And here we are at chapter 5! If I'm being totally honest I expected to update sooner but school ended up getting in the way. Anyways, make sure to read the author's note at the bottom as I have an announcement.

I was quickly realizing that there seemed to be a pattern for Beach city's unusual occurrences. For as I looked down at a beaming Steven, who had successfully turned his fingers into miniature cat heads, I somehow knew that it would not end well.

Of course the day had started out normal enough, with me waking up early due to the sunlight streaming through my window as I had inevitably fallen asleep while reading. Stretching out the kinks in my neck I stood up to stretch out my arms. Yawning as I then sluggishly moved around my room to get ready for the day.

Once finished I moved to my personal kitchen to pour Cujo some dog food as, even as a ghost, he liked to eat. Before I moved to the fridge in order to prepare my own breakfast. After I had finished I decided to head down to my lab where I began to tinker with some of my parents inventions.

It wasn't until after I had managed to configure the Fenton Wrist wray to affect gems as well as ghosts, using one of the artifact shards I had pillaged from Frybo, that I remembered that Steven was supposed to come over today. Quickly cleaning up the slight mess I had made I rushed upstairs, unlocking the door and flipping the sign to open. In the nick of time too as Steven came running from the Big Donut over to the bakery. Opening the door for him Steven didn't slow until he had reached the middle of the shop as he turned to look at me with a bright smile on his face.

"Danny!" he exclaimed excitedly as he held up his hands, "look what I did!"

"Meow," chirped the cat heads that had replaced Steven's fingers in unison. Tentatively I used my pointer finger to pet one of the cat heads as it purred and leaned into my touch.

"Cute," I remarked with a small smile, "how did you manage to turn your fingers into cat heads?"

"Amethyst was trying to teach me how to shapeshift but instead of shapeshifting my whole body into a cat I only managed to turn my fingers into cats," Steven answered happily.

"I see and where is Amethyst now? SHouldn't she be with you so that when you want your normal fingers back she can help you?" I questioned.

"I suppose so, but she and then gems had an urgent mission to take care of so until they get back I'm on my own," he answered, "which reminds me, I should probably go show my dad before they get back. I bet he'd love this!"

"Alright, have fun," I told Steven as I ruffled his hair and held the door open for him.

"I will, bye Danny!" Steven stated as he walked away.

"Cujo I'm going back to my lab, come and get me if Steve comes back," I requested of my dog to which he barked happily as I grabbed a croissant.

Returning to my lab I decided to take a break from my parents inventions to train as I flipped a switch, causing targets and training dummy's to come up out of a slot on the floor. Switching into my ghost form I began to practice using my basic ghost powers first before moving on to my more advanced attacks. As I fired ecto-blasts at the targets and used my sword to hack away at the dummies I quickly lost track of time. As such by the time I had worn myself out enough to take a break I was surprised to discover that it was nearly midnight and Cujo hadn't come to get me once.

Shrugging I decided to call it a night as I let out a yawn, and deciding I didn't have the energy to walk up stairs I simply went intangible and flew up to my room. Barely remembering to change back into my human form as my head hit the pillow and I fell asleep.

A sleep that seemed to only last five minutes as I soon awoke to Cujo head-butting my chin. Groaning I went to push Cujo away and go back to sleep before I caught a glance at the clock and realized it was 10:00 in the morning. "Okay, okay I'm up," I started with a yawn as I sat up and looked at Cujo, "what is it?"

At the question Cujo let out a bark before he ran out of my room and I sleepily followed after him as he led me down to the bakery where I was greeted with the sight of Steven outside the door in what seemed to be a pink bubble with a girl I haven't seen before in there with him.

"Hey Steven, who's your friend?" I questioned as I stepped outside with Cujo behind me.

"Oh Danny this is Connie, Connie this is my friend Danny," Steven introduced her as I waved.

"Nice to meet you," Connie spoke politely.

"Likewise," I replied, "so Steven, you want to explain why you two are in a pink bubble?"

