The new girl in town
Jade's POV
"Who needs friend? Not me!" I said as I stormed out of Prom. I was now the complete outcast of the town. My parents were all fascinated on my older sister, and it was never on my head because when she returned from college, I had to move to the attic. Right now, at Prom, a boy stood me up, the cheerleader played a prank on me, and right now, I was in verge of tears. As I roamed through the town, I was thinking many things, for an example: if I get lost, nobody would care if I go missing, nope, not at all. The only thing good happening to me was that Christmas incident that occurred a year ago, a Santa Clause impostor almost destroyed Christmas; it was funny because I didn't expect anything for Christmas, but at least the toys ate my sister's early gifts. The night was getting colder, maybe the idea of roaming around the town with a short black strapless dress and a tiny top hat upon my long brunet hair wasn't a good idea, but I looked nice. I stopped in front of a store where I could see my reflection, a rocker girl in sight, beautiful dark rose and nothing else. The cemetery was still open, a lonely place for a weird and lonely girl, so I smiled. I smiled because I could, I can and I wanted, so when I reached the open gates, I frowned. An angel was in front of me, abandoned by the years as the stone had shown her age, it was so sad, not sadder as the two of her arms that were extended, like if she wanted to hug someone, but at the end, she was only holding her book. The monument was beautiful before, how could anyone let it go like this? Maybe they just can, I guessed. I hummed a soft melody, as I passed by the tombstone and later realized that another melody was interfering with mine. At first, I thought it was nothing, but when I took a better look, nobody was driving by, and everything was silent, all except for that melody. I looked around the cemetery (where it was the only place where the music was loud enough), hoping I bumped into it, but all lead into that same monument. I'm embarrassed to say that I got near, curiosity got the best of me, and then it's were I heart it. This is Halloween, this is Halloween…, I heard it saying, and it was quite strange actually. We were on the middle of a June, and monument couldn't possibly play a tune. I took a better look at it once more, was it really a monument or a tomb? As I gave a soft knock on it, it felt just felt hollow; a harder knock, sounded like doors. I turned around trying to leave but something caught my eyes, something odd. A small doll, a strange one actually because her face seemed like if someone spooked her, did it belong to someone? They closed this cemetery to build a new one, maybe a bigger one, I felt quite bad for the doll, it belonged to someone and they just forgot all about it. I picked it up, it was more like a creepy doll than a normal one, and smiled, it was unique. A wind started to hit me from behind, making me hear a pair of doors open, I could've accept the sound of the gates but no, it sounded more like a pairs of doors, can it be the ones I knocked before? From my curiosity, I turned to face the monument or better yet, the tomb (it would remain a mystery I guess), and found myself in shock to see that there door was open to my direction. More or less, it was dark, it was impossible to see a thing, but one could hear the music, and that drew me closer. As I got close enough, I hold on to the edge of the doors and try to see if there was something inside, but every time I tried to get even closer, I was on the edge of the entrance. I didn't notice my current situation until I felt the door closing behind me and suddenly I fell to the darkness. All that I felt was pain as I rolled down what I presumed was stairs until I reached a part that just caught up with speed. I saw a light before I could hit ground, after that, all was blur. The sound of music that played before stopped and a soft gasping sound caught my ear, later I swore I could hear soft footsteps heading to my direction, but after that, all head into darkness.
Sally's POV
I was on the Spiral hill looking at the stars, all alone. Since the Sandy Claws incident, Jack and I spend most of the time together, but Halloween is getting closer and the town is in need of him. All the ideas he had presented has been wonderful, and everyone is excited about them, but sometimes, it's an exhausting job for Jack. He worries about the preparation and last minutes thing, in my case, I've been driven crazy with the plenty of costume I have to make, but I do it because I love it, maybe that's why he never quit. I softly started to hum a soft melody of the song we usually sing in Halloween, and later started to sing the first verse. "This is Halloween, This is Halloween…" I started, after a while I heard a knock, that made me stop. I stood up and I squinted my eyes to see if there was anybody here, but all I saw was an empty cemetery. It was all in my head, I thought. As I turned again, I heard someone else singing, I smiled as I remember the song. "My dearest friend, if you don't mind…" he stopped, making me smile; Jack always tries his best to meet up with me here. Jack reached for my hand and kisses it as a gentleman. "How is everything going?" I asked as he started humming This is Halloween. Before he could say anything, we heard a moaning sound of pain and from my eyes, I saw someone on the ground, apparently hurt. I let out a gasp and hurried to see if the creature was alright, but then I just walked cautiously to its side. She turned and what I saw was a girl, a human girl. "Jack, come quick!" I shouted and the question in my mind, how did she ever got here?
