TE:R Adventures: Halloween Tales
COVER ARTIST - SONIC32SUPER
WRITER - C0N
PORTRAITS - MIDASTHEGOLDGUY HALLOWEEN ICONS - SONIC32SUPER
EDITOR/s - TURTLEDOODLE1 & C0N
In another time, in another place...
It was officially fall season on Perdiah. The leaves were colorful and the energy in the air shifted as the weather started to get colder. But with the fall, comes the Halloween festivities. G and Bushra hatched a plan to invite all their friends to a Halloween party so they could enjoy the holiday together. G entered the room and saw Bushra lying down on the couch.
BUSHRA!!
* Shakes him *
BUSHRA!!
* Yawns *
Yeah man, what’s up?
Have you finished writing all the invitation cards yet!?
We need to make sure we have plenty of time to prepare for the party, so you need to wrap that up!
I’m… Almost done?
What does that mean!?
I… MAY have fell asleep after writing the first few…
I’ll get the rest done now though.
Alright, well I gotta go put up all these decorations, by the time I’m done you better have all these finished!!
* Jolts up *
ALRIGHT!!
Bushra continued to fill out the party invitations and G set up the decorations for the party. After a few hours they were finally finished and went to the post office to mail all of the invitations out to their friends.
Phew... That took forever but I’m glad it’s done now.
Yeah, now let’s head back so we can sleep and be ready for the party tomorrow.
Sounds like a good idea.
G and Bushra headed back home and quickly fell asleep after entering. They were exhausted from all of the planning and setting up they did but in the end they knew it was worth it.
* Yawns *
Rise and shine Bushra!!
Today’s the big day!
* Groans *
Give me like 5 more minutes G, I don’t wanna get up yet...
You have to Bushra!!
Artender and the kids are gonna be here early to help set up the food!!
* Sits up *
Oh... Right.
I forgot about that.
Yeah...
So get up and get ready, we have a long day ahead of us man.
Alright alright...
G and Bushra spent the next couple hours fixing the placement of decorations and tidying up the house to make sure everything looked okay for their guests, and at Artender’s house things were going according to plan. Or at least so they thought.
Hey Emily!
Make sure to grab my bag my hands are gonna be full so I won’t be able to carry it!!
Okay!!
* Looks down at Teo *
You’ll be able to handle carrying the pies right?
* Nods *
Alright good.
* Gives a thumbs up *
Artender heard a ding come from the kitchen and ran to see what was finished.
Oh! The pies are done!!
Yay!!
Emily could you help me and set the pies on the counter, the cookies are about to be done and I have to pull them out the other oven.
Okay!
While Emily was setting the pies on the counter she looked outside and noticed a red glow coming from the distance, but she shrugged it off and ran to the living room after setting up the pies. Off in the distance a familiar red evil was speaking to himself.
Hmm...
HOW CAN I USE THIS TO MY ADVANTAGE...
I KNOW!
I CAN MAKE THEM LEAVE EARLY AND AFTER THEIR STUPID LITTLE PARTY STARTS, I CAN LURE THEM BACK HERE WHEN THEY FORGET THEY LEFT THEIR PIES HERE.
Xtress looked down and noticed a cat walking besides him. He got the cat’s attention and pointed towards Artender’s house. After a few minutes the cat walked all the way over to Artender’s front lawn.
OOH!! A KITTY!!
* Holds her face *
WE HAVE TO GO AND PET IT, BROTHER TEO!
Emily rushed out the door and Teo quickly followed. Artender looked at the time and realized it was about time for them to leave. He grabbed the cookies and candy and rushed out the door, leaving the pies behind. He felt as if he was forgetting something but a quick large gust of wind shut the door behind him before he could walk back inside. So he decided to lock the door and just head to G’s house.
THAT... WAS EASY.
WELL THEN...
NO TIME FOR GAMES...
NOW I KNOW I CAN’T DO THIS ALONE...
I’LL NEED HELP, BUT FROM WHO...
Xtress quickly disappeared far into the forest and went on a search around Perdiah to find someone to accompany him on his mission. Back at G’s house though, Artender and the kids were arriving to help out with food preparation.
* Opens the door *
Oh hello!!
Hello!!
* Waves *
Come on in guys!
They all walk in and close the door behind them. G and Bushra lead Artender to the kitchen and let Emily and Teo into the backyard to play.
Alright Artender, I’ll let you do whatever you need to do in here.
You can always call for me if you need me!
Alright!
I’ll let you know if I need anything.
While Artender was cooking in the kitchen and the rest were playing outside. The first few guests started to arrive a few minutes early.
Hi Sarpo!
Hi Cloe!
Hi G!
Thanks for inviting us!
A few minutes later, the next few guests arrived.
Hey G!!
Hey guys!!
Come right on in!
Two Crystal Knights followed in through the door after them. A few minutes after that a large group of guests arrived.
Hi G!!
Hey, thanks for inviting us!!
Hello, thanks for having us.
Woah theres a lot of you!
Come on in!!
Right after the group walked back into the house and as G was about to close the door. Someone quickly ran up to the house.
* Panting *
IM HERE I MADE IT!!
ARRAY, YOU FINALLY CAME!
I was wondering where you were!
Sorry If I’m late I got caught up in something!
No worries, I’m just glad you made it, you’re right on time actually!
Please, come in!
Now that everyone was here at the party, they could officially begin. There was music blaring and conversations amongst the partygoers. It seemed like everyone was having a great time although there was tension between 2 of the atendees.
* Whispering to G *
Why does HE have to be here!?
* Whispers back *
I didn’t want to leave him out, it would have been rude.
Well I just don’t want him to be here.
I know Array but I can’t just kick him out now!
* Takes a drink *
Try to ignore him and everything will be alright... at least I hope so.
Meanwhile, across the room, Hood and Survey were discussing amongst themselves.
* Whispering to Hood *
Why did HE show up!??
* Loudly *
Quit acting like a baby.
You can just ignore him.
Survey realized Hood was no help and was just further infuriating him, so he walked towards the kitchen to grab some food. But as he went to go in there Artender ran out frantically.
I FORGOT THE PUMPKIN PIES!!
Oh no! We left them at home...
