{"A LESSON IN FEAR!"}
*It was a late night evening in Amity Park, and almost every teenager is currently up late due to playing a new online video game that's just been released called: Doomed. And watching through their screens, players are in one of the other's speciation where on the top left, the username reads: "NERD KID" while the bottom left has the score: "SCORE - 825." The NERD KID is panting anxiously as he runs through the halls wielding a ridiculously single-barreled blaster pistol.
Finding himself coming up towards a gate, NERD KID runs through it with the pistol and stops safely, turning back toward the gate, but unfortunately, he hears stomping. So, NERD KID with the pistol and runs away and off again where he spots a key hanging from a streetlight.
But just when NERD KID could make it towards the key, another player stepped out of the building. A large-built player known as Chaos is staring down the scrawny figure who is still running down the street for the key.
Chaos is shown to be built like a very buff (woman) with its outfit being two specific colors - purple and black. They have pistols on each wrist, broad shoulders that own spikes alongside the patches, two straps crossing over their body, owning three purple skulls to top it off, Chaos has a ponytail that seems similar to a figure in real life.
And with one shot from each pistol, the NERD KID is instantly shot, causing the two players who were spectating from their homes - Danny Fenton and Tucker Foley to be taken back by this sudden defeat as they appeared to be standing right beside where the NERD KID had been eliminated.
For their gaming suits, the two boys had gone with the colors that suited their clothing personalities. Danny's armor is filled with small shades of blue surrounding him with large black gloves while on his chest, it owns a capital "D" (specifically for his first name initials) and to top it off, for his eye protection; he has blue visors.
Now, for Tucker's battle armor, the Foley boy is quite a bit similar to Danny's as he has different shades of yellow surrounding him, gloves all the same, and a capital "T" is found to also be plastered across his chest. And to top it off, he has not only a cream-colored visor but a helmet wrapped securely around his head.*
Tucker: That's the trouble with these online video games. Too many unqualified random players.
*Outside the video game, both Danny and Tucker were seated in their basements, typing their entire conversation within the chats.*
Danny: I know what you mean. Nobody but us has a clue. Except for that Chaos guy. That guy is unstoppable.
*Back inside the game, the duo were hiding behind a technical bush.*
Tucker: Was unstoppable. *Holds out his pistol* Watch this… *Stands up* Hey Chaos. *Aims the pistol at Chaos* Game over vid-wid.
*However, once Tucker takes the shot, a new figure suddenly lands right in front of Chaos (even if the large purple opponent didn't need protection), and quickly deflects his blast by using their scarlet red scythe which sends the techno-geek back into the same spot with a yelp. When Tucker rises back up, he is shown to have taken quite the damage from his own attack.*
Danny: Still not stopped… *Glances at the other player* Oh, man, not him again!
Tucker: *Also glances and gasps* What?! I thought Kindred Spirit wasn't the type to have team-ups!?
*For Kindred Spirit's outfit, their maroon-colored battle suit is styled to be a ninja warrior as it owns a dark red mask, a light red corset, a cross-body harness, a pair of gauntlets, and a cream-colored maroon belt. To top off this suit, the person has a hood laying on top of their head (also including bangs) as it leaves their long braided hair lying on the left side.*
Danny: Looks like he changed his mind. *Notices pink rays blasting to them* Run!
*And so they did, with a scream, the two boys ran as Chaos shouted many rays near their feet to break the running while Kindred Spirit also used their pistol to shoot blue-colored rays at them. Soon, they find themselves hiding behind a wall from a destroyed home, hoping they'd be safe; but unfortunately, they weren't as Chaos tosses a grenade right through the door, which lands at the inch of their feet.*
Tucker: Danny, I just want you to know that it was me that accidentally killed your gerbil in the 6th grade, not Carrie.
Danny: *Becomes shocked* What?!
*Suddenly, the grenade sets off a huge explosion from every place within the house, and this resets the game. It shows Chaos and Kindred Spirit laughing victoriously to have won this round while back in reality, on both Tucker and Danny it shows not only game over, but their usernames, being - FRYERTUCK and GHOST BOY."*
Tucker: Aw, man! *Puts his head down on the table in defeat* Smoked again…
Danny Darn it. I thought using the Fenton Helmet as my game controller would give me an edge, *Takes off his helmet* not hat hair. Also, remind me to apologize to Care tomorrow, because dude, if she finds out that you pinned the blame on her - she's gonna have your head.
Tucker: Look, I'm sorry, I forgot to turn off the camera's lighting! I didn't think Cheekums could die from one little flash!
Danny: *Tosses his helmet* Whatever.
*However, when the Fenton boy effortlessly tosses his helmet, it accidentally hits the red button, which activates the Ghost Portal. And the moment the two doors slide open, out comes Technus - the ghost of electricity; with a battle cry, Danny's ghost sense has been set off.*
Technus: Haha! Once again, I, Technus, master of all things electronic and beeping, am free once again TO CONQUER THIS WORLD!
*As he laughs evilly, all Danny does is stare up at the ghost in astonishment, seeing as unfortunately, he'd have to fight a ghost before bedtime. Soon, Technus flies from behind and watches the screen where Chaos and Kindred Spirit are currently battling other players.*
Technus: Although, that world looks more entertaining. And the fashion sense is far superior. Perhaps it is FAIR that I shall be king…
*Just when the electric ghost could absorb energy or somehow phase into Danny's computer, the halfa quickly shoves him away from moving further and gets into his battle stance.*
Danny: Oh, no, you don't! *Goes ghost* At least the hair's better.
*But the moment Danny lunges forward to send a hardcore punch toward Technus, the ghost suddenly creates an ecto-electric data shield that suddenly wraps itself around the boy and zaps him. Not expecting this, the electric force uncontrollably travels to his computer and destroys it completely.*
Technus: Oh, that stinks… No matter. I shall return! *Flies* So long ghost boy!
*Once Technus bids his farewell, the electric ghost phases through the wall, which allows Danny to be free from the blanket of electricity and fall roughly onto the ground.*
Danny: Oh, great… Constantly getting zapped in Doomed is bad enough but now I have to track down that loser. *Gets up and closes Ghost Portal* Or I can deal with it tomorrow.
