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PHANTOM FAIRY TALE
A Danny Phantom/Inuyasha Crossover
Written by: Kage Jaganshi and SamuraiSirius
'I damned them…'
A lone figure walked through the seemingly endless destruction with bloodshot eyes. His normally clear blue eyes were stained with tears that didn't seem to stop. His raven hair was a complete mess, with bits of gravel and dust adorning it. His body was covered with cuts and bruises, massive amounts of blood staining his tattered white shirt and blue jeans. His red sneakers fared no better.
'I damned them all…'
The destruction he was now viewing was his once normal hometown Amity Park. If someone had asked about this town three years ago, they would've said that there was nothing unusual about said town. Of course that was three years ago, when everything was normal and Amity Park wasn't known as the most haunted town in America.
'I damned them when I tried to activate that stupid portal…'
For as long as anyone could remember, there was a certain family of ghost hunters that lived in Amity Park. Most people paid them no mind, mainly due to their eccentric views on the paranormal, mainly ghosts. Three years ago, this family of ghost hunters had built a large device which they dubbed as the Fenton Ghost Portal, a machine capable of generating enough power to punch a hole in space and time and generate a controlled wormhole that led to a dimension known to humans as the Ghost Zone.
'I damned them when that stupid portal gave me ghost powers…'
Their Ghost Portal was a failure, and after their first attempt, the ghost hunters gave up on trying to make it work. Their 14 year old son, however, was more than curious about his parents' invention, as well as his two best friends. That night, they decided to see if THEY could activate the Ghost Portal. They were surprised to find that they managed to indeed activate the portal, but unfortunately the ghost hunters' son was electrocuted by the activation, changing his life from that day on.
'I got so cocky… so arrogant… that when my family and friends needed me the most, I failed them…'
Ever since the portal electrocuted the ghost hunters' son, he was imbued with ghost powers. He promised himself to use his powers to help his town, and his friends backed him up one hundred percent. From that day on, the ghost hunters' son developed a double identity; one was his regular teenaged self, a boy who was viewed as a loser by a majority of his classmates, and the other was his ghostly alter-ego, his guise when he defended his hometown from other ghosts, his vigilante identity as Danny Phantom.
'Hell, I damned myself…'
For three years, Danny Fenton, younger son of professional ghost hunters Jack and Maddie Fenton, defended his hometown of Amity Park under the guise of Danny Phantom. The only ones who knew his identity were his two best friends, Sam Manson and Tucker Foley, (who witnessed his transformation when it first happened) and his older sister, Jazz Fenton. Every time a malevolent ghost escaped from the Ghost Zone, Danny was always there to capture it and send it right back. The enemies kept coming with bigger armies, stronger weapons, and better plans, but Danny was always there to defend his town.
'I thought I could take it easy because no one could beat me… and now, I lost the people I love…'
But there was always someone stronger, someone who would eventually best you in combat. Danny learned this the hard way. With each ghost Danny defeated, his confidence in his control over his powers grew… until that confidence turned into arrogance. His arrogance grew up to the point where Danny believed he couldn't be beat. He believed himself to be unstoppable… and that made it all the more painful when he was finally defeated and trampled upon. His mistake shattered his self-esteem, and cost him the lives of his friends, his family, and everyone in the town of Amity Park.
The most haunted town in America… Amity Park… was destroyed.
'These powers were a curse from day one… it's my fault that Amity Park was destroyed… my fault…'
Danny's eyes began to sting, threatening to spill tears once more. He dropped on his knees and glanced at the destroyed ruins of his hometown, guilt and shame building up inside him. It was too much for him, and he broke down in tears of sorrow.
His guilt trip was cut short when he heard footsteps behind him. He wiped his tears away vigorously, leaving him with bloodshot eyes, and turned to face the stranger. In front of him was a man wearing a white suit with a black tie, along with white slacks and black boots. He was bald and wore wide rimmed black sunglasses, along with an ear piece usually reserved for government agents. On his black gloved hand was a white weapon with light blue attachments, about the size of a pistol. It was obvious that this was an ecto-weapon designed to fight ghosts.
Danny knew immediately who this was. This was one of the agents from the government agency that continued to chase after him when he was in his ghost mode; the Guys in White.
