Disclaimer: Danny Phantom and all related characters are the product of Butch Hartman and Nickelodeon studios. Kat/Electra, the Ghost Master, and all related characters are the product Silent Elegy.
A/N: Okay, as the fifteen in the title implies, this is the fifteenth ficin my little ongoing series. I have no idea which OCs are going to show up, but rest assured, I've not just thrown anyone in. Everyone you don't know has been introduced at some point. You can check my profile for a list of all my fics.
And in case you weren't here for the last one, Phasmatis ex Machina means Ghost from the Machine. Yes, it is a play on the literary term Deus ex Machina, not the anime Ghost in the Shell. I tried to watch that once, and it's not that great.
"I just want everyone here to know that I object to this plan!" There was a collective groan from the assembled men as they all turned to glare at the speaker. She had been quite effectively trapped inside an electromagnetic field located in a corner of the lab that was Technus' hideout.
"Can't you control your daughter?" Vlad Plasmius asked, one hand over his eyes to ward off a headache.
The ghost master of technology and science scoffed. "Obviously, you've never had children."
Behind him, Skulker chuckled at the expression on his boss' face, but was wise enough not to say anything. "Are you quite certain this will work?" he asked instead, preempting Vlad who had been distracted by Kat's outburst.
"Of course, it will work!" Technus snapped. "I built it!"
A derisive snort could be heard; it was subsequently ignored. "I seem to recall that no few of you inventions have resulted in...shall we say, less-than-desirable results." Vlad crossed his arms and added, "Like explosions."
Technus shrugged uncaringly. "Well, if that happens, then all our problems are solved anyway."
"Unless he becomes a ghost." Once again, the three of them pointedly ignored Kat's muttered comment.
"It will take some time, however," Technus continued. He finished whatever he had been doing and held out a small vial for Skulker to take. "This is the first time I've tried to hack a biological system, so it might even be a few hours."
"Hours?" his daughter burst out gleefully. "Hours? Ha! Aha ha ha! Try days, Daddio! Weeks; maybe even months, considering Phantom's dual nature!"
Apparently becoming fed up, he fixed her with a venomous glare. "You can just sit on it, missy!"
Kat slapped her forehead. "Dad? That term hasn't been cool since before I was born..."
"Can you make me a guarantee?" Vlad interrupted. "Will it work, or should I hire someone else?"
Technus seemed affronted that someone should question his genius. "Of course, it will work! For I am Technus, Master of-"
The half ghost quickly cut him off. "That's all I needed to know. Skulker! You know what to do." He swept from the lab, followed closely by his maliciously grinning employee. Technus spared a moment to make sure Kat couldn't escape and ruin their plans before leaving as well.