*Rook and I are in the studio's security room looking through the video screens for intruders*
Me: Nothing yet.
Rook: Yeah. Since the security system was set up, we haven't had an intruder for days.
Sofia: *walks in with Amber and James* Caught anything yet, Archer?
Me: Not really. Things have been slow since we set up after Grundy attacked.
James: No kidding. Gloyd still has headaches just thinking about it.
Amber: Well, we don't want anything like that happening again.
Me: Right you are, Amber. Well, I better get to work on the new chapter. You readers enjoy.
The 7 Medallions
Chapter 17: Phantom in the Park
In Castle Oblivion's circular throne room, Larxene and Saïx approach Xemnas and bow to him in respect. After about 10 seconds, they stand back up.
"I see that you have some news for me. Saïx, you may speak first." Xemnas said. Saïx stepped forward.
"Thank you, Master. The weapon designed to force the Princesses of Heart from that girl's amulet is complete." Saïx reported.
"Excellent. And what news do you bring me, Larxene?" Xemnas asked.
"Master Xemnas, it pains me to say that Axel has left the castle perimeter without your consent." Larxene answered with a disappointing look. "He must be planning on either selling information about our weapon to those Keyblade wielders or going after the Medallion himself." Xemnas only chuckles upon hearing that answer.
"I knew he would leave us eventually." Xemnas replied. "I have already sent Demyx to pursue him. Keep track of his progress, Saïx. If he finds the Medallion, let me know right away."
"Understood, Master Xemnas." Saïx said as he disappeared from sight. Xemnas gives Larxene a glare. She steps back in fright and disappears from sight.
As they approach the next dimension, Jen is talking with the young royals and the Sugar Rush racers as she told them her backstory.
"So you and Gwen share the same powers?" Crumbelina asked.
"Mmm-hmm. I, however, have mastered my powers over mana and magic to the point where I am one of my cousin's teachers." Jen said, lighting a ball of mana in her hand. "Ben, however, does not possess this unique ability."
Scarlet went by Jen. "I see you have improved since our last meeting, old friend."
"You bet." Jen said.
"You two know each other?" Ron asked.
"I had to go to her dimension to help her against a monstrosity named Khaos 11,000." Scarlet answered. "She is so philosophical and honorable that once I heard of her, I made it my destiny to fight her. I would be satisfied no matter what the result."
"Whoa. I guess this changes everything I know about you." Drake said. Then, after about 10 more minutes of talking, the alarm goes off in the cabin.
"Attention. We are approaching our destination. Please report to the cockpit at once. I repeat. We are approaching our destination." Sora reported through the PA speaker. The young royals, Sugar Rush racers, Lyoko warriors, and Plumber agents leave their cabins and enter their way into the cockpit of the ship. They see the Keyhole open and they travel through it. Upon exiting the portal, the ship lands on the roof of a building. They exit the ship to look at their surroundings.
"Where exactly do you think we are, Sora?" Ron asked. Sora looked to his left and saw a sign on the top of a gate.
"Amity… Park. Looks like we landed in some type of town called Amity Park." Sora answered. Mason then checks the streets below them.
"From the looks of things, this place doesn't look anything out of the ordinary." Mason added. As if on cue, they hear screaming from somewhere nearby. "Then again, I could be wrong."
"We have to help those people." Felix said.
"Yeah, if we can find a way down." Hildegard added, looking down from the edge of the building. Mason finds a stairway on the roof they're standing on.
"Over here!" Mason called out to them. The others turn to find Mason at the stairway. Mason guides them down one by one, with himself going last as he closed the door. Upon reaching the streets, they see people running right past them.
"What could they be running from?" James asked. Then, they turn to see a fleet of green ghosts coming towards them.
"I don't know, but I have a feeling we're about to find out." Drake answered as he unsheathed his katana swords. The others take out their weapons and prepare to fight. Sora and Mason swing their Keyblades at the ghosts, but they phase through them. Sofia fires a Blizzaga at two ghosts, but the attack phases through as well.
"Our attacks aren't doing anything!" Ralph reported.
"No kidding! What are we going to do?" Ron asked. Then, a green energy beam hit a few of the ghosts. "What was that?"
"Sounds like you could use some help." A voice said. The heroes look around to see where the voice came from.
"Up there!" Scarlet reported. They look up to see a 14-year-old boy with tan skin, green eyes, and white hair wearing a black jumpsuit with gray gloves, belt, and boots with a white "D" with an inner "P" on it.
"Who are you?" Calhoun asked.
"I'm known by a lot of names, but call me Danny Phantom." The boy introduced himself as he fired a green plasma ball at the hostile ghosts. Five of the ghosts evaporated while 20 scatter to evade the attack.
