Rising King

Chapter 8: Dinner

Third person POV

It wasn't easy. Seriously, when you are trying to look for bunch of curious teenagers, it might prove difficult. Jazz learned this hard way. Everyone tried to get out to look around, after all, Phantom didn't mention that they aren't allowed to go from this room. Young woman knew, where Danny went, she just hoped that he wouldn't do anything he will regret later.

"Hey, look at this!" She heard Dash saying. He was currently watching TV. Jazz didn't know how Danny managed to connect it with human world network. Ghosts have a few own channels here, but it's a long way.

"What is it, dude?" Kwan asked, sitting nearby.

"Look at his favorite channels! They are for babies!" Baxter exclaimed. It caused Jazz to chuckle, little did he know whose this favorites were.

"Seriously? Wow, that's weird," Kwan said. Jazz started to laugh wholeheartedly and caused everyone to look at her.

"Eh, Jazz, why do you laugh?" Valerie asked.

"That's because it's not his favorite channels," she said smiling softly.

"Then who..."

"AUNTY!" They heard young voice, before Jazz was knocked down by white and black blur. When guests saw what it was, they were shocked. There was little girl about four-five years old. Everyone was taken aback by how much she looked like Phantom. Girl had the same pure white hair with ponytail, pale skin and glowing neon green eyes. She was dressed in black and white dress and currently was jumping in joy. On her aunt's stomach.

"Ellie...please...you are going to break something," Jazz managed to say. Little princess got up immediately, and hugged her aunt, when Jazz got on her feet.

"Ms.Fenton, why did this girl called you 'aunt'?" Asked Lancer still surprised.

"Aunty, who are these?" Ellie asked cutely.

"This are people who accidentally stuck in the Zone. Answering your question, Mr.Lancer, do you remember what you asked about Phantom in the carriage? The answer is we are like siblings with him. So, Ellie calls me an aunt," others eyes widened.

"B-but that will mean..." Valerie started.

"She is Phantom's daughter," Dash finished. Everyone has enlightening moments. At this conclusion, Paulina came to the corner and started to cry.

Valerie felt guilt wash over her by just looking at this little girl. Why shouldn't she? Valerie tried to kill this child's father. What if she succeeded one day? Huntress will leave her growing up without him. And what about mother? Does she even have mother? Ellie could become an orphan. Plus, she reminded Valerie about her own family. She was growing up with only her Dad. She couldn't imagine herself to lose him.

"So, Ellie, what are doing here?" Jazz asked.

"Oh, Daddy said it's time to eat! C'mon we gonna be late!" She exclaimed and started to drag her aunt behind. She may be young, but no one canceled inhuman strength. Others followed the way.

Dining room was big. It was decorated in 'winter cottage' style. Wooden walls and floor, stone fireplace in the corner with green fire. There were animals' heads on the walls, some pictures. In the middle of the room was big table with silverware and lightened candles. On the main seat was the owner of this place. Phantom sat on big chair, reading some newspaper, creating mature air around him. But it disappeared instantly, after his young daughter appeared.

"Daddy! Aunty is 'ere!" Ellie shouted, running to him. Danny chuckled and ruffled her hair. He just loves his baby girl. After that everyone situated on their chairs.