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"Okay Keira, take a deep breath!"

She leaned against the sink in the nearest bathroom she just had run into terrified at what she had just seen, a GHOST!
"But ghosts aren't real!" She said to herself, still in shock from it all, she stared into the clear mirror before her staring at her image, her black hair was tangled in knots, her lips cracked, and dark circles which were formed under her eyes. She probably would be mistaken for a zombie, she then eyed the unfashionable white strip of cloth covering up the deep wound, and she covered her face with her hands crying once more.

Meanwhile

"Well so much for that plan down the toilet," Kat folded her arms still in the living room and glaring at Casper, whose shoulders slumped, "Not again but I didn't-"

"Nice goin' wash cloth," Stretch intervened, with his thick Jersey accent, Fatso and Stinkie on both his sides,

"You ruined are cue you little glow worm" Fatso's voice boomed, "Yeah tanks a lot Casper I got my breath extra smelly for nuthin'" Stinkie complained breathing out a huge puff of green smoke at everyone, all coughing hysterically.

"See?"

Stretch smacked Stinkie in the head in annoyance, "Never mind that! We were gonna show dis little dame who's roof she's under, cause we aren't gonna get ordered around by some teenage brat," He took a breath, "I still can't believe we have to have her stay here for a while!" Stretch clenched his fists in silent bitter rage. "She has nowhere to go, so I suggest you three snot bubbles behave yourselves!"

"Oh, I'm shakin' in my ectoplasm!" Stretch said sarcastically, his brothers snickering,

"You should be!"

"Seems miss prissy has a back bone!"

"At least I have a back bone!"

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah!"

"Shuddup!"

"You first!"

Stretch and Kat were face to face with each other, eyes glowering.

"That's enough!"

Dr. Harvey broke the two apart, guiding Kat out of the room,

"Go get something to eat okay honey I'll be right along with you!"

Kat was ready to argue, but instead she growled loudly before spinning on her heels and leaving. James shook his head, and exhaled deeply,

"Boys I know this is hard for you all to accept but- Please do TRY to keep yourselves under control especially with are newcomer."

Oh don't worry doc you can count on us!" He grimaced, crossing two fingers behind his back, "Yeah, cross are non-beating hearts!" Stinkie joined in, "And hope to live!" Fatso finished. Dr. Harvey let out another sigh, "And Casper-"Silence "Casper?" Dr. Harvey turned around to see the little ghost had disappeared probably going to make amends with Keira James smiled to himself before going out to join Kat in the kitchen. Stretch seeing the cost was clear pulled Fatso and Stinkie into a huddle, mischievously grinning, "Alright, here's what were gonna do,"

Back upstairs

Keira was splashing cold water on her face calming down a bit, "I'm so sorry I didn't mean to scare you," Came a small boy's voice, "I don't want to hurt you that is the last thing I want to do. I'm actually quite friendly once you get to know me and-" He paused, the door opening to reveal the seventeen year old. She looked at the floor, and bit her bottom lip. "I-I forgive you, and I'm sorry too, I shouldn't have acted the way I did it was uncalled for." He slowly smiled, "It's okay," She smiled too. "I'm Keira!" She then held out a hand to him which he shook a little, "Casper!" Keira was beginning to like this Casper; she couldn't believe she screeched over a harmless warm spirit such as him.

"Would you like some breakfast? I made some waffles, pancakes, and eggs and freshly squeezed orange juice."

"Sounds tempting!"

Her stomach growled just then and they both laughed, "Well come on then, I'll show you to the kitchen!" Keira only took a few steps forward until she was lifted into the air maniacal laughter surrounding her, she felt cold hands on her arms and legs, but nobody was there, were their more ghosts?

"CASPER SAVE ME!"

She cried out, her heart beating like a drum against her rib cage, her captives coming into view one was overly chubby, another had buck teeth, and reeked terribly, and last but not least a lanky ghost who had a long nose, but his eyes left her in awe. They were a beautiful shade of violet! But how could she think that when she was high up in the air and he was responsible.

"Put me down this isn't funny!"

She kicked and squirmed,

"JAMES, KAT! PLEASE!"

Now she was being held by an ankle upside down, she saw Kat and James down below who looked frantic!

"Put her down Stretch! NOW!" Hollered Dr. Harvey in rage,

"But we wanted to play ring around the FLESHIE!" Stated Stretch chuckling while throwing Keira to Stinkie who caught her swiftly. "Catch Fatso!" Stinkie flung her to him, which Fatso caught tightly, "Can't. BREATHE!" He loosened a little, "Whoops sorry." He said half apologetically,

"FATSO DON'T YOU DARE!"

Kat warned, while Keira was brought back to Stretch barely reaching him, then suddenly she felt herself begin to slip from his grasp realizing she was falling, she knew this was the end and she was sorry it had to end this tragic,

"I don't want to die!"

Until she was caught by the arm of Casper who was having difficulty setting her back down onto ground, Keira went up to Casper and gave him a thankful embrace. "Oh Casper, thankyou!" She held back her tears, looking back up at the ceiling the trio disappearing.

"Oh could they do such a thing! And who do they think they are?"

Keira questioned furiously, "Sadly their uncles," He admitted, "I'm sorry they did this to you." He gave a sad smile as James and Kat hurried towards her, "Oh my gosh Keira are you hurt?" Kat wide eyed as she kneeled down beside Keira,

"No, I'm fine, thanks to mister superman-oh, super GHOST I mean!"

Keira joked while Casper blushed a little at the comment, Dr. Harvey let out a grunt, "Don't worry Keira I'm going to have another talk with the trio about this, because this has gone way too far!" And with that he went out to search for the trio who were missing in action. "Those pillow cases are going to get it!" Kat muttered her eyes narrowing, "They have no right!" Keira and Casper nodded silently, while Keira was having inside thoughts.

"Yeah, they're gonna get it alright, and I'm going to be the one to do something!"

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*Gasp* What idea does Keira have in mind? Find out in the next chapter of "The Lost Get Found!" Wow, I sound like commercial of some sort. Anyways gracious to all you for being kind enough to read this! *Smiles*