Me: I've been wanting to share THIS one for a long time now! Gee, to think I started this story last October. It's easily one of my favorites, actually. It's partly inspired by a video by Youtuber raishitsuwabuki. I think it's the one with Fear Garden in it...Just to let you know. Alright, go read now.

It was that time of year again. All Brawlers were dressed in silly costumes and leaving to other portals to demand candy from total strangers. Yes, it was Halloween. Lucas peeked his head outside the bathroom door.

"Okay you guys. Ready?" Lucas excitedly asked.

"Come on out!" Toon exclaimed. "Lady and gent, Cowboy Lucas!"

"Ta-daaaah!" Lucas jumped out of the bathroom in a cowboy costume! His pants were the leathery kind with tassles hanging off. He wore a vest over a light blue button-down shirt, and a red bandana on his neck. There was also a belt on his waist, which held a toy gun, the kind that pops off a cork attached to a string. Last but not least was the dapper cowboy hat, tipped slightly over Lucas's eyes. Toon and the Ice Climbers applauded.

"Oh, you look so cute, Lucas!" Nana squealed.

Lucas blushed. "Th-thanks." He took a moment to look over everybody else's costumes.

Toon was dressed up like a pirate. His pants were blue and a tiny bit poofy, and he wore a white button-down shirt under a navy blue jacket. Toon didn't bother with an eyepatch, but of course he had his sword on his back. Toon's hat was a classic pirate's hat, with a skull and crossbones symbol.

The Ice Climbers were dressed up as a prince and princess. Popo wore tan, regular pants, with a light blut, long-sleeved shirt brimmed with golden edges. He wore dark blue and yellow cuffs on his wrists, and small shoulder pads. His hands boasted white gloves, and a small crown rested on his cocoa brown hair. If you didn't know who this was, you'd be surprised to know he's an expert mountain climber.

Meanwhile, Nana wore a pink, slightly frilly dress that reached just to her ankles. After all, she's gotta be able to catch up during the trick-or-treating, right? Her top sported a dark red heart and frilled borders. Her shoulders were puffed, and white gloves reached from her shoulders to the tips of her fingers. A red choker fitted her neck, and a silver tiara rested on her hair, which was braided.

All of them retained their weapons in case something were to happen. Nana and Popo wore their Hammers on their backs. Toon still kept his sword and sheathe on his back, along with a small pouch consisting of some of his weapons. Lucas didn't carry his Stick, but of course he only needed his PSI.

"Say, where's Ness?" Lucas asked, looking around.

"Ness?" Toon repeated. "Not sure. But I bet he's excited."

He sure was, but for a different reason. This would be the night he would do it. Ness sat in the dark tool shed in the garden at the back of the Estate, wearing a black cloak with a hood. The hood hung over his face, covering it with a shade. He sat on a bucket and sharpened an axe. A real axe. A twisted smirk grew on his face.

"Tonight is the night," he whispered, voice quivering as he held the beautifully sharp weapon to the light. He left the shed, and met up with his friends in the square.

"Hey Ness!" Lucas waved. "We were worried you weren't gonna show!"

"Are you ready?" Nana asked.

"I'm ready, Nana," Ness replied. "Well? Let's go trick-or-treat!"

They cheered and left the Estate, hopping through the Animal Crossing Portal. Ness led his friends, hiding a smile. They passed through many houses, each one decorated with the classic Halloween decorations. Friendly animal folk dressed in costumes themselves, cheerfully giving out candy. At every small house, the kids trick-or-treated, marveling at the sweet candies. Eventually they all took a break after about an hour.

"Hey guys," Ness spoke up. "Who wants to trade some candy?"

"Whatcha got?" Lucas asked, peeking into Ness's basket. "Ooh..."

"I'll trade you some... Gummy Rope Snakes for some Caramel Kits."

"Ooh yum."

"I'll take some of that for some Lollies!" Toon interrupted. Lucas turned to Toon, eyes sparkling.

"Lollies!"

They chatted about different things during the break and traded their candies. Nana and Popo especially had fun eating some of them together. Who knew the Animal Crossing World was so plentiful in delicious treats?

"Hey guys, I'm gonna buy a drink from that store," Toon interrupted as he got up.

"I'll go with you," Ness said as he stood up with his axe.

"Oh, thanks." Toon's cat eyes drifted towards Ness's silver axe. When they were far enough from the group, he decided to speak up. "Hey Ness?

"Yeah?"

"What's up with your axe?"

"What do you mean?"

"Is that real?... It looks so shiny."

"Ah... Yeah. It is."

A surprised look overtook the pirate's face. "You're carrying a real axe around?! Isn't that dangerous?"

Ness slowed down, looking down on the axe with a hazy look on his face. His smile died down slightly, as if he were entranced by the beauty of the blade. "Don't worry," he crooned. "I'm careful with it."

