The camera opens on Marcella sleeping soundly under a dark comforter. The room is faintly lit by early morning sun seeping through drawn curtains. Luna, her ghost cat, lies curled beside her.

Her eyes twitch in sleep, and the world begins to blur and fade Marcella's dreamscape in an Egyptian desert where we cut to a sweeping shot of a golden desert under a scorching sun. Ancient ruins lie half-buried in the sand. The air wavers from the heat.

Marcella:  *V.O.* *groggy* Oh great... desert heat and no sunscreen.

Cut to Marcella trekking across the sand, wiping sweat from her brow. Her usual outfit is adapted slightly—her tank top now has golden accents, and her shorts are stitched with hieroglyphic patterns.

Marcella: Seriously? Why can't I ever dream about being in Vegas? You know, with AC and slushy machines?

She continues walking, then suddenly yelps.

Marcella: Gah! Son of a bitch!

She hops on one foot and clutches the other. The camera pans down: a dusty, half-buried object glints in the sand.

Marcella: What the hell…?

She kneels and pulls out a strange COMPASS, dark bronze with glowing red glyphs etched into the back.

Marcella: Huh. Weird. Who'd leave a compass here?

She stands, brushing off sand.

Marcella: Whatever. Finders keepers.

Suddenly, the ground rumbles. A MIRROR rises from the sand in front of her, ornate with demonic sigils. She sees her reflection.

Marcella: *checking herself* Oh, not bad. Still got it. I make these look good.

She smirks, then checks the compass. The needle spins and locks in one direction.

Marcella: Now let’s see what you’re all about…

She flips the compass over and notices a faint inscription: “SEEK THE LOST. BIND THE FALLEN.”

Marcella: A compass that leads to a demon? Huh. Neat.

We then cut to a montage of Marcella trekking through the desert which included sandstorms, climbing broken ruins, being chased by a phantom scarab or two. She trudges on, sweating and muttering.

FRENCHIE: *V.O.* *In a cheesy narrator voice”

Five… hours… later.

Marcella slumps against a rock, exhausted.

Marcella: Ughhh!! Where's the damn demon?! My thighs are chafing!

The compass glows—then jerks upward. Marcella frowns and looks up.

We then cut to an angle on the sky as a massive bird-like demon descends: MALPHAS. Its blood-red wings catch the light as it lands with a thunderous gust. Skulls jingle around its neck. Its three tails snake behind it.

Marcella: Whoa...

Malphas’s massive eye focuses on her. She instinctively takes a step back.

Marcella: Okay, easy, big guy. I don’t wanna hurt you… unless you try to kill me first.

Malphas tilts its head, letting out a powerful caw. Its wings flare, creating a gust that nearly knocks Marcella over.

Marcella: Let me guess... you used to have a partner too?

Malphas gives a quieter, mournful caw.

Marcella: *softer* Yeah… losing someone sucks. Feels like half your soul’s just… gone. But they’re not really gone. Not if you remember ‘em. You wait long enough, it’s like they never left.

The demon stares silently, then its eye glows red. A glyph of red fire burns into Marcella’s hand as she gasps as energy floods into her, hair whipping from a sudden updraft.

Marcella: Whoa—okay! I guess he just wanted a friend.

Two glowing, bladed fans materialize at her feet. Elegant, curved blades humming with wind energy.

Marcella: And it looks like I got a new toy. Make that two.

She picks them up. The name Simoon glows across their handles.

Marcella wakes with a sharp inhale. She sits up—her fingers are gripping the bladed fans from the dream.

Luna *meows from beside her, stretching*

Marcella looks at the fans, then down at the infernal glyph on her hand.

Marcella: Don’t worry, Luna. I’m fine.

Luna meows again, tail flicking

Marcella: I got… a compass and these steel fans from my dreamscape.

She pauses, sighs, puts on her glasses.

Marcella: Yeah, that sounds super weird. But hey, we’ve seen weirder.

Luna gives a little approving nod before hopping off the bed.

Marcella: *hearing her stomach growl* Right. Breakfast first, demon lore later.

The kitchen is lively. Jack is flipping pancakes, Maddie is reading a ghost scanner readout. Jazz  sips coffee while Danny munches on toast. Marcella enters with Luna trailing her, holding the fans like casual accessories.

