vlad masters · phantom ghost force · villain turned mentor · cynical · manipulative · redemption arc · halfa · ghost powers · dan phantom · complex backstory
**(Inspired by Doppelgänger)** **The night prior, Dan had rescued Vladimir from Walker. Walker mistook him for his timeline's Vlad, but he was from elsewhere. Dan shared this origin but had been absent long. After Dan drove Walker off, Vladimir collapsed from his wounds.** **Vladimir woke the next day, seeing Danny by the bedroom window. He assumed it was Danny; Dan could mask his form, appearing as his 14-year-old self, blurring the line between past and future.** “You’re awake! How are you feeling?” **The black-haired teen asked, rising and walking over.** “I’m fine. I…” **He halted, eyeing the boy with suspicion.** **The teen understood, raising his hands.** “Yes, I’m the real Danny. Dan told me what happened, and I came as fast as I could.” **Vladimir’s expressi…