Here's chapter twelve! (Sorry I took so long to upload but writing new chapters while brainstorming ideas can really wear a person out.)

Enjoy!


Legend of the Ghost Guardians: Hopeful Storm

Chapter 12: Lost and Alone


- Morning, near Walker's home-

"I can't believe that both kids are gone! This is as bad as the dark spirits attacking all over again!" Sidney Poindexter panicked. He just realized that his close friends are gone. Youngblood was there with him alongside the Ghost Writer. "I thought you were going to watch them. You're their babysitter!"

"Well, you're their friends!" Ghost Writer argued.

"Hey! I thought you were going to watch them!" Youngblood shouted at Ghost Writer, not wanting to take the blame for it.

"No, you were!" Writer shouted.

"You were!" they shouted back.

"Well, watch this!" Ghost Writer then threw his books at their heads which caused them to angrily attack him.

"Take that, you obnoxious bookworm!" Youngblood yelled as he pulled Writer's ears as hard as he could while Sidney pulled his scarf with all his might. "Say it! Come on, say it!"

They all didn't notice Walker walking towards them as he saw them fighting like a bunch of crazy children, even though some of them are. "What are you doing?" Walker sternly asked. The boys freaked out as they saw Walker and stopped fighting, acting like it never happened.

"Good question, uh, but let me ask you one, Walker," Ghost writer nervously asked. "Very hypothetical. You see there's this guy..."

"But he's not a ghost," Sidney then pointed out as Youngblood nodded.

Ghost Writer rapidly took over the conversation, not wanting them to blow it. "NO! No, he's not a ghost!" He laughed as Walker stared suspiciously. "He's definitely not a ghost. And, uh, uh, his son and daughter... um, well they... vanished," He finished waiting nervously for Walker's reaction.

"Luna's gone?!" Walker couldn't believe this and ran inside his home, right into Luna's room. When he entered, he saw that it was empty, no sign of life anywhere. He looked around, hoping to see a clue, but the only thing he saw was an open window. "Buck's not here either," he responded. "They must have gone after Chinook themselves."

"Of course they did! They were pretty upset especially how you acted yesterday," Ghost Writer pointed out.

"What are you saying? That this is my fault?!" Walker shouted but stopped when he realized that they were right. He sighed and said, "I should have told them the truth sooner and I never thought it would turn out this way. I thought I could keep them safe."

"Well, they are not safe now. They're gone and we got to find them!" Sidney pointed out as he tried to fly to get help but was stopped by Walker.

"No. Not you guys. This is my fault and it's something that only Luna, Chinook, and I have to work out together. I'll find them and bring them home, by myself." Walker flew out of his home, but before he could, he turn to Writer and the boys who stood outside. "Go back to the prison and tell Bullet to take charge while I'm gone. Await my commands and don't do anything stupid!" He then flew deeper into the Ghost Zone hoping to find his kids.

Ghost Writer then groaned. "Oh! Come, boys. We do as he says and go tell Bullet."

"But Ghost Writer, can't we at least go on a journey?" Youngblood whined as he and Sidney followed.

"I'm sorry, boys, but this journey is for Walker and his kids alone," Ghost Writer explained knowing that there's nothing they can do but to hope for their friend's safe return.


-At Walker's Prison-

Bullet was pacing around when Ghost Writer told him everything that had happened.

"What do you mean Walker's ran off after them?"

"I mean that he is going to find them and told me to tell you that you're in charge until he returns and away he went. He's a ghost on a mission," Ghost Writer calmly explained.

"Well, he's going to need at least a patrol officer to help him look. I'm going!" Bullet stubbornly went out but was rapidly blocked by the Writer.

"No, Bullet! This is a journey for father and child, or children in this case. You must trust him on this."

Bullet then sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose impatiently. "Are you sure about this?"

"Honestly, no. But remember that despite their differences, they are family, and a family bond is practically unbreakable."


-Somewhere deep into the Ghost Zone-

Luna was searching for Chinook since last night, but even with Buck sniffing around while trying to track his owner's scent, the search was quite useless. She was exhausted to the bone so she stopped in order to take a break. "Hey Buck, maybe we should rest for a while. We've been searching for a long time, but there's still no sign of him anywhere. And from the looks of things, I think we're lost."

Buck whined as his ears drooped down and lay down to rest. She got up and looked at her surroundings. Not much to look at except for a road and various ledges, platforms, and probably a few doors as well. She sat down on a rock while her mind was thinking of something else. First, she thought of her friends. Then her family, but most of all, she thought about her mother. Ever since she found out more about her, she could feel her presence closer than ever.

'Mom, if only you were here. I really don't care that you are a human. I'll always remember you and love you.' Those were her thoughts as she felt a wet tear falling on her cheek and suddenly, she felt a need to sing a song in honor of her. "To prove it, I dedicated this song to you." She then began to sing.

[Luna:]

If you were with me now
I'd find myself in you
If you were with me now
You're the only one who knew
All the things we planned to do

I want to live my life
The way you said I would
With courage as my light
Fighting for what's right
Like you made me believe I could

Luna transformed into her ghost form and flew into the air as Buck watched with happiness. She was in the air, fleeing strong and free just as a ghost should feel.

And I will fly on my mother's wings
To places I have never been
There is so much I've never seen
And I can feel her heartbeat still
And I will do great things
On my mother's wings


Unbeknown to Luna, a ghost was flying by near her location until he heard someone singing. Curiously, he followed the sound.

"What is that?" The stranger wondered.

When he had reached the destination, he couldn't believe his eyes. "Is that a halfa? What's she doing here?" But when he heard her singing, he decided to listen from a nearby ledge out of sight, not wanting to disturb such a beautiful song.