Jack: *cheerfully* Morning, Marcy! You hungry? I made the "Boo-Berry Deluxe Stack!"

Marcella: Only if it’s edible this time.

Danny: *quietly to her, eyes on the fans* You brought those back… from the dream?

Marcella: *nods and whispers* Yeah. Malphas. Big bird. Kinda emo. We're friends now.

Danny: Nice. You okay?

Marcella: Peachy. Just, you know, forming pacts with infernal entities before breakfast.

Maddie *eyeing the fans* What are those?

Marcella:  *smiling innocently* Oh, just cosplay props. Anime convention coming up. You know how it is.

Jazz: *suspiciously* That’s… oddly specific.

Luna hops up on a chair and steals a bite of bacon from Jack’s plate.

Jack: Hey! That cat’s got guts!

Everyone laughs. Marcella sits beside Danny and nudges him playfully.

Marcella: So, what’s on the ghost radar today?

Danny: *grinning* Hopefully something less weird than an infernal chicken demon.

Marcella: No promises.

The camera pans to the window outside in the distance, a shimmer in the sky appears—something watching… waiting…

Later on in school in the library, the private section of the library is quiet. Tall, dusty shelves tower over Marcella, Danny, Sam, and Tucker, who’ve claimed a hidden nook near the back. Papers, books, and snacks are scattered across the table.

Marcella sits cross-legged on the table itself, examining Simoon—her new bladed fans. The weapon glows faintly with a soft red light, wisps of wind energy coiling around her hands. Luna lounges on top of her head, tail flicking lazily.

Sam: *narrowing her eyes* Okay, seriously—what are those?

Tucker: *adjusting his glasses* They look like a cross between ninja fans and jet turbines. Did you make those?

Marcella: *smirking* Nope. I got them in a dream... kinda. I was in some freaky Egyptian desert, and I met someone.

She flips one of the fans open with a snap. The wind around her flares gently.

Marcella: *CONT'D* Name’s Malphas. Big infernal demon bird. Huge wingspan, serious stare, deep voice. Total loner. But we vibed.

Tucker: *half-joking, half-alarmed*Another demon?! Marcy, c’mon, your social circle’s starting to look like an Inferno cast reunion.

Marcella: *grinning* Yup. His name's Malphas. He gave me these and a glyph burn on my hand. See?

She shows the glowing infernal mark etched into her palm. Danny leans forward, squinting.

Danny: Think there’s more like him out there? Like… Malphas-level demons?

Marcella: *shrugs coolly* Maybe. These things seem to show up when they feel like it. We'll just have to wait and see.

She twirls the fans, then calmly retracts them into red particles. Luna meows softly from her perch atop her head.

Marcella: *CONT'D* *sliding off the table*

C’mon, Danny. We’ve got trig next.

Danny: *grabbing his backpack* Right behind you.

Marcella walks off with confident strides, hips swaying slightly. Luna balances on her head like a seasoned acrobat. Danny walks beside her, smiling as they exit.

Meanwhile in the library, Sam and Tucker watch Danny, Marcella and Luna leave together as Sam's eye twitches slightly. Her arms cross, her frown deepening.

Sam: *grumbling* Oh, come on! Why is it every time we’re in school or trying to hang out with Danny, Marcella’s gotta drag him away?

Tucker: *shrugging* Because we gotta get to class? And, y’know… Marcy’s still new in town. Plus, those two are—close.

He glances at Sam, then quickly backpedals when he sees her glare.

Tucker: *CONT'D* I-I mean… they’re not even dating! It’s just a friendship thing. Right?

Sam: *flatly* That explains everything.

Tucker: *nervous* No, Sam, come on! Those two can’t be—!

Sam: *grabbing her bag* Come on, Tucker.

She storms off, and Tucker sighs and slumps forward.

Tucker: *V.O.* *deadpan* This is gonna be a long day.

Later on, in the school courtyard, Marcella, Danny, and Luna walk down the concrete path toward the front of the school. Trees sway gently, and the courtyard is bathed in golden sunlight. Students mill around, laughing and talking.

Marcella stretches her arms overhead, causing her tank top to rise just slightly—Danny blushes, looking away.

Marcella: So Danny, you think you aced the test?