"Daniel Fenton, in accordance with the Federal Ecto-Containment Act, article 1, section 4, subsection B, we need you to come with us to headquarters for ecto-sterilization. As an orphan and survivor of a scale 8 ectoplasmic conflict, you will need to be kept at headquarters until a guardian can be assigned to you,"
The agent then offered his hand to Danny. "Please come with us."
Normally, Danny would be reluctant to do such a thing, due to his sour encounters when faced with the Guys in White, even in his human mode. But right now Danny didn't care, there were only two things that Danny was sure about from that point on.
He wasn't going to live with Vlad, and he wasn't going to use his ghost powers… ever again.
'I don't deserve them…'
Of course after such a tragedy, many news stations from all over the world were covering the event and sending live footage to homes across the world. In one such home, located in Tokyo, Japan, a wrinkly old man with silver gray hair pulled up in a pony tail and a scruffy beard watched in awe, his chopsticks stopped halfway to his mouth. He listened with rapt attention as the female Japanese reporter continued her report. "The cause of the apparent slaughter had yet to be determined but since the area is known for its ghostly activity, many sources are agreeing that it was a ghost. While most ghosts have been beaten back by the town's vigilante Danny Phantom it appears this unknown spirit destroyed the entire city before the rogue Phantom could destroy it." The cameraman with the reporter moved the camera to do a scan over the city to show the destruction. As he did the reporter continued. "Truly a very devastating time for the families of those that lived here."
"Man, Grandpa… do we really have to watch such depressing things so early in the morning?" a little boy complained as he helped himself to more of the eggs on the table. He was dressed in his regular school clothes and sat next to his Grandfather, vaguely aware of what was going being talked about on TV, his brown eyes more focused on the food in front of him.
The older man looked down at the boy. "This is important Sota! This news report PROVES the fact that we need to be wary of demons and spiritual monsters in the present day!"
The boy, 11 year old Higurashi Sota, rolled his eyes. "It was probably just some natural disaster Grandpa."
The old man dropped his chopsticks in shock. "H-how can you say that when the reporter clearly stated it was caused by a ghostly nature!"
Sota ignored his Grandfather and held out his now empty bowl. "Mom, can I get more rice?"
A middle aged woman poked her head into the room. She had short black hair and her brown eyes were full of concern and pity for the people who had lost their lives in the most haunted city in America, her name was Higurashi Arisa and she was the boy's mother. "Sure thing dear… as soon as I wake up Kagome."
"She's going to the Feudal era again?" Sota asked, his interest piqued by the mention of his sister.
As if in answer to his question his 16 year old sister came bounding into the room dressed in a green and white sailor school uniform. She grabbed a bento that her mother had left on the table. "Ah! I'm so late! InuYasha is going to have a cow!" she shrieked as she ran out.
She paused as the image on the television caught her eyes. "Huh? Was it some kind of earthquake?" she asked.
Kagome's mother shook her head. "They aren't sure of the cause sweetie. So far there have been no survivors."
The young girl frowned. "That's horrible."
Before Arisa could respond, a shout was heard from outside, a gruff voice that obviously belonged to a young male. "HEY KAGOME! ARE YOU COMING OR NOT!"
Kagome sighed in aggravation. "HOLD ON A MINUTE!" She turned back to her mother and gave her a quick hug. "See you in a few weeks."
Her mother smiled and kissed her on the forehead. "I'll have a hot bath waiting for you."
The girl smiled and waved goodbye to her younger brother and grandfather, then dashed out the door, pulling her large yellow backpack onto her shoulder.
"This just in," the reporter interjected on the silence that had fallen upon Kagome's exit. "It appears that one survivor has been found amongst the wreckage. One, seventeen year old, Daniel Fenton was discovered at the scene by authorities and was taken into custody shortly after. I have been informed that they are currently looking into foster care for the young boy since his entire family was tragically caught in the accident. With no other living relatives he is truly alone in this world and our hearts go out to him as well."
As the reporter spoke an image appeared next to her head of a smiling boy with jet black hair and blue eyes. Arisa knew it had to be a stock photo since there was no way he could be smiling after such an accident. She gave a sad sigh, the boy was a bit older than Kagome but she felt immense sympathy for him. She looked to her own son who wasn't paying much attention. Her eyes watered briefly as she headed towards the kitchen.
