We're just about almost done with this fic, so let's get this one out of the way! Anyway, enjoy!
Marcie and Charlie Brown were holding each other tightly as their kiss seemed to last a little longer than anticipated. Charlie Brown was still shocked that not only was the girl in front of him still kissing him, but he was kissing back. He didn't know how long they held this formation, but for the moment he didn't care. Once Marcie and Charlie Brown had separated from the kiss, they sighed as if eternal bliss was over.
Marcie's eyes widened as she realized what she had just done and covered her mouth in horror. "Ch-Charles, I'm sorry, I-"
"Great Pumpkin... why did you kiss me?" Charlie Brown asked in confusion.
Marcie sighed in relief as she realized that Charlie Brown still didn't recognize her... which was probably good. "I-I don't know, I guess I just appreciate how good of a heart you got, when you described that one girl. You know, maybe you should try talking with her sometime."
"I-" Charlie Brown was about to argue that the Great Pumpkin didn't really answer his question, but then he sighed. "I suppose that's a good point, but... now my heart is pounding differently... I just can't get over this sensation. I was hoping to save this kiss for someone special and... now I feel like a worthless cheater..."
Marcie gasped in horror as she looked down. "I'm sorry, Charles. I guess romance can be complicated for a gr- er, pumpkin."
Charlie Brown looked over at the Great Pumpkin before sighing. "I suppose it can't be helped."
Somewhere deep in the bushes, soft music began to play as Charlie Brown heard the sound. He didn't bother asking where the music came from (as he figured that there was always somebody practicing a flute in the park every now and again) as he turned to the pumpkin dressed girl in front of him. "Er... would you like this dance?"
Marcie blushed, but smiled as she and Charlie Brown held each other and began to dance, Marcie giggling. "I feel just like a fairy tale princess..."
"I just can't help but feel that... somehow, this is right." Charlie Brown said, looking into the Great Pumpkin's beautiful blue eyes behind the square glasses. "And this is what's driving me crazy..."
Behind the bushes, Sally and Peppermint Patty watched Snoopy playing the flute as the birds came back and played some instruments to lighten up the mood. Peppermint Patty sighed as she looked over at the dancing, happy couple. Sally, on the other hand, looked at her watch as she looked worried. "We better wrap this up. We're about close to nine o'clock. Mom and Dad are expecting me at home any minute."
"I'll give the signal!" Peppermint Patty nodded as she peeked out of the bushes as she noticed Marcie hugging Charlie Brown happily as she was dancing, with Charlie Brown singing a little song. Peppermint Patty waved her hands, much to Marcie's notice as her eyes widened. It was the signal to leave. She nodded as she looked over at Charlie Brown. Peppermint Patty nodded as she ducked her head back into the bushes, but not before the bushes made a rustling sound.
"What was that?" Charlie Brown asked as he turned around fast, but saw nothing.
"Er, probably just the wind... which means I have to get going myself, Charles." Marcie said as she let go of Charlie Brown and took off the glasses she gave him. Marcie then handed the glasses to Charlie Brown, saying, "Here. I won't need these because I'll be turning back to my true form soon."
"Wh-what? Already? But I feel like we just got started!" Charlie Brown said in shock.
"Unfortunate, is it not?" Marcie sighed. "I wish I could stay a little longer, but I have other kids to give toys to... thank you for all your help, but I can do the rest from here."
"But... is there a way I can see you again? I still have to show you to-" Charlie Brown started. but not before fog rolled around, covering Charlie Brown and Marcie, Charlie Brown's vision being hazed by the fog. "What-s going on?"
"My transformation has just commenced." Marcie said as Peppermint Patty ran out into the fog and gave Marcie her glasses back as she quickly put them on. "Pretty soon, I will be nothing more than a mere flying gr- er, pumpkin. And once that's done... I'll be on my way..."
"Wait! I still have to introduce you to-" Charlie Brown started, but as the fog cleared up, the figure that was standing in front of him... was gone.
"Farewell, Charles. And if you ever do see that girl... talk to her... who knows? She may return your feelings..." "The Great Pumpkin" called from somewhere, though if it was from the sky, he didn't know.
Charlie Brown just stood there, stunned as his heart was still beating... he gave a big smile as he thought to himelf, "I have got to tell Linus about this!"
At that very moment, Lucy and Rerun were coming over, dragging behind three large candy sacks as Lucy noted Charlie Brown standing in the middle. "Charlie Brown? Finally got bored of the pumpkin patch, huh?"
