Danny POV

As plan, Vlad did manage to make a clone of me.

First, we traveled to the Ghost Zone to get the clone to get killed.

Then, once it was done, Vlad carried it like it was nothing.

I was disgusted that it was so... bloody.

I'm not going to mention the details so that the innocent of you readers out there get the idea.

Anyway, Vlad placed the dead clone on the ground for everyone to see after that was done.

Only, it was nighttime by then, and I was starting to get tired.

We headed out to our home, and with that, I collapsed into bed before passing out.

Time skip, next day

Danny POV

'Well, the news came out quicker than I thought...'

I looked at the TV, and it showed my 'dead' body.

I bit my lips, knowing that I had to change my identity now.

'But, hey, it's fine, right?'

I saw Vlad coming in, and we sighed together.

"Well, I guess this is it, right?" Vlad said, feeling uneasy as well.

For a while, I was quiet. I didn't speak, but I knew that he was right.

'Guess things are really going to change...'

I nodded and hugged him.

"Thanks for helping me out, Dad..." I said, not regretting saying the word, Dad.

He was surprised when I said, "Dad," but it made him did look happy.

"You're welcome, my son..." He said with a proud smile.

I know that things are going to change for the better and worse, but right now, we hugged each other.

'I'm glad that he and I are going to be family. I can finally break free from my abusive loved ones... and no more pain...'

I didn't know I was crying until I felt his hand wiping my face.

"I know... I know..." He said, patting my back.

'I'm.. finally free...'

Time skip, two years later

Danny POV

I looked out the window as I sighed from the relief I'm feeling.

'Wow... Two years, huh?' I thought, looking up at the stars.

Two years had passed since my 'death,' and let's just say that it wasn't pretty.

Everyone was moaning for me, the bullies, my ex-friends, my family, and Phantom.

I knew that it would hurt him the most, but I didn't care.

On the other hand, Vlad legally changed my name and identity so that no one can recognize me.

I had to dye my hair, had face surgery, and other things, but I'm okay now.

I smiled sadly, knowing that everyone is going to be sad until the end.

'Well, that's what they get for rejecting me in the first place...' I thought before walking inside the mansion.

'After all, not everyone has a happy ending... And I indeed to keep it that way...'