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Forgotten
Chapter 1: Star's Recap...Yet AGAIN
Dear Diary
It's me again, Star Strong.
Wow...
It seems lately, I have been needing to do this more and more.
I guess it's because I have so much to say lately and about stuff that is actually worth talking about.
You may recall my previous entries about my time on Specter Island, the time me and Danny got trapped and in the school overnight, getting lost together in the Ghost Zone, the time me and Sam got stuck together and wandered around Lake Eerie and the time I found a certain little girl who I really hope is doing alright right now
That's not counting the other things that happened in between that time, like the time me and Danny had that little adventure at Floody Waters that nearly had us both sunk, the time we both swapped something that is better left unsaid or the time my mother tried to do some bonding which...ended just about as well as you could expect. Not to mention me and my dad just got back from our little father-daughter vacation where we went to a beach front hotel to soak up some sun and surf.
It was the polar opposite of what happened on Specter Island but I was just happy to be able to spend some time with my dad again and despite the chaos that happened when my mom tried to make us bond with Danny's family, I am just glad that she is TRYING to be there for me again.
Anyway, as I said, Dad is good, still trying to defend innocent people, mom and I are sort of reconnecting again and Georgia is still Georgia. Danny's family and I have been getting along great and I even started hanging out with Jazz. Sure, I sometimes can't understand half of what she is talking about due to her interest in college level psychology text books but she's cool and I am glad that Danny's family approves of me, especially after...the last time my mom got us all together.
Sam and Tucker are more or less the same, Val and I are...okay, I guess.
We haven't talked all that much since we saved Danielle, and I still have my suspicions that she might know more about Danny than she leads on. She hasn't said anything and I can't ask her without risking anything but at the very least, The Red Huntress hasn't made any more attempts to hunt down Danny Phantom, so there is that.
So, it's all good.
We're all good.
Yeah, things have been very busy lately and I wouldn't trade a minute of it all due to one reason and one reason only.
My Danny-Boo.
All the head aches, drama, dealing with ghosts, Paulina being a pain, Colette trying and failing to break us up, Jean Puke being a jerk and all the other pests were worth it because in the end of it, I have the sweetest, cutest, kindest, bravest, coolest, most awesome and most wonderful guy in the world as my man.
Yeah, MY man.
Danny is just wonderful and I am so happy that we have made it this far.
Unfortunately, I am not the only girl who sees how great he is. Sam had been trouble but at the very least, our truce is still going on and she at least hasn't tried any more attempts since Camp Skull and Crossbones. Paulina is still gushing over the ghost boy but she is no threat, that ghoul Ember has tried getting her hands on him again, only to be met by a blast from a bazooka, courtesy of me.
And there is also Colette, who is STILL obsessed with stealing him from me.
UGH!
Colette has always been the biggest pain in my butt and ever since she declared that she wants Danny, she has gotten even worse.
It's so annoying and even worse, she doesn't even really care about Danny at all, she just wants to steal him from me and because he is "unobtainable", since Danny is the only guy who sees through her and treats her for what she REALLY is.
A brat!
Good news is that, unlike that moron Kwan and my other ex-boyfriends, Danny is loyal to me and me only and he won't leave me just because Colette does her stupid, flirty French girl act.
It's another sign of how special and wonderful he is!
I am so lucky that he has become a part of my life, which has improved tremendously because of him.
He's loyal, considerate, and puts my needs above his own. Just the other day, he offered to carry me on piggy back because someone... Colette... dropped a baseball bat for practice on my foot.
I know she did it on purpose, but she had to watch Danny carry me home like that. He didn't mind doing it on his own two feet.
Even more...not only does he make my life better but...he makes me want to be better too...a better person that is.
It's strange that a few months ago at most, I was that shallow girl whose sole existence was being Paulina's satellite but now I actually feel like I am better person now...and it's all because of him.
He showed me to accept my talents and my flaws, he showed me that the A-listers are toxic and that I was better off without them and most of all, he showed me that I AM capable of being a better person and that I want to be one too.
Is it any wonder why I feel in love with him?...
Love?
I have been thinking about that word a lot lately...
I mean, I know that I said that I love him when we were in the Ghost Zone but we still haven't gotten to the point where we say "I love you" to each other freely...
It's not that I don't but...well, I want to say those words but I am not sure if he is ready to hear them, since we have only been together for three months next Saturday.
Yeah, he heard me say love before in the ghost zone but this is different.
When I say "I love you", I want it to be a special and memorable moment where he says "I love you too".
But like I said before, I don't want to pressure him, I want him to say that to me when HE chooses to...but I still have a part of me that really wants to say those words to him but I am worried that I might be rushing it and a part of me is still worried we'd end up like my parents, rushing into something serious without really knowing each other too well and then drifting apart in later years.
I know that I love Danny and I want to be with him but...I want to be sure that what we have is the real deal and not a mistake like my parents had.
I don't want that.
I don't want that to happen... I don't want to lose him or the love I've come to have for him...
I keep reminding myself that I am not my mom and Danny is not my dad and what we have is special...more special than any other relationship I have ever had.
