Danny's POV

When lunch was over, we started heading in the direction of Phantom's Keep. We've been walking for the past seven and a half hours. I decide, after the fifty millionth complaint in the past ten minutes about feet being in pain, that it would be a good time to set up camp and eat dinner. Considering the fact that we are in friendly territory, about a half a day of walking from mom's acropolis, we should be safe enough for the night.

"My feet hurt! Can we please stop!" Dash complains.

"Alright. I think we are far enough into friendly territory to stop for the night. That doesn't mean it's time to take a break though. The sooner we pitch the tents, build a fire, and make dinner, the sooner we can relax and go to bed. It is eight forty five. Tomorrow, we will be traveling for about twelve hours before we reach the lair of a very good friend of ours. When we meet this friend, I expect everyone to be on their best behaviours. She may be kind to us, but it would not be wise to do anything to anger her. She has very little trust when it comes to humans other than us. If she finds reason to punish you, it is your own fault for going against her rules." I explain the plan to them.

They groan due to the fact that they still have to do work. After setting up camps, we make dinner. I assumed that they would probably get tired of sandwiches, so I snuck some cans of soup in the cart when we were shopping, along with some paper bowls and napkins, plastic spoons, and a couple of small pots so we could cook a few different kinds at a time. This was all in my bag and the others didn't realize that I had them.

"How did I miss you getting those things?" Andy questions when I pull out the supplies to make soup.

"I turned them invisible when I was packing them. I knew you guys would think I was just being paranoid, but let's face it, I don't want sandwiches for every meal, and I doubt you guys do either. We'll have soup for dinners."

I smile up at him from where I am unloading things on the ground. I go back to my unloading. I set things to the side, and people come up and take it to start preparing. I am pulling out a soup spoon when I feel a hand on my chin. I let it pull my chin up, only for my lips to meet Andy's in a gentle, comforting kiss. Then, someone takes the spoon from my hand and starts beating me with it. I grab it as it is coming at Andrew this time, and yank it out of the attackers hand. I look over to see that it was Maddie who was hitting us.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?!" she asks furiously.

"Um, kissing my hu-boyfriend! I thought we were clear on that little detail." I tell her like she's gone insane.

"No. You were clear on that. I still won't allow my son to be with a man. It goes against all things God wanted for this world. You're going against the Lord! Doesn't that mean anything to you?!"

"It probably would if God existed. You know, for a scientist, you would think you would have been more on the atheist side of things. Not that it matters to me. You can believe what you want, just don't force it on me."

"God! Now you sound like your father! And I don't mean Jack!" My eye twitches.

"Don't you ever compare me to that scumbag of a mayor. Vlad may be my father biologically, but I won't look at him as anything more than a crazy man with a death wish."

"Did you just threaten to kill him?!"

"No! Just because I said he has a death wish, doesn't mean I had any intentions of offing him myself. He seems to be getting himself into those situations all on his own, and dragging me with him, pretty well. Stop jumping to conclusions, and stop judging a person just because they are different from you. I'm getting really close to not caring if we ended up leaving you behind, and that's saying something coming from me."

I can't help but curling my lip up in a snarl towards the end. Everyone was staring at us at that point. I finish unloading my bag and put it into the tent that team phantom is sharing. People are talking, but they seem to be having trouble doing so, like they are trying to keep themselves from staring at me or Maddie. I glare at anyone who looks my way. I'm so not in the mood to deal with humans that aren't in team phantom right now.

We set up the portable ghost shield and the ghost alarms that are both specifically triggered by malevolent ghosts. It's the newest model that the techies have come up with. It's absolutely fantastic considering I may end up being needed, in which case, I will leave the rest of team phantom to lead the group if it is an emergency.

Andy and I finish before the others and we go to the tents for bed. Andy and I share an air mattress. Knowing I've been really stressed all day, he pushes me onto the mattress. He puts one leg on each side of me, wraps his arms around my neck, and starts kissing me passionately. I moan into his kiss and gladly return the favor. I tangle my fingers through his hair, and start trailing soft kisses up his jaw, down his neck, and down his now bare chest. Man I love intangibility. I get a groan of pleasure from his lips, before hearing someone banging on the tent before unzipping it.

Sam pokes her head in without caring about the exposed skin she see's. We've all seen each other naked on countless occasions and we couldn't care less anymore. "You guys do realize that you are loud and everyone can hear you right?"

"So? Who cares what they think?" I ask.

