A/N: Thanks CharmedMilliE, Samantha-Girl Scout, and BLuEfLaMeS444for your reviews!
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
I do not own the song "Last Breath" by Evanescence, which I have used in this chapter. I do really like their music though. Evanescence rocks! Also, I don't own Danny's last line. It's actually from The Return of the King, which is such an awesome movie!
Chapter 6
Sam lay on her bed sobbing and clutching her chest as though she thought her heart might break. It wasn't fair that Danny had to leave her. She had known this day was going to come, but did it have to come so soon? It sounded selfish, but after six years of pain and heartache she had all the right to be selfish. There was a knock on her door, but she didn't move to answer it or acknowledge the knocker.
"Sam, can we talk?" Danny's voice was muffled by the door, and Sam didn't move or speak.
If he really wanted to talk to her, he could phase through the door for all she cared. She closed her eyes tightly, taking deep breaths to try and calm herself.
"Sam?"
Her eyes snapped open, and she sat up straight to face Danny. He had phased through her door! "Danny, you can't just go through my door like that!" she shouted. "What if I—" She was stopped when he suddenly pressed his lips to hers. Her eyes widened in surprise before she melted in his arms, and her eyes closed.
He released her from the kiss, smirking when he caught her eyes half-lidded in surprised, but wanted, desire. "Now, what were you saying?"
"I don't remember," she said before pulling him into another kiss.
It was a dream come true for both of them to realize their friendship had been a cover for their real feelings, but that dream was soon shattered because there was no other way to defeat the ghost king. Danny agreed to wait until he was completely well, and Sam agreed to let him go when the time came. But during the time they had, they shared many tender moments and kisses. (Insert Author gagging) But both knew it couldn't last forever. The day would soon come when Danny would have to sacrifice his life in hopes of gaining a brighter future.
Danny sighed as he passed the old high school after depositing Dash into yet another dumpster. Even though they'd been enemies forever, Danny didn't feel like beating up the jock. Things were getting worse; Danny had to use the suit soon.
Sam sighed as she watched the ghosts raid the town once more. Danny couldn't hold them all back, and his old enemies were being more annoying than helpful. Things were getting worse; she knew Danny had to use the suit soon.
Danny phased through the wall and flew into the living room, touching down a few feet away from the door. Sam was sitting on the couch watching him, her violet eyes gazing into his blue ones.
"Hi," she whispered after a while.
"Hey," he whispered back.
Neither wanted to admit the truth they knew. Sam finally got up and ran into his open arms, sobbing.
"It's not fair!" she choked out.
"I know," he whispered, holding her tightly, "but if we're going to have any chance at a future together I have to go."
She looked up at him, tears still falling from her eyes. "Promise me you'll come back?"
"You know I can't—"
"I know…but it'll make me feel better if you promise." She looked down. "At least then I'll know we have a chance," she whispered.
He cupped her chin in his hand, pulling her gaze back up to his. "I promise," he whispered back.
Just as she had promised, Sam let him go when the time came. She refused to go on the roof to watch him put on the suit and possibly fly away from her forever. Instead she lay listless on her bed playing with her hair and hoping his promise would hold.
"Sam!" Tucker threw open her door. "Danny just flew over Amity Park in the battle suit."
"I know," she whispered, slipping her headphones on. "I had to let him go."
"I…but…" Tucker was at a loss for words as he watched one of his best friends curl up and begin to cry.
Danny removed the Fright Knight's sword first. The ghost king's blocking shield disintegrated, and Danny flew to the castle at the center of the ghost zone. He landed on the "island."
"This is going to be a lot harder than I though," he muttered, looking at all the ghost skeletons headed for him. He shot an ectoplasmic ray at one, feeling the suit's immediate draining effect. "At this rate I'll never have enough energy to fight the ghost king."
"I think that was the point." A young woman dressed in a pink jumper flew by on a hover board.
"Valerie? You know, I could've used your help a lot earlier!"
"A simple 'thank you' would suffice!" she shouted while blasting skeletons. "And unlike a certain ghost boy I know, some of us didn't get a six-year break!"
She was good, he had to admit that, and once she had cleared a path to the castle, he flew toward it. Once inside it wouldn't be hard to find the ghost king, but Danny sheathed the Fright Knight's sword in the pumpkin first.
Sam moved to stand at her window still wearing her headphones while the lyrics of "Last Breath" played. She only hoped Danny would be able to beat the ghost king and come back to her. Tears came to her eyes once more, and she looked down as she tried to convince herself of possibly facing the rest of her life without him. (When you're depressed or mad, the last thing you want to listen to is Evanescence. Especially "Last Breath." It only makes it worse, but the song is so good!)
Hold on to me, love
You know I can't stay long
"Has the little Fenton boy come to follow in Daddy's footsteps?" the ghost king taunted.
All I wanted to say was I love you and I'm not afraidDanny was thrown forward by the ghost king's attack, but he quickly retaliated with his own. "This time the only one going down will be you."
Can you hear me?
Can you feel me in your arms?
"Do you really think you can defeat me in that suit of yours?" The ghost king shot another attack, but Danny dodged it. "If I remember correctly, it drains you like a human battery."
Holding my last breathSafe inside myself
"It'll be enough to defeat you." Danny lunged at the king, smashing him through the wall. The suit temporarily weakened him, and the ghost king chose that time to attack.
Are all my thoughts of you
Sweet raptured life it ends here tonight
Danny was thrown through the opposite wall, but he managed to get his footing as the ghost king floated in. He glanced around the room for something to help him then caught sight of the coffin at the far end. If he could trap the ghost king in it, he just might stand a chance.
I'll miss the winterA world of fragile things
He dodged another attack and glanced at his power reading. It was still high, but Danny wasn't sure if it'd be enough to hold the ghost king and come out alive.
Look for me in the white forest hiding in a hollow tree
Come find me
He dodged another attack then closed his eyes, allowing his thoughts to drift back to Sam. "I promise," he whispered.
I know you hear meI can taste it in your tears
Then he opened his eyes and powered up with everything he had before shooting straight at the ghost king.
Holding my last breath
Safe inside myself
He threw him back into the coffin and shut the door, leaning against it with all the power he had.
Are all my thoughts of you
Sweet raptured life it ends here tonight
"NO!" the ghost king roared, pounding against the door.
Closing your eyes to disappear
You pray your dreams will leave you here
Danny closed his eyes and held the door shut with all his strength.
But still you wake and know the truth
No one's there
The coffin and the battle suit glowed white until the ghost king ceased fighting, forever locked in the coffin.
Say goodnightDon't be afraid
Calling me, calling me as you fade to black
Danny dropped to his knees, weakly opening his eyes. He glanced at the energy meter; it was lingering between one and zero percent.
Say goodnight(Holding my last breath)
Don't be afraid
(Safe inside myself)
"I'm so sorry, Sam," he whispered before collapsing to the ground.
Calling me, calling(Are all my thoughts of you)
Sweet raptured life
It ends here tonight
A/N: Isn't that such an awesome song! I LOVE THIS SONG! Also, this chapter was12 pages long, just so you all know. :D Yay! Of course, it was only so long because I've been writing the entire thing ina Steno Book. :D Also, review because you love me!