash Baxter is leaning against the fence talking to a girl as their area of privacy like most jocks do.*
Dash: So, do you like quarterbacks?
*Out of nowhere, both Danny and Paulina phase through the bleachers and hit the fence, turning tangible, causing Dash and the girl to stare in surprise.*
Danny: Uh, *Chuckles nervously* sorry…
*Suddenly, Dragon-Carrie lifts up a section of bleachers and roars, causing Dash and the girl to scream and run away while the mythical creature that happens to be the Fenton boy's partner in crime, throws the bleachers away.*
Danny: Now, Care, be reasonable...
Soon, his walkie-talkie beeps and he answers it, hearing Tucker Foley's voice on the other line.*
Tucker: Danny, Lancer's getting close to your dad.
Danny: I hate to do this, Care.
*Not acknowledging another word, he flies towards Carrie and strains to pick up her tail, then pulls her into the air by it. Starts to swing her around and finally, fling her into the distance while turning around with a smile pressed against his face, but then frowns due to owning two problems at the same time.*
Danny: Oh, man. Dad!
*Back inside Casper High, Jack Fenton walks around the dance in confusion until he stops to notice his wife, Maddie is chatting with Mr. Lancer, where a hint of anger and jealousy strikes the man's system before making his way towards them.*
Jack: Hey. *Moves to them as they look back at him* Who the heck are you? And why are you talking to my wife?
Maddie: *Becomes confused at her husband's reaction* Jack, this is Mr. Lancer-- *In a hushed tone* From the parent-teacher conference.
*Just in time, Danny phases through the floor and overshadows his father.*
Danny(As Jack): Right, right. I'm sorry, it's just in this light I thought you were George Clooney. Isn't he sharp, Mom? I-I mean, Maddie!
Mr. Lancer: Well… *Chuckles at the compliment* Thank you.
Danny(Jack): Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to dance with my wife. That's what we adults do, dance with our wives.
*He pulls Maddie to the dance floor and the adult begins to dance.*
Maddie: *Sighs happily* Doesn't this bring back memories?
Danny(Jack): If by memories you mean things you remember that I don't, then yes! Go ahead and remind me of stuff, I'll totally agree to remember.
*Right when the song ends, all the students start cheering for them, giving Danny the opportunity to invisibly leave his father's body and fly off to finally end the battle between him and Carrie the dragon.*
Jack: *Feeling even more confused than ever* What the heck? *He noticed the people were cheering for him and his wife* I mean, uh, thank you! Thank you all on behalf of me, Jack Fenton.
*Back at the football field, Dragon-Carrie is flying through the air just until suddenly, Danny phases through the roof and flies at her. She noticed this, then breathes fire at him three times, all of which he easily dodges, causing him to stop in front of her, and say something.*
Danny: I hate to say this, but you throw fire like a girl!
*Dragon-Carrie growls just as he pulls out the Fenton Fisher.*
Danny: The Fenton Fisher. *Flies towards the blue-scaly creature* It can capture ghosts and dragon ghosts. *Casts the line at Dragon-Carrie, which wraps around her neck* Way to go, Dad!
*While the mythical ghost continually breathes fire at Danny, he wraps the line around her until her wings and arms are secure where finally, Dragon-Carrie then drops to the ground.
Danny quickly lies down to her and removes the amulet before she could have the chance to get back up, and luckily, she transforms back into her human self.*
Danny: Care... *Turns back into his Fenton-self, then kneels down next to the regular Carrie* Are you alright?
Carrie: Wow… *Holding her head* Didn't think being angry could be so exhausting… Did I at least have fun?
*He helps her up and keeps a secure arm wrapped around her waist, which makes it extremely hard to contain the blush forming around the half-ghost girl's cheeks.*
Danny: Well, uh… *Chuckles* Let's just say you had a roaring time.
*And so the school dance is slowly coming to an end tonight where students are filling out, leaving Danny, Sam, Tucker, and Carrie standing in the middle of the dance floor with the DJ still playing music.*
Tucker: *Faces Danny* Dude, sorry your date didn't pan out. Where is Paulina anyway?
*After asking where Paulina Sanchez could be, they look to see Dash Baxter leaning against the wall, talking to her (basically asking that same question) like he did with the girl back at the bleachers before everything went into chaos; though there is a funny part, and it's that she happens to look annoyed by his presence.*
Dash: So, do you like quarterbacks?
*Carrie was gonna answer Tucker, but changed her mind, seeing as she doesn't care anyways -- not after the interaction that happened between them in the girls' bathroom.*
Carrie: Ah, who needs her prissiness anyways? And hey, the DJ is still playing. *Points towards the DJ before turning back, facing Danny shyly* What do you say? One last dance for the night?
Danny: After what you went through in middle school, sure, why not? *Hands Tucker the amulet* Keep an eye on this will ya?
*Tucker nods while both he and Sam watch their best ghost friends move away from them, and start to slow dance in the distance.*
Sam: *Smiles softly at the sight before chatting to Tucker* At least in the end, Care got to get a proper slow dance.
Tucker: *Also smiles* Yeah…
Sam: Well, I'm gonna head out, *Yawns* This dance was something.
*Once the gothic figure takes off, a realization hits the techno-geek about tonight's event.*
Tucker: Wait a second. I'm dateless again?! What does a guy have to do to get hooked up around here?
*Suddenly, Dora the ghost who happens to be the owner of the jewelry in his hands -- appears right behind him, feeling all sorts of agony when it comes to dances.*
Dora: I want to go to the ballll!
Tucker: On second thought, I don't need a date that badly. *Starts yelling out for Sam* Hey, Sam, mind if I tag along?!
*The green-skinned ghost comes closer and places her hands on his shoulders, making him feel every ounce of awkwardness hit throughout his body system while Danny and Carrie are lost in their own little world of slow dancing.*
Carrie: Soo, think you'll keep your pants up this time?
Danny: I'll do my best. And besides, I think I've gotten control of it.
Carrie: *Chuckles* Yeah, lucky you… *Something then encounters her mind that happened from their fight between Paulina as a dragon* By the way, I've been thinking about something... Danny Phantom?
Danny: It's catchy, isn't it?
Carrie: Well, wouldn't people find it odd that a ghost boy known as 'Danny Phantom' has a name, similar to a normal boy, 'Danny Fenton'?
Danny: *Playfully rolls his eyes* Well, let's hear your cool superhero name, then?
Carrie: *Glances at the floor* I, uh, I haven't decided on one yet… I'm sure it'll come up soon, right?
Danny: Definitely. And until then, we're gonna figure this whole thing out.
Carrie: *Smiles softly and lays her head against his chest* Deal.
*So forth, both half-phantoms continued swaying slowly against the song for a while until they decided to head on home and think about what'll happen next. But all Carrie Mayth knows -- is that she won't be going through strange, and usual situations alone.*
author speaks!
hello, beautiful people of the phantom community! i am here w/ chapter 2 of this beloved book, & me, personally -- i have the URGE to write the future episode bc i've got many plans for it, but i'm happy to see where it's going so far…
ookay, then, thanks for reading, & have a wonderful, blissful day!33