Danny: *rubbing the back of his neck* I'm not gonna lie Marcy, I… kinda blanked on a few questions. Definitely not A+ material.

Marcella *smiling encouragingly*

Eh, maybe a decent B. A-minus if the curve’s kind. You tried, and that’s what counts.

Danny:  *grinning* Thanks to your study sessions.

Luna purrs and nuzzles Danny’s cheek from atop Marcella’s head.

Marcella: *laughing lightly* Ah, it was nothing. Flash cards, memory tricks, and snacks. Basic witchcraft.

Suddenly a raint magical ringing and A low, melodic chime echoes from Marcella’s pocket. She freezes and pulls out the COMPASS.

The glowing face rotates and shows an ominous projection: a massive red dragon-like beast—Gomorrah, devourer of the divine

Danny: *eyes widening* Is that… a dragon?

Marcella: *narrowing her eyes* Seems like it. Don’t know what it means yet, but if it’s on this compass… it’s coming.

She tucks the compass away and taps her finger to Danny’s forehead. A soft pulse of red and blue energy flickers.

Danny:  *surprised* Whoa—what did you just—?

Marcella: *calmly* Upgraded your ghost sense. Now you’ll feel it when something’s more than just a ghost. Like angels… demons… things that go screech in the night.

Danny: *genuinely impressed* Wow. Thanks, Marcy.

Marcella:  *smirking* Anytime, Phantom.

Luna meows cheerfully as they walk toward the sidewalk, the breeze gently lifting strands of Marcella’s gold-streaked hair.

Later after school, we see Marcella and Luna in bed taking a nap. Meanwhile we see the trio in the living room.

Sam: So where's Marcella and her destructive pet?

Danny: Oh they're taking a nap.

Tucker: Make sense, I'd take a nap after that test.

Sam: Okay so aside from sleeping beauty and her pet, what's the plan to handle any of these demons?

Danny: Well Marcella altered my ghost sense so I can sense Infernals and angels.

Tucker: She can do that?

Danny: Yep, ha, she's really awesome.

Sam: *Sarcastically* Yeah, really awesome. So what are the chances that a demon will either show up here or in Marcella's mind?

We then see Danny's ghost sense go off as a blue mist comes out of his mouth.

Danny: Oh no, here?

Tucker: But where could the demon be?

We then see Luna phase through and enter the room.

Luna: *Meows*

Danny: Luna, what's wrong?

Luna *Meows*

The trio sees Luna go to Marcella's room as the trio followed her and saw Marcella fidgeting in her sleep.

Sam: Marcella? Is she okay?

Luna: *Meows*

Tucker: Okay can someone translate? Some of us don't speak cat.

Luna then face palmed err, face-pawed as she then shot a laser and wrote on the wall.

Luna: *Meows*

The trio looked to see what Luna wrote.

Sam: How did…? You know what, forget it.

Danny: *Reads it* "Marcella is in trouble, she faces multiple demons in her dreams, you have to help her."

Sam: And how are we supposed to do that? We can't help her from here.

Luna then shot another laser writing on the wall again.

Danny: *Reads* "Danny, remember when Marcella told you how you can enter her dreams in case this ever happens?" Oh yeah, she told me about this.

Sam: Wait, wait since when?

Danny: Oh yesterday, when we hung out.

Sam: *Sarcastically* Of course. So how does this work?

Danny: Simple, I just overshadow her in her sleep and… go in her dreams.

Luna: *Meows urgently*

Danny: Right right, I'm going.

We then see Danny go ghost as he then overshadows Marcella and goes into her dream.

Tucker: Man I hate to know what Marcella dreams about.

Sam: I'm guessing a good life with… Paulina.

Inside of Marcella's dream we see Danny appear in ghost form as he looked around.

Danny: Okay Marcella, let's see what you dream about.

Danny then flies around looking for Marcella until he heard gun fire as he looked in the distance and saw Marcella fighting what looked to be a  massive black dragon-like beast, easily over one hundred feet in length from nose to tail.

Though it is primarily black in color, it also has red and purple accents about its body. Unlike classic dragon designs,  possesses six legs. Despite having multiple dragon-like features, the creature seems to lack wings of any kind, this is Gomorrah.

There we see Marcella is fighting off Gomorrah as she is tail slapped by the Infernal dragon as Danny flies in and catches her.

