Hello again citizens of the Danny Phantom section of once again I, Rob Phantom have another masterpiece to bestow on you.

Danny: isn't that a little over the top?

Ember: Yeah, your good, but not that good.

Me: All right, I have another story to post, is that better?

Danny: yes.

Me Ok then, here is the sequel to the Ghost Scepter, Vlad Strikes Back.

Summery: Once again Vlad has a plan to get our favorite halfa and his mom to join him. Vlad kidnaps Sam and threatens to kill her if Danny doesn't surrender. Danny may have to face the toughest decision of his life. Watch as Vlad sends a ghost army against Washington D.C. and the Fentons fight the battle of their lives. Also the return of the hurt Vlad lever.

Vlad: do we really need to bring that back.

Me: Watch it Vlad, or you know what will happen. Author gestures toward the hurt Vlad lever.

Vlad: I'll be good.

Me: Good, now on with the story.

I don't own Danny Phantom, Butch Hartman does, but if I did I would rule the world Mwhahaha!

Vlad Strikes Back

It was exactly one month after the incident with the Scepter of Obedience and Vlad's ghost army attacking the town of Amity Park. Vlad Masters was sitting in his study looking at his nice clean walls. It had taken him weeks to get the garbage off of his walls after Daniel's little wish. It had been a nightmare, and the smell of rotten fruit and Limburger cheese, thanks to the Dairy King, still was not quiet gone. At this moment he was sitting thinking of the battle.

"I can't believe a teenager and his pathetic friends beat me. I came so close to getting everything I wanted in life and its take away from me." thought Vlad.

Vlad sat getting more and more angry as he thought of how Daniel had broke his hold on him. (AN: time to pull the lever. Author pulls the hurt Vlad lever, a piece of ceiling falls on his head.)

And for some reason bad things kept happening to him.

"I still remember how that little girlfriend of his broke my control, and how Daniel smashed the Scepter on a rock. Those two whelps cost me my army and my one chance at Maddie. Now that she knows who I am she'll never join me willingly." thought Vlad.

"I need to come up with a plan to take revenge on those two meddling kids." thought Vlad.

Vlad started to think, he needed a way to get to Daniel that he could not find a way out of. He needed to find his one weakness that would force him to surrender. Then Vlad realized what that thing was, he shot up and started to speak out loud.

"The girl, that is Danny's weakness. If I held her life in my hands, Daniel would have no choice but to surrender to me." said Vlad.

But there was one problem, even if he came up with a design for the invention to make his plan work, he could not build it himself. He would need help to build the devise, and he currently had no one to do it. He would need to lure Skulker back to his side, but he would need some extra help. Vlad then remembered Technus, the ghost master of technology, he could be the one to help make his plan succeed.

"But how do I tempt them to help me, the ghosts are still mad because of the fact I had hypnotized them." thought Vlad.

"Well, money is a great persuasion tool, I think a trip to the Ghost Zone is in order." Said Vlad as he transformed into his ghost half, Vlad Plasmius.

Vlad phased through the floor to his lab and the ghost portal. Now you think Vlad would not want to open the portal for fear there might be ghosts on the other side who want to beat him up. But Vlad had installed weapons on the Ghost Zone side, and when the ghosts had gathered to try to get him, he'd had fun blasting them away. Needless to say they were reluctant to hang around his portal. Vlad opened the portal to reveal the swirling green mass of the Ghost Zone, he then went in.

Vlad flew through the emptiness of the Ghost Zone, he flew past door after door. He took care to not run into any ghosts, so that they would not alert the other ghosts and beat him up. He was flying for a hour before Skulker's lair came into view. He flew toward the floating island and to the cave that Skulker lived in. He entered the cave and saw cages containing various ghost animals. On the walls were mounted ghost animal heads. One of the plaques was empty and beared Daniel's name, the one next to it looked newer and had Vlad's. Vlad found this somewhat disturbing and made a mental note to have a violent talk with Skulker about it later.

Vlad flew further into the cave and saw a flash from some kind of electrical tool. He pocked his head around the corner and saw Skulker repairing some damage to his robosuit.

"Hello Skulker, long time no see." said Vlad.

Skulker jumped upon hearing Vlad's voice and immediately armed his weapons.

"Well, it looks like I don't have to hunt you down, you'll pay for what you did to me." said Skulker.