Many of the partygoers came to the party for the pies that Artender made. They are known as one of the best pumpkin pie recipes on all of Perdiah. So it made sense as to why Artender was so frantic when he realized.
(Worried) What am I gonna do!??
I can’t go back and get them I still need to prepare the other desserts..
I can get them!
The two slowly turn to eachother angrily. Realizing what just happened. G and Hood look at eachother and notice what just happened and realized that this was a perfect oppurtunity to allieviate some of the tension between the two.
YOU TWO CAN GO TOGETHER!
WHAT?!
NO WAY!
Don’t be a crybaby, Survey!
Y-yeah, I thought it could be nice since you both offered at the same time!
(Angrily) There is NO chance I’m going with HIM.
They both groaned heavily realizing they both have the same opinion and thought of eachother. Knowing that at this point they’ll HAVE to go with eachother.
Fine... I’ll go with him.
But we’ll be quick, I don’t WANT to be with him.
Yeah yeah.
* Points at the clock *
Just be back before sundown, that leaves you with about 2 hours, which is plenty of time.
Alright.
* Gives Survey a map *
Here, take this, the circle is where I live.
Alright, thank you.
* Looks at Array *
(Sternly) Lets’s go.
The two headed out the door and they both felt a strange presence in the air but they decided to brush it off without saying anything. But deep down there was an underlying reason as to why they felt that. Outside, in a secret location, Xtress was striking a deal with two of the most brutal bounty hunters on Perdiah.
So uhh... Explain to me again why WE have to do this?
You are Xtress, THE sorcerer of the lands... You can just kill them right?
SILENCE...
IF I COULD TAKE THEM DOWN I’D TRY...
I WAS GOING TO TRY TO LURE THEM BUT THEY MADE THE STUPID KID GO, AND IM NOT TAKING MY CHANCES...
So, you want us to try to take down somebody YOU can’t?
...
I will take that as a confirmation.
We’re gonna need more payment if that’s the case.
If we have to take down someone more powerful than you, it won’t be easy.
LISTEN...
IT’S NOT THAT I CANT ITS BECAUSE I DON’T WANT TO RISK LOSING...
So they’re more powerful than you?
That’s kinda pathetic.
ENOUGH!!
(Scared) O-Okay...
* coughs *
Uhm... How much is the payment though?
WE’LL DISCUSS THAT... AFTER THE JOB IS DONE...
* Looks at Lorelai *
This is gonna be easy, let’s go.
Yeah!!
We got this...
Wait! What are we even doing again??
JUST HIDE THE STUPID PIES THEY LEFT OUT AND KILL WHOEVER THEY SEND.
Well then, we’re some of the best bounty hunters on Perdiah, nobody can stop us, we’re very capable of beind able to do this...
Yup!! We got this in the bag, consider it already done!!
VERY WELL THEN...
* points at the dark woods *
WELL GO!!
THIS JOB ISN’T GOING TO DO ITSELF!!
YES SIR!!
Lorelai readied her flag spear and watched as Viktor put on his mask.
We won’t let you down.
Lorelai and Viktor thought that this would be an ordinary job, they usually did jobs that consisted of taking “Care of” easy targets. But they were unprepared for this job. It was... Different.
...
...
* Coughs *
You know-
I know what?
You know this doesn’t have to be awkward dude.
First of all, don’t call me “dude”.
Secondly, I’m not going to pretend to be your friend just because those imbeciles made us go together.
Let’s just get the pies and head back so I can continue ignoring you.
Geez, alright...
Well can we at least strike up SOME conversation, just to ease the mind.
I’d... Rather not.
After the awkard exchange the two had, the weird tension had grown to a point that made Array consider just turning around and going back to the party. But as they continued to walk they heard strange noises.
D-Did you hear that??
Are you seriously scared?
* Laughs *
It’s just an animal in the trees, nothing else.
The sound has been around and it sounds like it’s been following us, I don’t think it’s “Just an animal in the trees”.
Think what you want, kid.
But I can assure you there’s nothing there.
I somehow doubt that.
I feel like something’s watching us.
You’re just being paranoid, just keep your eyes on the sidewalk.
We’ll be there soon.
Array decided to ignore Survey’s advice and continued to scan everywhere with his eyes. They continued walking and as they approached the path that lead to Artender’s house.
See, I hear the noise again.
Something is definietly following us...
I’ll tell you once again, nothing is following us.
* Looks up and points *
UP THERE!!
IN THE TREES!
Survey looked at where survey was Array was pointing and noticed two glowing eyes. As soon as Survey looked at Array’s direction, the eyes disappeared and they could audibly hear the figure descend far into the forest that surrounded the path to Artender’s house.
A little while later Viktor arrived at Artender’s house where he and Lorelai discussed their plan.
Master, do you think it’s nessecary to stay here?
We could just release our experiments and have them take care of this...
Are you... Scared?
No, I just think this is a waste of time.
Viktor... Xtress himself called upon us for a job...
Do you really think this will just be THAT simple.
I suppose not.
But we could just, leave...
There’s no point in staying, If Xtress wanted somebody gone that he couldn’t take out himself then obviously it’s not worth it for us.
I see your point.
But we are world class bounty hunters.
Our names will finally be in the history books if we can get a job done for Xtress.
Oh yeah...
I don’t think there is anybody more famous than us in this region except maybe the Rascals.
If we can be more infamous than them, then we can finally be known worldwide.
We’ll finally have riches!!
Uhh... Viktor ...My parents were quite literally some of the wealthiest people on all of Perdiah...
I’m set for life.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that...
Anyways... We should each take a pie and hide it somewhere in the house.
I will go outside and patrol the area, you stay in here and let me know if anybody shows up.
Viktor, I’M supposed to be the one making the plans.
But... That does sound good.
Let’s go.
Alright.
Well then, lead the way!
Lorelai and Viktor spent a few minutes hiding the pies in spaces around the house where Survey and Array would never find them. Viktor then headed outside and started setting bear traps around the outside of the house. Back at the trail Array and Survey were discussing amongst themselves.
Is it even worth going at this point?
I don’t feel like this is very safe...
Everyone will be disappointed if we come back without the pies.
Surely you wouldn’t want to ruin the party, hm?
(sarcasm) Ha ha, very funny.
Your sarcastic tone doesn’t affect me.