"They're fast. But not fast enough to dodge this." Danny said as he pulled out a silver and green cylinder with a white cap. He opens the cylinder and a force sucks the ghosts inside and he closes the cylinder once all of the ghosts are inside.
"Whoa." James said in awe. After Danny puts the container away he lands on the ground and the group approaches him.
"Thanks for helping us with those ghosts." Sofia thanked.
"No problem." Danny replied.
"One question: are you a ghost like those guys?" Drake asked.
"Actually…" Danny answered as he reverted into his human form. He now has brighter skin, blue eyes, and black hair. He also wore a white shirt with red-lined sleeves and collar and a red oval on it, blue jeans, and red and white shoes. The transformation surprised them.
"So you're only half-ghost, huh?" Jen asked. Danny nods.
"Well, thank you for helping us anyway, Danny. My name's Mason. This is Sora, Ulrich, Odd, Yumi, Aelita, Ben, Jen, Gwen, Kevin, Rook, Scarlet, Sofia, Amber, James, Vivian, Zandar, Hildegard, Clio, Maya, Jun, Jin, Khalid, Drake, Ariana, Ralph, Felix, Calhoun, Vanellope, Taffyta, Rancis, Candlehead, Minty, Crumbelina, Gloyd, Snowanna, Jubileena, Swizzle, Adorabeezle, and Ron." Mason said as he introduced himself and his friends to the teenage ghost hunter.
"We were wondering if you seen something land in this town." Sora added.
"Now that I think about it, my friend Tucker told me about a green comet that landed here last night." Danny answered. "After it landed, we left to see what landed until those ghosts got to it first."
"That doesn't sound good." Zandar said.
"I agree." Drake added. "Where is it now?"
"My guess is that those ghosts want power, so they took it to the Ghost Zone." Danny answered.
"G-g-g-ghost Zone?!" Sofia asked in fear. Danny calmly nods.
"Can you take us there?" Ron asked.
"Sure. I was about to take these ghosts back there anyway." Danny answered "Follow me." Unknown to them, Axel was watching them from the roof a nearby building.
"There you are." Axel said. He then jumps off the building and lands on his feet. "This plan cannot occur. I must stop this, no matter what it takes."
The group is following Danny to the Ghost Zone to recover the next Medallion. About halfway through, Ron approaches him.
"Hey, Danny?" Ron said.
"Yeah, Ron?" Danny answered back.
"I was wondering: how did you get those ghost powers?" Ron asked. Danny only sighs in exasperation.
"Well, I got those powers because of an accident. My parents, who are obsessed with ghosts, created the portal to the Ghost Zone. They tried to open it, but it didn't work, so they gave up. I put on this suit to protect myself and entered the empty tunnel. After looking around, I accidentally turned it on from the inside. I was infused with ectoplasm, turning me into a half-ghost." Danny explained his backstory to him. After about 10 more minutes of walking, they reach Danny's house, which has a neon sign that reads "Fenton Works". "We're here."
"This place looks like an apartment building." Ariana said.
"Okay. If I remember, the Ghost Portal should be in the basement." Danny reported. They were about to enter the building until someone stops them in their tracks.
"Danny!" a voice called out from behind them. They turn around to see two people. One is a 15-year-old girl with fair skin, violet eyes, and raven hair with a small ponytail wearing a black shirt showing her midriff with a purple oval in the center, a knee-length black skirt with a crosshatch design, purple stockings, black combat boots, and black bracelets on her wrists. The other is a boy Danny's age with tan skin, turquoise eyes, and black hair wearing a red beret, a yellow long-sleeve shirt, green cargo pants, and brown boots. He also had a backpack and wore glasses.
"Sam! Tucker!" Danny called out to his two friends.
"These friends of yours?" Tucker asked.
"Yeah. I met them once I saw those ghosts they were fighting." Danny answered. He then introduced the others to his friends.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all. I'm Sam. Sam Manson." Sam introduced herself.
"And I'm Tucker Foley, Tuck for short." Tucker introduced himself.
"Are you heading into the Ghost Zone to get what that green comet was?" Sam asked.
"Uh-huh. Whatever that thing it was that they took, it must mean trouble if they plan on taking over." Danny answered.
"Well, we're coming with you." Tucker spoke up. Danny suddenly jolted at Tucker's response.
"Are you nuts?! If any of the ghosts in there find you, you're pretty much goners!" Danny interjected.
"Danny, calm down. Sora and I can keep those ghosts occupied." Mason spoke up.
"Yeah. I guess you're right, Mason. Follow me, but stay quiet." Danny sheepishly said and allowed the group to enter.
Me: Whew! Finally.
Rancis: Hey there.
Me: Not now, Rancis.
Rancis: Sorry. I came here to let you know that Danny and his friends are coming in.
Me: Are you sure?
Rancis: Yeah.
Me: Good. I'm about to show them around. You readers please review. Peace!