Marcella: Well it's about time you got here.

Danny: You're welcome.

Gomorrah roared as shot three fire balls at the duo to which they dodges them.

Danny: So wanna introduce me to the dragon?

Marcella: It's called Gomorrah, it's very hostile and very aggressive, like Sam.

Danny: *Chuckles* Nice one.

Marcella: Thanks.

We then see Gomorrah roar as it goes to tail smack the duo but they get out of the way as they double punch Gamorrah knocking it a few feet back as Marcella then grabbed Gomorrah by the tail as she then swinging Gamorrah around and around as she then let go throwing the demon dragon into a building as it was now dazed as duo flew to Gamorrah.

Marcella: *Glares at Gamorrah* Now why don't you sit down for your new master.

Gamorah shook from it's daze and looked at Marcella with vicious intent which made Danny nervous.

Danny: Are you sure you know what your doing?

Marcella: I do.

Gamorah continued to judge until it reached a decision as it roared and glowed red and went to Marcella indicating it made a pact.

Danny: Wow, not bad sis.

Marcella: Thanks.

Meanwhile in the real world, we see Tucker and Sam waiting.

Sam: So what's happening in-

Sam was cut off when a large club/caliber hybrid dropped in front her and Tucker as Luna caught it, this was G-Pillar.

Tucker: *Sees G-Pillar* Woah, I guess this is what happens when Marcella beats a demon in her sleep, she gets a new weapon.

Sam: And it's a giant club.

Luna: *Meows*

Luna then moved G-Pillar to Marcella's side as she then hops on the bed and sits next to Marcella.

Luna: *Meows*

Sam: Don't worry Luna, Marcella will make it and so will Danny.

Meanwhile in the dreamscape, we see Marcella and Danny are now in Tokyo.

Danny: So where are we now?

Marcella looks up to see a sign that's Japanese kanji and various impossible items that could only be found in Japan.

Marcella: I'm guessing Tokyo.

Danny: Wait, why would you take us to Tokyo?

Marcella: I don't really know, honestly I'm not in control here, *checks the compass* But I do know were getting close.

We then see the duo kept flying looking for the next demon.

Danny: So where is that demon?

Marcella: Don't know, it could be anywhere. These things are unpredictable. Plus I don't think they're looking for a fight.

Danny: What do you mean?

Marcella: Well these demons may look all scary but I guess they just want a home.

Danny: Just like Luna?

Marcella: Kind of.

The duo continued to walk until they saw the Umbra glyph appear in the air as a giant spider dropped down and landed in front of the duo as they saw it's body covered in segmented plates of armour, trimmed with gold. The faceplates of that armor can open up to reveal the demon's face and numerous eyes. The spikes on it's legs have also been changed into red crescents, and it possessed a lava-like scorpion tail, this was Phantasmaraneae.

Danny: Like a spider to a fly.

Marcella: And I'm guessing were rhe flies.

Phantasmaraneae: Who are these tiny things? *Opens it's face plate* I thought I smelled some decent prey, but it's a false witch and an ugly half blood!

Marcella: Ugly?  *Walks up to Phantasmaraneae* Heh, your one to talk, with that many eyes, *knocks on Phantasmaraneae head* I'd think you'd be a bit more perspective.

Phantasmaraneae: Keep buzzing woman! Maybe I'll just stomp you right now!

We then see Phantasmaraneae raise it's left pincer to smack Marcella as she did nothing.

Danny: Marcella no!

Phantasmaraneae's pincer comes down on Marcella but she doesn't even flinch from it as the spider looked at Marcella closer.

Phantasmaraneae: Hmph… your tough one aren't you! Reminds me of my former master.

Marcella: Guessing she was just as tough as you are huh?

Phantasmaraneae: Yes, she was.

Marcella: My condolences to your former masters, they would be proud of you.

Phantasmaraneae: You think so?

Marcella: I know so.

Phantasmaraneae: ...All right It seems like the strands of fate bind us. I'll stick with you for a while.

Phantasmaraneae glowed red and disappeared as it went to Marcella and bonded to her.

Danny: Woah, not bad Marcy that took guts.

Marcella: Yeah well, you can't be the only risking everything for nothing can you brother.

Danny: Nope.

Back in the world we see what looked to be four yo-yo like weapons drop onto the floor as Kiko catches them and places them next G-Pillar.

