A guest has mentioned that the story seems to be going a bit fast, so they wanted me to slow this down. I won't be. Let's get this straight: 1) I'm more of a reader than a writer. 2) This story was not intended to become long term. 3) If it was long term there would be a lot of more detail between Danny's time in the glades and the big reveal of Team Arrow finding out who and what Danny is. 4) It is very hard for me to remember to actually write this story seeing as I am a Vet Tech student trying to get homework done, which by the way is not easy, and trying to find a second job so i have the money for the future. 5) I am writing what my brain thinks of, it is not planned out. So, my dearest readers, be happy these are getting out at all.

There are better writers out there. If you happen to be these better writers (I can name a few) who wish to see something drawn out, here's the deal. You can take this when it is done and make it 5x better than what it is. In fact i would like this to be an 'idea point' for future stories (Hopeful wishing). Then I will take this down and the new better story of 'Phoenix Rising' (if you wish to keep the title) will be put up.

Unfortunaly, writer's block decided to pop up and i am struggling to get chapter 15 typed up. This will not end yet!

I do not own Danny Phantom or Arrow...

Don't believe when they call you weak; believe you are stronger than them.

Chap 11: Wakeup Call

"Does that happen a lot?" Oliver asked towards Danny, who was making more arrows.

"A new ghost that powerful is usually one to two months." He replied not making any contact.

'When they get the full story, they will never want to be anywhere near you.' He blocked the voice in his head. 'You can't escape me.'

'Shut up, I will never become you.'

'Your friends and family say otherwise.'

He stood up quickly, gripping the edge of the table with his eyes shut tight. The others around him looked on in concern. Oliver came over and turned him around, he was met with a charged ecto-blast and hazy eyes. Once Danny's eyes cleared, the ecto-energy disappeared and he backed up into the table. Not saying anything, he transformed and flew up into the ceiling.

"He's been like that since after last night." Diggle stated beside Felicity. "Every time we'd try to get his attention he ignores us."

"Felicity, can you bring up the ghost files?" Oliver asked coming over, the list was brought up. "There, that one."

"That's the one he has locked."

"The one he stated that it was his reminder that his actions has consequences."

"He also asked us to kill him if he turned evil of his own violation." Diggle said.

"Any idea where he left?"

"The roof." The others looked at him. "He's interested in astronomy, he does the same thing at home."

"If he doesn't come back soon, let me know. Roy suit up, we are going on patrol."

When they left, Diggle turned towards Felicity. "Have you been able to get in yet?"

"I've been trying. I get close, then it cuts me off. Whatever is in those files he doesn't want anyone to see."

"After what he said when Danny fell asleep, Oliver has an idea what is in there."

"I'm going to continue to try to get in."

Diggle walked over to Danny's work station. "Where did the blue prints for the portal go?"

"In a drawer away from prying eyes."

"Has Danny returned yet?" Oliver's voice came through the comms.

"No, he hasn't."

"Roy, return to the foundry. I'm going to go talk to him."

Arrow came up to the roof to find Phantom laying back looking at the stars. As he got closer, Phantom turned his way then relaxed. Arrow came up beside him, Phantom glance his way then returned to looking at the stars. "You're starting to worry everyone." He stated getting no response, he sat down beside him. "Who was that? In the dream."

Phantom glance at him, "Me," he stated before looking back at the stars. "from an alternate future."

"Him?" Phantom nodded. "He isn't real. You haven't turned into him."

"I can. Until I turn twenty four, it's still a possibility."

"You defeated him."

"Barely. It's the negative side telling you everything you fear. He's in my head until I turn twenty four."

"Earlier, you were fighting him off." Phantom nodded.

"Come back soon." Arrow stood up returning inside.

"You need to take a look at this." Roy stated meeting Oliver at the steps. They walked over to Felicity, who was typing into the computer.

"What do you have?"

"Mr. Masters is headed this way. He boarded a first class plane for Starling City just ten minutes ago from Wisconsin."

"How long till he gets here?"

"I'm trying to get the plane off course to buy some time. He'll be here in six hours tops."

"Shouldn't we tell Danny about this?" Roy asked from where he stood beside Diggle.

"Later, right now he has enough to worry about."

(Line Break)

Lyla walked into the kitchen to see Diggle making an early morning breakfast. "Haven't you slept?"

"For an hour."

"What happened last night?"

"Something is going on with Danny, he's still closed off."

"That's not all, is it?"

"Vlad Masters is on his way here, if he's not here already."

"He found Danny?"

"We don't know."

"He's not here." Lyla said looking down. "I was thinking about adopting him."

"It's probably what he needs."

"What has he been working on?"

"More arrows for Oliver and Roy."

"How many so far?"

"About two dozen."

"I hope he comes home soon."

They walked over to the living room to watch the early news. "It is six am on this Friday morning. Vlad Masters of DALV Corp. will be coming to Starling to make a speech at city hall. Is there another vigilante with Arrow and Arsenal? All this and more after our weather."

"Yeah, I think Masters knows he's here." Diggle stated.

"He needs to know."

"I'll head to the foundry early to tell him."