"You guys may not care what they think, but Jack is currently holding Maddie back from barging in here with guns blazing. She keeps yelling that you are being possessed because she raised a 'good christian boy' who would never disrespect the lord especially when it comes to being straight." I sigh, get up, and pull my shirt and pants on.

I walk out of the tent with obvious irritation. I go up to Maddie and look her dead in the eye.

"This ends now. I am in charge of getting you people out alive. You are in no position to be giving orders. I am not possessed. If I were, I wouldn't be able to go in and out of the shield," I demonstrate by walking out and then back into our protective barrier. "and I would have different eyes and a different voice. Stop jumping to conclusions, and stop trying to act like you know what you're doing because you don't. Once we reach the portal, Andrew and I are not coming back. We can get a friend to open portals to school and we will be staying here permanently, as soon as we get our diplomas. Go to bed, because tomorrow is going to be a long day, and you had better be on your best behaviour. We will be staying the night with a ghost tomorrow, and you will treat her as a queen, for that is what she is. She rules over a large group of Grecian ghosts, and those who wish to live that lifestyle. They all deserve respect and you will give them just that. I want no arguing. If you don't have anything nice to say about my friends and family, then don't say anything at all. Do you understand?"

"Yes." she says timidly.

"Good night Maddie."

"Good night."

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Danny's POV

We woke up this morning, got ready, ate breakfast, and were on our way to mom's place by seven. It is almost six thirty-five now, and Maddie hasn't said a word to us all day. She also seems to be slightly angry at Jack. I feel kind of bad about that since he is obviously getting the cold shoulder for standing up for me, but there is nothing I can do; he made his own choices.

"What are you thinking about my love?" Andy asks me in Japanese.

"Just that I've learned a lot about the Fentons on this trip. Jack seems very accepting, even of ghosts. I somehow wouldn't be surprised if he already figured out that I'm Phantom. He was willing to accept our relationship and even make that known to Maddie. He didn't let her attack when she thought I was possessed. At the very least, he knows something is going on, and he is trying to help us. I will have to have a word with him before we send them back."

"Yeah I was thinking about that too. He always has seemed smarter than he looks. I mean, Maddie is smart and all, but she's not smart enough to build a ghost portal with only her knowledge. He probably did a lot more than he acts like he did to build it. I don't think he gets enough credit sometimes."

"Well I intend to make it known to him how much I appreciate how he has handled this whole situation with being stuck in the ghost zone and all. I honestly think I might have ended up leaving her behind had he not been there to keep her in line." I admit.

"I'm honestly surprised you didn't dude. Even I was ready to throw her off the path. I've had it up to here with her and she isn't even doing anything directly to me." Tucker informs us.

"Hey, do you think that Pandora will let us use one of her carriages to get to the castle?" Sam questions.

"Don't you remember? Last week Skulker saw one of her more exotic pets, Arely, and chased it to where they keep them. He destroyed them all." Val reminds us.

"He did?! What was his punishment?" Jazz asks, genuinely concerned for his health. Mom could be scary sometimes. A smug smirk plays on my lips.

"Let's just say, that Arely is making use of the new and improved ghost gabber Technus and Tucker made, and now has a new servant." I tell her.

We all burst out into laughter, and we start chatting about our adventures for another hour or two. Soon, we are able to see the island that my mother's kingdom occupies. I sigh in relief since I know she will at least be capable of scaring Maddie into submission, along with any of the class that has any doubts over my leadership.

"Alright guys, we're almost there. I need to remind you to be on your best behaviours. Pandora is a benevolent ghost, but she can be very scary if you upset her. That means don't touch anything, as many things are priceless artifacts from ancient greece. I can organize a tour for anyone who is interested about learning about these artifacts and the stories behind them from the people who were actually around when they were created. The first part of the acropolis that you will see has actually been converted into a museum. You will be welcome to visit it when dinner is over."

We walk up to the gates that surround it. We see the ghost guards aim their weapons at us and take up a defensive stance like they always do when they see new people approaching. I never come from the front, but rather teleport in, so they didn't realize it was me leading the group in human form while walking.

"Who goes there?" They ask. I step forward further. They get a good look at me, lower their weapons, and bow. "Your majesty. I apologise as I was not aware that it was you. You are not using your normal form of transport." He says eyeing the humans. He is obviously trying to be as vague as possible as he is unsure how much they know.

"No harm done Gregory. You were simply doing your job. Is my mother here? We would like to request her assistance in returning these humans to the living realm." I explain.

"Of course. Follow me."

