Cobwebs Tend to Make Friends on Halloween
I don't own anything but my OC's.
Chapter 1
The jack-o-lantern door opened.
The scarecrow's pumpkin head had a wicked grin carved into it. It spun around on the wooden pole it was tied to, pointing at a dark and twisted town with its finger.
Now it was clear. This was Halloween Town's Halloween celebration.
A young skeleton boy with black and white hair stood on top of a tilted gravestone. His jack-o-lantern mask covered one eye socket, its eyes and mouth glowing a bright orange. His suit was black with grey pinstripes making their mark on the material, a spider bow tie at the base of his collar. His rather oversized top hat- which he had obtained on his ninth birthday- was striped with black and white and almost covered all of the boy's spiky hair; his fringe poking out from under the brim. This was, indeed, Cobweb Skellington. And he was dancing upon the gravestone, his fingers curled to look like claws. He was singing the usual song.
Boys and girls of every age,
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?
He jumped off of the gravestone, walking backwards; leading whoever he chose towards the gates of Halloween Town.
Come with us, and you will see,
This, our town of Halloween,
This is Halloween, this is Halloween,
The gates opened and Cobweb danced inside. Several ghosts came down, holding pumpkins, which they handed to the Pumpkin Prince. He took them from his ghostly peers and slammed them down on the sharp fence, the spikes going through the pumpkins.
Pumpkins scream in the dead of night,
This is Halloween, everybody make a scream,
Trick or treat, 'til the neighbour's gonna die of fright
Cobweb had the most wicked grin on his face.
It's our town, everybody scream!
In our town of Halloween.
The ghosts lifted Cobweb up and flew away with him in their grasp.
Inside a bedroom, an empty bed sat by the wall. Underneath, came a voice. The being was just as it described itself. Sharp teeth and red eyes.
I am the one hiding under your bed,
Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red,
The monster showed itself from underneath the stairs, gesturing to its hair and fingers.
I am the one hiding under your stairs,
Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair.
One by one, the vampires burst out of their coffins.
This is Halloween, this is Halloween,
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
The vampires moved in a row, Cobweb in between them. They all had their hands to their chests. Together, they flew away, Cobweb being slower due to the fact that his wings could barely hold him up.
In this town, we call home,
Everyone hails to the pumpkin song!
The Mayor sang, practically jumping on the spot with enthusiasm. His body spun while his head stayed in one place.
In this town, don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise!
The Werewolf, Melting Man and Harlequin sang together.
Round that corner, man
Hiding in the trash can,
Something's waiting, no to pounce and how you'll…
Scream! This is Halloween!
Red 'n' black and slimy green,
Aren't you scared?
The Witches sang together as they flew upon their broomsticks in the dark and foggy night.
Well, that's just fine!
Say it once, say it twice,
Take a chance and roll the dice!
Cobweb stood in front of the Tree with the Hanging Men, pointing up towards the moon.
Ride with the moon in the dead of night,
Cobweb walked forward, his fingers once again curled to look like claws.
Everybody scream, everybody scream!
He stood and spun on one foot, tilting his hat so that it covered his mask. It zoomed into his visible eye socket.
In our town of Halloween!
The Clown with the Tear-away face managed to balance on his unicycle. The clown removed his face.
I am the clown with the tear-away face!
Here in a flash and gone without a trace!
The clown disappeared.
Shadow sat against the tree, brushing her black and white hair with a purple brush. She wore her usual black robe and purple dress, her eyes still mismatched; one blue, one red. The wind blew her hair gently, like curtains on a windy day.
I am the who when ya call "Who's there?"
I am the wind blowing the through your hair!
Considering Oogie Boogie was no more, his creation took the job of being the shadow. Cobweb's shadow was, of course, black; other then his eye socket and the eyes and mouth of his mask.
I am the shadow on the moon at night,
Filling your dreams to the brim with fright!
His shadow dispersed into bats, flying away quickly.
This is Halloween, this is Halloween,
Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!
Every creature in town began making their way to the plaza, Behemoth beginning to pull the wooden horse with their king on top.
Tender lumplings everywhere,
Life's no fun without a good scare.
That's our job but we're not mean,
In our town of Halloween!
The Mayor began singing again:
In this town, don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise!
Everyone's cheers became louder as the wooden horse was pulled through the crowd.
Skeleton Jack might catch you in the back,
And scream like a banshee!
Make you jump out of your skin!
This is Halloween!
Everybody scream!
The Pumpkin King plucked a lit torch from his son's hand, giving him a wink behind the pumpkin he was currently wearing.
Won't you please make way for a very special guy?
The Pumpkin King lowered the torch into his mouth and swallowed the flame. He seemed fine, despite being on fire. In fact, he was dancing upon the horse.
