To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hocus Pocus; I decided to write a sequel which takes place this Halloween!

In Salem Massachusetts, 1693, shortly after the Sanderson Sisters were hung by the town folks for taking Emily Binx's life force; one of the male town folks, Peter was asked by Mr. and Mrs. Binx to go back to the sisters' cottage and investigate. He was a close friend.

"I ask of thee to go check the witches' cottage for our son Thackery." Mrs. Binx told him. Hope was still in her eyes. She wanted to believe he was still alive and well.

"But thy son is gone. He was nowhere to be found." Peter replied.

"Please Peter, we ask of thee; thou must." Mr. Binx begged.

Peter sighed and headed off. "Thou has thine word." He went to his farm to get his horse.

His wife Elizabeth walked over to give him a kiss. "Please be careful."

"Thou mustn't worry for me. I shall return." He assured her.

Their son Jack began pulling on his leg, not wanting him to go.

"I will be back. I promise thee." Peter got on his horse and took off. Once he got to the cottage; he glanced around a bit scared. As he was about to enter the cottage, a black cat came near his feet. Not knowing the cat was really Thackery Binx; he thought it was the witches' cat. "Flee you beast! Be gone!" Peter kicked him away. "The town has suffered enough."

He began to look around, calling Thackeray's name. He stopped when he heard the sound of pages flipping. "Huh?" He turned and saw Winifred's spell book in the glass case. The pages were flipping as if a giant breeze came. It finally stopped on the page after the 'Bringing the sisters back on Hallows eve when a virgin lights the candle' page.

He read the page and his eyes widened with fear.

'If thou fails to suck the lives of all the children before sunset,

thou will have a second chance if the candle shall be lit again.'

"Heavens no! No!" Peter left the cottage, got back on his horse and went back to his wife and son. He began to bang on the wooden door. "Elizabeth, Jack!"

Elizabeth answered the door and became concerned as she saw the panicked look on her husband's face. "Peter! Oh my goodness. What happened?"

"If the witches fail to steal the lives of all the children in Salem when they're brought back; they hast a second chance." He explained.

The entire town was warned and everyone stirred clear from the witches' cottage and the black cat who guarded it to make sure a virgin wouldn't try to light the candle. None of the people thought about doing it, not during those times. But by the time it was nearing the early 1900's, things were different. A lot of people began to think the whole witches' thing was a myth and it became a joke. Binx was really on guard during those times but in 1993, he couldn't stop Max Dennison from lighting the candle and bringing the sisters back but he, Max, Allison and Dani easily outsmarted and defeated them for good...Or so they thought. None of them knew about the second chance, not even the witches knew.

In 1693, before they were hung, they told the town they would return on Hallows eve when a virgin lights the candle.

320 years later...October 31rst, 2013.

It was Thursday morning and Kendra Jones was in her room, putting books in her back pack and getting ready for school. She was 16 years old and in her junior year of High School. She had long curly blond hair that almost neared her breasts and periwinkle blue eyes. She had on a light periwinkle blue shirt that almost matched her eyes and a white skirt. She also had on a beautiful silver cross necklace and a purity ring with a sky blue diamond design on one of her fingers.

Kendra Jones was a friendly and smart teenager and a straight A student. She was very serious when it came to school and homework and she was so mature for her age that most people thought she was in her 20's or 30's. She has a passion for reading, writing and singing. She was also really good at playing the piano and took piano lessons every Wednesdays and Fridays at her church. She participated in choirs there and was good at Guitar.

She would be at the piano singing her heart out on Sunday at 5 in the afternoon and she even sang at funerals. Her step dad owned the church. Her mom and biological dad divorced a few years ago when mom found out he was cheating on her and sleeping with other women. He claimed he wasn't getting enough attention from mom. They weren't getting along that well anymore, anyways so they got a divorce. The truth was, mom wanted to divorce him five years before this incident but her beliefs of divorce were stopping her. He wasn't a really nice man or dad anyways. Well he was at first but he changed.