But as I was saying, we’re almost there anways.
So quit being a baby and let’s go, someone’s just trying to play a prank on us.
Alright...
But if there is something after us, I’m using you as a human shield!
* Chuckles *
Over my dead body.
The pair started to walk down the path to Artender’s house. Occasionally hearing noises in the forest around them but were easily able to distinguish that these noises were just animals. After around 15 minutes they arrived to the property. They were still a way’s away from the house but they could see it. But they noticed, Something was... Off.
Do you think the lights are supposed to be on?
I don’t know.
Also the, doors are open?
Yeah, this is odd.
I don’t have a good feeling about this.
Well the sun is almost down, and we only got a few minutes left.
* points at the door *
Get in, get the pies, and head out.
I’ll stay out here, just in case.
Why stay outside?
Are you scared to go in?
Pfft... NO!
* Sits down *
I just have no desire to walk any further, my legs quite hurt.
Alright then.
I’ll head in and be so quick you wont even notice I’m gone!
Actually, I changed my mind, take all the time you need...
PLEASE be gone for as long as you want.
The smirk Array had on his face quickly vanished. He was slightly upset and decided to waste no time and head inside to get away from Survey.
He walked into the house and started looking around for the pies. He didn’t see anything but he seemed very paranoid and scared. He was still confused as to why the lights were on.
Hello!?
Is anyone here!??
Suddenly, a figure in the dark jumped up and reached out her hand.
Hey darling!!
WHA-
WHO ARE YOU!?
*Takes her hand back*
...Rude.
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
Jeez calm down...
I’m just here to kill you and your little friend here.
WHAT, WHY!?
If you don’t stop yelling I won’t tell you.
O-Okay...
My little friend Viktor and I-
Wait, who’s Viktor??
AHEM!
As I was saying...
No... Who’s Viktor!?
* Sighs *
(Why are kids always so difficult...)
* coughs *
Viktor and I were hired by Xtress to kill you for some reason. Don’t entirely know why...
To ruin your party...? I guess?
WHAT!??
Yeah... Tough luck kid.
It sucks even more cause you look young.
What’s a kid like you got beef with Xtress for anyways??
* Chuckles *
Now that you mention that, funny story actu-
Yeah... I don’t really care
*Pulls out her flag spear *
I gotta kill you now, sorry...
Good luck with that!
* Enters a fighting stance *
You asked for it!
The two quickly started fighting and are unable to land any hits on the other. They zoom around trying to find the others weak spot. They keep dodging or missing eachother and realize this will not be an easy fight to win for either of them.
Back at the party:
They’ve been gone for a long time now, do you think they’re okay??
* Takes a drink *
They should be fine.
As long as they haven’t killed eachother yet...
Yeah, don’t worry about them, they should be back shortly, I hope...
Yeah, I think I’m just worrying too much.
Meanwhile:
* Trying to stab Array *
JUST DIE ALREADY!!
Array dodged Lorelai’s attack at the last second and punched back at her.
NO WAY, I’M NOT LETTING YOU WIN!
ADMIT DEFEAT AND I’LL MAKE YOUR DEATH A QUICK ONE WITHOUT SUFFERING!!
YOU’RE CRAZY IF YOU THINK IM GONNA GIVE UP THAT EASILY!!
The two continued to back and forth with eachother. Still unable to land a hit on the other. They continued to try to bring the other one down, they were both starting to get exhausted but didn’t want to admit it as it would make them look weaker to the other.
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* Dodges an attack *
WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS ANYWAYS!?
I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING TO YOU
BOSSES ORDERS!!
SORRY KID!
I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING WRONG THOUGH!
DOESN’T MATTER TO ME, I JUST WANNA GET PAID!
* blocks a gauntlet attack *
THIS IS THE BEST JOB I’VE EVER HAD, SO YOU’RE GONNA HAVE TO DIE!!
* Lands a punch on Lorelai *
TAKE THAT!
THATS IT!!
Lorelai repeatedly jabbed her spear at Array in an attempt to hit him. She got hurt pretty badly when Array landed the punch on her so she was furious. She was fully committed to taking down Array now.
YOU BRAT!!
YOU’RE GONNA PAY FOR THIS YOU LITTLE SNOT RAG!
* Laughs *
YOU’RE JUST MAD YOU CANT KEEP UP WITH ME!!
BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME!
UGH, WHY ARE YOU SO DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH.
IT’S ALWAYS THE ANNOYING KIDS.
IM NOT THAT YOUNG!
WHATEVER...
JUST DIE!
Lorelai decided to try to get the upper hand on Array by attempting to knock him down. She swept Array by his legs and while he fell she jabbed her spear into his hand, as he fell he saw the spear through his hand and fainted.
Meanwile, Survey was waiting on Array, unknowing of what was going on inside.
Ugh... What’s taking him so long.
Surely just grabbing some pies can’t be THAT difficult!
Survey suddenly felt someone leaning on his shoulder with their arm.
Yeah, I totally agree.
It’s just some pies, no need to take an eternity!
Survey quickly jumps up and screams. He sees the figure of Viktor and he can tell something went wrong with Array inside just based off of his appearance.
WHO ARE YOU??
It’s better off if you don’t know.
Viktor puts on his mask again and looked at Survey with an evil girn. Survey quickly started running, trying to evade Viktor. Viktor walked slowly, taking his time to perfectly move the same distance with each step that he took. Survey obviously outpaced Viktor but Survey didn’t know why he was going so slow. He ran to the side of Artender’s house so he could hide behind the wall.
Oh goodness gracious...
* Peers his head around the corner *
What’s happening!?
When Survey peered his head around the corner, he saw Viktor slowly walking still. He had energy again now after resting behind the wall so he walked out from behind the wall and started running from Viktor. Viktor locked eyes with Survey from around 50 feet away. He raised his arm and threw his axe at Survey. It missed him slightly but the crystals on his axe slightly shattered and started spreading around the yard. Survey looked back up at Viktor as he started running at Survey at an insanely fast speed.
WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO NOW HUH!?
WHAT CAN YOU EVEN DO WITHOUT YOUR AXE?!
Survey tried pulling out the axe but for some reason, he didn’t have the strength to do so.
* Smiles *
What were you saying about my axe again?
Yeah, maybe I might have spoken too soon.
