Hey readers! This one is about a day or so late, but I hope you like it just the same. It's a little short since I started on it, then let it sit for a week before finishing it tonight. Anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 9

Beck stood, paralyzed by fear, as he watched the intruder approached his mother. The two men had broken in just moments before, and in the blink of an eye, one of them had subdued him, pointing a gun at his head. The other began to ask his mother about the password to the family's safe. As soon as he got to close, he was sent reeling from a firm smack to the cheek. He rubbed his jaw and backhanded her, once again demanding the password.

Beck's fight-or-flight instincts were banging against his temples as he tried to think of a way out. An idea popped into his head, and he gave it very little thought before following through. He opened his mouth and bit down on his captor's hand hard. The man cursed and lowered the gun, but the pain caused his trigger finger to spasm. Pain shot through Beck's body from the wound in his leg, forcing him to scream in agony.

However, it wasn't an ordinary scream. His voice became shrill and quickly reached supersonic frequencies. The volume of it forced the intruders to cover their ears, its sheer force shaking the apartment. His mother flew backward through the doors leading to the balcony and she went over the railing, rapidly descending towards the tarmac below . . .

Beck shot up in bed, panting heavily. His body was covered in sweat and he felt a chill go up his spine. He fumbled for his phone on the bedside table and unlocked it. Scrolling through his contacts, he found the person he wanted to talk to.

Hey, u up he texted, his fingers dancing across the digital keyboard. He waited impatiently for a response.

Am now came Kim's reply. Whats up

He sighed in relief. Cant sleep

Nightmare again? She asked.

Yeah

Danny and the others got up early the next morning with the rest of the group, eager to move onto the next location. They had seen a lot, though most of it was just legend, and only Team Phantom could boast actually seeing anything truly paranormal. As they all boarded the bus to the Portland Jetport, Aaron stood outside bidding them farewell.

He had asked them about the previous day and was surprised at what he heard. However, Aaron understood the wisdom of keeping the "visit" to himself, and promised not to mention it to his superiors. Lest they mark a new spot for the next tour. As the Fentons, Sam, and Tucker passed him, he slipped them a wink and a wave of his hand before the doors shut and they were off.

Once they arrived at the jetport, they were swept up in a storm of other tourists and vacationers, all trying to exit the building or rush to a terminal in hopes of catching their flight. The process went much smother this time for them, and in about half an hour they found themselves seated on a plane whose exterior was emblazoned with a blown up "Paranormal International" logo. The flight to Scotland was sure to be a long one, about two hours longer than the one from home to New England, in fact. They had all been seated close together – Danny, Sam, and Tucker in one row, Jack and Maddie in the row behind them, and Jazz in front of them.

While Danny and Tucker prepared to play some travel game they bought earlier that week, Sam decided she would start reading up for the next location: Scotland.

Beck stood on the field kicking a football into the air and then hitting it off his head. He then dribbled it for a few seconds before sending it sailing toward the goal on the other side of the field. As Beck went to retrieve the ball, he heard someone call his name. He turned to see Kim walking towards him.

Today was actually pretty gloomy, though despite popular belief, spring weather was normally better than this. The sunlight that broke through the overcast shone brightly in Kim's blue eyes as she stepped onto the field. Beck turned around and met her, saying, "I thought you had errands to run today?"

"I did," she replied, holding up a list of crossed off entries. "But I was at the parts shop when I saw someone reading the morning's edition of the Daily Record. Thought it might be of interest to you." She held up the paper which Beck took before scanning the front page. He turned to the article before looking up in confusion.

"Why would I care about some mental tour searching for supernatural?"

"Paranormal, not supernatural, and keep reading."

Beck sighed, but did as he was told. " . . . international tour . . . first stop in New England, East Coastal United States and set to next arrive in Glasgow . . . one tourist the famed DANNY PHANTOM!" He blinked and reread the paragraph. "He's actually coming?" Kim nodded.

Beck smiled darkly. "Then now's my chance. He's finally gonna get what's comin' to him."

So, now Beckham Woods and his friend, Kimberly Brown, enter the scene. What plans does Beck have in store for our favorite demi-specter? Find out in the next chapter! Please fav, follow, and review, and I'll see you in the next chapter! Bye!