Still trying to figure out the best schedule for the updates. My thought process: If I get the story updated faster, I'll need to write more that way when this ends I can actually focus on school projects.

I DO NOT own Danny Phantom or Arrow.

I will be there if no one else is.

Chap 5: Pieces

He asked them where they got the food and clothes. Every time they said they would show him, only they never do. He's been here for weeks, but they've been dodging his questions. Even avoiding him when he asks how they knew which kids needed saving. Nothing was adding up as kids left and others replaced them. The only answer he got was that they were placed in more appropriate homes.

Danny sat in the makeshift kitchen as he rubbed his hands over his eyes. Trying to figure out if the four teens, who lost his trust, has an ulterior motive and what it could be. He was tempted to go to the police, but who would listen to a kid with no evidence, only coincidence. Besides, if they found out, Alex and James would be threatened. They know he has a soft spot for them. They haven't touched them since he started asking questions.

Alex walked into the kitchen when Danny was thinking, he waved a hand in front of his face making him blink. He knew better than to touch him like last time.

Alex walked into Danny's room seeing him thrash in his bed. He walked over trying to wake him up from the nightmare. "Danny, wake up!" he yelled shaking his shoulder. Danny shot up punching him in the gut making him double over. He was then tackled to the ground with Danny kneeling on his back with a knife, the four teens gave it to him for protection, at his neck. Alex took a deep breath relaxing, the knife dropped on the floor and the pressure from his back decreased. He turned his head to see Danny back up into the bed. Alex reached over to soothe him, never seeing him act like this before. Danny flinched back from the hand that came near him. Alex left trying to keep the kids busy until Danny calmed down.

Since then he never touched Danny while he was zoned out or sleeping. Danny blinked then rubbed his eyes before looking up at Alex. "What?"

"Leader wants to see you."

Danny got up slowly, for some reason he had less energy than yesterday when his powers began to act up. He walked to the backroom, following the voices from where he was. He stopped by the door when he heard his name.

"The Danny kid?" the girl asked.

"Yeah, he's been asking the questions again."

"Do the same thing as all the other times."

"I do, he's getting suspicious though."

"Tyler is the leader. You really want him to take after his father?"

"Just this is wrong how we are doing this. Even said that we won't risk the kids' safety."

"Tyler is going to set up the next pick up so he stops asking questions."

"Good, where's the next location?"

"Tyler drew the schedule on the map."

"The Pulos' it is then, they always have what we need." Danny walked away from the door heading back into the kitchen to finish his breakfast, only to see the leader, Tyler, there.

"You and Alex are going to pick up the next kid as we get supplies." Tyler stated before walking out.

Alex looked over at Danny who wore an angered expression. "You okay there?"

"I'm fine." In reality he wasn't, the control over his powers were starting to slip. Knowing the partial truth wasn't helping any, he had to get the police involved without them finding out who he really is.

"Then we need to go get ready for tonight." Alex said.

Danny sighed in frustration when his arm went intangible going through the door. He followed Alex in another room filled with clothing. "What is this?"

"We are to wear black so we can't be easily seen as we get the kid." While Alex put on a black jacket, Danny put on a hoodie. They both wore black jeans and combat boots. "For now we need to search the place out for a meeting point." They turned to a back door, walking out.

They walked till the sun had set. 'They could be doing anything while I'm gone. It's more of a distraction from what they are really doing.' There was a loud gunshot, "Come on, we need to hurry!" Alex yelled running towards the noise.

When they arrived at the building, kicking the door in the process, there in the middle of the puddle of blood was a little girl. He looked at the two adults as the blood drained from their bodies. Alex walked over to the child, calming her down, and bringing her back. Alex had his back turned when a window broke, a figure in red came through pointing an arrow at him.

"Leave the girl alone." He said.

"Danny, protect us." Danny turned to Alex. 'Why me? You're the one closer and why is a hero threatening you?' he thought putting himself between the two. Alex took the kid outside then peeked back in. 'I have to make this believable.' He turned back to the hero in red and lunged forward, Arsenal fired an arrow. The tip barely missed Danny's hand as he punched him in the arm, then proceeding to kick his feet out from under him. Danny jumped back when Alex left to take the girl back to the others. Arsenal stood up aiming another arrow at Danny. He raised his hands up in surrender.

"You let a criminal go." Arsenal stated.

"I'm aware." Danny replied. "I needed to make the fight believable so Alex would leave."

"Aren't you with them?"

"They have an ulterior motive, I'm trying to figure it out. They can be shut down at once then."

