A/N: Prompt five today. It's Vlad. I'm not sure how this one is gonna turn out. Whatever.

I'm not sure how Vlad does it. Work the system, I mean. Even though he has done some extremely bad things, the town still thinks he's a good dude. It's so infuriating to not know how many countless times I've been a pawn in a plot that he's had, or done some of his dirty work. I'm still having a hard time knowing that he's a ghost. Or, at least half of one, like Danielle.

And then it leaves me to wonder if Phantom is half-ghost, too, because Dani's a clone. That also brings up the questions about Phantom's human side. Who is he? Do I freaking know him? Oh my god. Did I hunt somebody I know? That's sending chills down my spine. But, I know that even if he isn't half a ghost, then he's at least a good ghost.

And if Phantom is a good ghost, do other good ghosts exist? Ones that I've hunted because Mayor Masters - no, Plasmius - told me they were horrible?

Gah! This is so damn infuriating! Maybe I should just freaking fly up to Phantom and ask him. It's totally like he won't obliterate me.

Wait. It is like that! I'm a genius!

Oh, who am I kidding? I'm C-averaging all my classes because of this ghost hunting job.

When I caught up to Phantom, I was at a loss of what to do. So, I did what I always do: I pointed my guns at him and screamed "Don't move!" It really shows how much I plan ahead of time. Phantom smirked and told me -yet again- that he was the good guy. Oh, right. I put down my guns, and Phantom stared at me, shocked. I placed a hand on my hip and said "Do you really think I wouldn't think that you're a good ghost after the Dani with an 'i' incident?" Phantom rolled his eyes.

"Why did you point your guns at me then, Val?" Phantom retorted. My hand popped off of my hip.

"Okay, that was reflex, and I'm sorry. I, I'm just not used to talking to ghosts." I apologized. Phantom smiled slightly, flying slightly closer to me.

"I understand. I'll do that, too. Forgiven." Phantom replied. I nodded, thankful that I was right that he wasn't a malevolent ghost.

"I do have some questions, though." I stated, looking up towards his neon green eyes. He blinked once.

"Ask away."

"Who's you're human half?" I blurted out. His reaction (eyes going wide and jaw dropping slightly) gave away that I knew. I was sure that I looked shocked, but I knew my face mask hid that fact.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about." Phantom declared, snapping back into his normal attentive position. I crossed my arms and titled my head. Phantom sighed. "Okay, yeah, I know what you're talking about. But what if I don't want you to find out who my human half is?" Phantom questioned. I was about to answer when he threw me another. "And how did you find out about it?"

"Okay. First question first. I honestly don't know. I think I'd try and find out, anyways. Second question: Uh, Vlad Masters turned into Vlad Plasmius and then muttered about how Danielle is such a useless clone of Daniel. Which, is your name I guess. Daniel Phantom. Danny Phantom. Oh, and is it okay if I call you Phantom? I have a friend named Danny Fenton in..." I trailed off, looking at Phantom. He smiled and sat down Indian style in the air, rubbing the back of his neck. Just like Danny. His hair flopped over his eyes slightly, just like Danny. It's not possible. "Danny?" Phantom smiled. Just like Danny.

"Yes! You've figured it out. Finally! I always thought you would. And honestly, I'd always wanted to tell you." Danny said, smiling.

"B-b-but we dated during the day and fought at night for a couple of days. And you attacked me, and your dog ruined my life a-and you kidnapped the former Mayor..." I stuttered. Danny frowned.

"Okay. One; I knew you weren't in the suit. The suit -which was being controlled by Technus, by the way- attacked you while I was still there, two; Cujo really isn't my dog, three; the Mayor was being overshadowed, and four; I really didn't care that we were going out and fighting at the same time. I really liked you Val. Really, really, liked you. But I kinda like someone else now..." Danny explained. I hung my shoulders, and started sobbing.

"I-I hunted you! I-I was going out with you, who I also freaking hunted at the same damn time! A-and I shocked you, five days ago, more than once, and I captured you, and I broke up with you to protect you from yourself, and I-" Danny flew towards me and put a calming hand on my shoulder, cutting me off. I looked at him, a tear still staining my cheek.

"You were trying to so the right thing. Sure, it hurt then, but I realized about two days later you were trying to protect me. And that's honestly really sweet. Valerie, you're a sweet person, with sweet intentions. And, I understand why you don't want to pet anyone in; I didn't tell my parents or you for the same reason. And when you shocked me, you were trying to do the right thing. Trust me, Vlad has done a whole heck of a lot worse." Danny lectured me calmly. I smiled, giving Danny a light hug.

"Thanks, Danny."

"You're welcome Val. And, do you want to practice on Saturday in my parent's basement? Sam, Tucker, and I were planning on having a session. I think it'd be a good time to tell them that you know my secret." Danny asked. I smiled.

"See you Saturday. And be prepared to be beaten into a pulp." I challenged playfully, before I could hear Danny's retort, I flew away.

I never thought I'd be thinking this, but maybe finding out Vlad Masters and Vlad Plasmius are one and the same isn't such a bad thing, after all.

A/N: This turned out much better than I thought it would. Yes! Woo-Hoo! I think you already realized this is unedited, but I just had to say it. And I also have to say this:

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