A/N: Today is 'Halloween', it would be better if more Oz's believed in it as to be one of my favorite traditional celebrations of the year. No matter if the others don't believe in it, I am a firm believer as I have experienced my own fair share in my day. Only to be 29 years old and always told that is something only an American celebration and public holiday. But I dont care, I'd still celebrate it in my own way as a honor of the dead and spirits. Well, anyway here is my first ever Halloween fiction. I do hope you will enjoy it. 'Happy Halloween.'

Make a believer out of me

Written by TR
31st October, 2011

Prologue

...In Cape York, Queensland—Australia...

The international removalists, carefully packed the most important housel belongings in the waiting trucks, that is legally approved to ship personal belongings overseas. Ilena Matthews packed the smaller items in the back of her vehicle while her two daughters had difficulty coming to terms of moving from the one home, they only knew to another. (To another country for that fact). The youngest was excited as she gets to go on a plane for the first time.

Ilena gathered the last of hanging photo frames, placed them in the cardboard and closed up, securely—placing the roller tape gun on top of the box then carefully picked it up as she slowly rosily stood and looked around the room, one last time.

As she slowly gazed about the room for the last time, seeing memories of herself and recent deceased husband during their happier times—seeing those times as if it were only yesterday. Softly sighed, trying to keep back the tears but was unable—a tear ran down, wetting her cheek until finally dropped to the floor and left a small wet patch in the wooden plank.

Walking down the corridor, 'bout to walk downstairs when she noticed her mother standing in the doorway of the master bedroom. "Mom?" Makenna softly called. No response, just silence.

"Mom?" Makenna called again. "Hmm? Oh sorry, sweetie. What's wrong?" Ilena finally answered, softly gazed her daughter. "Are you, ok?" Makenna asked, softly. "I'm ok." Ilena replied, wiping her cheek as she walked out of the room and draped one arm around her daughter's shoulders, while carrying the box in the other. "Are you sure, you're ok mom?" Makenna asked again, concerned.

"Yeah, I'm sure. C'mon, let's get going." Ilena suggested, softly smiled. Makenna returned the soft smile and softly nodded. Lillian skipped to her mother's side as she draped both arms around her legs, greeting. "Hello mommy."

"Hello yourself, sweetie." Ilena gazed down, smiled softly and quickly placed the box down on the floor then returned the hug. "We going yet, mommy?" Lillian asked. "Shortly, baby." Ilena answered, walking together out the door.

Briana socialized with her friends as they gathered, preparing to say their goodbyes but promised to stay in touch over e-mail. "I'm so gonna miss you, guys." Briana sobbingly said, hugging her friends. "We're gonna miss you too, Bree." One replied, sobbingly.

"How about we make a pact?" another said, suggesting. "What do you have in mind?" the third wondered. "Well, no matter what—we stay as friends forever and talk everyday on the net."

"Don't we already do that at the moment?" one said, raising a confused brow. "Well, yeah but since that is the only way we will be able to keep in contact til we can drop by later on." Another explained.

"Briana, c'mon sweetie. We better get going or we'll miss our flight." Ilena called out, prepared to get in the car. "Ok, girls—I'm gonna miss you." Briana sobbed, hugging her friends one last time.

"We miss you too, stay in touch."

"I promise."

Holding their hand in the centre, forming an circular hand pact. "Friends forever." All said together. "Bye you guys." Briana farewell, walking the car and hoped in—then drove out of the driveway and waved goodbye. Returned the wave, as they replied together. "Bye, Bree."

Sitting properly in her seat as she abrupt sighed, with tears running down her cheeks. Ilena gazed in the rear-viewing mirror and saw Briana's sad expression. Softly sighed and tried to assure her daughter. "Don't worry, you'll make new friends, this change will be a good one for us."

"I like my old friends." Briana softly sobbed. "I know you do, sweetie but look at this way—when we finally get there, you will find new ones along with new adventures."

"I guess." Briana said, gazed out the window bemused. Ilena looked in the mirror again, closed her eyes for a second and sighed in defeat. "I'm looking forward the new adventure." Makenna said, excitedly. "I know you are, sweetie." Ilena replied.

...Queensland airline airport...

"Proceed to A-7 for New York, departing in 30 mins." Airport announcer, announced.

"C'mon, girls—quickly. Get our plane, before it flies without us." Ilena ushered, gently—rushing for the terminal. As they chased after their mother, carrying their backpacks as they rushed to get their plane on time—which they were lucky.

"That is fine, ma'am—take your seat in aisle two, seat 7-10." Flight attendant assigned. "Thankyou." Ilena thanked, leading the way.

Finally seated comfortably, and softly sighed with relief. "Made it."

"Yeah, made it." Briana repeated, bemusedly.

...Thirteen hours later...

"Please set your seat belts on as we are preparing to land." Flight attendant instructed.

When finally landed and slowly exited the plane as they endured jet lag. After going through customs and collected their available luggage as they tiredly made their way of the airport and were approached by the Limo driver, waiting to take them to their new home. "Mrs Matthews?" Limo driver called.

"Yes that's me." She called out, answering.

"Let me take those for you, ladies." He offered." "Oh thanks, I think." Briana answered then stepped into the back, followed by her younger sisters then their mother while they waited to be driven home.

"Here we are, ladies." Limo driver announced. "Wow! It gorgeous and big." Makenna stated, widen wowing gaze. "Sure is." Ilena said, also admiring the dwellings. "I'll pick you up in the morning for work, ma'am." Limo driver told Ilena. "Thankyou, see you in the morning." She replied, farewelling the driver.

Briana stood, arms folded and gazed the house, bemused. "Oh Bree, I know this is hard for you. New house, new school it will be ok—I promise." Ilena softly whispered. "Wish dad was here." Briana whispery stated. "I know, sweetie. Me too." Ilena replied, hugging her daughter.

"C'mon girls, let's explore and find which room that you want." Ilena suggested, gently ushered her daughters to the door as they were greeted by their new neighbours. "Ah, excuse us." A woman excused, politely.

Turned around and faced the visitors, smiled greeting. "Hello."

"We just want to welcome the new neighbours—we're the Newtons. This is my husband, Richard and I am Alice."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Ilena Matthews and these are my beautiful daughters. Briana, Makenna and Lillian. Would you like to come inside?" Ilena introduced and offered.

"We'd like that, wouldn't we honey?" Alice said. "Sure, we would. Thankyou." Richard replied, politely.

...

Do you like my prologue?

Please bare with me as this is my first ever Halloween fiction and will update as soon as possible. So, what is that you ask? Will the heroic terrapins join in the fiction? Well, just have to wait and find out now as if I continue rambling, we'd never know—will we? *smiling.*

Read and review until next time...tootles