Kendra's eight year old brother, Bobby who was Five at the time; was really upset when he found out Mom and Dad were separating but two years later when Bobby was in the second grade and Kendra was in the ninth grade, their mom fell in love with the man who owned the church they went too. The feeling was mutual. They started off as really good friends but they felt a connection. He was a nice man and both Kendra and Bobby liked him and saw him as a father figure so they were both happy when the two fell in love and got married.

Kendra had her mom's blond hair and blue eyes and Bobby had his dad's dark brown hair and brown eyes. Before Kendra could pick up her light blue comb from her dresser, knocking on her door startled her.

"Kendra!" It was her adopted sister, Donna Miller. She was six years old and had curly blond hair that was a little pass her cheeks and her eyes were blue. She was wearing a pink shirt and blue jeans with pink sneakers. She had been through so much. Last September, she lost her parents in a car accident and she had been living with the Jones' since November when they adopted her. When her parents died, she had stopped talking for a very long time cause she was so traumatized and devastated. The only time she would talk even just a little was when she was asked important questions.

Kendra tried to comfort Donna while she grieved over the terrible loss of her parents and Donna slowly opened up to her and soon saw her as a sister she never had. She began to like the Jones' The kind family that has been taking care of her.

"Come in." Kendra noticed the sad look in Donna's eyes and became concerned. "What's wrong?"

"I really don't want to go to school anymore." Donna had problems with other kids at school. She would get bullied because she was different and because a lot of the kids were just mean. She had dyslexia and took special classes, that's one of the main reasons why she was bullied and teased.

"Is this about the kids?" Kendra asked, knowingly.

"They're always being mean to me and Bobby." Donna whined. "They won't stop! They all hate us!"

"Well just try not to let those brats get to you, okay? What they tell you isn't true. You're a very smart and sweet girl. Just because you're different and have problems, doesn't mean any of the things they tell you." Kendra put an arm on her shoulder. "Just repeat to yourself 'I am Donna Miller and I am a very smart and sweet girl' and keep saying it till you believe it, alright?"

Donna nodded and smiled a little. "Alright."

"Hey, school will be over before you know it and tonight I'll take you and Bobby trick or treating, okay?" Kendra assured her.

Donna brightened up. "Okay."

"Great, we better go downstairs for breakfast." Kendra left the room and rushed downstairs.

Donna glanced around a bit before finally following.

In the kitchen, Bobby had picked up a box of frosted flakes and was about to pour the last remaining into his bowl until Kendra rushed over and grabbed the bag from him. "Hey!" She exclaimed.

"Sorry but I got here first!" He really loved to annoy and tease his sister. He was already dressed for school as well. He had on a red shirt, blue pants and sneakers.

"Hate to break it to you kid but you're not the only one living in this house. You have to share with everyone else." She retorted, folding her arms triumphly.

He rolled his eyes. "Whatever."

"Thank you." She poured half the cereal into a bowl she picked up from the counter, opened the fridge, got out the milk and poured some in the cereal. She got a spoon from the drawer, pulled out a seat and settled in. Donna had prepared a bowl of cereal for herself as well. Their parents were gone for work and they left Kendra responsible for her younger siblings.

After breakfast; Kendra threw out the empty cereal box. "Remind me to add Frosted flakes to the shopping list the next time we go out." She said, just speaking out loud to herself.

"Oh we will." Bobby replied with a wide grin.

"Zip it." She gave him a warning look. "Or I'll just take Donna trick or treating and make you stay here, handing out candy."

Bobby's grin immediately vanished.

"Now go brush your teeth and get ready for school." She ordered pointing to the stairs.

He rolled his eyes. "When did you become my mother?"

"Since mom and dad left for work." She replied, smiling.

He groaned and went upstairs.

Kendra had a bathroom in her room so she didn't have to wait for Bobby. Soon the school bus came for Donna and Bobby and Kendra heard the kids on the bus laughing and insulting them. She felt really bad for them; especially Donna.

Kendra got her backpack, left the house and headed for her car. It was a silver metallic Acura TSX. Her 18 year old brother Joey bought it for her for her sweet 16 in June. Like her brother Bobby; he resembled dad. Joey had just graduated Jacob Bailey High School in early June and was on his way to college. He wanted to become a car mechanic. Ever since he was little, he was obsessed with cars and his room was practically filled with toy cars.