He floats down to our level after opening the gate. He leads us through the museum, the gardens, and the village, where we see many citizens who are always happy to see team phantom. Many of them come up to say high and talk to us while we are walking. Most of the citizens here only speak Greek, but Gregory knows most languages due to his position at the gate. We finally reach my mother's house, if you can call it that, and we knock on the door.

"I don't care what you have to say unless it is news on my son's where abouts." she roars as she opens the door. I smile up at her and open my arms for a hug.

"Relax mom. I'm fine. We got shot down and had to walk. We came prepared and we made our way here. I was wondering if it would be alright if we stayed the night here tonight. Everyone is exhausted and some people seem to be pretty interested in your culture." I eye the nerds and Mr. Lancer during the last comment.

"Danny!" she wraps me in a four armed hug. "Of course you guys can stay here tonight. I'll have the servants prepare a feast. Everyone come inside."

People start going inside. I decide to hang back with Andy and mom, knowing that when Maddie gets to her, there is going to be a problem.

"So you think you can brainwash my son and make him think you are his mother do you? Now I know why he is acting so strange. Danny, Andrew, get away from that ectoplasmic scum. I'll make sure she can't hurt you." Maddie exclaims.

"Stop it! We talked about this last night. I'm not being brainwashed. Stop acting like a lunatic, and do what you're told. She is a motherly figure to me, I know she isn't biologically my mother. While you were working on inventions and experiments, she was spending time with me and making me feel like somebody cared. She is my mother and you will respect her." Maddie huffs, crosses her arms, and walks inside.

After dinner, everyone decides they want to take a tour of the museum other than team phantom. Jazz and Sam offer to go along to keep an eye on them. The rest of team phantom decides to have tea in the gardens. It is a beautiful day today and I can't help but relax a little knowing that we are safe in this part of the zone and there are no humans around that are going to ask questions. I know it's technically about nine o'clock at night, but there is no way of telling the time in the gz without a clock, or a father who is the ghost of time and has taught you how to use your internal clock to know exactly what time it is without relying on anything but your head.

"How are you feeling my love?" He asks me concerned.

"Honestly, a lot better now than I have for the past couple of days. We finally don't have to deal with a bunch of teenage humans who don't know anything about the gz and are asking way too many questions for comfort, and we are finally alone. Don't get me wrong, you know I love team phantom, but let's face it, we didn't get any alone time the last few nights before the trip because Elle has been having nightmares, and we stayed with team phantom the past two nights. I'm still concerned about Elle though. What if she is having trouble sleeping again?"

"I know how you feel. It took everything I had in me the past couple of days not to go check on her. I can't help but feel like something is wrong." he tells me making my blood run cold.

"Damn!"

"What?"

"I was hoping that was just me being paranoid. I've been feeling the same way all day. I don't think it's a good thing that we both feel that way."

"I'm going to make a call to the castle. I'll let you know what they say. You go let Pandora know the situation. She's the one who told us that when it comes to Elle that we should trust our instincts. If we both feel like something is wrong, then I think instincts are exactly what this is." He pulls out his phone as I am leaving.

I head through the corridors that will take me to my mother's study. The only person I find in there is the maid, Kalika.

"Your majesty, Queen Pandora went to check on the group of humans if that is who you are looking for."

"Thank you Kalika."

"Of course."

I leave and start heading to the museum as quickly as I can without being a ghost and revealing myself. I burst through the doors and I am immediately led to my mother by the staff that run it.

"Mom!" I yell in greek as I approach her.

"What is the matter darling?"

"It's Elle. We think something is wrong. Andy and I have both had an uneasy feeling about her all day. He is calling the palace right now to check up on her. What do we do?" I ask helplessly.

"There is nothing you can do now my boy. You just need to wait. But I am concerned. With the connection you two have with the ghost zone, and the one you have with your daughter combined, there is likely something wrong." she tells me with sorrow in her voice. Panic takes over in my chest.

"Danny! They have been trying to get ahold of us all day but couldn't. When they went to wake her up this morning, she was gone. They sent out a search party to search for her as soon as they found her to be missing." Andrew informs me, entering the room with enough time to realize the conversation is in Greek.

I sit down on the bench that is nearby. Andy sits next to me and takes my hand. I refuse it in favor of a hug. We sit like that for a long time, ignoring the questioning stares from our classmates as well as Sam and Jazz. When we pull apart, they seem to decide that it is an okay time to speak now.

"What is this I am hearing about your daughter being missing? Don't you think you are a bit young to have a child?" Mr. Lancer asks.

"How-" I'm cut off by his raised hand.

