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7

It seemed Maddie closed her eyes for a minute and it was already morning. Pulling her body out of bed, which was stiff some sleep, she went downstairs to make breakfast. It seemed she was the first to wake up which was nice. All she had to do now was find a good time to talk to Danny…alone. Last night before she went to bed, she decided it would be best to confront him. However, she would just leave out that Vlad told her. That way Danny would know she knew and Vlad wouldn't get in trouble. Not that she really cared if he did or did not…

Jazz was the next person to come downstairs. With breakfast completed, Maddie left the kitchen to wake up both of the males. It seems every male in the Fenton family is not a early riser. First, she went to Jack. With some difficulty, she woke him up and told him breakfast was downstairs. After the man was up and moving, Maddie went to Danny's room. He was twisted up in the covers kicking slightly and muttering under his breath. Whimpering a few times, he tossed and turned. It was a sad sight to see he was having a nightmare. Maddie barely touched her son when he opened his eyes and jumped out of bed. Taking up a fighting stance, he looked around. Spotting that it was just his mom, he relaxed his stance. A nervous look passed across his features but Maddie pretended to ignore it. It seemed he was used to ghosts attacking him in his sleep.

"Breakfast is ready, sweetie." Maddie told him before turning around to leave. "I want you to stay at home today. We need to talk." She added to make sure he wouldn't disappear in her.

"Ok mom," Danny responded in the same nervous manner that he wore on his face.

With that being said, Maddie went back downstairs to eat breakfast herself. Jazz left a note on the table letting her know that she would be at the library until late tonight. Jack was at the table, helping himself to the flapjacks on the table. Just as Maddie thought Danny wasn't going to come downstairs, footsteps thumped down into the living room and a minute later Danny was in the kitchen. Glancing over at the note on the table from Jazz, he sat down and got some flapjacks. Content with how the morning was going, Maddie began to eat.

Danny finished before Jack so he left the table to go brush his teeth. Now that it was just Jack and her, it was the perfect time to get him to leave the house.

"Jack honey, do you think you could do a patrol today for any ghosts out in the area?" Maddie inquired innocently.

"Sure thing, Mads. I'll get Danny to come help me!" Jack exclaimed but she cut him off before he could call for his son.

"Actually, Danny is going to stay with me. I'm afraid you will have to do this alone." Maddie apologized but Jack didn't seem fazed by the decline.

Excited, the big man gathered all his ghost hunting equipment before he set out to catch some ghosts. Taking her time, Maddie made some tea and prepared herself to confront Danny. For some reason, she was nervous. Maybe it was the doubt that had grown in her that her son was just like Vlad or maybe she was nervous to admit she was wrong. Regardless, Maddie had to confront him or he would continue to drift away from her.

Gathering herself together, Maddie went upstairs with the tray of tea. Knocking on her son's door, she waited for him to open it. Once the door finally opened, Maddie entered the room and set the tea on his desk.

Danny went to sit on his bed, looking at her with a guarded expression. "What did you want to talk about, Ma-mom?" Danny quickly corrected himself from saying "Maddie." It seemed he called her by her first name more than anything anymore.

Catching his correction, she frowned. Thinking the same thing as Danny, it was quite disheartening. "I was curious to see how you were. We haven't talked since we were at Vlad's."

"I'm fine," Danny replied curtly but it was very obvious to him that wasn't the reason she was talking to him. Suspicion about Vlad telling her his secret had crossed his mind but he wouldn't jump to conclusions. Perhaps, his mom finally put two-and-two together. "Now, what did you really want to talk to me about?" It sounded a little harsh, which caused Danny to flinch slightly.

Knowing he didn't mean it that harsh, she gave him a small smile. "How long have you known Vlad was part-ghost?"

"Since the reunion when he tried to kill dad." Danny replied simply.

"How did you find out?"

"He revealed himself to me."

"Danny, could you give me some more details?" Maddie attempted to ask him nicely.

"Why? You seem to be jumping around what you really want to talk about. How about you tell me what you really wanted to talk about then I answer your questions. It would be easier that way." Danny replied smoothly. He was still grumpy but it wasn't directed at her. The hybrid was almost certain Maddie knew he was Phantom but he wasn't sure how she knew.

Maddie swallowed, she was nervous but yet she wasn't sure why. "The answer you gave me last night to my question was very cryptic. What did you mean the outcome wouldn't be pretty? Do you know what will happen?" She blurted out. It was best to take the indirect route instead of just telling him that she knew he was the ghost boy.

Danny's face softened slightly once she realized she knew. "I said too much last night and I'm not ready to tell you that event. Don't worry about it."

"Then how did it happen?" Maddie asked before she took a sip of her tea.

"The ghost portal," Danny replied simply. "I went inside of it to check it out then accidentally hit the a switch on the inside. I was electrocuted and had ectoplasm infused with my DNA…or that's what we think happened. Anyway, I came out of the portal looking like…," Danny paused as two white ring appeared around his waist and transformed him into Phantom, "this." He was still laying on the bed but apparently changed his mind for he floated into the air still laying down as if he was still on his bed.

Maddie watched him in amazement for it looked like it took little effort. "What's it like…being a ghost?"

Danny's eyebrows shot up at the question. It was one he wasn't expecting. "It's nice…" He decided before continuing. "I get cool powers and I don't have an obsession or anything so I can do what I want. Instead of being hunted twenty-four seven I can turn back into a human and just be a normal kid." Danny chuckled at this as if telling a joke. "I get pluses and minuses. However, I like who and what I am. Sure I've been framed, controlled, and made a few mistakes but I think all the good I do for the town balances it out. What better way to fight a ghost then be a ghost."

"Your grades suffer and you always come home late." Maddie pointed out.

"I don't have a ton of time to study because the ghosts always come after me or are causing havoc in the wee hours of the morning. I come late usually because a ghost attacks." Danny informed her. "Did Vlad tell you that I was Phantom? The stupid Fruitloop." Phantom glanced at her to see she looked hesitant to answer. "He did, didn't he? The jerk." He growled slightly before relaxing. "What else did he say about me?"

Maddie sighed in defeat and told her son what all Vlad said. She also added the promise that she promised Vlad so Danny wouldn't go after him because of her. Lunchtime rolled around by the time to two finished talking.

"Thanks for telling me, mom." Danny smiled as he changed back into a human.

"I'm just happy to know that my baby is a hero. I'm proud of you." She cooed as she led him down the stairs. "Let's get something to eat. Maybe you can tell me about the ghost zone."

Danny smiled. His mother accepted him. This definitely lightened his mood. Perhaps, this whole event with Spectra and Nocturne was for the best. Speaking of them? Did Vlad ever find out if they planned anything else? Danny shrugged, he would find out eventually.

Oh my gosh! It's the end! I know, I know, a cliffhanger...but hey! Now you can let your imagination go wild and think of the outcome! Start suggesting one-shots for me! A word or phrase woulg be nice! Thanks for reading. be sure to read my other stuff and if you want a sequel for anything make sure you comment on that story! If I get enough demands I will grant your wish!

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