Hello~

This is my first delve into the world of Danny Phantom, so please excuse any mistakes I make. I'm currently writing a Harvest Moon fanfiction, but this story was begging to be told, so I've decided to write it in between fiddling about with my first ever story.

There are actually quite a few stories for Danny floating in my head; I just can't seem to set out a decent storyline. After I finish this and some more of It's Such A Wonderful Life, I have a much happier story (well, happy for a while; tragedy and angst are my fortes) to write.

As always with fanfiction, I own nothing. If I did, there'd be a lot more than just three series.

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Runrunrunhavetorun

HavetoreachhimpleaseGoddon'tletthembetherealready

OhGodholdonpleaseholdonjustalittlelonger

Just a little longer...!

A streak of glowing white shot across the Amity skyline. To the citizens of Amity, this was nothing. They were used to ectoplasmic monstrosities attacking them regularly, only to be defeated by the resident hero (well, hero to some), Danny Phantom. He had protected them against many evils in his short existence. The people he protected grew complacent, safe in the thoughts that nobody and nothing could touch them while their Phantom was around.

But what surprised most people on the streets on Amity that day was the arrival of the Guys in White, the Government's ghost hunting experts, just minutes after the white blur. The GiW provoked strong opinions in Amity; many saw them as cruel humans that strove to destroy the "good" ghosts, while others saw them as saviours.

Both blur and GiW were headed straight for Casper High. It was a notorious hotspot for ghost activity. Danny Phantom was often spotted there, battling a menagerie of glowing green goons. Surprisingly, ghosts hadn't shown up in Amity for two days, and the arrival of one being followed by the GiW felt distinctly... ominous to Amity.

It was unfortunate that the one person who should have been aware of the danger was pleasantly oblivious to it.

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Vlad streaked towards Casper High, focusing all of his energy into reaching his destination.

He didn't know who was behind this disaster, but he knew it wasn't Daniel. In fact, Daniel was in as much danger as himself.

Just last night, he had received an urgent message from Skulker, telling him to flee Wisconsin and head into the Ghost Zone, grabbing Daniel on his way. When Vlad pressed for the reason why, Skulker had merely replied, "They found out."

Those three words chilled Vlad to his very core. Skulker hadn't known how exactly the Government had found out about his and Daniel's half ghost status, but he did know that both halfas were in extreme danger. And as much as the mechanised ghost refused to admit it, Skulker held a small affection for the younger halfa, in as much as a hunter can love his bear rug.

So Vlad had set off instantly for Amity Park, to rescue his little badger from the clutches of the GiW. His twenty years of experience had come in handy when he discovered that he was being followed by the very people he wanted to keep Daniel away from.

Screwing up his eyes in concentration, Vlad searched the school for Daniel's distinctive ecto-signature. He could recognise it anywhere, and as soon as he locked on, Vlad made a beeline for it.

They had to escape.

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Danny sighed, leaning back in his chair. He hated English so much. It was boring. Or maybe it was just Lancer's voice? Danny threw a smile at his friends. Life had become a lot more relaxing since the ghost activity had quietened down. In fact, he was so relaxed, that when Vlad grabbed him and phased him out of the classroom to the shrieks of his classmates, it actually took him a few minutes to register what was going on. As soon as Danny's mind caught up, he fought like a wild cat to escape Vlad's clutches. Vlad grabbed the boy by his shoulders and held him at arm's length. Danny vaguely noticed that Vlad looked extremely panicked.

"What the hell do you think you're doing, Plasmius?" Danny snarled, kicking his legs uselessly.

"We don't have time for this! They know! About both of us! Just change into your ghost form and follow me! Hurry!" Vlad snapped back. Danny stared in horror for a moment before transforming. Both halfas ignored the gasps of surprise from the students and teachers.

"Where are we going?" There was no time for games; Danny knew that Vlad would never act like this unless the Government was involved.

"The Ghost Zone. I've destroyed my Portal, so we need to use yours, then destroy it after we enter. I know you're friends with that wolf creature, so we'll have a way back after this is all over." Vlad murmured. Danny nodded. They'd both planned for this day. Separately, of course, but with circumstances as they were, neither could afford to be picky.

An ectoplasmic blast shot between the two halfas. Their heads snapped down to the ground to take in several GiW.

"Vladimir Masters, aka Vlad Plasmius, aka The Wisconsin Ghost! Daniel Fenton, aka Danny Phantom, aka Inviso-Bill! In accordance with the Federal Anti-Ecto Control Act, article one, section one, subsection A, you are both under arrest! Surrender at once, or we will be forced to shoot!" One of the operatives - Danny recognised him as Agent O - called out. Danny and Vlad looked at each other.

"Run." Vlad whispered. Danny nodded in agreement. And as though they were one, both halfas turned and shot off into the sky. They split in two directions, each dancing around the murderous beams of light being aimed at them. The Guys in White ran after them, some diverting to cars, some to jetpacks that couldn't hope to match the speed of a terrified half ghost. And the school was left in horrified silence.

Their hero was human.

And he was being hunted.

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Danny twisted slightly in the air to avoid an ecto-blast that had been fired from far away. He could sense Vlad, heading in the same direction.

FentonWorks.

