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Stormy Night

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A ferocious storm raged outside Jake's bedroom window. The five-year-old clung tightly to his covers, sitting up in his bed. He couldn't sleep with the storm outside. It scared him. Not that he would admit to that. "I'm not scared," he told himself, dark blue eyes darting around his room.

Suddenly, an extremely brilliant flash of lightning lit up the entire room, enveloping it in pure white for a split-second. Jake squeaked and covered his head with his blankets. "Help!" he cried. A loud boom of thunder sounded and resounded, shaking the entire house. "HELP!" Jake cried louder, beginning to sob. "DADDY!"

~*~

Danny was startled awake to a bright flash of lightning. He hadn't realized how badly it was going to be storming that night. At least he was safe inside. Danny was about to go back to sleep when he heard a pitiful noise...a call for help? Maybe that was only his imagination working up. He was so tired that his mind could be playing tricks on him.

Thunder rolled loudly, vibrating the house. "Good grief," Danny muttered. And then...there it was again! This time, it was louder.

"HELP!"

Danny recognised who was calling him with a sudden start. "Jake?" the man called.

"DADDY!" cried the voice.

Danny leaped out of bed and hurried out the door, his tiredness being drowned out with a sudden rush or adrenaline. What if his son was in trouble? You're overreacting again, Fenton, he thought to himself. He's probably just afraid of the storm. The father jogged upstairs, not breaking his pace. Jake probably was only afraid of the storm, but Danny had to be sure.

Danny opened the door to his son's room. The child wasn't even visible. He was curled up tightly under his covers, crying loudly. Danny's hero complex wouldn't allow him to let the little boy cry any longer. "Don't cry, Jake. It's only a storm," the father said, rushing over to his son's side.

Jake's head slowly appeared from under the tangle of blankets. His blue eyes were fearful and full of tears. He snuffled, quieting down a little. "Come on out," Danny encouraged him. "You're not alone anymore." Jake sat up, reassured by his father's familiar voice. He began to calm down.

Danny sat down next to the kid on the bed. "Why are you so afraid of the storm?" he asked, placing his hand on his son's shoulder.

Jake sniffed and wiped the tears from his eyes. "It's loud and scary," he said. Another bolt of lightning flashed, spooking the boy. As the thunder rolled, he scooted closer to his daddy. Danny held Jake close to his side. The child cuddled closer, feeling safe in his arms.

Danny chuckled. "You know, I fought a weather ghost once," he said.

Jake looked up into his father's bright blue eyes. "Wow," he breathed. "Didja beat him?" he asked, perking up.

"Yep. His name was Vortex. He's locked away in the ghost zone, now. He can't hurt you."

Jake hugged his father. "Thanks, Daddy," he said, smiling.

"I'm just doin' my job," Danny responded, patting his son on the back. "Now, how about we get you some water? Would that help you get to sleep?"

Jake nodded, sliding off of his bed. "Ice cream would be better," he added with a bashful grin.

"Then you wouldn't want to fall asleep," Danny stated with a chuckle. "We'll save ice cream for another night."

Jake smiled despite the thunder that crashed outside his window, knowing that he was safe. His dad would protect him, no matter what.

~*~
I HATE THE APOSTROPHE THINGS!!! :rage: They can't be helped, sorry.

This is also on FanFiction.net. My username is Panhead13. :D The story is under "Fireside Phantom Tales". READ IT. AND REVIEW IT. I don't like it when I get no reviews. :/

Speaking of, I'm still working on Double Danny. I haven't given up on Danny yet! X3 We can't just leave him like that! I added some more to chapter 5 today, actually. Don't know when I'll update. :c

Found the fanfiction category! :D
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OMG SOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!