Throne of the Ghost Emperor (Danny Phantom X Naruto)

The next morning, Danny's realization hit him like a freight train—he had completely forgotten about Sam and the complexities of their dynamic. It all came rushing back as he heard Sam's unmistakable voice echoing through the hallway.

"Hey, keep your hands off my boyfriend!" Sam's tone was sharp, with an edge that made Danny wince internally.

Danny turned to see Sam standing with her arms crossed, her piercing gaze locked on Star, who had shown up unexpectedly at his house earlier.

Star had made an impression the moment she arrived. She was dressed in a tight white shirt that left her toned belly exposed and a pair of snug denim shorts that showed off her long, creamy legs. Her stylish black boots with thick heels only added to her bold, confident presence.

Danny had returned from his morning run, his shirt damp with sweat and clinging to his defined frame. Star's eyes had been glued to him, her admiration evident as her gaze swept over his body. She licked her lips almost subconsciously, a playful smirk tugging at the corners of her mouth as she sauntered closer.

Star wasn't shy about her intentions. Her body language and the glint in her eyes spoke volumes. She leaned in, her confidence radiating as she ran a finger lightly along Danny's arm. "Miss me?" she asked in a teasing tone.

Danny, for his part, didn't hold back. Star was his girl, and he felt no reason to resist the pull of her allure. Before long, they found themselves wrapped in each other's arms. Danny's kisses trailed along Star's neck and shoulders, a mix of passion and restraint as he explored her figure. He stopped just short of taking things too far, not wanting to rush their relationship.

The charged atmosphere took a sharp turn when Sam entered the scene. She was a vision herself, dressed in a striking black dress adorned with a white spiderweb pattern that ended just above her knees. Her knee-high boots and sleek black ponytail completed the look, her purple lip gloss catching the light.

Danny couldn't help but admire her. Sam's fierce confidence and striking beauty always left him captivated. The tension between the two girls was palpable, each one a force of nature in her own right.

Sam's eyes narrowed as she stared at Star. "You've got some nerve showing up unannounced," she said, her voice low but firm.

The tension between the three was palpable as Danny tried to manage the situation, while Star and Sam exchanged heated looks.

Star's smirk didn't waver as she clung to Danny's arm, her body language exuding confidence. "What do you mean, Sam? I'm his girl now. Maybe he just got tired of your gloomy style," she said with a teasing smile, pressing his arm between her chest to emphasize her point.

Sam's eyes flared with anger, but before she could respond, Danny quickly stepped between them. "Stop. Let's talk. I don't want this to escalate." His voice carried an edge of authority, his green eyes glowing faintly with determination.

Sam's glare shifted to Danny. Her frustration deepened when she noticed that he hadn't pushed Star away.

'There's no way he chose her over me,' Sam thought, her mind swirling with a mix of disbelief and jealousy. She fought against the storm of negative thoughts, clinging to her own confidence. She knew she had a better personality, a sharper mind, and a stronger connection with Danny. Compared to Star, who had always been shallow and self-centered, Sam couldn't fathom how this had happened.

Determined to get clarity, she followed Danny and Star as he led them to the trees near the park, a quieter spot where they wouldn't attract attention.

Danny turned to face her, his expression serious but warm. "Explain," Sam demanded, crossing her arms and tapping her foot impatiently.

Danny took a deep breath. "Sam, I still like you—no, I care deeply about you. That hasn't changed. If it had, I wouldn't have shared so much of my life and struggles with you." To emphasize his sincerity, he took her hand and gently kissed it.

Sam's heart fluttered despite herself, and a victorious smile briefly crossed her lips as she glanced at Star. Star, however, remained unbothered, her confidence unwavering.

Then Star spoke up. "What about me?" she asked, tilting her head with a knowing smirk.

Danny's gaze shifted between the two. "This is why I haven't taken the next step with anyone. I need to be honest with you both. I like you, Sam. But I also like Star. And... Paulina."

Sam's mouth fell open in shock, her mind struggling to process his words.