Luna then landed on a ledge after her flight as she continued her song. She was admiring the view and some unique ghosts who flew by them.

This world I'll never seen
My dreams that just won't be
This horse's stride
with one days ride
Will have covered more
distance than me

The stranger was surprised that Luna can sing so well and he silently came closer to her in order to hear her better.

But I will fly on my mother's wings
To places I have never been
There is so much I've never seen
And I can feel her heartbeat still
And I will do great things
On my mother's wings

Someday with her spirit to guide me
And her memory beside me
I will be free to

Fly on my mother's wings
To places I have never been
There is so much I've never seen
And I can feel her heartbeat still
And I will do great things
On my mother's wings
On my mother's wings

Luna had finished singing the chorus as she sat next to Buck while wondering what they would do next. Little did she know that someone was coming out of his hiding place and walked towards them.

"Your singing is quite beautiful."

Luna quickly turned around at the sound of another voice to finally see a stranger with a body that looked like a night sky with no moon, a white face, purple-curved horns, red eyes, and a scar over his left eye. He smiled at her.

"Oh, thank you. Sometimes, I just couldn't help myself," Luna shyly answered as her cheeks were blushing in embarrassment. "I'm sorry. Did I disturb you?"

The stranger shook his head. "No, I was just passing by. It is music like yours that can bring anyone close enough to listen especially for a unique ghost like you."

"I'm not a ghost, well, not anymore since I found out yesterday," she sadly said as she sat down and pulled her legs closer. The stranger looked at the halfa with concern until he asked her.

"If you're not a ghost, then what are you?"

She looked down. "I…I don't know," she said. "I don't know anymore."

"Well, I say that you are just someone who needs a hand," he said as he offered his hand to her. Luna looked up at him and he smiled. She then accepted and helped her get up.

"Oh, dear. I just realized that I haven't introduced myself," he said. "I am Nocturne, the ghost of sleep. And who are you?"

"I am Luna, daughter of Aurora and Walker, who happens to be a pure ghost. And this is Buck, my pet wolf," she finished as Buck barked in greeting.

"So tell me, what is a young woman like you doing here all alone in the middle of the Ghost Zone?" Nocturne asked as Buck barked. "Correction. What are you two doing here far from home?"

Luna became sad once he finished asking. "I was looking for my brother who ran away from home after we found out that we were not ghosts by our father. He was so upset and angry with Father that he hasn't returned since last night. So, I decided to find him and bring him home, that is, until we ended up getting lost."

Nocturne quietly listened to her story and then thought for a moment. "If you don't mind, I'll be glad to help you find your brother."

Luna was surprised by his offer. "Really?" She was wondering why he wants to help her. They just met after all.

"Sure. I know that we just met, but I just can't leave you two all alone especially when you're determined to find your sibling. What do you say?" He offered his hand to her.

She was hesitant at first but she then accepted it and smiled, knowing that she gain a friend in him. "Thanks, Nocturne. That's very nice of you."

"No problem. We should go to my lair and rest there until we figure out your brother's whereabouts. Don't worry. It's not far from here."

Luna nodded as she followed Nocturne to his lair with Buck behind her. She was worried for her brother's safety and the two of them had never been apart for so long. They belong together for they are a team.

'I hope that you're safe, little brother. Hope to see you soon,' she thought before she continued on.


Inside the cave, Chinook finally awoke from his sleep. He yawned and then looked at his surroundings. He was alone with no one beside him.

"What am I doing? I'm running away but I have no idea where I am or what to do now."

He remembered how much fun he had with his father, his friends, and even Luna. Without her, he's not complete and without Walker, they won't be the family that he grew up in. "Luna, when will I see you?"

He now realized how foolish he had been by running away from the truth and from his problems. No matter what species he is, that doesn't stop his family from loving him and vice versa. He then shed a couple of tears as he then began to sing.

I wanna go back to yesterday
To see your face
You just want to say
I can't find my way

Back to my home
The things that I knew
Everything's changed now
I'm so alone

He then remembered the good family times he had with Luna and Walker and wished to see their faces again. Not once had he questioned his roots. Ghost or human or maybe both, they are family and they love each other no matter what.

Maybe the stars will always shine
The sun will light my day
And in my heart you'll always stay

But for now, please, show me the way
And so I'll return
To that strange place

He also remembered his mother Aurora whom he barely knew, but had never forgotten her caring face and sweet smile from his childhood. He missed her a lot that he cried softly as he continued singing.

A new way of life
So much to learn
It's what you would say

It seems a ghost I'll no longer be
I've lost that part of me today
But in my heart you'll always stay
But for now, please, show me the way

When he finished singing, he then realized that his place is with his family and thus decided to return home.

"Luna, I'm coming home!" He said as he ran.

Suddenly, he stopped as he felt a strange force in him. "What's happening to me?" He groaned as he struggled to control himself. Before he knew it, his eyes shone a pure white glow and stay motionless in the middle of the Ghost Zone.


Luna was following Nocturne when she suddenly felt the same force that Chinook felt a while ago. She groaned as the power was controlling her.

Buck, who watched the whole thing, started barking loudly, alerting Nocturne who came rapidly to Luna. "Luna! Are you all right?"

"I don't know! What is going on?" She said until suddenly, she stopped.

"Luna?" Nocturne worriedly shook her. He gasped as he saw her eyes shining a white glow.


What is this strange white glow? Is it something bad or good? Better keep reading to find out.

The fight scene is based on Timon and Pumbaa fighting in "Lion King 2" and the song "On my father's wings" is from the film 'Quest for Camelot' which both I don't own.

The last song is a song that I found in a mini cartoon movie "White Fang" which I don't own but hope you like it.

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