People ran in terror, desperately entering their homes to protect themselves from the sudden storm that came without a warning. Even the ghosts that were around, were in shock, after the scene they had witnessed. They knew Serpent was powerful, but they never expected him to even control the weather.

Now that everyone was safely under their roofs, people began to watch from their windows, at the sky, how Danny kept absorbing the lightning's power, laughing evilly, and throwing lightning bolts to the city above him. All the ghosts in the city, watched him too, with eyes full of pride, seeing their leader with such power. He was a true king, they thought.

But Tucker and the others didn't thought of this as a great thing. Inside their minds, they were asking themselves the same questions: Were they too late? Was there any hope to save the world? Was this really Danny's destiny? They felt the same thing: defeat. It was as if they had fought a war, and had lost.

But there was one person who still had hope in her eyes. Sam was not giving up on Danny yet. An idea flashed in her mind. She knew exactly how to get her beloved friend back, even if it costs her own life to accomplish it. And, before she knew it, Sam began to walk toward Danny.

Suddenly, Tucker realized what his friend was doing. So he grabbed her arm, before Sam could walk any further, saying "Sam, stop it! I know what your trying to do, and I'm not letting you do it. You could get killed."

"Let go of me, Tuck! This is the only way! I know what I'm doing" Sam, answered, trying to get loose from Tucker's hand holding her.

"No you don't! You tried talking to him, and it didn't work then. What makes you think this time would be different?"

"I'm not saying it will work, but it might, Tuck. Don't you see? This is the only way. We can't defeat Serpent, but Danny can. He's the only one that can stop him."

"But Sam, he might kill you before you can even say 'Danny'. I lost one of my friends, I can't bare to lose another one, I just can't! There are other ways…"

But Sam interrupted him "What other ways Tuck? Tell me!" then without waiting for an answer, she continued. "There is no other way, and you know it Tuck! I know you do. And I know that if I die right now, you'll try the same thing. Tell me that's not true Tuck, tell me! But I won't believe you if you do!"

Tucker realized that what Sam had said was true. Yes, he would risk his life too, to save Danny. He might die, but at least he would have died trying. And he knew Sam might too. So, he let her go, hoping that Sam wouldn't get hurt.

Sam slowly walked toward Danny, getting closer and closer every minute. Suddenly, he spotted her, looking at her with eyes full of hatred, and said "You, again! I thought you would give up already. You know you can't stop me!"

"No, but Danny can. He's the only one that can stop you"

He then laughed hysterically "Danny? HA! Your kidding right? He's hopeless against me. Don't you get it? I am him. Just like he's me. He can't fight himself."

"Yes he can, because he is not you, and he'll never be. I believe in him, even if no one else does!"

"Strong words, but they can't help you now. Now back off before… AHHH!" Serpent began to scream, as he felt the same headache he had when Danny had tried to break free. But this time, it was much stronger than before.

If Sam doesn't give up, then I won't either. thought Danny.

No, stop it! You can't defeat me! YOU CAN'T!

Yes… I…CAN!

"AHHHH!" Serpent kept screaming and screaming. The pain was too much for him. Tucker and the others took cover under a big tree, as it started to rain lightning bolts all around Amity Park.

Sam just stood where she was. Strangely, no lightning bolt fell at the spot she was standing in, not even close to her. It was as if she was being protected by a force field.

"Danny, are you doing this?" she whispered, mostly to herself, even though she knew the answer. And she almost heard Danny answering to her, saying "Yes. I'm not gonna let him hurt you again. I promise…" Then his voice faded away, giving Sam more strength and determination.

"Danny, don't give up. Fight him!" she screamed.

Suddenly, Serpent looked at Sam, wailing "YOU! You will pay for this!" and then he started to shoot more lightning bolts toward her, but yet again, none of them hit her. "AHHHH! Why can't I hit you!"

"Because you're not in control anymore! Danny is!"

"NOOO! He's weak against me! I can't be stopped!"

Yes you can! This is my body, my power, MY WORLD!

AHHHHHH! STOP IT! STOP IT! I can't take it anymore!

Sam looked at Serpent, noticing something different in him. Instead of red, his eyes where blue. Danny was starting to break free! She then heard him say "Sam, help me!" His whole body started to change colors, from Serpent to Danny, from Danny to Serpent… continuously.

That's it! I've had it with you! thought Serpent, looking at Sam. Then he added out loud "If Danny needs you to defeat me, then I'll just have to get rid of you" and after that, he opened a Black Hole on top of the girl.

Tucker, Valerie, and the other ghosts tried to hold on the tree they were using to protect themselves, but the hole was too strong, and it sucked them in, anyway.

Sam suddenly started to lift off the floor too, even when Danny tried to held her down with the force-field. But before she could disappear in the hole, Sam grabbed herself from Danny's neck, putting her arms around it. She then looked directly in his eyes, and said "Danny, I know you can beat Serpent. You're the only one who can, so I'm giving you this to remember me." Sam closed her eyes, touched the boys lips with hers, and… kissed him.

And then, the barriers between Danny and Serpent were broken.

Sam was so distracted kissing Danny, that she let go of him. "AHHH!" she screamed, as she was sucked into the hole, until she disappeared in it, and the hole was closed.

"SAM! NOOOOOOOO!" Danny roared in the sky, the name of the one he loved, but was too clueless to figure it out, and now it was too late. She was gone!

Sadness, pain, fury, rage… and many other emotions rose into Danny's head. The earth beneath him started to crumble. Time has stopped moving. Life has ended… He felt loneliness, deep loneliness. He had nothing. He had lost everything. And it was all because of him. HIM! Memories flooded on his mind. His past. His present. His future. Himself. He had recovered part of his life, but not all of it.

Soon, he started to feel pain around his body. Serpent was striking again. I'm not letting you win this easily! I haven't lost this battle yet! You've lost already. Your home, your friends, your family… EVERYTHING!

No! You've lost! You lost a long time ago! I haven't lost anything, and I will prove it to you… RIGHT NOW!

And after that, Danny used all of his power left to create an explosion so big, that it covered the entire world. And then, finally... his pain ended.

Finally, I finished it. I'm sooooooooooooooooooooo sorry it took me so long. But at least it's here. Only one more chapter still to come. Get ready for the grand finally of this magnificent story, coming soon.