A/N: So I don’t know what you guys think, but lemme tell you, when Fan says, “This update will make things better!” I find it only makes the site worse. I couldn’t update forever, and so I fell behind! Thank you for waiting and now chapter 11.

Chapter 11

The plan

Four spirits and to fleshies sat around the table in the kitchen, “So, his last name is Horshire?” Stretch asked Kat one more time, this time in front of the whole group.

“Yeah, but what does that have to do with anything?” Kat asked.

“And he only became interested in you once he found out where you lived?”

“Well yeah, but I mean wouldn’t most guys be? And you still aren’t answering my question.” She said with annoyance.

“And he didn’t know that WE,” Stretch said motioning to the three other ghosts around him, “Owned the manor until he showed up today right?”

Kat nodded slightly embarrassed, “Ashley found one of my journals and read it, she thought I was crazy though, but when Edward found out he seemed more interested then amused.”

“Ok, I tink we have a problem.” Stretch concluded looking to Doctor Harvey.

“Obviously we have a problem, but you still haven’t told us what it is.” The Doc said.

“Dis Manor house, well you see… it didn’t always belong to the Mcfadden family.” Stretch said looking pleased.

“What?” Kat asked.

“Well, to put it bluntly….” Stinkie started.

“Our family won Whipstaff off of the Horshires.” Stretch finished.

“Who was it again?” Fatso asked.

“I believe it was three greats ago…” Stretch said thinking.

“Great great great uncle peter?” Stinkie asked.

“No, Great great great Grandpa Mcfadden… it was the story about the hen house and the fox and the card game.”

“Oh yeah! I remember that story! My dad told it to me all the time when I couldn’t sleep.” Casper said.

“Well den you can do the honors…” Stretch said floating over to one of the windows and looking outside.

Casper thought it odd his uncle was being so nice to him but he shrugged it off and launched into the story.

“Great great great Grandpa McFadden, or Bulldog McFadden since it’s shorter to say, was out in the woods one day mushroom hunting. As he explored the dense thickets of the woods he found a baby fox. He brought it home to his son James. James loved the fox very much and he called it Ferdy. The McFadden’s at that time lived on a farm and didn’t have much money to their name. Well, one day, the rich Mr. Horshire from on top the hill came down and claimed that James’s fox, Ferdy, was eating and attacking the chickens in the Horshire’s hen house. James denied it, he said Ferdy was a friendly fox and didn’t hurt other animals.” Casper said.

Just then Stinkie interrupted. “Well, good old Horshire being da nice guy he was said that if Bulldog wouldn’t pay him back for the chickens that were killed he was going to go to da authorities and take everything that the McFadden’s owned.”

“Horsire had been after the McFadden land for a long time though, so this was like the perfect excuse for him to grab it away.” Casper added.

“Yeah but Bulldog was to smart for that.” Fatso said nudging his brother and laughing.

“You see, Horshire was a gambling man, he actually won most of his money from the card houses. So Bulldog made Horshire an offer. He said, that if Horshire could beat him in a game of cards with out cheating then he would gladly hand over all his lands, his animals, the fox, his sons as servants, and of course his lovely daughter to be wed to him. Naturally Horshire couldn’t turn it down, he was sure he could beat Bulldog and he knew the less the authorities were involved the better. So to finish the story that goes on for about another twenty minutes, Bulldog ended up winning and Horshire lost.” Casper finished.

Kat and Dr. Harvey stared at him for a second and then Stretch flew over and lightly smacked him across the back of the head, “You idiot, you left out the most important part.”

Casper looked up at him confused so Stretch finished, “If Horshire LOST he was suppose to turn over all of his lands, properties, and businesses he owned to Mcfadden in a legal contract. Here was the ting, however, dat really pissed Horsire off. Da day of da card game Bulldog brought a judge and a few authoritive type figures. He told dem to wait behind a large group of trees and listen; Bulldog made Horshire repeat the deal and made him shake on it. Dey played da game, neither one cheated and Bulldog won. When Horshire tried to deny Bulldog da property and money owed to him he had da authorities and judge come out. Horshire had no choice, he couldn’t back out. And dus Horshire lost everything… legally… he had no claim to Whipstaff. I am tinking dis Edward kid is related… and I am tinking he is after his great great great grand dad’s old property. However, since Kat doesn’t actually own Whipstaff, he has to find a way around it. And I tink he plans to use Kit Kat to gain some leverage over us so he can get us to hand over da house.”

“Wow.” Kat said slightly amused. “That’s kind of funny, because now that I know he is a back stabbing ass hole we don’t have to worry about it. I can go out there and shove this ring right up his…”

“No, you will not.” Dr. Harvey cut in sharply and Kat looked at him with disappointment, “I am going to shove it up his...skirt.” Her father said reaching for the ring and taking it from her.

