I don't own Danny Phantom or any of the characters. They are doing a life sentence to their original owners without the chance of parole. Enjoy (1) Tsuki no shita de yakusoku.
The Ghost zone
Desiree was flying through the ghost zone heading towards the hopefully open portal that would take me to the human world. While one would ask why doesn't she just teleport from one side to the other like some other ghosts the answer is simple. While she was one of the few ghosts who can actually do this (Wulf, Ember, and some green bull dog ghost being the others) Unlike with the bulldog, Wulf, and Ember the process burned up a lot of her energy.
As Desiree continued to fly towards the portal the sight before her made her feel a ping of envy. The first site in general was the 1950's ghost Sidney Poindexter with pink cheeks as he gave queen Dora a bouquet of flowers. The very expression that was on the dragon woman's face was one of pure bliss. However, that wasn't what made Desiree green with Envy. No it when was he got down on one knee and pulled out what appeared to be a pink diamond in a small black box along with what he said next that caused it.
"Dora, you have been by my side since that idiot let out the ghost king. You have been there for me when people would bully me, and made them think twice before doing so. Whenever I am with you I feel as if I can do anything be it solving massive kingdom problems or just being happy. While I know I am no flashy guy and you are a queen I was..." Sidney never got the chance to finish his sentence as Dora pulled him up to her face and proceeded to passionately kiss the nerdy 50's ghost.
"Yes Sidney a thousand times yes!" Dora chirped as Desiree watched Sidney place the pink diamond on her finger.
Not wanting to ruin their moment Desiree flew off leaving the happily engaged couple alone. Seeing that scene happen for the two of them made her remember the one time she ever had anything remotely close to what Sidney and Dora were experiencing.
'Yeah back when I was a harem girl, and I had the eye of sultan of Arabia. If it wasn't for his jealous wife getting in the way I would have... No that wasn't real love at all. Even if that did happen for me and I got my heart's desire I would have at best be a marriage without love.' Desiree thought to herself as she continued to fly through the zone at an accelerated place.
"Hey dipstick watch the fuck where you are going!" Came another voice that Desiree was familiar with.
"If she has done anything to ruin our 2nd anniversary date I swear I will gut her faster than that ghost dinosaur I found the other day!" Came another voice that Desiree also knew well.
Focusing her vision Desiree came to see the flaming haired rock diva Ember Mclain and her boyfriend of 2 years Skulker wearing matching autographed kiss outfits.
"I am sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going. But to see that the two of you are not only still together, but made it to your second anniversary I am not only surprised but impressed." Desiree said remembering the rocky relationship the two of them had.
"I am not going to lie after getting by butt handed to me by that incompetent oaf and the whelp I realized the reason why it happened. So I swallowed my pride and spoke with Ember. Turns out I wasn't the only one who got my butt handed to me that day." Skulker explained.
"After talking things out we decided to work together and worked out most of our issues. Eventually we found a balance so neither of us are unhappy with the other." Ember added with a smile. "Now if you excuse us we need to get to our date before we are late." Ember explained just before she grabbed Skulker and disappeared into a whirlwind of flames.
'If only I could grant my own wishes I would wish for someone to love me and care for me as...' Desiree never got the chance to finish her sentence as like a few minutes earlier she ended up bumping into yet another being this time it being the lunch lady.
"WATCH WERE YOU ARE GOING YOU UNDERDRESSED..."
"Honey calm down, it was an accident, and bad mood swings and anger are toxic for our bun in your oven." The Box ghost added throwing Desiree for a loop.
Desiree once again now focusing her vision took a look at the couple and she couldn't believe what she saw. The box ghost had the same attire minus the shirt he normally wore under his suspenders however instead of being the fat overweight ghost he used to be he was more ripped then most body builders. On his left shoulder was a pink heart shaped tattoo that had the initials TBG and LL in the middle of it. (AN: Ultimate enemy box ghost minus the eye patch, hook for a hand.)
The Lunch Lady however, didn't look any different than what she normally looked. In fact if the Box ghost didn't mention she had a bun in her oven she wouldn't have even known she was pregnant.
"Wow you went through a change box ghost, but you are right I wasn't paying attention to where I was going and for that I am..."
"I DON'T WANT YOU SKANKY APOLOGIES, I WANT YOU BURIED BENEATH MY..."
"You will have to excuse her Desiree, her being 3 months pregnant has made her even more moody than she normally is. However I suggested you go before..." The Box ghost never got the chance to finish his sentence as Desiree took off before the extra moody Lunch lady could strike.
'Poindexter and Dora are going to get married, Ember and Skulker are doing well in their relationship against the odds, and now the Box ghost is expecting a child with the Lunch Lady. All things I wish I could have for myself with someone.' Desiree thought to herself feeling something horrid inside.