She opened the car door, got in, buckled up and drove to Jacob Bailey High School. Once she arrived the school parking lot, she pulled to a stop. She saw a Pearly white Acura TSX pull to a stop in the parking space next to hers. It belonged to her best friend Barbra Smith. She was one of the most popular girls in Jacob Bailey High, cheerleading caption and one of the wealthiest people in all of Salem. Her family was very rich so she could afford a lot of nice stuff. She had blond hair, blue eyes and wore very fashionable clothes. She was the school's fashion plate. She and Kendra have known each other and were best friends since the 3rd grade.

Barbra stepped out of her car. She was wearing a sparkly, shiny white top with a beautiful gold diamond shaped necklace and a white skirt. She also had on glittery gold boots that matched her necklace. She walked over to Kendra. "Hey Kenken."

"Hi Barb." Kendra replied.

Another car stopped in a parking space. It was a red Volkswagen beetle convertible. This one belonged to Kendra's other best friend, Rachel Vines. Rachel was gothic like and she got most of her clothes from Hot topic. She had a belly button piercing and a dragon tattoo on her left arm. She liked to listen to punk, heavy and dark metal. She really loved Halloween and spooky stuff so today was a very exciting day for her. She had been watching a lot of horror and magic movies all month.

She had on a black mini skirt with a skeleton belt around it and chains hanging from it. She had on a black top with a skeleton skull design on it and she was wearing a skeleton necklace. She had dark brown hair with red high lights and brown eyes. Her nails were painted black and she had on black eye shadow and eye liner. She and Kendra have been friends and known each other since the eighth grade.

When Rachel first moved to Salem Massachusetts and enrolled Jacob Bailey Junior High, she had no friends and was immediately considered a freak, an outcast and an emo by many of her peers. Crazy rumors were made up and students gossiped. Kendra wasn't like the others though and didn't judge her for her appearance. She actually got to know Rachel and discovered she was a nice person. You don't want to get on her bad side though.

She had cutting problems in freshmen year and was suicidal because she had abusive, alcoholic parents who would yell at her and beat her up. For a long time she kept it to herself until Kendra found her cutting her arm. Rachel broke down and told her everything. She is now living with her Aunt Monika. She has been, since a few days later when they went to court so Monika can have full custody over her.

"Hey Ken, Bar." Rachel greeted as she walked over. "This day is going to be the best day ever! I can feel it!"

"Now you say that every Halloween." Barbra replied shaking her head and smiling.

"I know but this one's going to be different! I can feel it." Rachel said. Halloween was her favorite time of the year along with the whole month of October. What made things better about this month was that her birthday was this month. It was on the 24rth. Just a week away from Halloween.

She just turned 16 and like every year her party was Halloween themed and everyone would dress up in spooky and scary outfits. Rachel was a vampire, Kendra was a witch and Barbra was a freaky Goth with a green wig. The party was a blast and since Rachel and her aunt Monika lived in a mansion; for Rachel's birthday, Monika made it a Haunted mansion. Rachel was very excited about that and her mansion was still a Haunted mansion.

The three friends entered the building.

"I'm thinking of having a horror movie marathon tonight and Josh will be over." Rachel said.

Josh Stryde was Kendra's guy best friend and Rachel and Barbra's friends as well. He met Kendra and Barbra in sixth grade and became their friend right after Kendra defended him from a school bully named Terrance. Josh was sort of a horror movie geek and was interested in making films. He became Rachel's friend 2 years later and had feelings for her ever since. He was too shy to say anything though. She liked him too and would often blush when they hung out. He loved horror movies and listened to the same kind of music.

He had light brown hair and brown eyes. He also had a job at the Sanderson sisters' house that Dani Dennison owned. She worked there till eight at night. It had been remodeled 20 years ago and was once again a museum. She went by Mrs. Vinson now and was Kendra and her friends' home room teacher. Josh's job was to make sure everything was in the right place.

Barbra had out her iPhone 5S and was texting someone. "My parents are going to a Halloween party. What about you Ken?" Barbra asked Kendra who sighed.