Kat smiled and stood to go and watch her father tell off Edward, but suddenly Stretch was before the Doc. “Hey Doc, I really think you should let us handle dis.”

“I don’t think so, this guy has a talk coming to him…”

“No I mean, dis guy is not a nice guy and he wants us to hand over da house… if he gets a hold of Kat or even you he can use you against us.”

The Doc stopped and looked at Stretch, and then back at Kat, “Well you can’t expect us to just sit here can you? I want that boy out of here.”

“No worries, you two stay here, Casper you guard um. Let da ghostly trio take care of dis.” The three left the kitchen chuckling. Kat quickly ran to the far side of the kitchen and hopped up onto the counter to better see out the window, “I want to see them shove it down his throat.” She said.

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Edward looked out over the cliff, the sun was setting and leaving a red tinge in the sky, he was standing in the gazebo. “I can’t wait to own dis place. Its gunna be nice to be home.”

“I tought you said dis place belonged to your great great great grand father.”

“Yeah, so?” Edward asked looking at her, “Well Eddy, if you’ve never lived here how can it be your home?” Ashley asked looked at him like she had just had a stroke of genius.

“It’s a family home, dar for it’s MY home… and I want it back…no matter what I gotta do.”

“You gotta learn how to talk with out sounding like an idiot.” Eddy spun around to see the ghostly trio floating behind him and Ashley.

“Well hello Mr. Stretch, Mr. Fasto, and Mr. Stinkie. What brings you out on this wonderfully modest day.” He said covering his accent like it never even existed.

“You can stop playin’ games bone bag… we know who you are, what you want and why you are here.” Stinkie said giving a creepy smile, “And we have decided you ain’t welcome.” Green gas oozed between his yellow teeth as he growled.

“I am certain I do not know what you are talking about.” Eddy said trying hard to keep his tempter under control.

“Eddy, dare giving me da creeps.” Ashley said slowly moving closer to him.

“Don’t worry Ash, I am sure they mean us no harm. It’s just their way of showing they are glad to have us here… right?” He said almost as if he was trying to get them to play along.

“Actually, you know, we are glad you are here. We have a welcome home gift for you… Horshire…” Stretch flicked his thumb up and from it something shiny went flying towards Eddy, the boy caught it and looked at it. “Kat wanted you to have it. Said she ain’t interested in what you are selling and dat you should take your show on da road.”

He looked down into his hands and saw the engagement ring he had given to Kat, “You’re kidding me right? Dat stupid little brat is turning me down?” He looked at Ashley in shock; she looked back at him and suddenly started to back away, almost as if her fear of his temper and reaction out weighed her fear of the ghostly trio.

“Dat stupid bratty bitch.” He said chucking the ring down, it actually went through the old floorboard, and it hit and clanged on a rock below. “Eddy!” Ashley cried, “DAT WAS MY MOTHER’S!” She said tears coming to her eyes and dropping to the ground ripping at the small hole.

“Oh shut it Ash, I’ll buy you a new one.”

“I don’t want a new one I want my mother’s! You promised I could have it back after da scam!”

“There is just no pleasing you is there!” Eddy turned and kicked her in the stomach. She went flying and hit the railing and then laid still.

“Now dat is unacceptable… right boys?” Stretch said growing in size.

“Right.” They both said together joining Stretch in getting bigger.

Eddy jumped the railing to the left and started running to the house. Behind him he heard the gazebo’s roof crack and the three ghosts exploded from the top and looked after him. He ran like a rabbit for the house, “Stinkie! Fetch the ass hole! Go on boy! Go!” Instantly Stinkie streaked after him barking and yipping. Stretch and Fatso followed.

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Kat stood in the kitchen pacing; she hadn’t been able to see anything from the windows. She wanted to know what was going on, she had wanted to see that snob Edward’s reaction. Her father was sitting there tapping his finger on the table and shuffling uncomfortably.

“Casper do you think you could just phase through the wall really quick and then come back and tell me what is going on?” Kat asked to the little white ghost who had been busy cleaning while they waited.

“Sorry Kat, if my uncle saw me out there watching instead of in here guarding you and your dad I would never hear the end of it.”

“God I want to know what is going on!” Kat said.

Suddenly the kitchen doors flew open and an enraged Edward strode in. “You stupid little brat! How can you turn me down! You will ruin everything!” He said coming at her. The Doc stood up quickly and in an instant swung his cane. It crashed into Edward’s nose and sent him flying backward. He crashed onto the floor and instantly grabbed his nose. “FUCK!” He cried.

