First thing first, I do not own Danny Phantom. Second, it feels good to start writing again. I did lose my inspiration for a while back, examinations and lousy computer and all that. Anyways, this fanfic was actually inspired by two mangas, Hana Kimi and Power!. It's also loosely based off of Hana Kimi. After reading those mangas, I was dying to write something under the genre of Gender Bender and this just came to me. Anyways, enough rambling. Enjoy!

Ages:

Sam - 15

Danny - 15

Tucker - 15

Jazz - 17

"For the last time, Mom, I want to continue playing! You can't make me quit just because it's not a lady-like sport!" said Sam exasperatedly as she argued with her mother.

"I won't allow you to continue playing such an uncouth sport! You're a Manson, Samantha, and basketball isn't befitting of a Manson! You are transferring to St. Elizabeth High School and that's final!" Pamela placed her hands on her hips as she glared down at her daughter.

"You are…just so…argh!" exclaimed Sam before heading up the stairs to her own room and slamming the door, hard.

"Oh, would you look at her?" fumed Pamela as she turned to her husband who had kept quiet throughout the whole altercation.

"She'll understand when she gets older" said Jeremy, Sam's father as he placed a comforting hand on his wife's shoulder.

Sam sat on her bed with her laptop open before her. Her cousin, Dylan Manson's image filled the laptop screen before her as she complained to him about the latest ridiculous arrangement that her mother had made for her without consulting her, again.

"You know what she said about basketball? That it was an uncouth sport! At least it's not rugby!" said Sam exasperatedly.

"Hey, what's wrong with rugby?" protested Dylan.

"Only that it's the farthest thing from the lady that Mom wants me to become?" answered Sam, rolling her eyes.

"I just wish that I could go someplace where she couldn't control my life!" said Sam as she threw her pillow on the ground in exasperation.

"Well…Let's see if I can't help with that" said Dylan, mysteriously.

"What are you talking about?" asked Sam, raising an eyebrow.

"Here we go! I'm sending some files over" said Dylan just as the notice popped up on Sam's screen. Clicking on it, Sam's face slowly brightened up as she read the article.

"Wait…Casper High? Isn't that the all-boys school you went to?" said Sam.

"Yup!"

"How do you suppose I enroll in that school? If you haven't noticed, I'm a girl, you know" said Sam.

"Nothing a little makeover and name-changing won't fix. Relax, I've got it covered. Just start packing your stuff and you'll be Mom-free from the next few years of high school" said Dylan.

"You are the most awesome cousin ever!" exclaimed Sam as she started rushing around her room picking clothes at random and throwing them in her suitcase.

"Hey, Sam, remember, no skirts!" called out Dylan.

"Got it!" said Sam.

"Well, then Samuel, are you ready?" joked Dylan, his blue eyes twinkling as he grinned at his cousin. Sam's hair reached her neck now and she was dressed in a black shirt with a purple logo, black jeans and her signature combat boots. Sam looked up at her cousin, his tousled brown hair, blue eyes and nodded.

"If you ever need anything, call. And be careful. Remember, you're the only girl here among all these boys" said Dylan, serious as his hands clamped down on Sam's shoulder.

"I know. Thanks so much, Dy. You have no idea how much I appreciate it"

"Yeah, I know. Just be careful" said Dylan as he and Sam walked into Casper High and headed for the General Office.

"By the way, Sam, I had to change your surname when I was doing the paperwork to enroll you into Casper. You're Samuel Morris now, Dylan Manson's cousin" Dylan said, grinning.

"Morris? How did you come up with that?" questioned Sam as they walked into the General Office.

"You just got to know the right words. Now, wait here while I go inform the principal we're here" said Dylan as he headed to the receptionist counter.

"Not that I'm going anywhere" said Sam, as she made herself comfortable on the seats provided.

"And this is my cousin, Samuel Morris" said Dylan as he stood before Sam with the principal right beside him. Noticing them, Sam got up from her seat and bowed.

"Hello, I'm Samuel Morris"

"I'm Principal Ishiyama, the principal of Casper High. Hopefully, you'll do as well as your cousin here did during his time here. Welcome to Casper High, Samuel" said Ishiyama.

"You can get your schedule here tomorrow morning. I've also heard from Dylan that you'll be living in the dorms?" questioned Ishiyama as she looked at Dylan for confirmation.

"Yes, I'll be uh living at the dorms during my time here" said Sam.

"That's good to know. You'll be in the Eagle Dorm. When you get there, just go to the dorm head and he'll show you your room. You should be prepared to share your room too. Here at Casper High, we have a policy of sharing" said Ishiyama, smiling.

"Well then, Dylan, I take it that you'll be showing your cousin to his dorm?" Dylan nodded.

"Have a nice day then" said Principal Ishiyama before walking back to her office.

"Come on, cuz, time to check out your new home for the next three years" said Dylan as he led the way out of the school and towards the dorms.

"I'm guessing the rules will still be the same if Lancer's still the one in charge of the Eagle dorm. Which means breakfast is from 5 to 6.30 since class starts at 7 sharp. Lunch will be from 12 to 2 and dinner will be from 6 to 8. No one's allowed out of the dorms after 10pm and if you get caught…I don't really have to tell you do I?" questioned Dylan as he turned to Sam.

