AUTHORS NOTE; Ok, so not my first fanfiction, but my first time posting one here. I have posted a few on Deviantart, but no one comments there.
Disclaimer; I own as much of Danny Phantom as that rock the lava spit out. (none guys none)
Chapter One - Falling to My Life
I glared at the clock. It almost seemed like clockwork himself was speeding time up, just to spite me. I knew he wasn't, but it still irritated me. I normally begged school to be done, but now begged it to continue for the next 2 days. Vlad was visiting. My spirits downed as the bell rang, my moment of freedom ruined by my arch nemesis. I got up from his desk, silently begging my parents to call and tell me they canceled on the older male. They had told me, only this morning, giving me almost no time to prepare. That was it! I'd set a trap for the other Halfa. I went ghost and rushed home. As I phased through my bedroom ceiling I set my stuff on the bed. The house was oddly quiet; I assumed my parents must have left to pick Vlad up from the airport. I rushed down to the basement, only to find my parents, showing Vlad their latest creation.
Vlad turned and smiled at me, "Ah, Daniel, how are you?" he said, with his voice like silk. I simply glared at the man. "I see you're still bitter, aren't you. Honestly Jack, I don't know what I've done wrong. He just won't accept any apology I give."
My oblivious father slapped his collage buddy on the back. Much to Vlad's annoyance. "It's ok, Vladdy! Danny's a teenager! He has no reasons for any of his anger!" Dad smiled and stared at nothing in particular.
"Yes, well, hopefully he won't mind my staying in his room this week."
"Week!" Danny couldn't believe it. He had thought it was only tonight.
"Oh, Jack invited him for the week to help us finish this Fenton Stove. It cooks ghosts and basic food!" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I'd have to deal with Vlad for a week? How would I survive? Vlad hated me! Vlad was Plasmius! Vlad HATED me!
"B-but-!
"Why are you so upset, Danny? I thought you liked him!"
"Ugh, never mind…" I ran up to my room and shut the door behind me. I flopped down on my bed. I looked over to my school bag. Vlad couldn't pester me if I was working on home work right? I pulled out the book Lancer had assigned us for lit class. Beauty and the Beast. Another re-telling of course, but it always kept the basic story. Arrogant prince is turned into an ugly beast until someone falls in love with him. Often he had a time limit; from anywhere from a year, to his 21rst or so birthday. A girl always came to him in time, and he learned his mistakes.
I felt my face burn as I hoped it would happen to Vlad. He needed some girl to teach him a lesson. Or a cat. I smiled. There was always room for a cat.
My door opened and I glared. It was too quiet for my dad, too slow for my mom. I turned back to the book as Vlad stepped into the room, carrying two suit cases.
"Beauty and the Beast, Daniel? I never thought you for the romantic type." He sneered at me, and I ignored him.
I turned book to the first page, and started reading;
Once upon a time a young prince lived in a large castle. He had all the wealth in the world, all the power, but no compassion. A young woman came to his door, asking for shelter from the storm, but the prince sent her away. She had been a powerful witch, come to test his heart for kindness, by the request of the town's people. When she found none, she cursed him to his castle, for all eternity. She took pity on him, though, and changed the spell. "Sundown, on your birthday, of the 50th year, I will come." She said. "If you show me the woman you love, and she truly loves you, I will lift the spell." He would never know the wo-
"What chapter are you on?"
"GAHH! Vlad!" I said surprised. "It was just assigned today, so I've just started." I muttered to him. I was reluctantly civil, so at least if Vlad started it, Mom and Dad would take my side. Vlad seemed genuinely curious though. He noticed my suspicious glare.
"What would I have to do to get you to trust me once more?"
"Leave me alone!" I got up and stormed out of my room, leaving the book behind. As I stomped down the stairs I felt cold breath pour out of my lips. "Oh great. Just great!" I ran into the bathroom and Changed into my ghost form, readying myself. I went invisible as I walked out into the living room, upon seeing no ghost, or sign of one, I sighed and transformed back. I turned around to see Vlad standing there, smirk on his face, book in his hand.
"Hey! Gimme that!" He pulled it just out of my reach.
"On one condition, you must act civilly while your parents are around. I'm giving them both a second chance, as I am trying to give you."
"Yeah? And why's that? Part of some bigger plan you jerk!" I didn't know why I was so intent on being rude to him. I really should have giving him a second chance.
He sighed and handed me my book. He gave an almost annoyed smile, and headed to the kitchen. I headed back to my room, not wanting to deal with him any more than I already had. I set the book onto my nightstand, and tossed myself carelessly onto my bed. I slowly closed my eyes as I muttered to myself, "I wish Vlad were stuck in Beauty and the Beast…"
I never saw Desiree appear in front of me with a laugh. My dream was a swirl of colors flying around me pounding into my head, it felt like time flowed backwards and sideways and upways and - stop.
I know, rather short first chapter, but they wont all be this short. This is more of a prolouge than anything
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