“Whoa.” Kat and Casper said at the same time looking at the Doc like he had just crossed over himself. “Dad…” Kat started. But before she could continue a gigantic hand came from out of nowhere and grabbed Edward dragging him the rest of the way out of the room. “That can’t be good.” Casper said looking at Dr. Harvey and Kat. The three rushed into the main room and looked up as the three giant ghosts tossed Edward back and forth like a football.

“HUT HUT HIKE!” Stinkie called throwing Edward towards Fatso who had tried to catch him with his hands. His arms were to short though and he ended up using his mouth instead. “Fatso you animal you know to chew your food and swallow before you talk.” Stretch said smiling.

Fatso made an noise and suddenly swallowed, Edward disappeared in to the large ghost’s mouth and ended up suspended in the large circle that was his stomach. He sat there trying to kick and squirm out but every time he pushed on a part of Fatso the fat ghost’s belly jiggled and he slapped it with his hand and laughed.

“Why Fatso… are you pregnant?” Stinkie asked rushing over to take Fatso’s hand. “Yeah you do look a little plump.” Stretch added coming over and taking Fatso’s other hand. “Well fellas, I do feel kind of bloated.”

“You hear dat Casper! Your uncle Fatso has a bun in his oven!”

Casper laughed and flew up to join his uncle’s, “What should we do about dis awful happening?” Stretch asked Casper.

“I say we operate.” Casper said suddenly donning a doctor’s coat and mask. “I happen to have a chain saw here, perhaps we can help relieve some of that gastric tension.” Casper said yanking the power cord of a chain saw he had pulled from thin air. It gave a nasty lurch forward and Casper approached Fatso. Edward shrieked when he saw the white ghost approach.

“Whoa whoa whoa short sheets… let’s not harm Fatso in da process of extricating him from this little burden. How about some bowling?” Casper looked slightly disappointed but nodded taking the form of a bowling ball.

“Okay Stinkie, get the pin in position!” Stretch yelled swinging Casper back.

“PIN IS READY!” He called moving away from Fatso.

“Den let’s do some bowling!” Stretch cried releasing Casper and sending the white ball flying across the room towards Fatso’s stomach. As soon as Casper hit he was suddenly ejected back and bounced all about the ceiling and walls and floors. When he finally came to a halt he landed on the ground and held his head, “Whoa, what a rush.” He said as Kat rushed over to help him up.

“Oh lord.” Everybody heard Fatso say, and suddenly there was a rather large farting noise and Edward went flying towards a fall and as he hit it Kat heard a smacking sound. As she looked over she realized Edward was covered in plasma goop. She held her noise to avoid the smell.

Edward sat there in complete and total shock; he stared off into space and didn’t say a word. Casper rushed over and holding his nose grabbed Edward with one hand and started to drag him towards the door.

“Wait a sec Bulb head, where you taking him?” Stretch asked eyeing him closely.

“To a place he won’t ever bother us again.” He said not evening bothering to look his uncle in the eye.

The ghostly trio looked at one another and then Stretch sighed, “Come on kiddo, let us handle dat… dis ain’t something your kind of spirit should have to handle.” Stretch said approaching reaching for the still body. Casper yanked him away, “No way! I want to see this jerk hang for his sins. I guarantee he has hurt more people then just Kat. I mean, come on, I bet you anything the devil is just howling for his soul…”

“Casper!” Kat said eyes growing wide, “What are you talking about?” She asked approaching him and looking at him with eyes that almost didn’t recognize him.

“I am talking about one less jerk in the world that’s all.” He said dropping the body; Edward’s head gave a loud thunk on the floor and Kat looked down at the sticky body as if it was a zombie.

“Casper you’re not acting like yourself.” Dr. Harvey said hobbling over.

“Come on Doc, you can’t expect me to just float around like nothing is happening. I have a chance to get rid of him and protect you and Kat… you think I would pass that up? I’d do anything for you two.”

“But Casper… it’s not the kind of spirit you are… let your uncle’s handle it.” Kat begged.

“She’s right Casper…don’t be stupid.” Stretch said.

Casper looked at his uncle’s and then back at Kat, “You know Kat, I was completely helpless when it came to you marrying this scum bag, but I am not helpless anymore… I am going to kick this guy to the curb.” With that Casper grabbed Edward and shot through the door.

“AFTER HIM!” Stretch yelled to his brothers. The trio shot out after him and Kat and Doctor Harvey were left standing in the dust. Suddenly Stinkie stuck his head back in, “By the way, go out to the gazebo, you honey bunch did a number on his ex-girlfriend.” Then he was gone again.

Kat looked at her dad and the two hurried out the front door heading out to the gazebo.

R&R And I would like to apologize to anyone who did not like the turn this story took. It’s not over by far, but if you really don’t like where this is heading I do apologize. I may rewrite later for but for now I am sticking with this. Thanks for reading.