so be honest, who wasn't expecting a sequel, well guess what, i did it! and although it isn't as long by like a page or so it is still mysterious with twists from past and present, oh and because i have to i'll remind you all that i do not own DP.

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Valerie listened in horror at the sound carried on the wind that cold night.

Most people would have ignored it but not Valerie.

It was a distant cry of a wolf in pain that carried over the winds for who knows how long Valerie she heard.

She studied the distant forests carefully "what's wrong" she whispered.

She knew her voice would carry back to him Phantom is here, he is injured and I can do nothing to help him, only you can the voice said.

Valerie's eyes widened "but I just saw Phantom a few minutes ago! I helped him rescue Danielle!" she said.

She heard a distant sigh that ghost launched a sneak attack, I cannot leave Phantom for other spirits grow restless, and not all would show him mercy it said sadly.

Valerie rubbed her forehead "could you tell me where you are" she asked the wind desperately.

The wind died down a bit I'm afraid not for my power grows weak, it is up to you to find us in time, remember not all spirits are gentle… it said.

The wind died off completely.

Valerie kicked her board into gear and headed to the forest.

As she reached the forest edge she stopped and stared into the seemingly endless stretch of dark.

She shivered for the other times she had been in there she had either Phantom or the forest guardian who was her friend, now however, she had neither.

Slowly she entered the dark forest which cut ff all sound.

She shivered and looked at her ghost tracker, it was picking up on many spirits and to her surprise she saw one near her "who's there" she called nervously.

A beautiful black wolf came slyly out of the trees ah so we have a bright one for once unlike the usual mindless travelers a female voice said.

Valerie gazed into it's golden eyes before turning away "can you help me find my friend" she asked.

The wolf let out a growl like chuckle very wise, you have met another spirit before, interesting, and is your friend a lost traveler she asked.

Valerie shook her head "he was kidnapped by a ghost and dragged out here, he's hurt and I need to find him" she said.

The wolf motioned for Valerie to follow.

Quickly Valerie took a deep breath and followed her.

Valerie stared in surprise as she walked that despite the wolfs pure black color she let off a comforting golden glow like the forest guardian "are you one of the restless spirits" Valerie asked.

The wolfs steps faltered yes it said in a quite voice.

It suddenly picked up it's pace "is there a name I can call you by" Valerie asked as she hurried to keep up.

The wolf let out another chuckle I am known as many things to many spirits and people however you may call me Sasha she said.

Valerie smiled slightly "so what…" she stopped as Sasha turned and glared at her, eyes piercing Valerie to her soul.

Sasha growled please no more questions! However smart you may be you are still as loud mouthed as those other bone headed humans she snarled.

Valerie angrily crossed her arms but didn't say anything.

They continued on in silence for what seemed like hours to Valerie "can we stop and rest, my feet hurt" she said, finally breaking the eerie silence.

Sasha stopped and growled your friend is possibly dying and you are worried for your feet? Oh well I suppose the natural human selfishness had to kick in sometime she said.

Valerie's mouth fell open "excuse me! Of course I care for Phantom! I owe him my life!" she yelled.

The wolf halted your friend is the famous halfa Phantom? And as for owe him your life, maybe, friend, not so much she said.

Valerie looked at her confusion "what's a halfa, is that the reason he is half ghost and half human?" she asked.

Sasha growled he is one of the only three beings who is cursed to walk the line between life and death, any second could he be dumped into a state of insanity that he has reached once before she said.

Valerie started walking as Sasha moved on "what do you mean? he has always seemed sane to me" she said.

Sasha rolled her brilliantly golden eyes in this timeline perhaps, but not in another, though your meager human mind will not comprehend what most adults do not understand she said.

Valerie glared at the glowing from.

Slowly she looked at her surroundings and noticed it seemed to get darker.

She shivered as a draft flew through the trees "why is it always so dark here" she asked.

Sasha growled to one such as yourself it may seem dark and desolate yet to others it is a haven of safety, a place to hide from disapproving eyes she said quietly.

Valerie raised an eyebrow "so how close are we to Phantom" she asked.

Sasha whirled to face her, eyes glowing fiercely how should I know! I just found out who we are looking for! I thought we were looking for another pathetic human! Now I have to track down the halfa's trail! she said angrily.

Valerie glared at her "you know what? Forget it, I'll find Phantom on my own! All you do is yell at me and tell me how stupid I am so good riddance!" she yelled before storming off into the dark.

After about five minutes she heard a rustling in the bushes.

Valerie glared slightly "go away Sasha! I can find Phantom on my own!" she yelled.

She suddenly heard a deep chuckling.

Valerie looked nervously at the bushes before walking off at a nervous pace.

After a while the woods became quiet again "stupid Sasha" she muttered.

She shivered as she saw the dark "she was probably one of those evil spirits that are around here" she said angrily.

She heard the deep chuckling again.

Quickly she whirled around to face darkness "Sasha leave me alone! I know you're an evil spirit so leave!" she shouted.

The chuckling got louder and a grey wolf stepped through the trees.

Valerie gasped for he was bathed in a blood red glow.