Hi! I was asked if I could write a little bit more on what happened to the gang on Halloween.

So there. Not sure if it's what was expected, but I tried! Hope you enjoy! :D -RS

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P.S Thank you to everyone who reviewed! They make me smile!

P.S.S THANK-YOU for pointing out spelling mistakes! On the second go-around I found some pretty major ones...This is what happens when you post at 1 am, folks. You forget words and stuff.

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Dear Journal,

Remember Halloween? Yeah, not doing that again. Dear gods, Nick's stupidity is infecting me.

"What. Are. You. Two. Thinking." Kody held up her hand before Caleb and Nick answered her.

"No, never mind. Your weren't." She started rubbing her temples, feeling a migraine coming on.

"Ooo Akri-Nick and Akri-Caleb be struttin' their birthday suits! YIPII!" Simi used her BBQ sauce bottles as pom-poms. "It okay's, Akra-Kody! All them Demons-even thems without the nice hornays-is walking around with all their demonness being loose!" Nick stuck his tongue out at Kody.

"You see! Point proven! And by the way, you have no right to talk." He gestured at her armor.

"Yeah, but my wings aren't out and I left my father's shield at home. Everyone else will just assume I'm a soldier...which I am."

"Well, everyone already thinks I'm demonspawn, so that's covered." Simi bounced on her toes and tugged on Kody's ponytail.

"Let's go, let's go!" Nick and Caleb glanced at each other before Nick pointed between Simi and Kody, as if just registering Simi of all beings was standing in the gateway to his school.

"Why is Simi here? She's not coming to school with us, right?" Simi pouted at him.

"The Simi wants to come play with all her friends! And since all the Simi's favorite people are at school..."

Kody sighed. "In other words, Simi's having me sign her in as a visitor."

Oh, Hell to the NO...

Caleb suddenly felt Kody's migraine switch to him.

And I thought this day couldn't get any worse...

-Within the first few seconds of entering the school doors-

Oh, how Caleb hated being right. Couldn't someone-anyone- just once in his life prove him wrong? Nope. 'Cause Malphas is a damn genius, that's why.

At first, it was only everyone's stares they had to deal with as the students tried to figure out who the hell they were, as if they couldn't tell from Nick's outrageously orange T-shirt.

Then, you had Stone and Co. who figured out Nick was the dude with big wings and two-color skin tone and that Caleb was the one with the orange hair and yellow eyes. (Who, according to Nick, needed to talk L'Oreal.)

Next, you had the cowards who would take a few steps back out of instinct, their brain attempting to process just how bad it would be should either Nick or Caleb fly off the handle.

Last but not least, the wolves who just have to do their alpha strut.

Caleb had to give them credit- like demons, they had serious issues with authority.

Normally Caleb could respect that, but since today he was the authoritarian figure...-Embyro charge aside-...all it did was piss him off.

"What kind of crap are you wearin' Gautier? Aren't you a little old to be playing dress-up? Think it makes you look like a man?" Stone did his best to tower over him, but since Nick's recent growth spurt, it just didn't have the effect it used to.

Nick raised a brow.

"Actually, you crotch-sniffing dog, I'm a demon." Caleb felt a chill on his back as the truth rang out in the hallways, and Nick's powers did that oh-so annoying crackle that always got them into loads of trouble. Thankfully, Caleb could sense both Kody and Simi use a smidgen of their powers to dampen the glow.

Nick! Seriously?! I just went over this!

Caleb felt the Nick's power retreat as he remembered their earlier discussion.

Right. Look the look, but don't walk the walk. Or talk the talk.

Brilliant summeration there, Holmes.

However, Stone and his posse that had already felt the touch of Nick's ancient demonic powers were baring their teeth in a very animalistic fashion. Casey, Brynna, and the others in the 'know' about the preternaturals at their school sent warning looks to their teachers in case the wolves lost control of themselves.

"OY! Fugly looking woof-face! Can you gets out of my way? The Simi needs to walk here, 'cuz I needs to go sign in at the people area and get my ticket! Or is it pass?" Simi looked behind her at Kody, who had steathily grabbed Nick to jerk him behind Simi.

"Sticker, Simi. You need a visitation sticker."

Simi smiling brightly and turned back to face the wolves.

"So could you move? The Simi's friends need to get through, and you doggie's are taking up lots of space." Her eyes flashed red.

Any other time or place, Stone and crew might have actually tied to hit on the beautiful teenage Charonte.

This was NOT one of those times.

They reluctantly backed off at let them pass. Caleb released a breath of air and inclined his head to Simi in thanks.

"Damn, Nick. Not even in the school for less than five minutes and you're already causing trouble."