Viktor was slowly but patiently walking towards Survey again. He had to come up with some sort of distraction FAST!
Uh...
* Points at the tree *
Look, a shooting star!
Wait, really?
Survey takes his chance and starts running. He wasn’t going to look back to see how close Viktor was, so he just kept running.
Back in the house, Lorelai was starting to panic.
Oh dear...
What did I do!?
But then, a confused expression covers her face.
Wait, this is my job...
But then... why am I upset??
Lorelai looked at Array’s unconcscious body.
But, he’s just a kid, I can’t just kill him, I have to help him now. Ugh.
Lorelai quickly got up and searched around Artender’s house for any medical supplies that he may have. She found a first aid kit hidden away in a closet and spent the next few minutes removing the spear from his hand and patching him up. After she was finished she set him up on the kitchen counter by the window and grabbed a bowl of candy Artender had in the living room and placed it next to him. After a few more minutes he finally woke up.
W-Wha...
* looks around in panic *
W-Where am I?
Relax, I won’t hurt you.
* looks around also *
You are at... Whoever’s house this is.
* Jolts Awake *
HEY, WAIT YOU STABBED MY HAND!
Calm down kid. I changed my mind I’m not gonna kill you.
* Moves the candy bowl towards him *
Here just have some candy and we can talk this out.
(Angrily) F-Fine.
Array didn’t know what was going on but he was just happy to be alive at that moment.
So, who are you anyways??
Oh right! I never told you my name...
My name is Lorelai! Lorelai MacMillan!!
MACMILLAN??
LIKE HEIR OF THE MACMILLAN ESTATE??
DAUGHTER OF TWO OF THE MOST FAMOUS PERDIANS TO EVER LIVE MACMILLAN?!?
* Giggles*
Yup, that’s me!!
YOU’RE ONE OF THE RICHEST PEOPLE ON THE PLANET WHY ARE YOU A BOUNTY HUNTER??
I mean... It’s fun!
You kinda run out of things to do after you have so much money for so long.
Wait... Nobody ever figured out what happened to your parents??
Do you know?
Of course I know! I was the one who killed them.
WHAT!?
Yup! They weren’t great people at all so I did what had to be done...
* Shrugs *
But enough about me, what about you?
What’s your name?
My name is Array Thunder.
Anything else you want to tell me?
Hm... I do.
You put up a surprisingly good fight, especially for your age.
* looks at the sky from the window above *
But you got really scared of getting seriously hurt, why?
Uhh... I’d rather not share.
Oh I see... You got a special someone waiting for you back home?
...
I was right! Who are they??
...
* Hits her over the head *
S-Shut up!!
Ow... Okay Okay!!
What about you??
Uhh... I don’t have anybody.
Actually... I used to.
Oh?
Keyword being “used to”.
My ex girlfriend broke up with me a few months ago...
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
* Hands her some of the candy from the bowl *
Here, have some of this.
* tries to smile *
I know it’s not much but I hope it cheers you up.
* Smiles *
Thank you..
* Grabs some of the candy for himself *
Ew! This is all old people candy...
You’re right, it is...
Of course Artender would have this kind of candy...
I feel bad for the kids.
Yeah that... Sucks.
Back outside Survey was still struggling to run away from Viktor.
JUST GET AWAY FROM ME!!
Suddenly, Viktor stopped walking. Survey was so confused. He was like a machine that just malfunctioned. He slowly walked towards the masked figure and waved in front of his head.
Are you... Gonna say something??
...
Am I just talking to myself!?
ANSWER ME!!
...
Viktor started to walk again, ushering Survey to do the same. Survey started running away from him again and the chase continued. They ran past the side of the house where Array and Lorelai were sitting and chatting.
...he was just sitting there rolling around so to play in with what he was doing I opened the window and said hello, neighbor!
* Laughs *
Oh that was good.
So do you have any more stories to tell?
Oh yeah!!
I do have one-
Survey looked over at the two chatting and laughing in the windowsill and got very upset.
WH- WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!??
* points at Lorelai *
WHO IS THAT??
Calm down dude!
We’re safe now, it’s fine!!
OH WAIT!
* stands up *
VIKTOR!!
STOP THE JOB IS OFF!!
WHAT!?
YEAH
WE’RE NOT GONNA KILL THEM!
ACTUALLY, LETS JUST GO ALREADY!!
O-OKAY!
Lorelai jumped over the windowsill and into the front yard. She turned back to Array and started to speak.
Hey kid!
Yeah??
I’m gonna need something as proof to Xtress that we “killed you”!!
Alright!!
Uh...
* Looks around *
Here take my sweater! I don’t really need it anymore its kind of bloody from us fighting!
Array threw his sweater into the yard. Lorelai picked it up and signaled Viktor in the direction of the forest. The two vanished from sight and Array jumped out of the window and ran up to Survey.
WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED!?
I’m... Not sure...
The girl stabbed my hand but then felt bad so she let us live.
Yeah, that’s nice but what about the pies?!
Oh, right!
Stay out here I’ll go grab them!!
THANK YOU
I want to leave this place already!
Array quickly dashed back inside and grabbed the pies upstairs and quickly came back out, he handed a pie to Array and the two started walking back to the party.
After about 45 minutes of walking they finally arrived and knocked on the door. G heard the knocking and opened the door.
WHERE WERE YOU GUYS!?
We uhh... Had a run in with some not so nice people...
Oh dear.
Did you guys get hurt?
Not me but little blondie here did.
WHA-
* Rushes over to Array *
(Worried) ARE YOU OKAY ARRAY??
I-I’m trying to be.
* Puts up his hand *
It hurts a lot but I’ll be fine.
* Smiles *
We got the pies though!
Oh sweet!
Bushra suddenly entered the scene and grabbed the pies from the two’s hands.
Hope your hand heals soon by the way, Array!
...thanks.
Well alright then... come on in you two!
And so, the party was saved! Everyone continued to have a good time and dance and eat all the food that there was. After the party was over they all went out and let the kids go treat or treating together, ending off the night back at the party. Towards midnight, everyone started to leave, and by 1 in the morning Artender and the kids finally left. Marking the end of a successful night.
That went well, right Bushra?
Yeah, it did!
I’m glad that everything turned out fine.