*Unfortunately, not even realizing it, the moment Danny glances back at the Fenton clock, the time reads: 5:30 AM, meaning, he's found himself already there.*
Danny: It is tomorrow! I've been up all night! *Yawns* Oh, well, one sleepy day at school and one lame ghost freed… What's the worst that could happen?
*And the worst that happened to Danny the next day at school, was having to fall asleep during the entire testing hour he and many students were taking in Mr. Lancer's class. Finding himself knocked out, snoring lightly with a pool of drool surrounding his desk, the time was up as their vice-principal had called in.*
Mr. Lancer: PENCILS DOWN! All tests in! *Notices Danny asleep on his desk and picks up his paper, covered in complete drool* Ah, teaching; always rewarding…
*Later that day, when nighttime arrived, Danny informed Carrie Mayth that Technus was on the loose after last night's incident. And so of course, the female halfa instantly joined in on the search for the electric ghost as they flew around the night sky (separately) while wearing Fenton Phones to communicate with both Sam Manson and Tucker Foley on the other line.*
Danny: *In mic* Last time, Technus fused a monster out of the junk from my dad's shed. Be on the lookout for runaway appliances.
Carrie: *In mic* Copy that.
Tucker: *Riding on his scooter, he speaks in mic* Also copy. The objective is to defeat the boss and power him down to level zero.
Danny: *Speaks to Sam and Carrie while walking down the wall of a house* Uh, level zero is a no man's land, guys. It's a glitch in the Doomed program. If you get knocked into it, you're stuck there.
Carrie: *Standing side up on another house's wall with her arms crossed, unimpressively* Wow, so fascinating…
Sam: *Also riding on her scooter, owning an unimpressed look, speaking in mic* Though, I, however, cannot begin to tell you how interesting that is.
Tucker: *Smirks proudly* If you two were game-savvy, you'd both know that.
Carrie: *Becomes offended and scoffs* Excuse me? Not everyone has the time to poison our minds with stupid gaming, Foley!
Sam: *Also offended* Yeah, and let me tell you something-
*But before the gothic figure could even begin to lecture him, she comes to a quick halt on her scooter when she catches glowing ecto-items floating high through the gates of Amity Park.*
Sam: I got something… Fast-moving garage sale headed east toward the park.
Carrie: Copy that - nice job, Sam.
*Flying to where their best friend had pointed out, floating in the middle of the park is Technus as the electric ghost has every ecto-covered item begin to circle around him.*
Technus: *Raises his hands* HAHA! YES! Come to me, my beautiful technology! And together, we shall build a new body worthy of my greatness! Something sleek, stylish, and totally modern!
*And by something sleek, stylish, and totally modern the Foley boy listed, the electronics suddenly fuse, constructing a large robotic body that represents Chaos from Doomed while owning larger versions of Kindred Spirit's scythe.*
Technus: *Smiling evilly* Yeah, baby!
*Watching from a distance, all four friends had met up and were laying low on a hill where odd, astonished (possibly non-suspicious) looks were made by both Sam and Carrie as they couldn't believe this themselves.*
Danny: Look familiar? Technus saw me playing Doomed last night and now he's trying to look like Chaos and Kindred Spirit.
Tucker: *Smirks* The way you play Doomed, he shouldn't be hard to beat.
Danny: *Glares at him* Ignoring that… *Smiles confidently* Okay, Tuck, here's what we'll do. You distract him with an L2 throttle right maneuver, and I'll power up, and engage him in battle mode.
Sam: *Gestures a finger between her and Carrie* What about us?
Danny: You guys stay here. You two probably don't know the moves that we're talking about here.
Carrie: *Scoffs* In your dreams, Phantom! *Points a stern finger* Remember there's another person with ghost powers in this group!
Danny: Care, c'mon, you know what I mean… Besides, I'll be fine on my own, look what happened with the Ember fight.
Carrie: *Floats towards him* Uh, newsflash - you didn't fight Ember on your own, Tucker had to step in with his terrible off-key singing!
Tucker: Okay, I'm gonna pretend to ignore that. And plus, no offense, but you guys would just be in the way.
*After telling their two female friends this, Sam gives them a scowl while Carrie also gives the same expression only with her blue eyes glowing an angry bright.*
Carrie: Gee, how could I not take that offensively?! *Crosses her arms in annoyance* Eh, whatever! I'll bet you those two aren't gonna last five seconds in that battle!
Sam: You're on, *Holds her hand out* twenty bucks!
Carrie: *Shakes it* Deal!
*Now, finding themselves on the battlefield, Tucker jumps on his scooter and rims the engine before taking off full speed ahead through the open field as he drives straight towards the large, improvised Technus.*
Tucker: Time to show him what 5 volts of manly battery power can really do.
*Instantly spotting the Foley dashing down towards him, Technus throws what appears to be a tire that would've knocked Tucker off his scooter. But luckily, he dodged it and began to circle around Technus' feet as his distraction.*
Tucker: *In mic* I've got him distracted. Hit him, Danny!
*Right on cue, Danny flies down very fast and successfully lands a punch upon Technus' face, which sends the electric ghost to fall straight onto his back. Owning a slightly proud smile for a split second, Danny dashed down to punch the evil ghost again, but knowing the male halfa's strategy, Technus managed to lift his large hand and smack Danny across as it sent him flying back into a tree.
Shortly, Danny finds himself falling back down onto the ground where Sam and Carrie are both standing there with their arms crossed, practically owning smug expressions upon their faces towards the confidence their two male friends put in the attack.*
Carrie: *Sighs* Say the word, and I'm there.
Sam: *Smugging* Yeah, and so much for battle mode, huh?
Danny: Okay… *Points a finger and smiles confidently again* This calls for advanced mode with an intangibility bonus.