Danny continued, his tone calm but resolute. "I know this might sound like a selfish excuse, but it's how I feel. I don't want to lie to you or to myself. I'll let you decide where you want to take this relationship. If you accept being mine, I promise to do everything I can to make you happy. I'll never let negativity come between us. But I won't hide who I am."

Danny's words hit Sam like a bullet. She stumbled back, shaking her head as her thoughts spiraled. It sounded absurd—like something out of a bad movie or a cheap romance novel.

Star chuckled softly, her confidence unshaken. "I don't mind sharing, lover boy, but will Paulina or Sam feel the same?" She playfully patted her shorts before stepping closer to Danny, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

Danny didn't react to Star's teasing, keeping his focus on Sam. "Sam, I mean it. This is your choice. I trust your intelligence and your heart to make the right decision."

Sam stared into his eyes, searching for any sign of deceit. But there was none. Every word he'd spoken over the past two weeks had been sincere. Yet the idea of sharing him felt like a betrayal of her own values.

Her gaze flicked to Star, memories of her father's polygamous lifestyle flashing in her mind. Sam didn't want Danny to become like that—chasing fleeting pleasures at the cost of meaningful relationships.

But at the same time, she couldn't deny her feelings for him.

Taking a deep breath, Sam stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Danny's neck, pulling him into a tight embrace. "Don't you dare cut me out," she whispered fiercely. "I'm your first girlfriend. That means something."

Without hesitation, she leaned in and kissed him, her lips pressing against his with a mixture of passion and defiance. She ended the kiss with a sharp bite to his bottom lip, making her intentions crystal clear.

Star raised an eyebrow, amused by Sam's bold move but not deterred. "Guess this means the game's on," she said, crossing her arms with a playful smirk.

Danny exhaled, realizing that this was only the beginning of a much more complicated chapter in his life.

Danny didn't mind the cut from her bite as it just felt so sexy and he hugged her tightly along with Star as he felt happy.

"Thank you for giving me a chance."

"I feel that you will need more than just one girl to satisfy that magnum so i am all up for it. Plus it looks so hot. " Star whispered in a sultry manner

"After school we will go all the way. I can't wait anymore."

This was sentiment shared by both girls as Star was very sexually active while Sam had built up a lot of desire through these two weeks from the usual teasing and hard training.

Even if this romance failed, Sam was willing to give her body to Danny since this was his only personality flaw and maybe she could still hold onto the hope of curing him after he got tired of the carnal pleasure.

The school hallways buzzed with whispers and sideways glances as Danny, and his two companions walked down the corridor. The air was thick with intrigue, and some students watched with wide eyes, wondering about the new dynamic. Two girls, both clearly smitten with Danny, clung to his sides, their presence drawing both admiration and jealousy.

Paulina, however, was not amused. She had always been the one in control, the center of attention. Now, seeing her best friend sit beside Danny, laughing and talking with him, and offering a coy invitation to join them, her stomach twisted with frustration. She shot Danny a glare, eyes narrowed with jealousy, but there was something else beneath her cool exterior.

She hadn't been able to stop thinking about him, the way he haunted her dreams. His teasing smirk, the glint of challenge in his eyes, and the way his power radiated from him like an aura. His presence was intoxicating, and she couldn't deny the pull. But pride ran deep in her veins, and she couldn't let him know how badly she wanted him. No, Danny had to be the one to grovel, to beg for her attention. That was the game she played.

Meanwhile, Tucker, the seemingly forever loyal sidekick, was growing restless. He couldn't deny the way things had shifted. The once solitary, insecure boy had now found a new sense of confidence. He wasn't the same Tucker who had hidden in the shadows of his more dominant friends. Danny's words of encouragement had worked their magic, and now Tucker walked tall, no longer the lonely dog in the pack.

It was a miracle. Maybe, just maybe, the title of 'forever alone' would no longer hang over him. He had even found solace in Valerie, someone who shared his understanding of what it meant to stand beside someone who was out of the ordinary. His heart beat a little faster every time she flashed him a smile. And so, when the school day ended, and Danny led the girls to the nearest hotel, the air was full of promise. The world outside would have to wait.