And to be perfectly honest, I never really said "I love you" to my past boyfriends either, even Kwan who was my longest lasting relationship before Danny, even if you take in account all of the "breaks" we took.
Honestly, I don't even remember why I kept getting back together with him...other than that it was expected since I was a cheerleader, he is a popular jock and neither of us can go to long without someone on our, since the typical "longest" dating period for an A-Lister girl is about two months, if not counting the occasional "breaks".
Just another sign of how utterly stupid, shallow and pointless the A-lists was and how I am glad not to deal with that stupidity anymore.
Anyway, back to Danny.
Like, I was saying...he's wonderful and I love him but...I am not sure we are ready to say that...I don't want to rush what we have and make a mistake...especially since...I am not even sure if what he feels for me is as deep as what I feel for him.
I mean, I know he likes me, cares about me and would do anything for me but...there is a big leap between all that and love and it has only been a few months at most since he didn't even like me, even if he claims that he found me pretty.
It's so confusing but I am not going to rush it...after all, we are still teenagers and what matters the most is that we are happy when we are with each other.
The big "L" word can wait because until Danny and I are ready, we still get to be with each other and we can cross any other relationship bump when the time comes.
For now, all that matters is that we are together.
And that's more than enough to make me happy.
"And done...'Star said as she placed her pencil down and put her diary away in her usual hiding spot that was right under her mattress.
She sighed, feeling the usual relaxation she feels whenever she writes down her feelings.
It really was therapeutic...as long as no one ever reads her deep, personal thoughts.
Star checked the time and saw that it was almost 5 in the evening.
"Hmmm...I wonder how my Danny-Boo is doing right now..."Star thought, as she was starting to miss hearing his sweet voice...despite the fact that she heard it less than an hour ago when he walked her home.
She then grabbed her cell phone and began dialing a number she knew by heart.
After a few moments of ringing, someone answered it.
"Hello..."A cute voice said and Star grinned.
"Hi there, Danny-Boo..."Star said.
"Hi Starlight...what's up?..."Danny asked.
"Oh, just missing my favorite guy..."Star said.
"What a coincidence...I was missing my favorite girl..."He said cutely and Star giggled.
The two love birds then began to engage in a flirtatious phone conversation for a while.
They talked for a long while and like always, Star didn't feel the least bit bored or tired, she just got more intrigued the more they spoke to each other.
"Like, no way! Did you really give that Bert creep a wedgie?..."Star giggled.
Danny just told her about the latest fight Danny had within the hour, which involved Penelope Spectra and her assistant Bertrand. Apparently, he managed to stop them before they even had a chance to START whatever nefarious plot to steal youth and Danny ended up reducing Spectra to being a hag..AGAIN... and made her creepy assistant Bertrand suffer a wedgie.
"Hey, serves him right..."Danny said and Star giggled.
She really enjoyed listening to Danny's heroic exploits, almost as much as she enjoyed partaking them in them.
"I still wish you had called me to join...I have been practicing really hard with my saber..."Star said.
"Sorry baby...it was one of those, ghost ambush me and I don't have time to call for back up situations..."Danny explained.
"But don't worry...next time, if I get the chance, I am calling..."Danny said.
"Don't forget..."Star said sternly...before the two burst into laughter.
"Anything else, my beautiful Starlight?..."Danny asked gallantly
"Yeah, remember that tomorrow, you promised to take me to see that new Dead Teacher Movie..."Star said.
"Sure thing..."Danny said...before there was a long pause.
"Danny-boo...what is it?..."Star asked.
"Uh, Star...remember when I said that I would call you in case I need help...looks like now is the time..."Danny said and Star got the message.
"Where are you?...'Star asked sternly.
"By the park...I'm calling Sam and Tuck in a minute..."Danny said.
"Don't worry, I'm on my way..."Star said as she hung up, when to her closet that had her bag which had her jumpsuit, weapons and spare Fenton thermos.
Star ran out her room, only to run into her house keeper Georgia.
"Whoa, Star...where's the fire?..."Georgia asked.
"Uh, hey Georgia..I just remember that I forgot my text book at Danny's house, so I am going to go get it..."Star lied.
Georgia raised a brow at that and had a smirk.
"You sure that's the ONLY reason you are going to see him?..."Georgia asked and Star blushed.
"Georgia..."Star said and the older woman laughed.
"Alright, alright...I just came up here to remind you that dinner is in an hour and your father is due back around that time, so be back soon..."Georgia said.
"I will..."Star said as she walked passed her and was soon down stairs and out of her house.
After she ran about a block, she hid in an alley and smirked as she pulled out her jumpsuit.
"It's show time..."Star said, before pausing.
"Hmm...Danny always says "going ghost", maybe that can be my catchphrase?..."Star thought, before shaking it off.
Now is not the time for that...now it's the time to suit up and go join her wonderful boyfriend due one of the things he does best.
Kick butt...
Later
Skulker had just escaped from Axiom labs, carrying a strange canister in his hands as he was speaking to his employer.
Vlad.