He pushed at Caleb.

"It wasn't my fault! I'd love to just walk on by and pretend Stone doesn't exist, but noooo- 'lets all get in Gautier's face even though that's why we have girlfriends!' No offense to you, Kody." He immediately amended. She snorted.

"None taken. Not sure how I would take offense to that, anyway."

They made their way to the front office were Simi was successfully signed in without any further trouble.

So, hurdle one was cleared.

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Xev tilted his head as he sensed someone of preternatural origin approach the Gautier's apartment.

Aeron?

He flashed some clothes on and went to open the door. Sure enough, Aeron was outside with Dagon, wearing...

"What on Earth are you two wearing? And where is the eye bleach?"

Aeron snorted and handed Xev a box.

"Tis be Nashira's idea. Although I'm not entirely convinced a pumpkin hat will keep away nefarious ghosts and spirits, I know better than to argue with a lass." He stole a glance at Dagon. "And I must admit, He holds the greater indignity." Dagon tore off the Pink Bunny Ears.

"At least the woman's gone. Yeesh. Party or not, I refuse to dress up in this ridiculous attire. I've done my time."

Xev frowned.

"Party?" Aeron moved inside and sat at the kitchen table.

"Apparently, the Sanctuary Bar Mrs. Gautier works at holds an annual Halloween Fest, those who know about our world invited only. Boyo, Kody, and yours truly are planning on attending. Since Dagon would be unable to attend due to his incredibly poor life choices..."

"I helped Lyacon to please my Wife!"

"...That led to extreme tragedies for the entire species..."

"Well, yes..."

"...which is why we're assuming Ol 'Dagon here isn't getting an invite, even if his current-freedom status was common knowledge. And since Caleb 'tis a might unreasonable where you're concerned, Nashira has created a get-together for ourselves."

Xev looked between both of them.

"A party? On Halloween? Are you out of your collective minds? We need to keep an eye on the Malachai! Who knows what's going to be after him."

Aeron smirked.

"Exactly!" Xev's stomach pumelted

Oh, this can't be good.

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Caleb groaned at the scene in front of him.

Damage control was desperately needed, but at this point, he was ready to screw it all and microwave some popcorn.

Casey-wearing an incredibly short-skirted little Red Riding Hood costume-had Nick shoved up against a locker and lip-locking him, with Nick trying to shove her off him without hurting her, 'cause that would have had detention written all over it.

Kody was being held back by Brynna and Lashonda, who was yelling at Casey to get-the-hell-off-her-boy or she'd tear her from ass-to-appetite. Simi was holding off Stone by threatening to drench him in BBQ Sauce while Mason attempted to hold his friend back, with said teenage wolf cursing Nick for kissing his girl, as if Nick wasn't the one being molested.

Apparently, everyone, including Caleb, forgot how much stronger Nick's glamour was in demon form.

Oops.

Think, Caleb, think. He had centuries of war experience and centuries more of battle strategies and tactics that made Sun Tzu look like an amatuer. Surely, he had something that could stop a hormonal teenage girl from molesting his best friend.

Nope. Zilch. Nada.

Sighing, Caleb decided to do what he did best.

Improv.

He shoved his way through the students, making his way to where Nick had managed to force Casey off him, but continued to dodge her kisses. Caleb gripped the back of her red hood and her forearm, pulling her off of Nick.

She struggled against his grip, even going so far as to bite him.

"Hey! I'm allergic to cooties!"

A teacher, hearing the commotion, started breaking up the crowd.

"Everyone, back to class! Casey Woods, what on earth are you doing? Malphas, I'll take her from here." Thankful that he no longer had to deal with her, Caleb gladly handed her over to him.

Then went to go join Kody and Simi, who waited outside the Men's bathroom for Nick.

"Caleb? Could you check on him? He looked really sick."

"Yeah, Akri-Nicky looked ready to hurl. His face was kinda green. That's not a good face to have. It be bad for eats."

"Yeah, I'll check on him." Caleb went inside the restroom to find tooth paste, dental floss, Listerine, and a water cup littering the sink, with Nick furiously brushing his teeth.

"Wow." Nick spit out the paste.

"You know? I've been kissed by her before, but this is the first time I felt the need to do deep cleaning." He chugged down some of the listerine without measuring, gurgling it before swishing it around.

"Should I put a restraining order on her?"

"At this point? Yes. God, Kody's going to be pissed."

"Actually, she's more worried about you. Sure you're alright?" Nick thought about it.

"Did Simi actually BBQ Stone?"

"Nah, the dog slipped by. Again." Nick scowled.

"I'm okay, but that would have made my day instantly better."

"Why, Nick! Are you embracing your inner violence?"

