Well guys, here's another chapter! I just wanted to make one that sort of outlines Skulker and Phantom's relationship here. Considering he's been a ghostie in the Ghost Zone for years, one could assume he's made some friends.

Phantom started to get somewhat cocky in his ability to go to the human world with ease. He would constantly go to visit Sam or Tucker, who he had grown closer to. The three would talk in Sam's spacious basement. If it was just Phantom and Tucker, they would do something the ghost had never experienced; play video games. If it was just Phantom and Sam, they would fly across Amity Park, or she would give him English lessons in her room.

He made plenty of close calls; it felt like Frostbite was closer than before. The beast seemed to be much more interested in Phantom, talking with the boy for hours. Phantom didn't mind, he had always enjoyed talking to Frostbite.

Snowstorm seemed to give him some clearance. Whenever he wanted to sneak to the human world, she would take care of Cujo in his absence.

He was heading out one Friday, as had become his routine, when he walked straight into Frostbite without noticing. 'Oh, uh, Frostbite!' He choked out. Damn. I sound so suspicious.

'Hello.' The beast seemed distracted by something. 'Where are you off to?'

'I'm…just going to stretch my legs-' It was then that Phantom remembered he was dead and therefore didn't need to stretch anything. 'Sorry, Plasmius says it sometimes. I was just going for a little fly.'

'You seem to be going out a lot lately. Is there something on your mind, boy? You know you can tell me anything.' Frostbite put his non-frozen hand on Phantom's shoulder.

'I've just been thinking a lot. I decided to keep it separate from the time I spend here.' Phantom said with a smile. 'No offense, but you're all really loud.' Almost on cue, Frostbite let out a booming laugh.

'I suppose we are. Go on, boy. I won't keep you any longer.' The snow creature walked away, and Phantom let out a deep sigh.

That was close. He thought to himself, flying off of the island. Let's just hope that I don't find anyone else I know.'

He paused next to Skulker's island. The two had never been close, but they had gotten along in the past. Phantom heard shouting. He saw some sort of explosion, and slowly floated down to make sure Ember wouldn't die in a fire. Again.

'Skulker? Ember? Hello?' He called. Suddenly, Skulker shot right past him, with smoke trailing from his suit.

'Run, Phantom!' He shouted, right before his left thruster gave out. The robotic ghost face planted into the ground, spraying dirt everywhere.

'Get back here!' Ember shouted, coming out from a thicket of dead trees.

'Whoa, whoa, whoa!' Phantom jumped between her and Skulker. 'What's going on?'

'He broke my damn speakers! Get the hell out of my way!' Ember grabbed Phantom by the front of his shirt and threw him aside. 'What were you thinking?!'

'Ember, please-' Skulker shuffled backwards, wiping dirt off of his face. 'I'll get you new ones!'

'No! I'm done with you constantly breaking my stuff!' She screamed. 'I swear, I'm going to rip your metal heart out!' Her hair flared up as she pulled her guitar off of her back.

'Phantom, help! She broke all of my gear!' Skulker said, looking at the ghost boy. Phantom sprung into action, jumping in front of Skulker.

'Ember, calm down, will you? I'm sure that if we just talk this out-' She struck a chord, causing an arc of energy to slam him in the face. The boy knew he was outmatched; his lesson with Plasmius the day before left him exhausted. His window to see Sam was growing smaller and smaller. 'Skulker, I'm sorry, but I have something to do.'

'Phantom, please!' But the ghost boy was already flying away.

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When he got to the portal, Sam looked a little hurt on the other side. 'Shit. I'm such an ass.' He poked his head through.

"Hey. Sorry I'm late, my…friend needed me." Her face brightened instantly.

"No prob. I totally understand." Phantom went through the portal completely, floating a couple of inches above the ground. "Is your friend okay?" He laughed hysterically, leaning against the wall.

"Nope! But his angry girlfriend would have killed me if I stayed much longer."