Jade's POV
I softly opened my eyes, and still, my vision was a bit foggy. "Doctor, your patient has woken." Said a maturely voice. "Thank you my Jewel." Responded another voice but its sound was quite frightening. "Are you completely awake?" asked the voice in a louder tone, later someone shined a light upon my face. I gave in a moan of pain as I tried to focus my look. "That was quite an incident you caused last night, everybody in town doesn't stop talking about the great arrival of a human." He kept saying, and I laughed. "W-where am I?" "Why, Sally told Jack to bring you here, too bad the entire town saw you, they are drowning me question." He said in an irritated tone and then I heard a glass break. I took a deep breath, I was afraid for my life; I was with a mad man! "Don't push yourself to much." Said the mature voice, if I remember, he called her Jewel, lovely name. "So, w-what's wrong with me?" I asked. "Nothing deadly. Broken arm, I can replace that with a mechanical arm, and your vision will return to its normal state sooner or later." He said, I swallowed hard in fear. "Master." Said a grasps voice, who made his emphasis on the 's' and the 'r'. "What Igor?" asked the voice. "Jacks here for the patient." Said Igor. I blinked twice and my vision turned normal, the first thing I saw was a skeleton entering through the door, well dress though. "Doctor!" it called, or maybe he called, I don't know anymore. "Jack, good to see you, how's the preparation?" "It had to be stopped for a while." I took a better look of my doctor and how I saw him was like a pale-as-a-sheet mad scientist with a duckbill-like mouth and a hinged skullcap that he opened it up to reveal his brain as he scratched it so casually. The sound of his wheelchair was making me insane, it sounded like the one my old aunt used, but in her case, I felt bad of the wheelchair, it wasn't old, it was caring her 400 weight. Back to the present, I wanted to run out of the door, because the pain in my arm was real, and if I could feel it, this was no dream or even nightmare. "So, how's the patient?" asked the skeleton as he referred to me. "She's awake, so don't worry." Said the Doctor turning towards me. "Can she talk?" wondered the skeleton, and the doctor nodded. I looked down and closed my eyes. "I think she's in a bit of a shock to see you Jack." Said the doctor, but I shook my head. I liked skeletons and weird stuff, so it freaks me out actually to talk to them, I guess. "Wait." I said opening my eyes. "So let me make this clear. You are a talking skeleton and you're a mad scientist?" I asked statin the obvious and both nodded, so I took a deeper breath and laugh. "You two understand this is not possible." "If it wasn't possible, why are we even here?" Said the woman that had the same features as the doctor, but she was a bit taller, not as the skeleton of course. "Do you want anything?" she later asked. "Yes, can you get me out of this table; I don't like it when I'm strap down into places."
After a while, I was on a chair next to Dr. Finklestein, if I recalled his name, with a piece of fabric holding my arm up. I was glad I convinced the doctor to let me fix my own arm; I was never fond to any kind operations anyway. Standing in front of me was Jack, and later came in Jewel with a trade of refreshments. "Halloween Town?" I said as I grabbed my glass of strange liquids. Jack nodded at the name, and so he kept explaining what they usually do and have here. Later on, he continued to tell me his theory of the 'how' I got here. "Interesting." I said having a sip of the liquid, but later on coughed as I tasted the awfulness of the flavors. "W-what's this?" I asked handing the glass back to Jack who was studying my expression. "It's a glass of sewer water with a hint cockroaches." Said Jewel drinking a bit of her glass, I think they already forgot I was human. "I'm not thirsty, but thanks." I said nervously and stood up. "So tell me doctor, you mentioned a name a while back, Sally, isn't it?" Jack smiled at her name. "I can take you to her. You can even see the town if you want." He offered me, I didn't know what to respond but I only smile and nodded.
