The Halfa Prince

Chapter 15: Dinner with a side of Doom?

Danny's POV

I finished putting my suit on in front of a tall mirror in my bedroom. I had finally picked out a suit during all that shopping. I was wearing black socks and sleek black dress shoes. My pants were also black and had iron pressed creases in them. I wore a buttoned white collared shirt and a black blazer. I was putting on a blue and black striped tie when Jazz walked in.

She looked amazing. Jazz had managed to find a dress shop and picked out a soft blue floor length dress with one strap. She wore little blue gem earrings and a silver necklace that held a blue pendant. Her makeup was done perfectly, soft blush, a little blue eye-shadow that made her aqua blue eyes pop and soft pink lipstick. Her hair was curled and a few small strands of hair framed her face.

"You look nice," I said.

"Shut up," she replied, grabbing my tie and starting to fix it for me.

"Hey I was just giving you a compliment," I said defensively.

"Yeah well, I'm still mad at you for running away earlier," she said as she finished with my tie.

I lowered my head, my bangs falling over my eyes, "I'm sorry Jazz, I've just got a lot going on right now."

"So tell me Danny. I want to help you," Jazz said lifting my chin so I was staring into her eyes. I looked away and walked over to my dresser to start combing my messy hair.

"Danny please. I'm worried about you," Jazz said her voice full of concern.

It was killing me that I wouldn't tell her. Maybe I should. She might be more understanding than my friends would. But then she might spill to my friends.

I sighed and placed my comb back on the dresser. "Jazz," I said turning my head to look at her, "I have something to tell you."

10 minutes later

"Wow, King of the Ghost Zone," Jazz whispered.

"Well technically Prince until my 18th birthday," I said shrugging my shoulders.

"Still, this is huge Danny. Why haven't you told Sam and Tucker? You could have avoided this whole Fright Knight thing," Jazz semi scolded.

"I know but things have been kinda weird between us. I just don't think they're ready for the truth," I told her.

She sighed, "You might be right. But just consider telling them."

I rubbed the back of my neck, "Ok. Hey I want to show you something really quick." I stepped away from my sister a bit and called forth my Ghost Prince form. I almost laughed at the look on Jazz's face.

"You look.... actually pretty princely," she said approvingly as she looked me over.

I blushed and smiled, "Um, thanks I guess?"

"Hurry up and change back. Mom and dad will be done getting dressed soon and will want to go ASAP," she said as she began to exit my room.

I groaned as I changed back, "This is going to be a long night."

At City Hall

My parents looked pretty nice. My mom wore a teal floor length dress and had teal necklace and  earrings to match. She wore only a little makeup and her hair was like it always was but I thought she looked really pretty. My dad had somehow been able to find a neon orange suit and a black tie to match.

We arrived at City Hall right on time and the doors open to reveal the man himself, Vlad Masters.

"Hello everybody, so glad you could make it," Vlad said as he beckoned us inside. "Why Maddie you are looking absolutely stunning tonight," he complimented. My mom gave him an awkward smile in return.

"VLADDY!" my dad cried as he gave his old college buddy a hug.

"Yes nice to see you too Jack, now please PUT ME DOWN!" Vlad said as he gasped for air. My dad instantly let go, "Sorry V-Man, just happy to see you. You know I voted for you right?"

The billionaire just nodded and began to lead us down a hall. Somehow I wound up right beside the older halfa. "My my Daniel, you look very regal tonight," he said.

I gulped, 'It's just a coincidence, it's just a coincidence,' I thought silently.

We entered a large dining room and were seated at a large wooden table. Vlad took the seat at the head of the table. Dad instantly took up the seat on the right of him and my mom sat beside my dad.

I looked at Jazz, silently pleading her to sit in the other chair next to Vlad. "Daniel my boy, why don't you take a seat right here?" Vlad said gesturing to the chair beside him.

My parents looked at me expectantly so I unhappily sat beside the older halfa. Jazz sat next to me and gently patted my knee under the table.

I felt so much better now that she knew my secret. "Why don't we get onto dinner now hmm?" Vlad said clapping his hands. Soon waiters bustled out and placed silver dishes in front of us.

The dinner had begun, now I hoped I could last until dessert.

After dinner

The night felt like it took forever. Vlad kept trying to hit on my mom, my dad was trying to be all buddy-buddy with Vlad, and all through the night the crazy froot loop kept giving me odd looks.

Once dessert was over we all stood up and headed out of the dining room and back to the front doors. "It was a lovely dinner Vlad, thank you for inviting us," my mom said sweetly.

"Anytime, Maddie," Vlad swooned. As we turned to exit, Vlad grabbed my shoulder firmly. I had to bite back a hiss of pain from my burn.  "Might I have a moment with Daniel?" Vlad asked.

"Sure V-Man, we'll be waiting in the car son," my dad said cheerfully.

I had to stop myself from facepalming, sometimes my dad was just so clueless. Jazz gave me a sympathetic look before walking off with my parents.

"What do you want now froot loop?" I said turning to face the older halfa.

"Now now little badger, there is no need for insults. I simply wanted to ask you if you enjoyed your dinner," Vlad replied.

I crossed my arms, "It was ok."

"Hmm, not to your liking? I guessed you might be used to higher classed food by now," he teased.

Just a coincidence, just a coincidence.

"What are you talking about Vlad?" I asked.

"Oh don't play dumb Daniel, it really doesn't suit you. After all, a leader is supposed to be wise isn't he?"

Coincidence, coincidence.

Vlad turned and started walking back into the building, "I do hope you enjoy the rest of your evening Prince Daniel." With that Vlad stepped into the building and closed the door firmly behind him.