*After suggesting this next move, Danny becomes intangible and flies back into battle, leaving Carrie to facepalm while running the hand down her face, and decides to revert back into her human self.*
Carrie: *Sighs and pinches the bridge of her nose* Y'know, maybe letting them handle Technus on their own could be a great ounce of karma for messing with our own sophisticated minds as loyal kindred spirits.
Sam: *Chuckles* You said it, Care. And I can't wait to see the amount of chaos they'll bring during this fight.
*While the two girls chatted, they saw Technus aim his large pistol at Tucker and send a couple of blasts where ectoplasms are fired out of it. Luckily, Danny being intangible flies behind Tucker, and surrounds the dark-skinned boy in it, allowing the blasts to fly right through them; the two boys smile at this strategy.*
Tucker: Yeah, boy! This is better than the gauntlet of doom in level 9.
*However, the moment Danny becomes tangible, another blast hits the scooter's back tire, causing it to flatten and stop completely.*
Carrie: *Cringes* Ooh, maybe Danny should've stayed intangible for a little longer…
Sam: Or at least pay attention.
*Next on Technus' own attack method, the electric ghost shoots pink rays towards the duo from his eyes. Finding the blasts heading straight towards them, Danny stands in front of Tucker (who shields himself as if that will do him any good) and uses his ectoplasm to form a shield, which allows the blasts to bounce off it, and hit Technus, allowing him to be sent back with a yelp.*
Danny: Cool! *Looks at his glowing green hands* How did I do that?
Technus: No! I, Technus, am getting tired of getting beaten by you! Y'know, I'm quite surprised that the Ghost Girl isn't around to join in on the game!
Carrie: *Crosses her arms in annoyance* Honestly, same here, Mr. Electric!
Danny: Yeah, well, you, Technus - are going to need to learn some new video game moves *Glances back at Tucker, proudly* if you want to beat us!
Technus: *Leans forward* You're right! I have all of the style, but none of the substance! I must acquire these new skills! And I know exactly where I can do that!
*However, just as he leans back, a red button appears on his chest, and with one press of it, Technus begins to seize up as electricity sparks out of him just for him and the Chaos armor to suddenly expose, which results in having the head landing right in front of the four friends.*
Tucker: You won! Great job, Danny!
Sam: *Narrows her eyebrows* What are you talking about? *Raises her hands in disbelief* He self-destructed.
Danny: *Floats in front of Technus' destroyed head* Eh, whatever. *Reverts back to human self and leans against it* I'm here, he's gone, and that means my work here is done.
*When gloating about the quick defeat, no one didn't notice glowing, green smoke had flown straight into Danny's Fenton Phone and this caused his and Carrie's ghost sense to fly out of their mouths.*
Sam: *Smiles* Cool. So, what do you want to do?
*Without saying a word, both Tucker and Danny take one look at one another and instantly know what they are planning on doing when arriving back home.*
*Back at home, seated in their room/basement, Danny and Tucker had believed that they found a way to head a step further forward to overcome Chaos and Kindred Spirit through Doomed; play it how they played against Technus in the park.*
Danny: Okay, Tuck, just like in the park.
Tucker: I'm all over it.
*But just when both boys (plus Chaos and Kindred Spirit) spawn into the game, pistol and shield in hands, they hear Tucker the rimming engine of his scooter that's been added into the scooter and dashes right towards the duo, ready to throw an attack. However, when Chaos starts blasting fires at the Foley, this causes him to have a worried look on his face while thankfully managing to dodge the purple figure's attack.
Next up is Danny as the Fenton boy is added in a jet-pack, and he takes off, soaring through the game's sky. He blasts his pistol toward Kindred Spirit and Chaos in an attempt to hit them, but unfortunately, with Kindred Spirit's scythe being moments away from the blast, the maroon figure allows it to bounce off and gain a good shot back toward him.
And just when Tucker could slam into Chaos, with one leg out, the purple figure tripped him off the scooter and landed right on top of Danny who fell onto the ground first, and soon, the two boys dissipated, leaving Chaos and Kindred Spirit to laugh with victory.*
Danny: Aw, man… It's like he was three steps ahead of us. *Glances at the clock that reads: 5:29 AM* Ugh! Another all-nighter.
*The moment the raven-haired boy walks away with a tiring yawn, having to leave his headset equipment on the desk, this gives the opportunity for the glowing, green smoke to rise out of his Fenton Phone, and form into Technus. Letting out a loud scoff, the electric ghost surrounds himself in ectoplasm and flies straight into the computer screen.
Once he succeeds this, Technus is shown on-screen, laughing evilly at this moment while suited up in a newly crafted armor, much different than the other players (seeing as he takes the form of a robotic spider) where topping it off - he has his brain floating in a cylinder case that's filled with water.*
*The next day at school, seeing as Danny had pulled another all-nighter, he finds himself once again falling asleep in Mr. Lancer's class.*
Mr. Lancer: By and large I'm pleased with the test results. I know the poetry of the 19th century is enough to put one to sleep. This, *Holds graded paper that has a giant "F" stamped right in the middle* however, borders on sarcasm…
*He slaps the paper right onto a tired Danny Fenton who was half asleep due to waking up, nearly moments before the bell rings. Once it does and everyone gathered within the vice-principals classroom runs out, cheering, Mr. Lancer finally decides to call Danny out on this odd behavior happening with him just as the boy stands up from his seat.*
Mr. Lancer: A word, Danny… Danny, when a teacher looks at his student, *Smiles graciously at this imagination* he hopes to see the reflection of his own abilities. *Glares down at Danny* When I look at you, I see my own F… *Places a hand on Danny's desk* I don't like to fail, do you?
Danny: *Side eyes nervously* M-Mr. Lancer, I-I can explain-
Mr. Lancer: *Cuts him off* Ah! Ah! Ah! I need no explanations, I need results. So, you know what I'm going to do?
Danny: *Smiles hopefully* Pass me so you don't look bad?
Mr. Lancer: *Laughs coldly* Haha! No… *Leans back* However I am going to give you the opportunity to do better. I'm making you retake the test.
Danny: *Stands up and shrugs his shoulders* But it's only one stupid test.