Desiree thought of the last couple of times she tried to get a date with someone, and all of those were less then desirable. From the past attempts at love with all the others who only wanted to use her powers to get someone else, to the last 3 attempts where they only wanted her for her body. The very thought of this made the former harem girl see so much red that she transformed her fist into a sledgehammer and with a great deal of strength slammed her fist into a rock causing it to shatter on contact. Not in the least satisfied Desiree pulled her arm back and launched it at another rock breaking it into smithereens.
As Desiree continued to vent her frustrations on the many rocks that were floating aimlessly in the ghost zone several of the bigger rock fragments ended up hitting one of the many doors in the ghost zone. Eventually the owner of said door opened the door, and upon seeing the source of the this narrowed their eyes at the pissed off wishing ghost. Eventually said being launched several energy disks at the wishing ghost effectively gaining her attention.
Not in the least happy with this Desiree turned her attention to her attacker. It was the Amity's parks number 1 misery loving ghost Penelope Spectra. However, instead of her being in her usual red business suit attire or even her brand new her's black and green outfit she was in her second form wearing nothing more than a dark glare. Normally Desiree wouldn't have had any problem putting said ghost in her place however, the very familiar scent of sex that Penelope now reeked up took all the wind out of her sails.
"Don't you have something better to do besides interrupt other beings intimate moments? Cause if you don't I have no problem kicking your ass if it means..."
"Penny there is no need for violence it isn't our fault that Desiree has no one and have nothing else better to do." Said a very familiar person before turning his attention to Desiree. "Desiree I wish that Penelope's realm was soundproof whenever me and my lover decide to share our intimate moments with the other."
Before the shock of learning of Spectra's lover could sink in Desiree's powers activated, and within seconds Spectra's realm flashed red for a moment before it turned to normal. No sooner did Desiree's powers took shape her lover wrapped his arms around her waist earning a smile from the formerly upset misery ghost.
"I love the way you took charge of this situation and defused it before it got ugly." Spectra purred in her lover's ear. "And you know what I do to boyfriends who know how to take charge." Spectra said before she bumped her hips into her lovers sending him back into her realm before closing the door behind her.
It was at this point that Desiree felt her emotional dam cracking. Everywhere she looked and everywhere she went all she saw was happy couples who were not only in love, but were also enjoying each others company. What was wrong with her? Why couldn't she find someone who desired her for the right reasons? Not wanting to bump into anyone or anything else Desiree finally opted to teleport herself out of the ghost zone energy drain be damned.
Amity park highest point 3 minutes later
Desiree reappeared at on top of the hill where she originally fought her arch enemy for the second time. Taking a look around Desiree could obviously see that it that the night was still young, and the hill was seemingly deserted. That is until she felt someone tap her on the shoulder. Upon turning around Desiree's sadness turned to a hardened glare as she saw the last person she had hoped to see. Normally she would have went on the struck him before he could attack her, but due to burning a lot of her energy due to teleporting her reserves were near E, leaving her at his mercy.
"Great just what I need, the ghost child who sends us all back to the ghost zone regardless of whether we are doing something wrong or not! Why don't you just take the night off and leave me alone for once!" Desiree spat with extreme hate while waiting for her inevitable capture and release into the ghost zone.
However, after 25 seconds and not feeling the vacuum of the Fenton thermos sucking her up Desiree opened her eyes and for the first time looked at her arch enemy. Instead of the normal battle ready teen who attacked first and asked questions later stood what appeared to be a 16 year old teen with a look of concern on his face.
"If I was the same 14 year old wet behind the ears teen when it came to my duty I would have done just that. However, from the expression on your face and the area you choose to appear my guess is you came here to enjoy looking at the full moon as I am now. If that is the reason you are here I wouldn't mind having your company." Danny explained throwing Desiree for a loop.
'Since when did Amity's park's hero ever look before he leaped? He has always been shoot attack first ask questions later.' Desiree thought to herself before taking her seat next to the young halfa.
"I know this is a personal question, but why did you come here to take a look at the full moon?" Desiree asked in a less hostile tone to the young halfa.
"Out of all the places in Amity this is the best spot to look at the full moon if you think about it. This is the highest point in all of Amity, and unlike at my home there are no buildings in the way of the view. Out of all the things I do this is the most relaxing." Danny explained before turning to Desiree. "You don't have to answer this if you don't want to, but I have to ask what happened before this that got you in such a foul mood?"
Upon hearing Danny's Question Desiree debated on whether or not she should reveal this information. On the one hand it could be for malicious reasons which in turn could cause her harm. However, she instantly scratched that off the list. While Danny could be impulsive at times, to her knowledge he never did anything to purposely hurt others.
'What do I have to lose? At worse he won't be able to make me feel better, and at best he might do the opposite.' Desiree thought to herself.
