Dear god I hate my mental health…

Welcome back too I Hate Mondays! *dodges fruit* I thought we got over this!?

Yes, yes, I've been gone awhile, and, thankfully (maybe), I'm not dead! I know I said I would post sooner...but after the last chapter I fell into a deep depressive mood and, let me be honest here, I can't get myself to do shit when I'm depressed. Well, can't get myself to do even more when I am. That's just how it works, and why my mental health is so damn shitty. Yay for neurodivergence! *sarcasm*

Answer time! Come on grab your friends! Going to read my replies and shit!

Third Comment: Thanks for the animes! I've been thinking about watching Fullmetal Alchemist and Soul Eater for a bit, and you've given a lot of choices! Guess I'll just have to watch them all! (not that I'm complaining for anything)

TotallyNotAGhost: Thank you so much! This just made my week! Here's a cookie and new chapter for you! (::)

Null0402: I'm going to just say it. Dan is not going to make a physical appearance in this fic. He will be mentioned (obviously) but will he actually be in it? No. I am going to say though that, even if this question wasn't in the last chapter, the ghost that shot down the ship is NOT who you would typically expect. Guess away… As for the questions in the last chapter though, no. The climax is not going to be at the Far Frozen either, so there is still more to the story. *evil smirk*

This is a disclaimer, meaning that I, in no way, shape, or form, own the show Danny Phantom and the only things I do own are the plot, my laptop, and a bag of Chex Mix that I have been eating while writing this. You may proceed.

Chapter 21

The boat was strange. It was strange to begin with, and the ghosts that maintained and ran the vessel were bustling about as if the class wasn't there. There had, however, been times when a servant had come up and asked if they wanted anything, yet the teenagers shuffled nervously, Mr. Lancer pretended as if he was in deep thought (which wasn't too far off), and the Fenton's were sitting as still as statues and inching for their weapons. Maddie mostly, Jack seemed to be in a trance like Mr. Lancer was in, yet different still.

Despite that, work carried on, and the servants bustled around without a care.

Paulina shifted in her seat. It wasn't because she was uncomfortable, but more of how she felt too comfortable. The class was currently sitting in dark wood chairs, almost black in color, with white, silk cushions that made them feel as if they were sitting on clouds.

Paulina didn't know what to say right now. In truth, none of them did. The four, along with the Danny-look-alike, had walked to the other side of the boat, leaving the class to fidget in the extremely comfortable chairs.

The Latina girl had to admit though that she was positive the situation they were in was much more luxurious than any five-star hotel. As a girl who had always lived in a rich family with more money that they could keep track with, luxury was something she was used to. This, however, was different.

That wasn't the only thing she was thinking of. Sure she wasn't the smartest girl in school, yet who needs brains when they are cheerleading captain and the most hottest and popular (did she mention hottest) girl in the entire school? In was in this way she could tell something was wrong with one of her friends.

She didn't pay attention to people who weren't like her, they held no interest to her and she had no reason to associate with them. Her friends were different though, and even she could see that something was nagging at Star, her best friend. She had noticed the blond become more distant during the trip, talking more to Kwan than her. Are they back together again?

It didn't matter, right now she was focused on the ridiculously soft seat that was calling her to relax in the softness, and figured it would be okay if she dozed off for a bit. They had woken up early that morning.

As she began to drift off, a fleeting thought crossed her mind before slipping into unconsciousness. How are those freaks able to get all this good stuff?

"Icarus, will I see you again?"

"I-I don't know…"

"Um...okay. Well, there's still a chance, right?"

"Yeah...yeah."

"It's a shame you can't go with us though…"

"I've already said why, I'm dedicated here, this is my home and you need to go to yours. Besides, like you said, there's still the chance we will meet again."

"I guess you right, okay! I'll...uh...I'll see you then, I guess…"

"Um...yeah. See you then."

Nathan was an idiot. He thought of the memory in his head thousands of times, and each time the strange feeling of nostalgia filled him. He could of said anything else, but instead said that. A shy goodbye, a wave, and an empty promise, if it even was a promise. Either way, Nathan felt like a grade-A fool. Icarus was an acquaintance, though Nathan liked to imagine them as friends. Icarus actually listened to him, and not out of pity or a dare. Though, Nathan had made the move to talk to him first, but Icarus was still a friend.

And Nathan felt lonely.

Do I miss him because he was my friend, or just because he gave me attention that didn't involve me getting shoved into a locker...Am I even sure it's him I miss?

Mostly, Nathan was at a crossroads. No...that was too simple, more like a round-a-bout with multiple exits. His thoughts were a trainwreck in his head, and the ones that he could actually understand made no sense. He didn't know anymore, and for once he couldn't answer a simple question that confused him so.

One day he'll see what two plus two is.

Kwan just...he just didn't know anymore. The way everything was at the moment; the Ghost Zone was supposed to be some evil and vile place with dangerous ghosts at every turn, His girlfriend who told him everything was now nervous and skittish and he didn't know why, and the freak four that he pushed into more lockers than he could count were being treated as gods or royalty or something.

All in all, he was having trouble figuring out what was the truth and what were lies. Was the Ghost Zone supposed to be dangerous? Are all ghosts evil like the Fenton's said? Was Star always this nervous? (He knew this was an idiotic question, but couldn't help the thought of it.) Were the Freak Four this...dare he say...popular? He was at a lost for words.

It all seemed surreal, like a weird dream he had yet to wake up from. He half expected to wake up in his room at any moment with his mother telling him to go to school. However, he hadn't woken up yet, and everything seemed too real just to be a dream, and honestly he didn't know if he wanted it to be a dream or not. Personally that last thought scared him a bit.

Kwan wasn't one for questioning existence, and despite his high grades, he didn't question much in general, especially when it came to questioning reality from a dream. This was something on a entirely different level than he was used to. He already had a somewhat set plan for his life, use his high grades and football scholarship to get into his first pick college (which he had already been accepted to), get his degree in animal medicine and become a vet, yet nowhere in his plan was this crack-pot of a trip that seemed to be straight out of a weird story online.

Kwan looked over at his girlfriend, who was for some reason looking over to where the four had walked off too, supposedly to the front of the ship. Her face was anxious, yet seemed determined, but Kwan could see the struggle behind her pale features. She had been wearing that expression all day, and despite the multiple times Kwan asked her, she stuttered and closed up, saying she was fine with no reason to worry. He was worrying though. Of all the things Star was, a secret keeper she was not.

He had to trust her at the moment though, there was nothing else he could do. He wouldn't force her to say anything, he was too kind to. All he could do was sit, and wait, and contemplate while the swirling green ectoplasm that entranced him in a way.

Even if the Ghost Zone was dangerous and evil, he had to admit it was still strangely beautiful too.

There we are! Chapter 21 complete! Not much to say now, but at least the chapter is done!

Next chapter is going to focus a bit more on Dani, and soon they will reach Frostbite! The story progresses! About time too.

Questions because why the fuck not!

1. What do you think the line "One day he'll see what two plus two is" mean?

2. Will Kwan find out? You'll have to wait and see!

3. Question for the next chapter! What do you think Dani will be thinking? A bit of a broad topic, but I want to know what you guys think!

I'm going to need some OC ideas as well, so leave a review with your own OC ideas! Just general stuff! Names, gender (doesn't matter what!), age, and some personality traits! If you want, you can give them some backstory too! Backstory adds character!

Don't forget to review, ask questions, answer my questions, favorite, follow, all that good stuff, and I will see you on the flip side! PEACE!

~Kitty ='u'=