"I am fluent in greek. Whatever you were speaking in your house seemed similar, but I know that it couldn't have been greek due to the fact that I couldn't figure out the majority of what you were saying, but just now, that was greek and I understood every word."

"Whatever, it's none of your concern. There is nothing we can do right now anyway. There is too much going on. We will just have to see if the search turns anything up. She probably got worried about us and came looking. Something could have easily happened to her that way but I doubt a rebel could have gotten through castle security. Especially after we got that new shield around the city." I say more to those who have a better understanding of what is going on.

"Maybe it's time everyone got some rest. It's going to be a long day tomorrow. We will need to be on the road by seven thirty, and we will be staying in a cave about halfway between here and the castle. Hopefully we will make it to the castle by sun down in two days." Tucker tells the others.

"Please split up into groups of two or three and find a guard to take you to an empty room. Please do not leave your room after eleven pm, as at this time, some of Pandora's more dangerous, nocturnal pets, come out to roam the grounds. They will not attack unless provoked, however they are more on edge around newcomers, and are easier to be spooked because of this." Val explains.

"Trust her. She speaks from experience." Sam laughs.

"Sam! It was one time. Besides, Drucilla was the one who ran into me. I did nothing wrong and I still had to wake up in the infirmary with a broken arm." Val pouts.

We all laugh, although it is more forced for team phantom. I know that they were just trying to lighten the mood, but it's hard to enjoy yourself when your daughter is missing and possibly in danger.

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Andy's POV

I'm laying on our bed thinking about the possibilities of what could have happened to Elle, when my pacing husband suddenly lunges at his phone lying on the bed next to me.

"What are you doing?" My voice cracks from crying for the past few hours. Neither of us could sleep even with medicine to help.

"I'm calling my jackass of a father to find out what he did with our daughter." Danny replies angrily.

"You think Vlad kidnapped her?"

"Well who else? First he organized the trip, then he sabotaged it, why would he do that unless he wanted to kill Danielle, reveal our secrets, and take over the ghost zone."

"Danny, I don't think-"

"Hello?" I hear a voice ask over the speaker.

"What do you want Vlad?" Danny spits his name out like venom and I sigh heavily.

"My apologies, Little Bager, but I do believe you were the one who called me." He sounds genuinely confused and a heavy feeling sets into the pit of my stomach. I don't think he planned any of this.

"Cut the crap, Plasmius. I know you planned this. Where else would the Fenton's get the money to build a bus version of the specter speeder to take my class to the ghost zone."

"Danny, sweetheart, are you sure-"

"And then, once we were deep enough in the GZ, you wrecked our speeder, stranding us here, and then, you kidnapped Danielle. Admit it."

"Your class is where?!"

"Please don't start playing the concerned father now."

"So they finally told you huh? That explains why you are now referring to them as 'the Fenton's'. But what is this about Danielle being missing?"

"I thought I said-"

"Danny!" He turns to look at me. I hold up a note that Clockwork left a second ago. "He didn't have anything to do with it."

"'Daniel,

Your father didn't do anything wrong. He has been under the control of another ghost. I was finally able to free him from their control the day you found out he is your father. It would be wise to request his help during this time of crisis. Good luck.

-Dad'" he reads aloud."Well that's even worse. Now we have no idea where she is."

"Danny, I know it's going to be hard to get used to, and you have no reason to trust me, but Jack is right in that note. Now if only I knew how he found that out. Does he know about us?" Vlad says over the phone.

"No. The note was from Clockwork. I'm his adoptive son." I tell him guiltily.

"Please don't sound so guilty, my boy. I'm glad you found someone who you could look up to in my absence. In fact, encourage multiple father figures in young men. The more people who want the best for you, the better."

"Thanks. I'm glad you see it like that. I don't know if I can fully trust you yet, but dad said you can help us."

"Yes, and I intend to. But to do that, you need to send word to your men that I am allowed in Phantom City."

"Why do you need to go there?" I question suspiciously.

"Because, the ghost that put me under his control, his name is Mayhem, and he feeds off of disorganization, and chaos. He's been toying with us for years now, growing stronger the longer he has control. Your father said I could help. Mayhem is the only thing I can think of that he could have meant. If I can meet you at the castle, I can bring a ghost tracker, with his ecto signature in it. From there we can track him down and find your daughter. Just beware of his meddling. He lives to make things blow up in people's faces."

"Thank you. I don't know if I can forgive myself if anything happens to her." Danny tells him.

"Of course my boy."

Danny hangs his phone up, sighs, and lays down on my chest.

"We're going to find her." I try to reassure him, but my shaky voice betrays me.

"I sure hope so."