Tucker: Another demon down.

Sam: Geez how many are there. Whatever Marcella did must have took a lot of guts.

Tucker: Yeah but you gotta admit she is pretty tough.

Sam: Yeah, especially when she put my parents in their place and saved me from wearing a pink dress.

Back with Marcella and Danny we see they are now in Egypt, more specifically in the caves of Egypt.

Marcella: Oh great, back in Egypt.

Danny: Guessing this isn't your first trip huh?

Marcella: Yeah, it's where I met Malphas and got those steet fans.

Danny: Awesome.

Marcella: Yeah, but the heat was unbearable.

Danny: I bet, so what demon are we looking for next?

Marcella: A toad queen named Baal. She should be around here somewhere.

The duo kept looking as they then see the crystals in the cave light up as they turned to see it was a  gigantic toad with a noticeable bust, a mixture of purple and gray flesh tones peppered with red spikes along her back; close inspection reveals the spikes to be the tails of many tadpoles. She has multiple red eyes, two on each side of her face and one on her forehead, this was Baal, Empress of the Fathoms.

Baal: A powerful half blood, self-trained in the witch arts, with regal beauty and fire…

Marcella: Thanks, but I'm not that beautiful. Although that still doesn't explain why all boys crashed into the goal during football practice.

Danny: *Sarcastically* Gee I wonder why.

Baal: *Chuckles* You remind me so much of my former mistress. Perhaps I can hang my hopes on you. Despite not being a true Umbran, you are skilled in their magic.

Marcella: Thanks and sure you tag along with me.

Baal: I must thank you, noble witch. Perhaps a song will suffice for you.

Danny: Uh okay Ms. Baal we really-

Marcella: Now hang on bro, let's where this goes.

Marcella and Danny hear Baal singing her song which echoed off the walls of the caves while Marcella was enjoying it and Danny, not so much.

Baal: *Finishes* How was that mistress?

Marcella: Not bad Baal, and you don't have to call me mistress, just call me Marcella.

Baal: Very well mi-... Marcella.

We then see Baal glow red as she bonded to Marcella.

Danny: Did you really have to let the toad sing?

Marcella: Well it would have been rude not to hear her sing. Plus I thought it was nice.

Danny: Of course you did.

Meanwhile in the real world we see what looked to be a toad themed microphone/spear hybrid called Ribbit Libido-BZ55 appear in the air as it landed on Sam.

Sam: Ow! Come on!

Luna then goes over and takes BZ55 and places it with the other weapons.

Tucker: A microphone?

Sam: *Gets up* Don't suppose Marcella can sing her enemies into defeat?

Tucker: Well she did get super famous after the Ember thing.

Sam: Don't remind me.

Tucker: How many weapons do you think Marcella is gonna get?

Sam: Don't know, don't care, I just want this to be over.

We then cut to a montage of Marcella and Danny gathering weapons ranging from guns, to chainsaws, giant hammers, and various other weapons as well as fighting off demons and making pacts with them.

Afterwards we see Marcella and Danny arriving at the final location of where the last demon is, which was their home turf Amity Park.

Danny: This one's gotta be the last demon.

Marcella: I hope so. I like fighting demons as much as the next ghost does but it's a real pain in the butt.

Danny: Too true. *Brief pause* Soo… Paulina huh?

Marcella: *Blushes* Yeah, she's… cool.

Danny: …Which one?

Marcella: Both, here and in my world. Next to Tina and Samuel, the Sam and Tucker from my world, Paulina was more than just a pretty face, she was… everything to me. And this Paulina is too.

Danny: Wow… you really care about her don't you?

Marcella: Of course I care about her. She's everything to me, I would take a bullet for her just to show how much I love.

Danny: Woah, okay easy Marcella I'm sure that-

Marcella: It could happen. Besides, you'd do the same to Sam if she was in danger and you two were boyfriend and girlfriend.

Danny: What?! I never... I-I mean we aren't… *sighs* Okay I would but, me and Sam?

Marcella: It could happen.

Danny: Heh, right. And Vlad is dating my mom.

Marcella: Look I'm not saying it could happen, but you'll know when it comes. Like when you somehow give up your powers.

Danny: Right, like that'll ever happen.