Skulker tried to fire at Vlad, but his weapons started to malfunction.

"You seem to be having some trouble. Let me guess, young Daniel is to blame." said Vlad.

"What if he is?" said Skulker.

"Well, I think I can make sure he doesn't bother you or any ghosts anymore." said Vlad.

"I don't need your help to take care of that annoying ghost child." Skulker said, then his suit started to spark and make electronic frying sounds.

"Skulker give it up. You know that you can't keep hunting him without my money and resources. So why don't you come and help me with my plan, and you'll never have to worry about Daniel's interference ever again."

Skulker pondered this and looked around at his weapons that Danny had smashed. He then looked down at his robosuit that Danny had beaten on, especially the large dent in the chest he had left.

"Alright, I'll help you, but if you try to double cross me I'll make sure your head is mounted on my wall." said Skulker.

"Excellent, but before we go back to my castle we need to make one stop." said Vlad.

"Where are we going?" Skulker said as they flew out of the cave.

"We're going to see a certain ghost scientist." said Vlad.

"You mean Technus, why do we need him?" said Skulker.

"Because this job requires a little more technical know-how and scientific knowledge then you have, and there is no other ghost that I know who has both of those qualities." said Vlad as they approached the door to Technus's lair.

The door to Technus's lair looked metallic and scientific. Vlad opened the door to the lair and stepped in, the place was a site to behold. Technus's lair was filled with all manner of machinery and scientific instruments. There were huge machines with dials and blinking lights lining the walls, and on the tables were inventions in various states of completion. In the far corner they could see Technus working on his latest invention.

"At last, I, Technus, ghost master of all things beeping and electronic have completed the invention that will destroy that ghost child once and for all!" said Technus, he tested the invention but it fell apart.

"Drat, this thing won't work. I, Technus, lord of gadgetry and science, need more money and resources if I want to complete this device!" said Technus.

"Maybe I can help with that." said Vlad.

"Ahh! Vlad, Skulker, what are you doing here?" said Technus.

"I've just come to offer you a job working on a little project of mine." said Vlad.

"And what is this project of which you speak?" said Technus

"Oh, its just a little project that will keep Daniel from messing up our lives ever again." said Vlad.

"I, Technus, master of technology and all things scientific, do not need your help defeating the ghost child." said Technus.

"But I could not help overhear that you need money and resources." said Vlad.

"Yeah, so?" said Technus.

"Well if you come to work for me, you will have all the money and resources you need to complete your inventions." said Vlad.

"I, Technus, need some time to think about this...two seconds later...Ok, I, Technus, will work on this project of yours." said Technus

"Excellent, now back to my castle." Vlad said as they flew off.

The three ghosts flew through the Ghost Zone back to the portal. They exited the portal and went to Vlad's study. Vlad sat down behind his desk and the two ghosts sat in the chair.

"Ok, Plasmius, what is this plan of yours." said Skulker.

"My plan is that we kidnap Daniel's little girlfriend, Samantha, and threaten to kill her. Daniel will come rushing to save her and we will force him to surrender or the girl dies." said Vlad.

"But how do we do that, what way are we going to threaten her that the ghost child will not be able to get her out of?" said Technus.

"We will use this device, just let me sketch it out." said Vlad as he took out a piece of paper and a pen.

Vlad began to sketch out the device on the paper and what it should do. Several minutes later he finished and showed it to Skulker and Technus.

It was a collar that locked in place around the victims neck. It would have the ability to kill both humans and ghosts. Technus and Skulker had some concerns about this, but Vlad calmed them down be saying they would also use it on Daniel, and that it needed to be deadly even if he was in ghost mode.(AN: poor fools, you can almost see what will happen later.) The collar needed to be made so that it could not be phased off of the person, and it needed to be indestructible. It also needed to have the ability to shock the person wearing it, by remote control.

"So, do you two think you can build it?" said Vlad.

"Sure, I can build it." said Skulker.

"I, Technus, ghost master of science and electronics, can build this device." said Technus.

"Good, now we just have to work on getting Daniels little girlfriend here." said Vlad.

"How are we going to do that?" said Skulker.

"We need some help, and I know the ghost who can persuade others to come here and listen to me, Fright Knight, could you come here." said Vlad.

