Hehe. Hello there! I know, I know. I do have an exam tomorrow morning that I really should be cramming for… But I just needed to get this out of the way. It is a bit short again...but it's an early update for you people!
Disclaimer: I think we all know that I don't own Danny Phantom. Do I need to put this in each chapter? I'm pretty sure I have forgotten more often than not...
I sat outside just under a willow tree. I could still see the castle behind me if I had turned. However my gaze is fixed on the little creek that I had discovered a few months ago. My back leaned up against the tree, while my legs were crossed on the soft grass. I can't ever remember seeing grass this soft or green before. We were in a drought when I left Australia, so most of the grass was browning, or if green then it was spikey. It still doesn't seem quite real.
The afternoon sunlight reflected off the water and into my eyes. So I simply closed them. I didn't even need them open to see the photo in my hands.
It has only been a day since the reunion and the Fenton's had left. I had never been much of a people person, so I was glad that most people had left. It was difficult to see the Fenton's to be completely honest. It just reminded me too much of my own family. I think it was mostly Danny. He just has the same spirit that my brother has. Had.
Feeling the emotions becoming overwhelming to the point of my chest hurting, I took several deep breaths to calm myself. Honestly, I don't feel like anything has changed at all since I first got here. Yes I'm closer to my uncle and Matthew too, but nothing has changed in my view towards what happened. Even my shrink thinks so. I don't think it will ever change. It will always hurt. But having Danny to talk to and be normal around for the weekend made it hurt just that little bit less. It was nice.
Well, until it got weird. As far as I could tell, what I saw in the hallway were ghosts. But unless I had it confirmed there is no way for me to completely believe it. Jack and Maddie seem to think ghosts are real. Enough to dedicate their lives around it from what I got off Jazz. That still doesn't explain my uncle or Danny though. Nor why they were fighting. I could straight out ask Vlad if he knew about ghost or what I saw that night. But if I was wrong then he would think me crazy. Maybe I can ask Matthew if he has seen anything like it around here before.
I could hear footsteps coming up on the stepping stones. But I didn't bother opening my eyes. It was most likely Sebastian or Sage telling me dinner is ready, it wouldn't be the first time. I tucked the photo beside me so that whomever it is couldn't see it. The footsteps moved off the path and across the grass, stopping less than a meter from me. Creaking an eye open, I was surprised to see Vlad staring out over the creek, hands behind his back. He is dressed in his usual black suit, however he is missing the blazer.
"What are you doing?" I sign to him after getting his attention.
"Enjoying the view."
"You never come here."
"I've come out here before; not for a while though." We lapsed into silence again for a few minutes. "Why are you out here?"
Pointing to my right temple with my pointer finger, I circle it twice, "Thinking."
"Thinking about your missed appointment?" he says with a brow raised. I cringed slightly at that. I always tried to make sure that I did everything that was needed of me here. I really don't want to bother Vlad more than I have to. I would think that it would be difficult taking someone in without knowing them.
"Sorry. I just didn't feel like going today."
"Anything you want to talk about?" I just gave him a pointed look. If I didn't want to go to my shrink and talk, why would I start talking now? "Fair point. Supper is ready if you wish to join." I just got up, making sure to pick up the photo and brushed my navy blue skirt off.
"Where are your shoes?"
"In my room." He just shakes his head at that. It's not my fault that I don't like wearing shoes. It just feels so much better when you can feel everything you touch. That being said, if I go anywhere in public I will wear them.
I ask him how work was and he starts rambling on about his day. My mum always used to talk in the same fashion, not even realising when Wyatt and I would stop listening. I made sure to listen to my uncle's words though and nod at the appropriate times.
If anything came out of this whole mess, it's that you never know when things will end.
The next morning, after breakfast and Vlad had left, I made my way to the kitchen. "Hi, Matthew." I sign to him. Matthew had picked up on a few signs over the months. It was just the basics and his name mostly.
"Hello, Anna-belle." We just washed up in our usual manner. Only speaking when we wanted to. Although today I had my mind running in circles. Mostly about whether or not I should mention the ghosts or not. I would like a second opinion on this. Claire is out of the question. She would either straight up laugh at me, or call me crazy. I guess I do have Danny's contacts now so I could ask him. But we only met a few days ago, so that would just be weird. Vlad? Nope. Sebastian or Sage? I never really see them, so that would be awkward. So really, Matthew is my best bet...
"I thought I saw something odd the other night." I wrote to him on the notepad that was permanently in the kitchen now.
"What'd you see?"
"I thought I saw these," I wrote and immediately scribbled it out. "Do you believe in ghosts?" I felt him stiffen beside me and went back to cleaning the dishes. I quickly write more down and got him to read it. "What? Have you seen them too?"
"You should probably ask your uncle this, young miss."
"What if he thinks I'm crazy though?"
"He won't. Look I should finish cleaning up here. Don't you have school today?"
I just frowned, nodded, and walked dejectedly out of the kitchen. Why was he acting like that? I didn't say anything wrong, did I? Maybe he was offended by something I said? Maybe I should talk to Vlad about it. Well, he has already left, so I can ask him when he gets back later tonight. For now, I need to get to the study for school.
My personal phone rang from my trouser pocket, disturbing me from my work. Fishing it out, I recognised the castle phone number. I immediately picked it up knowing that I never got a call from there without it being important.
"Hello?"
"Mr Masters. It's Matthew, sorry for calling in the middle of the day." His voice says through the speaker.
"It's fine Matthew. What is it?"
"Anna-belle just came in asking about ghosts."
"What?! What happened?" I ask making sure that my office door was still closed. He retold what had happened in the kitchen earlier. I'm rather surprised that this hadn't happened earlier to be honest. Anna-belle is constantly surrounded by ghosts without her realising it. Until now apparently. It could have just been the Fenton's influence and Anna-belle just asking about it. However, she would need to see proof before actually wondering about ghosts. She's just that type of person. It must have been on the night I had found out about Daniel. We were fighting in the hallway just outside her room after all. "Okay. Thank you Matthew. I will talk to her at some point."
"Enjoy your day, Mr Masters." I hung up the phone with a farewell and sighed. Another thing to think about. Ever since Anna-belle has gotten here, things have been much more complicated.
I don't think Anna-belle and Vlad will actually talk about ghosts in the next chapter. I just see it too out of character for both of them. But I will leave that up for others opinions, let me know, I can go either way.
I should probably tell you guys that I really don't know where this is heading either. I just write what feels right. Saying that, I do want to reveal what happened to Anna-belle's family, and I got another few chapters filled out too. If anyone has any ideas though, or if you want to see something happen, let me know.
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