Our man Jack is king of the Pumpkin Patch
Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King now!
The Pumpkin King lowered himself and breathed fire upon some of the town's people, making them recoil and scream in fright. The horse made its way towards the town's fountain, where the Pumpkin King jumped, did a flip in mid air and landed in the water while everyone sang.
Cobweb ran over to the fountain, leaning over.
In this town, we call home,
Everyone hails to the pumpkin song!
Suddenly, Jack Skellington rose out of the water, his hands flat against his chest. He was clad in his pinstriped suit with the bat bow tie, which puffed up slowly. As he rose, he bent down and picked up his son, sitting him on his shoulders; grasping his knees to make sure he didn't fall.
Cobweb threw his hands up in the air with delight as he and his father continued to rise out of the water.
Jack stood on the brim of the fountain, allowing everyone to cheer for him.
"A simply horrible Halloween, everyone!" Cobweb exclaimed, still sitting on his father's shoulders.
"And a horrible birthday to Cobweb!" Jack called out.
Cobweb smiled and placed his hands on the top of his father's head. "I'm ten now, Father."
Jack nodded. "Double digits." He chuckled and picked Cobweb up, placing him down onto the ground as he climbed down himself.
Cobweb smiled up at his father. "Dad, did I do a good job?"
"Of course! You were excellent!" Jack praised. He knelt down. "Don't tell anyone this, but I think you were the best part."
Cobweb grinned and cheered.
Jack chuckled. "So much enthusiasm." He murmured happily to himself.
Shadow stepped through the crowd, clutching a present in her hands. "Excellent work, you two!"
"Thank you, Shadow!" Cobweb thanked. He kept his eyes on the present in her hands.
"Yes, thank you, Shadow." Jack nodded.
Shadow smiled at him before kneeling down to Cobweb and holding out the present. "Here you are, Cobweb."
Cobweb took it gently and shook it near his ear, pressing his fingers on the gift. "It feels…kinda squishy."
Shadow smiled in amusement.
He felt and pressed the present a few more times before ripping a corner of the pumpkin-decorated wrapping paper; peeking inside. "It's…black."
Shadow nodded.
Cobweb began to tear the wrapping paper away. Once he had torn all of it, he pulled out his present.
In his hand was a hooded trench coat, the material thin and soft. Cobweb held it in both hands, straightening it to see it more clearly. On the back, drawn in white, was the same symbol that was tattooed on the palm and back of Cobweb's right hand. The circle with the star inside. Some people would call this clothing a cloak, others would call it a trench coat but Cobweb would just call it a great gift.
Cobweb grinned. "Thank you, Shadow!"
Shadow straightened herself. "You said you wanted a coat similar to Maverick's. That about as similar as I could make it."
True enough, it didn't really look like Maverick's coat. Maverick's coat was thick with large cuffs and didn't have a hood.
Nevertheless, Cobweb was happy with what he got.
Jack helped him slip off his current coat so he could put on his new coat.
Cobweb slipped it on. It hung on him like a coat on a coat rack. It nearly reached his ankles. He smiled up at the sorceress. "You placed a spell upon this too, didn't you?"
Shadow nodded. "Just like your suit, it'll grow as you do."
"Speaking of which," Jack spoke up. "Where is Maverick? He'd surely be here for Halloween."
Cobweb looked around. "I don't see him anywhere." He observed. "Maybe he went to see his family."
"Or maybe he's closer then you think."
All three jumped and turned.
Maverick stood, his arms at his sides. His coat was midnight blue, the cuffs large with a small, gold button. His shirt and trousers were puffy, his brown boots almost reaching his knees. His hat was an oversized pirate hat, the front spike reaching far off of his face. Blue, glowing ovals sat in his eye sockets, representing his eyes.
"Maverick!" Cobweb exclaimed. "You scared us!"
"Tis the season to be scary, Fa la la la la la la la la." Maverick sang his own version of the Christmas carol 'Deck the Halls'.
Cobweb giggled at Maverick's song.
"Nice work, by the way." Maverick said, looking at Jack.
"Thank you."
Maverick looked down at Cobweb and tipped his hat. "Happy birthday, kid."
"Thanks." Cobweb nodded.
"I would've gotten you a present, but I'm a ghost. So, whatever Jack got you, it's from both of us." Maverick said.
"I don't think so." Jack said, chuckling slightly.
"Oh…" Maverick mumbled, slightly depressed and guilty. He hadn't gotten Cobweb a present. "Well…then I'll give you a thumbs up and an awkward, invisible expression." He did as promised, giving the child a thumbs up.
Cobweb laughed. "Thanks, Maverick."
Maverick nodded.
Cobweb looked up at Jack hopefully.
Jack chuckled, "Yes, I still need to give you my present, don't I?"
