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PART 38, (Danny's POV,)
"Ow!" I yelled as I was shocked.
Vlad I thought again. He would PAY for this! I wanted to scream at him so bad!! I wanted to make sure he would never do this again!!
But first, we had to concentrate on Hope.
She was unconscious. Which made me even more furious. "We have to find the machine that controls the restraints holding Hope!" I said. Stating the obvious. Jordan, Layla, and I flew around the lab. Examining each machine like Hope's life depended it. And it kind of did.
"What's this?" Jordan whispered loudly. Layla and I flew over to her. She was standing by a huge machine. There was a big red button on the control panel.
I had a feeling it controlled something that hurt Hope, so I made sure to steer clear away from the button.
"I'm pretty sure this is it." I nodded in approval. "Lets find the off switch, or whatever will get Hope free."
I skimmed over the panel. All of the buttons were unfamiliar to me. New.
Vlad must have ordered this not long ago. Probably for some grand scheme involving me. But now he was using it on Hope.
I spotted a key. It was in a slot.
I reached over, and turned the key sideways. I looked back to see the restraints on Hope open.
I ran over to her. And shook her.
She didn't wake up, only moaned and rolled over. Mumbling something about school.
I held my breath. We didn't have time for this.
I picked Hope up. But before we all could fly away, an evil cackle filled the room.
"Knew you'd come for your girlfriend." Vlad laughed. I blushed, and turned around. "She's not!-" I started. But I got cut off when I saw Vlad was in front of me now.
I looked up into his red eyes. And didn't have time to scream before he hit me and knocked me to the ground. I dropped Hope, and she landed beside of me.
I tried to move, but I could feel the world swaying around me.
Jordan and Layla screamed.
They turned to Vlad and started to shoot rays at him. I didn't stick around to see the rest of the fight.
The world darkened, and I sank into unconsciousness. With the sounds of battle filling my ears.........................................................................
Sorry it's so short!
StarPaw,

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PART 36, (Hope's POV,)
A piercing shock went through me as I tried to go ghost. I screamed.
When the shock ended, I flopped my head down, exhausted. I looked up at Vlad, keeping my head glued to the table. "Why did you tie me to an examination table?!?!" I demanded. My eyes turned into their ghostly color for a second.
"Well, many a reasons. But I don't believe you have time to listen to them."
I narrowed my eyes in anger. "What about my aunt?!" I demanded. "Safe at home, worrying where her darling angel could have went." He smiled, and I could see his teeth were like fangs. "Or who could have taken her."
I wanted to punch him! To pin him to the wall and shout in his face. But the restraints that held me wouldn't allow that.
The effects of the shock were wearing off, and I raised my head.
He was by a machine, pressing buttons and typing in commands. "Power level 150 my darling." A woman hologram said to Vlad. "Thank you my dear."
I stuck out my tongue in disgust.
He looked at me, a spark of curiosity in his gaze. "One hundred and fifty is not extremely powerful compared to me. But I know better than to underestimate you. Your power must react to the situation you are in. And to your emotions." He smiled.
"I love what you did to you fangs!" The hologram complimented.
I rolled my eyes. "Great. A villain with great dental hygiene. I'm soooo scared."
"You should be." Vlad warned me.
Without warning he pressed a big red button and another shock went through me.
A scream escaped from me, and I squirmed around in pain. Trying desperately to get out of the restraints.
"Power level 247." The hologram stated.
Vlad pressed the button again, and the pain decreased.
It stopped entirely.
"YOU'RE INSANE!" I yelled. He just replied. "I know."...

