Chapter 7: Epilogue
(Charlotte's P.O.V)
I knocked on Brianna's door and it swung open right away. She was already in her black cat costume and makeup, but she had a worried look on her face.
"Where in Halloween have you've been?! Your dad called saying you weren't home and I had to stall and said we picked you up early, cause I had a feeling you weren't at Stephen's house. I also have been texting and calling you for ages!" She explained in nearly one breath. I couldn't help but smile. It was hard to take her seriously when she had kitty whiskers on.
"Okay calm down, I have a good explanation for why I was off the grid." I said raising my had in defense. Brianna raised an eyebrow.
"Alright, make like a blanket, and lay it on me." She dared. I smiled and grabbed her hand.
"Follow me, there's a few people who I want you to meet." I said, smirking. I lead her to her backyard and opened the gate.
"Uh C, why are taking me to my own backyard?" She asked the once the gate was opened her jaw dropped and she let go of my hand.
Jack, Sally, Zero and the boogie boys were standing there and they all waved. Brianna pointed at them and couldn't seem to make out any words. I laughed and broke the silence.
"I wanted to make it up to you for not being able to set up for the party, so I brought a few special guests." I explained, gesturing to the characters.
"...are you kidding me? THIS IS THE BEST HALLOWEEN EVER!" Brianna exclaimed happily and started jumping up and down.
"You actually brought the one and only Pumpkin King! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Of course I'm curious how this all happened, but that doesn't matter, cause they're here, and you're alive." She cheered, her short black hair bouncing as she jumped up and down. I laughed at my friends excitement.
"I'll give you the full details later, but I didn't bring them all the way here so you could stare at them like antiques. Go on and say hi." I urged. My friend squealed and zoomed on over.
"Hi, Brianna Parker, nice to meet you!" She said reaching her hand out. Jack shook it. "It's nice to meet you young lady." He said, and Brianna turned to Sally.
"Hello! Nice to meet you too." She said and Sally waved. "Charlotte told us about you on the way over here. She mentioned that you played the violin."
"Oh yeah, for about five years now too. It's fun, and an honor to meet all of you." Brianna said and tried to pet Zero, but her hands went through. Zero only barked happily and sniffed her.
"Charlotte tells me that you are hosting a Halloween party, and I must say I'm intrigued. Would you mind if I have a few scares?" He asked and my eyes widened. I was not expecting that. I assumed he had to return to Halloween town.
"Are you kidding? Is candy corn the most famous Halloween candy?! Yes! Please do! They'll love you...and they'll, be here soon...oh snap I need to set up the music booth..." Brianna panicked. I placed I comforting hand on her shoulder.
"Leave that to me, what else do you need to get done?" I asked smirking and the Halloween town members, who smirked back and nodded. Brianna quickly caught on and smiled.
"Well...okay. Here's what I else I need done."
An hour and a half later the party was in full swing. Brianna's family room was now a glow in the dark dance floor and many guests had shown up. All who had been scared by Jack himself before entering. Thankfully, no one questioned it since they figured it was just part of the party. I had called my parents and they weren't mad just gave me the usual, 'let us know where you are going next time' talk so that was all smoothed out.
Lock, Shock and Barrel played around during the party, with Zero watching over them. Brianna set up a few games in her backyard so they pulled a few pranks with that. While keeping their masks on. I danced through multiple songs and ran the music booth, taking a few requests. Soon the party died down (pun-intended) and everyone left. Tired but happy.
"Wicked party!"
"So much fun, you should do this next year."
"Best part of the evening."
"I'll post the pictures on my blog!"
"Bye, Happy Halloween!" Brianna and I waved and closed the door as the last guest left.
"It's safe to come out now." I called and everyone appeared from their hiding spot. Barrel was munching on some candy and had more in his arms. I sighed tiredly, this was a busy night, but so much fun.
"Thanks again for helping out, it was ten times better thanks to you!" Brianna said happily.
"You are quite welcome, but I'm sure that you would have done a fine job without me." Jack said.
"Aww I'm blushing." Brianna gushed. I laughed. "I'm glad everything turned out all right, but how are you all going to get home?" I asked. Jack's eye sockets widened for a moment then relaxed.
"I'm glad you asked, we'll get back the same way I got here." He explained and reached in his jacket, he pulled out a key chain that had a glowing Jack-O-Lantern at the end.
"The witches gave me this when I need to follow Sally. Just think of the place you need to go and tap on the door knob." He instructed and placed it in my hands, much to my confusion.
"Wait, shouldn't you do it?" I asked. He smiled and shook his head. "It's a thank you for helping us defeat Oogie. You'll, be hearing from us. And in case you want to visit us as well." He explained. I cheered and, without thinking, gave Jack and hug. He flinched slightly but returned it.
Once we broke it I walked over to the front door and tapped the key chain on the knob. The door glowed and was replaced by swirly colors. They soon faded to the graveyard of Halloween Town. Sally gasped excitedly. She then thanked me again.
"I'll keep in touch, promise." She said. "I'm looking forward to it. You know minus the near death situation." I joked.
Lock, Shock and Barrel shyly came up. "We're sorry." They mumbled. "Don't sweat it, no one got hurt. Keep in touch." I said and they nodded happily and ran through the portal. Zero barked a goodbye and followed with Sally. Jack went over and turned back to us.
"I didn't want to say anything in front of the others, but I'm afraid that Oogie is still out there. He's still a threat, promise you'll let us know once you find any sign of him." He asked, I looked and Brianna and she nodded.
"We promise, as along as you promise to A) Hold on to Sally, and B) Keep an eye on those three." I said and Jack nodded.
"Until we meet again." He said and walked through, the portal then disappeared.
"So, Oogie's still out there?" Brianna asked nervously. I nodded. "Afraid so, but I wonder what he'll do with out his army and henchmen." I laughed Brianna did too.
"Yeah, we can handle one baddie."
(Third Person)
Oogie fell through the portal and landed in what seemed like a normal room. With a bad paint job. He grunted and used his other hand to hold what was left of the other. He walked around and made it to the kitchen where a voice was humming. He entered and sat down. The cooks back towards him.
"I need another patch job, a little brat pulled at it." He muttered. The cook laughed. "Well don't feel to bad, I know what it's like to be bested by a mortal."
"Yeah...I didn't get the crown this time, but now they believe that I'm defenseless and have no power. Little do they know I found a gabbling partner." He laughed. The cook joined.
"Yes, we are both after revenge on the Pumpkin King. Jack Skellington will fall." The cook then placed an omelet on the table.
"Hungry?" She asked. Oogie scoffed. "Only for vengeance." He replied.
"Give it time, I have a little plan." She said with her lips curling into a smile. Oogie smirked and tossed his lucky dice in his remaining hand.
"I would love to here it, Miss Beldam." He said. The figure came into the light, black buttons on but one of her hands was still missing.
"Oh don't worry, once my hand is fixed, we will be unstoppable. Halloween Town will pay for getting rid of us." She declared. The two laughed and shook hands.
The End...for now...
Author's Note
Mwahahaha! I'm evil! Lol no I'm not. Well I hope you enjoyed that little twist as the end. Yes there will be a sequel, but I would like to know your impute on where you want me to post it. As a crossover or here? Don't be shy to leave a comment, I would love to hear (or read in this case) your opinion. So Read and Review. I hope those of you reading enjoyed it. So see you later!
