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"A vacation?".

"Yesssss". Scratch empathized for what had to be the 10th time.

"And you want us to go?". Bartholomew confusion lacing his tone tilting his head.

Scratch slapped a hand over his face.

"Did I not just ask for you four to go on vacation with me?".

"You have to understand scratch". Grimbella's tone soft. "The last chairman". She exchanged looks with the others. "Didn't show us this type of kindness.

There were soft murmurs of agreement.

Scratches irritation slowly morphed into somthing sad watching the ghost council have a rare expression of vulnerability.

No wonder they were so grumpy at him in the beginging.

"That's why I want you to go". Scratch put his arms around Sir Alister and lucretia. "Gives us a chance to bond. Make our own chairman and ghost council relationship".

The four ghosts exchanged looks.

"I suppose having a change of scenery would be nice". Lucretia's voice having a cautious optimism.

" Where exactly are we going?". Sir Alister crossed his arms trying not to look interested.

"The gilton hotel".

The four ghosts looked at him for a moment before bursting into laughter.

" Okay now I know you're pulling my leg". Sir Alister wiped away his tears.

"We haven't even been able to get reservations". Bartholomew piped up.

Scratch just smirked showing them the reservations almost bursting into laughter as their jaws dropped.

"I don't belive it!". Sir Alister flew up to Scratch taking it from his hands. "But...how?".

"Being the chairman has it's perks". Scratch smirked.

"But the previous chairman".

"No offense but your previous chairman doesn't exactly seem someone who would be gracious with a vacation".

The four ghosts exchanged looks.

"He does have a point". Bartholomew said slowly.

Realizing, this was really going to happen.The ghost council started to geek out much to Scratches amusement.

"I heard it has the most beautiful art!". Sir Alister's gushed."The scenery outside from the balcony is supposed to be breathtaking".

"From what i've seen on the menu they have amazing desserts". Bartholomew piped up excitedly.

"I'm going to take a walk in the garden". Lucretia gushed.

"Thank you". Grimbella's tone soft. "This is the first time in years. If ever. That I have seen them so excited.

"Don't mention it". Scratch waved off with a light blush at the rare compliment. " After all you all are helping me through this whole chairman thing. It's the least I can do".

"Even after we pressured you into it?". Grimbella looked amused.

"It's not your fault. That there are rules of the ghost world". Scratch shrugged. "Sides it's not the worst gig in the world".

The 2 stood side by side arms around each other. Watching the ghosts council geek out.

Scratches smile soft. Genuine. This would be good for all of them.

Little did they know that this would bring them more closer together than they ever thought as someone was after scratch.

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With a rare lasp of character the ghost council rushed into the hotel.

Chuckling Scratch grinned flying leaserly after them going over to check in while the rest rushed around taking in the sights.

"This place is positively beautiful". Sir Alister gushed. "Its even more beautiful in person!". He looked around in awe.

"Did you see the balcony outside?". Lucretia grabbed Grimbellas hand pulling her towards the windows.

Bartholomew pressed his face against to the sweet shop.

"Hey". Scratch waved the keys in the air getting the other fours attention. "Were checked in".

Within seconds all four of them were attached to his side. Getting in his personal space

Scratch chuckled relaxing used to their new behavior pulling the map open.

"Were staying in the exclusive suit?"

Sir Alister's eyes widdened.

"Hey if we're going on a vacation we're going to do it right".

Sir Alister grabbed Scratch by the arm taking off towards the room, prompting him to let out a sound of surprise.

The rest following behind chuckling.

The moment to keys opened to their hotel even Scratch couldn't help but look in awe.

The place is huge divided into their own sections.

A golden marble floor directed each room to each other, Breathtaking artwork on the walls.

Scratch floated around briefly taking everything in as each ghost went to check out their own sections.

Reaching his own space Scratch couldn't help but smile.

It was darkened lacking thr bright lights and flashyness the others had. It was cooler. A large tv. And a swimming area on either side of his bed.

Flopping on to his bed scratch that out a sigh of relaxation as his body hit the cool sheets.

His mind feeling hazy and happy the soft murmurs of the others like music.

Moving to the head of the bed he flopped back hands behind his head.

They sure outdid themselves giving him his own little space to retreat to. When he needed it.

And while there was no door. It was secluded enough that the voices were quiet enough to his liking.

He loved molly. Truly he did. But sometimes her Enthusiasm and energy made his anxiety self exhausted.

Luckily she was understanding about the whole thing. Even encouraging.

He was lucky to have the mcgees as his family.