It was their only hope, their last chance. And Danny refused to give it up. He could faintly hear Sam screaming at him from the Fenton Phones tangled in his hair -how had they got there? - but he blocked her out. All energy had to be put to flying.

There! In the distance! Danny could've cried. The familiar metal structure looming out of a maze of brick. He was so close, he could almost see the-

Something hit him in the side and a huge jolt of electricity shot through him. Danny plummeted, screaming in pain and fear. More things hit him, and the pain increased. The ground rushed to meet him. Danny was vaguely aware of something breaking upon impact, but his focus was on the things that were shocking him.

Oh God, it was agony. It was like a physical sensation of Spectra sucking out his misery, combined with the pain he'd felt while wearing the Exo-skeleton. Times ten. Danny spasmed against the ground, the high voltage making his muscles contract involuntarily.

Why wouldn't anyone help him?

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Vlad sped towards FentonWorks, feeling what could only be described as glee. He'd beaten the Guys in White to Danny, and soon they would be safe, for a time. Gracefully avoiding any shots aimed at his ghostly form, Vlad put on an extra burst of speed. He was almost there. Vlad could sense Danny flying in fast. Good. They would both escape safely.

Then he heard the scream, and his heart plummeted. Vlad felt for Danny's presence. The boy had hit the ground, and his power had gone down considerably. What the hell had happened?

Vlad teleported to Danny's location and let out a moan of horror. The child was twisted on the ground, with at least eight ecto-tasers attached to his body. The tasers were a new weapon designed by the GiW department. They were a small gun that shot out a small dart that released a powerful burst of electricity on contact with ectoplasm or flesh. They were effective against humans, but against ghosts - and halfas - they were near lethal. One would be enough to take down Pariah Dark! And they'd shot Danny with eight. Vlad made to fly down to aid Danny, but narrowly avoided being tasered himself. Vlad hovered in the air, wincing at Danny's agonised cries.

"Daniel!" If he could just get rid of those darts!

Danny lifted his head slowly. Hazy green eyes met with Vlad's worried red ones.

"V-Vlad... Get out of he-ere..."

"Are you insane? I'm not leaving you!" Vlad snapped. Then he shot sideways to avoid a blast of energy and two taser darts.

"Dani is... is in the Ghost Zone. You... you have to protect her!" Danny wrapped his arms around his waist and let out a sob of pain.

"Danny!" Vlad cried out, forgetting all of his nicknames, all of his teasing comments.

"Go!" Danny spat out, along with a hefty amount of ectoplasm. Vlad shot one last anguished look at Danny before turning and fleeing to FentonWorks and the safety of the Ghost Zone. Danny smiled faintly. He was touched that the old fruitloop had come back for him, but there was no hope. He slid into unconsciousness as the familiar white rings swept across his form.

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Sam sat on the grass outside the school, not looking at anything but the Fenton Phones in her hands. She had heard the whole thing. Vlad's reason for coming to Amity, his and Danny's plans for hiding, the chase, even when Danny had been shot down. What had been most disturbing of all was the sound of desperation in Vlad's voice as Danny sent him away. Well, that and the sound of Danny screaming in agony.

Jazz was beside her, howling into Tucker's shoulder. Tucker wasn't looking too good himself. None of them could really believe that Danny had been captured. Sam vaguely heard Paulina sobbing. Whether it was because Phantom had been captured, or because he was really one of the biggest losers in school had yet to be confirmed. Sam didn't really care. Her best friend had been captured by the vilest people on Earth. Normally, she would put Vlad ahead of them, but after today's display, she was unsure as to what she thought of the older halfa. He had clearly wanted to help Danny, but then he had left him to the GiW.

Sam heard a crack and looked down in surprise. She'd crushed the Fenton Phones. Her eyes drifted up to meet Tucker's. They looked at each other, reflecting each other's pain, before Tucker broke down.

Sam wasn't surprised when she followed him.

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Vlad stood by the Fenton Portal, gazing into its green depths. Then he slammed a fist into the wall beside it. They had been so close! So close! Then those bastards had butted in and...

Daniel was gone. There was no hope of getting him back right now. He had to regroup, forge new alliances and make sure his old ones were still intact.

He had to keep his promise to Daniel.

Danielle was somewhere in the Ghost Zone, if what Daniel had said was true. It was ironic, that this whole business had given him a whole new appreciation of life.

"I'll find her, and then we'll rescue you, Daniel. I swear it." Vlad whispered, before he stepped through the portal. Seconds later, the whole thing exploded. Vlad had made sure that he had the only set of blueprints for a portal. He had destroyed any documents pertaining to ghost portals in his house and Daniel's home. Although, Daniel seemed to have made a rather thorough job of it himself. Vlad gazed back at the empty space where the entrance to the portal had once stood. Nobody would be able to enter the Ghost Zone that way.

But there was a creature that was able to make its own portals. Daniel had befriended it. And Vlad was determined to find it.

To save his little badger.

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Bawwwwww, Vlad, bawwwwwww. He's being surprisingly soft. He was supposed to be mean, but my hands made him nicer.

I never got Jack and Maddie in here. They snuck out! =[

Oh well. This could work great as a one shot, but if you want more, let me know by reviewing~

Lol, that was so cruel of me, wasn't it?