(Line break…again)

"May I welcome to the podium, Mayor of Amity Park and businessman of DALV Corp, Vlad Masters." The mayor of Starling stepped down as Vlad stepped up.

"Citizens of Starling City, I fear I have brought some grave news." All cameras focused on him and the crowed turned silent. "I have my suspicions that a menace by the name of Danny Phantom has arrived at your city. Just like what happened in Amity Park he will do here. He will be a hero to gain your trust and support, then when you least expect it, he will strike fear by killing a family of innocent people." The silence was deafening, until the reporters started asking questions.

"What do you suppose we do to combat this criminal?"

"He is not a normal criminal, he is a ghost. A powerful one. I have funded the Guys in White in the past to protect the country as best as I could. Unfortunaly, Phantom destroyed the facility losing all the data that we had. I propose that the science labs pull together to create weapons to combat him and other ghosts that Phantom brings with him."

"Why not let Arrow and Arsenal fight him?"

"Yes, your two heroes." Vlad hid a scowl. "I fear that Phantom already brainwashed then into his lies. They won't be able to help us. My corporation still has the materials needed to get this project started. The safety of this city is what matters." There was an applause towards masters as everyone thought of what could happen next.

The window was shut down as the five occupants turned to meet the gaze of the teenager. "I'm so glad we found you first." Felicity stated. Danny looked up from the floor surprised. "If we didn't then you would have more enemies. Unless you know, we researched what happened and not believe the mayor of Amity Park. Then again—"

"Felicity." Oliver called behind her.

"I'm just glad we know you for you."

"How dangerous is Vlad to you?" Oliver asked.

"He has twenty more years' experience with his powers. I've only had a year and a half."

"What happened during the other two years?" another asked coming down the steps.

Danny turned his back, "Not talking about it." he sat at his work station, the blueprint for the portal in full view.

"What are we doing with Vlad?" Laurel asked instead.

"Figure out how to take him down without exposing him." Oliver answered.

Danny sat with his elbows on the table and his fingers intertwined. 'If I left, Vlad would leave the city behind. They can announce that I was a criminal and they won't make that mistake again.' He thought. He heard shuffling behind him, but ignored it knowing there were other people in the area. He then felt a hand smack across his head. "Ow." He placed his hand on the spot and turned around. Lyla stood above him, Laurel looked on curious, Roy had a questioning look while the main three looked at him with knowing smiles.

"Don't you even think about running." She stated.

"If I left, Vlad would have no reason in staying here." Laurel was shocked at his concern.

"Vlad would still create a facility to capture you again."

Danny flinched at that. "You could lose your support from the city."

"That could be, but we know the truth. You go somewhere else, everyone else may attack without doing research."

"You've been a hero without the support of your town. Anything stolen you've returned." Felicity stated.

"They only called me a hero after the Pariah Dark event."

"The hunters still went after you and you didn't fight back." Felicity stood up walking over. "You've had to grow up fast since you got your powers at age fourteen. You had to make priorities to keep your town safe, even if it costs your life. That makes you a hero."

"I'm not a hero. I let people get killed. I lost control of my powers, they're just a curse."

"Fine." Laurel said stepping up. "If you could give them up would you?"

"Yes." Danny said not skipping a beat. "If it would stop all the ghosts from coming from the Ghost Zone, I've would've done it by now."

"Then what's stopping you?"

"I'm the only one standing between the ghosts and world domination."

"How are you not calling yourself a hero?" Roy asked.

"Despite what happened in the past you are still helping others."

Oliver's phone rang, he answered it with the speaker on. "Queen speaking."

"Mr. Queen, I was hoping you would pick up." Oliver watched as Danny glared at his phone. "I'm Vlad Masters, I own DALV Corporations. As businessman to businessman I would like to help you gain your company back."

"Under what deal?"

"Your Applied Sciences division helps bring down the criminal named Danny Phantom."

"If I remember correctly, you only said you were suspicious."

"Yes, I was. If a ghost invasion occurs then you would be prepared for it." Oliver looked over at Danny, who was nodding his head.

"I need to know the safety risks and what you plan to do."

"How about we meet up at my residence outside the city?"

"Where would that be?"

"I believe it used to belong to Malcolm Merlyn before he left."

"I know the place."

"Good, I expect you there at five in two days." Vlad hung up.

"Why did you want me to take the offer?" he asked towards Danny.

"If you didn't, he would know something was up. He knows I'm here, I don't think he realizes that we are in contact."

"That was a quick decision."

"I've always been five steps behind." Danny grabbed one of the bo-staffs and handed it to him. "Just in case. We all will become pawns in his game of chess."

(Line Break)

"When can I see him?"

Clockwork turned to the girl laying in a bed. "When you finished stabilizing."

"When will that be?"

"Have you realized why you're here instead of crossing over?"

"Yeah, how does that help?"

"Focus on that. Then when he needs you most you will go to him."

"Danny was right, you are cryptic." Clockwork only smiled.

I'm evil!

I'll give you three guesses on who the girl is. One of you should know, the public will not know until stated in the story. Ha!