"I'll be in trouble" deadpanned Sam.

"And that's why we make a great team" said Dylan as he patted Sam on the back.

"Come on, I'll show you where Lancer is" said Dylan as he headed through the wrought iron gates with the words, Eagle Dorm on them.

"You sure that's allowed?" questioned Sam as she walked next to Dylan.

"Aw, come on, I've graduated already. What can they do?" said Dylan, shrugging.

"Yeah, you're right"

"And it's a good thing your dorm's close to my university. If you ever need any help, you know where to go" said Dylan as he pointed to the university a few blocks away.

"Amity America University…how original" remarked Sam dryly as she made her way through the dorm's double doors. A few minutes later, they stood before a door marked, Lancer. Dylan grinned at Sam as he knocked on the door.

"What is it?" said Mr. Lancer as he came to the door, a tired looking expression on his face.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Lancer. I hope you don't mind my coming in. I had to show my cousin around, in case he got lost" said Dylan, bowing.

"Dylan! Welcome! Oh, of course we don't mind. You say this is your cousin?" said Lancer, a slight smile on his face as he talked to Dylan.

"Samuel Morris, sir" said Sam bowing.

"Samuel Morris, was it? I did receive news of a transfer student recently. Let me see…" Turning to go back in his office, Lancer came out a few minutes later with a slip of paper in his hand.

"Your room's 046, fourth floor, sixth room from the stairs" said Lancer.

"You got that? Dylan, I think your cousin will be fine from here. You know the rules" said Lancer before turning to go back into his office.

"Got it, Mr. Lancer" said Dylan before turning to Sam.

"Call me when you get settled in, alright? Most of your stuff should be arriving tomorrow. You sure you'll be fine with just that for now?" asked Dylan as he gestured at Sam's backpack.

"You know me. I don't need that much. Just a change of clothes, a towel and my laptop" said Sam.

"Thanks, Dy, for showing me around and for all this. If you ever need my help, just tell me, alright?" said Sam as she gave Dylan a hug.

"You take care of yourself, cousin. I'll be checking on you in a few weeks" said Dylan as he turned to leave, waving goodbye to Sam who waved back, smiling. Sam waited until Dylan was out of sight before turning away and heading towards the stairs.

"Well…he said my room was on the fourth floor. Better start climbing."

Four flights of stairs later, Sam stood before room 046, reading the plaques next to the door. In the first slot was a plaque with the word D. Fenton on it while the second one had S. Morris.

'...guess that's me'

"Well, looks like my roommate's already here" murmured Sam as she turned the door knob and stepped inside.

"Well, it's pretty spacious" said Sam as she observed the huge space in the middle of the room. A double-decker bed was at the very back of the room facing the left wall while the television had been placed diagonally across it while a desktop computer had been set up against the right wall. There was a round table a few steps away from the television with a soft furry mat beneath it.

"Let's hope that's not made of real fur" murmured Sam as she continued taking in the room. There was another door a few paces away from the computer which Sam guessed led to the bathroom.

"Only one way to find out" said Sam as she crossed the distance and pushed the door open.

"Yup, bathroom, now to see which bunk I'm getting" said Sam as she made her way over to the bed.

'Huh…he took the lower bunk. And I was sure he would take the upper one. Well, guess I'll be taking the upper one!' thought Sam in glee as she climbed the steps and placed her backpack on the upper bunk.

"I probably should take a shower" Sam murmured to herself as she took a sniff. Getting her clothes and towel out, she headed towards the bathroom. Stepping in, she placed her clothes on the clothes rack and hung her towel on the towel rack next to it. As she was about to take off her shirt, she heard a swishing sound from behind her. Turning around, she saw a boy with raven black hair and sky blue eyes with a towel wrapped around his waist staring at her, confusion on his face.

"Oh! Um, sorry! I didn't know anyone was in here" said Sam embarrassed as she stepped out of the bathroom. A few moments later, the boy stepped out as well, wearing a white shirt with a red collar and logo in the middle along with blue jeans.

"Yeah, um, sorry about…you know. I didn't think that you would arrive so soon" said the boy.

"I'm Daniel Fenton but call me Danny, nice to meet you" said Danny as he offered his hand.

"Samuel Morris. But you can call me Sam. In fact I would like it very much if you would call me Sam" said Sam as she took his hand and shook.

"I know how you feel" said Danny smiling.

"Yeah, uh…so, I'll be uh…taking my shower now" said Sam abruptly as she raced inside the bathroom, clutching her chest where her heart was thumping crazily.

"What was that?" whispered Sam to herself as she willed her heart to stop beating so wildly mentally.

"I was probably just surprised. Yeah, that's it, surprised" said Sam as she stepped into the shower.

One hour later

Sam stepped out of the shower, the towel wrapped around her hair as she continued to dry her hair.

"You take long showers for a guy" remarked Danny who was seated at the round table watching the television. Sam's eyes widened as she searched frantically for an excuse mentally.

Well, this is just the introduction. It might be a little slow since this story's still in the early stages, haha. So, if anyone has any opinions or suggestions, feel free to review and tell me about them! I'm all ears! Also, a little of clarification on Sam's shirt. It'll be the same as the one in the series except it's a guy's version. R&R!