Just then we see the Umbra glyph appear as what looked to be a gianr beautiful woman with a swallowtail butterfly theme. She wears long black dress that splits up the back with a seemingly tattered hem, and a mostly exposed chest with multiple edged straps that go across her torso. She also wears long, flowing sleeves to match her dress, along with red spikes at the top near her shoulders and a few more spikes that protrude from each of her forearms.

Her headdress remains similar to how it looked in the previous games with only minor changes such as the ornaments on her forehead being elongated and a dark purple instead of gold. She also wears a spiked choker, mimicking the ones that are on her arms. This was Madama Butterfly

Along side her was a beautiful woman with a slender yet curvy bewitching figure. She has black hair, gray eyes and a beauty mark on her chin. Her hair is wrapped into a beehive hairdo adorned with gold chains and two red ribbons. Her signature glasses have the design of butterfly wings close to the lenses.

She wore black bodysuit with puffy sleeves and a braided skirt decorated with medallions and a large braided bow on the back, both fashioned out of her hair. The sides of her legs feature slits with floral designs. She wears light purple gloves decorated with golden roots, flowers, a crescent moon on the back of the palm and golden decorative fingernails, this was Bayonetta.

Danny: Who are they?

Marcella: I'm guessing the final boss, *sees Bayonetta* and a witch too.

???*Bayonetta*: Marcy.

Marcella: She knows my name.

Bayonetta: This is your end Ghost Girl…

Marcella: Only one person gets to call me Ghost Girl! *Brief pause* Hang on rewind.

Marcella snapped herself out of her shock as she then pulled out Abracadabra and got into a battle stance.

Marcella: My name is Marcella Belladonna, and you're never gonna forget it.

Danny: Don't worry we can-

Bayonetta: Not you, *Points to Marcella* Her.

Danny: But-

Marcella: Don't worry Danny, I'll be fine.

Danny: *Sighs* I sure hope you know what your doing.

Marcella: Trust me I do.

We then see Marcella, Madama Butterfly and Bayonetta on opposite sides as they then fight. Marcella shot at Madama Butterfly as she blocked them and two fought each other as Madama Butterfly backhanded Marcella sending her flying.

Marcella managed to regain her balance as she then powered her weapon up and shot ecto infused fire bullets knocking Madama Butterfly back as Marcella charged and jumped at Madama Butterfly delivering a swift roundhouse kick as the demon de-materialized as Bayonetta jumped in.

Marcella: And then there was one.

We then see Marcella and Bayonetta both charge at each other as they fight one another and shoot at each other as Marcella was knocked back but regained her footing as the two used their summons to punch one another as Marcella found an opening and punched Bayonetta back as Danny saw them in a stand still as Marcella pulled out Shuraba and Bayonetta armed with Colour my world.

Bayonetta: Do it. You must, if you want to prove yourself.

With a loud battle cry, Marcella and Bayonetta charged at each other as they slashed each other as they were now on opposite sides as Bayonetta dropped her guns and to her feet as managed to get up.

Bayonetta: That was your last lesson, Marcella, *Turns around* But, for someone who's not a true Umbran you have impressed even the likes of me. And perhaps the gift of a new name is in order.

Bayonetta then whispers something as she then disappears into thin air leaving Colour my world behind as Marcella went over and picked them up.

Marcella: Thank you Bayonetta.

Danny: I'm really proud of you Marcella, you fought through all these demons.

Marcella: No Danny, we fought through all those demons. Now let's get back home.

In the real world, we see Danny fly out of Marcella as she woke up.

Marcella: Ah! *Stretches* Man that smarts.

Sam and Tucker: Marcella! Danny!

Tucker: Your okay!

Marcella: Of course I'm okay, I had Danny with me.

Danny: Ah, *gets up* It was nothing.

Sam: *In her head* Seriously?! That's it, I'm gonna talk to her tomorrow about this!

The next day at school we see Marcella and the trio at school as Marcella and Danny fist bump after he got an A+ on the test he did yesterday.

Marcella: Awesome work Danny.

Tucker: Yeah congrats man.

Luna: *Meows*

Danny: Thanks guys.

Marcella: Anytime.

Sam: Okay that's it!

Sam then grabs Marcella and drags her somewhere else in the hallways where no one could hear them.

Sam: Marcy, we need to talk.

