Fright Knight had finished his drink as he finished telling his story to everyone eating dinner at the hotel, "Fifteen men and ghost went ashore that day and only Pariah Dark had returned back to the ship. Pariah then died about a year later, before he could go back to that cursed island and dig up the treasure. No-one knows to this day who has the map to his treasure. Now wasn't that a grand story to hear?"
"It was the first dozen times we heard it" A man said sarcastically at another table, causing people to laugh.
No-one except a few people had believed Fright Knight's story. They all thought he made it all up since he was drunk most of the time. Fright Knight then said, "But who has the map now? Some other black hearted buccaneer? Or maybe it's our very own Danielle Fenton?"
Fourteen year old half-ghost Danielle Fenton smirked and giggled a little as she continued to serve people food. Danielle had worked at the hotel with her older sister 24 year old Jazz Fenton and their friend 22 year old Tucker who had also taken a job there as not only a waiter, but as also the technician. Both Dani and Jazz's parents had died when they were kids and so they lived with their Aunt Alisha who owned and ran her own hotel and restaurant. Danielle, Jazz and Tucker had always shared an interest in Fright Knight's stories as he told them every night.
"If I had that treasure map, then I wouldn't be here serving you wine every night Fright Knight" Dani said, making Fright Knight laugh a little.
"Same here" Tucker said as he finished fixing the television. He then asked, "How about you Jazz?"
"Any chance to go sailing on the seas? You bet" Jazz answered as she cleared Fright Knight's table of the empty glasses.
Fright Knight then said, "Aye! But you should beware of the ghost wearing a high tech battle suit, he's the one to fear!"
"Well don't worry Fright Knight, we'll watch for him" Dani said. Tucker then joked, "Yeah. We'll keep an eye for him, if he's delivering a pizza"
That joke had made several people laugh. Fright Knight however frowned and after sculling down some more wine, he exclaimed, "I wouldn't be making jokes techno boy! Even Pariah had feared him, for the he brings death wherever he goes!"
Aunt Alisha then came into the room and announced, "Everyone, its closing time! Please finish your meals and drinks"
Fright Knight gave generous tips to Jazz, Dani and Tucker before heading up to his room. Fright Knight was their only guest in the hotel at the moment while everyone else had come to eat dinner. After the last guest had left, Aunt Alisha helped Dani, Tucker and Jazz clean up the dining area and gave them their wages for the night.
"I'm heading up to bed now. I left your dinner to keep warm in the ovens for you three to eat after you finish the kitchen" Aunt Alisha said as she headed up the stairs.
"Thanks Aunt Alisha" Dani and Jazz said and then Tucker said, "Thanks Mrs Smith"
Aunt Alisha then stopped and said, "Oh and please remember to turn off the outside lights for the night. You left them on all through the night"
A few minutes later, Tucker and Jazz were outside with Dani as she flew around in her ghost form turning off the outside lights.
She landed in front of them and changed back into her human form as she said, "I know I shouldn't complain, but sometimes I hate my life. I really want to sail across the seas like our father did and what our brother is doing right now. Both of them were my age when they joined a ship and dad became first mate and our brother is now a captain"
"I know it's been hard Dani, especially with the death of our parents and our brother being away all the time but hey, at least you got me and Tucker and even Aunt Alisha. We're your family" Jazz said as she placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"Yeah. No doubt about it" Tucker said.
Dani smiled and then said as she looked to the horizon and pulled out her father's compass, "Yeah but sometimes I wish I could live one of Fright Knight's adventures. Sailing the high seas and discovering buried treasure and with the help of dad's compass, go wherever the wind may take us"
"Discovering lost islands and different civilisations" Jazz added. Tucker then added, "And especially trying all different types of meat"
"May I suggest to the island of dirty dishes?!" They heard Aunt Alisha shout from inside, making their eyes widened in shock that she managed to hear them all the way from her bedroom.
"How does she do that?!" Tucker asked in shock and amazement.
"I don't know. Anyway, I'll wash tonight" Dani said as they headed back inside.
"I'll dry" Jazz offered and then Tucker offered, "I'll finish fixing the television"
After they had finished washing all the dishes, Dani continued to sweep the floor and sighing sadly as she thought of just taking off to do something better.
DANI
I look around here and I want to cry
I feel like the world is passing me by
And I just can't help but wonder, am I doom to wash and dry?
And is it a curse I'm under to do it till I die?
Jazz and Tucker looked Dani sympathetically as she stopped for a moment and looked out the window once again. Dani suddenly smiled as she once again imagined what it would be like to sail across the ocean.
When I could be an explorer, sailing for many different lands
Instead of spending every afternoon getting dishpan hands
My future looks like nowhere that I want to be
DANI, JAZZ AND TUCKER
There's gotta be something better
Something better
DANI
There's gotta be something better than this for me
Jazz and Tucker began to smile as well. Jazz continued to mop the floor as she pictured all the cultures and mysteries there were, they could see around the world.
JAZZ
Well if it's weird and wild let's go and find it
The crazier the better is what I say
Tucker suddenly pulled out a knife and fork from somewhere and said as he pictured many different types of meat to try around the world.
TUCKER
To tell the truth I really wouldn't mind it
"Mind what?" Jazz asked a little confused.