Jack's POV
The girl was walking a bit off, or is it how humans does it? In here, some wobble their way through, other just crawl, but this girl walks like Sally. She stayed quiet as we walked through town, a crowded day on the streets. Everyone stopped to ask me when we can continue the preparations, and I responded within two days, now the rest of the questions were about the girl. It was hard to see her, with everyone holding her good arm out, others holding her locks of hair in their hand. It was something humorous when she started responding the questions in her nervous tone, but after I actually lost her from my sight, I had to intervene. I put on my scariest face and gave a high pitch screech, scaring everyone and then they continued to their usual routines. "I'm sorry about the crowd." I said scratching the back of my skull. "I-it's nothing, I'm not used for anyone giving me a lot of attention." "Well you're our guest of honor!" I said out loud as we continued our way. "So, how does Sally looks like?" she asked a bit nervous, maybe she's afraid that could be a possible insult of what not. "Well, she's not a witch, or a sea monster, I'll tell you that." I started. We arrived to the Residential Area, Herlom Homesteed and stopped in front of a small house that was recently built. After my Christmas incident, she moved out from Dr. Finklestein's house, and to show the gratitude for trying to help Sandy Claws, the town helped build her a new home. I remembered when Sandy Claws told me that Sally was the only one that made sense in this place, and he was right. Since that moment, I saw her true self, she was beautiful when she was completely nervous, I just wanted to steal a kiss from Sally, just to let her know that I finally understood her feelings, but the Mayor had to interrupt everything. When I noticed that the doctor build himself Jewel, I knew she was free (even though he grew to be a father figure to Sally after they tried to bond with each other) and so I followed her to the Spiral Hill. "Special friend?" asked the girl returning me to the present, and I laughed, did I was actually that deep into my memories? Before I could answer, I heard Sally's voice. "Jack, is that you?" she said answering the door. "I brought you a visitor." I said with a smile. When she finally opened the door, she smiled towards the girl. "Oh, I see you're okay."
Jade's POV
Sally, who I presumed, opened the door and greeted me kindly. Jack was right; she was no witch or sea monster, but a lovely ragdoll. She had her long red hair that look nicely with her pale skin that I found odd; did I saw a hint of blue? Either way, it complimented well with her figure. Sally didn't look so scary like the rest of the town; in fact, she looked like a sweet heart. "Please come in. Want something to drink?" she asked so kindly. I quickly shook my hands in denial, if I keep drinking strange things, I probably end up dead. As we entered to the living room, I sat on a lonely chair while Jack sat next to her on a love seat. "I should thank you both for helping me." I decided to say. "It's no problem, are you sure you're okay?" asked Sally referring to my arm. "It will be okay in a week or two." Sally smiled in relief, and later tilted her head. "Can I ask your name?" "Oh, my bad. It's Jade." I said. "So Jade, do you live far from here?" I nodded. "Well, we can't let you leave with a broken arm." Said Jack. "That's true, why you don't stay with me?" added Sally. I laughed nervous; can I even push my luck? My parents wouldn't miss me, so if they don't mind… There was a knock on the door, later the doorbell. "Sally, is Jack with you?" said a nervous voice. When she opened the door, I saw fat man, who has the appearance of a giant candy corn, wearing an impossibly tall top hat, a spider bolo tie, and a ribbon of office that says "Mayor" on it. His cone-shaped head has two faces. One face is orange-colored, rosy-cheeked, and smiling; the other face is pale, white, and frowning. "Good afternoon." Said Sally letting him in. "Good afternoon." He said with his bright side face, and later looks at Jack. His face changed quickly into a frightening look and rushed to his side. "The Vampire Brothers wanted me to give to this. Apparently their nephew is coming for a visit for this Halloween; I just wanted to let you know." "Sounds wonderful both can stay for Halloween!" "Both?" said the Mayor worried and later looked at me. "Is it a good idea to have her here Jack?" asked the Mayor in a hush voice. "She wouldn't mind staying here, right?" "I don't want to be a bother for any of you." I said but Jack laughed. "Nonsense, it's one in a lifetime were one can truly experience Halloween." The Mayor coughed and then headed to the door. "Well…if it doesn't bother to you Jack." He changed his worried face into a smile, and headed to the door. "I need to continue see if everyone is ready for the preparations for this Halloween." The Mayor said walking backwards, unfortunately he fell from the stairs. "Is that even possible?" I asked as we all burst into laughter. The night came at last and I decided to change into a nightgown that Sally laid out for me. A black colored gown within layers of fabric that reach to my knees, best of all, it was sleeve less, so I could still feel the breeze of the cold night. Before I could leave the room, I saw Jack and Sally on the door holding each other's hands, a kiss near the lips and he left, it was disgustingly cute.
?'s POV
I entered to the town so tired, didn't they knew I was coming? After a long journey, I was finally here, away from the V. Colonies, just need to stay hid until Halloween passes, and everything will return to normal… I hope.