Note: This chapter will be from Sam's perspective. This is what happened with her during the events of chapter 4. You're welcome to skip this chapter, but important stuff happens, so you'd be confused.

I watch the doctor and nurse leave with my remaining eye as I lay here in my hospital bed. Once they're gone, my focus goes to the ceiling and my thoughts become more coherent.

"Why...? Why did he do this to me? Was it an accident? Was it intentional? No….No. It had to be an accident! Danny cares too much about me to hurt me on purpose! But...What if it was on purpose? What if Clockwork was right? What if Danny was inevitably going to be evil? Oh! I shouldn't have ignored his warning! He's the ghost of time for crying out loud!" My head pounded from both the pain and frustration. Perhaps I should rest for a bit. It doesn't take long for sleep to wash over me.

In a few days time, the doctors let me go back home. Unfortunately I'm no longer allowed to drive until I'm fully used to having only one eye. I completely understand why, but that rule is keeping me from visiting the one person who could help me. There is no way I could convince my parents to drive me there now.

All my parents want me to do is rest. Well, I'm tired of resting. I'm tired of sitting on the sidelines! I'm ready for my new responsibility!

"No."

I'm taken aback by my peer's quick response. "Excuse me? I haven't even asked you anything yet!"

Her blazing brown eyes meet my amethyst eye to a t. "I know exactly what you're going to ask. And the answer is no."

I slam my hands on the lunch table and stand back up. "Look, Valerie! I know you've been through a lot, and I have too! That's why we need to work together! We have to stop Danny Phantom!"

"Now that's more like it." I could practically hear the purr in her voice. "Alright, goth girl, I'll give you a shot. Meet me at Vlad's after-school."

I smirk. "Didn't know you two were on first name basis."

"When you're forced to work with him for so long, you get used to it."

"Ah,Valerie! How nice of you to visi-..." He stares me down angrily for a moment before continuing. "And Miss Manson. It's always a pleasure to be blessed with your acquaintance." he announced with a hint of sarcasm.

"Vlad, she's on our side now."

"I see, and why would we need your help to be rid of the young ghost?"

I glare at him. "Who said I was here to help you and not myself, Masters?"

Vlad develops a small smirk "Of course, how silly of me. But why would I want to help you? What can you offer me for my support?"

I get closer to Vlad and speak in a tone only we can hear. "Something tells me Val doesn't know your little secret. If you'd like to keep her on your side, I suggest you help me with what I need." I step away with the last word so I can look him in the eyes to make my point clear.

Vlad stares silently at me for two seconds and contemplates what could go wrong "So be it, Ms Grey will be in charge of preparing you to fight Phantom, and not die in the process."

Val smiles behind me. "He has a training room here. So, meet me here every morning at 5."

I smirk at Vlad. "There's one more thing I ne-" I realize what Val just said and turn to her. "5 in the morning?! Really?!"

"Do you want this or not?" She retorts.

A sigh escapes my lips as I turn my attention back to Vlad. "Anyways, I need a place to stay.

Vlad turns around and starts walking away, as he does, he irrately informs me "Up the stairs, 6th door on the left. There is a king sized bed, the room is red and black with midnight blue walls. I have a feeling that you will enjoy this room's color scheme the most. You may stay as long as you are being trained, but no longer than that. Dinner will be served within the hour." Vlad turns a corner and goes to the next floor up, leaving Val and I alone again.

Val leaves not too long after and I head upstairs to my new room. He wasn't wrong; I do quite enjoy the color scheme.

As I pass the dark wood vanity I catch a glimpse of myself and cringe. I don't think I'll ever get used to my new appearance. I'm just glad I still have the bandages on.

Perhaps now would be a good time to call my dad. I sit down and get out my cellphone. I flip it open and dial his number. He didn't pick up. How typical. They either are doting on me like crazy or they're too busy to care.

I take a deep breath and leave a simple message. "Of course you wouldn't pick up a call from me. Well, now that I don't have your attention, I'd like to inform you that you'll probably never see me again. I've found a better place to live. Goodbye, dad."

5 o'clock, right on the dot, I am called down to the most uncomfortable dinner I've ever attended. And that's saying a lot. This man is more of a fruitloop than I thought! He decided just because I'm staying over to make a three course meal including a turducken with proper table setting and all.

I awkwardly look up from my plate at him. "Um, I'm a ultra recycle-o-vegetarian. Sorry, but I just can't eat this." I push my plate away.

"That is quite unfortunate" Vlad claps twice, and a butler comes to his assistance " Go get some grass from out back, I'm sure Ms Manson here would love to eat what we wipe our feet on" the butler bows and pulls out a shovel and a bowl as he goes outside.

I look at the butler. "D-don't worry about that. I can eat normal fruits and vegetables just fine! I'll get it myself." I get up and go to the kitchen. This is going to take a lot of getting used to.

I rummage through the cabinets and the fridge. Not a fruit or vegetable in sight. Not even tofu! All there is is meat, a shit ton of cheese of different varieties, and crackers. Absolutely ridiculous!

Despite my frustration, my stomach put in a solid, protesting growl. I grab myself a packet of Ritz crackers and go to sit back down at the table.

I mumble to myself, "Note to self: buy seeds and plant a few fruit trees in the backyard."

The next morning wasn't any better. The beginning of training wasn't necessarily difficult it was the amount of things she had me do at once.

I felt like Tucker training for the presidential fitness test. Today we were focusing on our upper body strength so I can manage the weight of the weapons. As if I couldn't already. 50 push ups, 80 pull ups, 50 push ups with her foot on my back, and, to finish it all up, target practice.

That was absolutely humiliating! At first I couldn't figure out how to activate the suit. Once I activated it I just could not balance on the board. I have to give Valarie some credit, this is definitely harder than it looks.

We kept training for days, cycling through the different muscle groups to train together. Days turned into weeks. Weeks turned into months. And months turned into a year. With every day I got better and better.

Valerie and I are even battling as a team now. Sure, these ghosts we fight are no Phantom, but it's still teamwork and friendship. That's what matters.

Danny... While I hate him now, I can't help but miss him. I glance over at the calendar. "Oh... I didn't know that was today." It just doesn't feel like it's been a year since he... Since he... Since he betrayed me! I can't let my old feelings cloud my judgment!

Valerie slams open the door to my room. "Sam! Get up! We have a Phantom sighting! We have to go!"

I practically give myself whiplash by turning my head so fast. "Really?! This isn't a joke or anything, right, Val?"

"Would I joke about such a thing?! Now, let's go!"

I grab my board and rush out the door with a final thought. I definitely don't feel the same. With that, I slam the door and run.

Oh no! What is Danny up to? What will happen to Valerie and Sam? Will they make it in time? Will Danny win? Why am I asking you all these questions? Tune in next time to find out!

No, seriously, thanks for reading and reviewing, guys. It means a lot to me that people like what I write. You guys really motivate me. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Talk to you next time.