So ever since working on this fic I've just had the most amazing urge to finish it. i was going to end it with this chapter but instead I decided to do an epilogue as well. I'm debating on when to put it up but my mind is leaning more towards tonight. Anyways I hope you liked this. I tried to give it a bitter sweet feel considering they have lost so many people bt at the same time I have to be in the good guys favor. I can't completely dramatize the story because to me that just defeats the purpose of a well placed plot. You can't do to much to it! Anyways. Don't own DP.
Danny paused as he entered over the once great Amity Park. Everything was bleak and dark with destruction reigning at every corner. Danny couldn't help but wince. Below them the citizens were fleeing and screaming. Danny's face hardened at that and he held up a fist "Nobody harm the citizens unless they attack. And only disarm. If I find anyone has hurt an innocent civilian I will consider them an enemy. We fight the ghosts who started this war! Not innocent bystanders!" he called.
Jasmine nodded absently, looking around, her nails still long and very intimidating. Danny then eyed the ghosts "We'll split into teams to find Plasmius. Skulker will lead team C. Tucker, you take charge of team B. And I'll lead team A with Jasmine and Valerie" he said.
The group leaders nodded, splitting off to begin search. Danny then headed towards the mayors office "Follow my lead" he said cautiously. Together the group of around thirty headed off in the set direction. Danny's face was set into a cold expression that made Valerie nervous.
Danny was set for revenge and she knew he'd try to get it too. But in a way she'd hoped that maybe Danny wouldn't try to kill Vlad because doing so would prove he's just as bad as Vlad was. There was, however, nothing she could do but hope he'd make the right choice.
She then froze as an evil chuckling filled the air, a pink mist appearing in front of them. It widened to form a person before vanishing to reveal Vlad "Why if it isn't Daniel. How have you been?" he asked casually, his lips curled into an evil sneer.
Danny snarled at him "Because of you Sam is dead. I will make you pay for your actions" he hissed.
Vlad chuckled darkly "I don't think so dear boy. I will have my vengeance on you for ruining my life" he said.
Danny's fists clenched "Ruining your life!? You stole everything from me Plasmius! My freedom, my wife, my life, and even my daughter had to grow up without her parents for sixteen years! And not only that but you've destroyed Amity Park. This was my home and you brought it to it's knees and put it in complete disrepair!" he cried out.
Plasmius chuckled darkly "And what about you? You sent me to live in outer space! In the cold bleak nothing!" he snarled.
Danny snorted "Don't think so. You're the one who told everyone your secret and made it so your life would be ruined. You messed up and now your hurting innocent people because they believe in freedom and justice" he said. Vlad snarled, lunging at Danny.
The ghosts behind him moved to help but were suddenly assaulted by Vlad's minions. Valerie scowled as she found herself against Fright Knight "Look what decided to crawl up out of the sewer of defeat" the ghost sneered.
Valerie shot him a smirk "Your right. But I'm going to send you down" she said.
And with that she dived forward, the boxes on her shoulder shooting out beams at the ghost who dodged "I am the spirit of Halloween and darkness. You won't defeat me" he said.
Valerie smirked, crossing her arms "Wanna bet?" she asked.
Before the knight could answer nails shot through his chest, slicing upwards. The knight let out a scream of rage and pain as he slowly dissolved into nothing. Jasmine smirked "Wow. He was sadly easy" she said.
Valerie nodded warily "Almost to easy. I believe we should be worried" she said. J
asmine shrugged "Hey. If it's easier then that's all to much better for us right?" she asked.
They both paled as a low chuckling began behind them "Nocturne" Valerie hissed.
She then turned to Jasmine "Help Dan…I mean, help your father" she said.
Jasmine gave her a brief hug "Even if he's my dad your more of a parent right now. He may have had no choice but you're the one I've known longer" she said.
She then flew off towards where Danny and Plasmius were exchanging blows. Valerie moved forward to exchanged a blow before a green beam shot between them. Startled she looked down to see dozens of people with their guns pointing upwards, shooting at ghosts from both sides.
However she couldn't help but notice the main focus of their attention seemed to be Danny and Jasmine. Valerie was abruptly brought back to the battle as Nocturne appeared in front of her, moving to strike. Suddenly a pink blur shot in front of her "Look out!" the Lunch Lady cried out, pushing her out of the way and taking the blow.
Valerie watched in horror as she began deteriorating, a dazed smile on her face "I'm coming my dear boxy" she said softly before vanishing. Trembled Valerie took aim, shooting Nocturne back but the shot went straight through him.
But before he could attack again he was caught in Skulker's net "Go help the whelps friends" he scowled.
Valerie nodded, looking to where the speeder had joined in the fight but was being over powered by several skeleton ghosts. She scowled, taking aim and easily taking out two skeletons with one well pressed aim. Around the speeder Dash, Star, Faluca, Jack, and Maddie all shot at the skeletons as they floated in the air with jet packs, wiping out the remaining ones.
But before they could recover Prince Aragon let out a roar and they barely dodged the flames. The speeder however wasn't quick enough. Valerie let out a scream as her heart constricted. For a brief moment she didn't dare breathe until the speeder flew out of the smoke with a green shield around it, otherwise unharmed.
She let out a sigh of relief, shooting at the dragon. Tucker however shook his head "Help Danny" he ordered. Valerie nodded, turning to where Danny and Jasmine were dodging blows.
