Epilogue

Danny walked through the crowded and noisy halls of Casper High with his two best friends by his side.

"So, you let your Dad in on the secret?" Sam questioned.

"Yep." Danny responded happily.

"And he was just fine with it?" Tucker inquired.

"He was more than fine with it. In fact, they're both ecstatic that I'm ghost hunting. Although, my Mom's still a little worried that I'll get hurt." The half-ghost answered, still in an incredibly good mood. "But you haven't even heard the best part yet. Now that they know, they've extended my curfew and they cut back on my chores."

"That's great, dude!" Tucker exclaimed, sharing his friend's cheerful mood.

"But what are they going to do about Danielle?" Sam wondered, even though she was almost positive of the answer.

"That's the other thing!" Danny continued joyfully. "They're going to let her stay with us! Can you believe it?! Danielle's going to be my sister!"

Sam and Tucker forced smiles, making Danny chuckle.

"Guys, I know you don't like her that much, but don't worry. She's not going to be hanging around all the time. In fact, it's going to be more like a home base for her. She said that there are still a few places that she wants to explore first. And then when she does come back, my Mom and Dad are going to home-school her a little." Danny explained, causing Sam and Tucker to sigh in relief.

"Hey, Danny, did you hear about Vlad yet?" The techno-geek asked in an unusually happy mood.

"Yes!" Danny answered happily. "I can't believe that he's finally being removed from office! Right now, I don't think that my life could get much better."

Sam and Tucker smiled at their friends' enthusiasm, but noticed when he stopped dead and frowned.

"What's wrong?" The Goth girl inquired.

"I just realized that there's one more thing that I have to take care of." The half-ghost remembered. "I'll see you guys later."

With that, Danny hid in the boys' bathroom to transform. After it was complete, he flew out unnoticed and went to go find his victim. He found her quickly. After all, in her bright outfit, Valerie Gray was hard to miss.

He invisibly swooped down and picked her out of the crowd. Then, he made for outside.

"Ah!" Valerie screamed while kicking her feet wildly. "Put me down! Put me down!"

"Relax, it's just me." Danny soothed, turning visible now that no one was around.

"Phantom?" The girl asked. "What are you doing?"

Danny landed in a deserted area and let go of her. Then, he took a deep breath.

"Remember how, a few days ago, I told you that that wasn't my real identity and you asked what was?" The ghost boy questioned.

Valerie nodded.

"And then I told you that I'd tell you later?"

She nodded once more, the tension building as he led up to his point.

"Well, it's later." He finished.

Her teal eyes widened in understanding. "You're going to tell me who your human half is?"

"I think that it's only fair. Besides, I trust you, Valerie…a lot. And you deserve to get in on the big secret." Danny explained. "I just want you to promise me one thing first."

"What?" She inquired curiously.

"That you won't get mad and try to understand."

"I promise."

Danny sighed in both relief and tension. Here went everything.

"Valerie, I'm actually…" Danny paused as he let the two rings of light wash over his body and turn him back into human form. "Danny Fenton."

Valerie stared in amazement and shock with her mouth agape as it all seeped in. As she did this, Danny grew worried.

"Oh, no. This was really bad timing wasn't it? I'm such an idiot! I should have waited longer. I should have eased into it!" He panicked, scolding himself.

The African American girl finally snapped out of it at that point. She instantly went and wrapped her arms around Danny.

"Danny! I'm so sorry! I can't believe how much I've hurt you! I'm so horrible! Please say that you'll forgive me?!" She sobbed.

Danny looked totally stunned for a moment before being able to push her back enough to look her in the eyes.

"You mean...you don't hate me?" He asked.

"Me hate you?" She started both remorsefully and surprised. "You should be the one that hates me! I shot at you! And I hurt you! And I was such a terrible person!"

"Val, you didn't know it was me. Don't hate yourself for that." Danny comforted. "Besides, part of it was my fault, too."

"Still, I can't help but feel somewhat guilty."

"Well, I say we put it all behind us. So…friends?" Danny offered, extending his hand.

Valerie let a small smile pull at the corners of her lips. Then, she placed her hand into his.

"Friends."