A/N: I'm back! You guys asked for it, so here is the next chapter! You all have to keep me on this, so review and let me know what you want. Just as a reminder this will be a Danny/Ember and Danny/Sam. I won't spoil the end to say which girl wins the boy, but I am trying to be as cannon as possible (hint hint).

~Destiny

Freakshow paced back and forth in the center ring. He was starting to question his reliance on Ember to draw the ghost boy in. Something more drastic had to be done about that goth girl who was standing in the way.

"It seems like you have a problem." The silky voice startled him.

Freak Show turned around, "Vlad! What a surprise…."

"I thought you were going to end that boy for good. What is going on?"

He fumbled with his staff, "I have Ember trying to win him over so I may use the crystal, but there seems to be a girlfriend in the way."

"Yes. Sam is a problem. I have had experience with her. Ember will have to do much more if that is the only plan you have." His eyes blazed as he floated closer to the ringmaster, "Do not make me regret getting you out of jail and bringing you the crystal. You remain the only person I know who can wield its power."

"It will work. Danny is still fumbling with new teenager feelings. Ember is the one who can exploit that."

"She better, or the next time I come for a visit will not be this pleasant." With a menacing laugh, Vlad disappeared.

Freakshow raised the scepter, and the crystal glowed, "Lydia, Ember, everyone else, get your asses in the center ring." His minions appeared obediently and he surveyed them, "We have a little goth problem that needs to be taken care of. Ember, you are still on Danny, but you need to step up your game. Everyone else is going to be taking care of the problem. Got it?"

Lydia grinned, "Consider the goth girl gone. It should be fun." The others nodded.

"Good. Now get out of my sight." When the ghost disappeared, he shivered, "I need a drink, a very strong drink."

Ember flew around the town, looking for the ghost boy. The game was starting to get irritating, but at the same time she could feel herself enjoying the chase more and more. She wanted Danny to be hers. Ever since she realized just how powerful he was, he had become attractive to her. With a partner like him, she could take over the ghost world and the mortal world. She just had to separate him from the annoying girl.

She spotted him entwined with his lover, and she gagged internally. This was just great. Her seductive plan would not work with that girl around. Lydia needed to hurry up and snatch her away. The rock star floated above the couple, unseen, waiting for her moment to strike.

As if on cue, Lydia and the others appeared and flew circles around Danny and Sam. The kiss was broken with a start, and Danny's eyes glowed green as he took a protective stance in front of Sam. He went ghost and tried to fight them off, but there was too many. Lydia grabbed Sam and flew away, phasing both of them out of sight. Danny flew upwards, trying to find them, but his eyes could find no trace, "Damn it!"

Ember waited a couple of minutes before coming into view, "Did you lose something?"

"I am not in the mood to deal with you."

"Where is your girlfriend?" He didn't answer her, "Danny, what happened?"

His eyes blazed, "As if you don't know. You probably planned it all."

Her voice dropped, "I would never want to cause you pain, Danny." She floated closer to him, "I just want to give you pleasure… Have someone else's name screamed for once."

Danny swallowed hard once he realized what she was implying, "Ember, no."

"Why not? Is it my outfit?" She pouted and her clothes changed. Her leather pants became a short skirt, and her top became slightly smaller to show off more cleavage, "Don't tell me you haven't thought about it."

He was confused, "Of course I have… But with Sam! I have to find Sam!" He flew away from her, trying to clear his head.

She followed him, sensing that he was weakening, "How far have you gotten with that little girl? Sure, you two kiss, but have you felt her?"

"Shut up."

"She pretends to be a rebel, but she is always covered up. I bet she's more of a prude than she lets on. Let's have fun, Danny."

He stopped and turned to face her, "What do you want from me, McClain?"

"Just a kiss, Danny." Ember got as close to him as she could, "I can see that you want to remember the one we shared. This time, I will make sure you won't forget it." Without letting him answer, she placed her hand on the back of his neck and pulled him towards her for a kiss.

His mind fought against it, but Danny found himself melting into Ember. There was a different kind of fire and passion in the kiss. Ember had experience, and she was not afraid to show it. As much as he hated to admit it, she excited him. He even felt a little sad when she pulled away.

"Was that so bad?" She laughed at his expression. Ember knew that Sam couldn't play to the poor teenager's urges.

"Sam…"

Ember sighed, "I know where to find her." She started to fly away, "Follow me, my sexy ghost boy, and I will take you to your boring girlfriend."

He blinked in surprise. Had Ember given up that quickly? He had no other lead, however, so he followed her to the outskirts of town. The taste of her lips was still on his no matter how much he tried to wipe it away. It had been enjoyable, and he felt guilty for betraying Sam. He would make up for it. He would.