Firebreather X Danny Phantom

Chapter 22

11:00 pm, Thanksgiving.

Game night was over, allowing the teens to wind down before escorting Danny to the graveyard. The walk was filled with jokes about everyone's mess-ups during the activities.

"I thought you of all people would rock at Twister!" Isabel laughed.

"I swear one of you put something slippery on the mat." Duncan grumbled.

And the little things like Jenna missing an obvious Trivia question, Kenny being ruthless at Sorry and Isabel cheating at Uno. With Danny being the victim in most cases. The graveyard entrance gates came into view, only because there were lights strung above it.

"You know, graveyards wouldn't be so creepy if they were lit better." Kenny grimaced. The gates were still unlocked, giving easy access to any visitor.

"If you think this is scary, try the graveyards in the Ghost Zone." Danny shivered at the thought.

"Well, if the graves there can freak out the Ghost King, then I don't think I want to." Jenna stated.

They stopped when Jenna's phone began buzzing. She pulled it out of her pocket to stare at the bright screen. Besides the front gates, her phone was the only source of light. Jenna said nothing as her eyes zipped back and forth across the surface.

"Bad news guys. There's-"

A powerful explosion interrupted her. The group turned to watch the fire filled smoke rise into the air when the shockwave arrived to knock them off balance.

"What was that?!" Danny shouted.

"A Kaiju has entered the city! Duncan, I believe that's your cue, right?" Jenna answered. "Also, that was the gas station, by the news helicopter's livestream."

"Alright, I'll handle this. Danny, back me up?" Duncan held out his hand. Danny quickly took it, determination filling Duncan's eyes, as well as his own.

"I've got your back." He said. Duncan nodded and morphed into his Firebreather state, turning and leaping into the air to head to battle. Danny got a running start to go ghost, after which he started flying behind Duncan. They kept their fast pace, easily reaching the heart of the city in a matter of minutes.

The Kaiju was nowhere to be seen by the time they reached the gas station. They stopped above the destruction.

"This is bad. Whichever Kaiju is responsible, they knew what to hit." Duncan observed.

"Maybe because it wasn't really a Kaiju." A booming voice behind them said. The two whipped around only to be crushed between two massive 'hands'. They fell simultaneously onto the ground, making light cracks in the asphalt.

The creature laughed. "Then again, I still look like a one. So, something in between."

Duncan groaned as he got up. "...Is that Astaroth?" He mumbled.

"You're asking the wrong guy." Danny replied, still laying down. "Though... that voice is oddly familiar."

"I'm so glad you remembered!" It cheered. "It was brief. Does 'Jackal' ring any bells?"

Danny shot upright, popping a few joints in the process. "Jackal? Then that would mean..."

Jackal started to cackle, even throwing his head back.

"I guess this confirms that a ghost can overshadow something that big." Danny leaned over to whisper. Duncan didn't say anything in return.

Giant Jackal heaved a sigh. "Now that you're here, I suppose you'll try to stop me from having fun, right?" He stared down at them with his red, energy infused eyes. "Not this time. This time, I'll have my way with you! Heck, maybe I could be the next Ghost King!"