Anit-DaniXVlad

I do not own Danny Phantom or "Jar of Hearts".

Another angst poem. What is it with the "Danny"s?

"Well done. Our next act is Danielle Fenton reciting an original poem."

Dani walked on stage in a beautiful knee length dress that matched her crystal blue eyes perfectly. She also had on a chocker, belt, and pair of flats, all dark blue.

She cleared her throat and said, "The poems called Half-Alive."

As the crowd listened to her recite the poem and watched her expressions change accordingly, they could only imagine what the true meaning behind the lines could mean. Most figured it had to do with her abusive father, but they would never know the truth.

I know I can't take one more step towards you
Cause all that's waiting is regret
And don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore?
You lost the love I loved the most

Dani remembered the way Vlad had turned on her, tried to use her. She knew if she ever tried to go back to him, he would just do it again. He just wanted her to take orders, not think for herself. She knew she couldn't return, and she didn't want to.

I learned to live, half-alive
And now you want me one more time

I hear you're asking all around
If I am anywhere to be found
I have grown too strong
To ever fall back in your arms

Dani remembered the way Vlad had sent some of his ghost goons to track her down after she left him. The way Valerie had found Dani and dragged her back to him. She smiled when she remembered Danny stabilizing her. The way she kicked Vlad's butt to show him she didn't need him. The way the Fenton's openly accepted her, even considering her past. She now had a mother, father, sister, and brother that all looked out for her and loved her.

I've learned to live, half-alive
Now you want me one more time

And it took so long
Just to feel alright
Remember how to put back
The light in my eyes

She had been mistrusting at first. The only person she trusted was Danny. It took a while, but she finally relaxed. She realize her new family wouldn't do anything to harm or deceive her. They weren't Vlad.

I wish I had missed
The first time that we kissed
'Cause you broke all your promises
And now you're back you don't get to get me back

She often wished she had never had to meet Vlad. Wished away all the times he had kissed her cheek good night or patted her head when she did good in training. All the promises to be there for her that he had broken. It was only when Danny reminded her that if Vlad hadn't, she wouldn't have been there today. He told her that everything was as it was meant to be and she had to leave the past behind.

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart

You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

I've learned to live, half-alive
Now you want me one more time

She was in tears as she finished and quickly bowed to the audience, who were also in tears as they clapped. She quickly left the stage and Mr. Lancer came on.

"Marvelous. Our next act will be..."