"Alright then..." Ness followed Toon through the dimly lit streets. Ness firmly gripped his axe. He stayed outside while Toon went in and quickly bought a soda. When he came out, Ness stood in his way, a lip curling at a newly formed plan.

"Hey Toon," Ness began. "I think I saw something over here. You think it's a ghost?"

"Ghost?" Toon scoffed. "No way."

"I'm telling you, I saw this weird spirit or something holding a lantern!"

"Nah, I don't believe you." Toon attempted to go back to the others, only for Ness to stand in his way again.

"Then I dare you to go that way." Ness pointed to the nearby woods.

"Mm challenge accepted," Toon scoffed as he walked in, Ness following him.

'All too easy.' Ness pulled ahead and led Toon deeper, so deep nobody could hear your screams. Eventually they reached a small clearing, where fog lingered on the ground. The moon itself was barely visable through the dense trees.

"So where is it?..." Toon asked uncertainly while looking around. Ness brought out his axe. Toon turned around to find Ness staring at him, his head down. "W-What are you doing?"

"My feelings have been bottled up for months," Ness suddenly spoke. "But tonight, I'm gonna clear my mission. Unfortunately for you..." Ness held his axe in both hands, his violet eyes piercing through Toon's soul. Fear struck Toon, his eyes widening and his pupils dilating. Ness was...different. It startled him.

"What do you mean?" he asked. He wasn't sure he wanted, to know the answer.

"My girlfriend left me," Ness continued, walking around the small clearing, then stopping at the entrance so the pirate couldn't escape. "I told her I love someone else. But I can't let anybody steal my loved one." Ness approached his cat-eyed friend, holding his axe up.

"Ness, what's wrong with you?!"

"Nothing's wrong with me. I just don't need any competition."

"Competition?" Toon repeated. "I'm not interested in anyone at the Estate! What are you talking about?!"

"Oh well... It wouldn't hurt to kill you. Hurt me, that is. Besides, you're already here. Perfect time to rid of you. I'm not taking any chances, just saying."

Despite the fear clear on his face, Toon drew the Master Sword on his back. Ness laughed, amused. He held up the axe, confidence shining in his eyes.

"Dude, are you seriously challenging me?" Ness laughed, his eyes half open.

"You can't beat me! I'm better at this!"

"Yeah, keep telling yourself that."

Toon rushed forward, into a vertical slash! Ness sidestepped, not making any move! Toon swung a horizontal slice, to which Ness dodged with a duck! Toon leapt into the air and slammed down his sword, only for Ness to dodge with ease again by jumping back a few meters away.

"How is he so fast?..." Toon whispered to himself. His heart beat out if his chest. This was bad.

"You don't know everything about me," Ness shrugged. "Seriously, though, are you even trying?" he taunted. His fingers gestured Toon to give him his best shot. The pirate boy intended to do just that.

Remembering his pouch of emergency weapons, Toon launched all his mini bombs at Ness, all of them exploding with a BOOM. Save for a barely visable scorch mark at the bottom of his robe, Ness managed to swerve through all of them.

Cursing under his breath, Toon decided to throw his boomerang, which Ness rolled his eyes at. He caught it as it sped towards him, like it was a baseball and Ness was an outfielder.

This was bad. REALLY bad. Ness was coming closer, and all Toon had left was a bundle of arrows.

A bundle of arrows.

Without a bow.

That's just great.

Instead, he tried a bolder move. Toon rushed his sword, bringing it to his side and charging at Ness! With all of his might, the young swordsman swung hard!

CHINK!... Ness wasn't there. Instead, a tree caught the blade of the sword. Toon's eyes widened as he attempted to pull the blade out. Ness laughed, amused at the warrior's feeble and futile attempts.

"Oh wow!" Ness laughed out loud. "What a dunce you are! A fool! A real idiot! You thought you could defeat me, but now your sword's caught! Hahaha!"

With little effort, Ness pushed Toon away with a backhand slap, sending the unbalanced warrior to the ground. Ness smirked as Toon looked up to see Ness yank the sword out with a single pull. As Toon got up to scramble away, Ness threw the sword, catching the collar of his pirate costime and pinning it to the tree!

"AAH!" Toon yelped. Toon struggled and grasped the handle, but it was stuck there good! His own sword, used against him! The MASTER Sword! Used against the hero himself! Ness approached, a large grin and sparkling violet eyes scaring the cat-eyed boy more.

"This was fun. Thanks for everything, Toon." Ness raised the axe, and before Toon can say anything...

CHUNK!

Me: At first, I wanted to name the story, "Psycho," but then as I was uploading this as a doc, I thought "PSIcho" would fit well. See, cuz... PSI...and with "cho" it sounds like... I'll be quiet now. Go ahead and leave a (nice) comment if you wish! I appreciate it!