A/N

I don't really know where I am going to go with this story but I just started writing and this came out XD. I hope you like it and this is another Danny and Vlad friendship fic. Well sorta, it is more like Vlad seeking forgiveness. But before I give away too much more, I just wanted you to know that this is NOT A SLASH FIC. I don't do those.

I do not own Danny Phantom.

Enjoy and Review!

Heart pounding, sweat dripping, room spinning; all of it attacks him at once. A shot of ecto-energy meets his chest with such a harsh force that it knocks the teenager onto his back. The heated oxygen is ripped out of his burning lungs when he lands. He gasps as he struggles to stand. A hand absentmindedly clings to the fresh wound that has stained his rib cage. Fangs peer back at him when he glares at the smirking, vampire-like ghost before him. Vlad Plasmius raises a hand, drawing in energy to create another ecto-blast. Danny Phantom discovers his body is shaking and, against his desires, collapses to the floor. To his surprise, he sees the gleam of the ecto disperse from his enemy's hand.

The man crosses over to the defeated phantom, leans over, and lifts him by the throat. Not choking but uncomfortable, Danny claws at the leather wrapped tightly around his neck. Luckily, there is not enough pressure present to kill him, though there is certainly enough to keep him lifted in the air and defenseless. He attempts to kick Vlad, yet his energy escapes before he has the chance too. The man brings his face closer to the teenager and smiles haughtily.

"Checkmate, Daniel," he growls smugly, "checkmate…"

He struggles one final time before going limp in Vlad's hold.

"Fine," he sighs, squinting his eyes shut, "just make it quick…"

"Pardon?" he raises an eyebrow.

"Come on. Can't you at least pretend to be decent enough not to torture me before you kill me?" His eyes widen in fear of the response.

Vlad chuckles softly, placing the boy on the ground. Danny, finding it difficult to stand, stares timidly up at him.

"I…I don't understand."

"Of course not," he whispers, taking a step closer, "you are only fourteen after all. Too young to drive and not in college yet." He shakes his head and chuckles. "My, my. You still haven't changed since our first meeting, have you, Little Badger?"

Danny remains silent, unsure of the man's sanity level at the moment.

Vlad continues.

"I may be evil," he casually states as he begins pacing, "but I am not heartless enough to steal a child's life away."

"You're not going to kill me?" he asks hopefully.

Plasmius shakes his head, turns his back, and sighs.

"It would be like killing my son…"

Danny backs away at the statement, suddenly and desperately wanting to leave.

"You know Daniel, we really aren't that different."

"How do you figure that?" Danny hisses lowly.

Vlad chuckles.

"Because," he faces Danny, "this world refuses to accept both of us for what we really are." Black rings appear out of no where and float over his body, bringing Vlad Masters to view. Danny Phantom relaxes after a moment and white rings bring Danny Fenton back.

"Tell me something though," he states as he pushes his white hair back.

Danny raises an eyebrow.

"Can you accept me for what I am?" He extends a hand to the teenager, his eyes pleading.

Fear and uncertainty grips his heart. Was Vlad up to something or was he truly asking for acceptance?

Or was it something more?

Danny's eyes widen and, not knowing how to respond, steps back before returning to Danny Phantom and flying away. Vlad feels something break within at the sight as he sighs.

I was searching for something more, he thought to himself, I was asking for your forgiveness…

A/N

So how was it? I hope everyone isn't getting sick of Danny and Vlad Friendship stories because I am hooked on them ^-^. You don't see too many, unfortunately. Though I am excited about my next idea. I am thinking about doing a Vlad/Maddie fic! Tell me if you would like to read a story like that because if so, I would love to write it for you :). Thanks and see you next fic!