"Believe it or not child the thing that had me in such a foul mood was love or rather the lack off it in my life." Desiree explained throwing Danny for a loop. "It certainly didn't help that I saw Sidney proposing to Queen Dora, Ember and Skulker happily celebrating their second anniversary together, The Box ghost and the Lunch lady expecting a child, or even Spectra and your best friend in what I saw to be a very intimate relationship."
'Tucker is in a relationship with Spectra and he never told me or Sam? Well that explains why Tucker actually flat out rejected several of the girls in school who asked him out.' Danny thought to himself while still giving the wishing ghost his undivided attention.
"When I saw all that it reminded me of how truly lonely I am. Why can't I find someone like that for myself? Is there something so wrong with me that I repel all of the good ones out there and attract all of the boys I don't want?" Desiree continued as the cracks in her emotional dam grew even larger.
'Hopefully this doesn't bite be in the butt later but... oh screw it if it does I will deal with it just like I do every other problem I have.'
"Desiree I wish you would let me touch you." Danny said shocking the former harem girl for the second time that night.
As soon as Danny was sure his wish was granted he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into a tight hug. While Desiree at first felt her sadness and sorrow being quickly replaced with anger and rage due to Danny using her powers in this way. However, said feelings instantly eroded when she quickly realized that he wasn't trying to feel up her backside or something else perverted like all the others. However, despite learning his only intention was to do just that and comfort her Desiree for whatever reason continued to hold back her original emotions. This didn't go unnoticed by the young halfa who soothingly began to rub the back her head.
"It is ok Desiree, just let it all out. You have been holding in your emotions for longer than I have existed. I know for a fact that isn't healthy for anyone."
No sooner did Danny say those words did Desiree's emotional dam finally break apart, and within seconds the former harem girl was now crying her eyes out. As the now emotional Desiree cried her eyes out Danny did nothing more than keep her in his embrace while she let all her emotions out. After a good 30 minutes of her crying the flow from her emotional dam finally started to slow down.
"Feeling better now?" Danny asked never releasing the former harem girl from his embrace.
"Actually yes, but I have to ask you why? Why would you use my powers so you could comfort me instead of wishing me back to the ghost zone or into your thermos like you did the first time we met?" Desiree asked looking at Danny with her mascara running and her face swollen.
"Just because you are one of my enemy doesn't mean you don't feel emotions like anyone else. You weren't trying to do anything malicious nor did you have any malicious intent coming off of you. No what I felt was sadness, gloom, and despair, and the way you came off at me when I tapped your shoulder only proved this to me. If anything what you needed wasn't someone to attack you but comfort and understanding which was why I did what I did." Danny explained.
Upon hearing the young halfa's explanation Desiree looked at him as if he grew a second head. There was no way he could be the same child she met 2 years ago at that carnival. No the being before her had somehow not only matured into a better being, but gave her a completely slightly different point of view from her enemy.
"As for you not finding someone as of yet, don't worry about it. The real reason you haven't found the right person yet is because it isn't the right time yet. When the right time comes you will find your other half, and when you do he or she will shower you with so much love and happiness that you will never feel lonely ever again. Who knows? The being you are looking for could be right under your very nose." Danny continued.
As Desiree took the time to take in his words she had to admit that they had the desired effect more than anything else. Not only did she end up feeling better but her now had a new found respect for her enemy. Turning away from her thoughts Desiree looked up in the sky and stared blankly at the luminous sphere in the sky.
"I can now see why you look at the full moon at night child. It is very calming and it makes me feel like my troubles no longer exist."
"While that is true looking at a full moon is always better with pleasant company enemy or not." Danny said before looking at his watch. "Crap it is almost midnight, my duplicate is about to fade, and..." Danny never got the chance to finish his sentence as Desiree surprised him with a soft kiss on the cheek. "Not that I am complaining, but what did you do that for?"
"That was my way of saying thank you for making me feel better. To be honest with you I wish you could stay by my side longer, but I understand. Once again thank you for being there for me when I needed someone the most." Desiree said with the utmost sincerity. "But before you go I want to know would you mind being the person I look at the full moon with when it comes around next time?"
"consider it a date Desiree. See you then." Danny answer before taking off into the night sky.
As the young halfa flew off Desiree continued to look at the luminous sphere in the sky, and couldn't help be smile at the young halfa's words.
'The one I am looking for could be right under my nose I wonder.' Desiree thought to herself still smiling.
Stage out
(1) The title translated means promise under the moon.
Sorry I haven't written anything for a while but my life has become extremely busy as of late. Between fighting my own demons and writers block I barely have time for anything. Not sure if I will make this a one shot or continue it but it was something I had on my brain for a while. As for my other works no I haven't forgotten about them either and will eventually get updated. Any thoughts comments concerns? Leave them in a review or PM me. R and R.