Author: So I don't know how much longer this story is going to continue but I feel like it's going to end soon. Lol. Anyway enjoy this chapter because it all blows up from here.

Chapter seven

By the time Skulker reached Vlad's portal it was far past the time they were supposed to meet. Some of it was because he had to change Danny again after he spilled apple juice all over his shirt and overalls. Most of it though had to do with the fact that Danny couldn't sit still! The boy had to point at everything they passed. Doors, other ghosts, even random objects from the mortal realm. Skulker couldn't even count how many times he had to rush after a toy Danny dropped in his excitement. Skulker was slowly loosing his patience.

"Don't get so upset. He's just a boy Skulker." Desiree said placing her hand on his shoulder.

"I know, would you mind holding him while I see if Vlad is still waiting?" He asked giving her a soft smile.

"Of course." Reaching out Desiree took Danny.

"Thank you." With that said Skulker stuck his head through the portal.

Everything looked okay, Vlad wasn't there but that didn't mean much. Stepping completely into the lab Skulker sent the billionaire a message before ducking back through.

"It's safe." Skulker said before grabbing Danny's baby bag from her, "Come on Vlad should be here shortly."

"Are you sure it's alright for me to join you?" Desiree asked as Danny started babbling about all the "cool thingys" around them.

"It'll be fine, besides Nicholas sees you as his mother. How could I keep you from him?" Skulker said as he held out a hand to her.

Desiree blushed slightly as she allowed him to lead her to the less dangerous part of the lab. Setting Nicholas down Desiree used her powers to conjure up a play pen full of toys for him. Danny pouted slightly because he wasn't able to play with the "growned up cool toys" until he saw all the new ones his mommy made for him. Grabbing a robot he started attacking the unsuspecting cars and toy soldiers around him.

"So good of you to show up Skulker I need you to-" Vlad started to say as he walked into the lab stopping when he spotted Desiree and Danny.

"It is a pleasure to see you again Mr. Masters. I hope you don't mind Nicholas and I tagged along." Desiree said with a short smile.

"You are fine Ms. Desiree and young Nicholas is always welcome here, if you would excuse Skulker and I there is much we have to discuss in private." Vlad replied in a gentlemanly tone.

Desiree nodded before making the soldiers come to life distracting Danny further as he made the robot chase them. Skulker followed Vlad into another part of the lab prepared for the questioning he was sure to receive from the man. He was not prepared for Vlad to turn around and give him a smile. His instincts were blaring at him to run away while he still could.

"Skulker how long have we known each other?" Vlad asked stepping around the ghost.

"Awhile sir." Skulker answered chills running up and down his spine.

"Yes awhile. In your opinion do you see me as a stupid man, one who cannot see through even a simple lie?" Vlad asked with a growl.

"I uh-"

"Do you think that I did not notice that "child" in there bore a striking resemblance to a certain teen hero?" Skulker shut his mouth as his temperature dropped, "If you don't recall I am the boys godfather which means that his oaf of a father sent me pictures of the boy from every step of his life. It was a simple task to recognize him. And yet you tried to hide it from me. Why?"

Skulker swallowed hard at the menacing way Vlad was watching him. If he tried to lie now then Vlad might kill him. If he told the truth...then Vlad might kill him. Either way he would die.

Opening his mouth Skulker was about to speak when a blast rocked the entire lab. Vlad rushed over to the computer as Skulker dashed back out of the lab to where Desiree had scooped up Danny. Another blast rocked the lab causing parts of the ceiling to fall down around them. Wrapping his arms around the two Skulker turned them intangible. When the blasts ended Skulker let go glad to see no harm had come to the two in his arms. Looking around he noted that half the projects in the lab had been crushed the only thing still standing was the portal. Skulker looked down at Danny who was watching him with wide eyes then looked at Desiree.

"You have to get out of here while you still can. I don't know what's going on but whatever it is I don't want you two getting hurt." He said nearly shoving them through the portal.

"What about you?" Desiree asked in a cautious voice.

"I'll be fine, just get you and Danny out of here!" When she looked about to argue Skulker gritted his teeth, Desiree I wish that you and Danny will be safe in the ghost zone!"

Desiree smiled sadly before raising her hand and laying it lightly on Skulker's cheek.

"As you so desire so shall it be." She repeated the familiar words sadly.

Smoke began to pool around her and Danny, just before they vanished one of the walls were blown in revealing Sam, Tucker, and Jazz. In a matter of seconds Skulker stepped in front of the vanishing pair, Sam fired her cannon at the ghost hunter, and Jazz recognized the toddler in Desiree's arms.

"DANNY!"

It was one of those moments where time stood still. Everyone seemed to Skulker as if they were frozen. Then everything sped up and he was flying through the air part of his suit destroyed from the blast. The only thing he could was grateful for was the fact that they had escaped.

Author: So yeah. I have no idea what to say. Uh review?