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Jasmine gasped in alarm as she dodged a well aimed ecto blast. She had a few scratches and burns on her but she was still ready to go and prepared to fight. Her eyes flashed as she floated a bit away from where Danny and Vlad were still exchanging blows while she struggled to catch her breath.
She let out a gasp of alarm as Danny was blaster away from Vlad who whirled to her, his eyes flashing dangerously "You will pay. You escaped me for so long and now you've become a nuisance like your father. You. Will. Pay" he snarled.
And with that he launched a giant blast at the young girl. Jasmine's throat tightened with fear as the blast headed towards her. She felt like a dear frozen in headlights, unable to move and unable to breath. Around her the fighting continued, oblivious to her peril. But one person…was.
Jasmine's eyes only widened further as a figure was suddenly between her and the blast, his dull green eyes meeting hers before Danny Phantom began to fall to the ground, his body falling limp. Jasmine's dream flashed through her mind as she raced down, grabbing his hand.
But he was to heavy and he easily slipped from her grasped. Jasmine tried again but she just couldn't hold him. A shaky look confirmed her powers were going haywire in her distress. She couldn't control her tangibility. But suddenly Valerie was there, easily catching Danny and gliding to the ground.
Without being asked the crowd reverently cleared the path for the two girls as Valerie gently laid Danny down. A chocked sob escaped Jasmine's face as Valerie touched Danny's neck, her eyes widening in horror.
Danny blinked in confusion "Where am I?" he asked himself. It looked like Amity Park but it was white. He cocked his head in confusion, walking around a bit. Occasionally he could see the barest shadow of a figure but when he tried harder to look they vanished. Abruptly he heard footsteps behind him and he whirled, dropping into a defensive posture. The figure he saw however nearly made him fall back in shock.
Valerie quickly leaned down, breathing air into Danny before pumping his chest "Come on Danny. You need to breath" she whispered before continuing the CPR. Tears streamed down both girls faces as the battle around them seemed to stop.
For a moment Danny stood in shock, his wide eyes not believing what he was seeing. Then in one sudden movement he lunged forward, embracing the figure tightly, tears streaming down his face "I missed you Sam" he whispered into her ebony hair.
Tucker walked forward, touching Valerie shoulder "It's to late. He's gone" he whispered. Valerie just shook her head, yanking herself out of his grasp. She had to revive Danny. She just had to!
Danny stepped back, looking around thoughtfully "So am I dead?" he asked.
Sam smiled sadly, taking his hand in his "You are in the realm between living and dead. But I was sent here to give you a choice" she said.
Danny's eyes narrowed "What kind of choice?" he questioned.
Jasmine sniffed before glaring up at the crowd around them "See what you did!? Because of your prejudice your only savior is dead! You only believe the bad guys! But you know what? That makes you just as evil as them!" she screeched. Around them the crowd lowered their heads in shame. Horror and guilt crossed Tucker's face and his shoulders trembled.
Danny sighed after hearing his choices. He then embraced Sam tightly "Sam. I love you more than anything. You know that right?" he asked.
Sam smiled softly "Which is why you need to do this. To make me happy" she said.
Next Jasmine turned to Vlad who was watching in horror "And you!? How dare you hurt him any more! You've destroyed everything! You destroyed him, you destroyed the world, and you tried to destroy me! What harm have I ever done to you but try to defend my town? We've only tried to defend to people we love and care for! You're a monster!" she cried out, tears pouring from her eyes now.
Danny sighed, touching her face "I'm gonna miss you Sam" he said.
Sam just smiled "Danny. I've been trapped here for sixteen years waiting for this. Least you can do is do what I say. And tell Jasmine I love her!" she ordered.
Danny gave her a shaky smile before meeting her lips one last time "Goodbye Sam" he whispered.
She gave a smile as she began to fade away. With a sigh he looked down at himself to see he was also fading away.
Valerie had finally given up trying to revive Danny and laid across his chest as Jasmine shouted, her words fuzzy. Anguish seemed to want to crush the young huntress but then she froze, feeling something. For a moment she concentrated before she felt it again.
Jasmine caught the look of pure surprise on her mothers face and turned to see her fingers touch Danny's neck, almost as in fear. A gasp escaped Valerie's face as she stared down at Danny's pale one. Immediately Jasmine looked at him closely and her breath caught as she saw his chest barely rise. A choked sob escaped Jasmine's face "He's alive?" she managed to breath.
Valerie looked up, tearfully meeting her gaze "We need to get medical help" she said.
But before she could do anything Danny let out a startled gasp, shooting up and looking around wildly. His eyes then settled on Jasmine's wide eyes. A weak smile graced his face "You're mother says she loves you" he said quietly.
A sob escaped Jasmine's throat "You saw Sam?" she asked.
Danny nodded "She gave me a choice. But I knew I had to come back. I want the chance to ge tto know my daughter" he said quietly. Around them the crowd smiled as Jasmine leapt into her fathers arms. Danny then looked at Valerie who had a dejected look on her face.
Danny smiled softly at her "Valerie Grey?" he asked.
Valerie gave him a small questioning look. Shakily Danny rose to his feet, shaking off his daughter and the several people who stepped forward to help him "If it is okay with you I would love to spend the rest of my life with you. I still miss Sam but I do care for you and I think your an amazing woman" he said softly.
Valerie let out a small sob, moving forward and embracing Danny. Tears ran down her face as he held her in a tight embrace, his arms warm and safe. And for the moment they felt at peace in the war torn world.