Okay so after a smidge of research in the time that the phantom universe probably left off of after D-stabilized i have concluded that it would be some time in spring perhaps. at prologue the date would be april 1 2007. it is a full moon that night in america and a Sunday. living in another timezone really gave me a head ache even with the planetarium program. hehe 7 chapters already and it hasn't even been a full 24 hours?


After the intense conversation about the towns history of it's inhabitants and biggest ghost occupation it had ever seen the topics drifted into more simple realms. Sam was able to point out to me that there was in fact a book store she frequented often that contrary to it's name the skulk and lurk. Also operated as a poetry reading hub, a café and book store. I had enthusiastically expressed interest in the trifecta of services and Sam had graciously offered to be my companion on my first patronage there. Tucker had voiced his complete backing of Nasty Burger's food as delicious. I had been trying to find out from tucker if the food was also clean as it was healthy so when I heard a gasp from Danny's general direction I didn't who or why they gasped.

Observing Danny I noticed he was actively scanning the lunch room for something. Is he afraid of something? It looks like he is about to get hit and he can't do anything about it. "You okay Danny? You are looking a little frayed around the edges."

Danny shot a look between Tucker and Sam with an intensity that could convey an entire idea. Tucker and Sam make a nearly imperceptible nod of acknowledgement. Wonder what they are saying with just a look and a nod.

"I'm fine" he says crisply waving his hand in dismissal of my unnecessary concern," I just need to go to a lavatory." He rises from his seat slings his bag over his shoulder and sliding his left over tray in tuckers direction." I don't have and iron stomach like tucker." Danny chuckles lightly and dashes away. Tucker is a little miffed at Danny's playful jab and retreat but makes no move to stop him.

"Did they do something different with the lunches today?" I ask wondering if the food was really the cause of Danny's abrupt exit.

"No. still the same government approved murder." Sam answers broodingly.

Tucker who was frowning around a mouthful of Danny's food retorted," I don't care what you call it Sam as long as I keep getting it."

"How can you be so unfeeling? Have you watched the video I sent to you yet? I am sure you would at least reduce how much of the poor animals you condemn because of your diet if you watched it!"

"No I haven't. And with good reason my suspension of disbelief keeps me happy. I am not going to look into a box that seems to likely to have something I don't want to see and don't tell me it's close-minded or something. You do the same thing except I tell you the stuff in your box is actually something nice because I already looked into it."

Dual emotions splayed across Sam's face, one anger and the other embarrassment. Gritted teeth, clenched fists was her anger but the red tint on her cheeks was definitely embarrassment. Fwoosh. Did something just go over my head?

"Hi. Still here guys. Mind telling me what's got Sam in such a knot I would rather avoid getting her angry."

"Sam's just a little pee-"

"Stop talking Tucker." Interrupted Sam with a glare that could peel paint.

Pouting tucker complains," Come on Sam. The entire school, including the teachers, what's wrong with Luna knowing about you and Da-"

"So help me Tucker I will find a new way to hurt you." Sam threatened. How do you run out of ways to hurt people?

"I am all for teasing friends, but if what you are trying to tell me will get you hurt and I will likely learn about it some other way. Maybe you shouldn't tell me. Danny seems to think you are worth keeping out of harms way so maybe I should too."

Tucker thinking this over sighs and nods. Sam eases back into her seat content to finish off her fruit salad. Just as both Tucker and Sam finish their meal Danny returns.

Funny I figured he would have had to have been away longer than that.

Danny drops his bag which seems to be a bit bulkier than it was before he left and Danny seems a whole lot more clam.

"I hope you remembered to wash up before coming back." I say jokingly.

"What why would I wash?" Danny asks innocently.

"You did go to the lavatory didn't you?" I ask perplexed with a tinge of disgust. GERMS!

A dawning look followed by a subtle cringe. "Right. The restrooms. Umm… I didn't need to go to the bathroom because because my stomach ache went away." He says more as a question. Total lie but no germs. Would I be happier with germs or a lie?

"Liar" I say as if it is the plainest thing under the sun.

"I'm not lying." Danny says not angrily but more afraid than anything else. Yeeash. Over reaction much. What does he expect me to do rip the world right out from under his feet.

"Most people would laugh it off." I say off-handedly," Well that is at least my experience with such things. You got… I don't know, emotional would be the best word. About me calling you out on it. If you don't want to tell me the truth just say so. I am not exactly in a position to be making any demands."

Surprised at my willingness to let his lie go his tension that looked like enough to make an elephant jump eased out of his posture. Back in his boyish slouch he smiles and says," Thanks Luna I don't want to lie to you. I don't want to lie at all. I just" he sighs heavily," I need too."

"As long as your lies don't hurt anybody who cares?" I ask almost with a philosophical air.

"What about lies that hurt less than the truth?" He asks almost pleadingly. Wow. I almost want to invade in his privacy if he is this worried about it.

"Depends on the circumstances I guess. If a lie eventually told often enough exceeds the pain of the truth well…" i pause," I think you get the point." I inform neutrally not willing to lean in any direction with not nearly enough information to base my decision.

Before the topic can continue the bell rings signalling the end of Lunch." My next class is Cooking and then Phys. Ed. Any of you guys have those classes?"

"You got Sam in P.E. do you know where your next class is and the gym?" Danny asks.

Remembering the aerial view from last night the gym location is no problem. "The Gym yes, not cooking though. Just point me in the general direction I am sure my nose will tell me enough."

The three of them laugh lightly and point me out one of the cafeteria's doors and give a few more simple directions. As I walk away I hear Danny asking Sam and Tucker to hold up. The cooking class is pretty far away so I can't stick around to hear what they talk about or I may be late. Leaving the clammer of the canteen and entering the flow of students away from Danny, Tucker, and Sam. I make my way towards my next class. Unaware of just what exactly transpired in the few minuets Danny wasn't with us.


Okay that was pretty good. So another slight cliffy to a short chapter. I really should have combined this chapter and the previous one together. But I figured I added quite a bit of information that would be eventually important to the story in the previous chapter. So the two chapters are separate. The next chapter will be my first POV change. Danny will take the helm. Which ghost did Danny encounter? what happened? you don't know but i do. read my next chapter and find out!or guess. that's fun i am hoping i am not so predictable that most of you would figure it out.

Again guys read and review! Even just pointing out errors in my sentences or maybe I said something that isn't a part of canon. Some encouragement would be great too! I would keep writing this regardless but nice words would definitely get me right in the feels.