"No, I'm embracing my inner desire for world peace. Which will be impossible with Stone's existence. Therefore, it needs to be eradicated."

Caleb whistled.

"Better not say that 'round your mama, boy. She'd beat you blue."

"I know, right!?" He brushed and listerined one more time before he felt clean enough to leave the bathroom.

"Okay. I'm good. Now to survive the rest of today!"

"Ah, damn it, Nick! What have we told you!"

"Not to call down armageddon...? But I didn't!"

"You basically insinuated the rest of the day was going to be hell." Nick threw his hands up in the air.

"I can't be positive because that's tempting the fates! I can't be negative 'cause I'll actually cause everything to go wrong! I don't win! I give up! Go get Ash to play sage!"

"Ah, stop whining, you overgrown baby. You'll get the hang of this."

"Gah. At least we don't have any homework to worry about. We can go over to the Peltier's without having to worry about my Mom getting on our case."

"Actually, we have math homework."

"What?!"

-After school-

"Nick? Hon, you ready?"

"Yeah, Kody, just give me a sec...there! Done!" Nick finished the last problem on his worksheet. Yeah, that's right. Teachers who assigned homework on Halloween. Were they high? They were lucky Nick feared his mother's wrath more than a bad grade.

Nick switched to Malachai mode and met Kody at his front door.

"Ready! Where's Cay?" She smiled.

"Down stairs, giving your neighbors heart attacks."

"Ah, geez." Ignoring Caleb's hobbies (Which he was incredibly dedicated to), he took a moment to appreciate the full sexiness of his girlfriend; now that they were out of school, she had her wings displayed, and could carry her sword and bow without being reprimanded. And she touched up on her make-up, accenting her egyptian features.

Damn, he was a lucky guy. Forget Casey. His girl was the only one for him.

"Hon, you're drooling again."

"Let me drool! I have a reason too."

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Outside their apartment, Dagon groaned.

"Oh, gods. I can't watch anymore." Nashira hit his arm.

"We're on Nick-watch duty. And we can't implement our plan if we take our eyes off him!"

"Wouldn't what we're doing count as insubordination?" She rolled her eyes at him.

"Do you really care?"

"Nope. Oh, great. Now they're kissing. I'm going blind here!"

Alright, guys! Malphas is inside the building!

Xev injected himself into their mental conversation.

Aeron...I really suggest you re-think this. Nick has a way over-reacting to these kinds of jokes.

True. But we could just say it was a pop quiz!

Aeron...

I'm bored!

Oh, gods...

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"Nick?" Asked Xev, cautiously walking out into the hallway. He could sense Caleb, and knew better than to get close. Kody and Nick waited for him to speak.

"Aeron and the other two are planning a few tricks for you tonight." Nick's eyebrows shot up.

"What?"

"They invited me to join in, but I didn't think It'd be something you would enjoy without prior knowledge."

"Well, no. I'd be pissed, depending on what they did." Caleb tilted his head.

"Is that why I sensed those three outside?"

"Yes-" The lights flashed out.

A creepy laugh echoed through the apartment building.

"Uhm...what was that?" Asked Kody giving the hallway and appraising glance.

"Xev...What exactly did they have planned?" A murderous aura surrounded the Daeva. Anyone else would have run screaming for home.

Xev? Not so much.

"Just a magicked, scary maze. It leads directly to Sanctuary." And it was protected from other preternaturals, so the Malachai would be safe. "Aeron and Nashira found out that some people make haunted houses to celebrate Halloween in this century, and wanted to try their hand at it."

Nick thought about it.

"You know...I don't think I mind so much. Now that I have warning, at least." Nick smiled at Kody.

"So, cher, how about a lovely walk through Halloween horrors?" Kody rolled her eyes.

"I can't believe we're doing this. You do realize this is how horror movies always start?"

Caleb groaned.

"No, but this is definitely how migraines start. First, I have to deal with stubborn Malachai dress codes, a Simi threatening to BBQ Stone and Mason, a Casey throwing herself all over Nick, Kody nearly pulling a katana out in school, and now this." Caleb gave a glimet stare at Nick.

"I want a pay raise."

Nick conjured him a coke.

"Oh, no. This calls for a root beer float. With actual beer."

"Once we get to Sanctuary."

"Damn straight." The three of them went to the front of the building, but Nick called Xev over his shoulder.

"You coming?" Xev looked between Nick who offered sincerely, and Caleb, who growled and looked away.

"Are you sure that's wise?" Nick rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, you two can just keep to separate sides of the room once we get to Sanctuary. Come on!"

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Hah. Hah. Hah.

Caleb wanted to laugh. He really, really did.