Cobweb nodded.
Jack reached into his coat pocket and took out a little box. It was cube shaped and wrapped in black wrapping paper with white skulls. "Here you are," He handed it to his son, who took it. "Be careful, it's fragile."
Cobweb nodded, taking in the information. Nevertheless, he shook it softly next to his ear. He began tearing off the wrapping paper, revealing a black box. Cobweb lifted off the lid.
Inside was a crimson, plush cushion. On top of that, was a silver pocket watch. Around the edge of the lid were spirals that resembled the Twisted Hill. In the middle, a cobweb was carved and Cobweb could see the clock between the gaps, the minute hand moving at a rhythmic beat; the hour hand, very slowly, following it.
Cobweb, very gently, lifted the pocket watch out and saw that it hung from a silver chain. He pushed the button with his thumb. The lid flicked open and Cobweb could hear the soft tick tock!
Cobweb grinned up at his father. "Thank you, Dad, I love it!"
Jack chuckled. "You're welcome, Cobweb. Just be careful with it, alright?"
Cobweb nodded.
"Well then," Maverick spoke up. He held his hat to his chest and Jack saw that it reached half way down his thighs.
Well, Jack thought. I was close. He remembered when he estimated that the front spike would reach Maverick's knees.
"I'll be on my way." Maverick placed his hat back on his head.
"You're leaving? So soon?" Cobweb asked.
"I'll be back. Just have to go and wish Ellie and Ed a happy Halloween. Bye." With that, he disappeared.
He'd do that often, go and visit his family's graves. Talk to his son about Cobweb and tell his wife that he loved her.
Cobweb smiled and his eyes caught something behind the Tree with the Hanging Men. A girl. "Uh…" He began, looking up at his father. "I'm going to go and see if everyone else enjoyed the show."
"Alright," Jack nodded. "Just don't wander off."
Cobweb nodded and ran in the direction of the girl.
She looked as though she was hiding from something. She was pretty, he noted, with stitches on her face and limbs. Her long hair was a reddish brown. Her dress was a mixture of different fabrics sewn together, just about reaching her knees. She looked about Cobweb's age.
"Hi," Cobweb greeted as he reached her.
She jumped back slightly. "…Hello."
"I'm Cobweb Skellington." Cobweb held out a hand.
"I know." She replied, taking his hand and shaking it.
"And you are?" Cobweb tilted his head.
The rag doll wringed her hands in front of her.
"Oh! You're shy!" Cobweb noticed. "That's ok. You don't have to tell me. I used to be shy too. My dad had to keep introducing me." He gestured at Jack with his thumb. "So, did you enjoy the celebration?"
The girl was quiet for a second before saying. "It was wonderful."
"Oh, good. I like it when everyone is happy." Cobweb smiled. "So, are-"
"SALLY!"
Both children turned.
Doctor Finkelstein rode up to them in his wheelchair, not too happy. "There you are!" The doctor turned to Cobweb. "I hope she wasn't bothering you, Cobweb."
"Oh, no. We were just talking." Cobweb replied.
"We'll be going now." Dr. Finkelstein said, though more to Sally then Cobweb.
"So, your name is Sally?" Cobweb asked her.
She nodded.
"That's pretty."
Sally looked a little surprised for a second before muttering a shy thank you, her cheeks turning a pale pink.
"Sally!" The doctor called impatiently.
Sally speed-walked over to him.
Cobweb watched her go.
Maverick appeared beside him, though only Cobweb could see him. "Who was that?"
"Sally and Dr. Finkelstein." Cobweb replied.
"Haven't seen her before."
"No, but I have."
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Author's note:
Behold! The first chapter of Cobwebs Tend to Make Friends on Halloween!
Now, I told you guys that Sally had not been created yet (see the author's note in the first chapter of the last story) and this is one of those fanfics that have a Kid!Sally. I know she was never a child considering she was created by the doctor, but this is fan fiction. Plus, Cobweb needs a new friend and it's part of the story, so let's roll with it. XD
Now, you may be saying "Wow! This sequel is up quick!" Reason being: I'm excited about this, so I began writing the first chapter straight after writing the epilogue for the last story. I'm so loyal to you guys, that, during my cousin's party, I was thinking about this story and writing down some ideas instead of actually partying. Besides, I'm not really a party person.
It was a pain writing This is Halloween, but I did it for you guys. Feel grateful.
Also, bear in mind that I don't usually write about Sally, so if she seems OOC, then maybe you guys could suggest some ways I could improve the way I write about her.
My favourite part of this chapter? When Maverick sings and when he gives Cobweb a thumbs up. Gotta love that guy!
My dad's birthday is today!
So, where has Cobweb seen Sally before? Find out next time…