October 31st, 2009

Gwen sat on a bench waiting for her friends, the friends she was meeting tonight were Leshawna and Bridgette. A few weeks ago, when Gwen was on Facebook, she got a message from Bridgette. She wanted to know how Gwen was doing and if she had any plans for Halloween. At the moment Gwen haven't thought of any. Bridgette said there was going to be a Halloween celebration in downtown Toronto with all kinds of fun stuff to do and she, Gwen and Leshawna should go. Gwen at first was hesitant but after giving it some thought she decided why not? It'd be great to get out and see some old friends. Gwen needs some good friends after all she's been through.

It had been a few months since Total Drama and since the whole incident on Total Drama World Tour. Since that kiss with Duncan there have been at least a few dozen death threats been sent to her family through email and phone. A while ago Gwen's mother got random phone calls from an unknown rabid Courtney fan wishing death upon her daughter. Gwen's mother immediately called the police, even though the cops couldn't track down who this insane person was, they placed a block on the phone line. The block stopped anyone from making death threats or any kind of threats by disconnecting them. If the person who called sounded like they were threatening Gwen's family or herself, the phone immediately disconnects.

Gwen didn't want to think about that, it was Halloween her favorite holiday and nothing was going to stop her from celebrating it. She was snapped out of her train of thought when she heard two familiar voices calling her.

Bridgette and Leshawna greeted Gwen with a warm friendly smile, "Hey Gwen!"

Gwen smiled, "Hi Guys."

The girls hugged and were so happy to see each other again. It's been ages since Gwen has seen Leshawna and Bridgette, it felt like Total Drama Island again.

Leshawna smiled excitedly "Happy Halloween girl!"

Bridgette grinned, "You ready for some spooky fun?"

Gwen smiled, "With you guys I'm up for anything."

The costumes they wore were a witch, a mermaid & a zombie. Leshawna was a witch and the costume she wore was a long black off shoulder maxi dress with long flowy sleeves and a belt that went around her waist with a black pointed hat to match. Her makeup was kept simple with metallic green lips and shimmering green eye makeup.

Bridgette was a mermaid, she wore a long high waisted green skirt that had a fish scale design and a tulle tail at the ankles. Her mermaid top was a purple crop tank top that also had a fish scale design and she had a gold starfish clipped into her hair. Bridgette's makeup was shimmery light blue fish scales done on her cheeks and forehead, her eye makeup was light green and lilac eyeshadow with blue mascara and matching blue lips.

Gwen's costume was a pair of ripped up black tights with black boots and a long white tank top dress that was ripped at the skirt and was drenched in fake blood. Her makeup was messy and uneven smoky eyes with fake blood dabbed on the corners of her pale flesh colored lips. She even had a fake but realistic zombie bite on the left side of her neck. Gwen made sure her zombie costume was bloody and disgusting, she didn't care about it looking pretty it was all about the blood and gore.

Gwen smiled, "You guys look great."

"Thanks, you look really terrifying." Bridgette said.

Leshawna laughed "How did you get that bite?"

Gwen grinned "I tried to fight off a zombie, but he just couldn't keep his teeth off me."

Bridgette laughed "Was he a crazed fan?"

"No just some annoying hater who wants me dead." Gwen said.

Bridgette and Leshawna looked stunned, neither of the two knew what to say. They both know that the hate Gwen's receive has gotten way out of hand. It happened months ago, can't people just let it go? Gwen noticed their concerned stares when she said that.

Gwen perked up a smile "Just kidding it's only liquid latex and fake blood."

Before Gwen could say anymore the bus arrived, once they stepped on all three of them took a seat in the back.

"Hey Gwen, I know me and Bridgette haven't been there for you in a while but we just want you to know that no matter what anyone says about the whole you kissing Duncan thing, we'll always believe you." Leshawna said.

Bridgette smiled as she placed her hand on Gwen's shoulder "That's right no matter what Courtney says or does to you were here for you."

Gwen smiled, "Thanks you guys."

"Anytime girl." Leshawna said.

When the whole love triangle fiasco got out of hand, Leshawna listened and took Gwen's side. Leshawna would rather side with her best friend then crazy C.I.T Courtney. Bridgette was hesitant and at first didn't want to listen to Gwen but after giving it some thought she decided to anyway. After hearing Gwen out and hearing about how she wants to make things right with Courtney, Bridgette changed her views.

Bridgette perked up, "Hey let's not think about past mistakes, tonight's Halloween let's have some fun."

Gwen second that "Your right I'm not going to let a bad choice ruin my favorite holiday, I may have made some mistakes but I'm willing to make things right."

"You go girl!" Leshawna cheered.

When Gwen was about to say something else the bus came to a stop and the doors shuffled open. The girls stepped off the bus and paid the driver, once off the bus they took in their surroundings, they were in downtown Toronto. Everything was decorated in various Halloween decorations and there was a large banner that was hung up above the street that read 'Happy Halloween'. The sign was black with orange bold letters and the 'o' was replaced with a jack-o-lantern. Little kids, teens and grown ups were all dressed up and going from store to store getting free candy. The air was not to cold or to hot, it was cool and crisp, and the scent of candy filled the air. Tonight, is going to be a good night, they could tell.

End of chapter 1 AN: I know it's well past Halloween, and I really did mean to write this on Halloween, but I got very busy and I haven't written anything in a while. Just call this a very belated Halloween treat or an early Christmas present. I call this a present because there's very little fanfic's about this friendship so I thought I'd contribute.