We did good.
We sure did.
Hey Bushra!
Yeah G?
The night might not be over just yet!
Eh?
What do you mean?
How about... we go treat or treating?
You know what, sure.
Wouldn’t hurt getting more candy.
The duo grabbed their bags and quickly ran out the door. Ready and excited for the rest of the long night they had ahead of them.
WRITER - TURTLEDOODLE1PORTRAITS/EXTRA ICONS - MIDASTHEGOLDGUY HALLOWEEN ICONS - SONIC32SUPEREDITOR - C0N
It was a peaceful night on Planet Perdiah, the Halloween spirit was in the air! The duo of G and Bushra were on their way back from trick or treating after they left the Halloween party. They collected so much candy from trick or treating! Bushra was driving the car while G was watching outside. They had a long road ahead of them.
Man, we got so much candy this year!
Isn’t that so awesome, Bushra?
...meh.
That’s not a very Bushra-like response.
* Giggles *
What’s the problem?
Those darn ladies kept saying “Oh, you guys are too old for trick or treating!”
Peh!
Hey, don’t listen to them.
You know it’s not true!
* Chuckles *
Besides, it’s not like this is our last Halloween or whatever.
Yeah, you are right...
Come to think of it, if we are both still 17... then does that mean-
Bushra, look out!
Bushra suddenly stopped the car as the two almost hurt themselves in the process.
G, what did you do that for?!
You scared the heck out of me!
You were going too fast!
Nah, that was moderate speed at best!
Tsch, okay.
* Stretches his arms *
We should just be glad we didn’t get hurt-
G suddenly noticed something and stopped talking.
Why did you stop talking?
Got a frog in your throat?
Bushra looked where G was pointing at and saw an abandoned building in the middle of nowhere.
Woah...
* Looks at Bushra *
Are you seeing what I’m seeing?
Yeah, I know an abandoned building when I see one.
* shrugs *
Oh well, back to home we go.
Bushra tried starting the car, but the engines weren’t working.
You gotta be kidding me.
Huh?
What’s wrong?
* Covers his mouth while chuckling *
Did you forget which pedal starts the car again?
Wait, what?
NO!
The two of them get out of the car to check up on the engines.
The darn thing doesn’t want to work.
It’s probably because of the sudden stop we had.
Bushra tried mixing and matching all the wires only for the car to make rumbling sounds and for its lights to go out.
And... there it goes.
* Sighs *
As you can clearly see, I’m not qualified to fix this thing.
Maybe we can say “please”, and it will work?
Life isn’t like a video game, G.
It can’t just magically start working on its own.
But what if it did...
Sigh.
Let’s just try to find some help.
Bushra looked at the road in front of them. There were no lights, no oncoming vehicles, nothing. Their car stopped working at the worst possible place imaginable.
Great, NOW what do we do?
We could... I don’t know...
* Points in front of him *
Explore that abandoned building?
Absolutely not.
Not in a million years!
* Crosses his arms *
I have had my fair share of visiting abandoned places.
* Tries gluing the parts together *
I would rather try fixing this cluster than risk it all.
Suit yourself then.
G waved Bushra goodbye and started walking towards the building on his own.
(What an idiot...)
Bushra was determined to get this thing to work but deep down, he knew this wasn’t going to work out. Even if he glued this thing together, it was going to fall apart in a matter of seconds. He looked back to see where G was, only to not see him anywhere.
(Sigh, where is he now...)
Bushra left the car behind to find out where G was hiding. He better not be pulling a prank on me, Bushra thought to himself. He looked everywhere EXCEPT for the building and when he realized he was nowhere to be found, he looked at the ominous building in front of him with a frown.
Of course, he went there.
Bushra sighed and gripped his fishing rod.
I guess I have no other choice.
Bushra looks behind him and stares at the car with sadness.
We will be back soon, Bushra Jr.
Just wait for us here!
And so, Bushra entered the building while holding his breath. He couldn’t be sure if it had poisonous gas inside of it or not! After walking for a bit, he found out where they were in. It was an abandoned factory. Bushra was relieved that it wasn’t one of Hood’s old bases for a change. It was too dark for him to see so he looked for a light source to use. After walking for a bit, he noticed he was stepping on something... yucky.
Ugh...
Bushra tried his hardest to not step on the litter. It was too gross for him. He was wondering why there were dirty dishes all around the building. Or maybe this wasn’t a factory after all...
After checking the walls for a couple of minutes, Bushra sensed a locker next to him. He tried opening it with the best of his ability and after a few tries, he managed to open it. He turned his back to look inside for potential light sources only to hear a terrifying groaning noise from somewhere not too far away.
Haha, REAL funny, G!
* Points at the darkness *
I KNOW that’s you!
No response. Bushra didn’t want to think about the potential dangers this place might hide and continued looking for a light source. And finally, he was able to find a flashlight.
AHA! BINGO!
* Chuckles *
TAKE THAT, YOU MISERABLE PLACE!
Bushra turned on the flashlight and started investigating his whereabouts. This clearly wasn’t a factory at all! It was a... Pizzeria?
Oh... great.
Great what?
Bushra almost fell on his butt after G’s sudden appearance.
G, what the heck man?!
Don’t scare me like that!
Oops, my bad.
Where were you this whole time?
I have been looking for you!
Oh, me?
I was just looking around for something to help with our car.
She has a name, you know!
* Shakes his head *
But never mind that!
I know you got inside because you wanted to goof off!
That’s... partially true also.
Ugh... I’m tired.
Did you also hear that sound?
It was terrifying!
Yeah, yeah.
* Holds G’s left arm *
Let’s get out of here before this whole thing becomes a terrible creepypasta story.
A what now?
Bushra didn’t answer, he was trying to hurry before something creepy happened. The two rushed towards the exit, only for it to close on its own.
Great.
Just what we needed.
W-what just happened?!
Gee, what do you think?
We are stuck because... there was heavy wind?
NO!
It’s because this dang place is haunted!
...oh.
Bushra tried pulling the door open himself, but it wasn’t working. They were now stuck inside.
Great.
What’s wrong?
We are stuck inside, obviously!
...have you tried pushing the door as well?
Bushra suddenly became red out of embarrassment.
Of course I tried!