Tucker, meanwhile, was content to let his friend do his thing. He had his own plans now, and for the first time in a long while, they didn't involve living in someone else's shadow. He was on his own path, a path that led him away from the loneliness that had once defined him. As for Danny, he was still the focal point of everyone's attention, and while some, like Paulina, tried to resist, it was clear that he was a force none of them could ignore.

And as the final bell rang, Dash, the once untouchable jock, had been conspicuously absent for three days. Rumors swirled about his mysterious disappearance, and some said that his recent loss had taken a toll on his pride. Whether it was the absence of a challenge or the weight of his own demons, Dash's place in the school hierarchy seemed increasingly uncertain.

Danny sat high above Amity Park, his ghostly form floating effortlessly in the night sky, the cool breeze against his skin feeling almost normal despite the strange, powerful energy coursing through him. The thought of the girls in the hotel room below gave him a slight twinge of guilt. They're gonna need more convincing, Danny thought, his gaze shifting toward the horizon as he hovered in place. I just hope Jazz can handle it.

The phone call had been brief, and Jazz had reluctantly agreed to look after the girls. He could hear the frustration in her voice, though, as she'd asked, "Are you serious?" and he'd only half-jokingly responded, "I don't feel right leaving them alone."

His sister had agreed with the typical older sibling exasperation. "I can't believe we're having this talk. Fine!"

Danny had thanked her, appreciating the support, even if it came with an edge of reluctance. He owed Jazz one, but right now, his focus was on other matters. With a swift, practiced motion, he transformed and shot into the sky, a bag of takeout clutched tightly in his hands as he soared higher, away from the town below.

His body, though physically capable of enduring longer than any human could, still required sustenance. But no matter how much food he consumed, it barely touched the hunger gnawing at him. It was as if his body had surpassed the limitations of its former needs. The only thing that seemed to work to fuel him now was pure energy.

"Only pure energy can make you grow stronger," Naruto's voice echoed in his mind. "You've surpassed human limits. No more normal food for you. You need something with a bit more oomph—unless you want to start munching on dragons, whales, or rhinos. Maybe elephants."

Danny frowned at the thought. "Yeah, I'll go with energy. Don't feel like eating those things."

He flicked a mental switch and began to practice manipulating his ghost energy, molding it into different shapes. It was surprisingly satisfying, watching the ethereal power bend and twist at his will. His control was improving—now he could form simple shapes like spheres and cubes, even firing them like lasers. The shapes were basic, but the potential was enormous. The more he practiced, the more control he gained, and that control was something he'd need if he was going to take on tougher enemies, or even just handle day-to-day life.

As he flew across the city, scanning the streets below for any signs of trouble, boredom set in. The patrols were becoming monotonous, but they were necessary. Without the ghost radar that he had relied on before, he had to do things the old-fashioned way. Hopefully Mom and Dad get the upgrades finished soon, Danny thought. Or maybe I can learn some new skills myself. This is definitely not how I imagined spending my night.

Even with his powers growing, he couldn't help but feel a bit out of place. The limits of his previous form seemed like a distant memory, but he hadn't quite adjusted to the new pace of things. Ghosts weren't as much of a threat as they used to be—not many powerful ones remained, and the ones who did rarely ventured close to Amity Park anymore. It was becoming a waiting game, one where Danny wasn't sure how to fill the silence.

He fired a quick blast of ghost energy at a distant cloud, sending it dissipating into a cascade of sparks. As the remnants of his energy faded into the atmosphere, he couldn't help but wonder: Was this really all there was to being a ghost? Or was something bigger waiting for him on the horizon?

His stomach rumbled, but it wasn't hunger. It was a need for more, something greater than he could understand. His transformation had only just begun, and there were still mysteries to be solved.

Danny sighed, letting himself drift a little higher, casting a long look at the darkened town below.