A/N: Hello! This is my first Danny Phantom fanfic. The idea came to me awhile ago, so I decided to explore it a little bit. Hope you enjoy! Rating is M for potential adult themes later on.

—-

Amity Park City Hospital: 18 years ago: 2:57am

Madeline Fenton was in a considerable amount of pain.

Clenching her jaw, she grabbed blindly for her husband's hand. If she had to experience the painful miracle of childbirth, she'd be damned if Jack Fenton got off easy for something he was partly responsible for. Her smaller hand squeezed his as another contraction spread its way through her body. "Remind me again why we decided to have a second kid…" she muttered through clenched teeth.

Jack Fenton, clad in his usual orange jumpsuit underneath the typical blue hospital clothes, winced at the strength of his wife's grip. "Just imagine what the little bugger will look like sporting his own jumpsuit Mads! He's gonna love playing in the lab, just like Jazzy pants!"

Madeline squeezed her eyes shut. "A family legacy of scientists does have a nice ring to it, I suppose."

The door at the other end of the room creaked open, revealing a male doctor. He strode in briskly, looking over a clipboard with furrowed brows. "Mrs. Fenton, Mr. Fenton, it looks like we are going to have to proceed with the C-section. There are too many risks for both you and the infant with natural birth, given that he is going to be three months premature."

The Fenton's looked at one another nervously. It was going to be a risky procedure, they both knew that. On top of their son being three months premature, there had been many complications the past few months with their unborn son.

Madeline gave a slight smile. "I'm ready to do whatever it takes, just as long as I'll be able to see my sweet Daniel's face when all this is over."

"Danny boy is a fighter, I can tell!" Jack added, grinning brightly. The doctor adjusted his glasses. "Very well then, I'll ask the nurse to come in and get everything ready."

Jack and Maddy Fenton smiled at each other. A perfectly normal reaction to preparing yourself to welcome another beautiful life into this world. They were top of the line scientists, with extremely successful careers and beautiful family on top of that. They were at the best hospital in the area surrounded by the best network of doctors and nurses. Nothing could possibly go wrong now. The Fenton's were on top of the world.

What a shame it is how easily a world can crumble.

—

A few rooms down, a small gathering of individuals were talking amongst one another in hushed whispers. All were wearing stark white lab coats and sinister expressions. The door of the room opened, revealing the so called "Dr." of the Fenton's, as well as a gentlemen with graying hair, dressed in a tailored black suit.

"Have all the preparations been made for our little guest of honor?" The man in the suit asked, staring at the doctor with a curious expression. The doctor nodded his head fervently.

"Yes Mr. Masters. The containment unit is up and running and the Fenton's will have absolutely no idea as to the actual circumstances of their son."

"And what is the story you are to tell them?" Vlad Masters questioned. He, and everyone else involved in this simply diabolical mission needed to be completely sure of themselves. There was no room for mistakes.

"I am to sincerely apologize and tell Mr. and Mrs Fenton that their son passed away due to complications involving his respiratory system. A valid explanation, considering the prematurity of his birth."

"Very good, very good." Vlad replied, straightening the lapels of his suit. "And when their world comes crashing down, I will be the first to comfort them." A burst of laughter erupted from his mouth. "They'll never suspect a thing. And little Daniel will be the test subject I've always sought after." He turned to the Scientists. "Make sure everything is ready at the facility. I shall stay here, dutifully waiting to offer my good friends the deepest of condolences for their unfortunate circumstances."

And he did just that.

Jack and Maddie were devastated to hear the news of their baby boy. They knew there had been risks, but no one ever suspects it to be their child.

Maddie sobbed uncontrollably in her hospital bed, completely unresponsive to her husbands words of comfort. Carrying a child in her belly for 6 months only to have him ripped from this world, from her, was completely devastating. Tears leaked from her eyes and onto the small hospital bed.

Jack himself was finding it hard to be strong for his wife. How could they move on now, knowing that their son had been so close to life. . Hot tears dripped down from his cheeks. "My son…"

Vlad Masters arrived not too soon after the tragic news had been announced. As colleagues, and old friends, he proclaimed that it was his duty to do whatever he could to help the Fenton's through this tragic time. He shed a few tears, hugged the orange clad man and his wife, and left with the promise to be there for them if they ever needed anything. He apologized for not being able to stay for very long. Business was business, and had to be attended to no matter the circumstances.

And this business was something he was most excited to attend to.

"Welcome to the world of GHHOSTS, little badger." He murmured to himself as he trailed down the empty hospital hallway. "What a great service to this research facility you will do."

His maniacal laughter echoed down the hall as he stepped into the elevator. He couldn't wait to get started on this new project.

Project GHHOST was officially underway.

—

A/N: whadya think? Reviews with thoughts, ideas, and constructive criticism make me happy :)