Out of the shadows stepped a dark figure. He was a knight with purple fire for a cape and purple fire around his head.

"Yes Lord Plasmius?" said the Fright Knight.

"Hey, he's still helping you, but I thought all the ghosts hated you?" said Technus.

"That is true of the ones that I hypnotized, but I never hypnotized the Fright Knight. He pledged his loyalty to me after the Pariah Dark incident, so I saw no need for it." said Vlad.

"Now Fright Knight, I want you to find these ghosts and "persuade" them to come listen to my plan to get Daniel." said Vlad.

"Yes Lord Plasmius." the Fright Knight said before he headed for the portal.

"While he's doing that you two go to my lab and work on the device." said Vlad.

"Ok." said Skulker.

"I, Technus, lord of all things beeping and electronic shall complete this device." said Tecnhus.

The two ghosts left to go work on the invention. This left Vlad with some time to think in his study. Once again all was going his way, soon he would have the forces necessary to exact his revenge. He would use the old Masters charm to convince the ghosts to help him take down Daniel. Then he would use them and Daniel to overthrow the governments of the world. He would also soon have the love of his life, and that fool Jack would be dead. He would have the family he always deserved, and he would be the ruler of the Earth and the Ghost Zone.

"Its only a matter of time before all the people of the Earth and Ghost Zone bow down to me Mwhahaha!" said Vlad while laughing evilly. (AN: Ok, Vlad is getting to happy, time to ruin his life. Author pulls the hurt Vlad lever.)

Then a bunch of ectoplasmic goo fell on Vlad.

"But first I need to take a shower." said Vlad slumping his shoulders as he left the room.

Vlad finish his shower and got dressed just as the Fright Knight returned.

"Lord Plasmius, I have brought the ghosts that you requested, they are in the meeting room" said the Fright Knight.

"Excellent, keep them occupied, I'll be there momentarily." said Vlad.

"Yes master." said the Fright Knight.

Vlad walked down the Hall to the meeting room, and with a pause opened the door. In the room were all of Danny's worst enemies, Ember, Walker, Johnny 13 and Kitty, Desiree, the Lunch Lady, and...

"I am the Box Ghost." bellowed the Box Ghost.

Vlad turned to the Fright Knight.

"What is he doing here?" whispered Vlad.

"He would not leave me alone, he insisted that since he was part of your last plan that he should be here for this one." whispered the Fright Knight.

"I knew I should have blasted him into oblivion, oh well it can't be helped." whispered Vlad.

"Welcome to my home, your probably wondering why I asked you all here." said Vlad.

"More like forced us, but yeah, what do you want old man." said Ember.

"I invited you all here to be on the ground floor of a new plan to eliminate the threat of Danny Phantom once and for all and to take over the Earth" said Vlad.

"We don't need your help to eliminate Phantom, or to take this world." said Walker.

"If you say so, but let me ask you this. How many times have you actually defeated Daniel?"

All the ghosts looked ashamed to answer that question.

"And how many times have you succeeded in taking over the world?" asked Vlad.

Once again the ghosts remained silent.

"An lastly, how many times has Daniel defeated you and sucked you into that thermos of his?" asked Vlad.

The ghosts looked very uncomfortable when Vlad asked this question.

"What I propose is that we work together to defeat Daniel and take this world from the pathetic humans who rule it." said Vlad.

The first to speak up was Ember.

"and what do we get out of this?" said Ember.

"Why my dear girl, you can have whatever you desire." said Vlad.

"Are you serious?" asked Ember.

"Yes I am, wouldn't you want a kingdom where people said your name every waking moment of their lives." said Vlad.

"That sounds like heaven." said Ember.

"And Desiree, I know you would like a kingdom of your own." said Vlad.

"It's the only thing I've ever wanted." said Desiree.

"And Walker, wouldn't you like a place where everyone followed your rules all the time." said Vlad.

"Yes I would." said Walker.

"And Johnny and Kitty, I know that you want out of the Ghost Zone." said Vlad.

"More then anything else in the world." said Johnny 13 and Kitty.

"Well if you follow me you'll all get a section of the Earth to rule as your own, but I get the United States." said Vlad.

"Why do you want that." said Ember.

"Because I want the pleasure of crushing their annoying love of freedom and democracy out of them, so do we have a deal?" said Vlad

the ghosts sat around thinking about what Vlad had said for several minutes. Finally one by one they agreed to help Vlad with his plan.

