"Get out" a man yelled from the crowd.
"Yeah, we don't want you here" another screamed at him. For the first time in his 18 years, Danny wanted to actually hurt someone. But he knew he couldn't, so he continued floating above the crowd with an unbelieving look on his face. He had noticed a crowd that gathered around City Hall and flew over to investigate; only to find out that 'Mayor' Vlad had called an emergency town meeting, and he was the main subject. Finally grew fed up with all the shouting.
I'm everything you know
You wonder friend of foe
I'm the burning in your throat when you swallow
"Why" he screamed back. "All this time I've been trying to protect you. What have I ever done to hurt you?"
"You destroy our town, that's what" said a male voice, smooth and calm. "And you endanger innocent citizens with your so called 'heroics'. Just face it, your not welcome here and you never were" Vlad smiled evilly as the crowed roared in agreement. Vlad held up a long piece of paper. "Besides, haven't you wondered why you were called to this town meeting? We've all signed a petition stating that you should permanently leave Amity Park, for good". Danny floated down and snatched the paper out of Vlad's hand. As he looked it over, he couldn't help a look of pain that crossed his face. The first two names were of two people he loved the most.
Maddie Fenton and Jack Fenton.
"No" he whispered.
"Yes" said Vlad as he snatched the parchment back. "I think you should leave"
"You won't get away with this, Plasmious" Danny said, venom dripping from is words.
"Oh, but I think I already have" Vlad said, sending him another smirk as the crowd continued to shout.
Danny turned his back on Vlad as he stepped to the microphone Vlad had been using to arouse the crowd at his so called 'rally to rid the town of its true menace'. As Danny opened his mouth to speak, he was answered by a number of boo's.
But you spit me out
Your stomach full of doubt
And still you're faking every word out of your mouth
"Fine" Danny yelled to the crowd. "I'll leave you be. I will go as far away from here as I possibly can to get away from you people" he paused as a round of applause and cheers rang from the crowed. "But I just want you to know that you didn't just run one person out of town, you ran two!" The crowd went silent as two blue rings passed over him, and Danny Phantom changed to Danny Fenton. "And when you're precious 'mayor' finally does betray you, don't expect me to help" and with that, he changed back to Phantom and flew over the crowd and towards his home.
When you won't let go
It's all about control
Understand I'm born to lead you will follow
If he was going to leave he needed to pack a few things. As soon as he saw the giant Fenton Works sign, he sped up and flew straight to his room. When he entered, he was shocked to find Jazz already there, putting clothes and other things into a suitcase.
"Jazz, what are you doing" he asked.
She jumped a little and spun around. It was then he realized she had tears in her eyes.
"Well, if you're going to leave, I thought I'd pack a few of your things for you" she said, her voice straining a little as she tried to hold back tears.
"Oh Jazz" he said as he wrapped his arms around her in a hug. He felt a few tears trickle down her cheeks and onto his neck. "How did you know" he asked.
"I was watching it on TV. I just wish it didn't have to be like this" she said, pulling away reluctantly. "It's not fair! You did so much to protect this town and they're just throwing you out like you're a piece of garbage".
"I know, but I have a feeling that Vlad is plotting something bigger, so please, if you stay here for college, watch out for anything suspicious" he said, moving to the bathroom to grab a tooth brush and tooth paste. He threw them in the bag and zipped it up. "Where are mom and dad?"
"They were at the rally"
"Then I guess they should be bursting in here any moment" he said dryly. As if on cue, he heard the sound of the front door being slammed shut and the sound of frantic footsteps on the stairs. His bedroom door burst open as Sam and Tucker ran through.
"Oh thank god!" Sam cried as she threw her arms around Danny. "We thought you had already left"
"No, but I'm about to" he said, gesturing towards the suitcase.
"Well, then I'm coming with you" Sam said as she picked up her own suitcase, one Danny hadn't noticed before. He grinned a bit, then got serious.
"You know I won't be coming back right? You'll probably never see your family again"
Sam scoffed. "Humph, good riddance. Ever since Grandma died they've been extra controlling. I won't miss it"
Danny smiled again, then turned to Tucker. "What about you. Do you want to come?"
"Nah dude, I think ill pass. Having to watch you two lovebirds make out all the time would make me sick" he laughed at his friend's expressions, then turned serious. "Besides, you'll need someone to watch over the town in any case of a ghost attack"
Danny reached out and gave his best friend a hug. "Thanks Tuck"
"Don't worry, dude. It's going to be okay. Here, take this with you" Tucker as he handed Danny a walkie talkie. "It's on a special frequency that nobody can tap into so if we need to contact each other, we can"
Tears brimmed in Danny's, but he quickly blinked them away. "Okay, we need to go" he said as he put the walkie talkie in his bag. He then turned and gave Jazz one more lasting hug. When he pulled away he told her something that made her jaw drop.
"Jazz, when Vlad showed me the names of everyone who signed the petition, mom and dad's names were the very first on there"
All three gasped. "No" Jazz whispered.
"Yes, I don't want to believe it either, but it's true. So when they get home, please tell them what happened to me"
She nodded, tears threatening to spill. "I will"
"I love you, big sis. And tell mom and dad… well; tell them they got what they wanted" Sam gave Tucker one last hug, then Danny took her waist as she put her hand on his.
"We'll definitely see you later" Tucker said, more a question than a statement.
Danny looked at him. "I hope so Tuck. I pray to god that this will pass" and with that, he and Sam shot up through the roof and into the night sky.
Now I don't wanna stay
I'm running away
Don't you hear me when I say
Goodbye...so long...nice try...I'm gone
As they flew, all the people below just stared at him. Some shook their fists and yelled something incoherent. Others just stared, pain and hate mixed into one on their faces.
You don't like being second
I don't like being wrong
I won't forget the way you made me feel
I won't regret running away from here
You think you see the world well you see nothing
Time is only gonna make it worse in the end
So I'll say goodbye again
He just stared back at them. He hated how they looked at him like he was some weird alien from another planet locked in a zoo.
Now it's there to see
You've forgotten me
Ever since I was the prince among Thieves
So you hold me down
Strip away my crown
Can't contain me knowing all the truth I found
Always thinking small
Helping me to fail
Now you're jealousy and hate consumes us all
"Sam?" he asked.
"Yeah"
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
She smiled at him. "Danny, I don't think I've ever been surer of anything in my life"
Danny smiled at her. "God Sam, I love you" he said as he leaned forward and kissed her cheek.
"\E aloha wau ia 'oe na kau a kau" she said back.
"What?"
She giggled. "It's Hawaiian. It means 'I shall love you forever'."
Danny could only smile as he continued to fly. But his smile didn't last long as he noticed something on the street. Out of nowhere a giant van came burrowing its way down the road. Danny paid no attention to it till it came to a sudden halt and it pulled over. Two people jumped put and stared up at him.
I don't wanna stay
I'm running away
Don't you hear me when i say
Goodbye…so long…nice try…I'm gone
He stopped for a moment and stared back. He could see that the women had been crying. They didn't do anything for a moment, then the women started waving for him to come down. He continued to stare, then raised his free hand and gave a slow wave to them.
Don't hit me with you fears
I won't fit with your ideas
You missed what I'm about
I earned my way out
And in the end
"Goodbye Mom. Bye Dad" he whispered, then looked at Sam. She gave him a small but comforting smile. He returned it, then they both flew into the sunset, neither of them looking back.
I'll say goodbye again