(Danny's POV,)
I flew around Amity Park. Looking for Layla and Jordan.
I also made sure to keep an eye out for Hope.
My eyes scanned each alley way, each street, each house, and each window.
I was paying so much attention to everything, that I didn't notice the person in front of me until it was too late. And I crashed into them.
I caught myself before I hit the concrete, and I turned. Ready to fight.
But it was only Layla. And Jordan was with her.
"That hurt." Layla whined, rubbing her head. "Umm... yeah." I replied awkwardly.
"I think someone took Hope!" All three of us said at once.
Layla looked around at us. "Did you guys know... she's... a half ghost?" She asked awkwardly. She flinched as if she expected us to yell out in surprise, but instead we stood there. Blinking.
"How did you find out?" I asked. "I saw the news about a girl named Hope. I figured they were one in the same."
I nodded. "You figured right."
"So you two knew?" Layla demanded. We nodded. She sighed. "Oh."
I decided right now might be a time to tell her I was half ghost too. So I did.
"REALLY??" She seemed surprised. I nodded. "I guess there are more of us than we expected." Layla breathed. "I hate to bust in on this, but Hope is out there. And we need to find her!" Jordan interrupted.
I nodded. A serious look came onto my face. And I think I knew just the place to start looking.
"Follow me."
I started in the direction of Vlad's mansion...
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PART 34, (Hope's POV,)
We all said goodbye to Jordan. She told us she would stay on the far side of Amity Park for a while, to stay close and get used to being in the real world for a while. And then she would head for New York later. Which meant we could still see her every now and again.
We all headed home.
I flew to my Aunt's house, and changed into my human form as I landed on the doorstep. Wouldn't want to scare her.
I wiped my shoes on the mat outside, then stepped inside quietly.
It was dark outside, and my Aunt was bound to be asleep by now. If I was silent enough, maybe I could sneak into bed and not wake her up.
My ghost sense went off, and I instantly turned alert. Someone was in here...
I looked around in the shadows. That's weird... my Aunt ALWAYS leaves the hallway light on. I thought.
Something wasn't right...
I tiptoed to my Aunt's room. My heart pounding so hard I was afraid it would wake the whole street up.
I opened the door, and flinched as it creaked.
I stepped in...
The room was darker than the rest of the house, and it took a while to get used to it. I made out the shadow of my Aunt's bed, and creeped up to it. I pulled back the covers... and...
She wasn't there.
I instantly started to panic. Where could she be? A ghost must have took her... and since I had sensed it when I came in, It had to still be in here.
I turned to leave, but stopped when I heard footsteps behind me. I froze, cold chills went up my spine as I turned around.
I didn't have time to scream as a hand grabbed me in the dark, and knocked me out.....

(Danny's POV,)
I woke up, and yawned. I walked downstairs and poured myself a bowl of cereal. It was a regular summer morning. I was still wearing my light purple PJ's. Though everyone told me they were pink...
I remembered yesterday, and was glad we were able to help Jordan. And looked forward to seeing her gain a superhero reputation.
I would have to visit her sometime. I hadn't really been on that side of town anyway.
Jazz came into the kitchen and messed up my hair. "Good morning." she greeted. "Yeah, yeah." I mumbled, fixing my hair up.
The news channel in the other room played. I got up, about to turn the TV off. I didn't really feel like listening to the news... but just as my finger was about to press the power button, Hope's Aunt came up on the screen. I instantly backed up, and plopped onto the couch. Why was she on the news?
The news man said something that made me freeze....

"Late last night someone broke into a civilians house. The police have yet to know who. The woman's niece, Hope, has yet to be found-"

I turned off the TV, horrified. I got up, and was about to rush out of the house when I remembered I still had my pajamas on... I gave an impatient groan, and hurried upstairs to get changed. I needed to find Layla and Jordan. So we could all go out and look for Hope.........................................
StarPaw,

PART 32, (Vlad's POV,)
If only I can get a hold of the power that girl possesses. Not even Daniel could defeat me... I thought. I looked on, off to the side, while Danny made a joke. Making everyone laugh. Even that ghost Jordan.
Seemed she was becoming quite the goody-goody. She was weak. But I wasn't.
I could play along, at least until we got out of the Ghost Zone... Then... well. I'd deal with that when we got there.......................