"What's the plan Plasmius?" asked Ember.

"We're going to lure Daniel here by kidnaping his girlfriend. Then when he gets here will threaten to kill her with special ghost proof collar that Skulker and Technus are building. Daniel will most likely surrender at this point, but we should have a collar ready for him if he tries to fight. We'll use the collar to control him and force him to attack his family, where he'll kill Jack and destroy their ghost hunting equipment. We'll also capture Maddie and Jasmine at this time and put collars on them." said Vlad.

"Do we really have to capture the two women?" said Walker.

"Yes we do, now for phase two. Once the Fentons are out of the way, we will march a ghost army that the Fright Knight will recruit on the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. The United States is the most powerful nation on Earth, with the most powerful army. Once the nations of the world see that not even they can stand up to us we will give them a ultimatum, surrender or be destroyed. Most nations will most likely surrender immediately, and if some do resist, we will crush them." said Vlad.

"That sounds like a great plan." said Walker.

"I know, now I propose a toast." said Vlad as he and the ghosts raised glass of water.

"To the defeat of Danny Phantom and the downfall of the human race." said Vlad as they toasted.

"Now, you'll find that I have set up guest rooms for you all, we will begin our plan first thing tomorrow mourning." said Vlad, the ghosts left and Vlad was alone. Then Skulker and Technus entered.

"We have finished the collars for the girl and the ghost child, as well as th ones for Jazz and Maddie Fenton." said Skulker.

"Yes, I, Technus, master of microchips and circuitry, have really out done my self." said Technus.

"Excellent, Skulker you are excused, but Technus could you stay here." said Vlad,

Skulker left and Vlad turned to talk Technus.

"Technus, I need you to build some more copies of the collar." said Vlad.

"Why do you need more of them?" said Vlad.

"Well, we may need more incase Daniel or his friends destroy or take some from us." said Vlad.

"I don't know..." said Technus.

"Well if you can't do it..." said Vlad.

"What! Of course I can, I'll get to building them right now." Technus said as he headed toward the lab.

"Perfect, everything is going according to plan. Soon I will have Daniel, my sweet darling Maddie, and the world Mwhahahaha!" said Vlad (AN: once again Vlad is happy, time to bring him down a little. Author pulls the hurt Vlad lever.)

Vlad then fell an hit his head and left leg on the table.

"Oh, butter biscuits, can't I ever be in a good mood without something going wrong!" said Vlad as he held his head and limped to bed. (AN: to answer his question, No! Mwhahaha!)

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hey loyal readers, it's me Rob Phantom.

Ember: and me Ember.

Me: Oh, you may be wondering why Ember is here. Well we share a lot of things in common, a love of music, especially rock and roll, we both like video games, we both like to see Vlad suffer, and we both like to use our powers to control the lives of others. So we decided to hang out together, Ember will be here for the rest of the story.

Ember: Tell me who you love!

Me: Ember don't! I had to promise Danny you wouldn't hypnotize people so he would let you out of the Ghost Zone.

Ember: Ok, I won't.

Danny: I'm here to check up on you two. You aren't doing anything wrong, are you Ember?

Ember, Me? No, I'm just sitting here. Ember tries to put on a innocent face.

Danny: Good, now Rob, I'm trusting you to keep her from causing trouble.

Me: Don't worry, she won't be causing any trouble, I hope.

Danny: Good, see you later. Danny leaves.

Ember: Hey Rob, don't you have something to say to the readers.

Me: Oh right! Thanks Ember.

Oh no! Vlad is back with a new evil plan to defeat Danny and friends. What's worse he has the other ghosts on his side as well. What will our favorite band of ghost fighter do? Will Danny be able to keep Sam from being kidnaped. Will he and his friends be able to foil Vlad's plot for world domination. Or will evil finally win? Look for these answers in chapter two of Vlad Strikes Back.

Ember: Hey Rob, can I pull the lever that hurts Vlad?

Me: Sure, go ahead. Ember pulls the hurt Vlad lever. Vlad is sitting down to dinner when a football hits him in the back of the head, forcing his face into the hot food on his plate.

Vlad: Ahhhhh! It burns! Curse you Rob Phantom!

Ember: That was fun.

Me: I know, until next time readers, Read and Review.