"Well there was a small earthquake and my gem powers sort of just activated? And now the bubble won't go away, and we need help. I already asked Onion and Sadie but the chair and harpoon didn't even make a dent," Steven answered, "I was hoping you could help."

Taking a good look at the rose-colored bubble I rapped my knuckles against it to see how solid it was. "I might be able to," I spoke, "hang on, let me get something that should help."

Running down to my lab I grabbed the Fenton Wrist Wray before heading back over to Steven. "Alright this might work so duck," I instructed, waiting for them to do as I instructed before I aimed the device and fired. The blast hitting the bubble full-force causing a cloud of smoke to rise up, covering my eyes I waited a bit before I looked and was slightly shocked to see the bubble still intact.

"Well that didn't work," I remarked, "sorry Steven."

"It's okay, I just got another idea anyways," Steven spoke with a smile as he helped Connie stand up, "see you Danny."

"Wait!" I spoke before they could take off, "take Cujo with you, I don't want you guys trying dangerous stuff without a guardian nearby."

"Um not to be rude or anything but how is your dog going to help?" Connie questioned.

"Oh trust me if you guys are in a tough situation Cujo will be able to help," I spoke simply, "Steven can explain why."

"Oh yeah!" Steven spoke in remembrance of what I told him yesterday, "come on Connie, I'll explain on the way to Funland."

Cujo barked as the two of them began to roll away and he ran beside them, as I didn't head back inside until they were out of sight.

So I'm leaving it on a slight cliffhanger but I wanted to post so here you go. Also, my announcement is that I'm not all that satisfied with the cover for this story and as such I have decided to hold a contest to find a new one.

The rules are simple:

It has to be of Danny or at least have him in it, while in ghost form.

He has to have his gem in his eye

You can redesign his ghost form however you choose or keep it the same so long as he has his gem and his DP symbol

No stealing, copying, or tracing from someone else's work

It can be traditional or digital

Now how this is going to work is you post your artwork on tumblr under the hashtag #Rebirth of A Phantom, you can tag me in it as well if you want but it's not required. My tumblr is listed in my bio. As for a deadline I'd say about three weeks to make sure you guys have enough time. So the 25th is when it ends unless stated otherwise by me.

Prizes

You send me headcanons you have for this story over pm and at least one of them will make it into this story as well as you artwork being used for the cover. And another headcannons being in a non-cannon three-shot or a three-shot for any fandom of your choosing.

A three-shot for any fandom of your choosing with your artwork being the cover for that story

A one-shot for any fandom of your choosing with your artwork being the cover for that story

If you have any questions about the contest simply Pm me and if you do not have a tumblr Pm me and we'll figure out a way for you to enter.

Now that that's settled onto review replies.

Commandosquirrel: That it would be

Gamelover41592: Thank you, and it was no problem, I look forward to writing out where it goes

CP020: Thank you

Remzal Von Enili: No it wouldn't because I think of Lion's head like a storage unit that is sort of detached from the rest of lion

IamOminous: That would be cool and as for the weak spot, yes technically it would be. However since Danny wasn't originally a gem it won't affect him as much if it gets cracked as he's not as connected to it. Due to the fact that his body isn't just a manifestation of energy from the gem.

Corbinskydragon1: Yes Danny still has his ghost powers, and yes Steven and Amethyst were amazing!

Miss mysteri: Um I think you misunderstood my reply as Danny doesn't have a pairing. As for the fusion question you'll just have to wait to find out.

Kimera20: Thank you so much! And now Garnet's here too!

BaconLover1800: I'll try, and honestly I'd pick Danny's sword because at this point I know more about it then he does.

OfLifeDeathAndAllBetween: I take it you liked the chapter.

Evillive269: Neither can I

Itharax: Thank you, you too!

Guest: I like your enthusiasm!

Guest: I love that you love this fanfic.

Guest: I'll try to update more frequently but school gets in the way.

Carnage1215: That is a very good point

Guest: True

Fallen Paragon: I would love to help and I will!