Bushra turned his back and tried pushing the door instead. It didn’t open this time either.
Oh no!
* Tries pushing the door alongside Bushra *
We really are stuck!
Aha!
* Points at G *
I knew I was right!
Eh?
...never mind that.
* Coughs *
So, let me get this straight.
We are somewhere I would not call an abandoned factory...
Very snazzy.
W-What do we do now?
I guess we can try calling for help...
Bushra pulled out his cellphone and dialed Artender’s phone number.
If he gets mad at us, I’m blaming the whole thing on YOU, G.
G didn’t respond from shame as the two waited for Artender to answer their call.
Come on... come on...
Bushra started the call and waited for a response. To their surprise however, Artender responded to their call... but with a catch.
Oh, thank goodness you are here, buddy!
See, we are kind of stuck inside a pizzeria thing and-
But the person on the other side wasn’t Artender. No, it was a glitchy, unintelligible voice, rambling nonsense.
Uhhh… what?
Your connection’s a bit messy, Tender boy.
Is Teo playing with the phone or what?
The glitchy voice didn’t stop talking and Bushra decided to end the call.
What did he say?
Are they coming for us?
No...
W-why not?
Because I couldn’t talk with him, dummy!
But he responded to your call!
Yes, but since this dang place is haunted for some bizarre reason, we can’t call for help!
Maybe someone might find it suspicious to see an empty car-
Bushra Jr.
...yeah that, in front of an abandoned building and help us?
Meanwhile:
Ooh, jackpot boys!
Hey!
We can sell this hunk of junk for riches!
But boss, realistically we would only get a few hundred bucks back from this investment.
Besides, we are wanted criminals so...
Blegh, quit with the nerd talk and help lil’ old me push this thing!
That’s the spirit!
Just help Joyce, Murray!
(Sigh, why do I even bother...)
Back inside, the duo decided to look for another exit themselves instead of waiting for a non-existent rescue team. Bushra went first with his flashlight while G followed him from behind. This place was far creepier than they imagined.
So, uh... how’s life?
Would have preferred being literally anywhere else but hey, it could have been worse.
The two heard the groaning sound again and looked at each other in worry.
I-I’m sure that was nothing!
Yup!
It must have been a... crow or something!
Yeah!
Yeah, obviously!
Didn’t know Marigold was in here with us!
Haha, yeah!
It can’t be a monster out to get us or anything!
E-exactly!
The two looked at each other awkwardly for a second and then continued their search. They went through so many corridors, leading to a bunch of different rooms. There was a bathroom, a kitchen, the toilets and so much more! Bushra thought the building was much bigger than how it looked from the outside.
Stupid corridors.
Hey, it ain’t so bad!
At least we are having some quality bonding time together!
I thought the party and the trick or treating were more than enough.
What’s the problem with having more?
Hmpf.
After walking for a few more minutes, they came across an office. They decided to take a break inside. It had two doors on the sides and one vent behind them. It also had a functioning camera system with a bunch of monitors stuck on the table.
What an odd little place.
Yeah, it’s making me feel cramped.
Calm down buddy, this is not a cave or anything.
Why did you mention that... now it’s going to mess me up even more!
Oh, for the love of-
It’s just... an office with an oddly specific layout, that’s all!
Alright,
* Holds his stomach *
If you say so...
Bushra decided to relax on the single moving chair inside the office and G watched the cameras out of boredom.
Say, G.
Can you check inside the lockers for food?
Oh yeah sure.
* Looks around *
Where are they?
Outside the office probably.
I saw a few on our way here.
Ooh okay then.
Can you make sure to check the cameras until I’m back?
Why?
In case, you know... something shows up.
Oh, please!
We don’t even have to check up on the cameras.
It’s just the two of us here!
Suddenly, the whole building shook like an earthquake was happening underneath them.
I-It must have been the heavy rain!
Yeah!
The heavy rain, obviously!
...just look at the cameras, okay?
Ugh, fine.
* Cracks his knuckles *
The sooner you get back, the sooner I can go back to lying down.
As G was looking for food, Bushra was keeping an eye on the cameras. It was such a boring task. Practically nothing was happening in the cameras besides a tired looking G sometimes waving at Bushra through them. But suddenly, one of the cameras started glitching. It was from a room very close to G’s whereabouts.
Huh... that’s odd.
Suddenly, the phone next to the monitors started ringing. Bushra was hesitant to pick it up; especially since the last time he tried calling someone, it creeped him out more than anything.
Um… hello?
Hello, hello!
Hi..?
Who is this?
Welcome to your new job at Larry’s!
“Larry’s?”
Larry’s is a restaurant chain first started by the glorious Jerry Fish!
“Jerry Fish?”
What the heck is this supposed to mean?
Is this supposed to be pre-recorded or something?
Now, I know what you might be thinking!
“Is this pre-recorded?”
Well... yes and no at the same time.
What?
What are you talking about?
See, it’s like a 4th wall thing.
Huh?
There are like only two walls here!
The other sides have doors attached to them!
...forget it.
Just be vary of the potential danger you two are in!
Lemme guess, the monster’s name is Larry, right?
Larry is trying to kill us.
What? No, of course!
That animatronic became defunct ages ago!
So, then what’s so dangerous about this dirty place?
See, it’s-
[PLEASE INSERT A DIME TO CONTINUE YOUR CALL.]
Dang it!
Bushra checks his pockets for a spare dime and thankfully finds it. He inserts it into the slot and waits for a response.
-and that’s how you are supposed to beat the monster!
Uh... sorry phone dude, phone guy, whatever you prefer to be called but I missed all the details.
Excuse me?
How did that happen?
Call’s time ran out!
Oh right.
I forgot to replace that a while ago.
You a regular here?
Eh... more or less.
Wait so... what even are you?
I can’t contact my friends outside but I can talk to you just fine?
See the answer to that is filled with paradoxes so I’m just not gonna bother telling you about that...
Works for me!
Wait... how quick are you to accept that response?
I have encountered weirder things in the past.
(confused) What do you mean?
One of my friends adopted a sentient potato once, it’s a long story.
Huh, that sure sounds interesting, alright!
Yeah, yeah.
Just give me the exposition dump quickly so I can save my best friend!
Okay!
So, you two are dealing with a creature named… THE JUMPSCARE!