If we found someplace with ten square meals of meat a day
DANI AND JAZZ
Let danger call my name
TUCKER
If it does I'm gonna hide
DANI
I'll put my courage to the test
TUCKER AND JAZZ
And I'll be by your side
Jazz and Tucker placed their hands on Dani's shoulders and she smiled, feeling lucky to have a sister like Jazz and a friend like Tucker who could understand what she wants to do in her life. She hung up her apron and looked at a picture of her parents and knew they would want her to follow her dreams no matter what.
DANI
There's gotta be something better than this
TUCKER AND JAZZ
Something more than this
DANI, TUCKER AND JAZZ
I know there's a lot out there to see
DANI
And I know this life I'm living, can't be my destiny
DANI, TUCKER AND JAZZ
There's gotta be something better
Something better
Dani put down the picture and just looked out the window once more.
DANI
There's gotta be something better than this for me
"Hey! Don't forget about me sis" Jazz said as she stood with her. Tucker then stood on the other side of Dani and said, "Or me"
DANI, TUCKER AND JAZZ
There's something better than this for you and me
Their moment was interrupted when Fright Knight suddenly came into the dining room and screamed as he pulled out his sword, "ENOUGH OF THIS SINGING! GIVE ME WINE! I GOT THE HORRORS! GIVE ME WINE!"
He suddenly smashed a few left over glasses with his sword, causing them all to shout in fright. Dani changed into his ghost form and grabbed onto him, keeping her still with her ghostly strength as she said, "Okay Fright Knight! Okay! But just one small one"
The sound of wine calmed him down and he put his sword away but then suddenly Aunt Alisha had shouted from her room, "DON'T GO GIVING HIM ANY MORE WINE!"
Once again, it took them all by surprise. Fright Knight even asked, "How does she do that?"
"We don't know" Dani answered.
Fright Knight's eyes widened as he heard something and gestured for them all to be quiet. All of them could hear the sound of someone coming to the front door. The figure stopped at the door and knocked on it hard three times.
Dani gestured for Jazz and Tucker to hide somewhere in the kitchen as she left to go and answer the door. Jazz and Tucker hid behind the bar counter as Dani opened the door, to reveal a grey skinned ghost wearing a black trench coat, a black fedora hat and black glasses.
"HA! HA! HA! Fright Knight! It's me, Amorpho the Blind and Faceless" The ghost announced with a laugh.
Although Dani remained hidden behind the opened door and Jazz and Tucker remained hidden, they could all see the slight fear in Fright Knight's eyes as the blind ghost had entered the hotel.
"I know you're in here, you snivelling coward!" Amorpho sneered before accidentally bumping into several chairs.
"It's some kind of a blind ghost fiend" Tucker whispered. Jazz nodded and then added, "I believe they prefer visually challenged ghost fiend"
"HA! I heard that! That means there's someone in here!" Amorpho shouted and began looking around the place (And by looking, I mean blindly walking around at random and hitting things with his cane.
Dani however walked behind Amorpho and said, "Excuse me sir, the hotel is closed for the night and you need to leave"
But before Dani could react, Amorpho grabbed Dani by her wrist and began twisting her arm behind her back painfully. Dani winced and was about to change into her ghost form, when Amorpho sent a wave of energy at her and shocked her hard. She screamed a bit at the pain and after the shock, she found she couldn't change into her ghost form and Amorpho was still twisting her arm behind her back.
Fright Knight signalled to Jazz and Tucker not to do anything and that he would save Dani. Amorpho chuckled cruelly and said, "Well, well, well. A pretty little half ghost girl is it? Yes. I can feel your ghostly aura in you. Now take me to Fright Knight at once"
Fright Knight pulled out his sword, the Soul Shredder from his belt and prepared to strike Amorpho down as Dani lied, "Look dude, you come to the wrong place! There's no guest here by the name of Fright Knight here…"
She stopped talking when Amorpho twisted her arm tighter and said, "I may be visually challenged and have no face of my own, but I can tell when you're lying"
Just when Fright Knight was about to strike Amorpho down with his sword, the blind ghost had heard the slight sound of his sword coming and suddenly blasted the sword right out of Fright Knight's hands, shocking Dani, Jazz and Tucker. Amorpho then grabbed Fright Knight and held his arm down.
"Well good evening Fright Knight. I know it's you. I recognise the sound of your sword anywhere" Amorpho said. He then sneered in anger, "You really thought you could get away with it didn't you? Just take it all for yourself and leave your shipmates with nothing? We're not pleased with that Fright Knight"
He then placed a piece of paper in Fright Knights hand and finished with a cruel laugh, "We want you to have this!"
As he laughed and walked out the door, he floated down the street blindly. They could hear the sound of him crashing into some rubbish bins and a cat screeching in fright.
"WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING YOU STUPID CAT!" Amorpho shouted.
Dani shut the door and then Tucker and Jazz came out of hiding and looked at Fright Knight, his hand that was holding the now opened piece of paper was shaking. On the piece of paper was nothing but black spot.
He looked at all three of them and shouted with fear and horror, "THE BLACK SPOT!"
The way he sounded, Dani, Jazz and Tucker could instantly tell that whatever the black spot meant, it could not be good.