Sierra: Hello, how are you all enjoying the story so far?
Danny: A Yaoi . . . between me . . .and Vlad? O_e
Sierra: Calm down, you! But yes, I decided this story is going to have Danny x Vlad, but it won't be until later chapters and there will be no smut or lemons. That's why it's rated T. Enjoy this chapter ^_^
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Chapter 2
Danny yawned before taking a spoonful of Cocoa Puffs into his mouth. He couldn't sleep at all the night before; having your ex-archenemy sleeping in the same room as you wouldn't exactly give you sweet dreams. Everything that had happened the day before made no sense to Danny. He wondered why on earth he wished for the most dangerous villain alive to come back to Earth and why his wish was granted so quickly. Either timing decided to be perfect for once or Desiree hated him.
Whether it was a coincidence or magical force, Danny knew one thing. He had to get some advice, but who was going to give it to him? Everyone hated Vlad; after all, he held the world hostage and betrayed so many of the ghosts in the Ghost Zone, anyone Danny asked would go directly to Danny's house and try to beat Vlad up before Danny could explain.
Danny's father, Jack, noticed Danny staring intently at his Cocoa Puffs. "Danny, is something wrong?"
Danny's eyes snapped up from the cereal. "I-It's nothing!" He paused and looked back down at the bowl in front of him. "Actually, I have a question. Do you guys think it's possible to change someone from bad to good?"
Jazz, Danny's sister, was the first to answer, "Usually, when a person is 'bad' it's because of how they were brought up. Remember how Dash used to beat you up? Dash's dad used to abuse him. He was brought up being abused, so he thought it was okay to hurt others." Jazz looked into her brother's eyes. "But after Danny Phantom appeared, he gained a role model and started bullying less." Jazz finished her psychological thesis and Danny scratched his head.
"He still bullies people though."
Jazz continued, "Well, it's how he was brought up; it's like having a bad habit. Anyway, my point is, if the 'bad person' has a 'good' role model, they can change."
Maybe Danny was Vlad's 'good' role model. Vlad had given Danny so much respect the day before, except when he pushed him onto the bed, but other than that, they shook hands like equals, which had never happened before.
Maddie, Danny's mother, spoke next, "I think you have to teach the person what's right and wrong. It's like raising a child or training a dog."
"I wouldn't know, you never let me have a dog," Danny muttered while fiddling with his spoon.
Maddie ignored the comment. "You have to correct the person when they do something wrong. If a child steals candy, you need to make them return it and apologize."
Or if they steal money from a bank. Unfortunately, the teller would start screaming before Vlad could utter a "sorry." So, if Vlad steals again, Danny just has to squirt him with a spray bottle and say "bad Vlad" to make him stop. Sounds like fun.
Then, it was Jack's turn. "You have to give that person a second chance. Even if you think they don't deserve it, give them one. If you do that, hopefully they can learn from their mistakes and become a better person," he said with a sad smile on his face.
Was Danny's dad thinking about Vlad? Maybe he still felt guilty about leaving his former best friend alone in space. Maybe he wanted Vlad to have a second chance.
Danny finished off his cereal and got up to put his bowl in the sink. "Thank you, guys," Danny said before exiting the kitchen and heading up to his room.
When Danny entered the room, he saw Vlad, in his human form, laying on Danny's bed, reading a book about space.
"Daniel, do you still want to be an astronaut?" Vlad asked, peaking up from the book.
Danny closed the door behind him and answered, "Yeah, I'm going to a pre-college program for Astronomy this summer."
Vlad put the book down and cheered, "That's wonderful, taking the incentive toward your education." He stood and smiled. "Speaking of education, what's today's lesson, Mr. Fenton?"
Danny laughed at hearing Vlad say "Mr. Fenton" to him. "I was thinking you could just watch me as I patrol. Just make sure you stay hidden, stay intangible, hide in a bush, or whatever, but don't let anyone spot you." Danny prompted him.
Vlad switched into his ghost form and nodded while turning invisible.
Danny did the same and phased through the ceiling.