Charlie Brown then turned to see Lucy approaching him. "Lucy, where's Linus! I need to talk to him!"
"He should be waiting in the pumpkin patch... why are you holding a pair of-" Lucy started.
"Thanks!" Charlie Brown said as he started to run off, leaving a stunned Lucy just standing in confusion.
"O...kay?" Lucy blinked a few times as she heard the rustling of bushes. She turned around to see Lucy, Peppermint Patty and Marcie coming out, the latter looking like she was the happiest girl of her life. "Sally, Peppermint Patty? Marcie? First of all, what is that orange dress you're wearing, and second... where are your costumes."
"Er... we didn't go trick-or-treating. Long story." Sally groaned... before noticing three large sacks. "Whoa!"
"Yeah, we made a big haul thanks to Linus." Rerun said.
"You guys want any of Linus's candy? I have a feeling Linus won't be coming back for the sack." Lucy offered.
"Yes, please!" Sally sighed in relief.
"Please do." Peppermint Patty nodded as the two reached into Linus's left behind sack and filled their candy sacks. "At least we have something to take home..."
Lucy then took note of Marcie's happy face. "What's the matter with her?"
Marcie could only give out a happy sigh, a blush apparent on her face as Sally gave a sigh. "We'll tell you everything in the morning, just... can we all agree we don't tell Charlie Brown or Linus about this?"
Lucy raised an eyebrow in suspicion.
Linus, in the meantime, was sitting down in the pumpkin patch when he heard a rustling in the vines. His eyes widened as he got up.
"THE GREAT PUMPKIN! I knew it! You're-" Linus started before his ears picked up the sound to his left. He turned around and saw Charlie Brown panting and approaching him. Linus frowned in disappointment. "Oh... don't do that, Charlie Brown, I thought you were the Great Pumpkin. Where the heck have you been? You weren't in the pumpkin patch when I arrived!"
"Linus, I got to tell you something! I actually met the Great Pumpkin!" Charlie Brown said in excitement.
"Wh-what?" Linus's eyes widened in shock... and gasped in excitement. "You did? Where, where is he now?"
"She's gone, already left, but I-" Charlie Brown said.
"She?" Linus stopped being excited and just raised an eyebrow in disbelief.
Charlie Brown nodded as he proceeded to tell him the story about how the Great Pumpkin appeared in front of him, and transformed into a human girl with beautiful blue eyes, and how he helped her deliver toys in the neighborhood, and how they danced into the night. Pretty soon, Charlie Brown finished his story up by saying, "She was completely odd, but she was very cute. And on top of that, she gave me a kiss... call me crazy, Linus, but I think I'm in love with the Great Pumpkin."
Linus just stood there, listening to the story the whole time as he nodded along to it... as he gave a smile. "Charlie Brown... I know I don't normally talk badly of you, but I think... that your meeting the Great Pumpkin..."
"Yes?" Charlie Brown smiled.
"...is a load of baloney!" Linus growled in anger.
Charlie Brown's mood then dampened in confusion. "Huh?"
"The Great Pumpkin transforms into human girls and you fall in love with one? Please, Charlie Brown. Everybody knows that the Great Pumpkin can't transform into anything! Not to mention that the Great Pumpkin is ALWAYS depicted as a male figure! I should know, I have my sources! Did you even READ the comic the Great Pumpkin was from!" Linus ranted.
"B-bu-" Charlie Brown stammered. "But she was real. I saw her with my own two eyes!"
Linus rolled his eyes. "Your story is just as unbelievable as Lucy's was when she spreaded false information about the Great Pumpkin!"
"B-"
"Away with you, non-believer! Besides, I know for a fact that you just wanted to make up a lame excuse for leaving your post!" Linus crossed his arms. "And I will be sitting in this pumpkin patch all night until the Great Pumpkin comes!"
"But I'm telling the truth!" Charlie Brown said.
"...if you are telling the truth... then I'm sorry Charlie Brown, but you've just got pranked..." Linus crossed his arms.
"Linus..." Charlie Brown said, but it was the final word on the matter as Linus turned his attention to the front of the pumpkin patch. He sighed as he started to leave the pumpkin patch, leaving Linus alone.
As he was about to head home, the bald headed kid looked up at the sky as he said to himself, "Who are you really, Great Pumpkin?"
And the ninth chapter is done! How did you guys like it? Yeah, sorry I didn't have Marcie in her Great Pumpkin garb meet up with Linus, but in truth, I had the idea for this ending long before this all happened. Next time, we'll be heading to the final chapter! Anyway, read, review, criticize and suggest, folks!