Mr. Lancer: *Points his finger up* One stupid test that accounts for one quarter of your final grade. That's 25% in case you're failing math as well… You have three days to study for the make-up. Get it?
Danny: *Sits down, miserably* Got it.
*However, with only three days to study, Danny instead continues to goof off on Doomed in an internet café with Tucker, who, surprisingly, wasn't alone as both Sam and Carrie had apparently been roaming around the place as well.*
Danny: *Typing away on the computer and shouts* I got it! If you crack the safe at MegaMart you get an extra life.
*On his computer screen, his avatar unlocks a safe that shows a heart (meaning the extra life) happily beating and another key inside the metal box.*
Sam: *Smirks and walks over with Carrie* That extra life will come in handy when Lancer kills you for flunking again.
Tucker: *Smiles with proud confidence* What are they doing here? They can't be here to play.
Carrie: *Scoffs* Oh, please, *Fakes a sad pout* is it because we're girls, Foley?
Sam: *Places an arm around Carrie's shoulder* And we girls are lacking in what? Opposable thumbs, *Closes her eyes shamefully* one track minds, *Opens them happily* stupid berets?
Carrie: *Snorts* Glad someone said it.
Tucker: *Becomes offended* Hey.
*He then places a hand on his red beret, Danny breaks his silence in the complexion of his reputation that is currently at stake.*
Danny: As much as I hate to say it, they have a point. I probably should be studying.
Carrie: *Softly punches his shoulder* That's the spirit, Fenton. And if you want, I could help you with studying.
Danny: Thanks, but no thanks, Care. I think this is something I have to do on my own. *Looks back at Tucker* So, you with me, Tuck?
Tucker: I'll stick with goofing off. *Starts playing Doomed on his computer* We're going to need all the ammo we can get if we're going to defeat Chaos and Kindred Spirit.
Danny: Chaos is nothing compared to Lancer. *Scoffs and closes his eyes with pride* Imagine if he caught me in here…
*Just then, a familiar voice is heard and that unexpected voice belongs to the man Danny had mentioned his name to, standing right behind the Fenton boy in the internet café.*
Mr. Lancer: *Staring down at Danny with a stern look* Yes, imagine that.
Carrie: *Whispers* Busted.
*Meanwhile, back inside the Doomed game, somewhere on Level 1, a new and improved Technus is currently admiring the work he's upgraded to his own ghostly (avatar gamer's) state.*
Technus: My last form was unstable, and I was unable to conceal myself from those annoying children. But this new body is much more, *Puts a finger on his chin curiously* how would the kids say it today, far out? In this new body, they shall never know it's me. Technus!
*Soon, the voice of FRYERTUCK is heard from a distance.*
Tucker: Yo newbie. *Kneels down and aims large blast ray* Look out!
*With one shot of his ray through the warning, the blast successfully hits a blue-skinned ogre, carrying a large ax, ready to take a swing toward Technus just for him to be zapped and glitched out of the game.*
Technus: *Grins impressively* Excellent! *Goes over to Tucker* You are quite the game player bespectacled one.
Tucker: *Stands up and twirls the gun from its handle with his finger* Thanks. I know a few moves.
Technus: Perhaps you could teach me these "moves" of which you speak. *Clenches his fists* Then I can become as hip and far out as you.
Tucker: *Raises an eyebrow in concern* 'Hip'? 'Far out'? *Places both hands on his hips* Wow, you do need help. Fortunately, you came to the right place. Step into my office.
*And so, not even realizing that he's in the same place with his electrical ghost enemy, Tucker leads Technus into a portal that immediately transports them into the second level - The Bridge of Doom - where it indicates a long, large bridge that's surrounded by the color orange.*
Tucker: This is Level Two: The Bridge of Doom. To survive this level you need stealth, cunning, and lightning-fast reflexes.
*Suddenly, a honk is heard as the duo looks to see a truck heading straight towards them. On the large vehicle, the colors surrounding it represent Chaos and Kindred Spirit as they have conjured up a truck together.*
Tucker: *Holds up a disk* Watch and learn.
*However, when he tossed the disk towards the truck, it only bounced off the vehicle - no damage was done to it whatsoever.*
Technus: That was informative. But let me try something.
*Without a warning, Technus grabs Tucker from underneath his arms and flies them straight to the truck. At first, the dark-skinned boy was expected to be met face-first with the vehicle, but luckily, it appears that ghost powers have a useful ability within the game as the electric ghost turns both him and Tucker intangible just to fly right through the truck and land safely back onto the ground.*
Tucker: Awesome. I've never seen that power in this game before.
Technus: *Suspiciously* You mean, I have powers here that you don't? *Grins evilly* Interesting.
*Now, finding themselves in the third level, they are standing in a realm that's set in Japan.*
Tucker: Okay. Doing good so far. Keep this up and you can help me defeat Chaos and Kindred Spirit. I'll show you the ropes.
*Suddenly, hooks attached to ropes have dug into the meadow by the small river.*
Technus: *Concerned* Are these the ropes of which you speak?
Tucker: *Glares up at the figures hiding in the trees* No. Those are Shaolin Wushu Warlords.
*Just then, around three Japanese warriors known as the Shaolin Wushu Warlords zip line down into battle with their samurai swords ready to fight. Whereas, meanwhile, back in the reality of Amity Park, Danny is currently getting driven home by Mr. Lancer himself while the middle-aged man is lecturing the halfa on the overuse of the technology teenagers are having these days within this generation.*
Mr. Lancer: Playing an internet video game is hardly the stuff of human drama, Danny.
Danny: *Glances at him* But it's fun.
Mr. Lancer: *Owning a stern look* Fun is relative… When I see a student pass through the portal of Casper High for the last time, *Smiles proudly* brimming with the knowledge it takes to make it in the outside world - to me, that's fun.
Danny: *Narrows his eyebrows* Then you need to get out more.
Mr. Lancer: *Glares down at the teen* And you need to stay in more. *Becomes excited* And here are a couple of people who will make you do just that.
