Chapter 7: Love Won the War | Mind over Matter | Jack's New Girlfriend
Rachel smiled until she heard something behind her: Applause. She turned around and was immediately hugged by Jack. The Halloween Town citizens behind him were the ones clapping. Within the group were Vorgan and Damon. Rachel smiled happily for what seemed like the first time in years.
She bowed once Jack released her, "Thank you." Jack clapped with the others, "Good work, Rachel. You did a fabulous job!" Rachel blushed a deep blue color as she took his hand. "Now that the evil guys are gone, can I ask…did you really mean what you said earlier?"
Jack blinked, "About what? Loving you? Of course! I don't just kiss anyone." Rachel giggled. "Well, you were right about the love thing. That one kiss changed me completely. I feel nothing but love and happiness now." Jack smiled happily, knowing he had done the right thing, "Good to hear!"
They heard a noise and turned. Dr. Finklestein, in this wheelchair was coming up to them, "As soon as I saw you, Rachel, I knew you were something different. I have been watching you closely, and if what I think will happen is correct, you're in for a heck of a lot in Halloween Town." He turned to Jack as Rachel nodded a little dumbly.
"Did you test the new Soul Robber yet, Jack?" Jack smiled sheepishly and looked at his wrist where the Soul Robber was. "Once, but it ended up acting like a grabbing hook instead of a whip, so I got Rachel's sword instead of her. Heh, not exactly what I wanted."
The doctor nodded and said, "Well, try it now." The citizens, who had seen the Soul Robber in action before, stepped back. Rachel followed their example. Jack did a quick movement to make a whip, but it ended up again as a grabbing hook. He pulled it back while groaning in frustration. He did this two more times before Rachel stepped in.
"I think I know what you're doing wrong. I've seen a lot of weapon-morphing before, so I know what to do." She turned to the doctor as Jack handed her the Soul Robber with a grumble, and asked, "How many weapons can he make?" The doctor answered, "Almost any as long as he knows how to morph it to the right one." Rachel nodded as the Soul Robber attached to her arm. She then closed her eyes, breathed in and out deeply, and did a quick movement with both hands until the Soul Robber morphed into a green sword.
She smiled and looked at Jack whose jaw had fallen to the ground. He picked it up and placed it back in the right place, "How did you do that?" Rachel smiled, "You need to will it to do what you want it to do. Otherwise, it'll do exactly the opposite. You have to use your mind and your body, or hands, to will it to take the shape of the weapon you want."
The doctor nodded, "She's good to have around. She certainly knows her stuff." Rachel morphed the Soul Robber back to its goop form and gave it back to Jack. After fifteen or so tries, he managed to will it a little bit. "Great, I need practice. I thought I was good at everything I know how to do." Rachel laughed, "Well, this is obviously new. I'll teach you."
Jack smiled as an idea formed, "In that case, how would you…and your friends like to stay in Halloween Town from now on. I don't want to send you back to that other Extra Dimension or whatever. Stay here…I'm sure you'll fit right in." Rachel smiled, "I'd like that." She turned to Damon and Vorgan, "What do you say, guys? Do you want to stay here with me? Or will you go back?" The warlock and ogre smiled and nodded as Damon answered, "We'd like to stay."
Everyone cheered as the newest residents of Halloween Town smiled at one another. Rachel then turned to Jack as he walked closer to her and whispered, "What do you say about being my girlfriend?" She gasped and then smiled, giggling, "I'd like that a lot."
End Note: Sorry for the shortness. And it's not over yet. I have to do one more thing before I end the story. It's time to introduce a character who was created by a talented young lady. Stay tuned to see who it is…;)