"Tell me the location." Danny shook his head.

"I can't. We need to be careful, they aren't afraid to kill the kids. What do you already know about the group?"

"Why should I trust you?"

"You don't have to trust me, just work with me."

Arsenal hesitated before lowering his bow and placing the arrow into the quiver. "What do you need to know?"

"What have you figured out?"

"There's a leader pulling the strings. Killing the parents and taking the kids. Then the homes they targeted become their stock for food and clothing." Arsenal explained, Danny grimaced.

"The leader is Tyler, though I didn't get a last name. He was probably in an abusive home, with the abuser running free."

"A revenge with society?"

"Possibly. I'm going to try to get more information. Meet me in the alleyway next door in two nights. I should have something by then." After giving each other a nod they left the building.

Danny turned back around heading for base, looking up at the stars that shroud the sky. More being seen here where he was at than the city. As he continued to stare, the familiar feeling of weightlessness filled him. Looking down he realized he was floating. Shaking his head, he imagined standing on solid ground forcing his powers back. 'My powers are getting out of hand, why?' he made it to the back do to be bombarded by some of the kids and Alex.

"What took you?" Alex asked coming over to him.

"You weren't the one in a fight against Arsenal."

"Did you hurt him?"

"I could barely get near him. I had to run to prevent from getting seriously injured." He lies, the past making it easier to do so.

"As long as he doesn't know of us." Tyler said walking in.

"If you're asking me if he followed, he didn't. I walked in circles to lead him away."

"Good, now that you are back, is there anything else you would like to ask?"

"No." Danny became frustrated, knowing he could end this right now, yet unable to.

"Let's get to bed then." Tyler stated, for once smiling towards Danny.

Danny himself stepped away from Tyler not allowing him to touch the shoulder he was reaching for. The elder kids knew he didn't like to be touched. They didn't know why. The younger kids were fine to touch him, so they figured he came from an abusive home.

(Line Break)

Danny laid still in bed, slowly breathing to make it seem like he was asleep. Some of the kids were in the room with him as the others left for supplies. Slipping out from under the sheets, he walked out the door in to the hallway. The light from the moon shined through one of the windows, making the hallway slightly creepy. This did not affect him, since he was used to the Ghost Zone.

Unsure when the main four would be back, he carefully walked toward the steps. Each step he took, the stairs creaked under the pressure. He easily stayed light on his feet as he reached the room. This would be the first time stepping foot into the room, the door was usually locked. This time it was partially opened, leaving suspicions. He turned the knob expecting it to turn easily only to find the knob stop. 'They locked the door without closing it all the way.' He pushed the door open and immediately seeing guns and knives along with a map of the glades on the wall. 'They are the ones killing to get the kids. How are they choosing them?' he scanned the room seeing a piece of paper with names and addresses on it. There were names already crossed out and some were starred next to. The names crossed out were some of the kids that are here, one of the older lists had Alex and James' addresses. Searching through the cabinets and draws he searched for paper and a pencil. Finding one piece he began copying the paper, proceeding to fold it up. He placed everything back from where they were and left the room. As he passed the entrance of the main room, he saw Tyler and Alex talking.

"You need to keep Danny in your sights, he's planning something."

"He is keeping the kids safe, just like you asked of him to do."

"He's straying from the group! You can't see it because you don't want him to be the traitor." Alex turned his eyes away from Tyler knowing he was correct. By the time Alex passed his room Danny was already asleep.

"It's amazing! Organs, bones, nerves, and veins! Just like that of a human body." The scalpel in Maddie's hand trembled from the growing excitement. Phantom doesn't move, only continuing to cry.

"It's a scientific breakthrough!" Jack yelled coming over with a syringe. "Maybe if we get a blood sample, it would tell us who he used to be?"

"Great idea honey." Phantom's world turned black.

He slowly opened his eyes to see Alex sitting in a chair in a corner. Sitting up slowly he watch Alex look at him, ready to pounce. "Why are you rebelling?" Alex asked.

Danny looked at him concerned, "What would I be able to rebel from?"

"You're trying to shut down the help we are trying to do."

"Where did this come from?" Alex glared at him before walking out the door, not answering his question. 'They found out.'

I know that Arsenal/Roy would not allow an attacker to get an advantage like what Danny did, but I needed to somehow move this along. (Sorry if they're not in character. I'm getting paranoid on that.)

I'm being side tracked by Rooster Teeth/Achievement Hunter and I have one thing to say; All Hail The Mad King!