(Hope's POV,)
Vlad was looking at us from a little bit away. He sent chills down my spine. I couldn't wait until we got home, so I wouldn't have to work with him again.
"Now, about getting you out of here." I turned to Jordan. "You ready?"
I didn't even need to ask. She was shaking with excitement. A huge smile on her face. "What do I do?" I asked her. "Let me explain a little bit... you see. Most of the ghosts in the Ghost Zone can leave whenever they see a portal, because they have the type power to withstand the trip between our two dimensions. Special ghosts who have a different type of power, such as myself, cant make the trip. Or we'll... disappear."
I nodded my head. "I see. So what can I do?"
Jordan stepped a little closer, and I remembered my lightning shield. I got rid of it, so Jordan could step closer.
She took my hand. "I don't know exactly how this works either..." She confessed. "All I know, is you're supposed to transfer some of your energy to me. I don't know how."
I nodded. I had an idea how to do it though. Probably like changing forms, you just... thought about it. I closed my eyes, and pictured energy from me, flowing through my hand into Jordan's hand. Filling Jordan with my energy, making her stronger.
Suddenly I started to get a little weaker. The static around me was disappearing, and my eyes turned to their normal ghostly color.
Jordan looked less pale, and I could see some faint energy around her.
I took my hand back, and almost collapsed. I felt dizzy, but the feeling soon passed. And I felt normal again.
Danny was holding onto my hand, trying to steady me. Though I didn't need his help anymore, I was grateful for the thought.
Jordan let out a happy squeal. She looked at her hands as if she couldn't tell she was the same ghost. "I can go home." She breathed. Then she screamed it. A happy squealing that could lighten the moods of even the bitterest.
Well... except for Vlad. He looked on, face as blank as always. Watching, waiting...
Jordan hugged me, her grip strong. She almost took my breath away, and I hugged back.
"It's been so long..." She murmured.
I looked her in the eyes. "You know you'll still be a ghost."
She nodded. "I don't care. I just want out of here. Maybe I could be a hero, like you guys and Danny! Maybe be a big shot in New York. I had always wanted to go there. Never dreamt of being a superhero though." She giggled. Seeming less and less like the ghost who had been ready to rip the power out of me, if need be.
"Lets go." Danny stated.
We looked around. "Oh! Let me show you out of the castle." Jordan offered, taking us through empty corridors and finally led us to the outside. Danny took lead from there, and flew us back to the portal that led to his parent's lab....

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PART 30, (Hope's POV,)
This power felt different. It crackled with life. Jordan's blast hit the lightning shield around me, and exploded...

(Layla's POV,) Layla: "YAY!!" Me: -_- "I'm not doing this for you..." -_-
"HOPE!!!!" I screamed. I coughed. Smoke from the blast filled the room. I was certain Hope had been hit....
It cleared and... I couldn't believe my eyes!!! Standing right there, unhurt, was Hope!! She smiled a confident smile. Lightning-like energy crackling around her. Her eyes black and silver.
Jordan growled. "How could you gain the next stage of your power already?!!" She looked frustrated. Her eyes like a mad-man's.
"Why cant you just give up and free me?!" She yelled.
Hope frowned. "Why would I want to??!"...

(Hope's POV,) Layla: "NO FAIR!! She gets all the attention...."
Jordan looked at me. A strand of her blonde hair was in her face, but she didn't try to fix it.
"IT'S NOT FAIR!!" She whined. She stomped around. I guess being a ghost didn't change her popular girl attitude. "I DON'T WANT TO BE HERE ANYMORE!!! I'M SICK OF THE COLOR GREEN!!! I'M SICK OF THESE GHOSTS!!!" She punched the wall.
I felt bad for her. Becoming a ghost at my age. She never even got to drive a car.
"I WANT TO GO HOME!!" She sank to the ground and, for the first time since I had met her, cried.
My heart torn in two. It felt like there was a hole. I couldn't stand her sobs and whines.
I sat down next to her. "I'll help you." I announced. She looked up. "You... you will?"
Danny yelled from where he sat with Layla. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?! SHE'S PROBABLY FAKING IT!!"
I shot him a glare. "I would be able to tell!"
He fell silent. I could see he also felt bad for her. He just didn't want me to get hurt if she really WAS faking.
"I'll help you." I repeated. I got up, and offered Jordan my hand. She hesitated, then took it. I helped her up. "Thank you." She whispered. I knew I couldn't turn her back into a human.,... but maybe I could allow her to live on earth again..
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