"I don't know yet. I might take Bobby and Donna trick or treating."

"What a bummer." Barbra remarked.

"Not really. It's always fun to count how much candy we get." Kendra really did have fun taking her siblings trick or treating. It was great to see decorated houses and children dressed up.

At that moment, a handsome and muscular guy walked over to Kendra. He had brown hair and piercing blue eyes. His name was Scott Randall and he was one of the most popular guys at school. He was on the football team and was the captain. He was Kendra's boyfriend. They have been dating since last September. "So you coming to Justin's Halloween party tonight?" He asked, giving her a kiss on the neck.

Justin Torres was Scott's best friend and was also on the football team. He was the second most popular guy at school. He had dirt blond hair and brown eyes. He owned a mansion and loved to throw parties when his parents were away.

Kendra smiled a little. "Sorry, I can't. I promised I'd take Donna and Bobby trick or treating."

"Well that's too bad. Hope you change your mind." He winked.

"I'll come." Barbra told him. "I have nothing planned for tonight." She turned to Rachel. "How about you Rach?"

"No, I'm having a horror movie marathon with Josh. Remember?" Rachel replied.

"Catch you later." Scott walked off.

"Practically the whole school's going to this party and two of my best friends aren't." Barbra put her arms around them. "You guys really suck." She joked.

At Jacob Bailey Elementary School; Donna and Bobby were walking through the halls. They heard some kids whisper and snicker as they passed by. "Look," A boy at his locker said to a girl as he pointed at Donna and Bobby. "It's the school's biggest freaks."

Bobby was teased too because he had asthma and was ADHD. He was very hyper ever since he was a toddler and had trouble staying still. He would jump up and down on the furniture and run all over the place. He didn't calm down when he got older. He only got worse. So when he was five; Mr. and Mrs. Jones took him to a doctor and found out he had ADHD. He took medicine to help him stay in control and he also took an inhaler with him everywhere he went; incase he had an asthma attack. He had asma since he was six. "Just don't listen to them Donna." He told her quietly, trying to ignore the teasing himself.

...

In Home room, Kendra was listening to the Legend of the Sanderson sisters. Well not really. She had heard about this 'legend' all month. She was just doodling in her journal.

"And no one knew what became of Thackary Binx those 320 years ago." Mrs. Vinson finished. She was now 28 and a half years old and was married to a man named Charles Vinson. They had a three year old son named Alex and a one year old daughter named Vivian. They also had a black cat named Binx.

The bell rang. It was now free period and Kendra, Barbra and Rachel began to roam the halls. Barbra once again had out her iPhone and was texting and Rachel was just glancing around.

"Sup?" Josh asked walking over. "So you going to Justin's party tonight Kenken?"

"Nah, trick or treating with Donna and Bobby." She replied.

"I'm going to the Sanderson sisters' cottage." He said.

"You know," Rachel began. "People have been talking about their legend all month." She turned to Kendra. "You don't actually think it could be true, do you?"

"Of course not." Kendra replied.

"Well maybe when my shift ends at 8, we can find out ourselves." Josh grinned. "What do you guys say? Ready to meet the Sanderson sisters?"

"I guess. This is more exciting than our planned marathon." Rachel replied.

"I'll go." Kendra said. "Barb?"

"Pass! I'm still going to Justin's. You guys have fun and tell me all about it."

...

It was lunch time and Donna and Bobby were getting ready to go out on the playground. They had just finished lunch. "I have to go to the bathroom alright. Can you wait for me on the bench?" He asked.

She nodded. "Sure."

He walked off and as Donna walked through the hall alone; she heard kids snickering and saw them pointing towards her. She began to feel self conscious and thought of what Kendra told her earlier. "I am Donna Miller and I am a very smart and sweet girl." Donna said to herself. And she kept repeating it over and over to herself until she got outside and sat at a gray bench.

"Look!" A boy exclaimed pointing to Donna. His name was Billy and a group of kids were behind him. "It's little Miss Dumma Miller." He finished. He and the others laughed.