But he had a feeling Nick would murder him on the spot.

The moment they stepped outside the building into the street, they were assaulted by piles and piles of torn clown heads.

Some of which had voices that were set on repeat. Nick's eye twitched.

"Oh, HELL NO! AERON, YOU ASSHOLE! WHERE ARE YOU?!" Nick yelled, scanning the sky.

Except instead of the New Orlean's night sky, there was a ceiling of a huge circus tent in it's place.

With clowns on tight ropes, playing with fire.

And juggling the heads of smaller clowns.

"Nick...when Aeron was in your body...exactly how much information about you did he get?" Asked Kody, eyeing the juggling clown with interest.

"Enough to make me strangle him. AERON! GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE!"

Are you going to attack me, boyo?

"...No."

Me thinks you're lying.

"I think you need to get over here."

Nix! I'll be meeting you at Sanctuary!

The voice retreated, most liking running to where Nick wouldn't be able to attack him without breaking the Limani's restaurant's rules.

As they say, Come in Peace or leave in Pieces.

Which meant Nick had to catch him first.

"GET BACK HERE, you damn celt!" Nick immediately raced off after Aeron with Xev following at his heels.

Kody and Caleb shared a quick glance before sighing and racing after the immortals.

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Dagon and Nashira had volunteered to maintain the Maze while the others ran through it, and they had to admit...

They had the best seats in the house.

Nick was slowly gaining on Aeron, and nothing -Nothing- would deter him.

Not the acid pool full of clowns and their decaying bodies and skeletol remains.

Not the zombies who screamed 'Video games' and chased them with gaming consoles.

Not the Killer Bunnies with bloody axes, or the army of mini-Ambrose robots who chanted 'The world is doomed' over and over.

(The robots shot out flaming marshmallows from the mouth in-between phrases, which Nashira thought was cute touch.)

But nothing could save Aeron when Nick finally caught up to him.

Oh, no. And when Malachai was laughing like a loon, you needed to recheck your life priorities.

Dagon and Nashira shared a look.

"He's doomed, isn't he?"

Nashira nodded.

"Like going to hell in a hand-basket."

-At the Entrance to Sanctuary-

Simi quirked her head at the newest group of tricksters to the Sanctuary party.

Akri-Caleb, Akra-Kody and Akri-Nick were breathing heavily with scorch marks on their clothes.

Xev was in his furry-cute cat form that made it difficult for eats...except his fur was all mussed up, even though he was trying to groom it. Nashira was laughing in a corner while Dagon did his best to keep a straight face. And...

"Why's Mr. Celt God a fairy? And wearing that annoying pixie Tinker Bell dress?" Aeron cleared his voice.

"I may hap made to much fun of Boyo." Nick raised his hand, struggling to even his breathing.

"Punishment. He dresses up as a pixie, and stays in his fairy form for the rest of the night."

"Eh? But why? What's Aeron gone and done?" Caleb stretched before answering her question.

"He made a Scary haunted maze. But the main theme was clowns. And he got that information from when he was in Nick's head."

Simi gasped.

"And you didn't invite the Simi?!" Kody laughed.

"Sorry, Sim. Next time, I promise we'll come get you." Simi huffed.

"All the fun happens when the Simi's not there! No Fair, No fair! No treats for you!" Simi went to close the door on them.

"Hey, Simi! Let them In!" Aimee appeared at the door, smiling and wearing a Wonder-Woman Costume.

"Come on in! Have yourself a blast!"

...And for the rest of the Night, I had to deal with Simi complaining that she missed the chow-time of her life, Xev being in the same room as me, Dagon avoiding everyone who was a were-hunter (Which was everyone in the entire building), Nashira getting drunk, Kody raving about how she should have skewered Casey, and Aeron floating from person to person, turning his punishment into a running joke.

Oh, and helping Nick dodge questions on why his costume was so realistic and avoiding Ash like the plague. Yeah, that was fun.

And don't get me started on what happened between Simi and Nick when the candy was brought out. I was lucky to get a bag of Reese's.

Although I will admit: I got my root beer floats. Plural, because one just does not cover the cost of the day.

Pains in my ass.

-Caleb Malphas.

He tossed the journal onto his bed-side table and collapsed onto his bed, fast asleep within moments.

He may have been smiling.

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Aurthor's Note: WHO-HOO! I actually finished a long-but-short story! Hope you enjoyed, I worked rather hard on it! Not entirely sure how many times I re-wrote it...Although everyone all ended up at Sanctuary in the end...I guess Nashira decided to ditch the separate party idea.

Ah, wells! Time to work on the next Chapter!

Have a good day, and please review! Oh, and point out spelling mistakes! -RS