"Mom…?" Sota asked, noticing the strange way she was walking to the kitchen. Her legs stiff and hands balled in determination.
Arisa didn't respond; she had a phone call she wanted to make.
Inside the headquarters of the Guys in White, Danny was just finished showering in one of the many locker rooms available. He was currently drying off his raven black hair with a towel as another towel was snugly wrapped around his waist. With his chest exposed, his many cuts and bruises (now cleaned up but still healing) could be seen, giving him the look of a battle-worn soldier.
When he arrived at their headquarters, he expected most of the ecto-alarms set in place to blare when he stepped through. In fact, he was also convinced it would happen. Much to his surprise, however, no alarms were set off, and the ecto-sterilization process was nothing more than a green shower meant to destroy all traces of residual ectoplasm on the outer layer of the body. To him it was just another reason (other than his cuts and bruises) for a bath.
Thank goodness the sterilization didn't go any deeper than the skin, or Danny would've probably been cringing on the floor at this point.
Danny ceased drying his hair, assuming it was already dry enough, and draped the soggy towel around his shoulders. He made his way to one of the lockers in the room, one of the few that didn't have initials engraved on it. It was most likely used for situations like the one Danny was in, in case someone was being held in their headquarters but still needed to use the facilities.
He remembered the agent who brought him in telling him that he could find some regular clothing inside the locker he was facing, 'in accordance to H.Q. public dress code standards, article 2, section 1, subsection C.'
Once Danny opened the locker, he couldn't help but groan. Inside was one of the standard suits that all Guys in White wear. "I hope they don't expect me to wear this… they'd have a better chance at catching every ghost in the Ghost Zone instead." He grumbled, looking at the uniform in disdain.
It was then that he noticed the regular clothing to the side of the locker, much to his relief. The clothing provided was very similar to his standard clothing; in fact, it looked a lot like it. The only differences were that the shirt was completely white with solid black sleeves, rather than with red trimming and a red oval in the middle, and that the sneakers were black rather than red. The jeans were regular denim although slightly darker than his old pair.
Danny lazily put on his clothing, his mind drifting as he did so. Usually Danny would've been extremely nervous hanging around inside the Guys in White Headquarters. Over the three years that they've been chasing Danny Phantom, their skills with ghost hunting and advances with ecto-technology were becoming a dangerous threat to Danny. But at this point he didn't care; he'd go with anyone if it meant not being taken in by Vlad.
As long as Vlad didn't take him in, he could steer clear of his devastating future as Dan Phantom. He promised himself he wouldn't use his ghost powers, but he won't have his ghost side removed by Vlad, or anyone else.
'It's my burden to bare and mine alone…'
Danny walked out of the locker room wearing the clothing that was provided for him. The clothing wasn't as baggy as he usually liked, but at least it wasn't ripped and tattered. He walked to the general office area of the H.Q., taking a seat next to the desk with the agent who brought him in.
He was currently talking through the phone. "Guys in White Headquarters, Agent Howard speaking, how can I direct your call?"
A woman's voice responded over the other line in accented English. "I'm calling about the boy they reported about on the news… Fenton Daniel-san?"
Danny perked up at this; someone was calling about him already. He then slumped; he hoped it wasn't a reporter. He knew it would only be a matter of time before they started to call in and interrogate him for his response to what happened.
"May I ask as to why you inquire about him?" Howard asked, not acknowledging Danny's presence at all.
"My name is Higurashi Arisa. I'm calling to ask if Fenton-san has been given a home yet." She answered.
Howard leaned forward in his chair, holding the phone to his ear with his shoulder he began to type rapidly at the keyboard in front of him. "As of yet, no ma'am. You are the first. May I ask as to why you would like to take Mr. Fenton in?"
Danny stared in numbed shock at the conversation that was taking place before him. 'Someone has actually called to take me in… and it's NOT Vlad?' He wasn't sure if he should be relieved or worried… he didn't want to burden anyone else with his sins. He had to pull himself out of these thoughts because the conversation was continuing without him and he knew he better listen… this was his future.