*The moment Mr. Lancer pulls up to the street where Danny's home is located, standing outside of Fenton Works are a couple of figures, owning mad expressions on their faces with their arms also crossed - Jack and Maddie Fenton.*
Danny: *Panics* My parents?!
*Just then, back inside Doomed, Tucker, and Technus have recently found themselves encountered in a battle with the Shaolin Wushu Warlords. As they swung their samurai swords toward the techno-geek, he easily dodged them and soon shot three blue-pixelated rays out of his hands, which successfully killed all three warriors.*
Technus: Now what exactly is the purpose of this skill contest?
Tucker: To defeat all foes, *Presses a button on his chest to show a hologram screen as they reveal 7 silver keys* reach level 13, and retrieve the 7 silver keys to the apocalypse.
Technus: And what happens after that?
Tucker: *Chest hologram shows the Earth being taken over by a bright white atomic whirl with pink dots surrounding it* Gain ultimate power and access to the World Wide Web!
Technus: Very well… *Points a finger up and grins evilly* Then I, Technus, shall use my ghost powers and newfound gaming prowess to win the game and spread my intellect to every machine in the world! My, that was a long speech.
Tucker: *Becomes shocked* What? Technus?
Technus: *Points* Bingo, bubby! Game over!
*He soon releases an evil laugh before blasting a blue-pixelated ray at Tucker, which sends him away with a yell.*
Technus: That was fun.
*Outside the reality of Doomed, Tucker is seated in his room, jolting around with the joystick while typing against the keyboard anxiously.*
Tucker: Oh, no. Technus is in the game and he's able to use his ghost powers. I've got to stop him before he gets to the internet!
*Once it's discovered that Technus - the electric ghost is back and is plotting a scheme to take over the world, nearly moments have passed pass by and Mr. Lancer finds himself standing inside the Fenton Works home, talking with Jack and Maddie Fenton going over the list of the terrible lifestyle that is corrupting their son's career.*
Mr. Lancer: *Reads off notepad* 'Lazy. Unfocused. Ill-prepared. Lethargic…' Need I go on?
Danny: Dad, I-
Jack: *Cuts him off* Now that's enough of your sass talk mister.
Maddie: What do you suggest, Mr. Lancer?
Mr. Lancer: Danny will pass. *Puts a hand on Danny's shoulder* I know he's capable. But I'd like him to spend his after-school hours in my office studying until I administer the makeup exam.
Danny and Jazz: *Simultaneously* But I/he has stuff to do after class.
Danny: *Glances at her with a cautious look* How do you know that?
*All Jazz did was smile innocently, practically showing that she shouldn't be getting too much involved when it comes to her little brother being part ghost and having to fight evil ghosts alongside his partner.*
Mr. Lancer: Ah, but consider this… *Hovers over Danny intensely* If you fail, you may be held back a year. If it's boring once, *Smirks* imagine taking it again.
Maddie: Get this straight Danny. *Points* You're a Fenton. Fentons get As. Or in your father's case, *Looks at Jack with a small smile* B minuses.
Jack: *Sternly* Solid B minuses.
Maddie: *Looks back at her son* Until you retake this test and pass it with flying colors, we're forbidding access to all electronic devices.
*And the moment she declares this punishment, Danny's phone rings.*
Danny: *Takes out his phone and reads the contact name of who's calling him* It's Tucker.
Jack: *Immediately takes the phone and answers to shout* HE'S BUSY!
*With a crush from his fist, Jack manages to destroy the cell phone into pieces. Leaving Tucker to fend for himself and fight off Technus all on his own in Doomed. Leaping off his feet, the teen flies towards the electric ghost, his fist ready to go one-on-one combat mode with the enemy. However, with one battle yell, Technus throws a hardcore pixel punch to the boy, which sends him flying back against the wall. When Tucker glitches out, Technus' form seems to only grow bigger after each punch.*
Technus: *Admiring himself* Interesting. I seem to grow stronger with each vanquished foe.
Tucker: *Is now on the phone with Sam* This is bad. He's figuring the game out. Why won't Danny answer?
Sam: *Speaks into the gaming mic* Maybe he's busy. Could you use a hand?
Tucker: Fat chance.
*Suddenly, a familiar voice spikes their ears within their earphones.*
Carrie: *Speaks into the gaming mic next* Uh, what about me? Y'know, the other person who's got a better fighting strategy against an evil ghost since she's also part ghost herself?
Tucker: *Scoffs* Double the fat choice. It's every man for himself.
Sam: Every man, huh?
*Soon, spawning out of nowhere is none other than Doomed, two greatest players at the moment - Chaos and Kindred Spirit. On Chaos' helmet, the screen flickers to show a smirking Sam Manson, leaving Kindred Spirit to remove its mask and the hood, revealing Carrie Mayth showing herself.*
Tucker: *Shocked by this discovery* What?! You two are Chaos and Kindred Spirit?!
Carrie: *Smirks proudly* Surpiseee!~
Sam: If you were game savvy, you'd know that.
*When the next day at Casper High School arrived, boy, we're both Sam and Carrie thrilled to finally reveal their true gaming identities within Doomed to Danny as the four friends now currently find themselves together in the gymnasium where another day of education had just ended to discuss the most important matter than just the two girls' battle against misogynistic when it comes to online gaming with teenage boys.*
Sam: *Mocks Danny* I'm Ghost Boy…
Carrie: *Mocks Tucker* I'm Fryertuck…
Sam and Carrie: *They put their arms around each other's shoulders with one leg lifted and continued mocking them* We don't need your guys' help because you're a couple ofgirls.
Tucker: *Holding the basketball, he looks at them with an annoyed expression* Alright. Alright… Enough already.
*He tosses the basketball towards the hoop in an attempt to make a basket, but unfortunately, the ball bounces off the board.*
Danny: *In disbelief* I can't believe it was you two dusting us all this time. Why didn't you guys say something?
Sam: I tried to, *Picks up the basketball and rolls it over her shoulders* but between the condescension and the cockiness I barely had time for anything else.