"Skulker, did you get it?...'Vlad demanded.
"Of course..."Skulker said.
"At last, now bring it to me...with that new batch of nanobots, I shall-
"Are you for real?..."Skulker said in disbelief, cutting him off.
"I ALREADY know what these nanobots are and what you want them for, you are just repeating yourself..."Skulker said and he heard Vlad's voice become very annoyed on the other end.
"Just bring them to me right now!..."Vlad ordered.
"It has been over two weeks since my last plot and I have a lot of catching up to do..."Vlad said in anger.
Skulker rolled his eyes.
He's still annoyed he was hiding in his little mansion, hiding from that tiger.
That's when he thought of something.
"I have been meaning to ask, how-
"NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!..."Vlad shouted, not wanting to think about what happen, which involved someone who is no longer in his employment..
Someone he was able to finally avoid and really didn't want to recall that experience at the moment.
"Just do your job!..."Vlad ordered.
"What do you think I am doing? And sorry for trying to enjoy the moment..."Skulker said.
However, the hunter ghost soon left a blast to his back, denting his armor at the back and suddenly, something fast flew past him and he realized he no longer had the canister of nanobots in his hand anymore
He looked down and saw who sent it.
Danny Phantom and next to him, his newest accomplice who wears the orange jumpsuit.
"Sorry to spoil it for you...not.."Danny said as he waved the canister at him and Skulker growled.
"WHELP! This has nothing to do with you, I am on a task for my employer..."Skulker said.
"You mean Vlad..."Star said and Skulker frown.
"So what? And-...wait...where is that girl who protest cages and the boy who ruined my old suit?..."Skulker demanded only to be met with a blast.
"Right here..."Tucker said as both he and Sam had Fenton wrist rays and were ready to use them.
Skulker noticed another dent in his suit and growled in anger.
"GIVE ME BACK THAT CANISTER!..."Skulker demanded.
"I don't think so...I don't know what's in here but if Vlad wants it, I am not letting him have it..."Danny said.
"Besides, Val's dad is on his shift right now, and I think he's dealt with enough as it is..."Star said as she prepared her Fenton light saber, Tucker and Sam prepared their weapons and Danny's hands glowed green.
Skulker growled as he sent missiles at them but Danny grabbed Star, Sam and Tuck and made them dodge it.
After that, they all sent as many blasts and hits as possible to the hunter ghost
Skulker growled as he tried to ram at Danny to get the canister, but the ghost boy has other plans.
"Star, catch..."Danny shouted as he tossed it to her, just as Skulker came to him.
"Got it, Danny-Boo..."Star said as she managed to catch it.
"Give me those nanobots!..."Skulker demanded as he aimed to Star, but Danny wouldn't have it.
"I don't think so, Tucker..now..."Danny ordered.
Tucker pulled out his PDA and did some hacking and then-..
"Corkscrew!..."Tucker texted and Skulker screamed as he felt someone taking over his system again and he then did a corkscrew to the ground.
"AHH! How is this even possible?! I fixed my system!..."Skulker shouted, before crashing to the ground.
"Maybe because you are as good at machines as you are at hunting..."Tucker quipped as Skulker crashed to the ground, his suit once again totaled.
"Nice move..."Danny said as he pulled out his Fenton thermos and sucked the hunter ghost in.
Star walked to him, carrying the canister of nanobots in her hands.
"One can of nanobots, Danny-Boo..."Star said sweetly.
"Thank you, my Starlight..."Danny said before kissing her cheek.
"Oh, barf..."Sam said with an eye roll.
"Hey, show some appreciation to the guy who managed to bypass everyone of Skulker's firewalls to get control of his suit again..."Tucker said.
"Right, right. I'm not kissing you, but thanks Tuck..." Danny said with a joking smile
"How did you do that anyway?..."Star couldn't help but ask.
""Simple..." Tucker said. "I simply upgraded and bypassed thanks to the fact that Skulker uses Portals XL, which has a giant hole in the security system..."Tucker said, like it's obvious.
Star blinked in confusion, however before she could ask, she recalled the canister in her hand and where it came from.
"Come on, let's get these back to Axiom labs before Val's dad notices they are missing and gets in trouble...'Star said.
"Right behind you..."Danny said as he and his team went to return the stolen property.
All the while, Star is smiling.
She has a great boyfriend, she is part of a great team and she is actually doing something with her life that's just...great.
Star turned to her boyfriend and smiled at him.
These adventures with him are just a small part of what she loves about him and she loves everything else about him too.
She loves his blue eyes, his nice smile, his cute dimples, his messy black hair that just can't be tamed. Not only that but she loves his bravery, his noble nature, his kindness, his sweetness and so much more about him.
Even if he isn't ready to hear it from her, she knows what she feels for him is love and these feelings are just unforgettable
She just hoped that soon, she'll know that she's not the only one who feels that way.
-To be continued-
Next time on Forgotten
What-a-versary?
A/N(1): I hope that you all enjoy the latest installment of the series :)
A/N(2): Special thanks to NeoMark for helping me with this chapter, especially the final scene here.
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