It has been a year since Valerie has graduated from Casper High, along with her friends.

She never thought she would be graduating without her former popular friends, sans Starr and Kwan. Her stint as the Red Huntress interfered with her school work, causing her to miss assignments and receiving lower grades. Her father had enough and gave her an ultimatum: give up ghost hunting completely or take a break and finish up her missing assignments from teachers. Her father spoke to the principal and teachers of hers, coming up with an excuse on how their social status had taken a toll on her health and all.

Sympathetic to their former A student, the teachers believed the story, and Val spent the weekends inside catching up on her forgotten work. She went from a 2.0 to a 3.5 in a year and a half as teachers worked with her work schedule. She never thought she would be grateful for her dad coming up with a lie for her, but as always he did it with love.

While Val's grades went up, Danny was struggling to get there as he protected the haunted town from ghosts. After his Sophmore year, some ghosts started to ease up on the boy as the more fights they had, the more Danny got to know them. Ember more focusing on her music (as long as she doesn't hypnotize anyone), Kitty working to fix her relationship with Johhny, and Spectra giving therapy advice to ghost (as long as she doesn't feed off them). Skulker, of course, hasn't backed off unless Ember interferes with him causing havoc. The rest of the ghost wasn't much of a threat, especially after

With less ghost causing harm, he and Val didn't have much to do during most nights which was a relief. Danny found the free time he had on focusing on his long-forgotten homework and hanging out with his friends plus Valerie (much to Sam's dismay).

Throughout the school years, both teens had an increase in their grades and enough sleep to not be tired enough for classes. Mr. Lancer was certainly surprised at this, but as long as his students were doing well what more can he say. In fact, it seems like all four students that he had trouble with are doing better and look well-rested.

As Valerie had a bit more spare time, she quit her job at the Nasty Burger and found another job as a desk clerk at the local gym. It paid a bit more money and gave her unlimited use of the exercise equipment as well. No longer smelling like old fries and grease also did wonders for her as well. As this job paid a bit more and gave her plenty of hours, she saved up money for 7 months in her junior year for her and her father to move into a better apartment and closer to school.

No longer in Elmerton but not quite in their former home, the Grey's moved into a nicer apartment close enough to the downtown area in Amity Park. A 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom apartment with a spacious living room and using the other bedroom as an office/ home gym as well. Her father had worked himself from the bottom again to a mid-management level that provides a comfortable living for his family.

When the news was heard that Valerie had moved into a decent part of town again, everyone at Casper High never would have witnessed the comeback of the former A-lister. Paulina was slightly upset as her former friend was becoming popular again (not that Val wanted to) and Dash was indifferent as long as he left her alone, his body would remain intact. Kwan and Starr were happy for their friend and even gave her a 'welcoming' basket of all her favorite items. It was an inside joke due to the fact that the A-listers would use that to recruit upcoming popular students.

Danny was slightly relieved as she has a better home and just seemed happier. Sam was indifferent as she still did not like the athletic teen and Tucker was happy as well that she was living in a better environment.

After junior year, the summer flew by, and then it was Senior year. Colleges were seeking students, grades need to be high, and this was the last time everyone may see each other as they go on to different paths. Valerie spent more time with Starr and joined track as an extra hobby for school. Meanwhile, Danny joined the astronomy club, still hung out with his friends, and acquired new ones as well.

Danny had managed to find Dani and convinced her to stay with his family, as she is family and he wanted her to have stability. At first, his mother was on the fence but his dad immediately took a liking to the girl and treated her as she was always there. Maddie felt uneasy but overtime took to her new daughter as she always wonders what it would be like to have another child. Jazz moved after Danny's Sophmore year to Yale, studying to be a doctor. With Dani into the family, Danny decided it was time to let his parents know of his ghost status.

There were tears, misunderstanding, regret, guilt but eventually acceptance. They were questions and answers, but in the end, his parents accepted him as well as Danny gave them advice on their gadgets. Jack couldn't be any happy as his only son followed in his footsteps of being a ghost hunter. Maddie, on the other hand, felt a bit of guilt about the times they shot and harmed their son.

Danny had explained his feelings as his parents done as well, mending family bridges and bringing them closer. Plus having ghost powered kids had a plus side to it as well.

Back to Valerie, her senior year could not have been better. She applied for colleges, maintain her grades, and actually had time on the weekend to be a regular teen again. No longer spending money on everything, she brought what she needs (and may have splurged a bit as it had been years that she had quality items). She brought her favorite hair care products, quality sheets, and clothing. A shopping date with Starr almost reminded her of the before times, before the ghost dog ruined her life.

At the request of her father, she began seeing a therapist during the junior year. At first, she was hesitated on seeing one but overtime she opened up to Dr. Viola Synodesa, a middle-aged black woman who counseled her. It wasn't easy but it did open her eyes and helped her come to an understanding of ghosts in general. During a battle against Technus, Valerie teamed up with Phantom to take the technical ghost, which they succeeded. Before leaving, Valerie stared at the teen ghost, a look on her face that showed she was in deep thought.

"Is this the part where you started to chase after me Red or you suddenly have a change of heart?" The ghost joked at her, with a smirk to his face. When he saw she made no movement or response he slowly flew over towards her.

She looked at the ghost boy and sighed. One year in therapy and it already made her soft, she thought. Valerie turn toward Danny and sighed gained.

"Uh listen here Phantom, I want to apologize about my attitude towards you. It took me a long time to realize that what happened to me wasn't your fault and I should have listened. Despite what you do, you aren't an evil ghost. just a ghost kid trying to save the town along with me and I understand a bit better now. I'm not saying after this we can best friends or whatever but I wanted to get this off my chest". She confessed, looking away from him while fidgeting with her fingers.

"Oh." was all Danny could say as he didn't expect that confession. Danny gently grabbed her face so she could look at him. Her bright green eyes now holding back unshed tears as she has a face of regret. Danny began talking about how he never hated her, always forgave her, and apologized as well. The two spent the next few hours talking and hashing out old pain left from another. And after that, Phantom and Huntress took turns patrolling or fighting which helped both teens.

Now, their senior year almost seemed like they're before the lives of ghosts and teenage hormones. Danny and Valerie got closer, despite Sam's opinions about the matter. Tucker started to see Valerie in a different light, especially after they both went to the same hair store for certain hair oil for each. Tucker treated Valerie as if she were a sister or cousin instead of a conquest. With this approach, she and Tucker hung out as well and she even helped him score a date as well.

Valerie tried to be civil towards Sam but the goth girl treated her like public enemy #1. The goth was in her ways and refused a friendship with Val, despite the confession she made towards Danny. It didn't help matters that both still liked each other but never spoke upon it which drove the goth into madness.

Prom season came by and usually, the trio went together but this year was different. Danny asked Val, Tucker secured a date with his girlfriend, Monica, a brown skin transfer student who was the opposite of Tucker but both still enjoy each other. Sam was alone this year but decided to go with one of the other goths of the school, Axel Blackwell. It pleased her parents as she was going one on one and the boy wasn't bad looking as well.

After prom came graduation which the senior class couldn't have waited for. It came as a shock as Star the valedictorian, as it seems like the blonde lived up to her hair stereotype. The ceremony went off without havoc, which was rare as no ghost was seen during the week of graduating. Yearbooks signed, friends and parents cried, it was time for bigger things.

And now Valerie and the others are on the way to their second year at Amity University which will be a fulfilling year to come.