*They watch as the Manson girl simply tosses the ball, which successfully makes the basket.*
Carrie: *Chuckles* And besides, why should we show our true potential doofus who thinks girls aren't cut out for gaming?
Tucker: *Notices her glaring at him, he rolls his eyes and looks at Sam* Well, the main thing is Sam and Carrie can help me fight Technus while you're out of commission…
Carrie: *Raises an eyebrow* Help us with what? Making sure we don't lose any lives and use our health aids on you every time you take a punch? *Points a stern finger at him* Remember - one of us actually went up against him…?
Tucker: *Instantly regrets these words as both girls send him a glare, urging him to rethink them wisely* I mean, I can help them.
Danny: *Sighs* What a mess… It's my fault Technus is out there while I'm stuck studying the world's dullest subject.
Carrie: *Closes eyes and softly facepalms her forehead* I told you - with my help, you could ace that test lickity-split in under a minute, dude.
Sam: Just leave everything to us, Danny. Technus may have the power but we've got the moves. *Twirls basketball and tosses into the basket, gaining another shot* I've got lots of cheat codes and secret power-ups in my arsenal.
Carrie: *Places her arm around Danny's shoulder* It's true. She even gifted some of them to me at this point.
Sam: *Side eyes proudly* Of course, you guys must know all of those, too, right? *Glances back at them* Weird, the girls do. Maybe you guys need to communicate better. *Places an arm around Carrie* Isn't that right, Care?
Carrie: *Sighs enthusiastically* You betcha.
*Soon, the voice of their vice-principal echoes throughout the gymnasium room as they look to see Mr. Lancer standing by one of the entrances.*
Mr. Lancer: Danny Fenton. My classroom. Now.
*Meaning - it is day three of Danny Fenton slacking off instead of studying for the make-up test. And so, moments later, Danny is seated at his desk in Mr. Lancer's classroom as it were just the two of them alone with a book while the teacher is also at his desk, silently grading papers or writing something outside of school.
Unfortunately, due to pulling another all-nighter (unlikely with studying), the male halfa finds himself half-asleep at his desk, which triggers his ghost abilities, causing him to become intangible, and then dunk his head into the desk. Shortly, Danny instantly wakes up with a yelp, and quickly pulls himself up and gets out of his seat.*
Mr. Lancer: *Notices Danny up and moving, he looks at the boy sternly* Going somewhere, Mr. Fenton?
Danny: *Cracks his back tiredly* Uh, just stretching my legs. *Glances down at the paper Mr. Lancer is writing* Oh, writing your sister, huh? *Becomes assumed* You have a sister?
*Seated by the edge of his desk, there is Mr. Lancer's sister, who seems to pretty much be his twin (due to owning a goatee beard and some chest hair), but with bright red hair, posing happily in a pink dress.*
Mr. Lancer: *Picks up the photo* I haven't seen her in ages. Can't afford the plane fare. You know this would be an excellent time for you to say 'Gosh, Mr. Lancer, I never realized being a teacher could be so difficult.'
Danny: I'm 14. I don't really care.
Mr. Lancer: Yes, yes. Of course… *Gets up and walks away* I'm gonna get some air.
Danny: Gotta cross teacher off my what I wanna be when I grow up list…
*However, seeing as the teacher had left Danny alone - in a room that owns a computer, the raven-haired teen glances back at the door to make sure Mr. Lancer isn't anywhere to be seen before quickly taking use of his computer.*
GHOSTBOY:
You guys there?
CHAOS:
What are you doing online?
KINDRED SPIRIT:
Yeah, aren't you supposed to be taking the make-up test?
GHOSTBOY:
Just checking in. How's it going?
FRYERTUCK:
We're keeping Technus in check, thanks to Care's kickass combat moves!
KINDRED SPIRIT:
Aww, look who's livin' up to girl gamers now, Manson!
FRYERTUCK:
But he's getting stronger. It's just a matter of time before he masters the game.
GHOSTBOY:
Wish I could help. Studying is such a drag...
Mr. Lancer: *Disappointed* Is it, Danny?
*At the sound of his voice, Danny flinches and glances up to find an angry Mr. Lancer hovering over him.*
Danny: Mr. Lancer, I was just taking the-
Mr. Lancer: *Cuts him off* Taking up my valuable time… There are no cheat codes in school Danny, or in life. But if you don't care, why should I?!
*Once that's quickly lectured and over with, this finally made Danny realize that the game/Technus situation would have to wait; especially with his reputation on the line, he figured to not waste it now. So, he sadly glances back at the computer screen where Sam, Tucker, and Carrie are chasing after Technus and shuts it off, then picks up Mr. Lancer's poetry book.*
Danny: *Sighs* Here we go…
*Walking outside the classroom, Danny finds a sad and alone Mr. Lancer slightly slumped against a bench, sipping his coffee, and strolls up to him after reading a few pages from the book with curiosity.*
Danny: Um, in the poem - The Tyger… Why does he rhyme the words "I" and symmetry?
Mr. Lancer: The poem was written in the early 1800s. I'm sure there were multiple ways to pronounce that word.
Danny And it's Blake, right? *Sits down beside him* William Blake?
Mr. Lancer: *Smiles softly* Actually, yes… There were actually other poems he wrote that used the same form of rhyme scheme.
Danny: Really? Which ones?
*Meanwhile, as studying was going on back in the reality of Amity Park, inside Doomed, Sam, Tucker, and Carrie are blasting their pixel rays at Technus who easily dodges them by turning intangible, which allows the blasts to fly right through.*
Technus: *Shouts with glee* Not bad for a guy with no moves, huh?
*As the battle goes on, Danny is currently in his own state of mind - slightly focusing on taking the practice test while in the game, Technus shoots three blasts towards the trio - only making a couple of hits to have Carrie easily dodge and blast a red pixel ray at the electric ghost, but he becomes intangible again and allows it to fly right past him just for his black eyes to catch something helpful in his state.*
Tucker: *Realizes what Technus has his eyes on* Oh, no. He found a power-plus cube.