The what now?
THE JUMPSCARE.
Is that seriously its name?
Yeah, his name is just THE JUMPSCARE.
That’s a bit on the nose, ain’t it?
Well... yes but he is nothing to scoff at!
He’s a dangerous monster that haunted this building for generations!
Hm... that’s odd.
You need to lure the beast away from your location with the audio lure!
With what…
* Points at the button *
This thing?
Yeah, that’s the one!
Just pick a room and use it!
Alright.
Bushra pressed the button as the once glitchy camera stopped glitching. But the camera he used the audio lure on started glitching instead.
Great job, newbie!
Now if you will excuse me, I need to go!
Wait, what, why?!
I have so many more questions!
The new Mandy & Friends episode premieres today and I just can’t miss it!
Good luck!
W-wait!
* Tries to contact the mysterious figure *
Come back!
I have so many more questions!
Bushra?
I heard you talking to yourself a few seconds ago.
Is everything alright?
No, G.
We lost contact... AGAIN!
Wait, what?
It’s a lot to explain but this guy on the phone told me all about the monster!
Bushra, are you sure you are doing alright?
I searched through the whole place, and I haven’t seen a monster anywhere!
But it’s true!
I was going to keep it a surprise, but I suppose you need this more than me.
* Hands Bushra over canned soup *
I found this in one of the lockers!
I’m not sure if it’s expired or not but you clearly need to eat something to clear your mind!
Sigh... fine.
Bushra opened the can and slowly drank the soup. He felt much calmer afterwards.
You feeling better?
Yeah... thanks, G.
No problem, Bushra.
Perhaps you were right.
Maybe there ISN’T a monster after all!
There ya’ go!
Suddenly, the whole room started flashing red. There was some sort of error in one of the systems.
W-what’s happening?!
Gah, there must be an error in one of the systems!
* Looks over the buttons *
But how do I fix it...
B-Bushra?
WHAT?!
Why is that camera glitching?
G, buddy.
I will get to it when I get to it!
Bushra decides to press all the buttons randomly to fix this mess.
Here goes nothing.
Bushra first presses the green button as the dispenser next to the chair gives him an expired soda.
Nope, not this one!
G also decided to join in and started pressing random buttons. The first few randomly closed and opened the doors on the sides while the last yellow button he pressed makes a panel appear from under the table.
[HI, I’M HANDY LARRY!]
[WELCOME TO THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR EXCITING NEW CAREER!]
[I WILL BE YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE TO HELP YOU GET STARTED!]
Nope, that’s not the one either!
G tried pushing Handy Larry under the table again, but it was resilient.
[PLEASE DO NOT USE FORCE ON HANDY LARRY.]
[HANDY LARRY DOES NOT APPRECIATE THAT.]
G, shut that thing off!
I’m trying!
But I can’t!
[PLEASE TYPE YOUR NAME AS SEEN ABOVE ON THE KEYPAD.]
Uh...
G randomly clicks on the keys.
[IT SEEMS YOU HAD SOME TROUBLE WITH THE KEYPAD.]
[I SEE WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO TYPE AND I WILL AUTOCORRECT IT FOR YOU!]
[WELCOME... RWQFSFASXC!]
Gosh dang it, G!
What?!
I might as well do what it says, maybe it might shut itself off!
Bushra pressed on another button as a maintenance panel appeared from under the table.
Aha, I got it!
Bushra clicked on the “Reboot Everything” button as the red flashes slowly and surely started disappearing. Bushra was still sweating after the fact.
Phew, that was close!
Yeah...
TOO close...
[HELLO, I’M STILL HERE.]
(sarcasm) Wonderful.
Yeah sorry.
I will try to turn it off!
[IT’S NOT NICE TO TALK BEHIND SOMEONE’S BACK!]
* Trying to push Handy Larry under the table *
So... you think this creature is legit?
Yeah... I really do think so.
Hm... how are you so sure?
Because when it appears on the cameras, it starts glitching it!
What was its name again... oh, right.
THE JUMPSCARE!
“THE JUMPSCARE”?
That’s a goofy name.
Sssh... don’t say it.
Why?
Does it like kill you when you say it multiple times or something?
I don’t know but you might never know!
Fair.
G notices something on the cameras. Or rather, a lack thereof.
Oh yeah, speaking of which... Bushra?
Yeah?
G pointed at the cameras. There was no glitching coming from any of them.
Is this normal?
I’m... not sure.
Bushra pressed on the audio lure button to distract the beast but there still wasn’t any glitching coming from the cameras.
Maybe check the kitchen?
I will, don’t worry.
After a bit of looking, they were certain the beast was nowhere to be seen. So, if he wasn’t in the cameras, then that means...
G, close the doors!
Right now!
W-what?!
Just do it!
The two closed the door right as the beast was charging towards the left side of the office.
EEK!
Holy crap, it’s real!
See?
I’m so sorry for ever doubting you!
You are dang right about that G, but now is not the time for that!
* Pushes against the door *
Gosh dang it, we have to lure it somewhere else!
Suddenly, the sounds of the door knocking stopped.
Phew, it’s gone.
I wouldn’t be so sure of that!
I didn’t even lure him away.
Maybe... it got bored and went to sleep?
The two suddenly heard something crawling down the vents.
Oh phooey.
The two started randomly pressing the buttons again to find a system that controls the vents, but it was too little too late. The beast was about to enter the office.
What are we gonna do, what are we gonna do?!
We can uh...
[YOU. ARE. SCREWED!]
Don’t listen to that thing.
We can just...
* Points at the door *
Run away!
That’s your idea?!
I don’t see you coming up with anything better!
The two opened the doors and made a run for it. They didn’t know where they were headed but if they weren’t caught by THE JUMPSCARE, they were fine with it.
After a while, the two heard the vent breaking apart. THE JUMPSCARE was on the loose.
Gah, it’s coming!
EEK!
Why is it even trying to kill us?!
Geez, I don’t know!
You got any theories?
M-maybe it’s the ghost of a kid who was killed in this establishment long ago!
That’s… oddly specific but it’s possible.
The two look behind them and see THE JUMPSCARE for the first time. It was a giant cloaked figure with an evil grin trying to catch its prey.
ACK!
It’s here!
Just run for it!
