A/N: Hello folks! Some of you have requested this and hear it is. Well, here is the first chapter at least. Again, this is the full version of Lions, Tigers, and Ghosts. Here, you will learn exactly what Danny did to get thrown in a zoo, how he got thrown in the zoo, what happened while he was in the zoo, and whether or not he escapes. For those of you who did not run to the dictionary on this site or to find out what the words eidolon and albatross mean, here is what it means. Eidolon is another word for phantom. Albatross is not just the name of a bird. It can also mean a burden. So, together they mean phantom burden or the burden of the phantom. I translated albatross to also mean problem or punishment. I prefer punishment because it makes more sense in the story's context. So it really should mean Phantom's Punishment. It should be clear now why I chose this title. Anyway, I'm sorry it took so long to get this up. I hope all of you enjoy it. I still don't own dp. Please R&R! Now, let's get this show on the road!

Eidolon Albatross

All Spooks' Eve

Danny stood in the yard of his arch-nemesis, Vlad Masters/Plasmius. He shifted his toilet paper and glue filled backpack until it sat more comfortably on his shoulder. He was waiting. His partner in crime should be arriving shortly. If all went well this pristine yard would soon be covered in toilet paper, the glue would hold it all together. It was a simple little prank. It being Halloween would explain it's occurrence to the authorities. Vlad would know the culprit, but that was okay. He had it coming. That was why Danny was doing it in the first place. Nobody was going to mess with him and walk away unscathed, especially Vlad.

Danny sat down on the grass. He set the backpack down beside him. His legs were crossed Indian style in front of him. He felt both calm and nervous. Calm because he knew everything would turn out okay. Nervous because he didn't know how Vlad would respond later. He was taking a risk doing this. There was no telling what sort of revenge Vlad would take on him and those both involved and not involved in the prank. However, if Vlad wanted to nearly expose him seven different times in the same week then he was going to get what was coming to him. This little prank would prove that.

"Beware…"

Danny sat straight as he heard the ghostly voice whisper the word in his ear. He turned around and relaxed. His accomplice had arrived.

"Hey, Box Ghost! Ready to prank the old man?"

"I am the Box Ghost! I am always ready to cause trouble, wreak havoc, and steal cardboard boxes from villains who wish to dominate the earth where it is really I who should rule this world with my good…"

Danny didn't bother to listen to the rest of the Box Ghost's rant. He stood up and stretched. A ring of pure white light formed around his waist. It split into two. One ring flew up his body while the second fell. As they passed over him and remarkable transformation occurred. Before the lights appeared, a raven- haired, blue- eyed, jean and tee shirt clothed teen had waited for the Box Ghost's arrival. Now, a white-haired, green-eyed, black and white jumpsuit wearing ghost appeared from within the white rings of light. He stood there for a moment before allowing himself to lift off the ground and hover in midair. The Box Ghost shut up and stared at the newly transformed boy. The teen glanced over and narrowed his glowing eyes.

"What? You've seen me go ghost before. It's nothing new."

"True! But I have never seen you transform without the intention of hitting me before! I am the Box…"

Whap! Danny smacked the rambling ghost upside the head.

"Better?"

"Yeah."

"Great! Let's get pranking then! Here, take these rolls and go over to the other side of the mansion. Make as much of a mess as you can. I'll take these and deal with this side. Work quickly. Vlad's going to be home soon."

The Box Ghost took his share of the toilet paper and flew off to the other side of the mansion. Danny picked up his load, grinned mischievously, and got to work. He took one roll and tossed it onto the roof. A piece got caught on a shingle while the rest of the roll rolled down the roof. Another roll was thrown on the chimney, while another decorated a pine tree. A fourth roll was strewn across the grass. A fifth was wrapped around a flag pole. The sixth roll graced the elegant form of a Roman style statue. A lawn ornament was covered with the seventh roll. Danny flew over the scene, whooping with excitement. He knew he would pay for this later but it sure was fun while it lasted. With this thought he covered the place with glue. The white syrupy substance rained down over the trees, the grass, the porch, the statue, everything. Danny made sure to mess up everything possible. He dipped his fingers in the glue and finger painted the windows. With the last remaining bit he wrote, "Get a cat!" onto Vlad's bedroom window. He giggled gleefully as he finished. He rolled onto his back in midair, held his stomach, and laughed. When he stopped he wiped tears from his eyes. Those green orbs glowed brighter than ever.

The Box Ghost flew up to him then. He was grinning too.

"Beware! For the whole place has been covered in glue and toilet paper!"

"Great! Thanks for everything, Box Ghost!"

"You can thank me by letting me have all of the boxes…"

"Yeah, you can have all of Vlad's boxes. Take them and make sure no one sees you. As far as the authorities are concerned a group of troublesome kids did it. Hopefully they blame Dash."

"I am the Box Ghost!" The Box Ghost declared his title once more before flying into the mansion and gathering his prizes. Danny shook his head and flew off. As soon as he disappeared a limo pulled up outside the mansion's front gate. A tall man in a black suit stepped out of it. He walked the length of the drive way and stopped at the front lawn.

"Daniel," he growled as he caught sight of the macabre sight before him. He strode forward. His eyes darted this way and that as he inspected the damage. When he reached the door he heard banging and cries of enjoy coming from inside. The man slowly opened the door and beheld the sight of the Box Ghost hugging a large box.

"That's my box, my beautiful box! Together we shall rule the world for I am the Box…"

The man fired an ectoplasmic blast from his hand. He marched into his house and grabbed the box-loving ghost by the front of his shirt. He pulled him closer until he was an inch from his furious face. The ghost quivered in fear.

"Where is Daniel and why did you help him?"

"I don't know where he is."

The man growled and tossed the ghost aside. The Box Ghost bounced a few times before coming to rest in the box he was hugging a minute ago. He floated out of it. Looking at the enraged Vlad pacing a few feet away, he grabbed the box and made a run for it.

"Beware," he called on his way out. The door closed behind him.

"That boy is an animal. Trashing my lawn like that. Who does he think he is?! He needs to be taught a lesson that he will not soon forget."

Vlad stormed upstairs to his bedroom. On the window he saw Danny's message, "Get a cat!" Vlad looked at the words and sneered.

"I will make him pay if it is the last thing I do. He will learn his place…" Vlad's eyes widened. His place… A sickening grin split the fifty-some year old man's face.