*Without hesitation, Technus uses one of his tentacles and presses the large green button of the power-plus cube, which instantly turns his body and legs into the form of a spider as well as grows even bigger.*
Technus: Farewell, children. I, the new improved Technus - have reached the next level.
*He happily walks into the portal that says "NEXT LEVEL," leaving the three teens to follow as back in Casper High, Danny closes his book, and stands up from his desk.*
Danny: Well, it's now or never. And it better be now. We've got less than an hour before Technus gets to the last level.
*Almost immediately, Mr. Lancer slams the exam test right on the Fenton boy's table and watches as he digs right into it. Nearly an hour has passed and Danny has finally finished the exam where he watches Mr. Lancer grade the entire packet right in front of him.*
Mr. Lancer: *Humming as he headed until the last one before writing the score in red permanent marker* Ninety-one.
Danny: *Shocked* Ninety-one? Ninety-one?! *Picks up exam packet* I aced it?
Mr. Lancer: Hmm, just barely, but yes… *Smiles proudly* You aced it.
Danny: *Pumps his fists in the air* Yes! I knew I could do it. Hey, I did… I did know I could do it. Thanks.
Mr. Lancer: Yes, well, *Raises one of his eyebrows sternly* don't think this means I won't be keeping an eye on you, Fenton.
Danny: *Holds the test out with a proud grin* Don't think this means you won't have to. *Runs away, shouting* I ACED IT!
Mr. Lancer: *Gazes down at framed photo of the woman in a pink dress and picks it up* Ah, the old 'I don't get to see my sister' speech gets them every time. *Frowns* Why don't they ever realize that's me in a dress?
*And so, happily running all the way back home, the second Danny bursts through the door, he rushes into the kitchen, finding his parents working on a newly ghost invention just to have an aced-up test slam down on the kitchen table in front of them.*
Danny: Hello. Not an idiot. See ya.
*The ghost-hunting duo watches as their son happily dashes downstairs to finally spawn into the game, leaving something to occur in Jack Fenton's mind that happened a few days ago.*
Jack: *Holds out Danny's crushed-up cell phone* I should give him his phone back…
*Finally, making it down the last step, Danny immediately rushed and placed on the helmet just to be spawned right into the game.*
Danny: Yo, guys, I'm here. And I aced the test.
Carrie: I knew you could do it!
Tucker: Yeah, dude, that's great. You got a hundred?
*After asking this, Tucker flies up to one of the silver keys hanging from a tree and is about to grab it until he is sent back with a blast from Technus as the electric ghost takes the tree for himself.*
Danny: *Running through level one with a pistol in his hand* No, I got an A minus. A solid A minus.
Tucker: *Flying alongside Carrie and Sam above Technus* We're at level 13. Technus has five of the seven silver keys. Two more and he's king of the World Wide Web.
*In level 1, Danny is easily up against the two blue-skinned ogres with axes who shoot blasts from them. Danny moves and hides behind a pixel bush.*
Danny: It'll take me forever to reach level 13.
*Blasting their different pixel rays down at Technus, they watch as he becomes intangible.*
Tucker: He's using his ghost powers. I can't stop him.
Carrie: *Looks at him intensely* So, you chose to say some important information like that just now?!
Danny: Yeah, ghost powers? Ugh, I'm such an idiot. Technus used his ghost powers in the game, so, why can't me and Carrie use ours, right, Care?
Carrie: *Stops midway through the flight* Alright, time to finally give a little upgrade for my avatar.
*Being outside of the game, both Danny and Carrie go ghost and fly straight into their computer screens and phase into their avatar players, allowing them to become the phantom version of themselves, which has the color of their armors switched up a bit.*
Danny: Alright, I'm in. This had better work.
*The second Danny takes off into the air, he is instantly greeted by the blue ogres who shoot dark pink rays from their axes toward him.*
Danny: Woah! *Becomes intangible and watches the rays fly through him* Excellent. I'm learning all over the place today.
*He flies past them and into the vortex portal that appears just to fly through The Bridge of Doom level.*
Danny: *Cheerfully* Sweet! My powers are the ultimate cheat code!
*Soon, a honk from the Chaos/Kindred Spirit truck is heard, and due to still being intangible, Danny simply phases right past it. Once he overcomes the large vehicle, he smiles, becomes tangible, and flies through another portal whereas meanwhile, Technus had successfully placed the fifth silver key into the gate.*
Technus: Yes! Two more keys then I, the new improved Technus, shall be the hip modern ruler of the world!
*Just as he lets out a laugh, Carrie shoots a ghost ray towards the electric ghost that sends him flying and landing by an area that has a couple of ogres guarding two trees that possess two keys hanging off the branches. And so, he starts off, towards the two silver keys, and both blue-skinned ogres respond by shooting blue rays from their axes at him, which he then becomes intangible and easily dodged.*
Carrie: Oh, no, you don't!
*Carrie soon goes flying toward Technus and blasts a couple of blue rays, but unfortunately, it is already too late as the electric ghost has made it to the area, grabbed both ogres and simply smashed them with only his hands before grabbing the two silver keys.*
Technus: I, Technus, am totally frying your bacon!
Tucker: *Side eyes Sam* Well that's one thing he hasn't upgraded. His catchphrases.
Carrie: *Groans* Not only that, but his self-centered egotism.
Technus: *Laughs evilly* You are no match for me! For I am Technus, master of-
Danny: *Appears right beside the three* Master of long-winded introductions. Do you ever stop talking about yourself?
Carrie: *Annoyed* Seriously, it's getting annoying! It's like we're fighting another obnoxious version of the Box Ghost! Is that the only reason why you two are friends?
Sam: Do something, you guys! We're one key away from a catastrophe. *To Danny* Oh, and congrats on the A.
Danny: *Charges green-ray* Thanks.
*Once he blasts it, Technus forms a coordinated grid shield that blocks the bounce of the attack off and sends it right back at the male halfa. Technus crawls away, laughing with glee just for both Carrie and Sam to shoot their rays, which successfully strike him. As he's sent back onto the ground with a yelp, his form starts to shrink.*
Danny: He's vulnerable… *Gets an idea* Keep hammering him.