The two ran across the building without turning their backs. It was like they were running inside a big maze. One door led to, yet another room filled with doors and so on. It was getting hard to tell where they were going.
During the chase, G grabbed one of the props on the walls and threw it at the beast. That would distract him for a bit. He noticed Bushra pointing at the main stage with the destroyed animatronics standing on it. The two ran towards the stage and hid behind it.
I think...
* Wipes off his sweat *
I think we lost him.
Suddenly, the figure appeared from behind them with a terrifying roar.
ROARRR!
EEK!
And so, the chase continued. After running for a while, G noticed a locker in one of the corridors.
Over here!
The two quickly got inside the locker and locked it just as fast. It was barely enough space for the two of them, so they were both cramped inside. They were both sweating heavily as they saw THE JUMPSCARE looking around for its prey.
T-This is so uncomfortable!
I know!
* Tries to move his arms *
I can barely move my arms!
G tried pushing against Bushra to get more space, only for Bushra to respond with a knee slam on the stomach.
ACK!
THE JUMPSCARE heard his grunt as it ran towards the locker.
What was that for?!
It’s a self-defense mechanism!
Sorry!
Since when did you have that?!
Not the time, G!
* Opens the locker *
Come on, we gotta lose our trail!
And so, the two continued running until they reached a dead end.
This is getting ridiculous!
Yeah!
We can’t outrun it for forever, we need to think of something!
I- I don’t know!
Maybe we can collect some of its pages or something!
Perhaps it will go away then!
Maybe we can... I don’t know.
Tame it and make it our new friend!
That’s the dumbest idea I have ever heard, buddy.
And that’s coming from ME!
Bushra quickly dodged THE JUMPSCARE’s attack and rolled towards G.
New plan, buddy.
We both attack him on three!
O-okay!
THE JUMPSCARE was confused on what they were trying to do. For all it knew, they were playing games with it.
One… THREE!
W-what?!
You skipped two!
Just attack him already!
The two tried attacking the beast with their powers and the beast was fighting back. It tried attacking them with its claws.
* Dodges it *
YOW!
Watch out, G!
G was fighting toe to toe with THE JUMPSCARE with his hammer. Bushra on the other hand was throwing stuff at it because he had no use for his powers.
Hold him steady, G!
I’m about to destroy this thing’s face!
I-If you say so!
Right before Bushra was about to throw something, G managed to get a lucky shot on THE JUMPSCARE’s face and revealed its true form. It was a cub like creature, holding its nose in pain.
What the...
Here goes nothing!
Bushra, stop!
What, why?!
Bushra dropped his weapon to the ground and rushed towards G.
What’s the big idea, G?!
Bushra, look!
G pointed at THE JUMPSCARE’s face.
What in Perdiah...
Yeah, it turns out it was just a magical ghostly cub type thing after all!
* Tries to comfort the beast *
Perhaps it’s looking for its MAMA JUMPSCARE.
I... highly doubt that.
While G was comforting the beast, Bushra was taking notes.
Aww, who’s a good boy?
Who’s a good jumpscare?
You are!
Hm... so it wasn’t an animatronic bear…
* Ticks off a point from his list *
It wasn’t a ghost either... kind of.
I will give that a “maybe”.
Bushra noticed THE JUMPSCARE licking G’s face to show him his appreciation. But as a result, G’s makeup was messed up now.
G, don’t get attached to that.
Too late, I gave him a nickname already, so I’m emotionally attached now.
Sigh... okay then.
What’s its name...
David!
That’s the most basic name ever.
You sure you are not doing a Sarpo impression?
Pfft... please!
* Chuckles *
It’s still better than THE JUMPSCARE though!
Yeah, fair point.
* Looks at the playful THE JUMPSCARE *
So uhh... G?
You might want to ask your new friend to open the exits.
Oh, right!
* Pets THE JUMPSCARE *
You want to let us free, David?
We both want to get out.
THE JUMPSCARE silently nods and opens the exit door.
Thanks, David!
The two were ready to leave this cursed place only for G to feel bad about leaving David behind.
G?
You better not be thinking what I’m thinking!
...
Oh, for the love of...
G goes back to pet THE JUMPSCARE.
Hey, big man!
You want to come with?
THE JUMPSCARE looks outside and nods. It was like it hasn’t seen the light of day in years.
Come on, follow us!
Yeah, yeah.
(sarcasm) Woo-hoo.
The two lead THE JUMPSCARE to the outside world and it looks at the newly rising sun like the best thing it has ever laid its eyes upon.
See, he likes it!
* Sighs *
Yeah, how great is that...
THE JUMPSCARE first looked at the forest ahead and then the two people who freed it.
B-bye bye, David!
* Sniffs *
We will miss you!
Are you... crying?
Yes!
Unbelievable.
The two waved goodbye at THE JUMPSCARE as it ran towards the forest, never to be seen again.
We are not telling Artender or the others about this, right?
Nope!
Good.
* Takes a sip from the leftover soup *
Also, G, you know that thing kills people, right?
W-what?
Yeah, didn’t you see all the dead bodies in the corridors?
...oh.
Yeah, good job setting a deadly monster on the loose, G.
Real smooth.
H-hey! I didn’t know about that before I let him go!
Meh, I don’t care.
That’s a problem on your end.
Sigh... why do you always do this...
* shrugs *
What can I say?
It’s fun.
And so, the two stood still on the other side of the road, waiting for a kind person to pick them up.
A few hours later, in the morning.
* Opens the door *
Woah, where have you guys been?
Everyone left the party already-
Screw off.
We don’t want to talk about it.
Okay, okay, geez.
I just asked a question for pete’s sake!
The two entered the building after Artender and then went to do their own things. Artender was really confused.
Geez, what’s their problem?
I dunno but we best leave them alone.
Yeah... good idea.
Say, while you are it.
Want to join me and Cloe on a fun game of “who gets to clean this place”?
...I will pass.
I’m just messing.
* chuckles *
We were just eating some candy; do you want in?
Oh yeah, sure!
Let me get the kids too!
Great!
See you there!
And so, Team Bushra decided to keep this adventure all to themselves. The rest of their friends would live blissfully unaware of THE JUMPSCARE’s existence... or would they?!
BOOO!
GOT YOU!
THE END
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