You could say the world was in shock. It came in a flurry of texts and viewers, soon everyone was talking about the small American town where it had been revealed there were not only ghosts, but some sort of half-ghost hybrids. Sure, some people were doubtful, maybe it was just a town full of scammers trying to get tourists. On the other hand, no one could simply ignore it when the supposed teenaged ghost hybrid was actually put on the most wanted list.
Now everyone was frantically trying to get information on the newest USA disaster. Conspiracy theorists and journalists alike were all going crazy, even government higher ups were unsure of their sources. For a lull of time only the GIW really knew what was happening, and most didn't count on that for much reassurance.
Eventually the government did give information to major media sources, one of such was streamed across the country, and soon after the world through different social medias. Studio lights brightened as the camera panned over to a table with large screens behind it. At the table sat two adults in their late twenties, a man with sandy brown hair, and a woman with short red hair.
Serious expressions marred their faces as they briefly turned to the screens behind them, on them the clips from Amity Park's news channel played. Phantom fighting the mystery ghost, Phantom turning into Danny Fenton, and finally him pushing the GIW agents to the floor with green energy and escaping. Images of Phantom and Fenton showed side by side on the screens and stayed there, the two reporters turned back to the camera.
The man started "Jason Tomb."
"And Emma Smith here. Today we are here to talk about the revelation in America's own, Amity Park."
Jason came in again, very obviously scripted. "After some of the world excepted the existence of ghosts a few years ago, people have been learning more and more about these mysterious spectres. Some say all ghosts are evil, many others disagree. I think we can all agree this new revelation was not expected."
Emma stared into the camera. "As being claimed by Amity Park citizens, which has yet to be confirmed by the government. There are such things as half-human, half-ghost beings; apparently ghosts have known of their existence this entire time. As we now know Amity Park's own hero, Danny Phantom, as one of those beings. Non other then professional ghost hunters Jack and Maddie Fenton's son, Daniel Fenton. Daniel is a fifteen-year-old who attends Casper High, and with that it is assumed that he must have just finished exams sometime before the famous footage was caught."
The photos on screen were replaced with two school photos, the first of Danny as a scrawny fourteen-year-old smiling awkwardly at the camera. The second, noticeably different next to the previous, showed the most recent picture. The raven-haired teen held himself differently, wore a baggy sweater that hid his arms, and his smile at the camera wasn't quite as large. Light new scars were scattered over his skin, along with prominent eyebags.
After giving a few moments for the viewers to examine the photos, Jason continued the explanation. "This scientific anomaly in and of itself was caught on tape by local Amity Park news channels and security cameras." The screens had a video pointed down from a rooftop, showing as Phantom crashed into the side of a building before sliding to the ground. A white halo of sorts appeared around his waist before splitting up over the ghost's form, changing Phantom into Danny Fenton.
Jason and Emma were both glancing back at the screen "Let's see that again." The video rewound, the white halo split up again and it paused when only the tops of Phantom's hair and boots were still visible.
Emma shuffled the papers on their desk, concern leaking through her professional posture. "Daniel is now one of America's most wanted men and women, in this case teenager. He has been accused of many crimes while being Phantom, and as said by the government Guys In White agents, his very existence defies the anti-ecto act. Any information on his current whereabouts are to be reported the police immediately."
The background pictures changed as Jason folded his hands together on the table. The picture had three teenagers together, one of them Danny, standing in an eerily green lit lab. Scattered around them on tables were beakers and other weapons that seemed to be related to ghost hunting.
"Daniel, contrary to public belief, did not flee alone. With him are his accomplices Samantha Manson and Tucker Foley. The three of them were caught on security camera footage briefly after the encounter with the Guys In White, moving farther away from Amity Park. Sources say the three teenagers have been friends since Elementary school, they are said to be a very tight-knit group. Local students say they had been largely cut off from others since the beginning of freshmen year, keeping their secrets close."
Emma gestured to the screen as the photo changed, this one at a selfie angle. Showing Sam, Tucker, and Phantom sticking their tongues out playfully at each other. "It's quite obvious why they kept to themselves now. This picture was coincidentally found hidden in the Fenton household when the government searched through it for evidence. Speculation suggests that the two friends knew about Danny's status as a ghost for some time."
Jason tilted his head in a curious manner "It makes us wonder who else knew about Daniel Fenton's secret and possibly, how he exists. Currently, Jack and Maddie Fenton are under scrutiny, and many question their involvement. They claim to have been unaware of their son's, unusual situation, but the truth awaits to be seen."
On screen behind the two reporters a seemingly recent photo of Sam, Tucker, and Danny stayed in place. Emma glanced almost sadly at them. "They are currently wanted by the US government, again any and all information on their whereabouts is to be given to the authorities. The Guys In White are the government group currently leading the search, since it falls under their, specialties. They view Phantom as a threat to the nation that needs to be controlled, which is worrying when you think of the fact he is only a fifteen-year-old. All three teenager are, it's troubling to wrap your head around."
Jason gently placed his hand on hers, before turning back to the camera. "When more information surfaces you will be informed. This is what the government has decided, we won't debate it. That's all on this topic today, we'll be right back to you shortly."
Edited 05/26/2020