*Happily doing so, Tucker takes off running and tosses a grenade that swiftly blows up from underneath. Luckily, it affected Technus as the electric ghost shrinks even more. Soon, he jumps into the air, leaving the quartet to discuss the next part of the plan.*
Sam: Do you think he gave up?
Danny: *Deadpans* Negative. *Alarmed* Incoming!
*Up in the sky, Technus is flying back towards them, only this time, he brings a weapon of his own, which happens to be a boulder.*
Sam: *Gets an idea* Tuck, remember that mega cheat I told you about?
Tucker: *Glances back at Sam with a confident look* Time to bust it out?
Sam: Time to bust it out. Hold Technus off while I get back.
*So, they do - together, Danny, Carrie, and Tucker blast their pixel rays at Technus who easily dodges them and blasts a larger one which knocks the trio over. Danny finds himself trapped in a tubby Venus fly trap plant while Tucker is running away from Technus' rays being blasted at him.
Carrie sees this and flies over toward the Foley, turns them both intangible and starts flying away through the blasts. Meanwhile, Sam is in a land filled with tiki totems. She grabs hold of a small tiki totem and throws it into the mouth of a larger one that glows brightly as it's most likely a portal, meaning she had activated the cheat code.*
Sam: Here goes everything!
*Without further ado, the Manson teen jumps into the portal while during the fight, Carrie launches Tucker forward for him to grab one of the silver keys hanging on one of the tree branches only to have Technus beat him to it by slamming his spider legs into the ground, causing it to violently shake and send the dark-skinned boy away with a yelp, which results in him spawning out of the game.*
Carrie: *Blasts a blue pixelated ray at Technus* Back off!
*And of course, the electric ghost dodges it as he then sends a larger blast towards the female halfa just for it to send her away with a yelp and spawn out of the game next. Danny, who's still trapped in the Venus flytrap, watched as his two best friends struggled.*
Danny: Tucker! Carrie!
*Danny grunts as ectoplasm surrounds himself and the pudgy Venus flytrap whereas soon, he finds himself free and is now in stance with a semi-large Technus who's only a few inches away from the silver key.*
Technus: The game is over. Victory is mine! *Reaches for the key* Any last requests, child?
Danny: Um, yeah… *Crosses his arms with a pleased look as a familiar player catches his green orbs* Could you take out the trash, Sam?
Sam: With pleasure!
*Suddenly, a pink and aqua-colored boot slams down on top of Technus with only his head peeking out from underneath. And that boot belongs to a newly upgraded Sam Manson as her Chaos avatar is now a tall, enormous, tiki-themed giant, holding a large spear in her hands.*
Danny: *Floats up towards her* Not bad for a girl. Does Care have this kind of code?
Sam: *Slightly glares down at him* Okay, one - I'm ignoring that, and two - Carrie doesn't know about this one, and three - *Holds up a squashed Technus* care to lend a hand?
*Without saying another word, Danny happily does lend a hand as he grabs a handful of level thirteen, out of nowhere opens it, and allows Sam to drop Technus into the void of this empty world surrounding him.*
Technus: *Looks around* What? Where am I?
Danny: *Smirking* It's level zero. It's a glitch in the program. One way in, no way out.
Technus: Now, listen here, young whipper-snapper! *Points a finger up* I, Technus, am hip, and funky fresh, and-
Danny: *Not bothering to listen any more of this, he slams the pocket level shut, cutting Technus off* Totally out of date.
*Once the electric ghost is finally defeated, both Tucker and Carrie spawn back into the game.*
Tucker: Good thing I upgraded my anti-virus program.
Carrie: Yeah, and thanks for teaching me it!
Tucker: No problem. Though, I'm still surprised you caught on pretty quick, I mean, you being a girl, n'all…
Carrie: *Glares at him* Ignoring that. *Looks at Danny with a smile* So, did we miss anything?
Danny: Just the most awesome display of gamesmanship ever.
Tucker: *Runs over and grabs the silver key hanging off the branch* Hey, guys. We've got the seven silver keys to the apocalypse. All we have to do is open the door and we win the game.
Carrie: *Squeals* Finally, we're *Gestures to herself and Sam* tired of fighting off noobs, it's about time we get a win out of this entire game!
Danny: It's surprising that we're gonna win the game with you two. *Points toward both girls* I mean, after all this time not knowing it was you guys playing around with us as Chaos and Kindred Spirit - what's coming to an end is insane.
Carrie: *Smiles proudly* Yep. *Punches his arm and points a stern finger* And don't ever doubt us, girls again, Fenton, get it?!
Danny: *Holds his arm in pain* Got it.
Tucker: *Aims the silver key towards the slot* Without further ado…
*Suddenly, just as the key entered the slot, the quartet didn't expect four blue-pixel lasers to be shot at them and cause them to spawn out of the game.*
Tucker: *Becomes confused* Huh?
Sam: *Also confused* Huh?
*While both normal teens were seated at their desks, extremely confused by this sudden attack, both halfas found themselves flying back out of their computers.*
Danny: *Slams against the wall* Huh? Who on Earth could have done that?
Carrie: *Slams against her tall dresser* Uh, Sam, I thought we took out all of the nerds!
*However, what they didn't expect is that, somewhere in Casper High School, their own vice-principal, Mr. Lancer is apparently playing Doomed on his computer.*
Mr. Lancer: *Celebrates with glee as his avatar picks up the silver key that's been dropped on the ground in front of the gate* Ha! Ha! Once again I have the seven silver keys and I am victorious! *Gestures to self, proudly* ME! Mr. Lancer. *Side eyes cautiously and lowers his voice* I've got to stop doing that…
author speaks!
heyyy, so ik y'all r pretty surprised to be getting another chapter REALLY early, but that's because i'm planning on releasing the halloween episode on that exact day! i'm lowkey excited to get started on that episode. i hope y'all enjoyed this chapter.
question: what is y'all's favorite halloween movie, if you ask me, my favorite animated one is: paranorman & for real life: nightmare on elm street!