"Well Mrs. Higurashi, it looks like all your records check out. Mr. Fenton can move in with you immediately." Howard replied with a small smile.
'Wait… what!'
Danny clenched the arm rests of his seat, anyone was better than Vlad but he didn't even KNOW this woman. Danny opened his mouth to protest just as Howard handed the phone to him. "She wants to speak with you Mr. Fenton."
The boy blinked then took the phone from the agent's hand, bringing up to his ear slowly. "H-hello?"
"Fenton-san, hello. My name is Higurashi Arisa. I know we've never met… but when I saw the story on TV I couldn't help but feel the need to help you. I understand you must want to get away from your problems so I thought the best way to do that was move as far away as possible. I live in Tokyo with my grandfather, son and daughter… she's about your age… and I was hoping you would accept my offer and come live with us."
Danny stared at the phone in his hand in silence, his eyes wide with surprise. He could almost FEEL the genuine sympathy from this woman, but the logical (and currently more controlling) part of his mind was telling him that it didn't make any sense at all. A complete stranger was calling to adopt Danny, but for what purpose? Why would she want him? Why did she care?
'Then again, she can't be any worse than Vlad…' She thought, his spirits lifting. At least if he lived in Tokyo, he could escape his ghost troubles, namely Vlad's role in his transformation into Dan, and maybe forget about his ghost side completely.
"Fenton-san?" Arisa asked, bringing Danny out of his thoughts.
"…Call me Danny."
"Danny," she replied in a soft voice. "I know my offer may seem strange and out of the blue but I feel we could both do each other some good by you coming here."
He raised an eyebrow, the woman was making little sense but her intentions seemed generally pure. Besides, he was 17; he wouldn't have to technically live with her for long. Taking a deep breath, Danny said two sentences that would change his life forever. "Thank you for your concern ma'am. I would love to come out to Japan and speak with you about it."
After they had finished laying out the plans, with Howard acting as a mediator between Danny and Arisa, they reached an agreement of when Danny could fly out to Japan. After the agent hung up the phone Danny couldn't help but feel a little better… the kindness the woman had shown was far more refreshing than the shower had been and Danny was pleased with the results.
Vlad Masters was not pleased. "What do you MEAN he's already been taken in?" he demanded into the phone, his fist pounding against his oak desk.
A cold voice replied on the other line, clearly not amused by Vlad's tone. "As I said, a woman called and has agreed to take in Mr. Fenton. The preparations are already being made to make the adoption official."
"But I was a close family friend! The boy is merely in shock and can't be trusted with such a decision." Vlad protested.
"Sir, I spoke with young Mr. Fenton. He seemed quite calm about the whole matter. We don't take these matters lightly sir. I assure you that we have checked the background of the potential adoptive parent. Her records are clear and there will be a brief consulting and consultation period before anything is made official." the agent replied.
Vlad clenched his fists. "Can you at least tell me who the woman who adopted him IS?"
"Classified, sir. Sorry."
The billionaire was silent for a moment as he seethed in anger. Finally he collected himself enough to reply. "You WILL be hearing from me again Agent Howard." With that said, Vlad slammed the phone into its cradle, furious at this turn of events.
'Well, it seems I've run into a bit of a snag…' Vlad thought, his anger bubbling inside him. With a deep clensing breath, he managed to calm down and rest his elbows on his desk. "No matter, this is just a bump on the road. You WILL see me again, Daniel."
His eyes drifted over to a picture he had of Maddie and Daniel. They were two separate pictures residing in the same frame and how he had obtained them would forever be a mystery. Vlad reached for the frame, his fingers tracing over Maddie's smiling face. He bit his lip to hold back a tear. There were no words for the sorrow he felt… not only had he lost Daniel but Maddie, his college sweetheart and more. He held the picture to his chest and turned away from his desk to face the window behind him… all he had fought for was gone and he needed a moment of silence to bereave over the lost… he could sort out the snag later. He may have lost Maddie… but he knew there was still hope for young Daniel.
To Be Continued…
A/N: One thing, Arisa is a name we made up for Kagome's mom; we are NOT gonna keep calling her Mrs. Higurashi the whole time. Anyway, tell us what you think about the first chapter. And don't forget to Read & Review! I eat reviews for breakfast. They're much tastier than cereal.
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