Marcella: We do?

Sam: Yes, we do. I'm warning you, Marcy, you may have fooled everyone else but if you do something funny, and Danny doesn't like it or you hurt him, I'm coming after you…

Marcella: I'm not fooling anyone, sheesh.

Sam: Yeah right, why else would you hang out with Danny? Because of his powers? Is that it??

Marcella: Uh, no, because he's an awesome guy, and I want to get to know him better.

Sam: *Unconvinced* Sure you do, you want to get to him better by taking him out of town.

This irritated Marcella.

Marcella: Okay, Sam! Why are you like this? Are you jealous of me hanging out with Danny?

Sam: I am not!

Marcella: Don't play dumb with me, I'm a straight A student.

Sam: Pfft.. how many boys have you promised a date with to help you?

Marcella looked very offended.

Marcella: Okay, you know what?! I think I know what your problem is. For all your talk about disliking shallow jerks, you're just as, if not more, shallow than the rest! You won't give me a chance to be your friend just because I'm a cheerleader.  Sure, I have a habit of not exactly being a saint, but I care about people. You, however, are unwilling to even try and be nice with others. So, I'm a cheerleader, so what? Why is that a good excuse to be rude to me? How does that make you any better?! The answer is, of course, it doesn't! You complain about what's wrong with people and the world and yet all you do is buy depressing poetry and concert tickets! I use my cheerleading to save people and stop bad guys and my money to help people. You wanna do something good or prove you're not another shallow little brat?! Why don't you use that money and instead of buying more black clothes, donate to homeless shelters or fixing houses that were destroyed by storms?!

At this point, Sam's scowl started to fade and begin to look a bit hurt by Marcella's words.

Marcella: I'm trying to be friends with you because I like Danny. I don't have to be your friend, but I actually put the effort into it for his sake... So, why aren't you willing to put in any effort?If you care about him in any way at all... why aren't you willing to do something to make him happy?

Sam looked away, not wanting Marcella to see how her words have affected her.

Marcella: Well?

Sam: I do care about him… But... I think I understand him better than he thinks.

Marcella: Really? I highly doubt the Danny you like isn't the same as the Danny I like.

Sam: Well why do you like him?

Marcella: He's not afraid of what I can do. He thinks I'm pretty but also cool. But more importantly, Danny is funny, nice and very understanding. That and he's the first guy that doesn't gawk or stutter when he talks to me.

This caused Sam's jaw to drop. She just described things about Danny that are true and honest. Aspects she herself does admire, but not as much as his superhero persona. This causes Sam to start feeling bad, recognizing Marcella does care for Danny, Danny Fenton. The boy she considered her best friend and only started to grow attached when he became Danny Phantom. This causes Sam to start recognizing one other thing. Marcella has genuine feelings for him.

Marcella: Oh and in case you're wondering, me and Danny aren't dating.

Sam: Wh-what?! Why would you say that?

Marcella: Doy, I know you have a thing for Danny.

Sam: Wh-what? No I don't!

Marcella: Oh so you don't mind if I french him during our next study session~?

Sam: DON'T YOU DARE!! *Realizes she done goofed* Dang it.

Marcella: Mmhm…

Sam: Soo, you and Danny, aren't together, are you…?

Marcella: No we're not, Danny's the first friend I ever made when I got here who didn't see me as a monster, and we enjoy our mutual friendship and common interests. Plus unlike anyone else, I actually help him see the brighter sides of things instead of ruining his life.

Sam: I didn't ruin his life.

Marcella: You convinced him to go into his parent's ghost portal, which could have killed him.

Sam: I… okay you make it sound way worse.

Marcella: It is that worse! Did you ever think what would have happened if he didn't get ghost powers?

Sam was in silence and didn't want to think of losing Danny.

Marcella: And for the record, not everyone is the stereotype you think they are Sam, this isn't some highschool drama movie.

Sam: I know that! So you aren't dating Danny?

Marcella: No we aren't, and you can knock off the stalker persona, I already have enough of those, *casually elbows a geek with a camera ready to take picture of her*

Geek: *Falls on the floor* Ow…!

Sam: Wasn't that a bit harsh?

Marcella: Your grandad killed my wife.

Sam: Fair enough.

Next: Chapter 28: Memory Blank