She tried to ignore them but it was hard. Her therapist told her that they made fun of her cause she was different and they didn't understand her. "Oh no!" Billy began sarcastically. "Dumma can't hear me, she's going deaf."

They all laughed again.

"Just leave me alone." Donna told them with an attitude.

"Ooh!" The kids said.

"You don't belong in this school. You're a freak! You and the other dumb kids shouldn't be here. You're gonna give us cooties and we'll become dumb too." Billy told her.

"That's not true!" Donna cried.

"Is too! Dummy." A girl replied.

"I am not dumb!" Tears escaped Donna's eyes.

"Then why do you take special classes, huh?" Billy asked getting in her face.

"Because you're stupid, that's why!" The girl said with her arms folded.

"No!" Donna cried. She believed everything they told her.

"You're brain dead!" Another boy exclaimed.

"It's not true!" Donna cried out desperately. She was mostly trying to convince herself. Could they be right? "It's not true!"

"It is true!" Billy insisted. "You have dyslexia. That means you're a freak! You were dumb even way before you were put in a special class!"

"No!"

Bobby heard her scream as he was about to walk over and immediately rushed over. "Donna, what's wrong?" He looked up and saw the bullies. They picked on him too. "Hey, it's asthma boy." Billy teased. "Where's your inhaler, huh?" He asked sarcastically. He then pretended to be out of breath. "Can't. breath. need. inhaler!"

The others laughed.

"It's not funny! Leave my sister alone!"

"She's not your sister! She's adopted! Her parents are dead." Billy replied.

More tears escaped from Donnas' eyelids and Bobby was enraged with the bullies. "Don't say that!" He told Billy.

Donna jumped up. "I hate this school! I hate it!" She ran off crying.

"Donna!" Bobby ran after her and the kids laughed and began to chant "Cry baby Donna! Cry baby Donna!" Over and over.

...

While Kendra was walking with her friends; her iphone started vibrating. She took it out of her pocket and answered. "Hello?...Donna?"

...

Donna was in Principal Melissa's office using the telephone and Bobby was standing next to her. "I wanna go home!" She cried.

...

"Kids are teasing you again?" Kendra guessed.

...

"And Bobby too."

...

Kendra sighed. "I'm in school right now. I can't just leave. Look, why don't you and Bobby just stay with the principal? School will be over before you know it and we'll go trick or treating, alright?"

...

Donna smiled a little. "Okay."

...

"So what did little sis want?" Barbra asked as Kendra hung up and stared at her phone worried about Donna and Bobby.

Kendra sighed. "Kids are teasing her again. The usual. They just won't leave her and Bobby alone."

Barbra was texting again.

I can't wait 4 2night :)

She pressed sent and about 15 seconds later, her phone vibrated. "Ooh, a reply!"

Me either. We're going to have fun. ;)

Barbra smiled and Kendra figured she was happy about the text she recieved. She leaned over Barbra's shoulder to see the text. "Who you texting? Who texted you?"

"Oh it was Justin! I was just texting him how excited I am and he replied back!" Barbra replied happily.

Kendra thought Barbra had feelings for Justin and playfully elbowed her. "Who knows, maybe you two might hook up at the party."

"Oh there's going to be a hook up alright but I won't kiss and tell." Barbra joked.

Soon school was over and Kendra went to her locker to get her books out. She shoved them in her back pack and headed out the building. Justin caught up to her. "Hey Kendra."

"Hi Justin, look I have to pick up Bobby and Donna from school." She replied.

"Are you sure you're not coming to my party tonight?" He asked.

"I'm sure."

"It's going to be fun. Practically the entire school is going to be there." He tried to persuade her.

"I'm sorry but I'm just not interested." She went to her car, got in, buckled up and drove to Donna and Bobby's school. When she arrived, she saw some kids trying to throw rocks at Donna and Bobby who were waiting out on the steps for her. She immediately jumped out of the car and rushed over. "Hey!"

"Ooh, trouble." Billy remarked sarcastically.

"Little brats." Kendra told him and the others before taking Bobby and Donna's hands. "Come on, let's ditch this joint." She made sure they were buckled up and drove off.