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A new lease on life

By: Feliz
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Ch. 4

New lease on life

A Danny Phantom fan fic by Wega the blue sun

No copyright infringement is intended, the characters of DP don't belong to me, only the OC's in this story and the fic itself.

Vlad goes to desperate lengths to attain his hearts desire. Story contains adult situations, mature themes and nudity. Chapters are rated by content.

Ch. 4

Although the Vlad and Maddie of this particular reality seemed to be a couple they didn't behave like a happy one, Plasmius thought; at least his counterpart seemed to be in a constant state of suppressed anger. The morose boy exchanged few words with Maddie in the hours that followed their abrupt awakening. Breakfast was a somber affair, punctuated only by Maddie's unsuccessful attempts to wring a few words from her closemouthed companion.

Vlad debated using the time device to pass over this awkward scene, but feared missing a vital clue that would explain the strained atmosphere. Was he witnessing the aftermath of a particularly bitter argument? Plasmius couldn't imagine himself being so angry with Maddie that he'd treat her in such a cold and standoffish manner. Sure, this boy appeared capable of holding a grudge just as well as he himself, but what sin had this sweet and loving woman committed to justify such shabby treatment, he wondered.

The uncomfortable stalemate was broken when Maddie left the breakfast table and returned a few minutes later with a small suitcase. Oh no, Vlad thought, she's fed up and she'd leaving him! Not that I blame her ...Without a word the young man grabbed the suitcase and carried it outside, Maddie and invisible Vlad in tow. In the driveway sat a very old and very rusted Volvo, and the halfa suppressed a groan. That old beater was in this reality as well? His father had given this car to him the day after Vlad earned his drivers license.The veteran insurance agent devoted much time to praise the Volvo's sturdiness and reliability. "I've settled too many accident claims to see you drive one of those flimsy death traps", he said while dropping the keys in Vlad's hand. "I know it's not the Mustang you wanted, but you'll be safe in this!"

Like the dutiful son he was, Vlad thanked his father with a firm handshake and a promise to always obey all traffic rules, and he drove the Volvo until years later, when the harsh Wisconsin winters finally finished it off. By then his parents were dead and he was trying to come to grips with his emerging ghost powers, and transportation was the least of his worries.

Vlad quickly entered the car just as the motor reluctantly sputtered to life. Undetectable to the naked eye he took up no space hovering on the back seat. The two other occupants of the car maintained their silence as the car pulled into traffic and Vlad entertained himself by viewing the half forgotten places where he grew up. Suddenly the route became familiar. Vlad realized that his younger self was taking them to the airport.

Maddie spoke up as they approached the parking area. "Arkansas is beautiful this time of year. I wish you'd come along, it won't be the same without you." "Too bad your sister didn't invite me, huh?" came the sharp reply. "It's nothing personal, Alicia just isn't very fond of men in general" Maddie said apologetically. The young Vlad simply shrugged. "I'm busy anyway", he replied. Plasmius leaned forward, eager to learn more. What exactly was this young punk busy with, he wondered. He didn't appear to have a job nor had Vlad seen any school related materials in the house. And how long was Maddie planning to stay with this man-hating sister?

A few minutes later the car was safely parked and the little procession of two humans and one invisible ghost hybrid entered the terminal. Maddie checked in while the two Vlads waited. Ticket in hand she returned and embraced the young man, who made little effort to return her affection. "I'll call as soon as I get there" Maddie said. "Don't bother, I probably won't be in" Vlad's counterpart said and Maddie's smile disappeared. Bastard, Plasmius thought. The boy's attitude was becoming more infuriating by the minute.

Just then a boarding call come through the crackling loudspeakers and Maddie tightened her embrace. "I love you", she said and pressed her soft lips gently against his. She reluctantly opened her arms and the young man stepped away from her. With a sad smile Maddie walked off. "See you in 14!" she added just before she disappeared from view. Vlad was now alone with his other self in the rapidly emptying terminal.

What was he supposed to do now, he wondered. The other Vlad was already heading towards the exit when a thought occurred to Plasmius. Women liked to talk, and what better opportunity to discuss a relationship than during a stay with a trusted sister, he mused. If he went to Arkansas with Maddie, chances were good he'd learn the reason for this chilly partnership. No sooner had he considered this when the final boarding call was made, and Vlad Plasmius quickly floated through the walls of the building towards the plane.

He quickly located Maddie in the crowd of passengers and as soon as she was safely ensconced in the seat Vlad pressed the right button on the time device. The movements of the passengers and the crew immediately sped up until only faint blurs could be seen. This would be the fastest flight to ever reach Arkansas, Vlad thought with a chuckle. And it did seem like only minutes had passed before the plane landed and Maddie exited. She was met by a woman who bore little physical resemblance to her, and Vlad realized that Maddie had definitely received the better part of the families gene material. Alicia was tall and burly, her hair was savagely short and the faded denim coveralls did little to enhance her figure.


He watched the sister's affectionate reunion with interest. Although there was a significant age difference between the two women, they seemed close. Plasmius followed them as they made their way outside to a rusty pick up truck. How appropriate, the halfa thought as he hovered over the junk strewn bed of the vehicle while the women piled into the cab. A few misfires belched clouds of black smoke into the air before the old truck finally made its way down the road.

The roar of the defective muffler would have deafened any ordinary eaversdropper, but Vlad's finely tuned ghost senses enabled him to pick up every word. "So, how are things?" Alicia asked with a critical look on her face. "Fine, like always" her sister replied with a smile. "How's Vlad?" Alicia continued while she steered the rumbling truck down a deserted country road. Maddie blushed slightly. "He's fine, too. He said to tell you hi!" Her sister snorted like an angry bull out on the pasture. "I doubt he said that, but thanks anyway. You sounded pretty upset last time we talked, so spit it out. What's going on?" Vlad pricked up his ears. Not one for small talk, the blunt mannered sister was getting right to the point, and he could hardly wait to hear Maddie's response.


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